Affirm Holdings, Inc. Announces Pricing of Upsized Private Offering of $800 million of 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029

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Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ: AFRM) has priced an upsized private offering of $800 million 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029. The notes will bear interest at 0.75% annually, payable semiannually, and mature on December 15, 2029. The initial conversion rate is 9.8992 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to approximately $101.02 per share, representing a 42.5% premium.

The company expects net proceeds of approximately $785.2 million, which will be used along with cash on hand to repurchase about $960 million of its 2026 notes for $892.8 million. Additionally, Affirm plans to repurchase 3,526,590 shares of Class A common stock for approximately $250 million at $70.89 per share.

Positive

• Successful upsizing of convertible note offering from $750M to $800M
• Low interest rate of 0.75% on new notes
• 42.5% conversion premium indicates market confidence
• Strategic refinancing of existing 2026 notes

Negative

• Additional debt obligation of $800M
• Potential dilution if notes are converted to shares
• $250M cash expenditure for share repurchases reduces cash reserves

Insights

Financial Analyst

This $800M convertible note offering with a 0.75% interest rate represents a strategic refinancing move by Affirm. The company is effectively replacing higher-cost debt with lower-cost financing while extending maturity dates from 2026 to 2029. The initial conversion price of $101.02 represents a healthy 42.5% premium to current trading levels, indicating market confidence in Affirm's long-term growth potential.

The concurrent $250M share repurchase and repayment of $960M of 2026 notes demonstrates strong balance sheet management. With a conversion option starting at a significant premium, this structure provides Affirm flexibility while minimizing potential dilution. The low interest rate and extended maturity profile should improve cash flow management and reduce near-term refinancing pressure.

Market Research Analyst

The market's reception to this upsized offering from the initially planned $750M to $800M suggests strong institutional investor demand for Affirm's debt. The company's ability to secure favorable terms, including a low 0.75% interest rate and substantial conversion premium, reflects positive sentiment toward the BNPL sector and Affirm's market position. The simultaneous share repurchase program could provide near-term support for the stock price while signaling management's confidence in the company's valuation and future prospects.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Affirm Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AFRM) (“Affirm” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of $800 million aggregate principal amount of 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”) in a private offering (the “Offering”). The size of the Offering was increased from the previously announced $750 million in aggregate principal amount. In connection with the Offering, Affirm has granted the initial purchasers of the Notes an option to purchase, within a 13-day period beginning on, and including, the date on which the Notes are first issued, up to an additional $120 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes on the same terms and conditions. The sale of the Notes to the initial purchasers is expected to settle on December 20, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

The notes will bear interest at a rate of 0.75% per annum payable semiannually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning on June 15, 2025. When issued, the Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of Affirm. The Notes will mature on December 15, 2029, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. Affirm may not redeem the Notes prior to December 20, 2027. Affirm may redeem for cash all or any portion of the Notes, at its option, on or after December 20, 2027, but only if the last reported sale price per share of Affirm’s Class A common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price for a specified period of time.

Holders of the Notes will have the right to require Affirm to repurchase all or a portion of their Notes upon the occurrence of a “fundamental change” in cash at a fundamental change repurchase price of 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the fundamental change repurchase date. Following certain corporate events or if Affirm calls the Notes for redemption, Affirm will, under certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate for holders who elect to convert their Notes in connection with such corporate event or such redemption.

The initial conversion rate of the Notes will be 9.8992 shares of Affirm’s Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $101.02 per share of Affirm’s Class A common stock, which represents a conversion premium of approximately 42.5% to the last reported sale price of Affirm’s Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on December 17, 2024). Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding September 15, 2029, the Notes will be convertible at the option of the holders of the Notes only upon the satisfaction of specified conditions and during certain periods. On or after September 15, 2029 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, the Notes will be convertible, at the option of the holders of Notes, at any time regardless of such conditions. Upon conversion, Affirm will pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to be converted and pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of Class A common stock of Affirm or a combination of cash and shares of Class A common stock of Affirm, at Affirm’s election, in respect of the remainder, if any, of Affirm’s conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes being converted.

