Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: REED's, INC.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 1, 2015
Event: Entry into a material definitive agreement and creation of a direct financial obligation.
Key Financial Metrics and Obligations
- New Debt (Term Loan B): $1,500,000 principal balance.
- Interest Rate (Term Loan B): Prime plus 11.60% (currently 14.85%).
- Repayment Terms (Term Loan B): Interest-only for the first two months; followed by four monthly payments of $386,672.90 (including interest in arrears) beginning December 1, 2015. Total term is 6 months.
- Existing Debt (Term Loan A): $1,500,000 principal balance.
- Revolving Credit Facility: $6,000,000 total availability with approximately $2,100,000 excess borrowing availability as of the filing date.
Material Changes and Modifications
The filing details significant modifications to the terms of existing and new debt instruments:
- Term Loan A Rate Modification: The interest rate calculation has changed to a sliding scale based on trailing 6-month EBITDA:
- If EBITDA remains below $1,000,000, the rate increases from 9% to 12%.
- If EBITDA rises to $1,500,000, the rate remains at 9%.
- Rate Protection Condition: Interest rates for the asset-based lending suite (Revolving loan, CAPEX loan, and Term Loan A) will remain unchanged if Excess Borrowing Availability under the $6 million Revolving loan exceeds $1,500,000 for the preceding month.
Management Commentary and Strategic Outlook
Management states that the additional capital from Term Loan B is intended to provide financial flexibility. Specifically, the funds will facilitate a smooth transition during the unwinding of raw material inventory and the solidification of the supply chain in the Eastern United States.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the company's current trailing 6-month EBITDA to determine if the Term Loan A interest rate will increase to 12%.
- Confirm the status of the "unwinding of raw material inventory" and whether the supply chain transition in the Eastern U.S. is proceeding as planned.
- Monitor the Excess Borrowing Availability under the $6 million Revolving facility to ensure it remains above $1,500,000 to maintain current interest rates on existing asset-based loans.
- Review the cash flow impact of the four large monthly payments ($386,672.90) commencing December 1, 2015.