Root Refinances $200M Debt, Reduces Interest Costs, and Authorizes $75M Share Repurchase Program

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Root, Inc. refinanced its $200 million debt, reducing interest costs, and authorized a $75 million share repurchase program, signaling financial strength and commitment to shareholder value.

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• Debt Refinancing Completed

  Root, Inc. entered into a new Credit Agreement for a $200.0 million senior secured term loan, fully funded on May 4, 2026, and maturing on May 4, 2029. This facility replaces the company's existing debt.

• Reduced Cost of Capital

  The new term loan bears interest at SOFR + 3.25% (with an applicable margin based on the company's debt-to-capital ratio), representing a 225 basis point reduction from the prior facility. This is expected to generate approximately $4.5 million in annual interest expense savings.

• $75 Million Share Repurchase Program Authorized

  The board of directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $75 million of its Class A common stock, providing flexibility for opportunistic capital returns to shareholders.

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Root, Inc. has significantly strengthened its financial position by successfully refinancing its $200 million term loan. This new senior secured facility, led by The Huntington National Bank, reduces the company's annual interest expense by approximately $4.5 million, improving its cost of capital. Concurrently, the board's authorization of a substantial $75 million share repurchase program signals strong confidence in the company's long-term intrinsic value and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. These strategic financial moves, following a period of improved profitability, are expected to enhance capital efficiency and drive shareholder value.