UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
September 30, 2023
or
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from
__________________ to __________________
Commission file number: 000-15746
VIEWBIX
INC.
(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified
In Its Charter)
Delaware
68-0080601
(State of
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation)
Identification Number)
11 Derech Menachem Begin Street , Ramat Gan , Israel
5268104
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number,
Including Area Code: +972 9-774-1505
Securities registered pursuant
to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A
N/A
N/A
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 (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
or a smaller reporting company.
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 ☒
On November 14, 2023, the Registrant
had 14,920,585 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
VIEWBIX INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item
Description
Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
3
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
23
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
30
ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
30
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
31
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
31
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
31
ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
33
ITEM 3.
DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
33
ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
33
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
33
ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
33
SIGNATURES
34
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VIEWBIX INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
September 30, 2023
CONTENTS
Page
Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
4-5
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
6
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited)
7 -8
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
9 -8
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
11-22
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VIEWBIX INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
Note
2023
2022
As of
September 30
As of
December 31
Note
2023
2022
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
2,550
4,196
Restricted deposits
184
185
Accounts receivable
11,493
20,945
Loan to parent company
3
3,718
3,542
Other current assets
807
973
Total current assets
18,752
29,841
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Severance pay funds
-
52
Deferred taxes
192
340
Property and equipment, net
257
302
Operating lease right-of-use asset
4
419
486
Intangible assets, net
5
13,169
15,313
Goodwill
5
17,361
17,361
Total non-current assets
31,398
33,854
Total assets
50,150
63,695
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these Interim Condensed Consolidated financial statements.
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VIEWBIX INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited) (Cont.)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
As of
September 30
As of
December 31
Note
2023
2022
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
11,742
19,782
Short-term loans
6
6,000
5,069
Current maturities of long-term loans
6
1,879
1,500
Other payables
904
2,084
Operating lease liabilities - short term
4
80
87
Total current liabilities
20,605
28,522
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued severance pay
-
152
Long-term loans, net of current maturities
6
2,663
2,881
Operating lease liabilities - long term
4
306
388
Deferred taxes
1,546
1,853
Total non-current liabilities
4,515
5,274
Commitments and Contingencies
7
-
-
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
8
Common stock of $ 0.0001 par value - Authorized: 490,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: 14,920,585 and 14,783,964 shares as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
3
3
Additional paid-in capital
25,457
25,350
Accumulated deficit
( 5,369 )
( 3,338 )
Equity attributed to shareholders of Viewbix Inc.
20,091
22,015
Non-controlling interests
4,939
7,884
Total equity
25,030
29,899
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
50,150
63,695
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these Interim Condensed Consolidated financial statements.
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VIEWBIX INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Note
For the nine months
ended September 30,
For the three months
ended September 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Revenues
63,731
66,115
15,715
22,778
Costs and Expenses:
Traffic-acquisition and related costs
56,557
56,912
14,526
19,647
Research and development
2,213
2,445
700
804
Selling and marketing
2,118
1,853
680
628
General and administrative
2,119
1,326
727
450
Depreciation and amortization
2,202
2,051
734
736
Other expenses
-
121
-
86
Operating income (loss)
( 1,478 )
1,407
( 1,652 )
427
Financial expense, net
691
1,374
260
301
Income (loss) before income taxes
( 2,169 )
33
( 1,912 )
126
Income tax expense (benefit)
40
63
( 131 )
55
Net income (loss)
( 2,209 )
( 30 )
( 1,781 )
71
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
( 178 )
647
( 271 )
217
Net loss attributable to shareholders of Viewbix Inc.
( 2,031 )
( 677 )
( 1,510 )
( 146 )
Net loss per share – Basic and diluted attributed to shareholders
( 0.14 )
( 0.05 )
( 0.10 )
( 0.01 )
Weighted average number of shares – Basic and diluted
14,847,913
14,783,964 (*)
14,920,585
14,783,964 (*)
(*)
Share and per share data in these financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect a number of shares that is equivalent to the number of shares of the Company post the Reorganization Transaction (see note 1.B).
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these Interim Condensed Consolidated financial statements.
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VIEWBIX INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
Number
Amount
capital
Deficit
Shareholders
Interests
Equity
Common stock
Additional
paid-in
Accumulated
Total
Attributed
to the company’s
Non-
Controlling
Total
Number
Amount
capital
Deficit
Shareholders
Interests
Equity
Balance as of January 1, 2023
14,783,964
3
25,350
( 3,338 )
22,015
7,884
29,899
Net loss
-
-
-
( 2,031 )
( 2,031 )
( 178 )
( 2,209 )
Share-based compensation (see note 8.A)
111,111
- (*
)
82
-
82
11
93
Issuance of shares upon RSUs vesting (see note 8.D)
25,510
- (*
)
25
-
25
-
25
Transaction with non-controlling interests (see note 1.C)
-
-
-
-
-
( 2,625 )
( 2,625 )
Dividend declared to non-controlling interests
-
-
-
-
-
( 153 )
( 153 )
Balance as of September 30, 2023
14,920,585
3
25,457
( 5,369 )
20,091
4,939
25,030
Common stock
Additional
paid-in
Accumulated
Total
Attributed
to the company’s
Non-
Controlling
Total
Number
Amount
capital
Deficit
Shareholders
Interests
Equity
Balance as of July 1, 2023
14,895,075
3
25,417
( 3,859 )
21,561
5,207
26,768
Net loss
-
-
-
( 1,510 )
( 1,510 )
( 271 )
( 1,781 )
Share-based compensation (see note 8.A)
-
-
15
-
15
3
18
Issuance of shares upon RSUs vesting (see note 8.D)
25,510
- (*
)
25
-
25
-
25
Balance as of September 30, 2023
14,920,585
3
25,457
( 5,369 )
20,091
4,939
25,030
(*)
Represents an amount less than $1.
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these Interim Condensed Consolidated financial statements.
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VIEWBIX INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
Common stock (*)
Additional
paid-in
Accumulated
Total
Attributed
to the company’s
Non-
Controlling
Total
Number
Amount
capital
Deficit
Shareholders
Interests
Equity
Balance as of January 1, 2022
14,783,964
3
16,074
( 2,366 )
13,711
4,806
18,517
Net income (loss)
-
-
-
( 677 )
( 677 )
647
( 30 )
Share-based compensation
-
-
28
-
28
12
40
Adjustment to ultimate parent’s carrying values
-
-
9,227
-
9,227
4,101
13,328
Dividend distributed to shareholders
-
-
-
( 1,000 )
( 1,000 )
-
( 1,000 )
Dividend declared to non-controlling interests
-
-
-
-
-
( 1,195 )
( 1,195 )
Balance as of September 30, 2022
14,783,964
3
25,329
( 4,043 )
21,289
8,371
29,660
Common stock (*)
Additional
paid-in
Accumulated
Total
Attributed
to the company’s
Non-
Controlling
Total
Number
Amount
capital
Deficit
Shareholders
Interests
Equity
Balance as of July 1, 2022
14,783,964
3
25,306
( 2,897 )
22,412
8,598
31,010
Balance
14,783,964
3
25,306
( 2,897 )
22,412
8,598
31,010
Net income (loss)
-
-
-
( 146 )
( 146 )
217
71
Share-based compensation
-
-
23
-
23
9
32
Dividend distributed to shareholders
-
-
-
( 1,000 )
( 1,000 )
-
( 1,000 )
Dividend distributed to non-controlling interests
-
-
-
-
-
( 453 )
( 453 )
Balance as of September 30, 2022
14,783,964
3
25,329
( 4,043 )
21,289
8,371
29,660
Balance
14,783,964
3
25,329
( 4,043 )
21,289
8,371
29,660
(*)
Share and per share data in these financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect a number of shares that is equivalent to the number of shares of the Company post the Reorganization Transaction (see note 1.B).
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these Interim Condensed Consolidated financial statements.
