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Endovia Health Sciences Inc (EDVA) 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. Endovia Health Sciences Inc disclosed 42 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Endovia Health Sciences Inc reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Risk Distribution
42Risks
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

Endovia Health Sciences Inc disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks4045505560Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q12025Q2Q3Q4Q12026Q2Showing: Q4, 2025
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedEndovia Health Sciences Inc Risk Factors
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    Because certain principal stockholders own a large percentage of our voting stock, other stockholders' voting power may be limited.

    As of December 31, 2024, our ten (10) largest shareholders own or controlled approximately 57% of our outstanding common stock . If those stockholders act together, they would have the ability to have a substantial influence on matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including the election and removal of directors and the approval of any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. As a result, our other stockholders may have little or no influence over matters submitted for shareholder approval. In addition, the ownership of such stockholders could preclude any unsolicited acquisition of us, and consequently, adversely affect the price of our common stock. These stockholders may make decisions that are adverse to your interests.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    We have 1,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock authorized and outstanding with mirrored voting rights.

    Series A Preferred Stock Pursuant to a certificate of designation filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on June 10, 2025 (the "Certificate of Designation of Series A Preferred Stock"), one thousand (1,000) shares of preferred stock have been designated as Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company ("Series A Preferred Stock"). The Certificate of Designation provides that each Series A Preferred Share will have twenty-five thousand (25,000) votes and will vote together with the Company's outstanding common shares, par value $0.001 (the "Common Shares"), as a single class, only with respect to the proposal related to the increase of authorized shares at the Special Meeting. The holder of the Series A Preferred Shares has granted an irrevocable proxy to certain officers of the Company to vote the Series A Preferred Shares in accordance with the terms of the Issuance Documents, in connection with the Special Meeting. Per the terms of the Issuance Documents, if voted, the Series A Preferred Shares are required to vote on the applicable proposals in the same "mirrored" proportion aggregate votes cast "FOR" and "AGAINST" on the proposal to increase the authorized shares by the holders of the Common Shares who properly vote on such proposal (but excluding any abstentions). Mr. Nistico, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, directly beneficially owns such one thousand (1,000) share of Series A Preferred Stock. The outstanding Series A Preferred Shares are required to be redeemed in whole, but not in part, upon the earliest of: (i) if such redemption is authorized and directed by the Board in its sole discretion, automatically and effective on such time and date specified by the Board in its sole discretion, (ii) automatically upon the approval by the Company's shareholders of the increase of the authorized shares at any meeting of shareholders or (iii) immediately prior to the record date for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company Upon such redemption, the holder of the Series A Preferred Shares will receive aggregate consideration equal to the Purchase Price. The Series A Preferred will vote as described above to increase the number of authorized shares of our common stock, which could result in substantial dilution to existing stockholders if additional shares are issued. The increase in authorized shares provides us with greater flexibility to issue additional equity securities for various corporate purposes, including financings, equity compensation, or other strategic transactions. However, any such issuances may dilute the ownership interests of existing stockholders and could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. In addition, the issuance of additional shares may make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of the Company, which could discourage or delay takeover attempts that could benefit stockholders. There can be no assurance as to when or if any additional shares will be issued or the terms on which such issuances may occur.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    An investment in our common stock is speculative and there can be no assurance of any return on any such investment.

    An investment in our common stock is speculative and there is no assurance that investors will obtain any return on their investment. Investors will be subject to substantial risks involved in an investment in the Company, including the risk of losing their entire investment.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
    There can be no assurances that our common stock will not be subject to potential delisting if we do not continue to maintain the listing requirements of the NYSE American.

