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Stimcell Energetics, Inc. (STME)
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Stimcell Energetics (STME) 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.

Stimcell Energetics disclosed 20 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Stimcell Energetics reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q4, 2024

Risk Distribution
20Risks
50% Finance & Corporate
20% Tech & Innovation
10% Legal & Regulatory
10% Production
10% Ability to Sell
0% 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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Stimcell Energetics Risk Factors
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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 Q4, 2024

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 10 Risks
Finance & Corporate
With 10 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
20
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 31
20
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S&P 500 Average: 31
Recent Changes
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Since Nov 2024
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Number of Risk Changed
2
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 3
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S&P 500 Average: 3
See the risk highlights of Stimcell Energetics in the last period.

Risk Word Cloud

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Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 20

Finance & Corporate
Total Risks: 10/20 (50%)Above Sector Average
Share Price & Shareholder Rights5 | 25.0%
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
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Because the Company stock is a penny stock, stockholders will be more limited in their ability to sell their stock.
The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks are generally equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or quotation system. Because the Company's securities constitute "penny stocks" within the meaning of the rules, the rules apply to the Company and to its securities. The rules may further affect the ability of owners of shares to sell the Company's securities in any market that might develop for them. As long as the quotation price of the Company's common stock is less than $5.00 per share, the common stock will be subject to Rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC, that: - contains a description of the nature and level of risk in the market for penny stocks in both public offerings and secondary trading;- contains a description of the broker's or dealer's duties to the customer and of the rights and remedies available to the customer with respect to a violation of such duties or other requirements of securities laws;- contains a brief, clear, narrative description of a dealer market, including bid and ask prices for penny stocks and the significance of the spread between the bid and ask price;- contains a toll-free telephone number for inquiries on disciplinary actions;- defines significant terms in the disclosure document or in the conduct of trading in penny stocks; and - contains such other information and is in such form, including language, type, size, and format, as the SEC shall require by rule or regulation. The broker-dealer also must provide, prior to effecting any transaction in a penny stock, the customer with: (a) bid and offer quotations for the penny stock; (b) the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction; (c) the number of shares to which such bid and ask prices apply, or other comparable information relating to the depth and liquidity of the market for such stock; and (d) a monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In addition, the penny stock rules require that, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written acknowledgment of the receipt of a risk disclosure statement, a written agreement to transactions involving penny stocks, and a signed and dated copy of a written suitability statement. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for the Company's stock.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
The Company expects to raise additional capital through the offering of more shares, which will result in dilution to its current shareholders.
Raising additional capital through future offerings of common stock is expected to be necessary for the Company to continue. However, there is no guarantee that the Company will be successful in raising additional capital. Issuance of additional stock will increase the total number of shares issued and outstanding resulting in decrease of the percentage interest held by each of the Company's shareholders.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
The Company expects to convert some of the existing debt into shares of its common stock, which will result in dilution to its current shareholders.
In December 2023, the Company issued 15,454,221 shares of its common stock on conversion of a total of $1,622,693 in current liabilities, which resulted in a decrease to its working capital deficit. In order to reduce the Company's liabilities and improve its financial position further, the Company may continue converting its remaining debt to shares of common stock. Issuance of additional stock increases the total number of shares issued and outstanding resulting in decrease of the percentage interest held by each of the Company's shareholders, further diluting their position.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
There is a limited market for the Company's common stock meaning that its shareholders may not be able to resell their shares.
The Company's common stock currently has a limited market which may restrict shareholders' ability to resell their stock or use their stock as collateral. Thus, the shareholders may have to sell their shares privately, which may prove exceedingly difficult. Private sales are more difficult and often give lower than anticipated prices.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 5
