Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Long-Term Debt

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Long-Term Debt
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Debt

Note 10: Long-Term Debt

Notes Payable as of September 30, 2021 and 2020 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

September 30,
2021

 

 

September 30,
2020

 

Encina Business Credit Revolver Loan

 

 

12,735

 

 

 

14,886

 

Texas Capital Bank Revolver Loan

 

 

8,794

 

 

 

7,115

 

Crossroads Financial Revolver Loan

 

 

 

 

 

883

 

Encina Business Credit Term Loan

 

 

1,319

 

 

 

1,663

 

Note Payable Comvest Term Loan

 

 

 

 

 

5,554

 

Note Payable to the Sellers of Vintage Stock

 

 

4,200

 

 

 

10,000

 

Note #1 Payable to Banc of America Leasing & Capital LLC

 

 

 

 

 

1,229

 

Note #3 Payable to Banc of America Leasing & Capital LLC

 

 

1,320

 

 

 

1,862

 

Note #4 Payable to Banc of America Leasing & Capital LLC

 

 

406

 

 

 

572

 

Note #5 Payable to Banc of America Leasing & Capital LLC

 

 

1,985

 

 

 

2,538

 

Note #6 Payable to Banc of America Leasing & Capital LLC

 

 

618

 

 

 

758

 

Note #7 Payable to Banc of America Leasing & Capital LLC

 

 

4,121

 

 

 

4,681

 

Note #8 Payable to Banc of America Leasing & Capital LLC

 

 

2,943

 

 

 

3,091

 

Equipment loans

 

 

700

 

 

 

2,900

 

Note payable to the Sellers of Precision Marshall

 

 

2,500

 

 

 

2,500

 

Note Payable to Store Capital Acquisitions, LLC

 

 

9,209

 

 

 

9,243

 

Payroll Protection Program

 

 

 

 

 

6,151

 

Note payable to individual, interest at 11% per annum, payable on a 90 day
   written notice,
unsecured

 

 

207

 

 

 

207

 

Note payable to individual, interest at 10% per annum, payable on a 90 day
   written notice,
unsecured

 

 

500

 

 

 

500

 

Note payable to individual, noninterest bearing, monthly payments of $19 through March 2023, unsecured

 

 

472

 

 

 

810

 

Note payable to individual, interest at 7% per annum, five-year notes, unsecured

 

 

198

 

 

 

 

Note payable RSSI/(VSSS)

 

 

130

 

 

 

 

Notes payable JCM Holdings

 

 

1,833

 

 

 

 

Total notes payable

 

 

54,190

 

 

 

77,143

 

Less unamortized debt issuance costs

 

 

(576

)

 

 

(1,767

)

Net amount

 

 

53,614

 

 

 

75,376

 

Less current portion

 

 

(16,055

)

 

 

(11,986

)

Long-term portion

 

$

37,559

 

 

$

63,390

 

 

Future maturities of long-term debt at September 30, 2021 are as follows excluding related party debt:

 

Years ending September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

$

16,055

 

2023

 

 

21,006

 

2024

 

 

2,495

 

2025

 

 

1,607

 

2026

 

 

1,457

 

Thereafter

 

 

11,570

 

Total

 

$

54,190

 

 

Bank of America Revolver Loan

On January 31, 2020, Marquis entered into an amended revolving credit agreement with Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Revolver”). The BofA Revolver, as amended, is a $25.0 million five-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of Marquis’ assets. Availability under the BofA Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. Marquis’ ability to borrow under the BofA Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions,

including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with BofA. The BofA Revolver is recorded as a current liability due to a lockbox requirement, and a subjective acceleration clause as part of the agreement.

The BofA Revolver bears interest at a variable rate based on a base rate plus a margin. The current base rate is the greatest of (i) Bank of America prime rate, (ii) the current federal funds rate plus 0.50%, or (iii) 30-day LIBOR plus 1.00% plus the margin, which varies, depending on the fixed coverage ratio table below. Levels I – V determine the interest rate to be charged Marquis and is based on the fixed charge coverage ratio achieved. The 30-day LIBOR rate has been extended by regulators for use through June 30, 2023. The Level V interest rate is adjusted up or down on a quarterly basis going forward based upon the above fixed coverage ratio achieved by Marquis. The BofA Revolver places certain restrictions and covenants on Marquis, including a limitation on asset sales, additional liens, investment, loans, guarantees, acquisitions, incurrence of additional indebtedness for Marquis to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.05 to 1, tested as of the last day of each month for the twelve consecutive months ending on such day.

