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Long-Term Debt and Shareholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Long-term Debt And Shareholders Equity  
Long-Term Debt and Shareholders' Equity

8. Long-Term Debt and Shareholders’ Equity

 

On May 24, 2018, the Company amended its revolving loan agreement with HSBC Bank, N.A. The amendment lowered the interest rate to LIBOR plus 1.75%; interest is payable monthly. In addition, the expiration date of the credit facility was extended to May 24, 2023. The prior interest rate was LIBOR plus 2%. The amount available for borrowing remains unchanged at $50 million. The Company must pay a facility fee, payable quarterly, in an amount equal to two tenths of one percent (.20%) per annum of the average daily unused portion of the revolving credit line. The facility is intended to provide liquidity for growth, share repurchases, dividends, acquisitions, and other business activities. Under the revolving loan agreement, the Company is required to maintain specific amounts of tangible net worth, a specified debt to net worth ratio and a fixed charge coverage ratio and must have annual net income greater than zero, measured as of the end of each fiscal year. At December 31, 2018, the Company was in compliance with the covenants then in effect under the loan agreement.

 

Long term debt consists of borrowings under the Company’s revolving loan agreement with HSBC Bank, N.A. As of December 31, 2018, $40,283,000 was outstanding and $9,717,000 was available for borrowing under the Company’s revolving loan agreement.

 

On October 26, 2017, the Company exercised its option to purchase its First Aid Only manufacturing and distribution center in Vancouver, WA for $4.0 million. The property consists of 53,000 square feet of office, manufacturing, and warehouse space on 2.86 acres. The purchase was financed by a variable rate mortgage with HSBC Bank, N.A. at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.5%. Commencing on December 1, 2017, principal payments of $22,222 are due monthly, with all amounts outstanding due on maturity on October 31, 2024. Minimum annual mortgage payments are due as follows: 2019 - $266,664; 2020 - $266,664; 2021 - $266,664; 2022 - $266,664; 2023 - $266,664; and thereafter - $2,377,794.

 

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2018, the Company repurchased a total of 23,228 shares of its Common Stock. As of December 31, 2018, 17,999 shares may be purchased in the future under the repurchase program announced in 2010.