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Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
15.    Commitments and Contingencies
Forward Purchase and Sales Contracts
On September 12, 2023, the Company through Sadot Agri-Foods, entered into a forward purchase contract titled the Verified Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement (“VERPA”) for the acquisition of Verified Carbon Units (“VCUs”) generated by a conservation project along the Riau coastline in Indonesia (“conservation project”). Under the VERPA, Sadot Agri-Foods will acquire 180,000 VCUs between 2025 and 2027 as issued. Delivery of VCUs to Sadot Agri-Foods is expected within 14 days from credit issuance annually, where such delivery will occur no later than December of each respective year. The acquisition price for these VCUs is $35.69 per VCU, or $6.4 million in the aggregate, which was paid on September 23, 2023. The aggregate purchase price paid of $6.4 million was recorded on the balance sheet within the Gain on fair value remeasurement account.
On September 13, 2023, the Company through Sadot Agri-Foods, entered into a separate forward sales agreement pursuant to which the purchaser agreed to acquire 180,000 VCUs between 2025 and 2026 for an acquisition price of $44.62 per VCU, or $8.0 million. The VCUs are expected to be generated as part of the conservation project. The VCUs would be delivered within 14 days from credit issuance annually, where such delivery will occur no later than December of each respective year. Payment for these VCUs would not be required until 2025 at the earliest, within 10 days of VCU issuance. However, Sadot Agri-Foods has the right to repurchase any VCUs during the term of this forward contract at the then current market price (based on the prices reported by an independent marketplace). This contract was determined to be a derivative in accordance with ASC 815.
On November 24, 2023, the Company through Sadot Agri-Foods, entered into a forward sale contract for the sale of 70,000 Metric Tons (“MTs”) of soybeans. Sadot Agri-Foods will provide 70,000 MTs to a third-party in May 2025, which is the executed contract date. The acquisition price for these MTs is $662 per MT, or $46.3 million in the aggregate. This contract was determined to be a derivative in accordance with ASC 815.

On December 6, 2023, the Company through Sadot Agri-Foods, entered into a forward sale contract for the sale of 70,000 Metric Tons (“MTs”) of soybeans. Sadot Agri-Foods will provide 70,000 MTs to a third-party in November/December 2024, which is the executed contract date. The acquisition price for these MTs is $674 per MT, or $47.2 million in the aggregate. This contract was determined to be a derivative in accordance with ASC 815.

Refer to Note 2 – Significant accounting policies, Note 17 – Fair value measurement and Note 18 – Financial instruments for additional information regarding the Derivative liability.
Consulting Agreements
On November 14, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), the Company, Sadot LLC and Aggia LLC FC, a company formed under the laws of United Arab Emirates (“Aggia”) entered into a Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) whereby Sadot LLC engaged Aggia to provide certain advisory services to Sadot Agri-Food for creating, acquiring and managing Sadot Agri Food’s business of wholesaling food and engaging in the purchase and sale of physical food commodities.
As consideration for Aggia providing the services to Sadot Agri-Food, the Company agreed to issue shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share, to Aggia subject to Sadot Agri-Food generating net income measured on a quarterly basis at per share price of $1.5625, subject to equitable adjustments for any combinations or splits of the common stock occurring following the Effective Date. Upon Sadot Agri-Food generating net income for any fiscal quarter, the Company shall issue Aggia a number of shares of common stock equal to the net income for such fiscal quarter divided by the per share price (the “Shares”). The Company may only issue authorized, unreserved shares of common stock. The Company will not issue Aggia in excess of 14.4 million shares representing 49.9% of the number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of the Effective Date. In the event that the shares cap has been reached, then the remaining portion of the net income, if any, not issued as shares shall accrue as debt payable by Sadot Group to Aggia until such debt has reached a maximum of $71.5 million. The Company will prepare the shares earned calculation after the annual audit or quarter review is completed by the auditors. The shares will be issued within 10 days of the final calculation.

