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6-K 1 form6-k.htm

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of December 2023

 

Commission File Number: 001-41416

 

Forafric Global PLC

 

Unit 5.3, Madison Building, Midtown

Queensway, Gibraltar GX11 1AA

011 350 20072505

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

Forafric Global PLC (the “Registrant”) is filing this report on Form 6-K to report its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and to discuss its recent corporate developments.

 

Attached as exhibits to this Report on Form 6-K are:

 

  (1) the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and related notes as Exhibit 99.1;
     
  (2) Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations as Exhibit 99.2;

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Statements in this current report with respect to the Company’s current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of the Company. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those statements using words such as “believe,” “expect,” “plans,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “could” or “should,” and words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operations, financial performance, events or conditions. From time to time, oral or written forward-looking statements may also be included in other materials released to the public. These statements are based on management’s assumptions, judgments and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. The Company cautions investors that a number of important risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulation, and other risks contained in reports filed by the company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, investors should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ significantly from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

 

All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

 

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Exhibit Index

 

99.1   Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Related Notes as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
99.2   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Forafric Global PLC
     
Date: December 12, 2023 By: /s/ Saad Bendidi
  Name: Saad Bendidi
  Title: Chairman and Director
    (Principal Executive Officer)

 

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EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

FORAFRIC GLOBAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2023, AND DECEMBER 31, 2022

AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022

 

 

 

    Page(s)
     
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    
     
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets   2
     
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss   3
     
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity   4
     
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows   5
     
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   6-21

 

 

 

FORAFRIC GLOBAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2023     2022  
    UNAUDITED     AUDITED  
ASSETS                
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 25,155     $ 24,827  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $15,277 and $14,067, respectively     30,444       30,858  
Amount due from related parties     2,444       2,366  
Other receivables     24,294       41,958  
Inventories, net     66,471       27,218  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     16,540       16,345  
Total current assets     165,348       143,572  
Property, plant, and equipment, net     107,427       100,527  
Right-of-use assets     12,185       10,430  
Goodwill     48,298       45,898  
Intangible assets, net     3,867       3,723  
Other assets, noncurrent     4,511       3,014  
Total assets   $ 341,636     $ 307,164  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current liabilities:                
Lines of credit – working capital   $ 50,417     $ 46,954  
Lines of credit – wheat inventories     139,746       137,457  
Accounts payable     65,426       27,295  
Accrued expenses     17,881       18,974  
Contract liabilities     796       540  
Current portion of long-term debt     6,031       5,417  
Forward currency contracts liability     1,614       -  
Contingent consideration liability     1,268       1,260  
Other liabilities, current     213       284  
Total current liabilities     283,392       238,181  
Long-term debt     9,237       9,828  
Loan from related party     1,399       1,801  
Deferred tax liabilities     13,218       12,399  
Other liabilities     27       -  
Total liabilities     307,273       262,209  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)                
                 
Stockholders’ equity:                
Preferred Shares; $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 authorized, — and — issued and outstanding, at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively   $ -     $ -  
Ordinary shares, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 authorized; 26,879,202 and 26,879,102 issued and outstanding, at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively     27       27  
Class Z ordinary shares, $0.001 par value; 30,000,000 authorized; — and 29,999,990 issued and outstanding, at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively     -       30  
Additional paid-in capital     143,693       143,658  
Accumulated deficit     (111,300 )     (102,678 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (5,272 )     (2,984 )
Non-controlling interest     7,215       6,902  
Total Stockholders’ equity     34,363       44,955  
Total liabilities and Stockholders’ equity   $ 341,636     $ 307,164  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FORAFRIC GLOBAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

    Six months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2023     2022  
             
Revenues   $ 145,616     $ 154,992  
Cost of sales     131,969       139,881  
Gross profit     13,647       15,111  
                 
Operating expenses:              
Selling, general and administrative expenses     15,024       14,696  
Total operating expenses     15,024       14,696  
Operating (loss) income     (1,377 )     415  
Other expense (income):                
Interest income     (55 )     -  
Interest expense     6,529       4,857  
Change in fair value of derivatives and contingent consideration     1,579       405  
Foreign exchange (gain) loss     (1,500 )     1,913  
Total other expense     6,553       7,175  
Loss before taxes     (7,930 )     (6,760 )
Income tax expense     646       1,605  
Net loss     (8,576 )     (8,365 )
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest     46       (120 )
Net loss attributable to the Company   $ (8,622 )   $ (8,245 )
                 
Loss per ordinary shares outstanding – basic and diluted   $ (0.32 )   $ (0.39 )
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic and diluted     26,879,114       21,566,289  
                 
Net loss     (8,576 )     (8,365 )
Other comprehensive loss net of tax:                
Foreign currency translation adjustments     (2,021 )     (6,517 )
Total other comprehensive loss     (2,021 )     (6,517 )
Comprehensive loss     (10,597 )     (14,882 )
less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest     313       (751 )
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company   $ (10,910 )   $ (14,131 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FORAFRIC GLOBAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

    Ordinary shares     Class Z Ordinary shares    

Additional

paid-in
    Accumulated    

Accumulated
Other

Comprehensive
    Non-Controlling    

Total

Stockholders’
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     capital    

Deficit

   

Income (Loss)

   

Interest

   

Equity

 
                                                       
Balance, January 1, 2022     20,555,595     $ 21       -     $ -     $ 119,979     $ (83,550 )   $ 3,685     $ 7,517     $ 47,652  
Merger and recapitalization     6,256,055       6       29,999,990       30       31,221       -       -       -       31,227  
Transaction costs     -       -       -       -       (2,606 )     -       -       -       (2,606 )
Derivative liability for forward purchase agreement     -       -       -       -       (4,685 )     -       -       -       (4,685 )
Net loss     -       -       -       -       -       (8,245 )     -       (120 )     (8,365 )
Foreign exchange loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       (5,886 )     (631 )     (6,517 )
Balance, June 30, 2022     26,811,650     $ 27       29,999,990     $ 30     $ 143,909     $ (91,795 )   $ (2,201 )   $ 6,766     $ 56,706  
                                                                         
Balance, January 1, 2023     26,879,102     $ 27       29,999,990     $ 30     $ 143,658     $ (102,678 )   $ (2,984 )   $ 6,902     $ 44,955  
Shares repurchased and retired     -       -       (29,999,990 )     (30 )     -       -       -       -       (30 )
Shares issued upon exercise of warrants     100       -       -       -       1       -       -       -       1  
Share-based compensation     -       -       -       -       34       -       -       -       34  
Net (loss) income     -       -       -       -       -       (8,622 )     -       46       (8,576 )
Foreign exchange (loss) gain     -       -       -       -       -       -       (2,288 )     267       (2,021 )
Balance, June 30, 2023     26,879,202     $ 27       -     $ -     $ 143,693     $ (111,300 )   $ (5,272 )   $ 7,215     $ 34,363  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FORAFRIC GLOBAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

    Six months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2023     2022  
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net loss   $ (8,576 )   $ (8,365 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:                
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment     2,009       2,185  
Amortization of intangible assets     68       55  
Amortization of right-of-use assets     488       556  
Bad debt expense     413       616  
Change in fair value of derivatives and contingent consideration     1,579       405  
Share-based compensation     34       -  
Deferred income taxes     124       239  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable     1,720       (2,171 )
Other receivables     19,464       (17,173 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     467       (3,608 )
Inventories     (36,975 )     (22,620 )
Other assets, noncurrent     (1,246 )     (1,221 )
Accounts payable     35,834       13,881  
Other payables and liabilities     (4,665 )     (12,912 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     10,738       (50,133 )
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment     (4,121 )     (3,168 )
Sales of property, plant, and equipment     5       100  
Additions to intangible assets     (71 )     (124 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (4,187 )     (3,192 )
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Cash acquired in merger and recapitalization     -       13,966  
Proceeds from forward share purchase agreement     -       19,441  
Proceeds from convertible bonds issued     -       11,000  
Proceeds from exercise of warrants     1       -  
Transaction costs     -       (2,606 )
Stockholder loans     -       (100 )
Borrowings on financial debt     193,253       183,289  
Repayments on financial debt     (197,185 )     (147,833 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities     (3,931 )     77,157  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     (2,292 )     (1,929 )
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents     328       21,903  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     24,827       14,393  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 25,155     $ 36,296  
                 
