OLB GROUP, INC.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Apr 15, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Apr 15, 2025
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-04-15.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-04-15.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Previous wording
We have limited cash resources and operating losses throughout our history. As of December 31, 2023 we had a working capital deficit of $5,413,927 and a net loss of $23,273,939. Our cash flow provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $2,046,922. Notwithstanding the foregoing, management has concluded that it has sufficient liquidity to continue operations for a period of at least twelve months from the date of this Annual Report, which conclusion would not have been possible without close monitoring of the Company’s projected cash flow and operating expenses for a period of at least the next twelve months.
Current wording
We have limited cash resources and operating losses throughout our history. As of December 31, 2024 we had a working capital deficit of $8,650,939 and a net loss of $11,224,911. Our cash flow used by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $2,600,306. Notwithstanding the foregoing, management has concluded that it has sufficient liquidity to continue operations for a period of at least twelve months from the date of this Annual Report, which conclusion would not have been possible without close monitoring of the Company’s projected cash flow and operating expenses for a period of at least the next twelve months.
Previous wording
While we will be able to fund future liquidity and capital requirements through cash flows generated from our operating activities alone for a period of twelve months, we previously have financed our operations from short-term loans from Ronny Yakov, our Chief Executive Officer and John Herzog, a significant shareholder of the Company. It is not assured that Mr. Yakov or Mr. Herzog would continue to provide such assistance if the Company were to require it in the future.
Current wording
While we will be able to fund future liquidity and capital requirements through cash flows generated from our operating activities alone for a period of twelve months, we previously financed our operations from short-term loans from Ronny Yakov, our Chief Executive Officer. It is not assured that Mr. Yakov will continue to provide such assistance if the Company were to require it in the future.
Previous wording
We acquired our business by means of a foreclosure of the relevant secured lender’s security interest in the assets in the Asset Acquisition through an auction under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Although the general rule in the context of transactions such as the Asset Acquisition is that a purchaser of assets does not assume the seller’s liabilities, various courts have established exceptions to this general rule, including where the purchaser is a ‘mere continuation’ of the seller and there is a ‘continuity of enterprise.’ To date, we have had one lawsuit whereby we have been found to have successor liability. However, we are currently appealing the decision. This is a highly fact specific inquiry, and there can be no assurance that any interested creditor, the United States (through the Internal Revenue Service) or state or local taxing agencies will not seek to hold us responsible for any existing liabilities at the time of the Asset Acquisition under one or more of these successor liability theories, for which we have no indemnification protection under the agreements relating to the Asset Acquisition.
Current wording
We acquired our business by means of a foreclosure of the relevant secured lender’s security interest in the assets in the Asset Acquisition through an auction under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Although the general rule in the context of transactions such as the Asset Acquisition is that a purchaser of assets does not assume the seller’s liabilities, various courts have established exceptions to this general rule, including where the purchaser is a ‘mere continuation’ of the seller and there is a ‘continuity of enterprise.’ To date, we have had one lawsuit whereby we have been found to have successor liability. This matter was settled by the parties. This is a highly fact specific inquiry, and there can be no assurance that any interested creditor, the United States (through the Internal Revenue Service) or state or local taxing agencies will not seek to hold us responsible for any existing liabilities at the time of the Asset Acquisition under one or more of these successor liability theories, for which we have no indemnification protection under the agreements relating to the Asset Acquisition.
Previous wording
We intend to continue to make investments in research and development and product development in seeking to sustain and improve our competitive position and meet our customers’ needs. These investments currently include streamlining our suite of software functionalities, including modularization and improving scalability of our integrated solutions. To maintain our competitive position, we may need to increase our research and development investment, which could reduce our profitability and cash flows. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will achieve a return on these investments, nor can we assure you that these investments will improve our competitive position or meet our
Current wording
We intend to continue to make investments in research and development and product development in seeking to sustain and improve our competitive position and meet our customers’ needs. These investments currently include streamlining our suite of software functionalities, including modularization and improving scalability of our integrated solutions. To maintain our competitive position, we may need to increase our research and development investment, which could reduce our profitability and cash flows. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will achieve a return on these investments, nor can we assure you that these investments will improve our competitive position.
