Biggest changeSome of the factors that could negatively affect our share price or result in fluctuations in the price of our common stock include: ● our operating and financial performance and prospects; ● our quarterly or annual earnings or those of other companies in our industry; 30 Table of Contents ● the public’s reaction to our press releases, our other public announcements and our filings with the SEC; ● changes in, or failure to meet, earnings estimates or recommendations by research analysts who track our Class A common stock or the stock of other companies in our industry; ● the failure of analysts to cover our Class A common stock; ● strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings; ● announcements by us, our competitors or our vendors of significant contracts, acquisitions, joint marketing relationships, joint ventures or capital commitments; ● new laws or regulations or new interpretations of existing laws or regulations applicable to our business; ● changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles; ● announcements by third parties or governmental entities of significant claims or proceedings against us; ● new laws and governmental regulations, or other regulatory developments, applicable to our industry; ● changes in general conditions in the United States and global economies or financial markets, including both social and economic conditions resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, war, incidents of terrorism or responses to such events; ● changes in government spending levels on education; ● changes in key personnel; ● sales of common stock by us, members of our management team or our stockholders; ● the granting or exercise of employee stock options or other equity awards; ● the volume of trading in our Class A common stock; and ● the realization of any risks described in this section under the caption “Risk Factors” Furthermore, the stock market has recently experienced extreme volatility that, in some cases, has been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of particular companies.
Biggest changeSome of the factors that could negatively affect our share price or result in fluctuations in the price of our common stock include: • our operating and financial performance and prospects; • our quarterly or annual earnings or those of other companies in our industry; • the public’s reaction to our press releases, our other public announcements and our filings with the SEC; • changes in, or failure to meet, earnings estimates or recommendations by research analysts who track our Class A common stock or the stock of other companies in our industry; • the failure of analysts to cover our Class A common stock; • strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings; • announcements by us, our competitors or our vendors of significant contracts, acquisitions, joint marketing relationships, joint ventures or capital commitments; • new laws or regulations or new interpretations of existing laws or regulations applicable to our business; • changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles; • announcements by third parties or governmental entities of significant claims or proceedings against us; • new laws and governmental regulations, or other regulatory developments, applicable to our industry; • changes in general conditions in the United States and global economies or financial markets, including both social and economic conditions resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and, conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, and Israel and Hamas, war, incidents of terrorism or responses to such events; • changes in government spending levels on education; • changes in key personnel; • sales of common stock by us, members of our management team or our stockholders; • the granting or exercise of employee stock options or other equity awards; • the volume of trading in our Class A common stock; and • the realization of any risks described in this Item 1A under the caption “Risk Factors”.
There is also a risk of reduced borrowing with our factoring and purchase order financing facilities, as well as risk of inability to raise additional capital. We generate a substantial portion of our revenue from the sale of our display products, and any significant reduction in sales of these products would materially harm our business.
There is also a risk of reduced borrowing with our factoring and purchase order financing facilities, as well as the risk of inability to raise additional capital. We generate a substantial portion of our revenue from the sale of our display products, and any significant reduction in sales of these products would materially harm our business.
The majority of our revenue has been derived from sales to the education market. Our business strategy contemplates expanding our sales in both the education market, as well as to the business and government training sectors.
The majority of our revenue has been derived from sales to the education market. Our business strategy contemplates expanding our sales in both the education market, as well as the business and government training sectors.
Even if we are indemnified against such costs, the indemnifying party may be unable to uphold its contractual obligations and determining the extent such of such obligations could require additional litigation.
Even if we are indemnified against such costs, the indemnifying party may be unable to uphold its contractual obligations and determining the extent of such obligations could require additional litigation.
