However, based on the Company’s anticipated liquidity needs, the foregoing available liquidity will not be sufficient to fund the Company’s obligations as they become over the next year beyond the issuance date due absent management’s ability to secure additional outside capital. • While the Company is actively seeking to secure additional outside capital (and has historically been able to successfully secure such capital), no additional outside capital has been secured or was deemed probable of being secured as of the issuance date.
However, based on the Company’s anticipated liquidity needs, the foregoing available liquidity will not be sufficient to fund the Company’s obligations as they become due over the next year beyond the issuance date absent management’s ability to secure additional outside capital. • While the Company is actively seeking to secure additional outside capital (and has historically been able to successfully secure such capital), no additional outside capital has been secured or was deemed probable of being secured as of the issuance date.
We depend on sole source and limited source suppliers for certain components and parts used in the manufacture of our products. If we are unable to source these components on a timely basis, we will not be able to deliver our products to our customers.
If we are unable to source these components on a timely basis, we will not be able to deliver our products to our customers. We depend on sole source and limited source suppliers for certain components and parts used in the manufacture of our products.
If we do not remediate the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, or if we fail to establish and maintain effective internal control, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or file our periodic reports in a timely manner, which may cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and may lead to a decline in the market price of the Common Stock.
If we do not remediate the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, or if we fail to establish and maintain effective internal control, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or file our periodic reports in a timely manner, which may cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and may lead to a decline in 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 would likely have a negative effect on the trading price of the 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 would likely have a negative effect on the trading price of our Common Stock.
Furthermore, if we are unable to satisfy our obligations as a public company, we could be subject to delisting of the Common Stock, fines, sanctions and other regulatory action and potentially civil litigation, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Furthermore, if we are unable to satisfy our obligations as a public company, we could be subject to the delisting of our Common Stock, fines, sanctions and other regulatory action and potentially civil litigation, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We are an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company, and any decision on our part to comply only with certain reduced reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies could make the Common Stock less attractive to investors. 64 We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and, for as long as we continue to be an emerging growth company, we may choose to take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements applicable to other public companies but not to emerging growth companies, including: • not being required to have our independent registered public accounting firm audit our internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; • reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and annual report on Form 10-K; and • exemptions from the requirements of holding non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
We are an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company, and any decision on our part to comply only with certain reduced reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies could make our Common Stock less attractive to investors. 64 We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and, for as long as we continue to be an emerging growth company, we may choose to take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements applicable to other public companies but not to emerging growth companies, including: • not being required to have our independent registered public accounting firm audit our internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; • reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and annual report on Form 10-K; and • exemptions from the requirements of holding non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
If some investors find the Common Stock less attractive because we rely on any of these exemptions, there may be a less active trading market for the Common Stock and the market price of the Common Stock may be more volatile. Our management team has limited experience managing a public company.
If some investors find our Common Stock less attractive because we rely on any of these exemptions, there may be a less active trading market for our Common Stock and the market price of our Common Stock may be more volatile. Our management team has limited experience managing a public company.
Our management team may not successfully or efficiently manage our transition to being a public company subject to 65 significant regulatory oversight and reporting obligations under the federal securities laws and the continuous scrutiny of securities analysts and investors.
Our management team may not successfully or efficiently manage our transition to being a public company subject to significant regulatory oversight and reporting obligations under the federal securities laws and the continuous scrutiny 65 of securities analysts and investors.
An active trading market for the Common Stock may not develop or be sustained and stockholders may not be able to sell their shares at or above the price paid for such shares, or at all. There was no public market for the Common Stock prior to our initial public offering.
An active trading market for the Common Stock may not develop or be sustained and stockholders may not be able to sell their shares at or above the price paid for such shares, or at all. There was no public market for our Common Stock prior to our initial public offering.
Our share price and trading volume have been, and are likely to continue to be, volatile and an active trading market for the Common Stock may not develop or be sustained and stockholders may not be able to sell their shares at or above the price paid for such shares, or at all.
Our share price and trading volume have been, and are likely to continue to be, volatile and an active trading market for our Common Stock may not develop or be sustained and stockholders may not be able to sell their shares at or above the price paid for such shares, or at all.
The trading price and volume of the Common Stock has been, and will likely continue to be, volatile and has fluctuated, and will likely continue to fluctuate, significantly in response to numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control, including but not limited to: • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our results of operations and financial and non-financial metrics due to, among other things, changes in customer demand, product life cycles, pricing, ordering patterns, and unforeseen operating costs; • the financial projections we may provide to the public, any changes in these projections, our practice of providing projections, if any, or our failure to meet these projections; • our ability to raise additional capital sufficient to fund our operations and to execute our growth strategy; 66 • failure of securities analysts to initiate or maintain coverage of us, changes in financial estimates or ratings by any securities analysts who follow us, or our failure to meet these estimates or the expectations of investors; • announcements related to key management, founders, key management, directors, or key investors; • announcements by us of changes to our product offerings, business plans, or strategies; • announcements by us or our competitors of significant technical innovations, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or capital commitments; • changes in operating performance and stock market valuations of companies in our industry or our target markets; • negative publicity related to problems in our manufacturing or the real or perceived quality of our products, as well as the failure to timely launch new products or services that gain market acceptance; • rumors and market speculation involving us or other companies in our industry; • developments or disputes concerning our or other parties’ products, services, or intellectual property rights; • timing and seasonality of the end-market demand; • cyclical fluctuations, trends, and changes in the economic conditions in our industry or target markets; • price and volume fluctuations in the overall stock market from time to time, including as a result of trends in the economy as a whole; • actual or anticipated developments in our business or our competitors’ businesses or the competitive landscape generally; • new laws or regulations or new interpretations of existing laws, or regulations applicable to our business; • changes in our management; • lawsuits or investigations threatened, filed, or initiated against us; • the expiration of contractual lock-up or market standoff agreements; • sales of shares of the Common Stock by us or our stockholders, or the perception that such sales may occur; and • other events or factors, including those resulting from macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical crises, outbreak of hostilities or acts of war such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas war, incidents of terrorism, global pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and similar events, as well as responses to these or similar events.
