second shareholder’s loan agreement (the “Second Shareholder’s Loan Agreement”), which was set to mature on May 20, 2022, provides the Company with a $25 million subordinated loan at the discretion of Weichai. The maturity of the First Shareholder’s Loan Agreement was extended to April 24, 2023, and the maturity of the Second Shareholder’s Loan Agreement was extended to May 20, 2023. Borrowings under both agreements will bear interest at an annual rate equal to SOFR plus 4.65% per annum. Further, if the applicable term SOFR is negative, the interest rate per annum shall be deemed as 4.65% per annum. If the interest rate for any loan is lower than Weichai’s borrowing cost, the interest rate for such loan shall be equal to Weichai’s borrowing cost plus 1%. Both of the agreements are subject to customary events of default and covenants. The Company has covenanted to secure any amounts borrowed under either of the agreements upon payment in full of all amounts outstanding under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
As of March 24, 2022, there were no borrowings under the First Shareholder’s Loan Agreement and the Second Shareholder’s Loan Agreement was fully drawn.
The Company is also party to a third shareholder’s loan agreement with Weichai (the “Third Shareholder’s Loan Agreement”). The Third Shareholder’s Loan Agreement, which matures on November 30, 2022, provides the Company with access to up to $50 million of credit at the discretion of Weichai. The Company intends to work with Weichai to extend the Third Shareholder’s Loan Agreement as the maturity date approaches. As of March 24, 2022, PSI had borrowed approximately $36 million under the Third Shareholder’s Loan Agreement.
Management Comments
Lance Arnett, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We appreciate the continued support that Standard Chartered has provided us through the credit agreement extension. We are also grateful for Weichai’s continued support and look forward to executing on our business objectives during the year.”
About Power Solutions International, Inc.
Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSI) is a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of a broad range of advanced, emission-certified engines and power systems. PSI provides integrated turnkey solutions to leading global original equipment manufacturers and end-user customers within the power systems, industrial and transportation end markets. The Company’s unique in-house design, prototyping, engineering and testing capabilities allow PSI to customize clean, high-performance engines using a fuel agnostic strategy to run on a wide variety of fuels, including natural gas, propane, gasoline, diesel and biofuels.
PSI develops and delivers complete power systems that are used worldwide in stationary and mobile power generation applications supporting standby, prime, demand response, microgrid, and co-generation power (CHP) applications; and industrial applications that include forklifts, agricultural and turf, arbor care, industrial sweepers, aerial lifts, irrigation pumps, ground support, and construction equipment. In addition, PSI develops and delivers powertrains purpose-built for medium-duty trucks and buses including school and transit buses, work trucks, terminal tractors, and various other vocational vehicles. For more information on PSI, visit www.psiengines.com.