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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 2, 2024, Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its board of directors has approved a $25 million increase to its previously-announced 2024 share repurchase program, expanding the authorization from $30 million of the Company’s common stock to $55 million of common stock through December 31, 2024. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | ||||||||
| Date: December 2, 2024 | By: | /s/ Joseph L. Motes III | ||||||
| Joseph L. Motes III Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Bread Financial Announces $25 Million Increase to 2024 Share Repurchase Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio – December 2, 2024 – Bread Financial® Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BFH), a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a $25 million increase to its previously-announced 2024 share repurchase program, expanding the authorization from $30 million of common stock to $55 million of common stock through December 31, 2024. The Company had approximately $19 million remaining under its prior share repurchase program as of the date of this release; this increase will bring the total amount of share repurchase authorization to approximately $44 million through December 31, 2024.
As part of Bread Financial’s continued commitment to its stated capital priorities, the amended share repurchase program is designed to offset the impact of dilution associated with issuances of employee restricted stock units.
The board’s authorization permits the Company to make open market share repurchases from time-to-time through December 31, 2024 in compliance with SEC Rule 10b-18 and subject to market conditions and other factors, including legal and regulatory restrictions and required approvals, up to the aggregate amount authorized by the Board. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended or terminated at any time.
About Bread Financial®
Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company providing simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions. The company creates opportunities for its customers and partners through digitally enabled choices that offer ease, empowerment, financial flexibility and exceptional customer experiences. Driven by a digital-first approach, data insights and white-label technology, Bread Financial delivers growth for its partners through a comprehensive suite of payment solutions that includes private label and co-brand credit cards and Bread Pay® buy now, pay later products. Bread Financial also offers direct-to-consumer products that give customers more access, choice and freedom through its branded Bread Cashback® American Express® Credit Card, Bread Rewards™ American Express® Credit Card and Bread Savings® products.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bread Financial is powered by its approximately 7,000 global associates and is committed to sustainable business practices. To learn more about Bread Financial, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, among other things, statements regarding our intended share repurchases and the expected impact on share count dilution. We believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions. Forward-looking statements, however, are based only on currently available information and our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, in many cases, beyond our control, including risk and uncertainties described in greater detail under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year, which may be updated in Item 1A of, or elsewhere in, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed for periods subsequent to such Form 10-K. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation, other than as required by applicable law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events, anticipated or unanticipated circumstances or otherwise.
Contacts
Brian Vereb — Investor Relations
Brian.Vereb@breadfinancial.com
Brian.Vereb@breadfinancial.com
Susan Haugen — Investor Relations
Susan.Haugen@BreadFinancial.com
Rachel Stultz — Media
Rachel.Stultz@breadfinancial.com
Susan.Haugen@BreadFinancial.com
Rachel Stultz — Media
Rachel.Stultz@breadfinancial.com
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