Debt and Financing Lease Obligations | Debt and Financing Lease Obligations Debt and financing lease obligations consisted of the following: (in thousands) October 31, January 31, Revolving credit facility $ 185,000 $ 221,000 Term Loan 100,000 — Delayed Draw Term Loan — — 2021-A VIE Asset-backed Class B Notes — 54,597 2021-A VIE Asset-backed Class C Notes 33,448 63,890 2022-A VIE Asset-backed Class A Notes — 117,935 2022-A VIE Asset-backed Class B Notes 86,706 132,090 2022-A VIE Asset-backed Class C Notes 63,090 63,090 2023-A VIE Asset-backed Class A Notes 109,617 — 2023-A VIE Asset-backed Class B Notes 82,430 — 2023-A VIE Asset-backed Class C Notes 30,550 — Financing lease obligations and other short-term debt 12,436 5,226 Total debt and financing lease obligations 703,277 657,828 Less: Deferred debt issuance costs (21,871) (20,812) Current maturities of long-term debt and financing lease obligations (7,934) (937) Long-term debt and financing lease obligations $ 673,472 $ 636,079 Asset-backed notes. From time to time, we securitize customer accounts receivables by transferring the receivables to various bankruptcy-remote VIEs. In turn, the VIEs issue asset-backed notes secured by the transferred customer accounts receivables and restricted cash held by the VIEs. Under the terms of the securitization transactions, all cash collections and other cash proceeds of the customer receivables go first to the servicer and the holders of issued notes, and then to us as the holder of non-issued notes, if any, and residual equity. We retain the servicing of the securitized portfolios and receive a monthly fee of 4.75% (annualized) based on the outstanding balance of the securitized receivables. In addition, we, rather than the VIEs, retain all credit insurance income together with certain recoveries related to credit insurance and RSAs on charge-offs of the securitized receivables, which are reflected as a reduction to net charge-offs on a consolidated basis. The asset-backed notes were offered and sold to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to the exemptions from registration provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. If an event of default were to occur under the indenture that governs the respective asset-backed notes, the payment of the outstanding amounts may be accelerated, in which event the cash proceeds of the receivables that otherwise might be released to the residual equity holder would instead be directed entirely toward repayment of the asset-backed notes, or if the receivables are liquidated, all liquidation proceeds could be directed solely to repayment of the asset-backed notes as governed by the respective terms of the asset-backed notes. The holders of the asset-backed notes have no recourse to assets outside of the VIEs. Events of default include, but are not limited to, failure to make required payments on the asset-backed notes or specified bankruptcy-related events. The asset-backed notes outstanding as of October 31, 2023 consisted of the following: (dollars in thousands) Asset-Backed Notes Original Principal Amount Original Net Proceeds (1) Current Principal Amount Issuance Date Maturity Date Contractual Interest Rate Effective Interest Rate (2) 2021-A Class C $ 63,890 $ 63,450 $ 33,448 11/23/2021 5/15/2026 4.59% 5.25% 2022-A Class B 132,090 129,050 86,706 7/21/2022 12/15/2026 9.52% 10.86% 2022-A Class C 63,090 43,737 63,090 11/30/2022 12/15/2026 —% 20.74% 2023-A Class A 160,690 159,603 109,617 8/17/2023 01/17/2028 8.01% 14.50% 2023-A Class B 82,430 79,958 82,430 8/17/2023 01/17/2028 10.00% 11.00% 2023-A Class C 30,550 26,665 30,550 8/17/2023 01/17/2028 11.00% 11.14% Total $ 532,740 $ 502,463 $ 405,841 (1) After giving effect to debt issuance costs. (2) Effective interest rate is inclusive of the impact of changes in timing of actual and expected cash flows, calculated on an annualized basis. On August 7, 2023, Conn’s, Inc., Conn’s Receivables Funding 2023-A, LLC, a newly formed special purpose entity that is indirectly owned by the Company (the “Issuer”), Conn Appliances Receivables Funding, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Depositor”), and Conn Appliances, Inc., a direct and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Conn Appliances”), entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Note Purchase Agreement”) with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., Citizens JMP Securities, LLC and Regions Securities LLC (collectively, the “Initial Purchasers”), for the sale of the Issuer’s 8.01% $160.7 million Asset Backed Fixed Rate Notes, Class A, Series 2023-A (the “Class A Notes”), 10.00% $82.4 million Asset Backed Fixed Rate Notes, Class B, Series 2023-A (the “Class B Notes”) and 11.00% $30.6 million Asset Backed Fixed Rate Notes, Class C, Series 2023-A (the “Class C Notes” and, together with the Class A Notes and the Class B Notes, the “Purchased Notes”). The Issuer also issued the Asset Backed Notes, Class R, Series 2023-A (the “Class R Notes” and, collectively