Biggest changeThese risks are discussed more fully below and include, but are not limited to, the following, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows: Risk Factors Related to Our Business, Markets, and Industry • Disruption to our business by negative effects on the semiconductor industry, including as a result of economic, political, legal, regulatory and other changes, in the global or local markets in which we operate; • The impact of changes in global trade policies beyond our control , including with respect to tariffs ; • The concentration of substantial majority of our sales in the Asia Pacific region, with China being our largest territory; • The effects of global economic trends such as recession, changing inflation, rising interest rates and economic slowdown; • The adverse effects on the terms on which we sell our products due to the high competitiveness of the markets we serve, that have dominant market participants, some with greater resources than us; • Introducing new products may adversely affect our revenue, profitability and competitive position; • The expansion of our business within and/or beyond our current served markets, through acquisition activity; • We are be exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates which may result in additional expenses being recorded or in the prices of our products becoming less competitive; • The effects of the continuing sharp increase in demand for electronic components, while production capacity remains limited; • Risks associated with the levels of cash we maintain, which are higher than in the past; • The impact of cybersecurity risks and events, and compliance with the related regulatory framework; and • The effects of climate change or related legal or regulatory measures, and compliance with additional environmental, social, governance, health, export controls, and other laws, regulations, and disclosure rules. 5 Risk Factors Related to Our Ordinary Shares • The risks associated with volatility of our share price, trading volumes, and price depressions; • The effects of the controlling interest of our principal shareholders, Priortech and Chroma, that may exercise their control in ways that may be adverse to the interests of our other shareholders; and • The impact of our ordinary shares being traded on more than one market.
Biggest changeThese risks are discussed more fully below and include, but are not limited to, the following, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows: Risk Factors Related to Our Business, Markets, and Industry • A slowdown or contraction in AI-related semiconductor investment that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition; • Disruption to our business by negative effects on the semiconductor industry, including as a result of economic, geopolitical, legal and other changes, in the global or local markets in which we operate; • The adverse effects of the competition in the markets we serve, that have significant market participants, some with greater resources than us; • The impact of changes in global trade policies beyond our control; • The concentration of substantial majority of our sales in the Asia Pacific region, with China being our largest territory; • The effects of global economic trends such as changing inflation, rising interest rates and economic slowdown; • The impact of regional instabilities and continued hostilities; • Supply chain constrains due to sharp increase in demand for electronic components, or disruptions to supply of components due to geopolitical or other reasons; • Introducing new products may adversely affect our revenue, profitability and competitive position; • The expansion of our business within and/or beyond our current served markets, through acquisition activity; • We are be exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates which may result in additional expenses being recorded or in the prices of our products becoming less competitive; • The impact of cybersecurity risks and events, and compliance with the related regulatory framework; 5 • The use or anticipated use of new and evolving technologies, such as AI, by us or third parties; • The effects of the sharp increase in demand for electronic components, while production capacity remains limited; • Risks associated with the levels of cash we maintain, which are higher than in the past; and • The effects of climate change or related legal or regulatory measures, and compliance with additional environmental, social, governance, health, export controls, and other laws, regulations, and disclosure rules.
Developing and introducing new products involves significant technical, operational, regulatory and financial challenges and uncertainties, such as: - the ability to anticipate and respond to customer requirements and preferences; - the ability to obtain and maintain necessary intellectual property rights and licenses; - the ability to obtain and maintain necessary certifications and approvals from relevant authorities and standards bodies; - the ability to source, manufacture and deliver high-quality components and systems in a timely and cost-effective manner; - the ability to achieve and maintain adequate levels of performance, reliability, functionality and compatibility of our products; - the ability to price our products competitively and profitably; - the ability to market and sell our products effectively and efficiently; - the ability to manage inventory levels and avoid obsolescence or excess inventory; - the ability to withstand and mitigate potential product liability claims, warranty claims, recalls, defects, errors, failures, breaches, cyberattacks or other disruptions; - the ability to cope with potential changes in trade policies, tariffs, sanctions, export controls or other regulatory or geopolitical factors that may affect our global operations and supply chain; and - the ability to protect our products and systems from unauthorized use, copying, modification or reverse engineering.
Developing and introducing new products involves significant technical, operational, regulatory and financial challenges and uncertainties, such as: - the ability to anticipate and respond to customer requirements and preferences; - the ability to obtain and maintain necessary intellectual property rights and licenses; - the ability to obtain and maintain necessary certifications and approvals from relevant authorities and standards bodies; 13 - the ability to source, manufacture and deliver high-quality components and systems in a timely and cost-effective manner; - the ability to achieve and maintain adequate levels of performance, reliability, functionality and compatibility of our products; - the ability to price our products competitively and profitably; - the ability to market and sell our products effectively and efficiently; - the ability to manage inventory levels and avoid obsolescence or excess inventory; - the ability to withstand and mitigate potential product liability claims, warranty claims, recalls, defects, errors, failures, breaches, cyberattacks or other disruptions; - the ability to cope with potential changes in trade policies, tariffs, sanctions, export controls or other regulatory or geopolitical factors that may affect our global operations and supply chain; and - the ability to protect our products and systems from unauthorized use, copying, modification or reverse engineering.
