HOOKER FURNISHINGS Corp Debt Disclosure
NOTE 11 – LONG-TERM DEBT
We paid off the term loans which were related to the Home Meridian acquisition in fiscal 2021 and currently have a $35 million revolving credit facility (“Existing Revolver”). The Existing Revolver is based on successive past amendments to previous BofA banking agreements which are collectively referred to as the “Previous Agreements.” Details of our Existing Revolver are outlined below:
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The Existing Revolver is available between January 27, 2021 and February 1, 2026 or such earlier date as the availability may terminate or such later date as BofA may from time to time in its sole discretion designate in any extension notice; |
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During the availability period, BofA will provide a line of credit to the maximum amount of the Existing Revolver; |
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The sublimit of the Existing Revolver available for the issuance of letters of credit was increased to $10 million; |
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The actual daily amount of undrawn letters of credit is subject to a quarterly fee equal to a per annum rate of 1%; |
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We may, on a one-time basis, request an increase in the Existing Revolver by an amount not to exceed $30 million at BofA’s discretion; and |
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Any amounts outstanding under the Existing Revolver bear interest at a rate, equal to the then current LIBOR monthly rate (adjusted periodically) plus 1.00%. We must also pay a quarterly unused commitment fee at a rate of 0.15% determined by the actual daily amount of credit outstanding during the applicable quarter. |
The loan covenants agreed to under the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement continue to apply to us. They include customary representations and warranties and requires us to comply with customary covenants, including, among other things, the following financial covenants:
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| ● | Maintain a ratio of funded debt to EBITDA not exceeding 2.00:1.00. |
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A basic fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.25:1.00; and |
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Limit capital expenditures to no more than $15.0 million during any fiscal year. |
They also limit our right to incur other indebtedness, make certain investments and create liens upon our assets, subject to certain exceptions, among other restrictions. They do not restrict our ability to pay cash dividends on, or repurchase shares of our common stock, subject to our compliance with the financial covenants discussed above, if we are not otherwise in default under the agreements.
We were in compliance with each of these financial covenants at January 30, 2022.
As of January 30, 2022, we had an aggregate $27.9 million available under the Existing Revolver to fund working capital needs. Standby letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $7.1 million, used to collateralize certain insurance arrangements and for imported product purchases, were outstanding under the Existing Revolver as of January 30, 2022. There were no additional borrowings outstanding under the Existing Revolver as of January 30, 2022.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Showing above |
| 2021 | Apr 16, 2021 | |
| 2020 | Apr 17, 2020 | |
| 2019 | Apr 19, 2019 | |
| 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | |
| 2017 | Apr 14, 2017 | |
| 2016 | Apr 15, 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.