Biggest changeIn addition, we are subject to the risks of new or enhanced governmental or regulatory scrutiny, litigation, or other legal liability, ethical concerns, negative consumer perceptions as to automation and AI, or other complications that could adversely affect our business, reputation, or financial results. 21 Table of Contents As a result of the complexity and rapid development of AI, it is also the subject of evolving review by various U.S. governmental and regulatory agencies, and other foreign jurisdictions are applying, or are considering applying, their platform moderation, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and data protection laws to AI and/or are considering general legal frameworks on AI.
Biggest changeAs a result of the complexity and rapid development of AI, it is also the subject of evolving review by various U.S. governmental and regulatory agencies, and other foreign jurisdictions are applying, or are considering applying, their platform moderation, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and data protection laws to AI and/or are considering general legal frameworks on AI.
For example, these transactions may entail numerous operational and financial risks, including: 22 Table of Contents ● exposure to unknown or unanticipated liabilities, including foreign laws with which we are unfamiliar; ● disruption of our business and diversion of our management’s time and attention to develop acquired products, product candidates, or technologies; ● the incurrence of substantial debt or dilutive issuances of equity securities to pay for acquisitions, which we may not be able to obtain on favorable terms, if at all; ● higher than expected acquisition and integration costs; ● write-downs of assets or goodwill or impairment charges; ● increased amortization expenses; ● difficulty and cost in combining the operations and personnel of any acquired businesses with our operations and personnel; ● entering a long-term relationship with a partner that proves to be unreliable or counterproductive; ● impairment of relationships with key suppliers or customers of any acquired businesses due to changes in management and ownership; and ● inability to retain key employees of any acquired businesses.
For example, these transactions may entail numerous operational and financial risks, including: ● exposure to unknown or unanticipated liabilities, including foreign laws with which we are unfamiliar; 26 Table of Contents ● disruption of our business and diversion of our management’s time and attention to develop acquired products, product candidates, or technologies; ● the incurrence of substantial debt or dilutive issuances of equity securities to pay for acquisitions, which we may not be able to obtain on favorable terms, if at all; ● higher than expected acquisition and integration costs; ● write-downs of assets or goodwill or impairment charges; ● increased amortization expenses; ● difficulty and cost in combining the operations and personnel of any acquired businesses with our operations and personnel; ● entering a long-term relationship with a partner that proves to be unreliable or counterproductive; ● impairment of relationships with key suppliers or customers of any acquired businesses due to changes in management and ownership; and ● inability to retain key employees of any acquired businesses.
As a result, the control share acquisition statute could discourage offers to acquire our common stock and could increase the difficulty of completing an offer. 33 Table of Contents Board of Directors The Maryland General Corporation Law provides that a Maryland corporation which is subject to the Exchange Act and has at least three outside directors (who are not affiliated with an acquirer of the company) under certain circumstances may elect by resolution of the board of directors or by amendment of its charter or bylaws to be subject to statutory corporate governance provisions that may be inconsistent with the corporation’s charter and bylaws.
As a result, the control share acquisition statute could discourage offers to acquire our common stock and could increase the difficulty of completing an offer. 37 Table of Contents Board of Directors The Maryland General Corporation Law provides that a Maryland corporation which is subject to the Exchange Act and has at least three outside directors (who are not affiliated with an acquirer of the company) under certain circumstances may elect by resolution of the board of directors or by amendment of its charter or bylaws to be subject to statutory corporate governance provisions that may be inconsistent with the corporation’s charter and bylaws.
However, the circumstances under which a single adequate and controlled study can be used as the sole basis for demonstrating the efficacy of a drug are exceptional. 25 Table of Contents The FDA or any foreign regulatory bodies can delay, limit, or deny approval of our product candidates or require us to conduct additional preclinical or clinical testing or abandon a program for many reasons, including: ● the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities may disagree with the design or implementation of our clinical trials; ● the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities may disagree with our safety interpretation of our drug; ● the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities may disagree with our efficacy interpretation of our drug; ● the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities may regard our Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls package as inadequate.
However, the circumstances under which a single adequate and controlled study can be used as the sole basis for demonstrating the efficacy of a drug are exceptional. 29 Table of Contents The FDA or any foreign regulatory bodies can delay, limit, or deny approval of our product candidates or require us to conduct additional preclinical or clinical testing or abandon a program for many reasons, including: ● the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities may disagree with the design or implementation of our clinical trials; ● the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities may disagree with our safety interpretation of our drug; ● the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities may disagree with our efficacy interpretation of our drug; and ● the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities may regard our Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls package as inadequate.