Affirm estimates that the net proceeds from the Offering will be approximately $785.2 million (or approximately $903.1 million if the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional Notes in full), after deducting fees and estimated expenses. Affirm expects to use the net proceeds from the Offering, together with cash on hand, to repurchase approximately $960 million aggregate principal amount of Affirm’s 0% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “2026 notes”) for $892.8 million of cash, in separate and privately negotiated transactions with certain holders of the 2026 notes, effected through one of the initial purchasers of the Notes or its affiliate. Affirm may also repurchase additional outstanding 2026 notes following the completion of the Offering.

In addition, Affirm expects to repurchase 3,526,590 shares of its Class A common stock for approximately $250.0 million in cash concurrently with the Offering in privately negotiated transactions effected with or through one of the initial purchasers or its affiliate, at a purchase price per share equal to the closing price of Affirm’s Class A common stock on December 17, 2024, which was $70.89 per share.

Affirm expects that holders of the 2026 notes that are repurchased by Affirm as described above may enter into or unwind various derivatives with respect to Affirm’s Class A common stock (including entering into derivatives with one or more of the initial purchasers in the Offering or their respective affiliates) and/or purchase or sell shares of Affirm’s Class A common stock concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Notes.

Repurchases of the 2026 notes, and the potential related market activities by holders thereof, together with the repurchase by Affirm of any of its Class A common stock, could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) or decrease (or reduce the size of any increase in) the market price of Affirm’s Class A common stock, which may affect the trading price of the Notes offered in the Offering at that time and, to the extent effected concurrently with the pricing of the Offering, the initial conversion price of the Notes. Affirm cannot predict the magnitude of such market activity or such share repurchases or the overall effect they will have on the price of the Notes offered in the Offering or Affirm’s Class A common stock.

In addition, any share repurchases following this Offering could affect the market price of the Notes and, if conducted during an observation period for the conversion of any Notes, could affect the amount and value of the consideration that is due upon such conversion. However, Affirm does not have an authorized share repurchase program other than the share repurchases expected to be executed concurrently with the pricing of this Offering.

This press release is not an offer to repurchase the 2026 notes or Affirm’s Class A common stock and the Offering of the Notes is not contingent upon the repurchase of the 2026 notes or the repurchase of Affirm’s Class A common stock.

The Notes were offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The offer and sale of the Notes and any shares of Class A common stock of Affirm issuable upon conversion of the Notes, if any, have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and unless so registered, the Notes and such shares, if any, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any offer or sale of, the Notes (or any shares of Class A common stock of Affirm issuable upon conversion of the Notes) in any state or jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification thereof under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Affirm

Affirm’s mission is to deliver honest financial products that improve lives. By building a new kind of payment network – one based on trust, transparency and putting people first – we empower millions of consumers to spend and save responsibly, and give thousands of businesses the tools to fuel growth. Unlike most credit cards and other pay-over-time options, we never charge any late or hidden fees. Follow Affirm on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X.

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this report, including statements regarding the successful completion of the Offering, and the Company’s expected use of proceeds from the Offering, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including risks described under “Risk Factors” in the offering memorandum for the Offering, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release or to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in the Company’s expectations.

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FAQ

What is the interest rate and maturity date of Affirm's new convertible notes (AFRM)?

Affirm's new convertible notes will bear interest at 0.75% per annum and mature on December 15, 2029.

What is the conversion price for Affirm's 2029 convertible notes?

The initial conversion price is approximately $101.02 per share, representing a 42.5% premium to the December 17, 2024 closing price.

How much of its 2026 notes will Affirm repurchase with the new offering proceeds?

Affirm plans to repurchase approximately $960 million aggregate principal amount of its 2026 notes for $892.8 million in cash.

How many shares is Affirm (AFRM) repurchasing alongside the note offering?

Affirm is repurchasing 3,526,590 shares of Class A common stock for approximately $250 million at $70.89 per share.

When can holders convert the 2029 Affirm notes?

Prior to September 15, 2029, conversion is subject to specific conditions. After that date until maturity, holders can convert at any time.