Pluri Inc. 10-Q

Item 1A. Risk Factors. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed below and in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2023 Annual Report, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. Failure to meet Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements could result in the delisting of our common shares, negatively impact the price of our common shares and negatively impact our ability to raise additional capital. As of March 31, 2024, our shareholders’ deficit totaled $356. The minimum shareholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) requires listed companies to maintain shareholders’ equity of at least $2.5 million. As a result, we do not believe we are in compliance with the shareholders’ equity standard and anticipate receiving a deficiency letter from Nasdaq. Upon receipt of such deficiency letter, we will have a period of time to resolve such deficiency and, if necessary, will have the opportunity to present a plan to regain compliance. There can be no assurance that Nasdaq will accept our plan to regain compliance or that we will meet the minimum shareholders’ equity requirement during any compliance period, if one is provided to us. If our common shares are de-listed from Nasdaq, it will have material negative impact on the actual and potential liquidity of our securities, as well as material negative impact on our ability to raise future capital. If, for any reason, Nasdaq should delist our common shares from trading on its exchange and we are unable to obtain listing on another national securities exchange or take action to restore our compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing requirements, a reduction in some or all of the following may occur, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our shareholders: ● the liquidity of our common shares; ● the market price of our common shares; ● our ability to obtain financing for the continuation of our operations; ● the number of institutional and general investors that will consider investing in our common shares; ● the number of investors in general that will consider investing in our common shares; ● the number of market makers in our Common Shares; ● the availability of information concerning the trading prices and volume of our common shares; and ● the number of broker-dealers willing to execute trades in shares of our common shares. 23 We conduct our operations in Israel. Conditions in Israel, including the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas, Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. Our offices are located in Haifa, Israel, thus, political, economic, and military conditions in Israel may directly affect our business. On October 7, 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 Israeli population and industrial centers located along Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip and in other areas within the State of Israel. Following the attack, Israel’s security cabinet declared war against Hamas and the Israeli military began to call-up reservists for active duty. At the same time, and because of the war declaration against Hamas, the clash between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has escalated to an armed conflict and there is a possibility that it will turn into a greater regional conflict in the future. As of today, there is no material impact on the Company’s operations. According to the recent guidelines of the Israeli government, the Company’s offices are open and functioning as usual. However, if the war will escalate and expand further to the Northern border with Lebanon, and the Israeli government will impose additional restrictions on movement and travel, our management and employees’ ability to effectively perform their daily tasks might be temporarily disrupted, which may result in delays in some of our projects. The Company currently has the supply of raw materials needed for its regular operations. While there may be some possible delays in supply, those are currently not anticipated to be material to the Company’s operations. However, if the war continues for a significant amount of time, this situation may change. Any hostilities involving Israel, terrorist activities, political instability or violence in the region, or the interruption or curtailment of trade or transport between Israel and its trading partners could make it more difficult for us to raise capital, if needed in the future, and adversely affect our operations and results of operations and the market price of our common shares. In addition, to the extent the IIA no longer makes grants similar to those we have received in the past, it could adversely affect our financial results. Our insurance does not cover damage or losses that may occur as a result of the current war by Israel against Hamas. Although the Israeli government is currently committed to covering the reinstatement value of direct damages that are caused by terrorist attacks or acts of war, we cannot assure you that this government coverage will be maintained or, if maintained, will be sufficient to compensate us fully for damages incurred. Any losses or damages incurred by us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Further, many Israeli citizens are obligated to perform several days, and in some cases, more, of annual military reserve duty each year until they reach the age of 40 (or older for certain reservists) and, in the event of an escalated military conflict, may be called to active duty. In response to the series of attacks on civilian and military targets in October 2023, there have been significant call-ups of military reservists. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, three of our employees in military service have been called up. However, if there will be call-ups for reservists in our Company, our operations could be disrupted by such call-ups. It is currently not possible to predict the duration or severity of the ongoing conflict or its effects on our business, operations and financial condition. The ongoing conflict is rapidly evolving and developing, and could disrupt our business and operations, and adversely affect our ability to raise additional funds or sell our securities, among other impacts.