The results of any clinical trial we conduct could reveal a high and unacceptable severity and prevalence of side effects or unexpected characteristics. 26 Table of Contents If unacceptable side effects arise in the development of our product candidates, we, the FDA, or the IRBs at the institutions in which our studies are conducted, or the DSMB, if constituted for our clinical trials, could recommend a suspension or termination of our clinical trials, or the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities could order us to cease further development of or deny approval of a product candidate for any or all targeted indications.
The results of any clinical trial we conduct could reveal a high and unacceptable severity and prevalence of side effects or unexpected characteristics. 30 Table of Contents If unacceptable side effects arise in the development of our product candidates, we, the FDA, or the IRBs at the institutions in which our studies are conducted, or the DSMB, if constituted for our clinical trials, could recommend a suspension or termination of our clinical trials, or the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities could order us to cease further development of or deny approval of a product candidate for any or all targeted indications.
While we monitor a broad range of ESG matters, we cannot be certain that we will manage such matters successfully or that we will successfully meet the expectations of investors, employees, consumers, governments, and other stakeholders. 31 Table of Contents Risks Related to ownership of our common stock: Future sales of common stock by us could cause our stock price to decline and dilute your ownership in our Company.
While we monitor a broad range of ESG matters, we cannot be certain that we will manage such matters successfully or that we will successfully meet the expectations of investors, employees, consumers, governments, and other stakeholders. 35 Table of Contents Risks Related to ownership of our common stock: Future sales of common stock by us could cause our stock price to decline and dilute your ownership in our Company.
These procedures may limit the ability of stockholders to bring business before a stockholders meeting, including the nomination of directors and the consideration of any transaction that could result in a change in control and that may result in a premium to our stockholders. 34 Table of Contents Our executive officers and large shareholders concentrated insider ownership of our common stock, which will limit your influence on corporate matters.
These procedures may limit the ability of stockholders to bring business before a stockholders meeting, including the nomination of directors and the consideration of any transaction that could result in a change in control and that may result in a premium to our stockholders. 38 Table of Contents Our executive officers and large shareholders concentrated insider ownership of our common stock, which will limit your influence on corporate matters.
As such, it is not possible to predict all of the risks related to the use of AI, and changes in laws, rules, directives, and regulations governing the use of AI may adversely affect our ability to develop and use AI or subject us to legal liability. Our cannabinoid strategy makes it difficult to raise money as a public company.
As such, it is not possible to predict all of the risks related to the use of AI, and changes in laws, rules, directives, and regulations governing the use of AI may adversely affect our ability to develop and use AI or subject us to legal liability. Our cannabinoid medication makes it difficult to raise money as a public company.
The market price of shares of our common stock has fluctuated substantially in recent years and is likely to fluctuate significantly from its current level. Our common stock has also been volatile, with our 52-week closing price range being at a low of $0.27 and a high of $0.46 per share.
The market price of shares of our common stock has fluctuated substantially in recent years and is likely to fluctuate significantly from its current level. Our common stock has also been volatile, with our 52-week closing price range being at a low of $0.27 and a high of $0.69 per share.
Any modification, amendment, or reformulation of information contained in such reports could be significant and result in material liability to us and have a material and adverse impact on the trading price of our common stock. 32 Table of Contents We do not anticipate declaring any cash dividends on our common stock.
Any modification, amendment, or reformulation of information contained in such reports could be significant and result in material liability to us and have a material and adverse impact on the trading price of our common stock. 36 Table of Contents We do not anticipate declaring any cash dividends on our common stock.
Investors should be aware of the potential risks associated with this process and its potential impact on our financial performance before investing in our company. 30 Table of Contents The Company is exposed to the risk of write-downs on the value of its inventory and other assets, in addition to purchase commitment cancellation risk.
Investors should be aware of the potential risks associated with this process and its potential impact on our financial performance before investing in our company. 34 Table of Contents The Company is exposed to the risk of write-downs on the value of its inventory and other assets, in addition to purchase commitment cancellation risk.
