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LINES OF CREDIT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
LINES OF CREDIT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

NOTE 19 – LINES OF CREDIT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 

Revolving line of credit

 

On October 5, 2023, the Company obtained a revolving line of credit in the amount of $5,000,000 from Pathward, N.A. The interest rate will be a rate which is equal to three percentage points (3%) in excess of that rate shown in the Wall Street Journal as the prime rate (the “Effective Rate”) and matures twenty-four months from the closing date. This loan is secured by the Company’s eligible accounts receivable and eligible finished goods inventory. The Company’s ability to borrow against the line of credit is limited by the value of the eligible assets. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had enough eligible assets to access approximately $3,000,000 of the credit line. The Company was in compliance with all loan covenants as of June 30, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, and September 30, 2024, this loan had a balance of $2,039,858, and $3,125,011, respectively.

 

Standstill Agreement

 

On April 30, 2024, the Company entered into a Standstill Agreement with Streeterville Capital, LLC (“Streeterville”) in which Streeterville agreed not to seek to redeem any portion of its two outstanding notes with the Company for a period of one year which expired on April 30, 2025 and in exchange, the Company agreed to pay to Streeterville the greater of $4,000,000 or fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds the Company receives from the sale of any of its common stock or preferred stock during the Standstill Period. During fiscal year 2024, the Company paid Streeterville $4,588,897 under this agreement.

 

On May 29, 2025, the Company entered into a Standstill Agreement with Streeterville in which Streeterville agreed not to seek to redeem any portion of its two outstanding notes with the Company for a period of 60 days which expired on July 29, 2025 and in exchange, the Company agreed to pay to Streeterville the greater of $550,000 or fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds the Company receives from the sale of any of its common stock or preferred stock during the Standstill Period. During the standstill period, the Company paid Streeterville $636,250 under this agreement.

 

 

Notes payable

 

On November 21, 2024, the Company issued a note payable to Streeterville Capital, LLC in the amount of $580,000. This note carries interest of 8% and matures on May 21, 2026. After deduction of an original issue discount of $75,000 and legal fees of $5,000, the Company received $500,000 in cash. As of June 30, 2025, this note had unamortized original issue discount balance of $45,833.

 

The following table outlines the Company’s secured liabilities:

 

          June 30,   September 30, 
   Interest Rate   Maturity  2025   2024 
Fulton Bank - $360,000 fund equipment for AIS. The Company was in compliance with loan covenants as of June 30, 2025. This loan is secured by certain assets of the Company.   SOFR plus 2.37% (6.82% as of June 30, 2025 and 7.33% as of September 30, 2024).   1/31/2025   -    28,302 
                   
Fulton Bank - $312,000 fund equipment for AIS. The Company was in compliance with loan covenants as of June 30, 2025. This loan is secured by certain assets of the Company.   SOFR plus 2.37% (6.82% as of June 30, 2025 and 7.33% as of September 30, 2024).   9/30/2029   271,570    312,000 
                   
Fulton Bank mortgage $2,476,000. The Company was in compliance with loan covenants as of June 30, 2025. This loan is secured by the underlying asset.   SOFR plus 2.62% (7.07% on June 30, 2025 and 7.58% on September 30, 2024).    1/28/2040   2,054,108    2,113,337 
                   
Fulton Bank (HEISEY) - $1,200,000 mortgage loan; requires monthly principal and interest payments through August 1, 2043 with a final payment of remaining principal on September 1, 2043; The loan is collateralized by 615 Florence Street and 740 Barber Street and guaranteed by AIS and Cemtrex.   SOFR plus 2.80% per annum (7.25% as of June 30, 2025 and 7.76% as of September 30, 2024).   9/30/2043   1,154,163    1,176,112 
                   
Fulton Bank (HEISEY) - $2,160,000. promissory note related to purchase of Heisey; requires 84 monthly principal and interest payments; The note is collateralized by the Heisey assets and guaranteed by the Parent; matures in 2030.   SOFR plus 2.80% per annum (7.25% as of June 30, 2025 and 7.76% as of September 30, 2024).   7/1/2030   1,682,569    1,881,621 
                   
Note payable - $5,755,000 - Less original issue discount $750,000 and legal fees $5,000, net cash received $5,000,000 Unamortized original issue discount balance of $0, as of June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024.   8%  6/30/2025   -    244,766 
                   
Note payable - $9,205,000. Less original issue discount $1,200,000 and legal fees $5,000,net cash received $8,000,000. 28,572 shares of common stock valued at $700,400 recognized as additional original issue discount. Unamortized original issue discount balance of $0 as of June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024.   8%  2/22/2026   12,578,143    12,195,789 
                   
Note payable - $580,000. Less original issue discount $75,000 and legal fees $5,000,net cash received $500,000. Unamortized original issue discount balance of $45,833 as of June 30, 2025.   8%  5/21/2027   609,192    - 
                   
Paycheck Protection Program loan - $121,400 - The issuing bank determined that this loan qualifies for loan forgiveness; however the Company is awaiting final approval from the Small Business Administration.   1%  5/5/2025   -    50,628 
                   
Total debt          $18,349,745   $18,002,555 
Less: Current maturities           (9,827,991)   (4,732,377)
Less: Unamortized original issue discount           (45,833)   - 
Long-term debt          $8,475,921   $13,270,178