The advance rate in certain circumstances for inventory is 39.1% or 53.5% for raw materials, 0% for work-in-process, and 54.2% or 70% for finished goods subject to eligibility, special reserves and advance limit of the lessor of $12.5 million or 65% of the value of eligible inventory. Letters of credit reduce the amount available to borrow under the BofA Revolver by an amount equal to the face value of the letters of credit.

 

Level

 

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio

 

Base Rate
Revolver

 

 

LIBOR
Revolver

 

I

 

<1.20 to 1.00

 

 

1.25

%

 

 

2.25

%

II

 

>1.20 to 1.00 but <1.50 to 1.00

 

 

1.00

%

 

 

2.00

%

III

 

>1.50 to 1.00 but <1.75 to 1.00

 

 

0.75

%

 

 

1.75

%

IV

 

>1.75 to 1.00 but <2.00 to 1.00

 

 

0.50

%

 

 

1.50

%

V

 

>2.00 to 1.00

 

 

0.25

%

 

 

1.25

%

 

The following tables summarize the BofA Revolver for the years ended and as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in 000's):

 

 

 

During the year ended September 30,

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Cumulative borrowing during the period

 

$

135,035

 

 

$

121,924

 

Cumulative repayment during the period

 

 

134,843

 

 

 

123,073

 

Maximum borrowed during the period

 

 

 

 

 

11,347

 

Weighted average interest for the period

 

 

0.00

%

 

 

3.14

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30,

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Total availability

 

$

23,321

 

 

$

21,732

 

Total outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loan with Encina Business Credit, LLC

On the Closing Date, Precision Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Live Ventures and the holder of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Precision Marshall and Merger Sub entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) by and among Precision Marshall and Merger Sub, as Borrowers, Precision Holdings, as a Loan Party Obligor, the lenders from time-to-time party thereto, and Encina Business Credit, LLC, as Agent (the “Agent”). The Loan Agreement provides for a secured term loan (the “Encina Term Loan”) of approximately $1.7 million, and secured revolving loans (the “Encina Revolver Loans”, and together with the Term Loan, the “Encina Loans”) in a principal amount not to exceed the lesser of (i) $23.5 million and (ii) a borrowing base equal to the sum of (a) 85% of eligible accounts receivable of the Borrowers, plus (b) 85% of eligible inventory of the two Borrowers, subject to an eligible inventory sublimit that begins at $14.0 million and declines to $12.0 million during the term of the Loan Agreement, minus (c) customary reserves. The Encina Loans will be used (1) in connection with the consummation and financing of the Merger, (2) to repay in full certain indebtedness of Precision Marshall,

(3) to pay the fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with the Loan Agreement and the Merger Agreement, (4) for Borrowers’ working capital purposes, and (5) for other lawful business purposes.

The Revolving Loans bear interest at an interest rate equal to the one-month London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) plus the applicable margin. The one-month LIBOR rate has been extended by regulators for use through June 30, 2023.The applicable margin ranges from 4.50% to 5.50% per annum (subject to a LIBOR floor of 1.00%) and is determined based on a pricing grid based on the Borrowers’ inventory-to-accounts receivable availability ratio and average Revolving Loan excess availability. The Term Loan bears interest at an interest rate equal to LIBOR plus 6.50%.

The outstanding principal amounts of the Encina Loans and all accrued and unpaid interest are due and payable on July 14, 2023 (the “Scheduled Maturity Date”). The Encina Term Loan requires monthly payments of principal in the amount of approximately $29,000 plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Encina Revolver Loans require monthly payments of accrued and unpaid interest.

The Encina Loans are secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets of Precision Holdings, the Borrowers, and any future subsidiaries of the Borrowers, and are guaranteed by Precision Holdings and future subsidiaries of the Borrowers.

The following tables summarize the Encina Revolver Loans as of and for the year ended September 30, 2021 (in 000's):

 

 

 

During the year ended September 30,

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Cumulative borrowing during the period

 

$

47,008

 

 

$

22,008

 

Cumulative repayment during the period

 

 

49,159

 

 

 

7,203

 

Maximum borrowed during the period

 

 

1,400

 

 

 

14,920

 

Weighted average interest for the period

 

 

6.50

%

 

 

6.50

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30,

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Total availability

 

$

3,590

 

 

$

421

 

Total outstanding

 

 

12,735

 

 

 

14,886

 

 

Texas Capital Bank Revolver Loan

On September 30, 2020, Vintage Stock entered into an amended $12.0 million credit agreement with Texas Capital Bank (“TCB Revolver”). The TCB Revolver is a five-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of Vintage Stock’s assets. Availability under the TCB Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. The TCB Revolver matures November 3, 2023.