In addition, while we will generally enter into confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements with our employees, consultants, contract manufacturers, distributors and resellers and with others to attempt to limit access to and distribution of our proprietary and confidential information, it is possible that: ● misappropriation of our proprietary and confidential information, including technology, will nevertheless occur; ● our confidentiality agreements will not be honored or may be rendered unenforceable; ● third parties will independently develop equivalent, superior or competitive technology or products; ● disputes will arise with our current or future strategic licensees, customers or others concerning the ownership, validity, enforceability, use, patentability or registrability of intellectual property; or ● unauthorized disclosure of our know-how, trade secrets or other proprietary or confidential information will occur. 28 Table of Contents ● we cannot assure that we will be successful in protecting, maintaining or enforcing our intellectual property rights.
In addition, while we will generally enter into confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements with our employees, consultants, contract manufacturers, distributors and resellers and with others to attempt to limit access to and distribution of our proprietary and confidential information, it is possible that: • misappropriation of our proprietary and confidential information, including technology, will nevertheless occur; • our confidentiality agreements will not be honored or may be rendered unenforceable; • third parties will independently develop equivalent, superior or competitive technology or products; 29 Table of Contents • disputes will arise with our current or future strategic licensees, customers or others concerning the ownership, validity, enforceability, use, patentability or registrability of intellectual property; or • unauthorized disclosure of our know-how, trade secrets or other proprietary or confidential information will occur. • we cannot assure that we will be successful in protecting, maintaining or enforcing our intellectual property rights.
In that event, the trading price of our securities could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. Summary Risk Factors Some of the factors that could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows include, but are not limited to, the following: ● Unfavorable global economic or political conditions, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results from operations, or the businesses of our suppliers, vendors and logistics partners; ● our inability to predict or anticipate the duration or adapt to the long-term economic and business consequences of a global pandemic linked to the COVID-19 pandemic or any future pandemics; ● our inability to predict or adapt to the unstable market and economic conditions of the global economy; ● our ability to continue to attract and retain customers; ● our ability to sell additional products and services to customers; ● our ability to raise funds in a timely fashion and successfully manage cash flow needs and financing plans; ● our ability to successfully maintain a competitive position in our industry and market; ● our ability to manage our business and sell our products within a changing and evolving industry environment; 18 Table of Contents ● our ability to locate and leverage potential growth opportunities; ● our ability to achieve expected technological advances by us or by third parties and our ability to leverage them; ● our ability to integrate our business acquisitions fully and successfully into Boxlight’s existing business and platform; ● the effects of future regulation; and ● our ability to protect and monetize our intellectual property.
In that event, the trading price of our securities could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. 18 Table of Contents Summary Risk Factors Some of the factors that could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows include, but are not limited to, the following: • Unfavorable global economic or political conditions, including the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Hamas, may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results from operations, or the businesses of our suppliers, vendors and logistics partners; • our inability to predict or anticipate the duration or adapt to the long-term economic and business consequences of a global pandemic linked to the COVID-19 pandemic or any future pandemics; • our inability to predict or adapt to the unstable market and economic conditions of the global economy; • our ability to continue to attract and retain customers; • our ability to sell additional products and services to customers; • our ability to raise funds in a timely fashion and successfully manage cash flow needs and financing plans; • our ability to successfully maintain a competitive position in our industry and market; • our ability to manage our business and sell our products within a changing and evolving industry environment; • our ability to locate and leverage potential growth opportunities; • our ability to achieve expected technological advances by us or by third parties and our ability to leverage them; • our ability to integrate our business acquisitions fully and successfully into Boxlight’s existing business and platform; • the effects of future regulation; and • our ability to protect and monetize our intellectual property.
Moreover, local laws and customs in many countries differ significantly and compliance with the laws of multiple jurisdictions can be complex, difficult and costly. We cannot assure that risks inherent in our foreign operations will not have a material adverse effect on our business. We must comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Moreover, local laws and customs in many countries differ significantly and compliance with the laws of multiple jurisdictions can be complex, difficult and costly. We cannot ensure that risks inherent in our foreign operations will not have a material adverse effect on our business. We must comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
The success of new product introductions depends on a number of factors, including timely and successful product development, market acceptance, the effective management of purchase commitments and inventory levels in line with anticipated product demand, the availability of components in appropriate quantities and costs to meet anticipated demand, the risk that new products may have quality or other defects and our ability to manage distribution and production 21 Table of Contents issues related to new product introductions.
