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Exhibit 99.1

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
        The following unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information is intended to provide you with information about how the acquisition of Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings, S.A. ("Flagstone") might have affected the historical financial statements of Validus Holdings, Ltd. ("Validus") if it had been consummated at earlier times. The unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information is for illustrative purposes only and has been prepared by Validus' management, after discussion with Flagstone's management, and is based on Validus' historical consolidated financial statements and Flagstone's historical consolidated financial statements. Certain amounts from Flagstone's historical consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the Validus presentation. The following unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information does not necessarily reflect the financial position or results of operations that would have actually resulted had the acquisition occurred as of the dates indicated, nor should they be taken as necessarily indicative of the future financial position or results of operations of Validus or a combined company.
        The unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information should be read in conjunction with Validus' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 (the "Validus 10-Q"), Validus' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (the "Validus 10-K"), Flagstone's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, and Flagstone's 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, each as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information gives effect to the proposed acquisition as if it had occurred at September 30, 2012 for the purposes of the unaudited consolidated pro forma balance sheet and at January 1, 2011 for the purposes of the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
This pro forma information is subject to risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in the Validus 10-Q and the Validus 10-K under the caption "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements."
      


























    The following table presents unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma balance sheet data at September 30, 2012 (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) giving effect to the proposed acquisition of Flagstone as if it had occurred at September 30, 2012:
 
 
Historical
Validus
Holdings, Ltd.
 
Historical
Flagstone Reinsurance
Holdings, S.A.
 
Pro Forma
Purchase
adjustments
 
Notes
 
Pro Forma
Consolidated
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, at fair value
 
$
4,887,622

 
$
350,262

 
$

 
 
 
$
5,237,884

Short-term investments, at fair value
 
275,324

 
719,294

 

 
 
 
994,618

Other investments, at fair value
 
525,441

 
101,796

 

 
 
 
627,237

Cash and cash equivalents
 
1,005,829

 
307,499

 
(163,929
)
 
 3(b), 4
 
1,149,399

Total investments and cash
 
6,694,216

 
1,478,851

 
(163,929
)
 
 
 
8,009,138

Restricted cash
 

 
22,629

 

 
 
 
22,629

Investments in affiliates
 
99,312

 

 

 
 
 
99,312

Premiums receivable
 
781,991

 
209,344

 

 
 
 
991,335

Deferred acquisition costs
 
155,456

 
29,372

 

 
 
 
184,828

Prepaid reinsurance premiums
 
144,788

 
29,934

 

 
 
 
174,722

Securities lending collateral
 
10,383

 

 

 
 
 
10,383

Loss reserves recoverable
 
317,252

 
126,003

 

 
 
 
443,255

Paid losses recoverable
 
36,209

 

 

 
 
 
36,209

Accrued investment income
 
19,945

 
2,452

 

 
 
 
22,397

Income taxes recoverable
 
5,019

 

 

 
 
 
5,019

Intangible assets
 
111,611

 

 

 
 
 
111,611

Goodwill
 
20,393

 

 

 
 
 
20,393

Other assets
 
67,245

 
96,355

 
(8,372
)
 
3(f)
 
155,228

Funds withheld
 

 
24,371

 

 
 
 
24,371

Assets held for sale including discontinued operations
 

 
16,524

 
(1,000
)
 
3(f)
 
15,524

Total assets
 
$
8,463,820

 
$
2,035,835

 
$
(173,301
)
 
 
 
$
10,326,354

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve for losses and loss expenses
 
$
2,562,604

 
$
668,973

 
$
76,300

 
3(e)
 
$
3,307,877

Unearned premiums
 
1,034,605

 
188,010

 

 
 
 
1,222,615

Reinsurance balances payable
 
87,955

 
34,982

 

 
 
 
122,937

Deferred income taxes
 
22,848

 

 

 
 
 
22,848

Securities lending payable
 
10,849

 

 

 
 
 
10,849

Net payable for investments purchased
 
26,629

 
3,248

 

 
 
