Ambac Financial Group Issues Update On the Timing Of the Sale Of Its Legacy Financial Guarantee Business

The regulatory review process for the sale of Ambac Assurance Corporation and Ambac Assurance UK Limited to funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. is nearing completion and a hearing is expected to be held in the third quarter. Claude LeBlanc, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ambac stated, "Although the transaction has exceeded the anticipated timelines, we remain actively engaged with Oaktree in efforts to close the transaction as soon as possible."

To maintain financial flexibility during this transitional period, Ambac entered into an amendment to its $150 million credit facility with UBS, extending its maturity date to December 31, 2025. Further details of the amendment to the credit facility will be contained in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC today.