Some of the factors that may influence our operating results include: global economic conditions and worldwide demand for electronic equipment; instability in the global markets and in the geopolitical environment that may lead to delays in shipments due to supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts such as the changing security situation in the Middle East and the recent hostilities impacting maritime shipment in the Red Sea, and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine; changes in demand for our systems; changes made by customers to orders for our systems and/or installation schedules; product introductions and the market penetration period of new products; rapid shifts in industry capacity; the size, timing and shipment of substantial orders; timing of evaluation and qualification of our products by new customers; lack of visibility/low levels of backlog from the preceding quarter; product mixes; pricing of our products; timing of new product, upgrades or enhancements; level of operating expenses such as R&D expenses, agent commissions; fluctuations in interest rates; an outbreak of a contagious disease, which may cause us or our suppliers and/or customers to temporarily suspend our operations in the affected city or country; and our profitability may be seriously harmed by currency fluctuations because most of our revenues are generated in U.S.
Some of the factors that may influence our operating results include: global economic conditions and worldwide demand for electronic equipment; instability in the global markets and in the geopolitical environment that may lead to delays in shipments due to supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts such as the changing security situation in the Middle East and past hostilities impacting maritime shipment in the Red Sea, and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine; changes in demand for our systems; changes made by customers to orders for our systems and/or installation schedules; product introductions and the market penetration period of new products; rapid shifts in industry capacity; the size, timing and shipment of substantial orders; timing of evaluation and qualification of our products by new customers; lack of visibility/low levels of backlog from the preceding quarter; product mixes; pricing of our products; timing of new product, upgrades or enhancements; level of operating expenses such as R&D expenses, agent commissions; fluctuations in interest rates; an outbreak of a contagious disease, which may cause us or our suppliers and/or customers to temporarily suspend our operations in the affected city or country; and our profitability may be seriously harmed by currency fluctuations because most of our revenues are generated in U.S.
We continuously evaluate the most effective use of our cash, but there can be no assurance that our strategies will yield the best possible returns for our shareholders or safeguard the value of our cash reserves. 13 We may face significant risks and uncertainties in developing and introducing new products that may adversely affect our revenue, profitability and competitive position.
We continuously evaluate the most effective use of our cash, but there can be no assurance that our strategies will yield the best possible returns for our shareholders or safeguard the value of our cash reserves. We may face significant risks and uncertainties in developing and introducing new products that may adversely affect our revenue, profitability and competitive position.
Further deterioration of Israel’s relationship with the Palestinians or countries in the Middle East could expand the disruption of international trading activities in Israel, may materially and negatively affect our business conditions, could harm our results of operation and adversely affect the Company’s share price. Our business may also be disturbed by the obligation of personnel to perform military service.
Further deterioration of Israel’s relationship with the Palestinians or countries in the Middle East could expand the disruption of international trading activities in Israel, may materially and negatively affect our business conditions, could harm our results of operation and adversely affect the Company’s share price. 19 Our business may also be disturbed by the obligation of personnel to perform military service.
In addition, our adoption of certain standards or mandated compliance to certain requirements could necessitate additional investments that could impact our cash position and expected cash runway. We may fail to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
In addition, our adoption of certain standards or mandated compliance to certain requirements could necessitate additional investments that could impact our cash position and expected cash runway. 16 We may fail to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Trading in our ordinary shares on these markets take place in different currencies (U.S. Dollars on Nasdaq and NIS on TASE) and at different times (resulting from different time zones, trading days and public holidays in the United States and Israel). The trading prices of our ordinary shares on these two markets may differ due to these and other factors.
Trading in our ordinary shares on these markets take place in different currencies (U.S. Dollars on Nasdaq and NIS on TASE) and at different times (resulting from different time zones and public holidays in the United States and Israel). The trading prices of our ordinary shares on these two markets may differ due to these and other factors.
We may also lose market share, customer loyalty, competitive advantage and reputation, and face pricing pressure and litigation risk. Any of these consequences could adversely affect our revenue, profitability and competitive position. 14 We occasionally use Open Source codes during our development process and in our software products.
We may also lose market share, customer loyalty, competitive advantage and reputation, and face pricing pressure and litigation risk. Any of these consequences could adversely affect our revenue, profitability and competitive position. We occasionally use Open Source codes during our development process and in our software products.
Prolonged or increased use of trade barriers may result in a decrease in the growth of the global economy and semiconductor industry and could cause turmoil in global markets, which in turn often results in declines in our customers’ electronic products sales and could decrease demand for our products and services.
Prolonged or increased use of trade barriers may result in a decrease in the growth of the global economy and semiconductor industry and could cause turmoil in global markets, which in turn often results in declines in our customers’ electronic products’ sales and could decrease demand for our products and services.
In addition, our ability to significantly reduce expenses during such downturn may be limited because of our continuing need to invest in research and development; our continuing need to market our new products; and our extensive ongoing customer service and support requirements worldwide.
In addition, our ability to significantly reduce expenses during such downturn may be limited because of our continuing need to invest in research and development; our continuing need to market our products, and our extensive ongoing customer service and support requirements worldwide.
Geopolitical tensions may result in export control restrictions, trade sanctions, tariffs and more generally international trade regulations which may impact our ability to sell and deliver our systems, technology, and services.
Geopolitical tensions may result in export control restrictions, trade sanctions, and more generally international trade regulations which may impact our ability to sell and deliver our systems, technology, and services.
