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NRGene Technologies Ltd.

Investor Presentation Aug 15, 2022

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Disclaimer

  • The objective of this presentation is to present the activity of NRGene Technologies Ltd (the "Company") and to provide preliminary and basic information regarding its activities. In accessing this presentation, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions.
  • This presentation does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an offer or an invitation to purchase and/or an issuance of securities of the Company. This presentation is intended for informational purposes only. This presentation does not constitute an offer of the Company's securities to the public.
  • The information included in this presentation is a summary only and does not exhaust or include all of the information regarding the Company and its business, nor is it a substitute for careful inspection of the prospectus and the Company's financial reports which are published on the Israeli Securities Authority's website (MAGNA), including the Company's financial statements as of December 31, 2021, published on March 29, 2022 (reference no. 2022-01-031383) and/or the need for professional advice before purchasing the Company's securities.
  • The information presented in this presentation does not constitute a recommendation or an opinion nor is it a substitute for the collection and analysis of independent and additional information of any potential investor. Every potential investor should take independent advice and guidance in connection with its potential investment, including tax advice that takes into account its tax status.
  • The data presented in this presentation is based on the Company's financial statements as of June 30, 2022, unless otherwise stated.
  • This presentation includes, inter alia, forward-looking information, as defined in the Securities Law, 5728-1968, pursuant estimations of the Company's management, based on information and data which were known to the Company's management at the time of preparation of this presentation (including by relying on information published by various bodies, which have not been independently reviewed by the Company, and therefore the Company is not liable to its correctness). Such information includes, inter alia, forecasts, objectives, estimates, and/or assessments pertaining to future events and/or matters whose materialization is uncertain and cannot be estimated in advance by the Company. Such forward-looking information is uncertain, cannot be estimated accurately in advance and its materialization or non-materialization will be affected, inter alia, by risk factors characteristic of the Company's activity, as well as by developments in the economic environment and in external factors affecting the Company's activity, which cannot be estimated in advance and which are beyond the Company's control. More specifically, the presentation includes information regarding an estimated growth in the Company's revenues and business transactions, pursuant estimations of the Company's management, based on its past experience, assumptions regarding the Company's growth rate, completion of negotiations and execution of binding agreements, state of markets and the demand for the Company's products, whose materialization is subject to successful development and commercialization processes of the Company's products.
  • This presentation shall not be relied upon and shall not be construed as any representation or obligation, including with regard to the completeness or accuracy of the information included herein. The Company, its employees, its officers and its shareholders will not be liable for damages and/or losses that may be caused as a result of the use of the information presented in this presentation. The Company is not responsible for any future change in the economic, financial or legal situation concerning the Company and its business. The Company does not undertake to update and/or change any such forecast and/or assessment to reflect events and/or circumstances postdating this presentation.

Agenda

  • About NRGene
  • Global Trends Affecting the Company's Activities
  • NRGene's Solution
  • Activity Highlights During H1-2022 and to date
  • Intellectual Property Development
  • Financial Results Highlights

About NRGene

NRGene Technologies is an AgTech company engaged in the research and development and applying of its technology in the field of artificial intelligence, including software tools, in order to analyze genetic information based on Big Data, for the acceleration and improvement of natural breeding of crops and animals in the global agriculture and food industry.

2009 Company founded 2015 Product launch

2021 IPO on the Tel-Aviv Stock

Exchange (TASE)

300 Number of projects completed

between 2015 and 2022

30 Countries \$44M*

Total bookings

* To date (from commencement of commercialization); An amount of \$4.4M is included in the backlog as of the reporting date.

Global Trends Affecting the Company's Activities

With an increasing global population and rising living standards, the demand for food has substantially increased. As a result, the company expects an increase in demand for its genomic solutions.

The global shortage of wheat due to the Russia's invasion to Ukraine

Fuel substitutes for transportation

Significant increase in the use of fuel substitutes from soybean, corn, canola, and wheat as a result of increasing oil prices

Increasing use of plant protein in food, beverage, and meat/fish substitutes

Outbreaks of diseases and pests in various crops and animals

Expanding the demand for fruits and vegetables rich in flavor, color, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals

Reduction in arable land and water resources for agriculture, combined with extreme climate changes will affect the production capacity of the world's agricultural produce

* An increase in demand for genomic solutions due to the expected trends in the field of agriculture and food may not occur or occur in a different way than expected, as a result of factors beyond the Company's control.