The trading price and volume of our Common Stock has been, and will likely continue to be, volatile and has fluctuated, and will likely continue to fluctuate, significantly in response to numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control, including but not limited to: • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our results of operations and financial and non-financial metrics due to, among other things, changes in customer demand, product life cycles, pricing, ordering patterns, and unforeseen operating costs; • the financial projections we may provide to the public, any changes in these projections, our practice of providing projections, if any, or our failure to meet these projections; • our ability to raise additional capital sufficient to fund our operations and to execute our growth strategy; • failure of securities analysts to initiate or maintain coverage of us, changes in financial estimates or ratings by any securities analysts who follow us, or our failure to meet these estimates or the expectations of investors; 66 • announcements related to key management, founders, key management, directors, or key investors; • announcements by us of changes to our product offerings, business plans, or strategies; • announcements by us or our competitors of significant technical innovations, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or capital commitments; • changes in operating performance and stock market valuations of companies in our industry or our target markets; • negative publicity related to problems in our manufacturing or the real or perceived quality of our products, as well as the failure to timely launch new products or services that gain market acceptance; • rumors and market speculation involving us or other companies in our industry; • developments or disputes concerning our or other parties’ products, services, or intellectual property rights; • timing and seasonality of the end-market demand; • cyclical fluctuations, trends, and changes in the economic conditions in our industry or target markets; • price and volume fluctuations in the overall stock market from time to time, including as a result of trends in the economy as a whole; • actual or anticipated developments in our business or our competitors’ businesses or the competitive landscape generally; • new laws or regulations or new interpretations of existing laws, or regulations applicable to our business; • changes in our management; • lawsuits or investigations threatened, filed, or initiated against us; • the expiration of contractual lock-up or market standoff agreements; • sales of shares of our Common Stock by us or our stockholders, or the perception that such sales may occur; and • other events or factors, including those resulting from macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical crises, outbreak of hostilities or acts of war such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, incidents of terrorism, global pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic and similar events, as well as responses to these or similar events.
If our net revenue or results of operations fall below the expectations of analysts or investors or below any forecasts we may provide to the market, or if the forecasts we provide to the market are below the expectations of analysts or investors, the price of the Common Stock could decline substantially.
If our net revenue or results of operations fall below the expectations of analysts or investors or below any forecasts we may provide to the market, or if the forecasts we provide to the market are below the expectations of analysts or investors, the price of our Common Stock could decline substantially.
The price of the Common Stock has been volatile and has declined significantly since our initial public offering and has traded at prices as high as $34,000.00 per share to as low as $0.95 per share.
The price of our Common Stock has been volatile and has declined significantly since our initial public offering and has traded at prices as high as $34,000.00 per share to as low as $0.95 per share.
If our actual performance does not meet or exceed our guidance or investor expectations, the trading price of the Common Stock is likely to decline. We do not expect to declare or pay any dividends on the Common Stock for the foreseeable future. We do not intend to pay cash dividends on the Common Stock for the foreseeable future.
If our actual performance does not meet or exceed our guidance or investor expectations, the trading price of the Common Stock is likely to decline. We do not expect to declare or pay any dividends on our Common Stock for the foreseeable future. We do not intend to pay cash dividends on our Common Stock for the foreseeable future.
The loss of one or more of our executive officers or other key employees could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We have not entered into non-competition agreements with our executive officers and other officers and key personnel during the course of their employment with us.
The loss of one or more of our executive officers or other key employees could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We have not entered into non-competition agreements with our executive officers and other key personnel during the course of their employment with us.
As we rely heavily on our computer and communications systems, and the internet to conduct our business and provide high-quality customer service, these disruptions could negatively impact our ability to run our business and either directly or indirectly disrupt suppliers’ and manufacturers’ businesses, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
As we rely heavily on our computer and communications systems and the internet to conduct our business and provide high-quality customer service, these disruptions could negatively impact our ability to run our business and either directly or indirectly disrupt our suppliers’ and manufacturers’ businesses, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our license agreements are complex and impose numerous obligations on us, including obligations to, among other things: • calculate and make payments based on complex royalty structures, which requires tracking usage of content in our service that may have inaccurate or incomplete metadata necessary for such calculation; • provide periodic reports on the exploitation of the content in specified formats; • represent that we will obtain all necessary publishing licenses and consents and pay all associated fees, royalties, and other amounts due for the licensing of musical compositions; • comply with strict technical and content security-related rules and restrictions; • comply with certain marketing and advertising restrictions; 40 • grant the licensor the right to audit our compliance with the terms of such agreements; and • comply with certain security and technical specifications.
Our license agreements are complex and impose numerous obligations on us, including obligations to, among other things: • calculate and make payments based on complex royalty structures, which requires tracking usage of content in our service that may have inaccurate or incomplete metadata necessary for such calculation; • provide periodic reports on the exploitation of the content in specified formats; • represent that we will obtain all necessary publishing licenses and consents and pay all associated fees, royalties, and other amounts due for the licensing of musical compositions; • comply with strict technical and content security-related rules and restrictions; • comply with certain marketing and advertising restrictions; • grant the licensor the right to audit our compliance with the terms of such agreements; and • comply with certain security and technical specifications.
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if that court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, another federal or state court situated in the 70 State of Delaware) shall be the sole and exclusive forum for (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, (b) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any of our directors, officers, or other employees to us or our stockholders, (c) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the Delaware General Corporation Law, our certificate of incorporation or our bylaws, or (d) any action asserting a claim against us governed by the internal affairs doctrine (collectively, the “Delaware Forum Provision”).
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if that court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, another federal or state court situated in the State of Delaware) shall be the sole and exclusive forum for (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, (b) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any of our directors, officers, or other employees to us or our stockholders, (c) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the Delaware General Corporation Law, our certificate of incorporation or our bylaws, or (d) any action asserting a claim against us governed by the internal affairs doctrine (collectively, the “Delaware Forum Provision”).
We expect our operating expenses to increase in the future as we increase our sales and marketing efforts, continue to invest in technology and engineering, expand our operating and retail infrastructure, add training and fitness programs, classes, content, and software features to our streaming platform, expand into new geographies, and invest in new or complementary products, equipment, accessories, content, and services for our immersive, customizable, and digital fitness platform, which include the CLMBR, FORME Studio, FORME Studio Lift, accompanying accessories, and our coaching services which we collectively refer to as the “FORME platform.” Further, as a public company, we have incurred, and will continue to incur substantial additional legal, accounting, and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company.
We expect our operating expenses to increase in the future as we increase our sales and marketing efforts, continue to invest in technology and engineering, expand our operating and retail infrastructure, add training and fitness programs, classes, content, and software features to our streaming platform, expand into new geographies, and invest in new or complementary products, equipment, accessories, content, and services for our immersive, customizable, and digital fitness platform, which include the Wattbike, CLMBR, FORME Studio, FORME Studio Lift, accompanying accessories, and our coaching services which we collectively refer to as the “FORME platform.” Further, as a public company we have incurred, and will continue to incur, substantial additional legal, accounting, and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company.
