Biggest changeRisks Related to Our Organization and Our Securities ● The price of our securities may be volatile, and the market price of our securities may drop below the price you pay. ● We have a significant number of warrants and options, and future sales of our common stock upon exercise of these options or warrants, or the perception that future sales may occur, may cause the market price of our common stock to decline, even if our business is doing well. ● Although our shares of common stock are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we currently have a limited trading volume, which results in higher price volatility for, and reduced liquidity of, our common stock. ● If we fail to comply with the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market, our common stock may be delisted and the price of our common stock and our ability to access the capital markets could be negatively impacted. ● We are a smaller reporting company and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to our filing status will make our common stock less attractive to investors. ● Anti-takeover provisions of our certificate of incorporation, our bylaws and Delaware law could make an acquisition of us, which may be beneficial to our stockholders, more difficult and may prevent attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove the current members of our board and management. ● If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports or publish unfavorable research about our business, the price of our securities and their trading volume could decline. ● We may be subject to ongoing restrictions related to grants from the Israeli Office of the Chief Scientist. ● Because we do not expect to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future, you must rely on appreciation of our common stock price for any return on your investment.
Biggest changeRisks Related to NanoVibronix’s Organization and NanoVibronix’s Securities ● The price of our securities may be volatile, and the market price of our securities may drop below the price you pay. ● We have a significant number of warrants and options, and future sales of our common stock upon exercise of these options or warrants, or the perception that future sales may occur, may cause the market price of our common stock to decline, even if our business is doing well. ● Although our shares of common stock are listed on Nasdaq, we currently have a limited trading volume, which results in higher price volatility for, and reduced liquidity of, our common stock. ● If we fail to comply with the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, our common stock may be delisted and the price of our common stock and our ability to access the capital markets could be negatively impacted. ● If we fail to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, our business, financial condition or results of operations may be adversely affected.
In addition, delisting could harm our ability to raise capital through alternative financing sources on terms acceptable to us, or at all, and may result in the potential loss of confidence by investors, suppliers, customers and employees and fewer business development opportunities.
In addition, delisting could harm our ability to raise capital through alternative financing sources on terms acceptable to us, or at all, and may result in the potential loss of confidence by investors, suppliers, customers and employees and fewer business development opportunities.
It is possible that there will be further military reserve duty call-ups in the future, which may affect our business due to a shortage of skilled labor and loss of institutional knowledge, and necessary mitigation measures we may take to respond to a decrease in labor availability, such as overtime and third-party outsourcing, for example, which may have unintended negative effects and adversely impact our results of operations, liquidity or cash flows.
It is possible that there will be further or longer military reserve duty call-ups in the future, which may affect our business due to a shortage of skilled labor and loss of institutional knowledge, and necessary mitigation measures we may take to respond to a decrease in labor availability, such as overtime and third-party outsourcing, for example, which may have unintended negative effects and adversely impact our results of operations, liquidity or cash flows.
Given our need for cash and that equity issuances are the most common type of fundraising for similarly situated companies, the risk of dilution is particularly significant for our stockholders. 38 In addition, although we have no present commitments or understandings to do so, we may seek to expand our operations and product lines through acquisitions or joint ventures.
Given our need for cash and that equity issuances are the most common type of fundraising for similarly situated companies, the risk of dilution is particularly significant for our stockholders. In addition, although we have no present commitments or understandings to do so, we may seek to expand our operations and product lines through acquisitions or joint ventures.
Accordingly, you will have to rely on capital appreciation, if any, to earn a return on your investment in our common stock. Investors seeking cash dividends in the foreseeable future should not purchase our common stock. 53 Our ability to use our net operating loss carry forwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
Accordingly, you will have to rely on capital appreciation, if any, to earn a return on your investment in our common stock. Investors seeking cash dividends in the foreseeable future should not purchase our common stock. Our ability to use our net operating loss carry forwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
However, these contractual arrangements and the other steps we have taken to protect our intellectual property may not prevent the misappropriation of our proprietary information or deter independent development of similar technologies by others. 41 We have patents, as well as pending patent applications, in both the United States and relevant foreign jurisdictions.
However, these contractual arrangements and the other steps we have taken to protect our intellectual property may not prevent the misappropriation of our proprietary information or deter independent development of similar technologies by others. We have patents, as well as pending patent applications, in both the United States and relevant foreign jurisdictions.
In addition, litigation is inherently uncertain, and thus we may not be able to stop our competitors from infringing our intellectual property rights. We could incur substantial costs and disruption to our business as a result of any dispute related to, or claim of infringement of another party’s intellectual property rights, which could harm our business and operating results.
In addition, litigation is inherently uncertain, and thus we may not be able to stop our competitors from infringing our intellectual property rights. 72 We could incur substantial costs and disruption to our business as a result of any dispute related to, or claim of infringement of another party’s intellectual property rights, which could harm our business and operating results.
The device is designed to aid in the prevention of CAUTI incidence in patients requiring long-term indwelling catheterization, defined as 14 days or greater. This temporary authorization is limited to use as an extracorporeal acoustic wave generating accessory to urological indwelling catheter for use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The device is designed to aid in the prevention of CAUTI incidence in patients requiring long-term indwelling catheterization, defined as 14 days or greater. This temporary authorization was limited to use as an extracorporeal acoustic wave generating accessory to urological indwelling catheter for use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Even if these matters do not result in litigation or are resolved in our favor or without significant cash settlements, the time and resources necessary to resolve them could harm our business, operating results, financial condition and reputation. 42 We face risks associated with litigation and claims.
