Biggest changeEvents or factors that may have a significant impact on our business and on the market price of our common stock include the following: • failure to achieve and sustain revenue growth or margins in our business; • major market events, such as the market’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic generally and its specific impact on the Company; • failure of any of our recently launched tests and any new test candidates to achieve commercial success; • changes in the structure of healthcare payment systems and changes in governmental or private insurer reimbursement levels for our tests; • introduction of new commercial tests or technological innovations by competitors; • termination of the licenses underlying our tests; • delays or other problems with operating our laboratory facilities; • failure of any of our research and development programs; • changes in intellectual property laws or the enforcement, validity or expiration of our patents in the United States and foreign countries; • developments or disputes concerning patents or other proprietary rights involving us directly or otherwise affecting the industry as a whole; • missing or changing the financial guidance we provide; • failure of analysts to initiate or maintain coverage of our company; • negative publicity, including misinformation, about our company, our tests or the industry in which we operate; • changes in the government regulatory approval process for our existing and new tests; • failure to meet estimates or recommendations by securities analysts that cover our common stock; • issuance of new securities analysts reports or changes in estimates or recommendations by securities analysts relating to our common stock or the securities of our competitors; • public concern over our approved tests and any test candidates; • litigation, including the outcome of existing and new litigation against us; • government and regulatory investigations; • our ability to raise additional funds if and when needed; • future sales or anticipated sales of our common stock by us or our stockholders; • the timing and amount of any repurchases of our common stock; • general market conditions, including as a result of changes in the rate of inflation and interest rates; • potential seasonal slowness in sales, particularly in the quarters ending September 30 and March 31, the effects of which may be difficult to understand during periods of growth; • general perception of the industry and our products; • economic, health care and diagnostic trends, disasters or crises and other external factors; and • period-to-period fluctuations in our financial results. 53 Table of Contents These and other external factors may cause the market price and demand for our common stock to fluctuate substantially, which may limit or prevent investors from readily selling their shares of common stock and may otherwise negatively affect the liquidity of our common stock.
Biggest changeEvents or factors that may have a significant impact on our business and on the market price of our common stock include the following: • failure to achieve and sustain revenue growth or margins in our business; • failure of any of our recently launched tests and any new test candidates to achieve commercial success; • changes in the structure of healthcare payment systems and changes in governmental or private insurer reimbursement levels for our tests, including UnitedHealthcare's decision to no longer provide coverage for certain multi-gene panel genetic tests, including our GeneSight test, under its commercial, individual exchange, and certain managed Medicaid plans; • introduction of new commercial tests or technological innovations by competitors; • termination of the licenses underlying our tests; • delays or other problems with operating our laboratory facilities; • failure of any of our research and development programs, including the failure to achieve favorable results from our clinical studies or receive sufficient favorable exposure for our tests in peer-reviewed publications; • changes in intellectual property laws or the enforcement, validity or expiration of our patents in the United States and foreign countries; • developments or disputes concerning patents or other proprietary rights involving us directly or otherwise affecting the industry as a whole; • missing or changing the financial guidance we provide; • failure of analysts to initiate or maintain coverage of our company; • negative publicity, including misinformation, about our company, our tests or the industry in which we operate; • changes in the government regulatory approval process for our existing and new tests; • failure to meet estimates or recommendations by securities analysts that cover our common stock; • issuance of new securities analysts reports or changes in estimates or recommendations by securities analysts relating to our common stock or the securities of our competitors; • general perception of, and public concern over the industry and our approved tests and any test candidates; • litigation, including the outcome of existing and new litigation against us; • government and regulatory investigations; • our ability to raise additional funds if and when needed; • future sales or anticipated sales of our common stock by us or our stockholders; • the timing and amount of any repurchases of our common stock; • general market conditions, including as a result of changes in the rate of inflation and interest rates; • potential seasonal slowness in sales, particularly in the quarters ending September 30 and March 31, the effects of which may be difficult to understand during periods of growth; • economic, health care and diagnostic trends, disasters or crises and other external factors; and • period-to-period fluctuations in our financial results.
This is because the GDPR allows EU member states to derogate from the requirements of the GDPR mainly in regard to specific processing situations (including special category data and processing for scientific or statistical purposes).
This is because GDPR allows EU member states to derogate from the requirements of GDPR mainly in regard to specific processing situations (including special category data and processing for scientific or statistical purposes).
The GDPR provides an enforcement authority to impose large penalties for noncompliance, including the potential for fines of up to €20 million or 4% of the annual global revenues of the noncompliant company, whichever is greater.
GDPR provides an enforcement authority to impose large penalties for noncompliance, including the potential for fines of up to €20 million or 4% of the annual global revenues of the noncompliant company, whichever is greater.
Based on our discussions with the agency and these developments, we have not implemented our proposal to the FDA regarding the GeneSight test.
Based on our discussions with the agency and these developments, we have not implemented our proposal to the FDA regarding our GeneSight test.
In the event any of our testing facilities were to lose its CLIA certification or other required certifications or licenses or were affected by a pandemic or man-made or natural disaster, such as an earthquake, severe weather, flooding, rising sea levels, other physical effects of climate change, power outages or contamination, we would be unable to continue our business, with respect to the tests performed at the particular facility or overall, at current levels to meet customer demands for a significant period of time.
In the event any of our testing facilities were to lose its CLIA certification or other required certifications or licenses or were affected by a pandemic or man-made or natural disaster, such as an earthquake, fire, severe weather, flooding, rising sea levels, other physical effects of climate change, power outages or contamination, we would be unable to continue our business, with respect to the tests performed at the particular facility or overall, at current levels to meet customer demands for a significant period of time.
We may not be able to enroll patients or collect a sufficient number of appropriate specimens in a timely manner, or we may experience delays during clinical development due to slower than anticipated enrollment, or due to changes in study design or other unforeseen circumstances, or we may be unable to afford or manage the large-sized clinical trials that some of our planned future products may require.
We may not be able to enroll patients or collect a sufficient number of appropriate specimens in a timely manner, or we may experience delays during clinical development due to slower than anticipated enrollment, or due to changes in study or trial design or other unforeseen circumstances, or we may be unable to afford or manage the large-sized clinical trials that some of our planned future products may require.
In addition, the publication of clinical data in peer-reviewed journals is an important step in commercializing and obtaining reimbursement for tests such as ours, and our inability to control when, if ever, results are published may delay or limit our ability to derive sufficient revenues from any test that is the subject of a study.
In addition, the publication of clinical data in peer-reviewed journals is an important step in commercializing and obtaining reimbursement for tests such as ours, and our inability to control when, if ever, results are published may delay or limit our ability to derive sufficient revenues from any test that is the subject of a study or trial.
If as a result of the ineffectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, we cannot provide reliable financial statements, our business decision processes may be adversely affected, our business and results of operations could be harmed, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and our ability to obtain additional financing, or additional financing on favorable terms, could be adversely affected.
