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American International Holdings (AMIH) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. American International Holdings disclosed 73 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. American International Holdings reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q3, 2022

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Sep 30, 2022, filed Nov 16, 2022

Risk Distribution
73Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

American International Holdings disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks73Q3Showing: Q3, 2022
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedAmerican International Holdings Risk Factors
New Risk (4)
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    We have various outstanding convertible notes which are convertible into shares of our common stock at a discount to market.

    As of September 30, 2022, we owed approximately $2,897,670 under various convertible promissory notes and as of the date of this Report we owe approximately $2,897,670 under various convertible promissory notes, many of which are in default. The conversion prices of the convertible notes are based on a discount to the market value of our common stock, subject in many cases to adjustments to the conversion prices upon defaults and anti-dilution and other rights which may result in such conversion prices declining (see also See also "Note 13 – Derivative Liabilities", to the notes to unaudited financial statements included above). As a result, any conversion of the convertible notes and sale of shares of common stock issuable in connection with the conversion thereof may cause the value of our common stock to decline in value, as described in greater detail under the Risk Factors below. Notwithstanding the above, we hope to repay the convertible notes in full before any conversions take place. The below are new risk factors not included in the Form 10-K:

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    The issuance of common stock upon conversion of our outstanding Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will cause immediate and substantial dilution to existing shareholders.

    As of the date of this Report, we had 1,000,000 outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Stock"), all of which were held by Jacob D. Cohen, the Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company. Each holder of Series A Preferred Stock may, at its option, convert its shares of Series A Preferred Stock (each a "Series A Conversion") into that number of shares of common stock equal to the holder's pro rata share of all Series A Preferred Stock then issued and outstanding, multiplied by (i) 60%, minus the aggregate percentage of the Company's outstanding common stock previously converted by holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, through such applicable date (for example, if prior to the applicable date of determination, shares of Series A Preferred Stock have been converted into 3% of the outstanding shares of common stock as of such date of determination, the Series A Preferred Stock would, in aggregate, be convertible into 57% of the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company), multiplied by (ii) the outstanding shares of our common stock outstanding immediately after such conversion, divided by (iii) the total number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding. No individual conversion by any individual holder shall be in an amount greater than 9.99% of the outstanding common stock of the Company on the date on which the holder delivers notice of such conversion to the Company (the "Individual Conversion Limitation"). The result of the above, is that such Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into 60% of the Company's outstanding common stock (on a post-conversion basis, i.e., 150% of the Company's outstanding common stock on a pre-conversion basis) currently. The conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock into common stock of the Company will cause substantial dilution to the then holders of our common stock.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    The issuance and sale of common stock upon conversion of our outstanding Series A Preferred Stock may depress the market price of our common stock.

    If conversions of our outstanding Series A Preferred Stock and sales of such converted shares take place, the price of our common stock may decline. In addition, the common stock issuable upon conversion of our outstanding Series A Preferred Stock may represent overhang that may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Overhang occurs when there is a greater supply of a company's stock in the market than there is demand for that stock. When this happens the price of the company's stock will decrease, and any additional shares which shareholders attempt to sell in the market will only further decrease the share price. If the share volume of our common stock cannot absorb converted shares sold by the holder of the Series A Preferred Stock, then the value of our common stock will likely decrease.

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Risk Highlights Q3, 2022

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 40 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
73
+1
From last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
4Risks added
0Risks removed
3Risks changed
Since Sep 2022
Number of Risk Changed
3
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

