CEA Industries (BNCWW) FY2026 10-K Risk Factors: 82 New, 34 Dropped

What the changes say

The risk section now centers on BNB holdings: 515,544 tokens worth $317.3 million, most of the Company’s total assets.
BNB price volatility, liquidity, custody, blockchain failures, validator concentration, and Binance ecosystem developments dominate the new risks.
Risks tied to the former controlled-environment agriculture and cannabis operations have been removed or narrowed.
The Fat Panda acquisition is now completed, while CEA revenue timing and staffing risks remain largely unchanged.

What changed since the prior 10-K

New

NewRisks Related to the DAT Strategy
Our financial condition is highly dependent on the market price of BNB, which has historically been subject to significant volatility
BNB price declines could materially reduce the value of the Company’s assets, financial results, and common stock.
NewRisks Related to the DAT Strategy
Our DAT Strategy is concentrated primarily in a single asset, which subjects us to risks specific to the Binance ecosystem
Concentrating the DAT Strategy in BNB exposes the Company to risks involving BNB Chain and the broader Binance ecosystem.
NewRisks Related to the DAT Strategy
Failures, vulnerabilities, or disruptions in the BNB Chain network could adversely affect the value of BNB and our digital asset holdings
BNB Chain software failures, consensus problems, vulnerabilities, or cyberattacks could disrupt the network and reduce BNB’s value.
NewRisks Related to the DAT Strategy
The validator structure of the BNB Chain network may expose it to governance or operational risks
BNB Chain’s relatively limited validator group could create coordinated-action, governance, operational, or network-integrity problems.
NewRisks Related to the DAT Strategy
Certain of our digital assets are held at third-party exchanges and are subject to custodial and counterparty risks
Third-party exchange or custodian failures, insolvency, cyberattacks, or lost private-key access could permanently prevent access to digital assets.
NewRisks Related to the DAT Strategy
Digital assets, including BNB, are subject to an evolving and uncertain regulatory landscape
Changing U.S. and international digital-asset rules could restrict acquiring, holding, trading, or benefiting from BNB.
NewRisks Related to the DAT Strategy
BNB could be determined to be a security under U.S. federal securities laws, which could materially affect the value and tradability of our digital assets
If BNB is classified as a security, trading platforms could delist it or face registration requirements, reducing its liquidity and value.
NewRisks Related to the DAT Strategy
Adverse publicity or developments involving the Binance ecosystem could negatively affect the value of BNB
Regulatory actions, litigation, or negative publicity involving Binance-related entities could weaken confidence in BNB and reduce its liquidity and price.
NewRisks Related to the DAT Strategy
While we report substantial digital asset holdings, the liquidity of these assets may be limited by market conditions
Market stress, shallow order books, or sales by the Company or other large holders could prevent favorable or timely liquidation of BNB.
NewRisks Related to the DAT Strategy
Fair value accounting for digital assets may cause significant volatility in our financial statements
ASC 350-60 fair-value accounting could create large earnings swings from BNB price changes unrelated to operating performance.
NewRisks Related to the DAT Strategy
We are subject to significant competition in the growing digital asset industry and the Company’s business, operating results and financial condition may be adversely affected if the Company is unable to compete effectively
Companies pursuing similar BNB or digital-asset strategies could limit the Company’s ability to compete effectively.
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
The digital asset trading platforms on which cryptocurrency trades are relatively new and largely unregulated or may not be complying with existing regulations
New or poorly regulated digital-asset platforms may impose trading or withdrawal limits, suspend withdrawals, or expose BNB holders to counterparty risk.
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
The availability of spot exchange-traded products (“ETPs”) and futures exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) for BNB and other digital assets may adversely affect the market price of our common stock
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
A disruption of the Internet may affect the operation of the cryptocurrency networks, which may adversely affect the cryptocurrency industry and an investment in the Company
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
Any Internet failures or Internet connectivity-related attacks that impact the ability to transfer cryptocurrency could have a material adverse effect on the price of cryptocurrency and the value of an investment in the Company
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
We face significant risks relating to disruptions, forks, gain-of-control attacks, hacks, network disruptions, or other adverse events or other compromises to the cryptocurrency blockchains, which could materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
Crypto assets and blockchains are subject to various “attack” risks
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
Political or economic crises may motivate large-scale sales of digital assets, which would result in a reduction in values and materially and adversely affect us
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
The value of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets may be subject to momentum pricing risk
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
The emergence of DeFi subjects us to evolving risks and uncertainties relating to our investments and our services
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
Loss or theft of private keys or breaches of our digital wallets could result in the permanent loss of our BNB and materially adversely affect our business