 
29,877

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
86,128

 
59,321

 
36,026

 
 3(f)
 
181,475

Senior notes payable
 
247,063

 

 

 
 
 
247,063

Debentures payable
 
289,800

 
250,456

 

 
 
 
540,256

Total liabilities
 
4,368,481

 
1,204,990

 
112,326

 
 
 
5,685,797

Shareholders' equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ordinary shares
 
23,911

 
845

 
1,656

 
3(a), 3(c)
 
26,412

Treasury shares
 
(7,549
)
 
(150,202
)
 
150,202

 
3(c)
 
(7,549
)
Additional paid-in capital
 
1,657,767

 
855,722

 
(359,887
)
 
3(a), 3(c)
 
2,153,602

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
 
(4,565
)
 
(15,265
)
 
15,265

 
3(c)
 
(4,565
)
Retained earnings
 
1,964,289

 
139,745

 
(92,863
)
 
3(b), 3(c), 3(d)
3(e), 3(f)
 
2,011,171

Total shareholders' equity available to the Company
 
3,633,853

 
830,845

 
(285,627
)
 
 
 
4,179,071

Noncontrolling interest
 
461,486

 

 

 
 
 
461,486

Total shareholders' equity
 
4,095,339

 
830,845

 
(285,627
)
 
 
 
4,640,557

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
8,463,820

 
$
2,035,835

 
$
(173,301
)
 
 
 
$
10,326,354

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares outstanding
 
93,494,391

 
71,352,487

 
13,806,706

 
 
 
107,301,097

Common shares and common share equivalents outstanding
 
104,438,941

 
72,554,787

 
14,291,259

 
 
 
118,730,200

Book value per share
 
$
38.87

 
$
11.64

 
 

 
7
 
$
38.95

Diluted book value per share
 
$
36.27

 
$
11.45

 
 

 
7
 
$
36.50

Diluted tangible book value per share
 
$
35.01

 
$
11.45

 
 

 
7
 
$
35.39





The following table sets forth unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) giving effect to the proposed acquisition of Flagstone as if it had occurred at January 1, 2011:
 
 
Historical
Validus
Holdings, Ltd.
 
Historical
Flagstone Reinsurance
Holdings, S.A.
 
Pro Forma
Purchase
adjustments
 
Notes
 
Pro Forma
Consolidated
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross premiums written
 
$
2,124,691

 
$
789,697

 
$

 
 
 
$
2,914,388

Reinsurance premiums ceded
 
(289,241
)
 
(231,265
)
 

 
 
 
(520,506
)
Net premiums written
 
1,835,450

 
558,432

 

 
 
 
2,393,882

Change in unearned premiums
 
(33,307
)
 
13,046

 

 
 
 
(20,261
)
Net premiums earned
 
1,802,143

 
571,478

 

 
 
 
2,373,621

Net investment income
 
112,296

 
34,312

 
(3,156
)
 
3(b)
 
143,452

Net realized gains (losses) on investments
 
28,532

 
(20,770
)
 

 
 
 
7,762

Net realized and unrealized gains - other
 

 
2,494

 

 
 
 
2,494

Net unrealized (losses) on investments
 
(19,991
)
 

 

 
 
 
(19,991
)
Other income
 
5,718

 
5,434

 

 
 
 
11,152

Foreign exchange (losses)
 
(22,124
)
 
(4,481
)
 

 
 
 
(26,605
)
Total revenues
 
1,906,574

 
588,467

 
(3,156
)
 
 
 
2,491,885

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Losses and loss expenses
 
1,244,401

 
676,535

 

 
 
 
1,920,936

Policy acquisition costs
 
314,184

 
115,325

 

 
 
 
429,509

General and administrative expenses
 
197,497

 
84,686

 

 
 
 
282,183

Share compensation expenses
 
34,296

 
1,131

 

 
 
 
35,427

Transaction expenses
 
17,433

 

 

 
 
 
17,433

Finance expenses
 
54,817

 
11,668

 

 
 