our use and disclosure of personally identifiable information, including health information, is subject to federal and state privacy and security regulations, and our failure to comply with those regulations or to adequately secure the information we hold could result in significant liability or reputational harm and, in turn, a material adverse effect on our client base and revenue.disclosure of personally identifiable informationthe continuously adjustable conversion price feature of the convertible notes could require us to issue a substantially greater number of shares, which may adversely affect the market price of our common stock and cause dilution to our existing stockholders.substantially greater number of shareswe may not be able to successfully develop, launch and commercialize our planned erectile dysfunction (ed) product or any other potential future men's wellness products.commercialize our planned erectile dysfunctionwe may have difficulty obtaining future funding sources, if needed, and we may have to accept terms that would adversely affect stockholders.difficulty obtaining future funding sourcesmarketing activities for our planned erectile dysfunction (ed) products are subject to continued governmental regulation.subject to continued governmental regulationmany of our competitors in the online mail order pharmacy space are better established and have resources significantly greater than we have, which may make it difficult to fend off competition.online mail order pharmacy spaceour acquisitions may expose us to unknown liabilities.expose us to unknown liabilitiesour business has been materially and adversely disrupted by covid-19, and the control response measures that state and local governments have implemented to address it, and may be impacted by other epidemics or pandemics in the future. we have been forced to close our medspas and have closed our nutrition store.forced to close our medspasstockholders may be diluted significantly through our efforts to obtain financing and satisfy obligations through the issuance of additional shares of our common stock.our efforts to obtain financingwe expect to face intense competition, often from companies with greater resources and experience than we have.expect to face intense competition

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 73

Share Price & Shareholder Rights21 | 28.8%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1Changed
    We have various outstanding convertible notes which are convertible into shares of our common stock at a discount to market.

    As of September 30, 2022, we owed approximately $2,897,670 under various convertible promissory notes and as of the date of this Report we owe approximately $2,897,670 under various convertible promissory notes, many of which are in default. The conversion prices of the convertible notes are based on a discount to the market value of our common stock, subject in many cases to adjustments to the conversion prices upon defaults and anti-dilution and other rights which may result in such conversion prices declining (see also See also "Note 13 – Derivative Liabilities", to the notes to unaudited financial statements included above). As a result, any conversion of the convertible notes and sale of shares of common stock issuable in connection with the conversion thereof may cause the value of our common stock to decline in value, as described in greater detail under the Risk Factors below. Notwithstanding the above, we hope to repay the convertible notes in full before any conversions take place. The below are new risk factors not included in the Form 10-K:

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2Changed
    The issuance of common stock upon conversion of our outstanding Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will cause immediate and substantial dilution to existing shareholders.

    As of the date of this Report, we had 1,000,000 outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Stock"), all of which were held by Jacob D. Cohen, the Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company. Each holder of Series A Preferred Stock may, at its option, convert its shares of Series A Preferred Stock (each a "Series A Conversion") into that number of shares of common stock equal to the holder's pro rata share of all Series A Preferred Stock then issued and outstanding, multiplied by (i) 60%, minus the aggregate percentage of the Company's outstanding common stock previously converted by holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, through such applicable date (for example, if prior to the applicable date of determination, shares of Series A Preferred Stock have been converted into 3% of the outstanding shares of common stock as of such date of determination, the Series A Preferred Stock would, in aggregate, be convertible into 57% of the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company), multiplied by (ii) the outstanding shares of our common stock outstanding immediately after such conversion, divided by (iii) the total number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding. No individual conversion by any individual holder shall be in an amount greater than 9.99% of the outstanding common stock of the Company on the date on which the holder delivers notice of such conversion to the Company (the "Individual Conversion Limitation"). The result of the above, is that such Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into 60% of the Company's outstanding common stock (on a post-conversion basis, i.e., 150% of the Company's outstanding common stock on a pre-conversion basis) currently. The conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock into common stock of the Company will cause substantial dilution to the then holders of our common stock.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3Changed
    The issuance and sale of common stock upon conversion of our outstanding Series A Preferred Stock may depress the market price of our common stock.

    If conversions of our outstanding Series A Preferred Stock and sales of such converted shares take place, the price of our common stock may decline. In addition, the common stock issuable upon conversion of our outstanding Series A Preferred Stock may represent overhang that may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Overhang occurs when there is a greater supply of a company's stock in the market than there is demand for that stock. When this happens the price of the company's stock will decrease, and any additional shares which shareholders attempt to sell in the market will only further decrease the share price. If the share volume of our common stock cannot absorb converted shares sold by the holder of the Series A Preferred Stock, then the value of our common stock will likely decrease.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
    Since we have a limited operating history, it is difficult for potential investors to evaluate our business.

