A maker of analytics software behind the FICO® Score, the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the US, distributed mainly through Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax and sold directly to consumers at myFICO.com. Founded in 1956 by engineer Bill Fair and mathematician Earl Isaac, the company took its name from the founders' surnames, Fair and Isaac. The two started in a small San Rafael apartment; the name is so familiar that most people know the company only as FICO.
FICO borrows $1.5B term loan and launches $2.0B buyback with $1.5B ASR
Fair Isaac Corporation entered into a First Amendment to its credit agreement on June 5, 2026, adding a $1.5 billion unsecured incremental term loan maturing May 15, 2028.
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The full $1.5 billion was drawn on June 5, 2026, to fund an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with Wells Fargo Securities, Inc.
The Board approved a new open-ended stock repurchase program of up to $2.0 billion, replacing the remaining availability under the previous $1.5 billion program.
Under the ASR, FICO will pay $1.5 billion upfront on June 8, 2026, and expects initial delivery of approximately 1,055,100 shares; final share count based on volume-weighted average price.
The ASR is expected to be completed by September 30, 2026, with $500 million remaining under the repurchase authorization afterward.
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Fair Isaac closes $1.0B offering of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034
The notes were issued under an Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee.
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Fair Isaac Corporation closed a private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034 on March 20, 2026.
Net proceeds will be used to repay credit agreement debt, fund the full redemption of $400 million of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2026, pay fees, and for general corporate purposes including possible stock repurchases.
The notes are senior unsecured obligations, initially unguaranteed, but will be guaranteed by future significant domestic subsidiaries.
Interest is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15, with the first payment on September 15, 2026; the notes mature on September 15, 2034.
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FICO announces $1.0 billion private offering of Senior Notes due 2034
Net proceeds will repay revolving credit facility debt, fund the full redemption of $400 million of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2026, pay fees, and for general corporate purposes including possible stock repurchases.
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Fair Isaac Corporation commenced a private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2034 on March 11, 2026.
FICO plans to provide a conditional notice of redemption for the 2018 Senior Notes on March 11, 2026, with redemption expected on March 26, 2026, subject to successful issuance of the new Notes.
The Notes are being offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, and are not registered under the Securities Act.
The press release was filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K under Item 8.01, and the report also includes the cover page interactive data file as Exhibit 104.
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FICO prices $1.0B of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034 in private offering
Fair Isaac Corporation priced $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034 at 100% of par in a private offering exempt from registration.
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Net proceeds will repay revolving credit facility debt, fund full redemption of $400 million 5.25% Senior Notes due 2026, pay fees, and support general corporate purposes including possible stock repurchases.
The offering is expected to close on March 20, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
FICO provided conditional notice to redeem the 2018 Senior Notes on March 26, 2026, contingent on successful issuance of the new Notes.
The Notes are being sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.
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Fair Isaac stockholders approve charter amendments and elect directors at 2026 annual meeting
At the March 4, 2026 annual meeting, Fair Isaac stockholders approved two charter amendments: one allowing officer exculpation under Delaware law and one eliminating the 66-2/3% supermajority vote requirement to amend or repeal Article 6.
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The charter amendments became effective upon filing a Certificate of Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State on March 4, 2026, and a restated certificate was filed the same day.
All eight director nominees were elected, with votes ranging from 17,016,244 (Braden R. Kelly) to 19,488,427 (William J. Lansing) in favor.
The advisory say-on-pay resolution passed with 16,637,219 votes for and 2,952,607 against.
Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 with 20,391,307 votes for and 854,214 against.
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FICO reports Q1 FY2026 revenue of $512M, up 16% year-over-year
GAAP net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 was $158.4 million, or $6.61 per diluted share, versus $152.5 million, or $6.14 per share, in the prior year period.
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Non-GAAP net income was $175.6 million, or $7.33 per diluted share, versus $143.8 million, or $5.79 per share, in the prior year period.
Scores revenue increased 29% to $304.5 million, while Software revenue rose 2% to $207.5 million.
The company reiterated its fiscal 2026 guidance: revenues of $2.35 billion, GAAP EPS of $33.47, and non-GAAP EPS of $38.17.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $174.1 million, and free cash flow was $165.4 million for the quarter.
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