Non-cash financing activities:                
Shares repurchased and retired   $ 30     $ -  
Forward share purchase agreements   $ -     $ 4,685  
Contingent consideration liability   $ -     $ 1,308  
Conversion of convertible bonds into ordinary shares   $ -     $ 11,796  
Consideration and accrued interest paid to selling stockholder in ordinary shares   $ -     $ 15,167  
                 
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:                
Interest paid   $ 8,266     $ 5,288  
Net income taxes paid   $ 522     $ 1,366  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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FORAFRIC GLOBAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2023

 

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Nature of Operations - Forafric Global PLC and Subsidiaries (the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”), formerly known as Forafric Agro Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries is a market leader in the milling industry in Morocco, with a complete offering of flours and semolina, secondary processing products including pasta and couscous, rice, and starches (“Milling Business”).

 

These condensed consolidated financial statements are the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, each of which is controlled, and is based on the financial position and results of operations of the Company as a standalone company. Intercompany balances and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated. Refer to Note 21 — Related Parties for further information regarding the Company’s related party transactions.

 

On June 9, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), Forafric Agro Holdings Limited (“FAHL”), consummated the previously announced business combination and related transactions pursuant to a securities purchase agreement, dated December 19, 2021 (“Business Combination Agreement”) which provides for the Business Combination (as defined below) between FAHL and Globis Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Globis”).

 

Description of the Business Combination - In accordance with the Business Combination Agreement, the consummation of the following series of separate transactions took place (collectively, the “Business Combination”): (i) Globis formed a new holding company, Globis NV Merger Corp., a Nevada corporation (“Globis Nevada”), which changed its jurisdiction of incorporation by transferring by way of a redomiciliation and domesticating as a Gibraltar private limited company known as “Forafric Global Limited” (the “Redomiciliation”) and, following the Redomiciliation, altered its authorized and issued share capital and thereafter re-registering as a Gibraltar public company limited by shares and changed its name to “Forafric Global PLC” (referred to herein as “New Forafric”); (ii) New Forafric formed a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Globis NV Merger 2 Corp., a Nevada corporation (“Merger Sub”); (iii) Globis merged with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub surviving (the “Merger”); (iv) an agent was appointed to act on behalf of Globis stockholders such that, subject to and immediately following the completion of the Merger, the agent entered into a contribution and subscription agreement with New Forafric (the “Contribution Agreement”) pursuant to which the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Merger Sub issued pursuant to the Merger will be exchanged (the “Exchange”), on a one-for-one basis, for ordinary shares, nominal value $0.001 per share, of New Forafric (the “Ordinary Shares”); and (v) on June 9, 2022, New Forafric acquired 100% of the equity interests in FAHL from Lighthouse Capital Limited (“Seller”) and FAHL became a direct subsidiary of New Forafric.

 

Accounting Treatment - While the legal acquirer in the Business Combination is Globis, for financial accounting and reporting purposes under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), FAHL is the accounting acquirer with the Business Combination accounted for as a “reverse recapitalization.” A reverse recapitalization does not result in a new basis of accounting, and the financial statements of the combined entity represent the continuation of the financial statements of FAHL. Under this accounting method, Globis is treated as the “acquired” company and FAHL is the accounting acquirer, with the transaction treated as a recapitalization of FAHL. Globis’ assets, liabilities and results of operations were consolidated with FAHL beginning on the date of the Business Combination.

 

Except for certain derivative liabilities the assets and liabilities of Globis were recognized at historical cost and were not material, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. The derivative liabilities, which are related to forward share purchase agreements and contingent consideration, were recorded at fair value. The consolidated assets, liabilities, and results of operations of FAHL became the historical financial statements, and operations prior to the closing of the Business Combination presented for comparative purposes are those of FAHL. Pre-Combination shares of common stock were converted to shares of common stock of the combined company using the conversion ratio of 0.1713 and for comparative purposes, the shares and net loss per share of FAHL, prior to the Business Combination, have been retroactively restated using the conversion ratio.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Continued)

 

Basis of Presentation - The accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company as of June 30, 2023, and for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. It is suggested that these Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2022. The Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022, has been derived from the Company’s audited Financial Statements.

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Significant Accounting Policies – The significant accounting policies used in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements were applied on a basis consistent with those reflected in our consolidated financial statements that are included in the annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2022 that was filed with the SEC on May 1, 2023.

 

Use of Estimates - The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to use judgment to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Significant accounting policy elections, estimates and assumptions include, among others, allowance for credit losses, valuation assumptions of goodwill and intangible assets, useful lives of long-lived assets, and measurement of income tax assets. Given the uncertainty of the global economic environment and the impact of COVID-19, our estimates could be significantly different than future performance. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Historically, the aggregate differences, if any, between our estimates and actual amounts in any year have not had a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Principles of Consolidation – The accompanying consolidated financial statements include all entities controlled by the Company after reflecting the Restructuring previously described.

 

Control exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive the benefits from its activities that could potentially be significant to the entity. In assessing control, potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered. The accounts of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

 

Share-Based Compensation - Share-based awards principally comprise of stock options and cash-settled stock options, referred to as “phantom options”. Share-based awards are generally issued to certain senior management personnel. Share-based compensation cost (other than phantom options) is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period, on a straight-line basis. Our phantom options are accounted for as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period with compensation expense being recognized over the requisite service period.

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the grant date fair value of its stock options and phantom options, respectively, as well as the fair value at each reporting period for liability classified awards. This model requires the Company to estimate the expected volatility and the expected term of the stock options, which are highly complex and subjective variables. The Company uses an expected volatility of its stock price during the expected life of the options that is based on the historical performance of the Company’s stock price as well as including an estimate using similar companies. The expected term is computed using the simplified method as the Company’s best estimate given its lack of actual exercise history. The Company has selected a risk-free rate based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury securities with a maturity equivalent to the expected exercise term of the stock option. The inputs to the valuation of phantom options are observable in the market, and as such are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company accounts for forfeitures of share-based awards as the occur.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Continued)

 

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions - The Company’s functional currency is the Moroccan dirham (“MAD”), and its presentation currency is the United States Dollar (“USD”). The functional currency is translated into U.S. dollars for balance sheet accounts using currency exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date, and for revenue and expense accounts using a weighted-average exchange rate during the fiscal year. The transactions in foreign currency (that is a different currency than the functional currency of the entity) are converted at the exchange rate prevailing to the date of the transaction. The assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are evaluated in the current period on the date of the closing or at the opening rate, when applicable. The translation adjustments are deferred as a separate component of equity in “Accumulated other comprehensive income”. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies and intercompany debt that is not of a long-term investment nature are included in (Gain) loss on foreign currency exchange in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

Credit Risk – Financial instruments potentially subject to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable. At times during the periods presented, the Company had funds in excess of Deposit Insurance programs in Morocco, on deposit at various financial institutions. Management believes the Company is not exposed to significant credit risk due to the financial position of the depository institutions in which those deposits are held.

 

Foreign currency forward contracts –The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the normal course of its business, which the Company at times manages through the use of foreign currency forward contracts. The Company has entered into foreign currency forward contracts and accounts for these instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” which establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at fair value. The Company’s foreign currency contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815; accordingly, changes in the fair value are recorded in current period earnings. For more information, refer to Note 13 - Foreign currency forward contracts.

