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Project Atlas — M&A Discussion Materials

CONFIDENTIAL — Prepared by CFO Office, 26 May 2026

1. Executive Summary

This document outlines the strategic rationale and preliminary financial assessment for the proposed acquisition of West African Insurance Holdings Ltd ("Target"). The transaction, codenamed "Project Atlas," would position Acme Insurance Plc as the dominant general insurer across the West African corridor.

2. Valuation & Pricing

Our indicative valuation range, based on a blended DCF and comparable transactions analysis, is NGN 84–96 billion (USD 52–60M equivalent). The Target's trailing twelve-month gross written premium of NGN 42B and combined ratio of 94.2% suggest a Price-to-Book multiple of 1.8–2.1x is appropriate. Key sensitivities include the discount rate assumption (currently 14.5%) and the terminal growth rate (3.0%).

3. Synergy Modeling

Identified cost synergies total approximately NGN 4.2 billion annually by Year 3, driven primarily by IT systems consolidation (NGN 1.8B), branch network rationalization (NGN 1.2B), and reinsurance program optimization (NGN 1.2B). Revenue synergies of NGN 2.1B are projected from cross-selling life products into the Target's property and casualty distribution network.

4. Due Diligence Findings

The financial due diligence, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers Lagos, identified a net reserve deficiency of NGN 3.1B in the motor book, primarily arising from IBNR under-estimation in the 2024 accident year. This has been reflected in our adjusted valuation. Legal due diligence flagged 14 pending litigation matters with aggregate exposure estimated at NGN 890M. No material regulatory findings have been identified.

5. Recommended Next Steps

(a) Present the full Board Paper for acquisition approval at the June 15 Board meeting. (b) Submit a non-binding indication of interest to the Target's advisors by June 20. (c) Engage Bowmans (external counsel) to draft the Share Purchase Agreement framework. (d) Commence integration planning workstream with McKinsey & Company.

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