Supply Chain solution programs of electronic components accommodate the preference of customers to work with a limited number of suppliers that will be able to provide a wide range of electronic components under one order. In the event we are not able to provide certain of the components ordered, the customer could elect to terminate the entire order before its delivery. This could cause us to remain with excess and obsolete inventory and would adversely affect our results of operations.
Our Mobile and RFID Solutions revenues that were generated from sales outside of Israel amounted, in the first quarter of year 2008, to $626,000 or 35% of the entire Mobile and RFID Solutions revenues. Continued growth of this segment depends on our ability to further increase our sales abroad. There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain and increase our revenues from these markets.
Certain purchase orders of our Supply Chain Solutions provide that they may be canceled by the customer before delivery. In the event substantial orders are so cancelled, there is no assurance that we will be able to sell the pre-purchased inventory at a profit, or at all. This could result in excess and obsolete inventory and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
The Company’s subsidiary, Summit, engages in a number of business activities governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and the export control provisions of the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) of the Department of State. The FAR and DFAR regulate business with the U.S. Department of Defense as well as other U.S. Government agencies regardless of whether the company serves in the role of a prime contractor (in direct privity of contract with the governmental agency) or as a subcontractor to a prime contractor, regardless of how many tiers down the contracting chain. Violation of the FAR or DFAR can result in civil and criminal fines and other penalties, including suspension or debarment from the ability to do business with any agency of the Federal Government, whether directly or indirectly. Much of the Summit’s business, regardless of whether with the Federal Government, involves compliance with the ITAR, the export control regulations for the export of defense articles, technology or defense services. ITAR violations are, in effect, a violation of the Arms Export Control Act. Fines and penalties can be civil or criminal. Civil fines are $250,000 per violation or twice the value of the transaction. Criminal violations include fines of $1,000,000 per violation both for individuals and the company. Violation of the ITAR can also lead to loss of export privileges for up to four years.
We market BOSâNOVA Suite Solutions in the United States through one key distributor. In 2007 and in 2006 our sales though this distributor accounted for 4% and 7% of our total sales, respectively, and for approximately 18% and 21% of our gross profit, respectively. In the event that we cease working with this key distributor, we may experience a reduction in our gross profit until an alternative source of distribution can be found, which may have a material adverse effect on our business.
We are required to make additional payments towards the acquisition of the assets of Dimex.
Pursuant to the Dimex Asset Purchase Agreement we are required to pay to the sellers an additional amount of approximately NIS 25 million (approximately $7.7 million, based on May 31, 2008 currency exchange rate), in four installments. The first installment of NIS 15 million is due in September 2008 and the remaining amount is payable in three semi-annual installments through March 2010.
If we are unable to make these payments, we will be in breach of contract and our financial position, and results of operation could be adversely affected.
We rely on certain key suppliers for the supply of our products.
Most of our sales in our Supply Chain Solution segment rely on products of certain main manufacturers, which we represent. One major manufacturer accounted for 11% of our Supply Chain Solutions segment purchases during 2007.
In the event that any of our suppliers becomes unable to fulfill our requirements in a timely manner of if we cease our business relationship with these manufacturers we may experience an interruption in delivery until an alternative source of supply can be obtained.
Future changes in industry standards may have an adverse effect on our business.
New industry standards in the aviation and defense industry could cause a portion of our Supply Chain Solution segment’s inventory to become obsolete and unmarketable which would adversely affect our results of operations.
We depend on key personnel and need to be able to retain them and our other employees.
Our success depends, to a significant extent, on the continued active participation of our executive officers and other key personnel. In addition, there is significant competition for employees with technical expertise in our industry. Our success will depend, in part, on:
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| Ÿ | our ability to retain the executive officers and key technical personnel who have been involved in the development of our two divisions; |
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| Ÿ | our ability to attract and retain additional qualified personnel to provide technological depth and support to enhance existing products and develop new products; and |
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| Ÿ | our ability to attract and retain highly skilled computer operating, marketing and financial personnel. |
We cannot make assurances that we will be successful in attracting, integrating, motivating and retaining key personnel. If we are unable to retain our key personnel and attract additional qualified personnel as and when needed, our business may be adversely affected.
In consideration of our sale of our Communication segment we received shares of Qualmax Inc. and of its subsidiary New World Brands Inc. We have already recorded a loss in respect of these holdings and may need to record additional losses if the stock price of New World Brand or Qualmax decreases.
On December 31, 2005 we closed a transaction for the sale of our Communications segment to IP Gear Ltd. (“IP Gear”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualmax Inc. (“Qualmax”), in consideration for common stock of Qualmax. In September 2006 Qualmax transferred all of its assets and liabilities to World Brands Inc. (“New World”) in exchange for shares of Preferred Stock of New World.
In December, 2006, we closed a transaction with Qualmax and its subsidiaries, New World and IP Gear, pursuant to which we converted approximately $1.5 million payable to us by Qualmax and IP Gear into approximately 16.5 million shares of New World common stock.
In connection with the transaction, we agreed to grant New World, contingent upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, a three-year option to purchase up to 30% of the New World shares held by us, at prices ranging from $0.12 to $0.24 per share of common stock.
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In addition, we agreed to enter into a lock up agreement, restricting the transfer of our share holdings in Qualmax and in New World, for up to two years. New World has a limited operating history on which to judge whether or not this company will be successful. If New World is not successful in its business or if New World and Qualmax share price is subject to a prolonged decline, we may be required to record an impairment of the investment, which could materially adversely affect our results of operation.
In year 2007 we recorded a $5.6 million loss due to a decrease in the share price of New World and Qualmax. In the first quarter of 2008, due to an increase in the share price of New World, the book value of our investment increased by $244,000, which was recorded against other comprehensive income (i.e. capital fund) and did not affect our statement of operations.
The recent slowdown in the financial markets and resulting expected economic slow down in the industry and in technology markets may have an adverse impact on us and on the value of our shares.
Our Company, like other technology companies, has been and is subject to the effects of market slowdowns in the technology industry. If general economic conditions fail to improve, or if they deteriorate, our revenues, operating results and financial condition would be adversely affected.
If revenue levels for any quarter fall below our expectations, our results of operations will be adversely affected.
Our revenues in any quarter are substantially dependent on orders received and delivered in that quarter. We base our decisions regarding our operating expenses on anticipated revenue trends, and our expenses level are relatively fixed, or require some time for adjustment. Hence, revenue levels below our expectations will adversely affect our results of operations.
Foreign currency fluctuations significantly impact on our business results.
The vast majority of our sales are made in U.S. dollars and a significant part of our expenses is in New Israel Shekels (“NIS”). Our NIS related costs, as expressed in U.S. dollars, are influenced by the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the NIS. In 2007, and until May 31, 2008, the U.S. dollar depreciated against the NIS by approximately 23.5%, which resulted in a significant increase in the U.S. dollar cost of our NIS expenses. We cannot predict any future trends in the rate of devaluation or appreciation of the NIS against the U.S dollar. Further significant depreciation could have an adverse effect on our results of operation and financial condition.
