COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Litigation The Company is involved in various routine legal proceedings incidental to the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings in the aggregate is not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, prospects, results of operations, financial condition and/or cash flows, except as otherwise disclosed below. In light of the uncertainties involved in legal proceedings generally, the ultimate outcome of a particular matter could be material to the Company’s operating results for a particular period depending on, among other things, the size of the loss or the nature of the liability imposed and the level of the Company’s income for that particular period. Litigation or other legal proceedings, with or without merit, is unpredictable and generally expensive and time consuming and, even if resolved in the Company’s favor, is likely to divert significant resources from the Company’s core business, including distracting its management personnel from their normal responsibilities. Motorsport Games Inc. and Subsidiaries Certain conditions may exist as of the date the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company, or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims, as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein. If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potential material loss contingency is not probable, but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed. The Company recognizes legal costs associated with loss contingencies in the period incurred. Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed, unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed. There can be no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows. On February 11, 2021, HC2 Holdings 2 Inc. (now known as Innovate 2) (“Innovate”) and Continental General Insurance Company (“Continental”), former minority stockholders of 704Games, filed a complaint (the “HC2 and Continental Complaint”) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against the Company, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer, and the manager of Driven Lifestyle. The complaint was later amended and added Leo Capital Holdings LLC (“Leo Capital”) as an additional plaintiff and the controller of Driven Lifestyle as an additional individual defendant. The complaint alleges, among other things, purported misrepresentations and omissions concerning 704Games’ financial condition made in connection with the Company’s purchase of these minority shareholders’ interest in 704Games in August and October 2020. The complaint asserts claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Rule 10b-5 thereunder; Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act; Section 20A of the Exchange Act; breach of the Company’s obligations under the Stockholders’ Agreement dated August 14, 2018; fraudulent inducement; breach of fiduciary duties; and unjust enrichment. The plaintiffs alleged, among other things, damages from the defendants, jointly and severally, based on the alleged difference between the fair market value of the shares of common stock of 704Games on the date of plaintiffs’ sale and the purchase price that was paid, as well as punitive damages and other relief. In May 2021, the Company, along with the other defendants, filed a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ complaint. On March 28, 2022, the court entered an order denying the motion to dismiss. On January 11, 2023, in connection with the HC2 and Continental Complaint, the Company, along with other defendants, entered into a settlement agreement with one of the plaintiffs, Continental, to settle the claims made by Continental against the defendants and the claims made by the defendants against Continental. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the Company agreed to pay the sum of $ 1.1 0.1 40,000 1.1 On October 14, 2023, the Company, along with other defendants, reached and executed a settlement agreement with Leo Capital in connection with the HC2 and Continental Complaint, which settles the claims made by Leo Capital against the defendants, as well as the claims made by the defendants against Leo Capital. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the Company agreed to pay the sum of $ 0.2 0.2 Motorsport Games Inc. and Subsidiaries In respect of Innovate, the Company believes that the plaintiff’s allegations are without merit and the Company intends to continue to vigorously defend its position to the fullest extent permitted by law. Given the litigation is ongoing, the outcome of the litigation remains uncertain at this time. As such, the Company does not believe it is probable a settlement will be reached, nor can any such settlement amount be reasonably estimable, and has not recognized a settlement liability in respect of the remaining plaintiff. On July 28, 2023, Wesco Insurance Company (“Wesco”) filed a complaint in state court in Florida against the Company, as well as the other defendants involved in the litigation related to the HC2 and Continental Complaint (the “Underlying Action”). The Company had previously submitted the Underlying Action for coverage under a management liability policy issued by Hallmark Specialty Insurance Company (“Hallmark”) and an excess policy with Wesco (the “Wesco Policy”). Wesco’s complaint seeks declaratory relief to determine Wesco’s obligations to the defendants under an excess policy of insurance issued to the Company by Wesco for the Underlying Action. Wesco claims that there is no coverage afforded to the defendants for the Underlying Action under the Wesco Policy. The Company disagrees with and disputes Wesco’s position regarding coverage for the Underlying Action under the Wesco Policy and plans to defend its position. On November 22, 2023, the Company entered into an insurance policy and claims release with Hallmark (the “Hallmark Settlement”) related to a previously submitted Underlying Action for coverage under a management liability policy issued by Hallmark. Under the terms of the Hallmark Settlement, Hallmark agreed to pay $ 1.75 Commitments On January 25, 2021, the Company entered into an amendment (the “Le Mans Amendment”) to the Le Mans Esports Series Ltd joint venture agreement, which resulted in an increase of the Company’s ownership interest in the Le Mans Esports Series Ltd joint venture from 45 51 8,000,000 8,600,000 Intangible Assets Epic License Agreement On August 11, 2020, the Company entered into a licensing agreement with Epic Games International (“Epic”) for worldwide licensing rights to Epic’s proprietary computer program known as the Unreal Engine 4. Pursuant to the agreement, upon payment of the initial license fee described below, the Company was granted a