As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 29, 2014
Registration No. 333-196898
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
Amendment No. 6
to
FORM F-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
 
Mobileye N.V.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Not Applicable
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
 
The Netherlands
7372
Not Applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
Har Hotzvim, 13 Hartom Street
P.O. Box 45157
Jerusalem 97775, Israel
+972 2 541 7333
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)
Mobileye, Inc.
99 Jericho Turnpike
Jericho, NY 11753
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies to:
 
Ofer Maharshak
Chief Financial Officer
Mobileye N.V.
Har Hotzvim, 13 Hartom Street
P.O. Box 45157
Jerusalem 97775, Israel
+972 2 541 7333
James R. Tanenbaum, Esq.
Nilene R. Evans, Esq.
Morrison & Foerster LLP
250 West 55th Street
New York, NY 10019-5201
(212) 468-8000
Phyllis G. Korff, Esq.
Yossi Vebman, Esq.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher
& Flom LLP
Four Times Square
New York, NY 10036-6522
(212) 735-3000
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this registration statement.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box.   
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.   
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
 
 
 
Title of Each Class of Securities to be Registered
Amount to be registered
Proposed Maximum
Aggregate Offering
Price(1)(2)
Amount of
Registration Fee(3)
Ordinary shares, nominal value €0.01
31,912,500
$
733,987,500
$
94,538
 
 
(1)
  • Includes ordinary shares that may be purchased by the underwriters to cover over-allotments, if any.
(2)
  • Estimated solely for the purposes of computing the amount of the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
(3)
  • Registration fees in the amount of $78,096 were previously paid.
The Registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until this registration statement shall become effective on such date as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to such Section 8(a), may determine.
 
 

The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is declared effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and we are not soliciting offers to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale thereof is not permitted.
Subject to Completion. Dated July 29, 2014
PROSPECTUS
27,750,000 Ordinary Shares
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This is an initial public offering of ordinary shares by Mobileye N.V. and no public market currently exists for our shares. We are selling 8,325,000 of our ordinary shares and the selling shareholders identified in this prospectus are selling 19,425,000 of our ordinary shares. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling shareholders. The estimated initial public offering price is between $21.00 and $23.00 per share.
Our ordinary shares have been authorized for listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MBLY,” subject to official notice of issuance.
We are an “emerging growth company” as that term is used in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 and, as such, have elected to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements for future filings.
See “Risk Factors” on page 16 to read about factors you should consider before buying ordinary shares.
 
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
 
 
Per Share
Total
Initial public offering price
$
$
Underwriting discount(1)
$
$
Proceeds, before expenses, to Mobileye
$
$
Proceeds, before expenses, to the selling shareholders
$
$
 
(1)
  • See “Underwriting (Conflicts of Interest)” for a description of the compensation payable to the underwriters.
To the extent that the underwriters sell more than 27,750,000 ordinary shares, the underwriters have the option to purchase up to an additional 4,162,500 shares from the selling shareholders at the initial price to public less the underwriting discount.
 
The underwriters expect to deliver the shares against payment in New York, New York on            , 2014.
Lead book-running managers
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Morgan Stanley
 
Deutsche Bank Securities
 
 
Barclays
Citigroup
 
 
Wells Fargo Securities
Baird
William Blair
Raymond James
Prospectus dated            , 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
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Through and including            , 2014 (the 25th day after the date of this prospectus), all dealers effecting transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to a dealer’s obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with respect to an unsold allotment or subscription.
 
We, the selling shareholders and the underwriters have not authorized anyone to provide any information other than that contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectus prepared by us or on our behalf or to which we may have referred you. We, the selling shareholders and the underwriters do not take any responsibility for, and cannot provide any assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. We, the selling shareholders and the underwriters have not authorized any other person to provide you with different or additional information, and none of us are making an offer to sell the ordinary shares in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale thereof is not permitted. This offering is being made in the United States and elsewhere solely on the basis of the information contained in this prospectus. You should assume that the information appearing in this prospectus is accurate

only as of the date on the front cover of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of the prospectus or of any sale of the ordinary shares. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since the date on the front cover of this prospectus.
For investors outside of the United States, we have not, nor have the selling shareholders or any underwriter, done anything that would permit the offering or possession or distribution of this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. You are required to inform yourselves about and to observe any restrictions relating to this offering and the distribution of this prospectus outside of the United States.


Prospectus Summary
The following summary highlights certain information contained elsewhere in this prospectus and is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information and consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. Because this is a summary, it may not contain all of the information that is important to you in making a decision to invest in our ordinary shares. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully read the entire prospectus, including “Risk Factors,” “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. Unless otherwise indicated or the context requires, all references in this prospectus to “Mobileye N.V.,” “Mobileye,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “ours,” “us” or similar terms refer to Mobileye N.V. together with its subsidiaries. We also include a glossary of some of the terms used in this prospectus as Appendix A.
Except as otherwise indicated, all share amounts, per share amounts and related information in this prospectus have been adjusted retroactively for a five-for-one stock split, which we refer to as the “Stock Split,” that occurred pursuant to a deed of amendment of our articles of association on July 10, 2014.
Company Overview
Mobileye is the global leader in the design and development of software and related technologies for camera-based Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (“ADAS”). Our technology keeps passengers safer on the roads, reduces the risks of traffic accidents, saves lives and has the potential to revolutionize the driving experience by enabling autonomous driving. Our proprietary software algorithms and EyeQ® chips perform detailed interpretations of the visual field in order to anticipate possible collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, animals, debris and other obstacles. Our products are also able to detect roadway markings such as lanes, road boundaries, barriers and similar items, as well as to identify and read traffic signs and traffic lights. Our products combine high performance, low energy consumption and low cost, with automotive-grade standards. Our technology was first included in serial models in 2007. We estimate that our products were installed in approximately 3.3 million vehicles worldwide through March 31, 2014. By the end of 2014, our technology will be available in 160 car models from 18 original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) worldwide. Further, our products have been selected for implementation in serial production of 237 car models from 20 OEMs by 2016. Mobileye’s more than 15 years of research and development and data collected from millions of miles of driving experience give us a significant technological lead. For the past six years, we have won more than 80% of the serial productions for which we have been requested to provide a quotation.
We believe that we are well-positioned to take advantage of two key industry trends:
  • The first trend is the evolution in the demand for ADAS, one of the fastest growing segments within the automotive electronics industry. The rapid increase in the demand for ADAS is driven by growing public acceptance and awareness of driver safety technologies and by the rising influence of regulators and national and international safety organizations that issue safety ratings to encourage manufacturers to include safety features in their new or revamped car models. As regulators and safety organizations continue to increase the types and functions of ADAS applications required to maintain high ratings, ADAS will become standard on more vehicle models and the market for our products will continue to expand significantly. Our experience to date validates the exponential increase in demand for ADAS technology. It took approximately five years from 2007 to ship the first 1.0 million EyeQ® chips. In 2013 alone, we shipped approximately 1.3 million chips. Moreover, in early 2010 our technology was sourced by seven OEMs for inclusion in 36 car models. By the end of 2014, our technology will be adopted by 18 OEMs for inclusion in 160 car models worldwide.
  • The second trend is the race to develop autonomous driving. Autonomous driving will require ADAS technological innovations of increasing complexity. Completely autonomous driving, where the driver is not actively engaged in driving the vehicle for extended periods of time, cannot be achieved in one step. In the near future, we believe that there will be at


least three technological innovations that are likely to revolutionize the driving experience. The first innovation involves hands-free-capable driving at highway speeds and in congested traffic situations. We have design wins from two OEMs to launch these features in 2016, and are in development programs with an additional six OEMs for potential launch in 2018. The next two innovations, which we believe could launch as early as 2018, are the inclusion of country road capabilities and city traffic capabilities. These innovations should require only minor additional sensing hardware, but significant algorithmic advances, which we are currently developing. We believe the cost of our enabling technology, including hardware, software, packaging and related elements, will be well within acceptable automotive industry levels, which will provide us with a competitive advantage and accelerate the migration of the technology from premium to mass market car models.
We offer the only camera-based ADAS technology that covers all major safety and convenience-related functions available in the market today:
  • Safety Functions
  • Lane functions — Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keeping and Support (LKS);
  • Vehicle detection functions — Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Headway Monitoring and Warning (HMW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Traffic Jam Assist and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB);
  • Pedestrian detection functions — Pedestrian Collision Warning (PDW) and Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking;
  • Convenience and Driving Enhancement Functions — Intelligent High Beam Control (IHC), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) and Speed Limit Indicator (SLI); and
  • Autonomous Driving Technologies — Drivable path delimiter capabilities, including detection of curbs, barriers, construction zone obstructions, general obstacles, road bumps, potholes and debris.
We have strong direct relationships with OEMs. Mobileye’s products are or will be available in production vehicles from most of the global OEMs, including:
Adam Opel AG
Audi AG
Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG — BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce
Chrysler Group LLC — Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep
Fiat S.p.A.
Ford Motor Company — Ford and Lincoln
General Motors Company —  Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC
Honda Motor Company, Ltd
HKMC — Hyundai and Kia
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC — Jaguar and Land Rover
MAN SE
Mitsubishi Group
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. —  Nissan and Infiniti
PSA Peugeot Citroën —  Peugeot and Citroën
Renault S.A.
Scania Aktiebolag (publ)
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Volvo Car Corporation
Yulon Motor Co., Ltd.
IVECO
We supply our technology to OEMs through automotive system integrators, known as Tier 1 companies, which are direct suppliers to vehicle manufacturers. Sales to our OEM segment represented approximately 89% and 78% of our total revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, respectively. Our Tier 1 customers include Magna Electronics Inc., TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., Autoliv, Inc., Delphi Automotive Plc, Gentex Corporation, Kansei Corporation, Leopold Kostal GmbH and Mando Corporation as well as Bendix Corporation and Mobis Transportation Alternatives, Inc. working jointly with TRW.


