Save Foods, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2023 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to ____________
Commission File No. 001-40403
SAVE FOODS, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Delaware | 26-4684680 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
HaPardes 134 (Meshek Sander) | ||
Neve Yarak, Israel | 4994500 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(347) 468 9583 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
______________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of exchange on which registered | ||
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | SVFD | The Nasdaq Capital Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
☐ | Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer |
☒ | Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | Smaller reporting company |
☒ | Emerging growth company |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of August 11, 2023, the registrant had shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 (the “Common Stock”) issued and outstanding.
As used in this Quarterly Report and unless otherwise indicated, the terms “Save Foods,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “our Company” refer to Save Foods, Inc. and Save Foods Ltd., the 98.48% owned subsidiary of Save Foods, Inc. Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars.
Save Foods, Inc.
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere herein may address or relate to future events and expectations and as such constitutes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (set forth in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) Statements which are not historical reflect our current expectations and projections about our future results, performance, liquidity, financial condition, prospects and opportunities and are based upon information currently available to us and our management and their interpretation of what is believed to be significant factors affecting our business, including many assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things:
● | our customers require that our products undergo a lengthy pilot period without any assurance of sales; |
● | our history of operating losses and expectation to incur additional losses in the future; |
● | we need to raise additional capital or sell more of our products to continue as a going concern; |
● | our ability to raise additional capital to meet our liquidity needs; |
● | because of our limited operating history, we may not be able to successfully operate our business or execute our business plan; |
● | our products and technology requiring additional trials, which could prolong sales cycle; |
● | commercial success of our new generation products, as well as any future products, depends upon the degree of market acceptance by the packing house community as well as by other prospect markets and industries; |
● | our ability to comply with the continued listing standards of the Nasdaq Capital Market; |
● | sales of our products; |
● | the size and growth of our product market; |
● | our ability to obtain market acceptance of our environmentally friendly solutions for fruits and vegetables; |
● | our inability to respond effectively to technological changes in our industry, which could reduce the demand for our products; |
● | our ability to achieve regulatory approvals and registration in the United States, Mexico, Israel, Spain, Italy, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and South Africa, which might take longer than expected; |
● | significant competition from other companies looking to develop or acquire new alternative environmentally friendly solutions for the treatment of fruits and vegetables, and other edible matter; |
● | our reliance on a limited number of suppliers to produce certain key components of our products; |
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● | our ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships with third parties, including for the distribution of products; |
● | our ability to establish sales, marketing and distribution capabilities or enter into successful relationships with third parties to perform these services; |
● | our reliance on rapidly establishing global distributorship network in order to effectively market our products; |
● | results of our early tests may not be indicative of results in future tests and we cannot assure you that any planned or future tests will lead to results sufficient for the necessary regulatory approvals; |
● | inherent dangers in production and transportation of hydrogen peroxide and highly concentrated organic acids could cause disruptions and could expose us to potentially significant losses, costs or other liabilities; |
● | our ability to attract and retain sufficient, qualified personnel; |
● | our ability to obtain or maintain patents or other appropriate protection for the intellectual property; |
● | our ability to adequately support future growth; |
● | potential product liability or intellectual property infringement claims; |
● | our business and operations may be affected by climate change conditions, which could materially harm our financial results; |
● | risks relating to portfolio concentration; |
● | risks relating to international expansion of our business and operations; |
● | the effect of COVID-19 on our business; and |
● | information with respect to any other plans and strategies for our business. |
Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “scheduled,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” “seek,” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Actual results, performance, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations, prospects and opportunities could differ materially and perhaps substantially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks, uncertainties and other factors. These statements may be found under the section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (filed on March 27, 2023) (“2022 Annual Report”) entitled “Risk Factors” as well as in our other public filings.
In light of these risks and uncertainties, and especially given the start-up nature of our business, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained herein will in fact occur. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
SAVE FOODS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
IN U.S. DOLLARS
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED): | ||
Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets (unaudited) | 7 | |
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Loss (unaudited) | 8 | |
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) | 9 | |
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) | 10 | |
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements | 11 - 23 |
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SAVE FOODS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars except share and per share data)
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,969,707 | 5,700,709 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 47,696 | 50,062 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 109,521 | 192,597 | ||||||
Inventories | 91,702 | 81,706 | ||||||
Other current assets | 737,434 | 247,370 | ||||||
Total Current assets | 3,956,060 | 6,272,444 | ||||||
Right-of-use asset arising from operating lease | 89,395 | 121,855 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 64,204 | 97,914 | ||||||
Investment in nonconsolidated subsidiary (Note 3) | 2,053,271 | |||||||
Total assets | 6,162,930 | 6,492,213 | ||||||
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 394,939 | 419,814 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 195,223 | 295,035 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 590,162 | 714,849 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 10,345 | 40,023 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 600,507 | 754,872 | ||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Common Stock of $ shares authorized as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022; issued and outstanding and shares as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. | par value each (“Common Stock”): 777 | 462 | ||||||
Preferred stock of $ shares authorized as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022; issued and outstanding shares as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. | par value (“Preferred stock”): ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 30,970,981 | 28,710,019 | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (26,275 | ) | (26,275 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (25,261,010 | ) | (22,837,827 | ) | ||||
Total Company’s stockholders’ equity | 5,684,473 | 5,846,379 | ||||||
Non-controlling interests | (122,050 | ) | (109,038 | ) | ||||
Total equity | 5,562,423 | 5,737,341 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | 6,162,930 | 6,492,213 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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SAVE FOODS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(U.S. dollars except share and per share data)
Six months ended | Three months ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30 | June 30 | |||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Revenues from sales of products | 157,618 | 118,710 | 36,608 | 31,080 | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales | (69,753 | ) | (54,847 | ) | (27,007 | ) | (12,998 | ) | ||||||||
Gross profit | 87,865 | 63,863 | 9,601 | 18,082 | ||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | (135,765 | ) | (322,738 | ) | (16,857 | ) | (113,376 | ) | ||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (157,921 | ) | (323,049 | ) | (88,775 | ) | (144,913 | ) | ||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (2,378,151 | ) | (2,040,682 | ) | (744,287 | ) | (1,036,725 | ) | ||||||||
Operating loss | (2,583,972 | ) | (2,622,606 | ) | (840,318 | ) | (1,276,932 | ) | ||||||||
Financing income, net | 33,087 | 18,832 | 10,982 | 12,928 | ||||||||||||
Other income | 12,294 | 12,294 | ||||||||||||||
Gain on investment in nonconsolidated subsidiary | 102,107 | 102,107 | ||||||||||||||
Net loss | (2,436,484 | ) | (2,603,774 | ) | (714,935 | ) | (1,264,004 | ) | ||||||||
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 13,301 | 17,354 | 5,430 | 7,334 | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to the Company’s stockholders’ equity | (2,423,183 | ) | (2,586,420 | ) | (709,505 | ) | (1,256,670 | ) | ||||||||
Loss per share (basic and diluted) | ) | ) | ) | ) | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding | 5,833,578 | 2,841,027 | 6,986,046 | 2,862,562 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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SAVE FOODS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
Number
