Biggest changeOur management has deemed certain conditions to be material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in our internal controls. For example, we failed to employ a sufficient number of staff to maintain optimal segregation of duties and to provide optimal levels of oversight and we rely upon a third-party accounting firm to assist us with GAAP compliance.
Biggest changeFor example, we failed to employ a sufficient number of staff to maintain optimal segregation of duties and to provide optimal levels of oversight and we rely upon a third-party accounting firm to assist us with GAAP compliance,the design and maintenance of effective internal controls over the accounting for impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and purchase accounting was ineffective, and the design and maintenance of controls over the accounting for website design and implementation and website management revenues was ineffective.
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our Company, the proceeds shall be paid as follows: (i) first, pay the purchase price plus accrued dividends, on each share of series A preferred; and (ii) next, the balance of any proceeds shall be distributed pro rata to holders of common stock or other junior securities.
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our Company, the proceeds shall be paid as follows: (i) first, pay the purchase price plus accrued dividends, on each share of series A preferred; and (ii) next, the balance of any proceeds shall be distributed pro rata to holders of common stock or other junior securities.
Concerns over inflation, energy costs, geopolitical issues, the U.S. mortgage market and unstable real estate market, unstable global credit markets and financial conditions, and volatile oil prices have led to periods of significant economic instability, diminished liquidity and credit availability, declines in consumer confidence and discretionary spending, diminished expectations for the global economy and expectations of slower global economic growth going forward, increased unemployment rates, and increased credit defaults in recent years.
Concerns over inflation, tariffs, energy costs, geopolitical issues, the U.S. mortgage market and unstable real estate market, unstable global credit markets and financial conditions, and volatile oil prices have led to periods of significant economic instability, diminished liquidity and credit availability, declines in consumer confidence and discretionary spending, diminished expectations for the global economy and expectations of slower global economic growth going forward, increased unemployment rates, and increased credit defaults in recent years.
Some factors that may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate, in addition to the other risks mentioned in this “ Risk Factors ” section and elsewhere in this Report on Form 10-K, are: · sale of our common stock by our stockholders, executives, and directors; · volatility and limitations in trading volumes of our shares of common stock; · our ability to obtain financing; · the timing and success of introductions of new products by us or our competitors or any other change in the competitive dynamics of our business’ industries; · our ability to attract new customers; · changes in our capital structure or dividend policy, future issuances of securities, sales of large blocks of common stock by our stockholders; · our cash position; · announcements and events surrounding financing efforts, including debt and equity securities; · our inability to enter into new markets or develop new products; · reputational issues; · announcements of acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, joint ventures, new products, capital commitments, or other events by us or our competitors; · changes in general economic, political and market conditions in or any of the regions in which we conduct our business; · changes in industry conditions or perceptions; · analyst research reports, recommendation and changes in recommendations, price targets, and withdrawals of coverage; · departures and additions of key personnel; · disputes and litigations related to intellectual properties, proprietary rights, and contractual obligations; · changes in applicable laws, rules, regulations, or accounting practices and other dynamics; and · other events or factors, many of which may be out of our control.
Some factors that may cause the market price of our securities to fluctuate, in addition to the other risks mentioned in this “ Risk Factors ” section and elsewhere in this Report on Form 10-K, are: · sale of our common stock by our stockholders, executives, and directors; · volatility and limitations in trading volumes of our shares of securities; · our ability to obtain financing; · the timing and success of introductions of new products by us or our competitors or any other change in the competitive dynamics of our business’ industries; · our ability to attract new customers; · changes in our capital structure or dividend policy, future issuances of securities, sales of large blocks of securities by our stockholders; · our cash position; 33 Table of Contents · announcements and events surrounding financing efforts, including debt and equity securities; · our inability to enter into new markets or develop new products; · reputational issues; · announcements of acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, joint ventures, new products, capital commitments, or other events by us or our competitors; · changes in general economic, political and market conditions in or any of the regions in which we conduct our business; · changes in industry conditions or perceptions; · analyst research reports, recommendation and changes in recommendations, price targets, and withdrawals of coverage; · departures and additions of key personnel; · disputes and litigations related to intellectual properties, proprietary rights, and contractual obligations; · changes in applicable laws, rules, regulations, or accounting practices and other dynamics; and · other events or factors, many of which may be out of our control.
If we acquire such a business, we would be subject to any special considerations or risks associated with companies operating in an international setting, including any of the following: · costs and difficulties inherent in managing cross-border business operations; · rules and regulations regarding currency redemption; · complex corporate withholding taxes on individuals; · laws governing the manner in which future partnering transactions may be effected; · tariffs and trade barriers; · regulations related to customs and import/export matters; · local or regional economic policies and market conditions; · unexpected changes in regulatory requirements; · challenges in managing and staffing international operations; · longer payment cycles; · tax issues, such as tax law changes and variations in tax laws as compared to the United States; · currency fluctuations and exchange controls; · rates of inflation; · challenges in collecting accounts receivable; · cultural and language differences; · employment regulations; · underdeveloped or unpredictable legal or regulatory systems; · corruption; 26 Table of Contents · protection of intellectual property; · social unrest, crime, strikes, riots and civil disturbances; · regime changes and political upheaval; · terrorist attacks and wars; and · deterioration of political relations with the United States.
