T3 Defense (DFNS) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

T3 Defense's FY2025 10-K, filed Apr 09, 2026, lists 66 risk factors in 7 groups. Against the prior year's 50: 47 new, 31 dropped, 12 substantially reworded.

Risk factors listed
667 groups
New this year
47vs 50 last year
Dropped
31since the prior 10-K
Substantially reworded
12of those kept
Section length
14k wordsItem 1A

What the changes say

  • T3 Defense divested its fintech business and transformed into an aerospace and defense distributor acquiring multiple Israeli defense companies.

What changed since the prior 10-K

New

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    The audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern

    The company reported negative working capital of $30 million and a stockholders' deficit of $15.6 million as of December 31, 2025.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    Our unprecedented transformation from financial technology to aerospace and defense lacks any operational track record and may completely fail

    Management has no prior aerospace and defense track record, having completely transformed from financial technology.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    We are attempting to integrate multiple defense companies simultaneously without any aerospace and defense experience

    The company is simultaneously integrating Star 26, Tiltan, Nimbus, and ITS across multiple countries without prior defense M&A experience.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    Our Chief Executive Officer’s commitments to other companies may limit his ability to devote full-time attention to our business and could result in competition or conflicts of interest, which could adversely affect our operations and financial performance

    CEO Menachem Shalom serves as CEO of multiple other entities including Star 26, Motomova, and Hold Me, creating potential conflicts.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    We have divested our financial technology business and are now building a defense business, creating operational complexity and execution risk

    The dual-track strategy of divesting fintech while acquiring defense companies creates operational complexity and execution risk.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    Our pivot from fintech to the defense sector exposes us to new operational, regulatory, and market risks for which we have limited prior experience

    Management lacks experience distributing advanced defense technologies primarily sourced from Israeli companies.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    We have an exclusive distribution agreement with an Israeli supplier, and any termination, non-renewal, or disruption in this relationship could severely impact our operations

    An exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with BladeRanger for drone payloads imposes minimum purchase commitments for Years 1 to 3.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    Our minimum purchase and revenue commitments under the BladeRanger distribution agreement creates financial risks, including potential cash flow strains and inventory overhang

    Failing to meet BladeRanger minimum purchase commitments could strain cash flows, cause inventory overhang, or lead to obsolescence write-offs.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    We have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with minimum purchase and revenue commitments that we may be unable to meet, which could result in the loss of exclusivity or termination of these agreements, materially harming our business and financial condition

    The BladeRanger agreement requires purchasing 5 units in Year 1, 10 units in Year 2, and 15 units in Year 3.

  • NewRisks Related to the Defense Industry

    We lack the facility security clearances and cleared personnel required for 90% of U.S. defense contracts

    The company lacks facility security clearances and cleared personnel required for 90% of U.S. defense contracts.

  • NewRisks Related to the Defense Industry

    Fixed-price defense contracts expose us to unlimited losses without cost estimation experience

    Fixed-price defense contracts expose the company to unlimited cost overruns without prior cost estimation experience.

  • NewRisks Related to the Defense Industry

    Export control violations could result in criminal prosecution and permanent debarment

    The company lacks ITAR and EAR compliance programs, creating extreme risk of export control violations and permanent debarment.

  • NewRisks Related to the Defense Industry

    We face overwhelming competition from established prime contractors

  • NewRisks Related to the Defense Industry

    We must comply with complex defense regulations without any infrastructure

  • NewRisks Related to the Defense Industry

    Our defense distribution business is subject to complex export control laws and regulations, including ITAR and EAR, and failure to comply could result in significant fines, loss of export privileges, and reputational damage

  • NewRisks Related to the Defense Industry

    Dependence on government and homeland security customers exposes us to risks associated with budget constraints, procurement processes, and policy changes

  • NewRisks Related to the Defense Industry

    The defense procurement process is lengthy, complex, and highly competitive, which may prevent us from achieving the revenue targets required under our distribution agreements

  • NewRisks Related to the Defense Industry

    We face potential liability and indemnification obligations related to the defense products we distribute, which could expose us to significant financial losses

