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QuickLogic (NASDAQ: QUIK) adds $10M credit line with Sunflower Bank

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QuickLogic Corporation entered into a new $10.0 million secured revolving credit facility with Sunflower Bank, N.A. under a Loan and Security Agreement and related Promissory Note. The facility will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes and is secured by a first-priority interest in substantially all company assets.

The revolving credit facility matures on April 24, 2029 and carries interest at the greater of 5.50% or the Prime Rate plus 0.50%, plus an annual facility fee of $30,000. The agreement includes customary covenants and a liquidity covenant requiring at least seven months of Remaining Months’ Liquidity, and replaces QuickLogic’s prior agreement with Heritage Bank of Commerce.

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QuickLogic adds a $10M secured revolver, boosting liquidity but with covenant limits.

QuickLogic has established a $10.0 million secured revolving credit facility with Sunflower Bank, maturing on April 24, 2029. The rate is the greater of 5.50% or Prime plus 0.50%, with a fixed annual facility fee of $30,000. This provides a committed source of working capital.

The facility is secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all assets and includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limits on additional debt, liens, asset sales, and certain investments. A liquidity covenant requires at least seven months of Remaining Months’ Liquidity, which could become constraining if cash flows weaken.

The company’s prior facility with Heritage Bank of Commerce has been replaced, suggesting a strategic shift in banking relationships. The ultimate impact depends on how much of the $10.0 million capacity QuickLogic draws and how comfortably it can maintain the seven‑month liquidity requirement under its operating plan.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Revolving credit facility size $10.0 million Secured revolving credit facility with Sunflower Bank
Maturity date April 24, 2029 Revolving Credit Facility term under Credit Agreement
Interest rate Greater of 5.50% or Prime + 0.50% Rate on outstanding borrowings under facility
Annual facility fee $30,000 Recurring fee payable in addition to interest
Liquidity covenant At least seven months Minimum Remaining Months’ Liquidity requirement
Effective date of line April 27, 2026 Effective date of revolving line per press release
Revolving Credit Facility financial
"providing for a $10.0 million secured revolving credit facility"
A revolving credit facility is a type of loan that a business can borrow from whenever it needs money, up to a set limit. It’s like having a credit card for companies—allowing them to borrow, pay back, and borrow again as needed, providing flexibility for managing cash flow or funding short-term expenses.
Loan and Security Agreement financial
"entered into (i) a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”)"
A loan and security agreement is a legal contract that sets out the amount, repayment schedule, interest and the rules a borrower must follow, and it names specific assets a lender can claim if the borrower fails to pay. Think of it like a mortgage or car loan where the lender holds a claim on collateral until the debt is repaid. Investors care because it determines a company’s repayment priorities, borrowing costs, operational limits and how easily creditors can seize assets in distress, all of which affect equity value and credit risk.
Promissory Note financial
"and (ii) a Promissory Note of the Company (the “Note”)"
A promissory note is a written IOU in which one party promises to pay a specific sum, often with interest, to another party by a set date or on demand. Investors care because it functions like a loan: it creates a legal claim on future cash flows, carries credit and timing risk, and can affect valuation or liquidity—think of it as a formal, tradable promise to be repaid that can be assessed like any other debt investment.
liquidity covenant financial
"the Credit Agreement contains a liquidity covenant that requires the Company to maintain"
A liquidity covenant is a promise in a loan or bond agreement that the borrower will keep a minimum amount of easily available cash or short‑term assets, or meet a simple cash ratio, so it can pay bills and interest when due. Investors care because it reduces the chance of missed payments or default—think of it as a required safety reserve or fuel gauge that limits risky spending and protects lenders and shareholders by forcing more conservative cash management.
Remaining Months’ Liquidity financial
"maintain Remaining Months’ Liquidity (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of at least seven months"
senior secured credit facility financial
"new senior secured credit facility as part of an integrated banking solution"
A senior secured credit facility is a loan or revolving line of credit where lenders have first legal claim on specific company assets (collateral) and the debt ranks above other obligations for repayment. For investors it signals where a lender sits in the repayment pecking order and how much protection creditors have if the company struggles, affecting credit costs, the company’s ability to borrow more, and potential recoveries in a default — like a mortgage taking priority over other claims on a house.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 24, 2026
 
QuickLogic Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
 
Delaware
 
000-22671
 
77-0188504
         
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
         
2220 Lundy Avenue, San Jose, CA
     
95131-1816
(Address of principal executive offices)
     
(Zip Code)
 
 
Registrants telephone number, including area code (408) 990-4000
 
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
Pre-commencement communicati1ons pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
QUIK
The Nasdaq Capital Market
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
 
On April 24, 2026, QuickLogic Corporation (the “Company”) entered into (i) a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), by and between the Company and Sunflower Bank, N.A. and (ii) a Promissory Note of the Company (the “Note”), providing for a $10.0 million secured revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”).
 
The Revolving Credit Facility will mature on April 24, 2029 and will accrue interest at a rate equal to the greater of (i) 5.50% and (ii) and Prime Rate plus 0.50%. The proceeds of the Revolving Credit Facility will be for working capital and general corporate purposes and is secured on a first priority basis by a security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company. In addition to paying interest on outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is required to pay an annual facility fee of $30,000.
 
