ZDPY Zoned Properties Inc (QB)

On August 23, 2021, Chino Valley and Broken Arrow entered into the Third Amendment (the “Third Chino Valley Amendment”) to the 2018 Chino Valley Lease, as amended (the “Chino Valley Lease”), effective September 1, 2021. The parties previously agreed that the base rental payments under the Chino Valley Lease would increase commensurate to any and all expanded and operational square footage on the premises by calculating the fixed rate of $0.82 per square foot per month by the new operational square footage. Accordingly, in the Third Chino Valley Amendment, the parties agreed that, as of September 1, 2021, the rental payment is increased to $55,195 per month base rental payment, plus additional rental payments, as a result of the increase in the square footage to 67,312 square feet of operational space. This lease modification qualified as a separate contract as the modification grants the tenant additional right of use not included in the original lease, as amended, and the increase in monthly rent payments is commensurate with the standalone price for the additional square footage being leased.

On January 24, 2022 and effective on March 1, 2022, Chino Valley and Broken Arrow entered into the Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Chino Valley Amendment”) to the Chino Valley Lease, as amended. Pursuant to the terms of the Fourth Chino Valley Amendment, the parties acknowledge that an additional 30,000 square feet have become operational, increasing the premises to a total of 97,312 square feet of operational space. In connection with the Fourth Chino Valley Amendment, the Company paid $500,000 to Tenant as a tenant improvement allowance or lease incentive for investment into the premises, which was capitalized as a lease incentive receivable and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term as a reduction to the lease income. Pursuant to the terms of the Fourth Chino Valley Amendment, effective March 1, 2022, the monthly base rent was increased to $87,581, representing an increase from $0.82 per square foot to $0.90 per square foot, for all current and future operational square footage that may be developed as the premises continues to expand.

Green Valley, AZ

On May 1, 2018, Green Valley and Broken Arrow entered into a Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 between Green Valley and Broken Arrow (the “Green Valley Lease”), with a term of 22 years, expiring April 30, 2040, and the abatement of rent that would otherwise have been due for the month of April 2018 under the prior Green Valley Lease. The Green Valley Lease provided for payment by Broken Arrow of a fixed monthly base rent of $3,500, as well as real property taxes, personal property taxes, privilege, sales, rental, excise, use and/or other taxes (excluding income or estate taxes) levied upon or assessed against Chino Valley. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Green Valley Lease, Broken Arrow agreed to maintain insurance in full force during the term of the Green Valley Lease and any other period of occupancy of the premises by Broken Arrow.

On May 29, 2020, Green Valley and Broken Arrow entered into the First Amendment (the “Green Valley Amendment”) to the Green Valley Lease, effective May 31, 2020. Pursuant to the terms of the Green Valley Amendment, among other things, the parties agreed to abate the fixed base rent of $3,500 from June 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020. In addition, the Green Valley Amendment provides that any increase in the rentable area of the leases premises will result in an increase in all amounts calculated based on the same, including, without limitation, base rent. The parties also agreed that if there is any change in laws such that the dispensing, sale or cultivation of marijuana upon the premises is prohibited or materially and adversely affected as mutually and reasonably determined by Green Valley and Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow may terminate the Green Valley Lease by delivering written notice to Green Valley, together with a termination payment which shall be the sum of (i) any unpaid rent and interest, plus (ii) 5% of the base rent which would have been earned after termination for the balance of the term.

Tempe, AZ  

On May 1, 2018, Zoned Arizona and CJK entered into that certain Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 between Zoned Arizona and CJK (the “Tempe Lease”), with a term of 22 years, expiring April 30, 2040, and the abatement of rent that would otherwise have been due for the month of April 2018 under the prior Tempe Leases. The Tempe Lease provided for payment by CJK of a fixed monthly base rent of $33,500, as well as real property taxes, personal property taxes, privilege, sales, rental, excise, use and/or other taxes (excluding income or estate taxes) levied upon or assessed against Zoned Arizona. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Tempe Lease, CJK agreed to maintain insurance in full force during the term of the Tempe Lease and any other period of occupancy of the premises by CJK.

