SAFE & GREEN HOLDINGS CORP.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed May 7, 2024.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
| 1. | Description of Business |
Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company,” “we”, “us” or “our”) was previously knownas SG Blocks, Inc. as well as CDSI Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation incorporated on December 29, 1993. On November 4, 2011, CDSI Merger Sub, Inc., the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, was merged with and into SG Building Blocks, Inc. (“SG Building,” formerly SG Blocks Inc.) (the “Merger”), with SG Building surviving the Merger and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Merger was a reverse merger that was accounted for as a recapitalization of SG Building, as SG Building was the accounting acquirer.
The Company operates in the following four segments: (i) manufacturing & construction services; (ii) medical; (ii) real estate development; and (iv) environmental. The construction segment designs and constructs modular structures built in the Company’s factories. In the medical segment the Company uses its modular technology to (i) provide turnkey solutions to medical testing and treatment and generate revenue from the medical testing and point of care treatment in our medical suites and (ii) sell and lease medical suites and privacy pods. The Company’s real estate development segment, SG Development Corp., our majority owned subsidiary, builds innovative and green single or multifamily projects in underserved regions nationally using modules (“Modules”) built inone of the Company’s vertically integrated factories. The environmental segment, the newest segment, is a sustainable medical and waste management solution that collects waste and treats waste for safe disposal.
The building products developed with the Company's proprietary technology and design and engineering expertise are generally stronger, more durable, environmentally sensitive, and erected in less time than traditional construction methods. The use of the Company's Modules typically provides between four tosix points towards the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (“LEED”) certification levels, including reduced site disturbance, resource reuse, recycled content, innovation in design and use of local and regional materials. Due to the ability of the Modules to satisfy such requirements, the Company believes the products produced utilizing its technology and expertise is a leader in environmentally sustainable construction.
There arethree core product offerings that utilize the Company's technology and engineering expertise. The first product offering involves GreenSteel™ modules, which are the structural core and shell of an SGBlocks building. The Company procures the containers, engineer required openings with structural steel enforcements, paint the SGBlocks and then deliver them on-site, where the customer or a customer’s general contractor will complete the entire finish out and installation. The second product offering involves replicating the process to create the GreenSteel product and, in addition, installing selected materials, finishes and systems (including, but not limited to floors, windows, doors, interior painting, electrical wiring and fixtures, plumbing outlets and bathrooms, roofing system) and delivering SGBlocks pre-fabricated containers to the site for a third party licensed general contractor to complete the final finish out and installation. Finally, the third product offering is the completely fabricated and finished SGBlocks building (including but not limited to floors, windows, doors, interior painting, electrical wiring and fixtures, plumbing outlets and bathrooms, roofing systems), including erecting the final unit on site and completing any other final steps. The building is ready for occupancy and/or use as soon as installation is completed. Construction administration and/or project management services are typically included in the Company's product offerings.
The Company also provides engineering and project management services related to the use and modification of Modules in construction.
Construction
During 2020, the Company formed, SG Echo, LLC ("SG Echo"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company acquired substantially all the assets of Echo DCL (“Echo”), a Texas limited liability company, except for Echo's real estate holdings for which the Company obtained a right of first refusal. Echo is a container/modular manufacturer based in Durant, Oklahoma specializing in the design and construction of permanent modular and temporary modular buildings and wasone of the Company's key supply chain partners. Echo caters to the military, education, administration facilities, healthcare, government, commercial and residential customers. This acquisition has allowed the Company to expand its reach for the Modules and offer an opportunity to vertically integrate a large portion of the Company's cost of goods sold, as well as increase margins, productivity and efficiency in the areas of design, estimating, manufacturing and delivery and to become the manufacturer of the Company's core container and modular product offerings.
| 1. | Description of Business (continued) |
Medical
As of January 2021 and through the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Chicago Airport Testing LLC (“CAT”). The Company had a variable interest in CAT as described further below. CAT is in the business of marketing, selling, distributing, leasing and otherwise commercially exploiting certain products and services in the COVID-19 testing and other medical industry. In addition, during March 2023, the Company formed Safe and Green Medical Corporation. (“SG Medical”). The Company also entered into a joint venture with Clarity Lab Solutions LLC., to provide clinical lab testing related to COVID-19.
Real Estate Development****
During 2021, the Company formed Safe and Green Development Corporation, formerly, SGB Development Corp. (“SG DevCorp”), as a wholly-owned by the Company. SG DevCorp was formed with the purpose of real property development utilizing the Company's technologies. SG DevCorp has a minority interest in Norman Berry II Owners LLC and JDI-Cumberland Inlet LLC as described further below.
Environmental
During 2022, SG Environmental Solutions Corp. (“SG Environmental”) was formed and is focused on biomedical waste removal and will utilize a patented technology that it licenses to shred and disinfect biomedical waste, rendering the waste disinfected, unrecognizable, and of no greater risk to the public health than residential household waste.
Reverse Stock Split
On May 2, 2024, the Company effected a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of its then-outstanding common stock (“May Stock Split”). All share and per share amounts set forth in the consolidated financial statements of the Company have been retroactively restated to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split as if it had occurred as of the earliest period presented and unless otherwise stated, all other share and per share amounts for all periods presented in this Annual Report have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split effected in May 2024.
| 2. | Separation and Distribution |
In December 2022, the Company and then owner of 100% of the issued and outstanding securities of SG DevCorp, announced its plan to separate the Company and SG DevCorp intotwo separate publicly traded companies (the “Separation”). To implement the Separation, on September 27, 2023 (the “Distribution Date”), the Company, effected a pro rata distribution to its stockholders of approximately 30% of the outstanding shares of SG DevCorp’s common stock (the “Distribution”). In connection with the Distribution, each Company stockholder received 0.930886 shares of SG DevCorp’s common stock for every five (5) shares of Company common stock held as of the close of business on September 8, 2023, the record date for the Distribution, as well as a cash payment in lieu of any fractional shares. Immediately after the Distribution, SG DevCorp was no longer a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and the Company held approximately 70% of SG DevCorp’s issued and outstanding securities. The Company recorded the distribution based upon the stockholders’ equity on such date and the closing market price of the Company’s common stock. The distributed fair market value was $8,220,004. On September 28, 2023, SG DevCorp’s common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SGD.”
In connection with the Separation and Distribution, SG DevCorp entered into a separation and distribution agreement and several other agreements with the Company. These agreements provide for the allocation between SG DevCorp and the Company of the assets, employees, liabilities and obligations (including, among others, investments, property, employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) of the Company and its subsidiaries attributable to periods prior to, at and after the Separation and will govern the relationship between the Company and SG DevCorp subsequent to the completion of the Separation. In addition to the separation and distribution agreement, the other principal agreements entered into with the Company included a tax matters agreement and a shared services agreement.
| 3. | Liquidity and Going Concern |
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $17,448 and a backlog of $1,902,332. See Note 14 for a discussion of construction backlog. Based on the Company's conversations with key customers, the Company anticipates its backlog to convert to revenue over the following period:
| Within 1 year | $1,902,332 |
| Total Backlog | $1,902,332 |
The Company has incurred losses since its inception, has negative working capital of approximately $15,208,831 and has negative operating cash flows, which has raised substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result from the outcome of the uncertainty concerning the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
| 3. | Liquidity and Going Concern (continued) |
The Company intends to meet its capital needs from revenue generated from operations and by containing costs, entering into strategic alliances, as well as exploring other options, including the possibility of raising additional debt or equity capital as necessary. There is, however, no assurance the Company will be successful in meeting its capital requirements prior to becoming cash flow positive. The Company does not have any additional sources secured for future funding, and if it is unable to raise the necessary capital at the times it requires such funding, it may need to materially change its business plan, including delaying implementation of aspects of such business plan or curtailing or abandoning such business plan altogether.
| 4. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Basis of presentation and principals of consolidation–The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the applicable rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) andinclude the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, SG Building Blocks, Inc., SG Residential, Inc., SG DevCorp, SG Environmentaland SG Echo, LLC. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated. Investments in 50%or less owned partnerships and affiliates are accounted for using the equity method unless it is determined that we have effective control of the entity, in which case we would consolidate the entity. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.*** ***
***Recently adopted accounting pronouncements -***New accounting pronouncements implemented by the Company are discussed below or in the related notes, where appropriate.
***Accounting estimates ***– The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgements and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, together with amounts disclosed in the related notes to the financial statements. The Company's estimates used in these financial statements include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, accounts receivable reserves, inventory valuations, goodwill, the valuation allowance related to the Company’s deferred tax assets, the carrying amount of intangible assets, right of use assets and the recoverability and useful lives of long-lived assets. Certain of the Company’s estimates could be affected by external conditions, including those unique to the Company and general economic conditions. It is reasonably possible that these external factors could have an effect on the Company’s estimates and could cause actual results to differ from those estimates.
Operating cycle – The length of the Company’s contracts varies, but is typically betweensix totwelve months. In some instances, the length of the contract may exceed twelve months. Assets and liabilities relating to contracts are included in current assets and current liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying balance sheets as they will be liquidated in the normal course of contract completion, which at times could exceedone year.
| 4. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Revenue recognition–The Company determines, at contract inception, whether it will transfer control of a promised good or service over time or at a point intime, regardless of the length of contract or other factors. The recognition of revenue aligns with the timing of when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, the Company applies the following five steps in accordance with its revenue policy:
(1) *Identify the contract with a customer
(2) *Identify the performance obligations in the contract
(3) *Determine the transaction price
(4) *Allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract
(5) *Recognize revenue as performance obligations are satisfied
On certain contracts, the Company applies recognition of revenue over time, which is similar to the method the Company applied under previous guidance (i.e. percentage of completion). Due to uncertainties inherent in the estimation process, it is possible that estimates of costs to complete a performance obligation will be revised in the near-term. For those performance obligations for which revenue is recognized using a cost-to-cost input method, changes in total estimated costs, and related progress toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation, are recognized on a cumulative catch-up basis in the period in which the revisions to the estimates are made. When the current estimate of total costs for a performance obligation indicate a loss, a provision for the entire estimated loss on the unsatisfied performance obligation is made in the period in which the loss becomes evident.
For product or equipment sales, the Company applies recognition of revenue when the customer obtains control over such goods, which is at a point in time.
The Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Clarity Lab Solutions, LLC (“Clarity Labs”) (the “JV”) in the fourth quarter of 2021. Revenue from the activities of the JV is related to clinical testing services and is recognized when services have been rendered, which is at a point in time. Included in the consideration the Company expected to be entitled to receive, the Company estimates its contractual allowances, payer denials and price concessions. In addition, the Company formed Chicago Airport Testing, LLC which collected rental revenue from subleasing to a consortium of government entities assisting in COVID-19 testing. Forthe years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized approximately $0 million and $11.6 million, respectively, related to activities through these joint ventures, which is included in medical revenue on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Due to the ongoing lower affects of COVID-19 restrictions, the JV began to wind down during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Disaggregation of Revenues
The Company’s revenues are primarily derived fromtwo segments, construction related to Modules projects and medical revenue derived from lab testing and test kit sales. The Company's contracts are with customers in various industries. Revenue recognized at a point in time and recognized over time were $0 and $16,523,080, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023. Revenue recognized at a point in time and recognized over time were $11,641,727 and $12,752,219, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022.
| 4. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
The following tables provide further disaggregation of the Company’s revenues by categories:
| Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue by Segments and Customer Type · 2023 · 2022 | ||||
| Construction Segment: | ||||
| Government | $1,087,545 | 7% | $905,554 | 4% |
| Hotel/Hospitality | 250,450 | 2% | 2,731,439 | 11% |
| Multi-Family (includes Single Family) | — | —% | 86,033 | —% |
| Office | 14,869,659 | 90% | 9,009,209 | 37% |
| Retail | — | —% | 5,344 | —% |
| Special Use | 315,426 | 1% | 14,640 | —% |
| Total Construction Revenue Segment (includes engineering service revenue) | $16,523,080 | 100% | $12,752,219 | 52% |
| Medical Revenue Segment (includes lab testing, kit sales and equipment) | $— | —% | $11,641,727 | 48% |
| Total Revenue by Segments and Customer Type | $16,523,080 | 100% | $24,393,946 | 100% |
Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
Accounts receivable are recognized in the period when the Company’s right to consideration is unconditional. Accounts receivable are recognized net of an allowance for credit losses. A considerable amount of judgment is required in assessing the likelihood of realization of receivables.
The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers.
Contract assets include unbilled amounts from long-term construction services when revenue recognized under the cost-to-cost measure of progress exceeds the amounts invoiced to customers, as the amounts cannot be billed under the terms of our contracts. Such amounts are recoverable from customers based upon various measures of performance, including achievement of certain milestones, completion of specified units or completion of a contract. Contract assets are generally classified as current within the consolidated balance sheets.
Contract liabilities from construction and engineering contracts occur when amounts invoiced to customers exceed revenues recognized under the cost-to-cost measure of progress. Contract liabilities additionally include advanced payments from customers on certain contracts. Contract liabilities decrease as the Company recognizes revenue from the satisfaction of the related performance obligation. Contract liabilities are generally classified as current within the consolidated balance sheet.
Although the Company believes it has established adequate procedures for estimating costs to complete on open contracts, it is at least reasonably possible that additional significant costs could occur on contracts prior to completion. The Company periodically evaluates and revises its estimates and makes adjustments when they are considered necessary.
Deferred Contract Costs - Prior to entering into the ELA, the Company was subject to an agreement to construct and develop a certain property (“Original Agreement”), which now was subject to the ELA. Because of this, the Company is no longer obliged to its Original Agreement. Upon entering the ELA, the Company had an outstanding accounts receivable balance of $306,143 which was forfeited and recognized this amount as deferred contract costs. This amount was offset by $102,217, which was reimbursement from the licensee for project costs on this project. The Company incurred total deferred contract costs of $203,926. The Company considered this amount an incremental cost of obtaining that ELA, because the Company expected to recover those costs through future royalty payments. The Company initially planned to amortize the asset over sixty months, which is the initial term of the ELA because the asset relates to the services transferred to the customer during the contract term. As of December 31, 2023, accumulated amortization related to deferred contract costs amounted to $173,337. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, amortization expense relating to the deferred contract costs amounted to $40,785 and $40,785 and is included in general and administrative expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As previously mentioned, the ELA was terminated on June 15, 2021 but the Company expects to recover the deferred contract costs from the Assignment of Limited Rights Under Membership Interest Redemption Agreement, dated June 15, 2021 as described below.
| 4. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Business Combinations - The Company accounts for business acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805 “Business Combinations”, which requires recognition and measurement of all identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair value as of the date control is obtained. The Company determines the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon its best estimates of the acquisition-date fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Subsequent adjustments to fair value of any contingent consideration are recorded to the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Costs that the Company incurs to complete the business combination are charged to general and administrative expenses as they are incurred.
V*ariable Interest Entities*** – The Company accounts for certain legal entities as variable interest entities (“VIE"). When evaluating a VIE for consolidation, the Company must determine whether or not there is a variable interest in the entity. Variable interests are investments or other interests that absorb portions of an entity’s expected losses or receive portions of the entity’s expected returns. If it is determined that the Company does not have a variable interest in the VIE, no further analysis is required and the VIE is not consolidated. If the Company holds a variable interest in a VIE, the Company consolidates the VIE when there is a controlling financial interest in the VIE and therefore are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The Company is determined to have a controlling financial interest in a VIE when it has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to that VIE. This determination is evaluated periodically as facts and circumstances change.
