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Ecosciences (ECEZ) 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. Ecosciences disclosed 35 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Ecosciences reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q1, 2018

Risk Distribution
35Risks
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

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  • Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 1
    Our success is highly dependent on Joel Falitz, our President and CEO. CEO and Dan Cohen, our COO.

    In the early stages of development, the Company's business will be significantly dependent on the Company's Management team. The Company's success will be particularly dependent upon Joel Falitz, our CEO and director, and Dan Cohen, our COO, the loss of either or both would have a material adverse effect on the Company.

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Risk Highlights Q1, 2018

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 25 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
35
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Feb 2018
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

a decline in the price of our common stock could affect our ability to raise further working capital and adversely impact our operations.price of our common stockwe rely on indirect sales channels to market and sell our bioremediation product. a loss of or deterioration in our relationship with one or more of our resellers or distributors, or our inability to establish new indirect sales channels to drive growth of our products could negatively affect our operating results.negatively affect our operating resultswe rely on indirect sales channels to market and sell our bioremediation product. a loss of or deterioration in our relationship with one or more of our resellers or distributors, or our inability to establish new indirect sales channels to drive growth of our products could negatively affect our operating results.indirect sales channels to marketwe have agreed to indemnify our officers and directors against lawsuits to the fullest extent of the law.agreed to indemnify our officerswe may not be able to manage our growth effectively.to manage our growth effectivelybecause we became public by means of a reverse merger, we may not be able to attract the attention of major brokerage firms.attention of major brokerage firmsdefects in our products or failures in quality control could impair our ability to sell our products or could result in product liability claims, litigation and other significant events involving substantial costs.significant events involving substantial costsa decline in the price of our common stock could affect our ability to raise further working capital and adversely impact our operations.affect our ability to raisematerial weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting may adversely affect our common stock.adversely affect our common stockthere might be unanticipated obstacles to the execution of our business plan.execution of our business plan

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 35

Share Price & Shareholder Rights13 | 37.1%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    We have a limited operating history upon which investors can evaluate our future prospects.

    Our operating subsidiary, Eco-Logical Concepts, was incorporated in the State of Delaware on November 30, 2011. Therefore, we have limited operating history upon which an evaluation of our business plan or performance and prospects can be made. The business and prospects of the Company must be considered in the light of the potential problems, delays, uncertainties and complications encountered in connection with a newly established business. The risks include, but are not limited to, the possibility that we will not be able to develop functional and scalable products and services, or that although functional and scalable, our products and services will not be economical to market; that our competitors hold proprietary rights that preclude us from marketing such products; that our competitors market a superior or equivalent product; that we are not able to upgrade and enhance our technologies and products to accommodate new features and expanded service offerings; or the failure to receive necessary regulatory clearances for our products. To successfully introduce and market our products at a profit, we must establish brand name recognition and competitive advantages for our products. There are no assurances that the Company can successfully address these challenges. If it is unsuccessful, the Company and its business, financial condition and operating results could be materially and adversely affected. Given the limited operating history, management has little basis on which to forecast future demand for our products from our existing customer base, much less new customers. The current and future expense levels of the Company are based largely on estimates of planned operations and future revenues rather than experience. It is difficult to accurately forecast future revenues because the business of the Company is new and its market has not been developed. If the forecasts for the Company prove incorrect, the business, operating results and financial condition of the Company will be materially and adversely affected. Moreover, the Company may be unable to adjust its spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unanticipated reduction in revenue. As a result, any significant reduction in revenues would immediately and adversely affect the business, financial condition and operating results of the Company.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    A decline in the price of our common stock could affect our ability to raise further working capital and adversely impact our operations.

    Although our common stock is quoted on the OTCPINK, we can have no assurances that a proper market will ever develop, and should a market develop we will have no control over the market price of our common stock. Any market price is likely to be highly volatile. Factors, including regulatory matters, concerns about our financial condition, operating results, litigation, government regulation, developments or disputes relating to current or future agreements or title to our claims or the success of our new business model may have a significant impact on the market price of our stock, causing the market price to decline. In addition, potential dilutive effects of future sales of shares of common stock by stockholders and by us could also have an adverse effect on the price of our securities. Such a decline would seriously hinder our ability to raise additional capital and prevent us from fully implementing our business plan and operations. In addition, the securities markets have from time to time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that are unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also materially and adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    There is currently a very limited trading market for our common stock, and we cannot ensure that one will ever develop or be sustained.