The success of new product introductions depends on a number of factors, including timely and successful product development, market acceptance, the effective management of purchase commitments and inventory levels in line with anticipated product demand, the availability of components in appropriate quantities and costs to meet anticipated demand, the risk that new products may have quality or other defects and our ability to manage distribution and production issues related to new product introductions.
Any compromise of the confidential data of our customers, consumers, suppliers, partners, employees or ourselves, or failure to prevent or mitigate the loss of or damage to this data through breach of our information technology systems or other means could substantially disrupt our operations, harm our customers, consumers, employees and other business partners, damage our reputation, violate applicable laws and regulations, subject us to potentially significant costs and liabilities and result in a loss of business that could be material.
Any compromise of the confidential data of our customers, consumers, suppliers, partners, employees or ourselves, or failure to prevent or mitigate the loss of or damage to 25 Table of Contents this data through breach of our information technology systems or other means could substantially disrupt our operations, harm our customers, consumers, employees and other business partners, damage our reputation, violate applicable laws and regulations, subject us to potentially significant costs and liabilities and result in a loss of business that could be material.
If there is a change in foreign currency exchange rates, the translation of any of the group companies financial statements into U.S. dollars will lead to a translation gain or loss which is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income.
If there is a change in foreign currency exchange rates, the translation of any of the group companie's financial statements into U.S. dollars will lead to a translation gain or loss which is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income.
Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. Sahara Holdings Ltd. consolidates results using the British pound (with principal functional currencies in British pound, Euro and U.S. dollar) and Boxlight Latin America uses the Mexican Peso as functional currency to report revenue and expenses.
Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. Sahara consolidates results using the British pound (with principal functional currencies in British pound, Euro and U.S. dollar) and Boxlight Latin America uses the Mexican Peso as functional currency to report revenue and expenses.
If any of our competitors introduces attractive alternatives to our interactive displays, we could experience a significant decrease in sales as customers migrate to those alternative products. Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations, which may cause our operating results to fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter and adversely affect our working capital and liquidity throughout the year.
If any of our competitors introduces attractive alternatives to our interactive displays, we could experience a significant decrease in sales as customers migrate to those alternative products. 21 Table of Contents Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations, which may cause our operating results to fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter and adversely affect our working capital and liquidity throughout the year.
In addition, we are rapidly developing and introducing new products, and new products may have higher rates of errors and defects than 27 Table of Contents our established products. The Boxlight Group has historically provided product warranties between one and five years, and the failure of our products to operate as described could give rise to warranty claims.
In addition, we are rapidly developing and introducing new products, and new products may have higher rates of errors and defects than our established products. The Boxlight Group has historically provided product warranties between one and five years, and the failure of our products to operate as described could give rise to warranty claims.
We insure ourselves against many types of risks; however, while this insurance may mitigate certain of the risks associated with general market disruptions, including the risk related to the banking system and the ongoing war in Ukraine, our level of insurance 19 Table of Contents may not cover all losses we could incur.
We insure ourselves against many types of risks; however, while this insurance may mitigate certain of the risks associated with general market disruptions, including the risk related to the banking system and the ongoing war in Ukraine, our level of insurance may not cover all losses we could incur.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider all of the risks described below, together with the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including our financial statements and related notes, before making a decision to invest in our securities.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider all of the risks described below, together with the other information contained in this Annual Report, including our financial statements and related notes, before making a decision to invest in our securities.
We anticipate that the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic recession could cause a substantial disruption in, decrease or stagnation of, spending and budget priorities for government funding of schools, colleges, universities and other education providers and government agencies.
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic recession could cause a substantial disruption in, decrease or stagnation of, spending and budget priorities for government funding of schools, colleges, universities and other education providers and government agencies.
Other provisions of our Bylaws also may have the effect of discouraging, 31 Table of Contents delaying or preventing a merger, tender offer or proxy contest, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of our Class A common stock.