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
Competition from central bank digital currencies and emerging payments initiatives involving financial institutions could adversely affect the value of BNB and other digital assets
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
The emergence or growth of other digital assets, including those with significant private or public sector backing, could have a negative impact on the price of BNB and adversely affect our business
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
The reliance on open-source code by digital asset networks exposes us to risks related to competitive networks and products built on such code, the failure of individuals to maintain that code and discovery of security vulnerabilities that could threaten the ability of such networks to operate
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
The lack of legal recourse and insurance for digital assets increases the risk of total loss in the event of theft or destruction
NewRisks Related to Cryptocurrencies
The state, local and non-U.S. tax treatment of digital assets is unclear
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
BNB is subject to extreme price volatility, and any sustained decline in the market price of BNB could lead to substantial losses on our digital asset holdings and could adversely affect the market price of our common stock
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
BNB and BNB Chain have links to, and may be controlled by, Binance and its principals
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
Proof-of-stake blockchains are a relatively recent innovation, and have not been subject to as widespread use or adoption over as long of a period of time as traditional proof-of-work blockchains
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
The value of our common stock depends on the development and acceptance of BNB Chain. The slowing or stopping of the development or acceptance of BNB Chain may adversely affect an investment in our common stock
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
If validators exit BNB Chain, it could increase the likelihood of a malicious actor obtaining control
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
Blockchain technologies are based on theoretical conjectures as to the impossibility of solving certain cryptographical puzzles quickly. These premises may be incorrect or may become incorrect due to technological advances
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
Due to the nature of private keys, BNB transactions are irrevocable and stolen or incorrectly transferred BNB may be irretrievable. As a result, any incorrectly executed BNB transactions could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and the price of our common stock
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
BNB Chain’s decentralized governance structure may negatively affect its ability to grow and respond to challenges
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
We face risks relating to the potential compromise of BNB Chain and other cryptocurrencies’ network security by emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum computing, which may materially and adversely impact our operations and financial condition
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
Any name change and any associated rebranding initiative by the core developers of BNB may not be favorably received by the digital asset community, which could negatively impact the value of BNB, our business, financial condition and results of operations and the price of our common stock
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
Banks, financial institutions and BNB exchanges that our DAT Strategy relies on, may be located outside the United States, may not be subject to U.S. regulation, and may be less reliable than U.S.-equivalents
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
Our DAT Strategy may subject us to enhanced regulatory oversight
NewRisks Related to Investing in BNB
In addition, private actors that are wary of BNB or the regulatory concerns associated with BNB have in the past taken and may in the future take further actions that may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and the market price of our common stock
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
If we fail to manage our business and growth effectively, we may be unable to execute our business plan, maintain high levels of service or address competitive challenges adequately
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
The market for vaporizer products and related items is a niche market, subject to a great deal of uncertainty and is still evolving
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
We depend on third-party suppliers for many of our products and may experience supply shortages which could have a material adverse effect on our business
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
We may enter into new markets or lines of business that offer new products, or may expand existing lines of business, which may subject us to additional risks
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
We may be unable to identify or contract with new suppliers in the event of a disruption to our supply
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Demand for the products we distribute could decrease if the trend of our suppliers selling products directly to consumers or retailers continues or accelerates
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
We are vulnerable to third-party transportation risks, including governmental laws and common carriers’ policies that prevent the shipment of the types of products we sell
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
The loss of a significant supplier would require us to rely more heavily on our other existing suppliers or to develop relationships with new suppliers. Such a loss may have an adverse effect on our product offerings and our business
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
If we fail to maintain proper inventory levels, our business could be harmed
