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Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies

19. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Consulting Agreements

 

On November 14, 2022, the Company entered into a Services Agreement with Sadot LLC and Aggia LLC FC, a company formed under the laws of United Arab Emirates, whereby Aggia provided advisory services for creating, acquiring and managing Sadot Agri-Foods’ wholesale food business and physical commodity trading operations. Compensation under the original agreement consisted of performance-based share issuances and contingent debt obligations.

 

In July 2023, the parties amended the compensation arrangement. The Company issued 885,546 shares to Aggia and agreed to vest additional shares based on Sadot Agri-Foods’ quarterly net income through July 2028. On November 20, 2025, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release with Aggia to terminate the Services Agreement and fully settle all claims, debts, obligations and liabilities. As a result of the termination, no further services will be provided by Aggia and no additional performance-based share issuances or contingent compensation will be earned. Shareholder approval for the issuance of 793,000 remaining shares under the settlement was obtained on April 13, 2026, and the shares were issued in May 2026. The Company reimbursed Aggia for all operating costs related to Sadot Agri-Foods, totaling $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. Please see Note 20 – Equity for further details.

 

Purchase Agreement with Helena Global Investment Opportunities I Ltd.

 

On September 23, 2025, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement with Helena Global Investment Opportunities I Ltd. (“Helena”), pursuant to which the Company has the right, but not the obligation, to sell up to $10,000,000 of its common stock to Helena from time to time, subject to certain limitations and conditions. Sales occur through Advance Notices at a purchase price equal to 97% of the lowest daily closing volume weighted average price during the applicable pricing period. In connection with the Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 13,849 commitment fee shares and agreed to pay a placement agent fee of 1.25%.

 

If the Company has not submitted Advance Notices in an aggregate amount of at least $2,000,000 prior to the date that is six months following the effective date of the registration statement covering the shares, the Company is required to pay Helena liquidated damages of $100,000 for every 30-day period thereafter until that amount is met. If the registration statement is not filed or declared effective by the applicable deadlines, the Company is required to pay Helena partial liquidated damages equal to 2.0% of the commitment amount on each such event date and on each monthly anniversary thereafter. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had accrued $1.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively, in respect of such liquidated damages, which is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Sales under the Purchase Agreement are subject to a 4.99% ownership limitation, a registration limitation and a 19.99% exchange cap unless shareholder approval is obtained. In July 2026, the agreement with Helena was terminated and the Company made a payment to Helena in the amount of $350 thousand.

 

Disposition of Sadot Latam LLC — Legal Support Obligation and Indemnification

 

In connection with the sale of the membership interests of Sadot Latam LLC on June 26, 2026, the Company agreed, for a period of six (6) months following the Closing Date, to provide at its sole cost and expense all legal support, cooperation and assistance reasonably necessary in connection with all litigation and disputes involving Sadot Latam LLC that existed as of the Closing Date, including providing legal representation through counsel selected and compensated by the Company. The Company’s obligation extends to all such matters relating to events, circumstances or conditions existing prior to the Closing Date, whether or not pending, threatened or known as of that date. During the six-month period the Company has the right to control the defense and settlement of such matters, provided that it may not settle any matter without the purchaser’s prior written consent if the settlement would impose material ongoing obligations on Sadot Latam LLC or the purchaser, require an admission of wrongdoing, result in injunctive relief, or have a material adverse effect.

 

The Company also agreed to indemnify the purchaser and its affiliates against losses arising out of or relating to any inaccuracy in or breach of the Company’s representations and warranties, any breach of its covenants, taxes of Sadot Latam LLC for periods ending on or before the Closing Date, and any failure to provide the legal support described above. Indemnification in respect of breaches of representations and warranties, other than the fundamental representations and those relating to taxes, is subject to a threshold of $50,000 and a maximum aggregate liability of $1,000,000. There is no contractual limitation on the Company’s indemnification obligations in respect of the fundamental representations, the representations relating to taxes, or breaches of covenants. The representations and warranties survive for two years following the Closing Date, except that the fundamental representations survive indefinitely, those relating to taxes survive until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, and those relating to environmental matters survive for five years. As of June 30, 2026, no indemnification claim had been asserted and $0 has been recorded in respect of these obligations. The Company is also responsible for the tax returns and taxes of Sadot Latam LLC for periods ending on or before the Closing Date. For a period of two years following the Closing Date the Company has agreed to non-solicitation and non-competition covenants.

