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American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) 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 Shared Hospital Services disclosed 25 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. American Shared Hospital Services reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Aug 13, 2026

Risk Distribution
25Risks
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 Shared Hospital Services disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks14161820222426Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q12026Q2Showing: Q2, 2024
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedAmerican Shared Hospital Services Risk Factors
  • Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 1
    The Company's failure to file certain financial statements in connection with the RI Acquisition pursuant to Rules 8-04 and 8-05 of Regulation S-X and Item 9.01 of Form 8-K will limit the Company's ability to raise capital.

    On May 7, 2024, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K to report the completion of the Company's acquisition of 60% of the equity interests in each of the RI Companies from GenesisCare. Based on information available to the Company, the Company believes that the acquisition would qualify as a "significant" acquisition under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X and as a result, under Rules 8-04 and 8-05 of Regulation S-X, the Company would be required to provide (i) audited financial statements for the RI Companies as of and for the period ended June 30, 2023 and unaudited interim financial statements to the extent applicable (the "8-04 financial information"), and (ii) pro forma historical financial information combined to reflect the RI Companies' financial information for the most recent fiscal year and interim period (the "8-05 financial information" and, together with the 8-04 financial information, the "S-X financial information"). The Company purchased the RI Companies as part of the sale of certain of GenesisCare's assets in its bankruptcy proceedings which were initiated in early June 2023. Due to the lack of reliable financial information for the RI Companies following the protracted bankruptcy proceedings, the Company is not able to obtain financial information sufficient to be able to provide the S-X financial information. The Company, therefore, is not in compliance with Rules 8-04 and 8-05 of Regulation S-X. Unless the Company files the S-X financial information, the Securities and Exchange Commission will not declare effective registration statements or post-effective amendments filed by the Company until twelve months following the date on which the Company has filed a periodic report with the Securities and Exchange Commission that meets the requirements of Regulation S-X, and affiliates will be not be permitted to make sales of securities pursuant to Rule 144 pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 14 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
25
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

international operations make the company vulnerable to risks associated with doing business in foreign countries that can affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.company vulnerable to risksthe company may fail to successfully integrate the interests to be acquired in the ri acquisition with its existing business in a timely manner, which could have a material adverse effect on the company's business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows, or the company may fail to realize all of the expected benefits of the ri acquisition, which could negatively impact the company's future results of operations.fail to successfully integrateany failure, interruption, or breach in security of the company's information technology ("it") infrastructure due to a cyber-attack or other security incident could cause the company to incur financial penalties and losses, reputational damage, and legal liability, which could have a material adverse effect on the company's business, financial condition, and results of operations.company to incur financial penaltiesthe company's revenue sharing is subject to payor mix variability which could negatively impact the company's revenue and financial results.subject to payor mix variabilitya small number of customers account for a major portion of our revenues and the loss of any one of these significant customers could have a material adverse effect on the company's business and results of operations.small number of customers accountthe company has incurred debt and may incur additional debt to finance its operations and if the company is unable to secure additional credit in the future its operations and profits will be negatively impacted.unable to secure additional creditthe company has incurred debt and may incur additional debt to finance its operations and if the company is unable to secure additional credit in the future its operations and profits will be negatively impacted.incur additional debt to financea small number of customers account for a major portion of our revenues and the loss of any one of these significant customers could have a material adverse effect on the company's business and results of operations.major portion of our revenuesflaws in the company's ongoing due-diligence assessment in connection with the equity interests and payor contracts to be acquired in the ri acquisition could have a significant negative effect on the company's financial condition and results of operations.ongoing due-diligence assessmentthe company's cash flow could become insufficient to service its debt due to financial, business, and other factors.debt due to financial

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 25

Share Price & Shareholder Rights2 | 8.0%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    Our officers, directors and principal shareholders collectively own a substantial portion of our common stock.

    Collectively, our officers and directors beneficially own approximately 23.8% of our outstanding common stock, with Raymond Stachowiak, the Executive Chairman of the Board, beneficially owning approximately 23.8% of our common stock. As a result, investors may face challenges in affecting matters involving our Company, including: - the composition of our Board of Directors and, through it, any determination with respect to our business direction and policies, including the appointment and removal of officers;         - any determinations with respect to mergers or other business combinations;         - our acquisition or disposition of assets; and         - our corporate financing activities. Our officers, directors, and principal shareholders may act in concert to significantly influence these and other matters requiring shareholder approval. Furthermore, this concentration of voting power could have the effect of delaying, deterring, or preventing a change of control or other business combination that might otherwise be beneficial to our shareholders. This significant concentration of share ownership may also adversely affect the trading price for our common stock because investors may perceive disadvantages in owning stock in a company in which a small number of shareholders hold a significant ownership interest.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    The trading volume of the Company's common stock is low.

    Although the Company's common stock is listed on the NYSE American, the Company's common stock has historically experienced low trading volume. Reported average daily trading volume in our common stock for the three-month period ended December 31, 2025 was approximately 25,000 shares. It is not likely that a further increase in an active trading market in the Company's common stock will develop in the future. Limited trading volume subjects the Company's common stock to greater price volatility and may make it difficult for shareholders to sell their shares in a quantity or at a price that is attractive.

Accounting & Financial Operations4 | 16.0%
Debt & Financing6 | 24.0%
Corporate Activity and Growth2 | 8.0%

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FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
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.
How can I use TipRanks risk factors in my stock research?
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.