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WRIT Media Group (WRIT) 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. WRIT Media Group disclosed 14 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. WRIT Media Group reported the most risks in the “Ability to Sell” category.

Risk Overview Q4, 2017

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Dec 31, 2017, filed Mar 12, 2018

Risk Distribution
14Risks
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

No filing history is available.

Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedWRIT Media Group Risk Factors
No changes from previous report

Risk Highlights Q4, 2017

Main Risk Category
Ability to Sell
With 5 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
14
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Dec 2017
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

8. we are at risk of technological changes to which we may be unable to adapt as swiftly as our competition.risk of technological2. the creation of content for the entertainment and gaming industries is highly competitive and we will be competing with companies with much greater resources than we have.creation of content9. the distribution of entertainment content and related materials is at a high risk for piracy which may affect our earnings.distribution of entertainment content1. our auditor has expressed substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.our ability to continue7. we are at the risk of mobile telephone and internet competition which may develop and the effects of which we cannot predict.risk of mobile telephone3. audience acceptance of our content will determine our success, and the prediction of such acceptance is inherently risky.audience acceptance of our content11. markets for digital currency have varying degrees of liquidity.varying degrees of liquidity6. we have limited financial resources and there are risks we may be unable to acquire financing when needed.unable to acquire financing14. disclosure and financing risks associated with digital currency trading activities.digital currency trading activities8. we are at risk of technological changes to which we may be unable to adapt as swiftly as our competition.unable to adapt

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 14

Competition4 | 28.6%
  • Competition - Risk 1
    7. We are at the risk of mobile telephone and internet competition which may develop and the effects of which we cannot predict.

    The mobile phone application and internet market is new, rapidly evolving and intensely competitive.  We believe that the principal competitive factors in maintaining a mobile telephone application and an internet business are selection, convenience of download and other features, price, speed and accessibility, customer service, quality of image and site content, and reliability and speed of fulfillment.  Although we intend to be able to compete in this market, when new technology is further developed, many potential competitors have longer operating histories, more customers, greater brand recognition, and significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources.  In addition, larger, well-established and well-financed entities may acquire, invest in, or form joint ventures as the Internet, and e-commerce in general, continue to become more widely accepted. In addition, we will face competition on any sale of merchandise that is tailored to an artist, video game publisher, or sponsor.  Many of our existing competitors, in addition to a number of potential new competitors, have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do.

  • Competition - Risk 2
    2. The creation of content for the entertainment and gaming industries is highly competitive and we will be competing with companies with much greater resources than we have.

    The business in which we engage is significantly competitive.  Each of our primary business operations is subject to competition from companies which, in some instances, have greater development, production, and distribution and capital resources than us. We compete for relationships with a limited supply of facilities and talented creative personnel to produce our films.  We will compete with major entertainment companies, such as Sony, Warner Brothers, Disney, AEG, Live Nation, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Zynga and others for content. We also anticipate that we will compete with a large number of United States-based and international distributors and sub-distributors of alternative content including divisions of Sony/MGM, Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp., NCM Fathom, and Screenvision in the production of music-related and event content that may be expected to appeal to national and international audiences.  Additionally, our video games will compete with thousands of other "Apps" which are available in the App stores of Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and other mobile stores. More generally, we anticipate we will compete with various other leisure-time activities, such as home videos, movie theaters, personal computers and other alternative sources of entertainment. The production and distribution of music-content and mobile Apps are significantly competitive businesses, as they compete with each other, in addition to other forms of entertainment and leisure activities.  There will be a proliferation of free TV broadcasters, cable and emerging HD cable channels, and mobile streaming providers looking to acquire content, which may not include music-related content or video games. There is also active competition among all companies in the entertainment and related industries for services of software developers, producers, directors, musicians and other Artists, and for the acquisition of entertainment properties.  The increased number of entertainment offerings in the United States and abroad has resulted in increased competition for audience attention and may have an effect on the Company's ability to acquire and produce product. Revenues for any entertainment products depend in part on general economic conditions, but the competitive situation of an entertainment product offering is still greatly affected by the quality of, and public response to, the entertainment product that the artist makes available to the marketplace. There is strong competition throughout the converging mobile device and television industries, from cable providers, handset and tablet manufactures, major motion picture studios, video game publishers, and other independent technology companies, as well as from new entertainment content and viewing opportunities that have not yet reached the market.

  • Competition - Risk 3
    4. The competition for distribution channels may have an adverse effect on revenues.

    In the distribution of motion pictures and video games, there is very active competition to obtain distribution channels such as theaters, television networks, and other distribution channels throughout the world.  A number of major global conglomerates have acquired motion picture theaters, television networks, and content streaming services.  Such acquisitions may have an adverse effect on our distribution endeavors and our ability to book certain distribution outlets which, due to their prestige, size and quality of facilities, are deemed to be especially desirable for content distribution.

  • Competition - Risk 4
    5. The competition for securing premier placement of mobile apps may have an adverse effect on video gaming revenues.

    In the distribution of mobile apps, including the Company's video games, there is very active competition to obtain premiere placement and advertising dollars from mobile manufacturers and service providers throughout the world.  A number of major software publishers have acquired such relationships and opportunities with the major carriers and handset manufacturers.  Such agreements may have an adverse effect on our sales, marketing and distribution endeavors, and our ability to obtain premier App store placement, due to the prestige, size and quality of the established companies' product lines.

Demand1 | 7.1%

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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.