So long as shares of Series A Preferred Stock are outstanding and convertible into shares of our common stock that represent at least 10% of the voting power of our common stock, or the Investors or their affiliates continue to hold at least 33% of the aggregate amount of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the Investors on the date on which any shares of Series A Preferred Stock are first issued (the “Original Issuance Date”), the consent of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock will be necessary for us to, among other things, (i) liquidate the Company or any operating subsidiary or effect any Deemed Liquidation Event (as defined in the Charter), except for a Deemed Liquidation Event in which the holders of Series A Preferred Stock receive an amount in cash not less than the Redemption Price (as defined below), (ii) amend our organizational documents in a manner that adversely affects the Series A Preferred Stock, (iii) issue any securities that are senior to, or equal in priority with, the Series A Preferred Stock or issue additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock to any person other than the Investors or their affiliates, (iv) incur indebtedness above the agreed-upon threshold, (v) change the size of our board of directors to a number other than seven, or (vi) enter into certain affiliated arrangements or transactions. 35 The Series A Preferred Stock has rights, preferences and privileges that are not held by, and are preferential to, the rights of holders of our common stock, which could adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, and may result in the interests of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock differing from those of the holders of our common stock.
So long as shares of Series A Preferred Stock are outstanding and convertible into shares of our common stock that represent at least 10% of the voting power of our common stock, or the Investors or their affiliates continue to hold at least 33% of the aggregate amount of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the Investors on the date on which any shares of Series A Preferred Stock are first issued (the “Original Issuance Date”), the consent of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock will be necessary for us to, among other things, (i) liquidate the Company or any operating subsidiary or effect any Deemed Liquidation Event (as defined in the Charter), except for a Deemed Liquidation Event in which the holders of Series A Preferred Stock receive an amount in cash not less than the Redemption Price (as defined below), (ii) amend our organizational documents in a manner that adversely affects the Series A Preferred Stock, (iii) issue any securities that are senior to, or equal in priority with, the Series A Preferred Stock or issue additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock to any person other than the Investors or their affiliates, (iv) incur indebtedness above the agreed-upon threshold, (v) change the size of our board of directors to a number other than seven, or (vi) enter into certain affiliated arrangements or transactions. 30 The Series A Preferred Stock has rights, preferences and privileges that are not held by, and are preferential to, the rights of holders of our common stock, which could adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, and may result in the interests of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock differing from those of the holders of our common stock.
Although we plan to implement policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with these laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that our employees, contractors, or agents will not violate our policies. 17 Some of the risks and challenges of doing business internationally include: ● unexpected changes in regulatory requirements; ● fluctuations in international currency exchange rates including its impact on unhedgeable currencies and our forecast variations for hedgeable currencies; ● imposition of tariffs and other barriers and restrictions; ● management and operation of an enterprise spread over various countries; ● the burden of complying with a variety of laws and regulations in various countries; ● application of the income tax laws and regulations of multiple jurisdictions, including relatively low-rate and relatively high-rate jurisdictions, to our sales and other transactions, which results in additional complexity and uncertainty; ● the conduct of unethical business practices in certain developing countries; ● general economic and geopolitical conditions, including inflation and trade relationships; ● war and acts of terrorism; ● kidnapping and high crime rate; ● natural disasters or pandemics (for example, the COVID-19 pandemic); ● availability of U.S. dollars especially in countries with economies highly dependent on resource exports, particularly oil; and ● changes in export regulations.
Although we plan to implement policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with these laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that our employees, contractors, or agents will not violate our policies. 16 Some of the risks and challenges of doing business internationally include: ● unexpected changes in regulatory requirements; ● fluctuations in international currency exchange rates including its impact on unhedgeable currencies and our forecast variations for hedgeable currencies; ● imposition of tariffs and other barriers and restrictions; ● management and operation of an enterprise spread over various countries; ● the burden of complying with a variety of laws and regulations in various countries; ● application of the income tax laws and regulations of multiple jurisdictions, including relatively low-rate and relatively high-rate jurisdictions, to our sales and other transactions, which results in additional complexity and uncertainty; ● the conduct of unethical business practices in certain developing countries; ● general economic and geopolitical conditions, including inflation and trade relationships; ● war and acts of terrorism; ● kidnapping and high crime rate; ● natural disasters or pandemics (for example, the COVID-19 pandemic); ● availability of U.S. dollars especially in countries with economies highly dependent on resource exports, particularly oil; and ● changes in export regulations.
The main factors that may affect us include the following: ● variations in the sales of our products to our significant customers; ● variations in the mix of products and services provided by us; 29 ● the timing and completion of initial programs and larger or enterprise-wide purchases of our products by our customers; ● the length and variability of the sales cycle for our products; ● the timing and size of sales; ● changes in market and economic conditions, including fluctuations in demand for our products; and ● announcements of new products by our competitors.
The main factors that may affect us include the following: ● variations in the sales of our products to our significant customers; ● variations in the mix of products and services provided by us; ● the timing and completion of initial programs and larger or enterprise-wide purchases of our products by our customers; ● the length and variability of the sales cycle for our products; ● the timing and size of sales; ● changes in market and economic conditions, including fluctuations in demand for our products; and ● announcements of new products by our competitors.
In the event of any future acquisitions, we could: ● issue stock that would dilute our current stockholders’ percentage ownership; ● incur debt; ● assume liabilities; ● incur expenses related to the impairment of goodwill; or ● incur large and immediate write-offs.
