Altisource Announces it has Entered Into a Transaction Support Agreement with Lenders Holding Approximately 99% of the Company's Term Loans to Effectuate Exchange, Amendment and Maturity Extension Transactions
December 16 2024 - 9:47PM
Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (“Altisource” or the “Company”)
(NASDAQ: ASPS), a leading provider and marketplace for the real
estate and mortgage industries, today announced that it entered
into a binding transaction support agreement (the “Agreement”) with
lenders holding approximately 99% of the Company’s term loans (the
“Existing Term Loans”) that set forth the principal terms of, among
other things, a proposed exchange, amendment and maturity extension
transaction of the Company’s Existing Term Loans. The Company also
executed a commitment letter and term sheet for a $12.5 million
super senior credit facility to fund transaction costs and for
general corporate purposes. The Company is engaged in outreach with
the remaining lenders seeking to obtain their consent to the
Agreement.
The key anticipated benefits of the transactions
contemplated by the Agreement would be as follows:
- Reduces the
Company’s current outstanding debt obligations by an aggregate of
$58 million, or 25%, to $172.5 million (at transaction closing),
comprised of (i) an up to $110 million interest-bearing first lien
loan (the “New Debt”), (ii) an up to $50 million
non-interest-bearing exit fee associated with the New Debt to be
paid at maturity or any voluntary or mandatory prepayment of the
New Debt (the “Exit Fee” and collectively with the New Debt, “New
Facility”) and (iii) a $12.5 million super senior credit facility
(the “Super Senior Facility”); any prepayments of the New Facility
are applied on a pro rata basis to the New Debt and the Exit
Fee
- Reduces the
Company’s annual cash and paid-in-kind (“PIK”) interest on
outstanding debt obligations by approximately $18 million1; cash
interest reduced by approximately $9 million and PIK interest
reduced by approximately $9 million1; the interest rate on the New
Debt and the Super Senior Facility is SOFR + 6.50% (approximately
10.9% today2); the interest rate on the Existing Term Loans is SOFR
+ 8.75%
- Extends the
maturity date under the New Facility by five years to April 30,
2030 (compared to the April 30, 2025 maturity date under the
Existing Term Loans, with a possible extension by 12 months,
subject to certain conditions)
- Provides lenders
under the New Facility with approximately 57.9 million common
shares of Altisource, representing 63.5% of the pro forma
outstanding shares of Altisource immediately following the
transaction
- Grants
pre-transaction Altisource shareholders, penny warrant holders, and
restricted stock unit holders, as of a defined record date
preceding the closing of the transactions, (the “Stakeholders”)
warrants to purchase approximately 115 million common shares of
Altisource at an exercise price of $1.20 per share (the
“Stakeholder Warrants”), potentially reducing dilution from the
common shares to be granted to the lenders under the Agreement;
Stakeholders are expected to receive warrants to purchase
approximately 3.25 shares of Altisource common stock for each share
of or right to common stock held
“I am pleased that we executed the Transaction
Support Agreement to exchange, amend and extend our senior secured
term loan facility. We have improved Altisource’s Net Cash Used in
Operating Activities by more than $55 million since 20213. The
transactions contemplated by the Agreement would significantly
strengthen Altisource’s balance sheet which, combined with the
Company’s improving financial performance, is aimed to
stabilize the Company and position it for sustainable long-term
growth and value creation,” said Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer William B. Shepro.
The transactions described in this press release
and contemplated by the Agreement and the Super Senior Facility
remain subject to certain terms and conditions, negotiation of,
agreement upon and execution of definitive agreements, and Company
Board of Directors and shareholder approvals, as necessary.
The Company has also posted a presentation to
the Investor Relations section of its website providing additional
information. The descriptions herein of the Agreement and the Super
Senior Facility are not complete, and the description of
the Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the
Agreement, a copy of which is attached as an exhibit to
Altisource's Form 8-K which will be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission December 17, 2024.
Paul Hastings LLP served as counsel to
Altisource and Cantor, Fitzgerald & Co served as investment
banker to Altisource on the transactions. Davis Polk &
Wardwell LLP served as counsel to an ad hoc group of lenders.
