PSQ Holdings (PSQH) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

PSQ Holdings's FY2025 10-K, filed Mar 17, 2026, lists 78 risk factors in 10 groups. Against the prior year's 89: 30 new, 41 dropped, 10 substantially reworded.

Risk factors listed
7810 groups
New this year
30vs 89 last year
Dropped
41since the prior 10-K
Substantially reworded
10of those kept
Section length
23k wordsItem 1A

What the changes say

  • The company highlights persistent net losses, including $24.9 million in 2025, and expanding into Fintech operations.

What changed since the prior 10-K

New

  • NewRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    We have incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations in prior periods and may not achieve or sustain profitability

    We incurred net losses of $24.9 million in 2025 and $43.6 million in 2024, alongside negative cash flows from operations.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    We may require substantial additional capital to support our operations and growth, and such capital may not be available on acceptable terms or at all

    We may need substantial additional capital to fund working capital, partner reserves, and consumer receivables.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Our liquidity could be adversely affected by reserve, collateral, or prefunding requirements imposed by partners or networks

    Payment processing partners may require us to maintain reserves or post collateral, which could constrain liquidity.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    If we are unable to manage growth effectively, our operations could be strained and our business could be harmed

    Scaling payments and consumer financing platforms requires significant operational and regulatory compliance controls.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Our operating results may fluctuate from period to period, which could make our performance difficult to evaluate and could cause volatility in the trading price of our securities

    Operating results may fluctuate due to transaction volume, chargeback losses, interest rates, and election-driven fundraising cycles.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    We may implement initiatives intended to reduce costs or improve efficiency, including reorganizations, headcount actions, vendor rationalization, and other measures. These initiatives may not result in the expected savings or may take longer than anticipated to realize benefits

    Cost reduction initiatives like reorganizations may not yield expected savings and could cause operational gaps or loss of personnel.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Changes in tax rates, changes in tax treatment of transaction-based and digital services businesses could adversely affect our financial results

    State and local tax laws expanding authority over technology-enabled services could increase our transaction-based tax collection obligations.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    Our FinTech-focused strategy may not be successful, and changes to our strategy or priorities could adversely affect our business

    Our new Fintech-focused strategy may fail due to poor product-market fit, regulatory hurdles, or competition.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    Our success depends on attracting, onboarding and retaining merchants, retailers, campaigns and non-profit organizations, and we may not successfully convert our sales leads or contracts into sustained transaction volume

    Our growth depends on onboarding merchants and non-profits, and failure to convert sales pipelines could hurt revenue.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    Adverse publicity or reputational harm could materially adversely affect our business

    Negative publicity regarding the merchants and organizations we serve could harm our reputation and reduce transaction volume.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    The FinTech and payments industries evolve rapidly, including changes in consumer preferences, payment methods, network rules, fraud patterns, security standards and regulatory requirements. We must continue to develop and enhance our products to remain competitive and to meet changing requirements

    We must continually adapt to rapid changes in payment methods, network rules, and fraud patterns.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    Our ability to execute our strategy depends on the contributions of key executives and other highly skilled personnel in engineering, product, risk, finance, compliance, operations, and sales. Competition for such personnel is intense, and we may not be able to attract, integrate or retain qualified employees

    Recent executive departures and transitions, including the appointment of Dusty Wunderlich as CEO in January 2026, could disrupt operations.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    Product development involves substantial risks, including risk of delayed delivery, defects or failures, higher-than-expected development costs, security vulnerabilities, and failure to achieve customer adoption. Product development is also influenced by partner and network requirements and regulatory developments

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    We may pursue acquisitions, investments, or partnerships, and we may not realize the expected benefits of those arrangements

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    We may not be able to complete the planned divestiture of the Brands segment on the expected timeline or at all, and any proceeds may be less than anticipated

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Payments

    Our payments processing business depends on relationships with sponsor banks and processing partners, and the loss of, or changes in, these relationships could disrupt our business

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Payments

    We are subject to the rules of card networks and the ACH network, and failure to comply or changes in these rules could adversely affect our business

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Payments

    Chargebacks and disputes can arise for many reasons, including fraud, merchant non-fulfillment, consumer dissatisfaction, or processing errors. We may be responsible for certain chargebacks or other losses, including where merchants are unable or unwilling to cover obligations

