Biggest changeThe certificate of incorporation provides that, unless DocGo, in writing, selects or consents to the selection of an alternative forum: (a) the sole and exclusive forum for any complaint asserting any internal corporate claims, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and subject to applicable jurisdictional requirements, is the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if the Court of Chancery does not have, or declines to accept, jurisdiction, another state court or a federal court located within the State of Delaware) and (b) the sole and exclusive forum for any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall be the federal district courts of the U.S.; provided however, these provisions of the certificate of incorporation will not apply to suits brought to enforce a duty or liability created by the Exchange Act (as explained below). 45 As a result, (1) derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of DocGo, (2) action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer, stockholder or employee to DocGo or its stockholders, (3) action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or the certificate of incorporation or the Bylaws, or (4) action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be exclusively brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if the Court of Chancery does not have, or declines to accept, jurisdiction, another state court or a federal court located within the State of Delaware).
Biggest changeDocGo’s certificate of incorporation provides that, unless DocGo, in writing, selects or consents to the selection of an alternative forum: (a) the sole and exclusive forum for any complaint asserting any internal corporate claims, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and subject to applicable jurisdictional requirements, is the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if the Court of Chancery does not have, or declines to accept, jurisdiction, another state court or a federal court located within the State of Delaware) and (b) the sole and exclusive forum for any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall be the federal district courts of the U.S.; provided however, these provisions of the certificate of incorporation will not apply to suits brought to enforce a duty or liability created by the Exchange Act (as explained below).
DocGo relies on its contractual relationships with its healthcare provider partners. DocGo significantly relies on its contractual relationships with its healthcare provider partners and other strategic partners and alliances to generate revenues, expand into new markets and further penetrate existing markets.
DocGo relies on its contractual relationships with its healthcare provider partners and other strategic partners. DocGo significantly relies on its contractual relationships with its healthcare provider partners and other strategic partners and alliances to generate revenues, expand into new markets and further penetrate existing markets.
Measures taken to protect DocGo’s systems, those of its contractors or third-party service providers, or the PHI, other PII, or other sensitive information DocGo or contractors or third-party service providers process or maintain, may not adequately protect DocGo from the risks associated with the collection, storage, processing and transmission of such sensitive information.
Measures taken to protect DocGo’s systems, those of its contractors or third-party service providers, or the PHI, other PII, or other sensitive information DocGo or its contractors or third-party service providers process or maintain, may not adequately protect DocGo from the risks associated with the collection, storage, processing and transmission of such sensitive information.
A security breach or privacy violation that leads to disclosure or unauthorized use or modification of, or that prevents access to or otherwise impacts the confidentiality, security, or integrity of, patient information, including PHI or other PII, or other sensitive information that DocGo or its contractors or third-party service providers maintain or otherwise process, could harm DocGo’s reputation, compel it to comply with breach notification laws, cause it to incur significant costs for remediation, fines, penalties, notification to individuals, measures intended to repair or replace systems or technology and to prevent future occurrences, cause potential increases in insurance premiums, and require DocGo to verify the accuracy of database contents, resulting in increased costs or loss of revenue.
A security breach or privacy violation that leads to disclosure or unauthorized use or modification of, or that prevents access to or otherwise impacts the confidentiality, security, or integrity of, patient information, including PHI, other PII or other sensitive information that DocGo or its contractors or third-party service providers maintain or otherwise process, could harm DocGo’s reputation; compel it to comply with breach notification laws; cause it to incur significant costs for remediation, fines, penalties, notification to individuals or measures intended to repair or replace systems or technology and to prevent future occurrences; cause potential increases in insurance premiums; and require DocGo to verify the accuracy of database contents, resulting in increased costs or loss of revenue.
A significant number of employees have joined DocGo in recent years as it has grown, and DocGo’s success is dependent on its ability to maintain and instill its culture, align its talent with its business needs, engage its employees and inspire them to be open to change, to innovate and to maintain a customer-driven focus when delivering its services.
A significant number of employees have joined DocGo in recent years as it has grown, and DocGo’s success is dependent on its ability to maintain and instill its culture, align its talent with its business needs, engage its employees and inspire them to be open to change, innovate and maintain a customer-driven focus when delivering DocGo’s services.
In addition, integrating new contracts, particularly those in new geographic locations, could prove more costly, and could require more management time than DocGo anticipates. Any failure to accurately predict costs or the timing of payments from customers or to negotiate an adequate profit margin could have a material adverse effect on DocGo’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, integrating new contracts, particularly those in new geographic locations, could prove more costly and require more management time than DocGo anticipates. Any failure to accurately predict costs or the timing of payments from customers or to negotiate an adequate profit margin could have a material adverse effect on DocGo’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
DocGo’s continued success and growth depend in part upon its ability to enhance its solutions with next-generation technologies and to develop or to acquire and market new services to access new consumer populations.
DocGo’s continued success and growth depend in part upon its ability to enhance its solutions with next-generation technologies and to develop or acquire and market new services to access new consumer populations.
In connection with DocGo’s insurance programs, management establishes reserves for losses and related expenses within its self-insured retention limits, which represent estimates involving actuarial and statistical projections, at a given point in time, of DocGo’s expectations of the ultimate resolution and administration costs of losses it has incurred in respect of its liability risks.