In the event of any future acquisitions or combinations, we could: ● issue stock that would dilute our current stockholders’ percentage ownership; ● incur debt; ● assume liabilities; ● incur expenses related to the impairment of goodwill; or ● incur large and immediate write-offs.
Our board of directors believes that this provision, which is intended to provide that certain business opportunities are not subject to the “corporate opportunity” doctrine, is appropriate, as the Investors, who are the initial holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, and their affiliates invest in a wide array of companies, including companies with businesses similar to the Company, and without such assurances, the Investors would be unwilling or unable to enter into the Investment Agreement. 38 As a result of this provision, we may be not be offered certain corporate opportunities which could be beneficial to us and our stockholders.
Our board of directors believes that this provision, which is intended to provide that certain business opportunities are not subject to the “corporate opportunity” doctrine, is appropriate, as the Investors, who are the initial holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, and their affiliates invest in a wide array of companies, including companies with businesses similar to the Company, and without such assurances, the Investors would be unwilling or unable to enter into the Investment Agreement. 32 As a result of this provision, we may not be offered certain corporate opportunities which could be beneficial to us and our stockholders.
The industry in which we operate is highly competitive and influenced by the following: ● advances in technology; ● new product introductions; ● evolving industry standards; ● product improvements; ● rapidly changing customer needs; ● intellectual property invention and protection; ● marketing and distribution capabilities; ● ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals; ● competition from highly capitalized companies; ● entrance of new competitors; ● ability of customers to invest in information technology; and ● price competition. 16 The products marketed by us and our competitors are becoming more complex.
The industry in which we operate is highly competitive and influenced by the following: ● advances in technology; ● new product introductions; ● evolving industry standards; ● product improvements; ● rapidly changing customer needs; ● intellectual property invention and protection; ● marketing and distribution capabilities; ● ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals; ● competition from highly capitalized companies; ● entrance of new competitors; ● ability of customers to invest in information technology; and ● price competition. 15 The products marketed by us and our competitors are becoming more complex.
If we or our manufacturers are unable to obtain an ample supply of product or raw materials from our existing suppliers or alternative sources of supply, we may be unable to satisfy our customers’ orders, which could reduce our revenues, subject us to claims for damages and adversely affect our relationships with our customers. 23 The federal government or independent standards organizations may implement significant regulations or standards that could adversely affect our ability to produce or market our products.
If we or our manufacturers are unable to obtain an ample supply of product or raw materials from our existing suppliers or alternative sources of supply, we may be unable to satisfy our customers’ orders, which could reduce our revenues, subject us to claims for damages and adversely affect our relationships with our customers. 21 The federal government or independent standards organizations may implement significant regulations or standards that could adversely affect our ability to produce or market our products.
Our operation of any acquired business will also involve numerous risks, including: ● problems integrating the acquired operations, personnel, technologies or products; ● unanticipated costs; ● diversion of management’s time and attention from our core businesses; ● adverse effects on existing business relationships with suppliers and customers; ● risks associated with entering markets in which we have no or limited prior experience; and ● potential loss of key employees, particularly those of acquired companies.
Our operation of any acquired business, including Movingdots, will involve numerous risks, including: ● problems integrating the acquired operations, personnel, technologies or products; ● unanticipated costs; ● diversion of management’s time and attention from our core businesses; ● adverse effects on existing business relationships with suppliers and customers; ● risks associated with entering markets in which we have no or limited prior experience; and ● potential loss of key employees, particularly those of acquired companies.
Failure to realize the benefits of amounts we invest in new technologies, products, or services could result in the value of those investments being written down or written off. 15 If we are unable to keep up with rapid technological change, we may be unable to meet the needs of our customers, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and reduce our ability to grow our market share.
Failure to realize the benefits of amounts we invest in new technologies, products, or services could result in the value of those investments being written down or written off. 14 If we are unable to keep up with rapid technological change, we may be unable to meet the needs of our customers, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and reduce our ability to grow our market share.
The issuance of our common stock upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock will result in immediate and substantial dilution to the interests of holders of our common stock, and such dilution will increase over time in connection with the accrual of dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock. 36 The concentration of common stock ownership among our executive officers and directors could limit the ability of other stockholders of the Company to influence the outcome of corporate transactions or other matters submitted for stockholder approval.
The issuance of our common stock upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock will result in immediate and substantial dilution to the interests of holders of our common stock, and such dilution will increase over time in connection with the accrual of dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock. 31 The concentration of common stock ownership among our executive officers and directors could limit the ability of other stockholders of the Company to influence the outcome of corporate transactions or other matters submitted for stockholder approval.
This would have the effect of increasing the Dollar cost of our borrowings. 31 By administrative order, certain provisions of the collective bargaining agreements between the Histadrut (General Federation of Labor in Israel) and the Coordination Bureau of Economic Organizations, relating primarily to the length of the workday, pension contributions, insurance for work-related accidents, and other conditions of employment are applicable to our employees.
This would have the effect of increasing the Dollar cost of our borrowings. 27 By administrative order, certain provisions of the collective bargaining agreements between the Histadrut (General Federation of Labor in Israel) and the Coordination Bureau of Economic Organizations, relating primarily to the length of the workday, pension contributions, insurance for work-related accidents, and other conditions of employment are applicable to our employees.