Borrowing availability under the TCB Revolver is limited to a borrowing base that allows Vintage Stock to borrow up to 90% of the appraisal value of the inventory, plus 85% of eligible receivables, net of certain reserves. The borrowing base provides for borrowing up to 90% of the appraisal value during the fiscal months of January through September and 92.5% of the appraisal value during the fiscal months of October through December. Letters of credit reduce the amount available to borrow under the TCB Revolver by an amount equal to the face value of the letters of credit.

The TCB Revolver places certain restrictions on Vintage Stock, including a limitation on asset sales, a limitation of 25 new leases in any fiscal year, additional liens, investment, loans, guarantees, acquisitions and incurrence of additional indebtedness.

The following tables summarize the TCB Revolver for the years ended and as of September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 (in 000's):

 

 

 

During the year ended September 30,

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Cumulative borrowing during the period

 

$

90,650

 

 

$

66,362

 

Cumulative repayment during the period

 

 

88,971

 

 

 

69,837

 

Maximum borrowed during the period

 

 

8,930

 

 

 

11,799

 

Weighted average interest for the period

 

 

2.43

%

 

 

3.29

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30,

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Total availability

 

$

3,206

 

 

$

5,520

 

Total outstanding

 

 

8,794

 

 

 

7,115

 

 

Crossroads Revolver

 

On March 15, 2019, ApplianceSmart, Inc. (the “Borrower”), entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Crossroads Revolver”) with Crossroads Financing, LLC (“Crossroads”), providing for a $4.0 million revolving credit facility, subject to a borrowing base limitation (the “ABL Facility”). The borrowing base for the ABL Facility at any time equals the lower of (i) up to 75% of inventory cost or (ii) up to 85% of net orderly liquidation value, in each case as further described in the Loan Agreement. The Crossroads Revolver matured on March 15, 2021.

 

Advances under the Crossroads Revolver bore interest at an interest rate equal to the greater of (i) the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate plus 2.19% or (ii) 5.0%. In addition to paying interest on the outstanding principal under the ABL Facility, the Borrower was required to pay Lender a servicing fee equal to 1.0% per month of the amount of the Borrower’s outstanding obligations under the Crossroads Revolver that accrue interest, an annual loan fee of $80 and other fees described in the Crossroads Revolver.

 

Advances under the Crossroads Revolver were secured by a pledge of substantially all of the assets of the Borrower. On March 3, 2020, the Company executed a guaranty agreement to Crossroads to induce Crossroads to continue to extend financial accommodations and consent to use of cash collateral to ApplianceSmart. The amount of the guaranty was $1.2 million. The guaranty terminates at such time as ApplianceSmart has paid in full all amounts owed by it to Crossroads. The Company expects the guaranty to continue in effect until August 2021. In addition, certain executive officers of the Borrower have agreed to provide validity guarantees.

 

The Crossroads Revolver contains representations and warranties, events of default, affirmative and negative covenants and indemnities customary for loans of this nature. As of September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Crossroads Revolver had a balance outstanding of approximately $0.00 and approximately $883,000, respectively. The September 30, 2020 balance outstanding is included in Debtor-in-possession liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. In connection with the Crossroads Revolver, ApplianceSmart incurred approximately $118,000 in transaction cost that is being recognized as debt issuance cost, and is being amortized and recorded as interest expense over the term of the Crossroads Revolver. As of September 30, 2021, the transaction cost affiliated with the Crossroads Revolver has been fully amortized.

On December 9, 2019, ApplianceSmart filed a voluntary petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York seeking relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code. See Note 17 for a complete discussion.

As of June 30, 2021, the Company terminated the Crossroads Revolver and repaid the loan in full.

Comvest Term Loan

On September 30, 2020,Vintage Stock Affiliated Holdings LLC (“Holdings”) and Vintage Stock, Inc. (the “Borrower”), entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) by and among

Borrower, Holdings, the lenders party thereto and Comvest Capital IV, L.P. (“Comvest”), as agent. The Credit Agreement provides for a $24.0 million secured term loan (the “Term Loan”). The proceeds of the Term Loan, together with a cash equity contribution of approximately $4.0 million from the Company to the Borrower, were used by the Borrower (i) to refinance and terminate the Borrower’s credit facility (the “Prior Credit Facility”) with Capitala Private Credit Fund and certain of its affiliates, as lenders, and Wilmington Trust National Association (the “Term Loan Administrative Agent”), as agent, (ii) to pay transaction costs, and (iii) for the Borrower’s working capital and other general corporate purposes. In connection with the closing of the refinancing transaction with Comvest, all defaults under the Prior Credit Facility were extinguished.

