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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal matters
From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation related to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. As of March 31, 2025, the Company is not involved in any pending or threatened legal proceedings that it believes could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Product liability insurance
The Company’s subsidiary, Safe-Pro USA, carries a product liability policy that covers up to $2,000,000 of claims retroactive to June 26, 2020.
Contingent amounts due to related parties
As discussed in Note 11 – Related Party Transactions, the Company agreed to assume liability to the former members of Safe-Pro USA of $1,622,540 as of the Safe-Pro USA acquisition date. The amount due to the former members Safe-Pro USA was originally agreed to be $2,193,901, which was reduced to $1,622,540 to account for certain revenues not recognized since the performance obligation was not completed and other holdbacks. On April 11, 2024, pursuant to the Fifth Amendment to Exchange Agreement, should the Company collect the 20% performance obligation in the future that the former members would be reimbursed this difference up to $571,361. In addition, pursuant to Amendment No. 5, all further payments due under this contingent obligation of $571,361, are to be paid from the proceeds of contracts and performance bonds, offset by certain costs associated with the contracts, from the customer the Bangladesh Ministry of Defense. On March 19, 2025, the Company received $37,615 in regard to this contingent obligation net of commissions payable. Furthermore, the remaining balance of $428,233 due to related party is only payable from proceeds related to contracts with the Bangladesh Ministry of Defense customer.
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NOTE 11 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal matters
From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation related to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2024, the Company is not involved in any pending or threatened legal proceedings that it believes could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Employment agreements
Daniyel Erdberg – Chief Executive Officer – Airborne Response Corp.
On March 21, 2022, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Airborne Response Corp. (“Airborne”), entered into a three-year Employment Agreement, (“Agreement”) with Daniyel Erdberg, that extends for successive 225,000 one-year renewal terms unless either party gives 30-days’ advance notice of non-renewal. Under the Agreement Mr. Erdberg will serve as Airborne’s Chief Executive Officer and will receive an annual base salary of $and participation in retirement and welfare benefits. At the discretion of the Board of Directors, a portion of the Base Salary may be accrued and at the election of the Employee be paid in common stock of the Company. The Agreement provides for a performance bonus based upon certain customer contracts of 15% in 2022; 10% in 2023; and 5% in 2024 of the Contribution Margin provided by such contracts during the term of the Agreement. “Contribution Margin” shall mean net revenue from sales (gross revenue net of refunds or charge backs), less expenses related to the provision of services or equipment under the contract. Additionally, Mr. Erdberg shall be entitled to receive an annual cash bonus of an amount equal to up to 100% of his then-current Base Salary if the Company meets or exceeds criteria adopted by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. In the event of termination “without cause” or resignation with ‘good reason” (as defined within the Agreement), Mr. Erdberg shall receive one year base salary. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, Mr. Erdberg agreed to forgive an aggregate salary of $0 and $105,000, respectively.
Christopher Todd – Chief Operating Officer – Airborne Response Corp.
On March 21, 2022, Airborne entered into a three-year Employment Agreement, (“Agreement”) with Christopher Todd, that extends for successive 225,000 one-year renewal terms unless either party gives 30-days’ advance notice of non-renewal. Under the Agreement Mr. Todd will serve as Airborne’s Chief Operating Officer and will receive an annual base salary of $and participation in retirement and welfare benefits. At the discretion of the Board of Directors, a portion of the Base Salary may be accrued and at the election of the Employee be paid in common stock of the Company. The Agreement provides for a performance bonus based upon certain customer contracts of 15% in 2022; 20% in 2022; 15% in 2023; and 10% in 2024 of the Contribution Margin provided by such contracts during the term of this Agreement. “Contribution Margin” shall mean net revenue from sales (gross revenue net of refunds or charge backs), less expenses related to the provision of services or equipment under the contract. Additionally, Mr. Todd shall be entitled to receive an annual cash bonus in an amount equal to up to 100% of his then-current Base Salary if the Company meets or exceeds criteria adopted by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. In the event of termination “without cause” or resignation with ‘good reason” (as defined within the Agreement), Mr. Todd shall receive one year base salary. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, Mr. Todd agreed to forgive an aggregate salary and benefits of $0 and $105,000, respectively.
