CalEthos (GEDC) Risk Analysis

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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.

CalEthos disclosed 18 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. CalEthos reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q3, 2018

Risk Distribution

78% Finance & Corporate

17% Legal & Regulatory

6% Production

0% Tech & Innovation

0% Ability to Sell

0% Macro & Political

Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

This chart displays the stock's most recent risk distribution according to category. TipRanks has identified 6 major categories: Finance & corporate, legal & regulatory, macro & political, production, tech & innovation, and ability to sell.

Risk Change Over Time

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The quarters shown in the chart are according to the calendar year (January to December). Businesses set their own financial calendar, known as a fiscal year. For example, Walmart ends their financial year at the end of January to accommodate the holiday season.

Risk Highlights Q3, 2018

Main Risk Category

Finance & Corporate

With 14 Risks

Finance & Corporate

With 14 Risks

Number of Disclosed Risks

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S&P 500 Average: 31

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S&P 500 Average: 31

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S&P 500 Average: 4

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Risk Word Cloud

The most common phrases about risk factors from the most recent report. Larger texts indicate more widely used phrases.

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 18

Finance & Corporate

Total Risks: 14/18 (78%)Above Sector Average

Share Price & Shareholder Rights7 | 38.9%

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1

Our officers, directors and affiliates are now, and all of them may in the future become, affiliated with entities engaged in business activities similar to those intended to be conducted by us and, accordingly, may have conflicts of interest in allocating to which entity a particular business opportunity should be presented.

Our executive officers, directors and affiliates are, or may in the future become, affiliated with entities (including The RealSource Group of companies) that are engaged in a similar business to ours. Our officers and directors also may become aware of business opportunities which may be appropriate for presentation to us and the other entities to which they owe certain fiduciary duties. As a result, our executive officers, directors and affiliates may have conflicts of interest in determining to which entity a particular business opportunity should be presented. These conflicts may not be resolved in our favor and as a result, a potential business opportunity may be presented to another entity prior to its presentation to us.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2

There has been a very limited market for our common stock, and an active trading market for our common stock may not develop.

To date, there has been a very limited public market for our common stock, and there is a risk that no active trading market will develop or be sustained. In addition, the market value of our common stock could be substantially affected by the nature of any assets or businesses we may acquire and general market conditions, all of which investors have little or no control over. There is a significant risk that a limited market for our common stock will continue for the foreseeable future, which could adversely impact the

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3

Even if an active market for our common stock develops, the market price and trading volume of our common stock may be volatile.

Even if an active trading market develops for our common stock, the per share trading price of our common stock may be volatile. In addition, the trading volume in our common stock may fluctuate and cause significant price variations to occur. If the per share trading price of our common stock declines significantly, you may be unable to resell your shares. There is a risk that the per share trading price of our common stock will fluctuate or decline significantly in the future. Some of the factors that could negatively affect our share price or result in fluctuations in the price or trading volume of our common stock include: - actual or anticipated variations in our operating results or dividends; - changes in our funds from operations or earnings estimates; - publication of research reports about us or our industry; - increases in market interest rates that lead purchasers of our shares to demand a higher yield; - changes in market valuations of similar companies; - adverse market reaction to any additional debt we incur in the future; - actions by institutional stockholders; - speculation in the press or investment community; - the extent of investor interest in our securities; - changes in tax and other real estate related laws; - our underlying asset value; - future equity or equity linked issuances by us; - failure to meet earnings estimates; - general market and economic conditions In addition, the market price for our common stock may also be affected by our ability to meet or exceed expectations of analysts or investors. Any failure to meet these expectations, even if minor, may have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4

Ownership may become diluted if we issue new shares of stock or other securities.

To raise necessary capital to maintain and grow our business, we expect to conduct financings in the future through the issuance of additional shares of stock or other securities. We may issue common stock, convertible debt or preferred stock pursuant to a subsequent public offerings or private placements, or to sellers of properties we directly or indirectly acquire instead of, or in addition to, cash consideration. If you do not participate in any future stock issuances, you will experience dilution in your ownership.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 5

Due to our status as a "shell company", there may be significant restrictions on your ability to sell shares of our common stock.