Other provisions of our Bylaws also may have the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing a merger, tender offer or proxy contest, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of our Class A common stock.
Factors which could result in cash flow fluctuations include: ● the level of sales and the related margins on those sales; 20 Table of Contents ● the collection of receivables; ● the timing and size of purchases of inventory and related components; and ● the timing of payment on payables and accrued liabilities.
Factors which could result in cash flow fluctuations include: • the level of sales and the related margins on those sales; • the collection of receivables; • the timing and size of purchases of inventory and related components; and • the timing of payment on payables and accrued liabilities.
In addition, our board of directors (“Board”) has the authority to issue additional shares of preferred stock and to determine the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of those shares without any further vote or action by the stockholders.
In addition, the Board has the authority to issue additional shares of preferred stock and to determine the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of those shares without any further vote or action by the stockholders.
In addition, a specific reduction in governmental funding support for products such as ours could also cause us to lose revenue. If our products fail to comply with consumer product or environmental laws, it could materially affect our financial performance.
In addition, a specific reduction in governmental funding support for products such as ours could also cause us to lose revenue. 26 Table of Contents If our products fail to comply with consumer product or environmental laws, it could materially affect our financial performance.
We cannot assure that our resellers and distributors will act in a manner that will promote the success of our products.
We cannot ensure that our resellers and distributors will act in a manner that will promote the success of our products.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, we generated approximately 80% of our revenues from sales of our interactive display products, consisting of interactive flat panels and whiteboards. A decrease in demand for our interactive displays would significantly reduce our revenue.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, we generated approximately 78% of our revenues from sales of our interactive display products, consisting of interactive flat-panels and whiteboards. A decrease in demand for our interactive displays would significantly reduce our revenue.
If we are unable to introduce new products or technologies in a timely manner or our new products or technologies are not accepted by our customers, our competitors may introduce more attractive products which 29 Table of Contents would adversely impact our competitive position.
If we are unable to introduce new products or technologies in a timely manner or our new products or technologies are not accepted by our customers, our competitors may introduce more attractive products which would adversely impact our competitive position.
Any such volatility and disruptions may have adverse consequences on us or the third parties upon who we rely. Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property and Technology Defects in our products can be difficult to detect before shipment. If defects occur, they could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Any such volatility and disruptions may have adverse consequences on us or the third parties upon whom we rely. 28 Table of Contents Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property and Technology Defects in our products can be difficult to detect before shipment. If defects occur, they could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Risks Related to Our Business, Operations and Financial Condition Unfavorable global economic or political conditions, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine may adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations . Our results of operations could be adversely affected by general conditions in the global economy and in the global financial markets.
Unfavorable global economic or political conditions, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Hamas may adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations . Our results of operations could be adversely affected by general conditions in the global economy and in the global financial markets.
We face significant challenges growing our sales in foreign markets. For our products to gain broad acceptance in all markets, we may need to develop customized solutions specifically designed for each country in which we seek to grow our sales and to sell those solutions at prices that are competitive in that country.
For our products to gain broad acceptance in all markets, we may need to develop customized solutions specifically designed for each country in which we seek to grow our sales and to sell those solutions at prices that are competitive in that country.
If we are unable to replace the revenue and earnings, we have historically derived from sales of interactive displays to the education market in these developed markets, whether through sales of additional products, sales in other underserved markets, such as Africa, Latin America and Asia, sales in the business and government market or otherwise, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.
If we are unable to replace the revenue and earnings, we have historically derived from sales of interactive displays to the education market in these developed markets, whether through sales of additional products, sales in other underserved markets, such as Africa, Latin America, and Asia, sales in the business and government market or otherwise, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected. 23 Table of Contents We face significant challenges growing our sales in foreign markets.
Decreases in, or stagnation of, spending or changes in the spending policies or budget priorities for government funding of schools, colleges, universities, other education providers or government agencies may have a material adverse effect on our revenue.
