Viewbix Inc
For the period ended Mar 31, 2024. Filed May 20, 2024.
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Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
NOTE 1: GENERAL
A. Organizational Background
Viewbix Inc. (formerly known as Virtual Crypto Technologies, Inc.) (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on August 16, 1985, under a predecessor name, The InFerGene Company (“InFerGene Company”). On August 25, 1995, a wholly owned subsidiary of InFerGene Company merged with Zaxis International, Inc., an Ohio corporation, which following such merger, the surviving entity, InFerGene Company, changed its name to Zaxis International, Inc (“Zaxis”). In 2015 the Company changed its name to Emerald Medical Applications Corp., subsequent to which the Company, through its subsidiarity, was engaged in the development of technology for use in detection of skin cancer. On January 29, 2018, the Company ceased its business operations in this field.
On January 17, 2018, the Company formed a new wholly owned subsidiary under the laws of the State of Israel, Virtual Crypto Technologies Ltd. (“VCT Israel”), to develop and market software and hardware products facilitating and supporting the purchase and/or sale of cryptocurrencies. Effective as of March 7, 2018, the Company’s name was changed from Emerald Medical Applications Corp. to Virtual Crypto Technologies, Inc. VCT Israel ceased its business operation in 2019 and prior to consummation of the Recapitalization Transaction. On January 27, 2020, VCT Israel was sold to a third party for NIS 50 thousand (approximately $13).
On February 7, 2019, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement” or the “Recapitalization Transaction”) with Gix Internet Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the State of Israel (“Gix” or “Parent Company’’), pursuant to which, Gix assigned, transferred and delivered its 99.83% holdings in Viewbix Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the State of Israel (“Viewbix Israel”), to the Company in exchange for shares of the Company, which resulted in Viewbix Israel becoming a subsidiary of the Company. In connection with the Share Exchange Agreement, effective as of August 7, 2019, the Company’s name was changed from Virtual Crypto Technologies, Inc. to Viewbix Inc.
B. Reorganization Transaction
On December 5, 2021, the Company entered into a certain Agreement and Plan of Merger with Gix Media Ltd. (“Gix Media”), an Israeli company and the majority-owned (77.92%) subsidiary of Gix, the Parent Company and Vmedia Merger Sub Ltd., an Israeli company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which, Merger Sub merged with and into Gix Media, with Gix Media being the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Reorganization Transaction”).
On September 19, 2022, (the “Closing Date”) the Reorganization Transaction was consummated and as a result, all outstanding ordinary shares of Gix Media, having no par value (the “Gix Media Shares”) were delivered to the Company in exchange for the Company’s shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”). As a result of the Reorganization Transaction, the former holders of Gix Media Shares, who previously held approximately 68% of the Company’s Common Stock, hold approximately 97% of the Company’s Common Stock, and Gix Media became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
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NOTE 1: GENERAL (Cont.)
B. Reorganization Transaction (Cont.)
In connection with the Closing of the Reorganization Transaction, the Company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Amended COI”) with the Secretary of State of Delaware, effective as of August 31, 2022, pursuant to which, concurrently with the effectiveness of the Amended COI, the Company, among other things, effected areverse stock split of its Common Stock at a ratio of 1-for-28.
As the Company and Gix Media Ltd. were consolidated both by the Parent Company and Medigus Ltd. (the “Ultimate Parent”), before and after the Reorganization Transaction, the Reorganization Transaction was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control. Accordingly, the financial information of the Company and Gix Media Ltd. is presented in these financial statements, for all periods presented, reflecting the historical cost of the Company and Gix Media Ltd., as it is reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Parent Company, for all periods preceding March 1, 2022, the date the Ultimate Parent obtained a controlling interest in the Parent Company and as it is reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Ultimate Parent for all periods subsequent to March 1, 2022.
C. Business Overview
The Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”), Gix Media and Cortex Media Group Ltd. (“Cortex”), operate in the field of digital advertising. The Group has two main activities that are reported as separate operating segments: the search segment and the digital content segment.
The search segment develops a variety of technological software solutions, which perform automation, optimization, and monetization of internet campaigns, for the purposes of obtaining and routing internet user traffic to its customers. The search segment activity is conducted by Gix Media.
The digital content segment is engaged in the creation and editing of content, in different languages, for different target audiences, for the purposes of generating revenues from leading advertising platforms, including Google, Facebook, Yahoo and Apple, by utilizing such content to obtain and route internet user traffic for its customers. The digital content segment activity is conducted by Cortex.