In some cases, the abovementioned export restrictions might also be applicable to the products or services which we export from countries other than the United States, should there be a U.S. nexus to our activities, should the products contain certain U.S. origin items above the applicable de minimis threshold, or should they be produced using certain U.S.-controlled technology, software, or production equipment.
In some cases, the abovementioned export restrictions might also be applicable to the products or services which we export from countries other than the United States, should there be a U.S. nexus to our activities, should the products contain certain U.S. origin items above the applicable threshold, or should they be produced using certain U.S.-controlled technology, software, or production equipment.
For more details regarding our senior management arrangements, see Item 6.B - “ Compensation – Employment Agreements ” below. 19 If we are classified as a passive foreign investment company, our U.S. shareholders may suffer adverse tax consequences. There is a risk that we may be classified as a passive foreign investment company (“ PFIC ”).
For more details regarding our senior management arrangements, see Item 6.B - “ Compensation – Employment Agreements ” below. 18 If we are classified as a passive foreign investment company, our U.S. shareholders may suffer adverse tax consequences. There is a risk that we may be classified as a passive foreign investment company (“ PFIC ”).
The inability to protect our intellectual property may affect our competitive advantage and we may incur significant expenses. 16 We depend on a number of key personnel who would be difficult to replace. Our continued growth and success significantly depend on the managerial and technical skills of the members of our senior management and key employees.
The inability to protect our intellectual property may affect our competitive advantage and we may incur significant expenses. 15 We depend on a number of key personnel who would be difficult to replace. Our continued growth and success significantly depend on the managerial and technical skills of the members of our senior management and key employees.
Based on an analysis of our current income, assets, activities and market capitalization and expectations about our future, income, assets, activities and market capitalization, we do not believe that we were a PFIC for the taxable year ended December 31, 2024, and do not expect to be a PFIC for the current year or in the foreseeable future.
Based on an analysis of our current income, assets, activities and market capitalization and expectations about our future, income, assets, activities and market capitalization, we do not believe that we were a PFIC for the taxable year ended December 31, 2025, and do not expect to be a PFIC for the current year or in the foreseeable future.
Our principal shareholders, Priortech and Chroma, hold a controlling interest in us and have the ability to exercise their control in ways that may be adverse to the interests of our other shareholders. Our relationship with Priortech and Chroma may give rise to a conflict of interests. As of March 5, 2025, Priortech Ltd.
Our principal shareholders, Priortech and Chroma, hold a controlling interest in us and have the ability to exercise their control in ways that may be adverse to the interests of our other shareholders. Our relationship with Priortech and Chroma may give rise to a conflict of interests. As of March 5, 2026, Priortech Ltd.
These competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies or changes in customer requirements, develop additional or superior products, benefit from greater economies of scale, offer more aggressive pricing or devote greater resources to the promotion of their products.
Such competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies or changes in customer requirements, develop additional or superior products, benefit from greater economies of scale, offer more aggressive pricing or devote greater resources to the promotion of their products.
As such, we are exempt from certain provisions under the Exchange Act applicable to U.S. public companies, including: the rules under the Exchange Act requiring the filing with the SEC of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K; the sections of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents or authorizations in respect of securities registered under the Exchange Act, including extensive disclosure of compensation paid or payable to certain of our highly compensated executives as well as disclosure of the compensation determination process; the provisions of Regulation FD aimed at preventing issuers from making selective disclosures of material information; and the sections of the Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of their stock ownership and trading activities and establishing insider liability for profit realized from any “short-swing” trading transaction (a purchase and sale, or sale and purchase, of the issuer’s equity securities within less than six months).
As such, we are exempt from certain provisions under the Exchange Act applicable to U.S. public companies, including: the rules under the Exchange Act requiring the filing with the SEC of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K; the sections of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents or authorizations in respect of securities registered under the Exchange Act, including extensive disclosure of compensation paid or payable to certain of our highly compensated executives as well as disclosure of the compensation determination process; the provisions of Regulation FD aimed at preventing issuers from making selective disclosures of material information; and the sections of the Exchange Act establishing insider liability for profit realized from any “short-swing” trading transaction (a purchase and sale, or sale and purchase, of the issuer’s equity securities within less than six months).
In addition, while our assessment of our internal control over financial reporting resulted in our conclusion that as of December 31, 2024, our internal control over financial reporting was effective, we cannot predict the outcome of our testing in future periods.
In addition, while our assessment of our internal control over financial reporting resulted in our conclusion that as of December 31, 2025, our internal control over financial reporting was effective, we cannot predict the outcome of our testing in future periods.
Yotam Stern, a member of our Board, hold, as of March 5, 2025, an aggregate of approximately 29.06% of the voting power at Priortech’s general meeting of shareholders, through a voting agreement with David Kishon, Itzhak Krell (deceased) (through Eyal Krell, Israel Shai Krell and Galit Drori Krell)¸ Haim Langmas (deceased), Zehava Wineberg (deceased) and Hanoch Feldstien (including the estates of the foregoing deceased founders, the “ Priortech Founding Members ”), governing inter-alia joint voting at Priortech’s general meetings of shareholders and the right of first refusal among themselves (the “ Priortech Voting Agreement ”), and as such may be deemed to control Priortech.
