Local Bounti Secures Additional Financing with Existing Investors

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Local Bounti (NYSE: LOCL), a U.S. indoor agriculture company, has secured additional financing through a $10 million convertible note from an existing investor and amended its credit facility to reduce principal debt by $10 million.

The convertible note features a 5-year maturity and 6.0% annual interest rate payable in kind. As part of the deal, the company will issue warrants to purchase up to 550,000 shares of common stock at $0.125 per share. The remaining terms of the senior debt facility remain aligned with agreements from March 31, 2025.

Positive

• Secured $10 million in additional financing through convertible note
• Reduced principal debt balance by $10 million through credit facility amendment
• Continued support from existing strategic investors
• Strengthened balance sheet position

Negative

• Additional debt through convertible note with 6% interest rate
• Potential dilution from 550,000 share warrants at $0.125 per share
• Need for additional financing suggests possible cash flow concerns

Closed on $10 Million Convertible Note and Amended Credit Facility with $10 Million Principal Debt Reduction

HAMILTON, Mont., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL) ("Local Bounti" or the "Company"), a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company, today announced that it secured $10 million through the issuance of a convertible note with an existing investor. In conjunction with this agreement, the Company also amended its existing credit facility to reduce the principal balance by $10 million.

"We are pleased to have the continued support of our financing partners to fuel our future success," said Kathleen Valiasek, President, CEO, and CFO of Local Bounti. "This additional capital provided by an existing strategic investor, combined with the incremental debt reduction from our amended credit agreement, reinforces our balance sheet, positioning us well for continued operational strength ahead."

The convertible note has a 5-year maturity date from issuance and 6.0% annual interest rate that is payable in kind. As part of the transaction, the Company will issue a warrant to purchase up to 550,000 shares of common stock to the investor, with an exercise price of $0.125 per share. The full terms of the convertible note, warrant and debt reduction are set forth in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K. The remaining terms of the Company's senior debt facility remain consistent with the restructured agreements entered into on March 31, 2025

About Local Bounti

Local Bounti is redefining indoor farming with an innovative method – its patented Stack & Flow Technology^® – that significantly improves crop turns, increases output and improves unit economics. Local Bounti operates advanced indoor growing facilities across the United States, servicing approximately 13,000 retail doors. Local Bounti grows healthy food utilizing a hybrid approach that integrates the best attributes of controlled environment agriculture with natural elements. Local Bounti's sustainable growing methods are better for the planet, using 90% less land and 90% less water than conventional farming methods. With a mission to 'revolutionize agriculture, ensuring accessibility to fresh, sustainable, locally grown produce and nourishing communities everywhere for generations to come,' Local Bounti's food is fresher, more nutritious, and lasts longer than traditional agriculture. To find out more, visit localbounti.com or follow Local Bounti on LinkedIn for the latest news and developments. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of terms such as "expect," "will," "continue," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "intend," "should," "is to be," or similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to statements regarding the terms of the transaction, financial condition, and future operational strength. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from results expressed or implied in this press release. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: Local Bounti's ability to continue as a going concern and the risk that Local Bounti will fail to obtain additional necessary capital when needed on acceptable terms or at all; Local Bounti's ability to generate significant revenue; restrictions and covenants contained in Local Bounti's debt facility agreements with Cargill Financial Services International, Inc. and Local Bounti's ability to comply therewith; the risk that the concentrated ownership of our common stock will prevent other stockholders from influencing significant decisions; the risk that Local Bounti may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that Local Bounti could fail to effectively manage its future growth; Local Bounti's ability to complete the build out of its current or additional facilities in the future; Local Bounti's reliance on third parties for construction, the risk of delays relating to material delivery and supply chains, and fluctuating material prices; Local Bounti's ability to scale its operations and decrease its cost of goods sold over time; the potential for damage to or problems with Local Bounti's facilities; the impact that current or future acquisitions, investments or expansions of scope of existing relationships have on Local Bounti's business, financial condition, and results of operations; unknown liabilities that may be assumed in acquisitions; Local Bounti's ability to attract and retain qualified employees; Local Bounti's ability to develop and maintain its brand or brands; Local Bounti's ability to achieve its sustainability goals; Local Bounti's ability to maintain its company culture or focus on its vision as it grows; Local Bounti's ability to execute on its growth strategy; the risk of diseases and pests destroying crops; Local Bounti's ability to compete successfully in the highly competitive markets in which it operates; Local Bounti's ability to defend itself against intellectual property infringement claims or other litigation; Local Bounti's ability to effectively integrate the acquired operations of any CEA or similar operations which it acquires into its existing operations; changes in consumer preferences, perception, and spending habits in the food industry; the risk that seasonality may adversely impact Local Bounti's results of operations; Local Bounti's ability to repay, refinance, restructure, or extend its indebtedness as it comes due; Local Bounti's ability to comply with the continued listing requirements of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") or timely cure any noncompliance thereof; and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time, including those under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" in Local Bounti's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, as supplemented by other reports and documents Local Bounti files from time to time with the SEC. Local Bounti cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive and cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Local Bounti does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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FAQ

What financing did Local Bounti (LOCL) secure in August 2025?

Local Bounti secured $10 million through a convertible note from an existing investor and amended its credit facility to reduce principal debt by $10 million.

What are the terms of Local Bounti's new convertible note?

The convertible note has a 5-year maturity with a 6.0% annual interest rate payable in kind, plus warrants to purchase 550,000 shares at $0.125 per share.

How will the new financing affect Local Bounti's balance sheet?

The financing strengthens Local Bounti's balance sheet through $10 million in new capital while simultaneously reducing principal debt by $10 million through the amended credit facility.

Who provided the new financing to Local Bounti?

The financing was provided by an existing strategic investor of Local Bounti, demonstrating continued support from current investment partners.

What warrants were issued as part of Local Bounti's financing deal?

Local Bounti issued warrants to purchase up to 550,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.125 per share.