This, in turn, may have a material and adverse impact on the trading price of our common stock. 28 Table of Contents We may be unable to protect our intellectual property rights and/or intellectual property rights licensed to us and may be subject to intellectual property litigation and infringement claims by third parties.
This, in turn, may have a material and adverse impact on the trading price of our common stock. 32 Table of Contents We may be unable to protect our intellectual property rights and/or intellectual property rights licensed to us and may be subject to intellectual property litigation and infringement claims by third parties.
We could also encounter delays if a clinical trial is suspended or terminated by us, the IRBs or IECs of the institutions in which such trials are being conducted, the Data Safety Monitoring Board (“DSMB”), for such trial or the FDA or other regulatory authorities.
We could also encounter delays if a clinical trial is suspended or terminated by us, the IRBs or IECs of the institutions in which such trials are being conducted, the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), for such trial or the FDA or other regulatory authorities.
These facts could cause reputational harm, loss of customers, or loss of future business, thereby reducing our revenue. 29 Table of Contents Our suppliers and distributors and their third-party service providers hold customer data, some of which is hosted in third-party facilities.
These facts could cause reputational harm, loss of customers, or loss of future business, thereby reducing our revenue. 33 Table of Contents Our suppliers and distributors and their third-party service providers hold customer data, some of which is hosted in third-party facilities.
Clinical trials can be delayed or terminated for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to: ● the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities disagreeing as to the design or implementation of our clinical studies; ● obtaining regulatory approval to commence a trial; ● reaching an agreement on acceptable terms with prospective contract research organizations (“CROs”), and clinical trial sites, the terms of which can be subject to extensive negotiation and may vary significantly among different CROs and trial sites; ● obtaining Institutional Review Board (“IRB”) approval at each site or Independent Ethics Committee (“IEC”) approval at sites outside the United States; 24 Table of Contents ● recruiting suitable patients to participate in a trial in a timely manner and in sufficient numbers; ● having patients complete a trial or return for post-treatment follow-up; ● imposition of a clinical hold by regulatory authorities, including as a result of unforeseen safety issues or side effects or failure of trial sites to adhere to regulatory requirements or follow trial protocols; ● clinical sites deviating from trial protocol or dropping out of a trial; ● addressing patient safety concerns that arise during the course of a trial; ● adding a sufficient number of clinical trial sites; or ● manufacturing sufficient quantities of the product candidate for use in clinical trials.
Clinical trials can be delayed or terminated for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to: ● the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities disagreeing as to the design or implementation of our clinical studies; ● obtaining regulatory approval to commence a trial; ● reaching an agreement on acceptable terms with prospective contract research organizations (CROs), and clinical trial sites, the terms of which can be subject to extensive negotiation and may vary significantly among different CROs and trial sites; ● obtaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval at each site or Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) approval at sites outside the United States; 28 Table of Contents ● recruiting suitable patients to participate in a trial in a timely manner and in sufficient numbers; ● having patients complete a trial or return for post-treatment follow-up; ● imposition of a clinical hold by regulatory authorities, including as a result of unforeseen safety issues or side effects or failure of trial sites to adhere to regulatory requirements or follow trial protocols; ● clinical sites deviating from trial protocol or dropping out of a trial; ● addressing patient safety concerns that arise during the course of a trial; ● adding a sufficient number of clinical trial sites; or ● manufacturing sufficient quantities of the product candidate for use in clinical trials.
Failure to supply our partners with commercial products may lead to adverse consequences. Climate change concerns could disrupt our businesses, adversely affect client activity levels, adversely affect the creditworthiness of our counterparties, and damage our reputation.
Failure to supply our partners with commercial products may lead to adverse consequences. 31 Table of Contents Climate change concerns could disrupt our businesses, adversely affect client activity levels, adversely affect the creditworthiness of our counterparties, and damage our reputation.
We may be subject to various privacy and security regulations, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), as amended by The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HITECH”), and their respective implementing regulations, including the related final published omnibus rule.
We may be subject to various privacy and security regulations, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), as amended by The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), and their respective implementing regulations, including the related final published omnibus rule.
We may not successfully register the provisional patents with the USPTO. We have filed twenty-eight (28) patent applications with the USPTO and also in other different countries in the combination therapy space for the indications of pain, Alzheimer’s, medical refractory epilepsy, eating disorders, and Tourette syndrome as part of our intellectual property strategy focused on the phytocannabinoid-based health care industry.