    To date, there has been a very limited trading market for our common stock. We cannot predict how liquid the market for our common stock might become. We anticipate having our common stock continue to be quoted for trading on the OTC Market, however, we cannot be sure that such quotations will continue. We currently do not satisfy the initial listing standards of any national securities exchange and cannot ensure that we will be able to satisfy such listing standards or that our common stock will be accepted for listing on any such exchange in the future. Should we fail to satisfy the initial listing standards of such exchanges, or our common stock is otherwise rejected for listing and remain listed on the OTC Market or suspended from the OTC Market, the trading price of our common stock could suffer and the trading market for our common stock may be less liquid and our common stock price may be subject to increased volatility. Furthermore, for companies whose securities are traded in the OTC Market, it is more difficult (1) to obtain accurate quotations, (2) to obtain coverage for significant news events because major wire services generally do not publish press releases about such companies and (3) to obtain needed capital.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
    As a former shell company, resales of shares of our restricted common stock in reliance on Rule 144 of the Securities Act are subject to the requirements of Rule 144(i).

    Rule 144 under the Securities Act, which generally permits the resale, subject to various terms and conditions, of restricted securities after they have been held for six months will not immediately apply to our common stock because we were at one time designated as a "shell company" under SEC regulations. Pursuant to Rule 144(i), securities issued by a current or former shell company that otherwise meet the holding period and other requirements of Rule 144 nevertheless cannot be sold in reliance on Rule 144 until one year after the date on which the issuer filed current "Form 10 information" (as defined in Rule 144(i)) with the SEC reflecting that it ceased being a shell company, and provided that at the time of a proposed sale pursuant to Rule 144, the issuer has satisfied certain reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The filing of our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 15, 2014 started the running of such one-year period. Because, as a former shell company, the reporting requirements of Rule 144(i) will apply regardless of holding period, restrictive legends on certificates for shares of our common stock cannot be removed except in connection with an actual sale that is subject to an effective registration statement under, or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of, the Securities Act.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 5
    We may, in the future, issue additional shares of our common stock and/or preferred stock, which would reduce investors' percent of ownership and may dilute our share value.

    Our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, authorizes the issuance of up to 1,950,000,000 shares of common stock and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, of which 23,200,000 shares have been designated of the date of this Annual Report. The Articles of Incorporation authorize our Board to prescribe the series and the voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights of any undesignated shares of our preferred stock. The future issuance of common stock and preferred stock may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of our common stock held by our then existing stockholders. We may value any common stock or preferred stock issued in the future on an arbitrary basis. The issuance of common stock for financing, future services or acquisitions or other corporate actions may have the effect of diluting the value of the shares held by our investors, and might have an adverse effect on any trading market for our common stock.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 6
    Offers or availability for sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock may cause the price of our common stock to decline.

    If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of their shares of our common stock, or shares of our common stock underlying any outstanding securities held by them, in the public market under Rule 144 or upon registration of such shares pursuant to an effective registration statement, or it could create a circumstance commonly referred to as an "overhang" and in anticipation of which the market price of our common stock could fall. The existence of an overhang, whether or not sales have occurred or are occurring, also could make more difficult our ability to raise additional financing through the sale of equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 7
    Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws provide for indemnification of our officers and directors.

    Our Articles of Incorporation provide for the indemnification of our officers and directors. We have been advised that, in the opinion of the SEC, indemnification for liabilities arising under federal securities laws is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 8
    There can be no assurances that an active trading market may develop for our Common Stock, or if developed, be maintained.

    The average trading volume in our stock has been historically low, with little or no trading at all on some days. As a result, an investor may find it difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations of the price of, our Common Stock. Accordingly, investors must assume they may have to bear the economic risk of an investment in our Common Stock for an indefinite period of time. There can be no assurance that a more active market for the Common Stock will develop, or if one should develop, there is no assurance that it will be maintained. This severely limits the liquidity of our Common Stock, and would likely have a material adverse effect on the market price of our Common Stock and on our ability to raise additional capital.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 9
    Our Common Stock is subject to the "penny stock" rules of the SEC and the trading market in the securities is limited, which makes transactions in the stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in the stock.

