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Premier Biomedical (BIEI) 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. Premier Biomedical disclosed 30 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Premier Biomedical reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q4, 2019

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Dec 31, 2019, filed May 15, 2020

Risk Distribution
30Risks
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

No filing history is available.

Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedPremier Biomedical Risk Factors
New Risk (4)
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    If we do not continue to meet the eligibility requirements of the Pink Sheets Current tier, our common stock may be removed from Pink Sheets Current and moved for quotation on a lower tier of the marketplace maintained by OTC Markets Group, Inc., which may make it more difficult for investors to resell their shares due to suitability requirements.

    Our common stock is currently quoted on the Pink Sheets Current tier of the marketplace maintained by OTC Markets Group, Inc. The Pink Sheets Current tier does not require a minimum bid price. If we are removed from the Pink Sheets Current tier, our stock will be quoted on a lower tier. Broker-dealers often decline to trade in over-the-counter stocks that are quoted on the OTC Pink tier, or a lower tier, given the market for such securities are often limited, the stocks are more volatile, and the risk to investors is greater. These factors may reduce the potential market for our common stock by reducing the number of potential investors. This may make it more difficult for investors in our common stock to sell shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of their shares. This could cause our stock price to decline. If we move down from the OTC Pink Current tier, we may be unable to restore eligibility for quotation of our common stock on the Pink Sheets Current tier or the OTCQB tier, and this will have a negative impact on our market price. The lower tiers maintained by OTC Markets, Inc. does not provide as much liquidity as the Pink Sheets Current tier or the OTCQB tier. Many broker-dealers will not trade or recommend OTC Pink stocks for their clients.

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Risk Highlights Q4, 2019

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 10 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
30
+2
From last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
4Risks added
2Risks removed
1Risks changed
Since Dec 2019
Number of Risk Changed
1
-1
From last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

our business is heavily regulated by governmental authorities, and failure to comply with such regulation or changes in such regulations could negatively impact our financial results.negatively impact our financial resultswe do not intend to take our feldetrex product candidate past the development stage, but instead intend to enter into collaboration agreements with collaboration partners. if we are unable to enter into an agreement with collaboration partners, our feldetrex product candidate cannot be marketed, and it will not generate revenue for us.our feldetrex product candidate pastthe outbreak of the coronavirus ("covid-19") has negatively impacted and could continue to negatively impact the global economy. in addition, the covid-19 pandemic could disrupt or otherwise negatively impact global credit markets, our operations and our efforts to identify, review and explore alternatives for the company, including a merger, acquisition, or a business combination.negatively impact global credit marketsour principal shareholders have the ability to exert significant control in matters requiring shareholder approval and could delay, deter, or prevent a change in control of our company.ability to exert significant controlif we do not continue to meet the eligibility requirements of the pink sheets current tier, our common stock may be removed from pink sheets current and moved for quotation on a lower tier of the marketplace maintained by otc markets group, inc., which may make it more difficult for investors to resell their shares due to suitability requirements.shares due to suitability requirementswe may fail to deliver commercially successful new product candidates, methods and procedures of treatment, and treatments.fail to deliver commercially successfulif we default on our convertible notes and are unable to repay the notes, we will not have the funds we need to operate our business and may lose access to additional financing.lose access to additional financingnegative public perception of hemp and cannabis-related businesses, misconceptions about the nature of our business and regulatory uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.negative public perception of hempwe are dependent on the services of key personnel and failure to attract qualified management could limit our growth and negatively impact our results of operations.failure to attract qualified managementwe have the right to issue additional common stock and preferred stock without consent of shareholders. this would have the effect of diluting investors' ownership and could decrease the value of their investment.to issue additional common stock

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 30

Share Price & Shareholder Rights5 | 16.7%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1Changed
    If we do not continue to meet the eligibility requirements of the Pink Sheets Current tier, our common stock may be removed from Pink Sheets Current and moved for quotation on a lower tier of the marketplace maintained by OTC Markets Group, Inc., which may make it more difficult for investors to resell their shares due to suitability requirements.

    Our common stock is currently quoted on the Pink Sheets Current tier of the marketplace maintained by OTC Markets Group, Inc. The Pink Sheets Current tier does not require a minimum bid price. If we are removed from the Pink Sheets Current tier, our stock will be quoted on a lower tier. Broker-dealers often decline to trade in over-the-counter stocks that are quoted on the OTC Pink tier, or a lower tier, given the market for such securities are often limited, the stocks are more volatile, and the risk to investors is greater. These factors may reduce the potential market for our common stock by reducing the number of potential investors. This may make it more difficult for investors in our common stock to sell shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of their shares. This could cause our stock price to decline. If we move down from the OTC Pink Current tier, we may be unable to restore eligibility for quotation of our common stock on the Pink Sheets Current tier or the OTCQB tier, and this will have a negative impact on our market price. The lower tiers maintained by OTC Markets, Inc. does not provide as much liquidity as the Pink Sheets Current tier or the OTCQB tier. Many broker-dealers will not trade or recommend OTC Pink stocks for their clients.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    We may engage in strategic transactions that fail to enhance shareholder value.