On July 14, 2023 (the “Addendum Date”), effective April 1, 2023, the parties entered into Addendum 2 to the Services Agreement (“Addendum 2”) pursuant to which the parties amended the compensation that Aggia is entitled.
Pursuant to Addendum 2, on the Addendum Date, the Company issued 8.9 million shares (the “Shares”) of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company, which such Shares represent 14.4 million Shares that Aggia is entitled to receive pursuant to the Services Agreement less the 5.6 million Shares that have been issued to Aggia pursuant to the Services Agreement as of the Addendum Date. The Company will not issue Aggia in excess of 14.4 million Shares representing 49.9% of the number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of the effective date of the Services Agreement. The Shares shall be considered issued and outstanding as of the Addendum Date and Aggia shall hold all rights associated with such Shares. The Shares vest on a progressive schedule, at a rate equal to the net income of Sadot Agri-Foods, calculated quarterly divided by $3.125, which for accounting purposes shall equal 40% of the net income of Sadot Agri-Foods, calculated quarterly divided by $1.25. During the 30 day period after July 14, 2028 (the “Share Repurchase Date”), Aggia may purchase any Shares not vested. All Shares not vested or purchased by Aggia, shall be repurchased by the Company from Aggia at per share price of $0.001 per share. Further, the parties clarified that the Lock Up Agreement previously entered between the Company and Aggia dated November 16, 2022 shall be terminated on May 16, 2024 provided that any Shares that have not vested or been purchased by Aggia may not be transferred, offered, pledged, sold, subject to a contract to sell, granted any options for the sale of or otherwise disposed of, directly or indirectly. Following the Share Repurchase Date, in the event that there is net income for any fiscal quarter, then an amount equal to 40% of the net income shall accrue as debt payable by Sadot Group to Aggia (the “Debt”), until such Debt has reached a maximum of $71.5 million.
Additionally, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company reimbursed Aggia for all operating costs related to Sadot Agri-Foods' operating expenses including labor of $0.9 million and $1.8 million, operating expenses of $0.1 million and $0.2 million and general administrative expenses of nil and $5.0 thousand. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, operating costs related to Sadot Agri-Foods' operating expenses including labor of $0.8 million and $1.4 million, operating expenses of $0.2 million and $0.3 million and general administrative expenses of nil and $0.1 million, respectively.
Franchising
The Company entered into various Pokemoto franchise agreements for a total of 1 and 15 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and 8 and 13, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 respectively, potentially new Pokemoto locations with various franchisees. The Franchisees paid the Company an aggregate of nil and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and this has been recorded in liabilities held for sale as of June 30, 2024. See Note 3 – Assets held for sale for additional information.
Master Franchise Agreement
On October 25, 2021, Muscle Maker Development International LLC (“MMDI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Master Franchise Agreement (the “Master Franchise Agreement”) with Almatrouk Catering Company – OPC (“ACC”) providing ACC with the right to grant franchises for the development of 40 “Muscle Maker Grill” restaurants through December 31, 2030 (the “Term”) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”).
Under the Master Franchise Agreement, MMDI has granted to ACC an exclusive right to establish and operate Muscle Maker restaurants in the KSA. MMDI will not own or operate restaurants in KSA, grant franchises for the restaurants in KSA, or grant Master Franchise Rights for the restaurants to other persons within the KSA. ACC will be solely responsible for the development, sales, marketing, operations, distribution and training of all franchise locations sold in the KSA.
ACC is required to pay MMDI $0.2 million pursuant to the Master Franchise Agreement upon the occurrence of various events. ACC is required to pay MMDI $20.0 thousand upon the execution of each franchise agreement for each individual restaurant and a monthly royalty fee of $1.0 thousand for each restaurant. Further, ACC is to adhere to the agreed upon development schedule as outlined in the master franchise agreement. An initial $20.0 thousand deposit was paid on the agreement. ACC has not performed against this agreement.
Sales Taxes
The Company had accrued a sales tax liability for approximately $3.2 thousand and $28.0 thousand as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. All current state and local sales taxes from January 1, 2018, for open Company-owned locations have been fully paid and in a timely manner.
