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Sadot Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Reports Q1 2024 EBITDA of $0.5 million
FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESSWIRE / May 15, 2024 / Sadot Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SDOT) (the "Sadot Group" or the "Company"), an emerging player in the global food supply chain sector, today announced its first quarter results ending March 31, 2024. Chief Executive Officer Michael Roper and Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Black will host a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, May 16, 2024, to discuss the results. All interested parties are invited to join this call. The Q1 2024 financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, are available on the Investors section of the Company's website, as well as on www.nasdaq.com.
For the quarter ending March 31, 2024, Sadot Group reported an improvement in the Company's net loss by approximately $0.8 million year over year. The Company had Q1 2024 revenues of $107.9 million, reporting a net loss of approximately $0.3 million, a considerable improvement compared to a net loss of approximately $1.1 million for the firstquarter of 2023. Additionally, Sadot Group's Q1 2024 EBITDA showed a gain of $0.5 million, marking a positive shift from a $0.4 million loss in the first quarter of 2023.
Overall market conditions in the agri-commodity sector presented challenges in Q1. One of the largest challenges was China's unexpected absence in the wheat market. As the world's largest buyer of wheat, China's pause on wheat had a material negative impact on the market. In addition to the China situation, the Company also saw softness in overall agri-commodity prices combined with expected seasonality factors. Because of these challenges, Q1 total revenue declined for Sadot Group.
"Despite the revenue decline, I am pleased to report that through other areas of our business we improved our net income, improved our EBITDA, increased our total assets, and improved our working capital surplus. Importantly, we believe the market is showing indications that the headwinds on revenue may begin to subside in Q2 and Q3. In fact, revenue for the month of April 2024 has already shown improvements with $56 million in revenue coming in for the agri-foods division," said Michael Roper.
The Company also made significant progress on five strategic initiatives in Q1 as follows:
- Initiated the process to sell Sadot Food Services segment. Recently, in Q2 the Company signed non-binding LOI's for the sale of Pokemoto and Superfit Foods. Both are in their respective due diligence phases. There is no guarantee that these transactions will result in the signing of a definitive agreement or a final sale.
- Expanded the role of Fausto Plaza, consultant and manager of Sadot Latam, to play a significant role in the overall Company's global trading and farm operations. Fausto brings over two decades of experience in agri-commodity trading and management. Prior to Sadot, he held operational and managerial positions with the global trading powerhouse, Bunge.
- Opened a new trading office in Brazil with a team of eight experienced agri-commodity traders with revenue expected to come online in late Q2. In the short time since establishment, the team has made significant headway in sourcing products from the upcoming harvest and financing from multi-national Brazilian banks. Led by Flavio de Campos and Paulo de Sa, both seasoned executives in international sourcing and trade, the Company expects the Brazilian subsidiary to substantiate itself in the region and expand Sadot's operations globally.
- The harvest began in Q1 and the Company Shipped 1,700 metric tons to date of corn under the agreement with the Food Reserve Agency, established by the Republic of Zambia. This agreement aims to support the Zambian government's efforts to safeguard national food security. The Company expects the majority of the revenue from this agreement to be realized in Q2 and potentially into Q3.
- Finalized terms with various institutions, providing the Company with approximately $26 million in trade financing for Sadot Agri-Foods operations moving forward. As discussed in the year end 2023 report, growth of Sadot Group hinges on access to trade financing capital for the Sadot Agri-Foods operations. The growth of top-line revenues and bottom-line margins is directly linked to increasing access to trade financing. It is important to emphasize how important trade financing facilities are to the Company's growth. Access to such financing provides the Company with the flexibility to pursue more agri-commodity trading opportunities, thereby increasing the Company's top-line revenue with the goal of potentially enhancing the Company's margins and net income. The Company is actively working on obtaining additional trade finance lines to further support its growth initiatives.
Financial highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2024:
- Sadot Group reported improvement in the Company's net loss by approximately $0.8 million year over year. Q1 2024 the Company had a loss of $0.3 million compared to a loss of approximately $1.1 million for the firstquarter of 2023.
- Q1 2024 EBITDA was a gain of $0.5 million compared to a $0.4 million EBITDA loss in the first quarter of 2023.
- Sadot Group reported Q1 2024 consolidated revenue of $107.9 million, a decrease compared to $213.0 million for first quarter 2023 due to market headwinds noted above.
- Q1 as of March 31, 2024, Total Assets grew to $150.5 million from $62.6 million from the same time in 2023 while the Company's total assets did decrease by $27.6 million from December 31, 2023, due to the timing of payments on accounts receivable relating to trades.
- The Company, as of March 31, 2024, had a cash balance of $1.2 million and a working capital surplus of $13.2 million. Compared to a cash balance of $1.4 million and a working capital surplus of $8.3 million as of December 31, 2023.
Strategic and operational highlights during the first quarter of 2024 include:
Sadot Agri-Foods Operations (Origination, Trade and the Farm)
- Completed 24 transactions throughout 14 different countries.
- The Company has completed the setup of the Sadot Brasil operations in Sao Paulo and is expected to be generating revenues in Q2 of 2024.
- Secured trade financing of $26 million from multiple different lending institutions.
- Strengthened leadership team with the appointment of Fausto Plaza as its Trade Director of Sadot Agri-Foods.
- Actively harvesting and have shipped 1,700 metric tons to date of corn under the agreement with the Food Reserve Agency, established by the Republic of Zambia, with the majority of revenues expected to be realized in Q2.
