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Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a prominent digital financial services company and one of the top 25 U.S. financial holding companies. Established in 1919 and rebranded in 2009, Ally has since focused on delivering innovative financial solutions with a strong customer-centric approach. Ally's offerings span across consumer and business financial products, including award-winning online banking services through Ally Bank (Member FDIC), comprehensive auto financing, insurance, wealth management, and corporate finance.
The company is a leader in auto finance, holding one of the largest full-service auto finance operations in the U.S., alongside a robust auto-focused insurance business. Ally also offers a growing wealth management and brokerage platform, providing a wide range of investment services. The corporate finance division supports equity sponsors and middle-market companies with essential capital solutions.
Recent strategic moves include the acquisition of Ally Lending by Synchrony, enhancing its home improvement and health financing capabilities, alongside new national media and sponsorship agreements with the WNBA and Las Vegas Aces, reflecting Ally's commitment to media equity and women's sports.
Financially, Ally maintains a diverse loan portfolio with significant consumer and dealer auto loans, commercial loans, and mortgage debt holdings, positioning itself as a resilient and adaptable financial institution. With more than 11 million customers, Ally continues to prioritize technological advancements and customer satisfaction, striving to 'Do It Right' for its clients and communities alike.
Ally Financial Inc. announced that its subsidiary, GMAC Capital Trust I, is redeeming approximately 84.467% of its outstanding 8.125% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities, totaling 41.6 million and 1.248 million units, respectively, at a par price of $25.00 per unit. Concurrently, 42.848 million units of Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2040 will also be redeemed. The redemption date is set for July 2, 2021. After this date, no interest or distributions will accrue on the redeemed securities.
Ally Bank, a leading digital bank and part of Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY), has announced the elimination of overdraft fees across all accounts, effective immediately. This policy aims to support financially vulnerable customers, with CEO Jeffrey Brown highlighting that over 80% of overdraft fees are paid by those living paycheck to paycheck. In 2020, consumers faced a staggering $12.4 billion in overdraft fees, predominantly affecting low-income households. Ally has a history of promoting customer-friendly practices with no minimum balance requirements, no monthly maintenance fees, and access to over 43,000 ATMs nationwide.
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) announced that Doug Timmerman, President of Auto Finance, will present at the Morgan Stanley Virtual Financials, Payments & CRE Conference on June 16, 2021. The presentation is scheduled from 10:15 to 10:50 a.m. ET. A live video webcast will be accessible on Ally's Investor Relations website, with a replay available post-event. As of March 31, 2021, Ally holds $181.9 billion in assets and is a significant player in automotive finance and digital financial services.
Sezzle Inc. has officially launched long-term financing options in collaboration with Ally Lending, expanding its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offerings. This new service allows consumers to access monthly fixed-rate installment loans lasting up to 60 months and totaling US$40,000. Sezzle aims to empower consumers financially, while providing merchants with the tools to accommodate higher-priced items. This initiative aims to enhance the shopping experience, offering a transparent and responsible alternative for financing.
Ally Lending, a segment of Ally Bank under Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY), has integrated with Sezzle's retail payments platform, allowing consumers to utilize Ally's fixed-rate installment loans alongside Sezzle's buy-now-pay-later options. This collaboration enables shoppers to finance purchases up to $40,000 with terms ranging from 3 to 60 months. As e-commerce trends upward, this partnership aims to meet the growing demand for flexible payment options, particularly among Gen Z and millennials, who are increasingly adopting alternative financing methods.
Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) Chief Financial Officer Jennifer LaClair will present at the Wells Fargo Virtual Financial Services Conference on May 19, 2021, from 8:40 to 9:10 a.m. ET. A live video webcast will be accessible on the day of the conference at the Investor Relations website, with a replay available afterward.
Ally Financial is a digital financial services company with $181.9 billion in assets as of March 31, 2021, offering a range of services including automotive finance, banking products, and investment advisory services.
On April 26, 2021, Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) launched a week-long augmented reality game to honor health care workers for National Superhero Day. Players can scan any dollar bill to enter a sweepstakes with prizes ranging from $10 to a grand prize of $50,000. The initiative includes delivering rewards to health care workers in Charlotte and Detroit on April 28. Ally aims to encourage users to think differently about their money while supporting essential workers during the pandemic, with $940,000 available in prizes.
Ally Financial Inc. announced the redemption of substantial securities held by its subsidiary, GMAC Capital Trust I. Specifically, 56 million units of 8.125% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities and 1.68 million units of Common Securities will be redeemed at $25.00 per unit, plus accrued interest, effective May 24, 2021. Additionally, 57.68 million units of Junior Subordinated Debentures will also be redeemed. These actions reflect Ally's strategy to manage its capital effectively, with proceeds from debenture redemptions applied to the other securities.
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) reported its first quarter 2021 results showing a strong performance with $181.9 billion in assets as of March 31, 2021. The financial services company focuses on customer-centric solutions in automotive finance, banking, and investment services. A conference call will be held on April 16, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss results, with a live webcast available on the investor relations website. Ally emphasizes its commitment to 'Doing it Right' for its customers and stakeholders.
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