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    The ongoing “Swords of Iron” war and the broader military conflict in the Middle East have had, and may continue to have, a material adverse effect on our Israeli operations, supply chains, personnel, and ability to execute our business strategy

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    Mandatory military reserve duty obligations have resulted in, and may continue to result in, significant personnel shortages that disrupt our operations, production schedules, and ability to fulfill contractual obligations

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    Escalating global conflicts, particularly the ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, create both heightened demand and severe operational risks for our business

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    We do not carry war risk insurance for our Israeli operations, and losses arising from military conflict would be entirely unrecovered

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    The conflict has resulted in limitations on exports to Israel, attacks on defense companies by anti-Israeli organizations, and reputational risks that may impair our ability to conduct international business

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    Our business partners, customers, and suppliers may invoke force majeure or otherwise fail to perform their contractual obligations as a result of the conflict, which could disrupt our operations and revenue

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    Rising global defense spending may not translate into revenue for our company, and shifts in government budget priorities could adversely affect demand for our products and services

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    U.S. trade policy, including tariffs and export restrictions, may increase our costs, disrupt our supply chains, and limit our market access

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    Intensifying great-power competition and the fragmentation of international trade and security frameworks create systemic risks to our business model

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    Our Israeli operations face active military conflict without war risk insurance

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    Operating across multiple jurisdictions creates irreconcilable legal conflicts

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    Our foreign ownership structure may permanently preclude classified U.S. defense programs

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    Geopolitical tensions, international conflicts, or changes in U.S.-Israel relations could disrupt our supply chain and restrict our ability to distribute defense technologies

  • NewRisks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

    We are subject to stringent U.S. and international regulations governing defense technologies, and non-compliance could result in fines, loss of licenses, or restrictions on our operations

  • NewRisks Related to Our Financial Condition

    We lack the financial infrastructure required for defense contracting

  • NewRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    The outstanding warrants, convertible preferred stock, and our equity line of credit facility may result in substantial dilution to existing stockholders and depress our stock price

  • NewRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    The price-based anti-dilution provisions in our convertible preferred stock may create a self-reinforcing cycle of dilution if our stock price declines

  • NewRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    The substantial overhang of shares issuable upon conversion of preferred stock and exercise of outstanding warrants may depress our stock price regardless of our operating performance

  • NewRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    We expect to issue additional shares of Common Stock or other securities in the future to fund acquisitions and operations, which would further dilute existing stockholders

  • NewRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    Our stock price has been and may continue to be highly volatile, and investors may not be able to resell their shares at or above the price at which they purchased them

  • NewRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    We are currently at risk of failing to maintain the minimum bid price required by Nasdaq Listing Rules

  • NewRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    We might not be able to consummate the second tranche of our recent financing

  • NewRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    Star has the right to require the Company to exchange the Investment Note for all the shares of Star then held by the Company if the Common Stock is delisted

  • NewRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    Changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws, as well as the application of such laws, could adversely impact our financial position and operating results

  • NewRisks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

    Cybersecurity requirements exceed our current capabilities

  • NewRisks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

    Environmental liabilities could exceed our resources

  • NewRisks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

    The holder of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock has additional voting power as compared to the holders of our Common Stock

  • NewRisks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

    We may never achieve profitability

  • NewRisks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

    In addition, our global operations expose us to risks associated with public health crises, such as pandemics and epidemics, which could harm our business and cause our operating results to suffer. Defense programs may be delayed or suspended during national emergencies, affecting our revenue and operations

Dropped

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    Failure to complete the acquisition of Star may result in paying a termination fee to Star and could harm our common stock price and future business and operations

    Failure to complete the Star acquisition could trigger a $1.0 million termination fee.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    If the conditions to the Star Agreement are not satisfied or waived, the acquisition may not occur

    Unsatisfied conditions in the Star Agreement could delay or prevent the acquisition.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    We have a limited operating history in an evolving and highly volatile industry, which makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects and may increase the risk that we will not be successful

