M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
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Frontdoor completes $585M acquisition of 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, prices $1.47B credit facility
Frontdoor, Inc.
- Purchased 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty for $585M all-cash, subject to customary closing adjustments.
- Priced $1.47B credit facility: $418M Term Loan A, $800M Term Loan B, and $250M revolving credit.
- Proceeds used to retire existing Term A/B debt and fund the acquisition; remainder for share repurchases or general corporate.
- Acquisition immediately grows Frontdoor’s customer base, revenue, and earnings.
- Diversifies portfolio into New Home Structural Warranty category and opens cross-selling opportunities.