Tiptree Announces Closing of Strategic Investment in Fortegra
Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ:TIPT) (“Tiptree” or the “Company”), today announced the closing of the previously announced $200 million strategic investment in its insurance subsidiary, The Fortegra Group, Inc. (“Fortegra”) from Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor. The investment gives Warburg Pincus an approximately 24% ownership in Fortegra on an as-converted basis. Up to $60 million of the proceeds will be used to support Fortegra’s growth opportunities with the remainder used to repay Tiptree’s existing indebtedness...