Biggest changeGeneral and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $4,431,000, an increase of $854,000, or 24%, compared to $3,577,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022. 38 The increase was primarily due to: - an increase in payroll expenses, due to additional employee recruitment; - an increase in patent related expenses due to maintenance, defense, and commercialization efforts involving existing patents; - an increase in professional services expenses due to the hiring of a financial consultant, IR consultant, HR consultant and the appointment of new directors ; - an increase in rent and maintenance, due to our new offices in Ramat Gan; and - In 2022, we benefited from the cancellation of a provision of $129,000 related to additional taxes due following entrance into an agreement with the Israel Tax Authority (the “ITA”).
Biggest changeThe increase was primarily due to: - an increase in professional services expenses including financial consultant, IR consultant, HR consultant and the appointment of new directors; - an increase in payroll and related expenses due to the recruitment of a new CFO and cash compensation bonuses paid to senior executives; and - an increase in stock-based compensation from new option grants. 50 Operating loss We incurred an operating loss of $12,507,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $1,874,000, or 18%, compared to operating loss of $10,633,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
We recognize stock-based compensation cost for option awards on an accelerated basis over the employee’s requisite service period, and forfeitures are accounted for as they occur. 36 Volatility is derived from the historical volatility of publicly traded set of peer companies. The risk-free interest rates used in the Black-Scholes calculations are based on the prevailing U.S.
We recognize stock-based compensation cost for option awards on an accelerated basis over the employee’s requisite service period, and forfeitures are accounted for as they occur. Volatility is derived from the historical volatility of publicly traded set of peer companies. The risk-free interest rates used in the Black-Scholes calculations are based on the prevailing U.S.
On December 30, 2019, we acquired all of the issued and outstanding share capital of ScoutCam Ltd. and, on December 31, 2029, changed our name to ScoutCam Inc. Following this acquisition, we integrated and fully adopted the acquired miniaturized imaging business into our Company as our primary business activity. On June 5, 2023, we changed our name to Odysight.ai Inc.
On December 30, 2019, we acquired all of the issued and outstanding share capital of ScoutCam Ltd. and, on December 31, 2029, we changed our name to ScoutCam Inc. Following this acquisition, we integrated and fully adopted the acquired miniaturized imaging business into us as our primary business activity. On June 5, 2023, we changed our name to Odysight.ai Inc.
We expect that our selling and marketing expenses will increase as we increase our selling and marketing efforts in the I4.0 domain. General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses primarily consist of salaries and other related costs, including stock-based compensation, for personnel in executive, finance, and administrative functions.
We expect that our sales and marketing expenses will increase as we expand our selling and marketing efforts in the I4.0 domain. General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses primarily consist of salaries and other related costs, including stock-based compensation, for personnel in executive, finance, and administrative functions.
Nevertheless, we have experienced some minor disruptions to our routine work, including some difficulties in traveling outside of Israel in the first month of the war and occasional rocket fire on the municipalities where our offices are located, requiring our employees to take temporarily shelter for a few minutes at a time in on-site safe rooms.
Nevertheless, we have experienced some minor disruptions to our routine work, including some difficulties in traveling outside of Israel and occasional rocket fire on the municipalities where our offices are located, requiring our employees to take temporarily shelter for a few minutes at a time in on-site safe rooms.
As a result of the intensive flight hours flown by all Israeli Air Force platforms as a result of the war and an enhanced Israel Ministry of Defense budget of approximately $12 billion, we have experienced a growing interest in our technology from Israeli government agencies and R&D programs, which may lead to more rapid assimilation of our technology into relevant platforms than we had anticipated prior to the start of the war, positively affecting on our business activity in 2024.
Conversely, as a result of the intensive flight hours flown by all Israeli Air Force platforms as a result of the war and an enhanced Israel Ministry of Defense budget, we have experienced a growing interest in our technology from Israeli government agencies and R&D programs, which may lead to more rapid assimilation of our technology into relevant platforms than we had anticipated prior to the commencement of the war, positively affecting on our business activity.
item 7. management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
item 7. management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to our financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K, we believe that the following accounting policies are the most critical for fully understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of operations.
While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to our financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report, we believe that the following accounting policies are the most critical for fully understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of operations.
In addition to historical information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. See “Forward-looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties and assumptions associated with these statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those discussed below.
In addition to historical information, this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. See “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties and assumptions associated with these statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those discussed below.
