XTI Aerospace Secures $20M ABL Facility for Drone Nerds Growth, Refinances Intercompany Debt

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XTI Aerospace's subsidiaries, including Drone Nerds, secured a $20 million asset-based lending facility from JPMorgan Chase to boost liquidity, fund growth, and repay $10.5 million in prior intercompany loans.

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• $20 Million Asset-Based Lending Facility

  XTI Aerospace's subsidiaries, Drone Nerds, LLC and Anzu Robotics, LLC, secured a revolving loan facility of up to $20 million from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., maturing February 11, 2029.

• Repayment of Intercompany Loans

  Proceeds from the ABL facility will be used to repay $10.5 million of prior loans made by XTI Aerospace to its Drone Nerds and Anzu Robotics subsidiaries.

• Debt Subordination

  Existing unsecured indebtedness, including Investor Notes, has been subordinated to the new ABL facility, enhancing the security position of JPMorgan Chase.

• Enhanced Liquidity and Growth Capital

  The facility is expected to provide ample liquidity for future growth, working capital, and routine dividends, supporting the company's strategic focus on its Drone Nerds platform.

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This $20 million asset-based lending (ABL) facility is a significant financing event for XTI Aerospace, representing a substantial capital infusion for its Drone Nerds subsidiary. The facility, secured by accounts receivable and inventory, provides crucial liquidity to support the growth of the recently acquired Drone Nerds business. The use of proceeds to repay $10.5 million in prior intercompany loans also streamlines the company's internal capital structure. This non-dilutive debt financing follows recent equity-related filings (S-3 and 424B3 in January 2026) and aligns with the company's strategic focus on its core aerospace technology and drone platform, as highlighted in its strong FY26 guidance and divestiture of non-core assets earlier this month. The subordination of existing unsecured debt to this new facility strengthens the ABL's position, reflecting confidence from a major financial institution.