Note 8 — Loans payable

 

Shont term loan without interest

 

From June 2023 to August 2023, the Company borrowed short-term loans due on demand without interest, amounting to $230,000 from three individuals for operating purposes. As of September 30, 2025 and 2024, the outstanding balance due to these individuals were $50,000 and $50,000, respectively. The balance was presented on the consolidated balance sheet as a short-term loan.

 

 

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.