Even if these matters do not result in litigation or are resolved in our favor or without significant cash settlements, the time and resources necessary to resolve them could harm our business, operating results, financial condition and reputation. We face risks associated with litigation and claims.
In addition, we cannot make any assurance that clinical trials will be deemed sufficient in size and scope to satisfy regulatory approval requirements, or, if completed, will ultimately demonstrate our products to be safe and efficacious. 45 Healthcare reform measures could adversely affect our business and financial results.
In addition, we cannot make any assurance that clinical trials will be deemed sufficient in size and scope to satisfy regulatory approval requirements, or, if completed, will ultimately demonstrate our products to be safe and efficacious. Healthcare reform measures could adversely affect our business and financial results.
Consequently, you may be effectively prevented from pursuing remedies under U.S. federal and state securities laws against us or any of our non-U.S. directors or officers. Risks Related to Our Organization and Our Securities The price of our securities may be volatile, and the market price of our securities may drop below the price you pay.
Consequently, you may be effectively prevented from pursuing remedies under U.S. federal and state securities laws against us or any of our non-U.S. directors or officers. Risks Related to NanoVibronix’s Organization and Securities The price of our securities may be volatile, and the market price of our securities may drop below the price you pay.
In addition, if the NIS weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of our financial assets held in NIS will decline. 49 It may be difficult for investors in the United States to enforce any judgments obtained against us or any of our directors or officers.
In addition, if the NIS weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of our financial assets held in NIS will decline. It may be difficult for investors in the United States to enforce any judgments obtained against us or any of our directors or officers.
Accordingly, on April 13, 2022, the Company submitted an application for the correction of the award which the arbitrator denied on June 22, 2022. On April 5, 2022, Protrade filed a Petition with the Supreme Court of New York Nassau County seeking to confirm the Award.
Accordingly, on April 13, 2022, the Company submitted an application for the correction of the award which the arbitrator denied on June 22, 2022. 73 On April 5, 2022, Protrade filed a Petition with the Supreme Court of New York Nassau County seeking to confirm the Award.
If we fail to comply with the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market, our common stock may be delisted and the price of our common stock and our ability to access the capital markets could be negatively impacted. Our common stock is currently listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
If we fail to comply with the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, our common stock may be delisted and the price of our common stock and our ability to access the capital markets could be negatively impacted. Our common stock is currently listed for trading on Nasdaq.
Furthermore, an adverse outcome of a dispute may require us, among other things: to pay damages, potentially including treble damages and attorneys’ fees, if we are found to have wilfully infringed a party’s patent or other intellectual property rights; to cease making, licensing or using products that are alleged to incorporate or make use of the intellectual property of others; to expend additional development resources to redesign our products; and to enter into potentially unfavorable royalty or license agreements in order to obtain the rights to use necessary technologies.
Furthermore, an adverse outcome of a dispute may require us, among other things: to pay damages, potentially including treble damages and attorneys’ fees, if we are found to have willfully infringed a party’s patent or other intellectual property rights; to cease making, licensing or using products that are alleged to incorporate or make use of the intellectual property of others; to expend additional development resources to redesign our products; and to enter into potentially unfavorable royalty or license agreements in order to obtain the rights to use necessary technologies.
Risks Related to our Operations in Israel We conduct our operations in Israel. Conditions in Israel, including the recent attack by Hamas and other terrorist organizations from the Gaza Strip, and the region, and Israel’s war against them, may affect our operations.
Risks Related to NanoVibronix’s Operations in Israel We conduct our operations in Israel. Conditions in Israel, including the recent attack by Hamas and other terrorist organizations from the Gaza Strip, and the region, and Israel’s war against them, may affect our operations.
Shelter-in-place and work-from-home measures, government-imposed restrictions on movement and travel and other precautions taken to address the ongoing conflict may temporarily disrupt our management and employees’ ability to effectively perform their daily tasks. 48 The Israel Defense Force (the “IDF”), the national military of Israel, is a conscripted military service, subject to certain exceptions.
Shelter-in-place and work-from-home measures, government-imposed restrictions on movement and travel and other precautions taken to address the ongoing conflict may temporarily disrupt our employees’ ability to effectively perform their daily tasks. The Israel Defense Force (the “IDF”), the national military of Israel, is a conscripted military service, subject to certain exceptions.
Management has substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. ● Our business and operations would suffer in the event of computer system failures, cyber-attacks or deficiencies in our cyber-security. 35 Risks Related to the Regulation of Our Products ● We are subject to extensive governmental regulation, including the requirement of U.S.
Management has substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. ● Our business and operations would suffer in the event of computer system failures, cyber-attacks or deficiencies in our cyber-security. Risks Related to the Regulation of NanoVibronix’s Products ● We are subject to extensive governmental regulation, including the requirement of U.S.
The Company will need to raise additional capital to finance its losses and negative cash flows from operations and may continue to be dependent on additional capital raising as long as our products do not reach commercial profitability. There are no assurances that the Company would be able to raise additional capital on terms favorable to it.
