INVESTMENT IN NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATE

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

INVESTMENT IN NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATE

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT IN NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATE

On March 31, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Exchange Agreement with Plantify, pursuant to which each party agreed to issue to the other party 19.99% of its issued and outstanding capital stock (the “Securities Exchange”).

Upon the closing of the Securities Exchange on April 5, 2023, the Company issued 166,340 shares of the its Common Stock to Plantify, which amount represented 19.99% of its outstanding capital stock as of immediately prior to the closing (and 16.66% of the Company’s outstanding capital stock as of immediately following the closing), and Plantify issued 30,004,349 of its common shares to the Company representing 19.99% of Plantify’s outstanding capital stock as of immediately prior to the closing (and 16.66% of Plantify’s outstanding capital stock as of immediately following the closing).

In connection with the Securities Exchange Agreement, the Company and Plantify executed a debenture (the “Debenture”), whereby the Company agreed to lend C$1,500,000 (approximately US$1,124,000) to Plantify. The Debenture accrues interest at a rate of 8% annually and is repayable by Plantify on October 4, 2024. Outstanding principal under the Debenture may be converted, at the Company’s sole discretion, into common shares of Plantify at a price of C$0.05 per share for the first 12 months of the Debenture issuance date and C$0.10 per share thereafter. Accrued interest may be converted at the market price of Plantify’s common shares, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval at the time of conversion. Plantify executed a general security agreement in the Company’s favor and pledged to the Company the shares of Plantify’ subsidiary, Peas of Bean Ltd.

On September 7, 2023, the Company purchased an additional 55,004,349 common shares of Plantify at a price of C$0.01 per common share (C$404,890), in a rights offering, resulting in an increase of approximately 7% of the Company’s ownership of the issued and outstanding common shares of Plantify. Following the additional acquisition, the Company owns 85,008,698 common shares of Plantify, representing approximately 23% of its issued and outstanding common shares.

The Company determined that it has a significant influence over Plantify and such investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. At the initial recognition of the equity investment, the Company elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. If the fair value option is applied to an investment that would otherwise be accounted for under the equity method, the Company applies it to all its financial interests in the same entity (equity and debt, including guarantees) that are eligible items. The equity investment in common shares of Plantify is classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets, and is measured based on Plantify’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate at each balance sheet date and the changes in fair value are reflected in gain (loss) on equity investments, net in the consolidated statement of income.

The fair value of the conversion feature loan was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with assistance of a third-party appraiser. The assumptions used to perform the calculations are detailed below:

N2OFF, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT IN NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATE (continued)

Fair value of the conversion feature as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

Fair value of the conversion feature	June 30, 2024			December 31, 2023
Expected volatility (%)		158.7	%		135.70	%
Risk-free interest rate (%)		4.63	%		5.08	%
Expected dividend yield		0.0	%		0.0	%
Contractual term (years) (*)		0.25			0.25
Conversion price (Canadian dollars)		(US$0.07) C$0.10			(US$0.04) C$0.054
Underlying share price (Canadian dollars)		(US$0.01) C$0.01			(US$0.01) C$0.01
Fair value (U.S. dollars)	$	100		$	900

The significant observable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the conversion feature are mainly the expected volatility and risk free interest rate. Significant changes in any of those inputs in isolation would have resulted in a change in the fair value measurement.

The fair value of the debt component of the Debenture was estimated with the assistance of a third-party appraiser by discounting the principal and interest at a discount rate of market interest for similar loans. The interest rate was determined, among other things, based on the potential risk factor of the debt investment in Plantify, at 24.7% and was calculated at 1,164,400.

For the six and three months ended June 30, 2024, an unrealized gain of $130,368 and $46,425, respectively was recorded in changes in fair value of an investment in an associate measured under the fair value option of comprehensive loss.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a binding term sheet for a credit facility of up to $250,000 and bearing interest at a rate of 8% per annum (the “Credit Facility”) to Plantify. The Credit Facility will be provided for a term beginning April 2, 2024 and ending April 1, 2025, unless earlier terminated by the Company following an Event of Default, as defined in the Credit Facility.

Subject to the provisions of this Credit Facility, Plantify may drawdown up to $250,000, at any time and from time to time during the term. Each loan must be repaid by Plantify within twelve months provided any outstanding amounts as of the end of the term must be repaid within ninety days. As of June 30, 2024, Plantify borrowed $162,000 under the Credit Facility.

The following tables present Plantify’s summarized financial information.

	Six months ended June 30, 2024			Three months ended June 30, 2024
Revenue		327,000			167,000
Gross loss		(123,000	)		(43,000	)
Net loss		(1,553,000	)		(864,000	)

N2OFF, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)