SAFE PRO GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
Pravin Borkar – Chief Technology Officer Safe Pro Group Inc and President – Safe-Pro USA LLC
On June 7, 2022, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Safe-Pro USA LLC. (“SPUSA”), entered into a three-year Employment Agreement, (“Agreement”) with Pravin Borkar, that extends for five additional terms of 225,000 one-year each, unless either party gives 30-days’ advance notice of non-renewal. Under the Agreement Mr. Borkar will serve as SPUSA’s President and Chief Technical Officer of Safe Pro Group Inc., (“Parent”). Mr. Borkar will receive an annual base salary of $with participation in retirement and welfare benefits of up to $1,500 per month for medical premiums, upon the date the Parent becomes effective on a national market system exchange. At the discretion of the Board of Directors, a portion of base salary may be accrued and at election of Mr. Borkar be paid in common stock of the Parent. Mr. Borkar shall be entitled to receive an annual cash bonus in an amount equal to up to 100% of his then-current Base Salary if the Company meets or exceeds criteria adopted by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. On August 26, 2023, pursuant to the Fourth Amendment to the Exchange Agreement, related to the acquisition of Safe-Pro USA, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Borkar, $120,000 annual base salary, retroactive to January 1, 2023, until such time that the Company is listed on a National Market Exchange, which shall be deemed to have occurred upon the closing of this offering. Additionally, on August 26, 2023, in connection with the fourth amendment to the Exchange Agreement, the Company agreed that after the Company has listed its common shares for trading on a national market system exchange (the “Listing”), the Company shall award the former members of Safe-Pro USA a number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to $2,500,000 (the “Listing Shares”), valued at the opening price on the date of the Listing. The Listing Shares will vest upon the Company achieving $5,000,000 in revenue through the sale of Safe-Pro USA manufactured products calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis calculated from the date of this amendment forward. Upon the Company achieving $5,000,000 in revenue through the sale of Safe-Pro USA manufactured products, calculated from the date of this amendment forward, the former Safe-Pro USA members will be entitled to a one-time payment in an amount equal to 10% of the net profits generated therefrom. The Company considered the Listing Shares to be compensatory in nature (See Note 3). The Listing Shares shall be accounted for pursuant to ASC 718 – Stock-based compensation. Pursuant to ASC 718, the value of the Listing Shares shall be recognized upon a successful IPO and when the attainment the performance condition of $5,000,000 in revenues is probable.
Anjali Borkar – Vice President of Operations of Safe-Pro USA
On June 7, 2022, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Safe-Pro USA entered into a three-year employment agreement, (“Agreement”) with Anjali Borkar, that extends for five additional terms of one-year each, unless either party gives 30-days’ advance notice of non-renewal. Under the Agreement Ms. Borkar will serve as Safe-Pro USA’s vice president of operations. Ms. Borkar will receive an annual base salary of $225,000 upon the date the Company becomes effective on a national market system exchange. Ms. Borkar shall be entitled to receive an annual cash bonus in an amount equal to up to 100% of his then-current Base Salary if the Company meets or exceeds criteria adopted by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
Theresa Carlise – Chief Financial Officer – Safe Pro Group Inc.
On June 22, 2023, the Company entered into a 5,000 one-year Employment Agreement, (“Agreement”) that extends for an additional one-year renewal term unless either party gives 30-days’ advance notice of non-renewal, with Theresa Carlise. Under the Agreement, Ms. Carlise shall serve as Chief Financial Officer with annual base salary as follows (i) $per month from the Execution Date and for a period of six months (the “Initial Payment Period”), which shall accrue monthly and be payable upon listing on Nasdaq or other National Market System exchange or at such time after the effective date hereof that the Company has raised at least $750,000, whichever is earlier, (ii) $10,000 per month beginning in the seventh month after the Execution Date (the “Second Payment Period”), payable on the Company’s regular payment schedule. (iii) $15,000 per month beginning the day after the Company is listed for trading on Nasdaq or other National Market System exchange. In addition to the Base Salary of $15,000, the Employee shall additional be entitled to a car allowance of $600 per month and payment of 100% of her health insurance premium through the Company’s plan or if the Company doesn’t have a plan, then up to $1,500 per month of the actual premium paid for private health insurance. on listing on Nasdaq or other National Market System exchange, the term of this agreement will automatically be amended to re-commence a new one-year term, from the listing date thereof. Upon execution of this agreement Ms. Carlise received fully vested restricted shares of the Company.