 
66,485

Total expenses
 
1,862,628

 
889,345

 

 
 
 
2,751,973

Income (loss) before taxes
 
43,946

 
(300,878
)
 
(3,156
)
 
 
 
(260,088
)
Tax (expense) benefit
 
(824
)
 
51

 

 
 
 
(773
)
Income from operating affiliates
 

 
(922
)
 

 
 
 
(922
)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
$
43,122

 
$
(301,749
)
 
$
(3,156
)
 
 
 
$
(261,783
)
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 

 
(21,662
)
 

 
 
 
(21,662
)
Net income (loss)
 
$
43,122

 
$
(323,411
)
 
$
(3,156
)
 
 
 
$
(283,445
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(21,793
)
 
(2,722
)
 

 
 
 
(24,515
)
Net income (loss) available to company
 
$
21,329

 
$
(326,133
)
 
$
(3,156
)
 
 
 
$
(307,960
)
Dividends and distributions declared on outstanding warrants
 
7,644

 

 

 
 
 
7,644

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
 
$
13,685

 
$
(326,133
)
 
$
(3,156
)
 
 
 
$
(315,604
)
Earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
98,607,439

 
70,129,756

 
13,622,565

 
 
 
112,230,004

Diluted
 
100,928,284

 
70,129,756

 
13,622,565

 
 
 
112,230,004

Basic earnings (loss) per share
 
$
0.14

 
$
(4.65
)
 
 

 
6
 
$
(2.81
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
 
$
0.14

 
$
(4.65
)
 
 

 
6
 
$
(2.81
)














The following table sets forth unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) giving effect to the proposed acquisition of Flagstone as if it had occurred at January 1, 2011:
 
 
Historical
Validus
Holdings, Ltd.
 
Historical
Flagstone Reinsurance
Holdings, S.A.
 
Pro Forma
Purchase
adjustments
 
Notes
 
Pro Forma
Consolidated
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross premiums written
 
$
1,854,593

 
$
345,420

 
$

 
 
 
$
2,200,013

Reinsurance premiums ceded
 
(271,847
)
 
(89,846
)
 

 
 
 
(361,693
)
Net premiums written
 
1,582,746

 
255,574

 

 
 
 
1,838,320

Change in unearned premiums
 
(208,816
)
 
43,223

 

 
 
 
(165,593
)
Net premiums earned
 
1,373,930

 
298,797

 

 
 
 
1,672,727

Net investment income
 
79,134

 
15,063

 
(2,157
)
 
3(b)
 
92,040

Net realized gains on investments
 
22,749

 
31,319

 

 
 
 
54,068

Net realized and unrealized (losses) - other
 

 
(1,335
)
 

 
 
 
(1,335
)
Net unrealized gains on investments
 
53,442

 
6,436

 

 
 
 
59,878

(Loss) from investment affiliate
 
(558
)
 

 

 
 
 
(558
)
Other income
 
22,209

 
6,544

 

 
 
 
28,753

Foreign exchange gains (losses)
 
3,617

 
(6,736
)
 

 
 
 
(3,119
)
Total revenues
 
1,554,523

 
350,088

 
(2,157
)
 
 
 
1,902,454

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Losses and loss expenses
 
541,136

 
181,983

 

 
 
 
723,119

Policy acquisition costs
 
252,884

 
65,870

 

 
 
 
318,754

General and administrative expenses
 
198,557

 
56,730

 

 
 
 
255,287

Share compensation expenses
 
19,583

 
3,140

 

 
 
 
22,723

Transaction expenses
 
3,784

 

 
(3,784
)
 
3(b)
 

Finance expenses
 
39,347

 
8,673

 

 
 
 
48,020

Total expenses
 
1,055,291

 
316,396

 
(3,784
)
 
 
 
1,367,903

Income before taxes
 
499,232

 
33,692

 
1,627

 
 
 
534,551

Tax expense
 
(1,886
)
 
(882
)
 

 
 
 
(2,768
)
Income from operating affiliates
 
13,194

 
288

 