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Our success is dependent in part upon our ability to distribute popular products from new suppliers, as well as the ability of our existing suppliers to develop and market products that meet changes in market demand or regulatory requirements
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Changes in our customer, product or competition mix could cause our product margin and results of operations to fluctuate
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Our ability to distribute certain licensed brands and to use or license certain trademarks may be terminated or not renewed
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
We may not be successful in maintaining the consumer brand recognition and loyalty of our products
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
New products face intense media attention and public pressure
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Our success depends, in part, on the quality and safety of our products, as well as the perception of quality and safety in the vaporization products and consumption accessories industry generally
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Damage to our reputation, or that of any of our key suppliers or their brands, could affect our business performance
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Significant increases in state and local regulation of our vaporizer products have been proposed and enacted, and are likely to continue to be proposed and enacted in numerous jurisdictions
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
If provinces continue the trend of imposing, expanding, and increasing taxes on vaporizer products, it could materially and adversely affect our business
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
We may become involved in regulatory or agency proceedings, investigations, prosecutions, and audits
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
We are subject to increasing international control and regulation
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Changes in our credit profile may affect our relationship with our suppliers, which could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
We face intense competition and may fail to compete effectively
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Product defects could increase our expenses, damage our reputation or expose us to liability
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
We may not have adequate insurance for potential liabilities, including liabilities arising from litigation
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
We may become subject to significant product liability litigation
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
The scientific community has not yet extensively studied the long-term health effects of the use of vaporizers, electronic cigarettes or e-liquids products
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Reliance on information technology means a significant disruption could affect our communications and operations
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Internet security poses a risk to our e-commerce sales
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Security and privacy breaches may expose us to liability and cause us to lose customers
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
If the methodologies of internet search engines are modified, traffic to our websites and corresponding consumer origination volumes could decline
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Our intellectual property may be infringed and we may be unable to secure or maintain all the intellectual property required to sell all of our offerings
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
We are subject to the risks of exchange rate fluctuations
NewRisks Related to Fat Panda Operations
Our failure to comply with certain environmental, health and safety regulations could materially and adversely affect our business
NewRisks Relating to Our Current Controlled Environment Agriculture Business
Changes to United States tariff and import/export regulations may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations
NewRisks Relating to Our Current Controlled Environment Agriculture Business
We may become subject to additional regulation of controlled environment agriculture facilities
NewRisks Related to Our Common Stock
Our common stock may be delisted if we fail to comply with Nasdaq’s continued listing standards
NewRisks Related to Our Business and Operations
Shareholder activism has caused and will continue to cause us to incur substantial costs and divert management’s attention and resources and could disrupt our operations and the trading price of our common stock
NewRisks Related to Our Business and Operations
While we welcome input from all our stockholders, including YZi Labs, and desire to have a constructive relationship with them as our largest stockholder and a key business partner, YZi Labs’ campaign has adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect our business
NewRisks Related to Our Business and Operations
Our Stockholder Rights Plan could delay or prevent a change of control, which could limit the market price of our common stock
NewRisks Related to Our Business and Operations
We are party to the AMA which contains terms that are materially adverse to our stockholders, and we may be unable to reform or terminate the AMA without incurring substantial costs despite pending litigation against the Asset Manager
NewRisks Related to Our Business and Operations
The Company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting
NewRisks Related to Our Business and Operations
We are a holding company and depend upon our subsidiaries for our cash flow
NewRisks Related to Our Business and Operations
The ability of our subsidiaries to make any payments to us will depend on their earnings and cash flow, the terms of their current and future indebtedness, tax considerations and legal and contractual restrictions on their ability to make distributions