In addition, if as a result of the ineffectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, we cannot provide reliable financial statements, our business decision processes may be adversely affected, our business and results of operations could be harmed, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and our ability to obtain additional financing, or additional financing on favorable terms, could be adversely affected.
In particular, medical or health data, genetic data and biometric data are all classified as “special category” data under the GDPR and afford greater protection and require additional compliance obligations. Further, EU member states have a broad right to impose additional conditions—including restrictions—on these data categories.
In particular, medical or health data, genetic data and biometric data are all classified as “special category” data under GDPR and afford greater protection and require additional compliance obligations. Further, EU member states have a broad right to impose additional conditions—including restrictions—on these data categories.
Increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from regulators, business partners, investors, and other stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks. Companies across many industries are facing increasing scrutiny related to their ESG practices and disclosure.
Increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from regulators, business partners, investors, and other stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks. Companies across many industries are facing increasing scrutiny related to their ESG practices and disclosure.
For example, because most of our tests are only utilized once per patient, we will need to sell our products to new patients or develop new tests in order to continue to generate revenue. Our average reimbursement rate per test may also decline, which may cause our revenues to decrease.
For example, because most of our tests are only utilized once per patient, we will need to sell our products to new patients or develop new tests in order to continue to generate revenue. Our average reimbursement rate per test may also decline, which may cause our revenue to decrease.
As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common stock will be the sole source of gain for the foreseeable future. If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline.
As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common stock will be the sole source of gain for our stockholders for the foreseeable future. If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline.
Doing business internationally involves a number of risks, including: • multiple, conflicting and changing laws and regulations such as tax laws, export and import restrictions, employment laws, data privacy laws such as the EU GDPR, regulatory requirements and other governmental approvals, permits and licenses; • failure by us to obtain regulatory approvals or adequate reimbursement for the use of our tests in various countries; • ineffective marketing campaigns leading to failure in establishing a viable, profitable, and sustainable presence in our international markets; • difficulty in staffing and managing foreign operations; • managing multiple payor reimbursement regimes, government payors and self-pay systems; • complexities and difficulties in obtaining protection and enforcing our intellectual property; • logistics and regulations associated with shipping patient samples, including infrastructure conditions, customs and transportation delays, including compliance with the Office of Foreign Assets Control and other international trade sanctions; • limits in our ability to penetrate international markets if we are not able to process tests locally; • financial risks, such as longer payment cycles, difficulty collecting accounts receivable and exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; • political and economic instability, including wars, terrorism, and political unrest, outbreak of disease, boycotts, curtailment of trade and other business restrictions; • regulatory and compliance risks that relate to maintaining accurate information and control over sales and distributors’ activities that may fall within the purview of the U.S.
Doing business internationally involves a number of risks, including: • multiple, conflicting and changing laws and regulations such as tax laws, export and import restrictions, employment laws, data privacy laws such as the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), regulatory requirements and other governmental approvals, permits and licenses; • failure by us to obtain regulatory approvals or adequate reimbursement for the use of our tests in various countries; • ineffective marketing campaigns leading to failure in establishing a viable, profitable, and sustainable presence in our international markets; • difficulty in staffing and managing foreign operations; • managing multiple payor reimbursement regimes, government payors and self-pay systems; • complexities and difficulties in obtaining protection and enforcing our intellectual property; • logistics and regulations associated with shipping patient samples, including infrastructure conditions, customs and transportation delays, including compliance with the Office of Foreign Assets Control and other international trade sanctions; • limits in our ability to penetrate international markets if we are not able to process tests locally; • financial risks, such as longer payment cycles, difficulty collecting accounts receivable and exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; • political and economic instability, including wars, terrorism, and political unrest, outbreak of disease, boycotts, curtailment of trade and other business restrictions; • regulatory and compliance risks that relate to maintaining accurate information and control over sales and distributors’ activities that may fall within the purview of the U.S.
Sources of potential additional capital resources may include, but are not limited to, public or private equity financings, or selling convertible or non-convertible debt securities. Any additional funding, if necessary, may not be available to us on reasonable terms, or at all.
Sources of potential additional capital resources may include, but are not limited to, additional indebtedness, public or private equity financings, or selling convertible or non-convertible debt securities. Any additional funding, if necessary, may not be available to us on reasonable terms, or at all.
Peer-reviewed publications regarding our tests may be limited by many factors, including delays in the completion of, poor design of, or lack of compelling data from, clinical studies, as well as delays in the review, acceptance and publication process.
Peer-reviewed publications regarding our tests may be limited by many factors, including delays in the completion of, poor design of, or lack of compelling data from, studies and clinical trials, as well as delays in the review, acceptance and publication process.
If a third party files a patent application with claims to subject matter we have invented, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may declare interference between competing patent applications. If an interference is declared, we may not prevail in the interference.
If a third party files a patent application with claims to subject matter we have invented, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, may declare interference between competing patent applications. If an interference is declared, we may not prevail in the interference.
The GDPR is applicable to part of our business and has increased our responsibility and liability in relation to personal data that we process, and we may be required to put in place additional procedures to comply. The GDPR is complex and regulatory guidance continues to evolve.
GDPR is applicable to part of our business and has increased our responsibility and liability in relation to personal data that we process, and we may be required to put in place additional procedures to comply. GDPR is complex and regulatory guidance continues to evolve.
We believe our future success is dependent upon our ability to successfully market our existing tests to additional patients within the United States, to expand into new markets, to develop and commercialize new tests and to maintain or obtain reimbursement for our tests.
We believe our future success is dependent upon our ability to successfully market our existing tests to additional patients within the United States, to expand into new product markets, to develop and commercialize new tests and to maintain or obtain reimbursement for our tests.
We believe that currently there are limited alternative suppliers of the equipment, robots, reagents and certain other supplies that we use in our business. The equipment, robots, reagents or other supplies may not remain available in commercial quantities at acceptable costs.
We believe that currently there are limited alternative suppliers of the equipment, robots, reagents and certain other supplies that we use in our business. The equipment, robots, reagents or other supplies may not remain available in commercial quantities at acceptable costs, or at all.
We must generate significant revenue to achieve profitability. Even if we succeed in marketing our existing tests to physicians for use in new patients and in developing and commercializing any additional tests, we may not be able to generate sufficient revenue to be profitable.
We must generate significant revenue to achieve profitability. Even if we succeed in marketing our existing tests to physicians for use in new patients and in developing and commercializing any new tests, we may not be able to generate sufficient revenue to be profitable.
Furthermore, the loss of the services of or failure to recruit key scientific and technical personnel and other qualified personnel who are necessary to operate our business would adversely affect our business and it may have a material adverse effect on our business as a whole. 34 Table of Contents We have acquired and we may continue to acquire technologies, assets or other businesses that could cause us to incur significant expense and expose us to a number of unanticipated operational and financial risks, which could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and business prospects.