Litigations, Claims and Assessments
On January 23, 2020, the Company was served a judgment issued by the Judicial Council of California in the amount of $0.1 million for a breach of a lease agreement in Chicago, Illinois, in connection with a Company-owned store that was closed in 2018. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company has accrued for the liability in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
In the normal course of business, the Company may be involved in legal proceedings, claims and assessments arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management after consulting legal counsel, such matters are currently not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
The Company records legal costs associated with loss contingencies as incurred and accrues for all probable and estimable settlements after consulting legal counsel.
Employment Agreements
On November 16, 2022, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Michael Roper (the “Roper Agreement”), which replaced his prior employment agreement. Pursuant to the Roper Agreement, Mr. Roper will continue to be employed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company on an at-will-basis. During the term of the Roper Agreement, Mr. Roper is entitled to a base salary at the annualized rate of $0.4 million. Mr. Roper will be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus to be determined by the Board annually. Mr. Roper received an additional bonus of $0.1 million on March 2, 2023 and an additional $25.0 thousand which was paid on March 8, 2024, relating to the appointment of certain directors pursuant to the agreement with Aggia. If Mr. Roper is terminated for any reason, he will be entitled to receive
accrued salary and vacation pay, accrued bonus payments, all expense reimbursements and shall be entitled to exercise any equity compensation rights through the last day of the term applicable to such stock option. If Mr. Roper is terminated by the Company for any reason other than cause or resigns for a good reason, Mr. Roper will be entitled to a severance payment equal to 36 months of salary, which will be reduced to 18 months following the second anniversary of the Roper Agreement, and all equity compensation shall be fully accelerated. In the event the Shareholder Matters are not approved by the shareholders, the Roper Agreement will automatically terminate and the prior employment agreement will again be in full effect.
On March 21, 2023, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Jennifer Black (the “Black Agreement”), which replaced her prior employment agreement. Pursuant to the Black Agreement, Ms. Black will continue to be employed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company on an at-will-basis. During the term of the Black Agreement, Ms. Black is entitled to a base salary at the annualized rate of $0.3 million. Ms. Black will be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus up to 50% of her annual salary. Ms. Black received an additional bonus of $0.1 million on March 2, 2023 and an additional $25.0 thousand which was paid on March 8, 2024, relating to the appointment of certain directors pursuant to the agreement with Aggia. If Ms. Black is terminated for any reason, she will be entitled to receive accrued salary and vacation pay, accrued bonus payments, all expense reimbursements and shall be entitled to exercise any equity compensation rights through the last day of the term applicable to such stock option. If Ms. Black is terminated by the Company for any reason other than cause or resigns for a good reason, Ms. Black will be entitled to a severance payment equal to 36 months of salary, which will be reduced to six months following the second anniversary of the Black Agreement, and all equity compensation shall be fully accelerated. In the event the Shareholder Matters are not approved by the shareholders, the Black Agreement will automatically terminate and the prior employment agreement will again be in full effect.
On November 16, 2022, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Kenn Miller (the “Miller Agreement”), which replaced his prior employment agreement. Pursuant to the Miller Agreement, Mr. Miller will continue to be employed as Chief Operating Officer of the Company on an at-will-basis. During the term of the Miller Agreement, Mr. Miller is entitled to a base salary at the annualized rate of $0.3 million. Mr. Miller will be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus up to 75% of his annual salary. Further, Mr. Miller will be entitled to an additional bonus of $25.0 thousand which was paid on March 8, 2024, relating to the appointment of certain directors pursuant to the agreement with Aggia. If Mr. Miller is terminated for any reason, he will be entitled to receive accrued salary and vacation pay, accrued bonus payments, all expense reimbursements and shall be entitled to exercise any equity compensation rights through the last day of the term applicable to such stock option. If Mr. Miller is terminated by the Company for any reason other than cause or resigns for a good reason, Mr. Miller will be entitled to a severance payment equal to 36 months of salary, which will be reduced to 12 months following the second anniversary of the Miller Agreement, and all equity compensation shall be fully accelerated. In the event the Shareholder Matters are not approved by the shareholders, the Miller Agreement will automatically terminate and the prior employment agreement will again be in full effect.
