Apple iSports Group (AAPI) 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.

Apple iSports Group disclosed 21 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Apple iSports Group reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q1, 2019

Risk Distribution

71% Finance & Corporate

10% Legal & Regulatory

5% Tech & Innovation

5% Production

5% Ability to Sell

5% Macro & Political

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

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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 Q1, 2019

Main Risk Category

Finance & Corporate

With 15 Risks

Finance & Corporate

With 15 Risks

Number of Disclosed Risks

No changes from last report

S&P 500 Average: 32

No changes from last report

S&P 500 Average: 32

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S&P 500 Average: 4

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S&P 500 Average: 4

See the risk highlights of Apple iSports Group 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 21

Finance & Corporate

Total Risks: 15/21 (71%)Above Sector Average

Share Price & Shareholder Rights6 | 28.6%

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1

You may experience dilution of your ownership interests due to the future issuance of additional shares of our common stock which could be materially adverse to the value of our common stock

As of April 30, 2019, we had 2,234,465 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. We are authorized to issue up to 200,000,000 shares of common stock. Our Board of Directors may authorize the issuance of additional common or preferred shares under applicable state law without shareholder approval. We may also issue additional shares of our common stock or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock in connection with the hiring of personnel, future acquisitions, future private placements of our securities for capital raising purposes or for other business purposes, including the satisfaction of outstanding debt to affiliates and others. Future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock, or the perception that sales could occur, could have a material adverse effect on the price of our common stock. If we need to raise additional capital, it may be necessary for us to issue additional equity or convertible debt securities. If we issue equity or convertible debt securities, the net tangible book value per share may decrease, the percentage ownership of our current stockholders may be diluted and such equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior or more advantageous to our common stockholders.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2

The price of our common stock could be highly volatile.

Our common stock will be subject to price volatility, low volumes of trades and large spreads in bid and ask prices quoted by market makers. Due to the low volume of shares traded on any trading day, persons buying or selling in relatively small quantities may easily influence prices of our common stock. This low volume of trades could also cause the price of our stock to fluctuate greatly, with large percentage changes in price occurring in any trading day session. Holders of our common stock may also not be able to readily liquidate their investment or may be forced to sell at depressed prices due to low volume trading. If high spreads between the bid and ask prices of our common stock exist at the time of a purchase, the stock would have to appreciate substantially on a relative percentage basis for an investor to recoup their investment. Broad market fluctuations and general economic and political conditions may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock. No assurance can be given that an active market in our common stock will develop or be sustained. If an active market does not develop, holders of our common stock may be unable to readily sell the shares they hold or may not be able to sell their shares at all.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3

Reduction of percentage share ownership following business combination and substantial dilution to stockholders.

Our primary plan of operation is based upon a business combination with a private concern which, in all likelihood, would result in us issuing securities to stockholders of such private company. The issuance of previously authorized and unissued shares of our common stock would result in reduction in percentage of shares owned by present and prospective stockholders. In addition, any merger or acquisition can be expected to have a significant dilutive effect on the percentage of the shares held our stockholders.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4

Our stock will in all likelihood be thinly traded and as a result you may be unable to sell at or near ask prices or at all if you need to liquidate your shares.

We cannot give you any assurance that a broader or more active public trading market for our shares of Common Stock will develop or be sustained, or that any trading levels will be sustained. Due to these conditions, we can give investors no assurance that they will be able to sell their shares of common stock at or near ask prices or at all if you need money or otherwise desire to liquidate your shares of common stock of our Company.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 5

Our directors may have conflicts of interest which may not be resolved favorably to us.

Certain conflicts of interest may exist between our sole officer and director and us. Our sole officer and director has other business interests to which he also must devote his time, resources and attention. Thus, a conflict of interest may arise in the future that may cause our business to fail, including conflicts of interest in allocating his resources, time and attention to our Company and his other business interests.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 6

Because our principal shareholder controls our activities, he may cause us to act in a manner that is most beneficial to himself and not to other shareholders which could cause us not to take actions that outside investors might view favorably.

Our principal shareholder owns approximately 70% of our outstanding common stock. As a result, he effectively controls all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors, the approval of significant corporate transactions, such as mergers and related party transaction. These insiders also have the ability to delay or perhaps even block, by their ownership of our stock, an unsolicited tender offer. This concentration of ownership could have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a change in control of our company that you might view favorably.

Accounting & Financial Operations4 | 19.0%

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1

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We do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our common stock.

We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 2

Failure to achieve and maintain internal controls in accordance with sections 302 and 404(a) of the sarbanes-oxley act of 200 could have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price

If we fail to maintain adequate internal controls or fail to implement required new or improved controls, as such control standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to assert that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal controls over financial reporting. Effective internal controls are necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and are important in the prevention of financial fraud. If we cannot produce reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our business and operating results could be harmed, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and there could be a material adverse effect on our stock price.

