Filing Analysis
Repay Holdings Corp, through its subsidiary Hawk Parent Holdings LLC, entered into the First Amendment to its Credit Agreement on June 12, 2026. The amendment primarily modifies the maturity of the term loan facility and adjusts provisions related to the company's convertible senior notes.
🚩 Red Flags
- Reduction of the term loan maturity date by one year (accelerating the repayment timeline).
📋 Key Facts
- The amendment was entered into on June 12, 2026, following the post-closing syndication of credit facilities.
- The stated maturity of the term loan facility was reduced by one year, moving from June 1, 2033, to June 1, 2032.
- Aggregate commitments and interest rate margins remain unchanged.
- The amendment revises provisions regarding the 'springing maturity' of the Company's 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029.
- Truist Bank serves as the administrative agent.
Repay Holdings Corp reported the results of its June 10, 2026, Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Key outcomes included the election of directors, ratification of Grant Thornton, LLP as independent auditors, and approval of an amended Omnibus Incentive Plan.
📋 Key Facts
- Stockholders approved the Third Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan, increasing the number of shares available for awards by 2,500,000.
- The total number of Class A common stock shares authorized under the new incentive plan is 24,726,728.
- The term of the Omnibus Incentive Plan has been extended to April 29, 2036.
- All six director nominees (Paul R. Garcia, Maryann Goebel, Peter J. Kight, John Morris, Emnet Rios, and Richard E. Thornburgh) were elected for terms expiring in 2027.
- Executive compensation was approved on a non-binding advisory basis.
- Grant Thornton, LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Repay Holdings Corp completed the acquisition of KUBRA for approximately $372 million and entered into a new $600 million credit facility to fund the purchase and refinance existing debt.
🚩 Red Flags
- Significant increase in leverage to fund the acquisition, evidenced by the $600 million in new credit facilities.
- Multiple 8-K items (1.01, 1.02, 2.01, 2.03, 7.01, 9.01) in a single filing, indicating a complex corporate event.
- Tight linkage between the new debt maturity and the 2029 Convertible Senior Notes maturity (91-182 days prior).
📋 Key Facts
- Acquired KUBRA (Kubra US and Kubra Canada) for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $372 million on June 1, 2026.
- Entered into a new Credit Agreement featuring a $500 million senior secured first lien term loan facility and a $100 million revolving credit facility.
- Term Loan Facility interest rates are Term SOFR + 5.5% or Base Rate + 4.5%.
- Revolving Credit Facility interest rates are initially Term SOFR + 4.25% or Base Rate + 3.25%.
- The new credit facility was used to finance the KUBRA acquisition, refinance the existing July 10, 2024 credit agreement, and repay KUBRA's indebtedness.
- The agreement includes a maximum total net leverage ratio covenant of 6.10 to 1.00.
Repay Holdings Corporation announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The filing includes the official earnings press release along with supplemental investor presentations and earnings supplements.
📋 Key Facts
- Reported Q1 2026 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026
- Filed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure)
- Included Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release), Exhibit 99.2 (Earnings Supplement), and Exhibit 99.3 (Investor Presentation)
- The report was signed by CFO Robert S. Houser on May 4, 2026
Repay Holdings Corporation announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, via a press release on April 27, 2026.
📋 Key Facts
- The filing reports preliminary results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026.
- The report was filed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- A press release detailing the results was included as Exhibit 99.1.
- The filing was signed by CFO Robert S. Houser on April 27, 2026.
Repay Holdings Corporation has adopted a one-year stockholder rights plan (poison pill) with a 12.5% trigger threshold. The plan is designed to protect against hostile takeovers and the rapid accumulation of shares by third parties without board approval.
🚩 Red Flags
- The 12.5% trigger is relatively low, which can serve as a strong management entrenchment tool.
- The adoption of a poison pill often indicates that the company perceives an imminent threat of a hostile takeover or activist pressure.
📋 Key Facts
- The Board declared a dividend of one preferred share purchase right for each share of Class A common stock as of April 24, 2026.
- The rights plan is triggered if a person or group acquires 12.5% or more of the outstanding Common Stock.
- The Rights Agreement includes a 'Qualifying Offer' provision allowing stockholders to demand a special meeting if the Board does not redeem the rights for a specific offer.
- The plan is set to expire on April 13, 2027, unless redeemed or exchanged earlier.
- Each right allows the holder to purchase 1/1000th of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock for $17.00.
Repay Holdings Corporation (RPAY) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KUBRA for approximately $372 million. The transaction will be funded through a new $600 million debt facility, significantly increasing the company's financial leverage.
🚩 Red Flags
- Significant debt obligation: The $500 million term loan exceeds the $372 million purchase price, indicating substantial leverage or refinancing of existing debt.
- No financing contingency: The company is legally committed to the acquisition even if the debt financing terms deteriorate or fail.
- Reverse termination fee: A $18.6 million penalty (approx. 5% of deal value) exists if the company fails to consummate the closing.
📋 Key Facts
- Acquisition of KUBRA US and KUBRA Canada from Hearst KUBRA Holdings for approximately $372 million in cash.
- Secured a debt commitment letter from Truist Bank for a $500 million term loan and a $100 million revolving credit facility.
- The purchase agreement does not include a financing contingency, meaning RPAY is obligated to close regardless of debt funding status.
- A termination fee of $18.6 million is payable by RPAY if the deal fails due to financing issues or failure to close when required.
- The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to HSR Act approval and other regulatory clearances.
Repay Holdings Corporation announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The company also released an earnings supplement and an investor presentation to provide additional context on its operations.
📋 Key Facts
- Reporting date for Q4 and FY 2025 results is March 9, 2026
- Included Exhibit 99.1: Press release regarding operations for the period ended December 31, 2025
- Included Exhibit 99.2: Earnings Supplement dated March 2026
- Included Exhibit 99.3: Investor Presentation dated March 2026
- The filing was signed by CFO Robert S. Houser
Repay Holdings Corporation has established the 2026 Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) for its executive officers, defining performance objectives and payout structures for the fiscal year.
📋 Key Facts
- The Compensation Committee approved the 2026 AIP terms on February 19, 2026.
- Executive target bonus levels are set between 50% and 100% of base salary.
- Bonus payouts are weighted 75% on Company financial performance (Adjusted EBITDA) and 25% on individual performance goals.
- Payouts range from 50% of target at the minimum threshold to 200% of target for maximum performance achievement.
- Performance results between threshold, target, and maximum will be calculated using straight-line interpolation.