 

Fair Value Measurements – The Company follows the guidance in accounting standards codification (“ASC”) 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” for its financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at each reporting period. The fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities reflects management’s estimate of amounts that the Company would have received in connection with the sale of the assets or paid in connection with the transfer of the liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In connection with measuring the fair value of its assets and liabilities, the Company seeks to maximize the use of observable inputs (market data obtained from independent sources) and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs (internal assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities).

 

The following fair value hierarchy is used to classify assets and liabilities based on the observable inputs and unobservable inputs used to value the assets and liabilities:

 

  - Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
     
  - Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs. Examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities and quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
     
  - Level 3: Unobservable inputs based on our assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

 

The Company’s financial instruments include cash equivalents, accounts receivable from customers, other receivables, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, all of which are typically short-term in nature. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of these financial instruments reasonably approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.

 

The Company measures the derivative liability / asset related to foreign currency forward contracts at fair value on a recurring basis. Refer to Note 13 – Foreign currency forward contracts.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Continued)

 

The Company measures the contingent consideration liability at fair value on a recurring basis beginning June 9, 2022 (the date of closing of the Business Combination) and December 31, 2022, and June 30, 2023. Refer to Note 14 – Contingent Consideration Liability for further information.

 

Emerging Growth Company Status – the Company is an emerging growth company (“EGC”), as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, EGCs can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued until such time as those standards apply to private companies. The Company has elected to use this extended transition period. In providing this relief, the JOBS Act does not preclude the Company from adopting a new or revised accounting standard earlier than the time that such standard applies to private companies. The Company will continue to use this relief until the earlier of the date that it (a) is no longer an emerging growth company or (b) affirmatively and irrevocably opts out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act.

 

Reclassifications – Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

 

Liquidity and going concern - We incurred losses and had an accumulated deficit of $111,300 and $102,678 on June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively. Historically, the Company’s primary sources of liquidity have been cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations (when available), and cash flows from financing activities, including funding under credit agreements.

 

The Company believes that cash on hand, as well as cash from operations and proceeds from extended credit lines will provide sufficient liquidity to fund operations for at least one year after the date the financial statements are issued. This projection is based on the Company’s current expectations regarding product sales, cost structure, cash burn rate and other operating assumptions.

 

3. RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

No accounting pronouncements issued or effective during the six months ended June 30, 2023 has had or is expected to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

4. LEASES

 

The Company has operating leases for real estate and vehicles. The Company has finance leases for equipment and construction land space. Leases are classified as finance leases because ownership of the underlying assets transfers at the end the lease term. Remaining lease terms for these leases range from less than one year to six years.

 

The Company does not record leases with a term of 12 months or less on the balance sheet.

 

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(Continued)

 

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

 

        June 30,     December 31,  
    Balance Sheet   2023     2022  
  Classification   (in thousands)  
Assets          
Operating leases   Right-of-use assets   $ 3,036     $ 1,816  
Finance leases   Right-of-use assets     9,149       8,614  
Total assets       $ 12,185     $ 10,430  
                     
Liabilities                    
Current liabilities                    
Operating leases   Current portion of long-term debt   $ 1,507     $ 621  
Finance leases   Current portion of long-term debt     642       1,380  
Total current liabilities         2,149       2,001  
Noncurrent liabilities                    
Operating leases   Long-term debt     970       665  
Finance leases   Long-term debt     370       235  
Total noncurrent liabilities         1,340       900  
Total liabilities       $ 3,489     $ 2,901  

 

Right-of-use assets and their corresponding lease liabilities are measured and recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date.

 

Discount Rates

 

For the majority of its leases, the Company uses the rate implicit in the lease. For leases without an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments for those leases.

 

The weighted-average discount rates for the Company’s leases were as follows:

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2023     2022  
Operating leases     5.0 %     5.0 %
Finance leases     3.8 %     6.1 %

 

Lease Payments

 

The Company includes lease payments under options to extend or terminate the lease in the measurement of the right-of-use asset and lease liability when it is reasonably certain that it will exercise such options. Fixed lease costs represent the explicitly quantified lease payments prescribed by the lease agreement and are included in the measurement of the right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability.

 

The weighted-average remaining lease term of the Company’s leases were as follows:

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2023     2022  
Operating leases     5.3 years       6.4 years  
Finance leases     0.8 years       0.8 years  

 

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The components of lease expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

 

    June 30,  
    2023     2022  
    (in thousands)  
Operating lease cost   $ 246     $ 342  
Finance lease cost:                
Amortization of right-of-use assets     242       214  
Interest on lease liabilities     36       157  
Total lease cost   $ 524     $ 713  

 

As of June 30, 2023, future maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

 

    Operating Leases     Finance Leases  
    (in thousands)  
Remainder of 2023   $ 344     $ 681  
2024     622       229  
2025     495       103  
2026     464       83  
2027     447       65  
Thereafter     428       19  
Total lease payments     2,800       1,180  
Less: Interest     (323 )     (168 )
Present value of lease liabilities   $ 2,477     $ 1,012  

 

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(Continued)

 

Other information related to leases for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

 

    June 30,  
    2023     2022  
    (in thousands)  
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:                
Operating cash flows used for operating leases   $ 246     $ 342  
Operating cash flows for finance leases   $ 242     $ 214  
Financing cash flows for finance leases   $ 36     $ 157  

 

5. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

The gross and realizable value of accounts receivable are detailed as follows:

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2023     2022  
    (in thousands)  
Accounts receivable   $ 45,721     $ 44,925  
Allowance for credit losses     (15,277 )     (14,067 )
Total   $ 30,444     $ 30,858  

 

Changes in allowances for credit losses consisted of:

 

    Allowance for  
    Credit Losses  
    (in thousands)  
Balance at December 31, 2021   $ (15,737 )
Current period provision for expected credit losses     (150 )
Foreign currency exchange adjustments     1,820  
Balance at December 31, 2022   $ (14,067 )
Current period provision for expected credit losses     (413 )
Foreign currency exchange adjustments     (797 )
Balance at June 30, 2023   $ (15,277 )

 

6. PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of:

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2023     2022  
    (in thousands)  
Value-added tax receivable   $ 933     $ 602  
Prepaid income taxes     1,307       1,763  
Advances to suppliers     4,792       4,000  
Prepaid expenses     1,352       1,445  
Insurance recoveries     4,971       4,708  
Other current assets     3,185       3,827  
Total   $ 16,540     $ 16,345  

 

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(Continued)

 

7. INVENTORIES, NET

 

Inventories, net, are detailed as follows:

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2023     2022  
    (in thousands)  
Merchandise   $ 1,004     $ 825  
Raw materials and consumable supplies     60,133       21,537  
Finished Goods     5,334       4,856  
Total   $ 66,471     $ 27,218  

 

The Company has no inventory reserves as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022.

 

8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2023     2022  
    (in thousands)  
Land   $ 25,321     $ 23,988  
Buildings     58,517       55,542  
Machinery and equipment     55,471       51,374  
Assets in progress     10,968       8,458  
Others    

9,224

      8,679  
Total    

159,500

      148,041  
Less accumulated depreciation     (52,073 )     (47,514 )
Total   $ 107,427     $ 100,527  

 

Depreciation expense was $2,009 and $2,185 for the six months ended June 2023 and 2022, respectively, included in cost of sales in the in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

9. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

In connection with the establishment of reporting segments for each reporting period, the Company allocated goodwill between reporting units using a relative fair value allocation approach.

 

Goodwill on the balance sheet resulted from the acquisition of wholly owned subsidiaries, the Tria Group and Maymouna Food Group, in 2015 and the acquisitions completed in 2021. The Company performed the annual impairment assessment as of December 31, 2022, which did not result in impairment losses.

