RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES INC
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 28, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Mar 28, 2025
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What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-03-29.
0001558370-24-004361
Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-28.
0001558370-25-003976
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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Current report
Recent Tariffs and Other Foreign Trade Policy Risks
Current report
Recently enacted tariffs on our products are expected to have a material negative impact to our results of operations andfinancial position. We are working to lessen the financial impact of the tariffs, including shifting a larger portion of manufacturing of 1mL, 3mL, and EasyPoint® needles to our domestic manufacturing facility, but these actions are expensive, and the timeline remains uncertain. In addition, the tariffs implemented in 2025 are expanded beyond the original 2024 tariffs placed on syringes and needles. Notwithstanding our efforts to shift the majority of our manufacturing to our domestic facility, we are still reliant on our Chinese manufacturers to provide products we are not able to manufacture. We expect a material increase in the costs of imported goods which is expected to materially impact our operations. However, we have recently adapted some equipment to increase our domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Current report
While we are committed to decreasing our reliance on imported products, and decreasing the negative financial impact such tariffs carry, there is no guarantee that our efforts will be successful. To the extent possible, we are working to increase our domestic production capacity and efficiency to be cost-competitive with our international manufacturers on a pre-tariff basis.
Current report
Overall demand may be affected by public sentiment and acceptance of the safety and efficacy of vaccinations. While some products in our catalog of products are unrelated to the administration of vaccines, changes in the acceptance of vaccinations could have a material impact on our business.
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Previous report
Operations May Be Affected by Foreign Trade Policy
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Previous wording
We are subject to risks associated with foreign trade policy. In 2023, we used Chinese manufacturers to produce 88.4% of our products.
Current wording
We are subject to risks associated with foreign trade policy. In 2024, we used Chinese manufacturers to produce 83.9% of our products.
Previous wording
In the event that we become unable to purchase product from our Chinese manufacturers, we may need to find an alternate manufacturer for the blood collection set, IV catheter, Patient Safe® syringe, 0.5mL insulin syringe, 0.5mL autodisable syringe, and 2mL, 5mL, and 10mL syringes, and we would increase domestic production for the 1mL and 3mL syringes. Even with increased domestic production, we may not be able to avoid a disruption in supply.
Current wording
In the event that we become unable to purchase product from our Chinese manufacturers or produce those products domestically, we may need to find an alternate manufacturer for the blood collection set, IV catheter, Patient Safe® syringe, 0.5mL insulin syringe, 0.5mL autodisable syringe, and 2mL, 5mL, and 10mL syringes. Even with increased domestic production, we may not be able to avoid a disruption in supply.
Previous wording
Trade protection measures, including tariffs, and/or changes to import or export requirements could materially adversely impact our operations. We cannot predict the impact of potential changes to U.S. foreign trade policy. Additionally, we derived 20.6% of our revenues in 2023 from international sales. International sales, particularly in emerging market countries, are further subject to a variety of regulatory, economic, and political risks as well.
Current wording
We derived 11.1% of our revenues in 2024 from international sales. International sales, particularly in emerging market countries, are further subject to a variety of regulatory, economic, and political risks as well. Among the political risk we face with regard to international sales is the risk that our products may be subject to reciprocal tariffs in foreign countries in reaction to recently enacted and threatened tariffs by the U.S. The overall risk to our successful efforts in international markets is unknown and difficult to predict.
Previous wording
As of December 29, 2023, our market capitalization was $33.2 million (based on a $1.11 per share closing price) and total stockholders’ equity was $99.3 million. Our stock price reached a low of $0.95 per share in 2023 despite our strong balance sheet.
Current wording
As of December 31, 2024, our market capitalization was $20.7 million (based on a $0.69 per share closing price) and total stockholders’ equity was $87.2 million. Our stock price reached a low of $0.57 per share in 2024 despite our strong balance sheet. We are therefore concerned that our stock price is not correlated with our value.
Previous wording
We believe domestic customers have retained Retractable products (as well as competitive products) purchased or provided for vaccination purposes in inventory, leading to a decrease in demand for our products. It is unclear when the excess inventory surplus will clear. Until the inventory is depleted, we expect domestic demand to continue to be depressed.