of shares | Amount | Additional paid-in capital | Foreign currency translation adjustments | Accumulated deficit | Total
Company’s stockholders’ equity | Non-controlling interests | Total equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2022 | 4,614,726 | 462 | 28,710,019 | (26,275 | ) | (22,837,827 | ) | 5,846,379 | (109,038 | ) | 5,737,341 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share based compensation to employees and directors | 1,000,000 | 100 | 690,919 | 691,019 | 201 | 691,220 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares to services providers | 44,000 | 4 | 67,610 | 67,614 | 67,614 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss for the period | - | (1,713,678 | ) | (1,713,678 | ) | (7,871 | ) | (1,721,549 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2023 | 5,658,726 | 566 | 29,468,548 | (26,275 | ) | (24,551,505 | ) | 4,891,334 | (116,708 | ) | 4,774,626 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares for exchange agreement | 1,164,374 | 116 | 826,589 | 826,705 | 826,705 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share based compensation to employees and directors | - | 5,699 | 5,699 | 88 | 5,787 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares to services providers | 951,445 | 95 | 670,145 | 670,240 | 670,240 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss for the period | - | (709,505 | ) | (709,505 | ) | (5,430 | ) | (714,935 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2023 | 7,774,545 | 777 | 30,970,981 | (26,275 | ) | (25,261,010 | ) | 5,684,473 | (122,050 | ) | 5,562,423 |
Number
of shares |
Amount | Additional paid-in capital | Foreign currency translation adjustments | Accumulated deficit | Total
Company’s stockholders’ equity |
Non-controlling | Total equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2021 | 2,806,536 | 281 | 23,607,503 | (26,275 | ) | (17,098,227 | ) | 6,483,282 | (70,671 | ) | 6,412,611 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares to employees and services providers | 35,500 | 4 | 279,139 | 279,143 | 591 | 279,734 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share based compensation to employees and directors | - | 11,642 | 11,642 | 180 | 11,822 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss for the period | - | (1,329,750 | ) | (1,329,750 | ) | (10,020 | ) | (1,339,770 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2022 | 2,842,036 | 285 | 23,898,284 | (26,275 | ) | (18,427,977 | ) | 5,444,317 | (79,920 | ) | 5,364,397 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares to employees and services providers | 34,100 | 4 | 283,114 | 283,118 | 283,118 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share based compensation to employees and directors | - | 5,098 | 5,098 | 79 | 5,177 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss for the period | - | (1,256,670 | ) | (1,256,670 | ) | (7,334 | ) | (1,264,004 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2022 | 2,876,136 | 289 | 24,186,496 | (26,275 | ) | (19,684,647 | ) | 4,475,863 | (87,175 | ) | 4,388,688 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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SAVE FOODS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars )
Six months ended | ||||||||
June 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Loss for the period | (2,436,484 | ) | (2,603,774 | ) | ||||
Adjustments required to reconcile net loss for the period to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation | 23,215 | 18,792 | ||||||
Decrease in liability for employee rights upon retirement, net | (15,935 | ) | ||||||
Issuance of shares to employees and services providers | 868,825 | 491,042 | ||||||
Share based compensation to employees and directors | 14,247 | 16,999 | ||||||
Gain from sales of property and equipment | (12,294 | ) | ||||||
Gain on investment in nonconsolidated subsidiary | (102,107 | ) | ||||||
Interest expenses on loans | (677 | ) | ||||||
Exchange rate differences on operating leases | (2,635 | ) | (15,474 | ) | ||||
Decrease in accounts receivable | 83,076 | 141,550 | ||||||
Increase in inventory | (9,996 | ) | (13,702 | ) | ||||
Decrease (increase) in other current assets | 61,725 | (208,693 | ) | |||||
Decrease in accounts payable | (27,595 | ) | (52,556 | ) | ||||
Decrease in other liabilities | (94,395 | ) | (112,579 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (1,634,418 | ) | (2,355,007 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Investment in nonconsolidated subsidiary | (1,124,458 | ) | ||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (26,968 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment | 22,789 | |||||||
Decrease in funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement | 11,287 | |||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,101,669 | ) | (15,681 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Repayments of long-term loans from banking institutions | (3,965 | ) | ||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (3,965 | ) | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 2,719 | (4,239 | ) | |||||
DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH | (2,733,368 | ) | (2,378,892 | ) | ||||
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR | 5,750,771 | 6,807,612 | ||||||
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD | 3,017,403 | 4,428,720 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Non cash transactions: | ||||||||
Investment in nonconsolidated subsidiary (see Note 3) | 826,705 | |||||||
Issuance of shares for future services | 551,790 | 71,810 | ||||||
Initial recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets | 56,671 | |||||||
Initial recognition of operating lease liability | 56,671 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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SAVE FOODS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 1 - GENERAL
A. | Save Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated on April 1, 2009, under the laws of the State of Delaware. On April 27, 2009, the Company acquired from its stockholders 98.48% of the issued and outstanding shares of Save Foods Ltd., including preferred and common stock. Save Foods Ltd. was incorporated in 2004 and commenced its operations in 2005. Save Foods Ltd. develops, produces, and focuses on delivering innovative solutions for the food industry aimed at improving food safety and shelf life of fresh produce. | |
On May 13, 2021, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 10,457,862. Commencing on May 14, 2021, the Company’s Common Stock was listed on the Nasdaq Capital under the symbol “SVFD”. shares of its common stock for net proceeds of $ | ||
On August 15, 2022, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 4,103,330. shares of its Common Stock for net proceeds of $ | ||
B. | Securities Exchange agreement with Plantify | |
On March 31, 2023, the Company entered into the Securities Exchange agreement with Plantify Foods, Inc. (“Plantify”) - see Note 3 below for further information. | ||
C. | Stock Exchange agreement with Yaaran Investments | |
On July 11, 2023, the Company entered into a stock exchange agreement by and among the Company, Save Foods Ltd., Yaaran Investments Ltd., and NewCo a yet-to-be formed Israeli company (“NewCo”, and together, the “Parties”), see Note 9B below. | ||
D. | Going concern uncertainty | |
Since inception, the Company has incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operations and has an accumulated deficit of $25 million. The Company has financed its operations mainly through fundraising from various investors. | ||
The Company’s management expects that the Company will continue to generate losses and negative cash flows from operations for the foreseeable future. Based on the projected cash flows and cash balances as of June 30, 2023, management is of the opinion that its existing cash will be sufficient to fund operations until the middle of the third quarter of 2024. As a result, there is substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. | ||
Management plans to continue securing sufficient financing through the sale of additional equity securities or capital inflows from strategic partnerships. Additional funds may not be available when the Company needs them, on terms that are acceptable to it, or at all. If the Company is unsuccessful in securing sufficient financing, it may need to cease operations. | ||
The financial statements do not include adjustments for measurement or presentation of assets and liabilities, which may be required should the Company fail to operate as a going concern. |
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SAVE FOODS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Basis of presentation
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report are unaudited. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting and reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature that are necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2023, and its results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, changes in shareholders’ equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023 or for any other future annual or interim period. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 as filed with the SEC. The Company’s significant accounting policies are disclosed in the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 included in the Company’s Form 10-K. Since the date of such financial statements, there have been no changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies except for the accounting policies investment in non-consolidated subsidiary as discussed below.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP. The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the Company and its majority-owned subsidiary. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, certain revenues and expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. As applicable to these financial statements, the most significant estimates and assumptions relate to share based compensation and fair value measurements of investment in nonconsolidated subsidiary.
Fair value
Fair value of certain of the Company’s financial instruments including cash, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other accrued liabilities approximate cost because of their short maturities. The Company measures and reports fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, “Fair Value Measurements” which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
Fair value, as defined by ASC 820, is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value of an asset should reflect its highest and best use by market participants, principal (or most advantageous) markets, and an in-use or an in-exchange valuation premise. The fair value of a liability should reflect the risk of nonperformance, which includes, among other things, the Company’s credit risk.