If we acquire such a business, we would be subject to any special considerations or risks associated with companies operating in an international setting, including any of the following: · costs and difficulties inherent in managing cross-border business operations; · rules and regulations regarding currency redemption; · complex corporate withholding taxes on individuals; · laws governing the manner in which future partnering transactions may be effected; · tariffs and trade barriers; · regulations related to customs and import/export matters; · local or regional economic policies and market conditions; · unexpected changes in regulatory requirements; · challenges in managing and staffing international operations; · longer payment cycles; · tax issues, such as tax law changes and variations in tax laws as compared to the United States; · currency fluctuations and exchange controls; · rates of inflation; · challenges in collecting accounts receivable; · cultural and language differences; · employment regulations; · underdeveloped or unpredictable legal or regulatory systems; · corruption; · protection of intellectual property; · social unrest, crime, strikes, riots and civil disturbances; · regime changes and political upheaval; · terrorist attacks and wars; and · deterioration of political relations with the United States.
Additionally, rising inflation could cause our product, marketing, and labor costs to rise beyond an acceptable level to us or cause us to increase our prices to a level not accepted by consumers. Any of these factors could negatively impact our financial condition or results of operations.
Additionally, tariffs and rising inflation could cause our product, marketing, and labor costs to rise beyond an acceptable level to us or cause us to increase our prices to a level not accepted by consumers. Any of these factors could negatively impact our financial condition or results of operations.
Among other things, subject to the rights of holders of any series of preferred stock, our certificate of incorporation and bylaws: · empower our Board to fix the number of directors of our Company solely by resolution; · do not allow for cumulative voting in the election of directors, which would otherwise allow less than a majority of stockholders to elect director candidates; 39 Table of Contents · empower our Board to fill any vacancy on our Board, whether such vacancy occurs as a result of an increase in the number of directors or otherwise; · provide that special meetings of our stockholders may only be called by the Board or the chair of the Board (except that stockholders may also call special meetings of our stockholders so long as such stockholders beneficially owns at least 25% of the voting power of the outstanding shares of our stock); · establish advance notice procedures with regard to stockholder proposals relating to the nomination of candidates for election as directors or new business to be brought before meetings of our stockholders; · provide our Board the ability to authorize undesignated preferred stock.
Among other things, subject to the rights of holders of any series of preferred stock, our certificate of incorporation and bylaws: · empower our Board to fix the number of directors of our Company solely by resolution; · do not allow for cumulative voting in the election of directors, which would otherwise allow less than a majority of stockholders to elect director candidates; · empower our Board to fill any vacancy on our Board, whether such vacancy occurs as a result of an increase in the number of directors or otherwise; · provide that special meetings of our stockholders may only be called by the Board or the chair of the Board (except that stockholders may also call special meetings of our stockholders so long as such stockholders beneficially owns at least 25% of the voting power of the outstanding shares of our stock); · establish advance notice procedures with regard to stockholder proposals relating to the nomination of candidates for election as directors or new business to be brought before meetings of our stockholders; · provide our Board the ability to authorize undesignated preferred stock.
As described in Note 3 of our accompanying audited financial statements, our auditors have issued a going concern opinion on our December 31, 2023 financial statements, expressing substantial doubt that we can continue as an ongoing business for the next twelve months after issuance of their report based on our ability to generate future profitable operations and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due.
As described in Note 3 of our accompanying audited financial statements, our auditors have issued a going concern opinion on our December 31, 2024 financial statements, expressing substantial doubt that we can continue as an ongoing business for the next twelve months after issuance of their report based on our ability to generate future profitable operations and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due.
Even if our due diligence successfully identifies certain risks, unexpected risks may arise and previously known risks may materialize in a manner not consistent with our preliminary risk analysis.
So, even if our due diligence successfully identifies certain risks, unexpected risks may arise and previously known risks may materialize in a manner not consistent with our preliminary risk analysis.
Any third-party company changes to their email privacy/deliverability rules could negatively impact the website’s ability to email its audience, which in turn could negatively impact the website’s revenue generation. 20 Table of Contents Woofwhiskers.com · · Google Traffic Changes . Currently a significant portion of web traffic to Woofwhiskers.com is derived from its high rankings in Google search.
Any third-party company changes to their email privacy/deliverability rules could negatively impact the website’s ability to email its audience, which in turn could negatively impact the website’s revenue generation. 21 Table of Contents Woofwhiskers.com · Google Traffic Changes . Currently a significant portion of web traffic to Woofwhiskers.com is derived from its high rankings in Google search.
In the event the owner of the website becomes dissatisfied with our management services or no longer considers the cost of our management services fee to have sufficient value, the website could terminate our management contract, which would negatively impact our Company’s revenue. 21 Table of Contents Outreachmama.com – Managed Property · SEO Services Industry Growth .
In the event the owner of the website becomes dissatisfied with our management services or no longer considers the cost of our management services fee to have sufficient value, the website could terminate our management contract, which would negatively impact our Company’s revenue. 22 Table of Contents Outreachmama.com – Managed Property · SEO Services Industry Growth .
