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Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
17.    Commitments and Contingencies
Forward Purchase and Sales Contracts
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 March 20, 2025, the Company settled this contract for a realized gain of $10.5 million, of which $9.3 million were recorded as unrealized gains in prior periods, with a total impact of $1.2 million in the first quarter.

On December 6, 2023, the Company through Sadot Agri-Foods, entered into a forward sale contract for the sale of 70,000 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. On March 20, 2025, the Company settled this contract for a realized gain of $11.1 million, of which $9.3 million were recorded as unrealized gains in prior periods, with a total impact of $1.8 million in the first quarter.

On June 5, 2025, the Company through Sadot Agri-Foods, entered into a forward purchase contract for the purchase of 45,000 MTs of soybean oil. Sadot Agri-Foods will purchase 45,000 MTs from a third-party in January 2026, which is the executed contract date. The purchase price for these MTs is $1,037.71 per MT, or $46.7 million in the aggregate. This contract was determined to be a derivative in accordance with ASC 815, but was not designated as a hedging instrument. As a result, the Company accounts for it using mark-to-market accounting, with changes in fair value recognized in current period earnings.

Refer to Note 2 – Significant accounting policies, Note 19 – Fair value measurement and Note 20 – 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 Foods' 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 $15.6250, 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 1,442,428 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 885,546 shares (the “Shares”) of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company, which such Shares represent 1,442,428 Shares that Aggia is entitled to receive pursuant to the Services Agreement less the 556,882 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 1,442,428 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 $31.25, which for accounting purposes shall equal 40% of the net income of Sadot Agri-Foods, calculated quarterly divided by $12.50. 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. Aggia waived the vesting of their shares for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
Additionally, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company reimbursed Aggia for all operating costs related to Sadot Agri-Foods' of $0.8 million and $1.5 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, operating costs related to Sadot Agri-Foods' of $1.0 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
Sales Taxes
The Company had accrued a sales tax liability for approximately $1.7 thousand and $2.0 thousand as of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, 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.
Employment Agreements
On May 28, 2025, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Chagay Ravid, ("Mr. Ravid.'). During the term of the Employment Agreement, Mr. Ravid will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and will be entitled to a base salary at the annualized rate of $200,000. Mr. Ravid will receive a one-time grant of $100,000 in restricted stock grants vesting in four equal quarterly installments. The restricted stock grant vests quarterly over one year in equal quarterly installments commencing October 1, 2025 which will be priced as of the start date. If Mr. Ravid is terminated by the Company for any reason other than cause Mr. Ravid will be entitled to a severance package of 12 months of salary.
Litigations, Claims and Assessments
On March 21, 2025, Cropit Farming Limited ("Cropit") commenced legal proceedings against our subsidiary, Sadot LLC, in the Commercial Registry of the High Court of Zambia. The complaint alleges that certain agreements between the
parties are invalid under Zambian law, and seeks rescission of these agreements, return of assets, and damages of approximately $6.7 million USD and 0.2 million Zambian Kwacha ($7.7 thousand USD as of June 30, 2025).
Sadot LLC has filed a response denying all allegations and has asserted substantial counterclaims. The counterclaims seek a declaration that the agreements are valid and enforceable, specific performance of the agreements, injunctive relief to protect contractual rights, damages for breach of contract, reputational damages, damages for loss of use of land, punitive damages of approximately 5.0 million Zambian Kwacha ($0.2 million USD as of June 30, 2025), interest, and costs.

As of August 2, 2025, the Company considers that all attempts of mediation were considered failed. The without prejudice mediation proceedings have therefore concluded. Sadot LLC filed for an injunction seeking court injunctions against their joint venture partner Cropit over serious breaches of their 2023 Joint Venture Agreement. Sadot asked the court to stop Cropit from: misappropriating company funds (approximately $0.4 million already spent without authorization), blocking access to farms and financial records, unilaterally hiring/firing staff, and making unauthorized high-value commitments. Sadot is demanding Cropit transfer five parcels of farmland to the joint venture company as contractually obligated - land transfers that Cropit has withheld despite Sadot already paying to discharge ABSA Bank's charges per the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement. Sadot claims these breaches have caused losses exceeding $1.6 million, prevented bank financing, and resulted in the loss of a potential investment funds. Sadot also intends to pursue damages under arbitration pursuant the International Chamber of Commerce rules.
Management, in consultation with legal counsel, believes Sadot LLC has reasonably favorable prospects of success with respect to this matter and intends to vigorously defend against the claims while pursuing its counterclaims. Based on current information, management does not believe that the ultimate resolution of this matter will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. However, litigation is inherently unpredictable, and we cannot provide assurances regarding the outcome.
The Company has not recorded any material liabilities in connection with this matter as a loss is neither probable nor reasonably estimable at this time. The Company will continue to evaluate this matter and will establish reserves if and when appropriate.
On November 7, 2024, Lombard Trading International Corp. filed an Amended Complaint against the Company and Sadot Latam, LLC in the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida (Case No.: 2024-020971-CA-01). The Amended Complaint alleges unjust enrichment, conversion, fraud, conspiracy and civil theft related to a commodities transaction. The plaintiff claims that the Company failed to pay upon delivery of certain goods and is seeking damages in the amount of $7.4 million. The Company has not received the goods and has not received the Bills of Lading that were contractually required for the transaction to be completed. The Company denies these allegations and intends to vigorously defend against the claims. While the Company believes it has meritorious defenses, it cannot predict the outcome of this matter or reasonably estimate the potential loss at this time. Therefore, no contingent liability has been recorded as of June 30, 2025.

On August 1, 2025, the court dismissed Lombard’s third motion in its entirety and the case will now be fixed for a hearing to deal with Sadot’s motion to dismiss the claims advanced by Lombard.
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.
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 was 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”).

The notice indicated that the Company would 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 was eligible to 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 was required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of the Company's publicly held shares and all other Nasdaq initial listing standards, except the bid price requirement, and was required to provide written notice to Nasdaq of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period.
On October 9, 2024, the Company filed a Certificate of Change Pursuant to NRS 78.209 with the Nevada Secretary of State to effect the Reverse Stock Split, which became effective 12:01 am eastern on October 18, 2024. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every 10 shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding on the effective date were consolidated into one issued and outstanding share. All stockholders who would be entitled to receive fractional shares as a result of the Reverse Stock Split received one whole share for their fractional share interest. There was no change in the par value of our common stock.
The Company effectuated a Reverse Stock Split to raise the per share bid price of the Company’s Common Stock above $1.00 per share with the goal of bringing the Company back into compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The Company received notice from Nasdaq on November 1, 2024, indicating that the Company regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under the Rule.
The Company’s common stock began trading on a split-adjusted basis on Nasdaq at the commencement of trading on October 18, 2024 under the Company’s existing symbol “SDOT.” The Company’s common stock has been assigned a new CUSIP number of 627333305 in connection with the Reverse Stock Split.