Furthermore, the loss of the services of or failure to recruit key scientific and technical personnel and other qualified personnel who are necessary to operate our business would adversely affect our business and it may have a material adverse effect on our business as a whole. 35 Table of Contents We have acquired and we may continue to acquire technologies, assets or other businesses that could cause us to incur significant expense and expose us to a number of unanticipated operational and financial risks, which could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and business prospects.
Our core business depends on our ability to quickly and reliably deliver test results to our customers. We typically receive biological material for analysis at our laboratory facilities within days of collection from the patient.
Our core business depends on our ability to quickly and reliably receive biological material from patients and deliver test results to our customers. We typically receive biological material for analysis at our laboratory facilities within days of collection from the patient.
Any of these events could result in delisting actions by the Nasdaq Stock Market, investigation and sanctions by regulatory authorities, and stockholder investigations and lawsuits, in addition to adversely affecting our business and the trading price of our common stock.
Any of these events could result in delisting actions by the Nasdaq Stock Market, investigations and sanctions by regulatory authorities, and stockholder lawsuits, in addition to adversely affecting our business and the trading price of our common stock.
Moreover, we might never realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisition such as increase in our scale, diversification, cash flows and operational efficiency and meaningful accretion to our diluted earnings per share.
Moreover, we might never realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisition such as increase in our scale, diversification, cash flows and operational efficiency and meaningful accretion to our earnings per share.
These and other ethical, legal and social concerns may limit market acceptance of our tests or reduce the potential markets for our tests, either of which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. 40 Table of Contents We rely on commercial courier delivery services to transport biological materials to our facilities in a timely and cost-efficient manner and if these delivery services are disrupted, our business will be harmed.
These and other ethical, legal and social concerns may limit market acceptance of our tests or reduce the potential markets for our tests, either of which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. 41 Table of Contents We rely on commercial courier delivery services to transport biological materials to our facilities in a timely and cost-efficient manner and if these delivery services are disrupted, our business will be harmed.
The legislative and regulatory landscape for data protection continues to evolve, and in recent years there has been an increasing focus on privacy and data security issues with the potential to affect our business.
The legislative and regulatory landscape for data protection continues to rapidly evolve, and in recent years there has been an increasing focus on privacy and data security issues with the potential to affect our business.
Risks Related to Government Regulation • If we fail to comply with the complex federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations that apply to our business, we could suffer consequences that could materially and adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. • Our actual or perceived failure to comply with data protection laws and regulations could lead to government enforcement actions, private litigation, and/or adverse publicity and could negatively affect our business. • We may from time to time be subject to government investigation(s), the unfavorable outcome of which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. • Changes in health care policy could increase our costs, decrease our revenues and impact sales of and reimbursement for our tests. • Our business could be harmed by the loss, suspension, or other restriction on a license, certification, or accreditation, or by the imposition of a fine or penalties, under CLIA, its implementing regulations, or other state, federal and foreign laws and regulations affecting licensure or certification, or by future changes in these laws or regulations. • Changes in the way that the FDA regulates tests performed by laboratories like ours could result in delay or additional expense in offering our tests and tests that we may develop in the future. • FDA regulation of our GeneSight Psychotropic test could be disruptive to our business. • Companion and complementary diagnostic tests require FDA approval, and we may not be able to secure such approval in a timely manner or at all. • Our companion diagnostic tests are subject to ongoing regulatory compliance obligations and continued regulatory review and the failure to comply with such obligations could result in regulatory enforcement and/or penalties. • Our business involves environmental risks that may result in liability for us.
Risks Related to Government Regulation • If we fail to comply with the complex federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations that apply to our business, we could suffer consequences that could materially and adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. • Our actual or perceived failure to comply with data protection laws and regulations could lead to complaints, government enforcement actions, private litigation, and/or adverse publicity and could negatively affect our business. • We may from time to time be subject to government investigation(s), the unfavorable outcome of which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. • Changes in health care policy could increase our costs, decrease our revenue and impact sales of and reimbursement for our tests. • Our business could be harmed by the loss, suspension, or other restriction on a license, certification, or accreditation, or by the imposition of a fine or penalties, under CLIA, its implementing regulations, or other state, federal and foreign laws and regulations affecting licensure or certification, or by future changes in these laws or regulations. • Planned changes in the way the FDA regulates tests performed by laboratories like ours will result in delay and/or additional expense in offering our tests and tests that we may develop in the future. • FDA regulation of our GeneSight Psychotropic test could be disruptive to our business. • Companion and complementary diagnostic tests require FDA approval, and we may not be able to secure such approval in a timely manner or at all. • Our companion diagnostic tests are subject to ongoing regulatory compliance obligations and continued regulatory review and the failure to comply with such obligations could result in regulatory enforcement and/or penalties. • Our business involves environmental risks that may result in liability for us.
While we believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, future cash flow from operations, and amounts available for borrowing under our ABL Facility (as defined below) will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements for at least the next 12 months, changes could occur that would consume available capital resources more quickly than we currently expect and we may need or want to raise additional financing.
While we believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents, future cash flow from operations, and amounts available for borrowing under our ABL Facility (as defined below) will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements for at least the next 12 months, changes could occur that would consume available capital resources more quickly than we currently expect and we may need or want to raise additional financing.
Further, third-party reimbursement might not be available to enable us to maintain price levels sufficient to realize an appropriate return on investment in product development. 30 Table of Contents In addition, under PAMA, Medicare reimbursement for any given test is based on the weighted-median of the payments made by private payors for such test, rendering private payor payment levels even more significant.
Further, third-party reimbursement might not be available to enable us to maintain price levels sufficient to realize an appropriate return on investment in product development. 31 Table of Contents In addition, under PAMA, Medicare reimbursement for any given test is based on the weighted-median of the payments made by private payors for such test, rendering private payor payment levels even more significant.
While we have not experienced material supply chain disruptions related to these global hostilities to date, we are unable to predict how these conflicts will develop or guarantee that we will not experience material supply chain disruptions in the future. 39 Table of Contents Our international business exposes us to business, regulatory, political, operational, financial and economic risks associated with doing business outside of the United States.
While we have not experienced material supply chain disruptions related to these global hostilities to date, we are unable to predict how these conflicts will develop or guarantee that we will not experience material supply chain disruptions in the future. 40 Table of Contents Our international business exposes us to business, regulatory, political, operational, financial, and economic risks associated with doing business outside of the United States.