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Reduction in annual cash interest is based on SOFR of 4.36% as of
December 12, 2024 and the anticipated outstanding balance on the
Existing Term Loans as of December 31, 2024. Reduction in annual
PIK interest is based on anticipated PIK interest expense in 2025
under the Existing Term Loans, which includes quarterly compounding
of PIK interest. Actual cash interest reduction versus existing
loan terms will vary based on actual SOFR rate |
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Based on SOFR of 4.36% as of December 12, 2024 |
3. |
Based on annualized year-to-date September 2024 Net Cash Used in
Operating Activities compared to 2021 Net Cash Used in Operating
Activities |
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Webcast
Altisource will host a conference call at 8:30
a.m. EST on December 17, 2024 to discuss the potential transactions
contemplated by the Agreement. A link to the live audio webcast
will be available on Altisource’s website in the Investor Relations
section. Those who want to listen to the call should go to the
website at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register,
download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the
conference call will be available via the website approximately two
hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available
for approximately 30 days.
Disclaimer
This press release does not constitute an offer
to sell or buy, nor the solicitation of an offer to sell or buy,
any securities nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of
securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law.
In particular, this communication is not an offer of securities for
sale into the United States or any other jurisdiction. No offer of
securities shall be made absent registration under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, or pursuant to an exemption from, or in a
transaction not subject to, such registration requirements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These
forward-looking statements include all statements that are not
historical fact, including statements that relate to, among other
things, future events or our future performance or financial
condition, including without limitation, statements relating to the
Company’s entry into definitive documentation and consummating the
transactions contemplated by the Agreement, as well as the number
of shares for which the Shareholder Warrants may be exercisable.
These statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,”
“intend,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “plan,”
“estimate,” “seek,” “believe,” “potential” or “continue” or the
negative of these terms and comparable terminology. Such statements
are based on expectations as to the future and are not statements
of historical fact. Furthermore, forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve a number of
assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially. Important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the
risks discussed in Item 1A of Part I “Risk Factors” in our Form
10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as the
same may be updated from time to time in our Form 10-Q filings. We
caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements which reflect our view only as of the date of this
report. We are under no obligation (and expressly disclaim any
obligation) to update or alter any forward-looking statements
contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with
regard thereto or change in events, conditions or circumstances on
which any such statement is based. The risks and uncertainties to
which forward-looking statements are subject include, but are not
limited to, risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, customer
concentration, the timing of the anticipated increase in default
related referrals following the expiration of foreclosure and
eviction moratoriums and forbearance programs, the timing of the
expiration of such moratoriums and programs, and any other delays
occasioned by government, investor or servicer actions, the use and
success of our products and services, our ability to retain
existing customers and attract new customers and the potential for
expansion or changes in our customer relationships, technology
disruptions, our compliance with applicable data requirements, our
use of third party vendors and contractors, our ability to
effectively manage potential conflicts of interest, macro-economic
and industry specific conditions, our ability to effectively manage
our regulatory and contractual obligations, the adequacy of our
financial resources, including our sources of liquidity and ability
to repay borrowings and comply with our debt agreements, including
the financial and other covenants contained therein, as well as
Altisource’s ability to retain key executives or employees,
behavior of customers, suppliers and/or competitors, technological
developments, governmental regulations, taxes and policies, and the
risks and uncertainties related to completion of the transactions
described in this press release and contemplated by the Agreement
on the anticipated terms or at all, including the negotiation of
and entry into the definitive agreements and the satisfaction of
the closing conditions of such definitive agreements, including the
obtaining of the required shareholder approvals. The financial
projections and scenarios contained in this press release are
expressly qualified as forward-looking statements and, as with
other forward-looking statements, should not be unduly relied upon.
We undertake no obligation to update these statements, scenarios
and projections as a result of a change in circumstances, new
information or future events, except as required by law.
About Altisource
Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. is an
integrated service provider and marketplace for the real estate and
mortgage industries. Combining operational excellence with a suite
of innovative services and technologies, Altisource helps solve the
demands of the ever-changing markets we serve. Additional
information is available at www.Altisource.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: |
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Michelle D. Esterman |
Chief Financial Officer |
T: (770) 612-7007 |
E: Michelle.Esterman@altisource.com |
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