Presidential Life to be acquired by Athene Annuity for $14 per share in cash

Presidential Life Corporation announced a definitive agreement for an Athene subsidiary to acquire Presidential Life for $14.00 per share in cash, representing an aggregate purchase price of approximately $415 million. The $14.00 per share price represents a premium of approximately 38% over the $10.14 per share closing price of Presidential Life common stock on July 12, 2012, the last trading day prior to today’s announcement, and a premium of 40% over the average closing price for the five trading day period ended on such date. The Board of Directors of Presidential Life has unanimously approved the transaction and recommends that its shareholders approve the merger agreement. The transaction is expected to close in late 2012 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals, such as the approval of the New York State Department of Financial Services, and approval by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Presidential Life common stock