Aemetis Subsidiary Extends Preferred Unit Redemption, Faces High-Interest Secured Debt if Unpaid

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Aemetis Biogas LLC, a subsidiary of Aemetis, Inc., extended the redemption deadline for its Series A Preferred Units to April 30, 2026, with a modified redemption price of $114.7 million, including a $2 million fee. Failure to redeem will trigger a new credit agreement with a 16% interest rate, guaranteed by Aemetis, Inc. and secured by its assets.

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• Redemption Deadline Extended

  Aemetis Biogas LLC extended the deadline to redeem its Series A Preferred Units from December 31, 2025, to April 30, 2026.

• Increased Redemption Price

  The aggregate redemption price was modified to $114.7 million, which includes a $2 million fee for the amendment.

• High-Interest Credit Agreement Contingency

  If the preferred units are not redeemed by April 30, 2026, the subsidiary will enter into a new credit agreement for $114.7 million at an interest rate of 16.0% (or prime + 10.0%).

• Parent Company Guarantee & Asset Security

  Aemetis, Inc. and several of its subsidiaries will guarantee the obligations under the potential credit agreement, granting a security interest in their assets.

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This filing reveals significant financial pressure on Aemetis, Inc. and its subsidiary, Aemetis Biogas LLC. The extension of the preferred unit redemption deadline, coupled with a $2 million fee, suggests difficulty in securing alternative financing or generating sufficient cash flow. The contingency plan to enter into a new credit agreement with a very high interest rate (16% or prime + 10%) for $114.7 million, an amount exceeding the parent company's market capitalization, indicates a distressed financing situation. The requirement for Aemetis, Inc. and its subsidiaries to guarantee this debt and grant security interests across their assets significantly increases the parent company's financial risk and could severely impact its operational flexibility and future financing options. Investors should monitor the company's ability to meet the April 30, 2026, redemption deadline, as failure to do so will result in highly onerous debt terms.