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JRSIS Health Care (JRSS) 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. JRSIS Health Care disclosed 24 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. JRSIS Health Care reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q3, 2024

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Sep 30, 2024, filed Dec 20, 2024

Risk Distribution
24Risks
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

JRSIS Health Care disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks161820222426Q4Q4Q12024Q2Q3Showing: Q4, 2023
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedJRSIS Health Care Risk Factors
Risk Removed (4)
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    We will require the approval of the CSRS before our common stock may become listed on the OTCQB, Nasdaq or any U.S. securities exchange. If we are unable to obtain CSRC's approval, our ability to raise capital will be limited, which would likely limit the growth of our company.

    We intend to fund the growth of our business in large part by raising capital in JRSIS through its sale of securities outside of the PRC. The capital markets in the U.S. that we might access for financing will depend in large part on our ability to secure a listing on Nasdaq, OTCQX or one of the registered securities exchanges. The Trial Administrative Measures adopted on March 31, 2023 require that at the time we apply to an exchange (which for this purpose will include Nasdaq, OTCQB or OTCQX), we must file an extensive application with the CSRC and await approval by CSRC of the listing. The CSRC has indicated an intent to use these applications in order to protect the PRC from foreign control of (or significant influence over) important Chinese businesses. We cannot determine what criteria the CSRC will apply for this purpose. The regulations, therefore, create for our investors a risk that our efforts to finance Yongzhou Jumi by selling JRSIS securities abroad will be restricted, delayed or eliminated by CSRC's implementation of the listing requirements in the Trial Administrative Measures. That risk, if realized, could prevent us from expanding Yonzhou Jumi's business, which could reduce or eliminate the value of JRSIS common stock purchased in this or subsequent offerings.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    If JRSIS common stock becomes listed on the OTCQB or an exchange, we will be required to obtain the approval of the PRC government for a business combination, the issuance of our common stock, or maintaining our status as a publicly listed company outside China.

    On February 17, 2023, the CSRC promulgated the Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies (the "Trial Administrative Measures"), which took effect on March 31, 2023. On the same date, the CSRC published on CSRC's official website Supporting Guidance Rules No. 1 through No. 5, Notes on the Trial Administrative Measures, Notice on Administration Arrangements for the Filing of Overseas Listings by Domestic Enterprises and relevant CSRC Answers to Reporter Questions or, collectively, the "Guidance Rules and Notice." The Trial Administrative Measures, together with the Guidance Rules and Notice, mandate that issuers whose principal business activities occur in the PRC must, within three business days after filing with the offshore regulator an application for an offshore offering or listing of securities on an exchange, submit to CSRC an application for review. The Trial Administrative Measures apply to overseas securities offerings and/or listings conducted by companies incorporated in the PRC, PRC domestic companies, and companies incorporated overseas with operations primarily in the PRC, indirect offerings. The Trial Administrative Measures require (1) the filing of the overseas offering and listing plan by the PRC domestic companies with the CSRC under certain conditions, (2) the filing by the underwriter with the CSRC under certain conditions and (3) the submission of an annual report to the CSRC within the required timeline. The Trial Administrative Measures include: (1) criteria to determine whether an issuer will be required to go through the filing procedures under the Trial Administrative Measures; (2) exemptions from immediate filing requirements for issuers that have already been listed in foreign securities markets, including U.S. markets, prior to the effective date of the Trial Administrative Measures; (3) a negative list of types of issuers banned from listing or offering overseas, such as issuers whose affiliates have been recently convicted of bribery and corruption; (4) issuers' compliance with web security, data security, and other national security laws and regulations; (5) issuers' filing and reporting obligations, such as obligation to file with the CSRC after it submits an application for initial public offering to overseas regulators, and obligation after offering or listing overseas to file with the CSRC after it completes subsequent offerings and to report to the CSRC material events including change of control or voluntary or forced delisting of the issuer; and (6) the CSRC's authority to fine both issuers and their relevant shareholders for failure to comply with the Trial Administrative Measures, including failure to comply with filing obligations or committing fraud and misrepresentation. Fines of up to 10 million RMB (approximately US$1.4 million) for non-compliance are authorized. We plan to apply for listing on the OTCQB as soon as we are eligible; if accepted, we would then be subject to the requirements of the Trial Administrative Measures with respect to any future securities offerings made outside of China. As the Trial Administrative Measures are newly issued, there remain uncertainties regarding its interpretation and implementation. Therefore, we cannot assure you that we will be able to complete the filings for our future offerings and fully comply with the relevant new rules on a timely basis, if at all. In addition, we face uncertainty regarding the criteria that CSRS will apply when reviewing filings for approval, and cannot assure that the process will not cause a substantial reduction in our ability to raise capital in the U.S.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    Although the audit report included in this Report was issued by U.S. auditors who are currently inspected by the PCAOB, if it is later determined that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate our auditor completely, investors would be deprived of the benefits of such inspection and our common stock may be delisted or prohibited from trading.