    Since June 11, 2021, our common stock has been listed on the NYSE American, under the symbol "SBEV". The NYSE American has rules for continued listing, including, without limitation, minimum market capitalization and other requirements. Failure to maintain our listing (i.e., being de-listed from the NYSE American), would make it more difficult for shareholders to sell our common stock and more difficult to obtain accurate price quotations on our common stock. This could have an adverse effect on the price of our common stock. Our ability to issue additional securities for financing or other purposes, or otherwise to arrange for any financing we may need in the future, may also be materially and adversely affected if our common stock is not traded on a national securities exchange. On October 6, 2023, the NYSE American notified the Company that we were not in compliance with Section 1003(a)(i) of the continued listing standards set forth in the NYSE American Company Guide (the "Company Guide"), requiring a listed company to have stockholders' equity of (i) at least $2.0 million if it has reported losses from continuing operations or net losses in two of its three most recent fiscal years. The notice had no immediate impact on the listing of our common stock, subject to our compliance with the other continued listing requirements. In accordance with applicable NYSE American procedures, we submitted a plan of compliance (the "Plan") advising of the definitive action(s) the Company has taken, is taking, or would take, that would bring us into compliance with the continued listing standards within the 18 months of receipt of the notice. The NYSE American reviewed and accepted the Plan as a reasonable demonstration of an ability to conform to the relevant standards in the 18-month period. On December 20, 2023, we received a notification (the "Plan Letter"), with NYSE American acceptance of the proposed plan and further deficiency notice. In the Plan Letter the NYSE American indicated that in addition to Section 1003(a)(i), the Company was also not in compliance with Section 1003(a)(ii) of the Company Guide, requiring a listed company to have stockholders' equity of at least $4.0 million if it has reported losses from continuing operations or net losses in three of its four most recent fiscal years. On June 5, 2024, the Company received notification from the NYSE American indicating that it is not in compliance with the Exchange's continued listing standards under Section 1003(a)(iii) of the Company Guide, requiring a listed company to have stockholders' equity of $6 million or more if the listed company has reported losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in its five most recent fiscal years. On April 7, 2025, Company, NYSE American publicly announced and provided a notice to the Company that NYSE Regulation has determined to commence proceedings to delist the Company's Common Stock and publicly trading Warrants to purchase one share of Common Stock, from NYSE American. NYSE Regulation has determined that the Company is no longer suitable for listing pursuant to Section 1009(a) of the NYSE American Company Guide as the Company was unable to demonstrate that it had regained compliance with Sections 1003(a)(i), (ii), and (iii) of the Company Guide by the end of the maximum 18-month compliance plan period, which expired on April 6, 2025. On April 16, 2025, the Company, received an official notice of noncompliance from NYSE Regulation stating that the Company is not in compliance with NYSE American continued listing standards due to the failure to timely file the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 by the filing due date of April 15, 2025. Our common stock will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE American during the 18-month period, subject to the Company's compliance with the other continued listing standards of the NYSE American and continued periodic review by the NYSE American of the Company's progress with respect to its Plan. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to meet its goals set forth in the Plan. If we are unable to satisfy the NYSE American rules and listing standards, or are unable to make progress on our Plan, our securities could be subject to delisting. If the NYSE American were to delist our securities from trading, we could face significant consequences, including, but not limited to, the following: - a limited availability for market quotations for our securities;- reduced liquidity with respect to our securities;- a determination that our common stock is a "penny stock," which will require brokers trading in our common stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our common stock;- limited amount of news and analyst coverage; and - a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.

  • Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 5
    We do not expect to pay dividends and investors should not buy our Common Stock expecting to receive dividends.

    We do not anticipate that we will declare or pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Consequently, you will only realize an economic gain on your investment in our common stock if the price appreciates. You should not purchase our common stock expecting to receive cash dividends. Therefore, our failure to pay dividends may cause you to not see any return on your investment even if we are successful in our business operations.

  • Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 6
    Our limited operating history makes it difficult to forecast our future results, making any investment in us highly speculative.

    We have a limited operating history, and our historical financial and operating information is of limited value in predicting our future operating results. We may not accurately forecast customer behavior and recognize or respond to emerging trends, changing preferences or competitive factors facing us, and, therefore, we may fail to make accurate financial forecasts. Our current and future expense levels are based largely on our investment plans and estimates of future revenue. As a result, we may be unable to adjust our spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall, which could then force us to curtail or cease our business operations.

  • Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 7
    If we are unable to maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, our stock price and investor confidence could be materially and adversely affected.

    We are required to maintain both disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting that are effective. Because of their inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting, however well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the controls will prevent or detect misstatements. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there is only the reasonable assurance that our controls will succeed in achieving their goals under all potential future conditions. The failure of controls by design deficiencies or absence of adequate controls could result in a material adverse effect on our business and financial results, which could also negatively impact our stock price and investor confidence.

  • Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 8
    Changes in accounting standards and subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by management related to complex accounting matters could significantly affect our financial results.

