Spire Global Updates Financing With Blue Torch

Mark Eisenberg
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Spire Global Waiver and Amendment

On August 27, 2024, Spire Global, Inc. entered into a waiver and amendment of its financing agreement with Blue Torch Capital. This decision comes as Spire works on issuing its financial results for the periods ending June 30, 2024. The amendment addresses several key points:

  • Waiving Events of Default: Spire received a waiver for not maintaining the required debt to EBITDA leverage ratio and for failing to deliver financial statements for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.
  • Amending Financial Covenants: The amendment provides immediate relief from leverage ratios, easing Spire's financial requirements.
  • Amendment Fee: A fee of 3.5% of the outstanding principal of the loans, to be paid-in-kind, is added to the loan's principal. This fee may be reduced under certain refinance or pre-payment conditions.
  • Loan Payment Requirement: Spire must pay $10 million toward the loan's principal by August 31, 2024.

Current Financial Position

As of June 30, 2024, Spire reported having approximately $46 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term marketable securities. This is a preliminary estimate, as the company reviews its accounting practices related to its "Space as a Service" business.

Understanding Debt to EBITDA Ratio

The debt to EBITDA ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay off its incurred debt. EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, and it is used to assess a company's operating performance. A high ratio may indicate a company has too much debt. For example, if a company has $5 million in debt and an EBITDA of $1 million, it has a debt to EBITDA ratio of 5.

Spire Global's Business Overview

Spire Global, listed on NYSE under SPIR, is a leader in space-based data and analytics. It operates a satellite constellation providing real-time Earth observation. Spire offers insights into weather, ship, and plane movement patterns, impacting economies, global security, and the environment. Additionally, its "Space as a Service" solution lets customers use Spire's infrastructure for space-based operations.

Forward-Looking Statements

The announcement includes forward-looking statements about Spire's future performance and financial situation. These statements have inherent risks, including potential changes in financial results, delays in reporting, and evolving market conditions. For more details, refer to Spire's risk disclosures in their Annual and Quarterly Reports.

Investors are urged not to place undue reliance on these statements, as actual results may differ. Spire does not commit to updating these statements beyond what is legally required.

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