On August 27, 2020 the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Clarity Lab Solutions, LLC (“Clarity Labs”) (the “JV”). In consideration and subject to Clarity Lab’s services and commitments and provided the agreement remains valid and in force, and is not terminated, the Company agreed to issue 200,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock over a defined vesting period starting in December 1, 2020. The restricted shares of the Company's common stock were not issued to Clarity Labs as certain capital commitments were not met. Clarity Labs is a licensed clinical laboratory that uses specialized molecular testing equipment and that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of critical diseases, including COVID-19. Clarity Labs was also engaged in the business of manufacturing, importing and distributing various medical tests. Under the JV, the Company and Clarity Labs were to jointly market, sell, and distribute certain products and services (“Clarity Mobile Venture”). The Company has determined it is the primary beneficiary of Clarity Mobile Venture and has thus consolidated the activities in its consolidated financial statements. Due to the ongoing lower affects of COVID-19 restrictions, the JV was wound down during the fourth quarter of 2022.
On January 18, 2021 the Company entered into an operating agreement to form CAT. The purpose of CAT is to market, sell, distribute, lease and otherwise commercially exploit certain products and services in the COVID-19 testing industry. The Company has determined it is the primary beneficiary of CAT and has thus consolidated the activities in its consolidated financial statements.
| 4. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
***Investment Entities –***On May 31, 2021, the Company's subsidiary SG DevCorp agreed to contribute $600,000 to acquire a 50% membership interest in Norman Berry II Owner LLC(“Norman Berry”). The Company contributed $350,329 and $114,433 of the initial $600,000 in the second quarter and third quarter of 2021 respectively, with the remaining $135,238 funded in the fourth quarter of 2021. The purpose of Norman Berry II Owner LLC is to develop and provide affordable housing in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. The Company has determined it is not the primary beneficiary of "Norman Berry" and thus will not consolidate the activities in its consolidated financial statements. The Company will use the equity method to report the activities as an investment in its consolidated financial statements.
On June 24, 2021, the Company's subsidiary, SG DevCorp, entered into an operating agreement with Jacoby Development for a 10% non-dilutable equity interest for JDI-Cumberland Inlet, LLC(“Cumberland”). The Company contributed $3,000,000 for its 10% equity interest. The purpose of JDI-Cumberland Inlet, LLC is to develop a waterfront parcel in a mixed-use destination community. The Company has determined it is not the primary beneficiary of JDI-Cumberland Inlet, LLC and thus will not consolidate the activities in its consolidated financial statements. The Company will use the equity method to report the activities as an investment in its consolidated financial statements.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, Norman Berry and Cumberland did not have any material earnings or losses as the investments are in development. In addition, management believes there wasno impairment as of December 31, 2023.
Theapproximate comb ined finan cial position of the Company’s equity affiliates are summarized below as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
| Condensed balance sheet information: | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $39,800,000 | $37,500,000 |
| Total liabilities | $9,700,000 | $7,100,000 |
| Members’ equity | $30,100,000 | $30,400,000 |
Cash and cash equivalents– The Company considers cash and cash equivalents to include all short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and have original maturities ofthree months or less upon acquisition. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $17,448 and$582,776 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Short-term investment– The Company classifies investments consisting of a certificate of deposit with a maturity greater than three months but less thanone year as short-term investment. The Company hadno short-term investment as of December 31, 2023 or 2022, respectively.
Accounts receivable and allowance for credit losses–Accounts receivable are receivables generated from sales to customers and progress billings on performance type contracts. Amounts included in accounts receivable are deemed to be collectible within the Company’s operating cycle. The Company recognizes accounts receivable at invoiced amounts.
The Company adopted ASC 326, Current Expected Credit Losses, on January 1, 2023, which requires the measurement and recognition of expected credit losses using a current expected credit loss model. The allowance for credit losses on expected future uncollectible accounts receivable is estimated considering forecasts of future economic conditions in addition to information about past events and current conditions.
The allowance for credit losses reflects the Company's best estimate of expected losses inherent in the accounts receivable balances. Management provides an allowance for credit losses based on the Company’s historical losses, specific customer circumstances, and general economic conditions. Periodically, management reviews accounts receivable and adjusts the allowance based on current circumstances and charges off uncollectible receivables when all attempts to collect have been exhausted and the prospects for recovery are remote. Recoveries are recognized when they are received. Actual collection losses may differ from our estimates and could be material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
The Company accounts for the transfer of accounts receivable to a third party under a factoring type arrangement in accordance with ASC 860, “Transfers and Servicing”. ASC 860 requires that several conditions be met in order to present the transfer of accounts receivable as a sale. In the case of factoring type arrangements, the Company has isolated the transferred (sold) assets and has the legal right to transfer its assets (accounts receivable).
| 4. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Inventory–Raw construction materials (primarily shipping containers and fabrication materials) are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value. Finished goods and work-in-process inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using the specific identification method. Medical equipment and COVID-19 test and testing supplies are valued at the lower of cost, (first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value. As of December 31, 2023 there was inventory of $156,512 for construction materials. As of December 31, 2022 there was inventory of $465,560 for construction materials.
Goodwill– The Company performs its impairment test of goodwill at the reporting unit level each fiscal year, or more frequently if events or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of its reporting unit below its carrying values. The Company performs a goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying value and recognizes an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill. The amount by which the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, if any, is recognized as an impairment loss. There was a $1,309,330 impairment loss during the year ended December 31, 2023 andno impairments during the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company has taken the recent COVID-19 pandemic into consideration when determining impairment.
Intangible assets–Intangible assets consist of $2,766,000 of proprietary knowledge and technology, which is being amortized over 20 years. In addition, included in intangible assets is $68,344 of trademarks, and $238,422 of website costs that are being amortized over 5 years. The Company evaluated intangible assets for impairment during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and determined that there are $1,880,547 of impairment loss for the year ended December 31, 2023 andno impairment loss for the year ended December 31, 2022. The accumulated amortization and amortization expense as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $2,852,929 and $187,640, respectively. The accumulated amortization and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 was $980,963 and $164,092 respectively. The remaining balance of the Company’ intangible assets is comprised of website cost which are not yet placed in service.
Property, plant and equipment–Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated lives of each asset. Estimated useful lives for significant classes of assets are as follows: computer and software 3 to 5 years, furniture and other equipment 5 to 7 years, automobiles 2 to 5 years, buildings held for lease 5 to 7 years, and equipment 5 to 29 years. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred.
Held For Sale Assets– On May 10, 2021 the Company’s subsidiary, SG DevCorp acquired the Lago Vista, Texas property for $3,576,130. Management has implemented a plan to sell this property during 2022, which meets all of the criteria required to classify it as Held for Sale. Including the project development costs associated with Lago Vista of $824,231, the book value is now $4,400,361.
Convertible instruments– The Company bifurcates conversion options from their host instruments and accounts for them as free standing derivative financial instruments according to certain criteria. The criteria include circumstances in which (a) the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative instrument are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract, (b) the hybrid instrument that embodies both the embedded derivative instrument and the host contract is not re-measured at fair value under otherwise applicable generally accepted accounting principles with changes in fair value reported in earnings as they occur and (c) a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded instrument would be considered a derivative instrument.
Common stock purchase warrants and other derivative financial instruments – The Company classifies as equity any contracts that (i) require physical settlement or net-share settlement or (ii) provides a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in the Company’s own shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement) providing that such contracts are indexed to the Company’s own stock. The Company classifies as assets or liabilities any contracts that (i) require net-cash settlement (including a requirement to net cash settle the contract if any event occurs and if that event is outside the Company’s control) or (ii) gives the counterparty a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement shares (physical settlement or net-cash settlement). The Company assesses classification of common stock purchase warrants and other free standing derivatives at each reporting date to determine whether a change in classification between assets and liabilities or equity is required.
| 4. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Fair value measurements– Financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which the Company believes approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
The Company measures the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The Company uses three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
| Level 1 | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
| Level 2 | Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable. |
| Level 3 | Inputs that are unobservable (for example, cash flow modeling inputs based on assumptions). |
Transfer into and transfers out of the hierarchy levels are recognized as if they had taken place at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers into or out of the hierarchy levels during the year ended December 31, 2023 or 2022.
Share-based payments–The Company measures the cost of services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the fair value of the award. For employees and directors, including non-employee directors, the fair value of a stock option award is measured on the grant date. The fair value amount is then recognized over the period services are required to be provided in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense on a graded-vesting basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting tranche of each award. Stock-based compensation expense to employees and all directors are reported within payroll and related expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Stock-based compensation expense to non-employees is reported within marketing and business development expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Other income (expense) – Included in other income (expense) for the year ended December 31, 2023, was a $450,000 legal settlement,$173,314 of miscellaneous income from the sale of scrap and other miscellaneous which does not function to our core business. Included in other income (expense) for the year ended December 31, 2022 is amounts in escrow resulting from the SG Echo acquisition which were remitted to the Company in the amount of $406,438. At the time of acquisition and previously, the Company did not believe such amount was recognizable. Additionally included in other income for the year ended December 31, 2022 was legal settlement income in the amount of $150,000, approximately $100,000 collected from the settlement of an accounts payable balance, approximately $178,000 from the write off of accounts payable and approximately $390,000 from the write off of accounts receivable resulting from the settlement of a lawsuit.
Income taxes –The Company accounts for income taxes utilizing the asset and liability approach. Under this approach, deferred taxes represent the future tax consequences expected to occur when the reported amounts of assets and liabilities are recovered or paid. The provision for income taxes generally represents income taxes paid or payable for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year. Deferred taxes result from the differences between the financial and tax bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities and are adjusted for changes in tax rates and tax laws when changes are enacted.
The calculation of tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. The Company recognizes liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on the Company’s estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when the liabilities are no longer determined to be necessary. If the estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, a further charge to expense would result.
| 4. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Concentrations of credit risk– Financial instruments, that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash equivalents. The Company places its cash with high credit quality institutions. At times, such amounts may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such account and believes that it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on the account.
With respect to receivables, concentrations of credit risk are limited to a few customers in the construction industry. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and, generally, requires no collateral from its customers other than normal lien rights. At December 31, 2023 and 2022,100% and 80%, respectively, of the Company’s gross accounts receivable were due from three andfour customers.
Revenue in excess of 10% relating to one customer represented approximately 87% and 65% of the Company's total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
For the year ending December 31, 2023 and 2022, there wereno vendors that represented 10% or more of our cost of revenue. The Company believes it has access to alternative suppliers, with limited disruption to the business, should circumstances change with its existing suppliers.
| 5. | Accounts Receivable |
At December 31, 2023,2022 and 2021, the Company’s accounts receivable consisted of the following:
| 2023 · 2022 · 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Billed: | |||
| Construction services | $819,887 | $1,310,456 | $2,293,187 |
| Engineering services | — | — | 86,388 |
| Medical revenue | — | — | 679,446 |
| Retainage receivable | — | — | 635,049 |
| Other receivable | — | 115,746 | 186,692 |
| Total gross receivables | 819,887 | 1,426,202 | 3,880,762 |
| Less: allowance for credit losses | (637,134) | (145,746) | (963,116) |
| Total net receivables | $182,753 | $1,280,456 | $2,917,646 |
Receivables are evaluated for collectability and allowances for potential losses are established or maintained on applicable receivables.
| 6. | Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities |
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, which represent contract assets and contract liabilities, consisted of the following at December 31,:
| 2023 · 2022 · 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts | $20,213,733 | $13,730,177 | $4,272,425 |
| Provision for loss on uncompleted contracts | — | — | 2,238,578 |
| Estimated earnings (losses) to date on uncompleted contracts | (968,040) | (2,160,085) | (3,156,377) |
| Gross contract assets | 19,245,693 | 11,570,092 | 3,354,626 |
| Less: billings to date | (20,601,946) | (11,970,979) | (4,750,289) |
| Net contract liabilities on uncompleted contracts | $(1,356,253) | $(400,887) | $(1,395,663) |
The above amounts are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets under the following captions at December 31,:
| 2023 · 2022 · 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract assets | $10,745 | $36,384 | $41,916 |
| Contract liabilities | (1,366,998) | (437,271) | (1,437,579) |
| Net contract liabilities | $(1,356,253) | $(400,887) | $(1,395,663) |
Although management believes it has established adequate procedures for estimating costs to complete on open contracts, it is at least reasonably possible that additional significant costs could occur on contracts prior to completion. The Company periodically evaluates and revises its estimates and makes adjustments when they are considered necessary.
| 7. | Project Development Costs and Other Non-Current Assets |
Project development costs and other non-current assets are stated at cost. At December 31, 2023, the Company’s project development costs related mainly to its construction segment totaled $409,495 and other non-current assets which includes security deposits totaled $194,832. At December 31, 2022, the Company’s project development costs related mainly to its development segment totaled $289,984 and other non-current assets which includes security deposits totaled $193,562.
| 8. | Property, plant and equipment |
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization and depreciated using the straight-line method over their useful lives. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following:
| 2023 · 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Building | $969,188 | $— |
| Computer equipment and software | 102,325 | 94,530 |
| Furniture and other equipment | 271,798 | 271,798 |
| Leasehold improvements | 17,280 | 17,280 |
| Equipment and machinery | 943,464 | 943,464 |
| Automobiles | 4,638 | 4,638 |
| Building held for lease | 196,416 | 196,416 |
| Laboratory and temporary units | 0 | 1,364,748 |
| Land | 1,190,655 | 1,190,655 |
| Construction in process | 2,397,659 | 2,244,100 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 6,093,423 | 6,327,629 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (511,022) | (718,726) |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $5,582,401 | $5,608,903 |
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to$370,525 and $410,314, respectively. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2023, property, plant and equipment consisting of lab units and construction in progress with a net book value of $1,229,034 was written off due to lack of usage and no plans to be put back into service.
| 9. | Notes Receivable |
On January 21, 2020, CPF GP 2019-1 LLC (“CPF GP”) issued to the Company a promissory note in the principal amount of $400,000 (the “Company Note”). CPF GP also issued to Paul Galvin, the Company’s Chairman and CEO, a promissory note in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Galvin Note”). The transaction closed on January 22, 2020, on which date the Company loaned CPF GP 2019-1 LLC $400,000 and Mr. Galvin personally loaned CPF GP $100,000 on behalf of the Company. The Company Note and Galvin Note were issued pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement and Promissory Note, dated October 3, 2019 (the “Loan Agreement”), as amended on October 15, 2019 and November 7, 2019 by and between the CPF GP and the Company, and bear interest atfive percent (5%) per annum, payable, together with the unpaid principal amount of the promissory notes, on the earlier of the July 31, 2023 maturity date or upon the liquidation, redemption sale or issuance of a dividend upon the LLC interests in CPF MF 2019-1 LLC, a Texas limited liability company of which CPF GP is the general partner; provided, that the terms of the Galvin Note provide that all interest payments due to Mr. Galvin under the Galvin Note shall be paid directly to, and for the benefit of, the Company.
