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Inspirato Receives Multiple Financial Commitments Totaling Approximately $22 Million to Improve Capital Structure

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Inspirato (NASDAQ:ISPO), a luxury vacation club and property technology company, has secured $22 million in financial commitments through multiple financing arrangements. The funding consists of $10 million in senior secured debt at 7% interest, $5 million in junior debt at 20% interest, and $7.3 million in preferred equity.

These non-binding commitments are tied to Inspirato's previously announced merger with Buyerlink, a leader in online marketplaces. The funds will primarily be used to refinance an existing Senior Secured Convertible Note with Capital One, which will be terminated for $20 million. The company expects to maintain manageable debt-to-EBITDA levels post-merger.

Inspirato (NASDAQ:ISPO), un club di vacanze di lusso e società di proptech, ha ottenuto impegni finanziari per 22 milioni di dollari attraverso più operazioni di finanziamento. Il pacchetto prevede 10 milioni di dollari di debito senior garantito al 7% di interesse, 5 milioni di dollari di debito junior al 20% e 7,3 milioni di dollari in capitale preferenziale.

Questi impegni non vincolanti sono collegati alla fusione precedentemente annunciata di Inspirato con Buyerlink, leader nei marketplace online. Le risorse saranno principalmente impiegate per rifinanziare una Senior Secured Convertible Note esistente con Capital One, che verrà estinta per 20 milioni di dollari. L'azienda prevede di mantenere un rapporto debito/EBITDA gestibile dopo la fusione.

Inspirato (NASDAQ:ISPO), un club de vacaciones de lujo y empresa de tecnología inmobiliaria, ha asegurado compromisos financieros por 22 millones de dólares mediante varios acuerdos de financiación. La estructura incluye 10 millones de dólares en deuda senior garantizada al 7% de interés, 5 millones de dólares en deuda junior al 20% y 7,3 millones de dólares en capital preferente.

Estos compromisos no vinculantes están vinculados a la fusión anunciada anteriormente de Inspirato con Buyerlink, un referente en marketplaces online. Los fondos se destinarán principalmente a refinanciar un Senior Secured Convertible Note existente con Capital One, que se cancelará por 20 millones de dólares. La compañía espera mantener niveles de deuda/EBITDA manejables tras la fusión.

Inspirato (NASDAQ:ISPO), 고급 휴가 클럽이자 부동산 기술 회사가 여러 자금 조달� 통해 2,200� 달러� 재정 약정� 확보했습니다. 자금 구성은 이자 7%� 1,000� 달러 선순� 담보부 채무, 이자 20%� 500� 달러 후순� 채무, 그리� 730� 달러� 우선� 투자� 이루어져 있습니다.

이들 비구속적 약정은 온라� 마켓플레이스 선도업체� Buyerlink와� 이전 발표� 합병� 연계되어 있습니다. 자금은 주로 Capital One과의 기존 선순� 담보 전환사채� 2,000� 달러� 상환(종결)하는 � 사용� 예정입니�. 회사� 합병 후에� 부� 대� EBITDA 수준� 관� 가능한 범위� 유지� 것으� 예상합니�.

Inspirato (NASDAQ:ISPO), un club de vacances de luxe et entreprise de technologie immobilière, a sécurisé des engagements financiers de 22 millions de dollars via plusieurs arrangements de financement. Le montage comprend 10 millions de dollars de dette senior garantie à 7% d'intérêt, 5 millions de dollars de dette junior à 20% et 7,3 millions de dollars en capitaux privilégiés.

Ces engagements non contraignants sont liés à la fusion annoncée précédemment entre Inspirato et Buyerlink, un acteur majeur des places de marché en ligne. Les fonds seront principalement utilisés pour refinancer une Senior Secured Convertible Note existante auprès de Capital One, qui sera réglée pour 20 millions de dollars. La société prévoit de conserver un niveau d'endettement par rapport à l'EBITDA gérable après la fusion.

Inspirato (NASDAQ:ISPO), ein Luxus-Urlaubsclub und Proptech-Unternehmen, hat über mehrere Finanzierungsvereinbarungen Finanzzusagen in Höhe von 22 Millionen US-Dollar erhalten. Die Finanzierung besteht aus 10 Millionen US-Dollar besichertem Senior-Darlehen zu 7% Zinsen, 5 Millionen US-Dollar nachrangigem Darlehen zu 20% Zinsen und 7,3 Millionen US-Dollar Vorzugsaktienkapital.

Diese unverbindlichen Zusagen stehen im Zusammenhang mit Inspiratos zuvor angekündigter Fusion mit Buyerlink, einem führenden Anbieter von Online-Marktplätzen. Die Mittel sollen vorrangig zur Refinanzierung einer bestehenden Senior Secured Convertible Note bei Capital One verwendet werden, die für 20 Millionen US-Dollar beglichen wird. Das Unternehmen erwartet, nach der Fusion ein handhabbares Verhältnis von Schulden zu EBITDA beizubehalten.

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  • High 20% interest rate on $5 million junior debt portion
  • Financial commitments are currently non-binding
  • Significant debt restructuring indicates potential previous financial strain

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Inspirato's $22M capital raise improves debt structure ahead of Buyerlink merger, reducing high-interest obligations and enhancing post-merger financial flexibility.