General Risks and Risks Related to Our Common Stock • Our stock price is highly volatile, and our stock may lose all or a significant part of its value. • If we are unable to achieve and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, our results of operations, our stock price and investor confidence in us could be adversely affected. • Anti-takeover provisions of Delaware law, provisions in our charter and bylaws and re-adoption of our stockholders’ rights plan, or poison pill, could make a third-party acquisition of us difficult. • Future sales and issuances of our common stock would result in dilution of the percentage ownership of our stockholders and could cause the price of our common stock to decline. • We do not intend to pay dividends so any returns will be limited to changes in the value of our common stock. • If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline. • Increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from regulators, business partners, investors, and other stakeholders with respect to our ESG practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks. • Our restated certificate of incorporation and our restated bylaws designate specific state or federal courts as the exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees. 28 Table of Contents Risks Related to Our Business and Our Strategy We may not be able to generate sufficient revenue from our existing tests or develop new tests to be profitable.
General Risks and Risks Related to Our Common Stock • Our stock price is highly volatile, and our stock may lose all or a significant part of its value. • If we are unable to achieve and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, our results of operations, our stock price and investor confidence in us could be adversely affected. • Anti-takeover provisions of Delaware law, provisions in our charter and bylaws and re-adoption of our stockholders’ rights plan, or poison pill, could make a third-party acquisition of us difficult. • Future sales and issuances of our common stock would result in dilution of the percentage ownership of our stockholders and could cause the price of our common stock to decline. • We do not intend to pay dividends so any returns will be limited to changes in the value of our common stock. • If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline. • Increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from regulators, business partners, investors, and other stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social, and governance practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks. • Our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws designate specific state or federal courts as the exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or employees. 29 Table of Contents Risks Related to Our Business and Our Strategy We may not be able to generate sufficient revenue from our existing tests or develop new tests to be profitable.
In conjunction with the announcement, the FDA also released an updated “Table of Pharmacogenetic Associations,” which lists gene-drug interactions that the agency believes are supported by FDA-approved drug labeling and/or “sufficient scientific evidence based on published literature.” The Table has been updated periodically since that time.
In conjunction with the announcement, the FDA also released an updated “Table of Pharmacogenomic Associations,” which lists gene-drug interactions that the agency believes are supported by FDA-approved drug labeling and/or “sufficient scientific evidence based on published literature.” The Table has been updated periodically since that time.
As a result, we are at risk for exchange rate fluctuations between such foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar, which could affect the results of our operations. If the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies, the translation of these foreign currency denominated transactions will result in decreased revenues and operating expenses.
As a result, we are at risk for exchange rate fluctuations between such foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar, which could affect the results of our operations. If the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies, the translation of these foreign currency denominated transactions will result in decreased revenue and operating expenses.
In the past, we implemented a stockholders’ rights plan, also called a poison pill, which could make it uneconomical for a third party to acquire the Company on a hostile basis. Although the plan expired in July 2011, our Board of Directors could adopt a new plan at any time.
In the past, we implemented a stockholders’ rights plan, also called a poison pill, which could make it uneconomical for a third party to acquire us on a hostile basis. Although the plan expired in July 2011, our Board of Directors could adopt a new plan at any time.
Even if the markets in which we compete meet our size estimates and forecasted growth for such markets, our business could fail to grow at similar rates. Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
Even if the markets in which we compete meet our size estimates and forecasted growth for such markets, our business could fail to grow at expected rates. Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
Parts of our direct and indirect supply chain are located overseas and both international and domestic components have been, and may in the future be, subject to disruption as a result of COVID-19 or another disease and responses to it.
For example, parts of our direct and indirect supply chain are located overseas and both international and domestic components have been, and may in the future be, subject to disruption as a result of COVID-19 or another disease and responses to it.
The GDPR sets out a number of requirements for controllers and/or processors, as applicable, that must be complied with when handling the personal data of EU based data subjects, including: providing expanded disclosures about how their personal data will be used; higher standards for organizations to demonstrate that they have obtained valid consent or have another legal basis in place to justify their data processing activities; the obligation to appoint data protection officers in certain circumstances; new rights for individuals to be “forgotten” and rights to data portability, as well as enhanced current rights (e.g., access requests); the principal of accountability and demonstrating compliance through policies, procedures, training and audit; and a new mandatory data breach regime.
GDPR sets out a number of requirements for controllers and/or processors, as applicable, that must be complied with when handling the personal data of EU based data subjects, including: providing expanded disclosures about how their personal data will be used; higher standards for organizations to demonstrate that they have a legal basis to justify their data processing activities; the obligation to appoint data protection officers in certain circumstances; new rights for individuals to be “forgotten” and rights to data portability, as well as enhanced current rights (e.g., access requests); the principal of accountability and demonstrating compliance through policies, procedures, training and audit; and a new mandatory data breach regime.
Pursuant to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) of 2017, federal NOLs arising in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 have an indefinite carryover period and may only be used to offset 80% of current year taxable income. Federal NOLs prior to this enactment were subject to a 20-year carry-forward limitation.
Pursuant to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) of 2017, federal NOLs arising in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 have an indefinite carryover period and may only be used to offset 80% of current year taxable income. Federal NOLs prior to this enactment were limited to a 20-year carry-forward period.
As of December 31, 2023, our patent portfolio included issued patents owned or licensed by us and numerous patent applications in the United States and other countries with claims protecting our intellectual property rights.
As of December 31, 2024, our patent portfolio included issued patents owned or licensed by us and numerous patent applications in the United States and other countries with claims protecting our intellectual property rights.
Additionally, we may be unable to implement our growth strategy if we cannot identify suitable acquisition candidates, reach agreement on potential acquisitions on acceptable terms, successfully integrate personnel or assets that we acquire or for other reasons. We may also experience increased expenses, distraction of our management, and personnel and customer uncertainty as a result of our acquisition activities.
Additionally, we may be unable to implement our growth strategy if we cannot identify suitable acquisition candidates, reach agreement on potential acquisitions on acceptable terms, or successfully integrate personnel or assets that we acquire. We may also experience increased expenses, distraction of our management, and personnel and customer uncertainty as a result of our acquisition activities.
On January 22, 2020, after a multi-year investigation into CBI’s and the Company’s alleged conduct, the United States declined to intervene. On January 27, 2020, the State of California likewise filed its notice of declination.
On January 22, 2020, after a multi-year investigation into CBI’s and our alleged conduct, the United States declined to intervene. On January 27, 2020, the State of California likewise filed its notice of declination.
We may be subject to future claims or investigations under the Federal False Claims Act or a similar state law, and any unfavorable outcome arising from such claims or investigation could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. 49 Table of Contents Changes in health care policy could increase our costs, decrease our revenues and impact sales of and reimbursement for our tests.
We may be subject to future claims or investigations under the Federal False Claims Act or a similar state law, and any unfavorable outcome arising from such claims or investigation could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. 51 Table of Contents Changes in health care policy could increase our costs, decrease our revenue and impact sales of and reimbursement for our tests.
