ASPEN AEROGELS INC (ASPN): debt financing — Aspen Aerogels secures $100M GM loan for Georgia plant; cuts convertible note conversion price
ASPEN AEROGELS INC
- Up to $100M senior secured term loan from GM Holdings for Phase 1 of Bulloch County, GA aerogel plant; interest at Term SOFR + 8% (cash) or +9% (PIK).
- First $33M available after KSP equity investment of ≥$100M; remainder subject to milestones and matching equity/debt.
- Convertible note conversion price reduced from $34.9366 to $29.9366/share and transfer restrictions removed.
- SVB $20M revolver terminated with no outstanding borrowings; $1.2M in letters of credit cash collateralized.
- Loan guaranteed by company and Aspen RI, secured by assets excluding IP; Koch convertible notes subordinated.