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Payments

    We are responsible for onboarding and monitoring merchants in accordance with partner and network requirements. If our underwriting, monitoring, or risk controls fail to identify high-risk or non-compliant merchants, we could experience increased chargebacks, fraud, fines and reputational harm

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Payments

    Our processing volumes and economics may be adversely affected by changes in interchange, assessment fees, network rules or pricing by third-party partners

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Payments

    Payments processing requires compliance with security standards and the protection of sensitive cardholder and bank account data. Failure to maintain PCI-DSS compliance or other security requirements can result in assessments, fines, mandated remediation, increased monitoring or loss of processing access

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Impact

    PSQ Impact has a limited operating history, and we may not be successful in scaling this business or achieving expected results

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Impact

    The market for political fundraising and payment processing platforms is highly concentrated, and PSQ Impact may be unable to compete effectively against established providers

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Impact

    Fundraising and payments activity can be highly seasonal and volatile, which may cause fluctuations in our results

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Impact

    Fundraising activity involves heightened compliance risk, and failures could result in regulatory action, litigation, losses and reputational harm

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Impact

    Donation transactions may involve higher rates of chargebacks, refunds, disputes or allegations of unauthorized activity than traditional commerce transactions. These dynamics can increase operational costs and may result in financial losses, including where chargebacks are not recoverable

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Impact

    Our fundraising platform may be subject to partner sensitivity and reputational risk, which could limit growth or disrupt operations

  • NewRisks Related to PSQ Impact

    Our fundraising customers may experience operational or compliance failures, and we may be subject to claims arising from those failures

  • NewRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    We received a written notice from the NYSE that we are not in compliance with continued listing standards, and if we fail to regain compliance, our Class A Common Stock would be delisted

  • NewRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    Our Public Warrants, Private Warrants, Pre-Funded Warrants, and Common Warrants may adversely affect the market price of our Class A Common Stock and may result in dilution to stockholders

Dropped

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    We have a very limited operating history, which makes it difficult to evaluate our business and prospects

    We have a very limited operating history.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    To date, we have not generated significant revenues or achieved profitability, and may never generate significant revenues or become profitable

    To date, we have not generated significant revenues or achieved profitability.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    We may require substantial additional funding to finance our operations, but adequate additional financing may not be available when we need it, on acceptable terms or at all

    We may require substantial additional funding to finance operations.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Our past successful fundraising efforts do not guarantee long term liquidity, and we may be unable to obtain additional financing to fund the operation and growth of our business

    Past fundraising efforts do not guarantee long term liquidity.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Our growth to date may not be sustainable or indicative of future performance

    Our growth to date may not be sustainable.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    In order to grow, we must attract, retain and engage our consumers, business owners, and advertisers on the Platform and maintain an active consumer base. Our consumers may not grow, and may decline which, in turn, may affect our continued ability to attract businesses and advertisers to the Platform

    In order to grow, we must attract, retain and engage consumers and businesses.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    The market for the Platform and services may not be as large as we believe it to be

    The market for the Platform and services may not be as large as we believe.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Our business depends on hiring, developing and retaining highly skilled and dedicated employees, and any failure to do so, including turnover in our senior management and other key personnel, could have a material adverse effect on our business

    Our business depends on hiring and retaining highly skilled employees in West Palm Beach.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    If we cannot maintain our company culture as we grow, our success and our business and competitive position may be harmed

    If we cannot maintain our company culture as we grow, our success may be harmed.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Our success depends on establishing and maintaining a strong brand and base of business owners and consumers of the Platform, and any failure to establish and maintain a strong brand or consumer base would adversely affect our future growth prospects

    Our success depends on establishing and maintaining a strong brand.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Negative publicity or media coverage about us or persons or businesses associated with us could adversely affect our reputation and our business, results of operations and future growth prospects

    Negative publicity or media coverage could adversely affect our reputation.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Our five core values may not always align with the interests of our business or our stockholders

    Our five core values may not always align with stockholder interests.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Any failure by us to attract and onboard new merchants in the Financial Technology segment or any change in or loss of relationships with our existing partners could adversely affect our business and results of operations

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    If engagement by consumers on the Platform fails to increase or declines, our revenue, business and operating results will be harmed

