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Debt
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt DEBT
Debt consists of the following (in thousands):
June 30,
2022		December 31,
2021
Wells Fargo term loans payable$12,792 $13,992 
FGI term loans payable11,584 12,561 
Leaf Capital term loan payable102 119 
Total24,47826,672
Less deferred loan costs(1,234)(1,478)
Less current portion(1,146)(3,943)
Long-term debt$22,098 $21,251 
Term Loans

Wells Fargo Term Loans
On October 27, 2020, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, lead arranger and book runner, and the lenders party thereto (the “Lenders”). Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Lenders made available to the Company secured term loans (the “WF Term Loans”) in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $18,500,000 ($16,790,000 of which was advanced to the Company on October 28, 2020). The proceeds from the WF Term Loans were used to pay off the Company’s existing outstanding indebtedness with KeyBank National Association, and to pay certain fees and expenses associated with the financing. On July 22, 2022, all existing outstanding indebtedness of the Company owed to the Lenders was repaid in full as part of the refinancing further described below.

At the option of the Company, the WF Term Loans bears interest at a per annum rate equal to LIBOR plus a margin of 300 basis points or base rate plus a margin of 200 basis points. LIBOR rate means the greater of (a) 0.75% per annum and (b) the per annum published LIBOR rate for interest periods of one, three or six months as chosen by the Company. Base rate is the greater of (a) 1.0% per annum, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, (c) LIBOR Rate plus 100 basis or (d) prime rate. The weighted average interest rate was 6.75% and 3.77% as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

The WF Term Loans are to be repaid in monthly installments of $200,000 plus interest, with the remaining outstanding balance due on November 30, 2024, subject to certain optional and mandatory repayment terms. The Company’s obligations under the WF Term Loans are unconditionally guaranteed by each of the Company’s U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries, with such obligations of the Company and such subsidiaries being secured by a lien on substantially all of their U.S. and Canadian assets.

The WF Term Loans contains reporting, indebtedness, and financial covenants. The Company is in compliance with such covenants as of June 30, 2022.

Voluntary prepayments of amounts outstanding under the WF Term Loans are permitted at any time without premium or penalty. To the extent applicable, LIBOR breakage fees may be charged in connection with any prepayment.

FGI Equipment Finance LLC Term Loan
On October 20, 2020, the Company entered into a Master Security Agreement, among FGI Equipment Finance LLC, (“FGI”) the Company as debtor, and each of Core Composites Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company organized in Delaware, and CC HPM, S. de R.L. de C.V., a subsidiary of the Company organized in Mexico, as guarantors, for a term loan in the principal amount of $13,200,000 (the “FGI Term Loan”), which loan is evidenced by a Promissory Note, dated October 20, 2020, executed by the Company in favor of FGI. On October 27, 2020, FGI advanced to the Company $12,000,000 which proceeds were used to pay off the Company’s existing outstanding indebtedness with KeyBank National Association, and to pay certain
fees and expenses associated with the transactions, and $1,200,000 which proceeds were used to fund a security deposit to be held by FGI. Interest on the FGI Term Loan is a fixed rate of 8.25% and is payable monthly. The security deposit of $1,200,000 is included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. On July 22, 2022, all existing outstanding indebtedness of the Company owed to the FGI was repaid in full as part of the refinancing further described below.

The FGI Term Loan is to be repaid in monthly principal and interest installments of $117,000 for the first 12 months, $246,000 for the subsequent 59 months and $1,446,000 due on October 31, 2026, subject to certain optional and mandatory repayment terms. The Company’s obligations under the Master Security Agreement are secured by certain machinery and equipment of the guarantors located in Mexico, and real property of Core Composites de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.,a subsidiary of the Company organized in Mexico, located in Matamoros, Mexico.

The Company may prepay in full or in part (but not less than the amount equal to 20% of the original principal amount of the loan) outstanding amounts before they are due on any scheduled Payment Date upon at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice. The Company will pay a “Prepayment Fee” in an amount equal to an additional sum equal to the following percentage of the principal amount to be prepaid for prepayments occurring in the indicated period: four percent (4.0%) for prepayments occurring prior to the first anniversary of the FGI Term Loan; three percent (3.0%) for prepayments occurring on the first anniversary of the FGI Term Loan until the second anniversary of the FGI Term Loan; two percent (2.0%) for prepayments occurring on and after the second anniversary of the FGI Term Loan and prior to the third anniversary of the Loan; and one percent (1.0%) for prepayments occurring any time thereafter.

