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TransAKT Ltd. (TAKD)
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TransAKT (TAKD) Risk Analysis

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Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning.

TransAKT disclosed 14 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. TransAKT reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2019

Risk Distribution
14Risks
57% Finance & Corporate
14% Production
14% Ability to Sell
7% Legal & Regulatory
7% Macro & Political
0% Tech & Innovation
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
This chart displays the stock's most recent risk distribution according to category. TipRanks has identified 6 major categories: Finance & corporate, legal & regulatory, macro & political, production, tech & innovation, and ability to sell.

Risk Change Over Time

S&P500 Average
Sector Average
Risks removed
Risks added
Risks changed
TransAKT Risk Factors
New Risk (0)
Risk Changed (0)
Risk Removed (0)
No changes from previous report
The chart shows the number of risks a company has disclosed. You can compare this to the sector average or S&P 500 average.

The quarters shown in the chart are according to the calendar year (January to December). Businesses set their own financial calendar, known as a fiscal year. For example, Walmart ends their financial year at the end of January to accommodate the holiday season.

Risk Highlights Q2, 2019

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 8 Risks
Finance & Corporate
With 8 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
14
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 31
14
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 31
Recent Changes
4Risks added
2Risks removed
3Risks changed
Since Jun 2019
4Risks added
2Risks removed
3Risks changed
Since Jun 2019
Number of Risk Changed
3
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 3
3
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 3
See the risk highlights of TransAKT in the last period.

Risk Word Cloud

The most common phrases about risk factors from the most recent report. Larger texts indicate more widely used phrases.

