10-K/A: Maiden Holdings Files Amendment to 2024 Annual Report to Include Omitted Information

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Form 10-K/A Amendment 20 March 2025 8:00 PM

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. files an amendment to its 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K to include information required by Part III of the form, which was not initially included due to the expectation of not filing a definitive proxy statement within the required timeframe.

Summary

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. is filing Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
The amendment includes information required by Part III of Form 10-K, which was not included in the original filing.
This information pertains to directors, executive officers, corporate governance, executive compensation, security ownership, related transactions, director independence, and principal accounting fees and services.
The original filing was submitted on March 10, 2025.
The company does not expect to file a definitive proxy statement within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
New certifications from the principal executive officer and principal financial officer are included as exhibits to the amendment.
No other changes have been made to the original filing, and the disclosures therein have not been updated to reflect events occurring after the original filing date.
As of March 18, 2025, 99,490,772 common shares were outstanding, excluding 44,750,678 common shares held by Maiden Reinsurance Ltd.
The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common shares held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2024, was approximately $163.4 million.
The board of directors held 16 meetings in 2024.
Each director attended at least 75% of the aggregate of the total number of meetings held in 2024 of the Board and any committee on which he or she served.
Each director attended the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. The document is a regulatory filing, and while it addresses a prior omission, it doesn't inherently convey positive or negative business performance.

Positives

The company is providing additional transparency by including previously omitted information about its directors, executive compensation, and corporate governance.
All directors attended the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
The company has separated the positions of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

Negatives

The need to file an amendment suggests an initial oversight in the original filing.
The company had a net loss of $200,969,000 in 2024.

Risks

Conflicts of interest could arise with respect to business opportunities that could be advantageous to any or all of AmTrust or its subsidiaries and the Company or our subsidiaries.
Potential conflicts of interest may arise should the interests of AmTrust and/or the Company diverge.
The company's compensation policies and practices could create inappropriate or unintended significant risk to the Company as a whole.

Future Outlook

The document does not contain specific forward-looking statements beyond the general intention to grant annual compensation to non-employee directors.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine amendment to an annual report, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations regarding disclosure of key personnel and corporate governance information. It does not directly address industry trends but fulfills requirements common to all publicly traded companies.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The structure and content of this 10-K/A amendment are consistent with standard SEC reporting requirements for publicly traded companies.
The details on director compensation and corporate governance practices are typical disclosures seen in filings from companies listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market.
The related party transaction disclosures are similar to those found in filings of companies with significant shareholder overlap or business relationships with other entities, such as AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

Related Party Transactions

The Company has agreements with the Founding Shareholders of the Company, AmTrust and AmTrust's subsidiaries.
Conflicts of interest could arise with respect to business opportunities that could be advantageous to any or all of AmTrust or its subsidiaries and the Company or our subsidiaries.
Potential conflicts of interest may arise should the interests of AmTrust and/or the Company diverge.
From time to time, AmTrust and/or the Company may be presented with opportunities to insure, reinsure or acquire the same book of business.
Because of the overlaps between our and AmTrust's shareholders, the Company and AmTrust have agreed that in such cases, the opportunities will be referred to a committee of independent directors of each company to decide whether that company wishes to pursue the opportunity.
Pursuant to its charter, our independent Audit Committee must review and approve in advance or ratify any transaction or relationship of any size in which we and any related party have a direct or indirect material interest.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders receive additional information regarding the company's governance and executive compensation.
The filing ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, which is important for maintaining investor confidence.

Key Dates

Date	Description
June 2007	Barry D. Zyskind has served as non-executive Chairman of our Board of Directors since June 2007 and is a Founding Shareholder of the Company.
June 2009	Lawrence F. Metz served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from June 2009 to February 2016.
November 2009	Patrick J. Haveron served as Executive Vice President from November 2009 to May 2020.
November 2012	William T. Jarman has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary since November 2012.
February 2014	Patrick J. Haveron has served as President of our wholly owned subsidiary Maiden Reinsurance Ltd. since February 2014.
February 2016	Lawrence F. Metz served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from February 2016 to August 2018.
November 2016	Steven H. Nigro has been our Lead Independent Director since November 2016.
August 2018	Steven H. Nigro has been our Vice Chairman since August 2018.
September 2018	Patrick J. Haveron served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer from September 2018 to April 2020.
September 2018	Lawrence F. Metz served as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company from September 2018 to May 2023.
December 2019	Holly L. Blanchard, Patrick J. Haveron, Lawrence F. Metz, and Keith A. Thomas have been members of our Board of Directors since December 2019.
May 2020	Patrick J. Haveron served as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer from May 2020 to May 2023.
June 2020	William T. Jarman has served as Chief Risk Officer since June 2020.
December 2020	Patrick J. Haveron and Lawrence F. Metz have served on the board of managers of USQRisk Holdings, LLC since December 2020.
March 18, 2021	The Compensation Committee approved the disposition of Mr. Neuberger's restricted shares and share options in order to comply with restrictions on investments imposed in connection with his spouse's government service.
March 2022	The Board of Directors unanimously appointed Mr. Nigro as the chair of the Audit Committee, Mr. Thomas as the chair of the Compensation Committee, and Ms. Blanchard as the chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
July 2022	Mr. Nigro was awarded The Corporate Director Certificate from Harvard Business School.
May 2023	Patrick J. Haveron has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer since May 2023.
May 2023	Lawrence F. Metz has served as our Executive Vice Chairman and Group President since May 2023.
January 2024	Simcha G. Lyons serves as senior advisor to Generation One Energy, an energy sourcing solution company since January 2024.
March 7, 2024	Grants of restricted shares to executives that may be earned based on financial metrics, with final valuation in 2027.
March 14, 2024	Mr. Haveron was granted 683,453 restricted shares that will vest 50% on the first anniversary of the grant, and 50% on the second anniversary of the grant.
March 14, 2024	Mr. Metz was granted 456,835 restricted shares that will vest 50% on the first anniversary of the grant, and 50% on the second anniversary of the grant.
March 22, 2024	Mr. Jarman was granted 107,527 restricted shares, vesting 100% on March 31, 2026.
June 1, 2024	The company grants non-employee directors $65,000 worth of compensation in the form of either restricted shares, share options or cash.
June 30, 2024	The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common shares held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2024 (the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was approximately $163.4 million.
December 31, 2024	End of the fiscal year for which the annual report is being filed.
February 12, 2025	Talkot Capital, LLC filed Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13G with the SEC on February 12, 2025.
March 10, 2025	Original Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
March 18, 2025	As of March 18, 2025, 99,490,772 common shares were outstanding.
March 20, 2025	Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC.

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