debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
Royale Energy, Inc. (ROYL): debt financing — Royale Energy enters $3M secured loan with CEO-affiliated lender at 18% interest
Royale Energy, Inc.
- Initial $1.4M from Walou Investments (affiliate of CEO Johnny Jordan); total facility up to $3M.
- Interest 18% per annum; maturity August 1, 2025; secured by oil/gas assets in Ector County, Texas.
- Related-party transaction approved by disinterested board; terms deemed fair and no less favorable.
- Additional loans of at least $100k allowed; prepayment without penalty; no reborrowing.
- Collateral includes certain oil and gas properties owned by wholly-owned subsidiary in Texas.