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 14

Finance & Corporate
Total Risks: 8/14 (57%)Above Sector Average
Share Price & Shareholder Rights4 | 28.6%
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
Added
There is a limited public market for our common shares at this time in the United States which may affect your ability to sell our stock.
Our shares currently trade on the OTCQB with limited trading. If this market is not sustained or we are unable to satisfy any future trading criteria that may be imposed on our market makers by the Financial Industry Regulations Authority ("FINRA") or by the SEC on us, there may not be any liquidity for our shares. We have generated only limited revenue from the sale of our products to date. These factors could have a negative impact on the liquidity of any investment made in our stock.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
The market price of our common shares has been and will in all likelihood continue to be volatile, which may adversely affect the value of your investment.
The market price of our common shares has fluctuated over a wide range and it is likely that the price of our common stock will continue to fluctuate in the future. Announcements regarding acquisitions, the status of corporate collaborations, regulatory approvals or other developments by us or our competitors could have a significant impact on the market price of our common shares. Our shares currently trade on the OTC Markets OTCQB ("OTCQB") with limited activity. If this market is not sustained or we are unable to satisfy any future trading criteria that may be imposed by the Financial Industry Regulation Authority ("FINRA") on our market makers or by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on us, there may not be any liquidity for our shares. What's more, we have not generated any profit from the sale of our products to date. These factors could have a negative impact on the liquidity of any investment made in our stock.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
The value and transferability of our shares may be adversely impacted by the penny stock rules.
Holders of our common stock in the United States may experience substantial difficulty in selling their securities as a result of the "penny stock rules." Our common stock is subject to the penny stock rules propagated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. Accredited investors generally include institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with their spouse. For transactions covered by the rule, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and transaction prior to the sale. Consequently, the rule may affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and also may affect the ability of purchasers of our stock to sell their shares in the secondary market. It may also cause fewer broker-dealers to make a market in our stock.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
The large number of shares eligible for future sale by existing shareholders may adversely affect the market price for our common shares.
Future sales of substantial amounts of our common shares in the public market, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the market price of our common shares. As at August 14, 2019, we had 133,506,570 common shares outstanding. No prediction can be made as to the effect, if any, that sales of shares of our common stock or the availability of such shares for sale will have on the market prices of our common stock.
Accounting & Financial Operations3 | 21.4%
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1
We have a history of operating losses which may affect our ability to continue operations.
We have sustained operating losses before income tax of $100,243 for the period ended June 30, 2019. If we are unable to achieve profitability or to raise sufficient capital to carry out our business plan, we may not be able to continue operations.
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 2
Changed
We have a limited operating history and are still proving the viability of our products and business model, and thus, we may be unable to sustain operations and you may lose your entire investment.
During fiscal 2012, we abandoned our VWAP and VoIP product lines and adopted the business of our subsidiary, Vegfab Agricultural Technology Co. Ltd., which began operations in 2010. We are still adding to our product line and are in the process of proving the viability of our products and business model. If we are unable to prove our business model or the viability of our products, we may not be able to sustain operations and our ability to raise additional funding may be jeopardized.
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 3
Added
You should not expect to receive dividends.
We have never paid any cash dividends on shares of our capital stock, and we do not anticipate that we will pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Our current business plan is to retain any future earnings to finance the expansion of our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors, and will be dependent upon our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, and such other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant at that time.
Debt & Financing1 | 7.1%
Debt & Financing - Risk 1
We will need additional funds in order to implement our intended projects and there is no assurance that such funds will be available as, if and when needed, which may adversely affect our operations.
Cash flow used in operations of $98,874 for the period ended June 30, 2019, and cash flow used in operations of $103,910 for the period ended June 30, 2018. We continue to be dependent on the proceeds of equity and non-equity financing to fund our operations. No assurances can be given that our actual cash requirements will fall within our budget that anticipated revenues will be realized when needed, that lines of credit will be available to us if required, or that additional capital will be available to us. We anticipate that over the next twelve months, we will need a minimum of $250,000 to sustain operations and market our products effectively. Failure to obtain such additional funds on terms and conditions that we deem acceptable may materially and adversely affect our ability to effectively market and distribute our products, resulting in decreased revenues which may also result in a decreased share price.
Production
Total Risks: 2/14 (14%)Above Sector Average
Employment / Personnel1 | 7.1%
Employment / Personnel - Risk 1
Changed
We are dependent on key personnel who have extensive knowledge of our products and business and thus, the loss of one or more of these individuals may adversely affect our business.
We are heavily dependent upon the expertise of our management and certain other key officers and directors who have extensive knowledge of our products and our operations, and the loss of one or more of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on our business. We do not maintain key-person insurance policies on any of our executive officers. Since we are a technology driven company, our future success also depends on our ability to continue to attract, retain, and motivate highly skilled employees in the telecommunications technology sector, and in the technology sector, generally. Competition for employees in our industry is intense. We may be unable to retain key employees or to attract, assimilate, or retain other highly qualified employees in the future.
Costs1 | 7.1%
Costs - Risk 1
Prices for raw materials required for our products are volatile. If there is a significant increase in prices of raw materials our ability to generate revenue and achieve profitability may suffer.
All raw materials for our products are sourced from China and Taiwan. Due to the fact that many of our products use computer components, the price of these components can be highly volatile and are subject to the risk of obsolescence. In order to control costs and the risk of obsolescence, we contract with a manufacturer at a set price for the building of our product over a number of terminals. Despite these efforts, there can be no assurance that we will be able to keep prices of raw materials at a cost effective level for our operations. If there is a significant increase in raw materials our ability to generate revenue and achieve profitability may suffer.