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SAVE FOODS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued)
Fair value (continued)
Valuation techniques are generally classified into three categories: (i) the market approach; (ii) the income approach; and (iii) the cost approach. The selection and application of one or more of the techniques may require significant judgment and are primarily dependent upon the characteristics of the asset or liability, and the quality and availability of inputs. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. ASC 820 also provides fair value hierarchy for inputs and resulting measurement as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability that are supported by little or no market activity, and that are significant to the fair values.
Fair value measurements are required to be disclosed by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall. Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (in level 3 measurements) are subject to expanded disclosure requirements including a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (i) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), (ii) segregating those gains or losses included in earnings, and (iii) a description of where those gains or losses included in earning are reported in the statement of operations.
The Company’s financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
As of June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
US$ | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Investment in Plantify | 903,371 | 903,371 | ||||||||||||||
Convertible loan | 1,149,900 | 1,149,900 | ||||||||||||||
Total assets | 903,371 | 1,149,900 | 2,053,271 |
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SAVE FOODS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued)
Fair value (continued)
The following table presents the changes in fair value of the level 1 assets for the period April 5, 2023 through June 30, 2023:
Changes in Fair value | ||||
US$ | ||||
Assets: | ||||
Initial recognition of the investment in Plantify as at April 5, 2023 (*) | 929,800 | |||
Changes in fair value | (26,429 | ) | ||
Outstanding at June 30, 2023 | 903,371 |
The following table presents the changes in fair value of the level 3 assets for the period April 5, 2023 through June 30, 2023:
Changes in Fair value | ||||
US$ | ||||
Assets: | ||||
Initial recognition of the convertible loan issued as at April 5, 2023 (*) | 1,021,300 | |||
Changes in fair value | 128,600 | |||
Outstanding at June 30, 2023 | 1,149,900 |
(*) | Relative fair value calculated at inception. |
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SAVE FOODS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT IN NONCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY
On March 31, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Exchange agreement with Plantify, pursuant to which each of the respective parties agreed to issue to the opposite party % of its issued and outstanding capital stock. The Securities Exchange closing occurred on April 5, 2023.
Upon the Closing, the Company issued shares of the Company’s Common Stock to Plantify, which amount represented % of Save Foods’ outstanding capital stock as of immediately prior to the Closing (and % of the Company’s outstanding capital stock as of immediately following the Closing), and Plantify issued common shares of Plantify to the Company represented % of Plantify’s outstanding capital stock as of immediately prior to the Closing (and % of Plantify’s outstanding capital stock as of immediately following the Closing).
In connection with, and contingent upon, the execution of the Agreement, the Company and Plantify executed a debenture (the “Debenture”), whereby Save Foods agreed to lend C$1,500,000 (approximately $1,124,000) to Plantify (the “Principal”), which Principal will accrue interest at a rate of 8% annually and will be repayable by Plantify over approximately 18 months. The Debenture has a maturity date of October 4, 2024. The Principal may be converted, at Save Foods’ sole discretion, into common shares of Plantify at a price of C$ per share for the first 12 months of the Debenture issuance date and C$ per share thereafter. The accrued interest may be converted at the market price of Plantify’s common shares, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval at the time of conversion. Plantify will execute a general security agreement in the Company’s favor and will specifically pledge to the Company the shares of Plantify’ subsidiary, Peas of Bean Ltd.
The Company determined that it has a significant influence over Plantify and such investment is to be accounted under the equity method of accounting, although the Company holds of the outstanding share capital of Plantify, it also has a representation on the Board of Directors and participates in the policy-making process. At the initial recognition of the equity investment, the Company elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. If the fair value option is applied to an investment that would otherwise be accounted for under the equity method, the Company applies it to all its financial interests in the same entity (equity and debt, including guarantees) that are eligible items. The equity investment in common shares of Plantify is classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets, and is measured based on Plantify’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate at each balance sheet date and the changes in fair value are reflected in gain (loss) on equity investments, net in the consolidated statement of income.
The fair value of the conversion feature was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using a third-party appraiser. The assumptions used to perform the calculations are detailed below:
Fair value of the conversion feature | April 5, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||
Expected volatility (%) | 78.20 | % | 89.97 | % | ||||
Risk-free interest rate (%) | 4.34 | % | 5.21 | % | ||||
Expected dividend yield | 0.0 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||
Contractual term (years) (*) | 1 | 0.76 | ||||||
Conversion price (Canadian dollars) | (US$ ) C$ | (US$ ) C$ | ||||||
Underlying share price (Canadian dollars) | (US$ ) C$ | (US$ ) C$ | ||||||
Fair value (U.S. dollars) | $ | 272,000 | $ | 198,800 |
(*) | The Company estimated that the probability that the Debenture would be converted following the laps of 12 months is minimal. |
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the conversion feature are mainly the expected volatility and risk free interest rate. Significant changes in any of those inputs in isolation would have resulted in a change in the fair value measurement.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT IN NONCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY (continued)
The fair value of the debt component of the Debenture was estimated using a third-party appraiser by discounting the principal and interest at a discount rate of market interest for similar loans. The interest rate was determined, among other things, based on the potential risk factor of the debt investment in Plantify, at 24.7%.
For the period between April 5, 2023 through June 30, 2023, an unrealized gain of $102,107 was recorded in Gain on investment in nonconsolidated subsidiary in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.