Dropped

Dropped
Summary Of Risk Factors Relating to our Current CEA Operations
Summary of risks affecting the former CEA operations, including limited revenue and working-capital deficits.
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
Our revenues have been limited, and we will need to obtain financing for any substantive growth, and possibly our continued operations, which may not be available to us
Limited revenues and potential difficulty obtaining financing for growth or continued operations.
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
Any future equity offering will result in dilution to our shareholders; obtaining borrowed capital may not be possible for us
Shareholder dilution from future equity offerings and possible inability to obtain borrowed capital.
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
We may extend credit to our CEA customers in the future and, if we are unable to collect these accounts receivable, our future profitability could be adversely impacted
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
Because we currently do not maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, we may be unable to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud, and investor confidence and the market price of our common stock may, therefore, be adversely impacted
Potential customer credit losses if the former CEA business extended payment terms.
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
The inability to effectively manage our operational reorganization could harm our business and materially and adversely affect our operating results and financial condition
Ineffective internal controls over financial reporting and related fraud, reporting, and investor-confidence risks.
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
Our inability or failure to manage our company effectively could harm our business and materially and adversely affect our operating results and financial condition
Difficulties managing operational reorganization, acquisitions, staffing, systems, and infrastructure.
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
To date, the majority of our revenues have been generated from clients that operate in the legal cannabis industry in the United States and Canada
Failure to manage the company effectively amid fluctuating customer demand, industry uncertainty, financing, and regulation.
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
There is heightened scrutiny by Canadian regulatory authorities related to the cannabis industry
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
We have a concentration of customers and suppliers, which could affect our financial results
Dependence on customers in the U.S. and Canadian legal cannabis industries.
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
We may become subject to additional regulation of CEA facilities that are unrelated to cannabis
Heightened Canadian regulatory scrutiny of cannabis-related operations.
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
We incur significant costs as a result of being a public company, which will make it more difficult for us to achieve profitability
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
Changes in accounting standards and subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by management related to complex accounting matters could significantly affect our financial results
DroppedRisks Relating to Our Current CEA Business
Our ability to use net operating losses to offset future taxable income may be subject to limitations
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis remains illegal under federal law, and therefore, strict enforcement of federal laws regarding cannabis, particularly against our customers, would likely result in our inability to execute our business plan
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
Under U.S. federal law, however, those activities are illegal
Revenue and receivables concentration among a small number of customers and suppliers.
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
We are and will be subject to applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
We face risks related to civil asset forfeiture due to the regulatory environment of the cannabis industry in the United States
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
Public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry may have an adverse effect on our business reputation
Potential additional regulation of CEA facilities growing non-cannabis crops.
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
We may have difficulty accessing bankruptcy courts
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
Our historical business efforts in Canada have presented opportunities, but no assurance can be given that our revenues and earnings will be improved on the basis of our addressing the Canadian business
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
Variations in state and local regulation and enforcement in states that have legalized cannabis may impose certain restrictions on cannabis-related activities that may adversely impact our revenue and earnings
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry could face strong opposition from other industries
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
Changing legislation and evolving interpretations of law, could negatively impact our clients and, in turn, our operations
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
The fact that we provide products and services to companies in the cannabis industry may impact our ability to raise adequate capital for future expansion, which could hinder our growth potential as well as our revenue and earnings
Public-company legal, accounting, reporting, governance, and Sarbanes-Oxley costs hindering profitability.
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
Our success may be dependent on additional states legalizing recreational and/or medical cannabis use
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
Our customers may have difficulty accessing the service of banks, which may make it difficult for them to purchase our products and services
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
We are subject to certain federal regulations relating to cash reporting
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
State and municipal governments in which our customers do business or seek to do business may have or may adopt laws that adversely affect our ability to do business with such customers
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
Most, if not all, of our customers are impacted by Section 280E of the Code, which limits certain expenses marijuana companies can deduct. This negative impact could affect the financial condition of our customers, which in turn may negatively affect the ability of our customers to purchase our products and services
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
There may be difficulty enforcing certain of our commercial agreements and contracts
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
Due to our involvement in the cannabis industry, we may have a difficult time obtaining the various insurances that are desired to operate our business, which may expose us to additional risk and financial liability
DroppedRisks Related to the Cannabis Industry
A drop in the retail price of cannabis products may negatively impact our business
DroppedRisks Related to Our Common Stock
An active, liquid trading market for our common stock and warrants may not develop or be sustained, and as a result, investors may not be able to sell their common stock at or above their acquisition price, or at all

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65% rewrittenRisks Relating to Our Current Controlled Environment Agriculture Business
We may not be able to successfully identify, consummate or integrate acquisitions or to successfully manage the impacts of such transactions on our operations
The acquisition risk now reflects that Fat Panda was recently completed, rather than still being pursued.
22% rewrittenRisks Relating to Our Current Controlled Environment Agriculture Business
Management expects that, under typical operating conditions, we will experience substantial variations in our revenues and operating results from quarter to quarter. This variance may change with fundamental changes in our operations
The risk now uses the term controlled-environment agriculture and removes the explicit statement that failed licensing or financing could increase losses.
Was: Management expects that, under typical operating conditions, we will experience substantial variations in our revenues and operating results from quarter to quarter. This variance may change with fundamental changes in our operations, such as the planned acquisition of Fat Panda
22% rewrittenRisks Relating to Our Current Controlled Environment Agriculture Business
We have a limited number of employees that may not be sufficient to service our contracts
The staffing history now covers employee reductions over several years instead of only the last year.
20% rewrittenRisks Relating to Our Current Controlled Environment Agriculture Business
There is no assurance that we will be able to convert our backlog related to our controlled environment agriculture operations into revenue or make a profit
The risk is essentially unchanged apart from replacing CEA with controlled-environment agriculture terminology.
Was: There is no assurance that we will be able to convert our backlog related to our CEA operations into revenue or make a profit
20% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Common Stock
Our securities prices may be volatile and may decrease substantially
The listed share-price drivers no longer specifically include volatility in cannabis-industry companies, while retaining general market and company-performance risks.

