NOTE – 13 LOANS

 

 

   December 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
         
Loan – A (i)  $13,210   $21,313 
Loan – B (ii)   99,831    
 
   $113,041   $21,313 

 

i)   On August 17, 2021, the newly acquired subsidiary, Gorilla Networks Pte. Ltd., received a loan from a bank of SGD 50,000, approximately $35,937 for a term of 60 months until August 31, 2026. The effective interest rate is 4.75%. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized the interest expense of $838 and $1,181, respectively.
     
ii)   On September 30, 2024, the Company purchased the Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance at a premium fee of $161,692 for a term of 12 months. Also, the Company entered a loan agreement with First Insurance Funding to finance 85% of the total premium, to repay the premium of $137,226. The Company paid the down-payment of $24,466 (15%) and remaining balance $137,226 (85%) to be repaid by 10 installments until July 30, 2025, with a total interest imposed of $5,390. The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2024 was $99,831 and there was no outstanding loan balance on this loan as of December 31, 2023.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2024Apr 16, 2025Showing above
2023Apr 15, 2024
2022Mar 23, 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.