Parks America Subsidiary Refinances $2.33M Loan, Frees Up $2.5M Cash Collateral

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Parks America's subsidiary refinanced an existing $2.33 million loan, converting it to a fixed interest rate and, more importantly, releasing a $2.5 million cash collateral reserve, significantly enhancing the company's liquidity.

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• Refinancing of Existing Loan

  Aggieland-Parks, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, completed a refinancing of its $2.33 million term loan with Cendera Bank. This is a modification of an existing loan agreement from September 30, 2024.

• Fixed Interest Rate Secured

  The variable interest rate, initially 6.34% (SOFR + 2.70%), was converted to a fixed rate of 6.99% through an interest rate swap with SouthState Bank, N.A., providing payment predictability.

• Significant Cash Collateral Release

  The refinancing removed the requirement for a $2.5 million cash collateral reserve, which was previously established by Focus Compounding Fund, LC. This action significantly improves the company's immediate liquidity.

• Parent Company Guarantee Maintained

  The loan remains secured by substantially all of Aggieland-Parks, Inc.'s assets and is guaranteed by the parent company, Parks America, Inc., subject to a minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio of 1.20 to 1.00.

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This filing details a significant refinancing transaction by Parks America's subsidiary, Aggieland-Parks, Inc. While the $2.33 million loan itself is a modification of existing debt, the most impactful aspect is the removal of a $2.5 million cash collateral reserve. For a company of this size, freeing up $2.5 million in cash provides a substantial boost to liquidity and financial flexibility, especially following recent positive earnings. The conversion to a fixed interest rate also adds predictability to future debt service costs.