with the Purchased Notes, the “Series 2023-A Notes”). The Class R Notes do not have a principal amount or interest rate and were transferred to the Depositor on August 17, 2023 to satisfy the risk retention obligations of Conn Appliances. The Series 2023-A Notes were issued on August 17, 2023 (the “Closing Date”). The Series 2023-A Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or the securities laws of any jurisdiction. The Purchased Series Notes were sold initially to the Initial Purchasers and then reoffered and resold only (i) to “Qualified Institutional Buyers” as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act (“Rule 144A”) in transactions meeting the requirements of Rule 144A or (2) solely with respect to the Class A Notes, outside the United States to non-U.S. Persons in transactions in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. Revolving Credit Facility. On March 29, 2021, Conn’s, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement”), with certain lenders, which provides for a $650.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Revolving Credit Facility”) under which credit availability is subject to a borrowing base and a maturity date of March 29, 2025. The Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, among other things, permits borrowings under the Letter of Credit Subline (as defined in the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement) that exceed the cap of $40 million to $100 million, solely at the discretion of the lenders for such amounts in excess of $40 million . The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are secured by substantially all assets of the Company, excluding the assets of the VIEs. As of October 31, 2023, under our Revolving Credit Facility, we had immediately available borrowing capacity of $144.2 million, net of standby letters of credit issued of $25.2 million, and an additional $295.6 million that may become available if the balance of eligible customer receivables and total eligible inventory balances increases. On November 21, 2022, w e entered into Amendment No. 1 (the "Amendment") to the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement. Under the Amendment, loans under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at our option, at a rate of Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.25% per annum (depending on a pricing grid determined by our total leverage ratio) or the alternate base rate plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.25% per annum (depending on a pricing grid determined by our total leverage ratio). The alternate base rate is a rate per annum equal to the greatest of the prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5%, or SOFR for a 30-day interest period plus 1.0%. We also pay an unused fee on the portion of the commitment that is available for future borrowings or letters of credit at a rate ranging from 0.25% to 0.50% per annum, depending on the average outstanding balance and letters of credit of the Revolving Credit Facility in the immediately preceding quarter. The Amendment also waived testing of the interest coverage covenants beginning with the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 and continuing until the date on which the Company delivers financial statements and a compliance certificate for the fiscal quarter ending April 30, 2024 (unless earlier terminated pursuant to the terms of the Amendment). After giving effect to the foregoing amendment, as of October 31, 2023, we were in compliance with the covenants in our Revolving Credit Facility. On February 21, 2023, the Company, the Borrowers, the guarantors party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the required lenders party thereto entered into the second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement. The Second Amendment, among other things, permits the Company and the Borrowers to enter into the Term Loan (as defined below) and made certain changes conforming to the Term Loan. The weighted-average interest rate on borrowings outstanding and including unused line fees under the Revolving Credit Facility was 8.6% for the nine months ended October 31, 2023. The Revolving Credit Facility places restrictions on our ability to incur additional indebtedness, grant liens on assets, make distributions on equity interests, dispose of assets, make loans, pay other indebtedness, engage in mergers, borrow from immediately available borrowing capacity above certain limits and without maintaining minimum liquidity, and other matters. The Revolving Credit Facility restricts our ability to make dividends and distributions unless no event of default exists and a liquidity test is satisfied. Subsidiaries of the Company may pay dividends and make distributions to the Company and other obligors under the Revolving Credit Facility without restriction. We are restricted from making distributions as a result of the Revolving Credit Facility distribution and payment