Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1A. Risk Factors
We face a number of significant risks and uncertainties in connection with our operations. Our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected by these risks. In addition to the risk factors set forth below and the other information set forth in this Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2022, and Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Q uarterl y Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on May 16, 2022, which reports are incorporated by reference herein, all of which could materially affect our business, financial condition and future results.
Changes in the value of the Sysorex common stock we own may result in material fluctuations (increases or decreases) in our total asset value and net income on a quarterly basis.
We entered into a note purchase agreement with Sysorex, as amended from time to time, pursuant to which we agreed to loan Sysorex up to an aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000 on a revolving credit basis (the "Sysorex Note").
On March 1, 2020, we agreed to extend the maturity date of the note from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2022. On April 14, 2021, we entered into a Securities Settlement Agreement (the “SSA”) and a Rights Letter Agreement (the “RLA”), with Sysorex, whereby it agreed to satisfy in full its outstanding debt, in the aggregate amount of $9,088,176 as of March 31, 2021, owed to the Company, including but, not limited to, amounts outstanding under the Sysorex Note (the “Debt Settlement”). To effect the Debt Settlement, Sysorex agreed to issue to us (i) pursuant to the terms of the SSA, 12,972,189 shares of its common stock and (ii) rights to acquire 3,000,000 additional shares of its common stock pursuant to the terms of the RLA. The Debt Settlement was entered into in connection with Sysorex’s closing of a reverse triangular merger with TTM Digital Assets & Technologies, Inc.
The Company recorded $7.5 million benefit for the release of the previously recorded valuation allowance related to the Sysorex Note, $1.6 million of interest income, and a gain on settlement of $49.8 million equal to the difference in the carry value of the Sysorex Note, including interest, and the value of the common stock and rights to acquire additional shares received in the settlement. As of June 30, 2022, the value of these securities decreased to approximately $0.6 million as a result of the corresponding decrease in Sysorex's common stock price. Accordingly, a $1.3 million unrealized loss on the Sysorex note for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Consequently, the shares of common stock of Sysorex we own, which are inherently volatile. Accordingly, the value of our total assets and as a consequence, the price of our common stock may decline or increase regardless of our operating performance, which may result in losses for investors purchasing shares of our common stock. Further, to the extent that we experience unrealized losses in connection with such securities from declines in securities values that management determines to be other than temporary, the book value of those securities will be adjusted to their estimated recovery value and we will recognize a charge to earnings in the quarter during which we make that determination. Additionally, the Company has no control over the price the Company will eventually receive as a result of the disposition of such assets and may be unable to sell the aforementioned securities at favorable prices quickly or when desired.
We previously received a notice of failure to satisfy a continued listing rule from the Nasdaq which may ultimately result in delisting of our common stock.
In several instances in the past, including as recently as on October 25, 2021, we received written notification from Nasdaq informing us that because the closing bid price of our common stock was below $1.00 for 30 consecutive trading days, our shares no longer complied with the minimum closing bid price requirement for continued listing on Nasdaq under the Nasdaq Listing Rules. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we were provided a period of 180 calendar days,
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or until April 25, 2022, in which to regain compliance. In order to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, the closing bid price of our common stock must be at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days. We were not able to regain compliance within this 180-day period, and were eligible to seek an additional 180 calendar days to meet the minimum bid price requirement if we meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and provide written notice to Nasdaq of our intent to cure the deficiency during this second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. We provided Nasdaq written notice of our intention to cure the bid price deficiency during the second compliance period and on April 26, 2022, we received notice from Nasdaq that we were granted an additional 180 days, or until October 24, 2022 to regain compliance with this requirement. If we are not able to cure the deficiency prior to October 24, 2022, Nasdaq will provide notice to us that our common stock will be subject to delisting.
Delisting could adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital through the public or private sale of equity securities, would significantly affect the ability of investors to trade our securities and would negatively affect the value and liquidity of our common stock. Delisting could also have other negative results, including the potential loss of confidence by employees, the loss of institutional investor interest and fewer business development opportunities.
The impact of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in an increase in the likelihood of supply chain constraints, contributed to inflation driving up the cost of material and labor required to make our products, the effects of which remains uncertain and may have a material adverse impact on our business, operations and financial condition.
The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine has increased the likelihood of supply interruptions which may hinder our ability to find the materials we need to make our products. Supply disruptions are making it harder for us to find favorable pricing and reliable sources for the materials we need, putting upward pressure on our costs and increasing the risk that we may be unable to acquire the materials and services we need to continue to make certain products. The wider implications of the conflict has contributed to inflation driving up the costs of labor and materials required to make our products. The fluidity and continuation of the conflict may result in additional economic sanctions and other impacts which could have a negative impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, including decreased sales; supply chain and logistics disruptions; volatility in foreign exchange rates and interest rates; inflationary pressures on materials and labor; and heightened cybersecurity threats. The overall impact on our business of these events continues to remain uncertain and there are no assurances that we will be able to continue to experience the same growth or not be materially adversely affected.
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