In connection with DocGo’s self-insurance programs, management establishes reserves for losses and related expenses within its self-insured retention limits, which represent estimates involving actuarial and statistical projections, at a given point in time, of DocGo’s expectations of the ultimate resolution and administration costs of losses it has incurred in respect of its liability risks.
Insurance reserves inherently are subject to uncertainty. DocGo’s reserves are based on historical claims, demographic factors, industry trends, severity and exposure factors and other actuarial assumptions. DocGo uses these actuarial estimates to determine appropriate reserves, and DocGo’s reserves could be significantly affected if current and future occurrences differ from historical claim trends and expectations.
Insurance reserves are inherently subject to uncertainty. DocGo’s reserves are based on historical claims, demographic factors, industry trends, severity and exposure factors and other actuarial assumptions. DocGo uses these actuarial estimates to determine appropriate reserves, and DocGo’s reserves could be significantly affected if current and future occurrences differ from historical claim trends and expectations.
Borrowings under the Revolving Facility bear interest at a per annum rate equal to: (i) at DocGo’s option, the (x) the base rate or (y) the adjusted term SOFR rate, plus (ii) the applicable margin. DocGo is also required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the Revolving Facility in respect of any unutilized commitments thereunder.
Borrowings under the Revolving Facility bear interest at a per annum rate equal to: (i) at DocGo’s option, (x) the base rate or (y) the adjusted term SOFR rate, plus (ii) the applicable margin. DocGo is also required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the Revolving Facility in respect of any unutilized commitments thereunder.
DocGo’s future ability to make scheduled payments on its future debt obligations also depends on its then-current financial condition, results of operations and capital resources, which are subject to, among other things: the business, financial, economic, industry, competitive, regulatory and other factors discussed in these risk factors, and on other factors, some of which are beyond its control, including: the level of capital expenditures it makes, including those for acquisitions, if any; its debt service requirements; fluctuations in its working capital needs; its ability to borrow funds and access capital markets; and restrictions on debt service payments and its ability to make working capital borrowings for future debt service payments contained in the Credit Agreement.
DocGo’s ability to make scheduled payments on its future debt obligations also depends on its then-current financial condition, results of operations and capital resources, which are subject to, among other things: the business, financial, economic, industry, competitive, regulatory and other factors discussed in these risk factors, and on other factors, some of which are beyond its control, including: the level of capital expenditures it makes, including those for acquisitions, if any; its debt service requirements; fluctuations in its working capital needs; its ability to borrow funds and access capital markets; and restrictions on debt service payments and its ability to make working capital borrowings for future debt service payments contained in the Credit Agreement.
DocGo may incur significant additional indebtedness in the future, including off-balance sheet financings, trade credit, contractual obligations and general and commercial liabilities. Although the Credit Agreement contains certain restrictions on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, these restrictions are subject to a number of qualifications and exceptions, and the additional indebtedness incurred in compliance with these restrictions could be substantial.
DocGo may incur significant indebtedness in the future, including off-balance sheet financings, trade credit, contractual obligations and general and commercial liabilities. Although the Credit Agreement contains certain restrictions on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, these restrictions are subject to a number of qualifications and exceptions, and the additional indebtedness incurred in compliance with these restrictions could be substantial.
Certain provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation (as the same may be amended and/or restated from time to time) and the Bylaws (as the same may be amended and/or restated from time to time) may have an anti-takeover effect and may delay, defer or prevent a merger, acquisition, tender offer, takeover attempt or other change of control transaction that a stockholder might consider in its best interest, including those attempts that might result in a premium over the market price for the shares held by DocGo’s stockholders.
Certain provisions of DocGo’s certificate of incorporation (as the same may be amended and/or restated from time to time) and bylaws (as the same may be amended and/or restated from time to time) may have an anti-takeover effect and may delay, defer or prevent a merger, acquisition, tender offer, takeover attempt or other change of control transaction that a stockholder might consider in its best interest, including those attempts that might result in a premium over the market price for the shares held by DocGo’s stockholders.
If DocGo is unable to prevent or mitigate such security breaches or privacy violations or implement satisfactory remedial measures, or if it is perceived that DocGo has been unable to do so, its operations or the functionality of its innovative technology could be disrupted; it may be unable to provide access to its systems; it could lose customers; it could see negative repercussions to its reputation, adverse impacts on customers, loss of customer and investor confidence, financial loss; and it could be subject to governmental investigations or other actions, regulatory or contractual penalties, and other claims and liabilities.
If DocGo is unable to prevent or mitigate such security breaches or privacy violations or implement satisfactory remedial measures, or if it is perceived that DocGo has been unable to do so, its operations or the functionality of its technology could be disrupted; it may be unable to provide access to its systems; it could lose customers; it could see negative repercussions to its reputation, adverse impacts on customers, loss of customer and investor confidence, and financial loss; and it could be subject to governmental investigations or other actions, regulatory or contractual penalties, and other claims and liabilities.
These provisions provide for, among other things: ● A classified board of directors; ● the ability of the Board to issue one or more series of preferred stock; ● advance notice for nominations of directors by stockholders and for stockholders to include matters to be considered at DocGo’s annual meetings; ● certain limitations on convening special stockholder meetings; ● limiting the ability of stockholders to act by written consent; ● supermajority provisions to amend the bylaws and certain sections of the certificate of incorporation; and ● the Board with express authority to make, alter or repeal the Bylaws.
