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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BFH), a financial services company with a market capitalization of $2.5 billion and an EBITDA of $1.97 billion, announced its plan to offer $400 million in fixed-rate reset subordinated notes in a private offering. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company currently shows a FAIR financial health score, suggesting stable operational fundamentals. The offering is contingent on market conditions and other factors, and there is no guarantee that the transaction will be completed as described or at all.
The company intends to use at least $250 million of the net proceeds to provide subordinated debt to Comenity Capital Bank, a subsidiary bank. The remaining funds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, which may include share repurchases. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.86 and total debt of $5.7 billion, this offering aligns with the company’s capital structure management strategy.
The notes, which are exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, will not be available for sale in the United States without a registration statement or an exemption from registration requirements. The sale is limited to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons outside the United States.
This financial maneuver comes amid a broader context of economic challenges, including inflation, interest rates, and potential recessionary pressures. Despite these challenges, InvestingPro data reveals that analysts remain optimistic, with six analysts revising earnings upward for the upcoming period. The stock, currently trading at a P/E ratio of 9.13, appears undervalued according to InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis. Bread Financial’s operations could be impacted by various factors such as market conditions, consumer spending behaviors, and regulatory changes.
The company has highlighted that the forward-looking statements in their announcement are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These include macroeconomic conditions, consumer credit performance, the cost of doing business, and regulatory changes, among others. Notably, the stock has demonstrated significant volatility, with a beta of 1.98 and a year-to-date return of -17%, though it maintains a track record of consistent dividend payments for the past decade. For deeper insights into Bread Financial’s financial health and market position, investors can access comprehensive analysis through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports, which cover over 1,400 US equities.
Investors are reminded that this news release does not constitute an offer to sell the securities and that the offering is subject to market and other conditions. The information presented is based on a press release statement from Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
In other recent news, Bread Financial Holdings has reported a decline in both its net loss rate and delinquency rate for January 2025, with the net loss rate decreasing to 7.8% and the delinquency rate falling to 6.1%. The company also noted a slight decrease in end-of-period credit card and other loans, which stood at $18,366 million as of January 31, 2025. For the fourth quarter of 2024, Bread Financial exceeded earnings per share (EPS) expectations, achieving an adjusted diluted EPS of $0.41, surpassing the forecast of $0.3209, though revenue fell short at $90 million, marking a 9% decline year-over-year.
JMP Securities has maintained its Market Perform rating on Bread Financial, citing competitive pressures from the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services and the shift towards co-branded credit cards as potential challenges. The firm projects a normalized EPS for Bread Financial in 2026 and considers the stock fairly valued at approximately nine times the projected EPS. Despite the earnings beat, the company’s stock price was noted to have declined in pre-market trading, reflecting investor concerns over revenue shortfalls.
Bread Financial’s credit performance showed improvement with net principal losses reduced to $123 million from $128 million in the previous year. The company continues to face uncertainties in net interest margins due to a shift in its product mix. Looking ahead, Bread Financial projects average credit card loans to remain relatively flat in 2025, with low single-digit revenue growth anticipated.
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