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Accelerant Holdings 2025 Q3 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025. Accelerant Holdings operates a data-driven "Risk Exchange" connecting specialty insurance underwriters (Members) with Risk Capital Partners. The company completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on July 25, 2025, transitioning from a private entity to a public company listed on the NYSE under the symbol ARX. The company is classified as an emerging growth company and a non-accelerated filer.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Significant Non-Cash Expense: The reported net loss for Q3 and YTD 2025 is primarily driven by a one-time, non-cash profits interest distribution expense of $1,379.7 million. This expense resulted from the settlement of outstanding profits interest awards via the distribution of 65.3 million Class A common shares upon the IPO. This was offset by an equal capital contribution, rendering the transaction equity-neutral.
• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased 74% year-over-year for the quarter and 61% year-over-year for the nine-month period, driven by growth in ceding commission income and direct commission income.
• Investment Gains: Net unrealized gains on investments were $36.0 million for the quarter and $37.2 million YTD, largely due to observable price increases in owned MGA investments and a TPA investment.
• Operating Expenses: General and administrative expenses increased significantly due to share-based compensation ($27.0 million in Q3 vs. $2.5 million in Q3 2024) and a $25.0 million termination fee paid to Altamont Capital upon the IPO.
• Loss Ratios: The gross loss ratio improved to 50.1% in Q3 2025 compared to 51.8% in Q3 2024, indicating favorable underwriting performance.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Outlook: Management expects annual growth rates to moderate as the company scales. The company anticipates the portion of premium underwritten by Accelerant Underwriting to decrease over time as third-party Risk Exchange Insurers increase their participation.
• Tax Residency Change: In March 2025, the company changed its tax residency from the Cayman Islands to the UK. While this subjects income to UK tax, it provides benefits such as lower withholding tax rates on US dividends. The effective tax rate for the full year 2025 is expected to be lower than previous years due to the expense base.
• Risks: Key risks include the ability to maintain and grow the Member base, access to third-party capital, and the accuracy of loss reserve estimates. The company faces foreign currency exchange risk due to operations in the UK, EU, and Canada.
• Unusual Items: The $25.0 million termination fee to Altamont Capital and the $1.38 billion profits interest distribution are non-recurring items related to the IPO.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Verify the reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA, specifically confirming the exclusion of the $1.38 billion non-cash profits interest expense and the $25 million termination fee.
• Reinsurance Recoverables: Review the credit quality of reinsurers (55% rated A- or better) and the adequacy of collateral arrangements for the remaining 45% of reinsurance recoverables ($2.08 billion total).
• Loss Reserve Sensitivity: Assess the sensitivity analysis for loss reserves; a 3% increase in gross loss for the most recent underwriting year would increase net loss reserves by $11.5 million.
• Share-Based Compensation: Monitor future share-based compensation expenses, as $269.7 million of unrecognized cost remains for unvested options as of September 30, 2025.
• Third-Party Direct Premium: Track the growth of Third-Party Direct Written Premium (currently 26% of total), as this shift reduces reliance on the Underwriting segment and increases fee-based revenue.