Yotam Stern, a member of our Board, hold, as of March 5, 2026, an aggregate of approximately 29.26% of the voting power at Priortech’s general meeting of shareholders, through a voting agreement with David Kishon, Itzhak Krell (deceased) (through Eyal Krell, Israel Shai Krell and Galit Drori Krell)¸ Haim Langmas (deceased), Zehava Wineberg (deceased) and Hanoch Feldstien (including the estates of the foregoing deceased founders, the “ Priortech Founding Members ”), governing inter-alia joint voting at Priortech’s general meetings of shareholders and the right of first refusal among themselves (the “ Priortech Voting Agreement ”), and as such may be deemed to control Priortech, together with the Priortech Founding Members.
Downturns, as those we have experienced in the past, may cause material reductions in the demand for the products and services that we offer, and may result in a decline in our sales.
Downturns, as those we have experienced in the past, may cause material reductions in the demand for the products and services that we offer, and may result in a decline in our revenues.
The markets we serve are highly competitive and have dominant market participants, some with greater resources than us. Such competition could adversely affect the terms on which we sell our products and may negatively affect our financial results. The markets that we serve are highly competitive.
Such competition could adversely affect the terms on which we sell our products and may negatively affect our financial results. The markets that we serve are highly competitive and have significant global market participants, some with greater resources than us.
Although we repaid 100% of the amount of the grant (as adjusted for fluctuation in the USD/NIS exchange rate), even following full repayment of any IIA grants (together with the applicable interest), and unless otherwise agreed by the applicable authority of the IIA, we must nevertheless continue to comply with the requirements of the Encouragement of Industrial Research and Development Law, 1984 and the regulations promulgated there under (together, the “ R&D Law ”), with respect to technologies the development of which was financed by approved R&D program using financing from such grants (“ Financed Know-How ”).
Although we repaid 100% of the amount of the grant (as adjusted for fluctuation in the USD/NIS exchange rate) and currently are not utilizing any Financed Know-How (as defined below), even following full repayment of any IIA grants (together with the applicable interest), and unless otherwise agreed by the applicable authority of the IIA, we must nevertheless continue to comply with the requirements of the Encouragement of Industrial Research and Development Law, 1984 and the regulations promulgated there under (together, the “ R&D Law ”), with respect to technologies the development of which was financed by approved R&D program using financing from such grants (“ Financed Know-How ”).
The foregoing efforts by countries, activists and organizations, particularly if they become more widespread, as well as rulings by the ICJ, ICC and other international tribunals, may adversely impact our ability to cooperate with research institutions and collaborate with other third parties.
The foregoing efforts, particularly if they become more widespread, as well as rulings by the ICJ, ICC and other international tribunals, may adversely impact our ability to cooperate with research institutions and collaborate with other third parties.
(“ Priortech ”) and Chroma ATE Inc. (“ Chroma ”), beneficially hold in the aggregate 38.24% of our issued and outstanding ordinary shares.
(“ Priortech ”) and Chroma ATE Inc. (“ Chroma ”), beneficially hold in the aggregate 38.04% of our issued and outstanding ordinary shares.
We are subject to various regulations and standards relating to data privacy and security. Failure to comply with any applicable privacy, security or data protection laws, regulations, standards or other requirements could have an adverse effect on our business prospects, results of operations, and financial condition. The regulatory framework for data and privacy protection issues is rapidly evolving worldwide.
Failure to comply with any applicable privacy, security or data protection laws, regulations, standards or other requirements could have an adverse effect on our business prospects, results of operations, and financial condition. The regulatory framework for data and privacy protection issues is rapidly evolving worldwide.
We may, from time to time, take various measures designed to reduce our exposure to these effects, but any such steps may be inadequate to protect us from currency rate fluctuations. In addition, although our products’ prices in most countries are denominated in U.S.
We may, from time to time, take various measures designed to reduce our exposure to these effects, but any such steps may be inadequate to protect us from currency rate fluctuations. In addition, although our sales are denominated in U.S.
In addition, failure to comply with the Israeli Privacy Protection Law 1981 (the “ PPL ”) and its regulations, as well as the guidelines of the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority, may expose us to administrative fines, civil claims (including class actions) and, in certain cases, criminal liability.
In addition, failure to comply with the Israeli Privacy Protection Law 1981 (the “ PPL ”) and its regulations, as well as the guidelines of the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority, may expose us to administrative fines, civil claims (including class actions) and, in certain cases, criminal liability. In August 2025, a comprehensive amendment to the PPL became effective.
Risk Factors Related to Our Operations in Israel • Conditions in the Middle East and Israel may adversely affect our operations, including the impact of the latest Israel-Hamas war and continued hostilities along Israel’s borders; • The effects of Israeli governmental programs and tax benefits, as well as of governmental grants; and • Shareholders rights and responsibilities and the general corporate law framework in Israel, applicable to our shares and shareholders.
Risk Factors Related to Our Operations in Israel • Conditions in the Middle East and Israel, including the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict and continued hostilities along Israel’s borders; • The effects of Israeli governmental programs and tax benefits, as well as of governmental grants; and • Shareholders rights and responsibilities and the general corporate law framework in Israel, applicable to our shares and shareholders.
Additionally, recent policies adopted by China with respect to trade, may present obstacles, such as regulatory restraints or significant increases in tariffs on goods imported into these markets.
Additionally, Chinese policies with respect to trade, may present obstacles, such as regulatory restraints or significant increases in tariffs on goods imported into these markets.