 
 
 
13,482

Net income from continuing operations
 
$
510,540

 
$
33,098

 
1,627

 
 
 
$
545,265

Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax
 

 
19,366

 

 
 
 
19,366

Net income
 
$
510,540

 
$
52,464

 
1,627

 
 
 
$
564,631

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(11,386
)
 
(1,135
)
 

 
 
 
(12,521
)
Net income available to company
 
$
499,154

 
$
51,329

 
1,627

 
 
 
$
552,110

Dividends and distributions declared on outstanding warrants
 
5,121

 

 

 
 
 
5,121

Net income available to common shareholders
 
$
494,033

 
$
51,329

 
$
1,627

 
 
 
$
546,989

Earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
97,016,034

 
71,128,790

 
14,303,837

 
 
 
111,319,871

Diluted
 
102,333,515

 
71,766,808

 
14,427,293

 
 
 
116,760,808

Basic earnings per share
 
$
5.09

 
$
0.72

 
 

 
6
 
$
4.91

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
4.88

 
$
0.72

 
 

 
6
 
$
4.73













Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Pro Forma Financial Statements
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
1.     Basis of Presentation
        The unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information gives effect to the proposed acquisition as if it had occurred at September 30, 2012 for the purposes of the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma balance sheet and at January 1, 2011 for the purposes of the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 and nine months ended September 30, 2012. The unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information is for illustrative purposes only and has been prepared by Validus' management, after discussion with Flagstone's management, and is based on Validus' historical consolidated financial statements and Flagstone's historical consolidated financial statements.
        This unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information is prepared in conformity with Accounting Principles generally accepted in the United States ("US GAAP"). The unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma balance sheet as of September 30, 2012 and the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 have been prepared using the following information:
(a)
Audited historical consolidated financial statements of Validus as of December 31, 2011 and for the year ended December 31, 2011;

(b)
Audited historical consolidated financial statements of Flagstone as of December 31, 2011 and for the year ended December 31, 2011;

(c)
Unaudited historical consolidated financial statements of Validus as of September 30, 2012 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2012;

(d)
Unaudited historical consolidated financial statements of Flagstone as of September 30, 2012 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2012; and

(e)
Such other known supplementary information as considered necessary to reflect the acquisition in the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information.
        The pro forma adjustments reflecting the acquisition under the acquisition method of accounting are based on certain estimates and assumptions. Validus' management believes that its assumptions provide a reasonable basis for presenting all of the significant effects of the transactions contemplated based on information available to Validus at the time and that the pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions and are properly applied in the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information.
        The unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information does not include any financial benefits, revenue enhancements or operating expense efficiencies arising from the acquisition.
        Estimated costs of the transaction as well as the benefit of the negative goodwill have been reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma balance sheet, but have not been included on the pro forma income statement due to their non-recurring nature.
        The unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information is not intended to reflect the results of operations or the financial position that would have resulted had the acquisition been effected on the dates indicated and if the companies had been managed as one entity. The unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information should be read in conjunction with the Validus 10-Q, the Validus 10-K, the Flagstone 10-Q and the Flagstone 10-K, as filed with the SEC.

2.     Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11, "Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and
Liabilities" ("ASU 2011-11"). The objective of ASU 2011-11 is to enhance disclosures by requiring improved information about financial instruments and derivative instruments in relation to netting arrangements. ASU 2011-11 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. 

In October 2012, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-04, “Technical Corrections and Improvements” (“ASU - 2012-04”). The objective of ASU 2012-04 is to clarify the Codification, correct unintended application of guidance, or make minor improvements to the Codification that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. Additionally, the amendments will make the Codification easier to understand and the fair value measurement guidance easier to apply by eliminating inconsistencies and providing needed clarifications. The amendments that will not have transition guidance will be effective upon issuance. For public entities, the



amendments that are subject to the transition guidance will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In January 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-01, “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” (“ASU 2013-01”). The objective of ASU 2013-01 is to address implementation issues about the scope of ASU 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The amendments clarify that the scope of ASU 2011-11 applies to derivatives, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Entities with other types of financial assets and financial liabilities subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement also are affected because these amendments make them no longer subject to the disclosure requirements in ASU 2011-11. ASU 2013-01 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance; however, since this update affects disclosures only, it is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2013-02, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” (“ASU 2013-02”). The objective of this update is to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. The amendments are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance; however, since this update affects disclosures only, it is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

