What the changes say
- The company highlights ongoing internal control weaknesses and delayed SEC filings that trigger litigation and delisting risks.
What changed since the prior 10-K
Reworded
- 44% rewritten
We face risks related to being delinquent in our SEC reporting obligations
Added specific mention of potential litigation, regulatory examinations, proceedings, orders, and commercial credit rating impacts arising from delayed SEC filings.
- 25% rewritten
We could be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market
Text remains identical between years.
- 21% rewritten
If any of the foregoing risks or challenges persists, our business, operations, and financial condition are likely to be materially and adversely affected
Updated to state that while the prior material weakness was remediated, internal controls were still ineffective through September 30, 2025.
All 30 risk factors
Headings as the filing states them, in filing order.
Other
- 01We face risks related to the past restatement of our financial information and the prior material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting
- 02We face risks related to being delinquent in our SEC reporting obligations44% rewritten
- 03If any of the foregoing risks or challenges persists, our business, operations, and financial condition are likely to be materially and adversely affected21% rewritten
- 04Our business involves a high degree of risk
- 05We may continue to experience significant losses from operations
- 06The research and data we use may not be reliable
- 07Operations may be affected by natural hazards
- 08We may be unable to establish our rights to resources or items we discover or recover
- 09The market for minerals we recover is uncertain
- 10We could experience delays in the disposition or sale of minerals
- 11Legal, political, or civil issues could interfere with our marine operations
- 12We may be unable to get permission to conduct exploration and extraction operations
- 13Changes in our business strategy or restructuring of our businesses may increase our costs or otherwise affect the profitability of our businesses
- 14We may be unsuccessful in raising the necessary capital to fund operations and capital expenditures
- 15We depend on key employees and face competition in hiring and retaining qualified employees
- 16We depend on consultants and subcontractors to perform services in certain technical areas, and may face competition and creditor risk in engaging such consultants or vendors
- 17Technological obsolescence of our marine assets or failure of critical equipment could put a strain on our capital requirements or operational capabilities
- 18We may not be able to contract with clients or customers for marine services or third-party projects
- 19The issuance of shares at conversion prices lower than the market price at the time of conversion and the sale of such shares could adversely affect the price of our common stock
- 20Investments in subsea mineral exploration companies may prove unsuccessful
- 21We may be subject to short selling strategies
- 22Some of our equipment or assets could be seized or we may be forced to sell certain assets
- 23We could be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market25% rewritten
- 24Our insurance coverage may be inadequate to cover all of our business risks
- 25We may be exposed to cybersecurity risks
- 26Subsea development and operating have inherent risks
- 27We are subject to significant governmental regulations, which affect our operations and costs of conducting our business
- 28We may not be able to obtain all required permits and licenses to place any of our properties into production
- 29Calculations of mineral resources are estimates only and subject to uncertainty
- 30Estimated mineral resources may be materially affected by other factors
Other Odyssey Marine Exploration 10-Ks
- FY2024 10-K risk factors30 risks
Financial control weaknesses and reporting delays threaten regulatory compliance. Operations face extreme risks from subsea mineral exploration, financing needs, and uncertain permits.
Filed Mar 31, 2025
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