Addition of Iconic Brand Partners
Bread Financial added iconic partners like Hard Rock International, HP, and Saks Fifth Avenue, along with seven renewals in 2024, securing more than 85% of loans through 2026 and nine out of the top 10 programs through at least 2028.
Improved Capital Levels
Bread Financial improved capital levels, reduced parent-level debt by 50%, and achieved a double leverage ratio target of below 115%. Tangible book value per share increased 7% year-over-year.
Positive Operating Leverage
Due to expense discipline and efficiency gains, Bread Financial delivered on its positive operating leverage goal with lower expenses than originally forecasted for 2024.
Strong Partner Growth
Year-over-year positive fourth-quarter credit sales growth in categories such as beauty, sporting goods, and retail apparel, with improvement in millennial and Gen Z sales.