3.     Purchase Adjustments
On November 30, 2012, Validus completed its acquisition of Flagstone, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of August 30, 2012, by and among Validus, Flagstone, Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings (Bermuda) Limited (“Flagstone Bermuda”) and Validus UPS, Ltd. (“Validus UPS”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, the acquisition was completed by means of two mergers. First, Flagstone became a Bermuda entity through a first-step merger with and into Flagstone Bermuda, a newly-formed subsidiary of Flagstone (the “First-Step Merger”). Second, immediately following the First-Step Merger, Flagstone Bermuda merged through a second-step merger with and into Validus UPS, a newly-formed Validus subsidiary (the “Second-Step Merger,” and together with the First-Step Merger, the “Mergers”). Following the Second-Step Merger, the successor-in-interest to Flagstone became wholly owned by Validus. Upon completion of the Mergers, each share of Flagstone issued and outstanding immediately prior to the First-Step Merger was converted into the right to receive 0.1935 Validus common shares, $2.00 in cash, without interest, and cash in lieu of any fractional share to which the holder was entitled (the “Merger Consideration”).
In connection with the acquisition, transaction costs currently estimated at $20,000 will be incurred and expensed.
As discussed above, these pro forma purchase adjustments are based on certain estimates and assumptions made as of the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information. The actual adjustments will depend on a number of factors, including further review of Flagstone's books and records, and changes in the estimated fair value of net balance sheet assets and operating results of Flagstone between September 30, 2012 and the date of the consummation of acquisition. Validus expects to make such adjustments at such time. These adjustments are likely to be different from the adjustments made to prepare the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information and such differences may be material.
        The share prices for both Validus and Flagstone used in determining the preliminary estimated purchase price are based on the closing share prices on November 29, 2012. The preliminary total purchase price is calculated as follows:



Calculation of Total Purchase Price
Flagstone shares and share units subject to exchange ratio as of September 30, 2012
73,856,637

Exchange ratio
0.1935

Total Validus shares to be issued
14,291,259

Validus share price at acquisition
$
34.87

Total value of Validus shares to be issued
$
498,336

Total cash consideration paid
$
147,713

Total purchase price
$
646,049

      
The allocation of the purchase price is as follows:
Allocation of Purchase Price
Flagstone stockholders' equity
$
830,845

Loss reserve increase
(76,300
)
Other fair value adjustments
(45,398
)
Flagstone stockholders' equity, adjusted (B)
$
709,147

Total purchase price (A)
$
646,049

Negative goodwill (A-B)
$
63,098


(a)
In connection with the exchange offer, 14,291,259 Validus Shares are expected to be issued for all Flagstone Shares and Flagstone Shares issued following vesting of restricted shares, restricted share units and performance share units resulting in additional share capital of $2,501 and additional paid-in capital of $495,835.
        
(b)
In addition to the cash consideration of $147,713, it is expected that total transaction costs currently estimated at $20,000 will be incurred by the consolidated entity. Based on an expected investment return of 1.87% for Validus and 2.00% for Flagstone per annum, investment income of $3,156 would have been foregone during the year ended December 31, 2011 had these payments of $167,713 been made. Approximately $3,784 of the estimated $20,000 total transaction costs have been incurred and expensed in the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The expenses have been eliminated from the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. In addition, an adjustment of $16,216 was made to retained earnings as at September 30, 2012 to reflect the remaining transaction costs. Based on an expected investment return of 1.73% for Validus and 2.00% for Flagstone per annum, pre tax investment income of $2,157 would have been foregone during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 had these remaining payments of $163,929 been made.