On May 29, 2020, Zoned Arizona and CJK entered into the First Amendment (the “Tempe Amendment”) to the Tempe Lease, effective May 31, 2020. Pursuant to the terms of the Tempe Amendment, among other things, the base rent was increased to $49,200 per month, and the base rent was abated from June 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020. Any increase in the rentable area of the leased premises will result in an increase in all amounts calculated based on the same, including, without limitation, base rent. Pursuant to the terms of the Tempe Amendment, the parties agreed that if there is any change in laws such that the dispensing, sale or cultivation of marijuana upon the premises is prohibited or materially and adversely affected as mutually and reasonably determined by Zoned Arizona and CJK, CJK may terminate the Tempe Lease by delivering written notice to Zoned Arizona, together with a termination payment which shall be the sum of (i) any unpaid rent and interest, plus (ii) 5% of the base rent which would have been earned after termination for the balance of the term.

In addition, under the Tempe Amendment the parties agreed to an Investment by Tenant (as defined above in the subheading Chino Valley) to the property that is the subject of the Chino Valley Lease and the property that is the subject of the Tempe Lease. If Broken Arrow and/or CJK fails to deliver to the Company receipted bills for hard and soft costs of improvements to the Facilities totaling at least $8,000,000 on or before June 30, 2022, Broken Arrow and CJK will be in default under the Chino Valley Lease and Tempe Lease, as amended. The Company’s Significant Tenants have completed the Investment by Tenants to the Facilities totaling in excess of $8,000,000 and have satisfied the contractual obligations related to the same.

In connection with a promissory note (See Note 8), on July 11, 2022 and reaffirmed on December 7, 2022, the Company entered into a Deed of Trust Agreement that secures the Company’s performance under the promissory note. The Deed of Trust Agreement transfers and assigns to the lender the right to sell the assets of Tempe and rights to rental income in case of default under the promissory note.

On November 30, 2022, Zoned Arizona, CJK, and VSM entered into that Second Amendment (the “Tempe Second Amendment”) to the Tempe Lease, as amended. Concurrently with the execution of the Tempe Second Amendment: (i) CJK assigned all its interest in the Tempe Lease to VSM (the “Assignment”), and (ii) VSM subleased a portion of the Premises (as defined in the Tempe Lease), pursuant to that certain Sublease dated November 30, 2022 between VSM, as sublessor, and CJK, as sublessee.

Pursuant to the terms of the Tempe Second Amendment, among other things, and in consideration of Zoned Arizona’s agreement to enter into the Tempe Second Amendment: (i) VSM paid Zoned Arizona $300,000 (the “Assignment Fee”), (ii) VSM agreed to commit at least $3,000,000 to be spent toward capital improvements to the Premises within two years after the effective date of the Tempe Second Amendment (the “Capital Commitment”), (iii) VSM agreed to deposit an additional security deposit (the “Additional Security Deposit”) of $147,600 to be held by Zoned Arizona per the terms of the Tempe Lease, and (iv) VSM agreed to cause its affiliate, GDL Inc. (doing business as Green Dot Labs) (“GDL”) to execute and deliver to Zoned Arizona that Guaranty of Payment and Performance dated on the same date as the Tempe Amendment, which Guaranty of Payment and Performance requires GDL to guarantee and be liable for VSM’s compliance with and performance under the Tempe Lease. The Guaranty of Payment and Performance was entered into on November 30, 2022. If VSM fails to deliver to Zoned Arizona invoices or other documentation acceptable to Zoned Arizona showing the Capital Commitment has been satisfied in a timely manner, VSM will be in default under the Tempe Lease. No other terms of the Tempe Lease were modified. Therefore, the Company’s accounting for the lease remained unchanged subsequent to the Tempe Second Amendment and Assignment.

Pursuant to ASC 842-10-25, the lease modification was not accounted for as a separate contract and the Company shall account for the modification as if it were a termination of the existing lease and the creation of a new lease that commenced on the effective date of the modification. Accordingly, the Company recorded the $300,000 as a contract liability and will amortize the $300,000 Assignment Fees into rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the lease through April 2040. On June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, contract liability related to this lease modification amounted to $272,727 and $281,340, respectively, which has been included in contract liabilities on the accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheets. 

Additionally, on the Tempe property, the Company leases parking lot space for an antenna location to a third party.

Kingman, AZ

On May 1, 2018, Kingman and CJK entered into a Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 between Kingman and CJK (the “Kingman Lease”), with a term of 22 years, expiring April 30, 2040, and the abatement of rent that would otherwise have been due for the month of April 2018 under the Prior Kingman Lease. The Kingman Lease provides for payment by CJK of a fixed monthly base rent of $4,000, as well as real property taxes, personal property taxes, privilege, sales, rental, excise, use and/or other taxes (excluding income or estate taxes) levied upon or assessed against Kingman. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Kingman Lease, CJK agreed to maintain insurance in full force during the term of the Kingman Lease and any other period of occupancy of the premises by CJK.