The Company will need to raise additional capital to finance its losses, debt obligations, and negative cash flows from operations and may continue to be dependent on additional capital raising as long as our products do not reach commercial profitability. There are no assurances that the Company would be able to raise additional capital on terms favorable to it.
Furthermore, these provisions could prevent or frustrate attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove members of our Board of Directors (the “Board”). These provisions also could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for our securities, thereby depressing the market price of our securities.
Furthermore, these provisions could prevent or frustrate attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove members of our Board of Directors (the “Board” or “Board of Directors”). These provisions also could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for our securities, thereby depressing the market price of our securities.
Any hostilities involving Israel, or the interruption or curtailment of trade within Israel or between Israel and its trading partners, or the ability to ship our products overseas, could adversely affect our operations and results of operations and could make it more difficult for us to raise capital and may affect our business operations.
Any hostilities involving Israel, or the interruption or curtailment of trade within Israel or between Israel and its trading partners, or the ability to ship our products overseas, could adversely affect our operations and results of operations and could make it more difficult for us to raise capital.
There have been travel advisories imposed as related to travel to Israel, and restriction on travel, or delays and disruptions as related to imports and exports may be imposed in the future.
There have been travel advisories issued related to travel to Israel, restriction on travel, and delays and disruptions as related to imports and exports may be imposed in the future.
Therefore, we concluded that our internal control over financial reporting and related disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2023.
Therefore, we concluded that our internal control over financial reporting and related disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2024.
A delisting of our common stock from the Nasdaq Capital Market could materially reduce the liquidity of our common stock and result in a corresponding material reduction in the price of our common stock.
A delisting of our common stock from Nasdaq could materially reduce the liquidity of our common stock and result in a corresponding material reduction in the price of our common stock.
Although our shares of common stock are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we currently have a limited trading volume, which results in higher price volatility for, and reduced liquidity of, our common stock.
Although our shares of common stock are listed on Nasdaq, we currently have a limited trading volume, which results in higher price volatility for, and reduced liquidity of, our common stock.
For example: ● The federal Anti-Kickback Statute, which prohibits the offer, payment, solicitation or receipt of any form of remuneration in return for referring, ordering, leasing, purchasing or arranging for, or recommending the ordering, purchasing or leasing of, items or services payable by Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program. ● Federal false claims laws and civil monetary penalty laws, including the False Claims Act, that prohibit, among other things, individuals or entities from knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, claims for payment from Medicare, Medicaid or other government health care programs that are false or fraudulent, or making a false statement to avoid, decrease or conceal an obligation to pay money to the federal government. ● The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, which prohibits knowingly and wilfully executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program or obtain, by means of false or fraudulent pretences, representations, or promises, any of the money or property owned by, or under the custody or control of, any health care benefit program, and for knowingly and wilfully falsifying, concealing or covering up a material fact or making any materially false statements in connection with the delivery of or payment for health care benefits, items or services. ● HIPAA, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009, and its implementing regulations, which also impose obligations and requirements on health care providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses as well as their respective business associates that perform certain services for them that involve the use or disclosure of individually identifiable health information, with respect to safeguarding the privacy and security of certain individually identifiable health information. ● The federal transparency requirements under the Affordable Care Act, including the provision commonly referred to as the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which requires certain manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologics and medical supplies that are reimbursable under Medicare, Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program to report annually to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, information related to payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals, and ownership and investment interests held by physicians and their immediate family members. ● Analogous state and foreign laws and regulations, such as state anti-kickback and false claims laws, which may be broader in scope and apply to referrals and items or services reimbursed by both governmental and non-governmental third-party payers, including private insurers, many of which differ from each other in significant ways and often are not pre-empted by federal law, thus complicating compliance efforts. 47 Because of the breadth of these laws and the narrowness of the statutory exceptions and safe harbors available, it is possible that some of our business activities could be subject to challenge under one or more of such laws.
For example: ● The federal Anti-Kickback Statute, which prohibits the offer, payment, solicitation or receipt of any form of remuneration in return for referring, ordering, leasing, purchasing or arranging for, or recommending the ordering, purchasing or leasing of, items or services payable by Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program. 77 ● Federal false claims laws and civil monetary penalty laws, including the False Claims Act, that prohibit, among other things, individuals or entities from knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, claims for payment from Medicare, Medicaid or other government health care programs that are false or fraudulent, or making a false statement to avoid, decrease or conceal an obligation to pay money to the federal government. ● The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, which prohibits knowingly and willfully executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program or obtain, by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, any of the money or property owned by, or under the custody or control of, any health care benefit program, and for knowingly and willfully falsifying, concealing or covering up a material fact or making any materially false statements in connection with the delivery of or payment for health care benefits, items or services. ● HIPAA, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009, and its implementing regulations, which also impose obligations and requirements on health care providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses as well as their respective business associates that perform certain services for them that involve the use or disclosure of individually identifiable health information, with respect to safeguarding the privacy and security of certain individually identifiable health information. ● The federal transparency requirements under the Affordable Care Act, including the provision commonly referred to as the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which requires certain manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologics and medical supplies that are reimbursable under Medicare, Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program to report annually to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, information related to payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals, and ownership and investment interests held by physicians and their immediate family members. ● Analogous state and foreign laws and regulations, such as state anti-kickback and false claims laws, which may be broader in scope and apply to referrals and items or services reimbursed by both governmental and non-governmental third-party payers, including private insurers, many of which differ from each other in significant ways and often are not pre-empted by federal law, thus complicating compliance efforts.