We also offer our technology as an aftermarket product in vehicles that do not come pre-equipped with such technology. Our aftermarket customers include commercial and governmental fleets, telematics providers and insurance companies. To date, our aftermarket products have been installed in more than 120,000 vehicles. Aftermarket sales represented approximately 11% and 22% of our total revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, respectively.
We have experienced significant growth in revenues in the last three years. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, our total revenues were $81.2 million, $40.3 million and $19.2 million, respectively, representing year-over-year growth in total revenues of 102% and 110% for our two most recent fiscal years. Over the same periods, we improved from net losses of $13.4 million in 2011 and $53,000 in 2012, to net income of $19.9 million in 2013. Our total revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were $35.6 million and $11.7 million, respectively, and our net loss was $19.6 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Our net income (loss) excluding the effects of share-based compensation, a non-GAAP measure, was $12.6 million and $1.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $33.1 million, $1.8 million and $(12.3) million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. See note (3) to “Summary Financial Information” for a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Before Share-Based Compensation to Net Income (Loss).
Market Opportunity
Road traffic accidents and injuries remain a major unresolved problem worldwide. The World Health Organization (the “WHO”) estimates that there were 1.24 million deaths on the world’s roads in 2010. The WHO also estimates that road traffic accidents can adversely affect 1-3% of a country’s gross domestic product. In 2011, AAA estimated that auto accidents cost the United States $300 billion annually. As a result, reducing traffic injuries has been a critical priority for governments, safety organizations and the automotive industry. Making vehicles safer has been critical to reducing road traffic injuries. The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (the “IIHS”) cites studies finding that more than 90% of vehicular accidents are due to human factors. IIHS has estimated that if all vehicles were equipped with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, side-view assist, and adaptive headlights, as many as 1.9 million crashes involving passenger vehicles could be prevented or mitigated each year, including about one of every three fatal crashes and one of every five serious or moderate injury crashes. The ADAS market is a new and growing market. We believe that major regulatory changes, together with increased customer awareness of the benefits of active safety technology, will drive ADAS adoption to the point where the vast majority of new cars produced will be equipped with one or more ADAS capabilities.
Automobile safety is driven both by regulation and the availability to consumers of independent assessments of the safety performance of different car models, which have encouraged OEMs to produce cars that are safer than those required by law. In many countries, new car assessment programs (“NCAPs”), particularly the European NCAP, and the U.S. NCAP administered by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (the “NHTSA”), have created a “market for safety.” Car manufacturers seek to demonstrate that their new and revamped car models satisfy the NCAP’s highest rating, typically five stars, or can “tick the box” on the new car sticker. National NCAPs will continue to add specific ADAS applications to their evaluation items over the next several years, led by the European NCAP. We believe that this global rollout will lead to harmonized requirements across key geographic areas. For example, in 2014, the European NCAP increased its active safety weighting to 20% from 10%, meaning that a 5-star rating will require one or more active safety systems on each vehicle model; by 2017 active safety functions will be required to achieve a 4-star rating. Similarly, the U.S. NCAP continues to add ADAS features to its evaluation items, including forward collision warning and lane departure warnings, begun in 2011, and rearview video systems beginning in 2014. In addition, the IIHS has added collision avoidance technology such as FCW to its criteria for awarding a “Top Safety Pick+” rating.
In recent years, there has been increasing emphasis on “autonomous”, “automated” or “self-driving” vehicles. Self-driving vehicles are those in which operation of the vehicle occurs without direct driver input to control the steering, acceleration and braking, and are designed so that the driver


is not expected to monitor the roadway constantly while operating in self-driving mode. Self-driving vehicles range from single applications with the driver required to continuously monitor traffic to semi-autonomous or fully autonomous driving where the driver increasingly relinquishes control. Semi-autonomous driving, under certain conditions, such as highway driving, means the driver does not have to monitor traffic continuously but must be ready to control the vehicle. Fully autonomous driving under all situations will not require any driver input. The move to the autonomous vehicle is expected to introduce significant potential economic savings as well as further reduce traffic accidents. While fully autonomous driving is not expected in the near future, we believe that there will be ongoing introductions of semi-autonomous driving capabilities. We believe these capabilities will start with hands-free highway driving that will gradually extend to other types of roadways, such as country and city driving. ADAS applications that warn, but do not perform a control function, are not, for this purpose, considered automated driving, but they are necessary for effective performance of the control functions. The key factors in the growth of autonomous driving will be increased safety, consumer demand and economic and social benefits, which we expect will subsequently be reflected in automobile regulations and rating systems. Controlling the costs of the systems is also critical as many studies have shown that consumers are interested in safety but are also very sensitive to costs.
Our Solution
Our sophisticated software algorithms and proprietary EyeQ® system on a chip (“SoC”) combine high performance, low energy consumption and low cost, with automotive-grade standards to provide drivers with interpretations of a scene in real-time and an immediate evaluation based on the analysis. Our products use monocular camera processing that works accurately alone, or together with radar for redundancy. We expect to launch products that work with multi-focal cameras for automated driving applications with the same high performance, low energy consumption and low cost starting in 2016.
Led by Professor Amnon Shashua, our co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer and Chairman, our more than 320 engineers and other research and development personnel have a history of innovation. We believe our position as the camera-based ADAS market leader is based on the following competitive strengths:
  • All applications in one camera, resulting in cost savings and greater convenience — We have always understood that it was essential to develop the entire spectrum of camera functionalities in order to position the camera as the primary sensor due to its cost and packaging convenience. We provide all applications in a single system and camera. We believe this makes our solution compelling to OEMs. Further, many of our planned additional applications require a simple update to the software rather than costly and time-consuming changes to the hardware itself. We believe that as internet access becomes more available in cars, software updates may even be made wirelessly.
  • Large validation datasets train and optimize our complex proprietary algorithms — Mobileye’s more than 15 years of ADAS research and development, largest number of serial production models in the industry and experience with most global OEMs have yielded millions of miles of road experience data covering more than 40 countries at all times of day and in multiple scenarios — highway, country, city — across hundreds of vehicle models. Our large datasets, unbiased as to any OEM, give us the unequalled ability to train and optimize our proprietary algorithms. We can also fully validate safety functions, which is crucial in order to avoid false-positive actuations, such as an inappropriate AEB actuation. We believe that no other company in the world has road experience datasets as deep and as wide as ours.
  • We seek to work with all OEMs and Tier 1 companies — We seek to work with all OEMs and with Tier 1 companies. We believe our hybrid approach of working directly with OEMs to customize and validate our products and making our products available to multiple Tier 1 companies that may respond to a request for quotation (“RFQ”) for the same serial production contract offers us the opportunity for the greatest market share.


  • Long-standing relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 companies provide for a leading and defensible market position — Our market leadership results from many years of review and validation from 20 of the global OEMs and our relationship with most of the leading Tier 1 companies. In early 2010 our proprietary technology was in 36 car models from seven OEMs. We currently have sourcing agreements for our technology to be in 237 car models from 20 OEMs by 2016. We expect that as regulations and ratings require more active safety features, more cars and more car models will have a camera. As the leading provider of camera-based ADAS, we are well-positioned to benefit from this trend. We believe there are significant barriers to entry to the ADAS market, particularly the camera-based market, primarily based on our innovative proven technology and our continued development of more advanced and innovative technology. In addition, our leading market position, combined with the very high investment of time and resources required, makes penetrating this market challenging. We believe that it can take up to seven years from the time a company has effective technology before it could be implemented in a vehicle.
  • Self-designed, cost effective EyeQ® microchip — We have designed our own microprocessor chip that has the computing power to run LDW, FCW, AEB (for vehicles and pedestrians), TSR, AHC, ACC, Free-Space Analysis, debris detection, and more — at a frame rate of above 20 fps. We believe this kind of computational load is unusually high on a portable device. Our EyeQ® SoC is capable of achieving a very high throughput at a very low power consumption and very low cost. Each new generation of the EyeQ® SoC is many times faster than its predecessor, allowing for more and better image analysis. EyeQ2® was approximately six times faster than the original EyeQ®; EyeQ3®, launched in vehicles in 2015, is approximately eight times faster than EyeQ2®; and we are currently designing EyeQ4®, which we expect to launch in 2018. We believe our system is the only one that offers the full suite of ADAS applications currently available, and many of our additional applications will only require software updates, rather than additional hardware.
  • Highly scalable business model — Our business model results in strong operating margins, and in 2013, we generated operating income and net income for the first time. We believe that our business can grow significantly without corresponding increases in fixed and capital expenditures because we have strong existing relationships with nearly all OEMs and Tier 1 companies, and are not reliant on traditional sales and marketing processes to develop the OEMs business.
Our Growth Strategies
We intend to expand our operations and continue to lead the ADAS market by:
  • Capitalizing on regulatory and safety rating changes promoting standard feature ADAS — By 2015, we believe that in order to attain a four-star or five-star safety rating, a vehicle will need to be equipped with camera-based ADAS. As a result, OEMs have been moving to adopt ADAS technology as standard equipment on the majority of new launches of existing models as well as of most new models. We believe we are strongly positioned to benefit from the increased demand for ADAS and we have already been sourced for standard feature programs by 20 of the global OEMs. Further, we work with the European NCAP, the NHTSA and other NCAPs to demonstrate the capabilities and reliability of our technology and to help ensure that they develop regulations and ratings that address the full range of benefits that we believe ADAS can offer.
  • Exploiting the advantages of camera-only ADAS — We believe the camera sensor is key for mass adoption of active safety features because only a camera can perform the full suite of ADAS functions at a reliability level that can ensure both real world performance in complex cluttered environments and offer acceptable false-positive levels. Unlike other sensor modalities, such as radar and lidar, which do not incorporate the full panoply of ADAS functions, camera-only ADAS reduces cost and package constraints.


