Solitron Devices Sets April 24 Annual Meeting, Eyes Sale or Merger with $28.3M Backlog

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Solitron Devices has set its annual meeting for April 24, 2026 and is exploring potential merger or sale opportunities after receiving an unsolicited acquisition proposal. The company reported record backlog of $28.3 million as of January 31, 2026 and is considering strategic alternatives including acquisitions, tender offers, or special dividends.

1. Strong Quarterly Profit Growth

OneMain Holdings, Inc. reported pretax income of $249 million and net income of $204 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, up 52% and 62% respectively from $164 million and $126 million in the year-ago quarter. Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.72, a 64% increase over the prior-year EPS of $1.05. Adjusted diluted EPS for the Consumer & Insurance segment was $1.59, up from $1.16 in Q4 2024, underscoring the company’s disciplined credit management and improved yield on its nonprime consumer loan portfolio.

2. Managed Receivables and Revenue Expansion

The company’s managed receivables reached $26.3 billion at December 31, 2025, a 6% increase from $24.7 billion a year earlier. Fourth-quarter total revenue climbed 8% to $1.6 billion, driven by an 8% rise in interest income to $1.4 billion. Consumer loan originations increased 3% to $3.6 billion, reflecting steady demand in the nonprime segment and ongoing enhancements to the digital application process.

3. Capital Generation and Expense Management

OneMain generated pretax capital of $225 million in the quarter, up from $183 million in Q4 2024, driven by receivable growth and yield improvement. Operating expenses rose 5% to $443 million, reflecting investments in technology and branch expansion. The provision for finance receivable losses increased modestly by $19 million to $542 million, while the allowance for credit losses was bolstered by an incremental $50 million to support portfolio growth.

4. Shareholder Returns and Liquidity Position

On February 5, 2026, the board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.05 per share, payable February 23, marking the 14th consecutive quarter of dividend payments. During the quarter, OneMain repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares for $70 million. At year-end, the company held $914 million in cash and equivalents and maintained $8.5 billion of undrawn committed facilities and unencumbered receivables, ensuring ample liquidity to fund growth and shareholder distributions.

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