As a result, our financial statements may not adequately reflect possible future severance payments. 26 Some of our employees in our subsidiaries are members of labor unions and a dispute between us and any such labor union could result in a labor strike that could delay or preclude altogether our ability to generate revenues in the markets where such employees are located.
As a result, our financial statements may not adequately reflect possible future severance payments. 23 Some of our employees in our subsidiaries are members of labor unions and a dispute between us and any such labor union could result in a labor strike that could delay or preclude altogether our ability to generate revenues in the markets where such employees are located.
If we cannot achieve profitability, the market price of our common stock could decline significantly. ● The inability of our supply chain to deliver certain key components, such as semiconductors, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. ● Our expansion into new products, services, and technologies subjects us to additional risks. ● If we are unable to keep up with rapid technological change, we may be unable to meet the needs of our customers, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and reduce our ability to grow our market share. ● We may be subject to breaches of our information technology systems, which could damage our reputation, vendor, and customer relationships, and our customers’ access to our services. ● The industry in which we operate is highly competitive, and competitive pressures from existing and new companies could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. ● We may not be able to successfully execute our strategic initiatives or meet our long-term financial goals. ● We are an international company and may be susceptible to a number of political, economic and geographic risks that could harm our business. ● Conditions and changes in the global economic environment may adversely affect our business and financial results. ● The international scope of our business exposes us to risks associated with foreign exchange rates. ● We expect that the impact of COVID-19 will continue to adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. ● We may need to obtain additional capital to fund our operations that could have negative consequences on our business. ● If the market for our technology does not develop or become sustainable, expands more slowly than we expect or becomes saturated, our revenues will decline and our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. 12 ● We may incur additional charges for excess and obsolete inventory, which could adversely affect our cost of sales and gross profit. ● The long and variable sales cycles for our solutions may cause our revenues and operating results to vary significantly from quarter to quarter or year to year. ● We rely significantly on channel partners to sell our products, and disruptions to, or our failure to develop and manage our channel partners would harm our business. ● If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights, our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. ● We may become involved in an intellectual property dispute that could subject us to significant liability and divert the time and attention of our management and prevent us from selling our products. ● We rely on subcontractors to manufacture and deliver our products. ● Our manufacturers rely on a limited number of suppliers for several significant components used in our products. ● The federal government or independent standards organizations may implement significant regulations or standards that could adversely affect our ability to produce or market our products. ● Because our products are complex, they may have undetected errors or failures when they are introduced, which could seriously harm our business, and our product liability insurance may not adequately protect us. ● Changes in practices of insurance companies in the markets in which we provide and sell our SVR services and products could adversely affect our revenues and growth potential. ● A decline in sales of consumer or commercial vehicles in the markets in which we operate could result in reduced demand for our products and services. ● A reduction in vehicle theft rates may adversely impact demand for our SVR services and products. ● The increasing availability of handheld GPRS devices may reduce the demand for our products for small fleet management. ● The use of our products is subject to international regulations. ● The adoption of industry standards that do not incorporate the technology we use may decrease or eliminate the demand for our services or products and could harm our results of operations. ● Our financial statements may not reflect certain payments we may be required to make to employees. ● Some of our employees in our subsidiaries are members of labor unions and a dispute between us and any such labor union could result in a labor strike that could delay or preclude altogether our ability to generate revenues in the markets where such employees are located. ● Under the current laws in jurisdictions in which we operate, we may not be able to enforce non-compete covenants and therefore may be unable to prevent our competitors from benefiting from the expertise of some of our former employees. ● Manufacturing of many of our products is highly complex, and an interruption by suppliers, subcontractors or vendors could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. ● Our Israeli subsidiaries have incurred significant indebtedness to finance the Transactions. ● The terms of the Credit Agreement restrict PowerFleet Israel’s and Pointer’s current and future operations, particularly their ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions. ● If we lose our executive officers, or are unable to recruit additional personnel, our ability to manage our business could be materially and adversely affected. ● We provide no assurance that we will be able to successfully integrate any businesses, products, technologies or personnel that we have acquired or might acquire in the future. ● The unpredictability of our quarterly operating results could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. ● We provide financing to our customers for the purchase of our products, which may increase our credit risks in the event of a deterioration in a customer’s financial condition or in global credit conditions. ● Interest rate fluctuations may adversely affect our income and results of operations. ● Our cash and cash equivalents could be adversely affected by a downturn in the financial and credit markets. ● Goodwill impairment or intangible impairment charges may affect our results of operations in the future. ● In connection with the preparation of our annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, we identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.