We are unable to predict what future tax changes may be proposed or enacted or the potential impact any such changes would have on our business, but any changes, to the extent they are brought into tax legislation, regulations, policies, or practices, could increase our effective tax rates in the United States, as well as in countries in the event we expand our international operations, and have an adverse effect on our overall tax rate, along with increasing the complexity, burden, and cost of tax compliance, all of which could impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We are unable to predict what future tax changes may be proposed or enacted or the potential impact any such changes would have on our business, but any changes, to the extent they are brought into tax legislation, regulations, policies, or practices, could increase 55 our effective tax rates in the United States, as well as in countries in the event we expand our international operations, and have an adverse effect on our overall tax effective rate, along with increasing the complexity, burden, and cost of tax compliance, all of which could impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws include provisions that: • authorize our board of directors to issue, without further action by the stockholders, shares of undesignated preferred stock with terms, rights, and preferences determined by our board of directors that may be senior to the Common Stock, which could be used by our board of directors to implement a stockholder rights plan; • require that any action to be taken by our stockholders be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting and not by written consent; • specify that special meetings of our stockholders can be called only by our board of directors, the Chairperson of our board of directors (“Chairperson”), or our Chief Executive Officer and eliminating the ability of our stockholders to call special meetings of stockholders; • establish an advance notice procedure for stockholder proposals to be brought before an annual meeting, including proposed nominations of persons for election to our board of directors; • establish that our board of directors is divided into three classes, with each class serving three-year staggered terms; • prohibit cumulative voting in the election of directors; • provide that our directors may be removed “for cause” and only with the approval of at least 66 2/3% of our stockholders; • provide that vacancies on our board of directors may be filled by a majority of directors then in office, even if less than a quorum; • permit our board of directors to establish the number of directors and fill any vacancies and newly created directorships; • provide that our board of directors is expressly authorized to make, alter, or repeal our bylaws; and • require the approval of our board of directors or the holders of at least 66 2/3% of our outstanding shares of capital stock to amend our bylaws and certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation.
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws include provisions that: • authorize our board of directors to issue, without further action by the stockholders, shares of undesignated preferred stock with terms, rights, and preferences determined by our board of directors that may be senior to our Common Stock, which could be used by our board of directors to implement a stockholder rights plan; • require that any action to be taken by our stockholders be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting and not by written consent; • specify that special meetings of our stockholders can be called only by our board of directors, the Chairperson of our board of directors (“Chairperson”), or our Chief Executive Officer and eliminating the ability of our stockholders to call special meetings of stockholders; • establish an advance notice procedure for stockholder proposals to be brought before an annual meeting, including proposed nominations of persons for election to our board of directors; • establish that our board of directors is divided into three classes, with each class serving three-year staggered terms; • prohibit cumulative voting in the election of directors; • provide that our directors may be removed “for cause” and only with the approval of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of our outstanding shares of capital stock; • provide that vacancies on our board of directors may be filled by a majority of directors then in office, even if less than a quorum; 69 • permit our board of directors to establish the number of directors and fill any vacancies and newly created directorships; • provide that our board of directors is expressly authorized to make, alter, or repeal our bylaws; and • require the approval of our board of directors or the holders of at least 66 2/3% of our outstanding shares of capital stock to amend our bylaws and certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation.
Our trade secrets, know-how, and other proprietary information may be stolen, disclosed to our competitors, used in an unauthorized manner, or compromised through a direct intrusion by private parties or foreign actors, including those affiliated with or controlled by state actors, through cyber intrusions into our computer systems, physical theft through corporate espionage, or other means, or through more indirect routes, including by licensees that do not honor the terms of the license or other parties reverse engineering our products or technologies.
Our trade secrets, know-how, and other proprietary information may be stolen, disclosed to our competitors, used in an unauthorized manner, or compromised through a direct intrusion by private parties or foreign actors, including 44 those affiliated with or controlled by state actors, through cyber intrusions into our computer systems, physical theft through corporate espionage, or other means, or through more indirect routes, including by licensees that do not honor the terms of the license or other parties reverse engineering our products or technologies.
Our competitors may develop, or have already developed, products, features, content, services, or technologies that are similar to ours or that achieve greater acceptance, may offer products at lower price points due to other revenue sources available within such competitors that are unavailable to us, may have better brand recognition, may undertake more successful product development efforts, create more compelling employment opportunities, or marketing campaigns, may be willing to offer products at price points with which we cannot compete, or may adopt more 21 aggressive pricing policies.
Our competitors may develop, or have already developed, products, features, content, services, or technologies that are similar to ours or that achieve greater acceptance, may offer products at lower price points due to other revenue sources available within such competitors that are unavailable to us, may have better brand recognition, may undertake more successful product development efforts, create more compelling employment opportunities, or marketing campaigns, may be willing to offer products at price points with which we cannot compete, or may adopt more aggressive pricing policies.
Delaware law provides that directors of a corporation will not be personally liable for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duties as directors, except liability for: • any transaction from which the director derives an improper personal benefit; 76 • any act or omission not in good faith or that involves intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; • any unlawful payment of dividends or redemption of shares; or • any breach of a director’s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders.
Delaware law provides that directors of a corporation will not be personally liable for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duties as directors, except liability for: • any transaction from which the director derives an improper personal benefit; • any act or omission not in good faith or that involves intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; • any unlawful payment of dividends or redemption of shares; or • any breach of a director’s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders.
Alternatively, if a court were to find these provisions of our bylaws inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and result in a diversion of the time and resources of our management and board of directors.
Alternatively, if a court were to find these provisions of our bylaws inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions 70 or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and result in a diversion of the time and resources of our management and board of directors.
These brand promotion activities may not yield increased revenue and the efficacy of these activities will depend on a number of factors, including our ability to do the following: • select the right markets, media, and media vehicles in which to advertise; • identify the most effective and efficient level of spending in each market, media, and media vehicle; and • effectively manage marketing costs, including creative and media expenses, to maintain acceptable customer acquisition costs.
These brand promotion activities may not yield increased revenue and the efficacy of these activities will depend on a number of factors, including our ability to do the following: • select the right markets, media, and media vehicles in which to advertise; • identify the most effective and efficient level of spending in each market, media, and media vehicle; and 29 • effectively manage marketing costs, including creative and media expenses, to maintain acceptable customer acquisition costs.
In addition, any required additional financing may not be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all. If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities or convertible debt, investors may experience significant dilution of their ownership interest, and the newly issued securities may have rights senior to those of the holders of the Common Stock.
In addition, any required additional financing may not be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all. If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities or convertible debt, investors may experience significant dilution of their ownership interest, and the newly issued securities may have rights senior to those of the holders of our Common Stock.
For example, a verbal interaction between a member and a personal trainer may be perceived by one party as hostile, unwelcome, or causing emotional harm, unintentionally or otherwise. To the extent an unfortunate incident of this nature occurred, our reputation would be harmed and we could be exposed to liability, including through 39 litigation.
For example, a verbal interaction between a member and a personal trainer may be perceived by one party as hostile, unwelcome, or causing emotional harm, unintentionally or otherwise. To the extent an unfortunate incident of this nature occurred, our reputation would be harmed and we could be exposed to liability, including through litigation.
Third parties also may raise similar validity claims against our patents before the USPTO in post-grant proceedings such as ex parte reexaminations, inter partes review, or post-grant review, or oppositions or similar proceedings outside the United States, in parallel with litigation or even outside the context of litigation. The outcome following legal assertions of invalidity and unenforceability is unpredictable.