Technology developments may reduce the demand for human-led digital marketing services, reducing the need to engage marketing agencies, which could in turn negatively impact the Company’s revenue. Mightydeals.com · Further changes to email privacy laws . A large part of our Mightydeals.com business generation comes from its approximate one million member email list.
Technology developments may reduce the demand for human-led digital marketing services, reducing the need to engage marketing agencies, which could in turn negatively impact the Company’s revenue. 19 Table of Contents Mightydeals.com · Further changes to email privacy laws . A large part of our Mightydeals.com business generation comes from its approximate one million member email list.
Future sales and issuances of our common stock or rights to purchase common stock, including pursuant to our equity incentive plan and outstanding warrants could result in additional dilution of the percentage ownership of our stockholders and could cause our stock price to fall.
Future sales and issuances of our securities or rights to purchase our securities, including pursuant to our equity incentive plan and outstanding warrants could result in additional dilution of the percentage ownership of our stockholders and could cause our stock price to fall.
These limitations of liability do not apply to liabilities arising under the federal or state securities laws and do not affect the availability of equitable remedies such as injunctive relief or rescission. Our bylaws provide that we will indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by law, and may indemnify employees and other agents.
These limitations of liability do not apply to liabilities arising under the federal or state securities laws and do not affect the availability of equitable remedies such as injunctive relief or rescission. 42 Table of Contents Our bylaws provide that we will indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by law, and may indemnify employees and other agents.
If future acquisitions do not yield expected returns, we may be required to take charges to our operating results based on this impairment assessment process and this could adversely affect our results of operations. Acquisitions could also result in dilutive issuances of equity securities or the incurrence of debt, which could adversely affect our operating results.
If future acquisitions do not yield expected returns, we may be required to take charges to our operating results based on this impairment assessment process and this could adversely affect our results of operations. 24 Table of Contents Acquisitions could also result in dilutive issuances of equity securities or the incurrence of debt, which could adversely affect our operating results.
As of the date of this Report on Form 10-K, we have no agreements to make any additional acquisitions. 25 Table of Contents The officers and directors of a target business may resign upon completion of our acquisition. The loss of a target business’ key personnel could negatively impact the operations and profitability of the target business post-acquisition.
As of the date of this Report on Form 10-K, we have no agreements to make any additional acquisitions. The officers and directors of a target business may resign upon completion of our acquisition. The loss of a target business’ key personnel could negatively impact the operations and profitability of the target business post-acquisition.
We cannot assure you that the protection of our proprietary rights will be adequate or that our competitors will not independently develop similar technology, duplicate our products and services or design around any intellectual property rights we hold. We could be harmed by improper disclosure or loss of sensitive or confidential data.
We cannot assure you that the protection of our proprietary rights will be adequate or that our competitors will not independently develop similar technology, duplicate our products and services or design around any intellectual property rights we hold. 29 Table of Contents We could be harmed by improper disclosure or loss of sensitive or confidential data.
The significant concentration of stock ownership may negatively impact the value of our common stock due to potential investors’ perception that conflicts of interest may exist or arise. Anti-takeover provisions contained in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as well as provisions of Delaware law, could impair a takeover attempt.
The significant concentration of stock ownership may negatively impact the value of our common stock due to potential investors’ perception that conflicts of interest may exist or arise. 41 Table of Contents Anti-takeover provisions contained in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as well as provisions of Delaware law, could impair a takeover attempt.
Except as otherwise described in this Report on Form 10-K, we will not be restricted from issuing additional common stock, including securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent the right to receive, shares of our common stock.
Except as otherwise described in this Report on Form 10-K, we will not be restricted from issuing additional common stock, including securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent the right to receive, shares of our common stock, or series A preferred stock.
To raise capital, we may sell common stock, convertible securities or other equity securities in one or more transactions at prices and in a manner we determine from time to time.
To raise capital, we may sell common stock, series A preferred stock, convertible securities or other equity securities in one or more transactions at prices and in a manner we determine from time to time.
A large part of the growth of Craftwhack.com has come from the growth in home and DIY and crafting activities, accelerated by the pandemic. The loss of popularity of these activities could negatively impact the website’s revenue generation our Company’s revenue. · Dissatisfaction With Our services .
A large part of the growth of Craftwhack.com has come from the growth in home and DIY and crafting activities, accelerated by the previous Covid-19 pandemic. The loss of popularity of these activities could negatively impact the website’s revenue generation our Company’s revenue. · Dissatisfaction With Our services .
These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for our securities, and therefore shareholders may have difficulty selling their securities. FINRA sales practice requirements may limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.
These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for our securities, and therefore shareholders may have difficulty selling their securities. 43 Table of Contents FINRA sales practice requirements may limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.
If we sell common stock, convertible securities or other equity securities, existing stockholders may be materially diluted by subsequent sales, and new investors could gain rights, preferences and privileges senior to the holders of our common stock.