If a company is a "shell company" as defined under applicable SEC rules, restricted shares cannot be sold in reliance on SEC Rule 144 until the shareholder has satisfied a one-year holding period (as opposed to a six month holding period for non-shell companies). Since we were a "shell company", holders of restricted shares in our company may be required to hold their common stock for a full year from acquisition, which would preclude them from selling such shares in the open market and otherwise significantly impair your ability to sell such shares. As such, such holders may be unable to react to movements in the price of our shares.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 6

Our officers and directors will control our company for the foreseeable future, including the outcome of matters requiring shareholder approval.

Our officers and directors directly or indirectly own approximately 75% of our outstanding shares of common stock. Consequently, they will have the ability, acting alone, to control the election of our directors and the outcome of corporate actions requiring shareholder approval, such as: (i) a merger or a sale of our company, (ii) a sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and (iii) amendments to our articles of incorporation and bylaws. This concentration of voting power and control could have a significant effect in delaying, deferring or preventing an action that might otherwise be beneficial to our other shareholders and be disadvantageous to our shareholders with interests different from those of our officers and directors.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 7

Our common stock may be considered a "penny stock," and thereby be subject to additional sale and trading regulations that may make it more difficult to sell.

Our common stock, which is currently and will be for the foreseeable future quoted for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board and/or The OTC Pink Market operated by OTC Markets Group, Inc., may be considered to be a "penny stock" if it does not qualify for one of the exemptions from the definition of "penny stock" under applicable SEC rules. Our common stock may be a "penny stock" if it meets one or more of the following conditions: (i) the stock trades at a price less than $5.00 per share; (ii) it is not traded on a "recognized" national exchange; or (iii) is issued by a company that has been in business less than three years with net tangible assets less than $5 million. The principal result or effect of being designated a "penny stock" is that securities broker-dealers participating in sales of our common stock will be subject to the "penny stock" regulations set forth in Rules 15-2 through 15g-9 promulgated under the Exchange Act. For example, Rule 15g-2 requires broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to provide potential investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks and to obtain a manually signed and dated written receipt of the document at least two business days before effecting any transaction in a penny stock for the investor's account. Moreover, Rule 15g-9 requires broker-dealers in penny stocks to approve the account of any investor for transactions in such stocks before selling any penny stock to that investor. This procedure requires the broker-dealer to: (i) obtain from the investor information concerning his or her financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives; (ii) reasonably determine, based on that information, that transactions in penny stocks are suitable for the investor and that the investor has sufficient knowledge and experience as to be reasonably capable of evaluating the risks of penny stock transactions; (iii) provide the investor with a written statement setting forth the basis on which the broker-dealer made the determination in (ii) above; and (iv) receive a signed and dated copy of such statement from the investor, confirming that it accurately reflects the investor's financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives. Compliance with these requirements may make it more difficult and time consuming for holders of our common stock to resell their shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of them in the market or otherwise.

Accounting & Financial Operations5 | 27.8%

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1

We have identified material weaknesses related to our internal control over financial reporting and concluded that our internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of December 31, 2017. These material weaknesses remain unremedied, which could continue to impact our ability to report results of operations and financial condition accurately and in a timely manner.

We have identified a number of material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures as at December 31, 2017 pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related SEC rules and concluded that our internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective. We have concluded that four material weaknesses existed as at December 31, 2017 which are set out in Item 9A under the heading "Controls and Procedures". Although we intend to remediate such material weaknesses as set out in Item 9A, we have not yet been able to address these material weaknesses and they may continue to remain unremedied for some time, which could adversely impact the accuracy and timeliness of future reports and filings we make to the SEC and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 2

If we fail to maintain an effective system of integrated internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results.

