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Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) has announced its preliminary, unaudited financial results for fiscal year 2024, ending April 27, 2024. The company reported consolidated GAAP revenue of $1.567 billion, a slight increase from $1.543 billion in the prior year. Consolidated GAAP net loss from continuing operations was approximately $63 million, an improvement from the $90 million loss reported last year. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations stood at $45 million, compared to a loss of $8 million the previous year.
BNED also announced a proposed series of financial transactions to enhance its financial position, including a fully backstopped $45 million Rights Offering and a $50 million Private Investment led by Immersion These measures are expected to generate $75 million of net cash proceeds after transaction costs. The company has received commitments to refinance its existing asset-backed loan facility, providing access to a $325 million facility maturing in 2028. Shareholders will vote on these proposals at a special meeting on June 5, 2024.
Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) announced the effectiveness of its $45 million equity rights offering, as declared by the SEC on May 14, 2024. This offering, part of a broader agreement with Immersion and key stakeholders, aims to raise $95 million in new equity capital, including a $50 million investment led by Immersion. BNED expects to net $75 million in cash post-transaction costs and will convert $34 million in second lien debt to common stock. Additionally, BNED has secured commitments to refinance its asset-backed loan facility to $325 million, maturing in 2028. The rights offering involves issuing 900 million shares at $0.05 per share, available to shareholders of record on May 14, 2024. The subscription period ends on June 5, 2024. Proceeds will be used to pay transaction expenses and reduce the company's ABL facility balance. The company's common stock will continue trading on the NYSE under the symbol 'BNED'.
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