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1 day agoInside Sotheby's Latest Financial Maneuvers | Artnet News
Sotheby's is refinancing $825 million in debt amid liquidity concerns and a lawsuit over a $10.2 million commission dispute.
Adjusted EBITDA -- $12 million, representing a 61% increase year over year, driven by cost management and digital growth. Adjusted EBITDA Margin -- 9.4%, up from 5.3%, highlighting improved profitability. Equity Investment -- $50 million in gross proceeds was raised via private placement at $3.25 per share, materially strengthening the balance sheet. Interest Rate Reduction -- The credit agreement was amended to lower the interest rate on $455 million of debt from 9% to 5% for five years, generating an estimated $18 million in annual interest savings and up to approximately $90 million over five years.
UWM Holdings Corporation has closed the issuance of $1 billion in senior notes, an oversubscribed transaction that comes just two months before the maturity of its existing notes. The company initially planned to issue $600 million. Proceeds, due November 15, will be used to repay $800 million in senior notes that carry a 5.5% coupon, to pay down mortgage servicing rights (MSR) facilities, and UWM will apply the remainder for general working capital, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).