We may not successfully register the provisional patents with the USPTO. We have filed thirty-one (31) patent applications with the USPTO and also in other different countries in the combination therapy space for the indications of pain, Alzheimer’s, medical refractory epilepsy, eating disorders, and Tourette syndrome as part of our intellectual property strategy focused on the phytocannabinoid-based health care industry.
While we do not, and do not intend, to distribute or sell marijuana in the U.S., it is unclear whether regulatory authorities in the U.S. would object to the registration or public offering of securities in the U.S. by our Company to the status of our Company as a reporting company, or even to investors investing in our Company, if we engage in legal cannabinoids cultivation and supply pursuant to the laws and authorization of the jurisdiction where the activity takes place.
It is unclear whether regulatory authorities in the U.S. would object to the registration or public offering of securities in the U.S. by our Company; the status of our Company as a reporting company; or investors investing in our Company, if we engage in legal cannabinoids cultivation and supply pursuant to the laws and authorization of the jurisdiction where the activity takes place.
If we cannot achieve profitability, the market price of our common stock could decline significantly. As of March 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 million and working capital of approximately $1.4 million compared to cash and cash equivalents of $3.2 million and working capital of $4.6 million as of March 31, 2023, for continuing operations.
If we cannot achieve profitability, the market price of our common stock could decline significantly. As of March 31, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $405 thousand and working capital of approximately $639 thousand compared to cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 million and working capital of $1.4 million as of March 31, 2024, for continuing operations.
If trade restrictions or tariffs reduce global economic activity, potential impacts could include declining sales, increased costs, volatility in foreign exchange rates, a decline in the value of our financial assets and pension plan investments, required increases of our pension funding obligations, increased government cost control efforts, delays or failures in the performance of customers, suppliers and other third parties on whom we may depend for the performance of our business, and the risk that our allowance for doubtful accounts may not be adequate.
If trade restrictions or tariffs reduce global economic activity, potential impacts could include declining sales, increased costs, volatility in foreign exchange rates, a decline in the value of our financial assets and pension plan investments, required increases of our pension funding obligations, increased government cost control efforts, delays or failures in the performance of customers, suppliers and other third parties on whom we may depend for the performance of our business, and the risk that our allowance for doubtful accounts may not be adequate. 27 Table of Contents Legal claims could be filed that may have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition.
Global Operations We operate on a global scale and could be affected by currency fluctuations, capital and exchange controls, global economic conditions including inflation, expropriation, and other restrictive government actions, changes in intellectual property legal protections and remedies, trade regulations, tax laws, and regulations, and procedures and actions affecting approval, production, pricing, and marketing of, reimbursement for and access to our products, as well as impacts of political or civil unrest or military action, including but not limited to the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, terrorist activity, unstable governments, and legal systems, inter-governmental disputes, public health outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters or disruptions related to climate change.
Global Operations We currently operate in the U.S., Canada, Colombia, and India, and buy raw materials and equipment from China, and our operations and expenses could be affected by currency fluctuations, capital and exchange controls, economic conditions including inflation, expropriation, and other restrictive government actions, changes in intellectual property legal protections and remedies, trade regulations, tax laws, and regulations, and procedures and actions affecting approval, production, pricing, and marketing of, reimbursement for and access to our products, as well as impacts of political or civil unrest or military action, including but not limited to the current conflicts, terrorist activity, unstable governments, and legal systems, inter-governmental disputes, public health outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters or disruptions related to climate change.
Marijuana and hemp plants are both the same species, the dioecious plant Cannabis sativa L. Most countries differentiate hemp from marijuana by the amount of THC. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp is classified as a cannabis plant that has 0.3% or less THC by dry weight.
Within the species Cannabis sativa L, most countries define hemp by the amount of THC. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp is classified as a cannabis plant that has 0.3% or less THC by dry weight.
There are significant risks involved in developing and deploying AI, and there can be no assurance that the usage of AI will enhance our products or services or be beneficial to our business, including our efficiency or profitability.
In particular, we expect our AI initiatives will require increased investment in infrastructure and headcount. 25 Table of Contents There are significant risks involved in developing and deploying AI, and there can be no assurance that the usage of AI will enhance our products or services or be beneficial to our business, including our efficiency or profitability.
