CONVERTIBLE DEBT
As part of the Acquisition, we assumed secured convertible debt and as a result of the change in control of ViXS, the convertible debt holders had a right to put the debt to the Company. A majority of the holders agreed to waive their right to accelerate and to accept 0.04836 share of our common stock for each share of ViXS common stock the holder would have been entitled to receive upon the exercise of the conversion option.
On January 12, 2018, the Company provided notice to the holders of the convertible debt of its election to redeem the convertible debt in full as of March 13, 2018. Subsequently, certain holders of the convertible debt elected to convert their convertible debt into shares of common stock of Pixelworks pursuant to the terms of the convertible debt. This resulted in the issuance of 435,353 shares of our common stock which was valued at an aggregate of $2,646. We paid an aggregate of CAD $2,875 (equivalent to $2,220 USD) to redeem the convertible debt of those holders who did not elect to convert their convertible debt. The extinguishment of the debt during the first quarter of 2018 resulted in a gain of $1,272 which is recorded in interest income (expense) and other, net within our condensed consolidated statement of operations.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, interest expense consisted of $66 related to the contractual rate of interest and $69 related to accretion of the discount. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded net foreign currency losses of approximately $15 in other expense. For the year ended December 31, 2017, interest expense consisted of $227 related to the contractual rate of interest and $196 related to accretion of the discount. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we recorded net foreign currency gains of approximately $(4) in other expense.
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.