Current wording
We believe domestic customers have retained Retractable products (as well as competitive products) purchased or provided for vaccination purposes in inventory, leading to a decrease in demand for our products. It is unclear when the excess inventory surplus will clear. Until the inventory is depleted, we expect domestic demand to continue to be depressed. The extent to which surplus product still exists, and the potential impact it may have on future orders, is uncertain.
Previous wording
Syringes comprised 78.3% of sales in 2023. When the patents of the VanishPoint® syringes and other products expire, we may experience a significant and rapid loss of sales, and our competitive position in the marketplace may weaken if other competitors use our technology. Such occurrences could have a material adverse effect on profitability.
Current wording
Syringes comprised 68.5% of sales in 2024. When the patents of the VanishPoint® syringes and other products expire, we may experience a significant and rapid loss of sales, and our competitive position in the marketplace may weaken if other competitors use our technology. Such occurrences could have a material adverse effect on profitability.
Previous wording
For instance, Becton. Dickinson and Company (“BD”), a global company which we had previously considered our primary competitor, spun off a portion of its syringe, needle, and injection product division as Embecta Corp. (“Embecta”) in April 2022. Though newly formed, Embecta licenses existing BD intellectual property and has continued to use the BD branding on its products and is provided with certain other services by BD. Embecta’s 2023 annual report indicated that the company had 2,200 employees, as compared to our workforce of less than 200 employees. With resources greatly in excess of our own, we expect Embecta will be a formidable competitor.
Current wording
For instance, Becton, Dickinson and Company (“BD”), a global company which we had previously considered our primary competitor, spun off a portion of its syringe, needle, and injection product division as Embecta Corp. (“Embecta”) in April 2022. Though newly formed, Embecta licenses existing BD intellectual property and has continued to use the BD branding on its products and is provided with certain other services by BD. Embecta’s 2024 annual report indicated that the company had 2,100 employees, as compared to our workforce of 227 employees. With resources greatly in excess of our own, we expect Embecta will be a formidable competitor.
Previous wording
Thomas J. Shaw, our President and Chief Executive Officer, has investment or voting power over a total of 50.8% of the outstanding Common Stock as of March 11, 2024. Mr. Shaw therefore has the ability to direct our operations and financial affairs and significant influence to elect members of our Board of Directors. His interests may not always coincide with the Company’s interests or the interests of other stockholders. This concentration of ownership, for example, may have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control, impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover, or other business combination involving us, or discouraging a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us, which in turn could materially adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. The concentration of ownership may likewise influence Mr. Shaw’s continued employment and position as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Shaw’s rights under the Technology License Agreement, as the owner of the technology we produce, present similar conflicts of interest.
Current wording
Thomas J. Shaw, our President and Chief Executive Officer, has investment or voting power over a total of 53.3% of the outstanding Common Stock as of March 10, 2025. Mr. Shaw therefore has the ability to direct our operations and financial affairs and significant influence to elect members of our Board of Directors. His interests may not always coincide with the Company’s interests or the interests of other stockholders. This concentration of ownership, for example, may have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control, impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover, or other business combination involving us, or discouraging a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us, which in turn could materially adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. The concentration of ownership may likewise influence Mr. Shaw’s continued employment and position as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Shaw’s rights under the Technology License Agreement, as the owner of the technology we produce, present similar conflicts of interest.
Previous wording
Additionally, as a public Texas corporation, we are generally prohibited from entering into a business combination with a person who acquires twenty percent or more of our stock for three years unless either: (1) the combination or acquisition is pre-approved by our Board; or (2) the combination is approved by affirmative vote of the shareholders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting shares entitled to vote, excluding the affiliated shareholder. As such, independent of the rights granted to Mr. Shaw under the Amendment, as beneficial owner of 50.8% of our stock and Chairman of the Board, Mr. Shaw has considerable influence on all business combination decisions.
Current wording
Additionally, as a public Texas corporation, we are generally prohibited from entering into a business combination with a person who acquires twenty percent or more of our stock for three years unless either: (1) the combination or acquisition is pre-approved by our Board; or (2) the combination is approved by affirmative vote of the shareholders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting shares entitled to vote, excluding the affiliated shareholder. As such, independent of the rights granted to Mr. Shaw under the Amendment, as beneficial owner of 53.3% of our stock and Chairman of the Board, Mr. Shaw has considerable influence on all business combination decisions.