On May 29, 2020, Kingman and CJK entered into the First Amendment (the “Kingman Amendment”) to the Kingman Lease, effective May 31, 2020. Pursuant to the terms of the Kingman Amendment, among other things, the parties agreed to abate the $4,000 base rent from June 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020. In addition, the Kingman Amendment provides that any increase in the rentable area of the leases premises will result in an increase in all amounts calculated based on the same, including, without limitation, base rent. The parties also agreed that if there is any change in laws such that the dispensing, sale or cultivation of marijuana upon the premises is prohibited or materially and adversely affected as mutually and reasonably determined by Kingman and CJK, CJK may terminate the Kingman Lease by delivering written notice to Kingman, together with a termination payment which shall be the sum of (i) any unpaid rent and interest, plus (ii) 5% of the base rent which would have been earned after termination for the balance of the term.

On November 30, 2022, Kingman and CJK entered into the Second Amendment (the “Kingman Second Amendment”) to the Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 between Kingman and CJK. Pursuant to the terms of the Kingman Second Amendment, CJK agreed to grant Kingman a right to terminate the Kingman Lease upon 15 days’ prior written notice in Kingman’s sole discretion, without any obligation to do so, provided that Kingman may not exercise this right to terminate if CJK is operating its business as a going concern at the premises which is the subject of the Kingman Lease.

On August 2, 2023, the Company entered into a Sublease Agreement (the “Sublease”) with CJK and a subtenant in connection with the Company’s Kingman property. Pursuant to the Sublease, the Sublease shall be effective on August 2, 2023 and end on the one year anniversary, or (ii) the last day of the Term of the Master Lease (whether due to expiration or termination thereof by the Company, whichever is earlier (the “Sublease Expiration Date”), such period being referred to herein as the “Sublease Term”, unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of this Sublease or otherwise by consent of the Company, CJK and Subtenant. The subtenant shall have two options to extend the Sublease Term by one-year periods each (each a “Sublease Term Extension” and collectively the “Sublease Term Extensions”), which shall be exercisable by Subtenant no later than 90 days prior to the expiration of the Sublease Term, as may be extended.

Pursuant to the Kingman Lease, if pursuant to any assignment or sublease, CJK receives rent, either initially or over the Term of the assignment or sublease, in excess of the Rent called for hereunder, or in the case of this sublease of a portion of the Premises in excess of such Rent fairly allocable to such portion, after appropriate adjustments to assure that all other payments called for hereunder are appropriately taken into account, CJK shall pay to the Company, as Additional Rent hereunder, 50% of the excess of each such payment of rent received by CJK. Accordingly, the Company receives additional rent of $3,500 per month during the term of the sublease.

Additionally, the subtenant paid a security deposit of $22,000 per the terms of the sublease. The Company and CJK have agreed to split the Security Deposit at 68% (the Company received $14,960 of the $22,000 Security Deposit, which $14,960 is included in security deposits payable on the accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheet).

Pleasant Ridge, MI

On November 29, 2022, ZP Woodward, as landlord, entered into a Licensed Cannabis Facility Absolute Net Lease Agreement (the “Woodward Lease”) with Rapid Fish 2 LLC, as tenant (“Woodward Tenant”), whereby ZP Woodward leased the Woodward Property located in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan to the Woodward Tenant. The Woodward Lease commenced on December 1, 2022 and had a term of 14 years and 4 months through March 1, 2037, with two 5-year options to extend the term, exercisable by the Woodward Tenant pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Woodward Lease. The Woodward Lease contains customary obligations of the Woodward Tenant consistent with an absolute triple net lease agreement, including (i) the payment of real property taxes, personal property taxes, privilege, sales, rental, excise, use and/or other taxes (excluding income or estate taxes), (ii) payment of insurance premiums and operating costs of ZP Woodward related to the operation of the Woodward Property, and (iii) maintenance and repair obligations to maintain the Woodward Property in first-class retail condition. The Woodward Lease includes a Guaranty of Payment and Performance by Ammar Kattoula and Thomas Nafso. The Woodward Lease contains an abatement of the full or partial rent that would otherwise have been due for the months from December 2022 to March 2023. Subsequent to the abatement period, the Woodward Lease provided for payment by the tenant of monthly base rent beginning at $40,319 per month and increasing by 3% per year over the term of the lease, as well as real property taxes, personal property taxes, privilege, sales, rental, excise, use and/or other taxes (excluding income or estate taxes) levied upon or assessed against the Company. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Woodward Lease, the Woodward Tenant agreed to maintain insurance in full force during the term of the Woodward Lease and any other period of occupancy of the premises by the tenant. The tenant shall have the option, exercisable by written notice to ZP Woodward given not later than 180 days prior to the expiration of the then current term, to extend the term for two further terms of five years each on the same terms and conditions as provided in this Lease.