All 103 risk factors

Headings as the filing states them, in filing order.

Risks Related to the DAT Strategy

01Our financial condition is highly dependent on the market price of BNB, which has historically been subject to significant volatilityNew
02Our DAT Strategy is concentrated primarily in a single asset, which subjects us to risks specific to the Binance ecosystemNew
03Failures, vulnerabilities, or disruptions in the BNB Chain network could adversely affect the value of BNB and our digital asset holdingsNew
04The validator structure of the BNB Chain network may expose it to governance or operational risksNew
05Certain of our digital assets are held at third-party exchanges and are subject to custodial and counterparty risksNew
06Digital assets, including BNB, are subject to an evolving and uncertain regulatory landscapeNew
07BNB could be determined to be a security under U.S. federal securities laws, which could materially affect the value and tradability of our digital assetsNew
08Adverse publicity or developments involving the Binance ecosystem could negatively affect the value of BNBNew
09While we report substantial digital asset holdings, the liquidity of these assets may be limited by market conditionsNew
10Fair value accounting for digital assets may cause significant volatility in our financial statementsNew
11We are subject to significant competition in the growing digital asset industry and the Company’s business, operating results and financial condition may be adversely affected if the Company is unable to compete effectivelyNew

Risks Related to Cryptocurrencies

12The digital asset trading platforms on which cryptocurrency trades are relatively new and largely unregulated or may not be complying with existing regulationsNew
13The availability of spot exchange-traded products (“ETPs”) and futures exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) for BNB and other digital assets may adversely affect the market price of our common stockNew
14A disruption of the Internet may affect the operation of the cryptocurrency networks, which may adversely affect the cryptocurrency industry and an investment in the CompanyNew
15Any Internet failures or Internet connectivity-related attacks that impact the ability to transfer cryptocurrency could have a material adverse effect on the price of cryptocurrency and the value of an investment in the CompanyNew
16We face significant risks relating to disruptions, forks, gain-of-control attacks, hacks, network disruptions, or other adverse events or other compromises to the cryptocurrency blockchains, which could materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operationsNew
17Crypto assets and blockchains are subject to various “attack” risksNew
18Political or economic crises may motivate large-scale sales of digital assets, which would result in a reduction in values and materially and adversely affect usNew
19The value of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets may be subject to momentum pricing riskNew
20The emergence of DeFi subjects us to evolving risks and uncertainties relating to our investments and our servicesNew
21Loss or theft of private keys or breaches of our digital wallets could result in the permanent loss of our BNB and materially adversely affect our businessNew
22Competition from central bank digital currencies and emerging payments initiatives involving financial institutions could adversely affect the value of BNB and other digital assetsNew
23The emergence or growth of other digital assets, including those with significant private or public sector backing, could have a negative impact on the price of BNB and adversely affect our businessNew
24The reliance on open-source code by digital asset networks exposes us to risks related to competitive networks and products built on such code, the failure of individuals to maintain that code and discovery of security vulnerabilities that could threaten the ability of such networks to operateNew
25The lack of legal recourse and insurance for digital assets increases the risk of total loss in the event of theft or destructionNew
26The state, local and non-U.S. tax treatment of digital assets is unclearNew

