Bread Financial Files Final Prospectus for $120M Preferred Stock Offering

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Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. has filed the final prospectus supplement for its public offering of 4.8 million depositary shares, representing Series B Preferred Stock, which is expected to raise approximately $115.3 million in net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including potential share repurchases.

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• Finalized Preferred Stock Offering

  The company is offering 4,800,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in 8.875% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, at $25.00 per depositary share. This finalizes the terms of the offering initiated on May 5, 2026.

• Substantial Capital Raise

  The offering is expected to generate approximately $115.3 million in net proceeds (up to $132.8 million with full over-allotment), providing significant capital to the company.

• Use of Proceeds

  Proceeds are designated for general corporate purposes, which may include contributing to subsidiary banks and share repurchases, indicating a balanced capital management strategy.

• Non-Cumulative Dividends

  The Series B Preferred Stock will pay non-cumulative cash dividends quarterly, initially at a fixed rate of 8.875% per annum until December 15, 2031, after which the rate will reset.

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This 424B5 filing formalizes the terms of the previously announced public offering of Series B Preferred Stock. The company will raise approximately $115.3 million in net proceeds (up to $132.8 million if the over-allotment option is fully exercised). While preferred stock offerings are dilutive to common shareholders and carry a fixed dividend cost (8.875% initially), this capital raise strengthens the company's financial position. The stated use of proceeds for "general corporate purposes" explicitly includes "share repurchases," indicating a strategic approach to capital management that could mitigate some of the dilution impact on common shareholders. This follows recent robust Q1 2026 earnings and a prior 8-K and FWP announcing the offering and its finalized terms.