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    If we fail to generate and maintain a sufficiently high quality directory of businesses on the Platform, we may be unable to provide consumers with the information they are looking for, which could negatively impact our traffic and revenue

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    We are subject to payments-related risks

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Uncertain global macro-economic and political conditions could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    If we fail to maintain adequate operational and financial resources, we may be unable to execute our business plan or maintain high levels of service and consumer satisfaction

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    We may not be able to scale our systems, technology, or network infrastructure to ensure that the Platform is accessible

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Engagement by consumers and businesses on the Platform, and our ability to monetize the Platform depend upon effective operation within and compatibility with operating systems, networks, devices, web browsers and standards, including mobile operating systems, networks, and standards that we do not control

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Real or perceived errors, failures or bugs in the Platform or our products could materially and adversely affect our operating results and growth prospects

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    The loss of Michael Seifert, Our Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, or other key personnel, or failure to attract and retain other highly qualified personnel, could harm our business

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Changes in tax rates, changes in tax treatment of companies engaged in e-commerce, or the adoption of new tax legislation may adversely impact our financial results

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    We have limited experience with respect to determining the optimal prices and pricing structures for our products and services, which may impact our financial results

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    The expansion of our operations, including in areas not part of our current operations, subjects us to additional risks that can adversely affect our operating results

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    Changes to our existing platform and services could fail to attract engagement with the Platform or fail to generate revenue

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    If we fail to successfully capitalize on our new e-commerce functionality or new D2C product offerings, introduce new platform innovations or expand effectively into new markets, our revenue and our business may be harmed

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    We may not be able to expand into or to compete successfully in a highly competitive D2C market

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    The D2C market is subject to unique risks related to payment, which, if realized, could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    The D2C model may expose us to significant inventory risks

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    We may in the future make acquisitions, and such acquisitions could disrupt our operations, and may have an adverse effect on our operating results

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    Any acquisitions, partnerships or joint ventures that we enter into could disrupt our operations and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    We may be unable to successfully grow our business if we fail to compete effectively with others to attract and retain our executive officers and other key management and technical personnel

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Operations as a Public Company

    We are an Emerging Growth Company, making comparisons to non-Emerging Growth companies difficult or impossible

  • DroppedRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    An active market for our securities may not develop, which would adversely affect the liquidity and price of our securities

  • DroppedRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    Our issuance of additional capital stock in connection with financings, acquisitions, investments, the Stock Incentive Plan (“SIP”), the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) or otherwise will dilute all other stockholders

  • DroppedRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    We do not intend to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future

  • DroppedRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    Our Warrants may have an adverse effect on the market price of our Class A Common Stock

  • DroppedRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    Our Founder and Chief Executive Officer will continue to exercise significant control over our business and operations, including through his holdings of a special Class C Common Stock with majority voting rights

  • DroppedRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    Future sales, or the perception of future sales, by us or our stockholders in the public market following could cause the market price for the Class A Common Stock to decline

  • DroppedRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    Certain holders of our common stock are entitled to a contingent right to receive Earnout Shares that is conditioned on specific circumstances, of which the occurrence is uncertain, and the failure of any of such circumstances to occur could create potential negative effects such as an increased risk of litigation

Reworded

  • 100% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

    Our business faces significant competition, and if we are unable to compete effectively, our business and operating results could be materially and adversely affected

    Expanded competition risk to explicitly name large payment processors, banks, BNPL providers, and fundraising tech competitors.

    Was: Our business faces significant competition, and if we are unable to compete effectively, our business and operating results would be adversely affected

  • 95% rewrittenRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    In accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), the Company’s warrants are classified as derivative liabilities and measured at fair value on its balance sheet, with any changes in fair value to be reported each period in earnings on our statement of operations

    Added litigation risk related to the contingency of Earnout Shares for Class A Common Stock holders.

  • 55% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    We hold a portion of our cash and cash equivalents that we use to meet our working capital needs in deposit accounts that could be adversely affected if the financial institutions holding such funds fail

    Removed FDIC insurance protection assurance language regarding uninsured deposits if working capital financial institutions fail.

  • 53% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    We currently rely upon third-party providers of cloud-based infrastructure to host our products. Any disruption in the operations of these third-party providers, limitations on capacity or interference with our use could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations

    Minor phrasing updates regarding third-party cloud infrastructure protection and data center transmission.

