NASDAQ: TIPT TIPTREE INC. 8-K

Tiptree acquires Universal Shield Insurance for $100M, declares $0.06 dividend

Filed July 29, 2026 · Period ending July 28, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Tiptree entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Universal Shield Insurance Group, parent of two specialty P&C carriers, for $100 million cash, expected to close Q1 2027 pending regulatory approvals.

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The acquisition redeploys proceeds from the completed $1.65 billion Fortegra sale (May 2026), which generated $1.12 billion in gross proceeds and a $372.2 million after-tax gain.

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Board declared a $0.06 per share cash dividend payable August 24, 2026 to stockholders of record August 17, 2026.

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Book value increased to $24.34 per share as of June 30, 2026, up from $13.33 per share at June 30, 2025, driven by the Fortegra sale gain.

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Company repurchased $10.3 million of common stock during H1 2026 at an average price of $16.80 per share.

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Summary

Tiptree is redeploying capital from its $1.65 billion Fortegra sale into a new specialty insurance platform. The company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Universal Shield Insurance Group for $100 million cash, re-establishing its presence in specialty property and casualty insurance. USIG operates in both admitted and excess and surplus markets across 49 states through two carriers.

The transaction is subject to insurance regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. The Fortegra sale, completed in May 2026, generated $1.12 billion in gross proceeds to Tiptree and a $372.2 million after-tax gain, driving book value per share up 83% year-over-year to $24.34.

The company is returning capital to shareholders through both a $0.06 per share quarterly dividend and $10.3 million in share repurchases during the first half of 2026 at an average price of $16.80 per share. The Universal Shield acquisition represents a strategic use of sale proceeds to rebuild a scalable insurance platform while maintaining shareholder distributions.

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Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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On July 28, 2026, Tiptree Inc. (“Tiptree”), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Shield Holdings, LLC, UH Partners, LLC, certain individual equityholders identified therein (collectively, the “Sellers”), and the Sellers’ Representative (as defined therein). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Tiptree agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Universal Shield Insurance Group, Inc. (“USIG”), the parent company of Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Company and Shield Indemnity Incorporated, for a purchase price of $100 million, subject to reduction for leakage as set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the “Transaction”).

Tiptree entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Universal Shield Insurance Group, the parent of two insurance carriers (Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Company and Shield Indemnity Incorporated), for $100 million. The purchase price is subject to reduction for leakage as defined in the agreement. This acquisition expands Tiptree's insurance operations.

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The Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required insurance regulatory approvals and the absence of legal restraints prohibiting the Transaction. The parties currently expect the Transaction to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to the timing of required regulatory approvals and satisfaction or waiver of the remaining closing conditions.

The acquisition is subject to standard closing conditions, most notably insurance regulatory approvals. The parties expect to close the transaction in the first quarter of 2027, though timing depends on regulatory approval processes. Until these conditions are satisfied or waived, the deal remains contingent.

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The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants of the parties. The Purchase Agreement also provides for customary termination rights under specified circumstances.

The agreement includes standard representations, warranties, and covenants typical of acquisition transactions, along with termination rights under specified circumstances. The filing does not disclose unusual or non-standard terms.

Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Included in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 was an announcement of the proposed Transaction

Tiptree disclosed a proposed transaction in a press release.

Event · Exhibit 99.1

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Tiptree sold Fortegra for $1.65B, acquired Universal Shield Insurance for $100M, and reported Q2 2026 results with $395.7M discontinued ops income.

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Entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Universal Shield Insurance Group for cash consideration of $100 million, re-establishing Tiptree's specialty insurance footprint and redeploying capital generated by Fortegra sale into a scalable specialty P&C platform.

Tiptree entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Universal Shield Insurance Group (USIG) for $100 million in cash. USIG is a specialty property and casualty insurer operating in both admitted and excess and surplus markets, licensed in 49 states. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. This acquisition redeploys proceeds from the Fortegra sale into a new specialty insurance platform.

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Net income (loss) from continuing operations | $ (6,449) | $ (10,445) | $ (13,588) | $ (20,146) | Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | $ 395,682 | $ 29,405 | $ 417,067 | $ 44,741 | Diluted earnings per share | $ 10.30 | $ 0.39 | $ 10.64 | $ 0.55

For Q2 2026, Tiptree reported a net loss from continuing operations of $6.4 million, but net income from discontinued operations of $395.7 million, driven primarily by the Fortegra sale gain. Diluted earnings per share were $10.30 for the quarter and $907 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The discontinued operations income reflects the substantial gain on the Fortegra transaction.

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Repurchased $10.3 million of common stock during the first half of 2026 at an average price of $16.80 per share. ... Declared a dividend of $0.06 per share to stockholders of record on August 17, 2026 with a payment date of August 24, 2026.

Tiptree repurchased $10.3 million of common stock during the first half of 2026 at an average price of $16.80 per share. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, payable August 24, 2026 to stockholders of record on August 17, 2026. These actions demonstrate capital return to shareholders following the Fortegra sale.