LendingTree, Inc. Enters into New Credit Agreement
September 16, 2021 at 06:02 am EDT
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On September 15, 2021, LendingTree, Inc. entered into a new credit agreement, consisting of a $200.0 million revolving credit facility, which matures on September 15, 2026, and a $250.0 million delayed draw term loan facility, which matures on September 15, 2028 to the extent the loans thereunder will be drawn. The delayed draw commitments under the Term Loan Facility will be available until June 1, 2022. The proceeds of the Revolving Facility can be used to finance working capital, for general corporate purposes and any other purpose not prohibited by the Credit Agreement. The proceeds of the Term Loan Facility can be used to settle the Company's convertible notes due 2022, including related fees, costs and expenses, and up to $80.0 million may be used for general corporate purposes and any other purposes not prohibited by the Credit Agreement. As of September 15, 2021, the Company has no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility. The full amount of the Revolving Facility will be available on a same-day basis, with respect to base rate loans and upon advance notice with respect to LIBO rate loans, subject to customary terms and conditions. Additionally, up to $20.0 million of the Revolving Facility will be available for the issuance of letters of credit. Under certain conditions, the Company will be permitted to add one or more term loans and/or increase revolving or term loan commitments under the Credit Facility by an amount set at the greater of $116.0 million and 100% of consolidated EBITDA (subject to adjustments for certain prepayments), plus an unlimited amount provided that the first lien net leverage ratio does not exceed 3.00 to 1.00. The company's borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at annual rates that, at the company's option, will be either: a base rate generally defined as the sum of (i) the greater of (a) the prime rate of Truist Bank, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5% and (c) the LIBO rate (defined below) on a daily basis applicable for an interest period of one month plus 1.0% and (ii) an applicable percentage of 1.25% to 1.75% for loans under the Revolving Facility and 2.75% to 3.00% for loans under the Term Loan Facility, in each case, based on a first lien net leverage ratio; or a LIBO rate generally defined as the sum of (i) the rate for Eurodollar dollar deposits for the applicable interest period and (ii) an applicable percentage of 2.25% to 2.75% for loans under the Revolving Facility and 3.75% to 4.00% for loans under the Term Loan Facility, in each case, based on a first lien net leverage ratio. Interest on the company's borrowings is payable quarterly in arrears for base rate loans and on the last day of each interest rate period (but not less often than three months) for LIBO rate loans.
LendingTree, Inc. operates LendingTree.com, an online financial services marketplace. The Company provides customers with access to offers on loans, credit cards, insurance and more through its network of approximately 500 financial partners. Its segments include Home, Consumer, and Insurance. The Home segment includes products, such as purchase mortgage, refinance mortgage, and home equity loans and lines of credit. Its Consumer segment includes products, such as credit cards, personal loans, small business loans, student loans, auto loans, deposit accounts, and other credit products such as debt settlement. The Insurance segment consists of insurance quote products and insurance policies in its agency businesses. It helps customers obtain financing, save money, and improve their financial and credit health in their personal journeys. With a portfolio of products and tools and personalized financial recommendations, the Company helps customers achieve everyday financial wins.