On January 23, 2023, Gix Media acquired an additional 10% of the share capital of Cortex, increasing its holdings to 80% in consideration for $2,625 (the “Subsequent Purchase”). The Subsequent Purchase was financed by Gix Media’s existing cash balances and by a long-term bank loan received on January 17, 2023, in the amount of $1,500 (see also note 6.B).
The Subsequent Purchase was recorded as a transaction with non-controlling interests in the Company’s statement of changes in shareholders equity for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
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NOTE 1: GENERAL (Cont.)
D. Impact of the “Iron Swords” War on Israel
On October 7, 2023, following the brutal attacks on Israel by Hamas, a terrorist organization located in the Gaza Strip that infiltrated Israel’s southern border and conducted a series of attacks on civilian and military targets, Israel’s security cabinet declared war (the “War”). Following the commencement of the War, hostilities also intensified between Israel and Hezbollah, a terrorist organization located in Lebanon. This may escalate in the future into a greater regional conflict. The War led to a reduction of business activities in Israel, evacuation of residences located in the northern and southern borders of Israel, a significant call up of military reserves and lower availability of work force.
The Group’s activities are not directly affected by the War, as its customers are predominantly from the US or Europe, markets that were not influenced by the War. However, as a result of the War, the Group’s operations were affected due to the recruitment of some of the Group’s senior employees to reserves, including the CEO of Gix Media. The absence of senior employees for an extended period affected customer relationship and operational and functional continuity and delayed some of the Company’s plans for the fourth quarter of 2023. These effects indirectly contributed to a decline in the Company’s revenues, profitability, and cash flow.
The Company has hired skilled employees to replace those who were recruited to military reserves. however, there is no assurance that future developments of the War will not have any impact for reasons beyond the Company’s control such as expansion of the War to additional regions and the recruitment of more senior employees. The Company has business continuity procedures in place, and will continue to follow developments, assessing potential impact, if any, on the Company’s business, financials and operations.
E. Going Concern
The Company experienced a decrease in its revenues from the digital content and search segments as a result of a decrease in user traffic acquired from third party advertising platforms, an industry-wide decrease in advertising budget, changes and updates to internet browsers’ technology and other changes in the online advertising industry during the second half of 2023 and the three months ended March 31, 2024. As a result of the foregoing, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded an operating loss of $1,011 compared to an operating loss of $76 in the same period last year. Additionally, the Company recorded a net loss of $1,175 compared to $345 in the same period last year. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1,284, bank loans of $8,427 and accumulated deficit of $11,660. Additionally, subsequent to the balance sheet date, a significant customer notified Cortex it will stop advertising on Cortex’s websites (see also note 10).
While subsequent to the balance sheet date Cortex has successfully taken steps to implement certain adjustments to its business model in response to such conditions, the decline in revenues and other circumstances described above raise substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern during the 12-month period following the issuance date of these financial statements.
Management’s plans in response to these conditions include reducing operating expenses, creating new income sources, seeking additional liquidity opportunities to ensure the Company’s continued operations and raising funds through issuance of debt or equity from various potential investors. However, there is significant uncertainty as to whether the Company will succeed in implementing its plans, or be able to secure sufficient funds when needed.
These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
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NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments except as otherwise discussed). For further information, reference is made to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
B. Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
C. Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The Company evaluates on an ongoing basis its assumptions, including those related to contingencies, deferred taxes, inventory impairment, stock-based compensation, as well as in estimates used in applying the revenue recognition policy. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
D. Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are identical to those applied in the preparation of the latest annual financial statements.
E. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Group’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 3: LOAN TO PARENT COMPANY
| As of March 31 2024 | As of December 31 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Loan to Parent Company | $3,808 | $3,752 |
The balance with the Parent Company represents a balance of an intercompany loan under a loan agreement signed between Gix Media and the Parent Company on March 22, 2020. The loan bears interest at a rate to be determined from time to time in accordance with Section 3(j) of the Income Tax Ordinance, new version, and the Income Tax Regulations (Determination of Interest Rate for the purposes of Section 3(j), 1986) or according to a market interest rate decision as agreed between the parties. The amount of the loan is in U.S. dollars. On March 20, 2024, the Company’s board of directors approved to extend the loan between Gix Media and the Parent Company by 6 months until July 1, 2024. All other terms and conditions of the loan remained unchanged.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, Gix Media recognized interest income in the amount of $39 and $21, respectively.
