M-tron Industries (NYSE: MPTI) adds $20M credit lines for growth and acquisitions
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
M-tron Industries, Inc. entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with Fifth Third Bank, National Association, providing a new financing package totaling $20 million. The agreement gives the Company and its subsidiary Piezo Technology, Inc. a $10 million revolving credit facility for working capital, general corporate and other permitted purposes, and a separate $10 million delayed draw term loan facility designated for acquisitions.
The revolving facility has a 36-month term maturing on December 31, 2028, and delayed draw term loans are available for 36 months, with each such loan maturing 36 months after it is advanced. Borrowings bear interest at SOFR plus a margin of 2.00% to 3.00%, depending on a leverage-based pricing grid, and an unused facility fee of 0.20% to 0.30% applies to undrawn amounts. The facility is guaranteed by M-tron Asia, LLC and secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all of the borrowers' personal property, and includes customary covenants and events of default.
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M-tron adds a secured $20M credit facility for liquidity and acquisitions.
The agreement with Fifth Third Bank provides a $10 million revolving credit line for working capital and a $10 million delayed draw term loan facility earmarked for acquisitions. Both borrowers, M-tron Industries, Inc. and Piezo Technology, Inc., are parties to the facility, with M-tron Asia, LLC guaranteeing the obligations. The structure combines ongoing liquidity support with capacity for transaction financing.
Pricing is floating at SOFR plus an applicable margin between 2.00% and 3.00%, set by a leverage-ratio-based grid, and there is an unused commitment fee of 0.20% to 0.30% on the average daily unused balance. The facilities mature or cease to be drawable around December 31, 2028, and delayed draw term loans amortize quarterly at 1.500% initially and 1.875% thereafter. The first-priority lien on substantially all personal property and customary covenants and defaults mean ongoing compliance with leverage and other conditions will be important for continued access.
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FAQ
What new credit facilities did M-tron Industries (MPTI) secure with Fifth Third Bank?
M-tron Industries and Piezo Technology, Inc. obtained a revolving credit facility of $10 million and a delayed draw term loan facility of $10 million, for a total of $20 million in committed financing.
What are the intended uses of the new M-tron Industries (MPTI) credit facilities?
The $10 million revolving facility is for working capital, general corporate and certain other permitted purposes, while the $10 million delayed draw term loan facility is specifically for acquisitions.
When do the M-tron Industries (MPTI) credit facilities mature and how long are draws available?
The revolving facility has a 36-month term maturing on December 31, 2028. Advances on the delayed draw term loan facility are available for 36 months, with commitments terminating on December 31, 2028, and each term loan maturing 36 months after it is advanced.
What interest rates apply to the M-tron Industries (MPTI) credit agreement with Fifth Third Bank?
Each advance bears interest at SOFR plus an applicable margin, with a SOFR floor of 0.00%. The margin is set by a pricing grid and ranges from 2.00% to 3.00%, based on the leverage ratio.
Is there an unused commitment fee on the M-tron Industries (MPTI) credit facility?
Yes. The borrower will pay an unused facility fee on the average daily unused balance at an annual rate determined by a pricing grid, ranging from 0.20% to 0.30%, which may change quarterly based on the leverage ratio.
What collateral and guarantees support the M-tron Industries (MPTI) credit facilities?
The facility is guaranteed by M-tron Asia, LLC and secured by a first priority lien in favor of Fifth Third Bank on substantially all of the personal property owned by the borrowers.
What types of covenants are included in the M-tron Industries (MPTI) credit agreement?
The credit agreement includes customary representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default typical for facilities of this type.