    The U.S. GAAP and related pronouncements, implementation guidelines and interpretations with regard to a wide variety of matters that are relevant to our business, such as, but not limited to, stock-based compensation, trade spend and promotions, and income taxes are highly complex and involve many subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by our management. Changes to these rules or their interpretation or changes in underlying assumptions, estimates or judgments by our management could significantly change our reported results.

  • Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 9
    If we are not able to successfully execute on our future operating plans and objectives, our financial condition and results of operation may be materially adversely affected, and we may not be able to continue as a going concern.

    It is important that we meet our sales goals and increase sales going forward as our operating plan already reflects prior significant cost containment measures and may make it difficult to achieve top-line growth if further significant reductions become necessary. If we do not meet our sales goals, our available cash and working capital will decrease and our financial condition will be negatively impacted. In order to be successful, we believe that we must, among other things: - increase the sales volume and gross margins for our products and those that we will acquire;         - maintain efficiencies in operations;         - manage our operating expenses to sufficiently support operating activities;         - maintain fixed costs at or near current levels; and         - avoid significant increases in variable costs relating to production, marketing and distribution. We may not be able to meet these objectives, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. We have incurred significant operating expenses in the past and may do so again in the future and, as a result, will need to increase revenues in order to improve our results of operations. Our ability to increase sales will depend primarily on success in expanding our current markets, improving our distribution base, entering into Direct-To-Retail (DTR) arrangements with national accounts, and introducing new brands, products or product extensions to the market. Our ability to successfully enter new distribution areas and obtain national accounts will, in turn, depend on various factors, many of which are beyond our control, including, but not limited to, the continued demand for our brands and products in target markets, the ability to price our products at competitive levels, available positions within the retailer's planograms, the ability to establish and maintain relationships with distributors in each geographic area of distribution and the ability in the future to create, develop and successfully introduce one or more new brands, products, and product extensions.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 15 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
42
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

our common stock could be further diluted as the result of the issuance of additional common stock, convertible securities, warrants or options.issuance of additional common stockour reliance on distributors, retailers and brokers could affect our ability to efficiently and profitably distribute and market our products, maintain our existing markets and expand our business into other geographic markets.affect our ability to efficientlyif we fail to protect our trademarks and trade secrets, we may be unable to successfully market our products and compete effectively.fail to protect our trademarksif we are unable to enter into a definitive agreement and close an acquisition of medterra following our entry into a non-binding letter of intent on march 4, 2026 as described elsewhere in this report, the company and its stockholders will not receive the anticipated and intended benefits of such acquisition, and the company would be forced to pursue alternative acquisitions or strategic transactions.non-binding letter of intentif we do not adequately manage our inventory levels, our operating results could be adversely affected.adequately manage our inventory levelsif we are unable to enter into a definitive agreement and close an acquisition of medterra following our entry into a non-binding letter of intent on march 4, 2026 as described elsewhere in this report, the company and its stockholders will not receive the anticipated and intended benefits of such acquisition, and the company would be forced to pursue alternative acquisitions or strategic transactions.forced to pursue alternative acquisitionsit is difficult to predict the timing and amount of our sales because our distributors are not required to place minimum orders with us.required to place minimum ordersbecause we lack the capital to acquire inventory and market our products, we have generated no revenue in 2025 after the three months ended march 31, 2025, making our ability to remain in operation more difficult, and there are substantial doubts as to our ability to continue as a going concern.making our ability to remainwe are dependent on a distiller in mexico to provide us with our finished tequila product. failure to obtain satisfactory performance from them or a loss of their services could cause us to lose future sales, incur additional costs, and lose credibility in the marketplace.failure to obtain satisfactory performancewe expect to rely upon our ongoing relationships with our key flavor suppliers. if we are unable to source our flavors on acceptable terms from our key suppliers, we could suffer disruptions in our business.unable to source our flavors

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 42

Share Price & Shareholder Rights7 | 16.7%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    Our Common Stock could be further diluted as the result of the issuance of additional Common Stock, convertible securities, warrants or options.