These provisions provide for, among other things: • a classified board of directors; • the ability of the Board to issue one or more series of preferred stock; • advance notice for nominations of directors by stockholders and for stockholders to include matters to be considered at DocGo’s annual meetings; • certain limitations on convening special stockholder meetings; • limiting the ability of stockholders to act by written consent; • supermajority provisions to amend the bylaws and certain sections of the certificate of incorporation; and • providing the Board with express authority to make, alter or repeal the bylaws.
If any disruption results in the destruction of some or all of DocGo’s fleet, significant disruption to DocGo’s business, contributes to a general decrease in local, regional or global macroeconomic activity or otherwise impairs DocGo’s ability to meet customer demands, or if DocGo is not able to develop or execute on an adequate recovery plan in such circumstances, DocGo’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
If any disruption results in the destruction of some or all of DocGo’s fleet, causes significant disruption to DocGo’s business, contributes to a general decrease in local, regional or global macroeconomic activity or otherwise impairs DocGo’s ability to meet customer demands, or if DocGo is not able to develop or execute on an adequate recovery plan in such circumstances, DocGo’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
In addition, in some instances, DocGo may agree to indemnify our clients against certain third-party claims, which may include claims that DocGo’s solutions infringe the intellectual property rights of such third parties. DocGo’s business could be adversely affected by any significant disputes between DocGo and its clients as to the applicability or scope of DocGo’s indemnification obligations to them.
In addition, in some instances, DocGo may agree to indemnify its clients against certain third-party claims, which may include claims that DocGo’s solutions infringe the intellectual property rights of such third parties. DocGo’s business could be adversely affected by any significant disputes between DocGo and its clients as to the applicability or scope of DocGo’s indemnification obligations to them.
Adverse outcomes with respect to litigation or any of these legal proceedings may result in significant settlement costs or judgments, penalties and fines, which may or may not be covered by DocGo’s existing insurance or may require DocGo to modify its services or require it to stop serving certain customers or geographies, all of which could negatively impact its existing business and its ability to grow.
Adverse outcomes with respect to litigation or any of these legal proceedings may result in significant settlement costs or judgments, penalties and fines, which may or may not be covered by DocGo’s existing insurance or may require DocGo to modify its services or stop serving certain customers or geographies, all of which could negatively impact its existing business and ability to grow.
In some markets in which DocGo operates, the lack of availability of clinical personnel has become a significant operating issue that all healthcare providers face. This labor shortage has, and could continue in the future, require DocGo to increase wages and benefits to recruit and retain qualified personnel or to identify and contract with more expensive temporary personnel.
In some markets in which DocGo operates, the lack of availability of clinical personnel has become a significant operating issue that all healthcare providers face. This labor shortage has required, and could continue in the future to require, DocGo to increase wages and benefits to recruit and retain qualified personnel or to identify and contract with more expensive temporary personnel.
These and other risks and uncertainties that impact DocGo’s ability to timely bill and collect on its receivables or the amount DocGo can charge for its services could adversely affect DocGo’s business, financial condition or results of operations. 26 DocGo may not accurately assess the costs it will incur under new revenue opportunities.
These and other risks and uncertainties that impact DocGo’s ability to timely bill and collect on its receivables or the amount DocGo can charge for its services could adversely affect DocGo’s business, financial condition or results of operations. DocGo may not accurately assess the costs it will incur under new revenue opportunities.
In addition, under the Credit Agreement, in the event of a default, the Agent could seek foreclosure of the Agent’s lien on the assets of DocGo and its subsidiary guarantors and exercise other customary secured creditor rights. 41 DocGo might incur future debt, which could further increase the risks to its financial condition described above.
In addition, under the Credit Agreement, in the event of a default, the Agent could seek foreclosure of the Agent’s lien on the assets of DocGo and its subsidiary guarantors and exercise other customary secured creditor rights. DocGo might incur future debt, which could further increase the risks to its financial condition described above.
DocGo’s Common Stock is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “DCGO.” DocGo is required to meet continued listing requirements for its securities to continue to be listed on Nasdaq, including having a minimum number of public securities holders and a minimum stock price. DocGo cannot assure you that it will continue to meet those listing requirements in the future.
The Common Stock is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “DCGO.” DocGo is required to meet continued listing requirements for its securities to continue to be listed on Nasdaq, including having a minimum number of public securities holders and a minimum stock price. DocGo cannot assure you that it will continue to meet those listing requirements in the future.
However, U.S. federal net operating losses generated in 2019 and forward are not subject to expiration and, if not utilized by fiscal 2021, are only available to offset 80% of taxable income each year due to changes in tax law attributable to the passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
However, U.S. federal net operating losses generated in 2019 and forward are not subject to expiration and, if not utilized by fiscal 2021, are only available to offset 80% of taxable income each year due to changes in tax law attributable to the passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
The certificate of incorporation provides that the exclusive forum provision is applicable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, subject to certain exceptions. 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.
DocGo’s certificate of incorporation provides that the exclusive forum provision is applicable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, subject to certain exceptions. 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.
DocGo’s recent growth and its acquisition strategy have placed, and will continue to place, significant demands on management’s time, which may divert their attention from DocGo’s day-to-day business operations and may lead to significant due diligence and other expenses regardless of whether DocGo pursues or consummates any potential acquisition.