Government financing and economic pressures can lead to negative pricing pressure in various markets where governments take an active role in setting prices, access criteria (e.g., through health technology assessments), or other means of cost control. We continue to monitor the global trade environment and potential trade conflicts and impediments that could impact our business.
Government financing and economic pressures can lead to negative pricing pressure in various markets where governments take an active role in setting prices, access criteria (e.g., through health technology assessments), or other means of cost control.
Violations of financial regulation laws are subject to civil and, in some cases, criminal sanctions. We may not have been, or may not be, or may be alleged to have not been or to not be, at all times, in complete compliance with all requirements, and we may incur costs or liabilities in connection with such requirements or allegations.
We may not have been, or may not be, or may be alleged to have not been or to not be, at all times, in complete compliance with all requirements, and we may incur costs or liabilities in connection with such requirements or allegations.
Despite having no direct involvement in selling marijuana, the Company is often incorrectly classified as a “cannabis company” or a “marijuana company,” with all the nuances that accompany that label, including being blacklisted by banks, investment banks, and until recently by the largest stock clearing services company.
Despite deriving IGC-AD1 from legal hemp, the Company is often incorrectly classified as a “cannabis company”, with all the nuances that accompany that label, including being blacklisted by banks, investment banks, and until recently by the largest stock clearing services company.
If such an event were to occur, it could have an adverse effect on our business and financial results. Potential Risks Associated with the Disposal of Non-Core Assets Investing in our company may be subject to risks related to the disposal of our non-core assets.
If such an event were to occur, it could have an adverse effect on our business and financial results. Potential Risks Associated with the Disposal of Non-Core Assets While our current focus is on advancing our Life Sciences business, we continue to own certain non-core assets, including infrastructure-related properties and equipment.
The extent of such exposure can be difficult or impossible to estimate, which can negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations. Our operations are subject to numerous laws and regulations in the U.S., India, Colombia, and Hong Kong relating to the protection of the public and necessary disclosures regarding financial services. Liability under these laws involves inherent uncertainties.
Our operations are subject to numerous laws and regulations in the U.S., India, and Colombia, relating to the protection of the public and necessary disclosures regarding financial services. Liability under these laws involves inherent uncertainties. Violations of financial regulation laws are subject to civil and, in some cases, criminal sanctions.
We are making investments in AI initiatives, including generative AI, to, among other things, recommend relevant unconnected content across our products, enhance our advertising tools, develop new products, and develop new features for existing products. In particular, we expect our AI initiatives will require increased investment in infrastructure and headcount.
We may not be successful in our artificial intelligence initiatives, which could adversely affect our business, reputation, or financial results. We are making investments in AI initiatives, including generative AI, to, among other things, recommend relevant unconnected content across our products, enhance our advertising tools, develop new products, and develop new features for existing products.
As of June 18, 2024, our executive officers and largest shareholders beneficially owned 31.48% based on 75,636,419 outstanding shares of common stock.
As of June 20, 2025, our executive officers and largest shareholders beneficially owned 21.01% based on 83,891,586 outstanding shares of common stock.
Some emerging market countries may be particularly vulnerable to periods of financial or political instability or significant currency fluctuations or may have limited resources for healthcare spending. As a result of these and other factors, our strategy to grow in emerging markets may not be successful, and growth rates in these markets may not be sustainable.
India, and Colombia may be particularly vulnerable to periods of financial or political instability or significant currency fluctuations or may have limited resources for healthcare spending.
While our decision to dispose of these non-core assets is aimed at monetizing non-core assets, streamlining operations, and optimizing resource allocation, the process carries certain risks that may negatively impact our financial performance.
We have not made a formal decision to dispose of these assets, other than “Asset held for sale”. Our decision to dispose of these non-core assets is aimed at monetizing non-core assets, streamlining operations, and optimizing resource allocation.
Any problems in our growing or manufacturing process could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Any of these factors could negatively affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
If one or more of these factors materialize, or if any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Business interruptions could delay us in the process of developing our product candidates and could disrupt our product sales.
Business interruptions could delay us in the process of developing our product candidates and could disrupt our product sales.
These possible sanctions would adversely affect our business, the results of operations, and financial condition. 23 Table of Contents Legal claims could be filed that may have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition. We may, in the future, face risks of litigation and liability claims.
We may, in the future, face risks of litigation and liability claims. The extent of such exposure can be difficult or impossible to estimate, which can negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.