    Our short operating history in the health and wellness industry and mentoring/life coach industry may hinder our ability to successfully meet our objectives, and makes it difficult for potential investors to evaluate our business or prospective operations. As an early-stage company, we are subject to all the risks inherent in the financing, expenditures, operations, complications and delays inherent in a new business. Accordingly, our business and success face risks from uncertainties faced by developing companies in a competitive environment. There can be no assurance that our efforts will be successful or that we will ultimately be able to attain profitability.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 5
    Our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

    Our historical financial statements have been prepared under the assumption that we will continue as a going concern. Our independent registered public accounting firm has issued a report on our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, that included an explanatory paragraph referring to our recurring operating losses and expressing substantial doubt in our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to obtain additional equity financing or other capital, attain further operating efficiencies, reduce expenditures, and, ultimately, generate revenue. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. However, if adequate funds are not available to us when we need it, we will be required to curtail our operations which would, in turn, further raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The doubt regarding our potential ability to continue as a going concern may adversely affect our ability to obtain new financing on reasonable terms or at all. Additionally, if we are unable to continue as a going concern, our stockholders may lose some or all of their investment in the Company.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 6
    We are subject to the reporting requirements of federal securities laws, which are expensive and subject us to potential liability.

    We are a public reporting company in the United States and, accordingly, subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and other federal securities laws, and the compliance obligations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The costs of preparing and filing annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC and furnishing audited reports to stockholders causes our expenses to be higher than they would be if we remained a privately-held company. We could also be subject to sanctions or deregistration if we fail to keep up with or run afoul of our reporting obligations.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 7
    Shareholders who hold unregistered shares of our common stock will be subject to resale restrictions pursuant to Rule 144, if and when available, due to the fact that we are deemed to be a former "shell company".

    Pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Rule 144"), a "shell company" is defined as a company that has no or nominal operations; and, either no or nominal assets; assets consisting solely of cash and cash equivalents; or assets consisting of any amount of cash and cash equivalents and nominal other assets. While we do not believe that we are currently a "shell company", we were previously a "shell company" and as such are deemed to be a former "shell company" pursuant to Rule 144, and as such, sales of our securities pursuant to Rule 144 may not be able to be made if we are not subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, and have filed all of our required periodic reports for at least the previous one year period prior to any sale pursuant to Rule 144; and a period of at least twelve months has elapsed from the date "Form 10 information" has been filed with the Commission reflecting the Company's status as a non-"shell company" (which Form 10 information was filed by the Company in August 2019). Although to date we have complied with the requirement of Rule 144 as related to "shell companies", our status as a former "shell company" could prevent us from raising additional funds, engaging consultants, and using our securities to pay for any acquisitions in the future (although none are currently planned).

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 8
    The issuance of common stock upon conversion of our outstanding convertible notes will cause immediate and substantial dilution.

    The issuance of common stock upon conversion of the convertible notes will result in immediate and substantial dilution to the interests of other stockholders since the holders of the convertible notes may ultimately receive and sell the full number of shares issuable in connection with the conversion of such convertible notes. Although certain of the convertible notes may not be converted if such conversion would cause the holders thereof to own more than 4.99% or 9.99% of our outstanding common stock, this restriction does not prevent the holders of the convertible notes subject to such restrictions from converting some of their holdings, selling those shares, and then converting the rest of its holdings, while still staying below the 4.99%/9.99% limit. In this way, the holders of the convertible notes could sell more than any applicable ownership limit while never actually holding more shares than the applicable limits allow. If the holders of the convertible notes choose to do this, it will cause substantial dilution to the then holders of our common stock.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 9
    The continuously adjustable conversion price feature of the convertible notes could require us to issue a substantially greater number of shares, which may adversely affect the market price of our common stock and cause dilution to our existing stockholders.

    Our existing stockholders will experience substantial dilution upon any conversion of the convertible notes. The convertible notes are convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal to a discount to the market value of our common stock as described above. As a result, the number of shares issuable could prove to be significantly greater in the event of a decrease in the trading price of our common stock, which decrease would cause substantial dilution to our existing stockholders. As sequential conversions and sales take place, the price of our common stock may decline, and if so, the holders of the convertible notes would be entitled to receive an increasing number of shares, which could then be sold, triggering further price declines and conversions for even larger numbers of shares, which would cause additional dilution to our existing stockholders and would likely cause the value of our common stock to decline.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 10
    Certain of our outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock contain anti-dilution rights and favored nation rights, and certain of our securities purchase agreements include favored nations rights.