In some cases, such proceedings, if initiated, may conclude in a requirement to divest portions of the acquired business; (xiii) the failure to successfully complete the integration associated with the transaction (including integrating any acquired technology into our products), which may cause new markets we were aiming for not to materialize or in which competitors may have a stronger market position; or (xiv) we may fail to effectively obtain the desired technological improvement. 10 Furthermore, we compete for acquisition and investment opportunities with other well-established and well-capitalized entities.
In some cases, such proceedings, if initiated, may conclude in a requirement to divest portions of the acquired business; (xiii) the failure to successfully complete the integration associated with the transaction (including integrating any acquired technology into our products), which may cause new markets we were aiming for not to materialize or in which competitors may have a stronger market position; or (xiv) we may fail to effectively obtain the desired technological improvement.
Political, geopolitical, economic and financial crises and instabilities have in the past negatively affected the semiconductor industry and its end markets and could do so again in the future.
The semiconductor industry, including the semiconductor equipment industry, relies on global end markets. Political, geopolitical, economic and financial crises and instabilities have in the past negatively affected the semiconductor industry and its end markets and could do so again in the future.
Developments in the AI market, including related forecasts and investor expectations, could impact the semiconductor industry. 6 In addition, the semiconductor industry has been subject to significant downturns from time to time as a result of global economic conditions, as well as industry-specific factors such as over-ordering in recent years which in turn results in excess inventory within our customers, built-in excess capacity, fluctuations in product supply, product obsolescence and changes in end-customer preferences.
In addition, the semiconductor industry has been subject to significant downturns from time to time as a result of global economic conditions, as well as industry-specific factors such as over-ordering in recent years which in turn results in excess inventory within our customers, built-in excess capacity, fluctuations in product supply, product obsolescence and changes in end-customer preferences.
Although the related market disruptions are impossible to predict, they could be substantial, particularly if the current situation continues for an extended period of time or if geopolitical tensions result in expanded military operations on a global scale. See also “Risk Factors Related to Our Operations in Israel” below for more information.
Although the related market disruptions are impossible to predict, they could be substantial, particularly if the current situation continues for an extended period of time or if geopolitical tensions result in expanded military operations on a global scale.
To date, we have successfully managed our supply chain, but if these factors continue or become more severe, they may have an adverse effect on our supply chain and on our ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner, which could in turn have an adverse effect on our position in the market and on our business and operations.
To date, we have successfully managed our supply chain, but if these factors continue or become more severe, they may have an adverse effect on our supply chain and on our ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner, which could in turn have an adverse effect on our position in the market and on our business and operations. 12 We maintain high levels of cash, which subjects us to additional material risks.
In addition, we could face increased competition as a result of China's programs to promote a domestic semiconductor industry and supply chains (including the Made in China 2025 campaign). We may be affected by global economic trends such as recession, inflation, interest rates, and economic slowdown.
In addition, we could face increased competition as a result of China’s policies to promote a domestic semiconductor industry and supply chains. 8 We may be affected by global economic trends such as inflation, interest rates, and economic slowdown.
These provisions of Israeli law could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control and may make it more difficult for a third-party to acquire us, even if doing so would be beneficial to our shareholders and may limit the price that investors may be willing to pay in the future for our ordinary shares. 23 Shareholder rights and responsibilities are governed by Israeli law which differs in some respects from the rights and responsibilities of shareholders of U.S. companies.
These provisions of Israeli law could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control and may make it more difficult for a third-party to acquire us, even if doing so would be beneficial to our shareholders and may limit the price that investors may be willing to pay in the future for our ordinary shares.
Service of process upon our directors and officers, all of whom reside outside the United States, may be difficult to obtain within the United States.
We are incorporated under the laws of the State of Israel. Service of process upon our directors and officers, all of whom reside outside the United States, may be difficult to obtain within the United States.
Such circumstances could have a negative effect on our ability to sell to, ship products to, collect payments from, and support customers in certain regions based on trade restrictions, embargoes, logistics restrictions and export control law restrictions.
Such circumstances could have a negative effect on our ability to sell to, ship products to, collect payments from, and support customers in certain regions.
We have expanded, and may further attempt to expand our activity within and/or beyond our current served markets, through acquisition activity. Such activity and the integration of acquired businesses may adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and trading price of our shares.
See also “Risk Factors Related to Our Operations in Israel” below for more information. 9 We have expanded, and may further attempt to expand our activity within and/or beyond our current served markets, through acquisition activity. Such activity and the integration of acquired businesses may adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and trading price of our shares.
In addition, the application and interpretation of these laws and regulations are often uncertain. New privacy laws add additional complexity, requirements, restrictions and potential legal risk, require additional investment in resources to compliance programs, and could result in increased compliance costs and/or changes in business practices and policies.
New privacy laws add additional complexity, requirements, restrictions and potential legal risk, require additional investment in resources to compliance programs, and could result in increased compliance costs and/or changes in business practices and policies.
Threats to network and data security are constantly evolving and becoming increasingly diverse and sophisticated. Cyber-attacks, malicious internet-based activity, online and offline fraud, and other similar activities threaten the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our sensitive information and information technology systems, and those of the third parties upon which we rely.
Cyber-attacks, malicious internet-based activity, online and offline fraud, and other similar activities threaten the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our sensitive information and information technology systems, and those of the third parties upon which we rely.