This could cause a number of delays and/or issues for our operations, including delay of the review of our product candidates by regulatory agencies, which in turn would have a material adverse impact on our ability to commercialize our product candidates. Additionally, one member of our junior management and nine other employees are located and reside in Israel.
This could cause a number of delays and/or issues for our operations, including delay of the review of our product candidates by regulatory agencies, which in turn would have a material adverse impact on our ability to commercialize our product candidates. Additionally, members of our management and employees are located and reside in Israel.
In addition to the factors discussed in this “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this report, these factors include: ● progress, or lack of progress, in developing and commercializing our products; ● favorable or unfavorable decisions about our products or intellectual property from government regulators, insurance companies or other third-party payers; ● our ability to recruit and retain qualified regulatory and research and development personnel; ● changes in investors’ and securities analysts’ perception of the business risks and conditions of our business; ● changes in our relationship with key collaborators; ● changes in the market valuation or earnings of our competitors or companies viewed as similar to us; ● changes in key personnel; ● depth of the trading market in our common stock; ● changes in our capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt; ● the granting or exercise of employee stock options or other equity awards; ● realization of any of the risks described under this section entitled “Risk Factors”; and ● general market and economic conditions.
In addition to the factors discussed in this “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this Annual Report, these factors include: ● progress, or lack of progress, in developing and commercializing our products; ● favorable or unfavorable decisions about our products or intellectual property from government regulators, insurance companies or other third-party payers; ● our ability to recruit and retain qualified regulatory and research and development personnel; ● changes in investors’ and securities analysts’ perception of the business risks and conditions of our business; ● changes in our relationship with key collaborators; ● changes in the market valuation or earnings of our competitors or companies viewed as similar to us; ● changes in key personnel; ● depth of the trading market in our common stock; ● changes in our capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt; ● the granting or exercise of employee stock options or other equity awards; ● realization of any of the risks described under this section entitled “Risk Factors”; and ● general market and economic conditions. 80 In recent years, the stock markets, in general, have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations especially in the biotechnology sector.
As disclosed in Part II, Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures,” We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting due to lack of adequate controls over management’s review procedures for processing, recording and reviewing transactions related to certain contracts, accounting memos and certain monthly closing procedures.
As disclosed in Part II, Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures,” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting due to lack of adequate controls over management’s review procedures for processing, recording and reviewing transactions related to certain contracts, accounting memos and certain monthly closing procedures.
On March 21, 2023, the court denied the motion to re-argue and renew. On July 10, 2023, the Company filed its appeal with the Appellate Division, Second Department. That appeal is now fully briefed and is awaiting the scheduling of oral argument.
On March 21, 2023, the court denied the motion to re-argue and renew. On July 10, 2023, the Company filed its appeal with the Appellate Division, Second Department. That appeal is now fully briefed.
Although our shares of common stock are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “NAOV,” trading volume in our common stock has been limited and an active trading market for our shares of common stock may never develop or be maintained.
Although our shares of common stock are listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “NAOV,” trading volume in our common stock has been limited and an active trading market for our shares of common stock may never develop or be maintained. The absence of an active trading market increases price volatility and reduces the liquidity of our common stock.
A variety of factors could impact the timing and amount of any required financings, including, without limitation: ● unforeseen developments during our clinical trials; ● delays in our receipt of required regulatory approvals; ● delayed market acceptance of our products; ● unanticipated expenditures in our acquisition and defense of intellectual property rights, and/or the loss of those rights; ● the failure to develop strategic alliances for the marketing of some of our product candidates; ● unforeseen changes in healthcare reimbursement for any of our approved products; ● lack of financial resources to adequately support our operations; ● difficulties in maintaining commercial scale manufacturing capacity and capability; ● unanticipated difficulties in operating in international markets; ● unanticipated financial resources needed to respond to technological changes and increased competition; ● unforeseen problems in attracting and retaining qualified personnel; ● enactment of new legislation or administrative regulations; ● the application to our business of new regulatory interpretations; ● claims that might be brought in excess of our insurance coverage; ● the failure to comply with regulatory guidelines; and ● the uncertainty in industry demand; and ● the delisting of our common stock from the Nasdaq Capital Market Any required financing efforts may divert our management from their day-to-day activities, which may adversely affect its ability to develop and commercialize our products.
The failure to procure such required financing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, or threaten our ability to continue as a going concern. 68 A variety of factors could impact the timing and amount of any required financings, including, without limitation: ● unforeseen developments during our clinical trials; ● delays in our receipt of required regulatory approvals; ● delayed market acceptance of our products; ● unanticipated expenditures in our acquisition and defense of intellectual property rights, and/or the loss of those rights; ● the failure to develop strategic alliances for the marketing of some of our product candidates; ● unforeseen changes in healthcare reimbursement for any of our approved products; ● lack of financial resources to adequately support our operations; ● difficulties in maintaining commercial scale manufacturing capacity and capability; ● unanticipated difficulties in operating in international markets; ● unanticipated financial resources needed to respond to technological changes and increased competition; ● unforeseen problems in attracting and retaining qualified personnel; ● enactment of new legislation or administrative regulations; ● the application to our business of new regulatory interpretations; ● claims that might be brought in excess of our insurance coverage; ● the failure to comply with regulatory guidelines; ● the uncertainty in industry demand; and ● the delisting of our common stock from Nasdaq.