The following tables present Plantify’s summarized financial information. Plantify’s financial information is prepared on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Any differences between IFRS and GAAP did not have a material impact on Plantify’s summarized financial information. The period presented in the table below commenced on April 5, 2023 when the Company retained an equity investment in Plantify:
April 5, 2023 Through June 30, 2023 | ||||
Revenue | 117,000 | |||
Gross loss | (14,000 | ) | ||
loss from operations | (323,000 | ) | ||
Net loss | (798,000 | ) |
As of | ||||
June 30, 2023 | ||||
Current assets | 1,178,000 | |||
Noncurrent assets | 1,489,000 | |||
Current liabilities | 2,365,000 | |||
Noncurrent liabilities | 997,000 |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 4 – COMMON STOCK
1. | On October 26, 2022, the Board approved the issuance of quarterly issuances of 39,800 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and $19,900 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. shares of Common Stock to each of two consultants commencing on January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024. On January 2, 2023 and on April 3, 2023, the Company issued shares of Common Stock in respect to the Board approval for each of the consultants. The Company determined the value of the shares issued based on the share price of the date of the board resolution. The Company recorded share-based compensation expenses of $ | |
2. | On October 26, 2022, pursuant to an investor relations consulting agreement, the Board approved the issuance of quarterly issuances of 35,820 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and $17,910 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. shares of Common Stock to a consultant starting in the first quarter of 2023. On January 2, 2023 and on April 3, 2023, the Company issued shares of Common Stock. The Company determined the value of the shares issued based on the share price of the date of the board resolution. The Company recorded share based compensation expenses of $ | |
3. | On January 20, 2023, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a consultant for a period of twelve months. According to the agreement, the Company will issue on a quarterly basis, subject to the approval of the board of directors of the Company, (a) restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock issued fully earned in connection with services rendered for the first quarter of 2023, and (b) restricted shares of Common Stock issued fully earned in connection with services rendered for each subsequent quarter of 2023, such that, the consultant receive an aggregate of restricted shares of Common Stock. | |
On February 13, 2023, the Company issued the first shares of Common Stock. | ||
On April 27, 2023, the Company issued shares of Common Stock. The Company determined the value of the shares issued based on the share price of the date of the board resolution. The Company recorded share-based compensation expenses of $47,680 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and $31,456 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. | ||
On June 14, 2023 the company entered into a new superseding agreement (see note 3 (9) below). | ||
4. | On March 29, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the amendment to the consulting agreement with EU Agritech Investment Ltd (“EU Agritech”), pursuant to which EU Agritech will receive $ in restricted shares of Common Stock to be issued on the effective date of the amendment as compensation for the first twelve months of services provided to the Company. On April 3, 2023, the Company issued shares of Common Stock to EU Agritech. During the period of six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded $ as share based compensation expenses and the remaining was classified as prepaid expenses in other current assets. | |
The Board of Directors additionally approved the amendment to a consulting agreement with Joachim Fuchs pursuant to which he will be issued restricted shares of Common Stock, subject to the Company’s 2022 Share Incentive Plan. These shares will be subject to a twenty four months lockup period. | ||
5. | On March 29, 2023, the Board of directors of the Company approved the issuance of an equity grant to executive officers, employees, directors and consultants amounting to a total of 678,000 based on the share price of the date of the board resolution and recorded $678,000 as share based compensation expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2023. shares of Common Stock (such number includes the restricted shares issued pursuant to the amendment of the consulting agreement with Joachim Fuchs as detailed in note 4(4) above). Such shares were issued on April 3, 2023. The Company estimated the value of the shares issued at $ |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 4 – COMMON STOCK (continued)
6. | On March 31, 2023, the Company entered into the Securities Exchange agreement with Plantify, pursuant to which each of the respective parties agreed to issue to the opposite party % of its issued and outstanding capital stock. The Securities Exchange closing occurred on April 5, 2023. Upon the Closing, the Company issued shares of the Company’s Common Stock to Plantify (see note 3 above). | |
7. | On May 28, 2023, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a consultant for a period of 18 months. According to the agreement, the Company will issue, subject to the approval of the board of directors of the Company, restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock par value $ per share. These shares will be subject to lockup period, pursuant to the following schedule: (a) shares of Common Stock upon the six months anniversary hereof, (b) shares of Common Stock upon the nine months anniversary hereof, and (c) shares of Common Stock twelve months anniversary. | |
On June 21, 2023, the Company issued 122,400 based on the share price on the agreement date, of which $ was recorded as share based compensation expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and the remaining was classified as prepaid expenses in other current assets. shares of Common Stock. The Company determined the value of the shares issued at $ | ||
8. | On May 28, 2023, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a consultant for a period of two years. According to the agreement, the Company will issue, subject to the approval of the board of directors of the Company, restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock par value $ per share. These shares will be subject to lockup period, pursuant to the following schedule: (a) shares of Common Stock upon the six months anniversary hereof, (b) shares of Common Stock upon the nine months anniversary hereof, and (c) shares of Common Stock upon the 12 months anniversary. | |
On June 21, 2023, the Company issued 170,000 based on the share price on the agreement date, of which $ was recorded as share based compensation expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and the remaining was classified as prepaid expenses in other current assets. shares of Common Stock. The Company determined the value of the shares issued at $ | ||
9. | On June 14, 2023, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a consultant for a period of 30 months. According to the agreement, the Company will issue, subject to the approval of the board of directors of the Company, restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock par value $ per share. These shares will be subject to lockup period, pursuant to the following schedule: (a) shares of Common Stock upon the six months anniversary hereof, (b) shares of Common Stock upon the nine months anniversary hereof, and (c) shares of Common Stock upon the twelve months anniversary. | |
On June 21, 2023, the Company issued 147,150 based on the share price on the agreement date, of which $ was recorded as share based compensation expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and the remaining was classified as prepaid expenses in other current assets. shares of Common Stock. The Company determined the value of the shares issued at $ |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 4 – COMMON STOCK (continued)
10. | On June 15, 2023, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a consultant for a period of three months. According to the agreement, the Company will issue, subject to the approval of the board of directors of the Company the following: (a) restricted Common Stock representing an aggregate value of $75,000, which covers the duration of the term, upon the execution of the agreement, (b) monthly cash fee of $5,000. | |
By June 30, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 75,000 share obligation, of which $ was recorded as share based compensation expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and the remaining was classified as prepaid expenses in other current assets. shares of Common Stock as consideration for the $ | ||
11. | On June 21, 2023, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with legal advisors pursuant to which the legal advisors shall provide the Company with certain legal services in consideration for total of $22,500 in cash and $22,500 in restricted Common Stock of the Company of which $11,250 in cash and $11,250 in restricted Common Stock shall be paid upon execution of the agreement and the remaining after the completion of the legal services. On July 6, 2023, the Company issued shares of restricted Common Stock as consideration for the first installment. |
Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 234,674 | 3.00 | ||||||
Granted | ||||||||
Exercised | ||||||||
Forfeited or expired | ||||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2023 | 234,674 | 3.00 | ||||||
Number of options exercisable at June 30, 2023 | 213,626 | 3.16 |
The aggregate intrinsic value of the awards outstanding as of June 30, 2023, is $ . These amounts represent the total intrinsic value, based on the Company’s stock price of $ as of June 30, 2023, less the weighted exercise price. This represents the potential amount received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date.
Costs incurred in respect of stock-options compensation for employees and directors, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $ and for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were $ .
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 6 – COMMITMENTS
1. | On January 26, 2023, the Company entered into an Advisory Agreement with a consultant for a period of ninety days which may be extended for any term mutually acceptable to the parties thereto. According to the agreement, the consultant shall serve as an advisor to the Company in connection with pursuing and evaluating entering into an equity purchase agreement (the “Equity Purchase Agreement”) with an institutional investor. The Company shall pay a success fee (the “Success Fee”) in the amount equal to 6% of the gross proceeds received by the Company under the Equity Purchase Agreement to be paid within five working days of each receipt of funds. However, with respect to any amount received by the Company from certain investors, the Success Fee shall be 5%. On July 20, 2023, the Company and the consultant extended the term of the agreement until October 12, 2023. As of June 30, 2023 no such Success Fee was paid or accrued for. |
NOTE 7 – RELATED PARTIES
A. Transactions and balances with related parties
Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
General and administrative expenses: | ||||||||
Directors compensation | 192,789 | 156,913 | ||||||
Salaries and fees to officers | 245,241 | 289,824 | ||||||
(*) 438,030 | (*) 446,737 | |||||||
(*) of which share based compensation | ||||||||
Research and development expenses: | ||||||||
Salaries and fees to officers | 33,883 | (*) 54,572 | ||||||
(*) of which share based compensation | 2,921 | |||||||
Selling and marketing expenses: | ||||||||
Salaries and fees to officers | 33,883 | (*) 54,572 | ||||||
(*) of which share based compensation | 2,921 |
B. Balances with related parties and officers:
Other accounts payables | 95,012 | 89,806 |
1. | On March 29, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the amendment to a consulting agreement with Joachim Fuchs, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Save Foods Ltd pursuant to which he will receive a monthly compensation of $1,000 (plus VAT if required by law). The Board of Directors additionally approved the issuance of restricted shares of Common Stock, subject to the Company’s 2022 Share Incentive Plan. These shares will be subject to a twenty four months lockup period. |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 8 – GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS
A. | Information on sales by geographic distribution: |
The Company has one operating segment. Sales are attributed to geographic distribution based on the location of the customer.
