Sadot Group Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• Sadot Group Inc. filed an 8‑K reporting that Michael Roper, the Company’s Chief Governance and Compliance Officer, and the Company entered a Separation Agreement dated January 5, 2026. Mr. Roper’s employment will terminate by mutual agreement effective January 19, 2026. The Company also terminated Aimee Infante as Chief Marketing Officer effective January 5, 2026; there is no separation agreement with Ms. Infante and her November 16, 2022 Executive Employment Agreement terminated with her employment.

Key Details

• Separation agreement dated January 5, 2026 between Sadot Group and Michael Roper (filed as Exhibit 10.1).
• Cash and bonus: aggregate severance and unpaid bonus of $734,000 payable bi‑weekly over 120 months beginning March 1, 2026; if SADOT pays the full amount in 2026, a 25% discount reduces the total to $550,500.
• Equity and benefits: accelerated vesting of all unvested restricted stock awards as of the effective date; all unvested stock options are forfeited. Company will pay full COBRA health insurance cost for up to 18 months.
• Legal/insurance protections: continued D&O liability insurance coverage for four years and indemnification for current litigation and claims arising from his employment. The agreement includes a 90‑day review period to challenge his prior employment agreement and a 30‑day cure period for missed payments; uncured default accelerates remaining payments.

Why It Matters

• Governance and leadership: The departure of the Chief Governance and Compliance Officer and termination of the CMO are material management changes investors should note for corporate oversight and execution risk.
• Financial impact: The agreement creates a defined cash obligation (nominally $734,000, or $550,500 if paid in 2026) and may affect future cash flow and compensation expense timing due to accelerated equity vesting.
• Liability and legal exposure: Indemnification and extended D&O coverage could influence the Company’s legal and insurance obligations; the Company also plans to engage Mr. Roper as a consultant, which may ease transition of responsibilities.

The Separation Agreement is furnished as Exhibit 10.1 to the 8‑K.