 

Litigations, Claims and Assessments

 

On June 26, 2026, the Company sold 100% of the membership interests of Sadot Latam LLC. The purchaser acquired the interests on an “as is, where is” basis, inclusive of all existing and threatened litigation, claims and liabilities of that entity, and without recourse to the Company in respect of such liabilities. The Company evaluated each proceeding to determine whether the obligation is that of Sadot Latam LLC alone or whether the Company or another of its subsidiaries is a named party, co-obligor or guarantor. Accrued liabilities in respect of proceedings in which Sadot Latam LLC was the sole obligor were derecognized on the closing date; accrued liabilities in respect of proceedings naming the Company were retained. Accrued litigation expenses of $13.9 million were derecognized in connection with the deconsolidation. Please see Note 6 – Disposition and Deconsolidation of Sadot Latam LLC.

 

Lombard Trading International Corp. commenced two related proceedings against Sadot Latam, LLC and the Company in the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida (Case No.: 2024-020971-CA-01 & 2025-021675-CA-01). In each case, plaintiff alleges a breach of contract claim related to an agricultural commodities transaction against Sadot Latam, LLC and seeks damages in the approximate amount of $7.4 million and $17 million, respectively. The plaintiff also alleges an alter ego and contract guaranty claim against the Company related to the alleged breach of contract. The original claims have been substantially narrowed through the Company’s successful motions practice. The Company denies the allegations and has filed its Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaim, asserting a counterclaim of approximately $1.6 million against the plaintiff for amounts paid by the Company for which no goods were delivered. The Company has also filed a motion to dismiss the alter ego and contract guaranty claims. While the Company believes it has meritorious defenses, it cannot predict the outcome of this matter or reasonably estimate the range of potential loss at this time. Based on the assessment of the Company’s legal counsel, a loss in respect of the plaintiff’s claim is reasonably possible but not probable, and the amount or range of potential loss cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. Accordingly, no contingent liability has been accrued in accordance with ASC 450 as of June 30, 2026.

 

In August 2023, the Company acquired approximately 5,000 acres of farmland in the Mkushi Region of Zambia through Sadot Zambia. Sadot Zambia was 100% owned by Sadot Enterprises Limited, which is 70% owned by Sadot LLC. On December 11, 2025, the High Court for Zambia (Commercial Division) delivered a judgment in Cropit Farming Limited v. Sadot LLC (2025/HPC/0184). The Court declared the PreConditional Offer Agreement, the Purchase of Receivables and Validation Agreement, and the Joint Venture Agreement between the parties to be invalid, non-binding, and unenforceable. As a result, the Company has lost possession, control, and ownership of approximately 5,000 acres of farmland in Mkushi, Zambia. The Court dismissed Cropit Farming Limited’s claims for monetary damages but ordered Sadot LLC to pay Cropit Farming Limited’s litigation costs. The Company’s counterclaims were also dismissed. The Company has filed an appeal seeking recovery of $3.5 million. The appeal process is expected to take in excess of one year. There is no guarantee that the Company will be successful in such appeal. Subsequent to June 30, 2026, the High Court ascertained the litigation costs owed to Cropit at approximately $11,447. The Company is evaluating the impact of this obligation in connection with the pending appeal.

 

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation commenced commodity arbitration proceedings against Sadot Group Inc. and Sadot Latam LLC claiming non-delivery under a grain sales contract. The Company denies liability on the basis that Sadot Group Inc. was not a party to the underlying contract and that Sadot Latam LLC performed its obligations. A further final round of submissions was allowed by the Tribunal, the final of which was made in May 2026. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses, including jurisdictional grounds for dismissal of the claim against Sadot Group Inc., but the outcome of arbitration proceedings is inherently uncertain and cannot be predicted. Based on the assessment of the Company’s legal counsel, a loss is reasonably possible but not probable, and the amount or range of potential loss cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. Accordingly, no contingent liability has been accrued in accordance with ASC 450 as of June 30, 2026.

 

Kevin Mohan, a former Chairman, commenced arbitration proceedings against the Company claiming employment contract breaches under Texas law. The arbitration was suspended on March 5, 2026 and terminated without prejudice on March 31, 2026 pursuant to American Arbitration Association Rule 56(d) due to claimant’s failure to pay the arbitrator’s deposit. No award was made. The Claimant retains the right to refile until approximately March 2029. On April 2, 2026, Mr. Mohan filed a complaint against the Company in the United States District Court for the District of Texas alleging breaches of employment contract and seeking damages in the amount greater than $250,000 and less than $1,000,000 relating to alleged unpaid performance bonuses. The Company believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend itself. Based on the assessment of the Company’s legal counsel, a loss is reasonably possible but not probable, and the amount or range of potential loss cannot be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, no contingent liability has been recorded as of June 30, 2026.

