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| EX-99.2 - Maiden Holdings, Ltd. | v220985_ex99-2.htm |
| EX-99.1 - Maiden Holdings, Ltd. | v220985_ex99-1.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2011
MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Bermuda
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001-34042
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98-0570192
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission File
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(IRS Employer
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of incorporation)
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Number)
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Identification No.)
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131 Front Street, Hamilton HM12, Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(441) 292-7090
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 4, 2011, Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2011. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 4, 2011, the Company also issued a press release announcing a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share of common stock payable on July 15, 2011 to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2011. A copy of the press release is hereby filed with the Commission and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit
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No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated May 4, 2011.
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99.2
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Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated May 4, 2011.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 4, 2011
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MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD.
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By:
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/s/ Lawrence F. Metz
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Lawrence F. Metz
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated May 4, 2011.
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99.2
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Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated May 4, 2011.
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