    We have outstanding warrants to purchase 15,697,499 shares of common stock which were originally granted with exercise prices from between $0.20 and $0.50 per share, include anti-dilution and favored nations rights. Pursuant to such rights, subject to certain exceptions, in the event we issued securities below the then exercise price, the exercise price of the warrants is reduced to the lower of such dilutive issuance or the volume weighted average price (VWAP) of our common stock on the next trading day following the first public disclosure of such dilutive issuance, subject to certain exceptions which may reduce such exercise price further in certain cases, including the issuance of units. Certain of these warrants also include anti-dilution rights which provides for a reduction of the exercise price to match the price per share of any dilutive issuance made while the warrant is outstanding, subject to certain exceptions. If in the future we issue securities at prices less than such exercise price, the exercise price of the warrants may be further reduced to such lower amount. Certain of such warrants also include favored nations provisions which could be triggered in the future and could materially change the terms of the warrants. In the event any anti-dilution or favored nations provisions of the warrants are triggered, it may cause the terms of such warrants to be materially amended in favor of the holders thereof, cause significant dilution to existing shareholders, and otherwise have a material adverse effect on the Company.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 11
    Our outstanding convertible promissory notes include favored nations rights.

    All of our outstanding convertible promissory notes include provisions which provide that, so long as such notes are outstanding, upon any issuance by the Company (or under certain notes, any of its subsidiaries) of any security, or amendment to a security that was originally issued, with any term that the holder of such note reasonably believes is more favorable to the holder of such security or with a term in favor of the holder of such security that the holder reasonably believes was not similarly provided to the holder in such note, then at the option of the holder, such term may become part of the holder's notes. The types of terms contained in another security that may be more favorable to the holder of such security include, but are not limited to, terms addressing prepayment rate, interest rates, and original issue discounts. Such favored nations provisions could be triggered in the future and could materially change the terms of the notes. In the event any favored nations provisions of the notes are triggered, it may cause the terms of such notes to be materially amended in favor of the holders thereof, cause significant dilution to existing shareholders, and otherwise have a material adverse effect on the Company.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 12
    The issuance and sale of common stock upon exercise of warrants may cause substantial dilution to existing stockholders and may also depress the market price of our common stock.

    As of the date of this Report, we had a total of 23,253,332 warrants outstanding, of which a) 7,250,000 warrants have an exercise price of $0.075 per share and mature on January 6, 2026, b) 2,670,000 warrants have an exercise price of $0.075 per share and mature on June 24, 2026, and c) 13,333,332 warrants mature between November 23, 2026 and December 2, 2026 and have an exercise price equal to either i) in the event of the Company's listing on a national exchange by May 23, 2022, at a price equal to 120% of the offering price upon uplisting, or ii) $0.075 per share. The warrants contain provisions limiting each holder's ability to exercise the warrants if such exercise would cause the holder's (or any affiliate of any such holder) holdings in the Company to exceed 9.99% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of common stock (4.99% in connection with the Warrants). The ownership limitation does not prevent such holder from exercising some of the warrants, selling those shares, and then exercising the rest of the warrants, while still staying below the 9.99% limit (4.99% in connection with the Warrants). In this way, the holders of the warrants could sell more than this limit while never actually holding more shares than this limit allows. If the holders of the warrants choose to do this, it will cause substantial dilution to the then holders of our common stock. If exercises of the warrants and sales of such shares issuable upon exercise thereof take place, the price of our common stock may decline. In addition, the common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants may represent overhang that may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Overhang occurs when there is a greater supply of a company's stock in the market than there is demand for that stock. When this happens the price of the company's stock will decrease, and any additional shares which shareholders attempt to sell in the market will only further decrease the share price. If the share volume of our common stock cannot absorb shares sold by the warrant holders, then the value of our common stock will likely decrease.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 13
    The issuance and sale of common stock upon conversion of our outstanding convertible promissory notes may depress the market price of our common stock.