The rate of inflation in Israel may negatively impact our costs if it exceeds the rate of devaluation of the NIS against the U.S. dollar. Similarly, the U.S. dollar cost of our operations in Israel will increase to the extent increases in the rate of inflation in Israel are not offset by a devaluation of the NIS in relation to the U.S. dollar.
A substantial amount of our revenues is denominated in U.S. dollars or is U.S. dollar-linked, but we incur a significant portion of our expenses, principally the rent for our facilities in Israel and salaries and related personnel expenses in Israel, in NIS. As a result, we are exposed to the risk that the rate of inflation in Israel will exceed the rate of devaluation of the NIS in relation to the U.S. dollar or that the timing of this devaluation lags behind inflation in Israel. In that event, the U.S. dollar cost of our operations in Israel will increase and our U.S. dollar-measured results of operations will be adversely affected.
Similarly, we are exposed to the risk that the NIS, after adjustment for inflation in Israel, will appreciate in relation to the U.S. dollar. In that event, the dollar cost of our operations in Israel will increase and our dollar-measured results of operations will be adversely affected. During 2005, 2006 and 2007, the inflation adjusted NIS appreciated against the U.S. dollar, which raised the dollar cost of our Israeli operations. We cannot predict whether in the future the NIS will appreciate against the U.S. dollar or vice versa. Any increase in the rate of inflation in Israel, unless the increase is offset on a timely basis by a devaluation of the NIS in relation to the U.S. dollar, will increase labor and other costs, which will increase the dollar cost of our operations in Israel and harm our results of operations.
To date, we have not engaged in hedging transactions. In the future, we may enter into currency hedging transactions to decrease the risk of financial exposure from fluctuations in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the NIS. Even if we perform hedging transactions, they may not adequately protect us from the effects of inflation in Israel.
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We may be unable to maintain and continue developing marketing and distribution arrangements and expand our reach into overseas markets.
Sales outside Israel accounted for 33% of our total sales in 2007 and for 29% in 2006. If we are not able to maintain our existing distribution channels and expand to new international markets, our operating results may be materially adversely affected.
If we are unsuccessful in developing and introducing new products, we may be unable to expand our business.
The market for some of our products is characterized by rapidly changing technology and evolving industry standards. The introduction of products embodying new technology and the emergence of new industry standards can render existing products obsolete and unmarketable and can exert price pressures on existing products.
Our ability to anticipate changes in technology and industry standards and successfully develop and introduce new and enhanced products as well as additional applications for existing products, in each case on a timely basis, will be critical in our ability to grow and remain competitive. Although these products are related to, and even incorporate our existing products, there can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully develop and market any such new products. If we are unable to develop products that are competitive in technology and price and responsive to customer needs, for technological or other reasons, our business will be materially adversely affected.
We have significant sales worldwide and could encounter problems if conditions change in the places where we market our products.
We have sold and intend to continue to sell our products in North and Latin America and in Europe.
A number of risks are inherent in engaging in international transactions, including:
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| Ÿ | political and economic instability in foreign countries; |
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| Ÿ | laws and legal issues concerning foreign countries. |
If we should encounter such difficulties in conducting our international operations, it may adversely affect our business condition and results of operations.
We may be unable to successfully defend ourselves against claims brought against us.
We are defendants in a number of lawsuits filed against us, and from time to time in the normal course of our business, may receive written demands for payments from prospective plaintiffs. Legal proceedings can be expensive, lengthy and disruptive to normal business operations, and can require extensive management attention and resources regardless of their merit. Moreover, we cannot predict the results of all proceedings and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in defending ourselves against them. An unfavorable resolution of a lawsuit or proceeding could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
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We may be obligated to indemnify our directors and officers.
The Company has agreements with its directors and senior officers which provide, subject to Israeli law, for the Company to indemnify these directors and senior officers for (a) monetary liability imposed upon them in favor of a third party by a judgment, including a settlement or an arbitral award confirmed by the court, as a result of an act or omission of such person in his capacity as a director or officer of the Company, (b) reasonable litigation expenses, including attorney’s fees, incurred by them pursuant to an investigation or a proceeding commenced against them by a competent authority and that was terminated without an indictment and without having a monetary charge imposed on them in exchange for a criminal procedure (as such terms are defined in the Israeli Companies Law), or that was terminated without an indictment but with a monetary charge imposed on them in exchange for a criminal procedure in a crime that does not require proof of criminal intent, as a result of an act or omission of such person in his capacity as a director or officer of the Company, and (c) reasonable litigation expenses, including attorney’s fees, incurred by such a director or officer or imposed on him by a court, in a proceeding brought against him by or on behalf of the Company or by a third party, or in a criminal action in which he was acquitted, or in a criminal action which does not require criminal intent in which he was convicted, in each case relating to acts or omissions of such person in his capacity as a director or officer of the Company. Such indemnification may materially adversely affect our financial condition.
The measures we take in order to protect our intellectual property may not be effective or sufficient.
Our success is dependent upon our proprietary rights and technology. We currently rely on a combination of trade secret, copyright and trademark law, together with non-disclosure and invention assignment agreements, to establish and protect the proprietary rights and technology used in our products. We generally enter into confidentiality agreements with our employees, consultants, customers and potential customers and limit the access to and the distribution of our proprietary information. Despite these precautions, it may be possible for a third party to copy or otherwise obtain and use our technology without authorization, or to develop similar technology independently. We do not believe that our products and proprietary rights infringe upon the proprietary rights of others. However, there can be no assurance that any other party will not argue otherwise. The cost of responding and adequately protecting ourselves against any such assertion may be material, whether or not the assertion is valid. Further, the laws of certain countries in which we sell our products do not protect our intellectual property rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States. Substantial unauthorized use of our products could have a material adverse effect on our business. We cannot make assurances that our means of protecting our proprietary rights will be adequate or that our competitors will not independently develop similar technology. Additionally, there are risks that arise from the use of intranet networks and the Internet. Although we utilize firewalls and protection software, we cannot be sure that our proprietary information is secured against penetration. Such penetration, if occurs, could have an adverse effect on our business.
There can be no assurance that we will not be classified as a passive foreign investment company (a “PFIC”).
Based upon our current and projected income, assets and activities, we do not believe that at this time BOS is a passive foreign investment company (a “PFIC”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes, but there can be no assurance that we will not be classified as such in the future. Such classification may have grave tax consequences for U.S. shareholders. One method of avoiding such tax consequences is by making a “qualified electing fund” election for the first taxable year in which the Company is a PFIC. However, such an election is conditioned upon our furnishing U.S. shareholders annually with certain tax information. We do not presently prepare or provide such information, and such information may not be available to U.S. shareholders if we are subsequently determined to be a PFIC.
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Risks related to our ordinary shares:
Our share price has been and may continue to be volatile, which could result in substantial losses for individual shareholders.
