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Shareholders' EquitySeries F Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preferred SharesOn February 14, 2013, the Company issued Series F non-cumulative redeemable preferred shares (Series F preferred shares) as follows (in millions of U.S. dollars or shares, except percentage amounts):<div><table style="border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:20px;"><tr style="height: 12px"><td style="width: 596px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:596px;"> </td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;"> </td><td colspan="3" style="width: 97px; border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;text-align:center;border-color:#000000;min-width:97px;">Series F</td></tr><tr style="height: 15px"><td style="width: 596px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:596px;">Date of issuance</td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;"> </td><td style="width: 7px; border-top-style:solid;border-top-width:1px;text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;"> </td><td style="width: 75px; border-top-style:solid;border-top-width:1px;text-align:right;border-color:#000000;min-width:75px;">February 2013</td><td style="width: 15px; border-top-style:solid;border-top-width:1px;text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:15px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 15px"><td style="width: 596px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:596px;">Number of preferred shares issued</td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;"> </td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;"> </td><td style="width: 75px; text-align:right;border-color:#000000;min-width:75px;"> 10.0</td><td style="width: 15px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:15px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 15px"><td style="width: 596px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:596px;">Annual dividend rate</td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;"> </td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;"> </td><td style="width: 75px; text-align:right;border-color:#000000;min-width:75px;">5.875</td><td style="width: 15px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:15px;">%</td></tr><tr style="height: 15px"><td style="width: 596px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:596px;">Total consideration</td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;"> </td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;">$</td><td style="width: 75px; text-align:right;border-color:#000000;min-width:75px;">242.3</td><td style="width: 15px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:15px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 15px"><td style="width: 596px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:596px;">Underwriting discounts and commissions</td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;"> </td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;">$</td><td style="width: 75px; text-align:right;border-color:#000000;min-width:75px;">7.7</td><td style="width: 15px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:15px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 15px"><td style="width: 596px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:596px;">Aggregate liquidation value</td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;"> </td><td style="width: 7px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:7px;">$</td><td style="width: 75px; text-align:right;border-color:#000000;min-width:75px;">250.0</td><td style="width: 15px; text-align:left;border-color:#000000;min-width:15px;"> </td></tr></table></div>The net proceeds received were used, together with available cash, to redeem the Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (Series C preferred shares). On or after March 1, 2018, the Company may redeem the Series F preferred shares in whole at any time, or in part from time to time, at $25.00 per share, plus an amount equal to the portion of the quarterly dividend attributable to the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date. The Company may also redeem the Series F preferred shares at any time upon the occurrence of a certain “capital disqualification event” or certain changes in tax law. Dividends on the Series F preferred shares are non-cumulative and are payable quarterly. In the event of liquidation of the Company, the Series F preferred shares rank on parity with each of the other series of preferred shares and would rank senior to the common shares, and holders thereof would receive a distribution of $25.00 per share, or the aggregate liquidation value, plus declared but unpaid dividends, if any. Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred SharesOn March 18, 2013, the Company redeemed the Series C preferred shares for the aggregate liquidation value of $290 million plus accrued dividends. In connection with the redemption, the Company recognized a loss of $9.1 million related to the original issuance costs of the Series C preferred shares and calculated as a difference between the redemption price and the consideration received after underwriting discounts and commissions. The loss was recognized in determining the net income attributable to PartnerRe Ltd. common shareholders.falsefalsefalsenonnum:textBlockItemTypenaThe entire disclosure for shareholders' equity, comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, if any, including other comprehensive income (as applicable). 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