Dave's Repurchase of FTX Convertible Note for $71 Million Finalized
Note Repurchase at a $35 Million Discount Relative to $105.5 Million Total Liability
Transaction Capitalizes on Strength of Balance Sheet and Enhances Ability to Deliver on Strategic Objectives
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dave Inc. ("Dave" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DAVE), one of the nation's leading neobanks, today announced the closing of its transaction with FTX Ventures Ltd. ("FTX") to repurchase a convertible note (the "Note") that it issued to FTX with an original principal balance of $100 million, for a discounted purchase price of $71 million. This purchase price represents 67 percent of the $105.5 million outstanding balance as of December 31, 2023. The transaction closed on January 29, 2024.
Prior to this transaction closing, Dave had $181 million of total liquidity as of September 30, 2023, which included $171 million of cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, short-term investments and restricted cash as well as $10 million of undrawn capacity on its credit facility.
"The closing of this transaction is an exciting step forward for Dave and represents a unique opportunity to create value for our shareholders. We believe we are well capitalized and remain in a strong position to deliver on our growth and profitability objectives in the quarters ahead," said Dave CEO and founder, Jason Wilk.
About Dave
Dave (Nasdaq: DAVE) is a leading U.S. neobank and fintech pioneer serving millions of everyday Americans. Dave uses disruptive technologies to provide best-in-class banking services at a fraction of the price of incumbents. Dave partners with Evolve Bank & Trust, a FDIC member. For more information about the company, visit: www.dave.com. For investor information and updates, visit: investors.dave.com and follow @davebanking on X.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Relations Contact
Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
DAVE@elevate-ir.com
Media Contact
Kira Sarkisian
press@dave.com
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