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VIEWBIX INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
2023
2022
2023
2022
For the nine months
ended September 30,
For the three months
ended September 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Cash flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss)
( 2,209 )
( 30 )
( 1,781 )
71
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
2,202
2,051
734
736
Share-based compensation
118
40
43
32
Deferred taxes
( 159 )
( 219 )
( 67 )
( 96 )
Accrued interest, net
( 13 )
60
( 7 )
28
Interest income
( 64 )
( 110 )
( 21 )
( 39 )
Exchange rate differences on loans
-
1,033
-
72
Changes in assets and liabilities items:
Decrease in accounts receivable
9,452
17
6,922
20
Decrease (increase) in other receivables
166
190
( 114 )
378
Decrease in operating lease right-of-use assets
67
64
23
22
Decrease in severance pay, net
( 100 )
( 2 )
-
( 1 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
( 8,040 )
( 532 )
( 5,603 )
535
Decrease in other payables
( 592 )
( 525 )
( 374 )
( 228 )
Decrease in operating lease liabilities
( 89 )
( 56 )
( 31 )
( 19 )
Increase in loan from parent company
-
194
-
66
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
739
2,175
( 276 )
1,577
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these Interim Condensed Consolidated financial statements.
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VIEWBIX INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Cont.)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
For the nine months
ended September 30,
For the three months
ended September 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Cash flows from Investing Activities
Purchase of property and equipment
( 13 )
( 52 )
( 3 )
( 7 )
Capitalization of software development costs
-
( 16 )
-
-
Net cash used in investing activities
( 13 )
( 68 )
( 3 )
( 7 )
Cash flows from Financing Activities
Cash paid to non-controlling interests (see note 1.C)
( 2,625 )
-
-
-
Receipt of short-term bank loan
1,200
1,000
-
-
Repayment of short-term loans
( 269 )
( 1,000 )
-
( 1,000 )
Receipt of long-term bank loan
1,500
-
-
-
Repayment of long-term loan
( 1,339 )
( 1,060 )
( 465 )
( 358 )
Payment of dividend to non-controlling interests
( 598 )
( 1,195 )
-
( 453 )
Payment of dividend to shareholders (see note 8.E.1)
( 130 )
-
-
-
Increase in loan to parent company
( 112 )
( 1,462 )
( 8 )
( 606 )
Net cash used in financing activities
( 2,373 )
( 3,717 )
( 473 )
( 2,417 )
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
( 1,647 )
( 1,610 )
( 752 )
( 847 )
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
4,381
5,442
3,486
4,679
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
2,734
3,832
2,734
3,832
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Activities:
Cash paid during the period
Taxes paid
575
551
63
135
Interest paid
696
391
252
164
Total Cash paid during the period
1,271
942
315
299
Substantial non-cash activities:
Dividend declared
-
1,000
-
1,000
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these Interim Condensed Consolidated financial statements.
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 1: GENERAL
A. Organizational Background
Viewbix Inc. (formerly known as Virtual
Crypto Technologies, Inc.) (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on August 16, 1985, under a predecessor
name, The InFerGene Company (“InFerGene Company”). On August 25, 1995, a wholly owned subsidiary of InFerGene Company merged
with Zaxis International, Inc., an Ohio corporation, which following such merger, the surviving entity, InFerGene Company, changed its
name to Zaxis International, Inc (“Zaxis”). In 2015 the Company changed its name to Emerald Medical Applications Corp., subsequent
to which the Company, through its subsidiarity, was engaged in the development of technology for use in detection of skin cancer. On January
29, 2018, the Company ceased its business operations in this field.
On January 17, 2018, the Company formed
a new wholly owned subsidiary under the laws of the State of Israel, Virtual Crypto Technologies Ltd. (“VCT Israel”), to develop
and market software and hardware products facilitating and supporting the purchase and/or sale of cryptocurrencies. Effective as of March
7, 2018, the Company’s name was changed from Emerald Medical Applications Corp. to Virtual Crypto Technologies, Inc. VCT Israel
ceased its business operation in 2019 and prior to consummation of the Recapitalization Transaction. On January 27, 2020, VCT Israel was
sold to a third party for NIS 50 thousand (approximately $ 13 ).
On February 7, 2019, the Company entered
into a share exchange agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement” or the “Recapitalization Transaction”) with Gix
Internet Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the State of Israel (“Gix” or “Parent Company’’), pursuant
to which, Gix assigned, transferred and delivered its 99.83 % holdings in Viewbix Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the State
of Israel (“Viewbix Israel”), to the Company in exchange for shares of the Company, which resulted in Viewbix Israel becoming
a subsidiary of the Company. In connection with the Share Exchange Agreement, effective as of August 7, 2019, the Company’s name
was changed from Virtual Crypto Technologies, Inc. to Viewbix Inc.
B. Reorganization Transaction
On December 5, 2021, the Company entered
into a certain Agreement and Plan of Merger with Gix Media Ltd. (“Gix Media”), an Israeli company and the majority-owned ( 77.92 %)
subsidiary of Gix, the Parent Company and Vmedia Merger Sub Ltd., an Israeli company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger
Sub”), pursuant to which, Merger Sub merged with and into Gix Media, with Gix Media being the surviving entity and a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company (the “Reorganization Transaction”).
On September 19, 2022, (the “Closing
Date”) the Reorganization Transaction was consummated and as a result, all outstanding ordinary shares of Gix Media, having no par
value (the “Gix Media Shares”) were delivered to the Company in exchange for the Company’s shares of common stock, par
value $ 0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”). As a result of the Reorganization Transaction, the former holders of Gix Media Shares,
who previously held approximately 68% of the Company’s Common Stock, hold approximately 97% of the Company’s Common Stock,
and Gix Media became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 1: GENERAL (Cont.)
B. Reorganization Transaction
(Cont.)
As the Company and Gix Media Ltd. were
consolidated both by the Parent Company and Medigus Ltd. (the “Ultimate Parent”), before and after the Reorganization Transaction,
the Reorganization Transaction was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control. Accordingly, the financial information
of the Company and Gix Media Ltd. is presented in these financial statements, for all periods presented, reflecting the historical cost
of the Company and Gix Media Ltd., as it is reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Parent Company, for all periods
preceding March 1, 2022, the date the Ultimate Parent obtained a controlling interest in the Parent Company and as it is reflected in
the consolidated financial statements of the Ultimate Parent for all periods subsequent to March 1, 2022.
Share and per share data in these financial
statements have been retrospectively adjusted, for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2022, to reflect a number of shares that
is equivalent to the number of shares of the Company post the Reorganization Transaction.
C. Business Overview
The Company and its subsidiaries (the
“Group”), Gix Media and Cortex Media Group Ltd. (“Cortex”), operate in the field of digital advertising. The Group
has two main activities that are reported as separate operating segments: the search segment and the digital content segment.
The search segment develops a variety
of technological software solutions, which perform automation, optimization, and monetization of internet campaigns, for the purposes
of obtaining and routing internet user traffic to its customers. The search segment activity is conducted by Gix Media.
The digital content segment is engaged
in the creation and editing of content, in different languages, for different target audiences, for the purposes of generating revenues
from leading advertising platforms, including Google, Facebook, Yahoo and Apple, by utilizing such content to obtain and route internet
user traffic for its customers. The digital content segment activity is conducted by Cortex.
As of December 31, 2022, Gix Media
held 70 % of Cortex’s share capital.
On January 23, 2023, Gix Media acquired
an additional 10 % of the share capital of Cortex, increasing its holdings to 80 % in consideration for $ 2,625 (the “Subsequent Purchase”).
The Subsequent Purchase was financed by Gix Media’s existing cash balances and by a long-term bank loan received on January 17,
2023, in the amount of $ 1,500 .
The Subsequent Purchase was recorded
as a transaction with non-controlling interests in the Company’s statement of changes in shareholders equity for the nine month
period ended September 30, 2023.
D. Reverse Stock Split
In connection with the Closing of
the Reorganization Transaction, the Company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Amended COI”)
with the Secretary of State of Delaware, effective as of August 31, 2022, pursuant to which, concurrently with the effectiveness of the
Amended COI, the Company, among other things, effected a reverse stock split of its Common Stock at a ratio of 1-for-28 .