The Term Loan bears interest at the base or LIBOR rates (as described below) plus an applicable margin in each case. The applicable margin ranges from 8.0% to 9.5% per annum (subject to a LIBOR floor of 1.0%) and is determined based on the Borrower’s senior leverage ratio pricing grid.

The base rate under the Comvest Credit Agreement is equal to the greatest of (i) the per annum rate of interest which is identified as the “Prime Rate” and normally published in the Money Rates section of The Wall Street Journal (or, if such rate ceases to be so published, as quoted from such other generally available and recognizable source as Agent may select), (ii) the sum of the Federal Funds Rate plus one half percent (0.5%), (iii) the most recently used LIBOR rate and (iv) two percent (2.0%) per annum.

The Term Loan matures on May 26, 2023 and is subject to amortization of 12.5% (decreasing to 10% upon the Borrower’s senior leverage ratio being less than 1.5 times the Borrower’s EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement)) of principal per annum payable in equal quarterly installments due on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 of each year, plus, to the extent the Borrower generates excess cash flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement), a percent of such excess cash flow (ranging from 50% to 100%), all in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement.

The Term Loans place certain restrictions and covenants on Vintage Stock, including a limitation on asset sales, additional liens, investment, loans, guarantees, acquisitions and incurrence of additional indebtedness for Vintage Stock. Vintage Stock is required to maintain a minimum of $10.0 million of EBITDA on a trailing twelve-month basis. Beginning quarter ending March 31, 2019 and thereafter, so long as the Senior leverage ratio is greater than 2.0 to 1.0, Vintage Stock is required to spend no more than $2.0 million for new stores and fixed assets in fiscal year 2020, approximately $1.8 million in fiscal year 2021, and $1.5 million in fiscal years 2022 and thereafter. At all times that the senior leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 1.50:1.00, Vintage Stock cannot have the same store sales percentage to be less than or equal to a negative 5.5 percent as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. Vintage Stock may only open three new retail locations within a twelve-month period so long as the senior leverage ratio is 2.00:1.00 or more. If the senior leverage ratio is less than 2.00:1.00, Vintage Stock may only open no more than five new retail locations within a twelve-month period.

Vintage Stock may cure both payment and financial covenant defaults through infusion of equity cures as determined by the Credit Agreement. EBITDA, senior leverage ratio, same store sales decline percentage and fixed charge ratio are terms defined within the Credit Agreement.

During January 2021, the Company paid the Comvest loan in full and, as a result, the loan agreement and the related instruments, documents, and agreements, were terminated.

Lonesome Oak Equipment Loan

In connection with the Lonesome Oak acquisition (see Note 5), the Company assumed an unsecured note in the amount payable to Extruded Fibers Inc of $3.6 million. While this note is noninterest bearing, in accordance with ASC 805-30, interest is being imputed at 6.78% annually. Principal is payable monthly in the amount of $100,000 for 36 months, beginning March 31, 2020 maturity date March 3, 2023.

Note payable to JCM Holdings

During October 2020, Marquis purchased a manufacturing facility for approximately $2.5 million. Marquis had previously been leasing this facility. Additionally, Marquis entered into a $2.0 million loan agreement with the seller of the facility, which is secured by the facility, in order to complete the purchase of the facility. The loan bears interest at 6% due monthly and matures January 2030.

Note Payable to the Sellers of Vintage Stock

In connection with the purchase of Vintage Stock, on November 3, 2016, Vintage Stock Affiliated Holdings, LLC ("VSAH") and Vintage Stock entered into a seller financed mezzanine loan in the amount of $10.0 million with the previous owners of Vintage Stock. The Sellers Subordinated Acquisition Note bears interest at 8% per annum, with interest payable monthly in arrears The Sellers Subordinated Acquisition Note, as amended, has a maturity date of September 23, 2023.

Equipment Loans

On June 20, 2016 and August 5, 2016, Marquis entered into a transaction that provided for a master agreement and separate loan schedules (the “Equipment Loans”) with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC which provided:

Note #3 is for approximately $3.7 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #3 is due December 2023, payable in 84 monthly payments of $52,000 beginning January 2017, bearing interest rate at 4.8% per annum.