  • Leading the development of ADAS specifically for automated driving — We believe that we will be the first to supply the underlying technology to launch commercially viable semi-autonomous driving at highway speed. The move towards hands-free driving necessitates additional capabilities, such as traffic-light detection, detection of obstacles outside the driving path and significant growth of scene understanding in order to support automatic lateral control of the vehicle. We believe the camera is the sensor best suited to address the functionalities necessary for automated driving. Effective automated driving will require the coordination of multiple cameras around the vehicle to provide both a wide field of vision and protective redundancy. We have been designing new multiple cameras configurations to support the higher safety standards required for hands-free driving and have been further developing our existing AEB functions to meet even higher reliability standards. As we continue to gain experience in this area, we expect to be a leader in additional ADAS for automated driving.
  • Creating additional and enhanced applications — We expect to launch full-braking, camera-only AEB with multiple OEMs in early 2015. We expect to launch additional and enhanced applications in 2014 and 2015, including “no entry” sign detection, new traffic signs, animal detection, general object detection, free space or construction zone assist, traffic light detection, pothole detection and debris detection. As we continue to expand the suite of ADAS we offer, we believe our technological advantages over our competitors will continue to grow.
  • Developing surround-view capabilities — We are working on rear-view camera ADAS and surround-view ADAS, both of which are also critical to effective automated driving and the emerging market for automated parking functionality. The rear-view camera will also be critical to winning new serial production because in March 2014, the NHTSA issued a final rule requiring rear visibility technology in all new vehicles under 10,000 pounds by May 2018 to prevent backover accidents. Currently, OEMs offer surround-view cameras that display a bird’s-eye-view of the area around the car to assist the driver in manually parking. We are working with one OEM to launch the next generation of surround-view functionality, not merely for display but also for processing visual information to aid the function of automated parking.
  • Winning additional serial productions with existing and new OEMs — We intend to leverage our strong relationships with existing OEM customers to win additional serial production contracts in order to make ourselves a fundamental component of our OEMs’ global platforms. We also believe our superior product and demonstrated ability to work with OEMs and Tier 1 companies will enable us to win serial production contracts from additional global and smaller OEMs for automobiles, as well as buses, trucks and other vehicles, which may require specialized customization.
  • Expanding our aftermarket product sales — Our aftermarket products can be fitted for both automotive and truck uses. We believe there is significant opportunity for growth in our sales to fleet owners, fleet telematics providers, insurance companies, vehicle importers, public transportation providers, taxi operators and OEMs that may seek to offer our aftermarket product for vehicles that do not contain ADAS technology as a standard feature. We believe that we can leverage the growing public acceptance and awareness of driver safety technologies and the rising influence of “five-star” quality ratings in new car models to market our ADAS aftermarket products as well. We also seek to promote regulation that will mandate or encourage aftermarket installation of ADAS technology for certain usages, such as fleets, or certain drivers, such as young drivers.


Recent Developments
Our condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 are not yet available. Accordingly, the financial results that we present below constitute preliminary expectations with respect to results for such quarter based on currently available information and remain subject to the completion of our financial closing procedures for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, which are not yet complete due to the finalization of, among other things, our quarterly tax provision and certain share-based compensation calculations. As a result, these preliminary results may differ from the actual results that will be reflected in our consolidated financial statements for the quarter when they are completed and publicly disclosed. These preliminary results may change and those changes may be material. These estimates should not be viewed as a substitute for our interim financial statements that will be prepared in accordance with GAAP and filed with the SEC.
Our expectations with respect to our unaudited results for the period discussed below are based upon management estimates and are the responsibility of management. The preliminary financial data included in this prospectus has been prepared by, and is the responsibility of management. Kesselman and Kesselman, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, has not audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the preliminary financial data. Accordingly, it does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect thereto. Our actual results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 will not be available until after this offering is completed. There can be no assurance that these estimates will be realized, and estimates are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are not within our control. For additional information regarding various risks and uncertainties, see “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” elsewhere in this prospectus.
Preliminary Estimates of Key Financial Metrics for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2014
  • Our total revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 are expected to be between $32.9 million to $33.5 million, representing an increase of 86% to 89%, respectively, compared to total revenues of $17.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, and a decrease of 7.6% to 5.9%, respectively, compared to total revenues of $35.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.
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  • OEM Segment.   Revenues for our OEM segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 are expected to be between $28.2 million and $28.7 million, representing an increase of 110.4% to 114.2%, respectively, compared to OEM segment revenues of $13.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, and a decrease of 11.6% to 10.0%, respectively, compared to OEM segment revenues of $31.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The increase compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2013 was the result of new program launches over the period since June 30, 2013. The decrease in revenue compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2014 was the result of regular changes in our OEM customers’ production schedules; variations in orders for products from smaller OEM customers; and launches of new programs at the end of 2013 and during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 because OEMs disproportionately increase their production in the first months of a launch because of the demand for new models. Our quarter-over-quarter results fluctuate, among other reasons, because of the timing of orders for our products and the timing of the introduction of new vehicle models containing our products.
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  • AM Segment.   Revenues for our aftermarket segment are expected to be between $4.7 million and $4.8 million, representing an increase of 9.3% to 11.6%, respectively, compared to aftermarket segment revenues of $4.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, and an increase of 23.7% to 26.3%, respectively, compared to aftermarket segment revenues of $3.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The increase was the result of continued growth in market awareness of ADAS and the addition of new distributors to our distribution chain.


  • Our U.S. GAAP Net Income (Loss) is estimated to be between $(0.1) million and $0.6 million, compared to net income of $4.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 and net loss of $19.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The decrease in net income from the June 2013 quarter was largely attributable to an increase in share-based compensation expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, which we estimate will range from $10.8 million to $11.1 million, compared to $2.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, and an increase in expenses of approximately $7.0 million as a result of the overall increase in the scale of our operations. These increased expenses during the period were offset by the increase in gross profit during the period of approximately $11.0 million resulting from the increase in revenue. The increase for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 reflected a $21.4 million to $21.1 million decrease in share-based compensation expense, which was offset by the decrease in our revenue and gross profit of approximately $2.8 million to $0.6 million. We expect our general and administrative costs to increase in absolute dollars as we continue to expand our operations, hire additional personnel to support our transition from a private company to a public company.
  • Our non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) Before Share-Based Compensation for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 is expected to be between $10.9 million and $11.3 million, representing an increase of 70.3% to 76.6%, respectively, compared to $6.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, and a decrease of 13.5% to 10.3%, respectively, compared to $12.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. Net Income (Loss) Before Share-Based Compensation was computed as Net Income (Loss) of $(0.1) million to $0.6 million plus Share-Based Compensation of $11.1 million to $10.8 million, respectively. These changes are principally the result of either the increase or decrease in revenue, as applicable. See Note (3) to “Summary Financial Information” for a discussion of the reasons management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors.
Summary Risk Factors
Our business is subject to risks, as discussed more fully in the section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 16. You should consider carefully all of the risks discussed in the “Risk Factors” section before investing in our ordinary shares. In particular, the following factors may have an adverse effect on our business, cause a decrease in the price of our ordinary shares and result in a loss of all or a portion of your investment:
  • There is no assurance that monocular camera processing will be the dominant sensor modality in the ADAS industry.
  • If we are unable to develop and introduce new ADAS functions and improve existing functions in a cost-effective and timely manner, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
  • We depend on STMicroelectronics N.V. to manufacture our EyeQ® chips.
  • We may incur material costs as a result of actual or alleged product defects, product liability suits, and warranty and recall claims.
  • We invest effort and money seeking OEM validation of our products, and there can be no assurance that we will win production models, which could adversely affect our future business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • The period of time from a design win to implementation is long and we are subject to the risks of cancellation or postponement of the contract or unsuccessful implementation.
  • We are dependent on our Founders.
  • We may be unable to attract and retain key personnel, which could seriously harm our business.


  • Our aftermarket segment is subject to a number of risks, including our ability to forecast demand for our aftermarket products, our ability to market our aftermarket products effectively and risks related to the manufacture of our aftermarket products in China.
  • Our business would be adversely affected if certain OEMs were to change their ADAS technology and not include our products in future models.
  • If we do not maintain sufficient inventory, we could lose sales.
  • We may not be able to adequately protect or enforce our intellectual property rights, and our efforts to do so may be costly.
  • We may become subject to litigation brought by third parties claiming infringement by us of their intellectual property rights.
  • We may be required to pay monetary remuneration to employees who develop inventions, even if the rights to such inventions have been assigned to us and the employees have waived their rights to royalties or other compensation.
  • In addition to patented technology, we rely on our unpatented proprietary technology, trade secrets, processes and know-how.
  • Disruptions to our IT system may disrupt our operations and materially adversely affect our business and results of operations.
  • We have a history of losses. Although we had net income in accordance with U.S. GAAP in the year ended December 31, 2013, we had a net loss in accordance with U.S. GAAP in the three months ended March 31, 2014, and there is no assurance that we will become and remain profitable.
  • We have a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, which resulted in the restatement of our 2013 earnings per share.
  • Professor Amnon Shashua and Mr. Ziv Aviram will each beneficially own 8.0% of our ordinary shares, and certain other shareholders will also retain significant ownership of our ordinary shares following this offering; these holders will retain a significant level of control over most matters requiring shareholder approval following this offering.
Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”). For as long as we are an “emerging growth company,” we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies,” including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) and reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports.
Under the JOBS Act, we will remain an “emerging growth company” until the earliest of:
  • the last day of the fiscal year during which we have total annual gross revenues of $1 billion or more;
  • the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of completion of this offering;
  • the date on which we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt; and
  • the date on which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We will qualify as a “large accelerated filer” as of the first day of the first fiscal year after we have (i) more than $700 million in outstanding common equity held by our non-affiliates and (ii) been public for at least 12 months; the value of our outstanding common equity will be measured each year on the last day of our second fiscal quarter.