If we sell common stock, series A preferred stock, convertible securities or other equity securities, existing stockholders may be materially diluted by subsequent sales, and new investors could gain rights, preferences and privileges senior to the holders of our existing securities.
In addition, if the market for stocks in our industry or industries related to our industry, or the stock market in general, experiences a loss of investor confidence, the trading price of our common stock could decline for reasons unrelated to our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, if the market for securities in our industry or industries related to our industry, or the stock market in general, experiences a loss of investor confidence, the trading price of our securities could decline for reasons unrelated to our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, advanced notice is required prior to stockholder proposals, which might further delay a change of control. Our principal stockholders and management own a significant percentage of our stock and will be able to exert significant control over matters subject to stockholder approval. Our directors and executive officers own approximately 39.0% of our outstanding common stock.
In addition, advanced notice is required prior to stockholder proposals, which might further delay a change of control. Our principal stockholders and management own a significant percentage of our stock and will be able to exert significant control over matters subject to stockholder approval. Our directors and executive officers own approximately 30.8% of our outstanding common stock.
Financial reporting obligations of being a public company in the United States are expensive and time-consuming, and our management is required to devote substantial time to compliance matters. As a publicly traded company, we incur significant additional legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur as a privately company.
Financial reporting obligations of being a public company in the United States are expensive and time-consuming, and our management is required to devote substantial time to compliance matters. As a publicly traded company, we incur significant additional legal, accounting and other expenses.
While we may need to seek additional funding for such purposes, we may not be able to obtain financing on acceptable terms, or at all. In addition, the terms of our financings may be dilutive to, or otherwise adversely affect, holders of our common stock.
While we may need to seek additional funding for such purposes, we may not be able to obtain financing on acceptable terms, or at all. In addition, the terms of our financings may be dilutive to, holders of our common stock, or otherwise adversely affect holders of our common stock and series A preferred stock.
Any event or events that could cause current investors to sell our securities could place downward pressure on the trading price of our securities and the trading price of our securities could decline, meaning that you may experience a decrease in the value of your common stock and publicly-traded warrants regardless of our operating performance or prospects. 32 Table of Contents The price of our common stock and our warrants may fluctuate substantially.
Any event or events that could cause current investors to sell our securities could place downward pressure on the trading price of our securities and the trading price of our securities could decline, meaning that you may experience a decrease in the value of your common stock and publicly-traded warrants regardless of our operating performance or prospects.
We currently have 1,000,000 shares of series A preferred stock reserved pursuant to an ongoing concurrent private offering of series A preferred stock. As of the date of this Report on Form 10-K, 92,260 shares of series A preferred stock are issued and outstanding.
We currently have 1,000,000 shares of series A preferred stock reserved pursuant to an ongoing concurrent private offering of series A preferred stock. As of the date of this Report on Form 10-K, 162,180 shares of series A preferred stock are issued and outstanding.
We have 1,000,000 shares of series A preferred stock reserved pursuant to an ongoing concurrent private offering of series A preferred stock. As of the date of this Report on Form 10-K, 92,260 shares of series A preferred stock are issued and outstanding.
We have 1,000,000 shares of series A preferred stock reserved pursuant to an ongoing concurrent private offering of series A preferred stock. As of the date of this Report on Form 10-K, 162,180 shares of series A preferred stock are issued and outstanding.
As a smaller reporting company, we would not be required and may not include a Compensation Discussion and Analysis section in our proxy statements; we would provide only two years of financial statements; and we would not need to provide the table of selected financial data.
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required and may not include a Compensation Discussion and Analysis section in our proxy statements; we provide only two years of financial statements; and we do not need to provide the table of selected financial data.
Our Board may determine from time to time that it needs to raise additional capital by issuing additional shares of our common stock or other securities.
Our Board may determine from time to time that it needs to raise additional capital by issuing additional shares of our common stock, series A preferred stock or other securities.
We expect to continue to make significant operating and capital expenditures for acquisitions of online businesses, technologies, or other assets; and for marketing, working capital and general corporate purposes. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenue to achieve profitability.
We expect to continue to make significant operating and capital expenditures for acquisitions of online businesses, technologies, or other assets; and for marketing, working capital and general corporate purposes. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenue to achieve profitability. We cannot assure you that we will ever achieve profitability.
We also would have other “scaled” disclosure requirements that are less comprehensive than issuers that are not smaller reporting companies which could make our common stock less attractive to potential investors, and also could make it more difficult for our stockholders to sell their shares.
We also have other “scaled” disclosure requirements that are less comprehensive than issuers that are not smaller reporting companies which could make our securities less attractive to potential investors, and also could make it more difficult for our stockholders to sell their securities.
In the event this industry’s growth does not occur as expected, or occurs slower than expected the popularity of SEO butler.com’s services could decrease, which in turn could negatively impact the website’s revenue generation and our Company’s revenue. 19 Table of Contents ProofreadAnywhere.com/WorkAtHomeSchool.com/WorkYourWay2020.com · Improvements in Software and AI .
In the event this industry’s growth does not occur as expected, or occurs slower than expected the popularity of SEOButler.com’s services could decrease, which in turn could negatively impact the website’s revenue generation and our Company’s revenue. ProofreadAnywhere.com/WorkAtHomeSchool.com/WorkYourWay2020.com · Improvements in Software and AI .