On May 14, 2023, ZP Woodward entered into an Assignment and Assumption of Lease (“Assignment”) whereby the Woodward Lease was assigned from Rapid Fish 2 LLC (“Old Tenant”) to Rapid Fish LLC (“New Tenant”). Old Tenant and New Tenant share common ownership. The assignment of the Woodward Lease is conditioned upon issuance by the City of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan of a final cannabis business license to New Tenant and ZP Woodward’s receipt of a fully executed Reaffirmation of Guaranty from the guarantors of the Woodward Lease. The Assignment contains other terms as are customary for a document of this type.

On May 1, 2024, ZP Woodward and Rapid Fish, LLC (the “Parties”), with individual Guarantors, Thomas Nafso and Ammar Kattoula (the “Guarantors”), entered into a First Amendment to the Absolute Net Lease Agreement (the “First Amendment”) pertaining to premises located at 23600-23634 Woodward Ave, Pleasant Ridge MI 48069. The Parties also agreed to a fully executed Reaffirmation of Guaranty from the Guarantors.

According to the terms of the First Amendment, the following changes have been agreed to by the Parties:

Amended Rental Payment Schedule

The First Amendment provides that as long as the Company’s Conditions, as outlined in this First Amendment, are satisfied including a Renovation Completion Commitment, the Rental Payment Schedule of the Lease will be amended to the schedule set forth in the First Amendment.

Capital Commitment

The First Amendment provides for the inclusion of the Capital Commitment as follows: Tenant shall cause a total of at least $850,000 to be spent toward capital improvements to the Premises (the “Commitment Improvements” and/or the “Capital Commitment”). Any such Commitment Improvements shall be made in accordance with the Lease as amended. Commitment Improvements to be counted toward satisfying the Capital Commitment shall include capital improvements to the Premises and any part thereof, as well as other improvements approved in advance in writing by the Company, and shall exclude soft costs, permit, design, architectural and engineering fees, and legal fees. Tenant acknowledges that the Capital Commitment is material to the Company and the Company would not have agreed to enter into this First Amendment but for Tenant’s obligations in this paragraph. If the Capital Commitment is not completed in the prescribed time period, as evidenced by invoices or similar documentation reasonably acceptable to the Company, Tenant’s failure shall constitute an Event of Default under the Lease.

Renovation Completion Commitment

The First Amendment provides for the inclusion of the Renovation Completion Commitment as follows: Tenant shall cause its Capital Commitment at the Premises (the “Renovation Completion Commitment”) to be completed within three (3) months after the First Amendment Effective Date (the “Renovation Completion Commitment Date”). In order to satisfy the Renovation Completion Commitment, Tenant must satisfy the following prior to the Renovation Completion Commitment Date (i) deliver to the Company the appropriate deliverables evidencing renovation completion (the “Renovation Completion Deliverables”) (as defined below) (ii) open for business to the public for its intended Use of the Premises (the “Store Opening”), (iii) and complete its first bona fide sale to the public. The Renovation Completion Deliverables include the following: (x) Tenant has furnished to the Company a copy of a commercially reasonably detailed final cost breakdown for Tenant’s Work and the Company has inspected the Premises to confirm that Tenant’s Work has been completed in a good and workmanlike manner according to the Tenant’s Approved Plans; (y) Tenant has furnished to the Company commercially reasonable final affidavits and final lien releases from Tenant’s general contractor, if any, all subcontractors and all material suppliers for all labor and materials performed or supplied as part of Tenant’s Work (whether or not the Allowance is applicable thereto); (z) a copy of the certificate of occupancy from the governmental authority having jurisdiction has been delivered to the Company. Tenant acknowledges that the Renovation Completion Commitment is material to the Company and the Company would not have agreed to enter into this First Amendment but for Tenant’s obligations in this paragraph. If the Renovation Completion Commitment is not completed in the prescribed time period, Tenant’s failure shall constitute an Event of Default under the Lease. the Company shall grant Tenant up to two (2) additional 30-day extension upon request, so long as at the time of the extension the site is conducting inspections toward certificate of occupancy.

