Sirius Group Becomes Public Company Via Business Combination With Easterly Acquisition Corp.; Completes Private Placement; Announces New Majority-Independent Board Of Directors - Seite 2

"This is a watershed day for Sirius Group," said Allan Waters, Chairman and CEO.  "A public listing, increased shareholder diversification led by four globally recognized investment firms, and a strong, independent board will benefit all stakeholders and add fuel to our future growth."

Sirius Group was represented by Sidley Austin LLP and Easterly was represented by Hogan Lovells US LLP.  Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acted as financial advisor to Sirius Group.

About Sirius Group

Sirius Group is a Bermuda-based holding company with (re)insurance operating companies in Bermuda, Stockholm, New York and London.  Established in 1945, Sirius Group, utilizing its unique global branch network, provides multi-line insurance and reinsurance in over 140 countries.  Sirius Group wrote gross written premiums of $1.4 billion in 2017 utilizing disciplined and professional underwriting, superior risk evaluation and best-in-class pricing technology.  Sirius Group's subsidiaries provide multi-line (re)insurance capacity, including lead capacity for property, accident & health and other exposures.  Additional information is available at Sirius Group's website, located at www.siriusgroup.com.

About Easterly LLC

Easterly LLC is a private asset management holding company that has interests in boutique investment management firms.  Easterly's core expertise is in acting as a principal to grow business platforms.  Easterly enhances businesses as a partner through capital formation, corporate development, and strategic implementation activities.  Easterly's principals have a proven track record of delivering outperformance to both public and private investors across a variety of sectors.  For more information about Easterly, please visit Easterly's website at www.easterlycapital.com.

About Easterly Acquisition Corp.

Easterly Acquisition Corp. is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company sponsored by Easterly Acquisition Sponsor, LLC, an affiliate of Easterly LLC, for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or assets.  Easterly Acquisition Corp. completed its initial public offering in August 2015, raising $200 million in cash proceeds.  Easterly Acquisition Corp.'s officers and certain of its directors are affiliated with Easterly LLC.  For more information about Easterly Acquisition Corp., please visit its website at www.easterlyacquisition.com.