Item 1A. Risk Factors
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Investing in our securities involves risk. Before you make a decision to buy our securities, in addition to the risks and uncertainties discussed above under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” and in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K you should carefully consider the specific risks set forth herein. If any of these risks actually occur, it may materially harm our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. As a result, the market price of our securities could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. Additionally, the risks and uncertainties described are not the only risks and uncertainties that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may become material and adversely affect our business.
Our success in generating revenues from governmental contracts depends our ability to comply with governmental regulations related to defense spending and procurement.
Contracts with governmental organizations, including the United States government, have not been a major source of our revenues in the past. However, we anticipate such sources becoming a more significant portion of our business in the future. Our ability to comply with governmental regulations applicable to United States defense contractors, including procurement procedures, could have a material impact on our future results of operations. In addition, as a provider for the United States government, we may be subject to numerous laws and regulations relating to the award, administration and performance of United States government contracts. Non-compliance found by any one agency could result in fines, penalties, debarment, or suspension from receiving additional contracts with all United States government agencies. Given our potential dependence on US government business, suspension or debarment could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Our products may not be suitable for defense applications.
Our ability to generate revenue from ONR and other United States government contracts in the future could depend on the viability of our KARNO generator in maritime and other applications for which they have not yet been tested. If we are unable to demonstrate the viability of the KARNO generator for naval and stationary applications under our government research contracts, it may have a material effect on revenues and operations.
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