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Item 1A. Risk Factors.
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results.
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, except as noted below.
Currently, our revenues are concentrated with a major customer, and our revenues may decrease significantly if we were to lose our major customer.
Due to our limited operating history, we have a limited customer base and have depended on a major customer for a significant portion of our revenue. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2024, our major customer accounted for 29.740.4% of our accounts receivable balance and, for the three and sixnine -month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2024, the customer accounted for 30.425.6% and 23.74.5%, respectively, of our revenue. If the customer were to terminate the agreement, or if we fail to adequately perform under the agreement, and if we are unable to diversify our customer base, our revenue could decline, and our results of operations could be adversely affected.
Our principal executive offices and other significant operations are located in Israel, and, therefore, our results may be adversely affected by political, economic and military instability in Israel, including the recent attack by Hamas and other terrorist organizations multi from the Gaza Strip and nt war Israels war against them is currently facing.
Our executive offices and corporate headquarters are located in Israel. In addition, most of our executive officers are residents of Israel. Accordingly, political, economic and military and security conditions in Israel and the surrounding region, although the may directly affectjority of our business. Any conflicts, political instability, terrorism, cyberattacks or any other hostilities involvingemployees are located outside of Israel or. Since the interruption or curtailestablishment of trade between he State of Israel and its present trading partners could adversely affect our operations. Ongoing and revived hostilities in the Middle East or otherin 1948, a number of armed conflicts have taken place between Israeli political or economic factors, could harm our operations.
I and its Arab neighbors. On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israels southern border from the Gaza Strip and conducted a series of attacks on civilian and military targets. Hamas also launched extensive rocket attacks on Israeli population and industrial centers located along Israels border with the Gaza Strip and in other areas within the State of Israel. These attacks resulted in extensive deaths, injuries and kidnapping of civilians and soldiers. Following the attack, Israels security cabinet declared war against Hamas and athe Israeli military campaign against thbegan to call-up rese terrorrvist organizations commenced in parallel tos for active duty. At their continued rocket same time, and terror attacks.
The intensity and dubecause of the war declaration of Israels current war aagainst Hamas is difficult to predict, as are such wars economic implications on the Companys business, the clash between Israel and operations and Hezbollah in Lebanon Israel'has economy in general. These events may be intertwined with wider macroeconomic indications of a deterioration of Israels escalated to an armed conomic standingflict, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company and its ability to effectively conduct some of its operationsincludes daily attacks on Israel.
In connection with the Israeli security cabinets declaration of war against Hamas and possible hostilities with other organizations, several hundred thousand Israeli military reservists were draftedFurthermore, certain of our employees may be obligated to perform immediate military annual reservice. Certain of our employees and consultants (ande duty in their spouses or partners) in Israel have been called,Defense Forces and additional employees (or their spouses or partners) may bere subject to being called, for service in the current or future wars up for other armed conflicts with Hamas, and such persons may be absent for an extended period of tiactive military duty at any time. As a result, our operations in Many Israel may be disrupted by such absences,i citizens which disruption may materially and adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Following o have served in the attack by Hamas on Israels southern border, Hezbollah in Lebanon has also launched missile, rocket and shooting attacks against Israeli military sites, troops, and Israeli towns in northern Israel. In response to these
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army are required to perform reserve duty until ttacks, the Israeli army has carried out a number of targeted strikes on sites belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. It is possible that other terrorist organizations, incluhey reach the age of 40 or older, depending Palestinian military organizations in upon the West Bank, as well as other hostile countries, such as Iran, will joinnature of the hostilities. Such hostir milities may include terror and missile attacks. Any hostilities involving Israel or the interruption or curtailmentary service. None of our executive of tradficers have between Israel and its trading partners could adversely affect our operations and results of operations. en called up for active military duty.
Our commercial insurance does not cover losses that may occur as a result of events associated with war and terrorism. Although the Israeli government currently covers the reinstatement value of direct damages that are caused by terrorist attacks or acts of war, we cannot assure you that this government coverage will be maintained or that it will sufficiently cover our potential damages. Any losses or damages incurred by us could have a material adverse effect on our business. Any armed conflicts or political instability in the region would likely negatively affect business conditions and could harm our results of operations.
Further, in the past, the State of Israel and Israeli companies have been subjected to economic boycotts. Several countries still restrict business with the State of Israel and with Israeli companies. These restrictive laws and policies may have an adverse impact on our operating results, financial condition or the expansion of our business. A campaign of boycotts, divestment and sanctions has been undertaken against Israel, which could also adversely impact our business.
