Note 6 - Long-term Debt

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Long-Term Debt [Text Block]

Note 6. Long-term Debt

Debt as of November 30, 2023 and May 31, 2023 was as follows:

	November 30,			May 31,
	2023			2023
Term loans dated July 29, 2022, payable to International Bank of Commerce, prime rate of interest plus 0.5% but not less than 4.50%, maturing July 29, 2027	$	13,449,109		$	14,334,736
Revolving loan payable to International Bank of Commerce, prime rate of interest plus 0.5% but not less than 4.50%, due July 29, 2024		-			1,500,000
Term loan payable to First Interstate Bank, interest rate of 3.70%, monthly principal and interest payments of $27,593, due March 19, 2025, secured by certain equipment		429,840			585,536
Term loan payable to First Interstate Bank, interest rate of 3.50%, monthly principal and interest payments of $5,997, due August 10, 2028, secured by certain real estate		737,080			759,639
Other		53,859			73,368
Total long-term debt		14,669,888			17,253,279
Debt issuance costs, net of amortization		(94,244	)		(84,022	)
Total debt, net of debt issuance costs		14,575,644			17,169,257
Less: Current portion of long-term debt		(2,321,333	)		(2,249,570	)
Long-term debt, net of current portion	$	12,254,311		$	14,919,687

The prime rate of interest as of November 30, 2023, was 8.50%.

Debt Issuance Costs consists of the amounts paid to third parties in connection with the issuance and modification of debt instruments. These costs are shown on the consolidated balance sheet as a direct reduction to the related debt instrument. Amortization of these costs is included in interest expense. Greystone recorded amortization of debt issuance costs of $2,862 for each of the six months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Restated and Amended Loan Agreement between Greystone and IBC

On July 29, 2022, Greystone and GSM (each a “Borrower” and together, the “Borrowers”) entered into an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (“IBC Restated Loan Agreement”) with International Bank of Commerce (“IBC”) that provided for the consolidation of certain term loans and a renewed revolver loan.

The IBC term loans require equal monthly payments of principal and interest in such amounts sufficient to amortize the principal balance of the loans over the remaining lives. The monthly payments of principal and interest on the IBC term loans may vary due to changes in the prime rate of interest. As of November 30, 2023, the aggregate payments for the IBC term loans are approximately $254,000 per month.

The IBC Restated Loan Agreement, dated July 29, 2022, as amended, provided for IBC to make certain term loans to Greystone to consolidate all existing term loans in the aggregate amount of approximately $2,700,000 and additional funding in the approximate amount of $13,200,000 for the purchase of equipment and renewal of the revolving loan with an increase of $2,000,000 to an aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 (the “Revolving Loan”), subject to borrowing base limitations. As of November 30, 2023, Greystone’s available revolving loan borrowing capacity was approximately $4,000,000.

The IBC Restated Loan Agreement includes customary events of default, including events of default relating to non-payment of principal and other amounts owing under the IBC Restated Loan Agreement from time to time, inaccuracy of representations, violation of covenants, defaults under other agreements, bankruptcy and similar events, the death of a guarantor, certain material adverse changes relating to a Borrower or guarantor, certain judgments or awards against a Borrower, or government action affecting a Borrower’s or guarantor’s ability to perform under the IBC Restated Loan Agreement or the related loan documents. In addition, without prior written consent, Greystone shall not declare or pay any dividends, redemptions, distributions and withdrawals with respect to its equity interest other than distributions to holders of its preferred stock in the aggregate of $500,000 in any fiscal year. Among other things, a default under the IBC Restated Loan Agreement would permit IBC to cease lending funds under the IBC Restated Loan Agreement and require immediate repayment of any outstanding notes with interest and any unpaid accrued fees.

The IBC Restated Loan Agreement is secured by a lien on substantially all assets of the Borrowers. Warren F. Kruger, the Company’s President, CEO and Chairman of the Board and a significant stockholder of Greystone, and Robert B. Rosene, Jr., a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, have provided limited guaranties of the Borrowers’ obligations under the IBC Restated Loan Agreement. Mr. Kruger’s guarantee is limited to 32.4% of all debt obligations to IBC. Mr. Rosene’s limited guaranty is the lesser of (i) $3,500,000 less all amounts paid on the principal amount of the loans after the date of the agreement excluding payments on the revolver and (ii) the amount owed to IBC of the loans outstanding from time to time including accrued interest and fees.

Loan Agreement with First Interstate Bank, formerly Great Western Bank

On August 23, 2021, Greystone entered into a loan agreement with First Interstate Bank (“FIB Loan Agreement”) to include prior commercial loans and subsequent loans. GSM is a named guarantor under the FIB Loan Agreement.

The FIB Loan Agreement includes customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants which include (i) requiring the Borrowers to maintain a debt service coverage ratio of 1:25 to 1:00 as of the end of each fiscal year end and debt to tangible net worth ratio of 4:00 to 1:00 as of the end of each fiscal year end with a decrease of 0.50 in the ratio each year thereafter until reaching a minimum ratio of 3:00 to 1:00. In addition, the FIB Loan Agreement provides that Greystone shall not, without prior consent of the bank, incur or assume additional indebtedness or capital leases.

The FIB Loan Agreement is secured by a mortgage on one of Greystone’s warehouses.

Maturities

Maturities of Greystone’s long-term debt for the five years subsequent to November 30, 2023, are $2,321,333, $2,269,023, $2,257,551, $7,281,401 and $540,580.