If we cannot achieve profitability, the market price of our common stock could decline significantly. ● The inability of our supply chain to deliver certain key components, such as semiconductors, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. ● We provide no assurance that we will be able to successfully integrate any businesses, products, technologies or personnel that we have acquired or might acquire in the future. ● Our expansion into new products, services, and technologies subjects us to additional risks. ● If we are unable to keep up with rapid technological change, we may be unable to meet the needs of our customers, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and reduce our ability to grow our market share. ● We may be subject to breaches of our information technology systems, which could damage our reputation, vendor, and customer relationships, and our customers’ access to our services. ● The industry in which we operate is highly competitive, and competitive pressures from existing and new companies could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. ● We may not be able to successfully execute our strategic initiatives or meet our long-term financial goals. ● We are an international company and may be susceptible to a number of political, economic and geographic risks that could harm our business. ● Conditions and changes in the global economic environment may adversely affect our business and financial results. ● The international scope of our business exposes us to risks associated with foreign exchange rates. ● We may need to obtain additional capital to fund our operations that could have negative consequences on our business. ● If the market for our technology does not develop or become sustainable, expands more slowly than we expect or becomes saturated, our revenues will decline and our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. 12 ● We may incur additional charges for excess and obsolete inventory, which could adversely affect our cost of sales and gross profit. ● The long and variable sales cycles for our solutions may cause our revenues and operating results to vary significantly from quarter to quarter or year to year. ● We rely significantly on channel partners to sell our products, and disruptions to, or our failure to develop and manage our channel partners would harm our business. ● If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights, our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. ● We may become involved in an intellectual property dispute that could subject us to significant liability and divert the time and attention of our management and prevent us from selling our products. ● We rely on subcontractors to manufacture and deliver our products. ● Our manufacturers rely on a limited number of suppliers for several significant components used in our products. ● The federal government or independent standards organizations may implement significant regulations or standards that could adversely affect our ability to produce or market our products. ● Because our products are complex, they may have undetected errors or failures when they are introduced, which could seriously harm our business, and our product liability insurance may not adequately protect us. ● Changes in practices of insurance companies in the markets in which we provide and sell our SVR services and products could adversely affect our revenues and growth potential. ● A decline in sales of consumer or commercial vehicles in the markets in which we operate could result in reduced demand for our products and services. ● A reduction in vehicle theft rates may adversely impact demand for our SVR services and products. ● The increasing availability of handheld general packet radio service GPRS devices may reduce the demand for our products for small fleet management. ● The use of our products is subject to international regulations. ● The adoption of industry standards that do not incorporate the technology we use may decrease or eliminate the demand for our services or products and could harm our results of operations. ● Our financial statements may not reflect certain payments we may be required to make to employees. ● Some of our employees in our subsidiaries are members of labor unions and a dispute between us and any such labor union could result in a labor strike that could delay or preclude altogether our ability to generate revenues in the markets where such employees are located. ● Under the current laws in jurisdictions in which we operate, we may not be able to enforce non-compete covenants and therefore may be unable to prevent our competitors from benefiting from the expertise of some of our former employees. ● Manufacturing of many of our products is highly complex, and an interruption by suppliers, subcontractors or vendors could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. ● Our Israeli subsidiaries have incurred significant indebtedness to finance the Transactions. ● The terms of the Credit Agreement restrict Powerfleet Israel’s and Pointer’s current and future operations, particularly their ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions. ● If we lose our executive officers, or are unable to recruit additional personnel, our ability to manage our business could be materially and adversely affected. ● The unpredictability of our quarterly operating results could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. ● We provide financing to our customers for the purchase of our products, which may increase our credit risks in the event of a deterioration in a customer’s financial condition or in global credit conditions. ● Our cash and cash equivalents could be adversely affected by a downturn in the financial and credit markets. ● Goodwill impairment or intangible impairment charges may affect our results of operations in the future. ● In connection with the preparation of our annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, we identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.
If the market for our products and services does not become sustainable, or becomes saturated with competing products or services, our revenues will decline and our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. 20 We may incur additional charges for excess and obsolete inventory, which could adversely affect our cost of sales and gross profit.
If the market for our products and services does not become sustainable, or becomes saturated with competing products or services, our revenues will decline and our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. 18 We may incur additional charges for excess and obsolete inventory, which could adversely affect our cost of sales and gross profit.
If any of these policies or practices changes, for regulatory or commercial reasons, or if market prices for these services fall, revenues from sales of our SVR services and products, primarily in Israel, could decline, which could adversely affect our revenues and growth potential. 25 A decline in sales of consumer or commercial vehicles in the markets in which we operate could result in reduced demand for our products and services.
If any of these policies or practices changes, for regulatory or commercial reasons, or if market prices for these services fall, revenues from sales of our SVR services and products, primarily in Israel, could decline, which could adversely affect our revenues and growth potential. 22 A decline in sales of consumer or commercial vehicles in the markets in which we operate could result in reduced demand for our products and services.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to us or at all. 27 The terms of the Credit Agreement restrict PowerFleet Israel’s and Pointer’s current and future operations, particularly their ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to us or at all. 24 The terms of the Credit Agreement restrict Powerfleet Israel’s and Pointer’s current and future operations, particularly their ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions.
These restrictions may affect our ability to grow in accordance with our strategy. 28 If we lose our executive officers, or are unable to recruit additional personnel, our ability to manage our business could be materially and adversely affected. We are dependent on the continued employment and performance of our executive officers.
These restrictions may affect our ability to grow in accordance with our strategy. 25 If we lose our executive officers, or are unable to recruit additional personnel, our ability to manage our business could be materially and adversely affected. We are dependent on the continued employment and performance of our executive officers.
Economic uncertainty and volatility in Brazil may adversely affect our business. We operate through our wholly owned subsidiary Pointer do Brasil Comercial Ltda. (“Pointer Brazil”) in Brazil, which has periodically experienced extremely high rates of inflation. In 2021, Brazil reached the double-digit inflation rate.
Economic uncertainty and volatility in Brazil may adversely affect our business. We operate through our wholly owned subsidiary Pointer do Brasil Comercial Ltda. (“Pointer Brazil”) in Brazil, which has periodically experienced extremely high rates of inflation. In 2021, Brazil reached a double-digit inflation rate.