The JOBS Act also provides that an “emerging growth company” can utilize the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ”Securities Act”), for complying with new or revised accounting standards. However, we are choosing to “opt out” of such extended transition period, and, as a result, we will comply with new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for companies that are not “emerging growth companies.” Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that our decision to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards is irrevocable.
Corporate Information and Share Recapitalization
We were founded in Israel in 1999 by Professor Amnon Shashua, our Chief Technology Officer and Chairman, and Mr. Ziv Aviram, our President, Chief Executive Officer and a director, whom we refer to together as our Founders. In 2001, we incorporated Mobileye B.V. as the holding company in The Netherlands for all of our worldwide activities. In July 2003, Mobileye B.V. was converted into Mobileye N.V., a Dutch limited liability company. Our management is located in Israel. On July 10, 2014, all outstanding ordinary shares, Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E and Class F shares, € 0.01 nominal value per share, were split five-for-one into shares of the same class (the “Stock Split”), and immediately prior to this offering, all shares of all classes other than ordinary shares will convert into ordinary shares, € 0.01 nominal value per share, on a one-to-one basis (collectively, the “Share Recapitalization”). See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Corporate Information and Reorganization” and “Description of Share Capital.”
Our executive offices and primary operations are located at Har Hotzvim, 13 Hartom Street, Jerusalem 97775, Israel and our telephone number at this location is +972-2-541-7333. Our website address is http:/​/​www.mobileye.com. The reference to our website is an inactive textual reference only, the information that can be accessed through our website is not part of this prospectus, and investors should not rely on any such information in deciding whether to purchase our ordinary shares.
Trademarks
We have proprietary rights to trademarks used in this prospectus, including EyeQ®, that are important to our business, many of which are registered under intellectual property laws in the United States, the European Union and/or China. Solely for convenience, trademarks and trade names referred to in this prospectus may appear without the “®” or “™” symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent possible under applicable law, our rights or the rights of the applicable licensor to these trademarks and trade names. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trade names, trademarks or service marks to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies. Each trademark, trade name or service mark of any other company appearing in this prospectus is the property of its respective holder.


The Offering
Ordinary shares offered by us
8,325,000 ordinary shares, €0.01 nominal value per share
Ordinary shares offered by the selling shareholders
19,425,000 ordinary shares, €0.01 nominal value per share (23,587,500 ordinary shares if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full)
Over-allotment option
The selling shareholders have granted the underwriters the right to purchase up to an additional 4,162,500 ordinary shares within 30 days of            , 2014, the date of this prospectus, to cover over-allotments, if any, in connection with the offering.
Ordinary shares to be outstanding after this offering
212,301,194 ordinary shares, €0.01 nominal value per share
Use of Proceeds
We estimate that the net proceeds to us from this offering, after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses, will be approximately $169.1 million, assuming the ordinary shares are offered at $22.00 per share, the mid-point of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus.
We intend to use the net proceeds of this offering as follows: (i) $30 million to purchase EyeQ® chips and Mobileye 5-Series aftermarket inventory and (ii) the balance for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, capital expenditures and the acquisition of assets, technologies or companies complementary to our business. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of ordinary shares by the selling shareholders.
Dividend policy
We do not intend to pay dividends on our ordinary shares for the foreseeable future following this offering.
Risk Factors
Investing in our ordinary shares involves a high degree of risk. Before buying any ordinary shares, you should read the discussion of material risks of investing in our ordinary shares in “Risk Factors” beginning on page 16.
Conflicts of Interest
Certain affiliates of Goldman, Sachs & Co., an underwriter in this offering, beneficially own 17.4% of our outstanding ordinary shares prior to this offering, will sell 5,323,795 ordinary shares in this offering (6,651,360 ordinary shares if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full) and will own 14.2% of our ordinary shares after giving effect to this offering (13.6% if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full). See “Principal and Selling Shareholders.” Accordingly, this offering will be made in compliance with the applicable provisions of Rule 5121 of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Rule 5121 requires that a “qualified independent underwriter” meeting certain standards participate in the preparation of the registration statement and prospectus and exercise the usual standards of due diligence with respect thereto. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC will act as a “qualified independent underwriter” within the meaning of Rule 5121 in connection with this offering. Goldman, Sachs & Co.


will not confirm sales of the shares to any account over which it exercises discretionary authority without the prior written approval of the customer. See “Underwriting (Conflicts of Interest) — Relationships with the Underwriters.”
NYSE symbol
MBLY
The number of our ordinary shares to be outstanding after this offering (i) assumes completion of the Share Recapitalization immediately prior to such date, (ii) includes 1,463,049 shares sold by selling shareholders upon exercise of vested options and (iii) excludes 28,580,056 ordinary shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in this prospectus assumes an initial public offering price of $22.00 per ordinary share, the midpoint of the estimated initial public offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. The exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase up to an additional 4,162,500 ordinary shares from the selling shareholders to cover over-allotments will not affect the number of ordinary shares outstanding after this offering.


Summary Financial Information
The following table summarizes our financial data. We have derived the summary consolidated statement of operations data for the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and the consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. We have derived the summary consolidated statement of operations data for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 and the consolidated balance sheet data as of March 31, 2014 from our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. In the opinion of management, the summary financial information as of March 31, 2014 and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary to state fairly the results for such interim period. We prepare our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that should be expected in the future. The summary of our consolidated financial data set forth below should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes, as well as “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
Year ended December 31,
Three months
ended March 31,
2013
(Restated)
2012
2011
2014
2013
(in thousands, except per share data)
Statement of Operations Data
Revenues
$
81,245
$
40,285
$
19,168
$
35,649
$
11,738
Cost of Revenues
21,130
12,219
6,863
8,810
3,213
Gross Profit
60,115
28,066
12,305
26,839
8,525
Operating Costs and Expenses
Research and Development, net
22,309
15,866
15,377
8,621
4,606
Sales and Marketing
12,331
6,434
6,134
2,842
4,890
General and Administrative
10,277
7,418
2,567
30,851
2,291
Operating Profit (Loss)
15,198
(1,652
)
(11,773
)
(15,475
)
(3,262
)
Interest Income
1,059
1,531
1,543
385
351
Financial Income (Expenses), net
1,389
402
(2,709
)
(286
)
536
Profit (Loss) Before Taxes on Income
17,646
281
(12,939
)
(15,376
)
(2,375
)
Benefit (Taxes) on Income
2,274
(334
)
(447
)
(4,183
)
(192
)
Net Income (Loss)
$
19,920
$
(53
)
$
(13,386
)
$
(19,559
)
$
(2,567
)
Basic and Diluted Loss per Share(1)
Amount Allocated to Participating Shareholders
$
(16,105
)
$
$
$
$
Adjustment as a Result of Benefit to Participating Shareholders
(229,832
)
Net Loss Applicable to Class A Ordinary Shares
$
(226,017
)
$
(53
)
$
(13,386
)
$
(19,559
)
$
(2,567
)
Basic and Diluted
$
(6.03
)
$
$
(0.33
)
$
(0.61
)
$
(0.06
)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Used In Computation of Loss per Class A Ordinary Share
Basic and Diluted
37,477
40,191
40,191
32,071
40,191
Pro Forma Earnings per Share (Unaudited)(2)
Net Income
$
19,920
$
(19,559
)
Basic
$
0.10
$
(0.10
)
Diluted
$
0.10
$
(0.10
)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Used in Computation of Pro Forma Earnings per Share
Basic
195,676
202,513
Diluted
204,932
202,513


 
December 31,
March 31,
2014
2013
2012
(in thousands)
Balance Sheet Data
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Short Term Deposits and
Marketable Securities
$
124,284
$
60,940
$
129,451
Inventories
11,354
9,275
11,881
Long-Term Assets
12,997
9,681
16,557
Total Assets
168,228
89,994
185,042
Long-Term Liabilities
9,715
7,118
11,981
Accumulated Deficit
(100,887
)
(120,807
)
(120,446
)
Total Shareholders’ Equity
142,638
71,568
156,092
 
Year ended December 31,
Three months
ended March 31,
2013
2012
2011
2014
2013
(in thousands)
Other Financial Data
Net Income (Loss) Before Share-Based Compensation(3)
$
33,051
$
1,802
$
(12,268
)
$
12,614
$
1,929
 
(1)
  • Prior to this offering and the Share Recapitalization, our issued share capital has been composed of Class A ordinary shares (with no liquidation preference), ordinary shares (with liquidation preference), Class B, C, D, E, F1 and F2 Shares, all at EUR 0.01 par value. The only class of outstanding shares without a liquidation preference is the Class A ordinary shares. Therefore, under U.S. GAAP, earnings per share must be computed based on the outstanding Class A ordinary shares. Basic and diluted loss per share has been restated as described in Note 2(x) to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. For additional information, see Notes 8 and 9 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus and see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Comparison of Results of Operations for 2013, 2012 and 2011 — Earnings Per Share.”
(2)
  • The pro forma earnings per share calculation for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the three months ended March 31, 2014 assumes the conversion of all outstanding shares (including Class A ordinary shares) to ordinary shares with no liquidation preferences on a one-to-one basis as set forth in our articles of association. See Note 9 to our audited consolidated financial statements and Note 6 to our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.
(3)
  • We prepare this non-GAAP measure to eliminate the impact of items that we do not consider indicative of our overall operating performance. To arrive at our non-GAAP net income (loss), we exclude share-based compensation expense from our GAAP net income (loss). We believe that this non-GAAP measure is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance for the following reasons:
  • We believe that elimination of share-based compensation expense is appropriate because treatment of this item may vary for reasons unrelated to our overall operating performance;
  • We use this non-GAAP measure in conjunction with our GAAP financial measure for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget, as a measure of operating performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies and in communications with our board of directors concerning our financial performance;


  • We believe that this non-GAAP measure provides better comparability with our past financial performance, facilitates better period-to-period comparisons of operational results and may facilitate comparisons with similar companies, many of which may also use similar non-GAAP financial measures to supplement their GAAP reporting; and
  • We anticipate that, after consummating this offering, our investor presentations and those of securities analysts will include non-GAAP measures to evaluate our overall operating performance.
Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to gross profit, income (loss) from operations, net income (loss) or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other organizations because other organizations may not calculate non-GAAP measures in the same manner. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reason we consider them appropriate.
Set forth below is the reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Before Share-Based Compensation to Net Income (Loss):
 
Year ended December 31,
Three months
ended March 31,
2013
2012
2011
2014
2013
(in thousands)
Net Income (Loss)
$
19,920
$
(53
)
$
(13,386
)
$
(19,559
)
$
(2,567
)
Share-Based Compensation
13,131
1,855
1,118
32,173
4,496
Net Income (Loss) Before Share-Based Compensation
$
33,051
$
1,802
$
(12,268
)
$
12,614
$
1,929