Should a larger public market develop for the Company's stock, future sales of shares may negatively affect their market price.
Even if a larger market develops, the shares may be sparsely traded and have wide share price fluctuations. Liquidity may be low despite there being a market, making it difficult to get a return on the investment. The price also depends on potential investor's feelings regarding the results of the Company's operations, the competition of other companies' shares, its ability to generate future revenues, and market perception about the future of microcurrent technologies.
Accounting & Financial Operations3 | 15.0%
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1
The Company has not paid nor anticipates paying cash dividends on its common stock.
The Company has not declared any dividends on its common stock during the past two fiscal years or at any time in its history. The Nevada Revised Statutes (the "NRS"), provide certain limitations on the Company's ability to declare dividends. Section 78.288 of Chapter 78 of the NRS prohibits the Company from declaring dividends where, after giving effect to the distribution of the dividend: (a)the Company would not be able to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of business; or (b)except as may be allowed by the Company's Articles of Incorporation, its total assets would be less than the sum of its total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed, if the Company was to be dissolved at the time of the distribution, to satisfy the preferential rights upon dissolution of stockholders who may have preferential rights and whose preferential rights are superior to those receiving the distribution. The Company does not expect to declare any dividends in the foreseeable future as it expects to spend any funds legally available for the payment of dividends on the development of its business.
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 2
No assurance that forward-looking assessments will be realized.
The Company's ability to accomplish its objectives and whether or not it is financially successful is dependent upon numerous factors, each of which could have a material effect on the results obtained. Some of these factors are in the discretion and control of management, and others are beyond management's control. The assumptions and hypotheses used in preparing any forward-looking assessments contained herein are considered reasonable by management. There can be no assurance, however, that any projections or assessments contained herein or otherwise made by management will be realized or achieved at any level. FOR ALL OF THE AFORESAID REASONS AND OTHERS SET FORTH AND NOT SET FORTH HEREIN, AN INVESTMENT IN THE COMPANY'S SECURITIES INVOLVES A CERTAIN DEGREE OF RISK. ANY PERSON CONSIDERING TO INVEST IN THE COMPANY'S SECURITIES SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE AND OTHER FACTORS SET FORTH IN THIS REPORT AND IN THE OTHER REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS THAT THE COMPANY FILES FROM TIME TO TIME WITH THE SEC AND SHOULD CONSULT WITH HIS/HER LEGAL, TAX, AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS PRIOR TO MAKING AN INVESTMENT IN THE COMPANY'S SECURITIES. AN INVESTMENT IN THE COMPANY'S SECURITIES SHOULD ONLY BE ACQUIRED BY PERSONS WHO CAN AFFORD TO LOSE THEIR TOTAL INVESTMENT.
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 3
The Company lacks operating history and to date has generated only minimal revenues. If the Company cannot increase its revenue to start generating profits, its investors may lose their entire investment.
To date, the Company has generated only minimal revenues. No profits have been made to date and if the Company fails to make any then it may fail as a business and an investment in its common stock will be worth nothing. The Company has a limited operating history and thus its progress as well as potential future success cannot be reasonably estimated.  Success has yet to be proven and financial losses should be expected to continue in the near future and at least until such time that the Company enters commercial production of devices based on the eBalance Technology, of which there is no assurance. As a new business, the Company faces all the risks of a ‘start-up' venture including unforeseen costs, expenses, problems, and management limitations and difficulties. Since inception, the Company has accumulated deficit of $10,501,690 and there is no guarantee, that it may ever be able to turn a profit or locate additional opportunities, hire additional management and other personnel.
Debt & Financing2 | 10.0%
Debt & Financing - Risk 1
The Company needs to acquire additional financing, or its business will fail.
The Company must obtain additional capital, or its business will fail. In order to continue development of its eBalance Technology, apply for medical licenses, FDA approvals, and to carry out its additional observational and clinical trials, the Company must secure more funds. Currently, the Company has limited resources and has already accumulated a deficit. The Company does not have immediate sources of financing. Financing may be subject to numerous factors including investor sentiment, acceptance of the Company's technology and so on. The Company may also have to borrow large sums of money that require substantial capital and interest payments.
Debt & Financing - Risk 2
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Due to the current financial situation, and to improve likelihood of successful financing in the future the Company may decide to consolidated issued and outstanding shares of its common stock.