 

Nuval Trade S.A. v. Sadot Latam LLC (GAFTA No. 19-403) is a GAFTA arbitration arising from two soybean meal contracts dated February 27, 2024 and April 9, 2024. On April 17, 2026, a partial award was issued in favor of Nuval Trade S.A. against Sadot Latam LLC only, granting approximately $12.0 million in damages. In addition, the award provides for interest at 5% per annum, compounded quarterly, on approximately $11.1 million from August 13, 2024 and on approximately $1.0 million from February 11, 2025 until the date of payment, as well as reimbursement of Nuval’s legal fees and arbitration costs. This matter names Sadot Latam LLC only. The accrued liability in respect of this matter, in the amount of $13.2 million as of the Closing Date and was derecognized in connection with the deconsolidation of Sadot Latam LLC. The Company is not a named party to this arbitration. The Company remains obligated to provide legal support in respect of this matter for a period of six months following the Closing Date, as described above.

 

On September 26, 2025, The Andersons, Inc. filed an admiralty and maritime action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in aid of arbitration, naming as defendants Sadot LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and Sadot Latam LLC, then an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company held through Sadot LLC. The complaint alleges breach of a contract for the sale of Argentine wheat and seeks approximately $521,641, together with alleged dispatch, pre-award interest and other fees. On March 9, 2026, The Andersons amended its complaint to add the Company as a defendant, such that the defendants in the District Court action are the Company, Sadot LLC and Sadot Latam LLC. The claims against the defendants arise from the same alleged contract and are not additive. Separately, in February 2026, The Andersons commenced a related arbitration proceeding under the arbitration rules of the Grain and Feed Trade Association (“GAFTA”) against Sadot LLC. Neither the Company nor Sadot Latam LLC is a party to the GAFTA arbitration. On June 26, 2026, the Company sold all of the membership interests in Sadot Latam LLC, and Sadot Latam LLC is not a subsidiary of the Company as of June 30, 2026. It remains a defendant in the District Court action. The Company remains obligated to provide legal support in respect of this matter for a period of six months following the Closing Date, as described above. The Company therefore continues to have exposure as a named defendant in the District Court action. Based on the assessment of the Company’s legal counsel, a loss is reasonably possible but not probable, and the amount or range of potential loss cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. Accordingly, no contingent liability has been accrued under ASC 450 as of June 30, 2026. The Company will continue to evaluate this matter as additional information becomes available.

 

Star Fund commenced proceedings alleging that Sadot Group Inc. guaranteed Sadot Latam LLC’s obligations under a factoring agreement and claiming approximately $2.9 million. The claim against Sadot Group Inc. was based solely on a 2023 board resolution authorizing management to guarantee subsidiary debt with specified lenders. No executed guaranty document exists and Star Fund was not named in the resolution. The guaranty count was dismissed by agreement on December 9, 2025. A motion for summary judgment by a codefendant was heard on February 25, 2026 and remains under advisement. Following the dismissal by agreement of the guaranty count on December 9, 2025, the only count remaining against Sadot Group Inc. is a derivative unjust enrichment claim, in respect of which the Company maintains it has meritorious defenses on the basis that no executed guaranty document exists, no benefit was received by Sadot Group Inc., and Star Fund was not a party identified in the underlying 2023 board resolution. The matter remains pending against Sadot Group Inc. and Sadot Latam LLC. Based on the assessment of the Company’s legal counsel, a loss in respect of the residual claim against Sadot Group Inc. is reasonably possible but not probable, and the amount or range of potential loss cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. Accordingly, no contingent liability has been accrued in accordance with ASC 450 as of June 30, 2026.

 

Rocket Capital NY LLC v. Sadot Latam LLC. The plaintiff commenced proceedings in connection with a merchant cash advance arrangement entered into by the Company. The Company had recorded a note payable to Rocket Capital as of June 30, 2026. The Company denies the allegations and intends to defend the proceedings. This matter was settled in July 2026. See Note 22 – Subsequent Events for further details.

 

Centurion MPP Pte. Ltd. v. Sadot Latam LLC. The claimant commenced proceedings in Singapore arising out of an alleged breach of a commodity sale and purchase contract against Sadot Latam LLC only. The matter is at a preliminary stage. Based on the assessment of the Company’s legal counsel, a loss is reasonably possible but not probable, and the amount or range of potential loss cannot be reasonably estimated. The claim was against Sadot Latam LLC and was derecognized in connection with the deconsolidation of Sadot Latam LLC on June 26, 2026. Accordingly, no contingent liability has been accrued in accordance with ASC 450 as of June 30, 2026.