Risk Factors
An investment in our ordinary shares involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this prospectus before making an investment in our ordinary shares. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected if any of these risks occurs and, as a result, the market price of our ordinary shares could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment. This prospectus also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors.
Risks Related to Our Business
There is no assurance that monocular camera processing will be the dominant sensor modality in the ADAS industry.
Although we believe that monocular camera processing, the technology behind our ADAS, is, and will continue to be, the industry standard for ADAS, it is possible that other sensor modalities, such as radar or lidar — or a new, disruptive modality based on new or existing technology — will achieve acceptance or dominance in the market. If ADAS based on other sensory modalities gain acceptance by the market, regulators and safety organizations in place of or as a substitute to monocular camera processing, and we do not win additional production models to the same extent as we have to date, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
If we are unable to develop and introduce new ADAS functions and improve existing functions in a cost-effective and timely manner, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Our business and future operating results will depend on our ability to complete development of existing ADAS programs and to develop and introduce new and enhanced ADAS functions that incorporate the latest technological advancements in outdoor image processing hardware, software and camera technologies and to satisfy evolving customer, regulatory and safety rating requirements. This will require us to invest resources in research and development and also require that we:
  • design innovative and safety- and comfort-enhancing features that differentiate our products from those of our competitors;
  • cooperate effectively on new designs with our OEM and Tier 1 customers;
  • respond effectively to technological changes or product announcements by our competitors; and
  • adjust to changing market conditions and regulatory and rating standards quickly and cost-effectively.
If there are delays in or we fail to complete our existing and new development programs, we may not be able to win additional production models or satisfy our OEM customers’ requirements, and our business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected. In addition, we cannot assure you that our investment in research and development will lead to any corresponding increase in revenue, in which case our business, results of operations and financial condition would also be adversely affected.
We depend on STMicroelectronics N.V. to manufacture our EyeQ® chips.
We purchase all of our EyeQ® chips from STMicroelectronics N.V. All of our EyeQ® chips are produced at a single facility in France. Since our EyeQ® chip is incorporated in all of our products, any problems that occur and persist in connection with the manufacture, delivery, quality or cost of the assembly and testing of our EyeQ® chips could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition that might not be fully offset by any inventory of EyeQ® chips that we maintain. Because of the complex proprietary nature of our EyeQ® chips, any transition from

STMicroelectronics N.V. to a new supplier or, if there were a disaster at the facility, bringing a new facility online, would take a significant period of time to complete and could potentially result in our having insufficient inventory, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, our contractual relationship with STMicroelectronics N.V. does not lock in rates for the long term, and both we and STMicroelectronics N.V. are free to terminate the arrangement at any time. Further, we are vulnerable to the risk that STMicroelectronics N.V. may become bankrupt.
We may incur material costs as a result of actual or alleged product defects, product liability suits, and warranty and recall claims.
Our software and EyeQ® chips are complex and could have, or could be alleged to have, defects in design or manufacturing or other errors or failures. STMicroelectronics N.V. is responsible for quality control and procedures for testing and manufacturing of our EyeQ® chips to our specifications, but we retain liability for failure in production caused by defective EyeQ® chip design or error, or if the software design does not function as represented. Material defects in any of our products could thus result in decreasing revenues due to adverse publicity, increased operating costs due to legal expenses and the possibility of consumer products liability. Although we have product liability insurance of up to an aggregate of $30 million, there is no assurance that such insurance will be adequate to cover all of our potential losses. Accordingly, we could experience significant costs, including defense costs, if we were required to recall our products or if we experience material warranty or product liability losses in the future. Product liability claims present the risk of protracted litigation, financial damages, legal fees and diversion of management’s attention from the operation of our business. We use disclaimers, limitations of liability and similar provisions in our agreements, but we have no assurance that any or all of these provisions will prove to be effective barriers to product liability claims.
Furthermore, the automotive industry in general is subject to litigation claims due to the nature of personal injuries that result from traffic accidents. As a provider of products related to, among other things, preventing traffic accidents, we could be subject to litigation for traffic-related accidents, even if our products or services or the failure thereof did not cause any particular accident. The emerging technologies of ADAS and autonomous driving have not yet been litigated or legislated to a point whereby their legal implications are well documented. As a provider of such products, we may become liable for losses that exceed the current industry and regulatory norms. If such a punitive liability landscape develops, we may also incur demand-related losses due to a reduction in the number of OEMs offering such technology.
In the event that we are required to pay significant damages as a result of one or more lawsuits that are not covered by insurance or that exceed our coverage limits, it could materially harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. The defense against such claims —  even if they are ultimately unsuccessful — could cause us to incur significant expenses and result in a diversion of management’s attention.
In addition, if any of our products are, or are alleged to be, defective, we may be required to participate in a recall of such products if the defect or the alleged defect relates to motor vehicle safety. OEMs are increasingly looking to their suppliers for contribution when faced with product liability, warranty and recall claims. Depending on the terms under which we supply our products, an OEM may hold us (through our Tier 1 customer that sold our products to the OEM) responsible for some or all of the entire repair or replacement costs of these products under the OEM’s new vehicle warranties. Our costs associated with recalls or providing product warranties could be material. Product liability, warranty and recall costs could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We invest effort and money seeking OEM validation of our products, and there can be no assurance that we will win production models, which could adversely affect our future business, results of operations and financial condition.
We invest effort and money from the time of our initial contact with an OEM to the date on which the OEM chooses our technology for ADAS applications to be incorporated into one or more specific vehicle models to be produced by the OEM. The OEM acquires our products through a Tier 1 supplier, which integrates our proprietary software and EyeQ® chip into a complete ADAS product that it manufactures. This selection process is known as a “design win.” We could expend our resources without success. After a design win, it is typically quite difficult for a product or technology that did not receive the design win to displace the winner until the OEM issues a new RFQ because it is very unlikely that an OEM will change complex technology until a vehicle model is revamped. In addition, the firm with the winning design may have an advantage with the OEM going forward because of the established relationship between the winning firm and such OEM, which could make it more difficult for such firm’s competitors to win the designs for other production models. If we fail to win a significant number of OEM design competitions in the future, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
The period of time from a design win to implementation is long and we are subject to the risks of cancellation or postponement of the contract or unsuccessful implementation.
Our products are technologically complex, incorporate many technological innovations and are typically intended for use in safety applications. Prospective OEM customers generally must make significant commitments of resources to test and validate our products before including them in any particular model vehicle. The development cycles of our products with new OEM customers are approximately one to three years after a design win, depending on the OEM and the complexity of the product. These development cycles result in our investing our resources prior to realizing any revenues from the production models. Further, we are subject to the risk that an OEM cancels or postpones implementation of our technology, as well as that we will not be able to implement our technology successfully. Further, our sales could be less than forecast if the vehicle model is unsuccessful, including reasons unrelated to our technology. Long development cycles and product cancellations or postponements may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We are dependent on our Founders.
We are dependent on Professor Amnon Shashua, our co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer and Chairman, and Mr. Ziv Aviram, our co-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and a director. Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd., our Israeli subsidiary (“MVT”), has entered into employment agreements with Professor Shashua and Mr. Aviram and both have substantial equity holdings in us. Under these agreements, Professor Shashua and Mr. Aviram will also not be permitted to compete with us or to hire our employees during the term of their employment and for 18 months thereafter if they were to leave our company for any reason. Furthermore, each of Professor Amnon Shashua and Ziv Aviram agreed in a Founders Agreement filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part not to terminate his employment until the earlier of the third anniversary of the closing of this offering or an Acquisition (as defined), and agreed not to compete with us or to solicit any of our employees, subject to customary exceptions. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — Company Founders Agreement.” The enforceability of non-competition covenants in Israel is subject to limitations. In addition, we do not have key-man life insurance for either of our Founders. The loss of either of them or other key members of management could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Pursuant to his employment agreement, Professor Shashua will be permitted to spend up to 50 hours per month on teaching and graduate student supervision at the Hebrew University and on business activities unrelated to us, so long as such activities do not involve companies in businesses substantially similar to our business. Pursuant to his agreement, Mr. Aviram will also be permitted to spend up to 20 hours per month on business activities unrelated to us so long as such activities do not involve companies in businesses substantially similar to our business. Professor Shashua is a

co-founder and the Chief Technology Officer and Chairman of OrCam, which recently launched an assistive product for the visually impaired based on advanced computerized visual interpretation capabilities. Mr. Aviram is also a co-founder and is the President and Chief Executive Officer of OrCam. Each of them is expected to spend a part of his permitted time unrelated to us on OrCam. For additional information about our relationship with OrCam, see “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — Relationship with OrCam Technologies Ltd.” The loss of either Professor Shashua or Mr. Aviram or other key members of management, or a significant diminution in their contribution to us, could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
We may be unable to attract and retain key personnel, which could seriously harm our business.
We compete in a market that involves rapidly changing technological and other developments, which requires us to employ a workforce with a broad set of expertise and intellectual capital. In order for us to successfully compete and grow, we must attract, recruit, retain and develop the necessary software, engineering, technical and other personnel who can provide the needed expertise across the entire spectrum of our intellectual capital needs. The market for qualified personnel is competitive and we may not succeed in recruiting additional personnel, retaining current personnel or effectively replacing current personnel who may depart. We cannot assure you that qualified employees will continue to be employed by us or that we will be able to attract and retain additional qualified personnel in the future. Failure to retain or attract key personnel could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We depend on licenses for certain technologies from third parties for which we pay royalties.
We integrate certain technologies developed and owned by third parties into our products, including the central processing unit core of our EyeQ® chips, through license and technology transfer agreements. Under these agreements, we are obligated to pay royalties for each unit of our products that we sell that incorporates such third party technology. In addition, some of our agreements with third parties entitle the licensor to purchase our products at a specified purchase price. If we are unable to maintain our contractual relationships with the third party licensors on which we depend, we may not be able to find replacement technology to integrate into our products on a timely basis or for a similar royalty fee, in which case our business, results of operations and financial condition would also be adversely affected.
Our aftermarket segment is subject to a number of risks, including our ability to forecast demand for our aftermarket products, our ability to market our aftermarket products effectively and risks related to the manufacture of our aftermarket products in China.
We sell our aftermarket products in part through independent dealers and distributors worldwide. If we and our dealers and distributors do not forecast demand accurately, we may not be able to supply them with sufficient products in a timely manner, which could cause our results of operations to suffer and adversely affect our relationships with our dealers and distributors. In the future, we may not be able to retain or attract a sufficient number of qualified dealers and distributors. Failure to maintain relationships with dealers and distributors, or to expand our aftermarket products distribution channels, could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
ADAS aftermarket products are also relatively new. We seek to sell our aftermarket products in bulk to fleets, telematics providers, insurance companies and other potential bulk purchasers as a way for them to, depending on their particular needs, monitor and analyze driver behavior, set premiums, reduce costs and otherwise prevent accidents. If we are not able to market our aftermarket products effectively, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
Furthermore, our aftermarket products are manufactured by a contract manufacturer in China that provides surface-mount technology services as well as assembly, testing, packaging and logistics services. The Chinese contract manufacturer is subject to laws, regulations, duties and tariffs of the Chinese government. In the future China may eliminate, adjust or impose new quotas, duties, tariffs, safeguard measures, cargo restrictions to prevent terrorism, restrictions on the transfer of currency,