In order to improve the financial position, the Company may elect to consolidate its issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The effect of a share consolidation on the per share trading price of the Company's common stock cannot be predicted with any certainty, and the history of share consolidations for other companies is varied, particularly since some investors may view a share consolidation negatively. It is possible that the per share trading price of the Company's common stock after a share consolidation would not increase in the same proportion as the reduction in the number of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock following the share consolidation or at all, and a share consolidation may not result in a per share trading price that would attract investors who do not trade in lower priced stocks. The Company cannot assure you that, if a share consolidation is implemented, its common stock will be more attractive to investors. If the Company implements a share consolidation, the per share trading price of its common stock may decrease due to factors unrelated to the share consolidation, including its future performance. If a share consolidation is consummated and the per share trading price of the Company's common stock declines, the percentages decline as an absolute number and as a percentage of the Company's overall market capitalization may be greater than would occur in the absence of a share consolidation. A share consolidation may decrease the liquidity of the Company's common stock and result in higher transaction costs. The liquidity of the Company's common stock may be negatively impacted by a share consolidation, given the reduced number of shares that would be outstanding after the share consolidation, particularly if the per share trading price does not increase as a result of the share consolidation. In addition, if a share consolidation is implemented, it will increase the number of the Company's stockholders who own "odd lots" of fewer than 100 shares of common stock. Brokerage commission and other costs of transactions in odd lots are generally higher than the costs of transactions of more than 100 shares of common stock.
Tech & Innovation
Total Risks: 4/20 (20%)Below Sector Average
Innovation / R&D2 | 10.0%
Innovation / R&D - Risk 1
The Company's research and development efforts may not result in the development of commercially successful products based on its eBalance Technology, which may hinder its profitability and future growth.
The Company plans to continue to further research the eBalance Technology and develop products based on the Technology. In order to develop commercially marketable products, the Company will be required to commit substantial efforts, funds, and other resources to research and development. A high rate of failure is inherent in the research and development of new products and technologies. The Company must make ongoing substantial expenditures without any assurance that its efforts will be commercially successful. Failure can occur at any point in the process, including after significant funds have been invested. Planned products may fail to reach the market or may only have limited commercial success because of efficacy or safety concerns, failure to achieve positive clinical outcomes, inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, limited scope of approved uses, excessive costs to manufacture, the failure to establish or maintain intellectual property rights, or infringement of the intellectual property rights of others.
Innovation / R&D - Risk 2
Even if the Company successfully develops marketable products or commercially develop its current Technology, it may be quickly rendered obsolete by changing customer preferences, changing industry standards, or competitors' innovations.
Innovations may not be accepted quickly in the marketplace because of, among other things, entrenched patterns of clinical practice or uncertainty over third-party reimbursement. The Company cannot state with certainty when or whether its products under development will be launched, whether it will be able to develop, license, or otherwise acquire new products, or whether any products will be commercially successful. Failure to launch successful new products or new indications for existing products may cause the Company's products to become obsolete, causing its revenues and operating results to suffer.
Trade Secrets2 | 10.0%
Trade Secrets - Risk 1
Inability to protect and enforce the Company's intellectual property rights could adversely affect its financial results.
Intellectual property rights, including patents, trade secrets, confidential information, trademarks, tradenames, and other forms of trade dress, are important to the Company's business. An inability to defend, protect and enforce its intellectual property rights could adversely affect the financial results, even if the Company is successful in developing and marketing products based on the eBalance Technology. In addition, an adverse outcome in any litigation or interference proceeding could subject the Company to significant liabilities to third parties and require the Company  to cease using the technology that is at issue or to license the technology from third parties. In addition, a finding that any of the Company's intellectual property rights are invalid could allow the Company's competitors to compete more easily and cost-effectively. Thus, an unfavorable outcome in any patent litigation or interference proceeding could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, or results of operations. The cost to the Company of any patent litigation or interference proceeding could be substantial. Uncertainties resulting from the initiation and continuation of patent litigation or interference proceedings could have a material adverse effect on the Company's ability to compete in the marketplace. Patent litigation and interference proceedings could also absorb significant management time.
Trade Secrets - Risk 2
Competitors' intellectual property may prevent the Company from selling its products or have a material adverse effect on its future profitability and financial condition.
