Atlanticus Completes $71.2 Million Sale of CAR Auto Finance Operations
Atlanticus Holdings completed the sale of its CAR Auto Finance operations, which made up its entire Auto Finance segment, to an unaffiliated third party. Total consideration is approximately $71.2 million, including $56.2 million in cash and a $15.0 million seller note. The company says the cash proceeds will be used to reduce debt and invest in higher-growth product lines, but the filing does not disclose the sale's effect on earnings.
Key points
- Total consideration of approximately $71.2 million: $56.2 million in cash and a $15.0 million seller note
- CAR comprised 100% of the Auto Finance segment, which Atlanticus will no longer operate
- Approximately 154 team members associated with CAR are transitioning to the buyer
- Company expects to use cash proceeds to reduce debt and invest in higher-growth product lines
The filing
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