nonexclusive, non-transferable and terminable license to develop, market and sublicense (under limited circumstances and subject to conditions of the agreement) certain products using the Unreal Engine 4 for its next generation of games. The Company will pay Epic a license fee royalty payment equal to 5 15,000 Motorsport Games Inc. and Subsidiaries License Commitments On May 29, 2020, the Company secured a licensing agreement (the “Prior BTCC License Agreement”) with BARC (TOCA) Limited (“BARC”), the exclusive promoter of the British Touring Car Championship (the “BTCC”). Pursuant to the Prior BTCC License Agreement, the Company was granted an exclusive license (the “BTCC License”) to use certain licensed intellectual property for motorsports and/or racing video gaming products related to, themed as, or containing the BTCC, on consoles, PC and mobile applications, esports series and esports events (including the Company’s esports platform). In exchange for the BTCC License, the Prior BTCC License Agreement required the Company to pay BARC an initial fee in two equal installments of $ 100,000 225,000 0.6 On April 12, 2024, the Company and BARC entered into the New BTCC License Agreement. Pursuant to the New BTCC License Agreement, BARC granted the Company a non-exclusive license to use the “British Touring Car Championship,” “BTCC” and (insofar only as this is included in the title of the British Touring Car Championship) certain title sponsor logos, the title “British Touring Car Championship,” “BTCC” and other related intellectual property rights described in the New BTCC License Agreement (collectively, the Licensed IP”) for the official Licensed IP downloadable content purchased for the rFactor 2 video game digitally sold and distributed through the Steam store (including, but not limited to purchases through Licensee’s RaceControl storefront) (the “Products”), including the Products’ development, manufacturing, marketing, publicity, advertisement, promotion, distribution, publicizing, broadcasting, streaming, making available and/or selling worldwide, continued commercial exploitation of the Products, including the right to use, modify and improve the Products developed using the Licensed IP. As consideration for the license under the New BTCC License Agreement, the Company will be obligated to pay BARC an annual royalty in the amount of 50 Motorsport Games Inc. and Subsidiaries On July 13, 2021, the Company entered into a license agreement with INDYCAR LLC (“INDYCAR”) pursuant to which INDYCAR granted the Company a license to use certain licensed intellectual property for motorsports and/or racing video gaming products related to, themed as, or containing the INDYCAR SERIES (the “INDYCAR Gaming License”). The INDYCAR Gaming License was a long-term agreement, in connection with which the parties intended to form an exclusive relationship for the development of video games to be the official video games of the INDYCAR SERIES. Additionally, the Company and INDYCAR entered into a license agreement pursuant to which the Company was granted a license to use certain licensed intellectual property for motorsports and/or racing esports events related to, themed as, or containing the INDYCAR SERIES (including the rFactor 2 platform) (the “INDYCAR Esports License” and together with the INDYCAR Gaming License, the “INDYCAR Licenses”). Upon execution of the INDYCAR Gaming License, the Company recorded a liability and a related intangible asset equal to the present value of the minimum royalty payments due under the agreement. The license intangible asset was impaired during 2023 as discussed further in Note 3 – Intangible Assets 2.9 On May 17, 2024, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and License with INDYCAR (“the INDYCAR Agreement”). The INDYCAR Agreement resolved any and all disputes between the Company and INDYCAR with respect to the termination of (i) the License Agreement, dated July 13, 2021, by and between INDYCAR and the Company with respect to INDYCAR SERIES racing series related gaming products (the “IndyCar Products License”) and (ii) the License Agreement, dated July 13, 2021, by and between INDYCAR and the Company with respect to INDYCAR SERIES racing series related esports events (the “IndyCar Events License,” together with the IndyCar Products License, the “Prior License Agreements”). Pursuant to the INDYCAR Agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions to the effectiveness of the Agreement (as described below), the Company and INDYCAR agreed that the Company’s liabilities under the Prior License Agreements, including any and all royalties and/or any other sums or liabilities of any kind whatsoever were forgiven by INDYCAR and discharged in their entirety in consideration of the Company’s payment to INDYCAR of $250,000 on the date of the Agreement and $150,000 within 30 days following the date of execution of the Agreement. The Agreement became effective upon satisfaction of (i) the Company’s payment to INDYCAR of $250,000 on the date of the Agreement and (ii) the Company’s payment of $150,000 to INDYCAR within 30 days following the date of execution of the Agreement. Both $250,000 and $150,000 were paid to INDYCAR by the Company in May 2024. 2.5 Further, as of the effective date of the INDYCAR Agreement, the Company granted to INDYCAR a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, exclusive, transferable, and sublicensable, right and license throughout the world (the “License”) to use the licensed intellectual property described in the Agreement (the “Licensed Intellectual Property”) for the purpose of developing, marketing, distributing and selling esports series and esports events related to, themed as, or containing the INDYCAR SERIES racing series and/or motorsports and/or racing (including without limitation simulation style) video gaming products related to, themed as or containing the INDYCAR SERIES racing series, on current and future versions of consoles, PCs, smart TVs, mobile applications, gaming subscription services, cloud gaming, cloud streaming, handheld products and other new generation formats. In addition, the Company agreed to provide INDYCAR from the effective date of the Agreement to December 31, 2024, upon request by INDYCAR, with up to 50 hours free-of-charge consulting services to facilitate the transition of the INDYCAR series game development using the Licensed Intellectual Property to the software developer of INDYCAR’s choice. Motorsport Games Inc. and Subsidiaries Purchase Commitment Liabilities On April 20, 2021, the Company acquired 100 12.8 3.2 pursuant to which, among other things, the Deferred Payment installment amount due to be paid by the Company on the first anniversary of closing was reduced from $ 3.2 1 2.2 330,000 100,000 150,000 15 0.6 0.3 |