North Lot

The First Amendment also provides that if within 18 months of the date of this First Amendment, Tenant is able to complete all of the following related to 23634 Woodward Ave, Pleasant Ridge MI 48069 with an APN of 25-27-181-003 (the “North Lot”): (i) obtain authorization from all required jurisdictions (including the City of Pleasant Ridge) that the use of the North Lot parking spaces is no longer required and releases the Company from all obligations related to the North Lot under the Declaration of Restrictions and Parking Easement (the “Parking Agreement”), and (ii) confirm that the Tenant is able to continue to use the lot for purposes of ingress and egress, and (iii) Tenant is able to arrange a deal with the seller of the North Lot, which is currently under a Land Contract with outstanding installment payments, that (x) provides the Company with indemnity from Tenant that completely releases the Company of any operational obligations or liabilities related to the North Lot, (y) provides the Company with indemnity from Tenant that completely release the Company of any financial obligations or liabilities related to the North Lot, and (z) does not cause any encumbrance or legal liability to the remaining properties at the Premises; then within 30 days of the Company’s receipt of written confirmation from all appropriate parties that all requirements noted above have been satisfied, at the Company sole discretion, the Company agrees that the parties shall enter into a Lease Amendment acknowledging the same and modifying Tenant’s lease base rental rate to be reduced by $3,846 for the Lease.

Reaffirmation of Guarantee

In consideration of the First Amendment, the Guarantors executed and delivered a Reaffirmation of Guaranty, attached to the First Amendment as Addendum B (the “Reaffirmation of Guaranty”) effective as of the First Amendment Effective Date, May 3, 2024. Related to the Guaranty and the Original Guarantors, The Company agrees, that so long as there are no uncured Events of Default and Tenant remains in good standing under the Lease, then the Original Guarantors shall be released of their guarantees following the original lease term of fourteen and a half (14.5) years. The Company also agrees that, provided the Company has given written approval, at its discretion, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, then the Original Guarantors may be permitted to transfer the obligations under their Guarantees in the event of a Permitted Transfer, on to a new Guarantor(s) that are of at least equal or greater credit than the Original Guarantors, to be determined by the Company in its discretion, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Chicago, IL

On January 18, 2024, ZPRE Holdings entered into a Licensed Cannabis Facility Absolute Net Lease Agreement (the “Justice Grown Lease”), with a commencement date of January 19, 2024, by and between ZPRE Holdings, as landlord, and JG IL LLC (“Justice Grown”), as tenant. Pursuant to the terms of the Lease, ZPRE Holdings agreed to lease the Ashland Avenue Property located in Chicago, IL to Justice Grown for use as a licensed recreational adult-use (and, if permitted, medical) cannabis dispensary in accordance with Illinois law. The Justice Grown Lease has a term of 15 years, with four five-year renewal terms.

Summary

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, security deposits payable to the collective Significant Tenants amounted to $308,190 and $290,460, respectively. Future minimum lease payments primarily consist of minimum base rent payments from the collective Significant Tenants.

Future minimum lease payments to be received, on all leased properties, for each of the five succeeding calendar years and thereafter as of June 30, 2024, consists of the following:

Revenues – Significant Tenants

For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, revenues associated with Significant Tenant leases described above are summarized as follows: 

Further, as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, deferred rent of $516,990 and $371,472 is due collectively from the tenants due to the abatement of rent under the lease agreements discussed above, respectively, and as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, a lease incentive receivable of $435,780 and $449,541 is due from one of the Significant Tenants, respectively, in connection with the $500,000 tenant improvement allowance provided to tenant pursuant to the Chino Valley amendment executed during the year ended December 31, 2022 (see above). Additionally, as discussed above, VSM paid Zoned Arizona the $300,000 Assignment Price. The Company considers the assignment fee paid as a part of the lease payments for the modified lease and shall amortize the $300,000 assignment fees into rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the modified lease through April 2040. On June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, deferred revenue related to this lease modification amounted to $272,727 and $281,340, respectively, and is included in contract liabilities on the accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheets. 