Our future success will depend upon the continued services of Dominic Wells, our Chief Executive Officer; Esbe van Heerden, our Chief Financial Officer and President; Adam Trainor, our Chief Operations Officer; and other members of our key management team and our consultants. We especially consider Mr.
Our future success will depend upon the continued services of Dominic Wells, our Chief Executive Officer; Adam Trainor, our Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer; and other members of our key management team and our consultants. We especially consider Mr.
Additional equity offerings may dilute the holdings of existing stockholders or reduce the market price of our common stock and warrants, or all of them. Holders of our securities are not entitled to pre-emptive rights or other protections against dilution.
Additional equity offerings may dilute the holdings of existing stockholders or reduce the market price of some of our securities, or all of them. Holders of our securities are not entitled to pre-emptive rights or other protections against dilution.
As a result, fewer broker-dealers may be willing to make a market in our common stock, reducing a stockholder’s ability to resell shares, as well as overall liquidity, of our common stock. 41 Table of Contents We will likely be considered a smaller reporting company and will be exempt from certain disclosure requirements, which could make our common stock less attractive to potential investors.
As a result, fewer broker-dealers may be willing to make a market in our common stock, reducing a stockholder’s ability to resell shares, as well as overall liquidity, of our common stock. We are a smaller reporting company and are exempt from certain disclosure requirements, which could make our common stock less attractive to potential investors.
These principles are subject to interpretation by the SEC and various bodies formed to interpret and create appropriate accounting principles and guidance. A change in these principles or guidance, or in their interpretations, may have a significant effect on our reported results and retroactively affect previously reported results. Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments. None.
These principles are subject to interpretation by the SEC and various bodies formed to interpret and create appropriate accounting principles and guidance. A change in these principles or guidance, or in their interpretations, may have a significant effect on our reported results and retroactively affect previously reported results.
To succeed, we must attract and retain customers on a cost-effective basis. We rely on a variety of methods to attract new customers, such as paying providers of online services, search engines, directories and other online businesses to provide content, advertising banners and other links that direct customers to our website, direct sales and partner sales.
We rely on a variety of methods to attract new customers, such as paying providers of online services, search engines, directories and other online businesses to provide content, advertising banners and other links that direct customers to our website, direct sales and partner sales.
As a public company, we are required to provide an annual management report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Our independent registered public accounting firm is not required to audit the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting until after we are no longer an “emerging growth company” as defined in the JOBS Act.
Our independent registered public accounting firm is not required to audit the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting until after we are no longer an “emerging growth company” as defined in the JOBS Act.
In the event the owner of the website becomes dissatisfied with our management services or no longer considers the cost of our management services fee to have sufficient value, the website could terminate our management contract, which would negatively impact our Company’s revenue. Everythingreptiles.com – Managed Property · Google Traffic Changes .
In the event the owner of the website becomes dissatisfied with our management services or no longer considers the cost of our management services fee to have sufficient value, the website could terminate our management contract, which would negatively impact our Company’s revenue.
Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also significantly impair our business operations and could result in a complete loss of your investment.
The risks described below are not the only ones that we face. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also significantly impair our business operations and could result in a complete loss of your investment.
Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with our posted privacy policies, our privacy-related obligations to users, or any other legal obligations or regulatory requirements relating to privacy, data protection, or data security, may result in governmental investigations or enforcement actions, litigation, claims, or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups, or others and could result in significant liability, cause our users to lose trust in us, and otherwise materially and adversely affect our reputation and business.
These changes could lead to additional costs and increase our overall risk exposure. 32 Table of Contents Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with our posted privacy policies, our privacy-related obligations to users, or any other legal obligations or regulatory requirements relating to privacy, data protection, or data security, may result in governmental investigations or enforcement actions, litigation, claims, or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups, or others and could result in significant liability, cause our users to lose trust in us, and otherwise materially and adversely affect our reputation and business.
On or before 180 days following the sale of at least 600,000 shares of the series A preferred, our Company shall register the series A preferred by preparing and filing one registration statement, or if necessary more than one registration statement, of our Company in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and thereafter apply to list the series A preferred stock on a U.S. stock exchange or develop a public trading market for the series A preferred stock by soliciting securities brokers to become market makers of the series A preferred on an established over the counter trading market, such as the OTC Markets. 33 Table of Contents We may not be able to maintain a listing of our common stock and publicly-traded warrants on Nasdaq.
On or before 180 days following the sale of at least 600,000 shares of the series A preferred, our Company shall register the series A preferred by preparing and filing one registration statement, or if necessary more than one registration statement, of our Company in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ Exchange Act ”), and thereafter apply to list the series A preferred stock on a U.S. stock exchange or develop a public trading market for the series A preferred stock by soliciting securities brokers to become market makers of the series A preferred on an established over the counter trading market, such as the OTC Markets.
If any of these events results in damage to third-party data centers or systems, we may be unable to provide our clients with our products and services until the damage is repaired and may accordingly lose clients and revenues.