The market price of our ordinary shares has been and may continue to be highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations. From January 2006 through May 2008, the daily closing price of our ordinary shares in NASDAQ has ranged from $1.45 to $2.97 per share and in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has ranged from 4.28 NIS to 14.58 NIS. We believe that these fluctuations have been in response to a number of factors including the following, some of which are beyond our control:
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| Ÿ | the acquisition of Summit and of the assets of Dimex Systems; |
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| Ÿ | actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly operating results; |
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| Ÿ | announcements of technological innovations, new products, services or new pricing practices by us or our competitors; |
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| Ÿ | increased market share penetration by our competitors; |
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| Ÿ | announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments; |
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| Ÿ | additions or departures of key personnel; |
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| Ÿ | issuance of additional shares pursuant to the exercise of warrants granted to our investors in previous private placement; |
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| Ÿ | sales of additional ordinary shares; and |
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| Ÿ | devaluation of the U.S. dollar against the NIS, which caused a corresponding decrease in the NIS-quoted share price in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. From January 2006 through May 2008 the devaluation of the dollar against the NIS was 29.8%. |
In addition, the stock market in general, and stocks of technology companies in particular, have from time to time experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. This volatility is often unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of these companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our ordinary shares, regardless of our actual operating performance.
The Company’s shares may be delisted from the NASDAQ Global Market if it does not meet NASDAQ’s continued listing requirements.
In late 2002 and early 2003 the Company received notice from the NASDAQ Stock Market that its ordinary shares were subject to delisting from the NASDAQ Global Market for failure to meet NASDAQ’s minimum bid price and shareholders’ equity requirements ($10 million) for continued listing on the Global Market. Following a hearing, during 2003, we were notified by NASDAQ that we had regained compliance.
On August 30, 2004, we received notice from the NASDAQ Stock Market that our ordinary shares were subject to delisting from the NASDAQ Global Market for failure to meet NASDAQ’s minimum market value of publicly held shares requirement ($5 million) for continued listing on the Global Market. On November 4, 2004, we were notified by NASDAQ that we had regained compliance with this requirement.
On January 25, 2005, we received notice from the NASDAQ Stock Market that we were not in compliance with the minimum $10 million shareholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on the Global Market. Following that notice, on January 28, 2005, we received an additional notice indicating that based on further review of our financial statements as they appeared in our filing on Form 6-K dated January 10, 2005, it was determined that the shareholders’ equity was $10,601,000 on a pro forma basis as of September 30, 2004. Therefore we were in compliance with the stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on the Global Market and the matter had been closed.
On June 2, 2005, the Company again received notice from the NASDAQ Stock Market indicating that based on the results for the period ended March 31, 2005, the shareholders’ equity was $9,425,000, and accordingly not in compliance with the minimum $10,000,000 shareholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on the Global Market. In June 2005, the Company regained compliance with NASDAQ’s minimum $10,000,000 shareholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on the Global Market.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to meet and continue to meet these or other NASDAQ requirements to maintain our NASDAQ Global Market listing, in which case we will seek to transfer the listing of our ordinary shares to the NASDAQ Capital Market, of which there can be no assurance.
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Risks related to our location in Israel:
Political, economic, and security conditions in Israel affect our operations and may limit our ability to produce and sell our products or provide our services.
We are incorporated under the laws of the State of Israel, where we also maintain our headquarters and our principal research and development and sales and marketing facilities. Political, economic, security and military conditions in Israel directly influence us. We could be adversely affected by any major hostilities involving Israel, the interruption or curtailment of trade between Israel and its trading partners or a significant downturn in the economic or financial condition of Israel. In January 2006, Hamas, an Islamic movement responsible for many attacks against Israelis, won the majority of the seats in the Parliament of the Palestinian Authority. The election of a majority of Hamas-supported candidates is a major obstacle to relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, as well as to the stability in the Middle East as a whole. In addition, the future of the “peace process” with the Palestinians is uncertain and has deteriorated due to Palestinian violence, with the threat of a large-scale attack by Palestinians on Israeli civilians and key infrastructure remaining a constant concern. The past few years of renewed terrorist attacks by the Palestinians has severely affected the Israeli economy in many ways. In June 2007, there was an escalation in violence in the Gaza Strip resulting in Hamas effectively controlling the Gaza Strip and a further escalation in violence has occurred during the first few months of 2008. In July 2006, Israel became involved in a major military conflict with the Hizbullah organization in Lebanon, which subjected the north of Israel to missile attacks. Ongoing violence between Israel and the Palestinians as well as tension between Israel and the neighboring Syria and Lebanon may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditions and results of operations. In addition, several countries still restrict business with Israel and with companies doing business in Israel. We could be adversely affected by adverse developments in the “peace process” or by restrictive laws or policies directed towards Israel or Israeli businesses.
Generally, all nonexempt male adult citizens and permanent residents of Israel, are obligated to perform military reserve duty annually, and are subject to being called to active duty at any time under emergency circumstances. While we have operated effectively under these requirements since our incorporation, we cannot predict the full impact of such conditions on us in the future, particularly if emergency circumstances occur. If many of our employees are called for active duty, our business may be adversely affected.
Additionally, in recent years Israel has been going through periods of recession in economic activity, resulting in low growth rates and growing unemployment. Our operations could be adversely affected if the economic conditions in Israel deteriorate. Also, due to significant economic reforms proposed by the Israeli government, there have been several general strikes and work stoppages in 2003 and 2004, affecting all banks, airports and ports. Such strikes or work stoppages have an adverse effect on the Israeli economy and on our business. Furthermore, Israel is a party to certain trade agreements with other countries, and material changes to these agreements could have an adverse effect on our business.
The anti-takeover effects of Israeli laws may delay or deter a change of control of the Company.
Under the Israeli Companies Law, a merger is generally required to be approved by the shareholders and Board of Directors of each of the merging companies. Shareholder approval is not required if the company that will not survive the merger is controlled by the surviving company. Additionally, the law provides some exceptions to the shareholder approval requirement in the surviving company. Shares held by a party to the merger and certain of its affiliates are not counted towards the required approval. If the share capital of the company that will not be the surviving company is divided into different classes of shares, the approval of each class is also required. A merger may not be approved if the surviving company will not be able to satisfy its obligations. At the request of a creditor, a court may block a merger on this ground. In addition, a merger can be completed only after all approvals have been submitted to the Israeli Registrar of Companies, provided that 30 days have elapsed since shareholder approval was received and 50 days have passed from the time that a proposal for approval of the merger was filed with the Registrar.
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The Israeli Companies Law provides that an acquisition of shares in a public company must be made by means of a tender offer, if as a result of the acquisition, the purchaser would become a holder of 25% or more of the voting power at general meetings, and no other shareholder owns a 25% stake in the Company. Similarly, the Israeli Companies Law provides that an acquisition of shares in a public company must be made by means of a tender offer if, as a result of the acquisition, the purchaser would become a holder of 45% or more of the voting power at general meetings, unless someone else already holds 45% of the voting power. An acquisition from a 25% or 45% holder, which results in the purchaser becoming a 25% or 45% holder respectively, does not require a tender offer. An exception to the tender offer requirement may also apply when the additional voting power is obtained by means of a private placement approved by the general meeting of shareholders. These rules also do not apply if the acquisition is made by way of a merger.
The Israeli Companies Law also provides specific rules and procedures for the acquisition of shares held by minority shareholders, if the majority shareholder shall hold more than 90% of the outstanding shares.
These laws may have the effect of delaying or deterring a change in control of the Company, thereby limiting the opportunity for shareholders to receive a premium for their shares and possibly affecting the price that some investors are willing to pay for the Company’s securities.
