Motorsport Games Inc. current report, 12 January 2023

Business Context and Reporting Period

Motorsport Games Inc. filed this Form 8-K on January 12, 2023, reporting an appointment to its board of directors and entry into an indemnification agreement. The filing does not report operating results or cover a quarterly or annual financial period.

Financial Metrics and Liquidity

The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, liquidity, or other financial performance metrics.

Material Changes

  • Navtej Singh Sunner was appointed to the Board of Directors effective January 12, 2023, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of prior independent directors.
  • The Board determined that Mr. Sunner qualifies as an independent director under applicable Exchange Act and Nasdaq standards.
  • Mr. Sunner was appointed to the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee and became Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, replacing John Delta. Mr. Delta remains a member of that committee.
  • The Company entered into an indemnification agreement with Mr. Sunner. The agreement provides, subject to limited exceptions and Delaware law, for indemnification and advancement or reimbursement of certain reasonable expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, and settlement amounts, arising from his service as a director.
  • Mr. Sunner will receive director compensation disclosed in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed April 27, 2022. The filing does not provide the compensation amounts.

Guidance, Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

No financial guidance or operating outlook is provided. The indemnification agreement may expose the Company to future costs associated with legal proceedings involving the director, although the filing does not quantify any potential liability.

Key Facts to Verify

  • Review Exhibit 10.1 for the complete scope, exceptions, procedures, and expense-advancement provisions of the indemnification agreement.
  • Confirm Mr. Sunner’s independence and committee assignments under current Nasdaq requirements.
  • Review the April 27, 2022 proxy statement for the applicable director compensation terms.
  • Monitor subsequent filings for changes in board composition, committee membership, or indemnification-related claims.