Lifeward (Nasdaq: LFWD) posts Q1 2026 loss and boosts cash via deals
Lifeward Ltd. reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $3.9 million, down from $5.0 million a year earlier, mainly due to lower AlterG shipments tied to working capital constraints. Gross margin fell to 34.2% from 42.2% on lower production volumes and higher tariffs.
GAAP net loss widened to $10.8 million or $6.70 per share, driven by a one-time, non-cash $4.9 million in-process R&D charge and other transaction-related expenses. On a non-GAAP basis, net loss was $5.1 million, similar to last year. Cash and cash equivalents rose to $11.4 million, helped by convertible note financing and $6.5 million of cash from the Oratech acquisition.
The company closed its strategic transaction with Oramed, completed a $10 million financing, acquired Oratech and upper body exoskeleton technology, and reduced quarterly operating cash burn by 33% year-over-year. Lifeward also disclosed it will delay filing its Form 10-Q for the quarter as it finalizes accounting for the March 2026 transaction.
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Lifeward trades near-term revenue pressure for balance sheet and pipeline expansion.
Lifeward posted Q1 2026 revenue of $3.9M, about 22% below the prior year, as AlterG shipments were constrained by working capital. GAAP net loss more than doubled to $10.8M, but this was largely driven by a one-time, non-cash $4.9M in-process R&D charge from the Oratech deal.
On a non-GAAP basis, operating loss was $4.6M, essentially flat year-over-year, while adjusted operating expenses fell 12% to $5.9M as sales and marketing became more efficient and R&D normalized post major projects. Liquidity improved meaningfully, with cash and equivalents increasing to $11.4M from $2.2M at year-end, aided by convertible notes and $6.5M of cash acquired with Oratech.
The quarter also advanced strategy: closing the Oramed transaction, acquiring Oratech’s Protein Oral Delivery platform with lead asset ORMD-0801 heading into a Phase 2 trial, and adding upper body exoskeleton technology. The disclosed delay in filing the Form 10-Q, tied to finalizing transaction accounting, introduces some procedural risk, but the company emphasizes ongoing operational progress and a 33% reduction in operating cash burn. Subsequent filings may provide more clarity on post-transaction integration and clinical timelines.
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Protein Oral Delivery medical
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Press release
dated May 15, 2026 of Lifeward Ltd., announcing financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.*
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Lifeward Ltd.
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Dated: May 15, 2026
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By:
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/s/ Almog Adar
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Name:
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Almog Adar
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Chief Financial Officer
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Strategic transaction closed with equity-based acquisition of Oratech:
$10 million financing received
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Upper body powered exoskeleton technology addresses unmet need in 4.6
million stroke survivors: The Company entered into an agreement during the first quarter of 2026 to acquire technology with integrated AI capabilities designed to assist individuals with upper-limb mobility limitations
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ReWalk personal exoskeleton sales increase: Driven by expanding
distribution, international sales, and reimbursement coverage from the three largest Medicare Advantage insurers - Aetna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare
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U.S: 1-833-316-0561
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International: 1-412-317-0690
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Germany: 0800-6647650
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Israel: 1-80-9212373
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E: ir@golifeward.com
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Lifeward Ltd. and subsidiaries
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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(Unaudited)
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(In thousands, except share and per share data)
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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2026
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2025
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Revenue
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$
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3,923
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$
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5,034
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Cost of revenues
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2,581
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2,912
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Gross profit
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1,342
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2,122
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Operating expenses:
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Research and development, net
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5,845
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918
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Sales and marketing
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3,271
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3,837
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General and administrative
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2,565
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2,220
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Total operating expenses
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11,681
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6,975
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Operating loss
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(10,339
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)
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(4,853
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)
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Financial expense (income), net
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448
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(30
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)
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Loss before income taxes
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(10,787
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)
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(4,823
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)
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Taxes on income
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6
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11
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Net loss
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$
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(10,793
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)
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$
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(4,834
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)
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Basic net loss per ordinary share
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$
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(6.70
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)
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$
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(5.53
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)
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Weighted average number of shares used in computing net loss per ordinary share basic and diluted (*)
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1,610,969
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873,845
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Lifeward Ltd. and subsidiaries
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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(In thousands)
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March 31,
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December 31,
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2026
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2025
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(Unaudited)
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(Audited)
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Assets
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Current assets
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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11,422
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$
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2,169
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Restricted cash
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10
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240
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Clinical trial services
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366
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-
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Trade receivables, net of credit losses of $234 and $192, respectively
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5,664
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6,138
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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1,844
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1,528
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Inventories
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6,251
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5,732
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Total current assets
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25,557
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15,807
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Restricted cash and other long term assets
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436
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209
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Clinical trial services
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609
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-
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Operating lease right-of-use assets
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1,491
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1,544
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Property and equipment, net
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571
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585
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Goodwill
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4,755
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4,755
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Total assets
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$
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33,419
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$
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22,900
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Liabilities and equity
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Current liabilities
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Trade payables
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6,376
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5,590
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Current maturities of operating leases
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425
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425
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Other current liabilities
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3,834
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3,221
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Convertible promissory note
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-
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2,803
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Total current liabilities
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10,635
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12,039
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Non-current operating leases
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1,113
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1,159
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Convertible promissory notes, net
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7,276
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-
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Warrant liabilities
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6,842
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-
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Other long-term liabilities
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1,262
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1,294
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Shareholders’ equity
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6,291
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8,408
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Total liabilities and equity
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$
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33,419
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$
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22,900
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Lifeward Ltd. and subsidiaries
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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(Unaudited)
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(In thousands)
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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2026
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2025
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Net cash used in operating activities
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$
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(3,675
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)
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$
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(5,493
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)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
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$
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6,500
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$
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(5
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)
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Net cash provided by financing activities
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$
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6,422
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$
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4,471
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
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$
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3
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$
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7
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Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
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9,250
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(1,020
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)
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Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
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$
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2,579