Risks Related to Investing in BNB

27BNB is subject to extreme price volatility, and any sustained decline in the market price of BNB could lead to substantial losses on our digital asset holdings and could adversely affect the market price of our common stockNew
28BNB and BNB Chain have links to, and may be controlled by, Binance and its principalsNew
29Proof-of-stake blockchains are a relatively recent innovation, and have not been subject to as widespread use or adoption over as long of a period of time as traditional proof-of-work blockchainsNew
30The value of our common stock depends on the development and acceptance of BNB Chain. The slowing or stopping of the development or acceptance of BNB Chain may adversely affect an investment in our common stockNew
31If validators exit BNB Chain, it could increase the likelihood of a malicious actor obtaining controlNew
32Blockchain technologies are based on theoretical conjectures as to the impossibility of solving certain cryptographical puzzles quickly. These premises may be incorrect or may become incorrect due to technological advancesNew
33Due to the nature of private keys, BNB transactions are irrevocable and stolen or incorrectly transferred BNB may be irretrievable. As a result, any incorrectly executed BNB transactions could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and the price of our common stockNew
34BNB Chain’s decentralized governance structure may negatively affect its ability to grow and respond to challengesNew
35We face risks relating to the potential compromise of BNB Chain and other cryptocurrencies’ network security by emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum computing, which may materially and adversely impact our operations and financial conditionNew
36Any name change and any associated rebranding initiative by the core developers of BNB may not be favorably received by the digital asset community, which could negatively impact the value of BNB, our business, financial condition and results of operations and the price of our common stockNew
37Banks, financial institutions and BNB exchanges that our DAT Strategy relies on, may be located outside the United States, may not be subject to U.S. regulation, and may be less reliable than U.S.-equivalentsNew
38Our DAT Strategy may subject us to enhanced regulatory oversightNew
39In addition, private actors that are wary of BNB or the regulatory concerns associated with BNB have in the past taken and may in the future take further actions that may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and the market price of our common stockNew

Risks Related to Fat Panda Operations

40If we fail to manage our business and growth effectively, we may be unable to execute our business plan, maintain high levels of service or address competitive challenges adequatelyNew
41The market for vaporizer products and related items is a niche market, subject to a great deal of uncertainty and is still evolvingNew
42We depend on third-party suppliers for many of our products and may experience supply shortages which could have a material adverse effect on our businessNew
43We may enter into new markets or lines of business that offer new products, or may expand existing lines of business, which may subject us to additional risksNew
44We may be unable to identify or contract with new suppliers in the event of a disruption to our supplyNew
45Demand for the products we distribute could decrease if the trend of our suppliers selling products directly to consumers or retailers continues or acceleratesNew
46We are vulnerable to third-party transportation risks, including governmental laws and common carriers’ policies that prevent the shipment of the types of products we sellNew
47The loss of a significant supplier would require us to rely more heavily on our other existing suppliers or to develop relationships with new suppliers. Such a loss may have an adverse effect on our product offerings and our businessNew
48If we fail to maintain proper inventory levels, our business could be harmedNew
49Our success is dependent in part upon our ability to distribute popular products from new suppliers, as well as the ability of our existing suppliers to develop and market products that meet changes in market demand or regulatory requirementsNew
50Changes in our customer, product or competition mix could cause our product margin and results of operations to fluctuateNew
51Our ability to distribute certain licensed brands and to use or license certain trademarks may be terminated or not renewedNew
52We may not be successful in maintaining the consumer brand recognition and loyalty of our productsNew
53New products face intense media attention and public pressureNew
54Our success depends, in part, on the quality and safety of our products, as well as the perception of quality and safety in the vaporization products and consumption accessories industry generallyNew
55Damage to our reputation, or that of any of our key suppliers or their brands, could affect our business performanceNew
56Significant increases in state and local regulation of our vaporizer products have been proposed and enacted, and are likely to continue to be proposed and enacted in numerous jurisdictionsNew
57If provinces continue the trend of imposing, expanding, and increasing taxes on vaporizer products, it could materially and adversely affect our businessNew
58We may become involved in regulatory or agency proceedings, investigations, prosecutions, and auditsNew
59We are subject to increasing international control and regulationNew
60Changes in our credit profile may affect our relationship with our suppliers, which could have a material adverse effect on our liquidityNew
61We face intense competition and may fail to compete effectivelyNew
62Product defects could increase our expenses, damage our reputation or expose us to liabilityNew
63We may not have adequate insurance for potential liabilities, including liabilities arising from litigationNew
64We may become subject to significant product liability litigationNew
65The scientific community has not yet extensively studied the long-term health effects of the use of vaporizers, electronic cigarettes or e-liquids productsNew
66Reliance on information technology means a significant disruption could affect our communications and operationsNew
67Internet security poses a risk to our e-commerce salesNew
68Security and privacy breaches may expose us to liability and cause us to lose customersNew
69If the methodologies of internet search engines are modified, traffic to our websites and corresponding consumer origination volumes could declineNew
70Our intellectual property may be infringed and we may be unable to secure or maintain all the intellectual property required to sell all of our offeringsNew
71We are subject to the risks of exchange rate fluctuationsNew
72Our failure to comply with certain environmental, health and safety regulations could materially and adversely affect our businessNew