NOTE 4: LEASES
On February 25, 2021, Gix Media entered into a lease agreement for a new corporate office of 479 square meters in Ramat Gan, Israel, at a monthly rent fee of $10. The lease period is for 36 months (the “initial lease period”) with an option by the Company to extend the lease period for two additional terms of 24 months each. In accordance with the lease agreement, the Company made leasehold improvements in exchange for a rent fee discount of $67 which will be spread over the initial lease period.
The Company includes renewal options that it is reasonably certain to exercise in the measurement of the lease liabilities. In December 2023, the Company exercised the option to extend the lease period for an additional term of 24 months (from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2026).
Weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate were as follows:
| Operating leases weighted average remaining lease term (in years) | 3.92 |
|---|---|
| Operating leases weighted average discount rate | 3.10% |
| Operating leases weighted average remaining lease term (in years) | 4.17 |
|---|---|
| Operating leases weighted average discount rate | 3.10% |
Operating lease expenses amounted to $28 and $26 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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NOTE 5: GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
| A. | Composition: |
| Internal-use Software | Customer Relations | Technology | Goodwill | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost: | |||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2024 | 465 | 6,234 | 11,008 | 12,254 | 29,961 |
| Additions | - | - | - | ||
| Balance as of March 31, 2024 | 465 | 6,234 | 11,008 | 12,254 | 29,961 |
| Accumulated amortization: | |||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2024 | 276 | 1,631 | 3,366 | - | 5,273 |
| Amortization recognized during the period | 38 | 222 | 459 | - | 719 |
| Balance as of March 31, 2024 | 314 | 1,853 | 3,825 | - | 5,992 |
| Amortized cost: | |||||
| As of March 31, 2024 | 151 | 4,381 | 7,183 | 12,254 | 23,969 |
| Internal-use Software | Customer Relations | Technology | Goodwill (*) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost: | |||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2023 | 465 | 6,234 | 11,008 | 17,361 | 35,068 |
| Additions | - | - | - | - | - |
| Impairment of goodwill | - | - | - | (5,107) | (5,107) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 465 | 6,234 | 11,008 | 12,254 | 29,961 |
| Accumulated amortization: | |||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2023 | 122 | 741 | 1,531 | - | 2,394 |
| Amortization recognized during the year | 154 | 890 | 1,835 | - | 2,879 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 276 | 1,631 | 3,366 | - | 5,273 |
| Amortized cost: | |||||
| As of December 31, 2023 | 189 | 4,603 | 7,642 | 12,254 | 24,688 |
| (*) | As of December 31, 2023, the Company recognized indicators of impairment of the digital content reporting unit. As a result, the Company performed an impairment test which included a quantitative analysis of the fair value of the reporting unit and compared the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount. As the carrying amount exceeded the fair value, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $5,107. The assessment of impairment loss was not impacted by subsequent events that occurred in April 2024 (see note 10), which may result in an additional goodwill impairment loss during the second quarter of 2024. |
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NOTE 6: LOANS
| A. | Composition of long-term and short-term loans of the Group: |
| Interest rate | As of March 31, 2024 | As of December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term bank loan – Gix Media | SOFR + 4.08% | 3,057 | 3,500 |
| Short-term bank loan – Cortex | SOFR + 3.93% | 1,300 | 1,500 |
| Long-term bank loan, including current maturity – Gix Media (received on October 13, 2021) | SOFR + 4.12% | 2,963 | 2,963 |
| Long-term bank loan, including current maturity – Gix Media (received on January 17, 2023) | SOFR + 5.37% | 1,107 | 1,107 |
| Long-term loan – Viewbix Israel | 9% | 436 | 434 |
| Bank Loan | 8,863 | 9,504 |
| B. | Bank Financing for Cortex’s capital shares additional Purchase: |
On January 23, 2023, Gix Media acquired an additional 10% of Cortex’s capital shares which was financed by Gix Media’s existing cash balances and by a long-term bank loan received on January 17, 2023, in the amount of $1,500 to be repaid in 42 monthly payments at an annual interest rate of SOFR + 5.37%.
| C. | Cortex’s Loan Agreement: |
On September 21, 2022, Cortex and Leumi entered into an addendum to an existing loan agreement between the parties, dated August 15, 2020 (“Cortex Loan Agreement”). As part of the addendum to the Cortex Loan Agreement, Leumi provided Cortex with a monthly renewable credit line of $1,500 (the “Cortex Credit Line”). The Cortex Credit Line is determined every month at the level of 70% of Cortex’s customers’ balance. The amounts that are drawn from the Cortex Credit Line bear an annual interest of SOFR + 3.52%.
