PRA Group Announces Extension and Amendment of North American Credit Facility

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PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) announced the extension and amendment of its North American credit facility on August 26, 2020. Key changes include an additional term loan of $55 million, raising the total term loan to $475 million, and a reduction in domestic revolving credit from $1.068 billion to $1 billion. The Canadian revolving credit facility increased from $50 million to $75 million. The extension moves the maturity date to May 5, 2024, while also adjusting various financial covenants. The CFO expressed optimism about funding for future investment opportunities.

Positive

• Secured additional term loan of $55 million, total term loan now $475 million.
• Increased Canadian revolving credit from $50 million to $75 million.
• Maturity date extended to May 5, 2024, providing longer-term financial stability.

Negative

• Reduction of domestic revolving credit commitments from $1.068 billion to $1 billion.
• Increased consolidated total leverage ratio from 3.00% to 3.50%, indicating higher debt reliance.

NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, announced today that it extended and amended its North American credit facility on August 26, 2020.  The amendment includes the following changes, among other items:

• An additional term loan by certain lenders in an aggregate principal amount equal to $55.0 million, bringing the total term loan amount to $475.0 million.
• A reduction in the aggregate commitments under the domestic revolving credit facility from $1.068 billion to $1.0 billion.
• An increase in the aggregate commitments under the Canadian revolving credit facility from $50.0 million to $75.0 million.
• Decreases in the London Interbank Offered Rate and Eurodollar base rate floors from 1.00% to 0.75% for revolving loans.
• Amendment of certain negative covenants, including that (i) investments by any loan party in any entity are permitted in an amount not to exceed 75% of the aggregate principal amount of any indebtedness in the form of additional convertible notes and/or certain unsecured financings incurred after August 1, 2020, (ii) the elimination of the cap on debt incurred pursuant to certain unsecured financings and (iii) increase of the Brazilian foreign subsidiary borrowing basket from $150.0 million to the greater of (a) $200.0 million or (b) 5% of the consolidated total assets and expanded to cover subsidiaries organized under all foreign jurisdictions.
• Increase of the consolidated total leverage ratio from 3.00% to 3.50%.
• Extension of the maturity date from May 5, 2022 to May 5, 2024.

"We believe the amendment and extension combined with our recent bond issuance will provide us with the funding needed to meet our expected investment opportunities.  We appreciate the continued support and partnership from our lenders and their willingness to help us as we prepare for what we believe will be an increase in portfolio sales in the near future," said Pete Graham, executive vice president and chief financial officer for PRA Group.

About PRA Group, Inc.
As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group, Inc. returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas and Europe. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group, Inc. companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt. For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com.

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Investor Contact:
Darby Schoenfeld, CPA
Vice President, Investor Relations
(757) 431-7913
Darby.Schoenfeld@PRAGroup.com

 

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FAQ

What changes were made to PRA Group's credit facility on August 26, 2020?

PRA Group's credit facility was amended to include a $55 million term loan, reducing domestic revolving credit to $1 billion, and increasing Canadian revolving credit to $75 million.

What is the new maturity date for PRA Group's credit facility?

The maturity date for PRA Group's credit facility has been extended to May 5, 2024.

How much is the total term loan for PRA Group after the amendment?

The total term loan for PRA Group after the amendment is $475 million.

What impact does the increased leverage ratio have on PRA Group?

The increased leverage ratio from 3.00% to 3.50% indicates that PRA Group is relying more on debt financing.