On November 16, 2022, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Kevin Mohan (the “Mohan Agreement”), which replaced his prior employment agreement. Pursuant to the Mohan Agreement, Mr. Mohan will continue to be employed as Chief Investment Officer of the Company on an at-will-basis. During the term of the Employment Agreement, Mr. Mohan is entitled to a base salary at the annualized rate of $0.2 million. Mr. Mohan will be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus up to 75% of his annual salary. Mr. Mohan received an additional bonus of $0.1 million on March 2, 2023 and an additional $25.0 thousand which was paid on March 8, 2024, relating to the appointment of certain directors pursuant to the agreement with Aggia. If Mr. Mohan is terminated for any reason, he will be entitled to receive accrued salary and vacation pay, accrued bonus payments, all expense reimbursements and shall be entitled to exercise any equity compensation rights through the last day of the term applicable to such stock option. If Mr. Mohan is terminated by the Company for any reason other than cause or resigns for a good reason, Mr. Mohan will be entitled to a severance payment equal to 36 months of salary, which will be reduced to six months following the second anniversary of the Mohan Agreement, and all equity compensation shall be fully accelerated. In the event the Shareholder Matters are not approved by the shareholders, the Mohan Agreement will automatically terminate and the prior employment agreement will again be in full effect.
On November 16, 2022, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Aimee Infante (the “Infante Agreement”), which replaced her prior employment agreement. Pursuant to the Infante Agreement, Ms. Infante will continue to be employed as Chief Marketing Officer of the Company on an at-will-basis. During the term of the Infante Agreement, Ms. Infante is entitled to a base salary at the annualized rate of $0.2 million. Ms. Infante will be eligible for a
discretionary performance bonus up to 25% of her annual salary. Further, Ms. Infante will be entitled to an additional bonus of $25.0 thousand which was paid on March 8, 2024, relating to the appointment of certain directors pursuant to the agreement with Aggia. If Ms. Infante is terminated for any reason, she will be entitled to receive accrued salary and vacation pay, accrued bonus payments, all expense reimbursements and shall be entitled to exercise any equity compensation rights through the last day of the term applicable to such stock option. If Ms. Infante is terminated by the Company for any reason other than cause or resigns for a good reason, Ms. Infante will be entitled to a severance payment equal to 36 months of salary, which will be reduced to six months following the second anniversary of the Infante Agreement, and all equity compensation shall be fully accelerated. In the event the Shareholder Matters are not approved by the shareholders, the Infante Agreement will automatically terminate, and the prior employment agreement will again be in full effect.
NASDAQ Notice
On November 7, 2023, the Company received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) that the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock had been below $1.00 per share for the previous 30 consecutive business days, and that the Company is therefore not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued inclusion on The Nasdaq Capital Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Rule”).

Nasdaq’s notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

The notice indicates that the Company will have 180 calendar days, until May 6, 2024, to regain compliance with this requirement. On April 29, 2024, the Company submitted a request to Nasdaq requesting an additional 180 days to regain compliance. On May 7, 2024, the Company received notice from Nasdaq that the request for an additional 180 days to regain compliance was approved. The Company can regain compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid listing requirement if the closing bid price of its common stock is at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten (10) consecutive business days during the 180-day compliance period. To qualify, the Company will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of our publicly held shares and all other Nasdaq initial listing standards, except the bid price requirement, and will need to provide written notice to Nasdaq of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period. If the Company is not eligible or it appears to Nasdaq that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, Nasdaq will provide written notice to the Company that the Company’s common stock will be subject to delisting. In the event of such notification, the Company may appeal Nasdaq’s determination to delist its securities, but there can be no assurance that Nasdaq would grant the Company’s request for continued listing.

The Company intends to actively monitor the minimum bid price of its common stock and may, as appropriate, consider available options to regain compliance with the Rule. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance with the Rule or will otherwise be in compliance with other Nasdaq listing criteria.