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Borrowings
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Borrowings Borrowings:
The Company's borrowings consisted of the following as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands):
September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Americas revolving credit (1)
$382,351 $186,867 
UK revolving credit500,257 453,528 
Europe revolving credit473,873 419,856 
Term loan442,500 450,000 
Senior notes1,046,000 650,000 
Convertible notes— 345,000 
2,844,981 2,505,251 
Less: Debt discount and issuance costs(12,756)(10,393)
Total$2,832,225 $2,494,858 
(1) Includes the North American revolving credit facility and an unsecured credit agreement with Banco de Occidente (the "Colombian Revolving Credit Facility"). As of September 30, 2023, no amounts were outstanding under the Colombian Revolving Credit Facility ($0.5 million was outstanding as of December 31, 2022).
The following principal payments are due on the Company's borrowings as of September 30, 2023 for the 12-month periods ending September 30, (amounts in thousands):
2024$10,000 
2025308,000 
20261,305,108 
2027— 
2028871,873 
Thereafter350,000 
Total$2,844,981 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased a total of $4.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the senior notes.
The Company determined that it was in compliance with the covenants of its financing arrangements as of September 30, 2023.
North American Revolving Credit and Term Loan
The Company has a credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, Bank of America, National Association, acting through its Canada branch, as the Canadian Administrative Agent, and a syndicate of lenders named therein (the "North American Credit Agreement"). The total credit facility under the North American Credit Agreement includes an aggregate principal amount of $1.5 billion (subject to compliance with a borrowing base and applicable debt covenants), which consists of (i) a fully-funded $442.5 million term loan, (ii) a $1.0 billion domestic revolving credit facility, and (iii) a $75.0 million Canadian revolving credit facility. The facility includes an accordion feature for up to $500.0 million in additional commitments (at the option of the lenders) and also provides for up to $25.0 million of letters of credit and a $25.0 million swingline loan sub-limit that would reduce amounts available for borrowing. With the official discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") on June 30, 2023, the Company executed an amendment to its North American Credit Agreement to allow for previously outstanding LIBOR borrowings and subsequent borrowings to use the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"). The term and revolving loans accrue interest, at the option of the Company, at either the base rate, Canadian dollar offered rate or SOFR for the applicable term, plus 2.25% plus a 0.10% credit adjustment spread, or 2.00% plus a 0.10% credit adjustment spread if the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio is less than or equal to 1.60 to 1.0. The revolving loans within the credit facility are subject to a 0% floor. The revolving credit facilities also bear an unused line fee of 0.35% per annum, or 0.30% if the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio is less than or equal to 1.60 to 1.0, payable quarterly in arrears and matures July 30, 2026. As of September 30, 2023, total availability under the North American Credit Agreement was $692.6 million, which was comprised of $70.3 million based on current ERC, and $622.3 million additional availability subject to debt covenants, including advance rates.
Borrowings under the North American Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company's U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries (provided that the Canadian subsidiaries only guarantee borrowings under the Canadian revolving credit facility) and are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the Company's assets. The North American Credit Agreement contains events of default and restrictive covenants, including the following:
•the ERC borrowing base is 35% for all eligible core asset pools and 55% for all insolvency eligible asset pools;
•the Company's consolidated total leverage ratio cannot exceed 3.50 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter;
•the Company's consolidated senior secured leverage ratio cannot exceed 2.25 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter;
•subject to no default or event of default, cash dividends and distributions during any fiscal year cannot exceed $20.0 million; and
•the Company must maintain positive consolidated income from operations during any fiscal quarter (other than for the quarter ended March 31, 2023).
United Kingdom ("UK") Revolving Credit Facility
PRA Group Europe Holding I S.a.r.l ("PRA Group Europe"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, along with PRA Group UK Limited ("PRA UK") and the Company, as guarantors, are parties to a credit agreement (the "UK Credit Agreement") with the lenders party thereto and MUFG Bank, Ltd., London Branch, as the administrative agent (the "Administrative Agent").
