BORROWINGS
December 31,
20222023
(In thousands)
Unsecured bank loans$207 $— 
Long-term borrowings207  
Current portion of long-term borrowings207 — 
Long-term borrowings, excluding current portion$— $— 
In July and October of 2020, the Group borrowed two three-year loans from MIZUHO Bank with the principal amounts of $375 thousand and $756 thousand, respectively. The loans bear no interest and are guaranteed by the chairman of the board of Oriental Standard Japan Co., Ltd. The Group repaid the bank loans during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023. As of December 31, 2023, all loans were fully repaid.

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.