All of our directors and most of our officers are non-U.S. residents and enforceability of civil liabilities against them is uncertain.
All of our directors and most of our officers reside outside of the United States. Service of process upon them may be difficult to effect within the United States. Furthermore, because the majority of our assets are located in Israel, any judgment obtained in the United States against us or any of our directors and non- U.S. officers may not be collectible within the United States.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward looking statements for the purposes of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. These statements address, among other things: our strategy; the anticipated development of our products; the results of completed acquisitions and our ability to make future acquisitions, our anticipated use of proceeds; our projected capital expenditures and liquidity; our development of additional revenue sources; our development and expansion of relationships; the market acceptance of our products; and our technological advancement. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including all the risks discussed above and elsewhere in this prospectus. You should therefore not rely on these forward-looking statements, which are applicable only as of the date hereof.
We urge you to consider that statements which use the terms “believe”, “do not believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “projections”, “forecast” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Except as required by applicable law, including the federal securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We disclaim any obligation to publicly revise any such statements to reflect any change in expectations or in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements may be based.
Market data and forecasts used in this prospectus have been obtained from independent industry sources. We have not independently verified the data obtained from these sources and we cannot assure you of the accuracy or completeness of the data. Forecasts and other forward-looking information obtained from these sources are subject to the same qualifications and additional uncertainties accompanying any estimates of future market size.
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CAPITALIZATION
The table below sets forth our condesed consolidated current liabilities and capitalization at March 31, 2008 on an actual basis. This table was prepared in accordance with the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The financial data is derived from our unaudited consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2008.
Consolidated Capitalization
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As of March 31, 2008 | | Actual (unaudited) |
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Short term debt | | | | |
Secured | | | 6,847 | |
Unsecured | | | 13,284 | |
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Total short term debt | | | 20,131 | |
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Long term debt | | | | |
Secured | | | 3,144 | |
Unsecured | | | 4,378 | |
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Total long term debt | | | 7,522 | |
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Shareholders equity | | | | |
Share capital: Ordinary Shares issued 11,357,778 | | | 11,179 | |
Additional paid-in Capital | | | 55,659 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (51,056 | ) |
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Total shareholders equity | | | $ 15,782 | |
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PRICE RANGE OF OUR ORDINARY SHARES
Our ordinary shares are listed and traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “BOSC”. In addition, in January 2002, our ordinary shares commenced trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) under the symbol “BOSC”.
The following table sets forth the high and low closing prices for our ordinary shares as reported by NASDAQ and the TASE for the periods indicated. All share prices have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the 1:4 reverse stock split effected on May 29, 2003.
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2003 | | Annual | | 3.97 | | 1.67 | | 17.42 | | 8.00 |
2004 | | Annual | | 4.00 | | 1.62 | | 14.98 | | 8.89 |
2005 | | Annual | | 3.74 | | 2.15 | | 16.33 | | 9.00 |
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2006 | | Annual | | 2.97 | | 2.11 | | 14.58 | | 9.64 |
| | First Quarter | | 2.97 | | 2.39 | | 14.58 | | 10.87 |
| | Second Quarter | | 2.84 | | 2.55 | | 13.08 | | 11.27 |
| | Third Quarter | | 2.84 | | 2.11 | | 12.85 | | 9.64 |
| | Fourth Quarter | | 2.73 | | 2.40 | | 11.98 | | 10.23 |
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2007 | | Annual | | 2.90 | | 1.90 | | 12.48 | | 7.01 |
| | First Quarter | | 2.63 | | 2.50 | | 12.48 | | 10.60 |
| | Second Quarter | | 2.90 | | 2.55 | | 11.60 | | 10.25 |
| | Third Quarter | | 2.74 | | 2.30 | | 11.85 | | 9.50 |
| | Fourth Quarter | | 2.49 | | 1.90 | | 10.90 | | 7.01 |
| | December | | 2.27 | | 1.90 | | 10.50 | | 7.01 |
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2008 | | January | | 2.05 | | 1.77 | | 7.52 | | 6.50 |
| | February | | 1.92 | | 1.78 | | 7.75 | | 7.43 |
| | March | | 1.92 | | 1.48 | | 7.75 | | 7.75 |
| | April | | 1.69 | | 1.46 | | 6.58 | | 6.58 |
| | May | | 1.63 | | 1.45 | | 6.58 | | 4.28 |
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USE OF PROCEEDS
All of the proceeds from the sale of the ordinary shares offered under this prospectus by selling shareholders are for the account of the selling shareholder. Accordingly, we will not receive any proceeds from the sales of these shares other than the exercise price payable to us upon the exercise of warrants held by the selling shareholder.
Unless we state otherwise in a prospectus supplement, we will use the net proceeds for the sale of sureties we offer pursuant to this prospectus for general corporate purposes. From time to time m we may evaluate the possibility of acquiring business, products and technologies, and we may use a portion of the proceeds as consideration for acquisitions. Until we use net proceeds for these purposes, we may invest them in interest-bearing deposits.
DILUTION
We will set forth in a prospectus supplement the following information regarding any material dilution of the equity interests of investors purchasing securities in an offering under this prospectus:
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| Ÿ | the net tangible book value per share of our equity securities before and after the offering; |
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| Ÿ | the amount of the increase in such net tangible book value per share attributable to the cash payments made by purchasers in the offering; and |
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| Ÿ | the amount of the immediate dilution from the public offering price which will be absorbed by such purchasers. |
SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
This prospectus relates to the offering by selling shareholders of up to 1,736,796 ordinary shares as follows:
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| Ÿ | 226,415 ordinary shares that were issued in a private placement in June 2007. The ordinary shares were issued at a price per share of $2.65. |
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| Ÿ | 833,560 ordinary shares that were issued in a private placement in December 2007. The ordinary shares were issued at a price per share of $2.40. |
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| Ÿ | 25,007 ordinary shares that were issued to Catalyst Fund. These share were issued as fees for services rendered to the Company by an affiliate of Catalyst Fund in connection with the December 2007 private placement. |
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| Ÿ | up to 541,814 ordinary shares issuable to the selling shareholders upon the exercise of warrants that were issued in the abovementioned private placement. The exercise price of the warrants is $2.76 per ordinary share. |
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| Ÿ | 110,000 ordinary shares that were issued to T.F.E. Holdings Ltd. in June 2008. These share were issued as fees for services rendered to the Company in connection with the acquisition of the assets of Dimex Systems (1988) Ltd. |
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The table below sets forth certain information concerning the number of ordinary shares and warrants owned by the selling shareholder as of June 15, 2008, and the number of ordinary shares and warrants that may be offered from time to time by the selling shareholder under this prospectus. Because the selling shareholder may offer all or some portion of the ordinary shares, BOS has assumed for the purposes of the table below that the selling shareholder will sell all of the ordinary shares it has acquired from us.