Our failure to establish and maintain successful relationships with channel partners would harm our business and operating results. 21 If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights, our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Our failure to establish and maintain successful relationships with channel partners would harm our business and operating results. 19 If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights, our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
The failure to obtain the necessary licenses or other rights could preclude the sale, manufacture or distribution of our products and could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. 22 We rely on subcontractors to manufacture and deliver our products.
The failure to obtain the necessary licenses or other rights could preclude the sale, manufacture or distribution of our products and could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. 20 We rely on subcontractors to manufacture and deliver our products.
Despite the ongoing recovery of the Brazilian economy, weak macroeconomic conditions in Brazil are expected to continue in 2022, political uncertainty can result from the presidential elections and the transition to a new government could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. 33 Any such new policies or changes to current policies may have a material adverse effect on the operations of our business in Brazil.
Despite the ongoing recovery of the Brazilian economy, weak macroeconomic conditions in Brazil are expected to continue in 2023, political uncertainty can result from the presidential elections and the transition to a new government could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. 29 Any such new policies or changes to current policies may have a material adverse effect on the operations of our business in Brazil.
Such charges could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the period in which they are recorded. 30 In connection with the preparation of our annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, we identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.
Such charges could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the period in which they are recorded. 26 In connection with the preparation of our annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, we identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.
Uncertainty about current global economic conditions, in particular as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, continued global supply chain disruptions, inflation and other cost increases, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, could also cause volatility of our stock price.
Uncertainty about current global economic conditions, in particular as a result of the continued global supply chain disruptions, inflation and other cost increases, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and recent bank failures, could also cause volatility of our stock price.
We are still considering the full extent of the procedures to implement in order to remediate the material weakness described above; however, the current remediation plan includes: (i) utilizing external resources to support our efforts to rework certain control gaps across the various processes in Israel with identified deficiencies, (ii) implementing enhanced documentation associated with management review controls and validation of the completeness and accuracy of key reports in Israel, and (iii) training relevant personnel to reinforce existing policies and enhancing policies with regard to appropriate steps and procedures required to be performed related to the execution and documentation of internal controls.
We are still considering the full extent of the procedures to implement in order to remediate the material weaknesses described above; however, the current remediation plan includes: (i) implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system (ii) utilizing external resources to support our efforts to rework certain control gaps across the various processes in Israel and the U.S. with identified deficiencies, (iii) implementing enhanced documentation associated with management review controls and validation of the completeness and accuracy of key reports in Israel and the U.S., and (iv) training relevant personnel to reinforce existing policies and enhancing policies with regard to appropriate steps and procedures required to be performed related to the execution and documentation of internal controls.
However, a significant portion of our net sales, assets, indebtedness and other liabilities, and costs are denominated in foreign currencies. These currencies include, among others, the Euro, Israeli shekel, British pound sterling, Mexican peso, Argentine peso, Brazilian real and South African rand.
We report our financial results in U.S. dollars. However, a significant portion of our net sales, assets, indebtedness and other liabilities, and costs are denominated in foreign currencies. These currencies include, among others, the Euro, Israeli shekel, British pound sterling, Mexican peso, Argentine peso, Brazilian real and South African rand.
Such indebtedness will have the effect, among other things, of reducing PowerFleet Israel’s and Pointer’s flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions, will increase our borrowing costs and, to the extent that such indebtedness is subject to floating interest rates, may increase PowerFleet Israel’s and Pointer’s vulnerability to fluctuations in market interest rates.
Such indebtedness will have the effect, among other things, of reducing Powerfleet Israel’s and Pointer’s flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions, will increase our borrowing costs and, because such indebtedness is subject to floating interest rates and exposed to foreign currency fluctuations, may increase Powerfleet Israel’s and Pointer’s vulnerability to fluctuations in market interest and foreign exchange rates.
In July 2015, Pointer Brazil received another tax deficiency notice alleging that the services provided by Pointer Brazil should be classified as “telecommunication services” and therefore Pointer Brazil should be subject to the state value-added tax. The aggregate amount claimed to be owed under the notice was approximately $10,476,000 as of December 31, 2021.
In July 2015, Pointer Brazil received another tax deficiency notice alleging that the services provided by Pointer Brazil should be classified as “telecommunication services” and therefore Pointer Brazil should be subject to the state value-added tax. The aggregate amount claimed to be owed under the notice was approximately $11,777,535 as of December 31, 2022.
Similarly, many of our customers are dependent on an ever-greater number of global suppliers to manufacture their products. These global supply chains have been, and may continue to be, adversely impacted by events outside of our control, including macroeconomic events, trade restrictions, economic recessions or natural occurrences, such as the ongoing disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Similarly, many of our customers are dependent on an ever-greater number of global suppliers to manufacture their products. These global supply chains have continued to be, adversely impacted by events outside of our control, including macroeconomic events, trade restrictions, economic recessions and ongoing disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The global economy continues to be adversely affected by stock market volatility, tightening of credit markets, concerns of inflation, adverse business conditions and liquidity concerns.
The global economy continues to be adversely affected by stock market volatility, tightening of credit markets, concerns of inflation, adverse business conditions and liquidity concerns as well as recent bank failures.
We incurred net losses of approximately $12 million, $13.6 million, and $18.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively, and have incurred additional net losses since inception. At December 31, 2021, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $134.4 million.
