First Acceptance Corporation Reports Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

Second Quarter Net Income Increases 28% from $7.9 Million to $10.1 Million

Company Records 14^th Consecutive Profitable Quarter

NASHVILLE, TN / ACCESS Newswire / August 4, 2026 /First Acceptance Corporation (OTCQX:FACO) today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. A quarterly report can be found at www.otcmarkets.com/stock/FACO/disclosure.

"We are proud to report another quarter of strong profitability built by solid execution across the business, " said Ken Russell, President and Chief Executive Officer. "These results reflect the discipline of our team, the execution on our strategy, and the progress we continue to make building a stronger company. "

Anthony Delaney, President and Chief Operating Officer of First Acceptance Insurance Companies, added, "As competition increases across the market, we believe disciplined execution and strong partnerships will become even more important. Our launch in Louisiana reflects our belief that we must earn the right to grow by establishing a strong foundation with trusted existing partners, refining the product and customer experience, and then thoughtfully expanding through new and exciting partnerships. We believe this approach represents our model for future growth, allowing us to broaden our reach while maintaining the underwriting discipline, operational consistency, and service our customers and partners expect. "

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights

• Gross premiums earned were $146.3 million, compared with $142.1 million for the same period in the prior year.

• The combined ratio for insurance companies improved to 93.6% from 95.9% for the same period in the prior year.

• Net income increased 28% to $10.1 million, compared with $7.9 million for the same period in the prior year.

• Diluted net income per share was $0.26, compared with $0.21 for the same period in the prior year.

• Book value per common share at June 30, 2026 increased to $5.80 from $5.57 at March 31, 2026.

Six-Month 2026 Highlights:

• Gross premiums earned were $288.0 million, compared with $277.0 million for the same period in the prior year.

• The combined ratio for insurance companies improved to 93.9% from 97.8% for the same period in the prior year.

• Net income increased 69% to $18.3 million, compared with $10.8 million for the same period in the prior year.

• Diluted net income per share was $0.48, compared with $0.28 for the same period in the prior year.

• Book value per common share at June 30, 2026 increased to $5.80 from $5.45 at December 31, 2025.

About First Acceptance Corporation

First Acceptance Corporation is an insurance holding company headquartered in Nashville that underwrites non-standard personal automobile insurance through insurance companies known as the First Acceptance Insurance Group. Our mission is to provide automobile insurance for underserved and higher-risk drivers, especially those with limited liquidity or difficulty managing large upfront payments. We offer coverage designed around how our customers earn, spend, and manage their money. We primarily offer our own underwritten insurance policies through independent agents.

Additional information about First Acceptance Corporation can be found online at www.firstacceptance.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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