Any such access, inappropriate disclosure of confidential or proprietary information or other loss of information, including our data being breached at third-party providers, could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability or financial loss under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, disruption of our operations or our product development programs and damage to our reputation, which could adversely affect our business. 43 Risks Related to the Regulation of Our Products We are subject to extensive governmental regulation, including the requirement of U.S.
Any such access, inappropriate disclosure of confidential or proprietary information or other loss of information, including our data being breached at third-party providers, could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability or financial loss under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, disruption of our operations or our product development programs and damage to our reputation, which could adversely affect our business.
Our need to increase the size of our organization in order to successfully manage our growth. We are a clinical-stage company with a small number of planned employees, and our management systems currently in place are not likely to be adequate to support our future growth plans.
We are a clinical-stage company with a small number of planned employees, and our management systems currently in place are not likely to be adequate to support our future growth plans.
In addition, recent health care reform legislation has strengthened these laws. Efforts to ensure that our business arrangements with third parties and our operations are compliant with applicable health care laws and regulations will involve the expenditure of appropriate, and possibly significant, resources.
Efforts to ensure that our business arrangements with third parties and our operations are compliant with applicable health care laws and regulations will involve the expenditure of appropriate, and possibly significant, resources.
If we fail to establish successful marketing and sales capabilities or fail to enter into successful marketing arrangements with third parties, our ability to generate revenues will suffer. 40 Furthermore, even if we enter into marketing and distributing arrangements with third parties, we may have limited or no control over the sales, marketing and distribution activities of these third parties, and these third parties may not be successful or effective in selling and marketing our products.
Furthermore, even if we enter into marketing and distributing arrangements with third parties, we may have limited or no control over the sales, marketing and distribution activities of these third parties, and these third parties may not be successful or effective in selling and marketing our products.
Because the Company does not have sufficient resources to fund our operations for the next twelve months from the date of this filing, management has substantial doubt of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Because the Company does not have sufficient resources to fund our operations for the next twelve months from the date of this filing, management has substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In addition, the Company has incurred additional short-term debt related to the merger transaction.
We do not intend to pay cash dividends on shares of our common stock for the foreseeable future. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our Board and will depend upon results of operations, financial performance, contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other factors our Board deems relevant.
Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our Board and will depend upon results of operations, financial performance, contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other factors our Board deems relevant.
The absence of an active trading market increases price volatility and reduces the liquidity of our common stock. As long as this condition continues, the sale of a significant number of shares of common stock at any particular time could be difficult to achieve at the market prices prevailing immediately before such shares are offered.
As long as this condition continues, the sale of a significant number of shares of common stock at any particular time could be difficult to achieve at the market prices prevailing immediately before such shares are offered.
In the United States, specifically, health care providers, such as hospitals and clinics, and individual patients, generally rely on third-party payers. Third-party reimbursement is dependent upon decisions by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, contracted Medicare carriers or intermediaries, individual managed care organizations, private insurers, other governmental health programs and other payers of health care costs.
Third-party reimbursement is dependent upon decisions by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, contracted Medicare carriers or intermediaries, individual managed care organizations, private insurers, other governmental health programs and other payers of health care costs.
Future legislation, regulation or policies of third party payers that limit reimbursement may adversely affect the demand for our products currently under development and our ability to sell our products on a profitable basis. In addition, third party payers continually attempt to contain or reduce the costs of healthcare by challenging the prices charged for healthcare products and services.
Future legislation, regulation or policies of third party payers that limit reimbursement may adversely affect the demand for our products currently under development and our ability to sell our products on a profitable basis.
In addition, third-party payor coverage and reimbursement policies are often revised or interpreted in ways that may significantly affect our business and our products. 46 If we fail to comply with the U.S. federal and state fraud and abuse and other health care laws and regulations, we could be subject to criminal and civil penalties and exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which would have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
If we fail to comply with the U.S. federal and state fraud and abuse and other health care laws and regulations, we could be subject to criminal and civil penalties and exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which would have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Accordingly, an inflationary environment, including factors such as increasing freight and materials prices, could make it less profitable for us to do business. 37 If we are unable to raise additional capital, our clinical trials and product development will be limited and our long-term viability will be threatened; however, if we do raise additional capital, your percentage ownership as a stockholder could decrease and constraints could be placed on the operations of our business.
If we are unable to raise additional capital, our clinical trials and product development will be limited and our long-term viability will be threatened; however, if we do raise additional capital, your percentage ownership as a stockholder could decrease and constraints could be placed on the operations of our business.
These include requirements related to the following: ● testing and quality control; ● manufacturing; ● quality assurance; ● labelling; ● advertising; ● promotion (including the prohibition on promoting devices for “off-label” uses); ● distribution; ● export; ● reporting to the FDA certain adverse experiences associated with the use of the products, as well as our discovery of defects or a product’s failure to comply with design specifications or applicable law; and ● obtaining additional approvals or clearances for certain modifications to the products or their labelling or claims.