We incurred net losses of approximately $13.6 million, $18.1 million and $11.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively, and have incurred additional net losses since inception. At December 31, 2022, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $141.4 million.
We identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, which has not been remediated (see Item 9A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information).
We identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, which have not been remediated (see Item 9A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information).
Based on an initial conversion price of $7.319, the Investors, who are the initial holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, own approximately 17% of the Company on an as-converted basis as of March 10, 2022.
Based on an initial conversion price of $7.319, the Investors, who are the initial holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, own approximately 18% of the Company on an as-converted basis as of March 20, 2023.
Technical products like ours often contain undetected errors or failures when first introduced. Despite our efforts to eliminate these flaws, there still may be errors or failures in our products, even after the commencement of commercial shipments. We provide a warranty reserve at the time of shipment, which may not be sufficient to cover actual repair costs.
Despite our efforts to eliminate these flaws, there still may be errors or failures in our products, even after the commencement of commercial shipments. We provide a reserve at the time of shipment, which may not be sufficient to cover actual repair costs.
However, if we are not able to mitigate the impact of the semiconductor chip shortage semiconductor shortage impact, any direct or indirect supply chain disruptions may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our expansion into new products, services, and technologies, subjects us to additional risks.
However, if we are not able to mitigate the impact of the semiconductor chip shortage semiconductor shortage impact, any direct or indirect supply chain disruptions may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
(“Hapoalim”), pursuant to which Hapoalim agreed to provide PowerFleet Israel with two senior secured term loan facilities in an aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000 (comprised of two facilities in the aggregate principal amount of $20,000,000 and $10,000,000) and a five-year revolving credit facility to Pointer in an aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000.
(“Hapoalim”), pursuant to which Hapoalim agreed to provide Powerfleet Israel with two senior secured term loan facilities denominated in New Israeli Shekel (NIS) in an initial aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000 (comprised of two facilities in the initial aggregate principal amount of $20,000,000 and $10,000,000, (the “Term A Facility” and “Term B Facility,” respectively, and collectively, the “Term Facilities”)) and a five-year revolving credit facility to Pointer in an aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000.
If we cannot achieve profitability, the market price of our common stock could decline significantly. As of December 31, 2021, we had cash (including restricted cash,) and cash equivalents of $26.8 million and working capital of $43.6 million.
If we cannot achieve profitability, the market price of our common stock could decline significantly. As of December 31, 2022, we had cash (including restricted cash) and cash equivalents of $18.0 million and working capital of $35.5 million.
As of March 10, 2022, our executive officers and directors beneficially owned, in the aggregate, 8% of our outstanding common stock, not including 5,563,594 shares of common stock that our executive officers and directors may acquire upon the exercise of outstanding options or if they otherwise acquire additional shares of common stock in the future.
As of March 20, 2023, our executive officers and directors beneficially owned, in the aggregate, approximately 3% of our outstanding common stock, not including approximately 6,055,000 shares of common stock that our executive officers and directors may acquire upon the exercise of outstanding options or if they otherwise acquire additional shares of common stock in the future.
Any failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could harm us. ● Holders of our Series A Preferred Stock can exercise significant control over the Company, which could limit the ability of our stockholders to influence the outcome of key transactions, including a change of control. ● The Series A Preferred Stock has rights, preferences and privileges that are not held by, and are preferential to, the rights of holders of our common stock, which could adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, and may result in the interests of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock differing from those of the holders of our common stock. ● Any issuance of our common stock upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock will cause dilution to then existing Company stockholders and may depress the market price of our common stock. ● The concentration of common stock ownership among our executive officers and directors could limit the ability of other stockholders of the Company to influence the outcome of corporate transactions or other matters submitted for stockholder approval. ● Future sales of our common stock, including sales of our common stock acquired upon the exercise of outstanding options, may cause the market price of our common stock to decline. ● The issuance of equity or debt securities under our shelf registration statement could have a negative impact on the price of our common stock. ● Our Charter provides that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for certain legal actions between us and our stockholders, which could limit stockholders’ ability to obtain a judicial forum viewed by the stockholders as more favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees, and the enforceability of the exclusive forum provision may be subject to uncertainty. ● The Charter contains a provision renouncing our interest and expectancy in certain corporate opportunities which may prevent us from receiving the benefit of certain corporate opportunities. ● Provisions of Delaware law or the Charter could delay or prevent an acquisition of the Company, even if the acquisition would be beneficial to our stockholders, and could make it more difficult for stockholders to change our management. 13 Risks Related to the Transactions: We may not realize the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the Transactions.
