In a strategic financial maneuver, LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LPLA), a $24.8 billion market cap company, has successfully refinanced its debt, a move expected to save the company around $4 million annually in cash interest expenses.
Today, the firm announced the replacement of its existing Term Loan B with a new Term Loan A, a transaction designed to be leverage neutral. According to InvestingPro data, LPL maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 6.48, indicating liquid assets well exceed short-term obligations.
The refinancing process was formalized through the ninth amendment to the company's credit agreement, initially established on March 10, 2017. This amendment facilitated the substitution of the outstanding $1,019,175,000 Term Loan B with a fresh $1,020,000,000 Term Loan A.
As part of the agreement, guarantees provided by subsidiary guarantors were released, as well as all security interests and liens held by the collateral agent. The company's robust financial position is reflected in its impressive 18.21% revenue growth over the last twelve months.
The new Term Loan A, maturing on December 5, 2026, features a floating interest rate pegged to the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate plus a margin dependent on LPL Financial's senior unsecured debt rating. The initial rate is set at the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, inclusive of a 10 basis point credit spread adjustment, plus 137.5 basis points per annum.
This rate represents a reduction from the previous Term Loan B's rate, which was the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate plus 175 basis points per annum.
Notably, the Term Loan A does not require amortization payments, mandatory prepayments except in specific scenarios, or prepayment premiums. Financial covenants from the original credit agreement remain in place, with the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries needing to maintain a maximum Consolidated Total (EPA:TTEF) Debt to Consolidated EBITDA Ratio and a minimum Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Interest Expense Ratio, both tested quarterly.
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In other recent news, LPL Financial Holdings Inc. reported strong growth in Q3 2024, with total assets of $1.6 trillion and organic net new assets of $27 billion, marking a 7% annualized growth rate. The company also announced an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.16 for the quarter. In terms of recruitment, LPL Financial brought in $26 billion in assets in Q3, reaching a 12-month record of $87 billion.
The firm is gearing up to onboard the wealth management businesses of Prudential (LON:PRU) Financial (NYSE:PRU) and Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:WTFC) by early 2025, a move expected to contribute approximately $76 billion in assets. The recent acquisition of Atria Wealth Solutions has added 2,200 advisors, with an expected 80% retention rate. LPL Financial's Q3 gross profit increased to $1.128 billion, and client cash balances grew to $46 billion.
In terms of future plans, the company is set to acquire The Investment Center in the first half of 2025. LPL Financial's long-term strategy is centered on becoming a leader in the adviser-centered marketplace, with a focus on supporting organic growth and mergers and acquisitions. The company plans to restart share repurchases in Q4, targeting $100 million.
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