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Get filing alertsIRIDEX signs 90-month lease for new San Jose headquarters, commits to $646K annual rent
Filed March 13, 2026 · Period ending March 9, 2026 · ~1 min read
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IRIDEX leased 30,784 sq ft at 5215 Hellyer Avenue, San Jose as new corporate headquarters starting July 1, 2026. Triple net lease runs 90 months with option to extend 60 more months.
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Annual rent starts at $646,464 after six-month abatement, rises to $665,857 in year two, then increases 3% annually. Company also pays its share of operating expenses, taxes, and utilities.
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Extension option allows IRIDEX to stay another 60 months at greater of prior rent or market rate, providing long-term flexibility while protecting landlord from below-market terms.
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Filing triggered Item 2.03 disclosure for creation of direct financial obligation, reflecting the lease's material impact on company's balance sheet and cash flow commitments.
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Summary
IRIDEX Corporation committed to a new corporate headquarters in San Jose, signing a 90-month triple net lease for over 30,000 square feet starting July 2026. The deal includes a six-month rent holiday, then approximately $646,000 in annual rent with 3% yearly increases—a predictable but escalating fixed cost over the 7.5-year term. For a medical device company, this represents a material operational commitment that will impact cash flow and balance sheet treatment.
Retail investors should view this as a sign of operational stability and growth planning, as companies don't typically commit to long-term headquarters leases unless they expect sustained business activity. The triple net structure means IRIDEX bears all property costs beyond base rent, so actual occupancy expenses will exceed the stated minimums. Watch the company's next 10-Q for lease accounting treatment under ASC 842, which will show the right-of-use asset and corresponding liability on the balance sheet—likely several million dollars given the lease term and annual payments.
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Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On March 9, 2026, IRIDEX Corporation (the “Company”) and SFIII Hellyer, LLC and SFIII FOS Hellyer Holding, LLC (the “Landlord”) entered into a triple net lease (the “Lease”) pursuant to which the Company will lease office space located at 5215 Hellyer Avenue in San Jose, California (the “Leased Space”) as the Company’s new corporate headquarters.
IRIDEX signed a triple net lease for approximately 30,784 square feet of office space to serve as its new corporate headquarters. The lease is for 90 months starting July 1, 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 60 months. This represents a material commitment for the company's operational footprint.
Event · Item 2.03 — Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
IRIDEX disclosed creation of a direct financial obligation, with details cross-referenced to Item 1.01 (not provided in this excerpt).
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Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
The information set forth under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.
The company disclosed the creation of a direct financial obligation or off-balance sheet arrangement. The specific terms, amounts, and conditions are referenced in Item 1.01 of the 8-K, which is not included in the provided excerpt. This typically indicates new debt, credit facility, lease obligation, or similar financial commitment.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
IRIDEX filed an 8-K to disclose a new lease agreement dated March 9, 2026 with SFIII Hellyer entities.
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Lease dated March 9, 2026 by and between SFIII Hellyer, LLC and SFIII FOS Hellyer Holding, LLC and the Company.
IRIDEX entered into a lease agreement on March 9, 2026 with SFIII Hellyer, LLC and SFIII FOS Hellyer Holding, LLC. The 8-K does not provide details about the lease terms, location, square footage, duration, or rental amounts, as only the exhibit list is included in this filing.
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