  • 51% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards to offset future taxable income may be subject to certain limitations

    Updated federal NOL carryforward figures to approximately $108.5 million for 2025 compared to $70.0 million for 2024.

  • 49% rewrittenRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    If securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or reports about us, our business, or our market, or if they change their recommendations regarding our securities adversely, the price and trading volume of our securities could decline

    Updated analyst coverage references to note Roth MKM and Maxim Group currently publish research.

  • 44% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Operations as a Public Company

    A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis

    Retained material weakness internal control disclosure language with minor stylistic continuity.

  • 29% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

    Natural disasters, including but not limited to unusual weather conditions, epidemic outbreaks, terrorist acts and political events could disrupt our business schedule

    Expanded natural disasters risk to include potential trade disruptions and escalation of war affecting economic conditions.

    Was: Natural disasters, including and not limited to unusual weather conditions, epidemic outbreaks, terrorist acts and political events could disrupt our business schedule

  • 24% rewrittenRisks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

    Our stockholders may experience dilution in the future

  • 20% rewrittenRisks Related to Regulatory, Compliance and Legal

    We are or may be subject to numerous risks relating to the need to comply with data and information privacy laws

All 78 risk factors

Headings as the filing states them, in filing order.

Risks Related to Our Financial Performance and Operation Risks Related to Our Business

  1. 01We have incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations in prior periods and may not achieve or sustain profitabilityNew
  2. 02We may require substantial additional capital to support our operations and growth, and such capital may not be available on acceptable terms or at allNew
  3. 03Our liquidity could be adversely affected by reserve, collateral, or prefunding requirements imposed by partners or networksNew
  4. 04If we are unable to manage growth effectively, our operations could be strained and our business could be harmedNew
  5. 05We currently rely upon third-party providers of cloud-based infrastructure to host our products. Any disruption in the operations of these third-party providers, limitations on capacity or interference with our use could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations53% rewritten
  6. 06Our operating results may fluctuate from period to period, which could make our performance difficult to evaluate and could cause volatility in the trading price of our securitiesNew
  7. 07We may implement initiatives intended to reduce costs or improve efficiency, including reorganizations, headcount actions, vendor rationalization, and other measures. These initiatives may not result in the expected savings or may take longer than anticipated to realize benefitsNew
  8. 08Changes in tax rates, changes in tax treatment of transaction-based and digital services businesses could adversely affect our financial resultsNew
  9. 09Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards to offset future taxable income may be subject to certain limitations51% rewritten
  10. 10We hold a portion of our cash and cash equivalents that we use to meet our working capital needs in deposit accounts that could be adversely affected if the financial institutions holding such funds fail55% rewritten
  11. 11Natural disasters, including but not limited to unusual weather conditions, epidemic outbreaks, terrorist acts and political events could disrupt our business schedule29% rewritten

Risks Related to Our Business Strategy and Industry

  1. 12Our FinTech-focused strategy may not be successful, and changes to our strategy or priorities could adversely affect our businessNew
  2. 13Our business faces significant competition, and if we are unable to compete effectively, our business and operating results could be materially and adversely affected100% rewritten
  3. 14Our success depends on attracting, onboarding and retaining merchants, retailers, campaigns and non-profit organizations, and we may not successfully convert our sales leads or contracts into sustained transaction volumeNew
  4. 15Adverse publicity or reputational harm could materially adversely affect our businessNew
  5. 16The FinTech and payments industries evolve rapidly, including changes in consumer preferences, payment methods, network rules, fraud patterns, security standards and regulatory requirements. We must continue to develop and enhance our products to remain competitive and to meet changing requirementsNew
  6. 17Our ability to execute our strategy depends on the contributions of key executives and other highly skilled personnel in engineering, product, risk, finance, compliance, operations, and sales. Competition for such personnel is intense, and we may not be able to attract, integrate or retain qualified employeesNew
  7. 18Product development involves substantial risks, including risk of delayed delivery, defects or failures, higher-than-expected development costs, security vulnerabilities, and failure to achieve customer adoption. Product development is also influenced by partner and network requirements and regulatory developmentsNew
  8. 19We may pursue acquisitions, investments, or partnerships, and we may not realize the expected benefits of those arrangementsNew
  9. 20We may not be able to complete the planned divestiture of the Brands segment on the expected timeline or at all, and any proceeds may be less than anticipatedNew