Previous wording
Our operations are dependent upon timely delivery of finished goods from our Chinese manufacturers and timely delivery of sufficient quantities of components and raw materials for domestic manufacturing. Any disruption in our suppliers’ operations or timely availability of shipments from our third-party freight carriers, could disrupt our ability to provide product to our customers in a timely manner, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows.
Current wording
Our operations have historically been dependent on timely delivery of finished goods from our Chinese manufacturers and timely delivery of sufficient quantities of components and raw materials for domestic manufacturing. As mentioned earlier, we are shifting our production operations away from China to our domestic facility. With this change of production venue, we will face increased reliance on our domestic supply chain for raw materials and components parts. We expect this reliance to continue to increase as our domestic production output increases. Any disruption in our suppliers’ operations or timely availability of shipments from our third-party freight carriers could disrupt our ability to provide product to our customers in a timely manner, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows.
Previous wording
Increases in the price of commodities, raw materials, utilities, labor or other inputs that we or our suppliers use in manufacturing and supplying products, components and parts, along with logistics and other related costs, may lead to higher production and shipping costs for our products, parts, and components. Further, increasing global demand for, and uncertain supply of, such materials could disrupt our or our suppliers’ ability to obtain such materials in a timely manner to meet our supply needs and/or could lead to increased costs. A material increase in the cost of inputs to our production could lead to higher costs for our products and could negatively impact our operating results.
Current wording
Increases in the price of commodities, raw materials, utilities, labor or other inputs that we or our suppliers use in manufacturing and supplying products, components and parts, along with logistics and other related costs, may lead to higher production and shipping costs for our products, parts, and components. Further, increasing global demand for, and uncertain supply of, such materials could disrupt our or our suppliers’ ability to obtain such materials in a timely manner to meet our supply needs and/or could lead to increased costs. A material increase in the cost of inputs to our production could lead to higher costs for our products and could negatively impact our operating results. The full impact of greater domestic production on our sourcing materials through our supply chain is not yet known and difficult to estimate. We expect that as we increase our materials acquisition levels for domestic production, we will be able to achieve economies of scale and greater volume-purchasing agreements with our suppliers, but there is no guarantee such benefits will materialize.
Previous wording
As disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K on February 16, 2024, we initiated a voluntary recall on February 5, 2024 of our EasyPoint Needle lot number K220402 which was shipped within the U.S. between July 20, 2022 and September 20, 2023. The recall was due to the possible detachment of the needle cannula from the needle holder, which could result in serious injury. The possible defect increases our risk of liability in connection with those units.
Current wording
As disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K on February 16, 2024, we initiated a voluntary recall on February 5, 2024 of our EasyPoint Needle lot number K220402 which was shipped within the U.S. between July 20, 2022 and September 20, 2023. The recall was due to the possible detachment of the needle cannula from the needle holder, which could result in serious injury. The possible defect increases our risk of liability in connection with those units. Since the initiation of the voluntary recall, all reasonable efforts have been made to remove EasyPoint Needle lot K220402 from the market in accordance with the recall strategy. We believe the recall is complete and we have requested termination of the voluntary recall from the FDA. The Medical Devices and Radiological Health Risk Mitigation and Response Branch has: confirmed our request for termination, notified us that the division is currently experiencing a severe backlog of termination requests which are being processed in the order they are received and informed us that once the termination process begins, they will follow up with us concerning any additional questions they may have.
Previous wording
Our investment portfolio is subject to market risk. As a result, the value and liquidity of our cash equivalents and marketable securities could fluctuate substantially. Likewise, our other income and expenses could vary materially depending on gains or losses realized on the sale or exchange of investments and other factors. Increased volatility in the financial markets and overall economic uncertainty could increase the risk that actual amounts realized on our investments may differ from the fair values currently assigned to them. Because 19.3% of our total assets are invested in the market, fluctuations in market values could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Current wording
Our investment portfolio is subject to market risk. As a result, the value and liquidity of our cash equivalents and marketable securities could fluctuate substantially. Likewise, our other income and expenses could vary materially depending on gains or losses realized on the sale or exchange of investments and other factors. Increased volatility in the financial markets and overall economic uncertainty could increase the risk that actual amounts realized on our investments may differ from the fair values currently assigned to them. Because 25.1% of our total assets are invested in the market, fluctuations in market values could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.