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SG Private Banking (Suisse) S.A. Avenue de Rumine 20 CH -1001 Lausanne Switzerland | | | 226,415 | | | | 2.0% | | | | 226,415 | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Catalyst Fund 3 Daniel Frish St Tel Aviv 64731, Israel | | | 2,595,159 | | | | 21.7% | | | | 712,694 | | | | 1,882,465 | | | | 15.8% | |
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K.G.M. Provident Fund and Hishtalmut Fund 2 Kaufman St., Tel Aviv 68012 Israel (4) | | | 329,267 | | | | 2.8% | | | | 313,467 | | | | 15,800 | | | | 0.1% | |
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Yuvalim Provident and Hishtalmut Fund 2 Kaufman St., Tel Aviv 68012 Israel(4) | | | 291,305 | | | | 2.5% | | | | 181,566 | | | | 109,739 | | | | 1% | |
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Yuvalim Pension Fund 2 Kaufman St., Tel Aviv 68012 Israel(4) | | | 440,798 | | | | 3.8% | | | | 192,654 | | | | 248,144 | | | | 2.1% | |
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T.F.E Holdings Ltd. 5 Havradim St. Ganey Yehuda, POB 6567, 56905 Israel | | | 110,000 | | | | 1.0% | | | | 110,000 | | | | - | | | | - | |
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(1) | Calculated based upon 11,467,778 ordinary shares outstanding as of June 15, 2008. |
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(2) | “Catalyst Fund” refers collectively to Catalyst Fund L.P., Catalyst Fund II L.P. and Catalyst Fund III, L.P., all of which are limited partnerships organized and existing under the laws of the State of Israel, and which share the same general partner, Catalyst Investments L.P. |
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(3) | Number of shares includes the maximum number of shares that may be received by the selling shareholders upon the full exercise of warrants they hold into ordinary shares. |
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(4) | K.G.M. Provident Fund and Hishtalmut Fund, Yuvalim Provident and Hishtalmut Fund and Yuvalim Pension Fund are affiliated companies. |
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DESCRIPTION OF ORDINARY SHARES
The following is a summary description of our Ordinary Shares under our Articles of Association.
Dividend and Liquidation Rights.All holders of paid-up Ordinary Shares of the Company have an equal right to participate in a distribution of (i) dividends, whether by cash or by bonus shares; (ii) Company assets; and (iii) the Company’s surplus assets upon winding up, all pro rata to the nominal value of the shares held by them.
The Board of Directors may issue shares and other securities, which are convertible or exercisable into shares, up to the limit of the Company’s authorized share capital.
The Company’s Board of Directors is the organ authorized to decide upon the distribution of dividends or bonus shares.
Voting, Shareholders’ Meetings, Notices and Resolutions.Holders of paid-up Ordinary Shares have one vote for each share held on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Such voting rights may be affected in the future by the grant of any special voting rights to the holders of a class of shares with preferential rights.
The quorum required for a general meeting of shareholders (whether annual or special) consists of at least two shareholders present in person or by proxy/voting instrument and holding, or representing, at least 331/3% of the voting rights of the issued share capital. A meeting adjourned for lack of quorum shall be postponed by one week, to the same day, time and place, or to a later time if stated in the invitation to the meeting or in the notice of the meeting. The quorum for the commencement of the adjourned meeting shall be any number of participants.
Unless otherwise determined by the Israeli Companies Law 1999 or the Company’s Articles of Association, a resolution requires approval by the holders of a majority of the shares represented at the meeting, in person or by proxy, and voting thereon.
The Companies Law 1999 requires that certain transactions, actions and arrangements be approved by shareholders, including (i) arrangements with a director as to the terms of his office and compensation and arrangements for insurance, exemption and indemnity of directors; (ii) certain Extraordinary Transactions (as defined in the Companies Law) of the Company with its controlling shareholders or any Extraordinary Transaction in which a controlling shareholder has a personal interest; (iii) certain private placements; and (iv) any action or Extraordinary Transaction in which the majority of the members of the Board of Directors have a personal interest.
Each shareholder of record is entitled to receive at least a 21 day prior notice of shareholders’ meetings. The accidental omission to give notice of a meeting to any member, or the non receipt of notice sent to such member, shall not invalidate the proceedings at such meeting. For purposes of determining the shareholders entitled to notice and to vote, the Board of Directors may fix a record date subject to the provisions of the law. Currently, Israeli law provides that the record date not be any earlier than 40 days prior to the meeting.
Transfer of Shares.Fully paid Ordinary Shares may be transferred freely. The transfer of Ordinary Shares not fully paid up requires the approval of the Board of Directors.
Modification of Class Rights.Subject to the provisions of any law, the rights attached to any class (unless otherwise provided by the terms of issue of such class), such as voting, rights to dividends and the like, may be altered after a resolution is passed by the Company, with the approval of a resolution passed by a majority of the voting power present by person or proxy and voting hereon at a general meeting of the holders of the shares of such class, or the written agreement of all the class holders. The rights vested in the holders of shares of a particular class that were issued with special rights shall not be deemed to have been altered by the creation or issue of further shares ranking equally with them, unless otherwise provided in such shares’ issue terms.
Election of Directors. The Company’s directors are elected by the shareholders at a shareholders’ meeting. The Ordinary Shares do not have cumulative voting rights in the election of directors. The holders of Ordinary Shares conferring more than 50% of the voting power present by person or by proxy at the shareholders’ meeting, have the power to elect the directors. The directors elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting, or sooner if they cease to hold office pursuant to the provisions of the Company’s Articles. In addition, the Board of Directors may appoint a director (to fill a vacancy or otherwise) between shareholder meetings, and such appointment shall be valid until the next annual meeting or until such appointee ceases to hold office pursuant to the provisions of the Company’s Articles.
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In compliance with the Companies Law, the Company has two external directors. The external directors are also appointed by the shareholders and their term of office is three years.
DESCRIPTION OF UNITS
We may, from time to time, issue units comprised of one or more of the other securities that may be offered under this prospectus, in any combination. Each unit will be issued so that the holder of the unit is also the holder of each security included in the unit. Thus, the holder of a unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each included security. The unit agreement under which a unit is issued may provide that the securities included in the unit may not be held or transferred separately at any time, or at any time before a specified date.
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| Ÿ | any material provisions relating to the issuance, payment, settlement, transfer or exchange of the units or of the securities comprising the units; and |
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| Ÿ | any material provisions of the governing unit agreement that differ from those described above. |
DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
Warrants may be issued independently or together with any other securities and may be attached to, or separate from, such securities. Each series of warrants will be issued under a separate warrant agreement. The terms of any warrants to be issued and a description of the material provisions of the applicable warrant agreement will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement.
