Atlanticus sells MERCURY brand IP for $27.5M; keeps card receivables, gets 12-month license

Atlanticus Holdings Corp

Mercury Financial, LLC completed the sale and assignment of the MERCURY word mark and related IP to an unaffiliated third party for $27.5 million in cash on September 30, 2026.
The transaction excluded the underlying MERCURY-branded consumer credit card receivables, which remain with Atlanticus.
Buyer granted Mercury Financial a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to solicit new card consumers using the MERCURY mark for 12 months post-sale.
For up to five additional years after that, Mercury Financial may keep using the brand to service legacy accounts and meet operational, legal and regulatory obligations.

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