Sales and Marketing Expenses Sales and marketing expenses primarily consist of payroll expenses, consulting services, promotional materials, exhibitions, demonstration equipment, and certain allocated facility infrastructure costs. Sales and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $1,109,000, an increase of $410,000, or 59%, compared to $699,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Sales and Marketing Expenses Sales and marketing expenses primarily consist of payroll expenses, consulting services, promotional materials, exhibitions, demonstration equipment, and certain allocated facility infrastructure costs. Sales and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $1,218,000, an increase of $109,0000, or 10%, compared to $1,109,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 and the Year Ended December 31, 202 2 The following table sets forth the significant sources and uses of cash for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in dollars): 2023 2022 Cash used in Operating Activities (10,009,000 ) (6,095,000 ) Cash provided by (used in) Investing Activities (5,113,000 ) 7,882,000 Cash provided by Financing Activities 13,809,000 - Operating Activities During the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used in operating activities was $10 million, consisting of net loss of $9.4 million, partially offset by a non-cash benefit of $1.8 million and an unfavorable net change in operating assets and liabilities of $2.4 million.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and the Year Ended December 31, 2023 The following table sets forth the significant sources and uses of cash for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in dollars): 2024 2023 Cash used in Operating Activities (8,217,000 ) (10,009,000 ) Cash provided by (used in) Investing Activities 7,637,000 (5,113,000 ) Cash provided by Financing Activities 9,818,000 13,809,000 Operating Activities During the year ended December 31, 2024, cash used in operating activities was $8.2 million, consisting of net loss of $11.8 million, partially offset by a non-cash benefit of $2.4 million and a favorable net change in operating assets and liabilities of $1.2 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $5.9 million, consisting of net loss of $9 million, partially offset by a non-cash benefit of $2 million and a favorable net change in operating assets and liabilities of $1.1 million. Our non-cash benefit consisted primarily of non-cash charges of $2 million for stock-based compensation.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used in operating activities was $10 million, consisting of net loss of $9.4 million, partially offset by a non-cash benefit of $1.8 million and an unfavorable net change in operating assets and liabilities of $2.4 million. Our non-cash benefit consisted primarily of non-cash charges of $1.7 million for stock-based compensation.
Treasury yield as determined by the U.S. Federal Reserve. We have not paid dividends and does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future. Accordingly, no dividend yield was assumed for purposes of estimating the fair value of our stock-based compensation. The weighted average expected life of options was estimated individually in respect of each grant.
Treasury yield as determined by the U.S. Federal Reserve. We have not paid dividends and does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future. Accordingly, no dividend yield was assumed for purposes of estimating the fair value of our stock-based compensation.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, cash provided by investing activities was $7.9 million, consisting mainly of withdrawal of short-term deposits, net. Financing Activities During the year ended December 31, 2023, cash provided by financing activities was $13.8 million, consisting of cash proceeds from issuance of shares and warrants in a private placement.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used in investing activities was $5.1 million, consisting mainly of investment of short-term deposits, net. Financing Activities During the year ended December 31, 2024, cash provided by financing activities was $9.8 million, consisting of cash proceeds from issuance of shares in a private placement, net of issuance costs.
In addition, several of our employees, including company officers such as our CEO Yehu Ofer, were called up to military reserve duty, with many such call-ups having since lapsed. As of the date of this Annual Report, Mr. Ofer is subject to military reserve duty a few days a month.
In addition, several of our executives and employees, including company officers such as our CEO, were called up to military reserve duty. As of the date of this Annual Report, our CEO is subject to military reserve duty a few days a month.
We expense research and development costs as incurred. Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $5,602,000, an increase of $1,405,000, or 33%, compared to $4,197,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
We expense research and development costs as incurred. 49 Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $6,884,000, an increase of $1,282,000, or 23%, compared to $5,602,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
General and administrative expenses also include direct and allocated facility-related costs as well as professional fees for legal, patent, consulting, investor, public relations, accounting, auditing, tax services, and insurance costs. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022, were $3,577,000, a decrease of $1,904,000, or 35%, compared to $5,481,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
General and administrative expenses also include direct and allocated facility-related costs as well as professional fees for legal, patent, consulting, investor, public relations, accounting, auditing, tax services, and insurance costs. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $5,562,000, an increase of $1,131,000, or 26%, compared to $4,431,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The following table summarizes our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, together with the changes in those items in dollars and as a percentage: 2023 2022 % Change Revenues 3,033,000 665,000 356 % Cost of Revenues 2,524,000 1,631,000 55 % Gross Profit (Loss) 509,000 (966,000 ) 153 % Research and development expenses 5,602,000 4,197,000 33 % Sales and marketing expense 1,109,000 699,000 59 % General and administrative expenses 4,431,000 3,577,000 24 % Operating Loss (10,633,000 ) (9,439,000 ) 13 % Revenues As a result of the nature of our target market and the current stage of our development, a substantial portion of our revenue comes from a limited number of customers.