Risks Related to PSQ Payments

  1. 21Our payments processing business depends on relationships with sponsor banks and processing partners, and the loss of, or changes in, these relationships could disrupt our businessNew
  2. 22We are subject to the rules of card networks and the ACH network, and failure to comply or changes in these rules could adversely affect our businessNew
  3. 23Chargebacks and disputes can arise for many reasons, including fraud, merchant non-fulfillment, consumer dissatisfaction, or processing errors. We may be responsible for certain chargebacks or other losses, including where merchants are unable or unwilling to cover obligationsNew
  4. 24We are responsible for onboarding and monitoring merchants in accordance with partner and network requirements. If our underwriting, monitoring, or risk controls fail to identify high-risk or non-compliant merchants, we could experience increased chargebacks, fraud, fines and reputational harmNew
  5. 25Our processing volumes and economics may be adversely affected by changes in interchange, assessment fees, network rules or pricing by third-party partnersNew
  6. 26Payments processing requires compliance with security standards and the protection of sensitive cardholder and bank account data. Failure to maintain PCI-DSS compliance or other security requirements can result in assessments, fines, mandated remediation, increased monitoring or loss of processing accessNew

Risks Related to PSQ Impact

  1. 27PSQ Impact has a limited operating history, and we may not be successful in scaling this business or achieving expected resultsNew
  2. 28The market for political fundraising and payment processing platforms is highly concentrated, and PSQ Impact may be unable to compete effectively against established providersNew
  3. 29Fundraising and payments activity can be highly seasonal and volatile, which may cause fluctuations in our resultsNew
  4. 30Fundraising activity involves heightened compliance risk, and failures could result in regulatory action, litigation, losses and reputational harmNew
  5. 31Donation transactions may involve higher rates of chargebacks, refunds, disputes or allegations of unauthorized activity than traditional commerce transactions. These dynamics can increase operational costs and may result in financial losses, including where chargebacks are not recoverableNew
  6. 32Our fundraising platform may be subject to partner sensitivity and reputational risk, which could limit growth or disrupt operationsNew
  7. 33Our fundraising customers may experience operational or compliance failures, and we may be subject to claims arising from those failuresNew

Risks Related to Credova

  1. 34The consumer finance and BNPL industry has become subject to increased regulatory scrutiny, and Credova’s failure to manage its business to comply with new regulations would materially and adversely affect Credova’s business, results of operations and financial condition
  2. 35Credova operates in a highly competitive industry, and Credova’s inability to compete successfully would materially and adversely affect Credova’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and prospects
  3. 36Credova derives a significant portion of its revenue from its relationships with merchant partners and the transactions they process through its platform, and as more merchants are integrated into Credova’s network, there are more reasons for consumers to shop with it
  4. 37If Credova is unable to attract new consumers and retain and grow its relationships with its existing consumers, Credova’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and future prospects would be materially and adversely affected
  5. 38Credova’s revenue is impacted, to a significant extent, by the general economy, the creditworthiness of the U.S. consumer and the financial performance of Credova’s merchants
  6. 39Negative publicity about Credova or its industry could adversely affect Credova’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and prospects

Risks Related to Credova’s Financing Program

  1. 40Consumers may not view or treat their BNPL product loans as having the same significance as other financial obligations, and the loans facilitated through Credova’s platform are not secured, guaranteed, or insured and involve a high degree of financial risk
  2. 41Credova’s results depend on prominent presentation, integration, and support of Credova’s platform by Credova’s merchants
  3. 42If Credova’s merchants fail to fulfill their obligations to consumers or comply with applicable law, Credova may incur costs
  4. 43Internet-based loan origination processes may give rise to greater risks than paper-based processes
  5. 44Exposure to consumer bad debts and insolvency of merchants may adversely impact Credova’s financial success
  6. 45Credova may incur costs from litigation relating to products offered by Credova’s merchants, which could adversely affect Credova’s reputation, revenue and profitability

