N2OFF, Inc. approved acquiring biotech MitoCareX, focusing on cancer therapeutics, to enhance its investment portfolio.
Quiver AI Summary
N2OFF, Inc. (NASDAQ: NITO), a cleantech company focused on solar energy assets, announced that its stockholders approved the acquisition of MitoCareX Bio Ltd., a biotech firm specializing in cancer therapeutics through mitochondrial protein targeting. The deal involves N2OFF purchasing shares from existing stakeholders for $700,000 and exchanging additional shares for ownership stakes, ultimately positioning MitoCareX as a wholly owned subsidiary. The agreement includes provisions for milestone-based stock issuances and a commitment from N2OFF to support MitoCareX financially for the first two years post-acquisition. This deal aligns with the growing cancer therapeutics market, which is projected to significantly increase in value. The transaction is expected to close in October 2025, pending final conditions.
Potential Positives
- The approval of the acquisition of MitoCareX Bio Ltd. by N2OFF demonstrates shareholder confidence in the company's strategic direction and growth prospects.
- The acquisition positions N2OFF to enter the lucrative cancer therapeutics market, which is projected to grow significantly from $194.1B in 2024 to $344.1B by 2031.
- MitoCareX's expertise in drug discovery targeting challenging cancers enhances N2OFF’s portfolio, potentially increasing its market competitiveness and innovation capabilities.
- By committing $1,000,000 to support MitoCareX and consolidating ownership, N2OFF is poised to leverage synergies that may result from the integration of MitoCareX’s operations into its framework.
Potential Negatives
- The acquisition of MitoCareX includes terms that may dilute N2OFF's existing shareholders, as the Sellers will be entitled to 30% of N2OFF's financing proceeds and milestone-based issuances of up to 25% of common stock, which could significantly impact shareholder value.
- The press release demonstrates a potential conflict of interest, as key individuals from N2OFF are also involved with SciSparc, raising concerns about governance and decision-making transparency regarding the acquisition.
- N2OFF's commitment to financially support MitoCareX with an initial cash investment of $1,000,000 and ongoing operations support increases the company's financial obligations, which may affect its capital allocation and operational focus.
FAQ
What is N2OFF, Inc.?
N2OFF, Inc. is a cleantech company focusing on solar energy assets using the Ready to Build (RTB) business model.
What company is N2OFF acquiring?
N2OFF is acquiring MitoCareX Bio Ltd., a biotech firm specializing in cancer therapeutics through mitochondrial protein targeting.
Who are the sellers of MitoCareX?
The sellers include SciSparc Ltd, Dr. Alon Silberman, and Prof. Ciro Leonardo Pierri.
What are the financial terms of the acquisition?
N2OFF will purchase shares for $700,000 and exchange shares for 40% of N2OFF’s fully diluted capital stock.
When is the acquisition expected to close?
The transaction is expected to close within the first half of October 2025, pending final conditions.
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Full Release
Neve Yarak, Israel, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- N2OFF, Inc. (NASDAQ: NITO) (“N2OFF” and the “Company”), a cleantech company investing in solar energy assets based on the RTB (Ready to Build) business model, announced today that a special meeting of stockholders held on September 25, 2025, its stockholders voted on and approved, among others, the proposed acquisition of MitoCareX Bio Ltd . ("MitoCareX"), a biotech company focused on drug discovery targeting cancer therapeutics, with a range of other potential diseases and disorders, through targeting the mitochondrial SLC25 protein family.
MitoCareX is focusing on the development of novel therapies for hard-to-treat cancers by targeting proteins belonging to the mitochondrial SLC25 protein family. MitoCareX’s drug discovery activities rely on the ability to reliably generate 3D comparative modeling for its proteins of interest, which further allows the potential identification of anti-cancer small molecule therapeutics. Furthermore, by leveraging its advanced in-vitro screening systems related to mitochondria, MitoCareX corroborates the anti-cancer biological activity of small molecules discovered through its computational platform. According to Coherent Market Insights report, the global Cancer Therapeutics and Biotherapeutics market was estimated to be valued at $194.1B in 2024 and is expected to reach $344.1B by 2031.
On February 25, 2025, N2OFF entered into a securities purchase and exchange agreement to acquire full ownership of MitoCareX from SciSparc Ltd (NASDAQ:SPRC), Dr. Alon Silberman, and Prof. Ciro Leonardo Pierri (the “Sellers”). Under the agreement, N2OFF will purchase 6,622 shares from SciSparc for $700,000 and exchange additional shares with all Sellers for common stock totalling 40% of the Company's fully diluted capital stock. The Sellers will collectively be entitled to 30% of N2OFF’s financing proceeds (capped at $1.6 million) for five years. Upon closing, MitoCareX will become a wholly owned subsidiary of N2OFF, with its board reconstituted with N2OFF appointees. In addition, under the terms of the agreement, the Sellers will be entitled to milestone-based issuances of up to 25% of common stock of N2OFF, calculated on a fully diluted basis.
This agreement also contemplates a commitment by the Company to financially support MitoCareX’s operations during the first two years following the closing, including an initial cash investment of $1,000,000.
Approval by the stockholders of N2OFF represented one of the closing conditions in the agreement. N2OFF and the Sellers are aiming to close the transaction within the first half of October 2025, subject to the satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions.
Mr. Amitay Weiss, Chairman of the Board of Directors of N2OFF, also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SciSparc. Additionally, Ms. Liat Sidi, a member of N2OFF’s Board of Directors, also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of SciSparc.
About N2OFF Inc:
N2OFF is a cleantech company mainly engaged in EU based solar assets using the RTB (Ready to Build ) business model. N2OFF is currently the lead investor in four solar projects in three different EU countries, all of which were introduced by Solterra Renewable Energy Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Solterra Energy Ltd.
N2OFF also controls approximately 98% of Save Foods Ltd., an Israeli company focused on post-harvest treatments for fruits and vegetables, aiming to control and prevent pathogen contamination. For more information on Save Foods Ltd. visit our website: www.n2off.com .
Forward-looking Statements :
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on our current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties including the successful implementation of potential synergies between N2OFF and MitoCareX, operational and business opportunities available to N2OFF following the acquisition of MitoCareX, the potential benefits MitoCareX can present to N2OFF if and when the transaction closes, the success of our collaboration with Solterra Energy Ltd., entry into future projects, our ability to successfully enter the solar PV sector, the profitability of such industry, and the potential added value of the increased capacity. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including market conditions as well as those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in N2OFF’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. We are not responsible for the contents of third-party websites.
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