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Eagle Bancorp Extends Exchange Offer for 10.00% Senior Notes

AInvestFriday, Jan 10, 2025 5:23 pm ET
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Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGBN) has announced an extension of its registered exchange offer for its outstanding 10.00% Senior Notes due 2029. The offer, initially set to expire on January 10, 2025, has been extended until January 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This extension provides noteholders with additional time to participate in the exchange offer, which allows them to swap unregistered Original Notes for registered Exchange Notes of equal principal amount.

As of the original expiration date, 100% ($72,500,000) of Rule 144A Original Notes and 19.4% ($1,000,000) of Accredited Investor Original Notes have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn. This high participation rate indicates strong holder confidence in the exchange offer and the company's financial health.

The terms of the Exchange Notes are identical to the terms of the Original Notes, except that the transfer restrictions and registration rights applicable to the Original Notes do not apply to the Exchange Notes. This conversion from restricted to registered securities eliminates resale limitations, effectively enhancing the notes' tradability without impacting Eagle's financial obligations or capital structure. This administrative process typically benefits both the issuer and noteholders by creating a more liquid secondary market for the debt securities.

The extension of Eagle Bancorp's registered exchange offer for its 10.00% Senior Notes represents a routine refinancing procedure aimed at increasing the liquidity and marketability of these debt instruments. The high participation rate with 100% of Rule 144A notes and 19.4% of Accredited Investor notes already tendered indicates strong holder confidence. The $77.67 million total outstanding notes ($72.5 million + $5.165 million) carrying a 10% interest rate reflects the company's higher borrowing costs in the current rate environment.

The conversion from restricted to registered securities eliminates resale limitations while maintaining identical terms, effectively enhancing the notes' tradability without impacting Eagle's financial obligations or capital structure. This administrative process typically benefits both the issuer and noteholders by creating a more liquid secondary market for the debt securities, though it has minimal direct impact on the company's financial position or stock value.




In conclusion, the extension of Eagle Bancorp's registered exchange offer for its 10.00% Senior Notes is a positive development for both the company and its noteholders. The high participation rate and the benefits of increased liquidity and marketability make this a win-win situation. Investors should keep an eye on this development and consider participating in the exchange offer if they hold these notes.
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