Certain additional export administration regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce since October 2022, and which have increased in 2024, may have an adverse effect on the entire semiconductor manufacturing sector in China and reduce the demand for semiconductors equipment from this sector and therefore indirectly affect our sales in China.
Department of Commerce since October 2022, and which have increased in 2025, may have an adverse effect on the entire semiconductor manufacturing sector in China and reduce the demand for semiconductors equipment and therefore indirectly affect our sales in China.
Climate change resulting from increased concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere could present risks to our operations.
Climate change, or legal or regulatory measures to address climate change, may negatively affect us. Climate change resulting from increased concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere could present risks to our operations.
Cyber-attacks aimed at our digital assets could accumulate increased costs to prevent, respond to or mitigate these incidents. It is also possible that our digital assets and business processes could be jeopardized, compromised or halted via cyber-attacks, without being noticed for some time.
It is also possible that our digital assets and business processes could be jeopardized, compromised or halted via cyber-attacks, without being noticed for some time.
Such assets are managed in accordance with the provisions our investment policy, which was adopted by our management and our Board’s Investment Committee (the “ Investment Committee ”) and approved by our Board.
Our company maintains a significant amount of our assets in cash or cash equivalent instruments. Such assets are managed in accordance with the provisions our investment policy, which was adopted by our management and our Board’s Investment Committee (the “ Investment Committee ”) and approved by our Board.
While we continue to monitor new sanctions and trade restrictions that could arise, any alleged or actual violations of such laws whether U.S. or other jurisdictions, whether or not directly applicable to us, could have an adverse impact on our reputation, business, results of operations and financials. 8 A substantial majority of our sales have been to manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region.
While we continue to carefully monitor new sanctions and trade restrictions that could arise and conduct ongoing detailed assessments of applicable law, any alleged or actual violations of such laws whether U.S. or other jurisdictions, whether or not directly applicable to us, could have an adverse impact on our reputation, business, results of operations and financials.
Since we are incorporated under Israeli law, the rights and responsibilities of our shareholders are governed by our articles of association, as amended from time to time (our “ Articles ”) and Israeli law. These rights and responsibilities differ in some respects from the rights and responsibilities of shareholders in United States-based corporations.
Shareholder rights and responsibilities are governed by Israeli law which differs in some respects from the rights and responsibilities of shareholders of U.S. companies. Since we are incorporated under Israeli law, the rights and responsibilities of our shareholders are governed by our articles of association, as amended from time to time (our “ Articles ”) and Israeli law.
If we are unable to comply or are unable to cause our suppliers or contract manufacturers to comply, with such policies or provisions or meet the requirements of our customers and our investors, a customer may stop purchasing products from us or an investor may sell their shares, and may take legal action against us, which could harm our reputation, revenue, and results of operations. 17 Climate change, or legal or regulatory measures to address climate change, may negatively affect us.
If we are unable to comply or are unable to cause our suppliers or contract manufacturers to comply, with such policies or provisions or meet the requirements of our customers and our investors, a customer may stop purchasing products from us, which could harm our reputation, revenue, and results of operations.
“ Corporate Governance ” below. Following our home country corporate governance practices, as opposed to the requirements that would otherwise apply to a U.S. company listed on Nasdaq, may provide less protection to investors than is afforded under the Nasdaq Rules applicable to domestic issuers.
Following our home country corporate governance practices, as opposed to the requirements that would otherwise apply to a U.S. company listed on Nasdaq, may provide less protection to investors than is afforded under the Nasdaq Rules applicable to domestic issuers. 21 Provisions of Israeli law may delay, prevent or make undesirable an acquisition of all or a significant portion of our shares or assets.
Securities class action litigations are being brought from time to time against companies following periods of volatility in the market price of their securities, and in the past, one was brought against us. Although this claim was dismissed, we cannot guarantee that similar litigation would not be brought against us in the future.
Securities class action litigations are being brought from time to time against companies following periods of volatility in the market price of their securities, and in the past, one was brought against us.
In addition, even if an Israeli court agrees to hear such a claim, it is not certain whether Israeli law or U.S. law will be applicable to the claim.
In addition, even if an Israeli court agrees to hear such a claim, it is not certain whether Israeli law or U.S. law will be applicable to the claim. If U.S. law is found to be applicable, the content of applicable U.S. law must be proved as a fact, which can be a time-consuming and costly process.
A number of our customers have adopted, or may adopt, procurement policies that include ESG provisions or requirements that their suppliers should comply with, or they may seek to include such provisions or requirements in their procurement terms and conditions. An increasing number of investors are also requiring companies to disclose corporate ESG policies, practices and metrics.
A number of our customers have adopted, or may adopt, procurement policies that include environmental, social and governance responsibility provisions or requirements that their suppliers should comply with, or they may seek to include such provisions or requirements in their procurement terms and conditions.
Below are some of the main risks factors and challenges that we have been facing and may further face, which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition: Risk Factors Related to Our Business, Markets, and Industry Our business could be materially disrupted by negative effects on the semiconductor industry, including as a result of economic, political, legal, regulatory and other changes, in the global or local markets in which we operate.
Below are some of the main risks factors and challenges that we have been facing and may further face, which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition: Risk Factors Related to Our Business, Markets, and Industry A slowdown or contraction in AI-related semiconductor investment could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our employees who are Israeli citizens are generally subject to a periodic obligation to perform reserve military service, generally until they reach the age of 45 (or older, for reservists with certain occupations), but during military conflicts, these employees may be called to active duty for longer periods of time, as occurred, and may continue to occur, during the “Swords of Iron” war.