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 3

Our existing financial resources are insufficient to meet our ongoing operating expenses.

We have no sources of income at this time and no existing cash balances to meet our ongoing operating expenses. We have relied upon affiliates of the Company to make advances to the Company to cover our operating expenditures. There are no assurances that these advances will continue in the future. The failure of these advances to continue in the future may result in our security holders losing their entire investment.

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 4

We have incurred significant losses and anticipate future losses.

As of April 30, 2019, we had an accumulated deficit of $4,937,052. We also expect future losses until we are able to generate revenues through a merger with an operating company (for which no assurances can be given). As a result of these, among other factors, we received from our registered independent public accountants in their report for the financial statements for the years ended April 30, 2019 and 2018, an explanatory paragraph stating that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

Debt & Financing2 | 9.5%

Debt & Financing - Risk 1

Our need for capital will create additional risks and create potential substantial dilution to existing shareholders.

As mentioned above, we will need to raise additional capital in the future. These capital expenditures are intended to be funded from third party sources and from affiliates if available, including the incurring of debt (which may be converted into common stock) and/or the sale of additional equity securities. As of the date of this Report, the Company is indebted to certain affiliates in the amount of $348,920 as of April 30, 2019. This debt is due on demand and the Company has no means to repay its existing debt. To the extent that this debt is converted to common stock, the conversion of this debt will cause additional dilution to existing shareholders, which may be substantial. In addition, the sale of additional equity securities or the sale and conversion of other debt likewise will be dilutive to the interests of current equity holders and such dilution may be substantial. In addition, there can be no assurance that such additional financing, whether debt or equity, will be available to the Company or that it will be available on acceptable commercial terms. Any inability to secure such additional financing on appropriate terms could have a materially adverse impact on the business, financial condition and operating results of the Company.

Debt & Financing - Risk 2

We will need to raise additional capital. If we are unable to raise additional capital, our business may fail.

We will need to raise additional capital to fund our ongoing operations. We have no cash on hand nor any working capital. To secure additional financing, we may need to borrow money or sell more securities. Under the current circumstances, we may be unable to secure additional financing on favorable terms, if available at all.

Corporate Activity and Growth3 | 14.3%

Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 1

We may be unsuccessful in finding a merger that can be accomplished with positive long-term results.

The business of selecting and entering into a merger is fraught with all kinds of issues. For instance, the business may need capital that is never achieved, the management is not capable of carrying the business forward successfully, the business plan is ill conceived, and not executed, or competitive factors cause business failure. There are many other factors in addition to these, as may have been discussed above in "Risk Factors" which could cause our company to fail and the investors capital will be at risk.

Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 2

We have not executed any formal agreement for a business combination or other transaction and have established no standards for business combinations.

We have not executed any formal arrangement, agreement or understanding with respect to engaging in a merger with, joint venture with or acquisition of a private or public entity. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in identifying and evaluating suitable business opportunities or in concluding a business combination. We have not identified any particular industry or specific business within an industry for evaluation. There is no assurance we will be able to negotiate a business combination on terms favorable, if at all. We have not established a specific length of operating history or specified level of earnings, assets, net worth or other criteria which we will require a target business opportunity to have achieved, and without which we would not consider a business combination. Accordingly, we may enter into a business combination with a business opportunity having no significant operating history, losses, limited or no potential for earnings, limited assets, negative net worth or other negative characteristics.

Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 3

We intend to pursue the acquisition of an operating business.

Our sole strategy is to acquire an operating business. Successful implementation of this strategy depends on our ability to identify a suitable acquisition candidate, acquire such company on acceptable terms and integrate its operations. In pursuing acquisition opportunities, we compete with other companies with similar strategies. Competition for acquisition targets may result in increased prices of acquisition targets and a diminished pool of companies available for acquisition. Acquisitions involve a number of other risks, including risks of acquiring undisclosed or undesired liabilities, acquired in-process technology, stock compensation expense, diversion of management attention, potential disputes with the seller of one or more acquired entities and possible failure to retain key acquired personnel. Any acquired entity or assets may not perform relative to our expectations. Our ability to meet these challenges has not been established.

Legal & Regulatory

Total Risks: 2/21 (10%)Below Sector Average

Regulation2 | 9.5%

Regulation - Risk 1

The regulation of penny stocks by sec and finra may have an effect on the tradability of our securities.