    Nukkleus had a limited operating history in blockchain payment processing.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    We face intense and increasing competition and, if we do not compete effectively, our competitive positioning and our operating results will be harmed

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    We are subject to credit risks in respect of counterparties, including financial institutions

    Intense competition in the rapidly changing payment processing industry.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    Our banking relationships for transaction processing are concentrated in a small number of partners

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    3. High Risk — applying enhanced due diligence

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    3. Documentation — this can be done with one document only and need not be independently certified

    Credit risks regarding counterparties and financial institutions holding cash.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    7. Requiring the first payment to be carried out through an account in the customer’s name with a bank subject to similar customer due diligence standards

    Concentrated banking relationships for transaction processing.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    The ownership structure of the company appears unusual or excessively complex given the nature of the company’s business

    Applying enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    Third leg countries identified by credible sources as having a low level of corruption or other criminal activity

    Executing specific documentation and monitoring tasks for high-risk customers.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    Product or Service Products or transactions that might favour anonymity Life insurance policies for which the premium is low

    Assessing customer risk based on geography and product type.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    Low risk factors Normal risk factors High risk factors

    Company ownership structure appearing unusual or complex for payment processing.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    Company must have documented procedures

    Assessing anti-money laundering controls in third-leg countries.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    Risk Types Assessment factors Information sources

    Risks specific to anonymous financial products, life insurance, and pension schemes.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    Organizational Risk The inherent organizational risks in relation to financial crime and convoluted organizational structures in relation to shareholdings and establishing the UBO’s

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    Our compliance and risk management methods might not be effective and may result in outcomes that could adversely affect our reputation, operating results, and financial condition. We rely on third parties for some of our KYC and other compliance obligations

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    We rely on connectivity with blockchain networks for our Platforms

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    If we fail to develop, maintain, and enhance our brand and reputation, our business, operating results, and financial condition may be adversely affected. Moreover, unfavorable media coverage could negatively affect our business

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Business

    Concerns about the environmental impacts of blockchain technology could adversely impact usage and perceptions of Nukkleus, its subsidiaries and our Platforms

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Platforms

    Due to unfamiliarity and some negative publicity associated with blockchain technology, our customer base may lose confidence in products and services that utilize blockchain technology

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Financial Condition

    We are subject to complex income and non-income tax laws and regulations in the United States and a variety of foreign jurisdictions. Both the United States and foreign jurisdictions may revise corporate income tax and other non-income tax laws which could impact the amount of tax due in such jurisdiction

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Financial Condition

    We may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates

  • DroppedRisks Related to Government Regulation

    We are subject to various laws and regulations, and any adverse changes to, or our failure to comply with, any laws and regulations could adversely affect our brand, reputation, business, operating results, and financial condition

  • DroppedRisks Related to Government Regulation

    Legislative and regulatory actions taken now or in the future may increase our costs and impact our business, governance structure, financial condition or results of operations

  • DroppedRisks Related to Government Regulation

    The financial services industry is subject to intensive regulation. Major changes in laws and regulations, as well as enforcement actions, could adversely affect our business, financial position, results of operations and prospects

  • DroppedRisks Related to Government Regulation

    Our consolidated balance sheets may not contain sufficient amounts or types of regulatory capital to meet the changing requirements of our various regulators worldwide, which could adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition

  • DroppedRisks Related to Government Regulation

    We obtain and process a large amount of sensitive customer data. Any real or perceived improper use of, disclosure of, or access to such data could harm our reputation, as well as have an adverse effect on our business

  • DroppedRisks Related to Government Regulation

    We are and may continue to be subject to litigation, including individual and class action lawsuits, as well as regulatory audits, disputes, inquiries, investigations and enforcement actions by regulators and governmental authorities

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Intellectual Property

    In the future we may be sued by third parties for alleged infringement of their proprietary rights

  • DroppedRisks Related to Nukkleus’s Intellectual Property

    Our and our ecosystem partners’ products and services, including the blockchain technologies on which our Platforms are built, contain third-party open source software components, and failure to comply with the terms of the underlying open source software licenses could harm our business

Reworded

  • 93% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

    Adverse economic conditions may adversely affect our business

    Shifted focus from foreign exchange and blockchain markets to defense budget appropriations, continuing resolutions, and sequestration risks.