 

OSR Rotterdam BV filed a maritime attachment claim against Sadot Latam LLC on April 14, 2025 arising from an alleged breach of a charter party. OSR claims a contractual cancellation fee of $250,000 plus interest. In May 2026, summary judgment was entered against Sadot Latam LLC and the Company. The Company has recorded an accrued litigation liability of $265,000 as of June 30, 2026 related to this matter. The liability was retained by the Company and was not removed as part of the deconsolidation of Sadot Latam LLC. Based on the assessment of the Company’s legal counsel, the Company has accrued the estimated loss associated with this matter; however, the amount of any additional interest, costs, or enforcement charges, if any, cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.

 

On April 4, 2026, a former employee of Sadot Group Inc. filed a complaint against Sadot Group Inc. and its chief executive officer in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey alleging breaches of employment contract and damages in the amount of $144,212 plus punitive damages relating to alleged unpaid performance bonuses, vacation time, and severance. The Company believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend itself. In early May 2026, the employee agreed to dismiss the complaint and proceed to arbitration in Texas. Accordingly, no contingent liability has been accrued in accordance with ASC 450 as of June 30, 2026.

 

On February 18, 2026, Lisiten Associates Inc. filed a complaint against Sadot Group Inc. in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, alleging unpaid brokerage fees in connection with the sale of the Company’s restaurant business, plus treble damages. The Company believes the plaintiffs’ positions are without merit and intends to vigorously defend itself in all respects. Based on information available as of June 30, 2026, management has accrued a contingent liability in respect of this matter under ASC 450. The Company will continue to evaluate this matter as additional information becomes available.

 

On July 30, 2026, the Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit in and for Duval County, Florida entered a Final Judgment After Default in favor of SCGV-Baymeadows, LLC against Pokémoto, LLC and Sadot Group, Inc.., jointly and severally, in the total amount of $147,768.56, consisting of principal, late charges, costs, and prejudgment interest, with post-judgment interest accruing at 18% per year. As of June 30, 2026, the Company has recorded an accrued litigation liability of $147,768.56 related to this matter, representing the full judgment amount.

 

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.

 

Accrued loss contingencies

 

The Company had accrued loss contingencies in respect of the matters described above of $775 thousand as of June 30, 2026 and $13,466 thousand as of December 31, 2025, which are included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses. The decrease is attributable principally to the derecognition of accrued liabilities of Sadot Latam LLC on deconsolidation, including $13.2 million in respect of the Nuval Trade S.A. arbitration, offset by amounts newly accrued during the period, including $265 thousand in respect of the OSR Rotterdam BV matter and $148 thousand in respect of the SCGV-Baymeadows, LLC judgment.

 

NASDAQ Notice

 

On January 8, 2026, the Company received notice that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a) due to the failure to hold an annual meeting within twelve months of fiscal year-end. The Company submitted a compliance plan on February 16, 2026, and on March 9, 2026 Nasdaq granted an extension until June 29, 2026 to regain compliance. The Company held its annual meeting of shareholders on April 13, 2026, thereby satisfying the requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a).

 

On May 5, 2026, the Company received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it no longer satisfies the minimum shareholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). Specifically, the Company’s shareholders’ equity as reported in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 was ($54,745,000). The Company does not meet the alternative compliance standards of either a market value of listed securities of $35 million or net income from continuing operations of $500,000 in the most recently completed fiscal year or in two of the last three most recently completed fiscal years.

 

On August 3, 2026, the Company received a letter (the “Compliance Letter”) from the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of Nasdaq notifying the Company that, based upon the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 17, 2026, the Staff has determined that the Company complies with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). As previously disclosed, on May 5, 2026, the Staff notified the Company that it did not comply with the minimum $2.5 million stockholders’ equity requirement of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) and that it did not otherwise satisfy the alternative continued listing standards of at least $35 million market value of listed securities set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2) or $500,000 of net income from continuing operations set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(3). The Company thereafter submitted a plan to regain compliance to the Staff and, in its Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 17, 2026, reported, among other things, the Company’s pro forma stockholders’ equity after giving effect to the previously disclosed transactions described therein. The Compliance Letter further provides that if the Company fails to evidence compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) upon filing its periodic report for the period ended September 30, 2026, the Company may be subject to delisting. In that event, the Staff would provide written notification to the Company, and the Company would have the right to appeal the Staff’s determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel. There can be no assurance that the Company will evidence compliance with the stockholders’ equity requirement upon the filing of its periodic report for the period ended September 30, 2026 or that the Company will otherwise maintain compliance with the other continued listing requirements of The Nasdaq Capital Market. The Compliance Letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock, which continues to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SDOT.”