Third parties also may raise similar validity claims against our patents before the USPTO in post-grant proceedings such as ex parte reexaminations, inter partes review, or post-grant review, or oppositions or similar proceedings outside the United States, in parallel with litigation or even outside the context of litigation. The outcome following legal assertions of 46 invalidity and unenforceability is unpredictable.
A successful assertion by one or more tax authorities requiring us to collect taxes in jurisdictions in which we do not currently do so or to collect additional taxes in a jurisdiction in which we currently collect taxes, could result in substantial tax liabilities, including taxes on past sales, as well as penalties and interest, or could otherwise harm our business, financial condition, and 56 results of operations.
A successful assertion by one or more tax authorities requiring us to collect taxes in jurisdictions in which we do not currently do so or to collect additional taxes in a jurisdiction in which we currently collect taxes, could result in substantial tax liabilities, including taxes on past sales, as well as penalties and interest, or could otherwise harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We have limited control over our suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners, which subjects us to risks, such as the following: • inability to satisfy demand for our CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • limited control over delivery timing and product reliability; 34 • limited ability to monitor the manufacturing process and components or parts used in our CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • limited ability to develop comprehensive manufacturing specifications that take into account any materials shortages or substitutions; • variance in the manufacturing capability of our third-party manufacturers; • price increases; • failure of a significant supplier, manufacturer, or logistics provider to perform its obligations to us for technical, market, or other reasons; • variance in the quality of the delivery and installation services provided by our third-party logistics providers; • difficulties in establishing additional supplier, manufacturer, or logistics partner relationships if we experience difficulties with our existing suppliers, manufacturers, or logistics providers; • shortages of materials or components or parts included in our CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • misappropriation of our intellectual property; • exposure to natural catastrophes, political unrest, terrorism, labor disputes, and economic instability; • changes in local economic conditions in the jurisdictions where our suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers are located; • the imposition of new laws and regulations, including those relating to labor conditions, quality and safety standards, imports, duties, tariffs, taxes, and other charges on imports, as well as trade restrictions and restrictions on currency exchange or the transfer of funds; and • insufficient warranties and indemnities on components and parts supplied to or by our manufacturers or in connection with performance by our providers.
We have limited control over our suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners, which subjects us to risks, such as the following: • inability to satisfy demand for our Wattbike, CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • limited control over delivery timing and product reliability; • limited ability to monitor the manufacturing process and components or parts used in our Wattbike, CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • limited ability to develop comprehensive manufacturing specifications that take into account any materials shortages or substitutions; • variance in the manufacturing capability of our third-party manufacturers; • price increases; 33 • failure of a significant supplier, manufacturer, or logistics provider to perform its obligations to us for technical, market, or other reasons; • variance in the quality of the delivery and installation services provided by our third-party logistics providers; • difficulties in establishing additional supplier, manufacturer, or logistics partner relationships if we experience difficulties with our existing suppliers, manufacturers, or logistics providers; • shortages of materials or components or parts included in our Wattbike, CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • misappropriation of our intellectual property; • exposure to natural catastrophes, political unrest, terrorism, labor disputes, and economic instability; • changes in local economic conditions in the jurisdictions where our suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers are located; • the imposition of new laws and regulations, including those relating to labor conditions, quality and safety standards, imports, duties, tariffs, taxes, and other charges on imports, as well as trade restrictions and restrictions on currency exchange or the transfer of funds; and • insufficient warranties and indemnities on components and parts supplied to or by our manufacturers or in connection with performance by our providers.
Additionally, further expansion into international markets such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe will create new challenges in attracting and retaining members that we may not successfully address. As a result of these 26 factors, we cannot be sure that our member levels will be adequate to maintain or permit the expansion of our operations.
Additionally, further expansion into international markets such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe will create new challenges in attracting and retaining members that we may not successfully address. As a result of these factors, we cannot be sure that our member levels will be adequate to maintain or permit the expansion of our operations.
In addition, we could incur significant costs to correct any defects, warranty claims, or other problems, including costs related to product recalls. Any negative publicity related to the perceived quality and safety of our products could 31 affect our brand image, decrease consumer and member confidence and demand, and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
In addition, we could incur significant costs to correct any defects, warranty claims, or other problems, including costs related to product recalls. Any negative publicity related to the perceived quality and safety of our products could affect our brand image, decrease consumer and member confidence and demand, and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We are planning on implementing measures designed to improve our internal control over financial reporting to remediate these material weaknesses, including formalizing our processes and internal control documentation and strengthening supervisory reviews by our financial management; hiring additional qualified accounting and finance personnel and engaging financial consultants to enable the implementation of internal control over financial reporting and segregating duties amongst accounting and finance personnel.
We are planning on implementing measures designed to improve our internal control over financial reporting to remediate these material weaknesses, including formalizing our processes and internal control documentation and strengthening supervisory reviews by our financial management; hiring additional qualified accounting and finance 51 personnel and engaging financial consultants to enable the implementation of internal control over financial reporting and segregating duties amongst accounting and finance personnel.
If we do retain a listing on Nasdaq and if the price of the Common Stock is less than $5.00, the Common Stock will be deemed a penny stock. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, before a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document containing specified information.
If we do retain a listing on Nasdaq and if the price of our Common Stock is less than $5.00, the Common Stock will be deemed a penny stock. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, before a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document containing specified information.
Further, lower than forecasted demand could also result in excess manufacturing capacity or reduced manufacturing efficiencies, which could result in lower margins. Conversely, if we underestimate 24 consumer demand, our suppliers and manufacturers may not be able to deliver products to meet our requirements or we may be subject to higher costs in order to secure the necessary production capacity.
Further, lower than forecasted demand could also result in excess manufacturing capacity or reduced manufacturing efficiencies, which could result in lower margins. Conversely, if we underestimate consumer demand, our suppliers and manufacturers may not be able to deliver products to meet our requirements or we may be subject to higher costs in order to secure the necessary production capacity.
We also sell CLMBR equipment and the FORME platform to commercial and wellness customers. For example, we are actively installing our products in hotels, resorts, and other commercial environments such as boutique hotels, luxury apartments, and private condominiums, as well businesses with which we establish corporate wellness partnerships for the benefit of their employees.
We also sell Wattbike and CLMBR equipment and the FORME platform to commercial and wellness customers. For example, we are actively installing our products in hotels, resorts, and other commercial environments such as boutique hotels, luxury apartments, and private condominiums, as well businesses with which we establish corporate wellness partnerships for the benefit of their employees.
In addition, there could be potential trade name or trademark infringement claims brought by owners of other trademarks or trademarks that incorporate variations of our registered or unregistered trademarks or trade names. As a means to enforce our trademark rights and prevent infringement, we may be required to file trademark claims against third parties or initiate trademark opposition proceedings.