If any of these events results in damage to third-party data centers or systems, we may be unable to provide our clients with our products and services until the damage is repaired and may accordingly lose clients and revenues. In addition, subject to applicable insurance coverage, we may incur substantial costs in repairing any damage.
Our business increasingly depends upon the use of sophisticated information technologies and systems, including technology and systems (cloud solutions, mobile and otherwise) utilized for communications, marketing, productivity tools, training, lead generation, records of transactions, business records (employment, accounting, tax, etc.), procurement and administrative systems.
Our ability to leverage our technology and data scale is critical to our long-term strategy. Our business increasingly depends upon the use of sophisticated information technologies and systems, including technology and systems (cloud solutions, mobile and otherwise) utilized for communications, marketing, productivity tools, training, lead generation, records of transactions, business records (employment, accounting, tax, etc.), procurement and administrative systems.
You should consider an investment in our common stock and warrants to be risky, and you should invest in our common stock and warrants only if you can withstand a significant loss and wide fluctuations in the market value of your investment.
The price of our securities may fluctuate substantially. You should consider an investment in our securities to be risky, and you should invest in our securities only if you can withstand a significant loss and wide fluctuations in the market value of your investment.
If any of these risks actually occur, our Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations may be materially adversely affected. In such case, the trading price of our common stock and warrants could decline and investors could lose all or part of their investment. The risks described below are not the only ones that we face.
If any of these risks actually occur, our Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations may be materially adversely affected. In such case, the trading price of our common stock, series A preferred stock and warrants could decline and investors could lose all or part of their investment.
Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring or holding any interest in shares of capital stock of our Company shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the provisions of our certificate of incorporation. 40 Table of Contents Further, if any action the subject matter of which is within the scope of the section immediately above is filed in a court other than a court located within the State of Delaware (a “Foreign Action”) in the name of any stockholder, such stockholder shall be deemed to have consented to (i) the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within the State of Delaware in connection with any action brought in any such court to enforce section immediately above (an “FSC Enforcement Action”) and (ii) having service of process made upon such stockholder in any such FSC Enforcement Action by service upon such stockholder’s counsel in the Foreign Action as agent for such stockholder.
Further, if any action the subject matter of which is within the scope of the section immediately above is filed in a court other than a court located within the State of Delaware (a “Foreign Action”) in the name of any stockholder, such stockholder shall be deemed to have consented to (i) the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within the State of Delaware in connection with any action brought in any such court to enforce section immediately above (an “FSC Enforcement Action”) and (ii) having service of process made upon such stockholder in any such FSC Enforcement Action by service upon such stockholder’s counsel in the Foreign Action as agent for such stockholder.
Further, any significant change to applicable laws, regulations or industry practices regarding the collection, use, retention, security, processing, transfer or disclosure of data, or their interpretation, or any changes regarding the manner in which the consent of users or other data subjects for the collection, use, retention, security, processing, transfer or disclosure of such data must be obtained, could increase our costs and require us to modify our services and features, possibly in a material manner, which we may be unable to complete, and may limit our ability to receive, collect, store, process, transfer, and otherwise use user data or develop new services and features.
Further, any significant change to applicable laws, regulations or industry practices regarding the collection, use, retention, security, processing, transfer or disclosure of data, or their interpretation, or any changes regarding the manner in which the consent of users or other data subjects for the collection, use, retention, security, processing, transfer or disclosure of such data must be obtained, could increase our costs and require us to modify our services and features, possibly in a material manner, which we may be unable to complete, and may limit our ability to receive, collect, store, process, transfer, and otherwise use user data or develop new services and features. 30 Table of Contents If we are found in violation of any applicable laws or regulations relating to privacy, data protection, or security, our business may be materially and adversely affected and we would likely have to change our business practices and potentially the services and features, integrations or other capabilities of our websites.
We anticipate that we will continue to incur operating losses through at least 2024. We may not be able to generate sufficient revenue from owning and/or managing our online businesses to achieve profitability.
We may continue to incur operating losses through at least 2025. 16 Table of Contents We may not be able to generate sufficient revenue from owning and/or managing our online businesses to achieve profitability.
Any or all these events could cause our customers to lose access to our services. 27 Table of Contents If a third party asserts that we are infringing its intellectual property, whether successful or not, it could subject us to costly and time-consuming litigation or require us to obtain expensive licenses, and our business may be adversely affected.
If a third party asserts that we are infringing its intellectual property, whether successful or not, it could subject us to costly and time-consuming litigation or require us to obtain expensive licenses, and our business may be adversely affected.
In the event of a disaster in which our software or hardware are irreparably damaged or destroyed, we would experience interruptions in access to our services.
In the event of a disaster in which our software or hardware are irreparably damaged or destroyed, we would experience interruptions in access to our services. Any or all these events could cause our customers to lose access to our services.
Although we continually seek to improve our countermeasures to prevent and detect such incidents, if these efforts are not successful, our business operations, and those of our customers, could be adversely affected, losses or theft of data could occur, our reputation and future sales could be harmed, governmental regulatory action or litigation could be commenced against us and our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flow could be materially adversely affected. 28 Table of Contents We may not be able to adequately protect our proprietary technology, and our competitors may be able to offer similar products and services which would harm our competitive position.
