Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings Limited |
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| Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| This report may include forward-looking statements which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Statements which include the words "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," "project," "anticipate," "will" and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements for purposes of the U.S. federal securities laws or otherwise. |
| These statements include forward-looking statements both with respect to us specifically and our industry in general. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including, but not limited to, the following: |
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| ● | The risks discussed on our Form S-1 filed with SEC on March 30, 2007 beginning on page 12 | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Cyclicality of demand and pricing of reinsurance market | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Adequacy of our risk management and loss estimation methods | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Adequacy of our loss reserves | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Our limited operating history | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Dependence on key personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Dependence on the policies, procedures and expertise of ceding companies | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Potential loss of business from one or more major reinsurance brokers | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Potential for financial strength rating downgrade | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Risks inherent to the Company's acquisition strategy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Highly competitive business environment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Other factors, most of which are beyond the Company's control. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Accordingly, all of the forward-looking statements made in this report are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, us or our business or operations. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or individuals acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. You should specifically consider the factors identified in our Form S-1 filed with the SEC on March 30, 2007 which could cause actual results to differ before making an investment decision. |
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