The following table summarizes our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, together with the changes in those items in dollars and as a percentage: 2024 2023 % Change Revenues 3,964,000 3,033,000 31 % Cost of Revenues 2,807,000 2,524,000 11 % Gross Profit (Loss) 1,157,000 509,000 127 % Research and development expenses 6,884,000 5,602,000 23 % Sales and marketing expense 1,218,000 1,109,000 10 % General and administrative expenses 5,562,000 4,431,000 26 % Operating Loss (12,507,000 ) (10,633,000 ) 18 % Revenues As a result of the nature of our target market and the current stage of our development, a substantial portion of our revenue comes from a limited number of customers.
Our non-cash benefit consisted primarily of non-cash charges of $1.7 million for stock-based compensation. The unfavorable net change in our operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable of $1.3 million and decrease in contract liabilities of $1.3 million.
Our non-cash benefit consisted primarily of non-cash charges of $2.4 million for stock-based compensation. The favorable net change in our operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to an increase in accrued compensation expenses of $0.6 million and decrease in inventory of $0.3 million.
While we have offices in Omer and Ramat Gan, Israel, neither of our sites is located near Israel’s relevant borders where the main impact of the war has been felt.
The war has had significant economic, military and social consequences to Israel. To date the war has not had a material adverse effect on our business. While we have offices in Omer and Ramat Gan, Israel, neither of our sites is located near Israel’s relevant borders where the main impact of the war has been felt.
We estimate the fair value of each stock option grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Calculating the fair value of stock-based awards requires that we make subjective assumptions.
Determining the amount of stock-based compensation to be recorded requires us to develop estimates of the fair value of stock options as of their grant date. We estimate the fair value of each stock option grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Calculating the fair value of stock-based awards requires that we make subjective assumptions.
We expect to incur significant commercialization expenses related to product sales, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution. Furthermore, we will continue to incur additional costs associated with operating as a public company. Accordingly, we will need to obtain substantial additional funding in connection with our continuing operations.
We expect our expenses will increase in connection with our ongoing activities, particularly as we continue the research and development and the scale up Odysight solutions . We expect to incur significant commercialization expenses related to product sales, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution. Furthermore, we will continue to incur additional costs associated with operating as a public company.
Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023, were $2,524,000 an increase of $893,000, or 55%, compared to cost of revenues of $1,631,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $2,807,000 an increase of $283,000, or 11%, compared to cost of revenues of $2,524,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in cost of revenues was primarily due to an increase in revenues.
The net change in our operating assets and liabilities primarily reflects cash inflows from changes in contract liability of $1.6 million partially offset by cash outflows from changes in contract fulfillment assets of $0.5 million. Investing Activities During the year ended December 31, 2022, cash provided by investing activities was $7.9 million, consisting mainly of withdrawal of short-term deposits, net.
The unfavorable net change in our operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable of $1.3 million and decrease in contract liabilities of $1.3 million. Investing Activities During the year ended December 31, 2024, cash provided by investing activities was $7.6 million, consisting mainly of withdrawal of short terms deposits, net.
Even if we are successful in raising sufficient capital to implement our business plan, we will, most likely, continue to be unprofitable for the foreseeable future. If we are unable to raise capital when needed or on attractive terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our research and development programs or future commercialization efforts.
Even if we are successful in raising sufficient capital to implement our business plan, we will, most likely, continue to be unprofitable for the foreseeable future.
Cash Flows Our primary uses of cash from operating activities have been for headcount-related expenditures, research and development costs, manufacturing costs, marketing and promotional expenses, professional services cost, and costs related to our facilities.
If we are unable to raise capital when needed or on attractive terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our research and development programs or future commercialization efforts. 51 Cash Flows Our primary uses of cash from operating activities have been for headcount-related expenditures, research and development costs, manufacturing costs, marketing and promotional expenses, professional services cost, and costs related to our facilities.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 and the Year Ended December 31, 2022 Overview The Company’s primary business activities during 2023 were: ● Production and supply of product to a Fortune 500 multinational healthcare corporation. ● Enlarging our focus on R&D activities in the domain of I4.0 (including PdM and CBM in sectors such as aerospace, maritime energy and other heavy machinery, engines and complicated mechanics which have a need for monitoring and predictive maintenance applications).
The weighted average expected life of options was estimated individually in respect of each grant. 48 Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and the Year Ended December 31, 2023 Overview Our primary business activity in 2024 was enlarging our focus on R&D activities in the domain of Industry 4.0, including PdM and CBM in sectors such as aerospace, maritime energy and other heavy machinery, engines and complicated mechanics which require ongoing monitoring and predictive maintenance applications.
We currently believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposits will allow us to fund our operating plan through at least the next 12 months. We expect our expenses will increase in connection with our ongoing activities, particularly as we continue the research and development and the scale up process of our I4.0 solutions.