people are experiencing severe food insecurity

https://p.ynet.co.il/foodcrisis/c/883ff37 c/?externalurl=true&cardId=883ff37c

Global Food Crises and Price Increase

Reasons for Global Food Crisis

Russia and Ukraine - Global grain powerhouse disruption

Russia and Ukraine, are both large grain exporters;

The Russian invasion dramatically disrupted supply chains and caused sharp increases in grain prices

Increase in prices of agricultural inputs

Prices of fuel, fertilizers, and chemicals have increased dramatically, resulting in a significant increase in food production costs. The FOA reports that food prices have risen by 21%* in the past year

Disruption of supply chains

Disruption of supply chains that are used for import and export of agricultural inputs and products is causing a shortage of raw materials for the food industry leading to price increases

Molecular breeding

Rapid development and identification of high-yielding plant varieties that are suitable for local cultivation can help address the lack of local agricultural produce in different parts of the world

Alternative protein

Approximately 80% of all agricultural land is used for producing animal feed. The amount of agricultural produce that is used for human consumption is expected to increase significantly by 2030 as plantbased proteins, insects, and cultured meat will replace approximately 10% of meat production**

Alternative agricultural crops

Development of crops such as millet, hemp and quinoa, as well as development of vertical farming can substantially reduce the existing dependency on traditional crops such as wheat, rice and corn

Approximately 400 million people rely on food that originates in Ukraine, and 181 million of them are at risk for starvation

NRGene's Projects Contribute to Social and Environmental Value Creation

NRGene contributes to each step in the agricultural supply chain, while focusing on sustainable food production and reduction of the environmental footprint

NRGene's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology was Validated by Leading Companies Worldwide

A proven technology that has been successfully implemented in ~300 projects across various industries

Accelerated

Significantly reduced development time of new varieties

Reliable

Successful product implementation in the world's leading breeding companies

Unique

Unique technological approach that is based on big proprietary databases

Activity Highlights During H1-2022 and to Date

IP development

Strategic collaboration with the Granot Group that includes financing in the amount of \$US 2M for the development of plant varieties that will be grown as seedlings using vertical farming to feed dairy cattle.

DNA tests

New agreements with customers (bookings), in a cumulative amount of \$US 1.1M*

* Compared to \$1.2m in FY21

Genetic analysis and production services

Continued support of key existing customers in order to nurture strategic collaborations

Intellectual Property Development

Expansion of IP Development Business Model to Derive Revenues from End-product Sales

* Revenues from end-product sales are subject to successful completion of a project's development, collaboration with partners, implementation, market conditions, and customers' demands.

** The Company is evaluating additional projects and partners in this business model, which may not occur, due to factors beyond the Company's control.

Applying NRGene's AI Technology for Developing Elite Varieties of Seedlings for Dairy Cattle Feed

The company anticipates that the development of first elite varieties will be completed by 2024*

* The estimation of the completion date of a project's development and the products' commercialization is based on the Company's experience and may occur in a different way than expected, or not occur due to factors beyond the Company's control.

and development in the field of wheat genetics conducted by the company

✓ The Company is evaluating thousands of potential varieties, and will select the best varieties to be commercialized as

✓ Development and commercialization within a short period of one to two years

Vertical Farming – Agriculture of the Future

Strategic collaboration with the Granot Group for the development of elite plant varieties that will be grown in vertical farming facilities

The advantages of using vertical farming will allow high quality produce at competitive prices*:

Fresh produce throughout the year

Climate-controlled conditions that enable growing in all weather conditions

Facilities are situated close to the consumer

Grown in stacked layers thus reduces the use of arable land

less air pollution

Reduction of environmental footprint (transportation and fuel costs) are diminished, in parallel with

Significant reductions in water consumption

Today, most varieties grown in vertical farming around the world have not yet been adapted to the unique growth conditions of such facilities. The company predicts that with the development of elite varieties for vertical farming, the produce quality will improve, yields will increase, and food prices will decrease.

* The estimations are based on the Company's experience and market data as of the reporting date, and may occur in a different way than expected, or not occur due to factors beyond the Company's control.

