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Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum Bedrocan Cannabis Corp. V.BED

TSXV:BED - Post Discussion

Bedrocan Cannabis Corp. > 4 million in loans @ 10%
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Post by cobills on Jun 02, 2015 6:12pm

4 million in loans @ 10%

It seems to me that $400,000/yr in interest expense is rather expensive IMHO.
Comment by clm128 on Jun 03, 2015 7:46am
I agree, it seems to be in line with some pre license companies that have taken debt. I would have thought we could get a slightly better rate. Im glad management put up their own money I just hope there not taking advantage of their positions to pay them selves a higher than needed rate. All said and done I still prefer this to an equity issue, at least interest is a claim able expense. Cheers ...more  
Comment by DariusDD on Jun 03, 2015 7:58am
Yes, 10% is a little high but this is way better than dilution like you say.  Management putting up their own $ is a best case scenario and speaks to the confidence they have in Bedrocan.  In the end it is going to be good for all of us.
Comment by Roxy27 on Jun 03, 2015 9:38am
In my experience, 10% is a reasonable rate for short term private debt.  If this was sourced though a dealer as a debenture it would be at least 8% and cost 6%+ placement fee. As a convertable the coupon would be 6-7% minimum plus a discounted convert and equity dilution (plus the 6%+ placement fee). An equity raise would be dilutive, be a discount to market value and again cost 6%+ placement ...more  
Comment by frankie1122 on Jun 03, 2015 9:50am
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