In addition, there could be potential trade name or trademark infringement claims brought by owners of other trademarks or trademarks that incorporate variations of our registered or unregistered trademarks or trade names. As a means to enforce our trademark rights and prevent infringement, we may be required to file trademark claims against third parties or initiate 43 trademark opposition proceedings.
We cannot guarantee that the technologies we license will not be licensed to our competitors or others in the fitness and wellness sector, including the smart home gym and connected fitness industry. As a result, we may not be able to prevent competitors from developing and commercializing competitive products in territories included in all of our licenses.
We cannot guarantee that the technologies we license will not be licensed to our competitors or others in the fitness and wellness sector, including the smart home gym and connected 45 fitness industry. As a result, we may not be able to prevent competitors from developing and commercializing competitive products in territories included in all of our licenses.
To the extent there are disruptions in our payment processing systems, increases in payment processing fees, material changes in the payment ecosystem, such as large re-issuances of payment cards, delays in receiving payments from payment processors, or changes to rules or regulations concerning payment processing, our revenue, operating expenses and results of operation could be adversely impacted.
To the extent there are disruptions in our payment processing systems, increases in payment processing fees, material changes in the payment ecosystem, 36 such as large re-issuances of payment cards, delays in receiving payments from payment processors, or changes to rules or regulations concerning payment processing, our revenue, operating expenses and results of operation could be adversely impacted.
Further, although we strive to provide engaging mobile experiences for members who visit our mobile website using a browser on their mobile device, we depend on members downloading our mobile apps to provide them the optimal mobile experience. As new mobile devices and mobile platforms are released, we may encounter problems in developing or supporting apps for them.
Further, although we strive to provide engaging mobile experiences for members who visit our mobile website using a browser on their mobile device, we depend on members downloading our mobile apps to provide them with the optimal mobile experience. As new mobile devices and mobile platforms are released, we may encounter problems in developing or supporting apps for them.
For these reasons, we may not be able to realize a tax benefit from the use of our NOLs, whether or not we attain profitability. Fluctuations in exchange rates between and among the currencies of the countries in which we do business could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
For these reasons, we may not be able to realize a tax benefit from the use of our NOLs, whether or not we attain profitability. 53 Fluctuations in exchange rates between and among the currencies of the countries in which we do business could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Annual or quarterly comparisons of our results of operations may not be useful and our results in any particular period will not necessarily be indicative of the results to be expected for any future period. Seasonality in our business can also be affected by introductions of new or enhanced products and services, including the costs associated with such introductions.
Annual or quarterly comparisons of our results of operations may not be useful and our 21 results in any particular period will not necessarily be indicative of the results to be expected for any future period. Seasonality in our business can also be affected by introductions of new or enhanced products and services, including the costs associated with such introductions.
We rely on a limited number of suppliers to manufacture, transport, and install our CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment, which exposes us to supply chain and other risks. We have previously experienced, and may experience in the future, production, shipping, or logistical constraints that cause delays.
We rely on a limited number of suppliers to manufacture, transport, and install our Wattbike, CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment, which exposes us to supply chain and other risks. We have previously experienced, and may experience in the future, production, shipping, or logistical constraints that cause delays.
Several of the components or parts that go into the manufacturing of our CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment are sourced internationally, including from China, where the United States has imposed tariffs on specified products imported therefrom following the U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation.
Several of the components or parts that go into the manufacturing of our Wattbike, CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment are sourced internationally, including from China, where the United States has imposed tariffs on specified products imported therefrom following the U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation.
We include music in the fitness content, including our classes and on-demand and Live 1:1 personal training services, that we make available to our members. To secure the rights to use music in our content, we enter into license agreements with and pay royalties to rights holders such as record labels, music publishers, and performing rights organizations.
We include music in the fitness content, including our classes and on-demand and Live 1:1 personal training services, that we make available to our members. To secure the rights to use music in our content, we enter into license 38 agreements with and pay royalties to rights holders such as record labels, music publishers, and performing rights organizations.
Any failure to comply with data privacy laws and regulations could result in significant penalties. 51 The CCPA requires, among other things, that covered companies provide disclosures to California consumers and affords such consumers with certain rights, including the ability to opt out of certain sales of their personal information.
Any failure to comply with data privacy laws and regulations could result in significant penalties. The CCPA requires, among other things, that covered companies provide disclosures to California consumers and affords such consumers with certain rights, including the ability to opt out of certain sales of their personal information.
Our actual results of operations may not meet our guidance and investor expectations, which would likely cause our share price to decline. From time to time, we may release guidance in our earnings releases, earnings conference calls, or otherwise, regarding our future performance that represent our management’s estimates as of the date of release.
Our actual results of operations may not meet our guidance and investor expectations, which would likely cause our share price to decline. 68 From time to time, we may release guidance in our earnings releases, earnings conference calls, or otherwise, regarding our future performance that represent our management’s estimates as of the date of release.
In the event of any such catastrophic event, we may be unable to continue our operations and may endure system interruptions, reputational harm, delays in our product development, breaches of data security or loss of critical data, 77 any of which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
In the event of any such catastrophic event, we may be unable to continue our operations and may endure system interruptions, reputational harm, delays in our product development, breaches of data security or loss of critical data, any of which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Increases in component and equipment costs, long lead times, supply shortages, and supply changes could disrupt our supply chain and negatively impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Our ability to maintain and expand our business depends on our ability to obtain timely and adequate delivery of components and parts for our CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment.
Increases in component and equipment costs, long lead times, supply shortages, and supply changes could disrupt our supply chain and negatively impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Our ability to maintain and expand our business depends on our ability to obtain timely and adequate delivery of components and parts for our Wattbike, CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment.
Even if we do timely seek patent protection, 44 the coverage claimed in a patent application can be significantly reduced before a patent is issued, and its scope can be reinterpreted after issuance. We also rely on our trademarks to build name recognition and our brand in the markets in which we do business.
Even if we do timely seek patent protection, the coverage claimed in a patent application can be significantly reduced before a patent is issued, and its scope can be reinterpreted after issuance. We also rely on our trademarks to build name recognition and our brand in the markets in which we do business.
Legal fees related to such litigation will increase our operating expenses and may reduce our net income. Protection and pursuit of intellectual property rights and positions often results in protracted and expensive litigation for many companies. In the ordinary course of our business, we may become party to disputes involving intellectual 46 property rights.
Legal fees related to such litigation will increase our operating expenses and may reduce our net income. Protection and pursuit of intellectual property rights and positions often results in protracted and expensive litigation for many companies. In the ordinary course of our business, we may become party to disputes involving intellectual property rights.
The Company was not involved in that prior arbitration, which involved alleged breaches of an equipment manufacturing agreement between CLMBR, Inc. and DK City and was resolved prior to the Company’s purchase of CLMBR, Inc. On June 25, 2024, CLMBR, Inc. and the Company collectively resolved the dispute via a Confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release with DK City.