restrictions. The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary default provisions, which, if triggered, could result in acceleration of all amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. Term Loan and Security Agreement . On February 21, 2023, Conn’s, Inc., as parent and guarantor, Conn Appliances, Inc., Conn Credit I, LP and Conn Credit Corporation, Inc., as borrowers (the “Borrowers”), entered into a second-lien term loan and security agreement (the “Term Loan,” and together with the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, the “Senior Loan Agreements”) with Pathlight Capital LP, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the financial institutions party thereto, as lenders (the “Lenders”). The Term Loan provides for an aggregate commitment of $100.0 million to the Borrowers pursuant to a three-year secured term loan credit facility, which was fully drawn on February 21, 2023. Outstanding loans under the Term Loan will bear interest at an aggregate rate per annum equal to the Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the Term Loan), subject to a 4.80% floor, plus a margin of 7.50%. The obligations of the Borrowers under the Term Loan are guaranteed by the Company and certain of the Borrowers’ subsidiaries. The Borrowers are required to make quarterly scheduled amortization payments of the Term Loan prior to the maturity thereof in an amount equal to $1.25 million. The Term Loan is secured by liens (subject, in the case of priority, to the liens under the Fifth Amendment and Restated Loan Agreement) on substantially all of the assets of the Borrowers and their subsidiaries, subject to customary exceptions. The Borrowers may elect to prepay all or any portion of the amounts owed under the Term Loan, subject to a prepayment fee. The Borrowers are required to make mandatory prepayments of amounts owed under the Term Loan in an amount equal to (a) 100% of the proceeds received as a result of any of the following events, subject to certain adjustments: (i) the issuance of any equity securities by the Company pursuant to the exercise of an equity cure under the Term Loan that the Company contributes as additional common equity contributions to any Borrower; and (ii) the receipt by the Company, the Borrowers or any of their affiliates of any portion of the CARES Act Tax Refund Proceeds (as defined in the Term Loan), subject to a cap and (b) the amount by which the outstanding loans under the Term Loan are in excess of the sum of the (i) revolving borrowing base and (ii) term loan push-down reserve (if any) then maintained against the revolving borrowing base. Voluntary and mandatory prepayments will be applied to the remaining scheduled installments of principal due in respect of the Term Loan in the inverse order of maturity. The Term Loan contains customary covenants regarding the Borrowers and their subsidiaries that are generally based upon and are comparable to those contained in the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement including, without limitation: financial covenants, such as the maintenance of a minimum interest coverage ratio, subject to a covenant relief period through the fiscal quarter ending April 30, 2024, and a maximum leverage ratio; and negative covenants, such as limitations on indebtedness, liens, mergers, asset transfers, certain investing activities and other matters customarily restricted in such agreements. Most of these restrictions are subject to certain minimum thresholds and exceptions. The Term Loan also contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, cross-defaults to certain other agreements, and change of control. Delayed Draw Term Loan and Security Agreement . On July 31, 2023, Conn’s, Inc., as parent and guarantor, Conn Appliances, Inc., Conn Credit I, LP and Conn Credit Corporation, Inc., as borrowers (the “Borrowers”), entered into a delayed draw term loan and security agreement (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan”) with Stephens Investments Holdings LLC (“Stephens Investments”) and Stephens Group, LLC and the other lenders party thereto from time to time (the “Lenders”), and Stephens Investments, as administrative agent. The Delayed Draw Term Loan provides for an aggregate commitment of $50.0 million, of which the total commitment is available to be funded in one or a series of borrowings until February 20, 2026, with the Delayed Draw Term Loan to mature on May 22, 2026. Outstanding loans under the Delayed Draw Term Loan will bear interest at an aggregate rate per annum equal to the Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the Delayed Draw Term Loan), subject to a 5.00% floor, plus a margin of 10.00%, which shall be payable monthly in arrears in cash except to the extent such payment in cash would result in a default or event of default under any of the Senior Loan Agreements, in which case such portion may be paid-in-kind and added to the outstanding principal amount of the term loans. Amounts under the Delayed Draw