Risks Related to Credova’s Technology and the Credova Platform

  1. 46Unanticipated surges or increases in transaction volumes may adversely impact Credova’s financial performance
  2. 47Real or perceived software errors, failures, bugs, defects, or outages could adversely affect Credova’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and prospects
  3. 48Any significant disruption in, or errors in, service on Credova’s platform or relating to vendors could prevent it from processing transactions on its platform or posting payments
  4. 49Fraudulent activities may result in Credova suffering losses, causing a materially adverse impact to Credova’s reputation and results of operations

Risks Related to Regulatory, Compliance and Legal

  1. 50We are or may be subject to numerous risks relating to the need to comply with data and information privacy laws20% rewritten
  2. 51Overall, because of the complexity of these laws, the changing obligations and the risk associated with our collection and use of data, we cannot guarantee that we are, or will be, in compliance with all applicable U.S. or international regulations as they are enforced now or as they evolve
  3. 52Issues in the use of artificial intelligence, including machine learning and computer vision (together, “AI”), in our analytics platforms may result in reputational harm or liability
  4. 53Compliance obligations imposed by new privacy laws, laws regulating social media platforms and online speech in the U.S., or industry practices may adversely affect our business
  5. 54If we infringe on the intellectual property (“IP”) of others, we could be exposed to substantial losses and face restrictions on our operations
  6. 55Inadequate technical and legal IP protections could prevent us from defending or securing our proprietary technology and IP
  7. 56Our ability to implement our business plan successfully depends in part on our ability to further build brand recognition using our trademarks, service marks, proprietary products, trade secrets and other IP, including our name and logos
  8. 57If we fail to adequately protect our proprietary IP rights, our competitive position could be impaired and we may lose valuable assets, generate reduced revenue and incur costly litigation to protect our rights
  9. 58We could face employee claims
  10. 59From time to time, we may be party to various claims and litigation proceedings
  11. 60The consumer finance and BNPL industry is subject to various state and federal laws in the United States and federal law concerning consumer finance, and the costs to maintain compliance with such laws and regulations may be significant
  12. 61Litigation, regulatory actions, and compliance issues could subject Credova to fines, penalties, judgments, remediation costs, and requirements resulting in increased expenses
  13. 62Current and future government regulations may negatively impact the demand for Credova’s merchants’ products and Credova’s operations and financial results

Risks Related to Our Operations as a Public Company

  1. 63The requirements of being a public company may strain our resources, divert our management’s attention and affect our ability to attract and retain qualified independent Board members
  2. 64We may have increasing difficulty attracting and retaining qualified outside independent Board members
  3. 65Stock trading volatility could impact our ability to recruit and retain employees
  4. 66Members of our management team have limited experience managing a public company
  5. 67We may be exposed to risk if we cannot enhance, maintain, and adhere to our internal controls and procedures
  6. 68A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis44% rewritten
  7. 69As a public company, we have incurred and expect to continue to incur increased expenses associated with the costs of being a public company
  8. 70We have insured certain products and launches to the extent that insurance was available at acceptable premiums. This insurance will not protect us against all losses due to specified exclusions, deductibles and material change limitations

Risks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

  1. 71We received a written notice from the NYSE that we are not in compliance with continued listing standards, and if we fail to regain compliance, our Class A Common Stock would be delistedNew
  2. 72Future sales of our Class A Common Stock could cause the market price for our Class A Common Stock to decline
  3. 73There can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with the continued listing standards of the NYSE
  4. 74If securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or reports about us, our business, or our market, or if they change their recommendations regarding our securities adversely, the price and trading volume of our securities could decline49% rewritten
  5. 75Because there are no current plans to pay cash dividends on our Class A Common Stock for the foreseeable future, you may not receive any return on investment unless you sell your Class A Common Stock at a price greater than what you paid for it
  6. 76Our stockholders may experience dilution in the future24% rewritten
  7. 77Our Public Warrants, Private Warrants, Pre-Funded Warrants, and Common Warrants may adversely affect the market price of our Class A Common Stock and may result in dilution to stockholdersNew
  8. 78In accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), the Company’s warrants are classified as derivative liabilities and measured at fair value on its balance sheet, with any changes in fair value to be reported each period in earnings on our statement of operations95% rewritten

Other PSQ Holdings 10-Ks

  • FY2024 10-K risk factors
    89 risks

    PSQH faces significant operating losses, with net losses of $57.7 million in 2024 and $53.3 million in 2023.

    Filed Mar 13, 2025

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