Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

	November 29, 2015			May 31, 2015
Real estate loan agreement with General Electric Capital Corporation (“GE Capital”); due in monthly principal and interest payments of $133,060 through May 1, 2022 with interest based on a fixed rate of 4.02% per annum	$	14,674		$	15,172
Capital equipment loan with GE Capital; due in monthly principal and interest payments of $175,356 through May 1, 2019 with interest based on a fixed rate of 4.39% per annum		6,815			7,705
Capital equipment loan with GE Capital; due in monthly principal and interest payments of $95,120 through July 17, 2019 with interest based on a fixed rate of 3.68% per annum		6,022			6,476
Capital equipment loan with GE Capital; due in monthly principal and interest payments of $55,828 through December 1, 2019 with interest based on a fixed rate of 3.74% per annum		3,643			3,907
Capital equipment loan with Bank of America (“BofA”); due in monthly principal and interest payments of $68,274 through June 28, 2020 with interest based on a fixed rate of 2.79% per annum		3,521			3,819
Progress payment loan with GE Capital; due in monthly interest payments through April 1, 2016 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR plus 1.75% per annum		5,771			—
Capital equipment loan with Bank of America (“BofA”); due in monthly principal and interest payments of $75,345 through November 27, 2020 with interest based on a fixed rate of 2.92% per annum		4,201			—
Term note with BMO Harris Bank N.A. (“BMO Harris”); due in monthly payments of $250,000 through May 23, 2016 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR plus 2% per annum		1,500			3,000
Industrial revenue bonds (“IRBs”) issued by Lifecore; due in annual payments through 2020 with interest at a variable rate set weekly by the bond remarketing agent (0.21% and 0.31% at November 29, 2015 and May 31, 2015, respectively)		2,065			2,440
Total		48,212			42,519
Less current portion		(13,527	)		(8,353	)
Long-term portion	$	34,685		$	34,166

On July 17, 2014, Apio entered into an amendment with GE Capital, which amended the revolving line of credit dated April 23, 2012 among the parties. Under the amendment, the revolving line of credit increased from $25 million to $40 million, the interest rate was reduced from LIBOR plus 2.0% to LIBOR plus 1.75%, and the term was extended to July 17, 2019, among other changes. The availability under the revolving line of credit is based on the combination of the eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory (availability was $29.0 million at November 29, 2015). Apio’s revolving line of credit has an unused fee of 0.375% per annum. At November 29, 2015 and May 31, 2015, there was no outstanding balance under Apio’s revolving line of credit.

Also on July 17, 2014, Apio entered into a new equipment loan with GE Capital whereby Apio could borrow up to $25 million based on eligible equipment purchases between August 1, 2012 and August 31, 2015. Each borrowing under this new equipment loan has a five year term with a seven year amortization period. On August 28, 2014, Apio borrowed $7.1 million under the new equipment loan at a fixed rate of 3.68%. On November 24, 2014, Apio borrowed an additional $4.1 million under the new equipment loan at a fixed rate of 3.74%.

On May 15, 2015, GE Capital and Apio entered into a commitment letter, pursuant to which GE Capital committed to lend Apio up to approximately $14.7 million in equipment financing and approximately $7.7 million in real property financing. The equipment loan and the real property loan will be made pursuant to existing loan agreements dated as of April 23, 2012, as amended May 17, 2013 and July 17, 2014. The equipment loan is available to finance purchases of equipment between May 1, 2015 and June 30, 2017. Borrowings under the equipment loan will have a five-year term and a seven-year amortization. Interest on each borrowing under the equipment loan will be at a fixed rate based on an index rate plus a 5-year swap rate at the time of borrowing.

On September 28, 2015 and November 25, 2015, Apio received progress payments of $1.3 million and $4.5 million, respectively, under this equipment loan for equipment purchases at a variable rate of LIBOR plus 1.75%. The real property loan will be used to finance the expansion of Apio’s facility in Hanover, PA. The real property loan will have a 10-year term and a 20-year amortization. Interest will be at a fixed rate based on an index rate plus a 10-year swap rate at the time of borrowing. The real property loan is available to finance the real property expansion plans between May 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016. No amounts had been borrowed under the real property loan as of November 29, 2015.

