SAN FRANCISCO - Dropbox Inc. (NASDAQ:DBX), a prominent cloud storage company, has entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement that provides the company with up to $2 billion in secured term loans maturing in 2029, alongside initiating a $1.2 billion stock repurchase program. The financing was chiefly arranged and provided by Blackstone (NYSE:BX) Credit & Insurance.
The term loan includes an initial borrowing of $1 billion with the option to access up to an additional $1 billion later. This strategic move comes as Dropbox also terminates its previous Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement from March 20, 2014.
Additionally, Dropbox has authorized a new share repurchase program aimed at acquiring $1.2 billion of its Class A common stock. With impressive gross profit margins of 82.3% and a strong free cash flow yield of 10%, the company's leadership expressed confidence that this financial maneuvering will not only return capital to shareholders but also bolster investment in the growth of new products like Dropbox Dash, which is expected to add long-term value.
In light of these developments, Dropbox anticipates meeting or exceeding its financial guidance for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2024, as outlined in the investor supplement published on November 7, 2024.
Dropbox CEO Drew Houston highlighted the dual benefit of the transaction, stating it underscores the company's commitment to shareholder returns and investment in product innovation.
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In other recent news, Dropbox Inc. has made significant strides in its strategic alignment. The company announced a workforce reduction of 20% during its Q3 2024 Earnings Call, focusing more on its new AI-powered product, Dropbox Dash, and growth opportunities. Despite a slight year-over-year revenue increase of 0.9% to $639 million, the company gained approximately 19,000 new paying users. The company also reported a Non-GAAP net income of $190 million.
Dropbox Dash, designed for businesses, aims to address cloud content organization and security challenges. The company has projected its Q4 revenue to be between $637 million and $640 million, with a full-year forecast of $2.542 billion to $2.545 billion. However, due to severance costs from workforce reductions, the free cash flow expectations for 2024 have been lowered to $860 million to $875 million.
Looking ahead, Dropbox expects its 2025 constant currency revenue to remain flat compared to 2024. The Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to expand by approximately 150 basis points in 2025, with free cash flow projected at or above $950 million. These recent developments reflect Dropbox's commitment to balance growth with cost discipline, focusing on AI and machine learning to remain competitive.
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