 

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to its reporting units for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and the year ended December 31, 2022, are as follows:

 

    Soft     Durum     Couscous        
    Wheat     Wheat     and Pasta     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Balance at December 31, 2021   $ 35,194     $ 7,355     $ 9,022     $ 51,571  
Foreign currency exchange adjustments     (3,784 )     (848 )     (1,041 )     (5,673 )
Balance at December 31, 2022   $ 31,410     $ 6,507     $ 7,981     $ 45,898  
Foreign currency exchange adjustments     1,591       363       446       2,400  
Balance at June 30, 2023   $ 33,001     $ 6,870     $ 8,427     $ 48,298  

 

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(Continued)

 

Changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and the year ended December 31, 2022, are as follows:

 

    Trade     Customer     Other     Total
Intangible
 
    names     relationships     intangibles     Assets  
    (in thousands)  
Balance at December 31, 2021   $ 1,011     $ 2,041     $ 923     $ 3,975  
Acquisitions     -       -       262       262  
Amortization     -       (90 )     (53 )     (143 )
Foreign currency exchange adjustments     (84 )     (155 )     (132 )     (371 )
Balance at December 31, 2022   $ 927     $ 1,796     $ 1,000     $ 3,723  
Acquisitions     -       -       71       71  
Amortization     -       (36 )     (32 )     (68 )
Foreign currency exchange adjustments     28       47       66       141  
Balance at June 30, 2023   $ 955     $ 1,807     $ 1,105     $ 3,867  

 

As of June 30, 2023, the weighted-average remaining amortization period for intangibles other than goodwill is 10.6 years and future intangible amortization is expected to total the following:

 

    (in thousands)  
Remainder of 2023   $ 256  
2024     256  
2025     256  
2026     256  
2027     256  
Thereafter     1,632  
Total amortization   $ 2,912  

 

10. ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

Accrued expenses consist of:

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2023     2022  
    (in thousands)  
Consideration payable to selling stockholder   $ 8,517     $ 8,200  
Accrued government taxes     5,825       5,517  
Accrued interest     2,044       3,781  
Accrued salaries and benefits     729       600  
Accruals to social agencies     540       664  
Other accrued expenses     226       212  
Total   $ 17,881     $ 18,974  

 

11. LINES OF CREDIT

 

Lines of Credit – working capital

 

The Company has entered into unsecured revolving credit agreements with several financial institutions to fund working capital requirements (“WC Lines of Credit”). The WC Lines of Credit provide the Company with the ability to borrow funds under consolidated lines of credit of up to approximately $51,000. Interest rates range from 5.6% to 7.5%. The WC Lines of Credit renew automatically on an annual basis. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are borrowers under the WC Lines of Credit, and their obligations are cross guaranteed by certain other subsidiaries.

 

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(Continued)

 

Lines of Credit – wheat inventories

 

The Company has entered into credit agreements with several financial institutions for asset-based credit facilities in order to fund wheat raw material purchases (“Wheat Credit Facilities”). The Wheat Credit Facilities provide the ability to borrow funds under consolidated lines of credit of up to approximately $166,000, subject to certain borrowing base criteria. The Wheat Credit Facilities are secured by the Company’s inventory. Interest rates range from 1.4% to 7.5% per annum. The Wheat Credit Facilities must be renewed on a semi-annual basis. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are borrowers under the Wheat Credit Facilities, and their obligations are cross guaranteed by certain other subsidiaries.

 

12. LONG-TERM DEBT

 

The long-term debt of is presented as follows:

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2023     2022  
    (in thousands)  
Loans   $ 11,779     $ 12,344  
Leases     3,489       2,901  
Total outstanding debt     15,268       15,245  
Less current portion     (6,031 )     (5,417 )
Total long-term debt   $ 9,237     $ 9,828  

 

The term loans and other financial liabilities are evaluated according to the amortized cost method using the effective interest rate of the loan. The loan issuance costs and premiums are determined at inception and are amortized over the useful life of the loan via the effective interest rate.

 

Term Loans

 

The Company maintains term loans with several financial institutions (the “Term Loans”). The Term Loans are unsecured and have fixed monthly payments ranging from approximately $66 to $368. Interest on the Term Loans range from 5.5%-7.5% per annum. The Term Loans mature through 2034.

 

Lease Obligations

 

The Company owes $3,489 and $2,901 related to its leases as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Lease obligations are payable in monthly installments of principal and interest and are collateralized by the related assets financed. Refer to Note 4 for additional information regarding the Company’s leases.

 

The scheduled maturities of outstanding debt as of June 30, 2023, are as follows:

 

    (in thousands)  
Remainder of 2023   $ 3,268  
2024     3,831  
2025     2,799  
2026     2,331  
2027     1,728  
Thereafter     1,311  
Total outstanding debt   $ 15,268  

 

13. FOREIGN CURRENCY FORWARD CONTRACTS

 

Our global operations require active participation in foreign exchange markets. From the beginning of 2023, the Company entered into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk arising from foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

 

We do not utilize hedge accounting and as such value open foreign currency forward contracts at fair value with the change in unrealized gain or loss recorded in “Change in fair value of derivatives and contingent consideration” on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

 

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(Continued)

 

The Company had 58 foreign currency forward contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2023, with a notional value of $31.6 million and €32.4 million ($35.2 million), respectively. All of these contracts will expire by December 31, 2023. These instruments are typically short term in duration and as such are presented within current liabilities.

 

Foreign currency forward contracts are marked-to-market based on the difference between the forward rate and the exchange rate as of the reporting period; thus, the Company measures the fair value of these contracts under a Level 2 input.

 

The foreign currency forward contract liabilities totaled $1,614 at June 30, 2023. The Company recorded a loss on foreign exchange forward contracts of $1,614 for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

14. CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION LIABILITY

 

In accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, the Company will pay to the Seller 20% of any cash proceeds received by Company before the five-year anniversary of the Closing resulting from the exercise of Company Warrants outstanding as of the Signing Date.

 

The contingent consideration liability is included in “Contingent consideration liability” on the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the fair value of the liability are included in “Change in fair value of derivatives and contingent consideration” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

The Company utilized a probability weighted scenario-based model under level 3 to determine the fair value of the contingent consideration. Based on this valuation model, the Company determined the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $1,308 as of the Closing date and $1,268 as of June 30, 2023. The assumptions used in the analysis are inherently subjective; therefore, the ultimate amount of the liability may differ materially from the current estimate.

 

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the contingent consideration liability are measures of the estimated payouts over a five-year period based on internally generated financial projections on a probability-weighted basis and a discount rate which was in a range of 4.49% to 5.47% with a weighted average of 4.94% as of June 30, 2023.

 

The following table presents a summary of the changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration liability:

 

    (in thousands)  
June 9, 2022   $ 1,308  
Change in fair value     (48 )
December 31, 2022   $ 1,260  
Change in fair value     8  
June 30, 2023   $ 1,268  

 

15. INCOME TAXES

 

The following table presents the components of the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 provision for income taxes:

 

    2023     2022  
Current   $ 522     $ 1,366  
Deferred     124       239  
Total income tax (benefit) expense   $ 646     $ 1,605  

 

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(Continued)

 

The Company’s effective tax rate was -8% and -21% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The effective tax rate was lower than the Moroccan statutory rate primarily due to unrecognized tax losses and the minimum contribution due to the Moroccan tax authorities levied on turnover and other specific revenue.

 

During the six months ended as of June 30, 2023, and the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company has $12,313 and $12,021, respectively, as net operating losses that begin to expire within four years.

 

In assessing the realizability of these deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all the deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income in those periods in which temporary differences become deductible and/or net operating loss carryforwards can be utilized. The Company considers the level of historical taxable income, scheduled reversal of temporary differences, tax planning strategies, and projected future taxable income in determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted. The Company maintained a valuation allowance for all losses to be carried forward indefinitely.

 

16. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Capital stock

 

Preferred Shares - The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 Preferred Shares with a par value of $.001 per share. The authorized Preferred Shares will be available for issuance by the Board upon the passing of an ordinary resolution of the holders of the ordinary shares. The ordinary resolutions of the stockholders of the Company will stipulate the powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional and other rights or special rights, including voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, as well as any restrictions, of the class of preferred shares as a whole, which has not yet been determined.