Note #4 is for approximately $1.1 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #4 is due December 2023, payable in 81 monthly payments of $16,000 beginning April 2017, bearing interest at 4.9% per annum.

Note #5 is for approximately $4.0 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #5 is due December 2024, payable in 84 monthly payments of $55,000 beginning January 2018, bearing interest at 4.7% per annum.

Note #6 is for $913,000, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #6 is due July 2024, payable in 60 monthly payments of $14,000 beginning August 2019, with a final payment of $197,000, bearing interest at 4.7% per annum

Note #7 is for $5.0 million, secured by equipment. The equipment loan #7 is due February 2027, payable in 84 monthly payments of $59,000 beginning March 2020, with the final payment of $809,000, bearing interest at 3.2% per annum.

Note #8 is for approximately $3.4 million, secured by equipment. The equipment loan #8 is due September 2027, payable in 84 monthly payments of $46,000 beginning October 2020, bearing interest at 4.0%.

Note Payable to Store Capital Acquisitions, LLC

On June 14, 2016, Marquis entered into a transaction with Store Capital Acquisitions, LLC. The transaction included a sale-leaseback of land owned by Marquis and a loan secured by the improvements on such land. The total aggregate proceeds received from the sale of the land and the loan was $10.0 million, which consisted of approximately $644,000 from the sale of the land and a note payable of approximately $9.4 million. In connection with the transaction, Marquis entered into a lease with a 15-year term commencing on the closing of the transaction, which provides Marquis with an option to extend the lease upon the expiration of its term. The initial annual lease rate is $60,000. The proceeds from this transaction were used to pay down the BofA Revolver and Term loans, and related party loan, as well as to purchase a building from the previous owners of Marquis that was not purchased in the July 2015 transaction. The note payable bears interest at 9.3% per annum, with principal and interest due monthly. The note payable matures June 13, 2056. For the first five years of the note payable, there is a pre-payment penalty of 5%, which declines by 1% for each year the loan remains unpaid for the next five years. At the end of ten years, there is no pre-payment penalty. In connection with the note payable, Marquis incurred approximately $458,000 in transaction costs that are being recognized as a debt issuance cost and are being amortized and recorded as interest expense over the term of the note payable.

Paycheck Protection Program

During 2020, Marquis and Precision Marshall entered into loan agreements pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The Paycheck Protection Program provides that the use of PPP loan amounts shall be limited to certain qualifying expenses and may be partially or wholly forgiven in accordance with the requirements set forth in the CARES Act. As of December 31, 2020, the Company applied for forgiveness of the PPP loans in accordance with the terms of the CARES Act to the extent applicable.

Marquis PPP Loan

On May 4, 2020, Marquis entered into a promissory note (the “Marquis Promissory Note”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”) that provides for a loan in the amount of approximately $4.8 million (the “Marquis PPP Loan”) pursuant to the CARES Act. The Marquis PPP Loan would mature two years from the funding date of the Marquis PPP Loan and would bear interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum. Monthly amortized principal and interest payments would be deferred for six months after the date of disbursement. The Marquis Promissory Note contained events of default and other provisions customary for a loan of this type. On May 5, 2020, Marquis received the funds from the Marquis PPP Loan.

On May 4, 2020, in connection with the Marquis PPP Loan, Marquis Affiliated Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company and Marquis entered into a Ninth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement with BofA (the “Ninth Amendment”). The Ninth Amendment amends, modifies, restates or supplements the Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of July 6, 2015, as amended from time to time, among MAH, Marquis and BofA (the “Senior Credit Facility”) to, among other things, permit the incurrence of the Marquis PPP Loan.

During June 2021, Marquis was notified that its loan had been forgiven in full.

Precision PPP Loan

On April 27, 2020, Precision Marshall entered into a promissory note (the “Precision Promissory Note”) with Citizens Bank, N.A. that provides for a loan in the amount of approximately $1.4 million (the “Precision PPP Loan”). The Precision PPP Loan would mature two years from the funding date of the Precision PPP Loan and would bear interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum. Monthly amortized principal and interest payments were deferred until either the date the SBA remits the borrower’s loan forgiveness amount to the lender or ten months after the end of Precision Marshall’s loan forgiveness covered period. The Precision Promissory Note contained events of default and other provisions customary for a loan of this type. On April 27, 2020, Precision received the funds from the Precision PPP Loan. The Precision PPP Loan remained with Precision under the terms of the acquisition (Note 5).

During February 2021, Precision was notified that its loan has been forgiven in full.

Loan Covenant Compliance

As of September 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under its existing revolving and other loan agreements.