These include requirements related to the following: ● testing and quality control; ● manufacturing; ● quality assurance; ● labelling; ● advertising; ● promotion (including the prohibition on promoting devices for “off-label” uses); ● distribution; ● export; ● reporting to the FDA certain adverse experiences associated with the use of the products, as well as our discovery of defects or a product’s failure to comply with design specifications or applicable law; and ● obtaining additional approvals or clearances for certain modifications to the products or their labelling or claims. 75 We are also subject to inspection by the FDA to determine our compliance with regulatory requirements, as are our suppliers and contract manufacturers, and we cannot be sure that the FDA will not identify compliance issues that may disrupt production or distribution, or require substantial resources to correct.
We may be required to perform additional pre-clinical, clinical or post-approval studies even if FDA approval has been obtained. Our ability to market our approved products could be substantially limited due to delays in receipt of, or failure to receive, the necessary approvals or clearances. We are uncertain regarding the success of our clinical trials for our products in development.
Our ability to market our approved products could be substantially limited due to delays in receipt of, or failure to receive, the necessary approvals or clearances. 76 We are uncertain regarding the success of our clinical trials for our products in development.
Anti-takeover provisions of our certificate of incorporation, our bylaws and Delaware law could make an acquisition of us, which may be beneficial to our stockholders, more difficult and may prevent attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove the current members of our board and management.
If some investors find our common stock less attractive, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile. 82 Anti-takeover provisions of our certificate of incorporation, our bylaws and Delaware law could make an acquisition of us, which may be beneficial to our stockholders, more difficult and may prevent attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove the current members of our board and management.
These provisions, among other things: ● allow the authorized number of directors to be changed only by resolution of our Board; ● authorize our Board to issue, without stockholder approval, preferred stock, the rights of which will be determined at the discretion of the Board and that, if issued, could operate as a “poison pill” to dilute the stock ownership of a potential hostile acquirer to prevent an acquisition that our Board does not approve; ● establish advance notice requirements for stockholder nominations to our Board or for stockholder proposals that can be acted on at stockholder meetings; and ● limit who may call a stockholder meeting. 52 In addition, we are governed by the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law that may, unless certain criteria are met, prohibit large stockholders, in particular those owning 15% or more of the voting rights on our common stock, from merging or combining with us for a prescribed period of time.
These provisions, among other things: ● allow the authorized number of directors to be changed only by resolution of our Board; ● authorize our Board to issue, without stockholder approval, preferred stock, the rights of which will be determined at the discretion of the Board and that, if issued, could operate as a “poison pill” to dilute the stock ownership of a potential hostile acquirer to prevent an acquisition that our Board does not approve; ● establish advance notice requirements for stockholder nominations to our Board or for stockholder proposals that can be acted on at stockholder meetings; and ● limit who may call a stockholder meeting.
Because we do not expect to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future, you must rely on appreciation of our common stock price for any return on your investment. Even if we change that policy, we may be restricted from paying dividends on our common stock.
Even if we change that policy, we may be restricted from paying dividends on our common stock. We do not intend to pay cash dividends on shares of our common stock for the foreseeable future.
A continuation or worsening of the levels of market disruption and volatility could have an adverse effect on our ability to access capital, on our business, results of operations and financial condition, and on the market price of our common stock. 50 We have a significant number of warrants and options, and future sales of our common stock upon exercise of these options or warrants, or the perception that future sales may occur, may cause the market price of our common stock to decline, even if our business is doing well.
We have a significant number of warrants and options, and future sales of our common stock upon exercise of these options or warrants, or the perception that future sales may occur, may cause the market price of our common stock to decline, even if our business is doing well.
Our competitors may be able to respond to changes in technology or the marketplace faster than us. Our competitors may develop and commercialize medical devices that are safer or more effective or are less expensive than any products that we may develop.
Our competitors may develop and commercialize medical devices that are safer or more effective or are less expensive than any products that we may develop.
There can be no assurance that we will not be required to incur significant costs to comply with such laws and regulations in the future, or that such laws or regulations will not have a material adverse effect upon our business. 44 UroShield has not been cleared or approved by the FDA, nor has it undergone the same type of review as an FDA-approved or cleared device.
There can be no assurance that we will not be required to incur significant costs to comply with such laws and regulations in the future, or that such laws or regulations will not have a material adverse effect upon our business.
If we are sued for any injury allegedly caused by our products and do not have sufficient insurance coverage, our liability could exceed our total assets and our ability to pay the liability. A product liability claim or series of claims brought against us would decrease our cash and could reduce our value or marketability.
If we are sued for any injury allegedly caused by our products and do not have sufficient insurance coverage, our liability could exceed our total assets and our ability to pay the liability.
Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approval for UroShield, and market acceptance of PainShield, which will require costly additional clinical trials and research, further product development and professional fees associated with regulatory compliance.
We expect to incur losses for at least the next year, as we continue to incur expenses related to seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approval for UroShield, and market acceptance of PainShield, which will require costly additional clinical trials and research, further product development and professional fees associated with regulatory compliance.
On March 2, 2022, we received notice from the Listing Qualifications Staff of Nasdaq indicating that, based upon the closing bid price of our common stock for the 30 consecutive business day period between January 14, 2022, through March 1, 2022 , we did not meet the minimum bid price of $1.00 per share required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 555(a)(2).
