Note 9 — Debt Financing

 

Credit Facility — Texas Capital Bank

 

On March 22, 2023, the Company and Optex Systems, Inc. entered into a Business Loan Agreement with Texas Capital Bank (the “Lender”), pursuant to which the Lender will make available a revolving line of credit in the principal amount of $3 million.

 

The commitment period for advances under the facility expired on May 22, 2025. Outstanding advances under the facility accrued interest at a rate equal to the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) plus a specified margin, subject to a specified floor interest rate. The related agreement provided for a $125 thousand Letter of Credit sublimit.

 

On May 21, 2025, the Company and Optex Systems, Inc. renewed their existing credit facility with the Lender by entering into a new Business Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) effective May 22, 2025, pursuant to which the Lender will continue to make available a revolving line of credit in the principal amount of $3 million (the “Texas Capital Facility”). The commitment period for advances under the Texas Capital Facility is twenty-four months expiring on May 22, 2027 (the “Maturity Date”). Outstanding advances under the Texas Capital Facility will accrue interest at a variable rate equal to the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) plus a specified margin. The interest rate is currently at 6.7% per annum.

 

The Loan Agreement contains customary events of default and negative covenants, including but not limited to those governing capital expenditures (limited to $1 million per year), indebtedness and liens, affiliate transactions, fundamental changes (including change in management), investments, and restricted payments (including dividends). The Loan Agreement also requires the borrowers to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.25:1 and a total leverage ratio of 3:1. The Texas Capital Facility is secured by substantially all of the operating assets of the borrowers as collateral. The borrowers’ obligations under the Texas Capital Facility are subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of an event of default as defined in the Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement further provides for a $125,000 Letter of Credit sublimit. As of September 28, 2025, the Company is in compliance with all covenants.

 

The outstanding balance under the Texas Capital Facility was zero as of September 28, 2025 and $1.0 million as of September 29, 2024.

 

For the years ended September 28, 2025 and September 29, 2024, the total interest expense under the facility was $12 thousand and $47 thousand, respectively.

 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Dec 17, 2025Showing above
2023Dec 18, 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.