In April 2020, CPF GP issued to the Company a promissory note in the principal amount of $250,000 (the “Company Note 2”). The transaction closed on April 15, 2020, on which date the Company loaned CPF GP 2019-1 LLC $250,000. The Company Note was issued pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement and Promissory Note, dated October 3, 2019 (the “Loan Agreement 2”), as amended on October 15, 2019 and November 7, 2019 by and between the CPF GP and the Company, and bear interest atfive percent (5%) per annum, payable, together with the unpaid principal amount of the promissory notes, on the earlier of the July 31, 2023 maturity date or upon the liquidation, redemption sale or issuance of a dividend upon the LLC interests in CPF MF 2019-1 LLC, a Texas limited liability company of which CPF GP is the general partner. Interest income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $0 and $37,397, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company determined that the above notes are not collectible and recorded bad debts for the outstanding amounts, which resulted in a write off of principal of $750,000 and accrued interest of $129,418.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Galvin Note was assigned to the Company and the principal amount of $100,000 was paid to Mr. Galvin. The Company has a promissory note in the principal amount of $100,000 (the "Company Note 4") and the assignment occurred in January 2022.
| 10. | Accounts Payables and Accrued Liabilities |
The Company's accounts payables and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2023 and 2022, consisted of the following:
| 2023 · 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accounts payable (1) | $6,467,854 | $3,147,014 |
| Accrued public fees (2) | 150,474 | 178,491 |
| Accrued g&a | 971,124 | 254,557 |
| Accrued payroll and benefits (3) | 1,349,043 | 349,777 |
| Accrued interest | 44,038 | 10,923 |
| Accrued losses on construction services | 871,730 | — |
| Accrued non-income taxes (4) | — | 68,760 |
| Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | $9,854,263 | $4,009,522 |
(1)Payables also includes insurance financing payable and construction retainage payable balances along with the Company's normal account payable balances.
(2)Public fees include accruals for accounting, legal, and SEC compliance expenses.
(3)Accrued wages, salaries, PTO, benefits, taxes, and other incentive plan expenses.
(4)Non-income taxes includes property taxes, franchise taxes and other.
| 11. | Notes Payable |
On July 14, 2021, SG DevCorp, a subsidiary of the Company, issued a Real Estate Lien Note, in the principal amount of $2,000,000 (the “Short-Term Note”), secured by a Deed of Trust, dated July 14, 2021 (the “Deed of Trust”), on the Company's 50+ acre Lake Travis project site in Lago Vista, Texas and a related Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated July 8, 2021 (“Assignment of Rents”), for net loan proceeds of approximately $1,948,234 after fees. The Short-Term Note has a term ofone (1) year, provides for payments of interest only at a rate oftwelve percent (12%) per annum and may be prepaid without penalty commencing nine (9) months after its issuance date. If the Short-Term Note is prepaid prior tonine (9) months after its issuance date, a 0.5% prepayment penalty is due. The Company capitalized $0 in interest charges and $0 in debt issuance costs during the year ended December 31, 2023 related to the Lago Vista project in accordance with ASC 835-20. The Company capitalized $20,000 in interest charges and $4,134 in debt issuance costs as of December 31, 2022 related to the Lago Vista project in accordance with ASC 835-20. On July 14, 2022, the Company entered into a renewal and extension of the Short-Term Note, with a maturity date of January 14, 2023 and all other terms remaining the same.
On September 8, 2022, the Company entered into a Second Real Estate Lien Note, in the principal amount of $500,000, with similar terms to the Short-Term Note (“Second Short-Term Note”). The Second Short-Term Note has a maturity date of January 14, 2023.
On March 31, 2023, LV Peninsula Holding LLC (“LV Peninsula”), a Texas limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of SG DevCorp, pursuant to a Loan Agreement, dated March 30, 2023 (the “Loan Agreement”), issued a promissory note, in the principal amount of $5,000,000 (the “LV Note”), secured by a Deed of Trust and Security Agreement, dated March 30, 2023 (the “Deed of Trust”) on the Lake Travis project site in Lago Vista, Texas, a related Assignment of Contract Rights, dated March 30, 2023 (“Assignment of Rights”), on the project site in Lago Vista, Texas and McLean site in Durant, Oklahoma and a Mortgage, dated March 30, 2023 (“Mortgage”), on its site in Durant, Oklahoma.
The proceeds of the LV Note were used to pay off the Short-Term Note and Second Short-Term Note. The LV Note requires monthly installments of interest only, is due on April 1, 2024 and bears interest at the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal (currently 8.0%) plus five and 50/100 percent (5.50%), currently equaling 13.5%; provided that in no event will the interest rate be less than a floor rate of 13.5%. The LV Peninsula obligations under the LV Note have been guaranteed by SG DevCorp pursuant to a Guaranty, dated March 30, 2023 (the “Guaranty”), and may be prepaid by LV Peninsula at any time without interest or penalty. The Company incurred $406,825 of debt issuance costs and remitted $675,000 in prepaid interest in connection with the LV Note.
On October 29, 2021, SG Echo, a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Loan Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) with the Durant Industrial Authority (the “Authority”) pursuant to which it received $750,000 to be used for renovation improvements related to the Company's second manufacturing facility and issued to the Authority a non-interest bearing Forgivable Promissory Note in the principal amount of $750,000 (the “Forgivable Note”). The Forgivable Note is due on April 29, 2029 and guaranteed by the Company, provided, if no event of default has occurred under the Forgivable Note or Loan Agreement, one-third (1/3) of the balance of the Forgivable Note will be forgiven on April 29, 2027, one-half (1/2) of the balance of the Forgivable Note will be forgiven on April 29, 2028, and the remainder of the balance of the Forgivable Note will be forgiven on April 29, 2029. The Loan Agreement includes a covenant by SG Echo to employ a minimum of 75 full-time employees in Durant Oklahoma and pay them no less than 1.5 times the federal minimum wage, and provides SG Echo 24 months to comply with the provision.
| 11. | Notes Payable (continued) |
In August 2022, SG DevCorp entered into a $148,300 promissory note (“2022 Note”) to purchase property. The 2022 Note bears annual interest at the rate of 9.75%, with interest payments due monthly until its maturity on September 1, 2023.The 2022 Note is secured by the underlying property. During the year ended December 31, 2023, such note was extended for a period ofone year.
On February 7, 2023, the Company closed a private placement offering (the “Offering”) of One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000.00) in principal amount of the Company’s 8% convertible debenture (the “Debenture”) and a warrant (the “Peak Warrant”) to purchase up to Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) shares of the Company’s common stock(25,000 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), (to Peak One Opportunity Fund, L.P. (“Peak One”). Pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated February 7, 2023 (the “Purchase Agreement”), the Debenture was sold to Peak One for a purchase price of $1,000,000, representing an original issue discount often percent (10%). During theyear ended December 31, 2023, Peak One converted $730,000 of its principal balance into 508,917 shares of common stock of the Company (25,446 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split),. Such conversion was within the terms of the agreement with no gains or losses recognized on the transactions.
In connection with the Offering the Company paid $15,000 as a non-accountable fee to Peak One to cover its accounting fees, legal fees and other transactional costs incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and issued 50,000 shares of its restricted common stock (the “Commitment Shares”) to Peak One Investments, LLC (“Investments”), the general partner of Peak One.
The Debenture matures twelve months from its date of issuance and bears interest at a rate of 8% per annum payable on the maturity date. The Debenture is convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time, into such number of shares of common stock of the Company equal to the principal amount of the Debenture plus all accrued and unpaid interest at a conversion price equal to $1.50 (the “Conversion Price”)($30 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), subject to adjustment for any stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations and similar events and in the event the Company, at any time while the Debenture is outstanding, issues, sells or grants any option to purchase, or sells or grants any right to reprice, or otherwise disposes of, or issues common stock or other securities convertible into, exercisable for, or otherwise entitle any person the right to acquire, shares of common stock, other than with respect to an Exempt Issuance (as defined in the Debenture), at an effective price per share that is lower than the then Conversion Price. In the event of any such anti-dilutive event, the Conversion Price will be reduced at the option of the holder to such lower effective price of the dilutive event, subject to a floor price of $0.40 ($8 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), per share, unless and until the Company obtains shareholder approval for any issuance below such floor price.
The Debenture is redeemable by the Company at a redemption price equal to 110% of the sum of the principal amount to be redeemed plus accrued interest, if any. So long as the Debenture is outstanding, upon any issuance by the Company of any security with any term more favorable to the holder of such security or with a term in favor of the holder of such security that was not similarly provided to the holder of the Debenture, then the Company shall notify the holder of such additional or more favorable term and such term, at holder’s option, will become a part of the transaction documents with the holder. In no event will the holder be entitled to convert any portion of the Debenture in excess of that portion which would result in beneficial ownership by the holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of common stock, unless the holder delivers to the Company written notice at least sixty-one (61) days prior to the effective date of such notice that the provision be adjusted to 9.99%.
While the Debenture is outstanding, if the Company receives cash proceeds of more than $1,000,000 (“Minimum Threshold”) in the aggregate from any source or series of related or unrelated sources, the Company shall, within two (2) business days of Company’s receipt of such proceeds, inform the holder of such receipt, following which the holder shall have the right in its sole discretion to require the Company to immediately apply up to 50% of all proceeds received by the Company (from any source except with respect to proceeds from the issuance of equity or debt to officers and directors of the Company) after the Minimum Threshold is reached to repay the outstanding amounts owed under the Debenture.
Upon the occurrence of certain events of default specified in the Debenture, such as a failure to honor a conversion request, failure to maintain the Company’s listing, the Company’s failure to comply with its obligations under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, a breach of the Company’s representations or covenants, or the failure obtain shareholder approval within 60 days after the Exchange Cap (as defined) is reached, as amended,110% of all amounts owed to holder under the Debenture, together with default interest at 18% per annum if any, shall then become due and payable.
| 11. | Notes Payable (continued) |
The Peak Warrant expires five years from its date of issuance. The Peak Warrant is exercisable, at the option of the holder, at any time, for up to 500,000 of shares of common stock (25,000 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), of the Company at an exercise price equal to $2.25 (the “Exercise Price”) ($45 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), subject to adjustment for any stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations and similar events and in the event the Company, at any time while the Peak Warrant is outstanding, issues, sells or grants any option to purchase, or sells or grants any right to reprice, or otherwise disposes of, or issues common stock or other securities convertible into, exercisable for, or otherwise entitle any person the right to acquire, shares of common stock, other than with respect to an Exempt Issuance, at an effective price per share that is lower than the then Exercise Price. In the event of any such anti-dilutive event, the Exercise Price will be reduced at the option of the holder to such lower effective price of the dilutive event, subject to a floor price of $0.40 per share, unless and until the Company obtains shareholder approval for any issuance below such floor price.
The number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued upon conversion of the Debenture and exercise of the Peak Warrant, and inclusive of the Commitment Shares and any shares issuable under and in respect of the equity purchase agreement, dated February 7, 2023 between the Company and Peak One described below, is subject to an exchange cap (the “Exchange Cap”) of 19.99% of the outstanding number of shares of the Corporation’s common stock on the closing date,2,760,675 shares (138,034 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), unless shareholder approval to exceed the Exchange Cap is approved.
The Company incurred $80,000 in debt issuance costs in connection with the Debenture. In addition, the initial fair value of the Peak Warrant amounted to $278,239 and the fair value of the restricted shares amounted to $76,000, both of which have been recorded as a debt discount and will be amortized over the effective rate method For theyear ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount of $73,333 and $416,386, respectively. As of December 31,2023, the unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount amounted to $6,667 and $37,853, respectively.
On May 16, 2023, SG Building, entered into a Cash Advance Agreement (“Cash Advance Agreement”) with Cedar Advance LLC (“Cedar”) pursuant to which SG Building sold to Cedar $710,500 of its future receivables for a purchase price of $500,000. Cedar is expected to withdraw $25,375 aweek directly from SG Building, until the $710,500 due to Cedar is paid in full. In the event of a default (as defined in the Cash Advance Agreement), Cedar, among other remedies, can demand payment in full of all amounts remaining due under the Cash Advance Agreement. SG Building’s obligations under the Cash Advance Agreement have been guaranteed by SG Echo.SG Building incurred $25,000 in debt issuance costs in connection with the Cash Advance Agreement. As of December 31, 2023, there wasno outstanding balance on this advance. As of December 31,2023, the unamortized debt issuance costs amounted to $10,713.
On September 26, 2023, SG Building and Cedar entered into a second Cash Advance Agreement pursuant to which SG Building sold to Cedar $1,171,500 of its future receivables for a purchase price of $825,000. Cedar is expected to withdraw $41,800 aweek directly from SG building, until the $1,171,500 due to Cedar is paid in full. In the event of a default (as defined in the Cash Advance Agreement), Cedar, among other remedies, can demand payment in full of all amounts remaining due under the Cash Advance Agreement. SG Building’s obligations under the Cash Advance Agreement have been guaranteed by SG Echo. As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance was $424,454 on this advance.
On November 20, 2023, SG Building entered into a third cash advance agreement with Cedar pursuant to which SG Building sold to Cedar $511,200 of its future receivables for a purchase price of $360,000, less underwriting fees and expenses paid, for net funds provided of $342,200. Cedar is expected to withdraw $20,300 aweek directly from SG Building’s bank account until the $511,200 due to Cedar under the cash advance agreement is paid. In the event of a default (as defined in the cash advance agreement), Cedar, among other remedies, can demand payment in full of all amounts remaining due under the Cash Advance Agreement. SG Building ’s obligations under the cash advance agreement have been guaranteed by SG Echo. As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance was $302,817 on this advance.
In connection with the exercise of its option to acquire 19 acres of land and the approximately 56,775 square foot facility located at 101 Waldron Road in Durant Oklahoma (the “Premises”), on June 8, 2023, SG Echo issued a secured commercial promissory note, dated June 1, 2023 (the “Secured Note”), in the principal amount of $1,750,000 with SouthStar Financial, LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company (“SouthStar”), and entered into a Non-Recourse Factoring and Security Agreement, dated June 1, 2023 (the “Factoring Agreement”), with SouthStar providing for its purchase from SG Echo of up to $1,500,000 of accounts receivable, subject to reduction by South Star (the “Facility Amount”).
The Secured Note bears interest at 23% per annum and is due and payable on June 1, 2025. The Secured Note is secured by a mortgage (the “Mortgage”) on the Premises and secured by a Security Agreement, dated June 1, 2023 (the “Security Agreement”), pursuant to which SG Echo granted to SouthStar first priority security interest in all of SG Echo’s presently-owned and hereafter-acquired personal and fixture property, wherever located, including, without limitation, all accounts, goods, chattel paper, inventory, equipment, instruments, investment property, documents, deposit accounts, commercial tort claims, letters-of-credit rights, general intangibles including payment intangibles, patents, software trademarks, trade names, customer lists, supporting obligations, all proceeds and products of the foregoing. SG Echo paid to SouthStar an origination fee in the amount of 3% of the face amount of the Secured Note. Upon theoccurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Secured Promissory Note), the default interest rate will be 28% per annum, or the maximum legal amount provided by law, whichever is greater.
| 11. | Notes Payable (continued) |
The Factoring Agreement provides that upon acceptance of an account receivable for purchase SouthStar will pay to SG Echo eighty percent (80%) of the face amount of the account receivable, or such lesser percentage as agreed by the parties. SG Echo will also pay to SouthStarone and 95/100 percent (1.95%) of the face amount of the accounts receivable for the first twenty-five (25) day period after payment for the accounts receivable is transmitted to SouthStar plusone and 25/100 percent (1.25%) for each additional fifteen (15) day period or part thereof, calculated from the date of purchase until payments received by SouthStar in collected funds on the purchased accounts receivable equals the purchase price of the accounts receivable, plus all charges due SouthStar from SG Echo at the time. An additionalone and 50/100 percent (1.50%) perfifteen (15) day period will be charged for invoices exceeding sixty (60) days from advance date. The Factoring Agreement provides that SG Echo may require additional funding from SouthStar (an “Overadvance”) and SouthStar may provide the Overadvance in its sole discretion. In the event of an Overadvance, SG Echo will pay SouthStar an amount equal tothree and 90/100 percent (3.90%) of the amount of the Overadvance for the first twenty-five (25) day period after the Overadvance is transmitted to SouthStar plustwo and 50/100 percent (2.50%) for each additional fifteen (15) day period or part thereof until payments received by SouthStar in collected funds equals the amount of the Overadvance, plus all charges due SouthStar from SG Echo at the time.
