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Loan of the Week Snapshot #119

Cardlytics, Inc. amends revolving line of credit and extends maturity on pre-existing loan agreement which was initially structured in 2018.

đź‘“At a Glance

Borrower: Cardlytics, Inc. and subsidiaries

Lender: Banc of California (formerly Pacific Western Bank)

Deal Size: $60 million with ability to increase to $75 million with a syndication partner

Structure: Senior secured asset-based revolving line of credit

Use of Proceeds: Finance working capital and business expansion

Source: SEC 8-K

đź“·Borrower Snapshot

Sector: Communication Services

Subsector: Media

Ownership: Public

Commercial Stage: Revenue generating; EBITDA (-) LTM

Business Overview: Cardlytics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDLX) operates a purchase intelligence platform that makes marketing more relevant, measurable, and rewarding. Through its flagship Cardlytics platform, the company partners with leading financial institutions to deliver targeted cash-back offers to consumers within their digital banking apps—leveraging anonymized transaction data to reach customers where they bank. Cardlytics also operates the Bridg platform, a customer data platform that uses point-of-sale data from merchants to drive loyalty and engagement through precision marketing. Across both platforms, Cardlytics helps marketers in retail, grocery, dining, travel, and other sectors convert insights into measurable sales impact.

⚙️Structure & Terms

Source: SEC 8-K

Revolving Line Commitment: $60 million with ability to increase to $15 million upon syndication

Borrowing Formula: 85% on eligible accounts; 30% on eligible UK accounts

Maturity: 22 months (July 2026)

Repayment: Interest monthly, Principle at maturity

Rate: Variable; Prime + 0.125%

Fees:

  • Commitment Fee: Not disclosed
  • Success Fee: Not disclosed by tied to a billings target
  • Unused Fee: 0.15% per annum

Covenants:

  • Minimum Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA - Per grid that was not disclosed
  • Minimum Cash - Threshold not disclosed

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