Previous wording
Historically, substantially all of our revenue has been generated from our eVance business, though we did begin generating revenue from our OmniSoft business during the second half of 2019. In addition, the launch of our Bitcoin Mining business in 2021 has started to generate revenue in 2021 and 2022. While we expect to continue to build out our OmniSoft software business and to rely more heavily on individualized merchant services offerings and to generate revenue and to transition away from such significant reliance on our eVance business, there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so. Accordingly, if we are unable to maintain our eVance business it will have a material adverse effect on our company.
Current wording
Historically, substantially all of our revenue has been generated from our eVance business, though we did begin generating revenue from our OmniSoft business during the second half of 2019. In addition, the launch of our Bitcoin mining business in 2021 began to generate revenue in 2021 and 2022. While we expect to continue to build out our OmniSoft software business and to rely more heavily on individualized merchant services offerings and to generate revenue and to transition away from such significant reliance on our eVance business, there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so. Accordingly, if we are unable to maintain our eVance business it will have a material adverse effect on our company.
Previous wording
If federal or state legislatures or agencies initiate or release tax determinations that change the classification of Bitcoin as property for tax purposes (in the context of when such Bitcoin are held as an investment), such determination could have a negative tax consequence on our Company or our shareholders.
Current wording
If federal or state legislatures or agencies initiate or release tax determinations that change the classification of Bitcoin as property for tax purposes (in the context of when such Bitcoin are held as an investment), such determination could have a negative tax consequence on our Company or our stockholders.
Previous wording
As of April 8, 2024, there are 8,563,127 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock outstanding (with a weighted average exercise price of $5.02) and 2,362,321 outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock (with a weighted average exercise price of $0.0064). If and when these securities are exercised into shares of our common stock, the number of our shares of common stock outstanding will increase. Such increase in our outstanding shares, and any sales of such shares, could have a material adverse effect on the market for our common stock and the market price of our common stock.
Current wording
As of April 1, 2025, there are 856,313 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock outstanding (with a weighted average exercise price of $68.33 and 20,000 outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock (with a weighted average exercise price of $0.10. If and when these securities are exercised into shares of our common stock, the number of our shares of common stock outstanding will increase. Such increase in our outstanding shares, and any sales of such shares, could have a material adverse effect on the market for our common stock and the market price of our common stock.
Previous wording
As of April 8, 2024, Ronny Yakov, our chief executive officer, owned or controlled approximately 32.65% of our outstanding voting stock. Accordingly, Mr. Yakov has the ability to have a substantial influence on matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including the election and removal of directors and the approval of any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. As a result, our other stockholders may have little influence over matters submitted for stockholder approval. In addition, the ownership of Mr. Yakov could preclude any unsolicited acquisition of us, and consequently, adversely affect the price of our common stock. Further, he may make decisions that are adverse to your interests.
Current wording
As of April 1, 2025, Ronny Yakov, our chief executive officer, owned or controlled approximately 23.99% of our outstanding voting stock. Accordingly, Mr. Yakov has the ability to have a substantial influence on matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including the election and removal of directors and the approval of any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. As a result, our other stockholders may have little influence over matters submitted for stockholder approval. In addition, the ownership of Mr. Yakov could preclude any unsolicited acquisition of us, and consequently, adversely affect the price of our common stock. Further, he may make decisions that are adverse to our interests.
Previous wording
On March 20, 2024, the board of directors approved a reverse stock split in the amount of 1 for 10 shares and recommended that the shareholders approve the reverse stock split in the same amount at a meeting of the shareholders to be held on April 26, 2024. The purpose of the reverse stock split is to have the shares of common stock trade in excess of $1.00 per share so that the company will be in compliance with the NASDAQ minimum share price requirement. There can be no assurance that the stock price, after the reverse stock split, if approved by the shareholders, will continue to trade above $1.00 per share. Furthermore, there can be no assurances that the stock price after the one for 10 reverse stock split will not trade below the amount equal to 10 times these stock price per share on the date of the reverse stock split.
Current wording
On March 20, 2024, the board of directors approved a reverse stock split in the amount of 1 for 10 shares and recommended that the stockholders approve the reverse stock split in the same amount at a meeting of the stockholders to be held on April 26, 2024. The purpose of the reverse stock split is to have the shares of common stock trade in excess of $1.00 per share so that the company will be in compliance with the NASDAQ minimum share price requirement. There can be no assurance that the stock price, after the reverse stock split, if approved by the stockholders, will continue to trade above $1.00 per share. Furthermore, there can be no assurances that the stock price after the one for 10 reverse stock split will not trade below the amount equal to 10 times these stock price per share on the date of the reverse stock split.