    We expect to need to issue additional shares of Common Stock and/or Common Stock equivalents in the near term in order to meet our capital requirements and to close the Medterra acquisition or strategic transaction. Our issuance of additional Common Stock, convertible securities, options and warrants could affect the rights of our stockholders, result in a reduction in the overall percentage holdings of our stockholders, could put downward pressure on the market price of our Common Stock, could result in adjustments to conversion and exercise prices of outstanding notes and warrants, and could obligate us to issue additional Common Stock to certain of our stockholders.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    The market price of our Common Stock has been volatile and may continue to be volatile.

    The market price and trading volume of our Common Stock has been volatile in recent periods, and it may continue to be volatile. For example, thus far in 2026 through April 10, 2026, our Common Stock has traded as low as $0.34 and as high as $0.98 per share. We cannot predict the price at which our Common Stock will trade in the future, and the price of our Common Stock may decline. The price at which our Common Stock trades may fluctuate significantly and may be influenced by many factors, including our financial results, developments generally affecting the beverage industry, general economic, industry and market conditions, the depth and liquidity of the market for our Common Stock, fluctuations in prices and costs, investor perceptions of our business, reports by industry analysts, negative announcements by our customers, competitors or suppliers regarding their own performances, and the impact of other Risk Factors discussed herein.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    We have issued multiple classes of preferred stock and other securities of the Company that will result in dilution to existing stockholders upon their conversion and exercise.

    The issuance of Common Stock upon conversion of our outstanding convertible preferred stock will result in immediate and substantial dilution to the interests of other stockholders. These series of preferred stock are convertible into a total of up to 7,635,998 shares of Common Stock, subject to beneficial ownership limitations and certain adjustments. Further, the Series A-1 and Series B each allow the holders to convert at a reduced conversion price equal to 80% of the average of the five trading day volume weighted average price calculated as of the date an applicable conversion notice, subject to a floor price of $1.25. The Series A-1 and Series B each entitle the holders thereof to quarterly dividends which may be paid in Common Stock in lieu of cash. Although conversions are subject to stockholder approval and thereafter holders may not receive shares of Common Stock exceeding 4.99% of our outstanding shares of Common Stock immediately after affecting such conversion, this restriction does not prevent holders from receiving shares up to the 4.99% limit, selling those shares, and then receiving the rest of the shares it is due, in one or more tranches, while still staying below the 4.99% limit. In addition, outstanding Warrants issued in connection with the sales of Series A-1 since June 2025 entitle the holders thereof to receive additional shares of Common Stock upon exercises thereof. If holders choose to do this, it will cause substantial dilution to the then holders of our Common Stock. Additionally, the continued sale of shares issuable upon successive conversions will likely create significant downward pressure on the price of our Common Stock as holders sell material amounts of our Common Stock over time and/or in a short period of time. This could place further downward pressure on the price of our Common Stock and in turn result in holders receiving an ever-increasing number of additional shares of Common Stock upon conversion of its securities, and adjustments thereof, which in turn will likely lead to further dilution, reductions in the exercise/conversion price of holders securities and even more downward pressure on our Common Stock, which could lead to our Common Stock becoming devalued or worthless. Further, these series of preferred stock contain dividend rights and liquidation preferences in favor of the holders thereof that may operate to limit or reduce the rights of holders of our Common Stock, including with respect to dividends or liquidation events that may occur in the future. For example, the dividend rights of the preferred stock would reduce the Company's ability to declare dividends while the preferred stock is outstanding. Further, the senior ranking in liquidation preference for the preferred stockholders would operate to reduce or eliminate any amounts which may otherwise have been available to Common Stockholders upon a dissolution or winding up of the Company. These terms could have a material adverse effect on the holders of our Common Stock.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
    Future sales of Common Stock, or the perception of such future sales, by some of our existing stockholders could cause our stock price to decline.

