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<a name="sBF757CD97BC7E1DC3FDBA823BC912851"></a><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:14pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;">UNITED STATES</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:14pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">Washington, DC 20549</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:14pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;">FORM 8-K</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">CURRENT REPORT</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">September 22, 2014</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:14pt;"><div style="padding-left:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:normal;padding-top:10px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;width:91.40625%;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left;"><tr><td colspan="4"></td></tr><tr><td width="29.914529914529908%"></td><td width="33.97435897435898%"></td><td width="3.8461538461538463%"></td><td width="32.26495726495727%"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:14pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;">HIGHWATER ETHANOL, LLC</font></div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)</font></div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:14pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Minnesota</font></div></td><td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">333-137482</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">20-4798531</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)</font></div></td><td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">(Commission File Number)</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">(I.R.S. 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style="overflow:hidden;height:20px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;</font></div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">(507) 752-6160</font></div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">(Issuer's telephone number)</font></div></td></tr></table></div></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is 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style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10pt;">o</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10pt;">o</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:8pt;">&#160;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10pt;">o</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10pt;">o</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</font></div></td></tr></table></div></div><br><hr style="page-break-after:always"><a name="sBF757CD97BC7E1DC3FDBA823BC912851"></a><br><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">Item 1.01  Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">On September 22, 2014, Highwater Ethanol, LLC (the "Company") entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with AgStar Financial Services, PCA, as administrative agent, ("AgStar") which amended the Credit Agreement with AgStar originally dated February 27, 2014.  In connection therewith, as of the same date, the Company executed Amended and Restated Term Notes, Amended and Restated Term Revolving Notes, Amended and Restated Revolving Line of Credit Notes and an Amended and Restated Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Fixture Financing Statement.  The Company's purpose for amending its credit facility with AgStar was to refinance a portion of certain financing and credit arrangements previously held by U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, and the City of Lamberton, Minnesota (the &#8220;City&#8221;) to secure the proceeds from the sale of the solid waste facilities revenue bonds, Series 2008A issued by the City in the aggregate principal amount of $15,180,000. </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement increases the Company's Term Loan to $27,000,000 and also continues to provide the Company with a $5,000,000 Term Revolving Loan, and a $5,000,000 Revolving Line of Credit subject to terms described in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and summarized below.  The Company paid a $25,000 underwriting fee and a $17,500 commitment fee and has agreed to pay an annual facility fee of $10,000 to AgStar in addition to other standard closing costs in connection with the refinancing.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;"></font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline;">Term Loan</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:24px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">The Term Loan is for $27,000,000 with a variable interest rate that is equal to 30-day LIBOR rate plus 325 basis points with no minimum interest rate.  The Company will make monthly principal payments on the Variable Rate Term Loan of approximately $321,430 plus accrued interest.  Payments are based upon a seven year amortization and the Term Loan is fully amortized.  The Company may convert the Term Loan to a fixed rate loan, subject to certain conditions as described in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and with the consent of AGStar. </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:24px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;"></font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline;">Term Revolving Loan</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">The Term Revolving Loan is for up to $5,000,000 with a variable interest rate that is the greater of the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 325 basis points with no minimum interest rate.  The Term Revolving Loan may be advanced, repaid and re-borrowed during the term.  The Company will make monthly interest payments on the Term Revolving Loan.  Payment of all amounts outstanding is due on September 22, 2021.  The Company also has $2,500,000 in letters of credit outstanding which reduce the amount available under the Term Revolving Loan.  The Company will pay interest at a rate of 1.50% on amounts outstanding for the letters of credit.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:24px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"></font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline;">Revolving Line of Credit</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">The Company has a Revolving Line of Credit available equal to the amount of the Borrowing Base, with a maximum limit of $5,000,000.  The Borrowing Base will vary and may at times be less than $5,000,000.  The Revolving Line of Credit  expires on February 26, 2015 and accrues interest at the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 325 basis points with no minimum interest rate.  The Company will make monthly interest payments on the Revolving Line of Credit.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;"></font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline;">Covenants and other Miscellaneous Terms</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">The loan facility with AgStar is secured by substantially all business assets.  The Company executed a mortgage in favor of AgStar creating a first lien on the Company's real estate and plant and a security interest in all personal property located on the property and assigned in favor of AgStar all rents and leases, marketing contracts, the risk management services contract, and natural gas, electricity, water service and grain procurement agreements.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#32;The Company is also subject to various financial and non-financial covenants that limit distributions and debt and require minimum debt service coverage, tangible net worth, and working capital requirements.  The fixed charge coverage ratio is no less than 1.15:1.00 and is measured annually by comparing adjusted EBITDA to scheduled payments of principal and interest plus capital expenditures and distributions.  The minimum net worth is no less than $42,000,000, which is calculated as the excess of total assets excluding various disallowed assets per the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement over total liabilities, and is measured quarterly.  