Effective internal and disclosure controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and effectively prevent fraud and to operate as a public company. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our reputation and operating results would be harmed. As part of our ongoing monitoring of internal controls, we may discover material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal controls. As a result of weaknesses that may be identified in our internal controls, we may also identify certain deficiencies in some of our disclosure controls and procedures that we believe require remediation. If we discover weaknesses, we will make efforts to improve our internal and disclosure controls, but there is a risk that we may be unable to make any improvements. Our failure to maintain effective controls or timely effect any necessary improvement of our internal and disclosure controls could harm operating results or cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations, which could affect our ability to remain a public company. Ineffective internal and disclosure controls could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which would likely have a negative effect on the per share trading price of our common stock.

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 3

The requirements of being a public company may strain our resources and divert management's attention.

As a public company, we will be subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Act and other applicable securities rules and regulations. Compliance with these rules and regulations will increase our legal and financial compliance costs, make some activities more difficult, time-consuming or costly and increase demand on our systems and resources. The Exchange Act requires, among other things, that we file annual, quarterly and current reports with respect to our business and operating results. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. In order to maintain and, if required, improve our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting to meet this standard, significant resources and management oversight may be required. As a result, management's attention may be diverted from other business concerns, which could adversely affect our business and operating results. We may need to hire more employees in the future or engage outside consultants to comply with these requirements, which will increase our costs and expenses. In addition, changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure are creating uncertainty for public companies, increasing legal and financial compliance costs and making some activities more time consuming. These laws, regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations, in many cases due to their lack of specificity, and, as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies. This could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices. We intend to invest resources to comply with evolving laws, regulations and standards, and this investment may result in increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management's time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities. If our efforts to comply with new laws, regulations and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory or governing bodies due to ambiguities related to their application and practice, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us and our business may be adversely affected.

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 4

We are a shell company, and our lack of assets and current prospects makes it difficult for you to evaluate our future performance.

Although our original plan beginning in 2013 was to accumulate real estate assets and form a REIT, as of the date of this Annual Report we have no meaningful assets or operations, and are thus currently a "shell company." We may engage in efforts to identify and merge with an operating company, although we retain the ability to utilize our company as a public vehicle for real estate-related activities. We may be unable to find an operating company to acquire or may be unable to acquire suitable properties, operate our businesses or achieve our investment objectives as planned or at all. If we do not acquire assets, you would likely lose any of your investment in us.

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 5

Our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

Our financial statements included in this Annual Report have been prepared under the assumption that we will continue as a going concern. Our independent registered public accounting firm has issued a report that included an explanatory paragraph referring to our recurring net losses and accumulated deficit and expressing substantial doubt in our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to launch our business, obtain additional equity financing or other capital, and, ultimately, to generate revenue. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. However, if we are unable to launch our business, or if adequate funds are not available to us when we need it, and we are unable to generate revenue, we will be required to curtail our operations which would, in turn, further raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

Debt & Financing1 | 5.6%

Debt & Financing - Risk 1

We have a near term need for capital and will need to raise additional capital in order to maintain our company.

Even if our sole corporate purpose presently is to merge with an operating company, this activity still requires operating capital to maintain our status as a publicly reporting and trading company. As of the date hereof, we have limited cash resources and may be unable to meet our current operating expenses for the next 12 months without borrowing funds, and there is no assurance that we can do so. Additional sources of financing might not be available on favorable terms, if at all, particularly if we acquire an operating company or seek to use our company to again try and acquire real estate assets. There is no assurance that we will be able to raise the additional needed to fund our business. If we are not able to raise such sufficient capital, our continued operations will be in significant jeopardy, which would lead to a significant decrease in the value of your investment or even the loss of your entire investment. Moreover, any additional sources of financing will likely involve the issuance of our equity securities, which would have a dilutive effect on your investment. Included in these equity securities could be shares of preferred stock which our board of directors has the discretion to designate, which could give new investors that hold such preferred stock rights which are senior to the holders of our common stock.

Corporate Activity and Growth1 | 5.6%

Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 1

We may suffer from delays in locating suitable investments or business combination partners, or may be unable to acquire otherwise suitable investments or businesses, which could adversely affect our growth prospects and results of operations.