Additional Cash Requirements We plan to continue to invest in long-term growth, and therefore we expect that our expenses will grow. We currently believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposits will allow us to fund our operating plan through at least the next 12 months from the date of this Annual Report.
See also Risk Factors – “Conditions in Israel, including the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and Israel’s war against them, if escalated, could negatively affect our operations.” Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which we have prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or U.S.
Risk Factors – Risks Related to our Operations in Israel – Our headquarters and other significant operations are located in Israel and, therefore, our results may be adversely affected by political, economic and military instability in Israel .” 47 Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which we have prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or U.S.
We also benefited from an increase in the number of products sold and supplied to the customer during 2023. Research and Development Expenses Research and development efforts are focused on new product development and on developing additional functionality for our new and existing products.
Research and Development Expenses Research and development efforts are focused on new product development and on developing additional functionality for our new and existing products.
The increase in operating loss was due to increases in research and development expenses, general and administrative expenses and sales and marketing expense, each as described above.
The increase in operating loss was due to increases in research and development expenses, general and administrative expenses and sales and marketing expense, each as described above, partially offset by an increase in gross profit. Backlog Backlog represents booked orders based on purchase orders or hard commitments but not yet recognized as revenue.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of $8.9 million and short-term deposits of $8.1 million compared to cash and cash equivalents of $10.1 million and short-term deposits of $3 million as of December 31, 2022.
Backlog as of December 31, 2024 was approximately $15 million compared to approximately $2.6 million as of December 31, 2023. Liquidity and Capital Resources Overview As of December 31, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and restricted deposit of $18.5 million compared to cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposits of $17 million as of December 31, 2023.
Stock-Based Compensation We apply the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation , or ASC 718, for stock-based awards granted to employees, directors, and other providers for their services. Determining the amount of stock-based compensation to be recorded requires us to develop estimates of the fair value of stock options as of their grant date.
Indirect taxes collected from customers relating to product sales and remitted to governmental authorities are excluded from revenues. Stock-Based Compensation We apply the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation , or ASC 718, for stock-based awards granted to employees, directors and other providers for their services.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, we generated revenues of $3,033,000, an increase of $2,368,000, or 356%, from 2022 revenues.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we generated revenues of $3,964,000, an increase of $931,000, or 31%, from 2023 revenues. The increase in revenues was primarily due to an increase in revenues from our vision-based platform solutions for PdM and CBM.
Following the attack, Israel’s security cabinet declared war and commenced a military campaign in Gaza against Hamas.
Following the attack, Israel’s security cabinet declared war and commenced a military campaign in Gaza against Hamas. Since the outbreak of the war, the Hezbollah terrorist organization has regularly fired rockets into northern Israel and, in October 2024, Israel invaded southern Lebanon in response to these attacks.
The main effect of this activity was an increase in the number of employees to enable the Company to manage the anticipated increased workload and solution development activity.
The main effect of this activity enabled us to accelerate our growth and support an increased workload and solution development for customers.
Financing Activities During the year ended December 31, 2021, cash provided by financing activities was $22.6 million, consisting primarily of $19.1 million from cash proceeds from issuance of shares and warrants in a private placement and $3.5 million proceeds from the exercise of outstanding warrants.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, cash provided by financing activities was $13.8 million, consisting of cash proceeds from issuance of shares and warrants in a private placement, net of issuance costs. 52 Contractual Obligations and Commitments Operating lease payments represent our commitment for future rent made leases for our offices in Israel and for vehicle leasing.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in payroll expenses (including stock-based compensation) due to additional employee recruitment, materials and subcontractors, rent and maintenance expenses due to increased focus on R&D activities in the domain of I4.0.
The increase in research and development expenses was mainly due to the development of new products and the resulting increase in payroll and related expenses for new employee recruitment, an increase in stock-based compensation from new option grants and procuring materials and services of subcontractors for Industry 4.0 projects.
Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2022, were $1,631,000, an increase of $523,000, or 47%, compared to cost of revenues of $1,108,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Gross Profit Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1,157,000, an increase of $648,000, or 127%, compared to a gross profit of $509,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The change was due both to an increase in revenues and to an increase in cost of revenues, as described above.
Our solution allows maintenance and operations teams visibility into areas which are inaccessible under normal circumstances, or where the operating ambience otherwise is not suitable for continuous real-time monitoring and has various applications which have relevancy in a wide range of industry segments that utilize complicated mechanics requiring ongoing monitoring and predictive maintenance applications.
The Odysight TruVision solution streams visual information to our processing unit, an in-platform, high-performance AI/machine learning computer, allowing maintenance and operations teams, on the ground and during operations, visibility into areas that are inaccessible under normal operating conditions or where conditions are not suitable for continuous real-time monitoring.