7. Debt
Loan and Security Agreement and Warrant Agreement
On June 11, 2015, Pulmatrix Operating entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (“LSA”) with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (“Hercules”), for a term loan in a principal amount of $7,000 (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan is secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets, excluding intellectual property. Final payments were made in June 2018 and, as of June 30, 2018, the term loan was paid in full.
The Company incurred interest expense of $186 during the year ended December 31, 2018, which included accretion of debt discount of $35. Of the remaining $151 interest expense, $131 was payable in cash and $20 relates to the Hercules end of term fee. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company also accreted debt issuance costs of $3 recorded to general and administrative expenses in accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2019Mar 26, 2020Showing above
2018Feb 19, 2019
2017Mar 13, 2018
2016Mar 10, 2017
2015Mar 10, 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.