Our employees who are Israeli citizens are generally subject to a periodic obligation to perform reserve military service, generally until they reach the age of 45 (or older, for reservists with certain occupations), but during military conflicts, these employees may be called to active duty for longer periods of time, In case of further regional instability such employees, who may include one or more of our key employees, may be absent for extended periods of time which may materially adversely affect our business.
For more information regarding the above-mentioned and other restrictions imposed by the R&D Law and regarding grants received by us from the IIA (and the repayment thereof), see Item 4.B - “ Business Overview – The Israel Innovation Authority ” below.
For more information regarding the above-mentioned and other restrictions imposed by the R&D Law and regarding grants received by us from the IIA (and the repayment thereof), see Item 4.B - “ Business Overview – The Israel Innovation Authority ” below. 20 It may be difficult to enforce a U.S. judgment against us or our officers and directors, or to assert U.S. securities law claims in Israel .
The international environment in which we operate is affected by inter-country trade agreements and tariffs. As a result of recent revisions in the U.S. administrative policy there are, and may be additional, changes to existing trade agreements, greater restrictions on free trade and significant increases in tariffs on goods imported into the United States.
As a result of recent revisions in the U.S. administrative policy there are, and may be additional, changes to existing trade agreements, greater restrictions on free trade and significant increases in tariffs on goods imported into the United States. Over the course of 2025, the U.S. has continued to impose tariffs on imports from foreign countries, including China.
During the period from January 1, 2024 through March 5, 2025, the closing price of our ordinary shares ranged from $67.02 to $137.24 per share.
During the period from January 1, 2025 through March 4, 2026, the closing price of our ordinary shares ranged from $47.41 to $174.61 per share.
While the Israeli government generally covers the reinstatement value of direct damages caused by acts of war or terror attacks, we cannot be certain that such coverage will be maintained.
Furthermore, our Company’s insurance does not cover loss arising out of events related to the security situation in the Middle East. While the Israeli government generally covers the reinstatement value of direct damages caused by acts of war or terror attacks, we cannot be certain that such coverage will be maintained.
Compliance with environmental, social, governance, health, export controls, and other laws, regulations, and disclosure rules and potential liabilities could materially impact our business, results of operations and financial condition. Due to our global operations, we must comply with certain international and domestic laws, disclosure requirements, export control regulations and restrictions which may expose our business to risks.
Due to our global operations, we must comply with certain international and domestic laws, disclosure requirements, export control regulations and restrictions which may expose our business to risks.
Additionally, the Asia-Pacific region is susceptible to the occurrence of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and flooding.
For instance, Taiwan and China encountered a number of continuous disputes, as have North and South Korea. Additionally, the Asia-Pacific region is susceptible to the occurrence of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and flooding.
We are a global company that operates in a multi-currency environment. As a major portion of the costs of our Israeli operations, such as personnel, subcontractors, materials and facility‑related costs, are incurred in NIS, an increase in the NIS value relative to the U.S. Dollar will increase our costs expressed in U.S. Dollars.
We are a global company operating in a multi-currency environment. A substantial portion of our revenues is denominated in U.S. dollars, while a significant portion of our expenses, particularly the costs of our Israeli operations, such as personnel, subcontractors, materials and facility‑related costs, are incurred in NIS.
Further, it may be difficult for an investor to assert U.S. securities law claims in original actions instituted in Israel. Israeli courts may refuse to hear a claim based on an alleged violation of U.S. securities laws reasoning that Israel is not the most appropriate forum to bring such a claim.
Israeli courts may refuse to hear a claim based on an alleged violation of U.S. securities laws against us or our officers and directors reasoning that Israel is not the most appropriate forum to bring such a claim.
Any inability to adequately address privacy and security concerns or comply with applicable privacy and data security laws, rules and regulations could have an adverse effect on our business prospects, results of operations and/or financial position. 12 Fluctuations in currency exchange rates may result in additional expenses being recorded or in the prices of our products becoming less competitive and thus may have negative impact on our profitability.
Any inability to adequately address privacy and security concerns or comply with applicable privacy and data security laws, rules and regulations could have an adverse effect on our business prospects, results of operations and/or financial position.
This has had, and may continue to have, an adverse effect on the lead-time for our components and increase in their prices. The global demand for electronic components has experienced a sharp increase, with a growing number of industries dramatically increasing their demand and consumption.
The global demand for electronic components has experienced a sharp increase, with a growing number of industries dramatically increasing their demand and consumption.
The process of locating, training and successfully integrating qualified personnel into our operations can be lengthy and expensive. During periods of economic growth, competition for qualified engineering and technical personnel is intense.
The process of locating, training and successfully integrating qualified personnel into our operations can be lengthy and expensive. During periods of economic growth, competition for qualified engineering and technical personnel is intense. Compliance with environmental, social, governance, health, and other laws, regulations, and disclosure rules and potential liabilities could materially impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our operating results have varied and will likely continue to vary significantly from quarter to quarter and from our expectations for any specific period, making it difficult to predict future results.
Such claims may harm our development efforts and competitive advantage and expose us to copyright infringement claims that could be expensive and could disrupt our business. Our operating results have varied and will likely continue to vary significantly from quarter to quarter and from our expectations for any specific period, making it difficult to predict future results.