Share and per share data in these financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split for the
nine and three months ended September 30, 2022.
E.
Going Concern
As
a result of the decrease in user traffic during the three month period ending September 30, 2023, and the impact of the ongoing ‘Iron
Swords’ war in Israel, which commenced subsequent to the balance sheet date (see note 10), the Company’s operations were
adversely affected. While management expects the Company to continue to generate positive cash flows from its operations, such a decline
may reasonably result in the Company’s inability to repay its debt obligations during the 12 month period following the issuance date of these financial statements. These prevailing conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going
concern.
Management’s
plans in light of these uncertainties include negotiating the terms of its debt instrument with Bank Leumi (see note 6) or issuing additional
equity or debt instruments in order to raise capital. However, there can be no assurance that such financing alternatives will consummate
or will be available on terms acceptable to the Company.
These interim financial statements do not include any adjustments relating
to the recoverability and classification of assets, carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that may be required
should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited interim
condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”)
for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation
S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included (consisting
only of normal recurring adjustments except as otherwise discussed). For further information, reference is made to the consolidated financial
statements and footnotes thereto included in the Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
B. Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated
financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation.
C. Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements
in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue
and expenses during the reporting period. The Company evaluates on an ongoing basis its assumptions, including those related to contingencies,
deferred taxes, inventory impairment, stock-based compensation, as well as in estimates used in applying the revenue recognition policy.
Actual results may differ from those estimates.
D. Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies
followed in the preparation of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are identical to those applied in the
preparation of the latest annual financial statements.
E. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Management does not believe that any
recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Group’s
condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 3: LOAN TO PARENT COMPANY
SCHEDULE OF LOAN FROM TO PARENT COMPANY
As of
September 30 2023
As of
December 31 2022
Loan to Parent Company
$ 3,718
$ 3,542
The balance with the Parent Company
represents a balance of an intercompany loan under a loan agreement signed between Gix Media and the Parent Company on March 22, 2020.
The loan bears interest at a rate to be determined from time to time in accordance with Section 3(j) of the Income Tax Ordinance, new
version, and the Income Tax Regulations (Determination of Interest Rate for the purposes of Section 3(j), 1986) or according to a market
interest rate decision as agreed between the parties. The amount of the loan is in U.S. dollars.
On November 20, 2022, the Company,
Gix Media and the Parent Company agreed to restructure loan agreements between the parties (see note 15 in the 2022 annual financial statements)
such that the Company fully repaid the loan to the Parent Company by offsetting its amount from the loan owed by the Parent Company to
Gix Media. As a result, as of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company has no further obligations under the loan agreement
with the Parent Company.
For the nine months ended September
30, 2023, and the year ended 2022, Gix Media recognized interest income in the amount of $ 64 and $ 143 , respectively.
NOTE 4: LEASES
On February 25, 2021, Gix Media entered
into a lease agreement for a new corporate office of 479 square meters in Ramat Gan, Israel, at a monthly rent fee of $ 10 . The lease period
is for 36 months (the “initial lease period”) with an option by the Company to extend for two additional terms of 24 months
each. In accordance with the lease agreement, the Company made leasehold improvements in exchange for a rent fee discount of $ 67 which
will be spread over the initial lease period.
The Company includes renewal options
that it is reasonably certain to exercise in the measurement of the lease liabilities.
Weighted-average remaining lease term
and discount rate were as follows:
SCHEDULE OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE REMAINING LEASE TERMS AND DISCOUNT RATES
As of
September 30 2023
Operating leases weighted average remaining lease term (in years)
4.42
Operating leases weighted average discount rate
3.10 %
As of
December 31 2022
Operating leases weighted average remaining lease term (in years)
5.17
Operating leases weighted average discount rate
3.10 %
Operating lease expenses amounted to
$ 82 and $ 31 for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. Operating lease expenses amounted to $ 77 and $ 26 for
the nine and three months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES
TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 5: GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Composition:
SCHEDULE OF GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Internal-use
Software ( * )
Customer Relations
Technology
Goodwill
Total
Cost:
Balance as of January 1, 2023
465
6,234
11,008
17,361
35,068
Adjustments to Ultimate Parent company carrying values (see note 1.B)
-
( 1,519 )
3,251
4,878
6,610
Additions
-
-
-
-
-
Balance as of September 30, 2023
465
6,234
11,008
17,361
35,068
Accumulated amortization:
Balance as of January 1, 2023
122
741
1,531
-
2,394
Adjustments to Ultimate Parent company carrying values (see note 1.B)
-
( 4,457 )
( 3,413 )
-
( 7,870 )
Amortization recognized during the period
102
667
1,375
-
2,144
Balance as of September 30, 2023
224
1,408
2,906
-
4,538
Amortized cost:
As of September 30, 2023
241
4,826
8,102
17,361
30,530
Internal-use
Software ( * )
Customer Relations
Technology
Goodwill
Total
Cost:
Balance as of January 1, 2022
449
7,753
7,757
12,483
28,442
Beginning balance
449
7,753
7,757
12,483
28,442
Adjustments to Ultimate Parent company carrying values (see note 1.B)
-
( 1,519 )
3,251
4,878
6,610
Additions
16
-
-
-
16
Balance as of December 31, 2022
465
6,234
11,008
17,361
35,068
Ending balance
465
6,234
11,008
17,361
35,068
Accumulated amortization:
Balance as of January 1, 2022
-
4,261
3,284
-
7,545
Beginning balance
-
4,261
3,284
-
7,545
Adjustments to Ultimate Parent company carrying values (see note 1.B)
-
( 4,457 )
( 3,413 )
-
( 7,870 )
Amortization recognized during the year
122
937
1,660
-
2,719
Balance as of December 31, 2022
122
741
1,531
-
2,394
Ending balance
122
741
1,531
-
2,394
Amortized cost:
As of December 31, 2022
343
5,493
9,477
17,361
32,674
(*)
During 2020, Gix Media engaged with a subcontractor for the development of an internal-use software (the “Software”). Gix Media capitalized its developments costs until March 1, 2022 and from this date the Software became available for use. Accordingly, Gix Media recognized amortization expenses over the estimated useful life of the Software determined to be three years. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and the period from March 1, 2022, until December 31, 2022, Gix Media recorded amortization expenses of $ 102 and $ 122 , respectively.
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 6: LOANS
A. Bank Financing for Cortex’s
capital shares additional Purchase:
On January 23, 2023, Gix Media acquired
an additional 10% of Cortex’s capital shares (see note 1.C) which was financed by Gix Media’s existing cash balances and by
a long-term bank loan received on January 17, 2023, in the amount of $ 1,500 to be repaid in 42 monthly payments at an annual interest
rate of SOFR + 5.37% .
B. Cortex’s Loan Agreement:
On September 21, 2022, Cortex and Bank
Leumi Le Israel Ltd (“Leumi”) entered into an addendum to an existing loan agreement between the parties, dated August 15,
2020 (“Cortex Loan Agreement”). As part of the addendum to the Cortex Loan Agreement, Leumi provided Cortex with a monthly
renewable credit line of $ 1,500 (the “Cortex Credit Line”). The Cortex Credit Line is determined every month at the level
of 70% of Cortex’s customers’ balance . The amounts that are drawn from the Cortex Credit Line bear an annual interest of SOFR
+ 3.52% (Overnight Financing Rate Secured, guaranteed daily interest as determined in accordance with the Federal Bank in New York).
On April 27, 2023, Leumi increased
the Cortex Credit Line by $ 1,000 , which was fully withdrawn by Cortex as of September 30, 2023.
In September 2023, Cortex and Leumi
entered into an additional addendum to the Cortex Loan Agreement, in which Leumi extended the Cortex Credit Line of $ 2,500 by one year
which will expire on September 20, 2024 . The amounts that are drawn from the Cortex Credit Line (from October 2024), bear an annual interest
of SOFR + 4.08% .
As of September 30, 2023, the Cortex
Credit Line of $ 2,500 was fully withdrawn by Cortex.