Six months ended June 30, | Three months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Israel | 5,221 | 11,213 | ||||||||||||||
United States | 41,554 | 35,948 | ||||||||||||||
Mexico | 109,824 | 71,549 | 36,608 | 31,080 | ||||||||||||
Turkey | 1,019 | |||||||||||||||
157,618 | 118,710 | 36,608 | 31,080 |
B. | Sales to single customers exceeding 10% of sales (US$): |
Six months ended June 30, | Three months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Customer A | 109,824 | 71,549 | 36,608 | 31,080 | ||||||||||||
Customer B | 41,554 | 35,948 | ||||||||||||||
151,378 | 107,497 | 36,608 | 31,080 |
C. | Information on Long-Lived Assets - Property, Plant and Equipment and ROU assets by geographic areas: |
The following table presents the locations of the Company’s long-lived assets as of June 30, 2023 and 2022:
As of June 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Israel | 145,176 | 242,119 | ||||||
United States | 8,423 | 18,410 | ||||||
153,599 | 260,529 |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
A. | On July 23, 2023, the Company, entered into a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), with YA II PN, Ltd. (“YA”), pursuant to which YA has agreed to purchase up to $3.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock, par value of $ per share (the “Common Stock”) over the course of 40 months after the date of the Agreement. The price of shares to be issued under the Purchase Agreement will be % of the lowest volume weighted average trading price (the “VWAP”) of the Company’s Common Stock for the three days prior to delivery of each advance notice by the Company. Each issuance and sale by the Company to YA under the Purchase Agreement (an “Advance”) is subject to a maximum amount equal to the greater of 100% of the Daily Traded Amount (being the product obtained by multiplying the daily trading volume of the Company’s shares as reported by Bloomberg L.P., by the VWAP for such trading day) during the five trading days prior to an Advance notice and $200,000. With respect to each Advance notice, if the Company notifies YA of a minimum acceptable price with respect to such Advance, then if there is no VWAP or if such price is below the minimum price indicated by the Company, there will be an automatic reduction to the amount of the Advance by one third, and that day will be excluded from the pricing period. | |
The Advances are subject to certain limitations, including that YA cannot purchase any shares that would result in it beneficially owning more than % of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock at the time of an Advance or acquiring more than % of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the date of the Purchase Agreement (the “Exchange Cap”). The Exchange Cap will not apply under certain circumstances, including, where the Company has obtained stockholder approval to issue in excess of the Exchange Cap in accordance with the rules of Nasdaq or such issuances do not require stockholder approval under Nasdaq’s “minimum price rule.” | ||
The Purchase Agreement will terminate automatically on the earlier of December 1, 2026 or when YA has purchased an aggregate of $ million shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The Company has the right to terminate the Purchase Agreement upon five trading days’ prior written notice to YA. | ||
In connection with the Purchase Agreement, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, upon the request of the Company, YA will advance to the Company up to $700,000 of the $3,500,000 commitment amount, with such Advances to be evidenced by a promissory note (the “Note”). The request by the Company for such Advances may only be made after the approval of the stockholders of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, and the Company cannot request any Advances after January 31, 2024. There is a 3% discount to the amount equal to each Note. Each Note accrues interest on the outstanding principal balance at the rate of 8% per annum. The Company is required to pay, on a monthly basis, a one tenth of the outstanding principal of each Note and accrued interest thereon either (i) in cash or (ii) by submitting an advance notice pursuant to the Purchaser Agreement and selling YA shares, or any combination of (i) or (ii) as determined by the Company. The first payment is due 60 days after the issuance of a Note, with each subsequent payment due 30 days after the prior payment. Unless otherwise agreed by YA, the funds received by the Company pursuant to the Purchase Agreement for the sale of shares will first be used to satisfy any payments due under the Note. | ||
The conditions that must be satisfied prior to YA advancing the Company funds pursuant to the terms of the Note include obtaining shareholder approval of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the delivery by the Company to YA of a request to lend funds pursuant to the Note prior to January 31, 2024, no events which could have a material adverse on the Company and other conditions customary of financings of this nature. |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (continued)
B. | On July 11, 2023, the Company entered into a stock exchange agreement by and among the Company, Save Foods Ltd., Yaaran Investments Ltd., and NewCo a yet-to-be formed Israeli company (“NewCo”, and together, the “Parties”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue to Yaaran % of its’ outstanding capital stock as of immediately prior to the Closing. In consideration thereof, Save Foods Ltd., shall be issued such number of shares representing % of NewCo’s share capital on a fully diluted pre-Closing basis. | |
As part of the agreement, the Company has committed to support NewCo’s commercialization efforts of certain technologies researched and developed together with the Government of Israel on behalf of the State of Israel, represented by the Head of Agricultural Research Organization (“A.R.O”) and the Treasurer of A.R.O., by making available up to $1.2 million in three conditional installments. | ||
On July 24, 2023, the Parties entered into and executed an amendment to the Agreement whereby the Parties mutually agreed to delay certain closing deliverables set forth in the Agreement (the “Amendment”) but agreed to proceed with the issuance of the Save Foods Exchange Shares to Yaaran at the Closing, notwithstanding that NewCo has not been formed yet. On July 27, 2023, the Parties closed the transactions set forth in the Agreement, as amended by the Amendment. Upon the Closing, the Company issued 16.66% of Save Foods’ outstanding capital stock as of immediately following the Closing), and in exchange thereof, upon the formation of NewCo, Save Foods shall be issued ordinary shares of NewCo. Save Foods Exchange Shares to Yaaran, which amount represented % of Save Foods’ outstanding capital stock as of immediately prior to the Closing (and | ||
C. | On August 3, 2023 the Board approved the issuance of a one-time bonus of | shares of Common Stock to each of the two consultants discussed in note 4(1) above.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Readers are advised to review the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our condensed consolidated interim financial statements (unaudited) and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto in our 2022 Annual Report. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”. You should review the “Risk Factors” section of our 2022 Annual Report for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis. Furthermore, certain disclosures and references made herein apply to Save Foods Ltd., the subsidiary of Save Foods, Inc. The primary business activities and operations discussed herein are performed by Save Foods Ltd., whereas Save Foods, Inc. operates as a holding company and is the Registrant for purposes of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Overview
We develop eco-friendly “green” solutions for the food industry. Our solutions are developed to improve the food safety and shelf life of fresh produce. We do this by controlling human and plant pathogens, thereby reducing spoilage, and in turn, reducing food loss.
Our products are based on a proprietary blend of food acids which have a synergistic effect when combined with certain types of oxidizing agent-based sanitizers and fungicides at low concentrations. Our green treatments are capable of cleaning, sanitizing and controlling pathogens on fresh produce with the goal of making them safer for human consumption and extending their shelf life by reducing their decay. One of the main advantages of our products is that our ingredients do not leave any toxicological residues on the fresh produce we treat. On the contrary, by forming a temporary protective shield around the fresh produce we treat, our products make it difficult for pathogens to develop and potentially provide protection which also reduces cross-contamination.
Our Common Stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SVFD”.
Recent Developments
YA II PN Transaction
On July 23, 2023, we entered into a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with YA II PN, Ltd. (“YA”), pursuant to which YA has agreed to purchase up to $3.5 million Common Stock, over the course of 40 months after the date of the Purchase Agreement. The price of the shares to be issued under the Purchase Agreement will be 94% of the lowest volume weighted average trading price (the “VWAP”) of our Common Stock for the three days prior to the delivery of each of our advance notices. Each issuance and sale by us to YA under the Purchase Agreement (an “Advance”) is subject to a maximum amount equal to the greater of 100% of the Daily Traded Amount (being the product obtained by multiplying the daily trading volume of our shares as reported by Bloomberg L.P., by the VWAP for such trading day) during the five trading days prior to an Advance notice and $200,000.