Inspirato's $22 million capital commitment announcement represents a strategic financial restructuring ahead of its pending merger with Buyerlink. The company has secured funding through a layered capital stack: $10 million in senior secured debt at 7% interest, $5 million in junior debt at 20% interest, and $7.3 million in preferred equity.

The primary purpose is to refinance an existing Senior Secured Convertible Note issued to Capital One (via Oakstone Ventures) in August 2023, which they've agreed to terminate for $20 million. This restructuring is significant because it removes what was likely a restrictive financial instrument carrying conversion rights that could have diluted existing shareholders.

The 7% interest rate on the senior debt is notably favorable in the current rate environment, especially for a company in the capital-intensive luxury travel sector. While the 20% junior debt rate is high, this blended capital approach results in a lower overall cost of capital than their previous arrangement likely provided.

Most importantly, this recapitalization gives Inspirato more operational flexibility post-merger. By replacing convertible debt with a more traditional capital structure, management gains greater control over strategic decisions without potentially onerous covenants that often accompany convertible instruments. Their reference to operating "more freely" suggests the previous debt structure contained significant operational restrictions.

The management's statement about maintaining a "prudent and manageable level of leverage in terms of debt-to-EBITDA" after the transaction indicates confidence in the combined entity's ability to service this debt through operating cash flows, suggesting the merger will create sufficient EBITDA improvement to support the new capital structure.

Combination of Senior Secured Debt, Junior Debt, and Preferred Equity Will Enable the Company to Retire Existing Senior Secured Convertible Noteswith an Institutional Investor Upon Closing of Buyerlink Transaction

DENVER, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (“Inspirato� or the “Company�) (Nasdaq: ISPO), the premier luxury vacation club and property technology company, today announced that the Company has entered into multiple, non-binding term sheets for approximately $22 million of committed capital through a combination of senior secured debt, junior debt, and preferred equity, as follows:

  • $10 million senior secured debt bearing interest at 7% per annum
  • $5 million junior debt bearing interest at 20% per annum, and
  • $7.3 million of preferred equity, expected to be of the same class to be issued to One Planet Ops in the merger

These proposed, new financing agreements are being entered into in connection with the Company’s transaction to merge with (“Buyerlink�), a leader in building and operating online marketplaces, and are expected to be finalized at the close of the transaction.

Capital from these commitments will be primarily used to refinance the existing Senior Secured Convertible Note issued to Capital One (via Oakstone Ventures)in August 2023. As , the parties have agreed to terminate the Note as well as related agreements for $20 million.

Following the financing transaction and closing of the Buyerlink transaction, Inspirato expects the combined company to maintain a prudent and manageable level of leverage in terms of debt-to-EBITDA.

“These commitments will create an improved capital structure and enable us to operate more freely once our transaction with Buyerlink is completed,� said Inspirato Chairman and CEO Payam Zamani. “The recapitalized, combined business will also have a stronger profitability profile, ensuring that we are in a great position to invest in key growth initiatives as we look to execute our new strategy and build the leading luxury travel marketplace.�

For additional information, please visit the Company’s investor relations website as well as its periodic filings with the SEC.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STOCKHOLDERS

This communication is not an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities. This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed merger of Inspirato and Buyerlink. Information regarding the proposed merger can be found in Inspirato’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, which was filed with the SEC on August 29, 2025, and any amendments thereto. This communication is not a substitute for the definitive proxy statement or for any other document that Inspirato may file with the SEC and send to its stockholders in connection with the proposed merger. INSPIRATO SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Shareholders may obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC by Inspirato through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

Inspirato, Buyerlink, and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed merger under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Inspirato and Buyerlink is set forth in the definitive proxy statement. This document can be obtained free of charge from the SEC website indicated above.

About Inspirato

Inspirato (Nasdaq: ISPO) is a luxury vacation club and a property technology company that provides access to a portfolio of curated vacation options, delivered through an innovative model designed to ensure the service, certainty, and value that discerning travelers demand. The Inspirato portfolio includes exclusive luxury vacation homes, accommodations at five-star hotel and resort partners, and custom travel experiences. For more information, visit www.inspirato.com and follow @inspirato on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements related to the closing of the proposed merger, the financing and the results of operation and financial condition of the combined company. The term sheets described above are non-binding and there can be no guarantee that the contemplated financing will be completed. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. More information about these risks is contained in the “Risk Factors� section of Inspirato’s filings with the SEC. Inspirato undertakes no obligation to update these statements, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What is the total amount of financial commitments secured by Inspirato (ISPO)?

Inspirato has secured approximately $22 million in financial commitments through a combination of senior secured debt, junior debt, and preferred equity.

How will Inspirato (ISPO) use the new financial commitments?

The funds will primarily be used to refinance the existing Senior Secured Convertible Note issued to Capital One (via Oakstone Ventures), which will be terminated for $20 million.

What are the interest rates for Inspirato's new debt financing?

The senior secured debt of $10 million bears interest at 7% per annum, while the junior debt of $5 million bears interest at 20% per annum.

How does this financing relate to Inspirato's merger with Buyerlink?

The financing commitments are being entered into in connection with Inspirato's merger with Buyerlink and are expected to be finalized at the close of the transaction.

What is the expected impact on Inspirato's capital structure?

The company expects the combined entity to maintain a prudent and manageable level of leverage in terms of debt-to-EBITDA, with a stronger profitability profile for growth initiatives.
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