Prior to the Hamas attack in October 2023, the Israeli government pursued extensive changes to Israels judicial system. In response to the foregoing developments, individuals, organizations and institutions, both within and outside of Israel, have voiced concerns that the proposed changes may negatively impact the business environment in Israel including due to reluctance of foreign investors to invest or transact business in Israel as well as to increased currency fluctuations, downgrades in credit rating, increased interest rates, increased volatility in securities markets, and other changes in macroeconomic conditions. The risk of such negative developments has increased in light of the recent Hamas attacks and the war against Hamas declared by Israel, regardless of the proposed changes to the judicial system and the related debate. To the extent that any of these negative developments do occur, they may have an adverse effect on our business, our results of operations and our ability to raise additional funds, if deemed necessary by our management and board of directors.
We believe our current cash on hand will not be sufficient to fund our projected operating requirements for a period of one year from the issuance of these interim financial statements. This raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We believe that our current cash on hand will not be sufficient to fund our projected operating requirements for a period of one year from the issuance of our interim financial statements. This raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern and could materially limit our ability to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or debt securities or otherwise. Further reports on our financial statements may include an explanatory paragraph with respect to our ability to continue as a going concern. If we cannot continue as a going concern, our investors may lose their
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entire investment in our securities. Until we can generate significant revenues, if ever, we expect to satisfy our future cash needs through debt or equity financing. We cannot be certain that additional funding will be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all. If funds are not available, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate research or development plans for, or commercialization efforts with respect to our products.
The market price of our common stock has been extremely volatile and may continue to be volatile due to numerous circumstances beyond our control.
The market price of our common stock has fluctuated, and may continue to fluctuate, widely, due to many factors, some of which may be beyond our control. These factors include, without limitation:
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| short squeezes; |
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| comments by securities analysts or other third parties, including blogs, articles, message boards and social and other media; |
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| large stockholders exiting their position in our securities or an increase or decrease in the short interest in our securities; |
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| actual or anticipated fluctuations in our financial and operating results; |
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| changes in foreign currency exchange rates; |
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| the commencement, enrollment or results of our planned or future clinical trials of our product candidates or those of our competitors; |
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| the success of competitive drugs or therapies; |
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| regulatory or legal developments in the United States and other countries; |
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| the success of competitive products or technologies; |
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| developments or disputes concerning patent applications, issued patents or other proprietary rights; |
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| the recruitment or departure of key personnel; |
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| the level of expenses related to our product candidates or clinical development programs; |
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| litigation matters, including amounts which may or may not be recoverable pursuant to our officer and director insurance policies, regulatory actions affecting the Company and the outcome thereof; |
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| the results of our efforts to discover, develop, acquire or in-license additional product candidates; |
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| actual or anticipated changes in estimates as to financial results, development timelines or recommendations by securities analysts; |
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| disputes or other developments relating to proprietary rights, including patents, litigation matters and our ability to obtain patent protection for our technologies; |
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| significant lawsuits, including patent or stockholder litigation; |
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| variations in our financial results or those of companies that are perceived to be similar to us; |
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| market conditions in our market sector; |
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| general economic, political, and market conditions and overall fluctuations in the financial markets in the United States and abroad; and |
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| investors general perception of us and our business. |
Stock markets in general and our stock price in particular have recently experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies and our company. For example, the closing sale prices of our Common Stock from January 1, 2024 through August 2November 5, 2024, ranged from a high of $2.55 per share (on February 15, 2024) to a low of $0.9278 per share (on August 2September 4, 2024). During that time, we have not experienced any material changes in our financial condition or results of operations that would explain such price volatility or trading volume; however, we have sold equity which was dilutive to existing stockholders. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our securities. Additionally, these and other external factors have caused and may continue to cause the market price and demand for our common stock to fluctuate substantially,
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which may limit or prevent our stockholders from readily selling their shares of our common stock and may otherwise negatively affect the liquidity of our common stock.
In addition, if the stock price of our common stock continues to trade at its current level, it may imply as a negative indicator of the valuation of our intangible assets and our goodwill, which could result in an impairment for these assets.
Nasdaq may delist our securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors ability to make transactions in our securities and subject us to additional trading restrictions.
On September 16, 2024, we received a written notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) indicating that we are not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), as our closing bid price for our common stock was below $1.00 per share for the last 30 consecutive business days. Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we have been granted a 180-calendar day compliance period, or until March 17, 2025, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. During the compliance period, our common stock will continue to be listed and traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of our common stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for at least 10 consecutive business days during the 180-calendar day compliance period.
If we are not in compliance by March 17, 2025, we may be afforded a second 180-calendar day compliance period. To qualify for this additional time, we will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for Nasdaq with the exception of the minimum bid price requirement, and will need to provide written notice of our intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period. If we do not regain compliance within the allotted compliance period(s), including any extensions that may be granted by Nasdaq, Nasdaq will provide notice that our common stock will be subject to delisting.
We intend to monitor the closing bid price of our common stock between now and March 17, 2025, and will consider available options to resolve our noncompliance with the minimum bid price requirement as may be necessary. There can be no assurance that we will be able to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement or that we will otherwise be in compliance with other Nasdaq listing criteria.