product safety regulations or other charges or restrictions, any of which could affect our ability to procure our aftermarket products or sell our aftermarket products at affordable prices, which, in turn, could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. If we had to replace this contract manufacturer for any reason, we believe it could take between four to nine months to have a new manufacturer at full capacity. There is no assurance that the costs of such a new arrangement might not exceed our current costs, and during the transition period, it is possible that we might not have sufficient inventory and our aftermarket sales and results of operations could be adversely affected.
In addition, we use a broad range of manufactured components and raw materials in our aftermarket products, including electronic and electro-mechanical components, finished sub-components, molded plastic and rubber parts. Some of the parts for our aftermarket products, including the camera and certain mechanical parts, are provided by sole suppliers. Replacing those parts would take time and could also involve engineering efforts. Although we maintain inventory of product parts, it is possible that the amount of products needed at any given time will exceed our inventory levels, which would hinder our ability to sell aftermarket products. Moreover, if the costs for products components increase, and we cannot pass the increased costs onto to our customers in whole or in part, the profitability of our aftermarket segment would decrease.
Our business would be adversely affected if certain OEMs were to change their ADAS technology and not include our products in future models.
In 2013, sales through our Tier 1 suppliers to each of three OEMs accounted for more than 10% of our total revenues. These revenues were comprised of sales for more than 100 car models of which three production programs each accounted for more than 10% of our total revenues. We currently are in production phase with 20 OEMs for 237 car models by 2016 through arrangements with Tier 1 companies. We also have a number of advanced development and production programs with other OEMs. We have separate production programs for each vehicle model included in an RFQ that incorporates our products. However, if any OEM were to determine not to incorporate our technology in their future models generally, or if we fail to win a significant number of additional future models from one or more OEMs, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
If we do not maintain sufficient inventory, we could lose sales.
Changing consumer demands and uncertainty surrounding new vehicle model launches could expose us to inventory risk. Demand for ADAS technology, particularly vehicle models containing our products, could change unexpectedly, and it is possible that we will not be able to time our purchases of inventory to coincide with OEM requirements. We cannot assure you that we can accurately predict OEM demand and avoid under-stocking our EyeQ® chips, which could cause us to lose sales.
We may not be able to adequately protect or enforce our intellectual property rights, and our efforts to do so may be costly.
If we are not able to adequately protect or enforce the proprietary aspects of our technology, competitors could be able to access our proprietary technology and our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected. We currently attempt to protect our technology through a combination of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, employee and third party nondisclosure agreements and similar means. Despite our efforts, other parties may attempt to disclose, obtain or use our technologies or systems. Our competitors may also be able to independently develop similar products or design around our patents. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect our proprietary rights as fully as do the laws of the United States. As a result, we may not be able to protect our proprietary rights adequately in the United States or abroad.
In addition, any litigation initiated by us concerning the violation by third parties of our intellectual property rights is likely to be expensive and time-consuming and could lead to the invalidation of, or render unenforceable, our intellectual property, or could otherwise have negative consequences for us. We have been, and in the future may be, a party to claims and litigation as a result of alleged

infringement by third parties of our intellectual property. Even when we sue other parties for such infringement, that suit may have adverse consequences for our business. Any such suit may be time-consuming and expensive to resolve and may divert our management’s time and attention from our business. Furthermore, it could result in a court or governmental agency invalidating or rendering unenforceable our patents or other intellectual property rights upon which the suit is based, which would seriously harm our business.
We may become subject to litigation brought by third parties claiming infringement by us of their intellectual property rights.
The industry in which our business operates is characterized by a large number of patents, some of which may be of questionable scope, validity or enforceability, and some of which may appear to overlap with other issued patents. As a result, there is a significant amount of uncertainty in the industry regarding patent protection and infringement. In recent years, there has been significant litigation globally involving patents and other intellectual property rights. We could become subject to claims and litigation alleging infringement by us of third-party patents and other intellectual property generally, including by academic institutions. These claims and any resulting lawsuits, if resolved adversely to us, could subject us to significant liability for damages, impose temporary or permanent injunctions against our products or business operations, or invalidate or render unenforceable our intellectual property. In addition, because patent applications can take many years until the patents issue, there may be applications now pending of which we are unaware, which may later result in issued patents that our products may infringe. If any of our products infringes a valid and enforceable patent, or if we wish to avoid potential intellectual property litigation on any alleged infringement of such products, we could be prevented from selling, or elect not to sell, such products unless we obtain a license, which may be unavailable. Alternatively, we could be forced to pay substantial royalties or to redesign one or more of our products to avoid any infringement or allegations thereof. Additionally, we may face liability to our customers, business partners or third parties for indemnification or other remedies in the event that they are sued for infringement in connection with their use of our products.
We also may not be successful in any attempt to redesign our products to avoid any alleged infringement. A successful claim of infringement against us, or our failure or inability to develop and implement non-infringing technology, or license the infringed technology, on acceptable terms and on a timely basis, could materially adversely affect our business and results of operations. Furthermore, such lawsuits, regardless of their success, would likely be time-consuming and expensive to resolve and would divert management’s time and attention from our business, which could seriously harm our business. Also, such lawsuits, regardless of their success, could seriously harm our reputation with our OEMs and Tier 1 customers and in the industry at large.
We may be required to pay monetary remuneration to employees who develop inventions, even if the rights to such inventions have been assigned to us and the employees have waived their rights to royalties or other compensation.
Under Israeli Patents Law, 5727-1967 (the “Patents Law”), if there is no agreement that prescribes whether, to what extent and on what conditions an employee is entitled to remuneration for an invention developed by or with the contribution of such employee during and in connection with such employee’s employment, which is, in turn, owned by the employer, then such matter is decided by a government-appointed compensation and royalties committee special tribunal established under the Patents Law. In a decision issued in February 2010, the committee determined that a waiver by the employee of the right to receive remuneration must be explicit and specific. The decision also raised (but did not answer) the question of whether the waiver by an employee of the right to receive remuneration from the commercialization of such invention is enforceable under Israeli law. The committee stated that such waiver is not necessarily enforceable, since the entitlement to royalties from future commercialization of such invention may be deemed a basic labor law protective right that may not be waived. A subsequent decision of the Israeli Supreme Court from August 2012 left this question unresolved. If such waiver is not enforceable, then an employee may be entitled to seek a determination by the committee that royalties from the commercialization of such invention are payable to the employee by the employer despite the waiver. A decision issued by the Israeli Compensation

and Royalties Committee on May 4, 2014 provides that, depending on the factual circumstances surrounding the employee’s waiver, a more generally phrased waiver of claims may suffice as a waiver of the right to receive remuneration under the Patents Law. Under the Patents Law the Committee’s decisions are final and non-appealable; however, the plaintiff attempted to force a second review of the Committee’s May 4, 2014 decision, by filing a motion to the Israeli Supreme Court of Justice, on or around June 23, 2014, on administrative grounds challenging the decision as outside the scope of the Committee’s administrative authority. The motion is pending response of the Committee and of the Defendants (Respondents). While the Committee’s May 4, 2014 decision is valid at this time, and while the scope of judicial review of the Committee’s decisions seems limited, the enforceability of employees’ waivers, nevertheless, may still be subject to review by the Committee. A significant portion of our intellectual property (including our patents) has been developed by our employees in the course of their employment with us. All of our employees execute invention assignment agreements upon commencement of employment, in which they assign their rights to potential inventions and acknowledge that they will not be entitled to additional compensation or royalties from commercialization of inventions. However, given the foregoing uncertainty with respect to the enforceability of a waiver of the rights to future royalties, we may be required to pay royalties to our employees who have invented intellectual property that we have commercialized, which, in turn, may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
In addition to patented technology, we rely on our unpatented proprietary technology, trade secrets, processes and know-how.
We rely on proprietary information (such as trade secrets, know-how and confidential information) to protect intellectual property that may not be patentable, or that we believe is best protected by means that do not require public disclosure. We generally seek to protect this proprietary information by entering into confidentiality agreements, or consulting, services or employment agreements that contain non-disclosure and non-use provisions with our employees, consultants, contractors, scientific advisors and third parties. However, we may fail to enter into the necessary agreements, and even if entered into, these agreements may be breached or may otherwise fail to prevent disclosure, third-party infringement or misappropriation of our proprietary information, may be limited as to their term and may not provide an adequate remedy in the event of unauthorized disclosure or use of proprietary information. We have limited control over the protection of trade secrets used by our third-party manufacturers and suppliers and could lose future trade secret protection if any unauthorized disclosure of such information occurs. In addition, our proprietary information may otherwise become known or be independently developed by our competitors or other third parties. To the extent that our employees, consultants, contractors, scientific advisors and other third parties use intellectual property owned by others in their work for us, disputes may arise as to the rights in related or resulting know-how and inventions. Costly and time-consuming litigation could be necessary to enforce and determine the scope of our proprietary rights, and failure to obtain or maintain protection for our proprietary information could adversely affect our competitive business position. Furthermore, laws regarding trade secret rights in certain markets where we operate may afford little or no protection to our trade secrets.
We also rely on physical and electronic security measures to protect our proprietary information, but we cannot provide assurance that these security measures will not be breached or provide adequate protection for our property. There is a risk that third parties may obtain and improperly utilize our proprietary information to our competitive disadvantage. We may not be able to detect or prevent the unauthorized use of such information or take appropriate and timely steps to enforce our intellectual property rights.
Disruptions to our IT system may disrupt our operations and materially adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Our servers and equipment may be subject to computer viruses, break-ins and similar disruptions from unauthorized tampering with computer systems. We can provide no assurance that our current information technology (“IT”) system is fully protected against third-party intrusions, viruses, hacker attacks, information or data theft or other similar threats. A cyber-attack that bypasses our IT security

