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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BFH), a financial services company with a market capitalization of $2.47 billion and robust EBITDA of $1.95 billion, announced today the initiation of a tender offer to purchase up to $150 million of its 9.750% Senior Notes due in March 2029. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a healthy dividend yield of 1.59% and has consistently paid dividends for the past decade. The offer is structured as a modified Dutch Auction, with terms detailed in the Offer to Purchase dated today.
The tender offer will conclude at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 20, 2025, unless extended or terminated earlier. An early participation deadline is set for 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 4, 2025. This move aligns with management’s aggressive share repurchase strategy, as highlighted in InvestingPro’s analysis, which includes several additional insights available to subscribers. Notes tendered by this early deadline may be eligible for an additional $50.00 per $1,000 principal amount, termed the Early Participation Amount.
The total consideration for the notes will be determined during the auction process, with a specified range of $1,040 to $1,080 per $1,000 principal amount, inclusive of the Early Participation Amount. Should holders tender notes after the early deadline, they will receive the total consideration minus the Early Participation Amount.
Bread Financial may choose to settle the notes tendered by the early participation date on an early payment date, which is currently expected to be June 9, 2025, though the final decision will be communicated via a subsequent press release.
The tender offer is subject to various terms and conditions as outlined in the Offer to Purchase. Bread Financial reserves the right to amend, extend, or terminate the tender offer, including changes to the tender cap or bid price range.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as the lead dealer manager, with several other financial institutions acting as co-dealer managers. Ipreo LLC has been appointed as the information and tender agent.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Bread Financial’s financing plans, including the tender offer and its effects. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.
The tender offer is made solely by the Offer to Purchase, and in jurisdictions requiring it, by a licensed broker or dealer. Bread Financial has not made any recommendations to holders regarding the tendering of notes, leaving the decision to individual discretion.
This news article is based on a press release statement from Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Trading at an attractive P/E ratio of 9.1, InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis suggests the stock is currently undervalued. Discover comprehensive insights about Bread Financial and 1,400+ other stocks through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports and real-time analytics.
In other recent news, Bread Financial Holdings reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, exceeding Wall Street expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.86, surpassing the forecasted $2.28, and reported revenue of $970 million, outpacing the anticipated $957.48 million. Bread Financial’s net income reached $138 million, with credit sales growing by 1% year-over-year to $6.1 billion. BofA Securities adjusted its outlook on Bread Financial, raising the price target to $61.00 and maintaining a Buy rating due to the company’s effective credit policies and improved earnings estimates for 2025. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs maintained a Sell rating with a $56.00 price target, citing solid credit results but expressing caution over modest loan growth. The company also reported a decline in net loss and delinquency rates, with the net loss rate improving from 8.6% to 7.8% and the delinquency rate decreasing from 6.0% to 5.7%. Citizens JMP analysts held a Market Perform rating, noting Bread Financial’s competitive challenges and uncertainties related to net interest margins. Despite these challenges, Bread Financial continues to focus on strategic growth and innovation, as evidenced by new partnerships and technology enhancements.
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