Our shares are subject to a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that imposes special sales practice requirements upon broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers or accredited investors. For purposes of the rule, the phrase "accredited investors" means, in general terms, institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000, or individuals having a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or having an annual income that exceeds $200,000 (or that, when combined with a spouse's income, exceeds $300,000). For transactions covered by the rule, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the 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 in this offering to sell their securities in any market that might develop therefore. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted a number of rules to regulate "penny stocks." Such rules include Rules 3a51-1, 15g-1, 15g-2, 15g-3, 15g-4, 15g-5, 15g-6, 15g-7, and 15g-9 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Because our securities constitute "penny stocks" within the meaning of the rules, the rules would apply to us and to our securities. The rules may further affect the ability of owners of Shares to sell our securities in any market that might develop for them. Shareholders should be aware that, according to Securities and Exchange Commission, the market for penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (i) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (ii) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; (iii) "boiler room" practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (iv) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (v) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired consequent investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities. The shares of our common stock may be thinly-traded on OTC-QB, meaning that the number of persons interested in purchasing our shares of common stock at or near ask prices at any given time may be relatively small or non-existent. This situation is attributable to a number of factors, including the fact that we are a small company which is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors and others in the investment community that generate or influence sales volume, and that even if we came to the attention of such persons, they tend to be risk-averse and would be reluctant to follow an unproven, early stage company such as ours or purchase or recommend the purchase of our shares of common stock until such time as we became more seasoned and viable. As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares of common stock is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on Securities price.

Regulation - Risk 2

Rule 144 sales in the future may have a depressive effect on our stock price.

All of the outstanding shares of common stock held by our present officers, directors, and affiliate stockholders are "restricted securities" within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. As restricted Shares, these Shares may be resold only pursuant to an effective registration statement or under the requirements of Rule 144 or other applicable exemptions from registration under the Act and as required under applicable state securities laws. We are registering all of our outstanding Shares so officers, directors and affiliates will be able to sell their Shares if this Registration Statement becomes effective. Rule 144 provides in essence that a person who has held restricted securities for one year may, under certain conditions, sell every three months, in brokerage transactions, a number of Shares that does not exceed the greater of 1.0% of a company's outstanding common stock or the average weekly trading volume during the four calendar weeks prior to the sale. There is no limit on the amount of restricted securities that may be sold by a nonaffiliate after the owner has held the restricted securities for a period of two years. A sale under Rule 144 or under any other exemption from the Act, may have a depressive effect upon the price of the common stock in any market that may develop.

Tech & Innovation

Total Risks: 1/21 (5%)Below Sector Average

Innovation / R&D1 | 4.8%

Innovation / R&D - Risk 1

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Resources which could materially and adversely affect our business

We will incur significant costs and expenses in connection with assuring compliance with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to us as a public company. We anticipate that our ongoing costs and expenses of complying with our public reporting company obligations will be approximately $100,000 annually. Our reporting and compliance costs and expenses may increase substantially if we are able to deploy our business model on an international basis, which will add significant cross-border jurisdictional complexity to our regulatory compliance and our accounting controls and procedures. Our compliance costs and expenses could also increase substantially if we apply for trading of our securities on a national stock exchange which may have listing requirements that engender additional administration and compliance costs. We have assigned a high priority to establishing and maintaining controls, procedures, corporate compliance and public company reporting; however, there can be no assurance that we will have sufficient cash resources available to satisfy our public company reporting and compliance obligations. If we are unable to cover the cost of proper administration of our public company compliance and reporting obligations, we could become subject to sanctions, fines and penalties, our stock could be barred from trading in public capital markets and we may have to cease doing business.

Production

Total Risks: 1/21 (5%)Below Sector Average

Employment / Personnel1 | 4.8%

Employment / Personnel - Risk 1

We may depend upon outside advisors; Who may not be available on reasonable terms and as needed.

To supplement the business experience of our officers and directors, we may be required to employ accountants, technical experts, appraisers, attorneys, or other consultants or advisors. Our Board without any input from stockholders will make the selection of any such advisors. Furthermore, it is anticipated that such persons may be engaged on an "as needed" basis without a continuing fiduciary or other obligation to us. In the event we consider it necessary to hire outside advisors, we may elect to hire persons who are affiliates, if they are able to provide the required services.

Ability to Sell

Total Risks: 1/21 (5%)Below Sector Average

Competition1 | 4.8%

Competition - Risk 1

Scarcity of, and competition for, business opportunities and combinations.

We believe we are an insignificant participant among the firms which engage in the acquisition of business opportunities. There are many established venture capital and financial concerns that have significantly greater financial and personnel resources and technical expertise than we have. Nearly all such entities have significantly greater financial resources, technical expertise and managerial capabilities than us and, consequently, we will be at a competitive disadvantage in identifying possible business opportunities and successfully completing a business combination. Moreover, we will also compete in seeking merger or acquisition candidates with numerous other small public companies. In view of our limited financial resources and limited management availability, we will continue to be at a significant competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors.

Macro & Political

Total Risks: 1/21 (5%)Below Sector Average

Economy & Political Environment1 | 4.8%

Economy & Political Environment - Risk 1

We may be negatively affected by adverse general economic conditions.

Current conditions in domestic and global economies are extremely uncertain. Adverse changes may occur as a result of softening global economies, wavering consumer confidence caused by the threat of terrorism and war, and other factors capable of affecting economic conditions. Such changes could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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.

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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.

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