The UK Credit Agreement consists of an $800.0 million revolving credit facility (subject to a borrowing base), and an accordion feature for up to $200.0 million in additional commitments, subject to certain conditions. Borrowings, which are available in U.S. dollars, euro and pounds sterling accrue interest for the applicable term at SOFR, Sterling Overnight Index Average ("SONIA") or, in the case of euro borrowings, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("Euribor") plus an applicable margin of 2.75% per annum plus a 0.10% credit adjustment spread, or 2.50% plus a 0.10% credit adjustment spread if the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio is less than 1.60 to 1.0. The UK Credit Agreement also has a commitment fee of 0.30% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears. If the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio is greater than 1.60 to 1.0, the commitment fee increases to 0.35% per annum. The UK Credit Agreement matures on July 30, 2026. As of September 30, 2023, total availability under the UK Credit Agreement was $299.7 million, which was comprised of $57.4 million based on current ERC, and $242.3 million additional availability subject to debt covenants, including advance rates.
The UK Credit Agreement is secured by substantially all of the assets of PRA UK, all of the equity interests in PRA UK and certain equity interests of PRA Group Europe, certain bank accounts of PRA Group Europe and certain intercompany loans extended by PRA Group Europe to PRA UK. The UK Credit Agreement contains events of default and restrictive covenants, including the following:
•the borrowing base equals the sum of up to: (i) 35% of the ERC of PRA UK’s eligible asset pools; plus (ii) 55% of PRA UK’s insolvency eligible asset pools; minus (iii) certain reserves to be established by the Administrative Agent;
•the Company's consolidated leverage ratio cannot exceed 3.50 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter;
•the Company's consolidated senior secured leverage ratio cannot exceed 2.25 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter; and
•the Company must maintain positive consolidated income from operations during any fiscal quarter (other than for the quarter ended March 31, 2023).
European Revolving Credit Facility
The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, PRA Group Europe Holding S.a.r.l. ("PRA Group Europe Holding"), and its Swiss Branch, PRA Group Europe Holding S.a.r.l. ("PRA Group Holding"), Luxembourg, Zug Branch (together, the "Borrowers"), along with certain of its affiliates and the Company, as guarantors, are parties to a credit agreement (the "European Credit Agreement") with the lenders party thereto and DNB Bank ASA as facility agent and security agent (the "Agent").
The European Credit Agreement provides borrowings for an aggregate amount of approximately €730.0 million (subject to the borrowing base) and an uncommitted accordion feature for up to €500.0 million, subject to certain conditions. Borrowings, which are available in euro, Norwegian krone, Danish krone, Swedish krona, and Polish zloty, accrue interest at the Interbank Offered Rate plus 2.80% - 3.80% (as determined by the estimated remaining collections ratio ("ERC Ratio") as defined in the European Credit Agreement), bear an unused line fee, currently 1.085% per annum, or 35% of the margin, are subject to a 0% floor, are payable monthly in arrears and mature November 23, 2027. Additionally, the Company has a separate agreement with the Agent for an overdraft facility in the aggregate amount of $40.0 million (subject to the borrowing base), which accrues interest (per currency) at the daily rates as published by the Agent, bears a facility line fee of 0.125% per quarter, payable quarterly in arrears and matures November 23, 2027. As of September 30, 2023, total availability under the European Credit Agreement (including the overdraft facility) was $337.9 million, which was comprised of $150.1 million based on current ERC, and $187.8 million additional availability subject to debt covenants, including advance rates.
The European Credit Agreement is secured by a first perfected security interest in all of the equity interests in certain operating subsidiaries of the Borrowers, certain intercompany loans and certain shareholder loans extended by the Company to the Borrowers. Further, the Company guarantees all obligations and liabilities under the European Credit Agreement. The European Credit Agreement contains event of default and restrictive covenants including the following:
•the ERC Ratio cannot exceed 45%;
•the Company's consolidated total leverage ratio cannot exceed 3.50 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter;
•the Company's consolidated senior secured leverage ratio cannot exceed 2.25 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter;
•the Company must maintain positive consolidated income from operations at the end of any fiscal quarter (other than for the quarter ended March 31, 2023);
•interest bearing deposits in AK Nordic AB cannot exceed SEK 1.2 billion; and
•PRA Europe's cash collections must meet certain thresholds, measured on a quarterly basis.
Senior Notes due 2029
On September 22, 2021, the Company completed the private offering of $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.00% Senior Notes due October 1, 2029 (the "2029 Notes"). The 2029 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture dated September 22, 2021 (the "2021 Indenture"), between the Company and Regions Bank, as trustee. The 2021 Indenture contains customary terms and covenants, including certain events of default after which the 2029 Notes may be due and payable immediately. The 2029 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Company's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries that guarantee the North American Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions. Interest on the 2029 Notes is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on October 1 and April 1 of each year.