On November 1, 2023, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the June 22, 2023 Agreement. Section 4(a)(i) and Section 4(a)(ii) of the Employment Agreement, regarding Annual Base Salary is hereby amended to read as follows: “(i) $10,000 per month from the Execution Date and for a period of six months (the “Initial Payment Period”), which shall accrue monthly and be payable upon listing on Nasdaq or other National Market System exchange, whichever is earlier $10,000 per month beginning the earlier of January 22, 2024 or at such time after the effective date hereof that the Company has raised at least $750,000 (the “Second Payment Period”), be payable semi-monthly less applicable taxes on the Company’s regular payroll processing schedule.”
On March 27, 2024, the Company and Ms. Carlise entered into Amendment No. 2 to the June 22, 2023 Agreement. On April 12, 2024, the Compensation and Nominating Committees of the Company’s Board of Directors and the Board of Directors approved the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (“A&R Agreement’) for Theresa Carlise. The Nominating Committee appointed Ms. Carlise as Assistant Secretary, in addition to her current positions as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. The Compensation Committee approved the following: (i) the benefits provided within the Agreement, upon the listing on a National Market Exchange, which shall be deemed to have occurred upon the closing of this offering, were to be accrued from the effective date of June 22, 2023 forward, to include $600 monthly auto allowance and insurance premiums of $1,500 month, (ii) four weeks of PTO, of which unused portion will accrue into the following year, (iii) annual minimum increases to Base Salary between 10-20%, to be determined by the Compensation Committee and (iii) adjustment to the language in Other Tax Matters, Section 409A.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, in connection with this employment agreement, the Company accrued wages due to this executive of $0 and $73,904, respectively, which is included in accrued compensation on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Daniyel Erdberg – Chief Executive Officer – Safe Pro Group Inc.
On November 1, 2023, the Company entered into a five-year Employment Agreement, (“Agreement”) with Mr. Erdberg, (“Executive”), which extends automatically for successive one-year renewal terms unless either party gives 90-days’ advance notice of non-renewal. Upon listing on Nasdaq or other National Market System exchange, the term of this agreement will automatically be amended to re-commence a new one-year term, from the listing date thereof.
SAFE PRO GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
Base Salary. During the first year of the Term, the Company shall pay to the Executive an annual salary of $360,000 (“Base Salary”). Thereafter, the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Committee”) shall consider increases in Base Salary for subsequent years in connection with performance and a review of compensation provided at peer companies, which companies shall be subject to review on a continuing basis (the “Peer Group”), taking into account Company and individual performance objectives; provided, however, that Base Salary shall be increased as of each anniversary of the Effective Date by a minimum of the greater of five percent or the annual increase in the Federal Consumer Price Index. Executive’s Base Salary shall not be decreased (including after any increases pursuant to this Section 3(a)) without Executive’s written consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Base Salary shall be accrued on the books of the Company until such time that the Board determines that the Company has sufficient capital to begin paying the Base Salary monthly in cash. At such time any accrued and unpaid Base Salary shall be paid over a six-month period, or at the election of the Executive in shares of the Company’s common stock at the then current market price. Additionally, upon the commencement of cash payments of the Base Salary to the Executive, the Executive’s employment agreement with Airborne Response, shall be terminated by the mutual agreement of the Executive and Airborne Response, with any accrued and unpaid salary to be paid to Executive at that time.
Additional Benefits. Certain other employee benefits and perquisites, including reimbursement of necessary and reasonable travel and participation in retirement and welfare benefits, and a car allowance of $1,000 per month. If the Company does not provide health insurance or the Executive is covered under a different policy, the Company shall reimburse Executive up to $3,500 per month for health insurance coverage, which may be accrued at the option of the Board and which may be paid in shares of the Company’s common stock at the option of the Employee.
Long-term incentive award. During the Term, the Executive shall have an annual target long-term incentive award opportunity of 300% of one year’s Base Salary. The Committee will award the Executive’s long-term incentive award based on an evaluation of performance and Peer Group compensation practices, taking into account Company and individual performance objectives. In its sole discretion, the Committee may award a long-term incentive award in excess of the target long-term incentive award opportunity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee may grant a special long-term incentive award at any time. Long-term incentive awards not granted under the 2022 Safe Pro Group Equity Incentive Plan (collectively with any successor plan thereto, the “Equity Incentive Plan”) shall be deemed “earned” if Executive is employed on the last day of the applicable performance period and shall be paid no later than March 15th of the year immediately following the year in which the applicable performance period expired. Awards granted under the Equity incentive Plan shall be subject to the terms and conditions of such plan and the award agreement.