As a result, these companies may experience volatility in their share prices and/or difficulties in raising additional funds required to effectively operate and grow their businesses. Thus, market and industry-wide fluctuations and political, economic and military conditions in the Middle East may adversely affect the trading price of our ordinary shares, regardless of our actual operating performance.
Thus, market and industry-wide fluctuations and political, economic and military conditions in the Middle East may adversely affect the trading price of our ordinary shares, regardless of our actual operating performance.
The above listed risk factors could adversely affect our global sales, and as a result our inventory and supply chain, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition. Changes in global trade policies beyond our control may adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The above listed factors could adversely affect our global sales, and as a result our inventory and supply chain, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition. The markets we serve are highly competitive and have significant global market participants, some with greater resources than us.
These could mean lower prices for our products and a corresponding reduction in our gross margin, as well as more favorable payment terms to our customers and a corresponding decline in our cash flow.
Other competitors are local smaller competitors in the markets we operate, which target the low-end market and may offer products at lower prices. Competition could result in lower prices for our products and a corresponding reduction in our gross margin, as well as more favorable payment terms to our customers and a corresponding decline in our cash flow.
Adopting new technologies may also result in material inventory write-offs which would adversely affect our results of operations. We cannot assure you that we will successfully forecast technology trends or that we will anticipate innovations made by other companies and respond with our own innovation in a timely manner, which could affect our competitiveness in the market.
We cannot assure you that we will successfully forecast technology trends or that we will anticipate innovations made by other companies and respond with our own innovation in a timely manner, which could affect our competitiveness in the market. 10 Fluctuations in currency exchange rates may result in additional expenses being recorded or in the prices of our products becoming less competitive and thus may have negative impact on our profitability.
It has been and may continue to be increasingly difficult to keep up with the pace, complexity and scope of these changes.
Furthermore, the above regulatory requirements are subject to rapid change and governments around the world are adopting a growing number of compliance and enforcement initiatives. It has been and may continue to be increasingly difficult to keep up with the pace, complexity and scope of these changes.
Dollars, but a significant portion of our expenses is incurred in currencies other than U.S. Dollars (mainly New Israeli Shekels). In light of these factors and the cyclical nature of the markets we target, we expect to continue to experience significant fluctuations in our quarterly operating results.
Dollars, but a significant portion of our expenses is incurred in currencies other than U.S. Dollars (mainly New Israeli Shekels).
There are concerns that companies and businesses will terminate, and may have already terminated, certain commercial relationships with Israeli companies following the ICJ and the ICC decisions.
In addition, there are concerns that companies and businesses will terminate, and may have already terminated, certain commercial relationships with Israeli companies following ongoing efforts by countries, activists and organizations to boycott the State of Israel and related entities and companies.
If we are unsuccessful in effectively responding to our competition, our financial results will be adversely affected by reduced revenues as well as lower margins, which may lead to financial losses. 9 The impact of the latest regional instabilities and continued hostilities along Israel’s borders could impede our ability to operate and develop, manufacture and deliver products and components and harm our business and financial results.
If we are unsuccessful in effectively responding to our competition, our financial results will be adversely affected by reduced revenues as well as lower margins, which may lead to financial losses. Changes in global trade policies beyond our control may adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The concentration of our sales and other resources within a particular geographical region, subjects us to additional material risks. In 2024, our sales in the Asia Pacific region (mainly China, Taiwan and South Korea) accounted for approximately 89% of our total revenues with sales to China being 31% of our total revenues.
A substantial majority of our sales have been to manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region. The concentration of our sales and other resources within a particular geographical region, subjects us to additional material risks.
Acquisitions involve numerous risks, any of which could harm our business, results of operations cash flow and financial condition as well as the price of our ordinary shares. Increased cyber-attacks, data breaches, risks and threats, along with changes in privacy and data protection laws could have an adverse effect on our business.
Any of these events could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Increased cyber-attacks, data breaches, risks and threats, along with changes in privacy and data protection laws could have an adverse effect on our business. Threats to network and data security are constantly evolving and becoming increasingly diverse and sophisticated.
An increasing number of organizations have disclosed breaches of their information security systems, some of which have involved sophisticated and highly targeted attacks. Given the substantial increase of cyber-attacks in recent years, we have implemented network security technological, operational and organizational measures and drafted an internal global information technology security policy.
Given the substantial increase of cyber-attacks in recent years, we have implemented network security technological, operational and organizational measures and drafted an internal global information technology security policy. This policy, which follows industry best practices and focuses on Camtek’s network and information security, was reviewed by our audit committee and board of directors.
Many of these factors are out of our control, and we believe that period-to-period comparisons of our financial results will not necessarily be indicative of our future performance. 18 Moreover, the market prices of equity securities of companies that have a significant presence in Israel may also be affected by the changing security situation in the Middle East and particularly in Israel.
Many of these factors are out of our control, and we believe that period-to-period comparisons of our financial results will not necessarily be indicative of our future performance.
Such proposed changes may also adversely affect the labor market in Israel or lead to political instability or civil unrest.
In response to such developments, individuals, organizations and financial institutions, both within and outside of Israel, have voiced concerns that the proposed changes may negatively impact the business environment in Israel. Such proposed changes may also adversely affect the labor market in Israel or lead to political instability or civil unrest.