    The SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a "penny stock," for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require: - that a broker or dealer approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks; and     - the broker or dealer receives from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased. In order to approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must: - Obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person; and     - make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks. The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form sets forth: - the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and     - that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction. Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the "penny stock" rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of common stock and cause a decline in the market value of stock. Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 10
    The price of our Common Stock may become volatile, which could lead to losses by investors and costly securities litigation.

    The trading price of our Common Stock is likely to be highly volatile and could fluctuate in response to factors such as: - actual or anticipated variations in our operating results;     - announcements of developments by us or our competitors;     - announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments;     - adoption of new accounting standards affecting our Company's industry;     - additions or departures of key personnel;     - sales of our Common Stock or other securities in the open market; and     - other events or factors, many of which are beyond our control. The stock market is subject to significant price and volume fluctuations. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company's securities, securities class action litigation has often been initiated against the company. Litigation initiated against us, whether or not successful, could result in substantial costs and diversion of our management's attention and resources, which could harm our business and financial condition.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 11
    If securities analysts do not initiate coverage or continue to cover our Common Stock or publish unfavorable research or reports about our business, this may have a negative impact on the market price of our Common Stock.

    The trading market for the Common Stock will depend on the research and reports that securities analysts publish about our business and the Company. We do not have any control over these analysts. There is no guarantee that securities analysts will cover the Common Stock. If securities analysts do not cover the Common Stock, the lack of research coverage may adversely affect its market price. If we are covered by securities analysts, and our stock is the subject of an unfavorable report, our stock price and trading volume would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases to cover the Company or fails to publish regular reports on the Company, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 12
    The outstanding Series B Non-Convertible Preferred Stock has 80% voting control and is owned by an affiliate, thereby giving it significant ability to influence the election of our directors and the outcome of matters submitted to our stockholders.

    Generally, the outstanding shares of Series B Non-Convertible Preferred Stock shall vote together with the shares of Common Stock and other voting securities of the Company as a single class and, regardless of the number of shares of Series B Non-Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding and as long as at least one of such shares of Series B Non-Convertible Preferred Stock is outstanding, shall represent eighty percent (80%) of all votes entitled to be voted at any annual or special meeting of stockholders of the Company or action by written consent of stockholders. Each outstanding share of the Series B Non-Convertible Preferred Stock shall represent its proportionate share of the 80% which is allocated to the outstanding shares of Series B Non-Convertible Preferred Stock. Joel Falitz, the Company's CEO and sole director owns 100% of the 200,000 issued and outstanding shares of Series B Non-Convertible Preferred Stock. As a result, Mr, Falitz has the ability to significantly influence the outcome of issues submitted to our stockholders. The interests of this stockholder may not always coincide with our interests or the interests of other stockholders, and this stockholder may act in a manner that advances his best interests and not necessarily those of our other stockholders. As a consequence, it may be difficult for investors to remove our management. The ownership of this stockholder could also deter unsolicited takeovers, including transactions in which stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares over then current market prices.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 13
    The shares of Common Stock issued to the former Eco-Logical stockholders pursuant to the Merger Agreement are "restricted securities" and, as such, may not be sold except in limited circumstances.

    The shares of Common Stock of On-Air Impact, Inc. issued to the former stockholders of Eco-Logical in exchange for their shares of common stock of Eco-Logical pursuant to the Merger Agreement have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities law. As a result, the shares will be "restricted securities" under the Securities Act and they may not be sold, transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of unless they are registered under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, except in a transaction which, to our satisfaction and that of our counsel, is exempt from such registration requirements. We are not currently required to register the resale of the shares of Common Stock to enable those shares to be freely tradable and even if we were, we cannot assure you that the SEC will declare the registration statement effective, or that once declared effective, that the SEC will not take action to suspend such effectiveness. In addition, Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, which permits the resale of the shares of Common Stock, subject to various terms and conditions, is not available until one year has elapsed since we filed our Super Form 8-K on May 15, 2014 containing "Form 10 information" and only if we are current in meeting our SEC filing requirements. As a result, your ability to sell your shares may be limited.

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