AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR CORP /DE/ Debt Disclosure
15. Debt
As part of the Comtrafo Acquisition, the Company identified three debt agreements that Comtrafo had entered into prior to the Comtrafo Acquisition Date. The debt agreements totaling $8.8 million were subsequently paid off during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 27, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2025 | May 21, 2025 | |
| 2024 | May 29, 2024 | |
| 2023 | May 31, 2023 | |
| 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | |
| 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | |
| 2017 | May 25, 2017 | |
| 2016 | May 31, 2016 | |
About Debt Disclosures
Debt disclosures detail a company's borrowing structure — the types of instruments, interest rates, maturity schedule, and covenant restrictions that define its financial obligations and flexibility. This section is essential for assessing refinancing risk, interest rate exposure, and the margin of safety against financial distress.
Key signals: the maturity schedule reveals concentration risk — large maturities within 1-2 years during tight credit markets can force dilutive refinancing or asset sales. Compare the fair value of debt against carrying amount to gauge whether the market views the company's credit risk differently than the balance sheet suggests. Watch covenant compliance disclosures for tightening cushions, especially leverage and interest coverage ratios. Variable-rate debt exposure quantifies sensitivity to interest rate changes. Secured versus unsecured mix affects recovery rates and future borrowing capacity. Compare net debt-to-EBITDA against industry peers and covenant limits to assess financial health.