In connection with, and pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, we paid a subsidiary of YA a structuring fee in the amount of $10,000 and issued YA 183,566 shares of Common Stock (the “Commitment Shares”) as a commitment fee. The Company also agreed to file a registration statement covering the shares issuable to YA pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement and the Commitment Shares.
The Advances are subject to certain limitations, including that (i) YA cannot purchase a number of shares that would result in it beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our outstanding shares of Common Stock at the time of an Advance; (ii) unless the Company’s stockholders approve the issuance of more than 20% of our issued and outstanding shares in accordance with the listing rules of the Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Nasdaq 20% Share Issuance Approval”), YA cannot acquire more than 19.99% of our outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the date of the Purchase Agreement (the “Exchange Cap”), (iii) the Company may request YA to advance up to $700,000 of the $3,500,000 commitment amount, with such advances to be evidenced by a promissory note (the “Note”), but such request may only be made after the Nasdaq 20% Share Issuance Approval, and the Company cannot request any such advances after January 31, 2024. The stockholders will vote on the Nasdaq 20% Share Issuance Approval at the annual general meeting of stockholders, to be held on October 2, 2023.
The Purchase Agreement will terminate automatically on the earlier of December 1, 2026, or when YA has purchased an aggregate of $3.5 million shares of Common Stock. We have the right to terminate the Purchase Agreement upon five trading days, subject to written notice.
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Yaaran Investments Transaction
On July 11, 2023, we entered into a stock exchange agreement (“Yaaran Agreement”) with Yaaran Investments Ltd., (“Yaaran”) and NewCo, a yet-to-be formed Israeli company (“NewCo”), pursuant to which, on July 27, 2023, at the Closing, (as defined at the Yaaran Agreement), the Company issued to Yaaran 1,561,051 shares of common stock, representing 19.99% of our outstanding capital stock as of immediately prior to the Closing (16.66% of our outstanding capital stock as of immediately following the Closing). Pursuant to the Yaaran Agreement, as amended by the parties on July 24, 2023, in consideration thereof, upon formation of NewCo, our majority-owned subsidiary, Save Foods Ltd., will be issued a number of shares representing 60% of NewCo’s share capital on a fully diluted pre-Closing basis.
As part of the Yaaran Agreement, as amended, we committed to support NewCo’s commercialization efforts of certain technologies researched and developed together with the Government of Israel on behalf of the State of Israel, represented by the Head of Agricultural Research Organization and the Treasurer of A.R.O., by making available up to $1.2 million in three conditional installments.
Plantify Transactions
On March 31, 2023, we entered into the Securities Exchange agreement with Plantify Foods, Inc., (“Plantify”), pursuant to which each of the respective parties agreed to issue to the opposite party 19.99% of its issued and outstanding capital stock. The Securities Exchange Closing occurred on April 5, 2023.
Upon the Closing, we issued 1,164,374 shares of Common Stock to Plantify, which amount represented 19.99% of Save Foods’ outstanding capital stock as of immediately prior to the Closing (and 16.66% of our outstanding capital stock as of immediately following the Closing), and Plantify issued 30,004,349 common shares of Plantify to us which amount represented 19.99% of Plantify’ outstanding capital stock as of immediately prior to the Closing (and 16.66% of Plantify’ outstanding capital stock as of immediately following the Closing).
In connection with, and contingent upon, the execution of the Agreement, the Company and Plantify executed a debenture (the “Debenture”), whereby we agreed to lend C$1,500,000 (approximately $1,124,000) to Plantify, (the “Principal”), which Principal will accrue interest at a rate of 8% annually and will be repayable by Plantify over approximately 18 months. The Debenture has a maturity date of October 4, 2024. The Principal may be converted, at our sole discretion, into common shares of Plantify at a price of C$0.05 per share until the first anniversary of the Debenture issuance date and C$0.10 per share thereafter. The accrued interest may be converted at the market price of Plantify’s common shares, subject to TSXV approval at the time of conversion. Plantify will execute a general security agreement in our favor and will specifically pledge to us the shares of Plantify’s subsidiary, Peas of Bean Ltd.
Corporate Information
We were incorporated in the State of Delaware on April 1, 2009. Our principal executive offices are located at HaPardes 134 (Meshek Sander), Neve Yarak, Israel, 4994500 and our telephone number is (347) 468 9583. Our website address is www.savefoods.co. The information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our websites is not incorporated by reference into this prospectus and is intended for informational purposes only.
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Results of Operations
Components of Results of Operations
Revenues and Cost of Revenues
Our total revenue consists of products and our cost of revenues consists of cost of products.
The following table discloses the breakdown of revenues and costs of revenues:
Six Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
Revenues from sales of products | 157,618 | 118,710 | 36,608 | 31,080 | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales | (69,753 | ) | (54,847 | ) | (27,007 | ) | (12,998 | ) | ||||||||
Gross profit (loss) | 87,865 | 63,863 | 9,601 | 18,082 |
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses consist of three components — research and development expenses, selling and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses.
Research and Development Expenses
Our research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries and related personnel expenses, laboratory and field tests, professional fees and other related research and development expenses.
Six Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
Salaries and related expenses | 67,672 | 173,557 | (6,959 | ) | 58,742 | |||||||||||
Share based compensation | - | 2,921 | - | 972 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 47,812 | 41,633 | 8,158 | 17,331 | ||||||||||||
Laboratory and field tests | 823 | 54,483 | 62 | 13,488 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 8,276 | 35,267 | 3,767 | 17,477 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 11,182 | 14,877 | 11,829 | 5,366 | ||||||||||||
Total | 135,765 | 322,738 | 16,857 | 113,376 |
Following careful consideration, our board of directors decided to implement certain cost reduction measures in 2023, including, inter alia, the reduction of our research and development expenses.
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Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses, professional fees and other expenses.
Six Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
Salaries and related expenses | 91,492 | 150,965 | 52,560 | 68,705 | ||||||||||||
Share based compensation | - | 2,921 | - | 2,142 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 16,211 | 86,975 | 7,500 | 31,354 | ||||||||||||
Commissions | 9,204 | 8,135 | - | 2,669 | ||||||||||||
Travel abroad | 8,182 | 29,627 | 4,281 | 16,065 | ||||||||||||
Transport and storage | 21,752 | 15,855 | 15,964 | 8,037 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 11,080 | 28,571 | 8,470 | 15,941 | ||||||||||||
Total | 157,921 | 323,049 | 88,775 | 144,913 |
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of professional services, share based compensation, insurance and other non-personnel related expenses.
Six Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
Professional services | 1,000,563 | 1,165,349 | 436,520 | 612,653 | ||||||||||||
Share based compensation | 933,491 | 397,655 | 134,972 | 207,636 | ||||||||||||
Salaries and related expenses | 129,638 | 159,464 | 51,142 | 68,685 | ||||||||||||
Insurance | 137,240 | 246,030 | 53,144 | 110,155 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 177,219 | 72,184 | 68,509 | 37,596 | ||||||||||||
Total | 2,378,151 | 2,040,682 | 744,287 | 1,036,725 |
Three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to three months ended June 30, 2022
Revenues
Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were $36,608, an increase of $5,528, or 18%, compared to $31,080 during the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase is mainly a result of an increase in our sales in Mexico.