C. Composition of long-term loans,
short-term loans, and credit lines of the Group:
The following is the composition of
the balance of the Group’s loans according to their nominal value:
SCHEDULE OF COMPOSITION OF THE BALANCE OF THE GROUP’S LOANS
Interest rate (*)
As of
September 30, 2023
As of
December 31, 2022
Short-term loan – the Company
8 %
-
69
Short-term bank loan – Gix Media
LIBOR + 3.20 %
3,500
3,500
Short-term bank loan – Cortex
SOFR + 3.52 %
2,500
1,500
Short-term bank loan
SOFR + 3.52 %
2,500
1,500
Long-term bank loan, including current maturity – Gix Media (received on October 13, 2021)
LIBOR + 4.12 %
3,328
4,381
Long-term bank loan, including current maturity – Gix Media (received on January 17, 2023)
SOFR + 5.37 %
1,214
-
Long-term bank loan
SOFR + 5.37 %
1,214
-
Total loans
10,542
9,450
(*) The LIBOR interest
rate was published until end of June 2023 and from July 2023 was replaced by the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”).
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 6: LOANS (Cont.)
D. Short term loan:
On December 18, 2020, the Company entered
into a loan agreement and Stock Subscription Agreement with certain Investors, pursuant to which the Investors lent an aggregate amount
of $ 69 at an annual interest rate of 8 % (the “Loan”). In January 2023, the Company reached an agreement with the investors
that the Loan received will be repaid in 3 equal monthly payments. In April 2023, the Loan was fully repaid by the Company.
NOTE 7: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Liens:
On September 19, 2022, as part of the
Reorganization Transaction terms, the Company has provided several liens under Gix Media’s Financing Agreement with Leumi in connection
with the Cortex Transaction, as follows: (1) a guarantee to Leumi of all of Gix Media’s obligations and undertakings to Leumi unlimited
in amount; (2) a subordination letter signed by the Company to Leumi; (3) A first ranking all asset charge over all of the assets of the
Company; and (4) a Deposit Account Control Agreement over the Company’s bank accounts.
Gix Media has provided several liens
under the Financing Agreement with Leumi in connection with the Cortex Transaction, as follows: (1) a floating lien on Gix Media’s
assets; (2) a lien on Gix Media’s bank account in Leumi; (3) a lien on Gix Media’s rights under the Cortex Transaction; (4)
a fixed lien on Gix Media’s intellectual property; and (5) a lien on Gix Media’s full holdings in Cortex.
NOTE 8: SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
A. Shares of Common Stock:
Shares of Common Stock confer the rights
to: (i) participate in the general meetings, to one vote per share for any purpose, to an equal part, on share basis, (ii) in distribution
of dividends and (iii) to equally participate, on share basis, in distribution of excess of assets and funds from the Company and will
not confer other privileges.
On May 18, 2023, the Company’s
Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved to issue and grant 111,111 shares of restricted Common Stock (“Equity Grant”)
to one of the Company’s directors (the “Director”). The Equity Grant was granted for consulting services provided to
the Company by the Director, specifically in connection with securing favorable terms for a bank financing. The Company recorded a share-based
compensation expense of $ 34 in general and administrative expenses with connection to the Equity Grant.
B. Warrants:
The following table summarizes information
of outstanding warrants as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
Warrants
Warrant Term
Exercise Price
Exercisable
Class J Warrants
130,333
July 2029
13.44
130,333
Class K Warrants
130,333
July 2029
22.40
130,333
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 8: SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Cont.)
C. Reverse Stock Split:
On August 31, 2022, the Company filed
the Amended COI with the Secretary of State of Delaware to affect a 28 to 1 reverse stock split of the Company’s outstanding shares
of Common Stock. All share and per share data in these financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted for the nine and three
months ended September 30, 2022, to reflect the reverse stock split.
D. Share option plan :
In 2017, after the completion of Gix
Media’s acquisition by the Parent Company, the Parent Company granted options to Gix Media’s employees. These options entitle
the employees to purchase ordinary shares of the Parent Company that are traded on Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.
On March 2, 2023, the Board approved
the adoption of the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”). The 2023 Plan permits the issuance of up to (i) 2,500,000
shares of Common Stock, plus (ii) an annual increase equal to the lesser of (A) 5 % of the Company’s outstanding capital stock on
the last day of the immediately preceding calendar year; and (B) such smaller amount as determined by the Board, provided that no more
than 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock may be issued upon the exercise of Incentive Stock Options. If any outstanding awards expire, are
canceled or are forfeited, the underlying shares would be available for future grants under the 2023 Plan. As of the date of approval
of the financial statements, the Company had reserved 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance under the 2023 Plan.
The 2023 Plan provides for the grant
of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock or other stock-based awards, under various tax regimes, including, without
limitation, in compliance with Section 102 and Section 3(i) of the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance (New Version) 5271-1961, and for awards
granted to United States employees or service providers, including those who are deemed to be residents of the United States for tax purposes,
Section 422 and Section 409A of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
In connection with the adoption of
the 2023 Plan, on March 7, 2023, the Company entered into certain intercompany reimbursement agreements with two of its subsidiaries,
Viewbix Israel and Gix Media (the “Recharge Agreements”). The Recharge Agreements provide for the offer of awards under the
2023 Plan to service providers of Viewbix Israel and Gix Media (the “Affiliates”) under the 2023 Plan. Under the Recharge
Agreements, the Affiliates will each bear the costs of awards granted to its service providers under the 2023 Plan and will reimburse
the Company upon the issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant to an award, for the costs of shares issued, but in any event not prior
to the vesting of an award. The reimbursement amount shall be equal to the lower of (a) the book expense for such award as recorded on
the financial statements of one of the respective Affiliates, determined and calculated according to U.S. GAAP, or any other financial
reporting standard that may be applicable in the future, or (b) the fair value of the shares of Common Stock at the time of exercise of
an option or at the time of vesting of an RSU, as applicable.
On July 20, 2023, the Company granted
51,020 restricted share units (the “RSUs”) under the 2023 Plan to Gix Media’s CEO, as part of his employment terms,
(the “Grantee”) under the following terms and conditions: (1) 51,020 of Common Stock underlying the grant of RSUs (2) Vesting
Commencement Date: July 1, 2023 (3) vesting schedule: 50% of the RSUs will vest immediately upon the Vesting
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 8: SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Cont.)
D. Share option plan (Cont.)
Commencement Date (the “First
Tranche”) and the remaining 50% of the RSUs will vest 12 months after the Vesting Commencement Date, provided, in each case, that
the Grantee remains continuously as a Service Provider (as defined under the 2023 Plan) of Gix Media or its affiliates throughout each
such vesting date (the “Grant”).
In July 2023, following the Grant and
upon the vesting of the First Tranche, the Company issued 25,510 shares of Common Stock to the Grantee. The Company recorded a share-based
compensation expense of $ 25 in general and administrative expenses with connection to the issuance of shares upon the vesting of the First Tranche.
E. Dividends :
1.
On September 14, 2022, Gix Media declared a dividend to its shareholders prior to the consummation of the Reorganization Transaction in the amount of $ 1,000 , of which an amount of $ 83 was paid as tax to the Israeli Tax Authority. During 2022 Gix Media distributed an amount of $ 787 out of the remaining amount of $ 917 , which an amount of $ 714 that was distributed to the Parent Company, was offset from the loan to Parent Company (see also note 3). The remaining amount of $ 130 was distributed by Gix Media in January 2023.
2.
On December 25, 2022, Cortex declared a dividend in the total amount of $ 445 to the non-controlling interests. The amount was distributed by Cortex to non-controlling interests in two payments of $ 219 and $ 226 in February and March 2023, respectively.
3.
On June 29, 2023, Cortex declared and distributed a dividend in the total amount of $ 153 to the non-controlling interests.
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 9: SEGMENT REPORTING
The Group operates in two different
segments in such a way that each company in the Group operates as a separate business segment.
Search segment - the search segment
develops a variety of technological software solutions, which perform automation, optimization and monetization of internet campaigns,
for the purposes of obtaining and routing internet user traffic to its customers.