DocGo’s recent growth and its acquisition strategy have placed, and may continue to place, significant demands on management’s time, which may divert their attention from DocGo’s day-to-day business operations and may lead to significant due diligence and other expenses regardless of whether DocGo pursues or consummates any potential acquisition.
Changes to or any failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations could also have a material adverse effect on DocGo’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 32 DocGo’s ability to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
Changes to or any failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations could also have a material adverse effect on DocGo’s business, financial condition and results of operations. DocGo’s ability to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
DocGo cannot predict the timing of any contemplated transactions, and there can be no assurances that DocGo will be able to identify suitable acquisition opportunities in the geographies into which it expects to grow or, if it does, that any transaction can be consummated on terms acceptable to it, if at all.
DocGo cannot predict the timing of any contemplated transactions, and there can be no assurances that DocGo will identify suitable acquisition opportunities in the geographies into which it expects to grow or, if it does, that any transaction can be consummated on terms acceptable to it, if at all.
For example, execution under DocGo’s medical transportation services contracts requires that an ambulance or other necessary fleet vehicle be available and within a certain proximity and the time of need and, if one is not available, the customer can and will seek alternative options.
For example, execution under DocGo’s medical transportation services contracts requires that an ambulance or other necessary fleet vehicle be available and within a certain proximity at the time of need and, if one is not available, the customer can and will seek alternative options.
These defects and errors, and any failure by DocGo to identify and address them, could result in loss of revenue or market share, diversion of development resources, harm to DocGo’s reputation and increased service and maintenance costs. Defects or errors may discourage existing or potential clients from purchasing our solution from DocGo.
These defects and errors, and any failure by DocGo to identify and address them, could result in loss of revenue or market share, diversion of development resources, harm to DocGo’s reputation and increased service and maintenance costs. Defects or errors may discourage existing or potential clients from purchasing DocGo’s solution.
DocGo takes certain administrative, physical and technological safeguards to address these risks, such as by requiring contractors and other third-party service providers who handle this PHI, other PII and other sensitive information to enter into agreements that contractually obligate them to use reasonable efforts to safeguard such PHI, other PII, and other sensitive information.
DocGo takes certain administrative, physical and technological safeguards to address these risks, such as requiring contractors and other third-party service providers who handle this PHI, other PII and other sensitive information to enter into agreements that contractually obligate them to use reasonable efforts to safeguard such information.
DocGo cannot predict the likelihood, timing or substance of U.S. tax proposals and will continue to monitor the progress of such proposals, as well as other global tax reform initiatives. DocGo continues to monitor changes in tax laws in the U.S. and the impact of proposed and enacted legislation in the various foreign jurisdictions in which it operates.
DocGo cannot predict the likelihood, timing or substance of U.S. tax proposals and will continue to monitor the progress of such proposals, as well as other global tax reform initiatives. DocGo continues to monitor changes in tax laws in the U.S. and the impact of proposed and enacted legislation in the foreign jurisdictions in which it operates.
A finding of non-compliance and any resulting payment delays, refund demands or other sanctions could have a material adverse effect on DocGo’s business, financial condition or results of operations. 38 Reductions in Medicare reimbursement rates or changes in the rules governing the Medicare program could have a material adverse effect on DocGo.
A finding of non-compliance and any resulting payment delays, refund demands or other sanctions could have a material adverse effect on DocGo’s business, financial condition or results of operations. Reductions in Medicare reimbursement rates or changes in the rules governing the Medicare program could have a material adverse effect on DocGo.
Government regulations in both DocGo’s domestic and international markets can also delay or prevent expansion or the introduction of new service offerings or require changes to some of DocGo’s current service offerings, which could negatively impact the success of DocGo’s strategies and financial results.
Government regulations in both DocGo’s domestic and international markets could also delay or prevent expansion or the introduction of new service offerings or require changes to some of DocGo’s current service offerings, which could negatively impact the success of DocGo’s strategies and financial results.
Even if DocGo has an existing contract with a healthcare provider, the contract does not create any exclusive relationship and even if DocGo is given preferred status, the customer often still does business with one or more of DocGo’s competitors.
Even if DocGo has an existing contract with a healthcare provider, the contract does not create any exclusive relationship, and even if DocGo is given preferred status, the customer often still conducts business with one or more of DocGo’s competitors.
Any changes in third-party service levels at DocGo’s data centers or any disruptions or other performance problems with DocGo’s solution could adversely affect DocGo’s reputation and may damage DocGo’s clients’ and consumers’ stored files or result in lengthy interruptions in DocGo’s services.
Any changes in third-party service levels at DocGo’s data centers or AWS or any disruptions or other performance problems with DocGo’s solution could adversely affect DocGo’s reputation and may damage DocGo’s clients’ and consumers’ stored files or result in lengthy interruptions in DocGo’s services.
If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of DocGo or fail to publish reports on it regularly, DocGo could lose visibility in the market, which in turn could cause its stock price or trading volume to decline.
Furthermore, if one or more of these analysts cease coverage of DocGo or fail to publish reports on it regularly, DocGo could lose visibility in the market, which in turn could cause its stock price or trading volume to decline.
