Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Except as set forth below in this Item 1A and
the Risk Factors included in our previous filings made with the SEC, there have been no material changes to our risk factors from those
disclosed in “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March
27, 2025.
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Our headquarters and some
of our operations are located in Israel, and therefore, political, economic and military conditions in Israel may affect our operations
and results.
Our headquarters
and some of our operations are located in central Israel and our key employees, officers and directors are residents of Israel. Accordingly,
political, economic and military conditions in Israel and the surrounding region may directly affect our business and operations. Since
the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, a number of armed conflicts have taken place between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
Any hostilities involving Israel or the interruption or curtailment of trade within Israel or between Israel and its trading partners
could adversely affect our operations and results of operations and could make it more difficult for us to raise capital.
In particular,
in October 2023, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel’s southern border from the Gaza Strip and conducted a series of attacks on
civilian and military targets. Hamas also launched extensive rocket attacks on the Israeli population and industrial centers located along
Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip and in other areas within the State of Israel. These attacks resulted in thousands of deaths
and injuries, and Hamas additionally kidnapped many Israeli civilians and soldiers. Following the attack, Israel’s security cabinet
declared war against Hamas and commenced a military campaign against Hamas and these terrorist organizations in parallel continued rocket
and terror attacks. As a result of the events of October 7, 2023, the Israeli government declared that the country was at war and the
Israeli military began to call-up reservists for active duty. None of our full-time or part-time employees in Israel were called up for
reserve service. Military service call ups that result in absences of personnel from us for an extended period of time may materially
and adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, since the
commencement of these events, there have been continued hostilities along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon (with the Hezbollah
terror organization) and on other fronts from various extremist groups in the region, such as the Houthi movement in Yemen and various
rebel militia groups in Syria and Iraq. It is possible that hostilities with Hezbollah in Lebanon will escalate, and that other terrorist
organizations, including Palestinian military organizations in the West Bank as well as other hostile countries, such as Iran, will join
the hostilities. Such clashes may escalate in the future into a greater regional conflict. Israel has carried out a number of targeted
strikes on sites belonging to these terror organizations and, in October 2024, Israel began ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon
culminating in a cease fire agreed to between Israel and Lebanon on November 27, 2024, the results of which are uncertain. In addition,
Iran, on two occasions, launched direct attacks on Israel involving hundreds of drones and missiles, prompting Israeli air defenses and
retaliatory strikes, and Iran has threatened to continue to attack Israel and is widely believed to be developing nuclear weapons. Iran
is also believed to have a strong influence among extremist groups in the region, such as Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthi
movement in Yemen and various rebel militia groups in Syria. These situations may potentially escalate in the future to more violent events
which may affect Israel and us. Any armed conflicts, terrorist activities or political instability in the region could adversely affect
business conditions, could harm our results of operations and could make it more difficult for us to raise capital. Parties with whom
we do business may decline to travel to Israel during periods of heightened unrest or tension, forcing us to make alternative arrangements
when necessary in order to meet our business partners face to face. In addition, the political and security situation in Israel may result
in parties with whom we have agreements involving performance in Israel claiming that they are not obligated to perform their commitments
under those agreements pursuant to force majeure provisions in such agreements. Further, in the past, the State of Israel and Israeli
companies have been subjected to economic boycotts. Several countries still restrict business with the State of Israel and with Israeli
companies. These restrictive laws and policies may have an adverse impact on our operating results, financial condition or the expansion
of our business. Any hostilities involving Israel or the interruption or curtailment of trade between Israel and its trading partners
could adversely affect our operations and results of operations. In recent years, the hostilities involved missile strikes against civilian
targets in various parts of Israel, including areas in which our employees and some of our consultants are located, and negatively affected
business conditions in Israel.
Since the war broke out on October 7, 2023, our operations have not
been adversely affected by this situation, and we have not experienced disruptions to our business operations. In particular, most of
our operations are in Spain. However, the intensity and duration of Israel’s current war against Hamas is difficult to predict at
this stage, as are such war’s economic implications on our business and operations and on Israel’s economy in general. If
the ceasefire declared collapse or a new war commences or hostilities expand to other fronts, our operations may be adversely affected.
Our commercial
insurance does not cover losses that may occur as a result of events associated with the security situation in the Middle East. Although
the Israeli government currently covers the reinstatement value of direct damages that are caused by terrorist attacks or acts of war,
we cannot assure you that this government coverage will be maintained. Any losses or damages incurred by us could have a material adverse
effect on our business. Any armed conflicts or political instability in the region would likely negatively affect business conditions
and could harm our results of operations.
The
continued political instability and hostilities between Israel and its neighbors and any future armed conflict, terrorist activity or
political instability in the region could adversely affect our operations in Israel and adversely affect the market price of our shares
of common stock. In addition, several organizations and countries may restrict doing business with Israel and Israeli companies have
been and are today subjected to economic boycotts. The interruption or curtailment of trade between Israel and its present trading partners
could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In
addition, some countries around the world restrict doing business with Israel and Israeli companies, and additional countries may do so
if hostilities in Israel or political instability in the region continue or increase. In addition, there have been increased efforts by
countries, activists and organizations to cause companies and consumers to boycott Israeli goods and services and some of such efforts
have been successful. In addition, in January 2024 the International Court of Justice, or ICJ, issued an interim ruling in a case filed
by South Africa against Israel alleging genocide amid and in connection with the war in Gaza, and ordered Israel to take measures to prevent
genocidal acts, prevent and punish incitement to genocide, and take steps to provide basic services and humanitarian aid to civilians
in Gaza, among others. On November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court, or ICC, issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant based on allegations of war crimes including using starvation as
a method of warfare, murder and other inhumane acts. Companies and businesses may terminate, and may have already terminated, certain
commercial relationships with Israeli companies following the ICJ and ICC decisions.
Finally,
political conditions within Israel may affect our operations. Israel has held five general elections between 2019 and 2022, and prior
to October 2023, the Israeli government pursued extensive changes to Israel’s judicial system, which sparked extensive political
debate and unrest. Actual or perceived political instability in Israel or any negative changes in the political environment, may individually
or in the aggregate adversely affect the Israeli economy and, in turn, our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth
prospects.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
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