FGL Holdings

FGL Holdings was the holding company formed in connection with CF Corporation's (Nasdaq: CFCO) proposed acquisition of Fidelity & Guaranty Life, a Des Moines-based provider of fixed annuity and life insurance products. CF Corporation was a blank-check special purpose acquisition company that completed its IPO in 2015, sponsored by CF Capital LLC, a vehicle associated with veterans Chinh Chu, formerly of Blackstone, and William Foley II. The S-1/A filed on May 3, 2016, represented an amendment to the registration statement for FGL Holdings shares to be issued in connection with the proposed combination, with the deal remaining subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals at that time. The transaction positioned CF Corporation within the financial services and insurance sector, targeting middle-income Americans through retirement-oriented products. For complete filing history, deal timelines, and sponsor background on CF Corporation and FGL Holdings, create a free account on SpacDesk.