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Verra Mobility Corporation reports developments in smart mobility technology for commercial fleets, government agencies and parking customers. Its Commercial Services segment provides automated toll and violation management, title and registration services, and connected vehicle payment tools for rental car companies, fleet management companies and large fleet owners.
Recurring news for VRRM includes quarterly financial results, guidance, share repurchases, investor conference participation, product launches such as AutoKinex, and public-sector contracts for red-light, speed, school bus and bus-lane safety programs. Company updates also cover Parking Solutions software, transaction processing and hardware used by universities, municipalities, parking operators, healthcare facilities and transportation hubs in the United States and Canada.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) announced on March 26, 2021, the completion of a $350 million offering of 5.5 percent Senior Unsecured Notes due 2029 and a refinancing of its existing 2018 credit agreement. This includes a $650 million first lien term loan maturing in 2028 at LIBOR plus 3.25 percent. Proceeds will fund the acquisition of Redflex Holdings Limited and cover refinancing costs. The offering was made to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and certain offshore transactions.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) announced the pricing of an extension and amendment to its 2018 credit agreement and new senior unsecured notes due 2029. The secured notes will mature in 2029 with a 5.5% interest rate. The Term Loan B will bear a LIBOR plus 3.25% and mature in 2028. The transaction, closing on March 26, 2021, aims to raise $650 million from the Term Loan B and $350 million from the notes to refinance existing debt, fund the acquisition of Redflex Holdings, and cover costs related to the refinancing.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) has announced plans to extend its 2020 credit agreement and issue new senior unsecured notes due 2029. This move aims to transition to a fixed and variable debt capital structure to address short-term capital needs while strengthening its long-term balance sheet. The company will utilize proceeds from the new $650 million Term Loan B and $350 million in Senior Unsecured Notes to repay an existing $866 million Term Loan B, fund an acquisition of Redflex Holdings Limited, and for other corporate purposes.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) announced its financial results for Q4 2020 and full year 2020, reporting a total revenue of $100.2 million for Q4, down 11% year-over-year. The net loss for Q4 was $(1.4) million compared to a profit of $9.2 million in Q4 2019. For the full year, total revenue decreased by 12% to $393.6 million, with a net loss of $(3.4) million versus a profit of $33.3 million in 2019. The decline was mainly due to COVID-19's adverse effects on the rental car industry. However, the acquisition of Redflex is expected to enhance their Government Solutions segment.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) plans to announce its fourth quarter and full year financial results for 2020 on March 1, 2021, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 3:00 p.m. MT to discuss these results. Interested parties can dial (877) 407-0784 for the U.S. or (201) 689-8560 internationally, using conference ID #13715284. An audio replay will be available until March 15, 2021, along with an archived webcast on Verra Mobility's Investor Relations page.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) announced the appointment of Steven C. Lalla as Executive Vice President of Commercial Services, effective immediately. Lalla brings extensive experience from his previous role as EVP at Vertiv and positions at Dell and Motorola. His leadership is expected to enhance Verra Mobility's capabilities in providing outsourced tolling, violations management, and registration services for commercial fleets. CEO David Roberts expressed confidence in Lalla's ability to drive innovation and strengthen customer solutions.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) has secured contracts with Nassau, Onondaga, and Niagara Counties to install over 6,500 stop-arm safety cameras on school buses, enhancing safety for more than 315,000 students. This initiative is part of New York's efforts to reduce illegal passing of school buses, backed by legislation imposing fines for violations. Verra Mobility's CrossingGuard™ solution aims to protect nearly half a million students statewide. The company has recently expanded its presence in New York, following contracts in Broome, Oneida, and Orange Counties.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) has partnered with Rent A Car to expand its Easy Péage electronic toll payment service in France. Following a successful pilot program, the service allows rental customers to use reserved 'Liber-T' lanes, avoiding cash or card toll plazas, thereby saving time and fuel while adhering to social distancing guidelines. This rollout aims to enhance customer experience and increase the number of vehicles equipped with this technology across multiple rental locations.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) has announced a binding agreement to acquire Redflex Holdings Limited (ASX: RDF) for A$0.92 per share, totaling A$146.1 million. This acquisition aims to enhance Verra's global delivery of road safety products and services, leverage synergies, and expand technological capabilities. The deal is expected to close in May 2021, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. This merger signifies a strategic consolidation in the smart mobility sector, positioning Verra Mobility as a leader in innovative transportation solutions.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) released alarming footage of the worst red-light runners in 2020, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving. Despite a decrease in overall traffic due to the pandemic, these incidents remind drivers of the consequences of reckless behavior. A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety revealed that red-light safety cameras can reduce fatal red-light running crashes by 21%. Verra Mobility emphasizes the importance of such camera programs in enhancing road safety and encourages drivers to adhere to traffic laws.