Risk Factors Update Summary
- Potential liability and expense for trademark and copyright infringement claims added. This could result in costly litigation.
- Increased exposure to greater-than-anticipated tax liabilities, including penalties and interest, may adversely affect financial results.
- Net losses decreased from $38.6 million in 2021 to $6.3 million in 2022.
- Accumulated deficit increased from $148.4 million in 2022 to $161.7 million in 2023.
- Increased risk of substantial damages, settlement costs, fines, and penalties from intellectual property infringement assertions.
- Potential liability and expense for claims, including class actions, related to caregiver pay model.
- Revenue dependency on top customers decreased from 27% to 36% in 2022.
- Reliance on third-party payment service providers may lead to increased transaction fees and fines.
- Material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting identified, impacting accurate reporting.
- Risks related to cybersecurity incidents, breaches, and data protection vulnerabilities could impact operations.
- Increased costs and administrative burdens as a public company, impacting financial condition and operations.
- Failure to manage risks may adversely affect long-term benefits and financial condition.
- Failure to adequately protect intellectual property may result in infringement claims affecting business.
- Limited experience of management team in managing a public company, potentially affecting operations.
- Increased focus on attracting and retaining Pet Caregivers and Pet Parents for business growth.
- Shareholder activism risks, potential litigation, and volatility in stock price could adversely affect financial condition.
- Dependence on highly skilled employees for effective growth and operations.
- Lack of independent underwriter for shares listed on Nasdaq Global Market may impact investor confidence.
- Potential impact of reclassification of Pet Caregivers as employees on business operations.
Full Text Changes in Most Recent 10-K
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