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Caris Life Sciences, Inc. (CAI) Risk Analysis
Risk Overview Q3, 2021
Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Sep 30, 2021, filed Nov 05, 2021
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- Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 1We will incur substantial transaction fees and costs in connection with the Merger.
As of September 30, 2021, we have incurred $6.1 million of expenses and fees for professional services and other transaction costs in connection with the Merger and expect to continue to incur additional significant costs. A material portion of these expenses are payable by us whether or not the Merger is completed. While we have assumed that a certain amount of transaction expenses will be incurred, factors beyond our control could affect the total amount or the timing of these expenses. Many of the expenses that will be incurred, by their nature, are difficult to estimate accurately. These expenses may exceed the costs historically borne by us. These costs could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
- Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 2The announcement and pendency of the Merger may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
On June 17, 2021, we entered into the Merger Agreement with Parent and Merger Sub, relating to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Parent. Upon consummation of the Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company will continue as the surviving corporation as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, (i) each share of the Company's common stock that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than Excluded Shares (as defined in the Merger Agreement)) will cease to be outstanding and will be converted into the right to receive $56.00, in cash, without interest, subject to deductions of any applicable withholding taxes; (ii) each share of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than Excluded Shares, will be converted into the right to receive an amount equal to the sum of: (a) the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus (b) the aggregate amount of all accrued and unpaid dividends on such Series A Preferred Stock as of the Effective Time, in cash, without interest, subject to deductions of any applicable withholding taxes; and (iii) each share of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than Excluded Shares, will be converted into the right to receive an amount equal to the sum of: (a) the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus (b) the aggregate amount of all accrued and unpaid dividends on such Series B Preferred Stock as of the Effective Time, in cash, without interest, subject to deductions of any applicable withholding taxes. Uncertainty about the effect of the proposed Merger on our employees, partners, customers and other third parties may disrupt our sales and marketing or other key business activities and may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. Current and prospective employees may experience uncertainty about their roles following the Merger, and this may have an effect on our corporate culture. There can be no assurance we will be able to attract and retain key talent to the same extent that we have previously been able to attract and retain employees. Any loss or distraction of such employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results. In addition, we have devoted, and will continue to devote, significant management and other internal resources towards the completion of the Merger and planning for integration, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. Parties with which we have business relationships may experience uncertainty as to the future of such relationships and may delay or defer certain business decisions, seek alternative relationships with third parties or seek to alter their present business relationships with us. Parties with whom we otherwise may have sought to establish business relationships may seek alternative relationships with third parties. The Merger Agreement generally requires us to operate our business in the ordinary course pending consummation of the proposed Merger and generally restricts us from taking certain specified actions until the Merger is completed. These restrictions may affect our ability to execute our business strategies, to respond effectively to competitive pressures and industry developments, and to attain our financial and other goals and may otherwise harm our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
- Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 3The failure to complete the Merger in a timely manner or at all could negatively impact the market price of our common stock, Series A Preferred Stock and/or Series B Preferred Stock as well as adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Completion of the Merger is subject to conditions beyond our control that may prevent, delay or otherwise adversely affect its completion in a material way, including the requirement that the Merger Agreement be adopted by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote at a special meeting of the common stockholders of the Company, which was obtained on September 2, 2021. The Merger cannot be completed until the conditions to closing are satisfied or (if permissible under applicable law) waived. These conditions, including the Migration, are more fully described in the Proxy Statement. We cannot guarantee that the closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement will be satisfied or, even if satisfied, that no event of termination will take place. In the event that the Merger is not completed for any reason, the holders of our capital stock will not receive any payment for their shares of capital stock in connection with the proposed Merger. Instead, we will remain an independent public company and the holders of our capital stock will continue to own their shares of stock. If the Merger or a similar transaction is not completed, the share price of our common stock, Series A Preferred Stock and/or Series B Preferred Stock may drop to the extent that the current market price of our common stock, Series A Preferred Stock and/or Series B Preferred Stock reflects an assumption that a transaction will be completed. Furthermore, if the Merger is significantly delayed or not completed, we may suffer other consequences that could adversely affect our business, results of operations and stock price, including the following: ?we could be required to pay a termination fee equal to $35.0 million to Parent, and up to $5.0 million of Parent's fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Merger Agreement and related transactions, under certain circumstances as described in the Merger Agreement;?we would have incurred significant costs in connection with the Merger that we would be unable to recover;?we may be subject to negative publicity or be negatively perceived by the investment or business communities;?we may be subject to legal proceedings related to any delay or failure to complete the Merger;?any disruptions to our business resulting from the announcement and pendency of the Merger, including any adverse changes in our relationships with our customers, suppliers, other business partners and employees, may continue or intensify in the event the Merger is not consummated; and ?we may not be able to take advantage of alternative business opportunities or effectively respond to competitive pressures. There can be no assurance that our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows will not be adversely affected, as compared to our condition prior to the announcement of the Merger, if the Merger is not consummated.
- Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 4The Merger Agreement contains provisions that could discourage or deter a potential competing acquirer that might be willing to pay more to affect an alternative transaction with us.
The Merger Agreement contains provisions that, subject to certain exceptions, limit our ability to initiate, solicit or knowingly encourage, or engage in discussions or negotiations with respect to, or provide non-public information in connection with, a proposal from a third party with respect to an alternative transaction. In addition, under specified circumstances in which the Merger Agreement is terminated, we could be required to pay a termination fee of up to $35.0 million to Parent. It is possible that these or other provisions in the Merger Agreement might discourage a potential competing acquirer that might have an interest in acquiring all or a significant part of our Company from considering or proposing an acquisition or might result in a potential competing acquirer proposing to pay a lower per share price to acquire our common stock than it might otherwise have proposed to pay. Additional information regarding these restrictions is provided in the Proxy Statement.