Although we continually seek to improve our countermeasures to prevent and detect such incidents, if these efforts are not successful, our business operations, and those of our customers, could be adversely affected, losses or theft of data could occur, our reputation and future sales could be harmed, governmental regulatory action or litigation could be commenced against us and our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flow could be materially adversely affected.
If some investors find our common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile.
We cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive because we may rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile.
We also pursue the registration of our domain names, trademarks, and service marks in the United States. If we file patent applications, we cannot assure you that any of the patent applications that we file will ultimately result in an issued patent or, if issued, that they will provide sufficient protections for our technology against competitors.
If we file patent applications, we cannot assure you that any of the patent applications that we file will ultimately result in an issued patent or, if issued, that they will provide sufficient protections for our technology against competitors.
If we fail to successfully promote and maintain our brands or incur substantial expenses in an unsuccessful attempt to promote and maintain our brands, we may fail to attract enough new customers or retain existing customers to the extent necessary to realize a sufficient return on our brand-building efforts, and our business and results of operations could suffer.
If we fail to successfully promote and maintain our brands or incur substantial expenses in an unsuccessful attempt to promote and maintain our brands, we may fail to attract enough new customers or retain existing customers to the extent necessary to realize a sufficient return on our brand-building efforts, and our business and results of operations could suffer. 23 Table of Contents The market in which our online businesses participate is competitive and, if we do not compete effectively, our operating results could be harmed.
Our actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could adversely affect our business. We receive, collect, store, and process certain personally identifiable information about individuals and other data relating to our customers.
We may be subject to stringent and changing laws, regulations, standards, and contractual obligations related to privacy, data protection, and data security. Our actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could adversely affect our business. We receive, collect, store, and process certain personally identifiable information about individuals and other data relating to our customers.
Ineffective disclosure controls and procedures, and internal control over financial reporting could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial and other information, which could have a negative effect on the market price of our common stock.
Ineffective disclosure controls and procedures, and internal control over financial reporting could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial and other information, which could have a negative effect on the market price of our common stock. 40 Table of Contents As a public company, we are required to provide an annual management report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.
Failure to comply with the GDPR could result in penalties for noncompliance (including possible fines of up to the greater of €20 million and 4% of our global annual turnover for the preceding financial year for the most serious violations, as well as the right to compensation for financial or non-financial damages claimed by individuals under Article 82 of the GDPR). 31 Table of Contents In addition to the GDPR, the European Commission has another draft regulation in the approval process that focuses on a person’s right to conduct a private life.
Failure to comply with the GDPR could result in penalties for noncompliance (including possible fines of up to the greater of €20 million and 4% of our global annual turnover for the preceding financial year for the most serious violations, as well as the right to compensation for financial or non-financial damages claimed by individuals under Article 82 of the GDPR).
Increases in the number of shares available for future grant or purchase may result in additional dilution, which could cause our stock price to decline. 38 Table of Contents Potential comprehensive tax reform bills could adversely affect our business and financial condition.
Increases in the number of shares available for future grant or purchase may result in additional dilution, which could cause our stock price to decline. Potential comprehensive tax reform bills could adversely affect our business and financial condition. The U.S. government may enact comprehensive federal income tax legislation that could include significant changes to the taxation of business entities.
If we do not maintain adequate research coverage, or if any of the analysts who cover us downgrade our stock or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, the price of our common stock and warrants could decline.
The trading market for our securities may depend in part on the research and reports that research analysts publish about us and our business. If we do not maintain adequate research coverage, or if any of the analysts who cover us downgrade our stock or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, the price of our securities could decline.
Accordingly, we could experience a significant negative effect on our financial condition, results of operations and the price of our securities. As of the date of this Report on Form 10-K, we have no agreements to make any additional acquisitions. We may seek target online businesses in industries or sectors that may be outside of our management’s areas of expertise.
As of the date of this Report on Form 10-K, we have no agreements to make any additional acquisitions. 25 Table of Contents We may seek target online businesses in industries or sectors that may be outside of our management’s areas of expertise.
We may also seek to raise additional funds through arrangements with collaborators or other third parties. We may not be able to negotiate any such arrangements on acceptable terms, if at all. If we are unable to obtain additional funding on a timely basis, we may be required to curtail or terminate some or all our business plans.
We may also seek to raise additional funds through arrangements with collaborators or other third parties. We may not be able to negotiate any such arrangements on acceptable terms, if at all.
With the influx of new entrants to the market, we expect competition to persist and intensify in the future, which could harm our ability to increase sales, limit customer attrition and maintain our prices.
The market for our online businesses’ goods and services is competitive and rapidly changing, and the barriers to entry are relatively low. With the influx of new entrants to the market, we expect competition to persist and intensify in the future, which could harm our ability to increase sales, limit customer attrition and maintain our prices.
For instance, on July 16, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the “CJEU”) invalidated the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (the “Privacy Shield”) under which personal data could be transferred from the European Economic Area to U.S. entities who had self-certified under the Privacy Shield scheme.