  • 92% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    Business metrics and other estimates are subject to inherent challenges in measurement, and our business, operating results, and financial condition could be adversely affected by real or perceived inaccuracies in those metrics

    Replaced fintech metrics like transaction volume with defense metrics including contract backlog, book-to-bill ratios, and win rates.

  • 81% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

    We may be adversely affected by natural disasters, pandemics, and other catastrophic events, and by man-made problems such as war or terrorism, that could disrupt our business operations, and our business continuity and disaster recovery plans may not adequately protect us from a serious disaster

    Added specific risks for Israeli subsidiaries facing regional conflicts, facility damage, and military workforce mobilization.

  • 76% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    The nature of our business requires the application of complex financial accounting rules, and there is limited guidance from accounting standard setting bodies. If financial accounting standards undergo significant changes, our operating results could be adversely affected

    Added requirements to adopt government cost accounting standards and comply with DCAA regulations.

  • 66% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Any significant disruption in our technology could adversely impact our brand and reputation and our business, operating results, and financial condition

    Swapped blockchain and internet access reliance for DFARS cybersecurity and classified information processing standards.

  • 52% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

    Delaware law and our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws contain certain provisions, including anti-takeover provisions that limit the ability of stockholders to take certain actions and could delay or discourage takeover attempts that stockholders may consider favorable

    Added potential CFIUS review triggers resulting from foreign ownership structure and defense operations.

    Was: Delaware law and our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws will contain certain provisions, including anti-takeover provisions that limit the ability of stockholders to take certain actions and could delay or discourage takeover attempts that stockholders may consider favorable

  • 52% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

    Acquisitions, joint ventures or other strategic transactions create certain risks and may adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations

    Updated acquisition risk to reflect completed purchases of Israeli defense firms Star 26, Tiltan, Nimbus, and ITS.

  • 46% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

    Cyberattacks and security breaches of our systems, or those impacting our customers or third parties, could adversely impact our brand and reputation and our business, operating results and financial condition

    Replaced payment processing data security risks with defense industry standards including CMMC, DFARS, and NIST compliance.

  • 39% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

    Such provisions, alone or together, could delay or prevent hostile takeovers and changes in control or changes in the Board or management

    Was: Such provisions, alone or together, could delay or prevent hostile takeovers and changes in control or changes in the Nukkleus Board or management

  • 32% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    We are subject to heightened operational and cybersecurity risks

    Was: As a remote-first company, we are subject to heightened operational and cybersecurity risks

  • 29% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

    If our estimates or judgment relating to our critical accounting policies prove to be incorrect, our operating results could be adversely affected

  • 22% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    If we do not effectively manage our growth and the associated demands on our operational, risk management, sales and marketing, technology, compliance and finance and accounting resources, our business may be adversely impacted

All 66 risk factors

Headings as the filing states them, in filing order.

Risks Related to Our Business

  1. 01The audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concernNew
  2. 02Our unprecedented transformation from financial technology to aerospace and defense lacks any operational track record and may completely failNew
  3. 03We are attempting to integrate multiple defense companies simultaneously without any aerospace and defense experienceNew
  4. 04Our Chief Executive Officer’s commitments to other companies may limit his ability to devote full-time attention to our business and could result in competition or conflicts of interest, which could adversely affect our operations and financial performanceNew
  5. 05If we do not effectively manage our growth and the associated demands on our operational, risk management, sales and marketing, technology, compliance and finance and accounting resources, our business may be adversely impacted22% rewritten
  6. 06We have divested our financial technology business and are now building a defense business, creating operational complexity and execution riskNew
  7. 07We are subject to heightened operational and cybersecurity risks32% rewritten
  8. 08Our pivot from fintech to the defense sector exposes us to new operational, regulatory, and market risks for which we have limited prior experienceNew
  9. 09We have an exclusive distribution agreement with an Israeli supplier, and any termination, non-renewal, or disruption in this relationship could severely impact our operationsNew
  10. 10Our minimum purchase and revenue commitments under the BladeRanger distribution agreement creates financial risks, including potential cash flow strains and inventory overhangNew
  11. 11We have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with minimum purchase and revenue commitments that we may be unable to meet, which could result in the loss of exclusivity or termination of these agreements, materially harming our business and financial conditionNew
  12. 12Any significant disruption in our technology could adversely impact our brand and reputation and our business, operating results, and financial condition66% rewritten

