Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory sells Durango property to related party for $6.6 million
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory agreed to sell its Durango, Colorado property, which serves as its corporate headquarters and production and warehouse facility, to American Heritage Legacies, LLC for $6.6 million, and will lease it back for 10 years. The buyer is controlled by the family of Interim CEO Allen Harper, making the deal a related party transaction, and proceeds will repay $6.6 million of notes at 12% annual interest held by entities affiliated with board members Steven L. Craig and Jeffrey R. Geygan, which reduces debt but commits the company to rent and a possible buyback obligation if control changes.
Key points
- Sale price is $6.6 million; closing is expected on or about October 15, 2026, with an independent appraisal supporting the price
- Net proceeds are expected to repay $6.6 million of notes accruing 12% per annum, held by RMC Credit Facility LLC and RMCF2 Credit, LLC
- Lease has a 10-year initial term, first-year annual rent of $624,000 rising 2% a year, and an option to renew for 10 more years
- On a change of control, the lease terminates and, at the landlord's option, the company must buy back the property for the greater of $6.93 million or appraised value
The filing
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