 

Ordinary Shares - The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 Ordinary Shares with a par value of $.001 per share. As of June 30, 2023, a total of 26,879,202 ordinary shares were issued and outstanding. In the event of the liquidation of the Company, after satisfaction of liabilities to creditors, the assets will be distributed to the holders of the ordinary shares in the Company in proportion to their respective shareholdings. This right, as well as the right to receive dividends, may be affected by the grant of preferential dividend or distribution rights to the holders of a class of preferred shares with preferential rights that may be authorized by ordinary resolution in the future. The holders of ordinary shares have no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the ordinary shares. The rights, preferences, and privileges of holders of the ordinary shares may be subject to those of the holders of any preferred shares the Company may issue in the future.

 

Class Z non-redeemable and non-convertible ordinary shares - The Company is authorized to issue 30,000,000 Class Z non-redeemable and non-convertible ordinary shares (“Class Z Ordinary Shares”) with a par value of $0.001 per share. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had - and 29,999,990 Class Z Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, respectively. In the event of the liquidation of New Forafric, after satisfaction of liabilities to creditors, the assets of New Forafric will be distributed to the holders of all classes of issued shares in New Forafric pari passu in proportion to their respective shareholdings. Prior to the allotment and issue of any ordinary shares, the holder of Class Z non-redeemable and non-convertible ordinary shares shall be entitled to the surplus assets of New Forafric that are available for distribution. Following the allotment and issue of any ordinary shares, the holder of Class Z non-redeemable and non-convertible ordinary shares shall only be entitled, on a pro rata basis and pari passu with the holders of all other shares in new Forafric, only the paid-up capital on the Class Z non-redeemable and non-convertible ordinary shares and shall not be entitled to any surplus assets of New Forafric available for distribution. The holders of Class Z non-redeemable and non-convertible ordinary shares have no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Class Z non-redeemable and non-convertible ordinary shares. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of the Class Z non-redeemable and non-convertible ordinary shares may be subject to those of the holders of any Preferred Shares New Forafric may issue in the future.

 

Warrants

 

Public Warrants - There were 11,461,120 and 11,461,220 public warrants outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Each public redeemable warrant entitles the registered holder to purchase one ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. The Company may call the outstanding public warrants for redemption in whole and not in part, at a price of $0.01 per warrant:

 

  - at any time while the warrants are exercisable;
  - upon not less than 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption to each warrant holder;
  - if, and only if, the reported last sale price of the Ordinary Share equals or exceeds $16.50 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations and recapitalizations), for any 20 trading days within a 30-day trading period ending on the third business day prior to the notice of redemption to warrant holders, and
  - if, and only if, there is a current registration statement in effect with respect to the Ordinary Share underlying such warrants at the time of redemption and for the entire 30-day trading period referred to above and continuing each day thereafter until the date of redemption.

 

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(Continued)

 

If and when the warrants become redeemable by the Company, the Company may exercise its redemption right even if it is unable to register or qualify the underlying securities for sale under all applicable state securities laws. If the Company calls the Public Warrants for redemption, management will have the option to require all holders that wish to exercise the Public Warrants to do so on a “cashless basis,” as described in the warrant agreement.

 

Private Warrants - At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were 4,289,722 private warrants outstanding. Each private warrant entitles the registered holder to purchase one ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share.

 

Stockholder Earn-Out Rights

 

As a part of the Business Combination consideration, the selling stockholder shall be entitled to receive, as additional consideration, and without any action on behalf of the Company or the Company’s stockholders, additional ordinary shares (the “Earnout Shares”), to be issued as follows during the period from and after the Closing until the end of calendar year 2024 (A) 500,000 Earnout Shares, if, during calendar year 2022, Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) of the Company is equal to or greater than $27 million, (B) 500,000 Earnout Shares, if, during calendar year 2023, Adjusted EBITDA of the Company is equal to or greater than $33 million, and (C) 1,000,000 Earnout Shares, if, during calendar year 2024, the Buyer Trading Price (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) during the standard market trading hours of a trading day is greater than or equal to $16.50 for any 20 trading days within any period of 30 consecutive trading days. As of June 31, 2023, there have been no Earnout Shares issued.

 

The Earnout have been deemed financial instruments to be issued upon the occurrence of contingent earn out provisions. The Earnout Shares are accounted for under ASC Topic 815-40, “Derivatives and Hedging”, pursuant to which the Earnout Shares are considered to be indexed to the Company’s own stock and therefore will be classified as equity instruments.

 

17. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

In connection with the Business Combination, the Stockholders of the Company considered and approved the Forafric 2022 Long Term Employee Share Incentive Plan (the “Equity Incentive Plan”) which provides for the grant of awards, consisting of nominal cost options or phantom options to employees, directors and consultants of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The maximum number of shares which may be the subject of awards under the Equity Incentive Plan may not exceed 10% of the issued share capital of the Company from time to time and the maximum number of shares reserved and available for issuance shall not exceed 2,645,684. No award can be exercised after the tenth anniversary of the date of grant. With the exception of certain special circumstances, an award can only be exercised while the award holder is employed or engaged by the Company or any of its subsidiaries. Subject to certain provisions, a vested award may be exercised in whole or in part at any time after its date of grant.

 

The following table summarizes all stock option activity for the period ended June 30, 2023:

 

    Stock Options     Weighted Average Exercise Price     Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)     Aggregate Intrinsic Value (thousands)  
Outstanding as of December 31, 2022     -     $ -       -     $ -  
Granted     64,705       0.001       9.88       712  
Exercised     -       -       -       -  
Forfeited/Expired     -       -       -       -  
Outstanding as of June 30, 2023     64,705     $ 0.001       9.88     $ 712  
Exercisable as of June 30, 2023     -     $ -       -     $ -  

 

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the period ended June 30, 2023, was $10.99.

 

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As of June 30, 2023, the unrecognized compensation expense associated with the stock options is $712 and it will be recognized over 30 months from the end of June 30, 2023.

 

The grant date fair value of the stock options was estimated using the following assumptions:

 

Expected term     5 years  
Volatility     3.52 %
Expected dividend yield     0.00 %
Risk-free interest rate     62.39 %

 

The following table summarizes the phantom option activity for the period ended June 30, 2023:

 

    Phantom Options     Weighted Average Exercise Price     Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)     Aggregate Intrinsic Value (thousands)  
Outstanding as of December 31, 2022     -     $ -       -     $ -  
Granted     53,613       0.001       9.89       588  
Exercised     -       -       -       -  
Forfeited/Expired     -       -       -       -  
Outstanding as of June 30, 2023     53,613     $ 0.001       9.89     $ 588  
Exercisable as of June 30, 2023     -     $ -       -     $ -  

 

The weighted-average fair value of the phantom stock options for the period ended June 30, 2023 was $10.97. The liability for outstanding phantom stock options as of June 30, 2023 was $27 and is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the unrecognized compensation expense associated with the phantom options is $561 and it will be recognized over 30 months from the end of June 30, 2023.

 

The fair value of the phantom options at June 30, 2023 was estimated using the following assumptions:

 

Expected term     5 years  
Volatility     4.13 %
Expected dividend yield     0.00 %
Risk-free interest rate     61.74 %

 

18. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the number of weighted average ordinary shares outstanding during the reporting period. The Company’s weighted average number of shares outstanding used in calculating earnings per share are 26,879,114 and 21,566,289 for the periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Because there was no activity to cause dilution in the weighted average ordinary shares, basic and diluted earnings per share are disclosed together in each of the reporting periods.

 

The computation of diluted loss per share excludes the effect of earnout and option shares and warrants to purchase the Company’s shares because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

 

19. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Since February 2022, the quantity of soft wheat available on the international market has decreased by 35% due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, causing the price of raw materials to increase. Despite this situation, we have not had any shortages on raw materials, and do not project to have any issuing fulfilling future orders. We have no firm and irrevocable commitments that will be affected by the war in Ukraine, and we will continue to assess the impact the war may have on our business.