Asset concentration

The Company’s real estate properties are leased to Significant Tenants under absolute-net and triple-net leases that terminate through March 2037 and April 2040, respectively. The Company monitors the credit of all tenants to stay abreast of any material changes in credit quality. The Company monitors tenant credit by (1) reviewing financial statements and related metrics and information that are publicly available or that are provided to us upon request, and (2) monitoring the timeliness of rent collections.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had an asset concentration related to the Significant Tenants. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Significant Tenants collectively leased approximately 73.7% and 69.4% of the Company’s total assets, respectively. Through June 30, 2024, all rental payments have been made on a timely basis.

Industry risk

Downturns relating to certain industries or business sectors or the financial stability of the Company’s significant tenants may have a significant adverse impact on the Company’s assets and its ability to pay its operating expenses or pay dividends than if the Company had a diversified property portfolio and service offerings. The Company’s total assets are concentrated into a limited number of tenants who were considered significant tenants. To the extent that the Company’s total assets are concentrated in a limited number of tenants that are in the regulated cannabis industry, downturns relating generally to such industry or business sector, or a decline in the financial stability of the Company’s Significant Tenants may result in defaults on all of the Company’s leases within a short time period, which may reduce the Company’s net income and the value of the Company’s common stock and accordingly, limit the Company’s ability to pay our operating expenses or pay dividends to its stockholders. If the Company’s tenants are prohibited from operating or cannot pay their rent, the Company may not have enough working capital to support its operations and the Company would need to consider seeking out new tenants at rental rates per square foot that may be less than its current rate per square foot.

Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement Regarding Purchase and Sale Contract and an Assignment and Assumption Agreement, on January 19, 2024, ZPRE Holdings completed the acquisition of its Ashland Avenue Property located in Chicago, Illinois for an aggregate cash purchase price of $1,585,878, including (i) $1,250,000, representing the Purchase Price, (ii) an assignment fees of $185,000, and (iii) closing costs, commissions, and fees customary to the acquisition of real estate of $150,878, which includes a $65,000 commission expense, a $79,634 sponsor fee, and other costs of $6,244.

For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, depreciation of rental properties amounted to $88,202 and $100,757, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, depreciation of rental properties amounted to $176,288 and $197,048, respectively. 

On May 1, 2021, the Company entered into a Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement (the “Zoneomics Green Operating Agreement”) with a non-affiliated joint venture partner in connection with the formation of Zoneomics Green, LLC (“Zoneomics Green”), a Delaware limited liability company formed on May 1, 2021. Zoneomics Green’s goal is to utilize advanced property technology to provide solutions for property identification in regulated industries such as regulated cannabis. Pursuant to the Zoneomics Green Operating Agreement, the Company purchased 50 units of Zoneomics Green for a capital contribution of $90,000, which represents 50% of the membership interests of Zoneomics Green and the other joint venture partner received 50% of the membership interests for the contribution of its intellectual property and a number of non-monetary contributions. identified in the Zoneomics Green Operation Agreement but provided no capital contributions. Each unit represents, with respect to any member, such member’s: (i) interest in Zoneomics Green’s capital, (ii) share of Zoneomics Green’s net profits and net losses (and specially allocated items of income, gain, and deduction), and the right to receive distributions of net cash flow from Zoneomics Green, (iii) right to inspect Zoneomics Green’s books and records, and (iv) right to participate in the management of and vote on matters coming before the members as provided in the Zoneomics Green Operating Agreement. The transactions discussed above resulted in a joint venture, in accordance with ASC 323-10 – Investments- Equity and Joint Ventures, between the Company and the non-affiliated party. Each of the entities has 50% equity ownership and voting rights, and joint control in Zoneomics Green. In June 2021, the Company contributed $90,000 to Zoneomics Green. Currently, the Zoneomics Green team has completed the creation of the foundational design, technology platform, and market positioning for Zoneomics Green to launch in the cannabis industry. However, in order to successfully launch, the technology platform relies upon a required merchant banking component. While Company management knew this risk was a major factor going into the investment, it was not foreseen exactly when an appropriate merchant banking solution would be available given the federal status of regulated cannabis and specifically the federal banking status as it relates to regulated cannabis, even for ancillary services such as Zoneomics Green. The regulatory status related to cannabis banking reform and regulation at the federal level, which the Zoneomics platform relies upon, is uncertain and the Company believes it is appropriate to cause an impairment of the Zoneomics Green investment at this time, while also understanding that Company believes Zoneomics Green may still create material value for the Company in the future. Additionally, the Company is using the Zoneomics Green technology within its own business to generate leads for new projects. The Company has no further financial or investment obligations at this time. Accordingly, on December 31, 2023, the Company recorded an other-than-temporary impairment loss of $45,000 because it was determined that the fair value of its equity method investment in Zoneomics was less than its carrying value. Based on management’s evaluation, it was determined that due to market and regulatory conditions, implementing the Company’s business model was at risk and that the Company’s ability to recover the carrying amount of the investment in Zoneomics was impaired.

