Peraso Inc. Debt Disclosure
Note 11. Debt
Loan Facilities
On November 30, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the SRED Financing) to raise funds against the Company’s present and after acquired personal property. On February 5, 2021, March 5, 2021 and September 17, 2021, the Company raised additional funds from the second, third and fourth draws under the SRED financing of $274,715 (CDN$350,000), $274,715 (CDN$350,000) and $745,655 (CDN$950,000) respectively, totaling year to date gross proceeds of $1,295,085 (CDN$1,650,000) net of financing fees of $32,770 (CDN$41,750). Each borrowing carried an interest rate of 1.6% per month, compounded monthly (20.98%). The SRED financing was sanctioned against the Company’s SRED tax credit refund.
The first, second and third draws, including interest of $136,900 (CDN$174,417), were repaid through proceeds from the Company’s tax credit refund of $1,093,230 (CDN$1,392,831) received in August 2021, and the balance of $184,558 (CDN$ 235,132) was paid from the fourth draw. The remaining loan balance, including interest, of $816,964 (CDN$1,044,177) was repaid on December 16, 2021.
Interest expense of approximately $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 consisted of i) approximately $2.1 million of amortization of debt discount, ii) approximately $0.7 million of interest expense on convertible debt, which was outstanding and retired in 2021, and iii) approximately $0.2 million of interest expense on the SRED financing.
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Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mar 29, 2023 | Showing above |
| 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | |
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.