WRAP Technologies (WRAP) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

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1. 01We have a history of operating losses, expect additional losses and may not achieve or sustain profitability
2. 02We may need additional capital to execute our business plan, and raising additional capital, if possible, by issuing additional equity securities may cause dilution to existing stockholders. In addition, raising additional capital by issuing additional debt instruments may restrict our operations
3. 03We expect to be dependent on sales of our BolaWrap product line for the foreseeable future, and if this product is not widely accepted, our growth prospects will be diminished
4. 04We face risks commercializing our virtual reality training platform and may be unsuccessful in growing revenues
5. 05We face competition from companies with greater financial, technical, sales, marketing and other resources, and, if we are unable to compete effectively with these competitors, our business could be harmed
6. 06We are materially dependent on the acceptance of our product by the law enforcement market. If law enforcement agencies do not purchase our product or we do not meet their expectations, our revenue will be adversely affected and we may not be able to expand into other markets, or otherwise continue as a going concern
7. 07We may incur significant and unpredictable warranty costs as our products are produced, sold, and used
8. 08We could incur charges for excess or obsolete inventory and incur production costs for improvements or model changes
9. 09Our international operations could be harmed by factors including natural disasters, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, and changes in regulations that govern international transactions
10. 10Global economic weakness and uncertainty, geopolitical conflict, war, and civil unrest, could adversely affect our revenues, gross margins and expenses
11. 11Public health crises could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations
12. 12We anticipate that a significant portion of our revenue in the short-term will be generated from international sales, which may adversely affect our ability to timely collect accounts receivable
13. 13If we are unable to manage our projected growth, our growth prospects may be limited, and our future profitability may be adversely affected
14. 14We may face personal injury and other liability claims that harm our reputation and adversely affect our sales and financial condition
15. 15The nature of our business may result in undesirable press coverage or other negative publicity
16. 16Our future success is dependent on our ability to expand sales, and our inability to grow our sales force or maintain and grow distributors would negatively affect our sales
17. 17We expect to expend significant resources to generate sales due to our lengthy sales cycle, and such efforts may not result in the level of sales or revenue we expect
18. 18Most of our intended end-users are subject to budgetary and political constraints that may delay or prevent sales
19. 19Our dependence on third-party suppliers for key components of our products makes us vulnerable to price increases, inflation, recession, and supply shortages that could delay shipment of our products and reduce our sales or margins
20. 20Market and economic conditions may negatively impact our business, financial condition and share price
21. 21We may not be able to successfully integrate acquisitions in the future, and we may not be able to realize revenue enhancements or other synergies from such acquisitions
22. 22Failure to successfully integrate any acquired business in the future may result in reduced levels of revenue, earnings, or operating efficiency than might have been achieved if we had not acquired such businesses
23. 23Government regulation of our products may adversely affect sales
24. 24Our products, including the BolaWrap 100 and BolaWrap 150, are protected by limited patent and other intellectual property protection. If we are unable to protect our intellectual property, we may lose a competitive advantage or incur substantial litigation costs to protect our rights
25. 25Our competitive position may be seriously damaged if our products are found to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
26. 26Competition in the law enforcement market could reduce our sales, make our products obsolete or inferior and prevent us from achieving profitability
27. 27Foreign currency fluctuations may reduce our competitiveness and sales in international markets
28. 28Our business is dependent on the ability to attract and retain key personnel
29. 29We cannot predict our future operating results. Our quarterly and annual results will likely be subject to fluctuations caused by many factors, any of which could result in our failure to achieve our expectations
30. 30Our expenses may vary from period to period, which could affect quarterly results and our stock price
31. 31Risk Factors Related to Our Series A Preferred Stock
32. 32The Series A Preferred Stock provides for the payment of dividends in cash or in shares of our Common Stock, or a combination thereof, and we may not be permitted to pay such dividends in cash, which will require us to have shares of Common Stock available to pay the dividends
33. 33We may be unable to raise capital by offering shares of our common stock because we do not currently have enough authorized shares available for such a transaction
34. 34Our stock price is volatile and may continue to be volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance, resulting in substantial losses for investors
35. 35Our share price is volatile, and in the past companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have been subject to securities class action litigation
36. 36Our officers and directors are among our largest stockholders and may have certain personal interests that may affect the Company
37. 37Sales of a substantial number of shares of our Common Stock may adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock
38. 38Our Common Stock could be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market
39. 39We may issue additional shares of Common Stock in the future. The issuance of additional shares of Common Stock may reduce the value of your Common Stock
40. 40Sales of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of any future options or warrants and vesting of restricted stock units may lower the price of our Common Stock
41. 41We may issue preferred stock in the future, and the terms of the preferred stock may reduce the value of your Common Stock
42. 42We incur substantial costs as a result of being a public company
43. 43The payment of dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors
44. 44Our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all acts of fraud
45. 45Failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting could harm stockholder and business confidence in our financial reporting, our ability to obtain financing and other aspects of our business