Annual Target Cash Bonus Opportunity. During the Term, Mr. Erdberg shall have an annual target cash bonus opportunity of 100% of one year’s Base Salary with a minimum guaranteed annual cash bonus of 25% of one year’s Base Salary. The Committee shall award the Executive’s annual cash bonus based on an evaluation of performance and Peer Group compensation practices, taking into account Company and individual performance objectives. In its sole discretion, the Committee may award an annual cash bonus in excess of the annual cash bonus opportunity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee may grant a special bonus at any time. Annual cash bonuses shall be deemed “earned” if Executive is employed on the last day of the year to which the bonus relates and shall be paid no later than March 15th of the year immediately following the year to which the annual bonus relates.
Adjusted EBITDA Milestone Equity Award. In addition to the bonus awards set forth above, the Executive shall be entitled to the bonus awards as follows; for each calendar year during the Term, in which the Company achieves the adjusted EBITDA. For the purposes hereof “Adjusted EBITDA” shall mean Earnings before payment of interest, taxes, depreciation or amortization and shall not include unrealized gains or losses, non-cash expenses, gains or losses on foreign exchange, goodwill impairments, non-operating income, and share-based compensation. See table below.
SAFE PRO GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
Market Cap Milestone Performance Award. Upon the Company meeting the Market Cap Milestones listed below and maintaining such market cap for a period of 22 consecutive trading days, the Executive will be awarded that number of shares set forth in the as referenced in the table below and shall be based upon the value of all shares issued and outstanding during the period as used in the Basic” earnings per share calculation.
National Security Exchange Registration Equity Award. Upon the Company going public on a National Securities Exchange, the Executive will be entitled to an award of shares of common stock.
Significant Transaction Bonus. Upon the Company closing a Significant Transaction, as defined below, the Executive shall be granted that number of shares of common stock or a new series of preferred shares of the Company that is convertible into common stock of the Company equal to 5% of the of the value of all of the consideration, including any stock, cash or debt, of such completed transaction. The Executive can earn this grant of stock for each Significant Transaction closed by the Company during the Term of this Agreement. “Significant Transaction” shall mean the Company closing a financing for at least $ , not including the Company’s initial public offering, or the closing of an acquisition with a valuation (determined by the value of the consideration paid by the Company) of not less than $1,000,000.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, in connection with this employment agreement, the Company accrued wages and other benefits due to this executive of $0 and $69,000, respectively, of which $60,000 is included in accrued compensation and $9,000 is included in accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Agreement with directors
On May 4, 2022, the Company entered into Letter Agreements with three Directors of the Company. For services to be performed, the Company agrees to pay each director an annual fee of $48,000 payable in equal monthly installments commencing upon listing on a national exchange. Additionally, the Company granted each director common shares of the Company. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, as amended, the vesting of these common shares is contingent upon an IPO event of the Company occurring. Since these common shares are contingent on the occurrence of an event for which probability could not be determined, no compensation cost would be recognized related to these common shares until the occurrence of the IPO event. In September 2022, the Company cancelled the letter agreement with one of these directors and of his common shares were cancelled. On November 1, 2023, the Company’s board of directors approved the vesting of an aggregate of of these shares and recognized stock-based compensation upon vesting.
Product liability insurance
The Company’s subsidiary, Safe-Pro USA, carries a product liability policy that covers up to $2,000,000 of claims retroactive to June 26, 2020.
SAFE PRO GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
Contingent amounts due to related parties
As discussed in Note 13 – Related Party Transactions, the Company agreed to assume liability to the former members of Safe-Pro USA of $1,622,540 as of the Safe-Pro USA acquisition date. The amount due to the former members Safe-Pro USA was originally agreed to be $2,193,901, which was reduced to $1,622,540 to account for certain revenues not recognized since the performance obligation was not completed (See Note 2 – Revenue Recognition under Safe-Pro USA for the 20% performance obligation) and other holdbacks. On April 11, 2024, pursuant to the Fifth Amendment to Exchange Agreement, should the Company collect the 20% performance obligation in the future the former members would be reimbursed this difference up to $571,361. In addition, pursuant to Amendment No. 5, all further payments due under this contingent obligation of $571,361, net of 10% commissions payable and certain other expenses are to be paid from the proceeds of contracts and performance bonds, offset by certain costs associated with the contracts, from the customer the Bangladesh Ministry of Defense. The parties agreed that if the Company recognizes and collects the 20% performance obligation in the future that the former members would be reimbursed this difference up to $571,361, net of 10% commissions payable and certain other expenses.
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