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Data Call Technologies (DCLT) 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. Data Call Technologies disclosed 17 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Data Call Technologies reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q3, 2021

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Sep 30, 2021, filed Nov 15, 2021

Risk Distribution
17Risks
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 changedData Call Technologies Risk Factors
  • Sales & Marketing - Risk 1
    We are highly dependent upon our ability to successfully market Direct Lynk System DL Manager to subscribers.

    We are dependent on the abilities of our sales and marketing activities to generate new clients for subscriptions to our DL Manager and to broaden our customer base. While the number of paying subscribers for our DL Manager increased during December 31, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018, there can be no assurance that our sales and marketing efforts will be able to market acceptance for our DL Manager and increase our customer base to a level that will permit continued profitable operations. If our sales and marketing cannot continue to achieve market acceptance for our DL Manager, and increase our customer base to a level that will permit profitable operations. If our sales and marketing efforts are unable to continue to generate new customers, we may not be able to generate sufficient revenues to continue with planned research and development on new products and improve our current products.

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Risk Highlights Q3, 2021

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 7 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
17
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Sep 2021
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

there is only a limited trading market for our common stock.our common stockwe must rely on other companies to maintain the internet infrastructure if we hope to be successful.companies to maintainthe nevada revised statutes and our articles of incorporation authorize to issue additional shares of common stock and shares of preferred stock, which preferred stock having such rights, preferences and privileges as our board of directors shall determine.our board of directorsdifficult and volatile conditions in the capital, credit and commodities markets and general economic uncertainty have prompted companies to cut capital spending worldwide and could continue to materially adversely affect our business.adversely affect our businesswe are subject to financial reporting and other requirements for which our accounting, other management systems and resources may not be adequately prepared.subject to financial reportingwe are dependent on the security of the internet to serve our customers; any security breaches or other internet difficulties could adversely affect our business.internet to serve our customersstate blue sky registration; potential limitations on resale of our securities.state blue sky registrationstate blue sky registration; potential limitations on resale of our securities.resale of our securitiesthe nevada revised statutes and our articles of incorporation authorize to issue additional shares of common stock and shares of preferred stock, which preferred stock having such rights, preferences and privileges as our board of directors shall determine.shares of preferred stockour website and systems are hosted by a third party and we are vulnerable to disruptions or other events that are beyond our control.vulnerable to disruptions

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 17

Share Price & Shareholder Rights5 | 29.4%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    There is only a limited trading market for our common stock.

    Our Common Stock is subject to quotation on the OTC market. There has only been limited trading activity in our common stock. There can be no assurance that a more active trading market will commence in our securities as a result of the increasing operations of Data Call. Further, in the event that an active trading market commences, there can be no assurance as to the level of any market price of our shares of common stock, whether any trading market will provide liquidity to investors, or whether any trading market will be sustained.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    The Nevada Revised Statutes and our articles of incorporation authorize to issue additional shares of common stock and shares of preferred stock, which preferred stock having such rights, preferences and privileges as our board of directors shall determine.

    Pursuant to our Articles of Incorporation, as amended and restated, we have authorized capital stock of 490,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. As of the December 31, 2020, we have 156,998,515 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and 800,000 shares of preferred A stock issued and outstanding and 10,000 shares of preferred B stock issued and outstanding. Our Board of Directors has the ability, without shareholder approval; to issue a significant number of additional shares of common stock without shareholder approval, which if issued would cause substantial dilution to our then common shareholders. Additionally, shares of preferred stock may be issued by our Board of Directors at their sole discretion and without shareholder approval, in such classes and series, having such rights, including voting rights and super-majority voting rights, and such preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, powers and privileges as determined by our Board of Directors from time-to-time. If shares of preferred stock are issued by our Board of Directors having super-majority voting rights, or having conversion rights to convert their preferred stock into a number of shares of common stock at a ratio of greater that one-for-one, holders of our common stock would be subject to dilution that may be significant. During the quarter ended September 30, 2014 the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to authorize 1,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 (the "Series B Stock"), 10,000 shares of which were issued to our CEO, Tim Vance. The Series B Stock, which may be issued in one or more series by the terms of which may be and may include preferences as to dividends and liquidation, conversion, redemption rights and sinking fund provisions, has the right to vote, in the aggregate, on all shareholder matters, equal to 51% of the total shareholder vote on any and all shareholder matters. The Series B Stock is entitled to this super-majority, 51% voting right no matter how many shares of common stock or other voting stock of Data Call stock is issued and outstanding in the future. The voting rights of the Series B Stock make a change in control without the approval of Timothy Vance, our CEO, impossible.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    Shares eligible for future sale.

    As of December 31, 2020, the Registrant had 156,998,515 shares of common stock issued and outstanding of which 46,861,850 shares are "restricted" as that term is defined under the Securities Act, and in the future may be sold in compliance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act. Rule 144 generally provides that a person holding restricted securities for a period of six months may sell every three months in brokerage transactions and/or market-maker transactions an amount equal to the greater of one (1%) percent of (a) the Company's issued and outstanding common stock or (b) the average weekly trading volume of the common stock during the four calendar weeks prior to such sale. Rule 144 also permits, under certain circumstances, the sale of shares without any quantity limitation by a person who has not been an affiliate of the Company during the three months preceding the sale and who has satisfied a six-month holding period. However, all of the current shareholders of the Company owning 5% or more of the issued and outstanding common stock are subject to Rule 144 limitations on selling.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
    Dividends unlikely on our common stock.

    We do not expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends, if any, will be contingent upon our future revenues and earnings, capital requirements and general financial condition. The payment of any dividends will be within the discretion of our board of directors. It is our intention to retain all earnings for use in our business operations and accordingly, we do not anticipate that the Company will declare any dividends in the foreseeable future.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 5
    State blue sky registration; potential limitations on resale of our securities.

    Our common stock, the class of the Company's securities that is registered under the Exchange Act, has not been registered for resale under the Securities Act of 1933 or the "blue sky" laws of any state. The holders of such shares and persons, who desire to purchase them in any trading market that might develop in the future, should be aware that there may be significant state blue-sky law restrictions upon the ability of investors to resell our securities. Accordingly, investors should consider the secondary market for the Company's securities to be a limited one. It is the intention of the management to seek coverage and publication of information regarding the Company in an accepted publication which permits a manual exemption. This manual exemption permits a security to be distributed in a particular state without being registered if the Company issuing the security has a listing for that security in a securities manual recognized by the state. However, it is not enough for the security to be listed in a recognized manual. The listing entry must contain (1) the names of issuers, officers, and directors, (2) an issuer's balance sheet, and (3) a profit and loss statement for either the fiscal year preceding the balance sheet or for the most recent fiscal year of operations. Furthermore, the manual exemption is a nonissuer exemption restricted to secondary trading transactions, making it unavailable for issuers selling newly issued securities. Most of the accepted manuals are those published in Standard and Poor's, Moody's Investor Service, Fitch's Investment Service, and Best's Insurance Reports, and many states expressly recognize these manuals. A smaller number of states declare that they "recognize securities manuals" but do not specify the recognized manuals. The following states do not have any provisions and therefore do not expressly recognize the manual exemption: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont and Wisconsin.

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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.
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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.