On April 10, 2024, we received the Letter from the Staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC indicating that, based upon the closing bid price of our common stock for the 30 consecutive business days between February 27, 2024 and April 9, 2024, we did not meet the minimum bid price of $1.00 per share required for continued listing on Nasdaq pursuant to the Bid Price Rule.
In any event, such a transaction, assuming it was approved by the Office of the Chief Scientist, would involve monetary payments, such as royalties or fees, of not less than the applicable funding received from the Office of the Chief Scientist plus interest, not to exceed, in aggregate, six times the applicable funding received from the Office of the Chief Scientist.
In any event, such a transaction, assuming it was approved by the Office of the Chief Scientist, would involve monetary payments, such as royalties or fees, of not less than the applicable funding received from the Office of the Chief Scientist plus interest, not to exceed, in aggregate, six times the applicable funding received from the Office of the Chief Scientist. 83 Because we do not expect to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future, you must rely on appreciation of our common stock price for any return on your investment.
From time to time, legislation is drafted, introduced, and passed that could significantly change the statutory provisions governing coverage, reimbursement, pricing, and marketing of medical device products.
From time to time, legislation is drafted, introduced, and passed that could significantly change the statutory provisions governing coverage, reimbursement, pricing, and marketing of medical device products. In addition, third-party payor coverage and reimbursement policies are often revised or interpreted in ways that may significantly affect our business and our products.
The ongoing conflict is rapidly evolving and developing, and could disrupt our business and operations, interrupt our sources and availability of supply and hamper our ability to raise additional funds or sell our securities, among others. Our commercial insurance does not cover losses that may occur as a result of events associated with the security situation in the Middle East.
The ongoing conflict is rapidly evolving and developing, and could disrupt our business and operations, interrupt our sources and availability of supply, and hamper our ability to raise additional funds or sell our securities, among others.
Moreover, if we complete additional financing by issuing equity securities, the percentage ownership of its existing stockholders may be reduced, and accordingly these stockholders may experience substantial dilution.
Any required financing efforts may divert our management from their day-to-day activities, which may adversely affect its ability to develop and commercialize our products. Moreover, if we complete additional financing by issuing equity securities, the percentage ownership of its existing stockholders may be reduced, and accordingly these stockholders may experience substantial dilution.
Other small or early-stage companies may also prove to be significant competitors, particularly through collaborative arrangements, or mergers with, or acquisitions by, large and established companies, or through the development of novel products and technologies. 39 The industry in which we operate has undergone, and we expect it to continue to undergo, rapid and significant technological change, and we expect competition to intensify as technological advances are made.
Other small or early-stage companies may also prove to be significant competitors, particularly through collaborative arrangements, or mergers with, or acquisitions by, large and established companies, or through the development of novel products and technologies.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, we had a net loss of approximately $3.7 million, with revenues of approximately $2.3 million. As of December 31, 2023, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $66.1 million. We expect to incur losses for at least the next year, as we continue to incur expenses related to seeking U.S.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, we had a net loss of approximately $3.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively, with revenues of approximately $2.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, and 2023, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $70.0 million and $66.1 million, respectively.
Our product candidates may not be developed or commercialized successfully. Our product candidates are based on a technology that has not been used previously in the manner we propose and must compete with more established treatments currently accepted as the standards of care.
Our product candidates are based on a technology that has not been used previously in the manner we propose and must compete with more established treatments currently accepted as the standards of care. Market acceptance of our products will largely depend on our ability to demonstrate their relative safety, efficacy, cost-effectiveness and ease of use.
In addition, U.S. and global markets have been experiencing volatility and disruption following the escalation of geopolitical tensions and the start of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Certain hostile entities.
If we were involved in any similar litigation, we could incur substantial costs and our management’s attention and resources could be diverted. In the recent past, the U.S. and global markets have been experiencing volatility and disruption following the escalation of geopolitical tensions and the start of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and certain hostile entities.
The loss of one or more of these individuals, or our inability to attract additional qualified personnel, could substantially impair our ability to implement our business plan. In addition, the replacement of key personnel likely would involve significant time and costs, and may significantly delay or prevent the achievement of our business objectives.
The loss of one or more of these individuals, or our inability to attract additional qualified personnel, could substantially impair our ability to implement our business plan.
The letter also indicated that we would be provided with a compliance period until August 29, 2022 (the “Compliance Period”), in which to regain compliance pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A).
The Letter also indicated that we were provided with a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until October 7, 2024, in which to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A).
RISK FACTORS Risks Related to Our Business ● We have a history of losses, and we expect to continue to incur losses and may not achieve or maintain profitability ● Increasing inflation could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. ● If we are unable to raise additional capital, our clinical trials and product development will be limited and our long-term viability will be threatened; however, if we do raise additional capital, your percentage ownership as a stockholder could decrease and constraints could be placed on the operations of our business. ● If we fail to obtain an adequate level of reimbursement for our approved products by third party payers, there may be no commercially viable markets for our approved products or the markets may be much smaller than expected. ● The medical device and therapeutic product industries are highly competitive and subject to rapid technological change.
