Note 8 - Short-term and long-term debt

Elements of short-term and long-term debt are as follows:

December 31,	2016		2015
(in thousands)
Short-term & long-term debt
Short-term debt:
- Bank credit line	$	—	$	20,227
- Long-term debt: current		199		346
Subtotal		199		20,573
Long-term debt:
- Bank credit line		—		4,000
- Building and land mortgage		93		260
- Vehicle and equipment loans		70		145
- Capital lease obligations		188		234
- Less: current maturities		(199)		(346)
Subtotal		152		4,293
Total short-term & long-term debt	$	351	$	24,866

Bank Credit Line

On June 22, 2012, a subsidiary of Hudson entered into a Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement (the “PNC Facility”) with PNC Bank, National Association, as agent (“Agent” or “PNC”), and such other lenders as may thereafter become a party to the PNC Facility. The Maximum Loan Amount (as defined in the PNC Facility) is currently $50,000,000, and the Maximum Revolving Advance Amount (as defined in the PNC Facility) is $46,000,000. In December 2016, the Company repaid all of its debt under the current PNC Facility, with approximately $44 million of availability under the revolving line of credit at December 31, 2016. In addition, there is a $130,000 outstanding letter of credit under the PNC Facility at December 31, 2016. The Termination Date of the Facility (as defined in the PNC Facility) is June 30, 2020.

Under the terms of the original PNC Facility, as amended by the First Amendment to the PNC Facility, dated February 15, 2013, Hudson could initially borrow up to a maximum of $40,000,000 consisting of a term loan in the principal amount of $4,000,000 and revolving loans in a maximum amount up to $36,000,000. Amounts borrowed under the PNC Facility may be used by Hudson for working capital needs and to reimburse drawings under letters of credit.

Interest on loans under the PNC Facility is payable in arrears on the first day of each month with respect to loans bearing interest at the domestic rate (as set forth in the PNC Facility) and at the end of each interest period with respect to loans bearing interest at the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the PNC Facility) or, for Eurodollar Rate Loans (as defined in the PNC Facility) with an interest period in excess of three months, at the earlier of (a) each three months from the commencement of such Eurodollar Rate Loan or (b) the end of the interest period. Interest charges with respect to loans are computed on the actual principal amount of loans outstanding during the month at a rate per annum equal to (A) with respect to Domestic Rate Loans (as defined in the PNC Facility), the sum of the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the PNC Facility) plus one half of one percent (.50%) and (B) with respect to Eurodollar Rate Loans, the sum of the Eurodollar Rate plus two and one quarter of one percent (2.25%).

Hudson granted to PNC, for itself, and as agent for such other lenders as may thereafter become a lender under the PNC Facility, a security interest in Hudson’s receivables, intellectual property, general intangibles, inventory and certain other assets.

The PNC Facility contains certain financial and non-financial covenants relating to Hudson, including limitations on Hudson’s ability to pay dividends on common stock or preferred stock, and also includes certain events of default, including payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to other obligations, events of bankruptcy and insolvency, certain ERISA events, judgments in excess of specified amounts, impairments to guarantees and a change of control. The PNC Facility contains a financial covenant to maintain at all times a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.10 to 1.00, tested quarterly on a rolling twelve month basis. Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is defined in the PNC Facility, with respect to any fiscal period, as the ratio of (a) EBITDA of Hudson for such period, minus unfinanced capital expenditures (as defined in the PNC Facility) made by Hudson during such period, minus the aggregate amount of cash taxes paid by Hudson during such period, minus the aggregate amount of dividends and distributions made by Hudson during such period, minus the aggregate amount of payments made with cash by Hudson to satisfy soil sampling and reclamation related to environmental cleanup at the Company’s former Hillburn, NY facility during such period (to the extent not already included in the calculation of EBITDA as determined by the Agent) to (b) the aggregate amount of all principal payments due and/or made, except principal payments related to outstanding revolving advances with regard to all funded debt (as defined in the PNC Facility) of Hudson during such period, plus the aggregate interest expense of Hudson during such period. EBITDA as defined in the PNC Facility shall mean for any period the sum of (i) earnings before interest and taxes for such period plus (ii) depreciation expenses for such period, plus (iii) amortization expenses for such period, plus (iv) non-cash charges.

