FTC Solar Secures Debt Covenant Waiver, Agrees to $10M Principal Repayment and Stricter Financial Targets

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FTC Solar received a waiver for a debt covenant default but must repay $10.0 million in principal and adhere to new, stricter financial performance covenants.

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• Debt Covenant Default Waived

  Lenders granted a waiver for the company's breach of a purchase order covenant for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, preventing an immediate event of default.

• Mandatory Principal Repayments Agreed

  The company committed to repaying $10.0 million of its term loan principal in three installments: $2.5 million on March 23, 2026 (already paid), $2.5 million on May 22, 2026, and $5.0 million on September 30, 2026.

• Stricter Financial Covenants Imposed

  New covenants include minimum unrestricted cash balances ($15.0M by June 30, 2026, $10.0M thereafter), escalating quarterly revenue targets ($25.0M by June 30, 2026, $75.0M by December 31, 2026), and minimum consolidated EBITDA ($10.0M for FY2026, $25.0M for FY2027).

• Debt Reclassification Reversed

  As a result of the Second Amendment and waiver, the $19.9 million term loan balance will be reclassified back to long-term debt for the period ended December 31, 2025, excluding the scheduled ECF Repayment Amounts.

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FTC Solar, Inc. has secured a critical waiver from its lenders regarding a prior default on a purchase order covenant. While averting an immediate crisis, this agreement comes with significant new conditions, including a mandatory $10.0 million principal repayment schedule and more stringent financial covenants for unrestricted cash, quarterly revenue, and consolidated EBITDA. These terms highlight the company's ongoing financial pressures and set clear, demanding performance benchmarks for future quarters. Investors should monitor the company's ability to meet these new targets, as failure would trigger further default.