Ability to Sell
Total Risks: 2/14 (14%)Above Sector Average
Competition1 | 7.1%
Competition - Risk 1
Added
Our competition has greater resources than we do and can respond more quickly to changes in our industry which could adversely affect our ability to compete.
Public acceptance of our products may never reach the magnitude required for us to achieve commercial profitability. Many of our existing competitors, as well as a number of potential new competitors have longer operating histories, greater name recognition, larger customer bases and significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than us. These factors may allow them to respond more quickly than us to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements. It may also allow them to devote greater resources than we can to the development, promotion and sale of their products and services. Such competitors may also engage in more extensive research and development, undertake more far-reaching marketing campaigns, adopt more aggressive pricing policies and make more attractive offers to existing and potential employees, strategic partners, advertisers and Internet publishers. In addition, current and potential competitors have established or may establish cooperative relationships among themselves or with third parties to increase the quality and commercial viability of their products or services.
Sales & Marketing1 | 7.1%
Sales & Marketing - Risk 1
We have limited sales of products to date and no assurance can be given that our products will be widely accepted in the marketplace, which may adversely affect your investment.
Our future sales, and therefore, our cash flow, income, and ultimate success, are highly dependent on success in marketing our products and consumer acceptance of those products. If our products are not widely accepted or we are unable to market our products effectively, we may face reduced share prices, decreased profitability, and decreased cash flow.
Legal & Regulatory
Total Risks: 1/14 (7%)Below Sector Average
Regulation1 | 7.1%
Regulation - Risk 1
Added
Government regulation could adversely affect our ability to sell our products.
Government regulations could potentially slow down our expansion plans. We may be required to obtain approval of our products from several regulatory agencies. Regulatory approval processes can be onerous and slow, and could adversely affect our ability to meet our financial projections. Further, compliance with different national standards may require additional capital investments and testing. If we are unable to obtain such financing or to obtain any necessary approvals, our business could be adversely impacted.
Macro & Political
Total Risks: 1/14 (7%)Below Sector Average
Economy & Political Environment1 | 7.1%
Economy & Political Environment - Risk 1
Changed
Volatility of global economic conditions may affect our ability to raise capital and our product costs which may affect our ability to continue operations.
Our revenues, profitability, future growth, and the carrying value of our assets are substantially dependent on prevailing global economic conditions, generally, and on fluctuations in specific factors such as exchange rates, rates of inflation, governmental stability and the occurrence of economically disruptive events, such as war or natural or industrial disaster. Our ability to borrow and to obtain additional capital on attractive terms is also substantially dependent upon these factors. The negative impact of these factors on sales orders originating from an affected country would have an adverse effect on our borrowing capacity, revenues, profitability and cash flows from operations. For example, unfavorable changes in exchange rates can increase the cost of our products and reduce revenues, resulting in reduced profitability. In the event that our profitability is reduced and we are unable to maintain our profit margins, our ability to raise or to borrow capital may decrease. In addition, as has been recently experienced, general downturns in the technology sector worldwide have made fundraising difficult. Since the marketing of our products will require us to raise additional capital, such downturns may have an adverse affect on our ability to continue operations and to effectively market our products.
See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky.
    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment.
      They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result.
        It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
          How do companies disclose their risk factors?
          Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process.
            Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”.
              Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report.
                According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
                  How can I use TipRanks risk factors in my stock research?
                  Use the Risk Factors tab to get data about the risk factors of any company in which you are considering investing.
                    You can easily see the most significant risks a company is facing. Additionally, you can find out which risk factors a company has added, removed or adjusted since its previous disclosure. You can also see how a company’s risk factors compare to others in its sector.
                      Without reading company reports or participating in conference calls, you would most likely not have access to this sort of information, which is usually not included in press releases or other public announcements.
                        A simplified analysis of risk factors is unique to TipRanks.
                          What are all the risk factor categories?
                          TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below.
                          1. Financial & Corporate
                          • Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results.
                          • Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing.
                          • Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments.
                          • Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances.
                          2. Legal & Regulatory
                          • Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company.
                          • Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation.
                          • Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy.
                          • Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives.
                          3. Production
                          • Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory.
                          • Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers.
                          • Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls.
                          • Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation.
                          4. Technology & Innovation
                          • Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development.
                          • Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology.
                          • Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks.
                          • Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying.
                          5. Ability to Sell
                          • Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers.
                          • Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes.
                          • Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration.
                          • Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation.
                          6. Macro & Political
                          • Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions.
                          • Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19.
                          • International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company.
                          • Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.