M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
NerdWallet to acquire On the Barrelhead for ~$120M; expects Q3 2022 close
NERDWALLET, INC.
- Total consideration ~$120M: $70M cash from existing credit facility + $50M in stock (VWAP $10.37/share, half subject to 2-year lock-up).
- On the Barrelhead had ~$38M revenue in 2021 (~90% YoY growth) and $5M net income; deal expected to be accretive to 2022 revenue and adjusted EBITDA.
- Closing expected in Q3 2022, subject to customary conditions; ~$30M bonus retention pool for OTB management.
- CEO Tim Chen awarded 239,507 RSUs and 598,768 stock options; 4-year vest beginning July 1, 2022.