We do not have backlogs or firm commitments from our customers for our products. Our sales might deteriorate if we fail to achieve commercial success or obtain regulatory approval of any of our products.
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Cost of Sales
Cost of sales consists primarily of salaries, materials, transportation and overhead costs of manufacturing our products. Cost of revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $27,007, an increase of $14,009, or 108%, compared to total cost of revenues of $12,998 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase mainly results from an increase in salaries due to the hiring of an additional employee.
Gross Profit (loss)
Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $9,601, a decrease of $8,481, or 47%, compared to a gross profit of $18,082 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is mainly a result of the increase in our cost of sales as detailed above.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses consist of salaries and related expenses, consulting fees, service providers’ costs, related materials and overhead expenses. Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were $16,857, a decrease of $96,519, or 85%, compared to total research and development expenses of $113,376 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is mainly attributable to the decrease in salaries and related expenses and field tests followed by our board of directors’ resolution to implement certain cost reduction measures, in light of the prevailing macroeconomic conditions and certain results of our operations. These cost reduction measures, included inter alia, the reduction of our budget in connection with our research and development activities shifting our focus mainly on the commercialization of our solutions with emphasis on converting recently completed pilots into paying customers.
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries and related costs for selling and marketing personnel, travel related expenses and services providers. Selling and marketing expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were $88,775, a decrease of $56,138, or 39%, compared to total selling and marketing expenses of $144,913 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is mainly attributable to the decrease in salaries and related costs and other professional fees associated with our sales resulted of a reduction in manpower following our cost reduction measures.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses including share based compensation and other professional services as well as other non-personnel related expenses such as legal expenses and directors and insurance costs. General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were $744,287, a decrease of $292,437, or 28%, compared to total general and administrative expenses of $1,036,725 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is mainly a result of the decrease in professional services, share-based compensation to our employees and service providers and insurance costs.
Financing Income, Net
Financing income, net for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $10,982, a decrease of $1,946, or 15%, compared to $12,928 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is mainly a result of the increase in exchange rate differences expenses offset by an increase in interest income on our cash balances.
Total Comprehensive Loss
As a result of the foregoing, our total comprehensive loss for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $714,935, compared to $1,264,004 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $549,069, or 43%.
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Six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to six months ended June 30, 2022
Revenues
Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $157,618, an increase of $38,908, or 33%, compared to $118,710 during the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase is mainly a result of an increase in our sales in Mexico.
We do not have backlogs or firm commitments from our customers for our products. Our sales might deteriorate if we fail to achieve commercial success or obtain regulatory approval of any of our products.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales consists primarily of salaries, materials, transportation and overhead costs of manufacturing our products. Cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $69,753, an increase of $14,906, or 27%, compared to $54,847 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase is mainly results from an increase in salaries due to the hiring of an additional employee.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $87,865, an increase of $24,002, or 38%, compared to a gross profit of $63,863 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase is mainly a result of the increase in revenues as detailed above under the heading “Revenues”.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses consist of salaries and related expenses, share base compensation, consulting fees, related materials and overhead expenses. Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $135,765, a decrease of $186,973, or 58%, compared to total research and development expenses of $322,738 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is mainly attributable to the decrease in salaries and related expenses and field tests followed by our board of directors’ resolution to implement certain cost reduction measures, in light of the prevailing macroeconomic conditions and certain results of our operations. These cost reduction measures, included inter alia, the reduction of our budget in connection with our research and development activities shifting our focus mainly on the commercialization of our solutions with emphasis on converting recently completed pilots into paying customers.
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses for selling and marketing personnel, travel related expenses and services providers and commissions. Selling and marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $157,921, a decrease of $165,128, or 51%, compared to total selling and marketing expenses of $323,049 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is mainly attributable to the decrease in salaries and related costs and other professional fees associated with our sales resulted of a reduction in manpower following our cost reduction measures.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses including share based compensation and other professional services as well as other non-personnel related expenses such as legal expenses and directors and insurance costs. General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $2,378,151, an increase of $337,469, or 17%, compared to total general and administrative expenses of $2,040,682 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase is mainly a result of the increase in share based compensation expenses, offset by a decrease in salaries and related expenses and insurance costs.
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Financing Income, Net
Financing income, net, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $33,087, an increase of $14,255, or 76%, compared to total financing expenses of $18,832 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase is mainly a result of the increase in interest on our cash balances offset by a decrease in exchange rate differences.
Total Comprehensive Loss
As a result of the foregoing, our total comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $2,436,484, compared to $2,603,774 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $167,290, or 6%.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. Significant factors in the management of liquidity are funds generated by operations, levels of accounts receivable and accounts payable and capital expenditures. Since our inception through June 30, 2023, we have funded our operations, principally with approximately $20 million (net of issuance expenses), from the issuance of shares of our Common Stock, options and loans.
On May 13, 2021, we completed an underwritten public offering of 1,090,909 shares of Common Stock at an initial public offering price of $11.00 per share. The gross proceeds we received from this offering were $12,000,000 (net proceeds of $10,457,862) (the “May 2021 Underwritten Offering”).
On August 15, 2022, we completed an underwritten public offering of 1,600,000 shares of Common Stock at an initial public offering price of $3.00 per share. The gross proceeds we received from this offering were $4,800,000 (net proceeds of $4,103,330) (the “August 2022 Underwritten Offering”).
On March 29, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the amendment of the consulting agreement with EU Agritech, pursuant to which EU Agritech received $100,000 in restricted shares of Common Stock. On April 3, 2023, the Company issued to the EU Agritech 147,059 restricted shares of Common Stock.
On April 3, 2023, the Company issued 19,000 shares of Common Stock in respect to the Board approval of Joachim Fuchs consulting agreement, subject to our 2022 Share Incentive Plan. The shares are subject to a twenty four months lockup period.
On April 3, 2023, the Company approved the equity grant of 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock to executive officers, employees, directors and consultants (such number includes the restricted shares issued pursuant to the amendment of the consulting agreement with Joachim Fuchs on March 29, 2023. We estimated the value of the shares issued at $678,000 based on the share price of the date of the board resolution.
On April 6, 2023, we completed a Securities Exchange agreement with Plantify, in which we issued 1,164,374 shares of Common Stock to Plantify, which amount represented 19.99% of our outstanding capital stock as of immediately prior to the Closing (and 16.66% of our outstanding capital stock as of immediately following the Closing), and Plantify issued 30,004,349 common shares of Plantify to us, representing 19.99% of Plantify’s outstanding capital stock as of immediately prior to the Closing (and 16.66% of Plantify’s outstanding capital stock as of immediately following the Closing).
In connection with, and contingent upon, the execution of the Agreement, the Company and Plantify executed the Debenture, whereby Save Foods agreed to lend C$1,500,000 (approximately $1,124,000) to Plantify, which Principal will accrue interest at a rate of 8% annually and will be repayable by Plantify over approximately 18 months. The Debenture has a maturity date of October 4, 2024. The Principal may be converted, at Save Foods’ sole discretion, into common shares of Plantify at a price of C$0.05 per share until the first anniversary of the Debenture issuance date and C$0.10 per share thereafter. The accrued interest may be converted at the market price of Plantify’s common shares, subject to TSXV approval at the time of conversion. Plantify will execute a general security agreement in Company’s favor and will specifically pledge to the Company the shares of Plantify’ subsidiary, Peas of Bean Ltd.
