HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syncora Holdings Ltd. ("SHL") today announced, effective December 31, 2017, the successful merger of its wholly owned subsidiary, Syncora Capital Assurance Inc. (“SCAI”), with and into its wholly owned subsidiary, Syncora Guarantee Inc. ("SGI"), with SGI being the surviving entity.  The merger, which required regulatory approval and third party consents, alleviates potential liquidity issues at SCAI without adding additional risk to SGI, and provides a more cost-effective and efficient organizational structure for the SHL corporate family.

About Syncora Holdings Ltd.
Syncora Holdings Ltd. (OTC:SYCRF) is a Bermuda-domiciled holding company.  Syncora Guarantee Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Syncora Holdings Ltd.  For additional information, please visit www.syncora.com.

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