The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the following terms of any warrants in respect of which the prospectus is being delivered:
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| Ÿ | the price or prices at which such warrants will be issued; |
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| Ÿ | the currency or currencies, in which the price of such warrants will be payable; |
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| Ÿ | the securities or other rights; |
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| Ÿ | the date on which the right to exercise such warrants shall commence and the date on which such right shall expire; |
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| Ÿ | if applicable, the minimum or maximum amount of such warrants which may be exercised at any one time; |
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| Ÿ | if applicable, the designation and terms of the securities with which such warrants are issued and the number of such warrants issued with each such security; |
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| Ÿ | if applicable, the date on and after which such warrants and the related securities will be separately transferable; |
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| Ÿ | any material Israeli and U.S. federal income tax consequences; |
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| Ÿ | the anti-dilution provisions of the warrants; and |
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| Ÿ | any other terms of such warrants, including terms, procedures and limitations relating to the exchange and exercise of such warrants. |
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
We and the selling shareholders, and any of their respective pledgees, donees, assignees, transferees, and successors in interest, may sell any or all of their securities from time to time on any stock exchange or automated interdealer quotation system on which the securities are listed, in the over-the-counter market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, at fixed prices that may be changed, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at prices otherwise negotiated. We and the selling shareholders may sell the securities by one or more of the following methods, without limitation:
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| Ÿ | block trades in which the broker or dealer so engaged will attempt to sell the securities as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; |
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| Ÿ | purchases by a broker or dealer as principal and resale by the broker or dealer for its own account pursuant to this prospectus; |
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| Ÿ | an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of any stock exchange on which the securities are listed; |
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| Ÿ | ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchases, which may include long sales or short sales effected after the effective date of the prospectus of which this registration statement is part; |
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| Ÿ | privately negotiated transactions; |
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| Ÿ | “at the market” or through market makers or into an existing market for the shares; |
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| Ÿ | through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions on the securities, whether through an options exchange or otherwise; |
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| Ÿ | through the distribution of the securities by the selling shareholder to its partners, members or shareholders; |
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| Ÿ | one or more underwritten offerings on a firm commitment or best efforts basis; |
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The selling shareholders may also transfer the securities by gift. We do not know of any arrangements by the selling shareholders for the sale of any of the securities.
We and any of the selling shareholders may engage brokers and dealers, and any brokers or dealers may arrange for other brokers or dealers to participate in effecting sales of the securities. These brokers, dealers or underwriters may act as principals, or as agents. Broker-dealers may agree to sell a specified number of the securities at a stipulated price per security. If the broker-dealer is unable to sell securities acting as agent, it may purchase as principal any unsold securities at the stipulated price. Broker-dealers who acquire securities as principals may thereafter resell the securities from time to time in transactions in any stock exchange or automated interdealer quotation system on which the securities are then listed, at prices and on terms then prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to the then-current market price or in negotiated transactions. Broker-dealers may use block transactions and sales to and through broker-dealers, including transactions of the nature described above. The selling shareholders may also sell the securities in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act, rather than pursuant to this prospectus, regardless of whether the securities are covered by this prospectus.
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From time to time, a selling shareholder may pledge, hypothecate or grant a security interest in some or all of the securities owned by it. The pledgees, secured parties or persons to whom the securities have been hypothecated will, upon foreclosure in the event of default, be deemed to be selling shareholders. The number of the selling shareholders’ securities offered under this prospectus will decrease as and when it takes such actions. The plan of distribution for a selling shareholder’s securities will otherwise remain unchanged.
To the extent required under the Securities Act, the aggregate amount of the Company’s or the selling shareholders’ securities being offered and the terms of the offering, the names of any agents, brokers, dealers or underwriters and any applicable commission with respect to a particular offer will be set forth in an accompanying prospectus supplement. Any underwriters, dealers, brokers or agents participating in the distribution of the securities may receive compensation in the form of underwriting discounts, concessions, commissions or fees from the selling shareholders and/or purchasers of selling shareholders’ securities, for whom they may act (which compensation as to a particular broker-dealer might be in excess of customary commissions).
The selling shareholders and any underwriters, brokers, dealers or agents that participate in the distribution of the securities may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act, and any discounts, concessions, commissions or fees received by them and any profit on the resale of the securities sold by them may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions.
The selling shareholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers and the broker-dealers may engage in short sales of the securities in the course of hedging the positions they assume with the selling shareholders, including, without limitation, in connection with distributions of the securities by those broker-dealers.
The anti-manipulation provisions of Regulation M under the Exchange Act will apply to purchases and sales of ordinary shares by the selling shareholders. Under Regulation M, the selling shareholders or their agents may not bid for, purchase, or attempt to induce any person to bid for or purchase our ordinary shares while the selling shareholders are distributing ordinary shares covered by this prospectus. The selling shareholders are not permitted to cover short sales by purchasing ordinary shares while the distribution is taking place. Furthermore, Regulation M provides for restrictions on market-making activities by persons engaged in the distribution of the ordinary shares.
The selling shareholders may enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers that involve the delivery of the securities offered hereby to the broker-dealers, who may then resell or otherwise transfer those securities. The selling shareholders may also loan or pledge the securities offered hereby to a broker-dealer and the broker-dealer may sell the securities offered hereby so loaned or upon a default may sell or otherwise transfer the pledged securities offered hereby.
If underwriters are used in an offering of offered securities, such offered securities will be acquired by the underwriters for their own account and may be resold from time to time in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale. The securities may be either offered to the public through underwriting syndicates represented by one or more managing underwriters or by one or more underwriters without a syndicate. Unless otherwise set forth in the prospectus supplement, the underwriters will not be obligated to purchase offered securities unless specified conditions are satisfied, and if the underwriters do purchase any offered securities, they will purchase all offered securities.
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In connection with underwritten offerings of the offered securities and in accordance with applicable law and industry practice, underwriters may over-allot or effect transactions that stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of the offered securities at levels above those that might otherwise prevail in the open market, including by entering stabilizing bids, effecting syndicate covering transactions or imposing penalty bids, each of which is described below.
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| Ÿ | A stabilizing bid means the placing of any bid, or the effecting of any purchase, for the purpose of pegging, fixing or maintaining the price of a security. |
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| Ÿ | A syndicate covering transaction means the placing of any bid on behalf of the underwriting syndicate or the effecting of any purchase to reduce a short position created in connection with the offering. |
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| Ÿ | A penalty bid means an arrangement that permits the managing underwriter to reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member in connection with the offering when offered securities originally sold by the syndicate members are purchased in syndicate covering transactions. |
We have agreed to indemnify in certain circumstances the selling shareholders of the securities covered by the registration statement, against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. Certain selling shareholders have agreed to indemnify us in certain circumstances against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
The securities offered hereby on behalf of the Selling Shareholders were originally issued to the selling shareholders pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
We have agreed to pay certain fees and expenses in connection with this offering, not including any selling commissions. We will not receive any proceeds from sales of any securities by the selling shareholders.
We cannot assure you that the selling shareholders will sell all or any of the securities offered for sale under this prospectus.
DIVIDEND POLICY
The Company does not currently have a dividend policy. The declaration and payment of any cash dividends in the future will be determined by the Board of Directors in light of the conditions existing at that time. This will include our earnings and financial condition.
The credit agreements that we entered into with our banks prohibit the payment of dividends. Also, we may only pay cash dividends in any fiscal year, out of “profits”, as defined under Israeli law.
OFFERING EXPENSES
The following is a statement of expenses in connection with the distribution of the securities registered. All amounts shown are estimates except for the SEC registration fee. The estimates do not include expenses related to offerings of particular securities. Each prospectus supplement describing an offering of securities will reflect the estimated expenses related to the offering of securities under that prospectus supplement.
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SEC registration fees | $ 374 |
Legal fees and expenses | $ 12,000 |
Printing expenses | $ 2,500 |
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TOTAL | $ 14,874 |
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VALIDITY OF SECURITIES
The validity of the securities offered in this prospectus, will be passed upon for us by Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co., our Israeli counsel.
