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Note 7 - Debt
3 Months Ended
Aug. 28, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
7.
Debt
 
Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
 
   
August 28, 2016
   
May 29, 2016
 
Real property loan agreement with General Electric Capital Corporation (“GE Capital”); due in monthly principal and interest payments of $133,000 through May 1, 2022 with interest based on a fixed rate of 4.02% per annum
  $ 13,909     $ 14,167  
Capital equipment loan with GE Capital; due in monthly principal and interest payments of $175,000 through May 1, 2019 with interest based on a fixed rate of 4.39% per annum
    5,442       5,904  
Capital equipment loan with GE Capital; due in monthly principal and interest payments of $95,000 through July 17, 2019 with interest based on a fixed rate of 3.68% per annum
    5,324       5,558  
Capital equipment loan with GE Capital; due in monthly principal and interest payments of $56,000 through December 1, 2019 with interest based on a fixed rate of 3.74% per annum
    3,238       3,375  
Capital equipment loan with Bank of America (“BofA”); due in monthly principal and interest payments of $68,000 through June 28, 2020 with interest based on a fixed rate of 2.79% per annum
    2,975       3,158  
Real property loan agreement with GE Capital; due in monthly principal payments of $32,000 through March 1, 2026, plus interest payable monthly at LIBOR plus 2.25% per annum
    7,526       7,622  
Capital equipment loan with GE Capital; due in monthly principal payments of $108,000 through March 1, 2021, plus interest payable monthly at LIBOR plus 2.25% per annum
    8,548       8,873  
Capital equipment loan with BofA; due in monthly principal and interest payments of $75,000 through November 27, 2020 with interest based on a fixed rate of 2.92% per annum
    3,742       3,940  
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 (0.69% and 0.59% at August 28, 2016 and May 29, 2016, respectively)
    2,065       2,065  
Total principal amount of long-term debt     52,769       54,662  
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs
    (773
)
    (817
)
Total long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs
    51,996       53,845  
Less: current portion of long-term debt, net
    (7,930
)
    (7,873
)
Long-term debt, net
  $ 44,066     $ 45,972  
 
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 $23
million at August 28, 2016). Apio’s revolving line of credit has a fee of 0.375% per annum on the unused amount. At August 28, 2016, there was no outstanding balance under Apio’s revolving line of credit. At May 29, 2016, Apio had $3.5 million outstanding under its revolving line of credit.
 
Also on July 17, 2014, Apio entered into a new equipment loan with GE Capital. 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. The real property loan was used to finance the expansion of Apio’s facility in Hanover, PA. On February 26, 2016, the Company borrowed $9.1 million under the equipment loan at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.25% with a term of five years and $7.7 million under the real property loan also at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.25% with a term of ten years.
 
The GE Capital 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 million. Apio was in compliance with all financial covenants as of August 28, 2016 and May 29, 2016.
 
On May 15, 2015, Apio and BofA entered into a loan agreement, pursuant to which Apio was permitted to borrow up to $15 million to finance equipment purchases made between October 1, 2014 and April 30, 2016 (the “BofA Loan”). Each borrowing under the BofA Loan has a five-year term and a fixed interest rate. Borrowings are 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%.
 
On August 19, 2004, Lifecore issued variable rate 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
st
.