systems causing an IT security breach may lead to a material disruption of our IT business systems and/or the loss of business information. Any such event could have a material adverse effect on our business until we recover using our back-up information. To the extent that such disruptions or uncertainties result in delays or cancellations of customer programs or misappropriation or release of our confidential data or our intellectual property, our business and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
We have a history of losses. Although we had net income in accordance with U.S. GAAP in the year ended December 31, 2013, we had a net loss in accordance with U.S. GAAP in the three months ended March 31, 2014, and there is no assurance that we will become and remain profitable.
Mobileye has a history of losses and became profitable on both an operating profit and net income basis as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP only in 2013. However, we had a net loss in accordance with U.S. GAAP in the three months ended March 31, 2014. We had an accumulated deficit of $120.4 million as of March 31, 2014. If our revenue does not grow sufficiently, or if increases in our research and development costs and other operating expenses are not followed by commensurate increases in revenue, our business, results of operations and financial condition will be adversely affected. Additionally, we might not be able to decrease our research and development costs or our operating expenses, many of which are fixed, if our revenue does not grow at a sufficient rate. Therefore, we cannot assure you that we will maintain or increase our profitability in the future.
We may need to raise additional capital in the future, which may not be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
Since inception through March 31, 2014, our accumulated deficit was $120.4 million and we generated net income only in 2013. A majority of our operating expenses are for research and development activities. Our capital requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to:
  • technological advancements;
  • market acceptance of our products and product enhancements, and the overall level of sales of our products;
  • research and development expenses;
  • our relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 customers and suppliers;
  • our ability to control costs;
  • sales and marketing expenses;
  • enhancements to our infrastructure and systems and any capital improvements to our facilities;
  • potential acquisitions of businesses and product lines; and
  • general economic conditions, including the effects of international conflicts and their impact on the automotive industry in particular.
If our capital requirements are materially different from those currently planned, we may need additional capital sooner than anticipated. If additional funds are raised through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our shareholders at that point in time will be reduced. Additional financing may not be available on favorable terms, on a timely basis, or at all. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, we may be unable to continue our operations as planned, develop or enhance our products, expand our sales and marketing programs, take advantage of future opportunities or respond to competitive pressures.

If we acquire companies, products or technologies, we may face integration risks and costs associated with those acquisitions that could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
If we are presented with appropriate opportunities, we may acquire or make investments in complementary companies, products or technologies. If we acquire companies or technologies, we will face risks, uncertainties and disruptions associated with the integration process, including difficulties in the integration of the operations of an acquired company, integration of acquired technology with our products, diversion of our management’s attention from other business concerns, the potential loss of key employees or customers of the acquired business and impairment charges if future acquisitions are not as successful as we originally anticipate. In addition, our operating results may suffer because of acquisition-related costs or amortization expenses or charges relating to acquired intangible assets. Any failure to successfully integrate other companies, products or technologies that we may acquire may have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Furthermore, we may have to incur debt or issue equity securities to pay for any additional future acquisitions or investments, the issuance of which could be dilutive to our existing shareholders.
We are exposed to currency fluctuations.
Although our financial results are reported in U.S. dollars, a significant portion of our operating expenses are accrued in New Israeli Shekels (primarily related to payroll) and, to a lesser extent, the Euro and other currencies. Our profitability is affected by movements of the U.S. dollar against the New Israeli Shekel, and, to a lesser extent, the Euro and other currencies in which we generate revenues, incur expenses and maintain cash balances. Foreign currency fluctuations may also affect the prices of our products. Our prices in all countries are denominated primarily in U.S. dollars. If there is a significant devaluation of a particular currency, the prices of our products will increase relative to the local currency and may be less competitive. Despite our efforts to minimize foreign currency risks, primarily by maintaining significant cash balances in New Israel Shekels, significant long-term fluctuations in relative currency values, in particular a significant change in the relative values of New Israeli Shekel and, to a much lesser extent, the Euro and other currencies against the U.S. dollar could have an adverse effect on our profitability and financial condition. For example, an increase of 1% in the value of the New Israeli Shekel or the Euro against the U.S. dollar would have increased our expenses by $250,000 for the year ended December 31, 2013, the impact of which we seek to offset by maintaining significant cash balances in New Israeli Shekels.
We are subject to risks associated with doing business globally.
Our operations are subject to risks inherent in conducting business globally and under the laws, regulations and customs of various jurisdictions and geographies. In addition to risks related to currency exchange rates, these risks include changes in exchange controls, changes in taxation, importation limitations, export control restrictions, changes in or violations of applicable laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010, economic and political instability, disputes between countries, diminished or insufficient protection of intellectual property, and disruption or destruction of operations in a significant geographic region regardless of cause, including war, terrorism, riot, civil insurrection or social unrest. Failure to comply with, or material changes to, the laws and regulations that affect our global operations could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Risks Related to Our Industry
Adverse conditions in the automotive industry or the global economy more generally could have adverse effects on our results of operations.
Our business depends on, and is directly affected by, the global automobile industry. Automotive production and sales are highly cyclical and depend on general economic conditions and other factors, including consumer spending and preferences, changes in interest rate levels and credit availability, consumer confidence, fuel costs, fuel availability, environmental impact, governmental incentives and regulatory requirements, and political volatility, especially in energy-producing countries and growth

markets. In addition, automotive production and sales can be affected by our OEM customers’ ability to continue operating in response to challenging economic conditions, such as the financial crisis that began in 2007, and in response to labor relations issues, regulatory requirements, trade agreements and other factors. Globally, OEMs and their suppliers continue to experience significant difficulties from weakened economies and tightened credit markets, and many are still recovering from the financial crisis. The volume of automotive production in North America, Europe and the rest of the world has fluctuated, sometimes significantly, from year to year, and such fluctuations give rise to fluctuations in the demand for our products. Any significant adverse change in any of these factors, including, but not limited to, general economic conditions and the resulting bankruptcy of an OEM customer or the closure of an OEM manufacturing facility, may result in a reduction in automotive sales and production by our OEM customers, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
If there is a slowing of the increasing requirements for active safety technology, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
We have seen an increased demand for our technology and the growth of our business that correlates with driver awareness and acceptance of the safety features our ADAS provides. This acceptance and awareness is primarily due to the influence of regulators and safety organizations that provide both mandates and incentives, such as star ratings, to OEMs to include active safety technology in their vehicle models. We believe that this trend in regulation and ratings will continue and even accelerate over the next decade, thus increasing awareness and acceptance of, and consequently demand for, active safety technology. However, should there be a slowing of the increasing requirements for active safety technology, our growth might be limited and our business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
If our OEM customers are unable to maintain and increase consumer acceptance of ADAS technology, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Our future operating results will depend on the ability of OEMs to maintain and increase consumer acceptance of ADAS generally and of our camera-based technology and autonomous driving specifically. There is no assurance that OEMs can achieve these objectives. Market acceptance of ADAS, our camera-based technology and autonomous driving depends upon many factors, including regulatory requirements, evolving safety standards, cost and driver preferences. Market acceptance of our products also depends on the ability of market participants, including Mobileye, to resolve technical challenges for increasingly complex ADAS in a timely and cost-effective manner. Consumers will also need to be made aware of the advantages of our camera-based ADAS compared to competing technologies, specifically those with different sensor modalities such as radar or lidar. If consumer acceptance of ADAS technology in the OEM market does not increase, sales of our aftermarket products could also be adversely affected.
Autonomous driving is a complex set of technology and there is no assurance that additional autonomous driving applications will develop in the near future or that a market for fully autonomous driving will develop.
Autonomous driving is a complex set of technologies, which requires the continuing development of both sensing technology and control technology. Functions and capabilities are in different stages of development and their reliability must continue to improve in order to meet the higher standards required for autonomous driving. Sensing technology provides information to the car and includes new sensors, communication and guidance technology, and software. Although we already have design wins with two OEMs and development programs with six additional OEMs for hands-free highway driving, there can be no assurance that we can finalize the development and validate that our technology has the necessary reliability for fully autonomous driving. Similarly, we are still in early development of our next generation self-driving features (namely, our country road capabilities and city traffic capabilities), which will require significant algorithmic innovation by us. There can be no assurance that we can complete such development in a timely manner. If we cannot achieve design wins for these additional capabilities or if, following any such design win, our product is not fully