Any failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could harm us. ● We have operations located in Israel, and therefore our results may be adversely affected by political, military and economic conditions in Israel. ● Many of our employees in Israel are required to perform military reserve duty. ● We may be adversely affected by a change of the Israeli Consumer Price Index. ● The Argentine government may enact or enforce measures to preempt or respond to social unrest or economic turmoil which may adversely affect our business in Argentina. ● Economic uncertainty and volatility in Brazil may adversely affect our business. ● The Brazilian government has exercised, and may continue to exercise, significant influence over the Brazilian economy. ● Political instability in Brazil may adversely affect Brazil’s economy and investment levels and have a material adverse effect on the Company. ● Economic uncertainty and volatility in Mexico may adversely affect our business. ● Holders of our Series A Preferred Stock can exercise significant control over the Company, which could limit the ability of our stockholders to influence the outcome of key transactions, including a change of control. ● The Series A Preferred Stock has rights, preferences and privileges that are not held by, and are preferential to, the rights of holders of our common stock, which could adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, and may result in the interests of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock differing from those of the holders of our common stock. ● Any issuance of our common stock upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock will cause dilution to then existing Company stockholders and may depress the market price of our common stock. ● The concentration of common stock ownership among our executive officers and directors could limit the ability of other stockholders of the Company to influence the outcome of corporate transactions or other matters submitted for stockholder approval. ● Future sales of our common stock, including sales of our common stock acquired upon the exercise of outstanding options, may cause the market price of our common stock to decline. ● Our Charter provides that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for certain legal actions between us and our stockholders, which could limit stockholders’ ability to obtain a judicial forum viewed by the stockholders as more favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees, and the enforceability of the exclusive forum provision may be subject to uncertainty. ● The Charter contains a provision renouncing our interest and expectancy in certain corporate opportunities which may prevent us from receiving the benefit of certain corporate opportunities. ● Provisions of Delaware law or the Charter could delay or prevent an acquisition of the Company, even if the acquisition would be beneficial to our stockholders, and could make it more difficult for stockholders to change our management. 13 Risks Related to Our Business: We have incurred significant losses and have a substantial accumulated deficit.
If we issue all of the remaining available securities included in the shelf registration statement, there could be a substantial dilutive effect on our common stock and an adverse effect on the price of our common stock. 37 Our Charter provides that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for certain legal actions between us and our stockholders, which could limit stockholders’ ability to obtain a judicial forum viewed by the stockholders as more favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees, and the enforceability of the exclusive forum provision may be subject to uncertainty.
Our Charter provides that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for certain legal actions between us and our stockholders, which could limit stockholders’ ability to obtain a judicial forum viewed by the stockholders as more favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees, and the enforceability of the exclusive forum provision may be subject to uncertainty.
We have 35,967,442 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 10, 2022, of which 33,263,698 shares are freely transferable without restriction, and 2,703,744 shares are held by our officers and directors and, as such, are subject to the applicable volume, manner of sale, holding period and other limitations of Rule 144 under the Securities Act.
We have 36,170,299 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 20, 2023, of which 35,088,407 shares are freely transferable without restriction, and 1,081,892 shares are held by our officers and directors and, as such, are subject to the applicable volume, manner of sale, holding period and other limitations of Rule 144 under the Securities Act.
The indebtedness is secured by first ranking and exclusive fixed and floating charges, including by PowerFleet Israel over the entire share capital of Pointer and by Pointer over all of its assets, as well as cross guarantees between PowerFleet Israel and Pointer.
The indebtedness is secured by first ranking and exclusive fixed and floating charges, including by Powerfleet Israel over the entire share capital of Pointer and by Pointer over all of its assets, and a first ranking fixed pledge and assignment by Pointer over its bank account that was opened in connection with the New Revolver and all of the rights relating thereunder, as well as cross guarantees between Powerfleet Israel and Pointer.
In addition, if we make changes to our business strategy or if external conditions adversely affect our business operations, we may be required to record an impairment charge for goodwill or intangibles, which would lead to decreased assets and reduced net operating performance. The unpredictability of our quarterly operating results could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
In addition, if we make changes to our business strategy or if external conditions adversely affect our business operations, we may be required to record an impairment charge for goodwill or intangibles, which would lead to decreased assets and reduced net operating performance. Our expansion into new products, services, and technologies, subjects us to additional risks.
In addition, a substantial increase in inflation may weaken investor confidence in Brazil, impacting our ability to finance our operations in Brazil. 32 In August 2014, Pointer Brazil received a notice from the Brazilian tax authority alleging that it had not paid an aggregate of $190,000 in value-added tax, the Brazilian ICMS tax, plus $957,000 of interest and penalties, resulting in a total amount of $1,147,000 of alleged tax deficiency as of December 31, 2021.
In August 2014, Pointer Brazil received a notice from the Brazilian tax authority alleging that it had not paid an aggregate of $197,000 in value-added tax, the Brazilian ICMS tax, plus $1,057,000 of interest and penalties, resulting in a total amount of $1,254,000 of alleged tax deficiency as of December 31, 2022.
Many of our products are the result of complex manufacturing processes and are sometimes dependent on components with a limited source of supply. As a result, we can provide no assurances that supply sources will not be interrupted from time to time. Furthermore, our subcontractors or vendors may fail to obtain supply components and fail to deliver our products.
As a result, we can provide no assurances that supply sources will not be interrupted from time to time. Furthermore, our subcontractors or vendors may fail to obtain supply components and fail to deliver our products. As a result, a failure to deliver by our subcontractors or vendors can result in decreased revenues.
If a significant portion of these shares of common stock were sold in the public market, the market value of our common stock could be adversely affected. The issuance of equity or debt securities under our shelf registration statement could have a negative impact on the price of our common stock.
If a significant portion of these shares of common stock were sold in the public market, the market value of our common stock could be adversely affected.
Our Israeli subsidiaries have incurred significant indebtedness to finance the Transactions. In connection with the Transactions, PowerFleet Israel Ltd. (“PowerFleet Israel”) and Pointer entered into a credit agreement, dated August 19, 2019 (the “Credit Agreement”), with Bank Hapoalim B.M.