The Factoring Agreement provides that SG Echo will also pay a transactional administrative fee of $50.00 for each new account debtor submitted to it and an fee equal to 0.25% of the face amount of all purchased accounts receivable for the handling, collecting, mailing, quality assuring, insuring the risk, transmitting, and performing certain data processing services with respect to the maintenance and servicing of the purchased accounts.
As security for the payment and performance of SG Echo’s present and future obligations to SouthStar under the Factoring Agreement, SG Echo granted to SouthStar a first priority security interest in all of SG Echo’s presently-owned and hereafter-acquired personal and fixture property, wherever located, including, without limitation, all accounts, goods, chattel paper, inventory, equipment, instruments, investment property, documents, deposit accounts, commercial tort claims, letters-of-credit rights, general intangibles including payment intangibles, patents, software trademarks, trade names, customer lists, supporting obligations, all proceeds and products of the foregoing.
The Factoring Agreement has an initial term ofthirty-six (36) months from the first day of the month following the date the first purchased accounts receivable is purchased. Unless terminated by SG Echo, not less than sixty (60) but not more than ninety (90) days before the end of the initial term, the Factoring Agreement will automatically extend for an additional thirty-six (36) months. SG Echo shall be required to provide the same not less than sixty (60) but not more than ninety (90) days notice during any and all renewal terms in order to terminate the Factoring Agreement, and if no notice is provided, the renewal term will extend for an additional thirty-six (36) month period.
If SouthStar has not purchased accounts receivable in a quarterly period during any initial or renewal term which exceed fifty percent (50%) of the Facility Amount per calendar quarter, in which $250,000 of the purchased accounts each month must be with ATCO Structures & Logistics (USA) Inc. (“Minimum Amount”), the Factoring Agreement provides that SG Echo will pay to SouthStar, on demand, an additional amount equal to what the charges provided for elsewhere in the Factoring Agreement would have been on the Minimum Amount assuming the number of days from the date of purchase of the Minimum Amount until receipt of payment of the Minimum Amount isthirty one (31) days, less the actual charges paid by SG Echo to SouthStar during such period.
Pursuant to a Secured Continuing Corporate Guaranty, dated June 8, 2023 (the “Corporate Guaranty”), the Company has guaranteed SG Echo’s obligations to SouthStar under the Secured Note and Factoring Agreement.
Pursuant to a Cross-Default and Cross Collateralization Agreement (the “Cross Default Agreement”), effective June 8, 2023, between SouthStar, SG Echo and the Company, SG Echo’s obligations under the Secured Note and Factoring Agreement are cross-defaulted and cross-collateralized such that any event of default under the Secured Note shall constitute an event of default under the Factoring Agreement at SouthStar’s election (and vice versa, any event of default under the Factoring Agreement shall constitute an event of default under the Secured Note at SouthStar’s election) and any collateral pledged to secure SG Echo’s obligations under the Secured Note shall also secure SG Echo’s obligations under the Factoring Agreement (and vice versa).
SG Echo incurred $70,120 in debt issuance costs in connection with the Secured Note. For theyear ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized amortization of debt issuance costs of $17,535. As of December 31, 2023, the unamortized debt issuance costs amounted to $52,585.
| 11. | Notes Payable (continued) |
On June 23 2023, SG DevCorp, entered into a Loan Agreement (the “BCV Loan Agreement”) with a Luxembourg-based specialized investment fund, BCV S&G DevCorp (“BCV S&G”), for up to $2,000,000 in proceeds, of which it originally received $1,250,000. The Loan Agreement provides that the loan provided thereunder will bear interest at 14% per annum and mature on December 1, 2024. The loan may be repaid by SG DevCo at any anytime following thetwelve-month anniversary of its issue date. The loan is secured by 1,999,999 of our shares of SG DevCorp’s common stock (the “Pledged Shares”), which were pledged pursuant to an escrow agreement (the “Escrow Agreement”) with SG DevCorp’s transfer agent, and which represent 19.99% of SG DevCorp’s outstanding shares. The fees associated with the issuance include $70,000 paid to BCV S&G for the creation of the BCV Loan Agreement and $27,500 payable to BCV S&G per annum for maintaining the BCV Loan Agreement. Additionally, $37,500 in broker fees has been paid to Bridgeline Capital Partners S.A. on the principal amount raised of $1,250,000 raised to date. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has paid $35,000 in debt issuance costs. The BCV Loan Agreement provided that if SG DevCorp’s shares of common stock were not listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market on before August 30, 2023 or if following such listing the total market value of the Pledged Shares falls below twice the face value of the loan, the loan would be further secured by SG DevCorp’s St. Mary’s industrial site, consisting of 29.66 acres and a proposed manufacturing facility in St. Mary’s, Georgia. For theyear ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized amortization of debt issuance costs of $57,569. As of December 31, 2023, the unamortized debt issuance costs amounted to $633,262.
On August 16, 2023, SG DevCorp secured an additional $500,000 in bridge funding from BCV S&G under the BCV Loan Agreement.
On August 25, 2023, SG DevCorp and BCV S&G amended the BCV Loan Agreement (“Amendment No.1”) to change the date upon which SG DevCorp’s shares must be listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market from August 30, 2023 to September 15, 2023. According to Amendment No.1, if SG DevCorp’s shares of common stock were not listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market before September 15, 2023 or if following such listing the total market value of the Pledged Shares falls below twice the face value of the loan, the loan will be further secured by a security interest in the St. Mary’s Site.
On September 11, 2023, SG DevCorp and BCV S&G amended the BCV Loan Agreement (“Amendment No.2”) to change the date upon which SG DevCorp’s shares must be listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market from September 15, 2023 to September 30, 2023. According to Amendment No.2, if SG DevCorp’s shares of common stock were not listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market before September 30, 2023 or if following such listing the total market value of the Pledged Shares falls below twice the face value of the loan, the loan will be further secured by a security interest in the St. Mary’s Site. Following the listing, the total market value of the Pledged Shares has fallen below twice the face value of the loan and SG DevCorp and BCV S&G are in discussions regarding alternatives.
On December 14, 2023, the Company entered into a promissory note with Paul Galvin, the Company’s Chairman and CEO, for $75,000 (“Galvin Note Payable”). The note shall not accrue interest, and the entire unpaid principal balance is due December 14, 2024.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, long term notes payable consisted of the following:
| 2023 · 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| LV Note | $5,000,000 | $2,580,000 |
| Loan Agreement | 750,000 | 750,000 |
| 2022 Note | 148,300 | 148,300 |
| Debenture | 123,600 | - |
| Cash Advance Agreement | 727,271 | - |
| Secured Note | 1,750,000 | - |
| Overadvance | 790,546 | - |
| BCV Loan Agreement | 1,750,000 | - |
| Peak One | 700,000 | - |
| Galvin Note Payable | 75,000 | - |
| 11,814,717 | 3,478,300 | |
| Less: Debt discount and debt issuance costs | (895,222) | (80,000) |
| 10,919,495 | 3,398,300 | |
| Less: current maturities | (8,472,080) | (2,648,300) |
| $2,447,415 | $750,000 | |
| 12. | Business Combination |
On September 17, 2020, the Company, through SG Echo, LLC (its wholly owned subsidiary), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA") to acquire substantially all of the assets of Echo DCL, LLC (“Echo”) for $1,059,600 in cash (the “Echo Acquisition”), except for ECHO DCL's real estate holdings. The Echo Acquisition closed on September 23, 2020. In addition, the sellers of Echo have the potential of additional consideration based upon the APA. In accordance with ASC 805, the Echo Acquisition is accounted for as a business combination. The Echo Acquisition was made for the purpose of expanding the Company’s footprint into the modular manufacturing business.
As part of the Echo Acquisition, the Company recorded a contingent consideration liability for additional payments due to the sellers of Echo. These payments are due in accordance with the APA and are based upon the net income obtained from the Echo business during certain earnout periods. The earnout periods concluded as of September 30, 2021. The initial contingent consideration liability of $0 was based on the fair value of the contingent consideration liability at the acquisition date, and is payable in cash and shares of restricted common stock of the Company. Any contingent liability would be paid out in the period after the earn out period, once additional advances are paid in full. As of December 31, 2021, the earnout period has ended andno amount was due.
| 13. | Leases |
The Company leases an office, a plant and certain equipment under non-cancelable operating and finance lease agreements. The leases have remaining lease terms ranging from one year to ten years.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:
| Balance Sheet Location · December 31, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Operating Leases | ||
| Right-of-use assets, net | $551,702 | |
| Current liabilities | Lease liability, current maturities | 146,753 |
| Non-current liabilities | Lease liability, net of current maturities | 404,949 |
| Total operating lease liabilities | $551,702 | |
| Finance Leases | ||
| Right-of-use assets | $1,435,435 | |
| Current liabilities | Lease liability, current maturities | 709,335 |
| Non-current liabilities | Lease liability, net of current maturities | 144,342 |
| Total finance lease liabilities | $853,677 | |
| Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term | ||
| Operating leases · 1.75 years | ||
| Finance leases · 1 year | ||
| Weighted Average Discount Rate | ||
| Operating leases | 3% | |
| Finance leases | 3% | |
| 13. | Leases (continued) |
As the leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company used an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of the lease payments, which is reflective of the specific term of the leases and economic environment of each geographic region.
Anticipated future lease costs, which are based in part on certain assumptions to approximate minimum annual rental commitments under non-cancelable leases, are as follows:
| Year Ending December 31, | Operating | Financing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $324,000 | $801,869 | $1,125,869 |
| 2025 | 243,000 | 66,822 | 309,822 |
| Total lease payments | 567,000 | 868,691 | 1,435,691 |
| Less: Imputed interest | (15,298) | (15,014) | (30,312) |
| Present value of lease liabilities | $551,702 | $853,677 | $1,405,379 |
Total lease expense amounted to $943,441 and $770,272 for the years ending December 31, 2023 and 2022.
| 14. | Construction Backlog |
The following represents the backlog of signed construction and engineering contracts in existence at December 31, 2023 and 2022, which represents the amount of revenue the Company expects to realize from work to be performed on uncompleted contracts in progress and from contractual agreements in effect at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, on which work has not yet begun:
| 2023 · 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Balance - beginning of year | $6,810,762 | $3,217,909 |
| New contracts and change orders during the year | 11,614,650 | 13,803,733 |
| Adjustments and cancellations, net | — | 1,086,301 |
| Subtotal | 18,425,412 | 18,107,943 |
| Less: contract revenue earned during the year | (16,523,080) | (11,297,181) |
| Balance - end of year | $1,902,332 | $6,810,762 |
| 14. | Construction Backlog (continued) |
During 2022, the Company entered into a contract with ATCO Structures & Logistics (USA) Inc. for $5,771,200 that is reflected in the December 31, 2022 backlog. This amount was fully recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023.
The Company’s remaining backlog as of December 31, 2023 represents the remaining transaction price of firm contracts for which work has not been performed and excludes unexercised contract options.
The Company expects to satisfy its backlog which represents the remaining unsatisfied performance obligation on contracts as of December 31, 2023 over the following period:
| Within 1 year | $1,902,332 |
| Total Backlog | $1,902,332 |
Although backlog reflects business that is considered to be firm, cancellations, deferrals or scope adjustments may occur. Backlog is adjusted to reflect any known project cancellations, revisions to project scope and cost and project deferrals, as appropriate.
| 15. | Segment Reporting |
We have organized our operations into three segments: Construction, Medical, Development and Environmental. We allocate to segment results the operating expenses “Payroll and related expenses,” “General and administrative,” “Marketing and business development,” and “Pre-project” based on usage, which is generally reflected in the segment in which the costs are incurred. These segments reflect the way our executive team evaluates the Company’s business performance and manages its operations. The Construction segment includes the Company's manufacturing unit SG ECHO and other modules projects. The Medical segment mainly consists of the Company's joint venture COVID-19 laboratory operations. The Development segment includes real property development utilizing our technology and our manufacturing facility. The Environmental segment has hadno activity through December 31, 2023. Corporate and support consistsof general corporate expenses such as our executive office; the corporate finance, accounting, audit, tax, human resources, risk management, information technology, marketing, and legal groups; corporate overhead and other items not allocated to any of the Company's segments. From time to time, the Company revises the measurement of each segment's cost of revenue and operating expenses, including any corporate overhead allocations, as determined by the information regularly reviewed by its executive team. Information for the Company's segments, as well as for Corporate and support, is provided in the following table:
| 15. | Segment Reporting (continued) |
| Construction · Medical · Development · Corporate/Support · Consolidated | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $16,523,080 | $— | $— | $— | $16,523,080 |
| Operating income (loss) | (2,721,899) | (529,569) | (3,023,448) | (18,497,740) | (24,772,656) |
| Other income (expense) | (648,157) | — | (1,177,093) | (160,000) | (1,985,250) |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | (3,370,056) | (529,569) | (4,200,541) | (18,657,740) | (26,757,906) |
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | — | — | 475,373 | — | 475,373 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Safe & Green Holdings Corp. | $(3,370,056) | $(529,569) | $(3,725,168) | $(18,657,740) | $(26,282,533) |
| Total assets | $5,997,826 | $1,483 | $9,559,966 | $1,652,000 | $17,211,275 |
| Depreciation and amortization | $182,530 | $— | $236 | $415,478 | $598,244 |
| Capital expenditures | $— | $— | $— | $607,404 | $607,404 |
| Revenue | $12,752,219 | $11,641,727 | $— | $— | $24,393,946 |
| Operating income (loss) | (472,039) | 2,588,830 | (2,137,866) | (7,208,895) | (7,229,970) |
| Other income (expense) | 373,300 | — | (306,393) | 73,821 | 140,728 |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | (98,739) | 2,588,830 | (2,444,259) | (7,135,074) | (7,089,242) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | — | 1,229,806 | — | — | 1,229,806 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Safe & Green Holdings Corp. | $(98,739) | $1,359,024 | $(2,444,259) | $(7,135,074) | $(8,319,048) |
| Total assets | $11,287,672 | $291,542 | $9,268,918 | $5,707,548 | $26,555,680 |
| Depreciation and amortization | $574,961 | $40,230 | $— | $— | $615,191 |
| Capital expenditure | $1,858,054 | $— | $893,785 | $8,193 | $2,760,032 |
| 16. | Income Taxes |
The Company’s provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
| 2023 · 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deferred: | ||
| Federal | $(5,567,459) | $(1,600,538) |
| State and local | 35,157 | (688,620) |
| Total deferred | (5,532,302) | (2,289,158) |
| Total provision (benefit) for income taxes | (5,532,302) | (2,289,158) |
| Less: valuation allowance | 5,532,302 | 2,289,158 |
| Income tax provision | $— | $— |
A reconciliation of the federal statutory rate to 0.0% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 to the effective rate for income from operations before income taxes is as follows:
| 2023 · 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Benefit for income taxes at federal statutory rate | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Less valuation allowance | (24.9) | (24.9) |
| Effective income tax rate | 0.0% | 0.0% |
The tax effects of these temporary differences along with the net operating losses, net of an allowance for credits, have been recognized as deferred tax assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2023 and 2022 as follows:
| 2023 · 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Net operating loss carryforward | $12,138,836 | $8,155,944 |
| Bad debt reserve | 34,338 | 37,734 |
| Employee stock compensation | 2,605,215 | 2,031,628 |
| Intangible assets | 305,516 | (467,395) |
| Depreciation | (181,016) | (165,336) |
| Accrued expenses | 296,808 | 74,801 |
| Charity | 194 | 213 |
| Net deferred tax asset | 15,199,891 | 9,667,589 |
| Valuation allowance | (15,199,891) | (9,667,589) |
| Net deferred tax asset | $— | $— |
The Company establishes a valuation allowance, if based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred assets will not be realized. During 2023 certain adjustments were made to the Company’s net operating loss carryforward tax asset for IRC Section 382 limitations. The valuation allowance increased by $5,532,302 and $2,289,158 during 2023 and 2022, respectively.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $31.6 million for Federal and State tax purposes. The net operating loss expires beginning 2030 through 2037 for those losses generated in 2017 and prior years. Approximately $0 million of such net operating losses will carryforward indefinitely and be available to offset up to 100% of future taxable income each year. Subsequent to December 31, 2019, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was passed, which temporarily removes such 0% limitation for years 2019 and 2020. The Company’s net operating loss carryforward may be subject to annual limitations, which could reduce or defer the utilization of the losses as a result of an ownership change as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.
