Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. Debt Disclosure
Note 18. Debt
Paycheck Protection Program Note
On April 16, 2020, the Company borrowed $1.1 million through MidFirst Bank, a federally chartered savings association (the "Lender"), and entered into a promissory note for the same amount under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) that was established under the Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) of 2020. During 2021, the Company applied for full PPP loan forgiveness, and in August 2021, the lender notified Arcadia that the Small Business Administration had forgiven the original loan in full. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the amount forgiven has been recorded as gain on extinguishment of PPP loan on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, as the Company has been legally released from being the primary obligor in accordance with ASC 405-20, Liabilities – Extinguishment of Liabilities.
Promissory Note
On June 26, 2020, the Company executed a promissory note (the “Note") in the amount of $2.0 million, payable to MidFirst Bank, a federally chartered savings association (the "Lender"). The Note was issued in accordance with the terms of a Loan Agreement dated as of May 18, 2020 entered into by the Company and the Lender (the “Loan Agreement”) in which the Lender agreed to make advances to the Company from time to time, at any amount up to but not to exceed $2.0 million. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Note accrued interest, adjusted monthly, at a rate equal to the greater of (i) 3.25% and (ii) the sum of (a) the quotient of the LIBOR Index divided by (one minus the reserve requirement set by the Federal Reserve), and (b) 2.50%. The Company was required to make monthly interest payments on the Note to the Lender and pay the full principal amount plus any accrued but unpaid interest outstanding under the Note no later than May 18, 2023. The Company and the Lender also entered into a Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of May 18, 2020 whereby the Company agreed to secure the Note by granting a security interest to the Lender for the Company’s deposit account held with and controlled by the Lender. On February 26, 2021, the Company repaid the full balance of $2.0 million, and on March 31, 2021, the line of credit was closed. As of December 31, 2021, there was no outstanding balance of the Note.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mar 30, 2023 | Showing above |
| 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Mar 31, 2021 | |
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.