Jones Soda (JSDA) Risk Analysis

We are a "smaller reporting company" under applicable SEC rules, meaning that the market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700.0 million and our annual revenue was less than $100.0 million during the most recently completed fiscal year. We may continue to be a smaller reporting company if either (i) the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates is less than $250.0 million, or (ii) our annual revenue was less than $100.0 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates was less than $700.0 million. As a smaller reporting company, we may choose to present only the two most recent years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations disclosure in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and we may take advantage of reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation.

Provisions in our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, Amended and Restated Bylaws and Washington law may delay or prevent an acquisition of us or a change in our management. These provisions include a prohibition on shareholder actions by less than unanimous written consent, limitations on the ability of shareholders to call a special meeting of shareholders and advance notice procedures with respect to the nomination of candidates for election as directors. In addition, because we are incorporated in Washington, we are governed by the provisions of Chapter 23B.19 of the Washington Business Corporation Act, which, among other things, restricts the ability of shareholders owning 10% or more of our outstanding voting stock from merging or combining with us. Although we believe these provisions collectively provide for an opportunity to receive higher bids by requiring potential acquirers to negotiate with our board of directors, they would apply even if an offer may be considered beneficial by some shareholders. In addition, these provisions may frustrate or prevent any attempts by our shareholders to replace or remove our current management by making it difficult for shareholders to replace members of our board of directors, which is responsible for appointing the members of our management.

Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could occur at any time. These sales, or the perception in the market that the holders of a large number of shares of our common stock intend to sell shares, could reduce the trading price of our common stock and may make it more difficult for you to sell your common stock at a time and price that you deem appropriate.

From time to time, we may issue additional shares of common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable for our common stock, in one or more transactions at prices and in a manner we determine from time to time. We also expect to issue additional shares of our common stock to directors, officers, employees, and consultants pursuant to our equity incentive plan. The issuance of these securities could dilute our shareholders' ownership in our Company and may include terms that give new investors rights that are superior to those of our current shareholders. Moreover, any issuances by us of equity securities may be at or below the prevailing market price of our common stock and in any event may have a dilutive impact on our shareholders' ownership interest, which could cause the market price of our common stock to decline.

There has been significant volatility in the volume and market price of our common stock, and this volatility may continue in the future. The market price of our common stock may be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a variety of factors, including the following: - quarterly variations in our operating results; - our issuance of new securities; - announcements about Company developments and initiatives; - failure to meet or exceed financial projections we provide to the public; - failure to meet or exceed the estimates and projections of the investment community; - changes in the market valuations of companies similar to ours; - announcements of significant acquisitions, strategic collaborations, joint ventures or capital commitments by us or our competitors; - additions or departures of key personnel; - sales of our common stock by us or our shareholders in the future; - trading volume of our common stock; - changes in analysts' estimates affecting our Company, our competitors and/or our industry; - changes in the accounting methods used in or otherwise affecting our industry; - fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of capital in the capital markets; - addition or loss of significant customers, manufacturers, distributors or other business partners; - litigation involving us; - general trends relating to the beverage industry; - actions by governmental agencies; - general economic, industry and market conditions; - health epidemics and outbreaks or other natural or manmade disasters which could significantly disrupt our operations; - the other factors described in this "Risk Factors" section; and - events and circumstances beyond our control. Any of these factors may result in large and sudden changes in the volume and price at which our common stock will trade. In addition, the stock markets have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. If there is extreme market volatility and trading patterns in our common stock, it may create several risks for investors, including the following: - the market price of our common stock may experience rapid and substantial increases or decreases unrelated to our actual or expected operating performance, financial condition or prospects, which may make it more difficult for prospective investors to assess the rapidly changing value of our common stock; - if our future market capitalization reflects trading dynamics unrelated to our actual or expected operating performance, financial performance or prospects, purchasers of our common stock could incur substantial losses as prices decline once the level of market volatility has abated; and - if the future market price of our common stock declines, investors may be unable to resell their shares at or above the price at which they acquired them. We cannot assure you that the market of our common stock will not fluctuate or decline significantly in the future, in which case you could incur substantial losses. Broad market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political, regulatory and market conditions, may negatively affect the market price of our common stock, regardless of our actual operating performance. In addition, shares of our common stock may be more thinly traded than securities of larger, more established beverage companies and, as a result of this lack of liquidity, sales of relatively small quantities of shares of our common stock by our shareholders may disproportionately influence the price of our common stock. The market price of our common stock may decline below the amount you invested, and you may lose some or all of your investment. Furthermore, a prolonged decline in the price of our common stock could result in a reduction in the liquidity of our common stock and a reduction in our ability to raise capital. If we are unable to raise the funds required for all of our planned operations and key initiatives, we may be forced to allocate funds from other planned uses, which may negatively impact our business and operations, including our ability to develop new products and continue our current operations.