 

The Company entered into a five-year supply agreement with Millcorp Geneva SA (“Millcorp”), pursuant to which the Company is obligated to obtain at least 80% of the Company’s annual requirements of common wheat, durum wheat, or any other cereal, from Millcorp. The agreement expired on March 31, 2023 and was subsequently amended to extend through March 2026. Millcorp is currently providing 100% of the Company’s imported grain needs. The purchases incurred were $97,641, $126,065, and $90,302 for the periods ended June 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

 

The Company has commitments with banks to finance its operating activities. The Company has provided collateral and mortgages to banks of $25,464 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

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FORAFRIC GLOBAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Continued)

 

From time to time the Company is involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of its business. These matters may relate to employment and labor claims, patent and intellectual property claims, claims of alleged non-compliance with contract provisions and claims related to alleged violations of laws and regulations. When applicable, the Company records accruals for contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Defense costs are expensed as incurred and are included in professional fees. While the outcome of lawsuits and other proceedings against the Company cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, individually or in the aggregate, no such lawsuits and other proceedings had or are expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements at June 30, 2023.

 

During 2022, we incurred expenses and losses of $4,708 related to damages caused by the non-conforming quality of imported wheat. Our insurance policies provide coverage and reimbursement for expenses and costs that have been incurred relating to the damages and losses suffered. We are currently working closely with our claims adjusters to ascertain the amount of insurance recoveries due to us. Independent experts have confirmed the damages for the Company in presence of the insurance company. The amounts due to us are accounted as “Insurance recoveries” within current assets– Refer to the note 6, Prepaid expenses and other current assets.

 

20. SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company manages operations on a company-wide basis, thereby making determinations as to the allocation of resources in total rather than on a segment-level basis. The Company has designated reportable segments based on how management views its business. The Company does not segregate assets between segments for internal reporting. Therefore, asset-related information has not been presented. The reportable segments, as presented below, are consistent with the manner in which the Company reports its results to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”).

 

The principal products that comprise each segment are as follows:

 

Soft Wheat – The Soft Wheat segment includes the production and sale of soft wheat yielding flour that is used to make desserts and sauces.

 

Durum Wheat - The Durum Wheat segment includes the production and sale of hard wheat yielding flour that is used to make pasta.

 

Couscous and Pasta – The Couscous and Pasta segment includes the secondary processing of products including couscous and pasta sold to end customers.

 

The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based on sales and operating income. Operating income is defined as gross profit less sales & marketing costs, direct selling, general, and administrative expenses, and other operating expenses. The amounts in the following tables are obtained from reports used by senior management and do not include income taxes. Other expenses not allocated include unallocated corporate expenses (other operating expenses).

 

Financial information relating to the Company’s reportable segments is as follows:

 

    Six months ended June 30,  
    2023     2022  
  (in thousands)  
Sales to external customers:                
Soft Wheat   $ 105,386     $ 115,856  
Durum Wheat     25,347       22,316  
Couscous & Pasta     14,883       16,820  
Total   $ 145,616     $ 154,992  
Direct Operating (loss) income:                
Soft Wheat   $ (187 )   $ 2,884  
Durum Wheat     (225 )     (653 )
Couscous & Pasta     (965 )     (1,816 )
Operating (loss) income   $ (1,377 )   $ 415  

 

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FORAFRIC GLOBAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Continued)

 

Geographic Information — The Company had net sales from customers outside of Morocco of approximately 11.4% (8.4% in Mali, 1.2% in Burkina and 1.8% in other countries) of total consolidated net sales from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Net sales are determined based on the customer destination where the products are shipped.

 

Long-lived assets consist of net property, plant, and equipment. The geographic location of long-lived assets is as follows:

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2023     2022  
    (in thousands)  
Morocco   $ 86,689     $ 79,125  
Burkina     8,908       8,793  
Mali     6,922       6,732  
Angola     4,428       5,391  
Other     480       486  
Total   $ 107,427     $ 100,527  

 

21. RELATED PARTIES

 

The following discussion summarizes activity between the Company and related parties.

 

In 2015, the Company entered into a building lease agreement for the headquarters of Forafric Maroc, a wholly owned subsidiary, with a lease term through 2024. The Company’s Parent owns 100% of the company that owns the building. Total rent is approximately $420 per year.

 

Millcorp provides 100% of the imported grain to the Company. The purchases incurred were $97,641 and $126,065 for the periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Effective on April 1, 2023, the Company amended its supply agreement with Millcorp to extend through March 2026.

 

The Company’s amounts due from related parties were $2,444 and $2,366 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

The Company’s amounts due to related parties were $1,399 and $1,801 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

The Company has not entered into any significant transactions with other related parties.

 

22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements through the June 30, 2023, the Company has evaluated subsequent events for recognition and disclosure through December 12, 2023, the date that these consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes were available for issuance.

 

In July 2023, the Company completed a share purchase acquisition of Société Industrielle de Minoterie du Sud (“SIMS”), a soft wheat milling company with primary operations in Marrakesh. By way of the acquisition, the Company acquired a 90% stake in this company as part of its strategy to double crushing capacity in Morocco over that next two years.

 

The Company acquired SIMS for approximately $1.0 million and the assumption of SIMS’ outstanding debt. The transaction closed on July 26th, 2023, and has received all regulatory approvals.

 

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EX-99.2 3 ex99-2.htm

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following is a discussion of our financial condition and results of operations for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Unless otherwise specified herein, references to the “Company”, “FG”, “we” or “our” shall include Forafric Global PLC (NASDAQ: AFRI) and its subsidiaries. You should read the following discussion and analysis together with our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as at June 30, 2023 and for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and the accompanying notes thereto, included elsewhere in this report. For additional information relating to our management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations, please see our Annual Report on Form 20-F, which includes the consolidated audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 1, 2023. The discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed below and in the Registration Statement, particularly in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future.

 

Overview

 

Key Factors Affecting Our Performance

 

The key factors affecting the performance of our business, which are discussed in further detail below, are cost of raw materials, industrial costs and the average selling price of our product, which is based on the price of flour and bran.

 

Bran is between 20% to 25% of the production of finished products. We have no control over the price of these items.

 

We do not believe we have a significant impact on the price of our finished products.

 

The War in Ukraine

 

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched an invasion in Ukraine. Thus far, the invasion has dramatically reduced the quantity of wheat available on the international market and may continue to disrupt or depress wheat harvests in Ukraine and Ukraine’s ability to export wheat. In addition, as a consequence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States, the European Union and other countries have imposed sanctions against and penalties for doing business in Russia and with certain Russian-owned businesses. These sanctions may limit Russia’s ability to export wheat. Because Ukraine accounts for approximately 10% of the world’s wheat exports and Russia accounts for approximately 16% of the world’s wheat exports, the continuation of the war between Ukraine and Russia could continue to negatively impact the availability of wheat on the international market, which could in turn affect our ability to obtain raw materials or result in substantial increases in prices of raw materials, which could have a material adverse effect upon our business.

 

FG has not purchased, and has no contracts to purchase raw materials from either Ukraine or Russia in 2023. FG has also in recent years diversified its sources of supply, and purchases most of its raw materials from European countries, as well as Argentina and Brazil. The Company believes that as a result, it will have adequate sources of supply of raw materials for the remainder of the 2023 calendar year. Wheat prices have stopped rising in 2023 but remain very high. Soft wheat imports are still subsidized in Morocco and Durum prices remain upper 480 USD per ton versus 350 USD per ton in 2022. The Company has not determined at this time that there is a clear trend that prices will continue to increase in 2023. Moreover, because its products are staple food products, the Company believes it will be able to increase prices in other markets to offset currently anticipated changes in raw material and logistic costs in 2023.