Risks Related to our Industry and Regulations Decreases in, or stagnation of, spending or changes in the spending policies or budget priorities for government funding of schools, colleges, universities, other education providers or government agencies may have a material adverse effect on our revenue.
Each share of Class A common stock entitles the holder to one vote on all matters to be voted upon by stockholders, and the Class B common stock has no vote, except as required by law.
Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of common stock and preferred stock. Each share of Class A common stock entitles the holder to one vote on all matters to be voted upon by stockholders, and the Class B common stock has no vote, except as required by law.
In addition, our financial performance, government regulatory action, tax laws and market conditions in general, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting impact on the economy at large, could have a significant impact on the future market price of our Class A common stock.
In addition, our financial performance, government regulatory action, tax laws and market conditions in general, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, and Israel and Hamas, and their resulting impact on the economy at large, could have a significant impact on the future market price of our Class A common stock.
If we were involved in securities litigation, it could have a substantial cost and divert resources and the attention of executive management from our business regardless of the outcome of such litigation. Our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Nevada law may have anti-takeover effects. Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of common stock and preferred stock.
If we were involved in securities litigation, it could have a substantial cost and divert resources and the attention of executive management from our business regardless of the outcome of such litigation. 32 Table of Contents Our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Nevada law may have anti-takeover effects.
Any material misstatements could require a restatement of our consolidated financial statements, cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations or cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, leading to a decline in the market value of our securities. 32 Table of Contents ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS None.
Any material misstatements could require a restatement of our consolidated financial statements, cause us to fail to meet our reporting 33 Table of Contents obligations or cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, leading to a decline in the market value of our securities.
Our international operations are managed by the Sahara team who are required to comply with the UK Bribery Act 2010 which goes further than current US legislation where the Bribery Act is not limited to foreign officials but also includes customers and includes all form of inducement and incentives; the same standard is expected of all our Sahara employees of other European countries where similar legislation is in force under EU-Law Corruption, extortion, bribery, pay-offs, theft and other fraudulent practices may occur in countries where we do business.
Bribery Act 2010 which goes further than current U.S. legislation where the Bribery Act is not limited to foreign officials but also includes customers and includes all form of inducement and incentives; the same standard is expected of all our Sahara employees of other European countries where similar legislation is in force under EU-Law Corruption, extortion, bribery, pay-offs, theft and other fraudulent practices may occur in countries where we do business.
We have committed, and may continue to commit, significant resources to our international operations and sales and marketing activities. Our significant foreign operations subject us to several risks related to these international business activities that may increase costs, lengthen sales cycles and require significant management attention.
Our significant foreign operations subject us to several risks related to these international business activities that may increase costs, lengthen sales cycles and require significant management attention.
In these countries, particularly in connection with significant technology product purchases, we have experienced recurrent requests for proposals, significant delays in the decision-making process and, in some cases, indefinite deferrals of purchases or cancellations of requests for proposals.
In addition, we will face lengthy and unpredictable sales cycles in foreign markets, particularly in countries with centralized decision making. In these countries, particularly in connection with significant technology product purchases, we have experienced recurrent requests for proposals, significant delays in the decision-making process and, in some cases, indefinite deferrals of purchases or cancellations of requests for proposals.
We continue to monitor the reactions of our investors, employees, customers and other stakeholders and, as of the date of this report, have neither experienced any material adverse financial impacts nor suffered from the loss of key customers or employees.
We continue to monitor the reactions of our investors, employees, customers and other stakeholders and, as of the date of this report, have neither experienced any material adverse financial impacts nor suffered from the loss of key customers or employees. Further, in October 2023, a military conflict commenced between Israel and Hamas.
Negotiating and performing under these arrangements involves significant time and expense, and we may not have sufficient resources to devote to our strategic alliances, particularly those 23 Table of Contents with companies that have significantly greater financial and other resources than we do.
Negotiating and performing under these arrangements involves significant time and expense, and we may not have sufficient resources to devote to our strategic alliances, particularly those with companies that have significantly greater financial and other resources than we do. The anticipated benefits of these arrangements may never materialize and performing under these arrangements may adversely affect our results of operations.