The Credit Agreement contains certain representations and warranties (subject to certain agreed qualifications) that are customary for financings of this type. The Credit Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants customary for financings of this type that, among other things, limit the Company’s and the Company’s subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional indebtedness or liens, to dispose of assets, to make certain fundamental changes, and to make certain investments, loans, advances, guarantees, and acquisitions.
 
In addition, the Credit Agreement contains a liquidity covenant that requires the Company to maintain Remaining Months’ Liquidity (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of at least seven months. The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including with respect to a failure to make payments under the Revolving Credit Facility, cross-default, certain bankruptcy and insolvency events, and customary change of control events.
 
The foregoing descriptions of the Credit Agreement and Note do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Credit Agreement and Note, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 10.2, respectively, hereto.
 
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
 
The information set forth above in Item 1.01 is incorporated by reference herein.
 
Item 8.01 Other Events.
 
On April 29, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that it had entered into the Credit Agreement. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits.
 
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
*
10.1  
 
Loan and Security Agreement, by and between the Company and Sunflower Bank, N.A., dated as of April 24, 2026
*
10.2
 
Promissory Note, by the Company, dated as of April 24, 2026
*
99.1
 
Press Release of the Company, dated April 29, 2026
 
104
 
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Filed herewith.
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: April 29, 2026
 
QuickLogic Corporation
     
   
/s/ Elias Nader
   
Elias Nader
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice-President, Finance
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
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Exhibit 99.1

 

QuickLogic Establishes New Banking Relationship and Secures $10 Million Revolving Credit Facility

 

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), a developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs, and ruggedized programmable logic solutions,  today announced that it has entered into a new banking relationship with Sunflower Bank, establishing a $10 million revolving line of credit effective April 27, 2026. The new three-year credit facility replaces the Company’s prior agreement with Heritage Bank of Commerce and provides enhanced financial flexibility, positioning QuickLogic to more efficiently execute on its growth strategy.

 

"This new banking relationship and credit strengthens our financial foundation and provides QuickLogic additional operational flexibility to execute on our strategic initiatives, including the Strategic Radiation Hardened FPGA development for the US Government, expanding the process technology support of our eFPGA Hard IP licensing, and supplementing our Storefront business," said Chief Financial Officer, Elias Nader.

 

“We’re pleased that Sunflower Bank has provided QuickLogic with a new senior secured credit facility as part of an integrated banking solution designed to support the company’s growth objectives. We value this strong relationship with the company and its management team and look forward to future opportunities together,” said Steven Hamilton, Senior Vice President and Managing Group Director for Sunflower Bank.

 

The new revolving credit facility will be used by QuickLogic for general corporate purposes, including working capital, and matures on April 24, 2029. Additional details will be included in a Form 8-K to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

About QuickLogic
QuickLogic Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in eFPGA Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs and ruggedized programmable logic solutions. QuickLogic's unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with open-source tools to deliver highly customizable, low-power solutions for aerospace and defense, industrial, computing, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com.

QuickLogic and logo are registered trademarks of QuickLogic. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.

 

 

 

Press Contact:   
Andrea Vedanayagam   
Vedanayagam Consulting, LLC   
408.656.4494   
pr@quicklogic.com  

 

FAQ

What did QuickLogic (QUIK) announce regarding new financing?

QuickLogic announced a new $10.0 million secured revolving credit facility with Sunflower Bank. The line of credit is intended for working capital and general corporate purposes and is secured by a first-priority interest in substantially all of the company’s assets.

What are the key terms of QuickLogic’s new $10M credit facility?

The $10.0 million revolving credit facility matures April 24, 2029 and bears interest at the greater of 5.50% or the Prime Rate plus 0.50%. QuickLogic must also pay a $30,000 annual facility fee under the Loan and Security Agreement.

How does the new Sunflower Bank facility affect QuickLogic’s existing debt arrangements?

QuickLogic’s press release states the new three-year credit facility replaces its prior agreement with Heritage Bank of Commerce. This establishes a new banking relationship with Sunflower Bank while maintaining access to a revolving line of credit for liquidity needs.

What covenants are included in QuickLogic’s new revolving credit facility?

The Credit Agreement includes customary affirmative and negative covenants that restrict additional indebtedness, liens, asset dispositions, certain investments, loans, guarantees, and acquisitions. It also features a liquidity covenant requiring at least seven months of Remaining Months’ Liquidity, as defined in the agreement.

How will QuickLogic (QUIK) use the new $10M revolving credit line?

QuickLogic plans to use the $10.0 million revolving credit facility for general corporate purposes, including working capital. Management also highlights support for strategic initiatives such as Strategic Radiation Hardened FPGA development, eFPGA Hard IP expansion, and supplementing its Storefront business.

When does QuickLogic’s new revolving credit facility mature and when was it effective?

The revolving credit facility matures on April 24, 2029 under the Loan and Security Agreement. The related press release notes that the $10 million revolving line of credit became effective on April 27, 2026 as part of the new banking relationship with Sunflower Bank.

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