validated and does not go into serial production, our future business prospects and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Further, we do not develop control technology for serial production, such as brakes and steering. Although control functions already are in production for such applications as Automatic Emergency Braking (“AEB”), Lane Keeping and Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control, there can be no assurance that those applications can be developed and validated at the high reliability standard required in a cost-effective and timely manner. If the control technology is not ready to be deployed in vehicle models when our sensing technology is ready, launch of serial production could be delayed, perhaps for a significant time period, which could also materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. There are also a number of additional challenges to autonomous driving, all of which are not within our control, including market acceptance of autonomous driving, particularly fully autonomous driving, state licensing requirements, concerns regarding electronic security and privacy, actual and threatened litigation (whether or not a judgment is rendered against us) and the general perception that the vehicle is not safe because there is no human driver. There can be no assurance that the market will accept any vehicle model including our technology, in which case our future business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
We operate in a highly competitive market.
The ADAS industry is highly competitive. Competition is based primarily on technology, innovation, quality, delivery and price. Our future success will depend on our ability to develop superior advanced technology and to maintain our leading competitive position with respect to our technological advances over our existing and any new competitors. Although we believe that we are the only provider of ADAS with the amount and type of validation data necessary to compete effectively in the ADAS industry, and that there are significant other barriers to developing a feasible competing sensory modality, we face potential competition from Tier 1 companies and other technology companies, some of which have significantly greater resources than we do. Google Inc.’s autonomous car program has received significant public attention. It is not known how close Google Inc. is to commercializing its product or whether any OEM has agreed to manufacture an automobile with Google Inc.’s technology. It is possible that a competitor or potential competitor, including Google Inc., could create a competitive ADAS that gains significant market share, although we believe that they would experience the same five-to-seven year development timeline with an OEM as we do. If we were to lose a significant number of design wins to a new entrant, our future business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Risks Related to Operations in Israel
Conditions in Israel affect our operations and may limit our ability to produce and sell our products.
Although we are incorporated under the laws of The Netherlands, our headquarters and research and development center are located in the State of Israel. Political, economic and military conditions in Israel directly affect our operations. Since the State of Israel was established in 1948, a number of armed conflicts have occurred between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Although Israel has entered into various agreements with Egypt, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority, there continues to be unrest and terrorist activity in Israel, which has continued with varying levels of severity through the current period of time and has led to ongoing hostilities between Israel and the Palestinian Authority and other groups in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. In December 2008, for approximately three weeks, and in November 2012, for approximately one week, Israel engaged in an armed conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Since early July 2014, there has been a significant increase in hostilities between Hamas and Israel, including missiles launched by Hamas from the Gaza Strip into Israel and airstrikes by Israel into the Gaza Strip. The effects of these hostilities and violence on the Israeli economy and our operations is unclear, and we cannot predict the effect on us of a further increase in these hostilities or any future armed conflict, political instability or violence in the region. We could be harmed 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 the event of war, we and our

Israeli aftermarket products subcontractors and suppliers may cease operations, which may cause delays in the distribution and sale of our aftermarket products. In the event that our principal executive office is damaged as a result of hostile action, or hostilities otherwise disrupt the ongoing operation of our offices, our ability to operate could be materially adversely affected. Furthermore, ongoing violence between Israel and the Palestinians, as well as tension between Israel and neighboring Syria and Lebanon and the continuing civil war in Syria, may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In December 2010, demonstrations and civil protests took place throughout the Arab states of the Middle East and North Africa, which has so far resulted in regime change in several states, including Egypt, with whom Israel signed a peace treaty in 1979. Since 2011, there has been civil war in Syria and most recently, civil war or an insurgency has begun in Iraq. The impact of these changes on Israel’s relations with its Arab neighbors, in general, or on our operations in the region, in particular, remains uncertain. Were these changes to result in the establishment of new fundamentalist Islamic regimes or governments more hostile to Israel, or, for example, were the Egyptian regime to abrogate its peace treaty with Israel, this could have serious consequences for the peace and stability in the region, place additional political, economic and military confines upon Israel, materially adversely affect our operations and limit our ability to sell our products to countries in the region.
Additionally, several countries, principally in the Middle East, still restrict doing business with Israel and Israeli companies, and additional countries and groups have imposed or may impose restrictions on doing business with Israel and Israeli companies if hostilities in Israel or political instability in the region continues or increases. These restrictions may limit materially our ability to obtain manufactured components and raw materials from these countries or sell our products to companies in these countries. Any hostilities involving Israel or the interruption or curtailment of trade between Israel and its present trading partners, or significant downturn in the economic or financial condition of Israel, could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our operations may be disrupted by the obligations of personnel to perform military service.
Some of our employees in Israel are obligated to perform annual reserve duty in the Israeli military and are subject to being called for additional active duty under emergency circumstances. In response to increased tension and hostilities, there have been occasional call-ups of military reservists, including the current call-up for the conflict with Hamas, and it is possible that there will be additional call-ups in the future. We cannot predict the full impact of these conditions on us in the future, particularly if emergency circumstances or an escalation in the political situation occurs. If many of our employees are called for active duty, our operations in Israel and our business may not be able to function at full capacity, and our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
The tax benefits that are available to us under Israeli law require us to meet various conditions and may be terminated or reduced in the future, which could increase our costs and taxes.
Until July 2014, our Israeli subsidiary was eligible for certain tax benefits provided to “Benefited Enterprises” under the Israeli Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments, 1959, referred to as the Investment Law. In July 2014, our Israeli subsidiary received a ruling from the Israeli tax authorities pursuant to which it will be treated as a “Preferred Company” under the Investment Law, effective from January 1, 2014, which will provide us with additional benefits, subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of such ruling. If these tax benefits are reduced, cancelled or discontinued, our Israeli taxable income would be subject to regular Israeli corporate tax rates. The standard corporate tax rate for Israeli companies was increased to 25% in 2012 and 2013 and further increased to 26.5% for 2014 and thereafter. If these tax benefits are reduced, cancelled or discontinued, and we are subject to the standard corporate tax rate, we may be required to refund any tax benefits that we have already received, plus indexation, interest and penalties thereon. Additionally, if we increase our activities outside of Israel through acquisitions, for example, our expanded activities might not be eligible for inclusion in future Israeli tax benefit programs. See “Material Israeli Tax Considerations and Government Programs — Israeli Taxation and Government Programs — Law for Encouragement of

Capital Investments, 1959.” The Israeli government may furthermore independently determine to reduce, phase out or eliminate entirely the benefit programs under the Investment Law, regardless of whether we then qualify for benefits under those programs at the time, which would also adversely affect our global tax rate and our results of operations. See Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus for a discussion of our current tax obligations. See also “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Position and Results of Operations — Corporate Information and Reorganization.”
Our income tax rate is complex and subject to uncertainty.
Computations of our taxes on income and withholding obligations are complex because they are based on the laws of numerous taxing jurisdictions. These computations require significant judgment on the application of complicated rules governing accounting for tax provisions under GAAP. The international nature of our structure and operations creates uncertainties as to the allocation of our global results among the various jurisdictions in which we operate as a result of different rules regarding taxable presence and changes thereto, allocations and transfer pricing. Taxes on income for interim quarters is based on a forecast of our global tax rate for the year, which includes forward looking financial projections. Such financial projections are based on numerous assumptions, including the expectations of profit and loss by jurisdiction. We may not accurately forecast the various items that comprise the projections. In addition, in connection with our reorganization into Israel (see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Factors Affecting Our Operating Results — Reorganization”), although we have received opinions from Cyprus counsel and Dutch counsel that the reorganization should not result in any tax liabilities under the laws of Cyprus or The Netherlands, there can be no assurance that the relevant tax authorities might not determine that such taxes are owed.
Risks Related to the Offering and Our Ordinary Shares
There has been no public market for our ordinary shares prior to this offering, and an active market in the shares may not develop in which investors can resell our ordinary shares.
Prior to this offering there has been no public market for our ordinary shares. We cannot predict the extent to which an active market for our ordinary shares will develop or be sustained after this offering, or how the development of such a market might affect the market price for our ordinary shares. The initial public offering price of our ordinary shares in this offering will be agreed between us and the underwriters based on a number of factors, including market conditions in effect at the time of the offering, which may not be indicative of the price at which our shares will trade following completion of the offering. Investors may not be able to sell their shares at or above the initial public offering price.
The market price of our ordinary shares may fluctuate, and you could lose all or part of your investment.
The public offering price for our ordinary shares will be determined by negotiations between us and representatives of the underwriters, and may not be indicative of prices that will prevail on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) or elsewhere following this offering. The price of our ordinary shares may decline following this offering. The stock market in general has been, and the market price of our ordinary shares in particular will likely be, subject to fluctuation, whether due to, or irrespective of, our operating results and financial condition. The market price of our ordinary shares on the NYSE may fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control, including, but not limited to:
  • announcements by regulators, NCAPs and other safety organizations regarding ADAS and related technology;
  • market acceptance of our products;
  • announcements of the results of research and development projects by us or our competitors;

  • development of new competitive systems and products by others;
  • changes in earnings estimates or recommendations by securities analysts;
  • developments concerning our intellectual property rights;
  • loss of key personnel, particularly our Founders;
  • changes in the cost of satisfying our warranty obligations;
  • loss of key customers;
  • delays between our expenditures to develop and market new or enhanced products and the generation of sales from those products;
  • changes in the amount that we spend to develop, acquire or license new products, technologies or businesses;
  • changes in our research and development and operating expenditures;
  • variations in our and our competitors’ results of operations and financial condition;
  • our sale or proposed sale or the sale by our significant shareholders of our ordinary shares or other securities in the future; and
  • general market conditions and other factors, including factors unrelated to our operating performance.
These factors and any corresponding price fluctuations may materially and adversely affect the market price of our ordinary shares and result in substantial losses being incurred by our investors. Market prices for securities of technology companies historically have been very volatile. The market for these securities has from time to time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations for reasons unrelated to the operating performance of any one company. In the past, following periods of market volatility, public company shareholders have often instituted securities class action litigation in the United States. If we were involved in securities litigation, it could impose a substantial cost upon us and divert the resources and attention of our management from our business.
Goldman, Sachs & Co., the lead underwriter, has an interest in this offering beyond customary underwriting discounts and commissions due to its affiliates’ ownership interests in our Company.
Entities affiliated with Goldman, Sachs & Co., the lead underwriter in this offering, own in excess of 10% of our issued and outstanding ordinary shares on an aggregate basis. Goldman, Sachs & Co. is therefore deemed to be one of our “affiliates” and has a “conflict of interest” within the meaning of FINRA Rule 5121, which could expose us to certain risks in connection with this offering.
FINRA Rule 5121 requires that no sale be made by any FINRA member to discretionary accounts by affiliates of underwriters having a conflict of interest without the prior written approval of the account holder, and that a “qualified independent underwriter,” as defined in the rule, participate in the preparation of the registration statement for the offering and exercise the usual standard of due diligence with respect thereto, in addition to pricing this offering. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is serving as the qualified independent underwriter in this offering.
Although Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC has, in its capacity as qualified independent underwriter, performed due diligence investigations and reviewed and participated in the preparation of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, and, although Goldman, Sachs & Co. will not confirm sales of the shares to any account over which it exercises discretionary authority without the prior written approval of the account holder, we cannot assure you that these prophylactic measures will adequ