Cuentas's biggest risks in the FY2025 10-K
- Liquidity, ongoing losses, and substantial doubt about continuing as a going concern dominate the risk profile.
- Cuentas depends on financing, subscriber growth, third-party mobile networks, and content providers to execute its business plan.
- Internal-control weaknesses, regulation, fraud, litigation, and potential loss of Fintech assets create additional execution and governance risks.
The risks most specific to Cuentas
- Risks Related to Our Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital
As a result of our current lack of financial liquidity, there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a “going concern,” within one year from the issuance date of our financial statements
Insufficient liquidity has led auditors to express substantial doubt that Cuentas can continue operating for one year after the financial statements’ issuance.
- Risks Related to Our Company
We may not be able to secure sufficient capital to effectively execute our business plan
Cuentas may lack enough equity, debt, or other financing to fund capital expenditures and execute its business plan.
- Risks Related to Our Company
We have identified material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting
Material weaknesses in disclosure controls and financial reporting controls could undermine the reliability of Cuentas’ reported financial information.
- Risks Related to Our Company
Cuentas Mobile will be dependent on the performance of third-party network operators
Cuentas Mobile and World Mobile depend on third-party network operators, including the underlying nationwide 5G provider used by Cuentas Mobile.
- Risks Related to Our Company
Cuentas Mobile or World Mobile may be unable to attract and retain users
Failure to attract and retain Cuentas Mobile and World Mobile subscribers could reduce revenue and threaten Cuentas’ ability to remain in business.
- Risks Related to Our Company
World Mobile Media Group LLC may be unable to attract and retain talent or content providers
World Mobile Media Group may be unable to retain entertainment talent or content providers, impairing its revenue and operating results.
- Risks Related to Our Company
Cuentas may be adversely affected by fraudulent activity
Sophisticated criminal activity targeting prepaid calling services, telecom reload products, and customer information could cause financial and operational harm.
- Risks Related to an Investment in Our Securities
Liens on Fintech assets; potential asset transfer
A default or non-cash maturity election could transfer all Fintech assets securing Michael De Prado’s notes.
All 25 risk factors
Headings as the filing states them, in filing order.
Risks Related to Our Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital
- 01As a result of our current lack of financial liquidity, there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a “going concern,” within one year from the issuance date of our financial statements
Risks Related to Our Company
- 02We have a limited operating history in our new business plan and therefore we cannot ensure, either in the near- or long-term, that we will be able to generate cash flow or profit
- 03Our ability to achieve and maintain profitability and positive cash flow is dependent upon our ability to generate revenues, manage development costs and expenses, and compete successfully with our direct and indirect competitors
- 04We have incurred substantial losses from operations to date and we may never achieve profitability from operations or generate sufficient cash flows to make or sustain distributions to our shareholders
- 05We may not be able to secure sufficient capital to effectively execute our business plan
- 06We have identified material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting
- 07We are involved in various litigation matters that are expensive and time consuming, and, if resolved adversely, could harm our business, financial condition, or results of operations
- 08Operating our business on a larger scale will result in substantial increases in our expenses
- 09Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information and expose us to liability, which would cause our business and reputation to suffer
- 10We are dependent on our executive officers and dedicated personnel, and the departure of any of our key personnel could materially and adversely affect us
- 11We are subject to regulation which may adversely affect our ability to execute our business plan
- 12We are subject to Consumer Protection Regulation
- 13We are subject to Privacy Regulation
- 14Our success depends, in part, upon our ability to hire and retain highly skilled managerial, and operational personnel, and the past performance of our senior management may not be indicative of future results
- 15The Company and its subsidiaries have well-financed, well-managed competitors and may not be able to adequately compete in its market
- 16Cuentas Mobile will be dependent on the performance of third-party network operators
- 17To compete effectively, Cuentas needs to improve its offerings continuously
- 18Cuentas Mobile or World Mobile may be unable to attract and retain users
- 19World Mobile Media Group LLC may be unable to attract and retain talent or content providers
- 20Cuentas may be adversely affected by fraudulent activity
Risks Related to an Investment in Our Securities
- 21The market price of our Common Stock may be highly volatile and thinly traded, and you could lose all or part of your investment
- 22Liens on Fintech assets; potential asset transfer
- 23Our shares are subject to the penny stock rules, which make it more difficult to trade our shares
- 24If we do not remain current in our SEC reporting obligations, our ability to raise capital and the liquidity of our common stock could be materially harmed
- 25Failure to remain current in our SEC filings could result in restrictions or interruptions in the trading of our Common Stock
Other Cuentas 10-Ks
- FY2024 10-K risk factors28 risks
Severe liquidity issues and a going concern warning dominate the risk profile. Heavy dependence on third-party network providers and capital raises threatens survival. Material weaknesses in financial controls and extensive regulatory compliance govern operations.
Filed Nov 19, 2025
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