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$
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7,108
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Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period
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$
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11,829
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$
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6,088
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Lifeward Ltd. and subsidiaries
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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2026
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2025
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Revenues based on customer’s location:
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United States
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2,361
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3,209
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Europe
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704
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780
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Germany
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697
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556
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Asia-Pacific
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52
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42
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Rest of the world
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109
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447
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Total revenues
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$
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3,923
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$
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5,034
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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Dollars in thousands, except per share data
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2026
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2025
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GAAP net loss
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$
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(10,793
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)
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$
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(4,834
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)
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Adjustments:
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Non-cash acquired in-process R&D expense
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4,947
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-
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Oramed transaction-related expenses
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619
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-
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Stock-based compensation expenses
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177
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220
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Non-GAAP net loss
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$
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(5,050
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)
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$
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(4,614
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)
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Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share (*)
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1,610,969
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873,845
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Non-GAAP net loss per share
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$
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(3.13
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)
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$
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(5.28
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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March 31,
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2026
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2025
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Dollars in thousands
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$
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% of revenue
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$
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% of revenue
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GAAP operating loss
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$
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(10,339
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)
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(263.5
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)%
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$
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(4,853
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)
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(96.4
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)%
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Adjustments:
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Non-cash acquired in-process R&D expense
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4,947
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126.1
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%
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-
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-
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Oramed transaction-related expenses
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619
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15.8
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%
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-
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-
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Stock-based compensation expenses
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177
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4.5
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%
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220
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4.4
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%
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Non-GAAP operating loss
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$
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(4,596
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)
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(117.1
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)%
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$
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(4,633
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)
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(92.0
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)%
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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March 31,
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2026
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2025
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Dollars in thousands
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$
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% of revenue
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$
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% of revenue
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GAAP gross profit
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$
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1,342
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34.2
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%
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$
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2,122
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42.2
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%
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Adjustments:
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Stock-based compensation expenses
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5
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0.1
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%
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3
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0.0
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%
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Non-GAAP gross profit
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$
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1,347
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34.3
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%
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$
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2,125
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42.2
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%
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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March 31,
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2026
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2025
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Dollars in thousands
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$
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% of revenue
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$
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% of revenue
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GAAP research & development
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$
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5,845
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149.0
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%
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$
|
918
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18.2
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%
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Adjustments:
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Non-cash acquired in-process R&D expense
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(4,947
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)
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(126.1
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)%
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-
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-
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Stock-based compensation expenses
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(37
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)
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(0.9
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)%
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(36
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)
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(0.7
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)%
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||||||||
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Non-GAAP research & development
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$
|
861
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22.0
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%
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$
|
882
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17.5
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%
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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March 31,
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2026
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2025
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Dollars in thousands
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$
|
% of revenue
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$
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% of revenue
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GAAP sales & marketing
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$
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3,271
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83.4
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%
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$
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3,837
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76.2
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%
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Adjustments:
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Stock-based compensation expenses
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(58
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)
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(1.5
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)%
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(82
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)
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(1.6
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)%
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Non-GAAP sales & marketing
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$
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3,213
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81.9
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%
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$
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3,755
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74.6
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%
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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March 31,
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2026
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2025
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Dollars in thousands
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$
|
% of revenue
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$
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% of revenue
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GAAP general & administrative
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$
|
2,565
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65.4
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%
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$
|
2,220
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44.1
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%
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Adjustments:
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Oramed transaction-related expenses
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(619
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)
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(15.8
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)%
|
-
|
-
|
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Stock-based compensation expenses
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(77
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)
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(2.0
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)%
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(99
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)
|
(2.0
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)%
|
||||||||
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Non-GAAP general & administrative
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$
|
1,869
|
47.6
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%
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$
|
2,121
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42.1
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%
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