| 16. | Income Taxes (continued) |
As required by the provisions of ASC 740, the Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the amount recognized in the consolidated financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 0 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. Differences between tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the net benefit recognized and measured pursuant to the interpretation are referred to as “unrecognized benefits.” A liability is recognized (or amount of net operating loss or amount of tax refundable is reduced) for an unrecognized tax benefit because it represents an enterprise’s potential future obligation to the taxing authority for a tax position that was not recognized as a result of applying the provisions of ASC 740.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in general and administrative expenses. As of December 31, 2023, the Company hasno unrecognized tax positions, including interest and penalties. The Company files returns in the United States Federal tax jurisdiction and various other state jurisdictions.
| 17. | Net Income (Loss) Per Share |
Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of common and potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive common shares consist of the common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants. Potentially dilutive common shares are excluded from the calculation if their effect is antidilutive.
At December 31, 2023, there were options, including options granted to non-employees and non-directors, restricted stock units and warrants to purchase 36,436,0 and 2,247,133 shares of common stock (1,822,0 and 112,357, respectively, shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split) respectively, outstanding that could potentially dilute future net income per share. Because the Company had a net loss as of December 31, 2023, it is prohibited from including potential common shares in the computation of diluted per share amounts. Accordingly, the Company has used the same number of shares outstanding to calculate both the basic and diluted loss per share. At December 31, 2022, there were options, including options to non-employees and non-directors, restricted stock units and warrants to purchase 36,436,3,370,186 and 2,025,020 shares of common stock (1,822,168,509, and 102,276, respectively, shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), respectively, outstanding that could potentially dilute future net income per share.
| 18. | Stockholders’ Equity |
Financings
Registered Direct Offering –
In October 2021, the Company closed a registered direct offering and concurrent private placement of its common stock (the "October Offering") that the Company effected pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement that it entered into on October 25, 2021 with an institutional investor and received gross proceeds of $11.55 million. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company issued to the investor (A) in a registered direct offering (i)975,000 shares (the “Public Shares”) (48,750 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), of its Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), and (ii) pre-funded warrants (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”) to purchase up to 2,189,384 shares (the “Pre-Funded Warrant Shares”) of Common Stock (109,469 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), and (B) in a concurrent private placement, Series A warrants to purchase up to 1,898,630 shares (the “Common Stock Warrant Shares”) (94,932 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), of Common Stock (the “Common Stock Warrants,” and together with the Public Shares and the Pre-Funded Warrants, the “Securities”) (the “Offering The Pre-Funded Warrants were immediately exercisable at a nominal exercise price of $0.001 and all Pre-Funded Warrants sold have been exercised. The Common Stock Warrants have an exercise price of $4.80 per share, ($96 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), are exercisable upon issuance and will expire five years from the date of issuance. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (the “Placement Agent”) acted as the exclusive placement agent for the transaction pursuant to that certain Placement Agency Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2021, by and between the Company and the Placement Agent (the “Placement Agency Agreement”), the Placement Agent received (i) a cash fee equal toseven percent (7.0%) of the gross proceeds from the placement of the Securities sold by the Placement Agent in the Offering and (ii) a non-accountable expense allowance ofone half ofone percent (0.5%) of the gross proceeds from the placement of the Gross Proceeds Securities sold by the Placement Agent in the Offering. The Company also reimbursed the Placement Agent’s expenses up to $50,000 upon closing the Offering. The net proceeds to the Company after deducting the Placement Agent’s fees and the Company’s estimated offering expenses was approximately $10.5 million.
Securities Purchase Agreement –In April 2019, the Company issued 42,388 shares of its common stock (2,119 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), at $22.00 per share ($440 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), through a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain institutional investors and accredited investors. Concurrently with the sale of the common stock, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company also sold common stock purchase warrants to such investors to purchase up to an aggregate of 42,388 shares of common stock. (2,119 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split),. The Company incurred $379,816 in issuance costs from the offering and issued 4,239 (212 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), warrants to the underwriters. The warrants are further discussed in Note 18.
| 18. | Stockholders’ Equity (continued) |
Underwriting Agreement –In August 2019, the Company issued 45,000 shares of its common stock (2,250 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), at $17.00 per share ($340 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), pursuant to the terms of an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) to the public. The Company incurred $181,695 in issuance costs from the offering and issued warrants to purchase 2,250 shares of common stock (112 shares adjusted for the May Stock Split), to the underwriter. The warrants are further discussed in Note 19.
Equity Purchase Agreement - On February 7, 2023, the Company entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement (the “EP Agreement”) and related Registration Rights Agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) with Peak One, pursuant to which the Company has the right, but not the obligation, to direct Peak One to purchase up to $10,000,000.00 (the “Maximum Commitment Amount”) in shares of the Company’s common stock in multiple tranches upon satisfaction of certain terms and conditions contained in the EP Agreement and Rights Agreement which includes but is not limited to filing a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and registering the resale of any shares sold to Peak One. Further, under the EP Agreement and subject to the Maximum Commitment Amount, the Company has the right, but not the obligation, to submit a Put Notice (as defined in the EP Agreement) from time to time to Peak One (i) in a minimum amount not less than $25,000.00 and (ii) in a maximum amount up to the lesser of ( (a) $750,000.00 or (b)200% of the Average Daily Trading Value (as defined in the EP Agreement).
In connection with the EP Agreement, the Company issued to Investments, the general partner of Peak One,75,000 shares of its common stock (3,750 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), and agreed to file a registration statement registering the common stock issued or issuable to Peak One and Investments under the Agreement for resale with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 60 calendar days of the Agreement, as more specifically set forth in the Rights Agreement. The registration statement was declared effective on April 14, 2023
The obligation of Peak One to purchase the Company’s common stock under the EP Agreement began on the date of the EP Agreement, and ends on the earlier of (i) the date on which Peak One shall have purchased common stock pursuant to the EP Agreement equal to the Maximum Commitment Amount, (ii)thirty six (36) months after the date of the EP Agreement, (iii) written notice of termination by the Company or (iv) the Company’s bankruptcy or similar event (the “Commitment Period”), all subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the EP Agreement.
During the Commitment Period, the purchase price to be paid by Peak One for the common stock under the EP Agreement will be 97% of the Market Price, which is defined as the lesser of the (i) closing bid price of the common stock on its principal market on the trading day immediately preceding the respective Put Date (as defined in the Agreement), or (ii) lowest closing bid price of the common stock during the Valuation Period (as defined in the Agreement), in each case as reported by Bloomberg Finance L.P or other reputable source designated by Peak One.
The EP Agreement and the Rights Agreement contain customary representations, warranties, agreements and conditions to completing future sale transactions, indemnification rights and obligations of the parties. Among other things, Peak One represented to the Company, that it is an “accredited investor” (as such term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act, and the Company sold the securities in reliance upon an exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
Under the EP Agreement, the Company issued 657,895 shares of common stock (32,895 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), for $394,735.
Common Stock Issued for Services – During theyear ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued 287,512 shares of common stock (14,376 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), for services provided. The value of the shares amounted to $437,325.
Common Stock Issued for Debt Issuances– During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock (2,500 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), for debt issuances. Additionally, the Company issued warrants for such insurances. The total value of the shares and warrants amounted to $354,329.
Restricted Stock Units – During theyear ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued 3,020,334 shares of common stock (151,017 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), for previously vested restricted stock units. During theyear ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 43,333 shares of common stock (2,166 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split) for previously vested restricted stock units.
Separation - In connection with the Separation, discussed in Note 2 the Company recorded the distribution based upon the stockholders’ equity on such date and the closing market price of the Company’s common stock. The distributed fair market value was $8,220,004.
Noncontrolling interest – During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a distribution of $46,417 to its noncontrolling interest and a net gain from its controlling interest. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, SG DevCorp recorded $684,438 of additional equity transactions which related to transactions in its own stock from debt issuances to third parties.
Treasury stock – During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased additional treasury stock for $42,716.
Conversion – During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company converted $730,000 of notes payable and $45,000 of accrued interest for a total of 538,917 shares of common stock. (26,946 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split),. Such amount was converted within the terms of the agreement with no gains or losses recognized on the transactions.
Warrant exercise – During the year ended December 31, 2023,274,074 of shares of common stock (13,704 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), were issued resulting from cashless warrant exercises.
| 19. | Warrants |
In conjunction with the June 2017 Public Offering, the Company issued to certain affiliates of the underwriters, as compensation, warrants to purchase an aggregate of 4,313 shares of common stock (216 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), at an exercise price of $125.00 per share ($2,500.00 as adjusted for the May Stock Split),. The warrants are exercisable at the option of the holder on or after June 21, 2018 and expire June 21, 2023. The fair value of warrants was calculated utilizing a Black-Scholes model and amounted to $63,796. The fair market value of the warrants as of the date of issuance has been included in issuance costs in additional paid-in capital.
In conjunction with the Purchase Agreement in April 2019, the Company also sold warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 42,388 shares of common stock (2,119 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), at an initial exercise price of $27.50 per share ($550.00 as adjusted for the May Stock Split),. The warrants are exercisable at the option of the holder on or after October 29, 2019 and expire October 29, 2024. The Company issued to certain affiliates of the underwriters, as compensation, warrants to purchase an aggregate of 4,239 shares of common stock (212 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), at an initial exercise price of $27.50 per share ($550.00 as adjusted for the May Stock Split),. The warrants are exercisable at the option of the holder on or after October 29, 2019 and expire April 24, 2024.
In conjunction with the Underwriting Agreement in August 2019, the Company issued to the underwriter, as compensation, warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,250 shares of common stock (112 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), at an initial exercise price of $21.25 per share ($425.00 as adjusted for the May Stock Split),. The warrants are exercisable at the option of the holder on or after February 1, 2020 and expire August 29, 2024.
In conjunction with the Underwriting Agreement in May 2020, the Company issued to the underwriter, as compensation, warrants to purchase an aggregate of 300,000 shares of common stock (15,000 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), at an initial exercise price of $3.14 per share ($62.80 as adjusted for the May Stock Split),. The warrants are exercisable at the option of the holder on or after November 6, 2020 and expire May 5, 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2021, 226,300 (11,315 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), warrants were exercised and converted into common stock of the Company. The Company has received proceeds of approximately $707,000 from the exercise of the warrants.
In conjunction with the Purchase Agreement in October 2021, the Company also issued Series A warrants to purchase up to 1,898,630 shares of Common Stock (94,932 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), in a concurrent private placement. The warrants arehave an exercise price of $4.80 per share, ($96.00 as adjusted for the May Stock Split),, exercisable at the option of the holder on or after October 26, 2021 and will expire five years from the date of issuance.
In conjunction with the issuance of the Debenture in February 2023, the Company issued the Peak Warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock (25,000 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split),.The Peak Warrant expires five years from its date of issuance. The Peak Warrant is exercisable, at the option of the holder, at any time, for up to 500,000 of shares of common stock (25,000 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), of the Company at an exercise price equal to $2.25 (the “Exercise Price”) ($45.00 as adjusted for the May Stock Split),, subject to adjustment for any stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations and similar events and in the event the Company, at any time while the Peak Warrant is outstanding, issues, sells or grants any option to purchase, or sells or grants any right to reprice, or otherwise disposes of, or issues common stock or other securities convertible into, exercisable for, or otherwise entitle any person the right to acquire, shares of common stock, other than with respect to an Exempt Issuance, at an effective price per share that is lower than the then Exercise Price. In the event of any such anti-dilutive event, the Exercise Price will be reduced at the option of the holder to such lower effective price of the dilutive event, subject to a floor price of $0.40 per share ($8.00 as adjusted for the May Stock Split),, unless and until the Company obtains shareholder approval for any issuance below such floor price. The initial fair value of the Peak Warrant amounted to $278,239 and was recorded, in combination with common stock issued above, as a debt discount of $354,329 at the time of issuance of the Debenture.
Warrant activity or the year ended December 31, 2023 are summarized as follows:
| Warrants · Number of Warrants · Weighted Average Exercise Price · Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) · Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding and exercisable - January 1, 2023 | 126,091 | $94.80 | 3.80 | - | |
| Granted | 25,000 | 45.00 | - | - | |
| Expired | (216) | ||||
| Exercised | (25,019) | ||||
| Outstanding and exercisable - December 31, 2023 | 125,856 | $93.60 | 2.75 | $ | - |
The fair value of warrants granted during the year were valued using a Black-Scholes Value model, with the following assumptions
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.48% |
| Contractual term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Dividend yield | 0% |
| Expected volatility | 103% |
| 20. | Share-based Compensation |
On October 26, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the issuance of up to 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (1,250 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split), in the form of restricted stock or options (“2016 Stock Plan”). Effective January 20, 2017, the 2016 Stock Plan was amended and restated as the SG Blocks, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan, as further amended effective June 1, 2018 and as further amended on July 30, 2020 and as further amended on August 18, 2021, (the “Incentive Plan”). The Incentive Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 3,625,000 shares of common stock (181,250 shares as adjusted for the May Stock Split),. It authorizes the issuance of equity-based awards in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, other share-based awards and cash-based awards to non-employee directors and to officers, employees and consultants of the Company and its subsidiary, except that incentive stock options may only be granted to the Company’s employees and its subsidiary’s employees. The Incentive Plan expires on October 26, 2026, and is administered by the Company’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Each of the Company’s employees, directors, and consultants are eligible to participate in the Incentive Plan. As of December 31, 2023, there were 0 shares of common stock available for issuance under the Incentive Plan.