(“Powerfleet Israel”) and Pointer entered into a credit agreement, dated August 19, 2019 (the “Credit Agreement”), with Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Additionally, due to agreements with the Confederation of Workers of Mexico in Mexico and the country’s high inflation rate, we may be required to increase employee salaries at a rate which could adversely affect our business. 34 Risks Related to our Securities Holders of our Series A Preferred Stock can exercise significant control over the Company, which could limit the ability of our stockholders to influence the outcome of key transactions, including a change of control.
Additionally, due to agreements with the Confederation of Workers of Mexico in Mexico and the country’s high inflation rate, we may be required to increase employee salaries at a rate which could adversely affect our business.
In some circumstances, we may not be able to comply with such standards, which could materially and adversely affect our ability to generate revenues through the sale of our products. 24 Because our products are complex, they may have undetected errors or failures when they are introduced, which could seriously harm our business, and our product liability insurance may not adequately protect us.
In some circumstances, we may not be able to comply with such standards, which could materially and adversely affect our ability to generate revenues through the sale of our products.
In addition, as of December 31, 2021, options to purchase 3,470,000 shares of our common stock were issued and outstanding, of which 1,546,000 were vested. The weighted-average exercise price of the vested stock options is $5.67.
In addition, as of December 31, 2022, time-based options and market-based stock options subject to performance-based vesting conditions, to purchase 2,728,000 and 5,065,000 shares of our common stock, respectively, were issued and outstanding, of which 1,247,000 and 0, respectively were vested. The weighted-average exercise price of the vested non-market based stock options is $5.79.
As a result of COVID-19, we have experienced delays in supply chain deliveries, extended lead times and shortages of key components, some raw material cost increases and slowdowns at certain production facilities. These disruptions have delayed and may continue to delay the timing of some orders and expected deliveries of our products.
Over the past two years, we have experienced delays in supply chain deliveries, extended lead times and shortages of key components, some raw material cost increases and slowdowns at certain production facilities.
Our management has concluded that a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting existed as of December 31, 2021 due to the lack of controls to ensure accurate reporting of financial results in Israel.
Our management has concluded that material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting existed as of December 31, 2022 due to the lack of controls related to the determination of standalone selling price, capitalized software costs and the financial statement close process.
Accordingly, if we are not successful in attracting or retaining qualified personnel in the future, our ability to manage our business could be materially and adversely affected. We provide no assurance that we will be able to successfully integrate any businesses, products, technologies or personnel that we have acquired or might acquire in the future.
Accordingly, if we are not successful in attracting or retaining qualified personnel in the future, our ability to manage our business could be materially and adversely affected. The unpredictability of our quarterly operating results could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
As a result, a failure to deliver by our subcontractors or vendors can result in decreased revenues. Such interruption or delay of our suppliers to deliver components or interruption or delay of our vendors or subcontractors to deliver our products could affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Such interruption or delay of our suppliers to deliver components or interruption or delay of our vendors or subcontractors to deliver our products could affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. Our Israeli subsidiaries have incurred significant indebtedness to finance the Transactions. In connection with the Transactions, Powerfleet Israel Ltd.
We may require additional capital in the future to develop and commercialize additional products and technologies or take advantage of other opportunities that may arise, including potential acquisitions. We may seek to raise the necessary funds through public or private equity offerings, debt financings, additional operating improvements, asset sales or strategic alliances and licensing arrangements.
We may seek to raise the necessary funds through public or private equity offerings, debt financings, additional operating improvements, asset sales or strategic alliances and licensing arrangements. To the extent we raise additional capital by issuing equity securities, including pursuant to our shelf registration statement, our existing stockholders may experience substantial dilution.
If we cannot demonstrate that harm would be caused to us, we may be unable to prevent our competitors from benefiting from the expertise of our former employees. Manufacturing of many of our products is highly complex, and an interruption by suppliers, subcontractors or vendors could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
If we cannot demonstrate that harm would be caused to us, we may be unable to prevent our competitors from benefiting from the expertise of our former employees. In January 2023, the U.S.
These risks include, among others, the following: ● We may not realize the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the Transactions. ● Integrating I.D. Systems’ and Pointer’s businesses may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected. ● We have incurred significant losses and have a substantial accumulated deficit.
These risks include, among others, the following: ● We have incurred significant losses and have a substantial accumulated deficit.
Globally, there is an ongoing significant shortage of semiconductors. The semiconductor supply chain is complex, with capacity constraints occurring throughout.
These disruptions have delayed and may continue to delay the timing of some orders and expected deliveries of our products, which has impacted our business and results of operations. Many of the products we supply are reliant on semiconductors. Globally, there is an ongoing significant shortage of semiconductors. The semiconductor supply chain is complex, with capacity constraints occurring throughout.
If the current uncertainty in the general economy does not change or continue to improve, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be harmed. 18 The international scope of our business exposes us to risks associated with foreign exchange rates. We report our financial results in U.S. dollars.
If the current uncertainty in the general economy does not change or continue to improve, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be harmed. More recently, the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and their placement into receivership with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) created bank-specific and broader financial institution liquidity risk and concerns.
We may, from time to time, continue to consider investments in or acquisitions of complementary companies, products or technologies.
We provide no assurance that we will be able to successfully integrate any businesses, products, technologies or personnel that we have acquired or might acquire in the future. We may, from time to time, consider combinations with or acquisitions of complementary companies, products, or technologies.