VINCE HOLDING CORP. current report, 22 June 2017

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Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K filing by Vince Holding Corp. (the "Company") reports material events occurring on June 22, 2017, and June 28, 2017. The Company is an emerging growth company incorporated in Delaware. As of June 28, 2017, affiliates of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. owned approximately 58% of the Company's outstanding common stock.

Key Financial Metrics and Agreements

The filing details amendments to the Company's Revolving Credit Facility (ABL) and the establishment of a new Letter of Credit line:

  • Revolving Credit Facility (ABL) Amendment:
    • Borrowing Base Increase: Availability increased by including up to $5,000,000 of cash in controlled deposit accounts, temporarily increasing concentration limits for a specified wholesale partner through July 31, 2017, and including certain letters of credit ("Specified LCs").
    • Covenant Change: The financial maintenance covenant changed from a springing minimum EBITDA covenant to a minimum excess availability covenant. The Company must maintain excess availability of not less than the greater of 12.5% of the adjusted loan cap or $5,000,000.
    • Interest Margin: The applicable margin on all borrowings increased by 0.50% per annum.
    • Trigger Events: Thresholds for trigger events were temporarily lowered. Through August 15, 2017, a trigger event is defined as the greater of 12.5% of the adjusted loan cap or $5,000,000. After August 15, 2017, it is the greater of 15% of the adjusted loan cap or $6,000,000.
  • Bank of Montreal (BMO) LC Line:
    • Established on June 22, 2017, to issue Specified LCs as credit support for the Revolving Credit Facility.
    • Guaranteed by Sun Capital Fund V, L.P. ("Sun Fund V").
    • Initial Specified LC amount: $5,000,000.
    • Maximum draw amount for all Specified LCs: $10,000,000.
  • Term Loan Facility: Lenders consented to proposed amendments, but discussions are ongoing with no assurance of agreement.

Material Changes and Other Events

Extension of Rights Offering Commitment: On June 28, 2017, the Company received an extension letter from Sun Fund V regarding a rights offering commitment dated May 18, 2017.

  • Commitment Amount: $30.0 million in cash proceeds ("Contribution Obligation").
  • Termination Dates: The obligation terminates upon the earliest of:
    1. Consummation of the Rights Offering with proceeds exceeding $30.0 million.
    2. July 17, 2017 (extendable by 45 days if the SEC reviews the registration statement).
    3. August 15, 2017 (extendable by 45 days if the SEC reviews the registration statement).
    4. The date Sun Fund V funds the Contribution Obligation.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Outlook and Uncertainties:

  • Term Loan Facility: The Company explicitly states it can offer no assurances that it will reach an agreement to amend the Term Loan Facility.
  • Rights Offering: The extension of the commitment letter indicates ongoing efforts to secure capital, subject to specific deadlines and SEC review timelines.
Risks and Contingencies:
  • The new financial covenants (minimum excess availability) must be satisfied at all times, increasing the risk of default if liquidity tightens.
  • The increase in interest margins and the temporary nature of certain borrowing base enhancements (e.g., concentration limits) introduce short-term liquidity constraints.
  • The Specified LCs allow Bank of America to draw on the BMO LC Line upon certain events, creating a contingent liability.

Important Facts for Investors to Verify

  • Whether the Company can successfully negotiate amendments to the Term Loan Facility, as no agreement is currently guaranteed.
  • The Company's ability to maintain the new minimum excess availability covenant (greater of 12.5% of loan cap or $5,000,000) given the increased interest costs and temporary nature of some borrowing base improvements.
  • The status of the proposed Rights Offering and whether the $30.0 million commitment from Sun Fund V will be utilized or expire by the extended deadlines (July 17 or August 15, 2017).
  • The specific terms of the intercreditor agreement between Bank of America and Bank of Montreal regarding the BMO LC Line security.