GoPro Raises $50 Million Secured Term Loan
GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) has secured a $50 million term loan from Farallon Capital Management through a second lien credit agreement. The financing is part of a strategic initiative to strengthen the company's balance sheet, with approximately $94 million placed in escrow to repay convertible debt maturing in November 2025.
The agreement includes strict financial covenants requiring GoPro to maintain minimum liquidity of $40 million and meet specific EBITDA targets ranging from $10 million to $40 million through 2026. As part of the deal, GoPro will issue warrants to Farallon to purchase 11,076,968 shares of Class A Common Stock at $1.25 per share, exercisable until August 2035.
GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) ha ottenuto un prestito a termine di 50 milioni di dollari da Farallon Capital Management tramite un accordo di credito di secondo grado. Il finanziamento fa parte di un'iniziativa strategica per rafforzare il bilancio della società , con circa 94 milioni di dollari vincolati in deposito a garanzia per rimborsare debiti convertibili in scadenza a novembre 2025.
L'accordo prevede rigidi vincoli finanziari che richiedono a GoPro di mantenere una liquidità minima di 40 milioni di dollari e di raggiungere specifici obiettivi di EBITDA compresi tra 10 e 40 milioni di dollari fino al 2026. Nell'ambito dell'accordo, GoPro emetterà warrant a favore di Farallon per acquistare 11.076.968 azioni di Classe A Common Stock a 1,25 dollari per azione, esercitabili fino ad agosto 2035.
GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) ha asegurado un préstamo a plazo de 50 millones de dólares de Farallon Capital Management mediante un acuerdo de crédito de segundo gravamen. El financiamiento forma parte de una iniciativa estratégica para fortalecer el balance de la empresa, con aproximadamente 94 millones de dólares depositados en una cuenta en garantÃa para pagar deuda convertible que vence en noviembre de 2025.
El acuerdo incluye estrictos convenios financieros que requieren que GoPro mantenga una liquidez mÃnima de 40 millones de dólares y cumpla con objetivos especÃficos de EBITDA que van desde 10 hasta 40 millones de dólares hasta 2026. Como parte del acuerdo, GoPro emitirá warrants a Farallon para comprar 11,076,968 acciones de Clase A Common Stock a 1.25 dólares por acción, ejercibles hasta agosto de 2035.
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GoPro (NASDAQ : GPRO) a obtenu un prêt à terme de 50 millions de dollars auprès de Farallon Capital Management via un accord de crédit de second rang. Ce financement s’inscrit dans une initiative stratégique visant à renforcer le bilan de l’entreprise, avec environ 94 millions de dollars placés en séquestre pour rembourser une dette convertible arrivant à échéance en novembre 2025.
L’accord inclut des clauses financières strictes exigeant que GoPro maintienne une liquidité minimale de 40 millions de dollars et atteigne des objectifs d’EBITDA spécifiques allant de 10 à 40 millions de dollars jusqu’en 2026. Dans le cadre de l’accord, GoPro émettra des bons de souscription à Farallon pour acheter 11 076 968 actions ordinaires de classe A au prix de 1,25 dollar par action, exerçables jusqu’en août 2035.
GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) hat einen 50-Millionen-Dollar-Terminkredit von Farallon Capital Management über eine zweite Pfandkreditvereinbarung erhalten. Die Finanzierung ist Teil einer strategischen Initiative zur Stärkung der Bilanz des Unternehmens, wobei etwa 94 Millionen Dollar treuhänderisch hinterlegt werden, um wandelbare Schulden zu begleichen, die im November 2025 fällig sind.
Die Vereinbarung umfasst strenge finanzielle Auflagen, die GoPro verpflichten, eine Mindestliquidität von 40 Millionen Dollar zu halten und spezifische EBITDA-Ziele von 10 bis 40 Millionen Dollar bis 2026 zu erreichen. Im Rahmen des Deals wird GoPro Farallon Warrants ausgeben, um 11.076.968 Aktien der Klasse A Stammaktien zu je 1,25 Dollar zu kaufen, die bis August 2035 ausübbar sind.
- Secured $50 million in additional financing to strengthen balance sheet
- Strategic preparation with $94 million in escrow for November 2025 convertible debt repayment
- Maintains access to existing Wells Fargo credit facility
- Strict financial covenants requiring specific EBITDA targets and minimum liquidity
- Potential dilution from 11.07 million warrant shares at $1.25 per share
- Second lien security interest requires pledging substantial company assets including intellectual property
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GoPro secures $50M loan with significant strings attached, suggesting concerning financial position despite addressing $94M debt coming due.
GoPro's new
The second-lien nature of this debt indicates GoPro had to accept subordinated security terms, likely at higher interest costs. More concerning are the escalating EBITDA requirements - starting at just
The loan comes with heavy collateral requirements including intellectual property assets and subsidiary pledges. The issuance of 11,076,968 warrants at
The requirement to maintain
"This debt financing underscores our disciplined approach to capital management and reinforces our commitment to achieving long-term financial strength," said Brian McGee, GoPro's CFO and COO. "Farallon's understanding of our business needs allowed us to develop a solution that enhances our balance sheet in a way that is intended to provide the flexibility we need to meet our near-term obligations while continuing to execute on the business."
GoPro's obligations under the Second Lien Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of GoPro's domestic subsidiaries and are secured by a second lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of GoPro, including its intellectual property, and a pledge of shares in certain of GoPro's subsidiaries.
The Second Lien Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants. The negative covenants include restrictions on the incurrence of liens and indebtedness, certain investments, dividends, stock repurchases and other matters, all subject to certain exceptions. The financial covenants require (a) GoPro to maintain liquidity (defined as unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and availability under the Revolving Credit Agreement (as defined below) of at least
In connection with entering the Second Lien Credit Agreement, GoPro entered into an Amendment to its existing credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and the lenders from time to time party thereto, in order to permit entry into the Second Lien Credit Agreement and grant the administrative agent and the lenders a first-priority security interest in all of GoPro's intellectual property registrations and applications pursuant to an Amended and Restated Guaranty and Security Agreement.
In addition, GoPro has agreed to issue to Farallon or its affiliates warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase 11,076,968 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value
Additional details regarding the Second Lien Credit Agreement and Amendment and Warrants are available in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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About Farallon
Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. is a global investment firm founded in 1986 and registered as an investment adviser with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Farallon invests across asset classes and geographies through bottom-up fundamental research and analysis, with an emphasis on capital preservation. Farallon's credit team partners closely with counterparties to develop tailored financing solutions across global credit markets, including both public and private opportunities. More information about Farallon is available at .
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