(c)
Elimination of Flagstone ordinary shares of common stock of $845, treasury shares of $150,202, additional paid-in capital of $855,722, accumulated other comprehensive loss of $15,265 and retained earnings of $139,745.

(d)
The unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial statements have been prepared by Validus' management, after discussion with Flagstone's management, and are based on Validus' historical consolidated financial statements and Flagstone's historical consolidated financial statements. With the exception of notes 3(e) and 3(f) below, the carrying value of assets and liabilities in Flagstone's financial statements are considered to be a proxy for fair value of those assets and liabilities, with the difference between the net assets and the total purchase price considered to be negative goodwill. Pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, "Business Combinations" ("ASC 805"), a bargain purchase is defined as a business combination in which the total fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired on the date of acquisition exceeds the fair value of the consideration transferred plus any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, and it requires the acquirer to recognize that excess in earnings as a gain attributable to the acquirer. Negative goodwill of $63,098 has been recorded as a credit to retained earnings as upon completion of the acquisition of Flagstone Shares negative goodwill will be treated as a gain in the consolidated statement of operations.

(e)
It is expected that an additional reserve of $76,300 will be required to harmonize Flagstone's reserving methodology with Validus'. This charge to the balance sheet of $76,300 has been recorded as a reduction to retained earnings.

(f)
Following a review of Flagstone's books and records and discussion with Flagstone's management, it was determined that an additional payable of $36,026 should be recognized to reflect the costs of winding up certain parts of Flagstone's operations. In addition, a credit of $8,372 to Other Assets and $1,000 to Assets held for sale including discontinued operations was recorded to reflect the realizable value of Flagstone's tangible assets. A reduction to retained earnings in the amount of $45,398 was made to reflect these fair value adjustments.





4.     Adjustments to Cash and Cash Equivalents
        The acquisition of Flagstone Shares will result in the payment of cash and cash equivalents by Flagstone of $15,000 and by Validus of $148,929, reflecting aggregate cash consideration of $147,713 and remaining transaction expenses of $16,216.
        The unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma statements of operations reflect the impact of these reductions in cash and cash equivalents. Actual transaction costs may vary from such estimates which are based on the best information available at the time the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information was prepared.
        For purposes of presentation in the unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial information, the sources and uses of funds of the acquisition are as follows:
Sources of Funds
Flagstone cash and cash equivalents
$
15,000

Validus cash and cash equivalents
148,929

Total
$
163,929

Uses of Funds
Cash consideration
$
147,713

Validus transaction costs
1,216

Flagstone transaction costs
15,000

Total
$
163,929


5. Selected Ratios
        Selected ratios of Validus, Flagstone and pro forma combined are as follows:
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
Nine months Ended September 30, 2012
 
 
Validus
Holdings, Ltd.
 
Flagstone Reinsurance
Holdings, S.A.
 
Pro Forma combined
 
Validus
Holdings, Ltd.
 
Flagstone Reinsurance
Holdings, S.A.
 
Pro Forma combined
Losses and loss expense ratios
 
69.1
%
 
118.4
%
 
80.9
%
 
39.4
%
 
60.9
%
 
43.2
%
Policy acquisition costs ratios
 
17.4

 
20.2

 
18.1

 
18.4

 
22.0

 
19.1

General and administrative cost ratios
 
12.9

 
15.0

 
13.4

 
15.9

 
20.0

 
16.6

Combined ratio
 
99.4
%
 
153.6
%
 
112.4
%
 
73.7
%
 
102.9
%
 
78.9
%
6.     Earnings per Validus Share
        (a)   Pro forma earnings per common share for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 have been calculated based on the estimated weighted average number of common shares outstanding on a pro forma basis, as described in 6(b) below. The historical weighted average number of outstanding Validus Shares was 98,607,439 and 100,928,284 basic and diluted, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 97,016,034 and 102,333,515 basic and diluted, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
        (b)   The pro forma weighted average number of Validus Shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2011 and nine months ended September 30, 2012, after giving effect to the exchange of shares as if the Exchange Offer had been issued and outstanding for the whole year, is 112,230,004 and 112,230,004, basic and diluted, and 111,319,871 and 116,760,808, basic and diluted, respectively.
        (c)   In the basic earnings per share calculation, dividends and distributions declared on warrants are deducted from net income. In calculating diluted earnings per share, we consider the application of the treasury stock method and the two-class method and whichever is more dilutive is included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.
        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2012:



 
 
Historical
Validus
Holdings, Ltd.
 