The GE real estate, equipment and line of credit agreements (collectively the “GE Debt Agreements”) are secured by liens on all of the property of Apio and its subsidiaries. The GE Debt Agreements contain customary events of default under which obligations could be accelerated or increased. The GE Capital real estate and equipment loans are guaranteed by Landec, and Landec has pledged its equity interest in Apio as collateral under the line of credit agreement. The GE Debt Agreements contain customary covenants, such as limitations on the ability to (1) incur indebtedness or grant liens or negative pledges on Apio’s assets; (2) make loans or other investments; (3) pay dividends, sell stock or repurchase stock or other securities; (4) sell assets; (5) engage in mergers; (6) enter into sale and leaseback transactions; or (7) make changes in Apio’s corporate structure. In addition, Apio must maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.0 if the availability under its line of credit falls below $12.0 million. Apio was in compliance with all financial covenants as of November 29, 2015 and May 31, 2015.

Also on May 15, 2015, Apio and BofA entered into a commitment letter and loan agreement, pursuant to which Apio will be permitted to borrow up to $15.0 million to finance equipment purchases made between October 1, 2014 and April 30, 2016 (the “BofA Loan”). Each borrowing under the BofA Loan will have a five-year term and a fixed interest rate based on the 2.5-year swap rate at the time of borrowing. Borrowings will be secured by equipment financed with proceeds of the BofA Loan. In addition, on May 15, 2015, Landec and BofA entered into a Guaranty, pursuant to which Landec guaranteed Apio’s payment obligations under the BofA Loan. On May 29, 2015, Apio borrowed $3.8 million under this equipment loan at a fixed rate of 2.79%. On November 27, 2015, Apio borrowed $4.2 million under this equipment loan at a fixed rate of 2.92%.

Unamortized loan origination fees associated with the GE Debt Agreements and BofA Loan were $1.1 million and $1.2 million at November 29, 2015 and May 31, 2015, respectively, and are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amortization of loan origination fees for Apio recorded to interest expense for the three months ended November 29, 2015 and November 30, 2014 were $97,000 and $51,000, respectively. Amortization of loan origination fees for Apio recorded to interest expense for the six months ended November 29, 2015 and November 30, 2014 were $183,000 and $97,000, respectively.

On May 23, 2012, Lifecore entered into two financing agreements with BMO Harris Bank N.A. and/or its affiliates (“BMO Harris”), collectively (the “Lifecore Loan Agreements”):

(1)	A $12.0 million term loan which matures in four years due in monthly payments of $250,000 with interest payable monthly based on a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 2% (the “Term Loan”).

(2)	A Reimbursement Agreement pursuant to which BMO Harris caused its affiliate Bank of Montreal to issue an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $3.5 million (the “Letter of Credit”) which is securing the IRBs described above.

On May 22, 2015, Lifecore entered into a Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with BMO Harris which includes (a) a two-year, $10.0 million asset-based working capital revolving line of credit, with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.85%, with availability based on the combination of Lifecore’s eligible accounts receivable and inventory balances (availability was $7.8 million at November 29, 2015) and with no unused fee. As of November 29, 2015 no amounts were outstanding under the Credit Agreement.

The obligations of Lifecore under the Lifecore Loan Agreements and Credit Agreement (collectively “Lifecore Debt Agreements”) are secured by liens on all of the property of Lifecore. The Lifecore Debt Agreements contain customary covenants, such as limitations on the ability to (1) incur indebtedness or grant liens or negative pledges on Lifecore’s assets; (2) make loans or other investments; (3) pay dividends or repurchase stock or other securities; (4) sell assets; (5) engage in mergers; (6) enter into sale and leaseback transactions; (7) adopt certain benefit plans; and (8) make changes in Lifecore’s corporate structure. In addition, under the Credit Agreement, Lifecore must maintain (a) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.0 if Lifecore’s unrestricted cash balance is less than 50% of total funded debt at the end of each fiscal quarter and (b) a net debt cash flow leverage ratio of less than 2.0 to 1.0 at the end of each fiscal quarter. Lifecore was in compliance with all financial covenants as of November 29, 2015 and May 31, 2015. Unamortized loan origination fees for the Lifecore Debt Agreements were $24,000 and $48,000 at November 29, 2015 and May 31, 2015, respectively, and are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The market value of the Company’s debt approximates its recorded value as the interest rates on each debt instrument approximates current market rates.

On August 19, 2004, Lifecore issued variable rate industrial revenue bonds (“IRBs”). These IRBs were assumed by Landec in the acquisition of Lifecore. The IRBs are collateralized by a bank letter of credit which is secured by a first mortgage on the Company’s facility in Chaska, Minnesota.

In addition, the Company pays an

annual remarketing fee equal to 0.125% and an annual letter of credit fee of 0.75%.

The maturities on the IRBs are held in a sinking fund account, recorded in Other Current Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, and are paid out each year on September 1