Stock-based compensation expense is included in the consolidated statements of operations as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 · 2022 | ||
| Payroll and related expenses | $3,210,631 | $2,798,844 |
| General and administrative expenses | — | — |
| Total | $3,210,631 | $2,798,844 |
The following table presents total stock-based compensation expense by security type included in the consolidated statements of operations:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 · 2022 | ||
| Stock options | $— | $— |
| RSUs | 3,210,631 | 2,798,844 |
| Total | $3,210,631 | $2,798,844 |
Because the Company does not have significant historical data on employee exercise behavior, the Company uses the “Simplified Method” to calculate the expected life of the stock-based option awards granted to employees. The simplified method is calculated by averaging the vesting period and contractual term of the options.
| 20. | Share-based Compensation (continued) |
The following table summarizes stock-based option activities and changes during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, as described below:
| Shares · Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share · WeightedAverage Exercise Price Per Share · Weighted Average Remaining Terms (in years) · Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding – December 31, 2021 | 1,822 | $496.00 | $1,574.20 | 5.34 | $— |
| Granted | — | — | — | ||
| Exercised | — | — | — | ||
| Cancelled | — | — | — | ||
| Outstanding – December 31, 2022 | 1,822 | $496.00 | $1,574.20 | 4.34 | $— |
| Granted | — | — | — | ||
| Exercised | — | — | — | ||
| Cancelled | — | — | — | ||
| Outstanding – December 31, 2023 | 1,822 | 496.00 | 1,574.20 | — | $— |
| Exercisable – December 31, 2022 | 1,822 | 496.00 | 1,574.20 | 4.34 | — |
| Exercisable – December 31, 2023 | 1,822 | $— | $— | — | $— |
For the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $0 and $0, respectively, related to stock options. This expense is included in payroll and related expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
As of December 31, 2023, there wasno unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock options and all options have been expensed. The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the fair value of the stock price at year end and the exercise price of each of the outstanding stock options. The fair value of the stock price at December 31, 2023 was $0.0 per share.
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Restricted Stock Units
During 2022, a total of 1,045,000 (52,250 as adjusted for the May Stock Split) of restricted stock units were granted to Mr. Galvin andseven employees of the Company, under the Company’s stock-based compensation plan, at the fair value ranging from $1.30 to $2.24 per share ($26 to $44.80 adjusted for the May Stock Split), which represents the closing price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. The restricted stock units granted vest quarterly overtwo years from the anniversary of the grant date. The fair value of these units upon issuance amounted to $1,843,000.
On November 18, 2022, a total of 80,000 of restricted stock units (4,000 as adjusted for the May Stock Split) were granted tofour of the Company's non-employee directors, under the Company's stock-based compensation plan, at the fair value of $1.30 per share ($26.00 adjusted for the May Stock Split), which represents the closing price of the Company's common stock on November 18, 2022. The restricted stock units granted vest in equal quarterly installments over atwo-year period.
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, a total of 316,834 of restricted stock units (15,842 as adjusted for the May Stock Split) were granted to Mr. Galvin andsix employees of the Company under the Company's stock-based compensation plan, at the fair value of $0.85 to $1.01 per share ($17 to $20.20 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), which represents the closing price of the Company's common stock at the grant date. The restricted stock units granted vest in equal quarterly installments over atwo-year period.
On April 4, 2023, a total of 268,166 of restricted stock units (13,408 as adjusted for the May Stock Split) were granted tofive of the Company's non-employee directors, under the Company's stock-based compensation plan, at the fair value of $1.01 ($20.20 as adjusted for the May Stock Split) per share, which represents the closing price of the Company's common stock on April 4, 2023. The restricted stock units granted vest in equal quarterly installments over atwo-year period
For the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized stock-based compensation of $3,210,631 and $2,798,844 related to restricted stock units. This expense is included in the payroll and related expenses andgeneral and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. As of December 31, 2023, there was a total of $0 in unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested restricted stock units.
The following table summarized restricted stock unit activities during the year ended December 31, 2023:
| Number of Shares | |
|---|---|
| Non - vested balance at January 1, 2023 | 59,547 |
| Granted | 29,250 |
| Vested | (88,797) |
| Forfeited/Expired | — |
| Non - vested balance at December 31, 2023 | — |
| 21. | Commitments and Contingencies |
Legal Proceedings
The Company is subject to certain claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. The Company assesses liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information available. Where it is probable that the Company will incur a loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, the Company records a liability in our consolidated financial statements. These legal accruals may be increased or decreased to reflect any relevant developments on a quarterly basis. Where a loss is not probable or the amount of the loss is not estimable, the Company does not record an accrual, consistent with applicable accounting guidance. Based on information currently available, advice of counsel, and available insurance coverage, the Company believes that the established accruals are adequate and the liabilities arising from the legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition. However, that in light of the inherent uncertainty in legal proceedings there can be no assurance that the ultimate resolution of a matter will not exceed established accruals. As a result, the outcome of a particular matter or a combination of matters may be material to the results of operations for a particular period, depending upon the size of the loss or the income for that particular period.
1.)Pizzarotti Litigation - On or about August 10, 2018 Pizzarotti, LLC filed a complaint against the Company and Mahesh Shetty, the Company’s former President and CFO, and others, seeking unspecified damages for an alleged breach of contract by the Company and another entity named Phipps & Co. (“Phipps”). The lawsuit was filed as Pizzarotti, LLC. v. Phipps & Co., et al., Index No.653996/2018 and commenced in the Supreme Court of the State of New York for the County of New York. On or about April 1, 2019, Phipps filed cross-claims against the Company and Mr. Shetty asserting claims for indemnification, contribution, fraud, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract. SG Blocks has likewise cross claimed against Phipps for indemnification and contribution, claiming that any damages to the Plaintiff were the result of the acts or omissions of Phipps and its principals.
Pizzarotti’s suit arose from a contract dated April 3, 2018 that it executed with Phipps whereby Pizzarotti, a construction manager, engaged Phipps to perform stone procuring and tile work at a construction project located at 161 Maiden Lane, New York 10038. Pizzarotti’s claims against the Company arise from a purported assignment agreement dated August 10, 2018, whereby Pizzarotti claims that the Company agreed to assume certain obligations of Phipps under a certain trade contract between Pizzarotti and Phipps & Co. Phipps’ claims against the Company arise from a purported Assignment Agreement, dated as of May 30, 2018, between Pizzarotti, Phipps and the Company (the “Assignment Agreement”), pursuant to which, it is alleged, that the Company agreed to provide a letter of credit in connection with the sub-contracted work to be provided by Phipps to Pizzarotti.
The Company believes that the Assignment Agreement was void for lack of consideration and moved to dismiss the case on those and other grounds. On June 17, 2020, the New York Supreme Court entered an order dismissing certain claims against the Company brought by cross claimant Phipps & Co. Specifically, the court dismissed Phipps’ claims for indemnification, contribution, fraud, negligence and negligent misrepresentation. The court did not dismiss Phipps’ claim for breach of the Assignment Agreement. The issue of the validity of the Assignment Agreement, and the Company’s defenses to the claims brought by the plaintiff Pizzarotti, and cross claimant Phipps, are being litigated. The Company maintains that the Assignment Agreement, to the extent valid and enforceable, was properly terminated and/or there are no damages, and, consequently, that the claims brought against the Company are without merit. The Company intends to continue to vigorously defend the litigation. The parties have engaged in written discovery but no depositions have been conducted as of yet. By motion dated February 24, 2021, Pizzarotti moved to stay the entire action pending the outcome of a separate litigation captionedPizzarotti, LLC v. FPG Maiden Lane, LLC et. al., Index No.651697/2019, involving some of the same parties (but excluding the Company). Phipps cross moved to consolidate thetwo actions. The Company opposed both motions. On April 26, 2021, the court denied both motions and directed the parties to meet and confer concerning the scheduling of depositions. On May 10, 2021, the parties jointly filed with the court a proposed order providing the completion of depositions of all parties and nonparties by September 30, 2021. On April 4, 2024, the court entered an order setting forth the following dates for the completion of the parties depositions: (1) deposition of plaintiff shall occur by May 31, 2024, (2) deposition of Phipps shall occur by June 30, 2024, (3) deposition of the Company shall occur by July 20, 2024, (4) deposition of Mr. Shetty shall occur by August 9, 2024, (5) deposition of FPG Maiden Lane, & J. Landau shall occur by August 30, 2024, and (6) depositions of non-parties shall occur by September 30, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the Company cannot estimate any potential loss.
(2) CPF GP 2019-1, LLC Litigation – In September 2023, a suit was filed in the form of a declaratory judgment to say CPF GP did not owe certain monies to the Company. The Company filed counterclaims for the amounts owed. The case settled in February 2024 in exchange for mutual dismissals and monthly payments of the balance due to the Company from CPF GP.
| 21. | Commitments and Contingencies (continued) |
(3) Farnam Litigation – In October 2023, Farnam Street Financial, Inc. (“Farnam”), filed suit against the Company seeing monies owed under certain leases. The Company is confident in its position that the lending practices of Farnam constitute illegal business practices under federal and state law, but is also optimistic of the potential for a resolution.
Litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of this action is not predicted with assurance. The Company is currently unable to predict the possible loss or range of loss, if any, associated with the resolution of this litigation, and, accordingly, the Company has made no provision related to this matter in the consolidated financial statements.
Vendor Litigation** **
1.)SG Blocks, Inc. v HOLA Community Partners, et. al.
On April 13, 2020, Plaintiff SG Blocks, Inc. (“SG Blocks” or the “Company”) filed a Complaint against HOLA Community Partners (“HCP”), Heart of Los Angeles Youth, Inc. (“HOLA”) (HCP and HOLA are collectively referred to as the “HOLA Defendants”), and the City of Los Angeles (“City”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 2:20-cv-03432-ODW (“HOLA Action”). The Company asserted seven claims against HOLA Defendants arising out of and related to the HOLA Project, to wit, for: (1) breach of contract; (2) conversion; (3) default and judicial foreclosure under the Agreement as a security agreement; (4) misappropriation of trade secrets under California Civil Code section 3426; (5) misappropriation of trade secrets under 18 U.S.C. § 1836; and (6) intentional interference with contractual relations. On April 20, 2020, HOLA filed a separate action against the Company in the Los Angeles Superior Court arising out of the HOLA Project, asserting claims of (1) negligence; (2) strict products liability; (3) strict products liability, (4) breach of contract; (5) breach of express warranty; (6) violation of Business and Professions Code § 7031(b); and (7) violation of California’s unfair competition law, Business and Professions Code section 17200 (“UCL”) (“HOLA State Court Action”). The HOLA State Court Action was removed to the Central District of California and consolidated with the HOLA Action.
On January 22, 2021, the Company filed a Third-Party Complaint in the HOLA Action against Third-Party Defendants Teton Buildings, LLC, Avesi Construction, LLC, and American Home Building and Masonry Corp (“AHB”) for indemnity and contribution with respect to HOLA’s claims. The Company has also notified its general liability carrier Sompo International regarding coverage concerning HOLA’s claims On February 25, 2021, the Court entered an order dismissing the Company’s claims for (1) breach of contract; (2) conversion; (3) default and judicial foreclosure under the Agreement as a security agreement; (4) misappropriation of trade secrets under California Civil Code section 3426; (5) misappropriation of trade secrets under 18 U.S.C. § 1836; but denied dismissal of the Company’s claims for intentional interference with contractual relations. The Court also denied the Company’s motion to dismiss HOLA’s claims.
On March 12, 2021, the HOLA Defendants filed an answer to the Company’s complaint against it denying liability and asserting affirmative defenses. On March 12, 2021, the Company filed an answer to the HOLA Defendants’ First Amended Consolidated Complaint against it, denying liability and asserting affirmative defenses.
On April 26, 2021, the Company and the HOLA Defendants filed a Joint Stipulation to Dismiss HOLA Community Partners’ Sixth Claim for Relief (violation of California Business and Professions Code §7031(b)), with prejudice, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii).
On July 23, 2021, the Company filed a First Amended Third-Party Complaint adding the following additional third party defendants seeking, inter alia, contractual indemnity, equitable indemnity; and contribution: American Home Building and Masonry Corp. (“American Home”), Anderson Air Conditioning, L.P. (“Anderson”). Broadway Glass and Mirror, Inc. (“Broadway”), Marne Construction, Inc. (“Marne”), The McIntyre Company (“McIntyre”), Dowell & Bradley Construction, Inc. dba J R Construction (“JR Construction”) Junior Steel Co. (“Junior Steel”) Saddleback Roofing, Inc. (“Saddleback”) Schindler Elevator Corporation (“Schindler”) U.S. Smoke & Fire Corp. (“U.S. Smoke”) and FirstForm, Inc. (“FirstForm”) (collectively the “Additional Third Party Defendants”).
| 21. | Commitments and Contingencies (continued) |
On September 2, 2021, Schindler Elevator Corp. filed its answer to the First Amended Third-Party Complaint. On September 3, 2021, Junior Steel Co. filed its answer to the First Amended Third-Party Complaint. On September 7, 2021, Anderson Air Conditioning, L.P. filed its answer to the First Amended Third-Party Complaint. On October 6, 2021, the McIntyre Group filed its answer to the First Amended Third-Party Complaint.
On February 7, 2022, the Company filed a request for entry of a Clerk’s default against the following defendants: American Home Building and Masonry Corp., Avesi Construction, Marne Construction, Inc., FirstForm, Inc., Dowell & Bradley Construction, Inc, Saddleback Roofing, Inc., and US Smoke and Fire Corp. On February 9, 2022, the court entered a clerk’s default pursuant to Federal Rule 55 against the following defendants: American Home Building and Masonry Corp. Avesi Construction, Dowel & Bradley Construction, Inc., Saddleback Roofing Inc. and US smoke and Fire Corp. The parties that have answered and appeared in the case are currently engaged in discovery.
The dispute between SG Blocks, Inc., HOLA Community Partners, and others in the above-described lawsuit settled, and a formal settlement agreement was executed in December 2022. In accordance with the settlement agreement, all funds to be paid were, in fact, paid. On February 27, 2023, the settling parties filed a Joint Stipulation to Dismiss All Causes of Action Against All Parties Except Avesi Construction, LLC (“Aveshi”), and Saddleback Roofing, Inc. (“Saddleback”). The claims against the settling parties, pursuant to the settlement, were to be dismissed and have since been dismissed. SG Blocks, Inc. had taken defaults against Aveshi and Saddleback, and is continuing to pursue default judgments against same.
2.)SG Blocks, Inc. v. EDI International, PC
On June 21, 2019, SG Blocks, Inc. filed a lawsuit against EDI International, PC, a New Jersey corporation, in connection with the parties’ consulting agreement, dated June 29, 2016, pursuant to which EDI International, PC, was to provide, for a fee, certain architectural and design services for the Project. The lawsuit is styled SG Blocks, Inc. v. EDI International, PC et al., and was filed in California Superior Court, for the County of Los Angeles, case no. 19STCV21725. SG Blocks, Inc. claims that EDI International, PC, tortiously interfered with SG Blocks, Inc’s economic relationship with HOLA Community Partners and Heart of Los Angeles Youth, Inc. The complaint seeks in excess of $1,275,754 in damages. EDI International, PC, filed a cross-complaint for alleged unpaid fees and tortious interference with EDI International, PC’s contractual relationship with HOLA Community Partners and Heart of Los Angeles Youth, Inc. EDI International, PC’s cross-complaint seeks in excess of $30,428.71 in damages. On July 8, 2020, SG Blocks, Inc. added PVE LLC as a defendant in the lawsuit, claiming PVE LLC is liable to the same extent as EDI International, PC. In May 2021, the parties settled EDI International, PC’s affirmative claims, and its cross-complaint was dismissed with prejudice on August 23, 2021. On SG Blocks, Inc.’s remaining claims, trial is set for May 13, 2024. Consistent with the Statement, the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is neither probable nor remote and we cannot, consistent with the Statement, estimate the amount or range of recovery in the event of an unfavorable outcome.
