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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 9, 2024
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BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware001-1574931-1429215
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)		(Commission
File Number)		(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
3095 LOYALTY CIRCLE
COLUMBUS, Ohio 43219
(Address and Zip Code of Principal Executive Offices)
(614) 729-4000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)☐
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareBFHNYSE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company   ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    [  ]



Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 9, 2024, Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it has entered into separate, privately negotiated repurchase agreements with a limited number of holders of its 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (the “Notes”) to repurchase (the “Repurchases”) approximately $237.6 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes for an aggregate cash repurchase price of approximately $350.0 million. The final aggregate cash repurchase price is subject to adjustment as a portion of the repurchase price will be based in part on the daily volume-weighted average price per share of the Company’s common stock over an agreed measurement period beginning on, and including, August 9, 2024.

The Repurchases are expected to close shortly after completion of the measurement period, which is expected to be before the end of the current fiscal quarter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Following such closings, approximately $78.6 million principal amount of the Notes will remain outstanding.

The Company had previously entered into capped call transactions with certain financial institutions in connection with the issuance of the Notes. All of these transactions are expected to remain in effect notwithstanding the Repurchases.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.Document Description
Press release announcing the partial notes repurchase, dated August 9, 2024.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).




SIGNATURES
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: August 9, 2024By:/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 PARTIAL REPURCHASE OF 4.25% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2028


Columbus, Ohio, August 9, 2024 – Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BFH) (“Bread Financial” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into separate, privately negotiated repurchase agreements with a limited number of holders of its 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (the “Notes”) to repurchase (the “Repurchases”) $237.6 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes for an aggregate cash repurchase price of approximately $350.0 million.  The final aggregate cash repurchase price is subject to adjustment as a portion of the repurchase price will be based in part on the daily volume-weighted average price per share of the Company’s common stock over an agreed measurement period beginning on, and including, August 9, 2024.

The Repurchases are expected to close shortly after completion of the measurement period, which is expected to be before the end of the current fiscal quarter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Following such closings, approximately $78.6 million principal amount of the Notes will remain outstanding, from an initial issued principal balance of $316.25 million.

The Company had previously entered into capped call transactions with certain financial institutions in connection with the issuance of the Notes. All of these transactions are expected to remain in effect notwithstanding the Repurchases.

This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This news release shall not constitute an offer to purchase, or a redemption notice for, any of the Company’s outstanding Notes.

About Bread Financial
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (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 product suite, including private label and co-brand credit cards and buy now, pay later (BNPL) products such as installment loans and our "split-pay" offerings. Bread Financial also offers direct-to-consumer solutions that give customers more access, choice and freedom through its branded Bread Cashback™ American Express® Credit Card and Bread Savings™ products.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bread Financial is powered by its 7,500+ global associates and is committed to sustainable business practices.

Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to the proposed refinancing transactions, the Convertible Notes offering, the capped call transactions and the


Tender Offer described above. Forward-looking statements may otherwise generally be identified by the use of the words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “likely,” “may,” “should” or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding, and the guidance we give with respect to, our anticipated operating or financial results, future financial performance and outlook, future dividend declarations, and future economic conditions.

We believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions. Forward-looking statements, however, are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, in many cases, beyond our control. Accordingly, our actual results could differ materially from the projections, anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this release, and no assurances can be given that our expectations will prove to have been correct. Factors that could cause the outcomes to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following: macroeconomic conditions, including market conditions, inflation, higher interest rates, labor market conditions, recessionary pressures or a concern over a prolonged economic slowdown, and the related impact on consumer spending behavior, payments, debt levels, savings rates and other behavior; global political and public health events and conditions, including ongoing wars and military conflicts; future credit performance, including the level of future delinquency and write-off rates; the loss of, or reduction in demand from, significant brand partners or customers in the highly competitive markets in which we compete; the concentration of our business in U.S. consumer credit; inaccuracies in the models and estimates on which we rely, including the amount of our Allowance for credit losses and our credit risk management models; the inability to realize the intended benefits of acquisitions, dispositions and other strategic initiatives; our level of indebtedness and ability to access financial or capital markets; pending and future legislation, regulation, supervisory guidance, and regulatory and legal actions, including, but not limited to, those related to financial regulatory reform and consumer financial services practices, as well as any such actions with respect to late fees, interchange fees or other charges; impacts arising from or relating to the transition of our credit card processing services to third party service providers that we completed in 2022; failures or breaches in our operational or security systems, including as a result of cyberattacks, unanticipated impacts from technology modernization projects or otherwise; and any tax liability, disputes or other adverse impacts arising out of or relating to the spinoff of our former LoyaltyOne segment or the bankruptcy filings of Loyalty Ventures Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries. In addition, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a final rule that, absent a successful legal challenge, will place significant limits on credit card late fees, which would have a significant impact on our business and results of operations for at least the short term and, depending on the effectiveness of the mitigating actions that we have taken or may in the future take in anticipation of, or in response to, the final rule, may potentially adversely impact us over the long term; we cannot provide any assurance as to the effective date of the rule, the result of any pending or future challenges or other litigation relating to the rule, or our ability to mitigate or offset the impact of the rule on our business and results of operations. The foregoing factors, along with other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements, are 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

Investors/Analysts
Brian Vereb
Brian.Vereb@BreadFinancial.com

Susan Haugen
Susan.Haugen@BreadFinancial.com

Media
Rachel Stultz
Rachel.Stultz@BreadFinancial.com

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