The following represents summarized financial information derived from the financial statements of the Zoneomics Green Joint Venture, as of June 30, 2024 and for the six months ended June 30, 2024. 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded a loss from unconsolidated joint ventures of $0 and $7,110, respectively, which represents the Company’s proportionate share of losses from its joint ventures, respectively. 

Investment in equity securities

On June 24, 2022, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ZP Data Platform 2 LLC, purchased 875 shares of Series A convertible preferred stock of Anami Technology, Inc., a California corporation, for $50,000, or $57.14 per share. The Company’s ownership percentage is less than 20% and it does not have the ability to exercise significant influence as described in ASC 323-10-15-6. This equity instrument does not have a readily determinable fair value. Accordingly, the Company elected to measure this equity security at its cost minus impairment, if any. If the Company identifies observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer, the Company shall measure the equity security at fair value as of the date that the observable transaction occurred. If the Company subsequently elects to measure this equity security at fair value, the Company shall measure all identical or similar investments of the same issuer, including future purchases of identical or similar investments of the same issuer, at fair value. The election to measure this equity security at fair value shall be irrevocable. Any resulting gains or losses on the securities for which that election is made shall be recorded in earnings at the time of the election. On June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, investment in equity securities amounted to $50,000.

On June 30, 2024, principal and interest due on the East West Bank Swap Note amounted to $4,425,606 and $5,482, respectively. On December 31, 2023, principal and interest due on the East West Bank Swap Note amounted to $4,447,068 and $8,861, respectively.

23616 Land Contract Note Payable

On December 5, 2022, in connection with the acquisition of the Woodward Property located in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, the Company entered into a land contract note in the amount of $1,425,000 (the “23616 Land Contract Note Payable”). The 23616 Land Contract Note Payable bears interest at 9% per annum and is due in full as follows:

On June 30, 2024, principal and interest due on the 23616 Land Contract Note Payable amounted to $1,394,682 and $0, On December 31, 2023, principal and interest due on the 23616 Land Contract Note Payable amounted to $1,408,962 and $0, respectively.

23634 Land Contract Note Payable

On February 24, 2023, in connection with the 23634 Land Contract dated February 24, 2023 (see Note 4), the Company entered into a land contract note payable of $430,000 (the “23634 Land Contract Note Payable”). The 23634 Land Contract Note Payable accrues interest at the rate of 7% and is payable in 48 monthly installments of $3,865, beginning April 1, 2023, until the purchase price and interest are fully paid, provided that such purchase price and all interest will be fully paid on or before March 31, 2027. On June 30, 2024, principal and interest due on the 23634 Land Contract Note Payable amounted to $411,602 and $0, respectively. On December 31, 2023, principal and interest due on the 23634 Land Contract Note Payable amounted to $420,270 and $0, respectively.

On June 30, 2024, future annual principal payments under the above notes payable are as follows:

(D) Stock options

For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, in connection with the accretion of stock-based option expense, the Company recorded stock option expense over the vesting period of $29,511 and $80,447, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, there were 2,262,500 options outstanding and 1,915,000 options vested and exercisable. As of June 30, 2024, there was $70,670 of unvested stock-based compensation expense to be recognized through September 2031. The aggregate intrinsic value on June 30, 2024 was $0 and was calculated based on the difference between the quoted share price on June 30, 2024 of $0.62 and the exercise price of the underlying options.

On October 1, 2023, the Company cancelled 90,000 non-vested stock options that were forfeited due to the resignation of an executive officer of the Company.

Stock option activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 are summarized as follows:

In the event of a Termination for any reason or for no reason whatsoever, or upon the expiration date of the 2018 Employment Agreement, whichever comes first, all rights and obligations under the 2018 Employment Agreement shall cease (i) as to the Company, except for the Company’s obligations for the payment of applicable severance benefits thereunder, and for indemnification thereunder, and (ii) as to Mr. McLaren, except for his obligation under the restrictive covenants in the 2018 Employment Agreement.

