12. Loans

In August 2020, the Company obtained a CHF 638,000 ($700,221 at the historical exchange rate) nine-year loan, due in quarterly installments with payments commencing on December 31, 2021, and ending on September 30, 2029. The loan was part of the infrastructure put in place by the Federal Council and Swiss Parliament in view of the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, bears no interest and there were no issuance costs. The Company accounts for this loan at face value, which is deemed to approximate the related fair value.

The future payments for the Company’s loan as of December 31, 2025 are as follows:

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Total

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2026

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2027

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2028

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2029

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Loan

$

400,953

$

100,869

$

100,869

$

100,869

$

98,346

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 26, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 27, 2025
2023Mar 26, 2024
2022Mar 23, 2023

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.