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The table below presents our cash flows for the periods indicated:
Six
Months Ended | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (1,634,418 | ) | (2,355,007 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,101,669 | ) | (15,681 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | - | (3,965 | ) | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 2,719 | (4,239 | ) | |||||
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (2,733,368 | ) | (2,378,892 | ) |
As of June 30, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of $2,969,707, as compared to $4,378,434 as of June 30, 2022. As of June 30, 2023, we had a working capital of $3,365,898, as compared to the working capital of $4,227,109 as of June 30, 2022. The decrease in our cash balance is mainly attributable to cash used in operations.
Going Concern
Since our incorporation, we incurred losses from operations and net cash outflows from operating activities as disclosed in the consolidated statements of operations and cash flows, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, we had an accumulated deficit of $25 million, and we expect to incur losses for the foreseeable future. We have financed our operations mainly through fundraising from various investors and have limited revenue from our products and therefore are dependent upon external sources to finance our operations. There can be no assurance that we will succeed in obtaining the necessary financing to continue our operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern through at least twelve months from the report date.
We believe that our existing capital resources will be sufficient to support our operating plan through the middle of third quarter 2024; however, there can be no assurance of this. We will likely seek to raise additional capital to support our growth or other strategic initiatives through debt, equity, or a combination thereof. There can be no assurance the Company will be successful in raising additional capital.
As a result, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we are unable to obtain sufficient amounts of additional capital, we may be required to reduce the scope of our planned development, which could harm our business, financial condition and operating results. If we obtain additional funds by selling any of our equity securities or by issuing Common Stock to pay current or future obligations, the percentage ownership of our stockholders will be reduced, stockholders may experience additional dilution, or the equity securities may have rights preferences or privileges senior to the Common Stock. If adequate funds are not available to us when needed on satisfactory terms, we may be required to cease operating or otherwise modify our business strategy. The financial statements do not include adjustments for measurement or presentation of assets and liabilities, which may be required should the Company fail to operate as a going concern.
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $1,634,418 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to $2,355,007 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is mainly attributable to our net loss of $2,499,184, a decrease in account receivable offset by an increase in non-cash expenses such as share-based compensation.
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Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $1,101,669 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $15,681 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase is mainly attributable to the investment in Plantify in April 2023.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $3,965 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is mainly the result of the repayment of a long-term loan during the period of three months ended June 30, 2022 which was fully repaid during 2022.
Financial Arrangements
During January 2021, we entered into a series of convertible loan agreements with an aggregate principal amount of $274,000 that each bear interest at a rate of 5% per annum.
On May 11, 2021 and May 12, 2021, we issued an aggregate of 66,877 shares of Common Stock following the conversion of convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $499,000 and of aggregated accrued interest amount of $11,211, at a conversion price of $7.63 per share.
On May 18, 2021, we closed the May 2021 Underwritten Offering pursuant to which we issued a total of 1,090,909 shares of our Common Stock at an initial public offering price of $11.00 per share. In connection with the May 2021 Underwritten Offering, we agreed to grant the Representative a 45-day option to purchase up to 163,636 additional shares of Common Stock at the initial public offering price of $11.00 per share, less the underwriting discounts and commissions solely to cover over-allotments, and to issue the Representative a five-year warrant to purchase up to 54,545 shares of Common Stock, at a per share exercise price equal to 125% of the May 2021 Underwritten Offering price per share of Common Stock. The gross proceeds from the May 2021 Underwritten Offering were approximately $12,000,000.
On August 18, 2022, we closed the August 2022 Underwritten Offering pursuant to which we issued a total of 1,600,000 shares of our Common Stock at a public offering price of $3.00 per share. In connection with the August 2022 Underwritten Offering, we agreed to grant the Representative a 45-day option to purchase up to 240,000 additional shares of Common Stock at the public offering price of $3.00 per share, less the underwriting discounts and commissions solely to cover over-allotments, and to issue the Representative a five-year warrant to purchase up to 80,000 shares of Common Stock, at a per share exercise price equal to 125% of the August 2022 Underwritten Offering price per share of Common Stock. The gross proceeds from the August 2022 Underwritten Offering were approximately $4,800,000.
On July 23, 2023, we entered into the Purchase Agreement with YA, pursuant to which YA has agreed to purchase up to $3.5 million Common Stock, over the course of 40 months after the date of the Purchase Agreement. The price of the shares to be issued under the Purchase Agreement will be 94% of the lowest VWAP of our Common Stock for the three days prior to the delivery of each of our advance notices. The Advances are subject to certain limitations, including that (i) YA cannot purchase a number of shares that would result in it beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our outstanding shares of Common Stock at the time of an Advance; (ii) unless the Company’s stockholders approve the Nasdaq 20% Share Issuance Approval, YA cannot acquire more than the Exchange Cap, (iii) the Company may request YA to advance up to $700,000 of the $3,500,000 commitment amount, with such advances to be evidenced by the Note, but such request may only be made after the Nasdaq 20% Share Issuance Approval, and the Company cannot request any such advances after January 31, 2024. The stockholders will vote on the Nasdaq 20% Share Issuance Approval at the annual general meeting of stockholders, to be held on October 2, 2023.
Changes to Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our critical accounting policies and estimates are set forth in our 2022 Annual Report.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2023. Based on such evaluation, each of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer has concluded that, as of June 30, 2023, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The following change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the second quarter of 2023 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting:
Effective as of July 16, 2023, David Palach’s term as Interim Chief Financial Officer concluded following Ms. Lital Barda’s return from maternity leave. Mr. Palach will continue his role as Chief Executive Officer.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or in which any director, officer or affiliate of the Company, any owner of record or beneficially of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, or security holder is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company. The Company's property is not the subject of any pending legal proceedings.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Our business faces many risks, a number of which are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our 2022 Annual Report. Other than as set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our 2022 Annual Report. The risks described in our 2022 Annual Report and below may not be the only risks we face. Other risks of which we are not yet aware, or that we currently believe are not material, may also materially and adversely impact our business operations or financial results. If any of the events or circumstances described in the risk factors contained in our 2022 Annual Report or described below occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be adversely impacted and the value of an investment in our securities could decline. Investors and prospective investors should consider the risks described in our 2022 Annual Report and below, and the information contained under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q before deciding whether to invest in our securities.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Except as set forth below, there were no sales of equity securities sold during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that were not registered under the Securities Act and were not previously reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company.
On April 3, 2023, the Company issued 147,059 shares of Common Stock to EU Agritech in consideration for consulting services rendered to the Company.
On April 3, 2023, the Company issued 19,000 shares of Common Stock to Joachim Fuchs, chairman of the board of directors of our subsidiary, Save Foods Ltd., under the Company’s 2022 Share Incentive Plan.
The above issuances did not involve any underwriters, underwriting discounts or commissions, or any public offering and we believe are exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof as transactions not involving a public offering.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
(a) The following documents are filed as exhibits to this Quarterly Report.
Exhibit | ||
Number | Description | |
31.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act | |
31.2* | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act | |
32.1** | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
32.2** | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
101.INS* | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |
101.INS* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
101.CAL* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
101.DEF* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
101.LAB* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
101.PRE* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
* | Filed herewith. |
** | Furnished herewith. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 14, 2023 | SAVE FOODS INC. | |
By: | /s/ David Palach | |
Name: | David Palach | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||
Dated: August 14, 2023 | By: | /s/ Lital Barda |
Name: |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Title: | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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