Sadot Food Service Operations (Legacy Restaurant Brands)
- Initiated the process to sell Sadot Food Services segment. Recently, in Q2 Sadot Group has signed Letters of Intent and is currently in the due diligence phase with two separate groups to purchase its Pokemoto and SuperFit Foods assets. The sale of these assets are subject to customary closing conditions and remain subject to the satisfactory completion of due diligence by any buyer, negotiation and resolution of business and legal issues, negotiation and completion of a mutually satisfactory definitive agreements and corporate approvals by the parties. There is no guarantee that these transactions will result in the signing of a definitive agreement or a final sale.
Outlook
Sadot Group remains dedicated to enhancing shareholder value, achieving sustainable growth, and optimizing returns for the Company's stakeholders through strategic decision-making, global expansion, and operational efficiency. Please register to join the Sadot Management team for the Q1 2024 earnings call, covering the period ending March 31, 2024.
Webcast Details
Date: May 16, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM EST / 1:30 PM PST
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About Sadot Group Inc.
Sadot Group Inc. has rapidly established itself as an emerging player in the global food supply chain. Sadot Group provides innovative and sustainable supply chain solutions that address the world's growing food security challenges.
Sadot Group currently operates within key verticals of the global food supply chain including global agri-commodity origination and trading operations for food/feed products such as soybean meal, wheat and corn, and farm operations producing grains and tree crops in Southern Africa.
Sadot Group connects producers and consumers across the globe, sourcing agri-commodity products from producing geographies such as the Americas, Africa and the Black Sea and delivering to markets in Southeast Asia, China and the Middle East/North Africa region.
Sadot Group is headquartered in Ft. Worth, Texas with subsidiary operations in Miami, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Kyiv and Zambia. For more information, please visit www.sadotgroupinc.com.
Sadot Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| $'000 | $'000 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | 1,214 | 1,354 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.2 million and $0.2 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | 23,095 | 52,920 | ||||||
Inventory | 2,383 | 2,561 | ||||||
Assets held for sale | 6,950 | - | ||||||
Other current assets | 58,584 | 56,016 | ||||||
Total current assets | 92,226 | 112,851 | ||||||
Right to use assets | - | 1,284 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 11,961 | 12,883 | ||||||
Goodwill | - | 1,798 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | - | 2,833 | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 46,340 | 46,442 | ||||||
Total assets | 150,527 | 178,091 | ||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 23,342 | 50,167 | ||||||
Notes payable, current, net of discount of $0.1 million and $0.2 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | 3,640 | 6,531 | ||||||
Operating lease liability, current | - | 385 | ||||||
Deferred revenue, current | 2,165 | 1,229 | ||||||
Liabilities held for sale | 3,752 | - | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 46,111 | 46,270 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 79,010 | 104,582 | ||||||
Contract liability, non-current | 46,048 | 46,048 | ||||||
Notes payable, non-current | - | 622 | ||||||
Operating lease liability, non-current | - | 1,027 | ||||||
Deferred revenue, non-current | 292 | 1,555 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 125,350 | 153,834 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200 million shares authorized, 44.2 million and 40.5 million shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | 4 | 4 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 109,281 | 107,988 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (87,444 | ) | (87,179 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) / income | (52 | ) | 8 | |||||
Total Sadot Group Inc. shareholders' equity | 21,789 | 20,821 | ||||||
Non-controlling interest | 3,388 | 3,436 | ||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 25,177 | 24,257 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 150,527 | 178,091 | ||||||
Sadot Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| $'000 | $'000 | |||||||
Commodity sales | 106,507 | 210,366 | ||||||
Company restaurant sales, net of discounts | 1,157 | 2,301 | ||||||
Franchise royalties and fees | 257 | 284 | ||||||
Franchise advertising fund contributions | 15 | 16 | ||||||
Cost of goods sold | (108,276 | ) | (208,294 | ) | ||||
Gross (loss) profit | (340 | ) | 4,673 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | (280 | ) | (633 | ) | ||||
Franchise advertising fund expenses | (15 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||
Pre-opening expenses | - | (36 | ) | |||||
Post-closing expenses | (19 | ) | (94 | ) | ||||
Stock-based expenses | (796 | ) | (3,359 | ) | ||||
Sales, general and administrative expenses | (2,096 | ) | (2,142 | ) | ||||
Loss from operations | (3,546 | ) | (1,607 | ) | ||||
Other income | - | - | ||||||
Interest (expense) / income, net | (490 | ) | 3 | |||||
Change in fair value of stock-based compensation | 476 | 541 | ||||||
Gain on fair value remeasurement | 3,259 | - | ||||||
Loss on sale of trading securities | (11 | ) | - | |||||
Loss Before Income Tax | (312 | ) | (1,063 | ) | ||||
Income tax expense | 1 | 3 | ||||||
Net loss | (313 | ) | (1,066 | ) | ||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | 48 | - | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Sadot Group Inc. | (265 | ) | (1,066 | ) | ||||
Net Loss Per Share attributable to Sadot Group Inc.: | ||||||||
Basic and Diluted | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||
Weighted-Average # of Common Shares Outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic and Diluted | 41,869,051 | 29,443,394 | ||||||
Sadot Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Continued)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| $'000 | $'000 | |||||||
Net loss | (313 | ) | (1,066 | ) | ||||
Other comprehensive income | ||||||||
Foreign exchange translation adjustment | - | - | ||||||
Unrealized loss, net of income tax | (60 | ) | - | |||||
Total other comprehensive loss | (60 | ) | - | |||||
Total comprehensive loss | (373 | ) | (1,066 | ) | ||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest | 48 | - | ||||||
Total Comprehensive loss attributable to Sadot Group Inc. | ||||||||