Digital content segment - the
digital content segment is engaged in the creation and editing of content, in different languages, for different target audiences, for
the purposes of generating revenues from leading advertising platforms, including Google, Facebook, Yahoo and Apple, by utilizing such
content to obtain internet user traffic for its customers.
The segments’ results include
items that directly serve and/or are used by the segment’s business activity and are directly allocated to the segment. As such
they do not include depreciation and amortization expenses for intangible assets created at the time of the purchase of those companies,
financing expenses created for loans taken for the purpose of purchasing those companies, and therefore these items are not allocated
to the various segments.
Segments’ assets and liabilities
are not reviewed by the Group’s chief operating decision maker and therefore were not reflected in the segment reporting.
Segments revenues and operating
results:
SCHEDULE OF SEGMENTS REVENUES AND OPERATING RESULTS
Search segment
Digital content segment
Adjustments
(See below)
Total
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023
Search segment
Digital content segment
Adjustments
(See below)
Total
Revenues from external customers
16,593
47,138
-
63,731
Depreciation and amortization
-
-
2,202
2,202
Segment operating income (loss)
1,053
796
( 3,327 )
( 1,478 )
Financial expenses, net
( 89 )
( 159 )
(*) ( 443 )
( 691 )
Segment income (loss), before income taxes
964
637
( 3,770 )
( 2,169 )
Search segment
Digital content segment
Adjustments
(See below)
Total
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022
Search segment
Digital content segment
Adjustments
(See below)
Total
Revenues from external customers
17,600
48,515
-
66,115
Depreciation and amortization
-
-
2,051
2,051
Segment operating income
316
3,586
( 2,495 )
1,407
Financial expenses, net
( 99 )
( 1 )
(*) ( 1,274 )
( 1,374 )
Segment Income (loss), before income taxes
217
3,585
( 3,769 )
33
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 9: SEGMENT REPORTING (Cont.)
Search segment
Digital content segment
Adjustments
(See below)
Total
For the three months ended September 30, 2023
Search segment
Digital content segment
Adjustments
(See below)
Total
Revenues from external customers
5,641
10,074
-
15,715
Depreciation and amortization
-
-
734
734
Segment operating income (loss)
287
( 868 )
( 1,071 )
( 1,652 )
Financial expenses, net
( 8 )
( 113 )
(*) ( 139 )
( 260 )
Segment Income (loss), before income taxes
279
( 981 )
( 1,210 )
( 1,912 )
Search segment
Digital content segment
Adjustments
(See below)
Total
For the three months ended September 30, 2022
Search segment
Digital content segment
Adjustments
(See below)
Total
Revenues from external customers
5,702
17,076
-
22,778
Depreciation and amortization
-
-
736
736
Segment operating income (loss)
147
1,265
( 985 )
427
Financial expenses, net
( 32 )
( 27 )
(*) ( 242 )
( 301 )
Segment Income (loss), before income taxes
115
1,238
( 1,227 )
126
(*)
Mainly consist of financial expenses from the Financing Agreement of bank loans taken for business combinations (see note 6).
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VIEWBIX INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in thousands (except share data)
NOTE 9: SEGMENT REPORTING (Cont.)
The “adjustment” column
for segment operating income includes unallocated selling, general, and administrative expenses and certain items which management excludes
from segment results when evaluating segment performance, as follows:
SCHEDULE OF RECONCILIATION BETWEEN SEGMENTS OPERATING RESULTS
For the nine
months ended
September 30, 2023
For the three
months ended
September 30, 2023
Depreciation and amortization expenses not attributable to segments (**)
( 2,202 )
( 734 )
General and administrative not attributable to the segments (***)
( 1,125 )
( 337 )
( 3,327 )
( 1,071 )
For the nine
months ended
September 30, 2022
For the three
months ended
September 30, 2022
Depreciation and amortization expenses not attributable to segments (**)
( 2,051 )
( 736 )
General and administrative not attributable to the segments (***)
( 444 )
( 249 )
( 2,495 )
( 985 )
(**)
Mainly consist of technology and customer relations amortization costs from business combinations.
(***)
Mainly consist of salary and related expenses and professional consulting expenses.
NOTE 10: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
1. On October 7, 2023, subsequent to the reporting period, the State of Israel suffered a surprise attack,
which led to the declaration of the ‘Iron Swords’ War (the “War”). The War is on-going as of the issuance date
of these financial statements. Consequently, the Company’s operations were disrupted due to the recruitment of some of the Company’s
employees, including Gix Media’s CEO, to the army reserves.
Based on its assessment, the Company
expects a negative effect on its results of operations in the fourth quarter of 2023 due to the War, which its extent cannot be estimated
at this stage.
2. On October 10, 2023, Gix Media and Leumi entered into an
addendum to an existing loan agreement between the parties, dated October 13, 2021. As part of the addendum to the loan agreement,
Leumi extended an existing monthly renewable credit line of $ 3,500
(the “Gix Media Credit Line”) by one year which will expire on October
13, 2024 . The amounts that are drawn from the Gix Media Credit Line bear an annual interest of SOFR
+ 4.05% .
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
The following
management’s discussion and analysis section should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited financial statements
as of September 30, 2023 and 2022, and the related statements of statement operation, statement of changes in shareholders’ equity
and statements of cash flows for the nine and three months then ended, and the related notes thereto contained in this Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”).
Forward-Looking Statements
This management
discussion and analysis section contains forward-looking statements, such as statements of the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations,
and intentions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. When used, the words “believe,”
“plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “target,” “estimate,” “expect”
and the like, and/or future tense or conditional constructions “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,”
etc., or similar expressions, identify certain of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on information we have when those statements are made or our management’s good
faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance
or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause
such differences include, but are not limited to:
●
the continued demand of digital advertising as an integral part of corporate marketing and internal communications plans and the continued growth and acceptance of digital advertising as effective alternatives to traditional offline marketing products and service;
●
our ability to generate enough cash flow to meet our debt obligations or fund our other liquidity needs, and substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern;
●
our need to raise additional capital to meet our business requirements in the future and such capital raising may be costly or difficult to obtain and could dilute out shareholders’ ownership interests;
●
our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property;
●
our ability to successfully integrate the business of Gix Media Ltd. (“Gix Media”), our wholly owned subsidiary, and Cortex Media Group Ltd. (“Cortex”), our majority owned subsidiary;
●
our subsidiaries’ future performance;
●
entry of new competitors and products, the impact of large and established internet and technology companies and potential technological obsolescence of our offered platforms; and
●
political, economic and military conditions in Israel, including the recent attack by Hamas and other terrorist organizations from the Gaza Strip and elsewhere in the region and Israel’s war against them, as well as the war’s potential impact on our business and operations.
The foregoing
does not represent an exhaustive list of matters that may be covered by the forward-looking statements contained herein or risk factors
that we are faced with which may cause our actual results to differ from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements. For a discussion
of these and other risks that relate to our business and investing in our common stock, you should carefully review the risks and uncertainties
described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and those contained in section captioned “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on
March 24, 2023 (the “Annual Report”). The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those contemplated in
these forward-looking statements as a result of these factors. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report.
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Overview and Background
Viewbix Inc.
(the “Registrant”, “Viewbix” or the “Company”) is a digital advertising platform that develops
and markets a variety of technological platforms that automate, optimize and monetize digital online campaigns. Viewbix’s
operations were previously focused on analysis of the video marketing performance of its clients as well as the effectiveness of
their messaging (“Video Advertising Platform”). With the Video Advertising Platform, Viewbix allowed its clients with
digital video properties the ability to use its platforms in a way that allows viewers to engage and interact with the video. The
Video Advertising Platform measures when a viewer performs a specific action while watching a video and collects and reports the
results to the client. However, due to the Company’s failure to meet predetermined sales targets which were set pursuant to
the recapitalization transaction with Gix Internet Ltd., in January 2020, the Company determined to reduce its
operations and the size of its sales and R&D team in the Digital Advertising Platform.
