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NEW YORK - IAC Inc.’s (NASDAQ: IAC) subsidiary, Dotdash Meredith Inc. (DDM), has initiated a private offering to sell $400 million of 7.625% senior secured notes due in 2032. The notes, priced at par, are set to be guaranteed by select DDM subsidiaries. IAC, currently valued at $2.9 billion in market capitalization, operates with a moderate debt level according to InvestingPro analysis.
DDM plans to allocate the proceeds from the sale, along with funds from a new $700 million term loan B facility and available cash, to repay its existing $1.18 billion term loan B-1 facility. The repayment is also intended to cover the associated fees and expenses. Both the offering and the new term loan are expected to close around June 16, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 2.7, while managing total debt of $1.46 billion.
The offering targets qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons in compliance with Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws and will be exempt from registration requirements.
This move comes as part of DDM’s financial strategy, although the press release includes forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These could impact the completion of the offering and DDM’s future financial performance. For deeper insights into IAC’s financial health and valuation metrics, including exclusive analysis and 8 additional ProTips, visit InvestingPro.
DDM, a significant digital and print publisher in America, encompasses over 40 brands including PEOPLE and Better Homes & Gardens. It is an operating business of IAC, a company known for building companies and holding strategic positions in entities like MGM Resorts International and Turo Inc.
Investors are reminded that the information herein is based on a press release statement, and as such, should consider the inherent risks of forward-looking statements which may not fully materialize.
In other recent news, IAC Inc. reported a significant miss in its Q1 2025 earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of -2.64 and revenue of $570.5 million, falling short of the expected -0.73 EPS and $809.14 million in revenue. Despite this, Dotdash Meredith, a key division of IAC, showed strong digital revenue growth and a 46% rise in EBITDA. The company also completed a $43 million lease termination, generating a $36 million gain. In addition, IAC repurchased 4.5 million shares and increased its share repurchase authorization by 10 million shares.
Moreover, S&P Global Ratings upgraded IAC’s issuer credit rating to ’BB’ from ’BB-’ after the spin-off of Angi Inc., highlighting the strength of Dotdash Meredith’s contribution to IAC’s EBITDA. The spin-off is expected to result in approximately $35 million of free operating cash flow for IAC in 2025, with improvements projected for 2026. IAC’s substantial cash balance and its 23.1% stake in MGM Resorts International, valued at $1.9 billion, support the company’s liquidity. Analysts have noted that IAC’s elevated leverage and muted cash flow in 2025 could impact its credit rating if cash or investment balances deplete significantly.
IAC is also exploring mergers and acquisitions, signaling a proactive approach to future growth, while reaffirming its full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance. The company remains focused on enhancing operational efficiency and financial flexibility, despite uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment that could impact advertising demand and programmatic pricing.
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