On April 27, 2023, Leumi increased the Cortex Credit Line by $1,000. In September 2023, Cortex and Leumi entered into an additional addendum to the Cortex Loan Agreement, in which Leumi extended the Cortex Credit Line of $2,500 by one year which will expire on September 20, 2024. The amounts that are drawn from the Cortex Credit Line bear an annual interest of SOFR + 4.08%.
As of March 31, 2024, Cortex has drawn $1,300 of the Cortex Credit Line.
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NOTE 6: LOANS (Cont.)
| D. | Long term loan and issuance of warrants: |
On November 15, 2023, Viewbix Israel entered into a Loan Agreement (the “2023 Loan”) with certain lenders (the “Lenders”) whereby the Lenders provided Viewbix Israel with loans in the aggregate amount of $480, of which, $200 was provided by the Ultimate Parent. In accordance with the terms of the 2023 Loan, the principal amount bears an annual interest at a rate of 9% and will be repaid over the course oftwo years following January 1, 2024 (the “Repayment Period”). During the Repayment Period, for the first 12 months, Viewbix Israel will repay the interest on a quarterly basis and for the remaining 12 months, Viewbix Israel will repay the principal amount on a quarterly basis (in 4 equal payments) along with the interest. If Viewbix Israel fails to repay all or part of the 2023 Loan amount, the Lenders have the option to convert the outstanding 2023 Loan amount into shares of Common Stock of the Company.
In connection with the 2023 Loan, the Company issued to each lender a warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock (the “2023 Warrants”). The 2023 Warrants are exercisable to 480,000 shares, at an exercise price of $0.50 per share and will expire and cease to be exercisable on December 31, 2025. The Company recorded the 2023 Warrants as an equity instrument.
The Company allocated the total amount of $480 in respect of the warrants issued and the 2023 Loan extended based on their relative fair values. As a result of the allocation, a discount of $55 was attributed as the fair value of the 2023 Warrants. The discount is amortized over the term of the Loan as finance expense.
The allocation of the total proceeds of $480 to the liability and equity components was as follows:
| Instrument | Fair Value | % of Fair Value | Allocated Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan | 428 | 88.63 | 425 |
| Warrants | 55 | 11.37 | 55 |
| Total | 483 | 100.00 | 480 |
The composition of long-term loan balance as of the transaction is as follows:
| Loan | 480 |
|---|---|
| Discount | (55) |
| Long term loan, net | 425 |
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded amortization expenses of $2 as financial expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
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NOTE 7: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Liens:
On September 19, 2022, as part of the Reorganization Transaction terms, the Company has provided several liens under Gix Media’s Financing Agreement with Leumi in connection with the Cortex Transaction, as follows: (1) a guarantee to Bank Leumi of all of Gix Media’s obligations and undertakings to Bank Leumi unlimited in amount; (2) a subordination letter signed by the company to Leumi Bank; (3) A first ranking all asset charge over all of the assets of the Company; and (4) a Deposit Account Control Agreement over the Company’s bank accounts.
Gix Media has provided several liens under the Financing Agreement with Leumi in connection with the Cortex Transaction, as follows: (1) a floating lien on Gix Media’s assets; (2) a lien on Gix Media’s bank account in Leumi; (3) a lien on Gix Media’s rights under the Cortex Transaction; (4) a fixed lien on Gix Media’s intellectual property; and (5) a lien on Gix Media’s full holdings in Cortex.
Gix Media restricted deposits in the amount of $52 as of March 31, 2024, are used as a security in respect of credit cards, bank guaranties, office lease agreement and hedge transactions on the USD exchange rate. Cortex has a restricted deposit in the amount of $34 as of March 31, 2024, is used as a security in respect of its leased offices.
NOTE 8: SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
A. Shares of Common Stock:
Shares of Common Stock confer the rights to: (i) participate in the general meetings, to one vote per share for any purpose, to an equal part, on share basis, (ii) in distribution of dividends and (iii) to equally participate, on share basis, in distribution of excess of assets and funds from the Company and will not confer other privileges.