Risks Related to the Defense Industry

  1. 13We lack the facility security clearances and cleared personnel required for 90% of U.S. defense contractsNew
  2. 14Fixed-price defense contracts expose us to unlimited losses without cost estimation experienceNew
  3. 15Export control violations could result in criminal prosecution and permanent debarmentNew
  4. 16We face overwhelming competition from established prime contractorsNew
  5. 17We must comply with complex defense regulations without any infrastructureNew
  6. 18Our defense distribution business is subject to complex export control laws and regulations, including ITAR and EAR, and failure to comply could result in significant fines, loss of export privileges, and reputational damageNew
  7. 19Dependence on government and homeland security customers exposes us to risks associated with budget constraints, procurement processes, and policy changesNew
  8. 20The defense procurement process is lengthy, complex, and highly competitive, which may prevent us from achieving the revenue targets required under our distribution agreementsNew
  9. 21We face potential liability and indemnification obligations related to the defense products we distribute, which could expose us to significant financial lossesNew

Risks Related to the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Regional Instability

  1. 22The ongoing “Swords of Iron” war and the broader military conflict in the Middle East have had, and may continue to have, a material adverse effect on our Israeli operations, supply chains, personnel, and ability to execute our business strategyNew
  2. 23Mandatory military reserve duty obligations have resulted in, and may continue to result in, significant personnel shortages that disrupt our operations, production schedules, and ability to fulfill contractual obligationsNew
  3. 24Escalating global conflicts, particularly the ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, create both heightened demand and severe operational risks for our businessNew
  4. 25We do not carry war risk insurance for our Israeli operations, and losses arising from military conflict would be entirely unrecoveredNew
  5. 26The conflict has resulted in limitations on exports to Israel, attacks on defense companies by anti-Israeli organizations, and reputational risks that may impair our ability to conduct international businessNew
  6. 27Our business partners, customers, and suppliers may invoke force majeure or otherwise fail to perform their contractual obligations as a result of the conflict, which could disrupt our operations and revenueNew
  7. 28Rising global defense spending may not translate into revenue for our company, and shifts in government budget priorities could adversely affect demand for our products and servicesNew
  8. 29U.S. trade policy, including tariffs and export restrictions, may increase our costs, disrupt our supply chains, and limit our market accessNew
  9. 30Intensifying great-power competition and the fragmentation of international trade and security frameworks create systemic risks to our business modelNew
  10. 31Our Israeli operations face active military conflict without war risk insuranceNew
  11. 32Operating across multiple jurisdictions creates irreconcilable legal conflictsNew
  12. 33Our foreign ownership structure may permanently preclude classified U.S. defense programsNew
  13. 34Geopolitical tensions, international conflicts, or changes in U.S.-Israel relations could disrupt our supply chain and restrict our ability to distribute defense technologiesNew
  14. 35We are subject to stringent U.S. and international regulations governing defense technologies, and non-compliance could result in fines, loss of licenses, or restrictions on our operationsNew

