STOCK TITAN

8x8, Inc. Announces $250 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Facility in a Customized Capital Solution Led by Francisco Partners

Rhea-AI Impact
(Neutral)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Positive)
Tags
Rhea-AI Summary

8x8, Inc. (NYSE: EGHT) has secured a new $250 million senior secured term loan facility led by Francisco Partners. This funding aims to facilitate the repurchase of approximately $60 million of common stock and the cash portion of an exchange for about $404 million in convertible debt due 2024. The term loan matures in July 2027, carrying an interest rate of SOFR plus 6.50%. Additionally, the company issued warrants for 3.1 million shares at an exercise price of $7.15. The transactions reflect 8x8's strategy to enhance operational efficiency and maintain liquidity.

Positive
  • Secured a $250 million senior secured term loan facility, enhancing liquidity.
  • Funding will support a $60 million share repurchase, potentially increasing shareholder value.
  • The loan facility extends the maturity of over 80% of the 2024 convertible debt, reducing refinancing risk.
  • Operational efficiency improvements led to favorable terms for the loan agreement.
Negative
  • Interest on the loan is relatively high, at SOFR + 6.50%, which may increase financial strain.
  • The issuance of warrants may result in future shareholder dilution.

New Facility Represents Strategic Investment by Francisco Partners; Proceeds Will Fund $60 Million Share Repurchase and Cash Portion of the Exchange of $404 Million Convertible Debt

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 8x8, Inc. (NYSE: EGHT) (the “Company” or “8x8”), a leading integrated cloud communications platform provider, today announced a new $250 million senior secured term loan facility in a transaction led by Francisco Partners. Under the credit agreement, the Company intends to use the facility to fund the cash portion of an exchange of approximately $404 million principal amount of the Company’s 0.50% convertible notes due 2024 and the concurrent repurchase of approximately $60 million of the Company’s common stock.

“We are excited to partner with 8x8 by providing a customized capital solution,” said Scott Eisenberg, Head of Credit and Structured Solutions at Francisco Partners. “8x8 is a leader in the large and growing cloud communications market and we look forward to supporting management by helping advance their vision for the business and drive value for all stakeholders.”

“Francisco Partners’ commitment of capital to 8x8 recognizes the opportunity and importance of our XCaaS vision to deliver a single-vendor cloud communications and contact center solution that empowers workers in today’s hybrid workplaces,” said Samuel Wilson, 8x8 Chief Financial Officer. “By simultaneously executing a term loan, convertible debt exchange, and share repurchase, we extend the maturity of more than 80 percent of our 2024 convertible debt while limiting the potential dilutive impact to existing shareholders. Our continued focus on operational efficiency was a key factor in negotiating favorable terms for these transactions. Consistent with the increased emphasis on profitability and cash flow generation we communicated with our fiscal first quarter earnings release, we reiterate our recently communicated goals of remaining operating cash flow positive and generating an operating profit on a non-GAAP basis.”

Term Loan Facility Details

The term loan facility will mature in July 2027. Advances under the term loan facility will bear interest at an annual rate equal to the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), plus a margin of 6.50%, subject to a floor of 1.00% and a credit spread adjustment of 0.10%. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB will serve as administrative agent, with certain affiliates of Francisco Partners as lenders (the “Credit Agreement”).

In conjunction with the term loan facility, the Company also issued detachable warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 3.1 million shares of the Company’s common stock to Francisco Partners and its affiliates. The warrants carry a five-year term and an exercise price equal to $7.15, representing a 27.5% premium over the closing price of the Company’s common stock on August 3, 2022, the pricing date.

Loans under the Credit Agreement contain customary financial covenants as well as affirmative and negative covenants customary for transactions of this type, including minimum liquidity and limitations with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, dividends, disposition of assets, change in business and transactions with affiliates.

The Credit Agreement will be guaranteed by certain of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, other than immaterial subsidiaries and other customary exceptions, and secured by a perfected security interest in substantially all of the Company’s tangible and intangible assets, as well as substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of the guarantors.

The initial funding of loans under the Credit Agreement is expected to occur on August 10, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.

J. Wood Capital Advisors LLC acted as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP served as legal advisor to the Company on the transaction.

About 8x8 Inc.

8x8, Inc. (NYSE: EGHT) is transforming the future of business communications as a leading Software as a Service provider of 8x8 XCaaS™ (eXperience Communications as a Service™), an integrated contact center, voice communications, video, chat, and API built on one global cloud communications platform. 8x8 uniquely eliminates the silos between Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) to power the communications requirements of all employees globally as they work together to deliver differentiated customer experiences. For additional information, visit www.8x8.com, or follow 8x8 on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

8x8®, 8x8 XCaaS™, eXperience Communications as a Service™, eXperience Communications Platform™ are trademarks of 8x8, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. For example, words such as "may," "will," "should," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," "strategy," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, include but are not limited to the Company's ability to close the foregoing transactions on the timeline described, with the terms anticipated, or at all and whether the Company remains cash flow positive and profitable on a non-GAAP basis. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors. These include that the closing of the transactions is subject to closing conditions. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, as well as other reports that 8x8 files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and 8x8 undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law, even as new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

8x8, Inc. Contacts:

Investor Relations:

Kate Patterson, 1-408-763-8175

katherine.patterson@8x8.com

Media:

John Sun, 1-408-692-7054

john.sun@8x8.com

Francisco Partners Contact:

Whit Clay, 1-212-446-1864

wclay@sloanepr.com

Source: 8x8, Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of 8x8 Inc.'s new $250 million loan facility?

The loan facility is intended to fund a $60 million share repurchase and the cash portion of an exchange for $404 million in convertible debt.

How will the new term loan affect 8x8 Inc.'s existing convertible debt?

The new term loan will extend the maturity of more than 80% of the company's convertible debt due in 2024.

What are the terms of the $250 million loan facility from Francisco Partners?

The loan matures in July 2027 and has an interest rate of SOFR plus 6.50%, subject to a minimum of 1.00%.

What impact does the new loan have on 8x8 Inc.'s operational strategy?

The loan enables 8x8 to focus on operational efficiency while maintaining its goal of remaining cash flow positive.

When is the initial funding of the loans under the Credit Agreement expected to occur?

The initial funding is expected to occur on August 10, 2022, pending customary closing conditions.

8x8, Inc.

NASDAQ:EGHT

EGHT Rankings

EGHT Latest News

EGHT Stock Data

399.17M
127.46M
1.77%
83.98%
6.8%
Software - Application
Services-computer Processing & Data Preparation
Link
United States of America
CAMPBELL