On or before October 1, 2024, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes at a redemption price of 105.00% plus accrued and unpaid interest with the net cash proceeds of a public offering of common stock of the Company provided, that at least 60% in aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption and that such redemption will occur within 90 days of the date of the closing of such public offering.
In addition, on or after October 1, 2024, the 2029 Notes may be redeemed, at the Company's option, in whole or in part at a price equal to 102.50% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes being redeemed. The applicable redemption price changes if redeemed during the 12 months beginning October 1 of each year to 101.25% for 2025 and then 100% for 2026 and thereafter.
In the event of a change of control, each holder will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any part of such holder's 2029 Notes at an offer price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. If the Company sells assets under certain circumstances and does not use the proceeds for specified purposes, the Company will be required to make an offer to repurchase the 2029 Notes at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Senior Notes due 2028
On February 6, 2023, the Company completed the private offering of $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.375% Senior Notes due 2028 ("2028 Notes"). The 2028 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture dated February 6, 2023 (the "2023 Indenture"), between the Company and Regions Bank, as trustee. The 2023 Indenture contains customary terms and covenants, including certain events of default after which the 2028 Notes may be due and payable immediately. The 2028 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Company's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries that guarantee the North American Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions. Interest on the 2028 Notes is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on February 1 and August 1 of each year. Substantially all of the net proceeds received from the 2028 Notes were used to retire the 2023 Notes (as defined below). The Company used the remainder of the net proceeds to repay a portion of its outstanding borrowings under the domestic revolving credit facility under the North America Credit Agreement.
On or before February 1, 2025, the Company may redeem up to an aggregate of 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2028 Notes at a redemption price of 108.375% plus accrued and unpaid interest with the net cash proceeds of a public offering of common stock of the Company, provided that at least 60% in aggregate principal amount of the 2028 Notes remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption and that such redemption will occur within 90 days of the date of the closing of such public offering.
In addition, on or after February 1, 2025, the 2028 Notes may be redeemed at the Company's option in whole or in part at a price equal to 104.188% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2028 Notes being redeemed. The applicable redemption price changes if redeemed during the 12 months beginning February 1 of each year to 102.094% for 2026 and then 100% for 2027 and thereafter.
In the event of a change of control, each holder will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any part of such holder's 2028 Notes at an offer price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. If the Company sells assets under certain circumstances and does not use the proceeds for specified purposes, the Company will be required to make an offer to repurchase the 2028 Notes at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased $2.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2028 Notes.
Senior Notes due 2025
On August 27, 2020, the Company completed the private offering of $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.375% Senior Notes due September 1, 2025 (the "2025 Notes" and, together with the 2029 Notes and the 2028 Notes, the "Senior Notes"). The 2025 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture dated August 27, 2020 (the "2020 Indenture"), between the Company and Regions Bank, as trustee. The 2020 Indenture contains customary terms and covenants, including certain events of default after which the 2025 Notes may be due and payable immediately. The 2025 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Company's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries that guarantee the North American Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions. Interest on the 2025 Notes is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on March 1 and September 1 of each year.
The 2025 Notes may be redeemed, at the Company's option, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 103.688% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes being redeemed. The applicable redemption price changes if redeemed during the 12 months beginning September 1 of each year to 101.844% for 2023 and then 100% for 2024 and thereafter.
In the event of a change of control, each holder will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any part of such holder's 2025 Notes at a price equal to 101% of their aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. If the Company sells assets under certain circumstances and does not use the proceeds for specified purposes, the Company will be required to make an offer to repurchase the 2025 Notes at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased $2.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes.
Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
The Company used substantially all of the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2028 Notes to retire the $345.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes at their maturity on June 1, 2023 (the "2023 Notes"). Interest expense on the 2023 Notes was recognized using an effective interest rate of 4.00%, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, was as follows (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Interest expense - stated coupon rate$— $3,019 $5,032 $9,057 
Interest expense - amortization of debt issuance costs— 429 748 1,284 
Total interest expense - convertible notes$— $3,448 $5,780 $10,341