    If conversions of our outstanding convertible notes and sales of such converted shares take place, the price of our common stock may decline. In addition, the common stock issuable upon conversion of our outstanding convertible notes may represent overhang that may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Overhang occurs when there is a greater supply of a company's stock in the market than there is demand for that stock. When this happens the price of the company's stock will decrease, and any additional shares which shareholders attempt to sell in the market will only further decrease the share price. If the share volume of our common stock cannot absorb converted shares sold by the holders of the Notes, then the value of our common stock will likely decrease.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 14
    We have established preferred stock which can be designated by the Company's Board of Directors without shareholder approval and the board has established Series A Preferred Stock, which gives the holders majority voting power over the Company.

    The Company has 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized. The shares of preferred stock of the Company may be issued from time to time in one or more series, each of which shall have a distinctive designation or title as shall be determined by the board of directors of the Company prior to the issuance of any shares thereof. The preferred stock shall have such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof as adopted by the board of directors. In May 2020, we designated three shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock have the right, voting in aggregate, to vote on all shareholder matters equal to sixty percent (60%) of the total vote (the "Super Majority Voting Rights"), so long as such shares are held by directors of the Company. A total of one share of Series A Preferred Stock is currently outstanding and held by Jacob D. Cohen, our Chief Executive Officer and director, providing him sole voting right over 60% of our voting shares. Because the board of directors is able to designate the powers and preferences of the preferred stock without the vote of a majority of the Company's shareholders, shareholders of the Company will have no control over what designations and preferences the Company's preferred stock will have. The issuance of shares of preferred stock or the rights associated therewith, could cause substantial dilution to our existing shareholders. Additionally, the dilutive effect of any preferred stock which we may issue may be exacerbated given the fact that such preferred stock may have voting rights and/or other rights or preferences which could provide the preferred shareholders with substantial voting control over us and/or give those holders the power to prevent or cause a change in control, even if that change in control might benefit our shareholders (similar to the Series A Preferred Stock). As a result, the issuance of shares of preferred stock may cause the value of our securities to decrease.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 15
    Stockholders may be diluted significantly through our efforts to obtain financing and satisfy obligations through the issuance of additional shares of our common stock.

    We have no committed source of financing. Wherever possible, our board of directors will attempt to use non-cash consideration to satisfy obligations. In many instances, we believe that the non-cash consideration will consist of restricted shares of our common stock. Our board of directors has authority, without action or vote of the stockholders, to issue all or part of the authorized but unissued shares of common stock and designate series of preferred stock. In addition, if a trading market develops for our common stock, we may attempt to raise capital by selling shares of our common stock (or convertible securities), possibly at a discount to market. These actions will result in dilution of the ownership interests of existing stockholders, may further dilute common stock book value, and that dilution may be material. Such issuances may also serve to enhance existing management's ability to maintain control of the Company because the shares may be issued to parties or entities committed to supporting existing management.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 16
    Our stock price may be volatile, which may result in losses to our stockholders.

    The stock markets have experienced significant price and trading volume fluctuations, and the market prices of companies quoted on the OTC Markets' OTCQB Market, where our shares of common stock are quoted, generally have been very volatile and have experienced sharp share-price and trading-volume changes. The trading price of our common stock is likely to be volatile and could fluctuate widely in response to many of the following factors, some of which are beyond our control: - variations in our operating results;         - changes in expectations of our future financial performance, including financial estimates by securities analysts and investors;         - changes in operating and stock price performance of other companies in our industry;         - additions or departures of key personnel; and         - future sales of our common stock. Domestic and international stock markets often experience significant price and volume fluctuations. These fluctuations, as well as general economic and political conditions unrelated to our performance, may adversely affect the price of our common stock. In particular, following initial public offerings, the market prices for stocks of companies often reach levels that bear no established relationship to the operating performance of these companies. These market prices are generally not sustainable and could vary widely. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a public company's securities, securities class action litigation has often been initiated.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 17
    Our common shares are thinly-traded, and in the future, may continue to be thinly-traded, and you may be unable to sell at or near ask prices or at all, if you need to sell your shares to raise money or otherwise desire to liquidate such shares.