The Company was not involved in that 78 prior arbitration, which involved alleged breaches of an equipment manufacturing agreement between CLMBR, Inc. and DK City and was resolved prior to the Company’s purchase of CLMBR, Inc. On June 25, 2024, CLMBR, Inc. and the Company collectively resolved the dispute via a Confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release with DK City.
We rely on contractual protections with 45 our members, suppliers, employees, consultants, and contractors, and we implement security measures designed to protect our intellectual property, and proprietary technology. For example, all employees and consultants are generally required to execute confidentiality agreements in connection with their employment and consulting relationships with us.
We rely on contractual protections with our members, suppliers, employees, consultants, and contractors, and we implement security measures designed to protect our intellectual property, and proprietary technology. For example, all employees and consultants are generally required to execute confidentiality agreements in connection with their employment and consulting relationships with us.
We may become subject to claims, lawsuits, arbitration proceedings, administrative actions, government investigations, and other legal and regulatory proceedings at the federal, state and municipal levels challenging the classification of our fitness instructors or other content production providers with whom we work as independent contractors.
We may become subject to claims, lawsuits, arbitration proceedings, administrative actions, government investigations, and other legal and regulatory proceedings at the federal, state and municipal levels challenging the classification of our fitness instructors or other content production providers with whom we work as independent 60 contractors.
Accordingly, their 75 attention to our business may be diverted from time to time or they may encounter conflicts of interest in allocating their time and resources between us and other business endeavors in which they are engaged. In addition, to execute our growth plan, we must attract and retain highly qualified personnel.
Accordingly, their attention to our business may be diverted from time to time or they may encounter conflicts of interest in allocating their time and resources between us and other business endeavors in which they are engaged. In addition, to execute our growth plan, we must attract and retain highly qualified personnel.
In addition, there can be no assurance that the laws or administrative practices relating to taxation (including the current position as to income and withholding taxes), foreign exchange, export controls, economic sanctions, or otherwise in the jurisdictions where we have operations will not change.
In addition, there can be no assurance that the laws or administrative practices relating to taxation (including the current position as to income and withholding taxes), foreign exchange, export controls or economic sanctions in the jurisdictions where we have operations will not change.
Further, compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder cannot be waived by investors in the Common Stock. Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder.
Further, compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder cannot be waived by investors in our Common Stock. Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder.
For example, our California locations have historically experienced, and are projected to continue to experience, climate-related events at an increasing frequency, including drought, water scarcity, heat waves, wildfires and resultant air quality impacts, and power shutoffs 73 associated with wildfire prevention.
For example, our California locations have historically experienced, and are projected to continue to experience, climate-related events at an increasing frequency, including drought, water scarcity, heat waves, wildfires and resultant air quality impacts, and power shutoffs associated with wildfire prevention.
Ward is our sole executive officer and is expected to continue to hold for the foreseeable future, primary and ultimate responsibility, authority, and operational decision-making functions over the principal operations, business units, and functions of the Company, including all significant policymaking authority. As a result, the loss of Mr.
Ward is our principal executive officer and is expected to continue to hold for the foreseeable future, primary and ultimate responsibility, authority, and operational decision-making functions over the principal operations, business units, and functions of the Company, including all significant policymaking authority. As a result, the loss of Mr.
Ward’s services for any reason would likely materially and adversely affect or business. We also heavily rely on the continued service and performance of our senior management team, which provides leadership, contributes to the core areas of our business and helps us to efficiently execute our business.
Ward’s services for any reason would likely materially and adversely affect or business. We also heavily rely on the continued service and performance of our senior management team, which provides leadership, contributes to the core areas of our business and helps us to efficiently execute our 74 business.
Litigation is inherently unpredictable and can result in excessive or unanticipated verdicts and/or injunctive relief that affect how we operate our business. We could incur judgments or enter into settlements of claims for monetary damages or for agreements to change the way we operate our business, or both.
Litigation is inherently unpredictable and can result in excessive or unanticipated verdicts and/or injunctive relief that affect how we operate our business. We could incur judgments or 76 enter into settlements of claims for monetary damages or for agreements to change the way we operate our business, or both.
Any acquisition involves a number of risks, many of which could harm our business, or materially impact our stock price, including: • difficulty in integrating the operations, technologies, products, existing contracts, accounting and personnel of the acquired company or business; • not realizing the anticipated benefits of any acquisition; • difficulty in transitioning and supporting customers of the acquired company; • difficulty in transitioning and collaborating with suppliers of the acquired company; • diversion of financial and management resources from existing operations; • the risk that the price we pay, costs we incur, or other resources that we devote to the acquisition may exceed the value we realize, or the value we could have realized if we had allocated the purchase price or other resources to another opportunity; • unanticipated costs and expenses or accounting impacts of an acquisition, licensing arrangement, or other strategic investments; • potential loss of key employees, customers and strategic alliances from either our current business or the acquired company’s business; • inability to successfully bring newly acquired products to market or achieve design wins with such products; • fluctuations in industry trends that change the demand or purchasing volume of newly acquired products; • assumption of unanticipated problems or latent liabilities, such as problems with the quality of the acquired products or technology; • inability to generate sufficient revenue to offset acquisition costs; • market or investor reaction to, or perception of, the anticipated benefits, costs, or other consequences of any proposed or consummated acquisition; • the incurrence of significant costs and diversion of management resources in connection with any potential acquisition, irrespective of whether an acquisition is successfully completed; 74 • the dilutive effect on the Common Stock as a result of any acquisitions financed through the issuance of equity; • inability to successfully complete transactions with a suitable acquisition candidate; and • in the event of international acquisitions, risks associated with accounting and business practices or regulatory requirements that are different from applicable U.S. practices and requirements.
Any acquisition involves a number of risks, many of which could harm our business, or materially impact our stock price, including: • difficulty in integrating the operations, technologies, products, existing contracts, accounting and personnel of the acquired company or business; • not realizing the anticipated benefits of any acquisition; • difficulty in transitioning and supporting customers of the acquired company; • difficulty in transitioning and collaborating with suppliers of the acquired company; • diversion of financial and management resources from existing operations; 73 • the risk that the price we pay, costs we incur, or other resources that we devote to the acquisition may exceed the value we realize, or the value we could have realized if we had allocated the purchase price or other resources to another opportunity; • unanticipated costs and expenses or accounting impacts of an acquisition, licensing arrangement, or other strategic investments; • potential loss of key employees, customers and strategic alliances from either our current business or the acquired company’s business; • inability to successfully bring newly acquired products to market or achieve design wins with such products; • fluctuations in industry trends that change the demand or purchasing volume of newly acquired products; • assumption of unanticipated problems or latent liabilities, such as problems with the quality of the acquired products or technology; • inability to generate sufficient revenue to offset acquisition costs; • market or investor reaction to, or perception of, the anticipated benefits, costs, or other consequences of any proposed or consummated acquisition; • the incurrence of significant costs and diversion of management resources in connection with any potential acquisition, irrespective of whether an acquisition is successfully completed; • the dilutive effect on our Common Stock resulting from any acquisitions financed through the issuance of equity; • inability to successfully complete transactions with a suitable acquisition candidate; and • in the event of international acquisitions, risks associated with accounting and business practices or regulatory requirements that are different from applicable U.S. practices and requirements.