If these supplies become unavailable or are disrupted, then we may not be able to successfully perform our research or operate our business on a timely basis or at all.
If these supplies or services become unavailable or are disrupted, then we may not be able to successfully perform our research, operate our business, or perform our tests on a timely basis or at all.
Since submitting our proposal to the FDA, we engaged with our trade association in their efforts to defend the offering of pharmacogenomic tests as LDTs and to monitor broader developments across the stakeholder community.
Since submitting our proposal to the FDA, we engaged with our trade association in their efforts to defend the offering of pharmacogenomic tests and to monitor broader developments across the stakeholder community.
In addition, we are subject to continued compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. The FDA or other regulatory authorities may take regulatory enforcement or other legal action or may impose consent decrees or withdraw approval if compliance with regulatory requirements and standards is not maintained or if problems occur with our marketed products.
In addition, we are subject to continued compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to medical devices and IVDs. The FDA or other regulatory authorities may take regulatory enforcement or other legal action or may impose consent decrees or withdraw approval if compliance with regulatory requirements and standards is not maintained or if problems occur with our marketed products.
We may also not be able to keep pace with the rapid technological changes in our industry, or properly leverage new technologies to achieve or sustain competitive advantages in our tests, systems and processes. We also expect to encounter significant competition with respect to any tests that we may develop or commercialize.
We may also not be able to keep pace with the rapid technological changes in our industry, or properly leverage new technologies, such as AI, to achieve or sustain competitive advantages in our tests, systems and processes. We also expect to encounter significant competition with respect to any tests that we may develop or commercialize.
The prices that we receive for such assets may not be high and, in some cases, have been and may be lower than the amount we invested in or paid for such assets. 35 Table of Contents Failure to comply with laws and regulations related to submission of claims for our services could result in significant monetary damages and penalties and exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs and corresponding foreign reimbursement programs.
The prices that we receive for such assets may not be high and, in some cases, has been lower than the amount we invested in or paid for such assets. 36 Table of Contents Failure to comply with laws and regulations related to submission of claims for our services could result in significant monetary damages and penalties and exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs and corresponding foreign reimbursement programs.
Additionally in 2020, California voters passed the California Privacy Rights Act, or CPRA, which went into effect on January 1, 2023. The CPRA significantly amends the CCPA, potentially resulting in further uncertainty, additional costs and expenses in an effort to comply and additional potential for harm and liability for failure to comply.
Additionally in 2020, California voters passed the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which went into effect on January 1, 2023. The CPRA significantly amended the CCPA, potentially resulting in further uncertainty, additional costs and expenses in an effort to comply and additional potential for harm and liability for failure to comply.
Our ability to successfully develop and commercialize our current tests, as well as any future tests that we may develop or acquire, depend on several factors, including: • our ability to convince the medical community and consumers of the utility of our tests and their potential advantages over existing tests or other competing products or services; • our ability to market current and future products in new and existing channels, such as the launch of our SneakPeek Early Gender DNA Test in retail stores; • our ability to collaborate with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to develop and commercialize companion diagnostic tests for their therapeutic drugs and drug candidates; • the agreement by third-party payors to reimburse our tests, the scope and extent of which will affect patients’ willingness or ability to pay for our tests and will likely heavily influence physicians’ decisions to recommend our tests; and/or • the willingness of physicians to utilize our diagnostic tests, which can be difficult to interpret as our tests only predict as to a probability, not certainty, that a tested individual will develop the disease, will benefit from a particular therapy or has an aggressive form of the disease that the test is intended to predict.
Our ability to successfully develop and commercialize our current tests, as well as any future tests that we may develop or acquire, depend on several factors, including: • our ability to convince the medical community and consumers of the utility of our tests and their potential advantages over existing tests or other competing products or services; • our ability to market current and future products in new and existing channels; • our ability to collaborate with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to develop and commercialize companion diagnostic tests for their therapeutic drugs and drug candidates; • the agreement by third-party payors to reimburse our tests, the scope and extent of which will affect patients’ willingness or ability to pay for our tests and will likely heavily influence physicians’ decisions to recommend our tests; and/or • the willingness of physicians to utilize our diagnostic tests, which can be difficult to interpret as our tests only predict as to a probability, not certainty, that a tested individual will develop the disease, will benefit from a particular therapy or has an aggressive form of the disease that the test is intended to predict.
We are subject to domestic and international data protection laws and regulations that address privacy and data security and may affect our collection, use, storage, and transfer of personal information.
We are, and may become, subject to numerous domestic and international data protection laws and regulations that address privacy and data security and may affect our collection, use, storage, and transfer of personal information.
On June 30, 2023, we entered into an asset-based revolving credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) with an initial maximum principal amount of $90.0 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and issuing bank, and the other lender parties thereto.
On June 30, 2023, we entered into an asset-based revolving credit facility (the ABL Facility) with an initial maximum principal amount of $90.0 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and issuing bank, and the other lender parties thereto.
If these supplies become unavailable or are disrupted, then we may not be able to successfully perform our research or operate our business on a timely basis or at all. • Our international business exposes us to business, regulatory, political, operational, financial and economic risks associated with doing business outside of the United States. • Ethical, legal and social concerns related to the use of genetic information could reduce demand for our tests. • We rely on commercial courier delivery services to transport biological materials to our facilities in a timely and cost-efficient manner and if these delivery services are disrupted, our business will be harmed. • We face risks associated with currency exchange rate fluctuations, which could adversely affect our operating results. • Impairment in the value of our goodwill or other intangible assets could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition. • Our estimates of actionable market size and forecasts of market growth may prove to be inaccurate, and even if the market in which we compete achieves the forecasted growth, our business could fail to grow at similar rates. • Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited. 27 Table of Contents Risks Related to the Development and Commercialization of Our Tests and Test Candidates • Our tests in development may not be clinically effective or may never achieve significant commercial market acceptance and our test offerings that we have recently launched or acquired may not be commercially successful. • If we do not compete effectively with scientific and commercial competitors, we may not be able to successfully commercialize our tests, increase our revenue or achieve and sustain profitability. • If our current research collaborators or scientific advisors terminate their relationships with us or develop relationships with a competitor, our ability to discover genes, proteins, and biomarkers, and to validate and commercialize tests could be adversely affected.