EXPERTS
Our consolidated financial statements, included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007, have been audited by Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer, independent registered public accounting firm and a member of Ernst & Young Global as set forth in their report thereon included therein and incorporated herein by reference. Such consolidated statements are incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
The consolidated financial statements of our consolidated subsidiary Lynk USA Inc., for the year ended December 31, 2007, have been audited by Arik Eshel, CPA & Assoc., PC, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The financial statements of our consolidated subsidiary Summit Radio Corp., for the year ended December 31, 2007, have been audited by Arik Eshel, CPA & Assoc., PC, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon included in our Form 6-K filed with the SEC on June 30, 2008.
The financial statements of Dimex Systems (1988) Ltd., for the year ended December 31, 2007, have been audited by Chaikin, Cohen, Rubin, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon included in our Form 6-K filed with the SEC on June 30, 2008.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-3 under the Securities Act, with respect to the securities offered by this prospectus. However, as is permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, this prospectus, which is part of our registration statement on Form F-3, omits certain non-material information, exhibits, schedules and undertakings set forth in the registration statement. For further information about us, and the securities offered by this prospectus, please refer to the registration statement.
We are subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, that are applicable to a foreign private issuer. In accordance with the Exchange Act, we file reports, including annual reports on Form 20-F by June 30 of each year. We also furnish to the SEC under cover of Form 6-K material information required to be made public in Israel, filed with and made public by any stock exchange or distributed by us to our shareholders.
The registration statement on Form F-3 of which this prospectus forms a part, including the exhibits and schedules thereto, and reports and other information filed by us with the SEC may be inspected without charge and copied at prescribed rates at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of this material are also available by mail from the Public Reference Section of the SEC, at 100 F. Street, N.E., Washington D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers, such as us, that file electronically with the SEC (http://www.sec.gov).
As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules under the Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements to shareholders and our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the “short-swing profits” reporting and liability provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act and related Exchange Act rules.
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The SEC allows us to “incorporate by reference” the information we file with or submit to it, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus, and later information filed with or submitted to the SEC will update and supersede this information. We incorporate by reference into this prospectus the documents listed below:
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| (a) | Our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on June 30, 2008. (SEC File No. 001-14184); |
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| (b) | The description of our ordinary shares contained in our registration statement on Form 8-A filed with the SEC on April 1, 1996, as amended by the description of our ordinary shares contained in a Form 6-K filed on August 22, 2006; and |
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| (c) | Our current report on form 6-K filed with the SEC on May 22, 2008 (such incorporation is limited to our historical GAAP financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007 contained therein). |
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| (d) | Our current report on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on June 30, 2008. |
In addition, all subsequent annual reports on Form 20-F filed prior to the termination of this offering and any reports on Form 6-K subsequently submitted to the SEC or portions thereof that we specifically identify in such forms as being incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, shall be considered to be incorporated into this prospectus by reference and shall be considered a part of this prospectus from the date of filing or submission of such documents.
As you read the above documents, you may find inconsistencies in information from one document to another. If you find inconsistencies between the documents and this prospectus, you should rely on the statements made in the most recent document.
We will deliver to each person (including any beneficial owner) to whom this prospectus has been delivered a copy of any or all of the information that has been incorporated by reference into this prospectus but not delivered with this prospectus. We will provide this information upon written or oral request, and at no cost to the requester. Requests should be directed to:
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| B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd. |
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| Rishon LeZion, 75100, Israel |
| Tel.: (+972) 3-954-1000 |
| Fax: (+972) 3-954-1001 |
| Attn.: Eyal Cohen, CFO |
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ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES
All of our directors and most of our officers reside outside of the United States. It may be difficult to enforce civil liabilities under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act in original actions instituted in Israel. However, subject to specified time limitations, Israeli courts may enforce a United States final executory judgment in a civil matter, including a monetary or compensatory judgment in a non-civil matter, obtained after due process before a court of competent jurisdiction according to the laws of the state in which the judgment is given and the rules of private international law currently prevailing in Israel. The rules of private international law currently prevailing in Israel do not prohibit the enforcement of a judgment by Israeli courts provided that:
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| Ÿ | the judgment was not obtained by fraud and does not conflict with any other valid judgment in the same matter between the same parties; and |
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Our subsidiary, Summit Radio Corp. is our agent to receive service of process in any action against us in any competent court of the United States arising out of this offering or any purchase or sale of securities in connection with this offering.
If a foreign judgment is enforced by an Israeli court, it generally will be payable in Israeli currency, which can then be converted into non-Israeli currency and transferred out of Israel. The usual practice in an action before an Israeli court to recover an amount in a non-Israeli currency is for the Israeli court to issue a judgment for the equivalent amount in Israeli currency at the rate of exchange in force on the date of the judgment, but the judgment debtor may make payment in foreign currency. Pending collection, the amount of the judgment of an Israeli court stated in Israeli currency ordinarily will be linked to the Israeli consumer price index plus interest at an annual statutory rate set by Israeli regulations prevailing at the time. Judgment creditors must bear the risk of unfavorable exchange rates.
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BOS BETTER ONLINE SOLUTIONS LTD.
$6,250,000 and 1,736,796 of our Ordinary Shares Offered by Selling Shareholders
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 8. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Consistent with the provisions of the Israeli Companies Law, 1999 (the “Companies Law”), the amended Articles of the Registrant include provisions permitting the Registrant to procure insurance coverage for its “office holders”, exempt them from certain liabilities and indemnify them, to the maximum extent permitted by law. An “office holder” is defined in the Companies Law and the Articles as a director, managing director, chief business manager, executive vice president, vice president, other manager reporting directly to the managing director and any other person assuming the responsibilities of any of the foregoing positions without regard to such person’s title.
INSURANCE
Under the Companies Law, a company may obtain insurance for any of its office holders for: (i) a breach of his duty of care to the company or to another person; (ii) a breach of his duty of loyalty to the company provided that the office holder acted in good faith and had reasonable cause to assume that his act would not prejudice the company’s interests; or (iii) a financial liability imposed upon him in favor of another person concerning an act preformed by him in his capacity as an office holder.
The Registrant has obtained directors’ and officers’ liability insurance covering its officers and directors and those of its subsidiaries.
INDEMNIFICATION
The Companies Law provides that a company may indemnify an officer holder against: (i) a financial liability imposed on him in favor of another person by any judgment concerning an act preformed in his capacity as an office holder; (ii) reasonable litigation expenses, including attorneys’ fees, expended by the office holder or charged to him by a court relating to an act preformed in his capacity as an office holder in connection with: (a) proceedings the company institutes against him or instituted on its behalf or by another person; (b) a criminal charge from which he was acquitted; (c) a criminal charge in which he was convicted for a criminal offence that does not require proof of criminal intent; and (d) an investigation or a proceeding instituted against him by an authority competent to administrate such an investigation or proceeding that ended without the filing of an indictment against the office holder and, either without any financial obligation imposed on the office holder in lieu of criminal proceedings; or with financial obligation imposed on him in lieu of criminal proceedings, in a crime which does not require proof of criminal intent. The Articles of the Registrant authorize the Registrant to indemnify its office holders to the fullest extent permitted under the law. The Companies Law also authorizes a company to undertake in advance to indemnify an office holder with respect to events specified above, provided that, with respect to indemnification under sub-section (i) above, the undertaking: (a) is limited to events which the board of directors determines can be anticipated, based on the activity of the Company at the time the undertaking is given; (b) is limited in amount or criteria determined by the board of directors to be reasonable for the circumstances; and (c) specifies the abovementioned events, amounts or criteria.