We also sell CLMBR equipment and the FORME platform to commercial and wellness customers, which exposes us to additional business and financial risks. In addition, if we fail to successfully expand our commercial and corporate wellness business, it could negatively impact our ability to grow our business and gain market share.
We also sell Wattbike and CLMBR equipment and the FORME platform to commercial and wellness customers, which exposes us to additional business and financial risks. In addition, if we fail to successfully expand our commercial and corporate wellness business, it could negatively impact our ability to grow our business and gain market share.
Even if a product liability claim or lawsuit is unsuccessful or is not fully pursued, the negative publicity surrounding any assertion that our products caused physical harm could adversely affect our reputation with existing and potential consumers and its corporate and brand image.
Even if a product liability claim or lawsuit is unsuccessful or is not fully pursued, the negative publicity surrounding any assertion that our products caused physical harm could adversely affect our reputation with existing and potential consumers and our corporate and brand image.
To the extent our fitness and wellness content does not meet our expectations, in particular, in terms of costs, usage, and popularity, our business, including our brand and 33 results of operations may be adversely impacted. As we expand our fitness and wellness content, we continue to be responsible for production costs and other expenses.
To the extent our fitness and wellness content does not meet our expectations, in particular, in terms of costs, usage, and popularity, our business, including our brand and results of operations, may be adversely impacted. As we expand our fitness and wellness content, we continue to be responsible for production costs and other expenses.
Litigation or other legal proceedings relating to intellectual property claims, with or without merit, are unpredictable and, even if resolved in our favor, litigation or other legal proceedings relating to 47 intellectual property claims may cause us to incur significant expenses and could distract our scientific and management personnel from their normal responsibilities.
Litigation or other legal proceedings relating to intellectual property claims, with or without merit, are unpredictable and, even if resolved in our favor, litigation or other legal proceedings relating to intellectual property claims may cause us to incur significant expenses and could distract our scientific and management personnel from their normal responsibilities.
Even if we were to implement hedging strategies, not every exposure can be hedged and, where hedges 54 are put in place based on expected foreign exchange exposure, they are based on forecasts which may vary or which may later prove to have been inaccurate.
Even if we were to implement hedging strategies, not every exposure can be hedged and, where hedges are put in place based on expected foreign exchange exposure, they are based on forecasts which may vary or which may later prove to have been inaccurate.
Although the Common Stock is currently listed on Nasdaq, an active market in the Common Stock may not develop or, if it does develop, it may not be sustainable or liquid enough for stockholders to sell their shares at or above the purchase price paid for such shares, or at all.
Although our Common Stock is currently listed on Nasdaq, an active market in the Common Stock may not develop or, if it does develop, it may not be sustainable or liquid enough for stockholders to sell their shares at or above the purchase price paid for such shares, or at all.
Claims that our products or technologies infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate third-party intellectual property rights, regardless of their merit or resolution, could be time-consuming or costly to defend or settle and could divert the efforts and attention of our management and technical personnel.
Claims that our products or technologies infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate third-party intellectual property rights, regardless of their merit or resolution, could be time-consuming or costly to defend or settle and could divert 41 the efforts and attention of our management and technical personnel.
Although the Common Stock is currently listed on Nasdaq, an active market for the Common Stock may not develop or, if it does develop, it may not be sustainable or liquid enough for stockholders to sell their shares at or above the purchase price paid for such shares, or at all.
Although our Common Stock is currently listed on Nasdaq, an active market for our Common Stock may not develop or, if it does develop, it may not be sustainable or liquid enough for stockholders to sell their shares at or above the purchase price paid for such shares, or at all.
If the price of the Common Stock is low or volatile, we may not be able to acquire other companies for equity or equity-linked consideration. In addition, newly issued securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing stockholders.
If the price of our Common Stock is low or volatile, we may not be able to acquire other companies for equity or equity-linked consideration. In addition, newly issued securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing stockholders.
We have encountered, and will continue to encounter, risks and difficulties frequently experienced by emerging companies in rapidly changing industries, including market acceptance of our 18 products and services, attracting and retaining members, and increasing competition and expenses as we expand our business.
We have encountered, and will continue to encounter, risks and difficulties frequently experienced by emerging companies in rapidly changing industries, including market acceptance of our products and services, attracting and retaining members, and increasing competition and expenses as we expand our business.
It is difficult to predict the future growth rates, if any, and size of the smart home gym and connected fitness market, and growth forecasts are subject to significant uncertainty and are based on assumptions and estimates that may not 25 prove to be accurate.
It is difficult to predict the future growth rates, if any, and size of the smart home gym and connected fitness market, and growth forecasts are subject to significant uncertainty and are based on assumptions and estimates that may not prove to be accurate.
For example, we have 28 historically incurred higher levels of sales and marketing expenses accompanying each product and service introduction. Moreover, we must successfully manage introductions of new or enhanced products and services, which could adversely impact the sales of our existing products and services.
For example, we have historically incurred higher levels of sales and marketing expenses accompanying each product and service introduction. Moreover, we must successfully manage introductions of new or enhanced products and services, which could adversely impact the sales of our existing products and services.
Changes in tax laws in some jurisdictions may also have a retroactive effect and we may be found to have paid less tax than required in such regions. Compliance with diverse legal requirements is costly, time consuming, and requires significant resources.
Changes in tax laws in some jurisdictions may also have a 57 retroactive effect and we may be found to have paid less tax than required in such regions. Compliance with diverse legal requirements is costly, time consuming, and requires significant resources.
