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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Upbound Group (UPBD)

Upbound Closes Brigit Acquisition for $278.67 Million Cash and 2.69 Million Shares

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

Upbound Group completed its acquisition of Bridge IT, Inc. (Brigit) on January 31, 2025, issuing about 2.69 million common shares and approximately $278.67 million in closing cash, subject to post-closing working capital adjustments. Additional deferred consideration of $75 million and up to $60 million in 2026 earnout payments may also be paid, and the company said Brigit adds technology and financial wellness products to its platform.

Key points

  • Acquisition closed January 31, 2025, under a merger agreement dated December 12, 2024.
  • Closing consideration: about 2.69 million common shares plus about $278.67 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments.
  • Further payments: $75 million deferred (half due 30 days after the first anniversary, remainder by 30 days after the second) and up to $60 million in 2026 earnouts.
  • Co-founder shares vest over two years; Brigit financial statements and pro forma information will be filed by amendment within 71 days.

The filing

CompanyUpbound Group (UPBD)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECFeb 5, 2025, 4:35 PM ET
Accession number0001104659-25-009700

Items reported: 2.01 Acquisition or Disposition Completed3.02 Unregistered Equity Sale7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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