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Novo Integrated Sciences (NVOS) 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. Novo Integrated Sciences disclosed 16 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Novo Integrated Sciences reported the most risks in the “Ability to Sell” category.

Risk Overview Q3, 2024

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Aug 31, 2024, filed Dec 18, 2024

Risk Distribution
16Risks
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

Novo Integrated Sciences disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks16Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Showing: Q3, 2024
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedNovo Integrated Sciences Risk Factors
  • Demand - Risk 1
    Our revenues are highly dependent upon private-label distributor customers.

    Our revenues are highly dependent on private-label distributor customers which comprise most of our revenues from our current manufacturing operations. All sales made under a private label relationship are made on a purchase order basis and there are no long-term contracts. There can be no assurance that our existing private label relationships will continue in the future or that we will be able to obtain new private label relationships on an ongoing basis, if at all. Our private label customers can reduce the products they order from us or cease ordering products from us at any time without notice. There can be no assurance that these private label customers will continue to place orders with us, that orders by such customers will continue at their previous levels or that we can replace any such lost business. Should this occur, our revenues and results of operations will be negatively affected.

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Risk Highlights Q3, 2024

Main Risk Category
Ability to Sell
With 7 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
16
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
1Risks changed
Since Aug 2024
Number of Risk Changed
1
+1
From last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

if our products do not have the healthful effects intended, or if there is adverse publicity or consumer perception of our products and any similar products distributed by others, our reputation could be harmed and our business may suffer.consumer perception of our productswe do not have any long-term contracts with our suppliers or with our customers, and we do not have many written contracts with our customers, and if we can't maintain these relationships or if we or our suppliers experience manufacturing problems or delays, our financial results will be negatively affected.our suppliers experience manufacturing problemsour business is subject to inherent risks relating to product liability and personal injury claims, our quality control processes may fail to detect issues in the ingredients we use to make our products and our product liability insurance may be insufficient to cover possible claims against us which would adversely affect our operating results.adversely affect our operating resultsthe nutraceuticals industry is highly competitive, and our failure to compete effectively could adversely affect our market share, financial condition, and future growth.our failure to compete effectivelywe may be unable to obtain raw materials for our current and planned products due to unexpected shortages, lack of availability, increased costs and price fluctuations, which could limit our ability to manufacture any products and could adversely affect our sales and results of operations.limit our ability to manufacturewe may be unable to obtain raw materials for our current and planned products due to unexpected shortages, lack of availability, increased costs and price fluctuations, which could limit our ability to manufacture any products and could adversely affect our sales and results of operations.unable to obtain raw materialswe may be involved in lawsuits or proceedings to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights or to defend against infringement claims, which could be expensive and time consuming. additionally, our inability to protect our intellectual property rights could reduce the value or our current and planned products.enforce our intellectual property rightsthe nutraceuticals industry is highly competitive, and our failure to compete effectively could adversely affect our market share, financial condition, and future growth.adversely affect our market shareany interruption to our distribution channels for our planned products could adversely affect our sales and results of operations.interruption to our distribution channelsour business is subject to numerous laws and regulations and compliance with existing, as well as new laws and regulations, could increase our costs significantly and adversely affect our financial results.adversely affect our financial results

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 16

Competition1 | 6.3%
  • Competition - Risk 1
    The nutraceuticals industry is highly competitive, and our failure to compete effectively could adversely affect our market share, financial condition, and future growth.

    The industry of nutraceutical and wellness-related supplements and products we produce as well as intend to produce is highly competitive with respect to price, brand and product recognition and new product introductions. Several of our competitors are larger, more established and possess greater financial, personnel, distribution and other resources. We face competition (a) from large nationally known manufacturers, private label brands and many smaller manufacturers of dietary and nutrition supplements; and (b) in the mass-market distribution channel from manufacturers, major private label manufacturers and others. Private label brands at mass-market chains represent substantial sources of income for these merchants and the mass-market merchants often support their own labels at the expense of other brands. As such, the growth of our current and planned products within the nutraceutical industry are highly competitive and uncertain. If we cannot compete effectively, we may not be profitable.

Demand2 | 12.5%
Sales & Marketing2 | 12.5%
Brand / Reputation2 | 12.5%

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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.