Competitors may claim that the Company's technology infringes upon their intellectual property. Resolving an intellectual property infringement claim can be costly and time consuming and may require the Company to enter into license agreements. The Company cannot guarantee that it would be able to obtain license agreements on commercially reasonable terms. A successful claim of patent or other intellectual property infringement could subject the Company to significant damages or an injunction preventing the manufacture, sale or use of its product. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on the profitability and financial condition of the Company.
Legal & Regulatory
Total Risks: 2/20 (10%)Below Sector Average
Regulation2 | 10.0%
Regulation - Risk 1
The Company is subject to numerous governmental regulations which can increase its costs of developing the eBalance Technology and products based on this technology.
The Company's products are subject to rigorous regulation by the FDA, Health Canada and numerous international, supranational, federal, and state authorities. The process of obtaining regulatory approvals to market a medical device can be costly and time-consuming, and approvals may not be granted for future products, or additional indications or uses of existing products, on a timely basis, if at all. Delays in the receipt of, or failure to obtain approvals for, the Company's products, or new indications and uses, could result in delayed realization of product revenues, reduction in revenues, and in substantial additional costs. In addition, no assurance can be given that the Company will remain in compliance with applicable FDA, Health Canada and other regulatory requirements once approval or marketing authorization has been obtained for a product. These requirements include, among other things, regulations regarding manufacturing practices, product labeling, advertising, and post-marketing reporting, including adverse event reports and field alerts due to manufacturing quality concerns.
Regulation - Risk 2
Changes in the health care regulatory environment may adversely affect the Company's business.
A number of the provisions of the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and its amendments changed access to health care products and services and established new fees for the medical device industry. Future rulemaking could increase rebates, reduce prices or the rate of price increases for health care products and services, or require additional reporting and disclosure. The Company cannot predict the timing or impact of any future rulemaking.
Production
Total Risks: 2/20 (10%)Below Sector Average
Manufacturing1 | 5.0%
Manufacturing - Risk 1
Significant safety concerns could arise for the Company's products, which could have a material adverse effect on its revenues and financial condition.
Health care products typically receive regulatory approval based on data obtained in controlled clinical trials of limited duration. Following regulatory approval, these products will be used over longer periods of time in many patients. Investigators may also conduct additional, and perhaps more extensive, studies. If new safety issues are reported, the Company may be required to amend the conditions of use for a product. For example, the Company may be required to provide additional warnings on a product's label or narrow its approved intended use, either of which could reduce the product's market acceptance. If serious safety issues arise with its product, sales of the product could be halted by the Company or by regulatory authorities. Safety issues affecting suppliers' or competitors' products also may reduce the market acceptance of the Company's products.
Employment / Personnel1 | 5.0%
Employment / Personnel - Risk 1
Inability to attract and maintain key personnel may cause the Company's business to fail.
Success depends on the acquisition of key personnel. The Company will have to compete with other companies both within and outside the healthcare industry to recruit and retain competent employees and consultants. If the Company cannot maintain qualified personnel to meet the needs of its anticipated growth, we could face material adverse effects on the Company's business and financial condition.
Ability to Sell
Total Risks: 2/20 (10%)Below Sector Average
Competition2 | 10.0%
Competition - Risk 1
The Company operates in a highly competitive market. The Company faces competition from large, well-established medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies in the market for treatment of pain and management of diabetes and related ailments. Many of these companies are very well accepted by health practitioners and have significant resources, and the Company may not be able to compete effectively.
The market for treatment and management of diabetes and related ailments is intensely competitive, subject to rapid change and significantly affected by new product introductions. The Company competes indirectly with pharmaceutical and medical device companies, such as Bayer Corp., Becton Dickinson Corp., LifeScan Inc., a division of Johnson & Johnson, the MediSense Inc., and TheraSense Inc. These competitors' products are based on traditional healthcare model and are well accepted by health practitioners and patients. If these companies decide to penetrate the Company's target market they could threaten its position in the market.
Competition - Risk 2
New products and technological advances by the Company's competitors may negatively affect its results of operations.
The Company's products face intense competition from its competitors. Competitors' products may be safer, more effective, more effectively marketed or sold, or have lower prices or superior performance features than the Company's products. The Company cannot predict with certainty the timing or impact of the introduction of competitors' 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.

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                          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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