    The market price of our Common Stock could decline as a result of sales of a large number of shares of our Common Stock in the market or the perception that these sales may occur. These sales, or the possibility that these sales may occur, also might make it more difficult for us to sell shares in the future at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate. On September 19, 2025 the Company entered into the ("ELOC Agreement") with C/M Capital Master Fund, LP ("C/M") pursuant to which, subject to certain terms and conditions set forth therein, the Company may sell and issue to C/M shares of Common Stock for total gross proceeds of up to $35 million. The Company recently registered up to 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock pursuant to the ELOC Agreement. Since then, the Company has sold a total of 4,840,254 shares under the ELOC Agreement for total gross proceeds of $1,917,709 as of April 14, 2026. In addition, pursuant to Registration Rights Agreements entered into in connection with our sale of Series A-1 and accompanying Warrants, Series B, as well as subsequent convertible promissory notes, we recently registered the resale of an additional up to 7,765,238 shares of Common Stock issuable to holders of those securities. See also the Risk Factor titled "We have issued multiple classes of preferred stock and other securities of the Company that will result in dilution to existing stockholders upon their conversion and exercise." Due to the passage of time many shares of our Common Stock outstanding or issuable upon conversion or exercise of derivative securities, including securities that were issued in 2025, are or may become sellable under Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"). In general, from time to time, certain of our stockholders may be eligible to sell all or some of their common shares by means of ordinary brokerage transactions in the open market pursuant to Rule 144, subject to certain limitations. In general, pursuant to Rule 144, non-affiliate stockholders may sell freely after six months subject only to the current public information requirement. Affiliates may sell after six months subject to the Rule 144 volume, manner of sale (for equity securities), and current public information and notice requirements. Sales of substantial amounts of our Common Stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales might occur, could adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. We cannot predict if and when selling stockholders may sell such shares in the public market.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 5
    Our Board of Directors may issue and fix the terms of shares of our preferred stock without stockholder approval, which could adversely affect the voting power of holders of our Common Stock or any change in control of our Company.

    Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of up to 5,000,000 shares of "blank check" preferred stock, with par value $0.001 per share, with such designation rights and preferences as may be determined from time-to-time by the Board of Directors (the "Board"). Our Board is empowered, without stockholder approval, to issue shares of preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of our Common Stock. In the event of such issuances, the preferred stock could be used, under certain circumstances, as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change in control of our company. Any such issuance would be subject to terms and conditions of any current offering that may disallow any such issuance.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 6
    Because we lack the required $6 million of minimum stockholders' equity currently as well at December 31, 2025, our Common Stock may be delisted by the NYSE American.

    On April 7, 2025, the NYSE American notified the Company that as a result of its failure to comply with the applicable continued listing rules including maintaining the required minimum stockholders' equity, it determined to commence proceedings to delist the Company's Common Stock from the exchange. The Company appealed the determination. On June 25, 2025, we acquired our Water Assets by issuing the Seller shares of our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. The Series C contains a stated value of $20 million. Under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, we accounted for this issuance by including $20 million of non-current assets on our balance sheet. On April 14, 2026, the Company rescinded the transaction and canceled the Series C in accordance with the provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement, effective December 31, 2025. If we can complete the acquisition of Medterra, we expect we will have stockholders' equity substantially above the $6 million minimum requirement. We cannot assure you that we will complete the acquisition of Medterra or that the NYSE American will permit our Common Stock to remain listed both prior to the planned closing and after the closing of the Medterra acquisition.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 7
    Our auditors have included an explanatory paragraph in their opinion regarding our ability to continue as a going concern. If we are unable to continue as a going concern, our stockholders will lose all or some of their investments.

    Rose, Snyder & Jacobs LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, has included an explanatory paragraph in their opinion that accompanies our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025, indicating that our current liquidity position raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we are unable to improve our liquidity position, we may not be able to continue as a going concern. This has continued as of the date of this Report. We have sustained recurring losses and we have had working capital and stockholders' equity deficits. These prior losses and expected future losses have had, and will continue to have, an adverse effect on our financial condition. In addition, continued operations and our ability to continue as a going concern may be dependent on our ability to obtain additional financing in the near future and thereafter, and there are no assurances that such financing will be available to us at all or will be available in sufficient amounts or on reasonable terms. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. If we are unable to generate additional funds in the future through sales of our products, financing or from other sources or transactions, we will exhaust our resources and will be unable to continue operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. In order to continue and fund its operations, the Company will be required to obtain additional resources through sales and issuances of equity to successfully execute its business plans and keep the Common Stock listed on the NYSE American. No assurances can be given the Company will be successful in raising additional capital, if needed, or on acceptable terms. Sales of Common Stock or Common Stock equivalents would have the effect of diluting existing stockholders. If we are unable to raise the necessary capital on favorable terms, within the timeframes needed or at all, we could be forced to cease operations, and you could lose all or some of your investment.

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