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Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) 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. Lifeloc Technologies disclosed 36 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Lifeloc Technologies reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Aug 13, 2026

Risk Distribution
36Risks
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

Lifeloc Technologies disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks283032343638Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q12026Q2Showing: Q2, 2026
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedLifeloc Technologies Risk Factors
  • Debt & Financing - Risk 1
    We have increased our reliance on related-party financing, which may present conflicts of interest and limit our financial flexibility.

    On May 1, 2026, we entered into a loan agreement with our CFO and Board Chairman. The loan is secured by substantially all assets of the Company, including a second mortgage on our building and is subordinate to the prior perfected security interest held by UMB (formerly Citywide Banks). As a result, substantially all of our assets are now pledged as collateral to multiple lenders, which may limit our ability to obtain additional financing or to dispose of assets without lender consent. The interest rate on the loan is subject to upward adjustment based on changes in the prime rate, which could increase our debt service costs in a rising rate environment. In addition, because the lender is also our CFO and Board Chairman, the terms of the loan were not negotiated on an arm's-length basis with an unrelated third party, and the lender's dual role could present conflicts of interest in connection with future decisions regarding the loan, including any amendments, extensions, or enforcement actions.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 9 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
36
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
1Risks 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

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Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 36

Share Price & Shareholder Rights3 | 8.3%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    We may issue shares in the future, diluting your interest in us.

    We issue options to purchase shares of our common stock to compensate employees, consultants and directors or to raise capital. Any such issuances will have the effect of further diluting the interest of the holders of our securities.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    Our principal stockholder has significant voting power and may take actions that may not be in the best interests of other stockholders.

    Vern D. Kornelsen, Chairman of our Board of Directors, Secretary, and Chief Financial Officer, beneficially owned approximately 77% of our outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2025. Through this ownership, Mr. Kornelsen is able to control the composition of our Board and direct our management and policies. Accordingly, Mr. Kornelsen has the direct or indirect power to: - amend our bylaws and some provisions of our articles of incorporation; and - cause or prevent mergers, consolidations, sales of all or substantially all our assets or other extraordinary transactions. Mr. Kornelsen's significant ownership interest could adversely affect investors' perceptions of our corporate governance. In addition, Mr. Kornelsen may have an interest in pursuing acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions that involve risks to us and you. For example, Mr. Kornelsen could cause us to make acquisitions that increase our indebtedness or to sell revenue-generating assets. Mr. Kornelsen may from time to time acquire and hold interests in businesses that compete directly or indirectly with us.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    Shares of our common stock lack a significant trading market.

    Shares of our common stock are not eligible for trading on any national securities exchange. Our common stock may be quoted in the over-the-counter market on the OTC Bulletin Board or in what are commonly referred to as "pink sheets." However, these markets are highly illiquid. There is no assurance that an active trading market in our common stock will develop, or if such a market develops, that it will be sustained. In addition, there is a greater chance for market volatility for securities quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board and pink sheets as compared with securities traded on a national exchange. This volatility may be caused by a variety of factors, including the lack of readily available quotations, the absence of consistent administrative supervision of "bid" and "ask" quotations and generally lower trading volume. Under certain circumstances, shares of our common stock may be sold without registration pursuant to the safe harbor provided in Exchange Act Rule 144 ("Rule 144"). Any sale under Rule 144 or under any other exemption from the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), if available, or pursuant to registration of shares of common stock of present stockholders, may have a depressive effect upon the price of our common stock in any market that may develop. Additionally, the price of our securities may be volatile as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the following: - our ability to successfully conceive and to develop new products and services to enhance the performance characteristics and methods of manufacture of existing products;- our ability to retain existing customers and customers' continued demand for our products and services;- the timing of our research and development expenditures and of new product introductions;- the timing and level of acceptance of new products or enhanced versions of our existing products;- price and volume fluctuations in the stock market at large which do not relate to our operating performance; and - outside news reports which may or may not accurately convey information about us, our products, our prospects and opportunities.

Accounting & Financial Operations3 | 8.3%
Debt & Financing3 | 8.3%

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FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.