Risks Related to NanoVibronix’s Business ● We have a history of losses, and we expect to continue to incur losses and may not achieve or maintain profitability ● If we are unable to raise additional capital, our clinical trials and product development will be limited and our long-term viability will be threatened; however, if we do raise additional capital, your percentage ownership as a stockholder could decrease and constraints could be placed on the operations of our business. ● If we fail to obtain an adequate level of reimbursement for our approved products by third party payers, there may be no commercially viable markets for our approved products or the markets may be much smaller than expected. ● We face the risk of product liability claims and may not be able to obtain insurance. ● Our product candidates may not be developed or commercialized successfully. ● Our need to increase the size of our organization in order to successfully manage our growth. ● Our failure to protect our intellectual property rights could diminish the value of our solutions, weaken our competitive position and reduce our revenue. ● The Company’s financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, and do not include adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Food and Drug Administration approval or clearance before our product candidates may be marketed and after approval or clearance and during the marketing of our products. ● UroShield has not been cleared or approved by the FDA, nor has it undergone the same type of review as an FDA-approved or cleared device. ● Failure to obtain regulatory approval in foreign jurisdictions will prevent us from marketing our products abroad. ● We are uncertain regarding the success of our clinical trials for our products in development. ● We depend on Sanuwave for developing and commercializing our WoundShield technology. ● Healthcare reform measures could adversely affect our business and financial results. ● If we fail to comply with the U.S. federal and state fraud and abuse and other health care laws and regulations, we could be subject to criminal and civil penalties and exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which would have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Food and Drug Administration approval or clearance before our product candidates may be marketed and after approval or clearance and during the marketing of our products. ● UroShield has not been cleared or approved by the FDA, nor has it undergone the same type of review as an FDA-approved or cleared device. ● Failure to obtain regulatory approval in foreign jurisdictions will prevent us from marketing our products abroad. ● We are uncertain regarding the success of our clinical trials for our products in development. ● Healthcare reform measures could adversely affect our business and financial results. 62 Risks Related to NanoVibronix’s Operations in Israel ● We conduct our operations in Israel and therefore our results may be adversely affected by political, economic and military instability in Israel and its region. ● Because a certain portion of our expenses is incurred in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, our results of operations may be harmed by currency fluctuations and inflation.
In September 2020, the FDA exercised its Enforcement Discretion to allow distribution of our UroShield device in the United States.
UroShield has not been cleared or approved by the FDA, nor has it undergone the same type of review as an FDA-approved or cleared device. In September 2020, the FDA exercised its Enforcement Discretion to allow distribution of our UroShield device in the United States.
In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been instituted against that company. If we were involved in any similar litigation, we could incur substantial costs and our management’s attention and resources could be diverted.
In the past, following periods of volatility in the overall market and the market prices of particular companies’ securities, securities class action litigation has often been instituted against these companies. Litigation of this type, if instituted against the combined company, could result in substantial costs and a diversion of management’s attention and resources of the combined company.
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.
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. Moreover, the clash between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, may escalate in the future into a greater regional conflict. Any hostilities involving Israel could adversely affect our operations and results of operations.
The Company’s financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, and do not include adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. Management has substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Even if we succeed in commercializing our new products, we may not be able to generate sufficient revenues to cover our expenses and achieve profitability or be able to maintain profitability. 67 The Company’s financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, and do not include adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
These restrictive laws and policies may have an adverse impact on our operating results, financial condition or the expansion of our business. Because a certain portion of our expenses is incurred in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, our results of operations may be harmed by currency fluctuations and inflation.
Because a certain portion of our expenses is incurred in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, our results of operations may be harmed by currency fluctuations and inflation. We expect our revenues from future licensing agreements to be denominated mainly in U.S. dollars or in Euros.
The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company’s cash used in operations was approximately $3.6 million leaving a cash balance of approximately $3.3 million as of December 31, 2023.
Management has substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
In addition, we compete with many companies that currently have extensive and well-funded marketing and sales operations.
In addition, we compete with many companies that currently have extensive and well-funded marketing and sales operations. If we fail to establish successful marketing and sales capabilities or fail to enter into successful marketing arrangements with third parties, our ability to generate revenues will suffer.
On November 20, 2023, the Staff confirmed that we were in compliance with all applicable criteria for continued listing on Nasdaq, including compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) and the listing matter was closed. There is no assurance, however, that we will maintain compliance with such minimum listing requirements.
Additionally, there is no assurance that we will maintain compliance with such minimum listing requirements if we regain compliance with all applicable requirements for continued listing on Nasdaq.
The failure to procure such required financing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, or threaten our ability to continue as a going concern.
A continuation or worsening of the levels of market disruption and volatility could have an adverse effect on our ability to access capital, on our business, results of operations and financial condition, and on the market price of our common stock.
Specifically, our existing distributor agreements limit the amount that we can increase the price that we sell our products to the distributors.
Specifically, our existing distributor agreements limit the amount that we can increase the price that we sell our products to the distributors. Accordingly, an inflationary environment, including factors such as increasing freight and materials prices, could make it less profitable for us to do business.
On August 30, 2022, we received notice from Nasdaq indicating that our securities would be subject to delisting due to our continued non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement unless we timely request ed a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”).
We did not regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule by October 7, 2024, and on October 8, 2024, Nasdaq notified us that our securities were subject to delisting from Nasdaq unless we timely requested a hearing before the Panel.
In recent years, the stock markets, in general, have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations especially in the biotechnology sector. Broad market and industry factors may materially harm the market price of shares of our common stock.
Broad market and industry factors may materially harm the market price of shares of our common stock. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been instituted against that company.