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Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a leading omnichannel platform company dedicated to enhancing financial opportunities for consumers through innovative and inclusive financial solutions. The company’s mission is to address the evolving financial needs and aspirations of its customers using technology-driven approaches. Upbound Group operates through four primary segments:
- Rent-A-Center Business: This segment operates lease-to-own stores across the United States, providing customers with flexible payment options for big-ticket items.
- Acima: A prominent part of Upbound's operations, Acima offers lease-to-own transactions for consumers who do not qualify for traditional financing. Its services are available through various channels, including e-commerce, digital, and mobile platforms.
- Mexico Segment: This segment operates lease-to-own stores in Mexico, further expanding Upbound Group's reach and influence.
- Franchising Segment: This segment focuses on the sale of rental merchandise to franchisees, helping them grow their businesses under the Rent-A-Center brand.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Upbound Group employs approximately 17,000 people nationwide and operates over 2,400 stores in 50 states, Washington D.C., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company's core brands include Rent-A-Center and Acima, both of which facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of retail channels, both physical and digital.
Recently, Upbound Group has made significant strides through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions:
- In April 2024, Acima Leasing announced an exclusive multi-year agreement with Levin Furniture & Mattress, a top 501 home furnishings retailer. This partnership aims to provide flexible shopping options for consumers with credit challenges, enabling them to access high-quality furniture and mattresses.
- In April 2024, Upbound Group's Acima Leasing also partnered with iFIT Inc., integrating lease-to-own options for iFIT's interactive fitness products. This collaboration allows customers from diverse financial backgrounds to access premium fitness equipment through flexible leasing solutions.
- In May 2024, Acima Leasing released a comprehensive white paper highlighting the benefits of having a best-in-class lease-to-own partner. The paper emphasized the importance of LTO options in enhancing customer loyalty and satisfaction, while providing growth opportunities for retail partners.
Upbound Group’s commitment to financial inclusivity and cutting-edge technology continues to drive its success and expansion. For more information about Upbound Group, Inc., visit their website at www.upbound.com.
Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) has appointed Charu Jain as a new independent director to its Board, effective September 10, 2024. Ms. Jain, currently serving as the senior vice president of merchandising and innovation at Alaska Air Group (NASDAQ: ALK), brings extensive experience in technology-driven solutions and digital transformation. Her background includes leadership roles at IBM, Pacific Gas & Electric, United Airlines, and PwC. Ms. Jain holds an MBA in International Management and is recognized for her contributions to STEM talent development. Upbound CEO Mitch Fadel expressed excitement about Ms. Jain's potential contributions to the company's technology-driven initiatives in serving retail partners and enhancing customer experiences.
Acima Leasing, a subsidiary of Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD), is facing a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General's office (NYAG) despite ongoing cooperation and settlement discussions. The company plans to vigorously defend against the allegations, many of which relate to periods before Upbound's acquisition of Acima. The NYAG is attempting to recharacterize lease-to-own transactions as lending transactions, which Acima argues is contrary to established law.
Upbound CEO Mitchell Fadel emphasized Acima's commitment to transparency, fairness, and providing value to customers. The company, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has served millions of customers with lease-to-own solutions, particularly those with less-than-perfect credit scores. Upbound remains dedicated to financial inclusion and empowerment for underserved consumers.
Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) reported its second quarter 2024 results, with total revenue reaching $1,077 million. The company's GAAP Diluted EPS was $0.61, while Non-GAAP Diluted EPS stood at $1.04. Upbound Group operates through brands like Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, facilitating consumer transactions across over 2,300 company-branded retail units in the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company's focus is on providing innovative financial solutions through its omni-channel platform. The earnings report includes non-GAAP financial measures to assist management in evaluating performance and liquidity across periods.
Acima Leasing, a subsidiary of Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD), has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the Eastern District of Texas. The lawsuit aims to stop what Acima claims is the CFPB's illegal attempt to expand its authority beyond federal law limitations and override existing state regulations for the lease-to-own industry.
Acima argues that the CFPB lacks statutory authority to bring enforcement action against it, as its flexible lease-to-own transactions do not qualify as credit, loans, or financing under relevant federal statutes. The company asserts that its transactions are already comprehensively regulated by state laws and that the CFPB's efforts conflict with these regulations.
The lawsuit follows a previously disclosed CFPB investigation of Acima that began before Upbound's acquisition in 2021. Acima maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and a strong net promoter score of 70 for returning customers, highlighting the value of its lease-to-own solutions.
Upbound Group announced it will release its Q2 2024 financial results on August 1, 2024, before the market opens. The company, known for its technology-driven leasing solutions via brands like Rent-A-Center and Acima, will also host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results. A live webcast and presentation materials will be accessible on Upbound's investor relations website. Additionally, a replay of the webcast will be available starting at 1:00 p.m. ET on August 1.
Acima Leasing, a division of Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD), has announced an exclusive, multi-year partnership with Slumberland Furniture, a top 30 U.S. furniture retailer. The agreement will see Acima Leasing's lease-to-own (LTO) solutions offered at Slumberland's corporate stores in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, South Dakota, and Nebraska, as well as its franchise locations. This partnership aims to provide financial inclusion for credit-challenged customers, enabling them to lease and potentially own brand-name furniture and mattresses. Acima's flexible, point-of-sale platform allows consumers to shop without using credit, enhancing customer satisfaction for Slumberland by offering more inclusive purchasing options.
Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD), a provider of tech-driven, flexible leasing solutions, has opened a new Rent-A-Center store in Dania Beach, Florida.
Store Manager Wilfri Alvarez-Toribio and his team offer flexible lease-to-own options for furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, and other durable goods.
The store is located at 322 E. Dania Beach Blvd., and a grand opening celebration will be held on June 7 at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m.
Rent-A-Center will give away a pair of AirPods Pro during the event and contribute $2,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County.
This Dania Beach store is one of 81 Rent-A-Center locations in Florida.
Upbound Group, a prominent provider of technology-driven leasing solutions, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 for the third quarter of 2024.
The dividend will be distributed on July 9, 2024, to shareholders recorded by June 18, 2024.
Upbound operates under brands like Rent-A-Center and Acima.
Upbound Group, a prominent provider of technology-driven leasing solutions, announced that their CFO, Fahmi Karam, will join a virtual Fireside Chat at the 2024 TD Cowen Financial Services & Fintech Summit on June 7 at 10:55 AM ET. The presentation will be available via live webcast on the company's investor relations website. Upbound operates under brands such as Rent-A-Center and Acima, offering flexible leasing options to consumers.
Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leader in technology-driven leasing solutions, has awarded $125,000 in scholarships through its Make a Difference Scholarship program. In partnership with Scholarship America, 50 students each received $2,500 to support their higher education expenses. This marks the 20th year of this collaboration. The recipients were selected based on academic achievements, leadership, community involvement, and personal circumstances. The scholarships were distributed across Upbound's brands, including Rent-A-Center and Acima. Since 2004, Upbound has granted over $1.3 million in scholarships, aiming to empower youth and support their educational aspirations.
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