3.) Teton Buildings, LLC
(i) On January 1, 2019, SG Blocks commenced an action against Teton Buildings, LLC (“Teton”) in Harris County, Texas (“Teton Texas Action”) to recover approximately $2,100,000 arising from defendant’s breach of the operative contract related to Heart of Los Angeles construction project in Los Angeles (the “HOLA Project”) entered into on or about June 2, 2017. The Petition brought claims of breach of contract, negligence, and breach of express warranty. In or about February 2022 SG Blocks dismissed without prejudice the Teton Texas Action.
(ii) On or about September 12, 2018, the Company entered into a Firm Price Quote and Purchase (the “GVL Contract”) with Teton to govern the manufacture and provision of 23 shipping containers and modular units (the “Teton GVL Modules”) for the Four Oaks Gather GVL project in South Carolina (the “GVL Project.”). The Company maintains that Teton breached the GVL Contract by (i) failing to timely deliver the Teton GVL Modules, (ii) delivering Teton GVL Modules that were defective in their design and manufacture, (iii) otherwise failed to meet South Carolina Building Code regulations and (iv) breached applicable warranties. As a result of the breach and defects in performance, design and manufacture by Teton, Company asserts that it has sustained $761,401.66 in actual and consequential damages, excluding attorney’s fees. On October 16, 2019, Teton filed for Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for Southern District of Texas, Houston Division styled In re: Teton Buildings, LLC and bearing the case number 19-35811. On February 11, 2020, the Company filed a proof of claim again Teton in the amount of $2,861,401.66 arising from the HOLA Project and the GVL Contract.
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On or about March 16, 2020, the Bankruptcy Court converted Teton’s Chapter 11 reorganization case to a Chapter 7 liquidation case. On July 18, 2019, Ronald Sommers, the Chapter 7 Trustee, filed a Report of No Distribution stating that there is no property available for distribution to creditors. On August 20, 2019, the Bankruptcy Court closed the Teton bankruptcy case. As such, there is no prospect of any recovery against Teton.
On January 22, 2021, the Company filed a third-party complaint against Teton in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No.2:20−cv−03432 in the HOLA Action (described above), seeking to determine Teton’s liability in its capacity as a bankruptcy debtor in order to collect any damages payable from Teton’s liability insurance carrier or carriers. On July 23, 2021, the Company filed a First Amended Third-Party Complaint against Teton and other named third party defendants (see #2 below). Teton has been served with the First Amended Third-Party Complaint and on or about February 11, 2022, Teton filed an answer and affirmative defenses.
On or about December 31, 2022, the parties who appeared in the HOLA Action, including Teton by and through its insurance carrier, executed a Settlement Agreement and Release. On February 28, 2023 the court “so ordered” the parties’ stipulation dismissing all causes of action against the parties to the Settlement Agreement and Release.
Other Litigation
1.) SG Blocks, Inc. v. Osang Healthcare Company, Ltd.,
On April 14, 2021, the Company commenced an action against Osang Healthcare Company, Ltd. (“Osang”) in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, Case No.21-01990 (“Osang Action”). The Company has asserted that Osang materially breached a certain Managed Supply Agreement (“MSA”) entered into between the parties on October 12, 2020, pursuant to which the Company received on consignment two million (2,000,000) units of Osang’s “Genefinder Plus RealAmp Covid-19 PCR Test” (the “Covid-19 Test”) for domestic and international distribution. The Company has also asserted that Osang breached the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraudulently induced it to enter into the MSA, and violated §349 of the New York General Business Law’s prohibition of deceptive business practices.
On June 18, 2021, Osang served a motion to dismiss the Osang Action pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. On July 30, 2021, the Company served its opposition to the motion to dismiss. On September 22, 2022, the court entered an order granting in part and denying in part Osang’s motion to dismiss. The court denied that part of Osang’s motion that sought dismissal of the Company’s causes of action for breach of contract (but denied recovery of lost profits) and fraud, but dismissed the Company’s causes of action for breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, indemnification, accounting, and violation of the New York Unlawful and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (GBL §349).
A status conference was held on November 16, 2022 at which time the Court entered a scheduling order for the conducting of discovery. Discovery is ongoing. A settlement conference was held by the Court on March 14, 202, of which the Company was granted $450,000.
2.) John Williams Shaw and Leo Patrick Shaw
On March 15, 2023, a complaint was filed against John Williams Shaw and Leo Patrick Shaw (the “Defendants”) in the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York seeking damaged to recover short swing profits from the Defendants pursuant to Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. On September 26, 2023, the matter was settled and on, October 3, 2023, a Stipulation and Order of Dismissal with Prejudice was filed and so-ordered by the assigned judge.
Litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of this action is not predicted with assurance. The Company is currently unable to predict the outcome or possible recovery, if any, associated with the resolution of this litigation, and, accordingly, the Company has made no provision related to this matter in the consolidated financial statements.
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Commitments
In April 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to its employment agreement, dated January 1, 2017, with Paul Gavin (the "Amendment"), to extend the term of employment to December 31, 2021, provide for an annual base salary of $400,000 provide for a performance bonus structure for a bonus of up to 50% of base salary upon the Company’s achievement of $2,000,000 EBITDA and additional performance bonus payments for the achievement of EBITDA in excess of $2,000,000 based on a percentage of the incremental increase in EBITDA (ranging from 10% of the incremental increase in EBITDA if the Company achieves over $2,000,000 and up to $7,000,000 in EBITDA, 8% of the incremental increase in EBITDA if the Company achieves over $7,000,000 and up to $12,000,000 in EBITDA and 3% of the incremental increase in EBITDA over $12,000,000), provide for a profits-based additional bonus of up to $250,000 in certain limited circumstances, and provide for one (1) year severance, plus a pro-rated amount of any unpaid bonus earned by him during the year as verified by the Company’s principal financial officer, if Mr. Galvin is terminated without cause. At the Company’s option, up to fifty (50%) percent of the EBITDA performance bonuses may be paid in restricted stock units if then available for grant under the Company’s Incentive Plan.
On July 5, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to its employment agreement, dated January 1, 2017, as amended, with Paul Galvin, to provide for the payment of an annual base salary of $500,000 and on September 19, 2023 the agreement was amended to increase the annual base salary to $750,000. All other terms of the employment agreement remain in full force and effect.
On May 1, 2023, the Company appointed Patricia Kaelin as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and entered into an employment agreement with Patricia Kaelin (the “Kaelin Employment Agreement”) to employ Ms. Kaelin in such capacity for an initial term oftwo (2) years, which provides for an annual base salary of $250,000, a discretionary bonus of up to 20% of her base salary upon achievement of objectives as may be determined by the Company’s board of directors and severance in the event of a termination without cause on or after September 30, 2023 in amount equal to equal toone year’s annual base salary and benefits. The Kaelin Employment Agreement also provides for the grant to Ms. Kaelin of a restricted stock grant under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and as available for grant, of 60,000 shares of the Company’s common stock(3,000 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), vesting quarterly on a pro-rata basis over the next eighteen (18) months of continuous service. Ms. Kaelin is subject to aone-year post-termination non-compete and non-solicit of employees and clients. She is also bound by confidentiality provisions. During July 2023, Ms. Kaelin’s annual base salary was adjusted to $300,000, retroactive to May 1, 2023.
22 . Related Party Transactions
As disclosed in Note 9, on January 21, 2020, CPF GP issued the Company Note and issued to Paul Galvin, the Company’s Chairman and CEO, the Galvin Note. The transaction closed on January 22, 2019, on which date the Company loaned CPF GP 2019-1 LLC $400,000 and Mr. Galvin personally loaned CPF GP $100,000 on behalf of the Company.
The Company Note and Galvin Note were issued pursuant to the Loan Agreement and Promissory Note, dated October 3, 2019, as amended on October 15, 2019 and November 7, 2019 by and between the CPF GP and the Company, and bear interest atfive percent (5%) per annum, payable, together with the unpaid principal amount of the promissory notes, on the earlier of the July 31, 2023 maturity date or upon the liquidation, redemption sale or issuance of a dividend upon the LLC interests in CPF MF 2019-1 LLC, a Texas limited liability company of which CPF GP is the general partner. The terms of the Galvin Note, however, provide that all interest payments due to Mr. Galvin under the Galvin Note shall be paid directly to, and for the benefit of, the Company. In connection with the issuance of the Company Note and the Galvin Note, CPF GP, the Company and Mr. Galvin entered into a Security Agreement, dated January 21, 2020, pursuant to which CPF GP granted a security interest in its LLC interests in CPF MF 2019-1 LLC to the Company and Mr. Galvin to secure its obligations thereunder. Subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2021, the Galvin Note was assigned to the Company and the principal amount of $100,000 was returned to Mr. Galvin. The Company has a promissory note in the principal amount of $100,000 and the assignment of the promissory note occurred in January 2022.
As disclosed in Note 20, on December 14, 2023, the Company and Mr. Galvin entered into the Galvin Note Payable.
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On January 5, 2024, SG Building Blocks and SG Echo, together with SG Building Blocks, the (“Merchants”), entered into a Cash Advance Agreement (“Cash Advance Agreement”) with Maison Capital Group (“Maison”) pursuant to which the Merchants sold to Maison $300,000 of their future receivables for a purchase price of $200,000, less underwriting fees and expenses paid, for net funds provided of $190,000.
Pursuant to the Cash Advance Agreement, Maison is expected to withdraw $12,500 aweek directly from the Merchants’ bank account until the $300,000 due to Maison under the Cash Advance Agreement is paid. In the event of a default (as defined in the Cash Advance Agreement), Maison, among other remedies, can demand payment in full of all amounts remaining due under the Cash Advance Agreement. The Merchants’ obligations under the Cash Advance Agreement are secured by a security interest in all accounts, including without limitation, all deposit accounts, accounts-receivable, and other receivables, chattel paper, documents, equipment, general intangibles, instruments, and inventory, as those terms are defined by Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, now or hereafter owned or acquired by any of them. In addition, SG Building Blocks’ obligations under the Cash Advance Agreement have been guaranteed by SG Echo, and SG Echo’s obligations under the Cash Advance Agreement have been guaranteed by SG Building Blocks. The amounts outstanding under the Cash Advance Agreement may be prepaid by the Merchants at any time without penalty.
On January 11, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Peak One Opportunity Fund, L.P. (“Peak One”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue, in a private placement offering (the “Offering”), upon the satisfaction of certain conditions specified in the Purchase Agreement, two debentures to Peak One in the aggregate principal amount of $1,300,000.
The closing of the first tranche was consummated on January 12, 2024 and the Company issued an 8% convertible debenture in the principal amount of Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00) (the “Debenture”) to Peak One and a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase up to Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand (375,000) shares of the Company’s common stock (18,750 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), par value $0.01 per share (the “common stock”) to Peak One’s designee, as described in the Purchase Agreement. The Debenture was sold to Peak One for a purchase price of $585,000, representing an original issue discount often percent (10%). In connection with the Offering, the Company paid $17,500 as a non-accountable fee to Peak One to cover its accounting fees, legal fees and other transactional costs incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and issued to Peak One and its designee an aggregate of 300,000 shares of its restricted common stock (the “Commitment Shares”) (15,000 as adjusted for the May Stock Split) as provided in the Purchase Agreement.
The Debenture matures twelve months from its date of issuance and bears interest at a rate of 8% per annum payable on the maturity date. The Debenture is convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time, into such number of shares of common stock of the Company equal to the principal amount of the Debenture, plus all accrued and unpaid interest, at a conversion price equal to $0.46 (the “Conversion Price”) ($9.20 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), subject to adjustment for any stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations and similar events, as well as anti-dilution price protection provisions that are subject to a floor price as set forth in the Debenture.
The Debenture is redeemable by the Company at a redemption price equal to 110% of the sum of the principal amount to be redeemed plus accrued interest, if any. While the Debenture is outstanding, if the Company receives cash proceeds of more than $1,500,000.00 (the “Minimum Threshold”) in the aggregate from any source or series of related or unrelated sources, the Company shall, withintwo (2) business days of the Company’s receipt of such proceeds, inform Peak One of such receipt, following which Peak One shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to require the Company to immediately apply up to 50% of all proceeds received by the Company (from any source except with respect to proceeds from the issuance of equity or debt to officers and directors of the Company) after the Minimum Threshold is reached to repay the outstanding amounts owed under the Debenture.
The Warrant expires five years from its date of issuance. The Warrant is exercisable, at the option of the holder, at any time, for up to 375,000 of shares of common stock(18,750 as adjusted for the May Stock Split) of the Company at an exercise price equal to $0.53 (the “Exercise Price”)($10.60 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), subject to adjustment for any stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations and similar events, as well as anti-dilution price protection provisions that are subject to a floor price as set forth in the Warrant. The Warrant provides for cashless exercise under certain circumstances.
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Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”) acted as placement agent in the Offering. In connection with the closing of the first tranche of the Offering, the Company paid a placement fee of $40,950 to Maxim. Assuming the second tranche is closed, a placement fee in an amount equal to $40,950 will be payable by the Company to Maxim upon closing of the second tranche of the Offering.
On January 29, 2024, SG Building Blocks, Inc., entered into a Cash Advance Agreement (“Second Cash Advance Agreement”) with Cedar Advance LLC (“Cedar”) pursuant to which SG Building Blocks sold to Cedar $1,733,420 of its future receivables for a purchase price of $1,180,000, less underwriting fees and expenses paid and the repayment of prior amounts due Cedar, for net funds provided of $215,575.
Pursuant to the Second Cash Advance Agreement, Cedar is expected to withdraw $49,150 aweek directly from SG Building Blocks’ bank account until the $1,733,420 due to Cedar under the Second Cash Advance Agreement is paid. In the event of a default (as defined in the Second Cash Advance Agreement), Cedar, among other remedies, can demand payment in full of all amounts remaining due under the Second Cash Advance Agreement. SG Building Blocks’ obligations under the Cash Advance Agreement have been guaranteed by SG Echo.
On February 7, 2024, SG DevCo., acquired Majestic World Holdings LLC (“MWH”) pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), dated as of February 7, 2024, by and among SG DevCo, the members of MWH listed therein (the “Members”), MWH and Matthew A. Barstow, as Sellers Representative. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the aggregate consideration payable by SG DevCo for the outstanding membership interests (the “Membership Interests’) of MWH consists of 500,000 shares of SG DevCo’s restricted stock (the “Stock Consideration”) and $500 thousand in cash (the “Cash Consideration”). The Purchase Agreement and a related side letter agreement (the “Side Letter Agreement”) provide that the aggregate purchase price be paid as follows: (i) the Stock Consideration was issued at the closing (the “Closing”) on February 7, 2024; and (ii)100% of the Cash Consideration will be paid infive equal installments of $100,000 each on the first day of each of thefive quarterly periods following the Closing. The Membership Interests will be transferred and assigned to SG DevCo as follows: (y)sixty-eight andone quarter percent (68.25%) of the Membership Interests were transferred to SG DevCo at Closing, and (z) the remaining 31.75% will be transferred to SG DevCo infive equal installments of 6.35% each on the first day of each of thefive quarterly periods following the Closing. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, and covenants of the parties.
