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Get filing alertsPolar Power secures up to $2.5M credit line requiring lender to control majority of board
Filed May 14, 2026 · Period ending May 13, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Company entered up to $2.5M revolving credit facility at 12% interest with Stone Brothers Capital, but lender has sole discretion over funding requests and loan matures in one year.
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Loan closing requires two directors to resign and three lender-appointed directors to join the board, giving the lender effective control over company governance.
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Two independent directors, Keith Albrecht and Katherine Koster, resigned effective May 19, 2026, fulfilling the loan agreement's board restructuring requirement.
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Loan proceeds may be used to finance a potential equity offering of up to $6 million, suggesting the company is pursuing additional capital beyond this credit facility.
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Summary
Polar Power has secured emergency financing that comes at a steep governance cost. The company entered a up to $2.5 million revolving credit facility with Stone Brothers Capital at 12% annual interest, but the lender retains complete discretion over whether to fund any loan requests.
More concerning, the deal requires a board takeover: two current directors must resign and three lender-appointed directors will join, giving Stone Brothers effective control of the company's decision-making. This arrangement suggests Polar Power faced limited financing options and had to accept unfavorable terms.
The simultaneous resignation of two independent directors raises questions about whether the company can maintain proper governance oversight and meet listing requirements for independent board members. The one-year maturity creates additional pressure, as the company will need to repay or refinance quickly. Retail investors should watch for the announcement of the three new lender-appointed directors and any subsequent strategic changes they implement. The mention of a potential up to $6 million equity offering suggests further dilution may be coming, which could significantly impact existing shareholders' ownership stakes.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Polar Power entered a up to $2.5M revolving credit facility requiring board restructuring with two directors resigning and three lender appointees joining.
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On May 13, 2026, Polar Power, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Revolving Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Stone Brothers Capital (the “Lender”). The Loan Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility under which the Lender may, in its sole discretion upon the request of the Company, make loans (the “Loans”) to the Company, in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed $2,500,000. Each Loan shall bear interest accruing at an annual rate of 12%.
The company secured a revolving credit line of up to $2.5 million from Stone Brothers Capital at 12% annual interest. The lender has discretion over whether to fund loan requests. Proceeds can be used for general corporate purposes including financing a potential equity offering of up to $6 million.
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As part of the closing conditions, two directors of the Company shall resign from the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) prior to the closing, and three individuals designed by the Lender should be appointed as the directors of the Company.
The loan agreement requires significant board changes before closing: two current directors must resign and three lender-designated individuals will be appointed to the board. This gives the lender substantial governance control, representing a majority or near-majority of what is likely a five-member board.
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The maturity date of the loan is the first anniversary of the closing date of the Loan Agreement.
The revolving credit facility has a one-year term from closing. This relatively short maturity means the company will need to either repay, refinance, or renegotiate the facility within twelve months.
Event · Item 2.03 — Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
Polar Power entered into a loan agreement creating a direct financial obligation on May 13, 2026.
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On May 13, 2026, the Company entered into the Loan Agreement with the Lender, as described in Item 1.01 above and incorporated herein by reference.
The company has entered into a new loan agreement with a lender, creating a direct financial obligation. The specific terms, amount, and conditions of the loan are referenced in Item 1.01 of this filing but are not provided in the excerpt shown.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 14, 2026, Keith Albrecht and Katherine Koster, two of the Company’s independent directors, resigned as members of the Board of the Company, effective May 19, 2026.
Keith Albrecht and Katherine Koster, both independent directors, resigned from Polar Power's Board of Directors effective May 19, 2026. The simultaneous departure of two independent directors may raise questions about board composition, governance oversight, and whether the company maintains sufficient independent directors to meet listing requirements or committee composition rules.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Revolving Loan Agreement dated May 13, 2026 by and between Polar Power, Inc. and Stone Brothers Capital
The company entered into a revolving loan agreement with Stone Brothers Capital on May 13, 2026. This provides the company with access to revolving credit, which can be used for working capital, operations, or other corporate purposes. The specific terms, borrowing capacity, interest rate, and covenants are not disclosed in this 8-K filing itself but would be detailed in the attached exhibit.
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