The minimum working capital is $8,250,000, which is calculated as current assets plus the amount available for drawing under the Term Revolving Loan and undrawn amounts on outstanding letters of credit, less current liabilities, and is measured quarterly.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font></div><br><hr style="page-break-after:always"><a name="sBF757CD97BC7E1DC3FDBA823BC912851"></a><br><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Additionally, we are limited to annual capital expenditures of $2,000,000 without prior approval, incurring additional debt over certain amounts without prior approval, and making additional investments as described in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement without prior approval of AgStar.  We are also prohibited from making distributions to our members in excess of 50% of net income in a given year without the prior approval of AgStar.  We are also required to pay unused commitment fees for the Term Revolving Loan and the Revolving Line of Credit as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">SIGNATURES</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><div style="padding-left:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:normal;padding-top:10px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;width:90.4296875%;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left;"><tr><td colspan="2"></td></tr><tr><td width="46.868250539956804%"></td><td width="53.131749460043196%"></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">HIGHWATER ETHANOL, LLC</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="overflow:hidden;height:20px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="overflow:hidden;height:20px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Date: September 25, 2014</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">/s/ Brian Kletscher</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Brian Kletscher, Chief Executive Officer</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="overflow:hidden;height:20px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="overflow:hidden;height:20px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;</font></div></td></tr></table></div></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><br>	</body>
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8-K re Loan Amendment September 2014
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
September 22, 2014
HIGHWATER ETHANOL, LLC
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Minnesota
333-137482
20-4798531
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
205 S. Main Street, PO Box 96, Lamberton, MN
56152
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(507) 752-6160
(Issuer's telephone number)
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Item 1.01  Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement
On September 22, 2014, Highwater Ethanol, LLC (the "Company") entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with AgStar Financial Services, PCA, as administrative agent, ("AgStar") which amended the Credit Agreement with AgStar originally dated February 27, 2014.  In connection therewith, as of the same date, the Company executed Amended and Restated Term Notes, Amended and Restated Term Revolving Notes, Amended and Restated Revolving Line of Credit Notes and an Amended and Restated Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Fixture Financing Statement.  The Company's purpose for amending its credit facility with AgStar was to refinance a portion of certain financing and credit arrangements previously held by U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, and the City of Lamberton, Minnesota (the "City") to secure the proceeds from the sale of the solid waste facilities revenue bonds, Series 2008A issued by the City in the aggregate principal amount of $15,180,000.
The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement increases the Company's Term Loan to $27,000,000 and also continues to provide the Company with a $5,000,000 Term Revolving Loan, and a $5,000,000 Revolving Line of Credit subject to terms described in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and summarized below.  The Company paid a $25,000 underwriting fee and a $17,500 commitment fee and has agreed to pay an annual facility fee of $10,000 to AgStar in addition to other standard closing costs in connection with the refinancing.
Term Loan
The Term Loan is for $27,000,000 with a variable interest rate that is equal to 30-day LIBOR rate plus 325 basis points with no minimum interest rate.  The Company will make monthly principal payments on the Variable Rate Term Loan of approximately $321,430 plus accrued interest.  Payments are based upon a seven year amortization and the Term Loan is fully amortized.  The Company may convert the Term Loan to a fixed rate loan, subject to certain conditions as described in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and with the consent of AGStar.
Term Revolving Loan
The Term Revolving Loan is for up to $5,000,000 with a variable interest rate that is the greater of the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 325 basis points with no minimum interest rate.  The Term Revolving Loan may be advanced, repaid and re-borrowed during the term.  The Company will make monthly interest payments on the Term Revolving Loan.  Payment of all amounts outstanding is due on September 22, 2021.  The Company also has $2,500,000 in letters of credit outstanding which reduce the amount available under the Term Revolving Loan.  The Company will pay interest at a rate of 1.50% on amounts outstanding for the letters of credit.
Revolving Line of Credit
The Company has a Revolving Line of Credit available equal to the amount of the Borrowing Base, with a maximum limit of $5,000,000.  The Borrowing Base will vary and may at times be less than $5,000,000.  The Revolving Line of Credit  expires on February 26, 2015 and accrues interest at the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 325 basis points with no minimum interest rate.  The Company will make monthly interest payments on the Revolving Line of Credit.
Covenants and other Miscellaneous Terms
The loan facility with AgStar is secured by substantially all business assets.  The Company executed a mortgage in favor of AgStar creating a first lien on the Company's real estate and plant and a security interest in all personal property located on the property and assigned in favor of AgStar all rents and leases, marketing contracts, the risk management services contract, and natural gas, electricity, water service and grain procurement agreements.
The Company is also subject to various financial and non-financial covenants that limit distributions and debt and require minimum debt service coverage, tangible net worth, and working capital requirements.  The fixed charge coverage ratio is no less than 1.15:1.00 and is measured annually by comparing adjusted EBITDA to scheduled payments of principal and interest plus capital expenditures and distributions.  The minimum net worth is no less than $42,000,000, which is calculated as the excess of total assets excluding various disallowed assets per the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement over total liabilities, and is measured quarterly.  The minimum working capital is $8,250,000, which is calculated as current assets plus the amount available for drawing under the Term Revolving Loan and undrawn amounts on outstanding letters of credit, less current liabilities, and is measured quarterly.
Additionally, we are limited to annual capital expenditures of $2,000,000 without prior approval, incurring additional debt over certain amounts without prior approval, and making additional investments as described in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement without prior approval of AgStar.  We are also prohibited from making distributions to our members in excess of 50% of net income in a given year without the prior approval of AgStar.  We are also required to pay unused commitment fees for the Term Revolving Loan and the Revolving Line of Credit as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HIGHWATER ETHANOL, LLC
Date: September 25, 2014
/s/ Brian Kletscher
Brian Kletscher, Chief Executive Officer