Some open-source licenses contain express requirements, which may be triggered under certain circumstances, that licensees make available source code for modifications or derivative works created or prohibit such modifications or derivative works from being licensed for a fee.
Some open-source licenses contain express requirements, which may be triggered under certain circumstances, that licensees make available source code for modifications or derivative works or prohibit such modifications or derivative works from being licensed for a fee.
The pool of qualified healthcare professionals, including EMTs, paramedics, LPNs and nurses, available to staff DocGo’s broad spectrum of contracts and customer needs is limited and DocGo invests significant resources to attract, train and retain these professionals.
The pool of qualified healthcare professionals, including EMTs, paramedics, LPNs and other nurses, available to staff DocGo’s broad spectrum of contracts and customer needs is limited, and DocGo invests significant resources to attract, train and retain these professionals.
These limitations could adversely affect its operating performance, growth, profitability and financial condition, which would make it more difficult for it to generate cash flow sufficient to satisfy its obligations under its future indebtedness.
These limitations could adversely affect DocGo’s operating performance, growth, profitability and financial condition, which would make it more difficult for it to generate cash flow sufficient to satisfy its obligations under its future indebtedness.
In addition, if DocGo undergoes an “ownership change” — generally defined as a greater than 50% cumulative change in the equity ownership of certain shareholders over a rolling three-year period — under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, DocGo’s ability to use its pre-change net operating loss carryforwards and other pre-change tax attributes to offset future taxable income or taxes may be limited.
In addition, if DocGo undergoes an “ownership change” under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (generally defined as a greater than 50% cumulative change in the equity ownership of certain shareholders over a rolling three-year period), DocGo’s ability to use its pre-change net operating loss carryforwards and other pre-change tax attributes to offset future taxable income or taxes may be limited.
Although the Merger did not constitute such an ownership change, DocGo may experience ownership changes in the future as a result of changes in its stock ownership, some of which may not be within DocGo’s control, which could materially reduce or eliminate DocGo’s ability to use these losses or tax attributes to offset future taxable income or tax and have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.
Although the Business Combination did not constitute such an ownership change, DocGo may experience ownership changes in the future as a result of changes in its stock ownership, some of which may not be within DocGo’s control, which could materially reduce or eliminate DocGo’s ability to use these losses or tax attributes to offset future taxable income or tax and have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.
DocGo’s ability to rely on these services of third-party vendors could be impaired as a result of the failure of such providers to comply with applicable laws, regulations and contractual covenants, or as a result of events affecting such providers, such as power loss, telecommunication failures, software or hardware errors, computer viruses, cyber incidents and similar disruptive problems, fire, flood and natural disasters.
DocGo’s ability to rely on these services of third-party vendors, including AWS, could be impaired as a result of the failure of such providers to comply with applicable laws, regulations and contractual covenants, or as a result of events affecting such providers, such as power loss, telecommunication failures, software or hardware errors, computer viruses, cyber incidents and similar disruptive problems, fire, flood and natural disasters.
If its future indebtedness were to be accelerated, there can be no assurance that DocGo would have, or be able to obtain, sufficient funds to repay such future indebtedness in full.
If its indebtedness were to be accelerated, there can be no assurance that DocGo would have, or be able to obtain, sufficient funds to repay such indebtedness in full.
The terms of DocGo’s Credit Agreement and potential future debt arrangements could restrict its current and future operations, particularly its ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions.
The terms of the Credit Agreement and potential future debt arrangements could restrict its current and future operations, particularly its ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions.
Such securities also may be governed by an indenture or other instrument containing covenants restricting its operating flexibility. Additionally, any convertible or exchangeable securities that DocGo issues in the future may have rights, preferences and privileges more favorable than those of Common Stock. Separately, additional financing may not be available on favorable terms, or at all.
Such securities also may be governed by an indenture or other instrument containing covenants restricting DocGo’s operating flexibility. Additionally, any convertible or exchangeable securities that DocGo issues in the future may have rights, preferences and privileges more favorable than those of Common Stock. Separately, additional financing may not be available on favorable terms, or at all.
Labor expenses (which includes both directly employed personnel as well as subcontracted labor) are DocGo’s largest cost, representing approximately 69% and 60% of its 2022 and 2021 revenues, respectively. DocGo competes, in a highly competitive labor market, with other healthcare providers to attract healthcare professionals, including EMTs, paramedics and nurses, to support its operations.
Labor expenses (which includes both directly employed personnel as well as subcontracted labor) are DocGo’s largest cost, representing approximately 73%, 69% and 60% of its 2023, 2022 and 2021 revenues, respectively. DocGo competes with other healthcare providers in a highly competitive labor market to attract healthcare professionals, including EMTs, paramedics and nurses, to support its operations.
Even if DocGo generates net income in a given year, there remains the likelihood that the Company could incur net losses in any given quarter, given the fluctuating nature of revenues and expenses, particularly given the significant costs that are incurred during the beginning stages of new projects, coupled with marketing and personnel costs incurred for developing potential new business lines.
Even if DocGo generates net income in a given year, there remains the likelihood that it could incur net losses in any given quarter, given the fluctuating nature of revenues and expenses, particularly given the significant costs that are incurred during the beginning stages of new projects, coupled with marketing and personnel costs incurred for developing potential new business lines.