Risks Related to Our Financial Condition

  1. 36We lack the financial infrastructure required for defense contractingNew

Risks Related to Our Existing Capital Structure

  1. 37The outstanding warrants, convertible preferred stock, and our equity line of credit facility may result in substantial dilution to existing stockholders and depress our stock priceNew
  2. 38The price-based anti-dilution provisions in our convertible preferred stock may create a self-reinforcing cycle of dilution if our stock price declinesNew
  3. 39The substantial overhang of shares issuable upon conversion of preferred stock and exercise of outstanding warrants may depress our stock price regardless of our operating performanceNew
  4. 40We expect to issue additional shares of Common Stock or other securities in the future to fund acquisitions and operations, which would further dilute existing stockholdersNew
  5. 41Our stock price has been and may continue to be highly volatile, and investors may not be able to resell their shares at or above the price at which they purchased themNew
  6. 42We are currently at risk of failing to maintain the minimum bid price required by Nasdaq Listing RulesNew
  7. 43We might not be able to consummate the second tranche of our recent financingNew
  8. 44Star has the right to require the Company to exchange the Investment Note for all the shares of Star then held by the Company if the Common Stock is delistedNew
  9. 45There is no assurance that we will achieve and maintain profitability or that our revenue and business models will be successful
  10. 46Changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws, as well as the application of such laws, could adversely impact our financial position and operating resultsNew
  11. 47If our estimates or judgment relating to our critical accounting policies prove to be incorrect, our operating results could be adversely affected29% rewritten
  12. 48The nature of our business requires the application of complex financial accounting rules, and there is limited guidance from accounting standard setting bodies. If financial accounting standards undergo significant changes, our operating results could be adversely affected76% rewritten
  13. 49Business metrics and other estimates are subject to inherent challenges in measurement, and our business, operating results, and financial condition could be adversely affected by real or perceived inaccuracies in those metrics92% rewritten
  14. 50We are subject to changes in financial reporting standards or policies, including as a result of choices made by us, which could materially adversely affect our reported results of operations and financial condition and may have a corresponding material adverse impact on capital ratios
  15. 51As a public company, we are required to develop and maintain proper and effective internal controls over financial reporting, and any failure to maintain the adequacy of these internal controls may adversely affect investor confidence in our company and, as a result, the value of our stock
  16. 52We might require additional capital to support business growth, and this capital might not be available or may require stockholder approval to obtain

Risks Related to Our Employees and Other Service Providers

  1. 53In the event of employee or service provider misconduct or error, our business may be adversely impacted
  2. 54The loss of our chief executive officer, or our failure to attract and retain other highly qualified personnel in the future, could adversely impact our business, operating results, and financial condition
  3. 55Our culture emphasizes innovation, and if we cannot maintain this culture as we grow, our business and operating results could be adversely impacted
  4. 56Cybersecurity requirements exceed our current capabilitiesNew
  5. 57Environmental liabilities could exceed our resourcesNew
  6. 58The holder of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock has additional voting power as compared to the holders of our Common StockNew
  7. 59We may never achieve profitabilityNew
  8. 60Cyberattacks and security breaches of our systems, or those impacting our customers or third parties, could adversely impact our brand and reputation and our business, operating results and financial condition46% rewritten
  9. 61Adverse economic conditions may adversely affect our business93% rewritten
  10. 62We may be adversely affected by natural disasters, pandemics, and other catastrophic events, and by man-made problems such as war or terrorism, that could disrupt our business operations, and our business continuity and disaster recovery plans may not adequately protect us from a serious disaster81% rewritten
  11. 63In addition, our global operations expose us to risks associated with public health crises, such as pandemics and epidemics, which could harm our business and cause our operating results to suffer. Defense programs may be delayed or suspended during national emergencies, affecting our revenue and operationsNew
  12. 64Acquisitions, joint ventures or other strategic transactions create certain risks and may adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations52% rewritten
  13. 65Delaware law and our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws contain certain provisions, including anti-takeover provisions that limit the ability of stockholders to take certain actions and could delay or discourage takeover attempts that stockholders may consider favorable52% rewritten
  14. 66Such provisions, alone or together, could delay or prevent hostile takeovers and changes in control or changes in the Board or management39% rewritten

Other T3 Defense 10-Ks

  • FY2024 10-K risk factors
    50 risks

    T3 Defense operates an evolving payment processing business using blockchain technology through its subsidiary Nukkleus and indirect subsidiary Match. The company faces high regulatory, financial crime, and compliance risks across multiple jurisdictions. Growth depends heavily on key banking partners, blockchain network connectivity, and retaining CEO Menachem Shalom.

    Filed Feb 10, 2025

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