Factors relating to our business that may contribute to these fluctuations include the following factors, as well as other factors described elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K: • our ability to raise additional capital sufficient to fund our operations, meet our obligations as they become due, and execute our growth strategy; • our ability to maintain and attract new members; • membership cancellation and renewal rates; • product returns; • changes in our recurring revenue model or pricing methodologies, or our adoption of any new membership, pricing, or revenue models; • the receipt, reduction or cancellation of, or changes in the forecasts or timing of, memberships by members; • changes in our mix of products and services, such as changes in demand for certain accessories or bundles or our Live 1:1 personal training and health coaching services, fitness programs and classes, or other streaming fitness content on our platform; • the diversification and growth of our revenue sources, including our ability to successfully expand our commercial and corporate wellness channels; • our ability to maintain gross margins and operating margins; 22 • inaccurate forecasting of the demand for our products and services, which could lead to lower revenue or increased costs, or both; • the timing and amount of research, development, and new product expenditures, including resources allocated to the development of new equipment and accessories, programs, classes, and other content, and innovative features and technologies, as well as the continued development and upgrading of our proprietary technology platform; • increases in marketing, sales, and other operating expenses that we may incur to grow and expand our operations and to remain competitive; • changes in our relationship with our third-party financing partner who provides financing assistance to our members for the purchase of our CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • constraints on the availability of consumer financing or increased down payment requirements to finance purchases of our CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • the continued maintenance and expansion of our delivery, installation, and maintenance services and network for our CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • supply chain disruptions, delays, shortages, and capacity limitations; • increases or other changes in our product development and manufacturing costs, or the timing and extent thereof, and our ability to achieve cost reductions in a timely or predictable manner; • changes in market and customer acceptance of and demand for our products, content, and services, including cyclicality and seasonal fluctuations in memberships and usage of the CLMBR and FORME platform by our members, each of which may change as our products and services evolve or mature, or as our business grows; • the continued market acceptance of, and the growth of the smart home gym and connected fitness market; • the emergence of new industry expectations and product obsolescence; • the timing and success of new product, content, and service introductions by us or our competitors; • the competitive landscape and pricing pressure as a result of competition or otherwise; • costs and expenses associated with any potential acquisitions or strategic partnerships or initiatives; • the ability to open new retail locations and studio showrooms; • successful expansion into international markets; • significant warranty claims; • loss of key personnel or the inability to attract qualified personnel, including personal trainers and fitness instructors; • geopolitical events, such as war, regional conflicts, other outbreaks of hostilities, or the escalation or expansion of the same (such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), threat of war or terrorist actions, or the occurrence of pandemics, epidemics, or other outbreaks of disease, or natural disasters, and the impact of these events on the factors set forth above; • changes in business or macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, interest rates, lower consumer confidence, recessionary conditions, increased unemployment rates, or stagnant or declining wages; • system failures or breaches of security or privacy; • adverse litigation judgments, settlements, or other litigation-related costs; • changes in the legislative or regulatory environment, including with respect to cybersecurity, climate change, privacy, consumer product safety, advertising, and employment matters, or enforcement by government regulators, including fines, orders, or consent decrees; 23 • fluctuations in currency exchange rates and changes in the proportion of our revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies; • changes in our effective tax rate; • changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations, or principles; and • changes in business or macroeconomic conditions, including lower consumer confidence, recessionary conditions, increased unemployment rates, or stagnant or declining wages As a result of these and other factors, our results of operations and revenue may vary significantly from period to period.
Factors relating to our business that may contribute to these fluctuations include the following factors, as well as other factors described elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K: • our ability to raise additional capital sufficient to fund our operations, meet our obligations as they become due, and execute our growth strategy; • our ability to maintain and attract new members; • membership cancellation and renewal rates; • product returns; • changes in our recurring revenue model or pricing methodologies, or our adoption of any new membership, pricing, or revenue models; • the receipt, reduction or cancellation of, or changes in the forecasts or timing of, memberships by members; • changes in our mix of products and services, such as changes in demand for certain accessories or bundles or our Live 1:1 personal training and health coaching services, fitness programs and classes, or other streaming fitness content on our platform; • the diversification and growth of our revenue sources, including our ability to successfully expand our commercial and corporate wellness channels; • our ability to maintain gross margins and operating margins; • inaccurate forecasting of the demand for our products and services, which could lead to lower revenue or increased costs, or both; • the timing and amount of research, development, and new product expenditures, including resources allocated to the development of new equipment and accessories, programs, classes, and other content, and innovative features and technologies, as well as the continued development and upgrading of our proprietary technology platform; • increases in marketing, sales, and other operating expenses that we may incur to grow and expand our operations and to remain competitive; • changes in our relationship with our third-party financing partner who provides financing assistance to our members for the purchase of our Wattbike, CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • constraints on the availability of consumer financing or increased down payment requirements to finance purchases of our Ergatta, Wattbike, CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • the continued maintenance and expansion of our delivery, installation, and maintenance services and network for our Wattbike, CLMBR and FORME Studio equipment; • supply chain disruptions, delays, shortages, and capacity limitations; • increases or other changes in our product development and manufacturing costs, or the timing and extent thereof, and our ability to achieve cost reductions in a timely or predictable manner; 22 • changes in market and customer acceptance of and demand for our products, content, and services, including cyclicality and seasonal fluctuations in memberships and usage of the CLMBR and FORME platform by our members, each of which may change as our products and services evolve or mature, or as our business grows; • the continued market acceptance of, and the growth of the smart home gym and connected fitness market; • the emergence of new industry expectations and product obsolescence; • the timing and success of new product, content, and service introductions by us or our competitors; • the competitive landscape and pricing pressure as a result of competition or otherwise; • costs and expenses associated with any potential acquisitions or strategic partnerships or initiatives; • the ability to open new retail locations and studio showrooms; • successful expansion into international markets; • significant warranty claims; • loss of key personnel or the inability to attract qualified personnel, including personal trainers and fitness instructors; • geopolitical events, such as war, regional conflicts, other outbreaks of hostilities, or the escalation or expansion of the same (such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), threat of war or terrorist actions, or the occurrence of pandemics, epidemics, or other outbreaks of disease, or natural disasters, and the impact of these events on the factors set forth above; • changes in business or macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, interest rates, lower consumer confidence, recessionary conditions, increased unemployment rates, or stagnant or declining wages; • system failures or breaches of security or privacy; • adverse litigation judgments, settlements, or other litigation-related costs; • changes in the legislative or regulatory environment, including with respect to cybersecurity, privacy, consumer product safety, advertising, and employment matters, or enforcement by government regulators, including fines, orders, or consent decrees; • fluctuations in currency exchange rates and changes in the proportion of our revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies; • changes in our effective tax rate; and • changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations, or principles.
Any interruption or delay in the supply of any of these components or parts, or the inability to obtain these components or parts from alternate sources at acceptable prices and within a reasonable amount of time, would harm our ability to meet our scheduled deliveries to our members.
Any interruption or delay in the supply of any of these components or 34 parts, or the inability to obtain these components or parts from alternate sources at acceptable prices and within a reasonable amount of time, would harm our ability to meet our scheduled deliveries to our members.
If we encounter disputes or other issues related to the intellectual property we license from or that we develop with third parties, it could narrow or restrict our ability to use such intellectual property and adversely impact our ability to develop and market our current or new products and services.
If we encounter disputes or other issues related to the intellectual property we license from or develop with third parties, it could narrow or restrict our ability to use such intellectual property and adversely impact our ability to develop and market our current or new products and services.
If our costs become subject to significant inflationary pressures, we may not be able to fully offset such higher costs through price increases. Our inability or failure to do so could harm our business, financial condition, and operating results.
If our costs become subject to significant inflationary pressures, we may not be able to fully offset such higher costs 71 through price increases. Our inability or failure to do so could harm our business, financial condition, and operating results.