Privacy Shield Framework (the “Privacy Shield”) under which personal data could be transferred from the European Economic Area to U.S. entities who had self-certified under the Privacy Shield scheme.
The proposed legislation, known as the Regulation of Privacy and Electronic Communications (“ePrivacy Regulation”), would replace the current ePrivacy Directive. While the text of the ePrivacy Regulation is still under development, a recent European court decision and regulators’ recent guidance are driving increased attention to cookies and tracking technologies.
While the text of the ePrivacy Regulation is still under development, a recent European court decision and regulators’ recent guidance are driving increased attention to cookies and tracking technologies.
Furthermore, the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access or to sabotage systems change frequently and are often not recognized until launched against a target, and we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures. 29 Table of Contents We may be subject to stringent and changing laws, regulations, standards, and contractual obligations related to privacy, data protection, and data security.
Furthermore, the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access or to sabotage systems change frequently and are often not recognized until launched against a target, and we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures.
Further, in the event a court finds the exclusive forum provision contained in our warrant certificates to be unenforceable or inapplicable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could harm our results of operations. 35 Table of Contents Market and economic conditions may negatively impact our business, financial condition and share price.
Further, in the event a court finds the exclusive forum provision contained in our warrant certificates to be unenforceable or inapplicable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could harm our results of operations. Our series A preferred stock has not been rated.
For example, during 2023, we closed our Digitallyapproved.com and Prettyneatcreative.com online businesses. We cannot assure you that we can successfully address these challenges and if unsuccessful, our, financial condition and operating results could be materially and adversely affected. We have incurred operating losses since our inception and we may continue to incur substantial operating losses for the foreseeable future.
For example, during 2023, we closed our Digitallyapproved.com and Prettyneatcreative.com online businesses. We cannot assure you that we can successfully address these challenges and if unsuccessful, our, financial condition and operating results could be materially and adversely affected. Revision of previously issued consolidated financial statements.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures, and internal control over financial reporting. We do not yet have effective disclosure controls and procedures, or internal controls over all aspects of our financial reporting.
We do not yet have effective disclosure controls and procedures, or internal controls over all aspects of our financial reporting.
The warrant certificate governing our warrants designates the state and federal courts of the State of New York sitting in the City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, as the exclusive forum for actions and proceedings with respect to all matters arising out of the warrants, which could limit a warrantholder’s ability to choose the judicial forum for disputes arising out of the warrants.
In the event that the stock price of our shares of common stock does not exceed the exercise price of the warrants during the period when the warrants are held and exercisable, the warrants may not have any value to their holders. 35 Table of Contents The warrant certificate governing our warrants designates the state and federal courts of the State of New York sitting in the City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, as the exclusive forum for actions and proceedings with respect to all matters arising out of the warrants, which could limit a warrantholder’s ability to choose the judicial forum for disputes arising out of the warrants.
In addition, subject to applicable insurance coverage, we may incur substantial costs in repairing any damage. 18 Table of Contents Political and economic factors may negatively affect our financial condition or results of operations. Some of our online businesses are eCommerce businesses that obtain physical products that are imported from China and Japan.
Political and economic factors may negatively affect our financial condition or results of operations. Some of our online businesses are eCommerce businesses that obtain physical products that are imported from China and Japan.
We intend to pursue and acquire target businesses located outside of the United States so we will be subject to a variety of additional risks that may adversely affect us.
As of the date of this Report on Form 10-K, we have no agreements to make any additional acquisitions. 26 Table of Contents We intend to pursue and acquire target businesses located outside of the United States so we will be subject to a variety of additional risks that may adversely affect us.
Future acquisitions may also reduce our cash available for distribution to our stockholders, including holders of our common shares, following such acquisitions. To the extent such acquisitions do not perform as expected, such risk may be particularly heightened. As of the date of this Report on Form 10-K, we have no agreements to make any additional acquisitions.
Future acquisitions may also reduce our cash available for distribution to our stockholders, including holders of our common shares and series A preferred stock, following such acquisitions. To the extent such acquisitions do not perform as expected, such risk may be particularly heightened.
The EU adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), which became effective in May 2018, and contains numerous requirements and changes from previously existing EU laws, including more robust obligations on data processors and heavier documentation requirements for data protection compliance programs by companies.
The EU adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), which became effective in May 2018, and contains numerous requirements and changes from previously existing EU laws, including more robust obligations on data processors and heavier documentation requirements for data protection compliance programs by companies. 31 Table of Contents Among other requirements, the GDPR regulates the transfer of personal data subject to the GDPR to third countries that have not been found to provide adequate protection to such personal data, including the United States.
This Report on Form 10-K does not discuss any such tax legislation or the manner in which it might affect purchasers of our common stock. We urge our stockholders to consult with their legal and tax advisors with respect to any such legislation and the potential tax consequences of investing in our common stock.
We urge our stockholders to consult with their legal and tax advisors with respect to any such legislation and the potential tax consequences of investing in our common stock.
In other words, an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies.
In other words, an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. As such, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates.
We cannot assure you that we will ever achieve profitability. 16 Table of Contents Our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.