The Company,
through its subsidiaries Gix Media and Cortex, expanded its digital advertising operations across two additional main sectors: ad search
and digital content (the “Search Platform” and the “Content Platform”, respectively”). Gix Media and Cortex
develop and market a variety of technological software solutions that automate, optimize and monetize online campaigns. Cortex also creates,
edits and markets content in various languages to different target audiences in order to generate revenues from advertisements displayed
together with the content, which are posted on digital content, marketing and advertising platforms. These technological tools enable
advertisers and website owners to earn more from their advertising campaigns and generate additional profits from their sites.
Through its Search Platform,
the Company provides services to leading search engines worldwide (“Search Engines”) by developing, marketing and distributing
software products to internet users. The operations and activity on this platform are powered by Gix Media.
Through the Content Platform,
the Company provides editing and marketing services of content in different languages and to different target audiences with the goal
of generating revenues from advertising employed in such content, which is based on digital content marketing and advertising platforms.
The operations and activity on this platform are powered by Cortex.
Search Platform
Gix Media’s Search Platform
allows for the referral of user traffic (i.e., searches that are performed by internet users) to Search Engines, such as Yahoo and Bing,
where the Search Engines display the ads of their customers. The Search Engines pay Gix Media for the searches that were referred by it,
based on the amount of consideration that the Search Engine receives from the advertisers for the user traffic generated, less a certain
percentage from the revenues attributed to the Search Engine. Since the customers of Gix Media are the Search Engines, and not the advertisers,
Gix Media recognizes revenues for the actual amount received from the Search Engines, and not from the advertisement revenue itself.
The referral of user traffic
by Gix Media to the Search Engines is possible after users download Gix Media’s products, which are browser add-ons, usually from
the browser stores (mostly Google Chrome browsers) and by downloading desktop software products, free of charge, for the Apple operating
system (for Mac computers) and for the Microsoft operating system (for PC computers). When downloading Gix Media’s products, the
users grant permission to Gix Media to refer the searches performed while using Gix Media’s products to the Search Engines.
In addition, Gix Media provides
user traffic referral services to Search Engines through the referral of traffic of browsers who engage content generated by Gix Media.
This content is displayed on ad spaces that are purchased by the Company by content recommendation companies (such as Yahoo!, Outbrain,
Taboola and Gemini). When occasional users click on such content, Gix Media transfers user traffic to a Search Engine which contains search
words that are related to the advertising content.
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Content Platform
Cortex’s Content Platform
produces engaging content and marketing material in various languages to various target audiences, in order to generate revenues from
advertisements displayed together with the content, which are posted on digital content, marketing and advertising platforms. Cortex acts
as a digital content platform that publishes content written by creative writers and editors which it employs. The content is displayed
on several different content websites owned by Cortex, covering various subjects including culture, history, trips, pets, entertainment
and leisure, food, etc. (the “Cortex Websites”). Cortex developed capabilities that enable it and its customers to profit
from the original content which it publishes by advertising the content on leading international third-party websites and online ad platforms
(the “Third Party Platforms”). Readers are exposed to the articles on the Third-Party Platforms and may choose to read them
by clicking an ad, after which readers are directed automatically to the Cortex Websites where the content is posted.
The technological tools developed
by Cortex allow businesses in the digital advertising market (search engines, ad exchanges, advertisers, content owners and brand owners)
to earn more from their advertising campaigns and generate additional profit from their websites, both from its content and from its advertising.
Advertisers display ads on
various platforms for potential customers (internet users and readers). In order to help maximize the effectiveness of advertising,
Cortex developed different advertising systems and tools for content management, content distribution and campaigns and measurement of
performance on the various platforms that display the content.
Recent Developments
Reorganization Transaction
with Gix Media Ltd.
On December
5, 2021, the Company entered into a certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Reorganization Transaction”) with Gix Media.,
an Israeli company and the majority-owned subsidiary of Gix Internet, in the field of MarTech (Marketing Technology) solutions, primarily
search and content monetization and Vmedia Merger Sub Ltd., an Israeli company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger
Sub”), pursuant to which, following the Reorganization Transaction, and upon satisfaction of additional closing conditions, Merger
Sub will merge with and into Gix Media, with Gix Media being the surviving entity and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Prior to
the closing of the Reorganization Transaction, Gix Media was a majority-owned subsidiary of Gix Internet, which held approximately 58%
of the common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), on a fully diluted basis.
On September
19, 2022, the Reorganization Transaction, was consummated (the “Closing”) and, as a result, all outstanding ordinary shares
of Gix Media, having no par value (the “Gix Media Shares”) were exchanged for shares of the Company’s Common Stock such
that Gix Media became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Following the Reorganization Transaction, holders of the Gix Media Shares
held 90% of the Company’s Common Stock on a fully diluted basis, with Gix Internet holding 76.67% of the Common Stock on a fully
diluted basis.
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The following
diagram illustrates the associated corporate structure of the Company prior to and following the Reorganization Transaction.
Following
the closing of the Reorganization Transaction, the Company began to integrate Gix Media’s technology into its operations aiming
to expand its growth potential in the search and content monetization space. Gix Media’s business operations include both (i) the
provision of services to the world’s leading search engines through the development, marketing and distribution of free software
to many Internet users, and (ii) editing and marketing of content in different languages to different target markets, for the purpose
of monetizing advertisements on digital marketing and advertising platforms.
In connection
with the Closing, effective as of August 31, 2022, the Company adopted an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (“Certificate
of Incorporation”), pursuant to which the Company, among other things, effected a reverse stock split of its Common Stock at a ratio
of 1-for-28 (the “Reverse Split”) and an Amended and Restated Bylaws (“Bylaws”). All descriptions of our capital
stock, including share amounts and per share amounts in this Quarterly Report, are presented after giving effect to the Reverse Split.
Acquisition of Cortex Media
Group Ltd.
On October
13, 2021, Gix Media acquired 70% (on a fully diluted basis) of the share capital of Cortex (the “Cortex Acquisition”), an
Israeli private company operating in the field of online media and advertising. In consideration for the Cortex Acquisition, Gix Media
paid NIS 35 million in cash (approximately $11 million), out of which an amount of $0.5 million was deposited in trust for a period of
12 months from the closing date. The Cortex Acquisition also includes the obligation and right of Gix Media to acquire 30% of Cortex’s
share capital in three equal tranches, each at the beginning of 2023, 2024 and 2025 (“Remaining Balance Shares”), such that
following the acquisition of all of the Remaining Balance Shares, Gix Media will hold 100% of Cortex’s share capital on a fully
diluted basis. On January 23, 2023, Gix Media purchased an additional 10% of Cortex’s share capital.
In
connection with the Cortex Acquisition, on October 13, 2021, Gix Media entered into a financing agreement with Bank Leumi Le Israel
Ltd (“Leumi”), for the provision of a line of credit in the total amount of up to $3.5 million and a long-term loan
totaling $6 million, which Gix Media used to finance the Cortex Acquisition (the “Financing Agreement”). On July 25,
2022, Gix Media and Leumi entered into an addendum to the Financing Agreement according to which, Leumi will provide Gix Media with
a loan of up to $1,500,000 to be withdrawn at the discretion of Gix Media by no later than January 31, 2023 (the “Additional
Loan”). The Additional Loan was withdrawn in connection with the purchase of the additional 10% of Cortex’s share
capital on January 17, 2023. On October 10, 2023, Gix Media and Leumi entered into a second addendum to the Financing Agreement (the
“Second Addendum”), according to which, effective as of September 26, 2023, certain provisions, including among others,
the conditions of the financial covenants contained therein and the interest rate quote, were amended according to the agreed terms
between the parties (see notes 6 and 10 of our consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q).
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Corporate Information
We were incorporated in the
State of Delaware on August 16, 1985, under a predecessor name, The InFerGene Company (“InFerGene Company”). On August 25,
1995, a wholly owned subsidiary of InFerGene Company merged with Zaxis International, Inc., an Ohio corporation, which following such
merger, the surviving entity, InFerGene Company, changed its name to Zaxis International, Inc.
Our principal executive offices
are located at 11 Derech Menachem Begin Street, Ramat Gan, Israel, 5268104 and our telephone number is +972 9-774-1505. Our website address
is www.viewbix.com .