On May 18, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved to issue and grant 111,111 shares of restricted Common Stock (“Equity Grant”) to one of the Company’s directors (the “Director”). The Equity Grant was granted for consulting services provided to the Company by the Director, specifically in connection with securing favorable terms for a bank financing. The Company recorded a share-based compensation expense of $34 in general and administrative expenses in connection to the Equity Grant.
B. Warrants:
The following table summarizes information of outstanding warrants as of March 31, 2024:
| Warrants | Warrant Term | Exercise Price | Exercisable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class J Warrants | 130,333 | July 2029 | 13.44 | 130,333 |
| Class K Warrants | 130,333 | July 2029 | 22.40 | 130,333 |
| 2023 Warrants (see note 6.D) | 480,000 | December 2025 | 0.50 | 480,000 |
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NOTE 8: SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Cont.)
C. Share option plan
In 2017, after the completion of Gix Media’s acquisition by the Parent Company, the Parent Company granted options to Gix Media’s employees. These options entitle the employees to purchase ordinary shares of the Parent Company that are traded on Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.
On March 2, 2023, the Board approved the adoption of the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”). The 2023 Plan permits the issuance of up to (i)2,500,000 shares of Common Stock, plus (ii) an annual increase equal to the lesser of (A)5% of the Company’s outstanding capital stock on the last day of the immediately preceding calendar year; and (B) such smaller amount as determined by the Board, provided that no more than 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock may be issued upon the exercise of Incentive Stock Options. If any outstanding awards expire, are canceled or are forfeited, the underlying shares would be available for future grants under the 2023 Plan. As of the date of approval of the financial statements, the Company had reserved 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance under the 2023 Plan.
The 2023 Plan provides for the grant of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock or other stock-based awards, under various tax regimes, including, without limitation, in compliance with Section 102 and Section 3(i) of the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance (New Version) 5271-1961, and for awards granted to United States employees or service providers, including those who are deemed to be residents of the United States for tax purposes, Section 422 and Section 409A of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
In connection with the adoption of the 2023 Plan, on March 7, 2023, the Company entered into certain intercompany reimbursement agreements with two of its subsidiaries, Viewbix Israel and Gix Media (the “Recharge Agreements”). The Recharge Agreements provide for the offer of awards under the 2023 Plan to employees or service providers of Viewbix Israel and Gix Media (the “Affiliates”) under the 2023 Plan. Under the Recharge Agreements, the Affiliates will each bear the costs of awards granted to its employees or its service providers under the 2023 Plan and will reimburse the Company upon the issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant to an award, for the costs of shares issued, but in any event not prior to the vesting of an award. The reimbursement amount will be equal to the lower of (a) the book expense for such award as recorded on the financial statements of one of the respective Affiliates, determined and calculated according to U.S. GAAP, or any other financial reporting standard that may be applicable in the future, or (b) the fair value of the shares of Common Stock at the time of exercise of an option or at the time of vesting of an RSU, as applicable.
On July 20, 2023, the Company granted 51,020 restricted share units (the “RSUs”) under the 2023 Plan to Gix Media’s CEO, as part of his employment terms, (the “Grantee”) under the following terms and conditions:(1) 51,020 of Common Stock underlying the grant of RSUs (2) Vesting Commencement Date: July 1, 2023 (3) vesting schedule: 50% of the RSUs will vest immediately upon the Vesting Commencement Date (the “First Tranche”) and the remaining 50% of the RSUs will vest 12 months after the Vesting Commencement Date, provided, in each case, that the Grantee remains continuously as a Service Provider (as defined under the 2023 Plan) of Gix Media or its affiliates throughout each such vesting date (the “Grant”).
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NOTE 8: SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Cont.)
C. Share option plan (Cont.)
In July 2023, following the Grant and upon the vesting of the First Tranche, the Company issued 25,510 shares of Common Stock to the Grantee. The Company recorded a share-based compensation expense of $25 in general and administrative expenses with connection to the issuance of shares upon the vesting of the First Tranche.
D. Dividends:
On September 14, 2022, Gix Media declared a dividend to its shareholders prior to the consummation of the Reorganization Transaction in the amount of $1,000, of which an amount of $83 was paid as tax to the Israeli Tax Authority. During 2022 Gix Media distributed an amount of $787 out of the remaining amount of $917, which an amount of $714 that was distributed to the Parent Company, was offset from the loan to Parent Company. The remaining amount of $130 was distributed by Gix Media in January 2023.
