Sunrun Prices $629 million Senior Securitization of Residential Solar & Battery Systems
Rhea-AI Summary
Sunrun (RUN) has successfully priced its thirteenth securitization of leases and power purchase agreements since 2015, marking its first issuance in 2025. The $629 million transaction, the second-largest in industry history, includes three classes of A-rated notes and one BB-rated class.
The deal comprises $102.0 million Class A-1 notes and $276.5 million Class A-2A notes marketed publicly, plus $250.0 million Class A-2B notes placed privately. The Class A-1 and A-2A notes were oversubscribed with coupons of 5.99% and 6.41% respectively, representing a 42 bps improvement from Sunrun's previous securitization.
The notes are backed by 39,458 systems across 20 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, with customers having an average FICO score of 738. The transaction is expected to close by February 5, 2025.
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- Second largest securitization in industry history at $629 million
- 42 basis points improvement in weighted average spread compared to previous securitization
- Notes were oversubscribed, indicating strong market demand
- High-quality customer base with average FICO score of 738
- Diversified portfolio across 83 utility service territories
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, RUN gained 1.40%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), the nation’s leading provider of clean energy as a subscription service, today announced it has priced a securitization of leases and power purchase agreements. The securitization is Sunrun’s thirteenth securitization since 2015 and first issuance in 2025.
“Sunrun’s first securitization transaction of 2025, the second largest in the industry’s history, demonstrates our continued strong execution in the capital markets. Our ability to consistently access deep pools of competitively priced capital to fuel growth is supported by the quality of our assets and our proven track record as an originator and servicer,” said Danny Abajian, Sunrun’s Chief Financial Officer.
The transaction was structured with three separate classes of A rated notes (the “Class A-1”, “Class A-2A”, and Class “A-2B” respectively and together the “Class A”) and a single class of BB rated notes (the “Class B”), which were retained. The
Similar to prior transactions, Sunrun anticipates raising additional subordinated subsidiary-level non-recourse financing secured, in part, by the distributions from the retained Class B notes, which is expected to increase the cumulative advance rate obtained by Sunrun.
The notes are backed by a diversified portfolio of 39,458 systems distributed across 20 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico and 83 utility service territories. The weighted average customer FICO score is 738. The transaction is expected to close by February 5, 2025.
ATLAS SP Partners (“ATLAS SP”) was the sole structuring agent and served as joint bookrunner along with BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley, MUFG and TD Securities. First Citizens Capital Securities and ING served as co-managers for the securitization.
"ATLAS SP was pleased to work with Sunrun again as the sole structuring agent on this securitization transaction,” said Spencer Hunsberger, Head of Energy Origination at ATLAS SP. “Through our deep partnership with Sunrun, we have demonstrated ATLAS’ unique capabilities to structure, place and commit to large transactions in an accelerated and efficient process for the capital markets. We look forward to continuing to support Sunrun as the solar industry continues to become more mainstream for securitized products.”
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
About Sunrun
Sunrun Inc. (Nasdaq: RUN) revolutionized the solar industry in 2007 by removing financial barriers and democratizing access to locally-generated, renewable energy. Today, Sunrun is the nation’s leading provider of clean energy as a subscription service, offering residential solar and storage with no upfront costs. Sunrun’s innovative products and solutions can connect homes to the cleanest energy on earth, providing them with energy security, predictability, and peace of mind. Sunrun also manages energy services that benefit communities, utilities, and the electric grid while enhancing customer value. Discover more at www.sunrun.com.
About ATLAS SP Partners
ATLAS SP is a global investment firm providing stable capital, financing, advisory and institutional products to market participants seeking innovative and bespoke structured credit and asset backed solutions. We’re proud to build upon a legacy of client excellence that includes certainty of execution, deep expertise and full-service capabilities across the asset management landscape. For more information, visit www.atlas-sp.com.
Investor & Analyst Contact:
Patrick Jobin
SVP, Deputy CFO & Investor Relations Officer
investors@sunrun.com
Media Contact:
Wyatt Semanek
Director, Corporate Communications
press@sunrun.com
ATLAS Contact:
(212) 355-4449
atlas-sp@joelefrank.com
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