 

 

 

Because the Company does not currently have any business operations in Russia and is not purchasing raw materials from suppliers in Russia in 2023, the sanctions regime imposed upon Russia does not currently directly impact the Company’s business.

 

Key Components of Results of Operations

 

Net sales, cost of goods sold and gross profit figures are calculated with the following method:

 

Net sales: Total consolidated sales;

 

Cost of goods sold: includes cost of raw materials, cost of freight, cost of foreign exchange and cost of improvements used in the production; and

 

Gross profit: the difference between net sales and cost of goods sold.

 

The key components of our results of operation are:

 

Price of raw materials, which is affected by many factors, including global and regional supply, which in turn is impacted by factors such as weather conditions, local planting decisions, crop failure, reduced harvests, governmental policies (including both tariffs and subsidies), and other agricultural conditions, as well as local, regional, and international demand. The price of raw materials almost doubled in 2021, when compared to 2020 because of bad weather conditions in Europe and Canada and because of the War in Ukraine, which dramatically reduced the quantity of wheat available on the international market. In 2023, the price of Soft Wheat decreased but is still higher than in 2020 and the imports are still subsidized by the Moroccan Government. The cost of wheat is almost 90% of the total cost in our business and therefore fluctuations in the price of wheat has a direct impact on our performance. This cost can be heavily affected by geopolitical situations. The cost of raw material also depends on freight cost and currency exchange rate fluctuations.

 

Industrial cost. The crushing cost is the second main factor affecting our performance. This cost includes equipment, labor and interest expense. To execute our business model, we have to maintain this cost below 30 USD per ton produced. To achieve this performance, we have to monitor energy, equipment usage, logistics, human resources and financial cost.

 

  Cost of freight, which is impacted by shipping availability, international demand, labor shortages, strikes, regional conflicts, inadequate or obsolete port infrastructure and other factors.
     
  Foreign exchange rates, which are continually fluctuating due to the economies and/or governmental policies of different countries.
     
  Human resources productivity, which may be impacted by the training and skills of the available workforce, the nature of tools and facilities in place and availability of financial incentives.
     
  Power consumption and costs, which may be affected by governmental policies, including green energy initiatives and the age and efficiency of existing and newly acquired facilities.

 

Our Results of Operations depend primarily on the cost of raw materials and on our industrial cost.

 

In our business, we import most of our raw materials from Europe, South America, the Black Sea region and Canada (for durum). Morocco produces some wheat, but the quality is generally not sufficient for industrial usage and therefore we have to mix it with the wheat we import. The variation of the cost of raw materials among these countries has a huge impact on our business and can explain the changes in the results of operation from period to period.

 

The main components of our industrial costs include human resources, cost of equipment, maintenance, power consumption and financial cost. We launched a successful restructuring plan in 2018 that reduced the industrial cost by 40% over the last three years. The main economy went from a large decrease of human resource cost (1200 employees in 2018 vs 700 employees in 2023) while we increased the crushing capacity by 350 tons per day and a large decrease of logistics cost (we outsourced our logistics).

 

 

 

Results of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

 

The following table presents our condensed unaudited interim consolidated results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

    Six months ended June 30,  
In thousands of USD   2023     2022     $ Change  
                   
Revenues   $ 145,616     $ 154,992     $ (9,376 )
Cost of sales     131,969       139,881       (7,912 )
Gross profit     13,647       15,111       (1,464 )
Operating expenses:                        
Selling, general and administrative expenses     15,024       14,696       328  
Total operating expenses     15,024       14,696       328  
Operating income     (1,377 )     415       (1,792 )
Other expense (income):                        
Interest income     (55 )             (55 )
Interest expense     6,529       4,857       1,672  
Change in fair value of derivative     1,579       405       1,174  
Foreign exchange loss     (1,500 )     1,913       (3,413 )
Total other expense     6,553       7,175       (622 )
Loss before income taxes     (7,930 )     (6,760 )     (1,170 )
Income tax expense     646       1,605       (959 )
Net loss   $ (8,576 )   $ (8,365 )   $ (211 )

 

Net sales decreased 6.0% to $146.0 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to $155.0 million for the same period in 2022, due to decreased average selling price primarily on flour.

 

Cost of goods sold decreased 5.7% to $132 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to $139.9 million for the same period in 2022 as a result of higher volume of commodities acquired and decrease in the average global price of wheat in 2023 compared to 2022.

 

Gross profit decreased 9.7% to $13.7 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to $15.1 million for the same period in 2022, primarily driven by the volatility of prices of raw materials.

 

 

 

SG&A expenses were $15.0 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to $14.7 million for the same period in 2022, an increase of 2.2%. SG&A expenses increased for the six-months ended June 30, 2023 as a result of an increase the new costs in 2023 of the Public Company compared to 2022 when it was still privately owned.

 

Other income (expenses) – Other expenses decreased to $6.6 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to $7.2 million for the same period in 2022, a decrease of 8.7%, resulting from a decrease in forex exchange Loss.

 

Segments

 

The following table presents revenue and operating income by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2023     2022  
In thousands of USD      
Sales to external customers:                
Soft Wheat   $ 105,386     $ 115,856  
Durum Wheat     25,347       22,316  
Couscous & Pasta     14,883       16,820  
Total   $ 145,616     $ 154,992  
Direct operating income (loss):                
Soft Wheat     (187 )     2,884  
Durum Wheat     (225 )     (653 )
Couscous & Pasta     (965 )     (1,816 )
Operating income   $ (1,377 )   $ 415  

 

Net sales of soft wheat products decreased 9.0% to $105.4 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to $115.9 million for the same period in 2022, due to decreased selling prices primarily in Morocco.

 

Net sales of durum wheat products increased 13.6% to $25.3 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to $22.3 million for the same period in 2022, due to an increase in sales volume.

 

Net sales of couscous and pasta products decreased 11.5% to $14.9 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to $16.8 million for the same period in 2022, due to decreased selling prices in Morocco.

 

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Working Capital and Working Capital Facilities. Working capital deficits were $118.1 million and $94.6 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

FG has revolving working capital credit lines available in the amount of $51.0 million $48.0 million as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, FG had borrowed $50.4 million and had unused availability of $0.6 million under such credit lines. As of December 31, 2022, FG had borrowed $47.0 million and had unused availability of $1.0 million under such credit lines. FG has also entered into credit agreements for asset-based credit facilities in order to fund wheat raw material purchases (“Wheat Credit Facilities”). The Wheat Credit Facilities provide the ability to borrow funds under consolidated lines of credit of up to approximately $166.0 million as of June 30, 2022 and $148.0 million as of December 31, 2022. The Wheat Credit Facilities are secured by the Company’s inventory. The Wheat Credit Facilities must be renewed on a semi-annual basis. As of June 30, 2023, FG had borrowed $139.7 million under the Wheat Credit Facilities, with unused availability of approximately $26.3 million. As of December 31, 2022, FG had borrowed $137.4 million under the Wheat Credit Facilities, with unused availability of approximately $10.6 million.

 

As of June 30, 2022, FG has, in addition to its obligations under the working capital credit lines and the Wheat Credit Facilities, $3.5 million in lease obligations. FG believes it has sufficient capital available to it to fulfill such obligations.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents were $25.2 million and $24.8 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Cash balances are managed in accordance with our investment policy, the objectives of which are to preserve the principal value of our cash assets, maintain a high degree of liquidity and deliver competitive returns subject to prevailing market conditions.

 

Trade accounts receivable, net - Trade accounts receivable, net was $30.4 million and $30.9 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

Inventories - Inventories were $66.5 million and $27.2 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

FG incurred losses and had an accumulated deficit of $111.3 and $102.7 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Historically, FG’s primary sources of liquidity have been cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations, and cash flows from financing activities, including funding under credit agreements.