    From time to time, we may consider possible strategic transactions, including the potential acquisitions or licensing of products or technologies or acquisition of companies, and other alternatives with the goal of maximizing shareholder value. We may never complete a strategic transaction, and in the event that we do complete a strategic transaction, implementation of such transactions may impair shareholder value or otherwise adversely affect our business. Any such transaction may require us to incur non-recurring or other charges and may pose significant integration challenges and/or management and business disruptions, any of which could harm our results of operation and business prospects.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    The market price of our common stock may be volatile and may be affected by market conditions beyond our control.

    The market price of our common stock is subject to significant fluctuations in response to, among other factors: - variations in our operating results and market conditions specific to Biomedical Industry companies;- changes in financial estimates or recommendations by securities analysts;- announcements of innovations or new products or services by us or our competitors;- the emergence of new competitors;- operating and market price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable;- changes in our board or management;- sales or purchases of our common stock by insiders;- commencement of, or involvement in, litigation;- changes in governmental regulations; and - general economic conditions and slow or negative growth of related markets. In addition, if the market for stocks in our industry or the stock market in general, experiences a loss of investor confidence, the market price of our common stock could decline for reasons unrelated to our business, financial condition or results of operations. If any of the foregoing occurs, it could cause the price of our common stock to fall and may expose us to lawsuits that, even if unsuccessful, could be costly to defend and a distraction to the board of directors and management.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
    Our principal shareholders have the ability to exert significant control in matters requiring shareholder approval and could delay, deter, or prevent a change in control of our company.

    William A. Hartman and Dr. Mitchell S. Felder collectively own 157,031 shares of our outstanding common stock, 2,000,000 shares of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (which is convertible into an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of our common stock), and through the exercise of warrants could acquire another 1,782,040 shares of our common stock. The shares of our preferred stock have 100 votes per share, giving these two shareholders approximately 51% of our current voting securities. As a result, they have the ability to influence matters affecting our shareholders, including the election of our directors, the acquisition or disposition of our assets, and the future issuance of our shares. Because they control such shares, investors may find it difficult to replace our management if they disagree with the way our business is being operated. Because the influence by these shareholders could result in management making decisions that are in the best interest of those shareholders and not in the best interest of the investors, you may lose some or all of the value of your investment in our common stock. Investors who purchase our common stock should be willing to entrust all aspects of operational control to our current management team.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 5
    We have the right to issue additional common stock and preferred stock without consent of shareholders. This would have the effect of diluting investors' ownership and could decrease the value of their investment.

    Our certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of shares of preferred stock, the rights, preferences, designations and limitations of which may be set by the Board of Directors. Our certificate of incorporation has authorized the issuance of up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock in the discretion of our Board. The shares of authorized but undesignated preferred stock may be issued upon filing of an amended certificate of incorporation and the payment of required fees; no further shareholder action is required. If issued, the rights, preferences, designations and limitations of such preferred stock would be set by our Board and could operate to the disadvantage of the outstanding common stock. Such terms could include, among others, preferences as to dividends and distributions on liquidation. We have designated a series of convertible preferred stock, the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time after the issuance of such share into one (1) fully paid and non-assessable share of Common Stock. Each outstanding share of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to one hundred (100) votes per share on all matters to which the shareholders of the Corporation are entitled or required to vote. As of the date hereof, there were 2,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. Our officers and directors can sell some of their stock, which may have a negative effect on our stock price and ability to raise additional capital, and may make it difficult for investors to sell their stock at any price.   Our officers and directors, as a group, are the owners of 169,845 shares of our common stock, and with convertible preferred stock, options and warrants to acquire another 3,570,600 shares of our common stock, representing approximately 2% of our total issued and outstanding shares of common stock. Each individual officer and director may be able to sell up to 1% of our outstanding common stock (currently approximately 1.8 million shares) every ninety (90) days in the open market pursuant to Rule 144, which may have a negative effect on our stock price and may prevent us from obtaining additional capital. In addition, if our officers and directors are selling their stock into the open market, it may make it difficult or impossible for investors to sell their stock at any price.   Our common stock is governed under The Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990.   The Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 requires additional disclosure relating to the market for penny stocks in connection with trades in any stock defined as a penny stock. The Commission has adopted regulations that generally define a penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Such exceptions include any equity security listed on NASDAQ and any equity security issued by an issuer that has (i) net tangible assets of at least $2,000,000, if such issuer has been in continuous operation for three years; (ii) net tangible assets of at least $5,000,000, if such issuer has been in continuous operation for less than three years; or (iii) average annual revenue of at least $6,000,000, if such issuer has been in continuous operation for less than three years. Unless an exception is available, the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith.

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FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
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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.
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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.