We have entered into indemnification agreements with directors and some officers providing for indemnification under certain circumstances for acts and omissions which may not be covered (or not be covered in full) by any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance. Such indemnification agreement appears in exhibit 4.1 of our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 28, 2006.
EXEMPTION
Under the Companies Law, an Israeli company may not exempt an office holder from liability for a breach of his duty of loyalty, but may exempt in advance an office holder from his liability to the company, in whole or in part, for a breach of his duty of care, provided that in no event shall the office holder be exempt from any liability for damages caused as a result of a breach of his duty of care to the company in the event of a “distribution” (as defined in the Companies Law). The Articles authorize Registrant to exempt any office holder from liability to the Registrant to the extent permitted by law.
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Both the Companies Law and the Articles provide that the Registrant may not exempt or indemnify an office holder nor enter into an insurance contract which would provide coverage for liability incurred as a result of any of the following: (a) a breach by the office holder of his duty of loyalty (however, the Registrant may insure and indemnify against such breach if the office holder acted in good faith and had a reasonable basis to assume that the act would not harm the Registrant); (b) a breach by the office holder of his duty of care if the breach was done intentionally or recklessly, unless made in negligence only; (c) any act done with the intent to derive an illegal personal benefit; or (d) any fine or monetary penalty levied against the office holder.
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ITEM 9. EXHIBITS
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3.1* | | Articles of Association. |
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4.1** | | Share Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2007, by and between SG Private Banking (Suisse) SA and the Registrant. |
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4.2*** | | Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of the December 10, 2007, by and between certain investors and the Registrant, and Registration Rights Agreement dated as of the December 10, 2007 by and between certain investors and the Registrant. |
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4.3*** | | Form of Warrant dated as of December 31, 2007 issued by the Registrant to certain investors. |
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4.4** | | Finder Fee Letter by and between the Company and T.F.E. Holdings Ltd., dated June 3, 2008. |
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4.5**** | | Form of share certificate. |
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4.6‡ | | Form of Share Purchase Warrant. |
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5.1** | | Opinion of Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Israeli counsel for B.O.S Better Online Solutions Ltd., as to the validity of the ordinary shares. |
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23.1** | | Consent of Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. (included in Exhibit 5.1). |
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23.2** | | Consent of Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer, a Member Firm of Ernst & Young Global. |
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23.3** | | Consents of Arik Eshel, CPA & Assoc., PC. |
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23.4** | | Consent of Chaikin, Cohen, Rubin & Co. |
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24.1** | | Power of Attorney (included on signature page). |
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* | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.2 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on June 28, 2006 |
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** | Filed herewith |
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*** | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on June 30, 2008. |
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**** | Previously filed with the SEC on November 24, 2003 as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, SEC File Number 333-110696, and incorporated herein by reference. |
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‡ | To be filed by amendment or as an exhibit to a report on Form 6-K and incorporated herein by reference. |
ITEM 10. UNDERTAKINGS
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(a) | The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes: |
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| (1) | To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement: |
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| | | (i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; |
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| | | (ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post- effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; |
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| | | (iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement; |
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| provided, however, that Paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii) and (a)(1)(iii) of this section do not apply if the registration statement is on Form S-3 or Form F-3 and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement. |
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| (2) | That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. |
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| (3) | To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering. |
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| (4) | To file a post-effective amendment to the registration statement to include any financial statements required by Item 8.A of Form 20-F at the start of any delayed offering or throughout a continuous offering. Financial statements and information otherwise required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Act need not be furnished, provided that the registrant includes in the prospectus, by means of a post-effective amendment, financial statements required pursuant to this paragraph (a)(4) and other information necessary to ensure that all other information in the prospectus is at least as current as the date of those financial statements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to registration statements on Form F-3, a post-effective amendment need not be filed to include financial statements and information required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Act or Item 8.A of Form 20-F if such financial statements and information are contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section l5(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the Form F-3. |
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| (5) | That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser: |
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| | | (i) | If the registrant is relying on Rule 430B: |
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| | | | A. | Each prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and |
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| | | | B. | Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by section 10(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date; or |
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| | | (ii) | If the registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use. |
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| (6) | That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities: The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser: |
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| | | (i) | Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; |
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| | | (ii) | Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant; |
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| | | (iii) | The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and |
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| | | (iv) | Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser. |
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(b) | The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to Section l5(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. |
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(c) | Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to the directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the provisions described under “Item 8. Indemnification of Directors and Officers” above, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form F-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Rishon LeZion, in the State of Israel, on June 30, 2008.
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| By: | | /s/ Shmuel Koren | | /s/ Eyal Cohen |
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| Name: | | Shmuel Koren | | Eyal Cohen |
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| Title: | | President and Chief Executive Officer | | Chief Financial Officer |
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each individual whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Shmeul Koren and Eyal Cohen, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to (i) act on, sign and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, together with all schedules and exhibits thereto, and any subsequent registration statement filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, together with all schedules and exhibits thereto, (ii) act on, sign and file such certificates, instruments, agreements and other documents as may be necessary or appropriate in connection therewith, (iii) act on, sign and file any supplement to any prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and (iv) take any and all actions which may be necessary or appropriate to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or their or his or her substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
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/s/ Edouard Cukierman | | Chairman of the Board of Directors | | June 30, 2008 |
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Mr. Edouard Cukierman | | | | |
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/s/ Shmuel Koren | | President, Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | | June 30, 2008 |
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Mr. Shmuel Koren | | | | |
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/s/ Eyal Cohen | | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | | June 30, 2008 |
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Mr. Eyal Cohen | | | | |
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/s/ Yael Ilan | | Director | | June 30, 2008 |
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Dr. Yael Ilan | | | | |
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/s/ Ronen Zavlik | | Director | | June 30, 2008 |
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Mr. Ronen Zavlik | | | | |
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/s/ Dan Hoz | | Director | | June 30, 2008 |
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Mr. Dan Hoz | | | | |
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/s/ Joshua Zoller | | Director | | June 30, 2008 |
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Mr. Joshua Zoller | | | | |
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/s/ Amir Ohad | | Director | | June 30, 2008 |
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Mr. Amir Ohad | | | | |
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/s/ Mr. Gérard Limat | | Director | | June 30, 2008 |
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Mr. Gérard Limat | | | | |
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/s/ Joel Adler | | Director | | June 30, 2008 |
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Mr. Joel Adler | | | | |
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/s/ Adi Raveh | | Director | | June 30, 2008 |
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Prof. Adi Raveh | | | | |
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| | Summit Radio Corp. | |
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By: | | /s/ Eyal Cohen | |
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Name: | | Eyal Cohen | |
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Title: | | Director | |
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Date: | | June 30, 2008 | |