    The audit report included in this Report was issued by HHC, a U.S.-based accounting firm that is registered with the PCAOB and can be inspected by the PCAOB. We have no present intention of dismissing HHC in the future or of engaging any auditor not based in the U.S. and not subject to regular inspection by the PCAOB. As an auditor of companies that are registered with the SEC and publicly traded in the United States and a firm registered with the PCAOB, our auditor is required under the laws of the United States to undergo regular inspections by the PCAOB to assess its compliance with the laws of the United States and professional standards. There have been recent deliberations within the U.S. government regarding limiting or restricting China-based companies from accessing U.S. capital markets. On December 18, 2020, the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the "HFCAA") was signed into law. The HFCAA includes requirements for the SEC to identify issuers whose audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a restriction imposed by a non-U.S. authority in the auditor's local jurisdiction. Additionally, in July 2020, the U.S. President's Working Group on Financial Markets issued recommendations for actions that can be taken by the executive branch, the SEC, the PCAOB or other federal agencies and department with respect to Chinese companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges and their audit firms, in an effort to protect investors in the United States. In response, on November 23, 2020, the SEC issued guidance highlighting certain risks (and their implications to U.S. investors) associated with investments in China-based issuers and summarizing enhanced disclosures the SEC recommends China-based issuers make regarding such risks. On December 2, 2021, the SEC adopted final rules relating to the implementation of certain disclosure and documentation requirements of the HFCAA. The SEC is assessing how to implement the requirements of the HFCAA, including the listing and trading prohibition requirements described above. Under the HFCAA, our securities may be prohibited from trading on Nasdaq or U.S. stock exchanges if our auditor is not inspected by the PCAOB for three consecutive years, and this ultimately could result in our common stock being delisted. Furthermore, on June 22, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act ("AHFCAA"), which amends the HFCAA and requires the SEC to prohibit an issuer's securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three. On September 22, 2021, the PCAOB adopted a final rule implementing the HFCAA, which provides a framework for the PCAOB to use when determining, as contemplated under the HFCAA, whether the Board is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms located in a foreign jurisdiction because of a position taken by one or more authorities in that jurisdiction. On December 16, 2021, the PCAOB issued a Determination Report which found that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms headquartered in: (1) mainland China of the People's Republic of China, because of a position taken by one or more authorities in mainland China; and (2) Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region and dependency of the PRC, because of a position taken by one or more authorities in Hong Kong. Should the PCAOB be unable to conduct an inspection of our auditor's work papers in China, it will make it difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of our auditor's audit procedures or equity control procedures. Investors may consequently lose confidence in our reported financial information and procedures or quality of the financial statements, which would adversely affect us and our securities. In addition, by reason of the regulations described above, our common stock could be delisted or excluded from trading on any U.S. platform.