Our ability to achieve our business goals and create any value for our stockholders depends upon our ability to locate, obtain financing for and consummate the acquisition of properties or business that we believe are suitable for acquisition. There is a risk that we will be unable to acquire investments or businesses on financially attractive terms or at all. If we fail to acquire such investments or businesses, the value of the company and your investment in the company will be materially impaired and you could lose the entire amount of your investment. Moreover, as our company is controlled by members of the RealSource Group, investors will have little or no say over the future direction of our company, including what assets or businesses we may acquire, or whether we elect to continue as a shell company for a long period of time. Additionally, as a public company, we are subject to the ongoing reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). Pursuant to the Exchange Act, we may be required to file with the SEC financial statements of properties or businesses we acquire. To the extent any required financial statements are not available or cannot be obtained, we may not be able to acquire the property or business. As a result, we may be unable to acquire certain properties or businesses that otherwise would be suitable investments, which would impair the value of our company and your investment in our company.

Legal & Regulatory

Total Risks: 3/18 (17%)Above Sector Average

Regulation2 | 11.1%

Regulation - Risk 1

FINRA's sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder's ability to buy and sell our stock.

In addition to the "penny stock" rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (see above for a discussion of penny stock rules), FINRA rules require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer's financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.

Regulation - Risk 2

If we are deemed an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act of 1940, it could have a material adverse effect on our business.

We do not expect to operate as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the Investment Company Act). However, the analysis relating to whether a company qualifies as an investment company can involve technical and complex rules and regulations. If we own assets that qualify as "investment securities" as such term is defined under the Investment Company Act and the value of such assets exceeds 40% of the value of our total assets, we could be deemed to be an investment company and be required to register under the Investment Company Act. Registered investment companies are subject to a variety of substantial requirements that could significantly impact our operations. The costs and expenses we would incur to register and operate as an investment company, as well as the limitations placed on our operations, could have a material adverse impact on our operations and your investment return. In order to operate in a manner to avoid being required to register as an investment company we may be unable to sell assets we would otherwise want to sell or we may need to sell assets we would otherwise wish to retain. In addition, we may also have to forgo opportunities to acquire interests in companies or entities that we would otherwise want to acquire.

Litigation & Legal Liabilities1 | 5.6%

Litigation & Legal Liabilities - Risk 1

We may become subject to litigation, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and per share trading price of our common stock.

In the future we may become subject to litigation, including claims relating to our operations, properties, offerings, and otherwise in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims may result in significant defense costs and potentially significant judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, insured against. We generally intend to vigorously defend ourselves; however, we cannot be certain of the ultimate outcomes of any claims that may arise in the future. Resolution of these types of matters against us may result in our having to pay significant fines, judgments, or settlements, which, if uninsured, or if the fines, judgments, and settlements exceed insured levels, could adversely impact our earnings and cash flows, thereby having an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and per share trading price of our common stock. Certain litigation or the resolution of certain litigation may affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage, which could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flows, expose us to increased risks that would be uninsured, and/or adversely impact our ability to attract officers and directors.

Production

Total Risks: 1/18 (6%)Below Sector Average

Employment / Personnel1 | 5.6%

Employment / Personnel - Risk 1

Our management is currently and will be employed on a part-time basis for the foreseeable future and will have outside business interests that will require their time and attention and may interfere with their ability to devote all of their time to our business, which may adversely affect our business and operations.

Since our business will be limited until we either find a suitable business combination partner or elect to acquire a critical mass of properties, all of our employees, including our executive officers, will be employed for the foreseeable future on a part-time basis and will have outside business interests that could require substantial time and attention. For example, our executive officers and directors are all associated with The RealSource Group and devote significant time to such affairs. We cannot accurately predict the amount of time and attention that will be required of our officers and directors to perform their ongoing duties related to outside business interests. The inability of our officers and directors to devote sufficient time to managing our business could have a material adverse effect on our business and operations.

See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

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.

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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.

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