Results of Operations
Results of Operations During
the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 as Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Our revenues
were $15,715 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $22,778 thousand during the same period in the prior
year.
Our
revenues from Cortex’s Content Platform were $10,074 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of $7,002
as compared to $17,076 thousand during the same period in the prior year. The reason for the decrease during the three months ended September
30, 2023 is due to a decrease of user traffic acquisition from the Third-Party Platforms, primarily resulting from technological changes
and content policy changes on such Third-Party Platforms, causing a lower amount of users to reach the Cortex Websites and thus decreasing
the exposures to the ads displayed on the Cortex Websites. In response to the technological and policy changes, Cortex updated
and adjusted its platform to adapt to these changes, partially restoring the amount of user traffic acquisition, which mitigated the scope
of the decrease.
Our revenues
from Gix Media’s Search Platform were $5,641 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, a slight decrease as compared
to $5,702 thousand during the same period in the prior year.
Our traffic-acquisition
and related costs were $14,526 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of $5,121 compared to $19,647 thousand
during the same period in the prior year. The reason for the decrease in the three months ended September 30, 2023, is due to the decrease
in user traffic acquisition from the main online ad platforms.
Our research
and development expenses were $700 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $804 thousand during the same period
in the prior year. The reason for the decrease in the three months ended September 30, 2023, is due to the reduction of expenses in the
Search Platform, primarily in salaries and technological services.
Our selling
and marketing expenses increased to $680 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, a slight increase compared to $628 thousand
during the same period in the prior year.
Our general
and administrative expenses increased to $727 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to $450 thousand during
the same period in the prior year. The reason for the increase in the three months ended September 30, 2023, is due to the increase in
salary and related costs following the Reorganization Transaction with Gix Media on September 19, 2022, which led to the expansion of
the Company’s management team, which included, among other things, the appointment of a chairman in June 2022 and a full-time chief
financial officer in July 2022. In addition, during the three months ended September 30, 2023, there was an increase in professional services
and consultant costs following the Reorganization Transaction, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022.
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Our depreciation
and amortization expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023, were $734 thousand as compared to $736 thousand during the same
period in the prior year.
Our other expenses for the
three months ended September 30, 2023 were $0 thousand, compared to $86 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2022. The
decrease in our other expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2023 is due to expenses incurred during the three months ended
September 30, 2022, in connection with the Reorganization Transaction which was consummated on September 19, 2022.
Our
net financial expenses were $260 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, a slight decrease as compared
to $301 thousand net financial expenses during the same period in the prior year.
Our income tax benefit was
$131 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to a $55 thousand tax expense during the same period in the prior
year. The reason for the decrease in income tax expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2023, is due to the fact that during
the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded a loss before tax on income from the Content Platform, which retroactively
decreased the income tax expenses recorded for the previous quarters.
Results of Operations During the Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2023 as Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Our revenues were $63,731
thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $66,115 thousand during the same period in the prior year.
Our revenues from Cortex’s
Content Platform were $47,138 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a slight decrease as compared to $48,515 thousand
during the same period in the prior year.
Our revenues from Gix Media’s
Search Platform were $16,593 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of $1,007 as compared to $17,600 thousand
during the same period in the prior year. The reasons for the decrease during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, are due to the
decrease in the amount of search referrals conducted by users, provided by Gix Media to search engines, caused primarily by a decrease
in the number of searches received from Gix Media’s third party strategic partners, including a significant strategic partner of
Gix Media. In response to this decrease, Gix Media expanded its user traffic resources during the nine months ended September 30, 2023,
by engaging with new strategic partners, which in turn mitigated the scope of the decrease.
Our traffic-acquisition and
related costs were $56,557 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a slight decrease
compared to $56,912 thousand during the same period in the prior year.
Our research and development
expenses were $2,213 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $2,445 thousand during the same period in the
prior year. The reason for the decrease in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, is the reduction of expenses in the Search Platform,
primarily in salaries and technological services.
Our selling and marketing
expenses were $2,118 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which is an increase of $265 thousand compared to $1,853 thousand
during the same period in the prior year. The increase of selling and marketing expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2023,
is due to expenses incurred in connection with the increase in the content displayed on the Cortex Websites and an increase primarily
in salaries in the Search Platform.
Our general and administrative
expenses were $2,119 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $793 as compared to $1,326 thousand during
the same period in the prior year. The reason for the increase in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, is due to the increase in
salary and related costs following the Reorganization Transaction with Gix Media on September 19, 2022, which led to the expansion of
the Company’s management team, which included, among other things, the appointment of a chairman of the board in June 2022 and a
full-time chief financial officer in July 2022. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, there was an increase in
professional services and consultant costs following the Reorganization Transaction, as compared to the nine months ended September 30,
2022.
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Our depreciation and amortization
expenses increased to $2,202 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a slight increase compared to $2,051 thousand during
the same period in the prior year.
Our other expenses were $0
thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $121 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The
decrease in our other expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is due to expenses incurred during the nine months ended
September 30, 2022, in connection with the Reorganization Transaction which was consummated on September 19, 2022.
Our net financial expenses
were $691 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $1,374 thousand during the same period in the prior year.
The reason for the decrease during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, is mainly due to the decrease in financial expenses relating
to the USD to NIS exchange rate, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022, which was partially offset by the increase in
interest expenses related to the Company’s bank loans due to increases in the market’s interest rates during the nine months
ended September 30, 2023.
Our income tax expenses were
$40 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a slight decrease as compared to $63 thousand
during the same period in the prior year.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2023,
we had current assets of $18,752 thousand, consisting of $2,550 thousand in cash and cash equivalents, $184 thousand restricted deposits,
$11,493 thousand in accounts receivable, $807 thousand in other current assets and $3,718 thousand in a loan to our Parent Company.
As
of September 30, 2023, we had non-current assets of $ 31,398 thousand, consisting of $ 192 thousand
in deferred taxes, $ 419 thousand in operating lease right-of-use asset, $ 257 thousand
in property and equipment net, $ 13,169 thousand in intangible assets net and $ 17,361 thousand
in goodwill.
As
of September 30, 2023, we had $ 20,605 thousand in current liabilities consisting of $ 11,742
thousand in accounts payable, $ 904 thousand in other payables, $ 7,879
thousand in short term loans and current maturities of long-term loans and $ 80 thousand
in operating lease liabilities – short term.
As
of September 30, 2023, we had $ 4,515 thousand in non-current liabilities consisting of $ 2,663
thousand long-term loans, $ 306 thousand in operating lease liabilities
- long term and $ 1,546 thousand in deferred taxes.
As of December
31, 2022, we had current assets of $29,841 thousand consisting of $4,196 thousand in cash and cash equivalents, $185 thousand restricted
deposits, $20,945 thousand in accounts receivable, $973 thousand in other current assets and $3,542 thousand in loan to our Parent Company.
As of December
31, 2022, we had non-current assets of $33,854 thousand consisting of $52 thousand in severance pay funds, $340 thousand in deferred taxes,
$486 thousand in operating lease right-of-use asset, $302 thousand in property and equipment net, $15,313 thousand in intangible assets
net and $17,361 thousand in goodwill.
As of December
31, 2022, we had $28,522 thousand in current liabilities consisting of $19,782 thousand in accounts payable, $2,084 thousand in other
payables, $6,569 thousand in short term loans and current maturities of long-term loan and $87 thousand in operating lease liabilities
– short term.
As of December
31, 2022, we had $5,274 thousand in non-current liabilities consisting of $152 thousand in accrued severance pay, $2,881 thousand in long-term
loan, $388 thousand in operating lease liabilities - long term and $1,853 thousand in deferred taxes.
We
had a negative working capital of $ 1,853 thousand compared to a positive working capital of $1,319
thousand as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
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During
the three months ended September 30, 2023, we had a negative cash flow from operating activities of $ 276 thousand,
which was the result of $ 1,781 thousand in net loss, $ 682 thousand
from positive adjustments to operating activities, and $ 823 thousands from positive changes in assets
and liabilities items.