DocGo may also be required to expend significant capital and other resources to address problems caused by security breaches. Despite DocGo’s implementation of security measures, cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. As a result, DocGo or its third-party service providers may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate protective measures.
DocGo may also be required to expend significant capital and other resources to address problems caused by security breaches or other cybersecurity incidents. Despite DocGo’s implementation of security measures, cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. As a result, DocGo or its third-party service providers may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate protective measures.
In addition, the shares of Common Stock reserved for future issuance under DocGo’s equity incentive plans will become eligible for sale in the public market once those shares are issued, subject to provisions relating to various vesting agreements and, in some cases, limitations on volume and manner of sale applicable to affiliates under Rule 144, as applicable.
In addition, the shares of Common Stock reserved for future issuance under DocGo’s equity incentive plans will become eligible for sale in the public market once those shares are issued, subject to provisions relating to various vesting agreements and, in some cases, limitations on volume and manner of sale applicable to affiliates under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, as applicable.
Since DocGo’s inception in 2015, it has experienced rapid growth in the United States and more recently, internationally in the United Kingdom, and it expects to continue to grow in the future.
Since DocGo’s inception, it has experienced rapid growth in the United States and more recently, internationally in the United Kingdom, and it expects to continue to grow in the future.
Various other factors may also cause system failures, including power outages, catastrophic events, inadequate or ineffective redundancy, issues with upgrading or creating new systems or platforms, flaws in third-party software or services, errors or intentional acts by DocGo’s employees or third-party service providers, or breaches in the security of these systems or platforms.
Various other factors may also cause system failures, including power outages, catastrophic events, inadequate or ineffective redundancy, issues with upgrading or creating new systems or platforms, flaws in third-party software or services, errors or intentional acts by DocGo’s employees or third-party service providers, breaches in the security of these systems or platforms or other cybersecurity incidents.
There can be no guarantee that upon expiration of the PHE such restrictions will not be reinstated or changed in a way that adversely affects DocGo’s current or future telehealth offerings. Accordingly, DocGo must monitor its compliance with law in every jurisdiction in which it operates, on a regular basis.
There can be no guarantee that upon expiration of the Extension such restrictions will not be reinstated or changed in a way that adversely affects DocGo’s current or future telehealth offerings. Accordingly, DocGo must monitor its compliance with law in every jurisdiction in which it operates, on a regular basis.
Accordingly, shares registered under such registration statements will be available for sale in the open market. In the future, DocGo may also issue its securities in connection with investments or acquisitions. The amount of shares of Common Stock issued in connection with an investment or acquisition could constitute a material portion of DocGo’s then-outstanding shares of Common Stock.
Accordingly, shares registered under such registration statements will be available for sale in the open market. In the future, DocGo may also issue its securities in connection with investments or acquisitions. The number of shares of Common Stock issued in connection with an investment or acquisition could constitute a material portion of DocGo’s then-outstanding shares of Common Stock.
Because DocGo’s decision to issue debt or equity in the future will depend on market conditions and other factors, it cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing, nature or success of DocGo’s future capital raising efforts. As a result, future capital raising efforts may reduce the market price of Common Stock and be dilutive to existing stockholders.
Because DocGo’s decision to issue debt or equity in the future will depend on market conditions and other factors, it cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing, nature or success of DocGo’s future capital raising efforts. As a result, future capital raising efforts may reduce the market price of Common Stock and be dilutive to existing stockholders. Item 1B.
DocGo also believes there are several smaller, private organizations providing in-home or in-site care utilizing different, higher cost healthcare providers.
DocGo also believes there are several smaller, private organizations providing in-home or on-site care utilizing different, higher cost healthcare providers.
In addition, our ability to deliver DocGo’s Internet-based services depends on the development and maintenance of the infrastructure of the Internet by third parties. This includes maintenance of a reliable network backbone with the necessary speed, data capacity, bandwidth capacity and security. Our services are designed to operate without interruption in accordance with DocGo’s service level commitments.
In addition, DocGo’s ability to deliver its Internet-based services depends on the development and maintenance of the infrastructure of the Internet by third parties. This includes maintenance of a reliable network backbone with the necessary speed, data capacity, bandwidth capacity and security. DocGo’s services are designed to operate without interruption in accordance with DocGo’s service level commitments.
Although DocGo maintains a security and privacy damages insurance policy, the coverage under DocGo’s policies may not be adequate to compensate DocGo for all losses that may occur related to the services provided by DocGo’s third-party vendors. In addition, DocGo may not be able to continue to obtain adequate insurance coverage at an acceptable cost, if at all.
Although DocGo maintains a security and privacy damages insurance policy, the coverage under DocGo’s policies may not be adequate to compensate DocGo for all losses that may occur related to the services provided by DocGo’s third-party vendors. In addition, DocGo may not be able to continue to maintain adequate insurance coverage at an acceptable cost, if at all.
Many states have laws that prohibit business corporations such as DocGo from practicing medicine, employing physicians, exercising control over medical judgments or decisions of physicians or other health care professionals (such as EMTs and nurses), or engaging in certain business arrangements such as fee-splitting, with each of the foregoing activities collectively referred to as the “corporate practice of medicine.” In some states these prohibitions are expressly stated in a statute or regulation, while in other states the prohibition is a matter of judicial or regulatory interpretation.