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Risk Highlights Q3, 2024

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 10 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
24
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Sep 2024
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

if jrsis common stock becomes listed on the otcqb or an exchange, we will be required to obtain the approval of the prc government for a business combination, the issuance of our common stock, or maintaining our status as a publicly listed company outside china.issuance of our common stocksafe regulations relating to offshore investment activities by prc residents may increase our administrative burdens and restrict our overseas and cross-border investment activity. if our shareholders and beneficial owners who are prc residents fail to make any required applications, registrations, and filings under such regulations, we may be unable to distribute profits and may become subject to liability under prc laws.prc residents fail to makethe contractual arrangements we have entered into with yongzhou jumi may be subject to scrutiny by the prc tax authorities. a finding that we owe additional taxes could negatively affect our financial condition and the value of your investment.negatively affect our financial conditionsubject to penny stock rulessubject to penny stock rulesthe sale of securities by us in any equity or debt financing could result in dilution to our existing stockholders and have a material adverse effect on our earnings.dilution to our existing stockholdersif we continue to fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we might not be able to report our financial results accurately or prevent fraud; in that case, our stockholders could lose confidence in our financial reporting, which could negatively impact the price of our stock.continue to fail to maintainsubstantial uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation and implementation of the newly enacted foreign investment law and how it may impact the viability of our current corporate structure, corporate governance and operations.newly enacted foreign investment lawif we continue to fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we might not be able to report our financial results accurately or prevent fraud; in that case, our stockholders could lose confidence in our financial reporting, which could negatively impact the price of our stock.effective system of internal controlswe will require the approval of the csrs before our common stock may become listed on the otcqb, nasdaq or any u.s. securities exchange. if we are unable to obtain csrc's approval, our ability to raise capital will be limited, which would likely limit the growth of our company.our ability to raise capitalwe rely on contractual arrangements with yongzhou jumi and guangzhou jumi to exercise control over the operations of yongzhou jumi, which may not be as effective as direct ownership in providing operational control.guangzhou jumi to exercise control

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 24

Share Price & Shareholder Rights7 | 29.2%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    We will require the approval of the CSRS before our common stock may become listed on the OTCQB, Nasdaq or any U.S. securities exchange. If we are unable to obtain CSRC's approval, our ability to raise capital will be limited, which would likely limit the growth of our company.

    We intend to fund the growth of our business in large part by raising capital in JRSIS through its sale of securities outside of the PRC. The capital markets in the U.S. that we might access for financing will depend in large part on our ability to secure a listing on Nasdaq, OTCQX or one of the registered securities exchanges. The Trial Administrative Measures adopted on March 31, 2023 require that at the time we apply to an exchange (which for this purpose will include Nasdaq, OTCQB or OTCQX), we must file an extensive application with the CSRC and await approval by CSRC of the listing. The CSRC has indicated an intent to use these applications in order to protect the PRC from foreign control of (or significant influence over) important Chinese businesses. We cannot determine what criteria the CSRC will apply for this purpose. The regulations, therefore, create for our investors a risk that our efforts to finance Yongzhou Jumi by selling JRSIS securities abroad will be restricted, delayed or eliminated by CSRC's implementation of the listing requirements in the Trial Administrative Measures. That risk, if realized, could prevent us from expanding Yonzhou Jumi's business, which could reduce or eliminate the value of JRSIS common stock purchased in this or subsequent offerings.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    If JRSIS common stock becomes listed on the OTCQB or an exchange, we will be required to obtain the approval of the PRC government for a business combination, the issuance of our common stock, or maintaining our status as a publicly listed company outside China.