Risks Relating to Our Current Controlled Environment Agriculture Business

73There is no assurance that we will be able to convert our backlog related to our controlled environment agriculture operations into revenue or make a profit20% rewritten
74Management expects that, under typical operating conditions, we will experience substantial variations in our revenues and operating results from quarter to quarter. This variance may change with fundamental changes in our operations22% rewritten
75If we do not successfully have additional products and services, or if those products and services are not successfully commercialized, we could lose revenue opportunities
76Our future success depends on our ability to grow and expand our customer base. Our failure to achieve such growth or expansion could materially harm our business
77Our suppliers in our controlled environment agriculture operations could fail to fulfil our orders for parts used to assemble our products, which would disrupt our business, increase our costs, harm our reputation, and potentially cause us to lose our market
78Equipment failures or poor performance may negatively impact our business
79Changes to United States tariff and import/export regulations may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operationsNew
80International trade disputes could result in tariffs and other protectionist measures that could adversely affect the Company’s business
81Our inability to effectively protect our intellectual property would adversely affect our ability to compete effectively, our revenue, our financial condition, and our results of operations
82We may become subject to additional regulation of controlled environment agriculture facilitiesNew
83The controlled environment agriculture industry is highly competitive, and we have less capital and resources than many of our competitors, which may give them an advantage in developing and marketing services and products similar to ours or make our services and products obsolete
84We will be required to have top quality talent to compete in the marketplace
85We are dependent upon certain key sales, managerial and executive personnel for our future success. If we lose any of our key personnel, our ability to implement our business strategy could be significantly harmed
86We have a limited number of employees that may not be sufficient to service our contracts22% rewritten
87System security risks, data protection breaches, cyber-attacks and systems integration issues could disrupt our internal operations or services provided to customers, and any such disruption could reduce our expected revenue, increase our expenses, damage our reputation and adversely affect our stock price
88We may not be able to successfully identify, consummate or integrate acquisitions or to successfully manage the impacts of such transactions on our operations65% rewritten

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

89Our common stock may be delisted if we fail to comply with Nasdaq’s continued listing standardsNew
90Our securities prices may be volatile and may decrease substantially20% rewritten
91Our Board is authorized to reclassify any unissued shares of our preferred stock into one or more classes, which could convey special rights and privileges to its owners
92Registration rights and Rule 144 sales contain risks for shareholders
93We have a substantial number of options and public warrants outstanding, which if exercised for shares of common stock, may put pressure on the market price of a share
94We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future
95The market price of our securities may be adversely affected by the sale of shares by our management or large stockholders
96Investors may be diluted by future issuances of preferred stock or additional common stock in connection with our incentive plans, acquisitions or otherwise; future sales of such shares in the public market, or the expectations that such sales may occur, could lower our stock price

Risks Related to Our Business and Operations

97Shareholder activism has caused and will continue to cause us to incur substantial costs and divert management’s attention and resources and could disrupt our operations and the trading price of our common stockNew
98While we welcome input from all our stockholders, including YZi Labs, and desire to have a constructive relationship with them as our largest stockholder and a key business partner, YZi Labs’ campaign has adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect our businessNew
99Our Stockholder Rights Plan could delay or prevent a change of control, which could limit the market price of our common stockNew
100We are party to the AMA which contains terms that are materially adverse to our stockholders, and we may be unable to reform or terminate the AMA without incurring substantial costs despite pending litigation against the Asset ManagerNew
101The Company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reportingNew
102We are a holding company and depend upon our subsidiaries for our cash flowNew
103The ability of our subsidiaries to make any payments to us will depend on their earnings and cash flow, the terms of their current and future indebtedness, tax considerations and legal and contractual restrictions on their ability to make distributionsNew

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