1. FICO priced $1.5 billion in Senior Notes due 2033. 2. Proceeds will repay existing debts and for corporate purposes. 3. Notes sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A. 4. Forward-looking statements highlight risks affecting FICO’s future. 5. FICO disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements.
The issuance of senior notes might stabilize financing but doesn't guarantee growth.
The issuance of notes impacts FICO's debt structure but does not significantly alter overall strategy.
Analysis of current debt reduction impacts FICO's cash flow in the immediate future.
BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE: FICO) announced today that it priced $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”) in a private offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Notes were priced to investors at 100% of their principal amount and are senior unsecured obligations of FICO.
FICO intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes to repay certain indebtedness outstanding under its existing unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured term loans, to pay related fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes.
FICO expects to close on the sale of the Notes on May 13, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
The Notes are being sold to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration set forth in Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on the exemption from registration set forth in Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, nor shall there be any sales of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This press release is being issued pursuant to, and in accordance with, Rule 135(c) under the Securities Act.
Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Information
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements contained in this news release that relate to FICO or its business are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the risks related to the offering of the Notes, the success of FICO’s Decision Management strategy and reengineering plan, the maintenance of its existing relationships and ability to create new relationships with customers and key alliance partners, its ability to continue to develop new and enhanced products and services, its ability to recruit and retain key technical and managerial personnel, competition, regulatory changes applicable to the use of consumer credit and other data, the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions, continuing material adverse developments in global economic conditions, and other risks described from time to time in FICO’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024 and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, FICO’s results could differ materially from its expectations. FICO disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.