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Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. reports developments across its U.S. consumer finance business, including private label and co-brand credit cards, pay-over-time products, general purpose credit cards and savings products. Company updates commonly cover partner card programs across retail and consumer categories, quarterly results, credit performance metrics such as net principal loss and delinquency rates, and earnings conference materials.
News also includes capital and shareholder actions, including dividends on common and preferred stock, share repurchase authorizations, and preferred stock or depositary share financing activity. Bread Financial’s recurring disclosures emphasize loan balances, credit quality, consumer payment activity, bank subsidiary funding considerations, and board-authorized capital returns.
Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) has signed a long-term agreement with Saks Fifth Avenue to provide a dual credit card program, including co-branded and private label credit cards, effective August 2024. The agreement involves transitioning the existing Saks Fifth Avenue credit card portfolio to Bread Financial's Comenity Capital Bank. Cardmembers will earn two to six points per dollar spent at Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5TH locations, with additional rewards for Saks World Elite Mastercard users. Bread Financial will leverage its Enhanced Digital Suite for personalized customer engagement and seamless account acquisition, supporting Saks with targeted marketing campaigns.
Bread Financial announced the appointment of Praniti Lakhwara to its Board of Directors, effective June 10, 2024. Lakhwara, currently the CIO at Zscaler, brings over two decades of IT experience and will serve on the Board's Risk & Technology committee. Her extensive career includes roles as CIO at Conga and senior positions at Nimble Storage and Guideware Software. Bread Financial's CEO Ralph Andretta highlighted Lakhwara's expertise in IT operations, governance of emerging technology, AI, and automation. With this appointment, Bread Financial's board now has 10 directors.
Bread Financial Holdings (NYSE: BFH) announced its participation in the Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials, Payments & Commercial Real Estate Conference on June 12, 2024. The company's EVP and CFO, Perry Beberman, will partake in a fireside chat at 11 a.m. ET, which will be broadcast live and available for replay for 90 days. Bread Financial is a tech-forward financial services firm offering personalized payment, lending, and saving solutions.
Bread Financial Holdings (NYSE: BFH), a tech-focused financial services company, will conduct an investor day on June 18, 2024, from 12 pm to 3 pm ET via live video stream. The company's executive leadership team will present updates on the company's evolution, business strategy, and long-term financial targets. Interested individuals can register and access the live stream via Bread Financial's dedicated investor day webpage. A replay of the event will be available afterward.
Bread Financial Holdings (NYSE: BFH) has announced its participation in the TD Cowen Financial Services & Fintech Summit on June 7, 2024. Perry Beberman, the company's EVP and CFO, will take part in a fireside chat at 9:10 a.m. ET, which will be broadcast live. The webcast can be accessed through Bread Financial's investor relations website, and a replay will be available for 90 days.
Bread Financial announced the appointment of John J. Fawcett to its Board of Directors, effective May 14, 2024. Fawcett, a seasoned financial services executive, brings over 40 years of expertise in accounting, international, and business operations. He will serve on the Audit and Nominating & Corporate Governance committees. Fawcett's extensive background includes roles as CFO at CIT Group, Royal Bank of Scotland Americas, and Citizens Financial Group. His addition is part of Bread Financial's ongoing board refreshment strategy.
Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting major achievements and initiatives in sustainability.
The report emphasizes corporate governance, risk management, customer experience, associate engagement, environmental protection, and community investment.
Key milestones include the launch of a Financial Education Hub, the creation of the Office of People, Policy and Governance, and a new Career Navigator tool for associates.
The company doubled its community investments to $8 million and significantly boosted associate volunteerism. It also improved customer service via a new mobile app and self-service options.
Bread Financial has made strides in supplier diversity, sustainable sourcing, and environmental efforts, including a new Earth Month initiative and the use of biodegradable plastics.
Bread Financial Holdings (NYSE: BFH) has provided an update on its performance for April 2024. The company reported an increase in net principal losses from $114 million in April 2023 to $127 million in April 2024, resulting in a net loss rate rise from 7.8% to 8.6%. The delinquency rate also increased from 5.5% to 6.0%. Despite these challenges, the average credit card and other loans grew by 2% year-over-year, from $17,666 million to $18,006 million. These changes come amid Bread Financial's revised calculation methods to align more closely with industry practices.
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