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we had positive cash flow from operating activities of $ 739 thousand,
which was the result of $ 2,209 thousand in net loss, $ 2,084 thousand
from positive adjustments to operating activities, and $ 864 thousands from positive changes in assets
and liabilities items.
There are
no limitations in the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation on the Company’s ability to borrow funds
or raise funds through the issuance of shares of its common stock to affect a business combination.
Gix Media
has provided several liens under the Financing Agreement with Leumi in connection with the Cortex Transaction, including: (1) a floating
lien on Gix Media’s assets; (2) a lien on Gix Media’s bank account in Leumi; (3) a lien on Gix Media’s rights under
the Cortex Transaction; (4) a fixed lien on Gix Media’s intellectual property; and (5) a lien on all of Gix Media’s holdings
in Cortex.
As of September
30, 2023, the Company has also provided several liens under Financing Agreement with Leumi in connection with the Cortex Acquisition,
as follows: (1) a guarantee to Leumi of all of Gix Media’s obligations and undertakings to Leumi, unlimited in amount; (2) a subordination
letter on behalf of the Company to Leumi; (3) a first ranking asset charge over all of the assets of the Company; and (4) a Deposit Account
Control Agreement over the Company’s bank accounts.
According
to the Financing Agreement, Gix Media undertook to meet financial covenants over the life of the loans as follows: the ratio of debt to
EBITDA, based on Gix Media’s consolidated financial statements in all 4 preceding consecutive quarters (in any given period during
the life of the loan), will not exceed 2.4 in the first two years following the execution of the Financing Agreement, which according
to the Second Addendum was extended by nine months to June 30, 2024 and thereafter, will not exceed 1.75. As of September 30, 2023, Gix
Media is in compliance with the financial covenants in connection with the Financing Agreement.
Going
Concern
As
a result of the decrease in user traffic during the three month period ending September 30, 2023, and the impact of the ongoing
‘Iron Swords’ war in Israel, which commenced subsequent to September 30, 2023, the Company’s operations were
adversely affected. While management expects the Company to continue to generate positive cash flows from its operations, such a
decline may reasonably result in the Company’s inability to repay its debt obligations during the 12 month period following
the issuance date of the financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. These prevailing conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern.
Management’s
plans in light of these uncertainties include negotiating the terms of its debt instrument with Bank Leumi or issuing additional equity
or debt instruments in order to raise capital. However, there can be no assurance that such financing alternatives will consummate or
will be available on terms acceptable to the Company.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE
DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required for smaller reporting
companies.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls
and Procedures
As of September
30, 2023, the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, conducted an evaluation (the “Evaluation”)
regarding the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under
the Exchange Act). Based upon the Evaluation, as required by Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15, the Company’s chief executive officer and chief
financial officer concluded that, and pursuant to the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated
Framework (2013), the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of September 30, 2023.
The
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were determined to be not effective as of the end of September 30, 2023, as the
assets of the acquired businesses, Gix Media and Cortex, which constitute substantially all of the Company’s assets as of
September 30, 2023 and as of December 31, 2022, were excluded from management’s assessment of internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2022, as Gix Media and Cortex were determined, in accordance with the SEC staff guidance, to be an
acquired business for financial reporting purposes as of December 31, 2022, following completion of the Reorganization Transaction
on September 19, 2022.
While the Company’s management continues to
implement a compliance project, the Company’s management concluded that pursuant to the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of
the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013), the disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as
of the end of September 30, 2023, as these controls have not operated and performed for a sufficient period of time to demonstrate that
the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective and as the Company has not completed the implementation of certain
information technology controls underlying the financial information of Gix Media and Cortex.
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Changes in Internal Control
Over Financial Reporting
Other than as described above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting or in other
factors identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during
the quarter ended September 30, 2023, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control
over financial reporting.
Management’s Remediation
Plan
During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, our management continued to implement a compliance project designed
to assist the Company with effectively complying with the rules contemplated under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. While we believe these
measures have strengthened our internal control over financial reporting, we are required to have these controls operate and perform for
a sufficient period, as well as to enhance certain information technology controls, to demonstrate that the Company’s disclosure
controls and procedures are effective. We are committed to continuing to improve our internal control processes and will continue to diligently
review our financial reporting controls and procedures.
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 Annual Report. Other than as set forth below, there
have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report. The risks described in our 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 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 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.
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Political, economic
and military conditions in Israel, including the recent attack by Hamas and other terrorist organizations from the Gaza Strip and Israel’s
war against them, may impede our ability to operate and harm our financial results.
Because all of our operations
are conducted in Israel and all members of our board of directors and management as well as all of our employees and consultants, including
employees of our service providers, are located in Israel, our business and operations are directly affected by economic, political, geopolitical
and military conditions in Israel. Since the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, a number of armed conflicts have occurred between
Israel and its neighboring countries and terrorist organizations active in the region. These conflicts have involved missile strikes,
hostile infiltrations and terrorism against civilian targets in various parts of Israel, which have negatively affected business conditions
in Israel.
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 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 extensive deaths, injuries and kidnapping of civilians
and soldiers. Following the attack, Israel’s security cabinet declared war against Hamas and a military campaign against these terrorist
organizations commenced in parallel to their continued rocket and terror attacks. In the weeks since the initial attack by Hamas, hostilities
along Israel’s northern border with Hezbollah located in Lebanon have accelerated, and this clash may escalate in the future into
a greater regional conflict.
The intensity and duration
of Israel’s current war against Hamas is difficult to predict, as are such war’s economic implications on the Company’s
business and operations and on Israel’s economy in general. These events may be intertwined with wider macroeconomic indications
of a deterioration of Israel’s economic standing, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company and its ability to effectively
conduct its operations.
In connection with the Israeli
security cabinet’s declaration of war against Hamas and possible hostilities with other organizations, several hundred thousand
Israeli military reservists were drafted to perform immediate military service. Certain of our employees and consultants in Israel, including
the Chief Executive Officer of Gix Media, in addition to employees of our service providers located in Israel, have been called, and additional
employees may be called, for service in the current or future wars or other armed conflicts with Hamas, and such persons may be absent
for an extended period of time. As a result, our operations may be disrupted by such absences, which disruption may materially and adversely
affect our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Our commercial insurance does
not cover losses that may occur as a result of events associated with war and terrorism. Although the Israeli government currently covers
the reinstatement value of direct damages that are caused by terrorist attacks or acts of war, we cannot assure you that this government
coverage will be maintained or that it will sufficiently cover our potential damages. Any losses or damages incurred by us could have
a material adverse effect on our business. Any armed conflicts or political instability in the region would likely negatively affect business
conditions and could harm our results of operations.
Further, in the past, the
State of Israel and Israeli companies have been subjected to economic boycotts. Several countries still restrict business with the State
of Israel and with Israeli companies. These restrictive laws and policies may have an adverse impact on our operating results, financial
condition or the expansion of our business. A campaign of boycotts, divestment and sanctions has been undertaken against Israel, which
could also adversely impact our business.
Prior to the Hamas attack
in October 2023, the Israeli government pursued extensive changes to Israel’s judicial system. In response to the foregoing developments,
individuals, organizations and institutions, both within and outside of Israel, have voiced concerns that the proposed changes may negatively
impact the business environment in Israel including due to reluctance of foreign investors to invest or transact business in Israel as
well as to increased currency fluctuations, downgrades in credit rating, increased interest rates, increased volatility in security markets,
and other changes in macroeconomic conditions. The risk of such negative developments has increased in light of the recent Hamas attacks
and the war against Hamas declared by Israel, regardless of the proposed changes to the judicial system and the related debate. To the
extent that any of these negative developments do occur, they may have an adverse effect on our business, our results of operations and
our ability to raise additional funds, if deemed necessary by our management and Board of Directors.
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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 DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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 thereunto
duly authorized.
VIEWBIX INC.
By:
/s/ Amihay Hadad
Name:
Amihay Hadad
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 14, 2023
(Principal Executive Officer)
By:
/s/ Shahar Marom
Name:
Shahar Marom
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 14, 2023
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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