Many states have laws that prohibit business corporations such as DocGo from practicing medicine, employing physicians, exercising control over medical judgments or decisions of physicians or other healthcare professionals (such as EMTs and nurses), or engaging in certain business arrangements such as fee-splitting, with each of the foregoing activities collectively referred to as the “corporate practice of medicine.” In some states these prohibitions are expressly stated in a statute or regulation, while in other states the prohibition is a matter of judicial or regulatory interpretation.
In addition, if accessibility of various apps is limited by government actions, the full functionality of devices may not be available to its members. Moreover, third-party platforms, services, and offerings are constantly evolving, and DocGo may not be able to modify its platform to assures its compatibility with those third parties.
In addition, if accessibility of various apps is limited by government actions, the full functionality of devices may not be available to its members. Moreover, third-party platforms, services and offerings are constantly evolving, and DocGo may not be able to modify its platform to ensure its compatibility with those third parties.
DocGo also enters into confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with its employees and consultants and enters into confidentiality agreements with certain of its third-party providers and strategic partners. These laws, procedures and restrictions provide only limited protection and any of our intellectual property rights may be challenged, invalidated, circumvented, infringed, or misappropriated.
DocGo also enters into confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with certain of its employees and consultants and enters into confidentiality agreements with certain of its third-party providers and strategic partners. These laws, procedures and restrictions provide only limited protection, and any of DocGo’s intellectual property rights may be challenged, invalidated, circumvented, infringed or misappropriated.
Material performance problems, defects or errors in DocGo’s existing or new software-based products and services may arise in the future and may result from interface of our solution with systems and data that DocGo did not develop and the function of which is outside of DocGo’s control or undetected in our testing.
Material performance problems, defects or errors in DocGo’s existing or new software-based products and services may arise in the future and may result from interface of DocGo’s solution with systems and data that DocGo did not develop and the function of which is outside of DocGo’s control or undetected in its testing.
Correction of defects or errors could prove to be impossible or impracticable. The costs incurred in correcting any defects or errors may be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on DocGo’s financial condition and results of operations. DocGo invested in and implemented upgraded information systems and processes in 2022.
Correction of defects or errors could prove to be impossible or impracticable. The costs incurred in correcting any defects or errors may be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on DocGo’s financial condition and results of operations. DocGo invested in and implemented upgraded information systems and processes in 2023.
As the first comprehensive consumer privacy legislation in the U.S., the CCPA created where applicable (some information may be exempt from most of CCPA’s/CPRA’s requirements if subject to HIPAA, for example), which were further expanded by the CPRA.
As the first comprehensive consumer privacy legislation in the U.S., the CCPA created new consumer rights where applicable (some information may be exempt from most of CCPA’s/CPRA’s requirements if subject to HIPAA, for example), which were further expanded by the CPRA.
Certain of DocGo’s customers who are individuals are dual-eligible, meaning their coverage comes from both Medicare and Medicaid. As a result, a small portion of DocGo’s revenue comes from Medicaid, accounting for approximately 1.1% and 1.8% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022, respectively.
Certain of DocGo’s customers who are individuals are dual-eligible, meaning their coverage comes from both Medicare and Medicaid. As a result, a small portion of DocGo’s revenue comes from Medicaid, accounting for approximately 1.4%, 1.8% and 1.1% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
If DocGo’s enterprise software does not currently support a client’s required data format or appropriate integrate with a client’s applications and information systems, then DocGo must configure its enterprise software to do so, which increases DocGo’s expenses. Additionally, DocGo does not control its clients’ implementation schedules.
If DocGo’s enterprise software does not currently support a client’s required data format or appropriately integrate with a client’s applications and information systems, then DocGo must configure its enterprise software to do so, which increases DocGo’s expenses. Additionally, DocGo does not control its clients’ implementation schedules.
Companies in the internet and technology industries are increasingly bringing and becoming subject to suits alleging infringement of proprietary rights, particularly patent rights, and our competitors and other third parties may hold or have pending patent applications, which could be related to our business.
Companies in the internet and technology industries are increasingly bringing and becoming subject to suits alleging infringement of proprietary rights, particularly patent rights, and DocGo’s competitors and other third parties may hold or have pending patent applications, which could be related to DocGo’s business.
While DocGo has implemented data privacy and security measures in an effort to comply with applicable laws and regulations relating to privacy and data protection, some PHI and other PII or confidential information is transmitted to or from DocGo by third parties, who may not implement adequate security and privacy measures, and it is possible that laws, rules and regulations relating to privacy, data protection or information security may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent with DocGo’s practices or those of third parties who transmit PHI and other PII or confidential information to DocGo.
While DocGo has implemented data privacy and security measures in an effort to comply with applicable laws and regulations relating to privacy and data protection, some PHI and other PII or confidential information is transmitted to or from DocGo by third parties, who may not implement adequate security and privacy measures, and it is possible that laws, rules and regulations relating to privacy, data protection or information security may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent with DocGo’s practices or those of third parties who transmit PHI and other PII or confidential 35 Table of Contents information to DocGo.
Additionally, DocGo’s strategy of providing healthcare transportation services with significant reliance on a mobile platform is novel, the telehealth industry is nascent and still evolving and there are no well-established companies offering the “last-mile” telehealth solutions that DocGo offers, all of which carry its own unique risks, including market and consumer acceptance and adoption.