The Company and Mr. McLaren also entered into a Golden Parachute Agreement (the “Golden Parachute Agreement”) on May 23, 2018. No benefits shall be payable under the Golden Parachute Agreement unless there shall have been a change in control of the Company, as set forth below. For purposes of the Golden Parachute Agreement, amongst other terms in the Golden Parachute Agreement, a “change in control of the Company” shall mean a change of control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6 of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

For purposes of the Golden Parachute Agreement, “Cause” means termination upon (a) the willful and continued failure to substantially perform duties with the Company after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered by the Board, which demand specifically identifies the manner in which the Board believes that duties have not substantially been performed, or (b) the willful engaging in conduct, which is demonstrably and materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or otherwise.

For purposes of the Golden Parachute Agreement, “Good Reason” means, without express written consent, the occurrence after a change in control of the Company of any of the following circumstances unless, such circumstances are fully corrected prior to the date of Termination specified in the notice of Termination:

Following a change in control of the Company, upon termination of Mr. McLaren’s employment or during a period of disability, Mr. McLaren will be entitled to the following benefits:

On July 23, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Berekk Blackwell, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, as President of the Company, effective immediately. On July 26, 2022, the Company entered into an employment agreement, effective July 1, 2022, with Mr. Blackwell (the “Blackwell Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Blackwell Employment Agreement, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Blackwell a base annual salary of $150,000 for his services as President and Chief Operating Officer. The Company may also award Mr. Blackwell discretionary cash and/or equity bonuses. The Blackwell Employment Agreement had a term of one year, expiring on July 1, 2023. During the initial term, neither party may terminate the Blackwell Employment Agreement except for Cause (as defined in the Blackwell Employment Agreement). After the initial term that expired July 1, 2023, the Blackwell Employment Agreement continued to be in full force and effect, unaffected by the expiration, except that either party may terminate the Blackwell Employment Agreement for any reason upon 30 days’ written notice to the other party.

401(k) Plan

On September 29, 2021, the Company’s board of directors adopted the Zoned Properties 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”) effective January 1, 2021. The Company contributes a matching contribution to the Plan for each employee in an amount equal to 100% of the matched employee contributions that are not in excess of 4% of the employee’s plan compensation. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company contributed $12,178 and $14,725 to the Plan, respectively.

Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow – Surprise Property

On February 23, 2024, ZPRE Holdings provided an approval notice to the Seller (as hereinafter defined) of the Surprise Property (as hereinafter defined), related to the Company’s intent to consummate the purchase of the Surprise Property, following notice from the City of Surprise that the Company had received final approvals of its cannabis entitlements, after satisfaction of the appeal period (the “Cannabis Approvals”), related to a use-permit for a cannabis retail dispensary to be developed at the Surprise Property. As used herein, the “Surprise Property” refers to that certain property commonly known as Bella Fiesta Pad B in Surprise, Arizona, which property is a certain tract or parcel of land containing approximately 1.114 acres, together with all improvements, buildings, leases, rights, easements, and appurtenances pertaining thereto. Previously, on January 23, 2023, ZPRE Holdings entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, by and between NWC Dysart & Bell LLC (the “Seller”) and ZPRE Holdings as the buyer. Such agreement was subsequently amended on May 12, 2023, October 25, 2023, and December 20, 2023 (as amended, the “Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Seller agreed to sell to ZPRE Holdings, and ZPRE Holdings agreed to purchase, the Surprise Property in exchange for a purchase price of $1,100,000 (the “Purchase Price”). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Seller also agreed to complete a number of on-site and off-site improvements to the Surprise Property (the “Seller’s Work”) in exchange for ZPRE Holdings’ reimbursement of up to $250,000 for the off-site work and reimbursement of up to $350,000 for the on-site work (collectively, the “Reimbursements”). The obligation to complete the Reimbursements is conditioned upon the closing of the sale of the Surprise Property to ZPRE Holdings. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, as of June 30, 2024, ZPRE Holdings deposited the following amounts into escrow: (i) $50,000, for the initial earnest money deposit, and (ii) $47,500, for additional earnest money deposited related to extensions to the Agreement (collectively, the “Earnest Money”). as of December 31, 2023, ZPRE Holdings deposited the following amounts into escrow: (i) $50,000, for the initial earnest money deposit, and (ii) $47,500, for additional earnest money deposited related to extensions to the Agreement (collectively, the “Earnest Money”). The Earnest Money will be applied as a credit upon closing. The transactions contemplated by the Agreement closed on July 8, 2024 (see Note 13).