Significant Increase in Adjusted Operating Income
Adjusted operating income per share was $3.18 for Q1 2025, up from $1.96 in Q1 2024, representing a 62% increase.
Successful Resolution of Lehman Brothers Litigation
The company recognized a pretax gain of $103 million from the resolution of litigation with Lehman Brothers International.
Strong Performance in US Public Finance
US public finance led with $25 million of PVP, capturing 64% of the primary market insured par sold and 58% of the insured transaction count.
Growth in Alternative Investments
Total first-quarter investment income from alternative investments was $59 million, the highest quarterly level to date, with a 13% annualized rate of return.
Increase in Secondary Market Bond Insurance
Activity in secondary market bond insurance increased substantially, producing $376 million of insured par, more than in all of 2024.
Expansion into European Markets
Post-quarter, the company guaranteed a transaction with XpFibre in France, marking its first primary financial guaranty in the French infrastructure space.