Risk Highlights Q3, 2021
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Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 45
- Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1Our common stock price has been volatile and may remain volatile.
The trading price of our common stock may be subject to wide fluctuations in response to quarter-to-quarter variations in operating results, new products or services by us or our competitors, general conditions in the shipping industry and the intermodal equipment sales and leasing markets, changes in earnings estimates by analysts, or other events or factors which may or may not be under our control. Broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Since the initial public offering of our common stock at $15.00 per share on May 16, 2007, the market price of our common stock has fluctuated significantly. Since the trading volume of our common stock is modest on a daily basis, shareholders may experience difficulties in liquidating our common stock at an acceptable price. Factors affecting the trading price of our common stock may include, among others: ?variations in our financial results;?changes in financial estimates or investment recommendations by any securities analysts following our business;?the public's response to our press releases, our other public announcements and our filings with the SEC;?our ability to successfully execute our business plan;?changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles;?future sales of common stock by us or our directors, officers or significant stockholders or the perception such sales may occur;?our ability to achieve operating results consistent with securities analysts' projections;?the operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors may deem comparable to us;?recruitment or departure of key personnel;?our ability to timely address changing equipment lessee and third-party investor preferences;?equipment market and industry factors;?the size of our public float;?general stock market conditions; and ?other events or factors, including those resulting from war, incidents of terrorism or responses to such events. In addition, if the market for companies deemed similar to us or the stock market in general experiences loss of investor confidence, the trading price of our common stock could decline for reasons unrelated to our business or financial results. The trading price of our common stock might also decline in reaction to events that affect other companies in our industry even if these events do not directly affect us.
- Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2Future new sales of our common stock or preferred stock by us or outstanding shares by existing stockholders, or the perception that there will be future sales of new shares from us or existing stockholders, may cause our common stock or preferred stock price, as applicable, to decline and impair our ability to obtain capital through future stock offerings.
In the future, we may sell additional shares of our common stock or preferred stock to raise additional capital. The issuance of additional shares of our common stock, preferred stock or convertible securities, will dilute the ownership interest of our common and preferred stockholders. In addition, our greater than 5% stockholders may sell a substantial number of their shares in the public market, which could also affect the market price for our common and preferred stock. We cannot predict the size of future sales or issuances of our common or preferred stock or the effect, if any, that they may have on the market price for our common and preferred stock. The issuance and/or sale of substantial amounts of common or preferred stock, or the perception that such issuances and/or sales may occur, could adversely affect the market price of our common or preferred stock and impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity or debts securities.
- Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3Dividends now paid to holders of our common stock may need to be reduced or eliminated.
Although our board of directors has approved a dividend policy under which we pay cash dividends on our common stock, any determinations by us to pay cash dividends on our common stock will be based upon our financial condition, results of operations, business requirements, investment in rental equipment, tax considerations and our board of directors' continuing quarterly determination that the declaration of dividends under the dividend policy is in the best interests of our stockholders and is in compliance with all laws and agreements. In addition, the terms of our credit agreements contain provisions restricting the amount of cash dividends subject to certain exceptions. Consequently, investors may be forced to rely more so or completely on sales of their common stock to realize returns on investment.
- Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Delaware law contain provisions that could discourage a third party from acquiring us and consequently decrease the market value of an investment in our stock.
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Delaware corporate law each contain provisions that could delay, defer or prevent a change in control of our company or changes in our management. Among other things, these provisions: ?authorize us to issue preferred stock that can be created and issued by the board of directors without prior stockholder approval, with rights senior to those of our common stock;?permit removal of directors only for cause by the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote at the election of directors and allow only the directors to fill a vacancy on the board of directors;?prohibit stockholders from calling special meetings of stockholders;?prohibit stockholder action by written consent, thereby requiring all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders;?require the affirmative vote of 66 2/3% of the shares entitled to vote to amend our bylaws and certain articles of our certificate of incorporation, including articles relating to the classified board, the size of the board, removal of directors, stockholder meetings and actions by written consent;?allow the authorized number of directors to be changed only by resolution of the board of directors;?establish advance notice requirements for submitting nominations for election to the board of directors and for proposing matters that can be acted upon by stockholders at a meeting;?classify our board of directors into three classes so that only a portion of our directors are elected each year; and ?allow our directors to amend our bylaws. These provisions could discourage proxy contests and make it more difficult for our stockholders to elect directors and take other corporate actions, which may prevent a change of control or changes in our management that a stockholder might consider favorable. In addition, Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which makes unfriendly takeover more difficult, may discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of us, which shareholders not affiliated with the takeover group might favor. Any delay or prevention of a change in control or change in management that stockholders might otherwise consider to be favorable could cause the market price of our common stock to decline.
- Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 5The change of control conversion right in our preferred stock may make it more difficult for a party to acquire us or discourage a party from acquiring us.
Upon the occurrence of a change of control, each holder of shares of our outstanding preferred stock will have the right (subject to certain conditions) to convert some or all of the shares of preferred stock held by such holder (the "Change of Control Conversion Right"). The Change of Control Conversion Right may have the effect of discouraging a third party from making an acquisition proposal for us or of delaying, deferring or preventing certain of our change of control transactions under circumstances that otherwise could provide the holders of our preferred stock with the opportunity to realize a premium over the then-current market price of such equity securities or that stockholders may otherwise believe is in their best interests.
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