If these supplies or services become unavailable or are disrupted, then we may not be able to successfully perform our research, operate our business, or perform our tests on a timely basis or at all. • Our international business exposes us to business, regulatory, political, operational, financial, and economic risks associated with doing business outside of the United States. • Ethical, legal and social concerns related to the use of genetic information could reduce demand for our tests. • We rely on commercial courier delivery services to transport biological materials to our facilities in a timely and cost-efficient manner and if these delivery services are disrupted, our business will be harmed. • Our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by adverse public health developments. • We face risks associated with currency exchange rate fluctuations, which could adversely affect our operating results. • Impairment in the value of our goodwill or other intangible assets could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition. • Our estimates of actionable market size and forecasts of market growth may prove to be inaccurate, and even if the market in which we compete achieves the forecasted growth, our business could fail to grow at expected rates. • Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited. • Changes in tax laws or in their implementation or interpretation may adversely affect our business and financial condition. 28 Table of Contents Risks Related to the Development and Commercialization of Our Tests and Test Candidates • Our tests in development may not be clinically effective or may never achieve significant commercial market acceptance and our test offerings that we have recently launched or acquired may not be commercially successful. • If we do not compete effectively with scientific and commercial competitors, we may not be able to successfully commercialize our tests, increase our revenue or achieve and sustain profitability. • If our current research collaborators or scientific advisors terminate their relationships with us or develop relationships with a competitor, our ability to discover genes, proteins, and biomarkers, and to validate and commercialize tests could be adversely affected.
The dissemination of our confidential information to third parties could have a material adverse effect on our business. 43 Table of Contents Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property If we fail to protect our proprietary technology, others could compete against us more directly, which would harm our business.
The dissemination of our confidential information to third parties could have a material adverse effect on our business. Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property If we fail to protect our proprietary technology, others could compete against us more directly, which would harm our business.
In response to public letters from the national laboratory trade association and patient groups, on February 20, 2020, the FDA announced a new “collaboration between FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health and Center for Drug Evaluation and Research intended to provide the agency’s view of the state of the current science in pharmacogenetics.” Although the announcement again asserted that some pharmacogenetic test offerings may be potentially dangerous, the agency also acknowledged that pharmacogenetic testing “offers promise for informing the selection or dosing of some medications for certain individuals” when there is sufficient evidence demonstrating a relationship between how a person's genes may impact their metabolism of a drug or how they may respond to the drug.
In response to public letters from the national laboratory trade association and patient groups, on February 20, 2020, the FDA announced a new “collaboration between FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health and Center for Drug Evaluation and Research intended to provide the agency’s view of the state of the current science in pharmacogenomics.” 53 Table of Contents Although the announcement again asserted that some pharmacogenomic test offerings may be potentially dangerous, the agency also acknowledged that pharmacogenomic testing “offers promise for informing the selection or dosing of some medications for certain individuals” when there is sufficient evidence demonstrating a relationship between how a person's genes may impact their metabolism of a drug or how they may respond to the drug.
Although we determined that our internal controls over financing reporting were effective as of December 31, 2023, we may in the future identify internal control deficiencies that could rise to the level of a material weakness or uncover other errors in financial reporting.
Although we determined that our internal controls over financial reporting were effective as of December 31, 2024, we may in the future identify internal control deficiencies that could rise to the level of a material weakness or we may uncover other errors in our financial reporting.
In the event of such an occurrence, we could be held liable for any damages that result and any such liability could exceed our resources or any applicable insurance coverage we may have. Risks Related to Our Common Stock Our stock price is highly volatile, and our stock may lose all or a significant part of its value.
In the event of such an occurrence, we could be held liable for any damages that result and any such liability could exceed our resources or any applicable insurance coverage we may have. 54 Table of Contents General Risks and Risks Related to Our Common Stock Our stock price is highly volatile, and our stock may lose all or a significant part of its value.
Cost control initiatives could decrease the price that we would receive for any tests in the future, which would limit our revenue and profitability. 31 Table of Contents If we do not generate sufficient cash flow from operations and are unable to secure additional funding, we may have to reduce our operations.
Cost control initiatives could decrease the price that we would receive for any tests in the future, which would limit our revenue and profitability. If we do not generate sufficient cash flow from operations and are unable to secure additional funding, we may have to reduce our operations.
The trading market for our common stock will depend in part on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business. We do not have any control over these analysts. If few analysts continue coverage of us, the trading of our stock would likely decrease.
The trading market for our common stock will depend in part on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business. We do not have any control over these analysts. If only a few analysts provide coverage of us, the trading of our stock would likely decrease.
On July 16, 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU, or the CJEU, issued a landmark opinion in the case Maximilian Schrems vs. Facebook (Case C-311/18) (Schrems II). This decision calls into question certain data transfer mechanisms as between the EU member states and the U.S.
On July 16, 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) issued a landmark opinion in the case Maximilian Schrems vs. Facebook (Case C-311/18) (Schrems II). This decision calls into question certain data transfer mechanisms as between the EU member states and the United States.
The CJEU is the highest court in Europe and the Schrems II decision heightened the burden to assess U.S. national security laws on their business, and future actions of EU data protection authorities are difficult to predict at this time.
The CJEU is the highest court in Europe and the Schrems II decision heightened the burden to assess United States national security laws on their business, and future actions of EU data protection authorities are difficult to predict at this time.
Our companion and complementary diagnostic products, marketing, sales and development activities and manufacturing processes are subject to extensive and rigorous regulation by the FDA pursuant to the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), by comparable agencies in foreign countries, and by other regulatory agencies and governing bodies.
Our companion and complementary diagnostic products, marketing, sales and development activities and manufacturing processes are subject to extensive and rigorous regulation by the FDA pursuant to the federal FDCA, by comparable agencies in foreign countries, and by other regulatory agencies and governing bodies.
Historically, the FDA has exercised enforcement discretion with respect to most laboratory developed tests (LDTs) and has generally not required laboratories that furnish LDTs to comply with the agency’s requirements for medical devices (e.g., establishment registration, device listing, quality systems regulations, premarket clearance or premarket approval, and post-market controls).
Historically, the FDA had exercised enforcement discretion with respect to most LDTs and generally not required laboratories that furnish LDTs to comply with the agency’s requirements for medical devices (e.g., establishment registration, device listing, quality systems regulations, premarket clearance or premarket approval, and post-market controls).
While we see these developments as signaling a positive shift in the FDA’s approach to regulating pharmacogenetic tests, we cannot predict with certainty the outcome of this matter or its timing, or whether the ultimate form of the GeneSight Psychotropic Mental Health Medication test offering, if it must be changed, will have an adverse effect on our revenues from the test.
While we see these developments as signaling a positive shift in the FDA’s approach to regulating pharmacogenomic tests, we cannot predict with certainty the outcome of this matter, its timing or whether the ultimate form of the GeneSight test offering, if it must be changed, will have an adverse effect on our revenues from the test.
As of December 31, 2023, we had $40.0 million of outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility. The ABL Facility limits our ability to incur additional indebtedness and requires us to comply with certain minimum liquidity and minimum availability covenants.
As of December 31, 2024, we had $40.5 million of outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility. The ABL Facility limits our ability to incur additional indebtedness and requires us to comply with certain minimum liquidity and availability covenants.
