TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medigus Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDGS) (“Medigus”), a technology company engaged in innovative internet technologies, electric vehicle and charging solutions and advanced medical solutions, today announced financial results for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023.

H1 2023 and recent highlights:

• Medigus’ revenues reached $53.3 million in the first six months of 2023, compared to $35 million in the first six months of 2022, representing a 52% increase;

• Medigus’ subsidiary for EV Wireless Charging, Charging Robotics, merged with a public company in the US and commenced trading on the OTC Market (OTCMKTS: FDOC);
• Medigus sold its entire stake in Odysight.ai Inc. (formerly known as Scoutcam Inc.) for approximately $5.7 million in cash;
• Drone safety company, ParaZero (PRZO), commenced trading on Nasdaq, following a $7.8 million initial public offering (”IPO”);
• Jeffs’ Brands (JFBR) revenues for the first six months of 2023 totaled $3.9 million, compared to $2.3 million in the first six months of 2022,  representing a 65% increase;
• Viewbix (OTC: VBIX) reported its condensed consolidated financial results for the first half of 2023 with revenues totaling $48 million, an increase of 10% compared to the first half of 2022; and
• Eventer’s revenues for the first six months of 2023 amounted to approximately $1.5 million with net profit for the first time.

We are thrilled to report a great first half of 2023 for Medigus. Our revenue growth, reaching $53.3 million, showcases a substantial 52% increase compared to the same period last year, reflecting our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence and strategic foresight,” said Liron Carmel, Chief Executive Officer of Medigus. “The successful IPO of ParaZero, exciting merger of our subsidiary, Charging Robotics, with a US public company and the sale of our Odysight.ai Inc stake are all testaments to our strategic moves to optimize shareholder value.”

Mr. Carmel added, “We’re also pleased with Viewbix’s commendable performance. As we move forward, the expiration of all our listed warrants ensures a simplified capital structure in addition to our cash boost as a result of the sale of Odysight.ai Inc. At Medigus, we are always striving to pioneer, innovate, and grow, and we remain excited for what the future holds for our company and our stakeholders.”

The Company’s gross profit for the first half of 2023 was approximately $8.2 million, compared to a gross profit of approx. $6.1 million in the first half of 2022. Operating loss for the six months ended on June 30, 2023, was $9.8 million, compared to operating loss for the six months ended on June 30, 2022, of approx. $6.3 million.

About Medigus

Based in Israel, Medigus Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDGS) is a technology company focused on innovative growth partnerships, engaged in innovative internet technologies, electric vehicle and charging solutions and advanced medical solutions. Medigus’ affiliations in the medical solutions arena include ownership in Polyrizon Ltd. The Company’s affiliates in digital commerce include Gix Internet Ltd., Jeffs’ Brands Ltd. and Eventer Technologies Ltd. In the electric vehicle market, Charging Robotics Ltd. and Revoltz Ltd. by way of Fuel Doctor Holdings, Inc., are also part of the Company’s portfolio of technology solution providers. Medigus is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. To learn more about Medigus’ advanced technologies, please visit http://www.medigus.com/.

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Company Contact:
Tali Dinar
Chief Financial Officer
+972-8-6466-880
ir@medigus.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Michal Efraty
Investor Relations, Israel
+972-(0)52-3044404
michal@efraty.com

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