On October 25, 2013, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to the PNC facility (the “Second PNC Amendment”) which, among other things, waived the requirement to comply with the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant of 1.10 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2013, under the PNC Facility, and suspended the minimum fixed charge ratio covenant until the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015.

On July 2, 2014, the Company entered into the Third Amendment to the PNC Facility (the “Third PNC Amendment”) which, among other things, extended the term of PNC Facility. Pursuant to the Third PNC Amendment, which was effective June 30, 2014, the Termination Date of the PNC Facility (as defined in the PNC Facility) was extended to June 30, 2018.

On July 1, 2015, the Company entered into the Fourth Amendment to the PNC Facility (the “Fourth PNC Amendment”). The Fourth PNC Amendment redefined the “Revolving Interest Rate” as well as the “Term Loan Rate” (as defined in the PNC Facility) as follows:

“Revolving Interest Rate” shall mean an interest rate per annum equal to (a) the sum of the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the PNC Facility) plus one half of one percent (.50%) with respect to Domestic Rate Loans and (b) the sum of the Eurodollar Rate plus two and one quarter of one percent (2.25%) with respect to the Eurodollar Rate Loans.

“Term Loan Rate” shall mean an interest rate per annum equal to (a) the sum of the Alternate Base Rate plus one half of one percent (.50%) with respect to the Domestic Rate Loans and (b) the sum of the Eurodollar Rate plus two and one quarter of one percent (2.25%) with respect to Eurodollar Rate Loans.

On April 8, 2016, the Company entered into the Fifth Amendment to the PNC Facility (the “Fifth PNC Amendment”). Pursuant to the Fifth PNC Amendment, the Maximum Loan Amount (as defined in the PNC Facility) has been increased from $40,000,000 to $50,000,000, and the Maximum Revolving Advance Amount (as defined in the PNC Facility) has been increased from $36,000,000 to $46,000,000. Additionally, pursuant to the Fifth PNC Amendment the Termination Date of the Facility (as defined in the PNC Facility) has been extended to June 30, 2020. In December 2016, the Company repaid its entire debt under the PNC Facility.

The Company was in compliance with all covenants, under the PNC Facility as of December 31, 2016. The Company’s ability to comply with these covenants in future quarters may be affected by events beyond the Company’s control, including general economic conditions, weather conditions, regulations and refrigerant pricing. Although we expect to remain in compliance with all covenants in the PNC Facility, as amended, depending on our future operating performance and general economic conditions, we cannot make any assurance that we will continue to be in compliance.

The commitments under the PNC Facility will expire and the full outstanding principal amount of the loans, together with accrued and unpaid interest, are due and payable in full on June 30, 2020, unless the commitments are terminated for any reason or the outstanding principal amount of the loans are accelerated sooner following an event of default.

Building and Land Mortgage

On June 1, 2012, the Company entered into a mortgage note with Busey Bank for $855,000. The note bears interest at the fixed rate of 4% per annum, amortizing over 60 months and maturing on June 1, 2017. The mortgage note is secured by the Company’s land and building located in Champaign, Illinois. At December 31, 2016 the principal balance of this mortgage note was $93,000.

Vehicle and Equipment Loans

The Company has entered into various vehicle and equipment loans. These loans are payable in 60 monthly payments through March 2020 and bear interest ranging from 0.0% to 6.7%.

Capital Lease Obligations

The Company rents certain equipment with a net book value of approximately $249,000 at December 31, 2016 under leases which have been classified as capital leases. Scheduled future minimum lease payments under capital leases, net of interest, are as follows:

Years ended December 31,	Amount
(in thousands)
-2017	$	82
-2018		82
-2019		31
-2020		6
-2021		3
Subtotal		204
Less interest expense		(16)
Total	$	188

Scheduled maturities of the Company's long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows:

Years ended December 31,	Amount
(in thousands)
-2018	$	93
-2019		47
-2020		9
-2021		3
Thereafter		-

Total	$	152