 

We believe that cash on hand, as well as proceeds from anticipated debt offerings will provide sufficient liquidity to fund operations for at least one year after the date the financial statements are issued. However, there is no assurance that future funding will be available if and when required or on terms acceptable to FG. This projection is based on our current expectations regarding product sales, cost structure, cash burn rate and other operating assumptions.

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

FG has commitments with banks to finance its operating activities. FG has provided collateral and mortgages to banks of $25,464, as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. From time to time, FG is involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of its business. These matters may relate to employment and labor claims, patent and intellectual property claims, claims of alleged non-compliance with contract provisions and claims related to alleged violations of laws and regulations. When applicable, FG records accruals for contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Defense costs are expensed as incurred and are included in professional fees. While the outcome of lawsuits and other proceedings against FG cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, individually or in the aggregate, no such lawsuits and other proceedings had or are expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements in 2023 and 2022. As of the six months ended June 30, 2023, there were no lawsuits or other proceedings commenced against FG, that in the opinion of management, individually or in the aggregate, had or are expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of FG as of such date, and, no such lawsuits and other proceedings had or are expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

As disclosed in Note 2, the significant accounting policies used in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements were applied on a basis consistent with those reflected in our consolidated financial statements that are included in the annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2022 that was filed with the SEC on May 1, 2023. We believe the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments.

 

Revenue Recognition – FG follows a policy of recognizing revenue at a single point in time when it satisfies its performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer. The majority of FG’s contracts with customers have one performance obligation and a contract duration of one year or less. FG applies the practical expedient in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) paragraph 606-10-50-14 of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations that have original expected durations of one year or less. Trade discounts or volume rebates are recognized as a deduction in revenue. No payment terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception.

 

Revenue related to the sale of goods and equipment is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer. FG recognizes revenue from these contracts at a point in time when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control of a product to a customer, generally when legal title and risks and rewards transfer to the customer. Sales terms typically provide for transfer of title at the time and point of delivery and acceptance of the product being sold.

 

Amounts received from customers prior to revenue recognition on a contract are recorded as contract liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

Shipping and Handling Costs – Shipping and handling costs related to contracts with customers for the sale of goods are accounted for as a fulfillment activity and are included in cost of sales. Accordingly, amounts billed to customers for such costs are included as a component of revenues.

 

Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities – FG does not include taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are (i) imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and (ii) collected from customers, in the measurement of transactions prices or as a component of revenues and cost of sales.

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowances for Credit Losses – We provide credit terms to customers in-line with industry standards, perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers, and maintain allowances for potential credit losses based on historical experience recorded. We analyze the aging of customer accounts, customer concentrations, customer creditworthiness, current economic trends and changes in our customer payment patterns when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. Customer balances are written off after all collection efforts are exhausted. Estimated product returns, which have not been material, are deducted from sales at the time of shipment.

 

Other Receivables – Other receivables include government subsidies for the production and sale of flour. The Moroccan government provides a fixed subsidy based on production and customer. Subsidies are paid by the Moroccan government twice a year based on sales of flour for the previous six months. The Company records the flour subsidies as a credit against the related costs, that the subsidies were intended to offset, in the same periods that the costs were incurred within the consolidated statement of operations.

 

 

 

Income Taxes – The provision for income taxes includes income taxes currently payable in Morocco and local jurisdictions, and those deferred because of temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets or liabilities are computed based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Deferred income tax expenses or credits are based on the changes in the asset or liability from period to period. We account for uncertain tax positions using a “more-likely-than-not” threshold. A tax benefit from an uncertain tax position is recognized if it is more-likely-than-not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position, or the statute of limitations concerning such issues lapses.

 

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions FG’s functional currency is the Moroccan dirham, and its presentation currency is the United States Dollar (“USD”). The functional currency is translated into U.S. dollars for balance sheet accounts using currency exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date, and for revenue and expense accounts using a weighted-average exchange rate during the fiscal year. The transactions in foreign currency (that is a different currency than the functional currency of the entity) are converted at the exchange rate prevailing to the date of the transaction. The assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are evaluated in the current period on the date of the closing or at the opening rate, when applicable. The translation adjustments are deferred as a separate component of equity in Accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies and intercompany debt that is not of a long-term investment nature are included in (Gain) loss on foreign currency exchange in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

 

Foreign currency forward contracts –The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the normal course of its business, which the Company at times manages through the use of foreign currency forward contracts. The Company has entered into foreign currency forward contracts and accounts for these instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” which establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at fair value. The Company’s foreign currency contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815; accordingly, changes in the fair value are recorded in current period earnings.

 

Share-Based Compensation - Share-based awards principally comprise of stock options and cash-settled stock options, referred to as “phantom options”. Share-based awards are generally issued to certain senior management personnel. Share-based compensation cost (other than phantom options) is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period, on a straight-line basis. Our phantom options are accounted for as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period with compensation expense being recognized over the requisite service period.

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the grant date fair value of its stock options and phantom options, respectively, as well as the fair value at each reporting period for liability classified awards. This model requires the Company to estimate the expected volatility and the expected term of the stock options, which are highly complex and subjective variables. The Company uses an expected volatility of its stock price during the expected life of the options that is based on the historical performance of the Company’s stock price as well as including an estimate using similar companies. The expected term is computed using the simplified method as the Company’s best estimate given its lack of actual exercise history. The Company has selected a risk-free rate based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury securities with a maturity equivalent to the expected exercise term of the stock option. The inputs to the valuation of phantom options are observable in the market, and as such are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company accounts for forfeitures of share-based awards as the occur.

 

Inventories - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. FG ‘s inventory is valued using the weighted average cost method. The costs of finished goods inventories include raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.

 

 

 

Property, Plant, and Equipment - Property, plant, and equipment are stated at acquisition cost, plus capitalized interest on borrowings during the actual construction period of major capital projects. Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

 

Assets   Useful Lives
Buildings   39 years
Machinery and equipment (technical installations)   30-50 years
Other assets   5-30 years

 

Building improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the assets or the remaining useful life. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their useful life or remaining lease term. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance, which do not improve or extend the life of the assets, are expensed as incurred.

 

We perform impairment tests when circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Indicators of impairment include deteriorations in operating cash flows, the anticipated sale or disposal of an asset group, and other significant changes in business conditions. Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. FG’s assessment of recoverability of property, plant and equipment is performed on a reporting unit level. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of such asset to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of such asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of by sale are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less estimated costs to sell.

 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Identifiable intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives as follows:

 

Assets   Useful Lives
Trademarks   Indefinite
Customer relationships   20 years
Patents and licenses   5-10 years
Computer software   5-10 years
Other intangible assets   3-10 years

 

Recognized intangible assets, exclusive of goodwill, are amortized over the useful lives of the assets unless that life is determined to be indefinite. All of our intangible assets, exclusive of goodwill, are finite lived. All amortization expense related to intangible assets is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Intangible assets with finite lives are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If an evaluation of the undiscounted cash flows indicates impairment, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value, which is generally based on discounted future cash flows.

 

Goodwill is evaluated annually in the fourth quarter or more frequently, if events or changes in circumstances require an interim assessment. We assess goodwill for impairment (as of December 31) at the reporting unit level using income and market approaches, employing significant assumptions regarding growth, discount rates, and profitability at each reporting unit. Our estimates under the income approach are determined based on a discounted cash flow model. The market approach uses a market multiple methodologies employing earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) and applies a range of multiples to those amounts in determining the indicated fair value. In determining the multiples used in this approach, we obtain the multiples for selected peer companies using the most recent publicly available information. In determining the indicated fair value of each reporting unit, FG concludes based on the income approach, and uses the market approach to corroborate, as FG believes the income approach is the most reliable indicator of the fair value of the reporting units. The resulting value is then compared to the carrying value of each reporting unit to determine if impairment is necessary.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

No accounting pronouncements issued or effective during the six months ended June 30, 2023 has had or is expected to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.