Additional agreements ancillary to the Purchase Agreement were executed at the Closing, including but not limited to a profit sharing agreement, assignments of the Membership Interests and employment agreements.
Pursuant to the profit sharing agreement (the “Profit Sharing Agreement”) entered into as of February 7, 2024, SG DevCo agreed to pay the Members a 50% share of the net profits for a period offive years that are directly derived from the technology and intellectual property utilized in the real estate focused software as a service offered and operated by MWH and its subsidiaries.
On February 15, 2024, SG DevCo, entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated November 30, 2023 (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Peak One Opportunity Fund, L.P. (“Peak One”), pursuant to which SG DevCo agreed to issue, in a private placement offering (the “Offering”) upon the satisfaction of certain conditions specified in the Purchase Agreement, two Debentures to Peak One in the aggregate principal amount of $1,200,000. The closing of the first tranche was consummated on November 30, 2023.
The Purchase Agreement provided that at any time after January 29, 2024, a second tranche closing could occur subject to the mutual written agreement of Peak One and SG DevCo and satisfaction of the closing conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, upon which SG DevCo would issue and sell to Peak One on the same terms and conditions a second 8% convertible debenture in the principal amount of $500,000.
The Amendment provides that the second tranche be separated intotwo tranches (the second and third tranche) wherein which SG DevCo would issue in each tranche an 8% convertible debenture in the principal amount of $250,000 at a purchase price of $225,000. In addition, the Amendment provides that SG DevCo will issue (i)35,000 shares of SG DevCo’s common stock on the closing of each of the second tranche and the third tranche as follows:17,500 shares of common stock to Peak One’s designee as described in the Amendment and 17,500 shares of common stock to Peak One, as a commitment fee in connection with the issuance of the second debenture and the third debenture, respectively; (ii) a common stock purchase warrant to Peak One’s designee as described in the Amendment for the purchase of 125,000 shares of common stock on the closing of each of the second tranche and the third tranche; and (iii) pay $6,500 of Peak One’s non-accountable fees in connection with each of the second tranche and the third tranche.
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The closing of the second tranche was consummated on February 16, 2024 and SG DevCo issued an 8% convertible debenture in the principal amount of $250,000 (the “Second Debenture”) to Peak One and a warrant (the “Second Warrant”) to purchase up to 125,000 shares of SG DevCo’s common stock to Peak One’s designee as described in the Amendment. The Second Debenture was sold to Peak One for a purchase price of $225,000, representing an original issue discount often percent (10%). In connection with the closing of the second tranche, SG DevCo paid $6,500 as a non-accountable fee to Peak One to cover its accounting fees, legal fees and other transactional costs incurred in connection with the second tranche and issued to Peak One and its designee an aggregate total of 35,000 shares of SG DevCo’s restricted common stock as described in the Amendment.
The Second Debenture matures twelve months from its date of issuance and bears interest at a rate of 8% per annum payable on the maturity date. The Second Debenture is convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time, into such number of shares of common stock of SG DevCo equal to the principal amount of the Second Debenture plus all accrued and unpaid interest at a conversion price equal to $2.14, subject to adjustment for any stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations and similar events, as well as anti-dilution price protection provisions that are subject to a floor price as set forth in the Second Debenture.
The Second Debenture is redeemable by SG DevCo at a redemption price equal to 110% of the sum of the principal amount to be redeemed plus accrued interest, if any. While the Second Debenture is outstanding, if SG DevCo receives cash proceeds of more than $1,500,000.00 (“Minimum Threshold”) in the aggregate from any source or series of related or unrelated sources, SG DevCo shall, withintwo business days of SG DevCo’s receipt of such proceeds, inform the holder of such receipt, following which the holder shall have the right in its sole discretion to require SG DevCo to immediately apply up to 50% of all proceeds received by SG DevCo (from any source except with respect to proceeds from the issuance of equity or debt to officers and directors of SG DevCo) after the Minimum Threshold is reached to repay the outstanding amounts owed under the Second Debenture.
The Second Debenture contains customary events of default. If an event of default occurs, until it is cured, Peak One may increase the interest rate applicable to the Second Debenture to the lesser ofeighteen percent (18%) per annum and the maximum interest rate allowable under applicable law and accelerate the full indebtedness under the Second Debenture, in an amount equal to 110% of the outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest. The Second Debenture prohibits SG DevCo from entering into a Variable Rate Transaction (as defined in the Second Debenture) until the Second Debenture is paid in full.
The Second Warrant expires five years from its date of issuance. The Second Warrant is exercisable, at the option of the holder, at any time, for up to 125,000 shares of common stock of SG DevCo at an exercise price equal to $2.53, subject to adjustment for any stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations, and similar events, as well as anti-dilution price protection provisions that are subject to a floor price as set forth in the Second Warrant. The Second Warrant provides for cashless exercise under certain circumstances.
Under the Amendment, a closing of the third tranche may occur subject to the mutual written agreement of Peak One and SG DevCo and satisfaction of the closing conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement at any time after April 16, 2024.
Also on February 15, 2024, SG DevCo entered into an amendment (the “RRA Amendment”) to the Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, with Peak One where it agreed to file a registration statement within 60 days of the date of the RRA Amendment with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to register the maximum number of Registrable Securities (as defined in the RRA Amendment) permitted to be included therein in accordance with applicable SEC rules.
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The number of shares of SG DevCo’s common stock that may be issued as commitment shares under the Purchase Agreement and the Amendment, upon conversion of the debentures issued or issuable pursuant to the Purchase Agreement and the Amendment, upon the exercise of warrants issued or issuable pursuant to the Purchase Agreement and the Amendment, and any shares issuable under and in respect of the equity purchase agreement entered into on November 30, 2023, is subject to an exchange cap (the “Exchange Cap”) of 19.99% of the outstanding number of shares of SG DevCo’s common stock on November 30, 2023,1,999,000 shares, unless shareholder approval to exceed the Exchange Cap is approved.
Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”) acted as placement agent in connection with the Offering. In connection with the closing of the second tranche, SG DevCo paid a placement fee of $13,500 to Maxim. Assuming the third tranche is closed, a placement fee in an amount equal to $13,500 will be payable by SG DevCo to Maxim upon closing of the third tranche.
On February 23, 2024, the Merchants entered into a Cash Advance Agreement (“Third Cash Advance Agreement”) with Bridgecap Advance LLC (“Bridgecap”) pursuant to which the Merchants sold to Bridgecap $224,850 of their future receivables for a purchase price of $150,000, less underwriting fees and expenses paid, for net funds provided of $135,000.
Pursuant to the Third Cash Advance Agreement, Bridgecap is expected to withdraw $2,248.50 aday directly from the Merchants’ bank account until the $224,850 due to Bridgecap under the Third Cash Advance Agreement is paid. In the event of a default (as defined in the Cash Advance Agreement), Bridgecap, among other remedies (including penalties and fees) can demand payment in full of all amounts remaining due under the Third Cash Advance Agreement. The Merchants’ obligations under the Third Cash Advance Agreement are secured by a security interest in all accounts, including without limitation, all deposit accounts, accounts-receivable, other receivables, and proceeds therefrom, as those terms are defined by Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, now or hereafter owned or acquired by any of them. The amounts outstanding under the Third Cash Advance Agreement may be prepaid by the Merchants at any time without penalty.
During January and February 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 778,681 shares of common stock (38,934.as adjusted for the May Stock Split), resulting from vested restricted stock units.
On March 8, 2024, the Company entered into a warrant inducement agreement (the “Inducement Agreement”) with a certain holder (the “Holder”) of warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), issued in a private placement offering that closed on October 27, 2021 (the “Existing Warrants”). Pursuant to the Inducement Agreement, the Holder of the Existing Warrants agreed to exercise for cash the Existing Warrants to purchase up to 1,898,630 shares of common stock(94,932 as adjusted for the May Stock Split), at an exercise price of $0.2603 per share($5.206 as adjusted for the May Stock Split). The transactions contemplated by the Inducement Agreement are expected to close on March 12, 2024. The Company will receive aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $494,213, before deducting placement agent fees and other expenses payable by the Company.
In consideration of the Holder’s immediate exercise of the Existing Warrants, the Company issued unregistered warrants (the “New Warrants”) to purchase 3,797,260 shares of Common Stock(189,863 as adjusted for the May Stock Split) (200% of the number of shares of common stock issued upon exercise of the Existing Warrants) (the “New Warrant Shares”) to the Holder.
The issuance of the shares of Common Stock underlying the Existing Warrants have been registered pursuant to an existing registration statement on Form S-1 (File No.333-260996), which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 23, 2021.
In addition, pursuant to the Inducement Agreement, the Company agreed not to issue any shares of Common Stock or Common Stock equivalents (as defined in the Inducement Agreement) or to file any other registration statement with the SEC (in each case, subject to certain exceptions) until thirty (30) days after the closing. The Company has also agreed not to effect or agree to effect any Variable Rate Transaction (as defined in the Inducement Agreement) until sixty (60) days after closing.
The Company agreed in the Inducement Agreement to file a registration statement to register the resale of the New Warrant Shares (the “Resale Registration Statement”) on or before thirty (30) days from the initial closing of the transactions contemplated by the Inducement Agreement, and to use commercially reasonable efforts to have such Resale Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC within sixty (60) days (or, in the event of a full review, ninety (90) calendar days) following the date of filing the Resale Registration Statement.
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Under the Inducement Agreement, to the extent required under the rules and regulations of the Nasdaq Stock Market, the Company agreed to hold a special or annual meeting of shareholders no later than the 60 th calendar date following the date of the Inducement Agreement for the purpose of seeking the Stockholder Approval (as defined below). If the Company does not obtain Stockholder Approval at the first meeting, the Company shall call a meeting every ninety (90) days thereafter to seek Stockholder Approval until the earlier of the date Stockholder Approval is obtained or the New Warrants are no longer outstanding.
The Company expects to use the net proceeds from these transactions for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”) served as the Company’s financial advisor in connection with the transactions described in the Inducement Agreement, and the Company paid Maxim (i) a cash fee equal to 7.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds received from the Holder upon exercise of the Existing Warrants and the exercise of the New Warrants, and (ii) $10,000 for legal fees and other out-of-pocket expenses.
On March 5, 2024, the Company issued a Promissory Note (“Note”) in favor of 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC (the “Lender”) in the aggregate principal amount of $149,500 (the “Principal”), and an accompanying Securities Purchase Agreement, dated March 5, 2024 (the “SPA”).
The Note was purchased by the Lender for a purchase price of $130,000, representing an original issue discount of $19,500. Aone-time interest charge often percent (10%) (the “Interest Rate”) will be applied on the issuance date to the Principal. Under the terms of the Note, beginning on April 15, 2024, the Company is required to make nine monthly payments of accrued, unpaid interest and outstanding principal, subject to adjustment, in the amount of $18,272,23. The Company shall have afive business day grace period with respect to each payment. Any amount of principal or interest on this Note which is not paid when due will bear interest at the rate oftwenty two percent (22%) per annum from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”). The Company has right to accelerate payments or prepay in full at any time with no prepayment penalty.
Among other things, an event of default (“Event of Default”) will be deemed to have occurred if the Company fails to pay the principal or interest when due on the Note, whether at maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise, if bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings are instituted by or against the Company or if the Company fails to maintain the listing of its common stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Note will become immediately due and payable and the Company will be obligated to pay to the Investor, in satisfaction of its obligations under the Note, an amount equal to 200% times the sum of the then outstanding principal amount of the Note plus accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the date of payment plus Default Interest, if any.
After an Event of Default, at any time following thesix month anniversary of the Note, the Lender will have the right, to convert all or any part of the outstanding and unpaid amount of the Note into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of $0.08 or 65% multiplied by the lowest closing bid price during the 10 trading days prior to the conversion date (representing a discount rate of 35%). The Note may not be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock if the conversion would result in the Lender and its affiliates owning an aggregate of in excess of 4.99% of the then outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock. In addition, unless the Company obtains shareholder approval of such issuance, the Company shall not issue a number of shares of its common stock under Note, which when aggregated with all other securities that are required to be aggregated for purposes of Nasdaq Rule 5635(d), would exceed 19.99% of the shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding as of the date of definitive agreement with respect to the first of such aggregated transactions (the “Conversion Limitation”). Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default as a result of the Company being delisted from Nasdaq, the Conversion Limitation shall no longer apply.
On April 3, 2024, LV Holding entered into a Modification and Extension Agreement, effective as of April 1, 2024 (the “Extension Agreement”), to extend to April 1, 2025 the maturity date of the promissory note, in the principal amount of $5,000,000 (the “LV Note”), issued by LV Holding pursuant to a Loan Agreement, dated March 30, 2023. As consideration for the Extension Agreement, LV Holding agreed to pay an extension fee of $50,000.00. Additionally, the Extension Agreement provides for the LV Note’s interest rate to be increased to a fixed rate of 17.00%.
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In addition, pursuant to a loan agreement dated April 3, 2024 (the “2 nd Lien Loan Agreement”), LV Holding issued a promissory note, in the principal amount of $1,000,000 (the “2 nd Lien Note”), secured by a revised Deed of Trust and Security Agreement, dated April 3, 2024 (the “Revised Deed of Trust”) on the Company’s Lake Travis project site in Lago Vista, Texas, a Modification to Real Estate Mortgage, dated April 3, 2024 (“Mortgage Modification”), to the mortgage, dated March 30, 2023, on the Company’s McLean site in Durant, Oklahoma,. The 2 nd Lien Note is subordinate to the LV Note. The 2 nd Lien Note requires monthly installments of interest only, is due in full on April 1, 2025, bears interest at fixed rate of 17.00% and may be prepaid by LV Holding at any time without interest or penalty. LV Holding’s obligations under the 2 nd Lien Note have been guaranteed by the Company pursuant to a Guaranty, dated April 3, 2024 (the “Guaranty”).
During March 2024, Peak One converted $300,000 of outstanding notes payable to 1,152,516 shares of common stock of the Company (57,626 as adjusted for the May Stock Split). Additionally, during March, 2024, Peak One exercised 227,777 Warrant Shares (11,386 as adjusted for the May Stock Split) in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.
During April 2024, Peak One converted $350,000 of outstanding notes payable to 1,344,602 shares of common stock of the Company (67,230 as adjusted for the May Stock Split). Additionally, during April 2024, the Company issued 853,055 shares of common stock (42,653 as adjusted for the May Stock Split) to Peak One under the EP Agreement.
The Company has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a single institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 1,379,310 shares of its common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) and warrants to purchase up to 2,758,620 shares of common stock at a combined offering price of $2.90 per share in a private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The warrants will have an exercise price of $2.65 per share, will be exercisable immediately following the date of issuance and will expire infive years from the effective date of a registration statement registering such warrants for resale.
The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about May 7, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be approximately $4.0 million. During April 2024, the Company issued 178,571 shares of common stock (8,928 as adjusted for the May Stock Split) to a consultant for services performed.
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