Azenta, Inc. Debt Disclosure
12. Debt and Line of Credit
As of September 30, 2021, the Company had approximately $49.7 million of debt outstanding on a term loan. On February 1, 2022, the Company completed the sale of its semiconductor automation business and utilized a portion of the proceeds from the sale to extinguish the outstanding balance of the term loan. The Company also terminated its revolving line of credit which had no borrowings outstanding. The Company recorded a loss on debt and line of credit extinguishment of $0.6 million.
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the weighted average stated interest rate paid on all outstanding debt was 2.7% and 2.8%, respectively. During the year ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred aggregate interest expense of $0.5 million and $1.7 million, respectively, in connection with the borrowings.
The deferred financing costs were accreted over the term of the loan using the effective interest rate method and are included in “Interest expense” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 | Showing above |
| 2022 | Nov 25, 2022 | |
| 2021 | Nov 24, 2021 | |
| 2020 | Nov 18, 2020 | |
| 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | |
| 2018 | Nov 29, 2018 | |
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.