If any of our employees leaves us, and we fail to effectively manage a transition to new personnel, or if we fail to attract and retain qualified and experienced professionals on acceptable terms, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
Our long-term incentive programs may not be attractive enough or perform sufficiently to attract or retain qualified personnel. 24 Table of Contents If any of our employees leaves us, and we fail to effectively manage a transition to new personnel, or if we fail to attract and retain qualified and experienced professionals on acceptable terms, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
In certain developing countries, we have been and may continue to be required to sell our products at prices significantly below those that we are currently charging in developed countries.
In certain developing countries, we have been and may continue to be required to sell our products at prices significantly below those that we are currently charging in developed countries. Such pricing pressures could reduce our gross margins and adversely affect our revenue.
Although the length and impact of the ongoing military conflict is highly unpredictable, the conflict in Ukraine has led to market disruptions, including significant volatility in commodity prices, credit and capital markets, as well as supply chain disruptions.
On February 24, 2022, a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops began. Although the length and impact of the ongoing military conflict is highly unpredictable, the conflict in Ukraine has led to market disruptions, including significant volatility in commodity prices, credit and capital markets, as well as supply chain disruptions.
At present, we are in the second 180-day compliance period provided by Nasdaq relating to our failure to maintain the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement (the “Minimum Bid Price”). This second 180-day compliance period expires on July 3, 2023.
At present, we are in the initial period of 180-day compliance period provided by Nasdaq relating to our failure to maintain the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement.
If in the future any taxation authorities are successful in challenging our financing or transfer pricing policies, our income tax expense may be adversely affected and we could become subject to interest and penalty charges, which may harm our business, financial condition and operating results. 26 Table of Contents If we are unable to ship and transport components and final products efficiently and economically across long distances and borders, our business would be harmed.
If in the future any taxation authorities are successful in challenging our financing or transfer pricing policies, our income tax expense may be adversely affected and we could become subject to interest and penalty charges, which may harm our business, financial condition and operating results.
We transport significant volumes of components and finished products across long distances and international borders. Any increases in our transportation costs, as a result of increases in the price of oil or otherwise, would increase our costs and the final prices of our products to our customers.
Any increases in our transportation costs, as a result of increases in the price of oil or otherwise, would increase our costs and the final prices of our products to our customers.
From time to time, we may seek additional equity or debt financing to finance working capital requirements, continue our expansion, develop new products or make acquisitions or other investments.
The development and marketing of new products and the expansion of distribution channels require a significant commitment of resources. From time to time, we may seek additional equity or debt financing to finance working capital requirements, continue our expansion, develop new products or make acquisitions or other investments.
Events that give rise to actual, potential or perceived product safety or environmental concerns could expose us to government enforcement action or private litigation and result in product recalls and other liabilities.
Events that give rise to actual, potential or perceived product safety or environmental concerns could expose us to government enforcement action or private litigation and result in product recalls and other liabilities. In addition, negative consumer perceptions regarding the safety of our products could cause negative publicity and harm our reputation.
The anticipated benefits of these arrangements may never materialize and performing under these arrangements may adversely affect our results of operations. We use resellers and distributors to promote and sell our products. Substantially all our sales are made through resellers and distributors. Industry and economic conditions have the potential to weaken the financial position of our resellers and distributors.
We use resellers and distributors to promote and sell our products. Substantially all our sales are made through resellers and distributors. Industry and economic conditions have the potential to weaken the financial position of our resellers and distributors.
In the event our stock is delisted from Nasdaq, whether by choice or otherwise, the delisting of our Class A common stock could significantly impair our ability to raise capital and stockholder value. Future sales of our Class A common stock could adversely affect our share price, and any additional capital raised by us through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities may dilute your ownership in BOXL and may adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock.
Future sales of our Class A common stock could adversely affect our share price, and any additional capital raised by us through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities may dilute your ownership in our securities and may adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock.
Although we prepare our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, our internal accounting controls may not meet all standards applicable to companies with publicly traded securities.
Pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, our management is required to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Although we prepare our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, our internal accounting controls may not meet all standards applicable to companies with publicly traded securities.
Although we are endeavoring to enter into written agreements with certain of our suppliers, we cannot assure that our efforts will be successful. Furthermore, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic the company may experience material adverse impacts on its supply chain.
Although we are endeavoring to enter into written agreements with certain of our suppliers, we cannot assure that our efforts will be successful. Furthermore, the Company may experience materially adverse impacts on its supply chain in the event of sanctions or shipping embargoes caused by any conflict, war, or pandemics.
Responding to such claims, regardless of their merit, can be time consuming, costly to defend in litigation, divert management’s attention and resources, damage our reputation and cause us to incur significant expenses. The occurrence of any of these events may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
Responding to such claims, regardless of their merit, can be time consuming, costly to defend in litigation, divert management’s attention and resources, damage our reputation and cause us to incur significant expenses.
If financing is not available on satisfactory terms, or at all, we may be unable to expand our business or to develop new business at the rate desired and our results of operations may suffer.
If financing is not available on satisfactory terms, or at all, we may be unable to expand our business or to develop new business at the rate desired and our results of operations may suffer. 31 Table of Contents The market price of our Class A common stock may be volatile, which could cause the value of our common stock to fluctuate and possibly decline significantly.
If we fail to implement any required improvements to our disclosure controls and procedures, we may be obligated to report control deficiencies and our independent registered public accounting firm may not be able to certify the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. In either case, we could become subject to regulatory sanction or investigation.
If we fail to implement any required improvements to our disclosure controls and procedures, we may be obligated to report control deficiencies. In either case, we could become subject to regulatory sanction or investigation. Further, these outcomes could damage investor confidence in the accuracy and reliability of our financial statements.
Should additional taxes be assessed against us as a result of an audit or litigation, there could be a material adverse effect on our current and future results and financial condition. Certain of our subsidiaries provide products to and may from time to time undertake certain significant transactions with us and our other subsidiaries in different jurisdictions.
Should additional taxes be assessed 27 Table of Contents against us as a result of an audit or litigation, there could be a material adverse effect on our current and future results and financial condition.
We also may not achieve the benefits that we anticipate from any new system or technology, such as fuel abatement technologies, and a failure to do so could result in higher than anticipated costs or could impair our operating results. 24 Table of Contents An information security incident, including a cybersecurity breach, could have a negative impact to the Company’s business or reputation To meet business objectives, the Company relies on both internal information technology (IT) systems and networks, and those of third parties and their vendors, to process and store sensitive data, including confidential research, business plans, financial information, intellectual property, and personal data that may be subject to legal protection.
We also may not achieve the benefits that we anticipate from any new system or technology, such as fuel abatement technologies, and a failure to do so could result in higher than anticipated costs or could impair our operating results. An information security incident, including a cybersecurity breach, could have a negative impact to the Company’s business or reputation.
The March 2023 failure of Silicon Valley Bank and its potential near- and long-term effects on the overall banking industry, may also adversely affect our operations and stock price.
The March 2023 failure of Silicon Valley Bank and its potential near- and long-term effects on the overall banking industry, may also adversely affect our operations and stock price. In addition, U.S. and global markets are experiencing volatility and disruption following the escalation of geopolitical tensions and the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
If we fail to develop, implement and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, the accuracy and timing of our financial reporting in future periods may be adversely affected. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and related rules and regulations require that management report annually on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and assess the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures on a quarterly basis.
If we fail to develop, implement and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, the accuracy and timing of our financial reporting in future periods may be adversely affected.
Our customers include primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, other education providers and, to a lesser extent, government agencies, each of which depends heavily on government funding. The effects and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in worldwide disruptions in supply chains and economic recession, are as yet unknown.
Our customers include primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, other education providers and, to a lesser extent, government agencies, each of which depends heavily on government funding.