On December 25, 2022, Cortex declared a dividend in the total amount of $445 to the non-controlling interests. The amount was distributed by Cortex to non-controlling interests in two payments of $219 and $226 in February and March 2023, respectively.
No dividends were distributed during the three-month period ending March 31, 2024.
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NOTE 9: SEGMENT REPORTING
The Group operates intwo different segments in such a way that each company in the Group operates as a separate business segment.
Search segment- the search segment develops a variety of technological software solutions, which perform automation, optimization and monetization of internet campaigns, for the purposes of obtaining and routing internet user traffic to its customers.
Digital content segment- the digital content segment is engaged in the creation and editing of content, in different languages, for different target audiences, for the purposes of generating revenues from leading advertising platforms, including Google, Facebook, Yahoo and Apple, by utilizing such content to obtain internet user traffic for its customers.
The segments’ results include items that directly serve and/or are used by the segment’s business activity and are directly allocated to the segment. As such they do not include depreciation and amortization expenses for intangible assets created at the time of the purchase of those companies, financing expenses created for loans taken for the purpose of purchasing those companies and therefore these items are not allocated to the various segments.
Segments’ assets and liabilities are not reviewed by the Group’s chief operating decision maker and therefore were not reflected in the segment reporting.
Segments revenues and operating results:
| Search segment · Digital content segment · Adjustments (See below) · For the three months ended March 31, 2024 | |||||
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| Revenues from external customers | 2,472 | 7,530 | - | 10,002 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | - | - | 734 | 734 | |
| Segment operating income (loss) | 462 | (385) | (1,088) | (1,011) | |
| Financial (expenses) income, net | 1 | (14) | (150 | )(*) | (163) |
| Segment Income (loss), before income taxes | 463 | (399) | (1,238) | (1,174) | |
| Search segment · Digital content segment · Adjustments (See below) · For the three months ended March 31, 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues from external customers | 5,110 | 15,752 | - | 20,862 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | - | - | 734 | 734 | |
| Segment operating income (loss) | 231 | 796 | (1,103) | (76) | |
| Financial (expenses) income, net | (74) | 37 | (148 | )(*) | (185) |
| Segment Income (loss), before income taxes | 157 | 833 | (1,251) | (261) | |
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NOTE 9: SEGMENT REPORTING (Cont.)
The “adjustment” column for segment operating income includes unallocated selling, general, and administrative expenses and certain items which management excludes from segment results when evaluating segment performance, as follows:
| Depreciation and amortization expenses not attributable to segments (**) | $(734) |
|---|---|
| General and administrative not attributable to the segments (***) | $(354) |
| $(1,088) |
| Depreciation and amortization expenses not attributable to segments (**) | $(734) |
|---|---|
| General and administrative not attributable to the segments (***) | $(369) |
| $(1,103) |
| (*) | Mainly consist of financial expenses from the Financing Agreement of bank loans taken for business combinations (see note 6). |
| (**) | Mainly consist of technology and customer relations amortization costs from business combinations. |
| (***) | Mainly consist of salary and related expenses and professional consulting expenses. |
NOTE 10: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In April 2024, the Company was informed by Cortex that a significant customer of Cortex recently notified Cortex it will stop advertising on Cortex’s sites, as part of its policy decision to cease advertising on Made for Advertising (“MFA”) sites (the “Cortex Adverse Effect”). The Cortex Adverse Effect, which has materially affected Cortex’s business and operations, has occurred following certain recent developments relating to publishers that are categorized by a number of on-line advertisers as MFA, including decisions made by leading media on-line advertisers to prioritize different media categories and implement publishing restrictions in connection with MFA.
Following the Cortex Adverse Effect, the Company and the bank in which Cortex’s and Gix Media’s accounts, credit facilities, and loans are maintained approved on May 20, 2024 a debt restructuring program pursuant to which, inter alia, the credit lines to Cortex were increased to 80% of the balance of Cortex’s customers (up to a limit of $2 million), as opposed to the 70% limitation imposed prior to the restructuring program, Gix Media’s monthly revolving credit lines were increased by an additional $300 thousand, the Company committed to perform cost-cutting measures, including a reduction in head count, the Company will raise up to $1.25 million by means of issuance of equity or debt, the covenants under the original loan agreements as of March 31, 2024 were waived and a new covenant, measured by reference to EBTIDA, was implemented, and a grace in relation to a portion of the monthly loan repayments was given. The debt restructuring program will be in effect until August 2024, after which it will be renegotiated between the Company and the bank.
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