Leaf Capital Funding
On April 24, 2020 the Company entered into a finance agreement with Leaf Capital Funding of $175,000 for equipment. The parties agreed to a fixed interest rate of 5.50% and a term of 60 months. On July 22, 2022, all existing outstanding indebtedness of the Company owed to Leaf Capital Funding was repaid in full as part of the refinancing further described below.

Revolving Loans

Wells Fargo Revolving Loan
Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Lenders made available to the Company a revolving loan commitment (the “WF Revolving Loan”) of $25,000,000 ($8,745,000 of which was advanced to the Company on October 28, 2020). The proceeds from the WF Revolving Loan were used to pay off the Company’s outstanding indebtedness with KeyBank National Association, and to pay certain fees and expenses associated with the financing. On July 22, 2022, all existing outstanding indebtedness of the Company owed under the WF Revolving Loan was repaid in full as part of the refinancing further described below.

The Credit Agreement also makes available to the Company an incremental revolving commitment in the maximum amount of $10,000,000 at the Company’s option at any time during the three-year period following the closing.

The borrowing availability under the WF Revolving Loan is the lesser of (a) the loan commitment of $25,000,000 or (b) the sum of 90% of eligible investment grade accounts receivable, 85% of non-investment grade eligible accounts receivable and 65% of eligible inventory.

At the option of the Company, the WF Revolving Loan bears interest at a per annum rate equal to LIBOR plus a margin of 200 to 250 basis points or base rate plus a margin of 100 to 150 basis points, with the margin rate being based on the excess availability amount under the line of credit. LIBOR rate means the greater of (a) 0.75% per annum and (b) the per annum published LIBOR rate for interest periods of one, three or six months as chosen by the Company. Base rate is the greater of (a) 1.0% per annum, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, (c) LIBOR Rate plus 100 basis and (d) prime rate. The weighted average interest rate was 5.75% and 4.25% as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

The WF Revolving Loan commitment terminates, and all outstanding borrowings thereunder must be repaid, by November 30, 2024. The Company has $24,278,000 of available revolving loans of which $6,744,000 is outstanding as of June 30, 2022. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had $24,337,000 of available revolving loans of which $4,424,000 was outstanding.

The WF Revolving Loan contains the same covenants as the WF Term Loans.

Wells Fargo Bank will issue up to $2,000,000 of Letters of Credit in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement upon the Company’s request. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had one Letter of Credit outstanding for $160,000.
Credit Refinancing

On July 22, 2022, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Huntington Credit Agreement”) with The Huntington National Bank (“Huntington”), as the sole lender, administrative agent, lead arranger and book runner. Pursuant to the terms of the Huntington Credit Agreement, Huntington made available to the Company secured loans (the “Huntington Loans”) in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $75,000,000, consisting of (i) a revolving loan commitment of $25,000,000 (approximately $13,689,000 of which was advanced to the Company on July 22, 2022), (ii) term loan commitments of $25,000,000 ($25,000,000 of which was advanced to the Company on July 22, 2022) and (ii) Capex loan commitments of $25,000,000 (none of which was advanced to the Company on July 22, 2022). The initial proceeds of the Huntington Loans were used in part to (i) repay all existing outstanding indebtedness of the Company owing to the Lenders under the Credit Agreement, FGI and Leaf Capital Funding and (ii) pay certain fees and expenses associated with the transactions contemplated by the Huntington Credit Agreement. Additional proceeds of the Huntington Loans will be used to finance the ongoing general needs of the Company. For information on the Huntington Loans, see Note 15 - Subsequent Events, to the consolidated financial statements included herein.

Bank Covenants
The Company is required to meet certain financial covenants included in the Credit Agreement, which covenants include a fixed charge coverage ratio. As of June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with its financial covenants associated with the loans made under the Credit Agreement as described above.