It is characterized by rapid technological change and frequent new product introductions, many of which may compete with, be considered as alternatives to or replace our interactive displays. For example, we have recently observed significant sales of tablet computers by competitors to school districts in the U.S. whose technology budgets could otherwise have been used to purchase interactive displays.
For example, we have recently observed significant sales of tablet computers by competitors to school districts in the U.S. whose technology budgets could otherwise have been used to purchase interactive displays.
In making employment decisions, particularly in the high-technology industry, job candidates often consider the value of the equity awards they would receive in connection with their employment. Our long-term incentive programs may not be attractive enough or perform sufficiently to attract or retain qualified personnel.
In making employment decisions, particularly in the high-technology industry, job candidates often consider the value of the equity awards they would receive in connection with their employment.
If we are unable to anticipate consumer preferences and successfully develop attractive products, we might not be able to maintain or increase our revenue or achieve profitability. Our success depends on our ability to identify and originate product trends as well as to anticipate and react to changing demands and preferences of customers in a timely manner.
Our success depends on our ability to identify and originate product trends as well as to anticipate and react to changing demands and preferences of customers in a timely manner.
In general, cross border transactions between related parties and, in particular, related party financing transactions, are subject to close review by tax authorities.
Certain of our subsidiaries provide products to and may from time to time undertake certain significant transactions with us and our other subsidiaries in different jurisdictions. In general, cross-border transactions between related parties and, in particular, related party financing transactions, are subject to close review by tax authorities.
If these interactive display competitors or other substitute or alternative technology competitors acquire significantly increased market share, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
If these interactive display competitors or other substitute or alternative technology competitors acquire significantly increased market share, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. 22 Table of Contents If we are unable to continually enhance our products and to develop, introduce and sell new technologies and products at competitive prices and in a timely manner, our business will be harmed.
Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide timely and reliable financial reports and effectively prevent fraud. We have identified control deficiencies that constituted a material weakness in our internal controls and procedures in the past and may experience a material weakness in future years.
We have identified control deficiencies that constituted a material weakness in our internal controls and procedures in the past and may experience a material weakness in future years. If we fail to maintain adequate internal controls, our financial statements may not accurately reflect our financial condition.
In 2022, the price of our Class A common stock declined from $1.41 on January 4, 2022 to $0.31 per share on December 30, 2022. As of March 13, 2023, our Class A common stock closed at $0.48 per share.
The market price of our Class A common stock may be highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations. In 2023, the price of our Class A common stock declined from $2.48 on January 3, 2023 to $1.07 per share on December 29, 2023. As of March 8, 2024, our Class A common stock closed at $0.92 per share.
We are unable to control broadband penetration rates, and, to the extent that broadband growth in emerging markets slows, our growth in international markets could be hindered. In addition, we will face lengthy and unpredictable sales cycles in foreign markets, particularly in countries with centralized decision making.
Our customers’ experience with our products will be directly affected by the availability and quality of our customers’ Internet access. We are unable to control broadband penetration rates, and, to the extent that broadband growth in emerging markets slows, our growth in international markets could be hindered.
These broad market and industry fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock, regardless of our actual operating performance. In the past, following periods of market volatility, stockholders have instituted securities class action litigation.
Furthermore, the stock market has recently experienced extreme volatility that, in some cases, has been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock, regardless of our actual operating performance.
In addition, negative consumer perceptions regarding the safety of our products could cause negative publicity and harm our reputation. 25 Table of Contents Risks Related to our Foreign Operations. We are subject to risks inherently related to our foreign operations. Sales outside the US represented 46% of our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Risks Related to our Foreign Operations We are subject to risks inherently related to our foreign operations. Sales outside the US represented 49% of our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023. We have committed, and may continue to commit, significant resources to our international operations and sales and marketing activities.
This impact could result in reputational, competitive, operational or other business harm as well as financial costs and regulatory action. The Company maintains cybersecurity insurance in the event of an information security or cyber incident; however, the coverage may not be sufficient to cover all financial losses. Risks Related to our Industry and Regulations.
This impact could result in reputational, competitive, operational or other business harm as well as financial costs and regulatory action.