S-1: N2OFF, Inc. Files for Resale of Up to 53.1 Million Shares Following Private Placement

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Registration Statement


N2OFF, Inc. has filed a registration statement for the resale of up to 53,125,000 shares of common stock by selling stockholders, following a recent private placement.

Capital raiseThe company completed a private placement on December 10, 2024, raising $1,500,000.The company issued 6,250,000 units at $0.24 per unit, consisting of common stock or pre-funded warrants and common warrants.The company may receive additional proceeds from the cash exercise of the common warrants.
Worse than expectedThe company received a Nasdaq notice for not meeting the minimum bid price requirement, indicating a potential delisting.The company's ownership in Plantify was reduced to approximately 27%, which is a negative development.The company has a history of losses and a net capital deficiency, raising concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern.

Summary

  • N2OFF, Inc. has filed a registration statement for the potential resale of up to 53,125,000 shares of its common stock by selling stockholders.
  • The shares include 1,704,116 currently held by selling stockholders, 4,545,884 issuable upon exercise of pre-funded warrants, and 46,875,000 issuable upon exercise of common warrants.
  • The company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of these shares by the selling stockholders, but may receive proceeds from the cash exercise of warrants.
  • The selling stockholders may sell their shares from time to time through public or private transactions at prevailing market prices or negotiated prices.
  • N2OFF, Inc. is an emerging growth company focused on sustainable operations in agri-food tech, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and solar projects.
  • The company operates through two majority-owned Israeli subsidiaries and one joint venture, including Save Foods, NTWO OFF, and Solterra Renewable Energy Ltd.
  • Recent developments include a Nasdaq bid price deficiency notice, amended bylaws, a debt settlement with Plantify, and a private placement of units.
  • The company received $1,500,000 in gross proceeds from the private placement, issuing units consisting of common stock or pre-funded warrants and common warrants.
  • N2OFF also entered into a loan agreement with MitoCareX Bio Ltd. for $250,000, guaranteed by Pure Capital.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The document contains both positive and negative elements. The company has secured funding through a private placement and is expanding into new sectors, but it also faces significant challenges, including a Nasdaq delisting notice, reduced ownership in Plantify, and a history of losses. The overall sentiment is cautiously negative due to the risks and uncertainties.

Positives

  • The company has secured $1,500,000 in funding through a private placement.
  • The pre-funded warrants have a very low exercise price of $0.00001, which is beneficial for holders.
  • The company has an additional 180 days to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.
  • The company has diversified its business into agri-food tech, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and solar projects.
  • The company has a loan agreement with MitoCareX Bio Ltd. which could lead to a future acquisition.

Negatives

  • The company received a Nasdaq notice for not meeting the minimum bid price requirement, which could lead to delisting.
  • The company's ownership in Plantify was reduced to approximately 27% due to a debt settlement and a private placement by Plantify.
  • The company will not receive any proceeds from the resale of shares by the selling stockholders.
  • The company has a history of losses and a net capital deficiency, raising concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern.
  • The company is subject to the risk of dilution from the exercise of warrants.

Risks

  • The company's stock price may be adversely affected by the sale of a significant number of shares by selling stockholders.
  • The company may not use the proceeds from warrant exercises effectively.
  • Failure to comply with Nasdaq listing requirements could result in delisting.
  • The company's business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected by various risks.
  • The company is an emerging growth company and may take advantage of reduced disclosure obligations.

Future Outlook

The company intends to continue to collaborate with Solterra as Solterra surveys the European solar energy market for additional projects. The company also aims to promote agricultural practices that are both environmentally friendly and economically viable and to become a global leader in this field by collaborating with or acquiring other companies that create innovative solutions and tools to solve other aspects of global warmings impact of carbon dioxide.

Management Comments

  • The company is focused on sustainable operations in various industries such as agri-food tech, potent green house gas emission and solar projects.
  • The company aims to promote agricultural practices that are both environmentally friendly and economically viable and to become a global leader in this field.

Industry Context

The company's focus on agri-food tech, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and solar projects aligns with growing global trends towards sustainability and environmental consciousness. The company's activities in these sectors position it to potentially benefit from increasing demand for eco-friendly solutions.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The company's focus on post-harvest treatments in fruit and vegetables to control and prevent pathogen contamination is similar to companies like AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. which provides post-harvest solutions for the fresh produce industry.
  • The company's efforts to mitigate N2O emissions are comparable to companies like Pivot Bio, which focuses on nitrogen management in agriculture, although Pivot Bio uses a different approach.
  • The company's investment in solar projects through Solterra is similar to many other companies investing in renewable energy projects, such as SunPower Corporation and First Solar, Inc., although the scale of N2OFF's investment is smaller.
  • The company's ownership stake in Plantify Foods Inc. is similar to other companies that invest in or acquire food technology companies, such as Nestle's investment in plant-based food companies.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Bylaws AmendmentThe company amended its bylaws to change the quorum requirement from a majority of the shares entitled to vote to 33.33% of the voting power.November 11, 2024This change may make it easier to hold stockholder meetings and pass resolutions.

Related Party Transactions

  • The company entered into a loan agreement with MitoCareX Bio Ltd., where the Chief Executive Officer of MitoCareX is the brother of the owner of Pure Capital, a consultant to the company.
  • Pure Capital has agreed to guarantee the repayment of the loan by MitoCareX.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders face the risk of dilution from the potential exercise of warrants and the sale of shares by selling stockholders.
  • Employees may be affected by the company's financial performance and potential delisting from Nasdaq.
  • Customers may benefit from the company's eco-friendly solutions for the food industry.
  • Suppliers may be impacted by the company's financial stability and ability to pay for goods and services.
  • Creditors may be concerned about the company's ability to repay its debts given its history of losses.

Next Steps

  • The company needs to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement by July 7, 2025.
  • The selling stockholders may sell their shares of common stock from time to time.
  • The company may receive proceeds from the cash exercise of warrants.
  • The company intends to continue to collaborate with Solterra on solar energy projects.
  • The company will continue to develop and market its eco-friendly solutions for the food industry and its N2O emission mitigation technology.

Key Dates

DateDescription
April 1, 2009N2OFF, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Delaware.
March 19, 2024The company changed its name from Save Foods, Inc. to N2OFF, Inc. and its trading symbol from SVFD to NITO.
July 8, 2024The company received a Nasdaq notice for not meeting the minimum bid price requirement.
November 11, 2024The company's board of directors approved and adopted amended and restated bylaws.
November 15, 2024The company entered into a debt settlement agreement with Plantify.
December 5, 2024The closing of the Settlement Agreement with Plantify occurred.
December 10, 2024The company entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private placement.
December 11, 2024The common warrant was amended to provide for a floor price.
December 22, 2024The company entered into a loan agreement with MitoCareX Bio Ltd.
December 23, 2024The board of directors issued shares of common stock under the Incentive Plan.
January 2, 2025The company consummated the private placement transactions.
January 7, 2025Nasdaq notified the Company that it received an additional 180 calendar day period to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement.
January 12, 2025Plantify informed the Company that it issued shares to an additional lender as debt settlement.
January 16, 2025The closing price of the company's common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market was $0.82 per share.
January 17, 2025The date of the prospectus.
July 7, 2025The deadline for the company to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.

Keywords

N2OFF, common stock, resale, warrants, private placement, Nasdaq, bid price, Plantify, debt settlement, emerging growth company, agri-food tech, greenhouse gas, solar energy

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