Term Loan that remain undrawn are subject to a commitment fee payable monthly based on the undrawn portion of the Delayed Draw Term Loan at a rate of 5.00% per annum. Furthermore, in connection with the funding of each delayed draw term loan under the Delayed Draw Term Loan and on the terms and subject to the conditions of the Delayed Draw Term Loan, including the Share Cap (which equals 19.99% of the shares of common stock in the Company issued and outstanding as of the date of the Delayed Draw Term Loan), the Company will issue to or as directed by the Lenders warrants to purchase a number of shares of common stock of the Company equal to 20% of the aggregate principal amount of such delayed draw term loan funded by a such Lender divided by the exercise price (as defined by the loan agreement). The obligations of the Borrowers under the Delayed Draw Term Loan are guaranteed by the Company and certain of the Borrowers’ subsidiaries. The Borrowers are not required to make any amortization or other payments (whether voluntary or mandatory) of principal under the Delayed Draw Term Loan until the maturity date. The Delayed Draw Term Loan is secured by liens (subject, in the case of priority, to the liens under the Fifth Amendment and Restated Loan) on substantially all of the assets of the Borrowers and their subsidiaries, subject to customary exceptions. Proceeds from borrowings made under the Delayed Draw Term Loan may be used by the Borrowers for working capital and other lawful corporate purposes. The Borrowers may elect to prepay all or any portion of the amounts owed under the Delayed Draw Term Loan, without a premium or penalty, subject to certain conditions, including pro forma compliance with a fixed charge coverage ratio test and reduction of the outstanding principal amount under the Second-Lien Loan Agreement to an amount equal to $40.0 million. The Delayed Draw Term Loan contains customary covenants regarding the Borrowers and their subsidiaries that are generally based upon and are comparable to those contained in the Senior Loan Agreements including, without limitation: financial covenants, such as a maximum leverage ratio; and negative covenants, such as limitations on indebtedness, liens, mergers, asset transfers, certain investing activities and other matters customarily restricted in such agreements. Most of these restrictions are subject to certain minimum thresholds and exceptions and, where applicable, cushions to the Senior Loan Agreements. The Delayed Draw Term Loan also contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, cross-acceleration to the Senior Loan Agreements, cross-defaults to the warrants and certain other agreements (other than the Senior Loan Agreements as defined in the indenture), and change of control. Stephens Inc, and its affiliates, and The Stephens Group LLC, and its affiliates, are significant stockholders of the Company. Bob L. Martin, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and Lead Independent Director, is an Operating Partner of The Stephens Group LLC, one of the Lenders under the Delayed Draw Term Loan; and Douglas H. Martin, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, is a Senior Executive Vice President of Stephens Inc., an affiliate of Stephens Investments Holdings LLC, one of the Lenders under the Delayed Draw Term Loan. Supplier Credit Facility. On June 22, 2023, Conn's, Inc. entered into a Supplier Credit Facility agreement with Zenith Group Holdings, LLC. The Supplier Credit Facility agreement provides a credit line up to $7.0 million with a potential for additional capacity up to $25.0 million at the discretion of Zenith Group. Amounts outstanding under the Supplier Credit Facility are subject to SOFR plus spread per annum (as defined in the agreement), charged in 30 day increments, which will be charged only on utilized capital (no unused fees). The amount outstanding under our Supplier Credit Facility is included in Short term debt and current finance lease obligations within the Balance Sheet. Debt Covenants. A summary of the significant financial covenants that govern our Revolving Credit Facility compared to our actual compliance status at October 31, 2023 is presented below: Actual Required Minimum/ Maximum Interest Coverage Ratio for the quarter must equal or exceed minimum Test Waived 1.00:1.00 Interest Coverage Ratio for the trailing two quarters must equal or exceed minimum Test Waived 1.50:1.00 Leverage Ratio must not exceed maximum 2.47:1.00 4.50:1.00 ABS Excluded Leverage Ratio must not exceed maximum 1.53:1.00 2.50:1.00 Capital Expenditures, net, must not exceed maximum $41.7 million $100.0 million All capitalized terms in the above table are defined in the Revolving Credit Facility and may or may not match directly to the financial statement captions in this document. The covenants are calculated quarterly, except for capital expenditures, which is calculated for a period of four consecutive fiscal quarters, as of the end of each fiscal quarter. |