Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item
1a. Risk Factors
In
addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, shareholders should carefully consider the factors discussed in
Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which could materially affect our business,
financial condition, or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company.
Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely
affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
We
are currently engaged in litigation and collecting an arbitration award with the Vivos Group, the outcome of which could materially harm
our business and financial results.
As
more fully described in Note 6 (Commitments and Contingencies) of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements,
while we received a favorable arbitration outcome with the Vivos Group, but the ultimate collection of cash and shares is unknown.
The
collection process is complex and has caused and could continue to cause us to incur significant costs, as well as distract our management
over an extended period.
It
is highly likely that the initial portion of the recovered arbitration award will be in shares of our common stock rather than cash,
which could negatively impact the Company’s liquidity and working capital.
As
of June 30, 2025, the Vivos Group’s outstanding Notes Receivable obligation was $6,100. However, the composition of Vivos
Group assets available to settle this obligation remains uncertain. Management anticipates that common stock will be used to satisfy
the initial portion of the overall liability. With awarded legal fees and the fraud award of $1,000, the total liability as of June
30, 2025 was $8,490.
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Federal
agency budget reviews and directives, including those issued by the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”), may adversely
impact our business.
A
portion of our revenue is derived from contracts with U.S. federal government agencies. Periodic budget reviews, cost-cutting mandates,
or efficiency directives, such as those issued by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), can lead to reductions or reallocations
in client spending, even if such actions are not formally disclosed to us. Although unconfirmed, we believe a reduction in media-related
staffing and spending by one federal agency client in 2025 may have been influenced by DOGE’s identification of those services
as non-essential. While the potential revenue impact from this specific instance is not material, the broader implementation of similar
directives across federal agencies could materially reduce demand for our services in the public sector. Moreover, the lack of transparency
surrounding these decisions increases the difficulty of forecasting and strategic planning within this client segment.
Our
business may be indirectly affected by the imposition of tariffs or other trade restrictions that impact our clients’ operations
and profitability.
While
our core operations are not directly exposed to international trade or tariff risk, a significant portion of our revenue is derived from
media services provided to clients across various industries, some of which rely on global supply chains or imported goods. The imposition
or escalation of tariffs, trade barriers, or similar regulatory actions, particularly those affecting cost of goods sold for our clients,
may reduce their gross margins and overall profitability. In response, clients may reduce discretionary expenditures, including advertising
and media budgets, which could negatively impact our revenues and financial performance. Even perceived uncertainty around future trade
policy could lead to more conservative client behavior, affecting campaign timing, spend, or scope.
Our
business may be impacted by reductions in federal funding to client programs.
Several
of our clients receive federal funding to support their operations. We have already experienced one instance in which a client significantly
reduced media spend following the cessation of federal funds. Continued or expanded cuts in federal funding may similarly affect other
client budgets and, in turn, our revenue.
Item
2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item
3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item
4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not
applicable.
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