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Get filing alertsJoby Aviation acquires 728,000 sq ft Ohio facility for $61.5M, financed with $30.8M loan
Filed March 11, 2026 · Period ending March 6, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Joby subsidiary completed purchase of 728,000 square foot industrial property in Vandalia, Ohio for $61.5 million on March 6, 2026, representing significant manufacturing capacity expansion.
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Acquisition financed through $30.75 million senior secured loan to special-purpose subsidiary PropCo, with 10-year interest-only term at fixed rate tied to 10-year Treasury yield plus margin.
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Loan secured by mortgage on the property and pledge of subsidiary membership interests, with parent company Aero providing limited guarantees for bad-faith actions and environmental liabilities.
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Loan allows prepayment with charges but has no extension option, requiring full principal repayment or refinancing at 10-year maturity in 2036.
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Summary
Joby Aviation expanded its manufacturing footprint by acquiring a substantial 728,000 square foot facility in Vandalia, Ohio for $61.5 million. The company financed half the purchase price through a $30.75 million loan structured through special-purpose subsidiaries, with the debt secured by the property itself and isolated from the parent company's balance sheet—though Joby's operating subsidiary Aero provided limited guarantees for environmental issues and bad-faith actions. The 10-year interest-only loan locks in current interest rates (10-year Treasury plus margin) but defers all principal repayment until 2036, when Joby will need to either refinance or repay the full amount.
For a pre-revenue electric aviation company, this acquisition signals confidence in scaling production capacity, but retail investors should monitor whether Joby begins manufacturing operations at this facility and how it plans to fund the eventual loan maturity. Watch for updates on what Joby plans to manufacture at this Ohio location and whether the company raises additional capital to cover the remaining $30.75 million purchase price paid in cash.
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Joby subsidiary entered $30.75M loan agreement for property acquisition on March 6, 2026.
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On March 6, 2026, 1669 Capstone Way, LLC (“PropCo”), a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Joby Aero, Inc. (“Aero”), and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Joby Aviation, Inc., (the “Company”), entered into a Loan Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) with B UL LLC (“Lender”), pursuant to which Lender agreed to lend to PropCo and PropCo agreed to borrow from Lender $30,750,000 (the “Loan”) in connection with the acquisition of property
Joby Aviation's indirect subsidiary PropCo secured a $30.75 million loan from B UL LLC to finance a property acquisition. The loan was formalized through a Loan Agreement executed on March 6, 2026. This represents new debt financing at the subsidiary level for real estate purposes.
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The Loan Agreement provides the terms of the Loan, which is a senior, secured, non-revolving loan, to be used by PropCo solely for the purpose of acquiring the Property. The Loan is secured by (i) a mortgage over the Property granted by PropCo in favor of Lender, and (ii) an accommodation pledge granted by HoldCo, in favor of Lender, of its membership interest in PropCo.
The acquisition was financed through a senior secured loan to PropCo (a wholly-owned subsidiary). The loan is secured by a mortgage on the property itself and a pledge of PropCo's membership interests by its parent HoldCo. This creates a layered security structure isolating the debt within special-purpose entities.
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The Loan is evidenced by a standard promissory note, and is an interest-only loan with a ten (10) year term, without a specified extension option. Interest on the Loan accrues at a fixed rate based on the ten year treasury yield rate plus a negotiated margin. The Loan may be prepaid at any time, subject to negotiated prepayment charges.
The loan has a 10-year interest-only term with no extension option, carries a fixed rate tied to the 10-year Treasury yield plus a margin, and allows prepayment with charges. This structure defers principal repayment for the full decade while locking in current interest rate levels.
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In addition, Aero has provided Lender (i) a customary non-recourse carveout guaranty, pursuant to which Aero indemnifies Lender for certain losses resulting from actions solely within the control of Aero, and (ii) a typical environmental indemnity in favor of Lender.
While the loan is structured through subsidiaries, parent company Aero provided limited guarantees covering bad-faith actions within its control and environmental liabilities. These carveouts create potential recourse to Aero beyond the pledged property and subsidiary interests.
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The Property consists of approximately 728,000 square feet located at 1669 Capstone Way, Vandalia, Ohio.
The acquired facility is a substantial 728,000 square foot property in Vandalia, Ohio, representing significant manufacturing or operational capacity expansion for Joby's aviation business.
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Joby Aviation created a direct financial obligation by entering into a loan agreement.
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The information included in Item 1.01 under the heading “Entry into Loan Agreement” above is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.
Joby Aviation disclosed the creation of a direct financial obligation through a loan agreement. The 8-K references Item 1.01 for details, but that section is not included in the provided text, so the specific terms, amount, and lender cannot be determined from this excerpt.
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Joby Aviation entered into a Loan Agreement on March 6, 2026, details not disclosed in the 8-K body.
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Loan Agreement dated March 6, 2026
Joby Aviation executed a Loan Agreement on March 6, 2026. The 8-K filing lists this agreement as Exhibit 10.1 but does not provide terms, amount, lender identity, or purpose in the body text. Investors must review the full exhibit to assess the debt's materiality, covenants, and impact on the company's capital structure.
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