Additionally, DocGo’s strategy of providing healthcare transportation services with significant reliance on a mobile platform is novel, the mobile health and telehealth industry is nascent and still evolving, and there are no well-established companies offering the “last-mile” mobile health solutions that DocGo offers, all of which carry their own unique risks, including market and consumer acceptance and adoption.
DocGo’s proprietary software may not operate properly, which could damage DocGo’s reputation, give rise to claims against DocGo or divert application of DocGo’s resources from other purpose, any of which could harm DocGo’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
DocGo’s proprietary software may not operate properly, which could damage DocGo’s reputation, give rise to claims against DocGo or divert application of DocGo’s resources from other purposes, any of which could harm DocGo’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
In recent years, DocGo has entered into strategic business relationships with, among others, healthcare providers and hospital systems, to take advantage of commercial opportunities across its operations, but particularly in its medical transportation services segment.
In recent years, DocGo has entered into strategic business relationships with, among others, healthcare providers and hospital systems to take advantage of commercial opportunities across its operations, particularly in its Transportation Services segment.
As a public company, DocGo has significant requirements for enhanced financial reporting and internal controls, including the SEC’s rules implementing Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which require management to certify financial and other information in its quarterly and annual reports and provide an annual management report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
As a public company, DocGo has significant requirements for enhanced financial reporting and internal controls, including the SEC’s rules implementing Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act’), which require management to certify financial and other information in its quarterly and annual reports and provide an annual management report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
The Board may take into account general and economic conditions, DocGo’s financial condition and results of operations, DocGo’s available cash and current and anticipated cash needs, capital requirements, contractual, legal, tax, and regulatory restrictions, implications on the payment of dividends by DocGo to its stockholders or by its subsidiaries to it and such other factors as the Board may deem relevant.
The Board may take into account general and economic conditions, DocGo’s financial condition and results of operations, DocGo’s available cash and current and anticipated cash needs, capital requirements, contractual, legal, tax, and regulatory restrictions, implications on the payment of dividends by DocGo to its stockholders or by its subsidiaries to it and such other factors as the Board may deem 42 Table of Contents relevant.
Alternatively, if a court were to find these provisions of the certificate of incorporation inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, DocGo may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect DocGo’s business and financial condition.
Alternatively, if a court were to find these provisions of DocGo’s certificate of incorporation inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, 44 Table of Contents DocGo may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect DocGo’s business and financial condition.
Among other things, proposed changes would raise the rate on both domestic and foreign income. If any of these proposals are ultimately enacted into legislation, they could materially impact DocGo’s tax provision, cash tax liability and effective tax rate. Changes in accounting rules, assumptions or judgments could materially and adversely affect DocGo.
Among other things, proposed changes would raise the rate on both domestic and foreign income. If any of these proposals are ultimately enacted into legislation, they could materially impact DocGo’s tax provision, cash tax liability and effective tax rate. 31 Table of Contents Changes in accounting rules, assumptions or judgments could materially and adversely affect DocGo.
Security breaches, loss of data and other disruptions could compromise sensitive business, customer or patient information or prevent DocGo from accessing critical information and expose it to liability, which could adversely affect DocGo’s business.
Security breaches, loss of data and other disruptions or cybersecurity incidents could compromise sensitive business, customer or patient information or prevent DocGo from accessing critical information and expose it to liability, which could adversely affect DocGo’s business.
Moreover, a failure to maintain effective control processes could lead to violations, unintentional or otherwise, of laws and regulations and may put our employees and others in close proximity to potentially harmful environments or situations.
Moreover, a failure to maintain effective control processes could lead to violations, unintentional or otherwise, of laws and regulations and may put DocGo’s employees and others in close proximity to potentially harmful environments or situations.
DocGo is subject to a variety of federal, state and local laws and regulatory regimes, including a variety of labor laws and regulations, and changes to or the failure to comply with these laws and regulations could adversely affect DocGo’s business.
DocGo is subject to a variety of federal, state and local laws and regulatory regimes, including a variety of labor laws and regulations and SEC rules and regulations, and changes to or the failure to comply with these laws and regulations could adversely affect DocGo’s business.
Risks Relating to Ownership of Common Stock Nasdaq may delist DocGo’s securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in its securities and subject DocGo to additional trading restrictions.
Risks Related to Ownership of Common Stock Nasdaq may delist DocGo’s securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in its securities and subject DocGo to additional trading restrictions.
In addition, in the event of a default, the Agent could seek foreclosure of the Agent’s lien on the assets of DocGo and its subsidiary guarantors and exercise other customary secured creditor rights, and DocGo could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation. Any future debt arrangements that DocGo may enter into could also impose similar restrictions.
In addition, in the event of a default, the Agent could seek foreclosure of the Agent’s lien on the assets of DocGo and its subsidiary 41 Table of Contents guarantors and exercise other customary secured creditor rights, and DocGo could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation. Any future debt arrangements that DocGo may enter into could also impose similar restrictions.
Certain proposed acquisitions or dispositions may also trigger regulatory review by governmental agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”), under their respective regulatory authority.
Certain proposed acquisitions or dispositions may also trigger regulatory review by governmental agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, under their respective regulatory authority.