Blend Announces Strategic Investment from Haveli
Monday, April 29, 2024
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Strategic investment from Haveli reflects confidence in Blend's continued success and long-term value creation opportunity
Investment proceeds will be used to repay all existing debt, resulting in a debt-free balance sheet
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3.00 Haveli Investments $3.25 per share conversion price 44% premium to 4/29/2024 close
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Strengthens Blend's financial position and appropriately capitalizes the company's balance sheet for long term value
Blend will use approximately $146 million of the proceeds to repay all amounts payable under its existing credit agreement, with the remainder for general corporate purposes
The $150 million Convertible Preferred Stock with 0% coupon is convertible into Class A Common Stock at $3.25 per share, a 44% premium to the 4/29/2024 closing price(1)
The strategic investment includes a warrant to purchase ~11 million shares of Class A common stock at a purchase price of $4.50 per share, a 100% premium to the 4/29/2024 closing price(1)
Chart Source: S&P Capital IQ as of 4/29/24.
(1) Date of announcement is 4/29/24.
Haveli brings significant value and operational expertise to help Blend accelerate its growth strategy
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Product | Go to Market & | Operational |
Investment | Customer Success | Best Practices |
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Brian Sheth, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Haveli, to join Blend's Board of Directors
Brian brings 25 years of expertise - including 20+ years with Vista Equity Partners - helping companies action on and achieve their strategic
Collaborate on product and technology initiatives and join in our shared vision to drive consumer adoption, accelerate time to value, and improve digital experiences across mortgage and consumer banking
Support our go-to-market objectives, including organic growth initiatives, strengthening existing customer relationships and expanding into new markets as well as strategic opportunities if and when they arise
Advise on operational and financial best practices to drive profitable and strategic growth
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Haveli's track record of partnering with high-growth companies to drive innovation, new market expansion, and operational improvement will support Blend's next stage of growth
Thank you
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