Koil Energy Solutions Inc

The following table sets forth information concerning total compensation earned in the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 by our Principal Executive Officer (our “Named Officer”).

Summary Compensation Table for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table

On September 18, 2019, the Company amended the existing employment agreement with Mr. Njuguna for a term of three years, effective September 1, 2019, and subject to automatic annual renewals, unless at least 90 days prior to the applicable renewal date, the Company shall give notice that the employment agreement shall not be extended. On September 1, 2023, Mr. Njuguna’s employment agreement was automatically renewed for another year. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Njuguna receives annual cash compensation of $325,000. Due to his resignation, the employment agreement with Mr. Njuguna has been terminated effective as of March 31, 2024.

Outstanding Equity Awards

The following table summarizes information with respect to unexercised options for our Named Officer as of December 31, 2023.

Benefits payable upon change in control

Mr. Njuguna’s employment agreement contains provisions related to a change in control.

In the event of termination of Mr. Njuguna’s employment for any reason, he will be entitled to receive all accrued, unpaid salary and vacation time through the date of termination and all benefits to which he is entitled or vested under the terms of all employee benefit and compensation plans, agreements, and arrangements in which he is a participant as of the date of termination. In addition, subject to executing a general release in favor of us, Mr. Njuguna will be entitled to receive certain severance payments in the event his employment is terminated by the Company “other than for cause” or by him with “good reason.” These severance payments include the following:

(i) a lump sum in cash equal to one times his annual base salary (at the rate in effect on the date of termination), provided, however, that if such termination occurs prior to the date that is twelve months following a change of control, then such payment will be equal to two times the Executive’s annual base salary (at the rate in effect on the date of termination);

(ii) a lump sum in cash equal to the average annual bonus paid to him for the prior two full fiscal years preceding the date of termination; provided, however, that if such termination occurs prior to the date that is twelve months following a change of control, then such payment will be equal to two times the average annual bonus paid to him for the prior two full fiscal years preceding the date of termination;

(iii) a lump sum in cash equal to a pro rata portion of the annual bonus payable for the period in which the date of termination occurs based on the actual performance under our annual incentive bonus arrangement; provided, however, that such pro rata portion shall be calculated based on his annual bonus for the previous fiscal year; but if no previous annual bonus has been paid to him, then the lump sum cash payment for this current pro rata annual bonus obligation shall be no less than fifty percent of his annual base salary; and

(iv) if his termination occurs prior to the date that is twelve months following a change of control, then each and every share option, restricted share award and other equity-based award that is outstanding and held by the Executive shall immediately vest and become exercisable.

Mr. Njuguna has agreed to not, during the term of his employment and for a one-year period after his termination, engage in “Competition” (as defined in his employment agreement) with us, solicit business from any of our customers or potential customers, solicit the employment or services of any person employed by or a consultant to us on the date of termination or within six months prior thereto, or otherwise knowingly interfere with our business or accounts or any of our subsidiaries.

Mr. Njuguna’s employment agreement also provides that we, to the extent permitted by applicable law and our by-laws, will defend, indemnify and hold harmless him from any and all claims, demands or causes of action, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, suffered or incurred by him as a result of the assertion or filing of any claim, demand, litigation or other proceedings based upon statements, acts or omissions made by or on behalf of him pursuant to his employment agreement or in the course and scope of his employment with us. We will also maintain and pay all applicable premiums for directors’ and officers’ liability insurance which shall provide full coverage for the defense and indemnification of Mr. Njuguna, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Compensation of Directors

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors makes all decisions regarding director compensation. Only directors who are not employees, independent contractors, or consultants of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (“Independent Directors”), are entitled to receive a fee, plus reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred to attend Board meetings.

The Company uses equity-based compensation, in the form of restricted stock or stock options, to attract and retain qualified candidates to serve on the Board. We believe our compensation arrangement for Independent Directors is comparable to the standards of peer companies within our industry and geographical location.

The following table provides certain information with respect to the 2023 compensation awarded or earned by our Independent Directors who served in such a capacity during the year.