    On February 17, 2023, the CSRC promulgated the Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies (the "Trial Administrative Measures"), which took effect on March 31, 2023. On the same date, the CSRC published on CSRC's official website Supporting Guidance Rules No. 1 through No. 5, Notes on the Trial Administrative Measures, Notice on Administration Arrangements for the Filing of Overseas Listings by Domestic Enterprises and relevant CSRC Answers to Reporter Questions or, collectively, the "Guidance Rules and Notice." The Trial Administrative Measures, together with the Guidance Rules and Notice, mandate that issuers whose principal business activities occur in the PRC must, within three business days after filing with the offshore regulator an application for an offshore offering or listing of securities on an exchange, submit to CSRC an application for review. The Trial Administrative Measures apply to overseas securities offerings and/or listings conducted by companies incorporated in the PRC, PRC domestic companies, and companies incorporated overseas with operations primarily in the PRC, indirect offerings. The Trial Administrative Measures require (1) the filing of the overseas offering and listing plan by the PRC domestic companies with the CSRC under certain conditions, (2) the filing by the underwriter with the CSRC under certain conditions and (3) the submission of an annual report to the CSRC within the required timeline. The Trial Administrative Measures include: (1) criteria to determine whether an issuer will be required to go through the filing procedures under the Trial Administrative Measures; (2) exemptions from immediate filing requirements for issuers that have already been listed in foreign securities markets, including U.S. markets, prior to the effective date of the Trial Administrative Measures; (3) a negative list of types of issuers banned from listing or offering overseas, such as issuers whose affiliates have been recently convicted of bribery and corruption; (4) issuers' compliance with web security, data security, and other national security laws and regulations; (5) issuers' filing and reporting obligations, such as obligation to file with the CSRC after it submits an application for initial public offering to overseas regulators, and obligation after offering or listing overseas to file with the CSRC after it completes subsequent offerings and to report to the CSRC material events including change of control or voluntary or forced delisting of the issuer; and (6) the CSRC's authority to fine both issuers and their relevant shareholders for failure to comply with the Trial Administrative Measures, including failure to comply with filing obligations or committing fraud and misrepresentation. Fines of up to 10 million RMB (approximately US$1.4 million) for non-compliance are authorized. We plan to apply for listing on the OTCQB as soon as we are eligible; if accepted, we would then be subject to the requirements of the Trial Administrative Measures with respect to any future securities offerings made outside of China. As the Trial Administrative Measures are newly issued, there remain uncertainties regarding its interpretation and implementation. Therefore, we cannot assure you that we will be able to complete the filings for our future offerings and fully comply with the relevant new rules on a timely basis, if at all. In addition, we face uncertainty regarding the criteria that CSRS will apply when reviewing filings for approval, and cannot assure that the process will not cause a substantial reduction in our ability to raise capital in the U.S.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    Although the audit report included in this Report was issued by U.S. auditors who are currently inspected by the PCAOB, if it is later determined that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate our auditor completely, investors would be deprived of the benefits of such inspection and our common stock may be delisted or prohibited from trading.

    The audit report included in this Report was issued by HHC, a U.S.-based accounting firm that is registered with the PCAOB and can be inspected by the PCAOB. We have no present intention of dismissing HHC in the future or of engaging any auditor not based in the U.S. and not subject to regular inspection by the PCAOB. As an auditor of companies that are registered with the SEC and publicly traded in the United States and a firm registered with the PCAOB, our auditor is required under the laws of the United States to undergo regular inspections by the PCAOB to assess its compliance with the laws of the United States and professional standards. There have been recent deliberations within the U.S. government regarding limiting or restricting China-based companies from accessing U.S. capital markets. On December 18, 2020, the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the "HFCAA") was signed into law. The HFCAA includes requirements for the SEC to identify issuers whose audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a restriction imposed by a non-U.S. authority in the auditor's local jurisdiction. Additionally, in July 2020, the U.S. President's Working Group on Financial Markets issued recommendations for actions that can be taken by the executive branch, the SEC, the PCAOB or other federal agencies and department with respect to Chinese companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges and their audit firms, in an effort to protect investors in the United States. In response, on November 23, 2020, the SEC issued guidance highlighting certain risks (and their implications to U.S. investors) associated with investments in China-based issuers and summarizing enhanced disclosures the SEC recommends China-based issuers make regarding such risks. On December 2, 2021, the SEC adopted final rules relating to the implementation of certain disclosure and documentation requirements of the HFCAA. The SEC is assessing how to implement the requirements of the HFCAA, including the listing and trading prohibition requirements described above. Under the HFCAA, our securities may be prohibited from trading on Nasdaq or U.S. stock exchanges if our auditor is not inspected by the PCAOB for three consecutive years, and this ultimately could result in our common stock being delisted. Furthermore, on June 22, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act ("AHFCAA"), which amends the HFCAA and requires the SEC to prohibit an issuer's securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three. On September 22, 2021, the PCAOB adopted a final rule implementing the HFCAA, which provides a framework for the PCAOB to use when determining, as contemplated under the HFCAA, whether the Board is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms located in a foreign jurisdiction because of a position taken by one or more authorities in that jurisdiction. On December 16, 2021, the PCAOB issued a Determination Report which found that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms headquartered in: (1) mainland China of the People's Republic of China, because of a position taken by one or more authorities in mainland China; and (2) Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region and dependency of the PRC, because of a position taken by one or more authorities in Hong Kong. Should the PCAOB be unable to conduct an inspection of our auditor's work papers in China, it will make it difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of our auditor's audit procedures or equity control procedures. Investors may consequently lose confidence in our reported financial information and procedures or quality of the financial statements, which would adversely affect us and our securities. In addition, by reason of the regulations described above, our common stock could be delisted or excluded from trading on any U.S. platform.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
    Because we are subject to "penny stock" rules, the level of trading activity in our stock may be reduced.

    Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks" are regulated by penny stock rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on some national securities exchanges). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and, if the broker-dealer is the sole market maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer's presumed control over the market, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In addition, broker-dealers who sell these securities to persons other than established customers and "accredited investors" must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. Consequently, these requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity, if any, in the secondary market for a security subject to the penny stock rules. If a trading market does develop for our common stock, these regulations will likely be applicable, and investors in our common stock may find it difficult to sell their shares.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 5
    Our insiders beneficially own a significant portion of our stock, and accordingly, may have control over stockholder matters, the Company's business and management.

    As of the date on which this Report is being filed, Jumi Group Company, Ltd., which is controlled by our Chairman, Linhai Zhu, owns 92.9% of JRSIS's outstanding common stock. As a result, Mr. Zhu will have the power to: - Elect or defeat the election of our directors;- Amend or prevent amendment of our articles of incorporation or bylaws;- Effect or prevent a merger, sale of assets or other corporate transaction; and - Determine the outcome of any other matter submitted to the stockholders for vote. Moreover, because of the significant ownership position held by our insiders, new investors will not be able to effect a change in the Company's business or management, and therefore, shareholders would be subject to decisions made by management and the majority shareholder. In addition, sales of significant amounts of shares held by our directors and executive officers, or the prospect of these sales, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Management's stock ownership may discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us, which in turn could reduce our stock price or prevent our stockholders from realizing a premium over our stock price.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 6
    The sale of securities by us in any equity or debt financing could result in dilution to our existing stockholders and have a material adverse effect on our earnings.

    Our Board of Directors is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock, of which 82,594,098 shares are issued and outstanding. Our Board of Directors has the authority to cause us to issue additional shares of common stock without consent of any of our stockholders. Any sale of common stock by us in a future private placement offering could result in dilution to the existing stockholders as a direct result of our issuance of additional shares of our capital stock. In addition, our business strategy may include expansion through internal growth by acquiring complementary businesses, acquiring, or licensing additional brands, or establishing strategic relationships with targeted customers and suppliers. In order to do so, or to finance the cost of our other activities, we may issue additional equity securities that could dilute our stockholders' stock ownership. We may also assume additional debt and incur impairment losses related to goodwill and other tangible assets, and this could negatively impact our earnings and results of operations.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 7
    If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, or if they downgrade their recommendations regarding our common stock, our stock price and trading volume could decline.

    The trading market for our common stock may be influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts publish about us or our business. If any of the analysts who cover us downgrade our common stock, our common stock price would likely decline. If analysts cease coverage of our company or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause our common stock price or trading volume to decline.

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