For example, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), became effective in 2018 and imposed a broad data protection framework that expanded the scope of EU data protection law, including to non-EU entities meeting the jurisdictional requirements that process, or control the processing of, personal data relating to individuals located in the EU, including clinical trial data.
For example, the EU's GDPR became effective in 2018 and imposed a broad data protection framework that expanded the scope of EU data protection law, including to non-EU entities meeting the jurisdictional requirements that process, or control the processing of, personal data relating to individuals located in the EU, including clinical trial data.
Third-party payors may also impose prior authorization requirements, dispute our billing or coding and may decide to deny payment or recoup payment for testing that they contend to have been not medically necessary, against their coverage determinations, or for which they have otherwise overpaid, and we may be required to refund reimbursements already received.
Third-party payors may also impose prior authorization requirements, dispute our billing or coding and may decide to deny payment or recoup payment for testing that they contend to have been not medically necessary, against their coverage determinations, or for which they have otherwise overpaid, and we may be required to change our revenue estimates for previously delivered tests or refund reimbursements already received.
In addition, we could experience delays in product introductions or sales growth while we attempt to develop non-infringing alternatives. We believe that there has been, and may continue to be, significant litigation in the industry regarding patent and other intellectual property rights. On December 21, 2020, Ravgen, Inc.
In addition, we could experience delays in product introductions or sales growth while we attempt to develop non-infringing alternatives. 46 Table of Contents We believe that there has been, and may continue to be, significant litigation in the industry regarding patent and other intellectual property rights. For example, on December 21, 2020, Ravgen, Inc.
The uncertainty around the future of the ACA, and in particular the impact to reimbursement levels and the number of insured individuals, may lead to delay in the purchasing decisions of our customers, which may in turn negatively impact our product sales. Further, if reimbursement levels are inadequate, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected.
The impact to reimbursement levels and the number of insured individuals under the ACA may lead to delay in the purchasing decisions of our customers, which may in turn negatively impact our product sales. Further, if reimbursement levels are inadequate, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected.
Later that year, the FDA requested changes to the GeneSight test offering. Although we disagreed that changes to the test were required, we submitted a proposal regarding the reporting of GeneSight test results to healthcare providers that we believed addressed the FDA’s principal concerns and would not affect the benefits that we believe are provided by the GeneSight test.
Although we disagreed that changes to the test were required, we submitted a proposal regarding the reporting of GeneSight test results to healthcare providers that we believed addressed the FDA’s principal concerns and would not affect the benefits that we believe are provided by the GeneSight test.
Potential events or factors that may have a significant impact on our ability to achieve our growth targets and achieve and/or maintain revenue growth and profitability for our business include the following: • the efforts of third-party payors to limit or decrease the amounts that they are willing to pay for our tests, recoup amounts already paid, not cover our tests, or institute burdensome administrative requirements for reimbursement, such as prior authorization requirements; • our ability to execute on our strategic growth plan; • increased costs of reagents and other consumables required for testing; • increased personnel and facility costs; • our inability to hire competent, trained staff, including laboratory directors required to review and approve all reports we issue in our business, and sales personnel; • our inability to obtain necessary equipment or reagents to perform testing; • our inability to increase production capacity to meet demand increases; • our inability to expand into new markets; • increased licensing or royalty costs, and our ability to maintain and enforce the intellectual property rights underlying our tests and services; • changes in intellectual propriety law applicable to our patents or enforcement in the United States and foreign countries; • the expiration of the patents covering our products; • the outcome of outstanding or new litigation; • potential obsolescence of our tests; • our inability to obtain or increase commercial acceptance of our tests; • increased competition and loss of market share; • global or local economic conditions; • increased regulatory requirements; and • material litigation costs, settlements, and judgments.
Potential events or factors that may have a significant impact on our ability to achieve our growth targets and achieve and/or maintain revenue growth and profitability for our business include the following: • the efforts of third-party payors to limit or decrease the amounts that they are willing to pay for our tests, recoup amounts already paid, not cover our tests, or institute burdensome administrative requirements for reimbursement, such as prior authorization requirements; • our ability to execute on our strategic growth plan; • increased costs of reagents and other consumables required for testing; • increased personnel and facility costs; • our inability to hire competent, trained staff, including laboratory directors required to review and approve all reports we issue in our business, and sales personnel; • our inability to obtain necessary equipment or reagents to perform testing; 30 Table of Contents • our inability to increase production capacity to meet demand increases; • our inability to expand into new markets; • increased licensing or royalty costs, and our ability to maintain and enforce the intellectual property rights underlying our tests and services; • changes in intellectual propriety law applicable to our patents or enforcement in the United States and foreign countries; • the expiration of the patents covering our products; • potential obsolescence of our tests; • our inability to obtain or increase commercial acceptance of our tests; • increased competition and loss of market share; • global or local economic conditions; • protectionist laws and business practices, including trade restrictions, tariffs, export controls, quotas and other trade barriers, including China-U.S., Mexico-U.S. and Canada-U.S trade policies; • increased regulatory requirements; and • material litigation costs, settlements, and judgments.
For example, we depleted our director and officer's insurance coverage for the recently settled securities class action lawsuit and no insurance proceeds were available to us to pay the settlement amount.
For example, we depleted our director and officer's insurance coverage for the securities class action lawsuit that we settled in 2023, and no insurance proceeds were available to us to pay the settlement amount.
However, the possibility that we might not be able to continue to offer our Prequel screening test in California had a chilling effect on sales of our Prequel screening test in California. U.S. and foreign governments continue to propose and pass legislation designed to reduce the cost of health care.
However, the possibility that we might not have been able to continue to offer our Prequel screening test in California had a chilling effect on sales of our Prequel screening test in California. 32 Table of Contents U.S. and foreign governments continue to propose and pass legislation designed to reduce the cost of health care.
Security breaches, loss of data and other disruptions, including from cyberattacks, could compromise sensitive information related to our business, prevent us from accessing critical information or expose us to liability, which could adversely affect our business and our reputation.
Security breaches, loss of data and other disruptions, including from cyberattacks and other cybersecurity incidents, could compromise personal. confidential, or other sensitive or proprietary information related to our business, prevent us from accessing critical information or expose us to liability, which could adversely affect our business and our reputation.
Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, UK Bribery Act, anti-boycott laws and other anti-corruption laws; and • risks related to the disruptions caused by COVID-19 or another disease and responses to it. Any of these factors could significantly harm our international operations and, consequently, our revenues and results of operations.
Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, UK Bribery Act, anti-boycott laws and other anti-corruption laws; and • risks related to the disruptions caused by an infectious disease and responses to it. Any of these factors could significantly harm our international operations and, consequently, our revenues, and results of operations.
Any action brought against us for violation of these or other laws or regulations, even if we successfully defend against it, could cause us to incur significant legal expenses and divert our management’s attention from the operation of our business.