    We cannot predict the extent to which an active public market for our common stock will develop or be sustained due to a number of factors, including the fact that we are a small company that is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors, and others in the investment community that generate or influence sales volume, and that even if we came to the attention of such persons, they tend to be risk-averse and would be reluctant to follow an unproven company such as ours or purchase or recommend the purchase of our shares until such time as we became more seasoned and viable. As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share price. We cannot give you any assurance that a broader or more active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained, or that current trading levels will be sustained. You may be unable to sell your common stock at or above your purchase price if at all, which may result in substantial losses to you. As a consequence of this lack of liquidity, the trading of relatively small quantities of shares by our stockholders may disproportionately influence the price of those shares in either direction. The price for our shares could, for example, decline precipitously in the event that a large number of our common shares are sold on the market without commensurate demand, as compared to a seasoned issuer that could better absorb those sales without adverse impact on its share price. Secondly, an investment in us is a speculative or "risky" investment due to our lack of revenues or profits to date. As a consequence of this enhanced risk, more risk-adverse investors may, under the fear of losing all or most of their investment in the event of negative news or lack of progress, be more inclined to sell their shares on the market more quickly and at greater discounts than would be the case with the stock of a seasoned issuer.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 18
    Our common stock is currently subject to penny stock rules, which may make it more difficult for our stockholders to sell their common stock.

    Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks" are regulated by certain penny stock rules adopted by the SEC. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 per share. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a purchase or sale of a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver to the customer a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock the broker-dealer make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the penny stock rules.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 19
    We anticipate effecting a reverse stock split of our outstanding common stock in the future.

    We expect that the reverse stock split will increase the market price of our common stock while our stock is trading and enable us to meet the minimum market price requirement of the listing rules of the Nasdaq Capital Market. However, the effect of a reverse stock split upon the market price of our common stock cannot be predicted with certainty, and the results of reverse stock splits by companies in similar circumstances have been varied. It is possible that the market price of our common stock following the reverse stock split will not increase sufficiently for us to be in compliance with the minimum market price requirement of the Nasdaq Capital Market, or if it does, that such price will be sustained. If we are unable to meet the minimum market price requirement, we may be unable to list our shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Even if the market price of our common stock increases sufficiently so that we comply with the minimum market price requirement, we cannot assure you that we will be able to comply with the other standards that we are required to meet in order to be approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market or maintain a listing of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Our failure to meet these requirements may result in our common stock being unable to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 20
    The reverse stock split may decrease the liquidity of the shares of our common stock.

    The liquidity of the shares of our common stock may be affected adversely by the reverse stock split given the reduced number of shares that will be outstanding following the reverse stock split. In addition, the reverse stock split may increase the number of stockholders who own odd lots (less than 100 shares) of our common stock, creating the potential for such stockholders to experience an increase in the cost of selling their shares and greater difficulty affecting such sales.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 21
    The reverse stock split may not increase our stock price over the long-term.

    The principal purpose of the reverse stock split is to increase the per-share market price of our common stock. It cannot be assured, however, that the reverse stock split will accomplish this objective for any meaningful period. While it is expected that the reduction in the number of outstanding shares of common stock will proportionally increase the market price of the Company's common stock, it cannot be assured that the reverse stock split will increase the market price of our common stock by a multiple of the proposed reverse stock split ratio, or result in any permanent or sustained increase in the market price of our common stock, which is dependent upon many factors, including our business and financial performance, general market conditions, and prospects for future success. Thus, while our stock price might meet the initial and continued listing requirements for The Nasdaq Capital Market initially, it cannot be assured that it will continue to do so. General Risk Factors

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Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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Use the Risk Factors tab to get data about the risk factors of any company in which you are considering investing. You can easily see the most significant risks a company is facing. Additionally, you can find out which risk factors a company has added, removed or adjusted since its previous disclosure. You can also see how a company’s risk factors compare to others in its sector. Without reading company reports or participating in conference calls, you would most likely not have access to this sort of information, which is usually not included in press releases or other public announcements. A simplified analysis of risk factors is unique to TipRanks.
What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.