First Collaboration Project with Granot Group: Development of Seedlings for Dairy Cattle Feed

Main project objectives/terms:

  • ✓ NRGene* develops new wheat varieties that will be grown as seedlings for use in vertical farming facilities.
  • ✓ Granot will contribute USD 2 million** to the financing of the project and will provide its significant experience and knowledge in the production of feed for dairy cattle. NRGene Canada shall be responsible for the additional funding, as required.
  • ✓ Upon the completion of development, NRGene Canada and Granot will establish an equally owned (50%-50%) company to focus on wheat grains production and their commercialization to be grown as seedlings to vertical farming facilities worldwide.
  • ✓ The project will focus on the European and North American markets, which together comprise 30 million dairy cows. The Company estimates that a 1% market share consisting of approximately 300,000 cows would generate USD 110 million in annual revenues***.
  • ✓ The Company and Granot agreed to examine additional plants (e.g., barley, corn and legume) suitable for vertical farming to feed other farm animals and/or other uses.

* By the Company's subsidiary in Canada.

** This backlog as of the reporting date excludes, at this stage, the payments that the Company is expected to receive under the scope of the collaboration.

*** Based on the value of grains for seedlings per cow (USD 1/day).

**** The successful development of the elite varieties, the establishment of the equally owned company, the success of the project, the Company's entitlement for revenues from end-product sales, the expected financing and the potential market size and the revenues from the products' commercialization, are based on the Company's estimations and forecasts, based on market research and assumptions of the market size and market penetration rate, and may occur in a different way than expected, or not occur, due to factors beyond the Company's control.

Project Goals:

  • ✓ Significantly reduce the cost of seedlings for livestock feed
  • ✓ To improve cow health and diet
  • ✓ Reduce environmental footprint

IP Development Business Model in Return for Royalties

* Revenues from royalties are subject to successful completion of a project's development, the Company's partners, implementation, market conditions, and customers' demands.

IP Development Projects in Return for Royalties

The revenue potential in key projects:

Project Expected development
period
Commercialization status* Expected year
of initial
royalties
Potential annual market
size (seeds/varieties)
Expected royalties (Life
Time Value of 10 years)**
ToBRFV
resistance
in tomatoes
2020-2022 In commercialization
(10 signed agreements)
2023 \$US 500M < \$US 100M
Alternative protein
from Pea and
Hemp
2021-2023 Has not begun yet
(part of consortia
agreement in Canada)
2024 \$US 100M < \$US 50M
Clubroot resistance
in canola
2021-2025 Has not begun yet 2025 \$US 300M < \$US 75M
High-quality cherry
tomato varieties
2021-2023 Has not begun yet
(the partner is responsible
for commercialization)
2025 \$US 25M < \$US 10M

* Based on the Company's estimation of market size, market penetration rate, market share potential and average royalties' rate.

** Company's estimation is that the project's lifetime is at least 10 years from the commencement of commercialization.

Financial Results Highlights* (US Dollars in Thousands)

Financial data H1 -
2022
H1 -
2021
FY -
2021
Comments
Revenues 1,486 2,148 4,463 Focus
on
long-term
and
recurring
projects
(DNA
tests
and
IP
development),
gradually
replacing
one-time
genomic
analysis
services
and
ending
of
the
licensing
agreement
with
Bayer
(December
2021)
Adjusted Gross Margin 57% 63% 60% Decrease
in
the
company's
revenues
from
providing
access
to
software
(Bayer)
given
the
mixture
of
activities
in
the
reporting
period.
Adjusted EBITDA (2,807) (3,809) (7,143) Focus
on
building
infrastructure
for
medium/long-term
growth
mainly
via
IP
development
business
model
and
reducing
sales
and
marketing
expenses
accordingly.
Total Backlog** 3,602 6,063 4,662 Decrease
in
new
one-time
projects,
countered
by
an
increasing
focus
on
IP
development
and
DNA
tests.
Cash and Deposits 15,801 26,857 22,872 Decrease
in
cash
balance
mainly
due
to
investment
in
building
infrastructure
for
growth
via
IP
development
and
DNA
tests,
and
repayment
of
financial
obligations
and
loans
to
the
banking
institution
(credit
line
and
periodic
principal
payments).
Short-term and
long-term loans ***
691 3,551 2,285 Decrease is due to the repayment of financial obligations, repayment of the
credit line and periodic principal payments to a banking institution.

* The complete financial results (reviewed) are included in the consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2022. For additional information, also see the Company's Board of Directors Report. ** The total backlog as of the reporting date is approximately \$4.4 million dollars. This backlog excludes the payments that the Company is expected to receive under the scope of the collaboration agreement with Granot Group. For further details, see section 3 in chapter A of the Company's Board of Directors Report as of June 30, 2022.

*** The balance as of June 30, 2022 consists of a loan for the establishment of the genotyping lab in Canada, which will be repaid on August 16, 2022 in accordance with the resolution of the Company's Board of Directors.

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