Pro Forma
Consolidated
Net income available to common shareholders
 
$
494,033

 
$
546,989

Weighted average shares-basic ordinary shares outstanding
 
97,016,034

 
111,319,871

Share equivalents
 
 
 
 
Warrants
 
3,116,298

 
3,116,298

Restricted Shares
 
1,423,938

 
1,547,394

Options
 
777,245

 
777,245

Weighted average shares-diluted
 
102,333,515

 
116,760,808

Basic earnings per share
 
$
5.09

 
$
4.91

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
4.88

 
$
4.73


        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2011:
 
 
Historical
Validus
Holdings, Ltd.
 
Pro Forma
Consolidated
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
 
$
13,685

 
$
(315,604
)
Weighted average shares-basic ordinary shares outstanding
 
98,607,439

 
112,230,004

Share equivalents
 
 
 
 
Warrants
 

 

Restricted Shares
 
1,544,641

 

Options
 
776,204

 

Weighted average shares-diluted
 
100,928,284

 
112,230,004

Basic earnings (loss) per share
 
$
0.14

 
$
(2.81
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
 
$
0.14

 
$
(2.81
)
7.     Book Value per Share
        Validus calculates diluted book value per share using the "as-if-converted" method, where all proceeds received upon exercise of warrants and stock options would be retained by Validus and the resulting common shares from exercise remain outstanding. Flagstone's diluted book value per share has been calculated based on the "as-if-converted" method consistent with Flagstone's presentation of diluted book value per share and Validus' calculation.
        The following table sets forth the computation of book value and diluted book value per share adjusted for the acquisition as of September 30, 2012:



 
 
Historical
Validus
Holdings, Ltd.
 
Pro Forma
Consolidated
Book value per common share calculation
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders' equity available to the Company
 
$
3,633,853

 
$
4,179,071

Shares
 
93,494,391

 
107,301,097

Book value per common share
 
$
38.87

 
$
38.95

Diluted book value per common share calculation
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders' equity available to the Company
 
$
3,633,853

 
$
4,179,071

Proceeds of assumed exercise of outstanding warrants
 
$
116,822

 
$
116,822

Proceeds of assumed exercise of outstanding stock options
 
$
37,745

 
$
37,745

Unvested restricted shares
 

 

 
 
$
3,788,420

 
$
4,333,638

Shares
 
93,494,391

 
107,301,097

Warrants
 
6,652,550

 
6,652,550

Options
 
1,823,947

 
1,823,947

Unvested restricted shares
 
2,468,053

 
2,952,606

 
 
104,438,941

 
118,730,200

Diluted book value per common share
 
$
36.27

 
$
36.50





8.     Capitalization
        The following table sets forth the computation of debt to total capitalization and debt (excluding debentures payable) to total capitalization at September 30, 2012, adjusted for the acquisition:
 
Historical
Validus
Holdings, Ltd.
 
Pro Forma
Consolidated
Total debt
 
 
 
Senior notes payable
$
247,063

 
$
247,063

Debentures payable
289,800

 
540,256

Total debt
$
536,863

 
$
787,319

Total capitalization
 

 
 

Total shareholders' equity
$
4,095,339

 
$
4,640,557

Senior notes payable
247,063

 
247,063

Debentures payable
289,800

 
540,256

Total capitalization
$
4,632,202

 
$
5,427,876

 
 
 
 
Total debt to total capitalization
11.6
%
 
14.5
%
Debt (excluding debentures payable) to total capitalization
5.3
%
 
4.6
%