Any action brought against us for violation of these or other laws or regulations, even if we successfully defend against it, could cause us to incur significant legal expenses and divert our management’s attention from the operation of our business. Any of the foregoing consequences could seriously harm our business and our financial results.
For example, in June 2016, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Crescendo Bioscience, LLC (formerly known as Crescendo Bioscience, Inc.) (CBI), received a subpoena from the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services requesting that CBI produce documents relating to entities that received payment from CBI for the collection and processing of blood specimens for testing, including a named unrelated company, healthcare providers and other third-party entities.
For example, in June 2016, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Crescendo Bioscience, LLC (formerly known as Crescendo Bioscience, Inc.) (CBI), received a subpoena from the OIG requesting that CBI produce documents relating to entities that received payment from CBI for the collection and processing of blood specimens for testing, including a named unrelated company, healthcare providers and other third-party entities.
Food and Drug Administration laws and regulations that apply to medical devices such as our companion diagnostics and other IVDs; • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which imposes comprehensive federal standards with respect to the privacy and security of protected health information and requirements for the use of certain standardized electronic transactions; amendments to HIPAA under HITECH, which strengthened and expanded HIPAA privacy and security compliance requirements, increased penalties for violators, extended enforcement authority to state attorneys general and imposed requirements for breach notification; • state laws regulating genetic testing and protecting the privacy of genetic test results, as well as state laws protecting the privacy and security of health information and personal data and mandating reporting of breaches to affected individuals and state regulators; • the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, which prohibits knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving remuneration, directly or indirectly, in exchange for or to induce either the referral of an individual, or the furnishing, arranging for, or recommending of an item or service that is reimbursable, in whole or in part, by a federal health care program; • the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 (EKRA), which is an all-payor anti-kickback prohibition on, among other things, knowingly and willfully paying or offering any remuneration directly or indirectly to induce a referral of an individual to a clinical laboratory; • the federal physician self-referral prohibition (Stark Law or the Physician Self-Referral Law), which, absent an exception, prohibits a physician from making a Medicare referral for certain designated health services, including clinical laboratory services, if the physician or an immediate family member of the physician has an applicable financial relationship with the entity providing the designated health services; • the federal False Claims Act, which imposes liability on any person or entity that, among other things, knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment to the federal government; • the federal Civil Monetary Penalties Law, which prohibits, among other things, the offering or transfer of remuneration to a Medicare or Medicaid beneficiary if the person knows or should know it is likely to influence the beneficiary’s selection of a particular provider, practitioner, or supplier of services reimbursable by Medicare or Medicaid, unless an exception applies; • other federal and state fraud and abuse laws, such as anti-kickback laws, prohibitions on self-referral and fee-splitting, and false claims acts, which may extend to services reimbursable by any third-party payor, including private insurers; • the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which requires medical device manufactures to track and report to the federal government certain payments and other transfers of value made to physicians, other health care professionals, and teaching hospitals and ownership or investment interests held by physicians and their immediate family members; 46 Table of Contents • Section 216 of the federal Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, which requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to set Medicare rates for clinical laboratory testing based on private payor data reported by applicable laboratories; • the U.S.
These laws and regulations currently include, among other things: • CLIA and the implementing regulations, which require that laboratories obtain certification from the federal government, and state licensure laws and regulations; • FDA laws and regulations that apply to medical devices such as our companion diagnostics and other IVDs as well as LDTs, following the July 2024 effective date of the agency's LDT final rule; • HIPAA, which imposes comprehensive federal standards with respect to the privacy and security of protected health information and requirements for the use of certain standardized electronic transactions; amendments to HIPAA under HITECH, which strengthened and expanded HIPAA privacy and security compliance requirements, increased penalties for violators, extended enforcement authority to state attorneys general and imposed requirements for breach notification; • state laws regulating genetic testing and protecting the privacy of genetic test results, as well as state laws protecting the privacy and security of health information and personal data and mandating reporting of breaches to affected individuals and state regulators; • the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, which prohibits knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving remuneration, directly or indirectly, in exchange for or to induce either the referral of an individual, or the furnishing, arranging for, or recommending of an item or service that is reimbursable, in whole or in part, by a federal health care program; • EKRA, which is an all-payor anti-kickback prohibition on, among other things, knowingly and willfully paying or offering any remuneration directly or indirectly to induce a referral of an individual to a clinical laboratory; • the federal physician self-referral prohibition (Stark Law or the Physician Self-Referral Law), which, absent an exception, prohibits a physician from making a Medicare referral for certain designated health services, including clinical laboratory services, if the physician or an immediate family member of the physician has an applicable financial relationship with the entity providing the designated health services; • the federal False Claims Act, which imposes liability on any person or entity that, among other things, knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment to the federal government; • the federal Civil Monetary Penalties Law, which prohibits, among other things, the offering or transfer of remuneration to a Medicare or Medicaid beneficiary if the person knows or should know it is likely to influence the beneficiary’s selection of a particular provider, practitioner, or supplier of services reimbursable by Medicare or Medicaid, unless an exception applies; • other federal and state fraud and abuse laws, such as anti-kickback laws, prohibitions on self-referral and fee-splitting, and false claims acts, which may extend to services reimbursable by any third-party payor, including private insurers; • the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which requires medical device manufacturers to track and report to the federal government certain payments and other transfers of value made to physicians, other health care professionals, and teaching hospitals and ownership or investment interests held by physicians and their immediate family members; • Section 216 of the federal Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, which requires CMS to set Medicare rates for clinical laboratory testing based on private payor data reported by applicable laboratories; • the U.S.
We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $140.9 million as of December 31, 2023, our expected cash flow from operations, and our availability to borrow will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. However, we base this expectation on our current operating plan, which may change.
We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents of $102.4 million as of December 31, 2024, our expected cash flow from operations, and our availability to borrow will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. However, we base this expectation on our current operating plan, which may change.
Most recently, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act of 2024 (Pub.L. 118-22, enacted on November, 16, 2023) further delayed the reporting requirement as well as the application of the 15% phase-in reduction. Under these statutory provisions, the next data reporting period for CDLTs that are not ADLTs will be January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025.
Most recently, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Pub.L. 118-83, enacted on September 26, 2024) further delayed the reporting requirement as well as the application of the 15% phase-in reduction. Under these statutory provisions, the next data reporting period for CDLTs that are not ADLTs will be January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026.
We may also be required to pay Ravgen $21.25 million in five annual installments beginning no earlier than January 1, 2026 if certain conditions are satisfied. Any intellectual property litigation that we may become involved with in the future could consume a substantial portion of our managerial and financial resources.
We also agreed to pay Ravgen $21.25 million in five annual installments beginning no earlier than January 1, 2026 if certain conditions are satisfied but we do not currently believe that those conditions will be satisfied. Any intellectual property litigation that we may become involved with in the future could consume a substantial portion of our managerial and financial resources.