1. AutoNation completes a $700 million asset-backed securitization. 2. The funding has a competitive fixed interest rate of 4.90%. 3. Strong demand allowed increase of the offering by $200 million. 4. 98% advance rate achieved, freeing capital for allocation priorities. 5. CEO Mike Manley praises the outcome and the finance team's efforts.
The successful ABS transaction enhances liquidity and investor confidence, potentially boosting the stock price, similar to past successful securitizations in the financial sector that led to stock appreciation.
The securitization directly provides AutoNation with capital flexibility, which is crucial for growth and stability in a competitive market.
The immediate liquidity and positive investor sentiment from this transaction should reflect within the next quarter's performance, echoing patterns seen when firms secure beneficial financing.
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) today announced that, through its captive finance company, it completed its inaugural asset-backed securitization, generating $700 million in funding for its automobile loan portfolio at a weighted-average fixed interest rate of 4.90%.
"I am very pleased with our first ABS transaction," said Mike Manley, Chief Executive Officer of AutoNation. "Strong demand enabled us to deliver a great result – the final interest rate was competitive, lower than the cost of the debt it will replace, we achieved an initial 98% advance rate, and we were able to increase the size of the offering by $200 million, freeing up additional capital to support our capital allocation priorities. Congratulations to the AutoNation Finance team for an excellent outcome."
AutoNation, one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offers innovative products and exceptional services as part of a portfolio of comprehensive solutions for our customers and their automotive needs. With a nationwide network of dealerships strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.
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