Newton Golf Company, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Apr 4, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Apr 4, 2025
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-03-18.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-04-04.
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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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Added paragraphs (2)
Current report
Normally, a company would be afforded a 180-day calendar period to demonstrate compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. However, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iv), the Company was not eligible for any compliance period due to the fact that the Company had affected a reverse split within the prior one-year period. The Company requested a hearing before a Panel as provided in the Nasdaq Rules. The hearing request automatically stayed any suspension or delisting action pending the hearing. On March 11, 2025, the hearing was held and the Company requested an extension based on the reverse split occurring on March 17, 2025. The Panel has granted an extension to the Company.
Current report
Additionally, as of December 31, 2024, the Company had a negative Shareholders’ Equity of $4,142,000 resulting from the derivative liability from the issuance of the Company’s Series A and Series B Warrants in December 2024 as part of the Company’s public offering. However, because most of the Series B Warrants were exercised on or before March 31, 2025, the issuance of the shares upon such exercise will be accounted for as additional paid-in capital. The effect of the exercised warrants and corresponding adjustment to the warrant liability and additional paid-in-capital on a pro forma basis, is that as of December 31,2024, the stockholder’s equity is $6,5633,000. Accordingly, as of March 31, 2025, the Company is in full compliance with the continuing listing requirement for stockholders’ equity.
Removed paragraphs (5)
Previous report
Currently we have two customers, when combined, could at times, based on their ordering habits, make up more than 10% of our business. However, we believe this percentage of revenue, focused on one or two customers, will be significantly reduced by the end of 2024.
Previous report
Certain of our stockholders, if they choose to act together, have the ability to significantly control or influence all matters submitted to stockholders for approval.
Previous report
As of March 1, 2024, Nippon Xport Ventures, Inc. owned approximately 49.7% of the shares of our Common Stock. Our former Chief Executive Officer, Timothy L. Triplett and our Chief Technology officer Akinobu Yorihiro are the sole owners of Nippon Xport Ventures, Inc. Additionally, Mr. Yorihiro was granted stock options to purchase 807,232 shares vesting immediately. As a result, if Nippon Xport Ventures, Inc. (Timothy L. Triplett and Akinobu Yorihiro) as a stockholder were to choose a course of action, they would be able to substantially influence all matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, as well as our management and affairs. This concentration of ownership 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 our business, even if such a transaction would benefit other stockholders.
Previous report
In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company is provided a compliance period of 180 calendar days from the date of the Notice, or until June 3, 2024, to regain compliance with the minimum closing bid price requirement. If the Company does not regain compliance during the compliance period ending June 3, 2024, the Company may be afforded a second 180 calendar day period to regain compliance. To qualify for the second compliance period, the Company must (i) meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly-held shares and all other initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the minimum closing bid price requirement, and (ii) notify Nasdaq of its intent to cure the deficiency. The Company can achieve compliance with the minimum closing bid price requirement if, during either compliance period, the minimum closing bid price per share of the Company’s common stock is at least $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. The Company anticipates that its shares of common stock will continue to be listed and traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market during the compliance period(s).
Previous report
The Company plans to carefully assess potential actions to regain compliance. However, the Company may be unable to regain compliance with the minimum closing bid price requirement during the compliance period(s), in which case the Company anticipates Nasdaq would provide a notice to the Company that its shares of common stock are subject to delisting, and the Company’s common shares would thereupon be delisted.
Reworded paragraphs (12)
Previous wording
Our golf products, like those of our competitors, generally have a life cycle. Depending on the product, it is considered typical, within the industry, that revenue from a new product rises and peaks within a three year period, with sales occurring at a higher rate in the first two years than in the third. Factors driving a product life cycle include the rapid introduction of competitive products, consumer demands for the latest technology or a professional who uses the product and is victorious in a major tournaments. In this marketplace, it is reasonable to assume our annual revenues can be affected each year by the introduction of new products, those that are in their first two years of the product life cycle, and successful professional use.
Current wording
Our golf products, like those of our competitors, generally have a life cycle. Depending on the product, it is considered typical, within the industry, that revenue from a new product rises and peaks within a three-year period, with sales occurring at a higher rate in the first two years than in the third. Factors driving a product life cycle include the rapid introduction of competitive products, consumer demands for the latest technology or a professional who uses the product and is victorious in a major tournament. In this marketplace, it is reasonable to assume our annual revenues can be affected each year by the introduction of new products, those that are in their first two years of the product life cycle, and successful professional use.
Previous wording
In addition, there has been a marked increase in the use of social media platforms and other forms of internet-based communications that provide individuals and businesses with access to a broad audience of consumers and other interested persons. The availability of information on social media platforms is virtually immediate, as is its potential impact to affected individuals and businesses. Many social media platforms immediately publish the content posted by their subscribers and participants, often without filters or checks on the accuracy of the content posted. Accordingly, our use of social media vehicles, whereby customers, Associates, franchisees, licensees or other third parties could using negative publicity, damage the our brand or our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Current wording
In addition, there has been a marked increase in the use of social media platforms and other forms of internet-based communications that provide individuals and businesses with access to a broad audience of consumers and other interested persons. The availability of information on social media platforms is virtually immediate, as is its potential impact to affected individuals and businesses. Many social media platforms immediately publish the content posted by their subscribers and participants, often without filters or checks on the accuracy of the content posted. Accordingly, our use of social media vehicles, whereby customers, Associates, franchisees, licensees or other third parties could use negative publicity, damage our brand or our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Previous wording
Our ability to build and maintain a competitive position is dependent to a large degree on the efforts and skills of the senior officers, and certain key managers. Our executives are experienced and highly qualified with strong reputations in their industries, and we believe our management team enables us to pursue our strategic goals. The success our business is dependent upon the management and leadership skills of our senior management team and other key personnel. Certain key personnel may not be easily replaced, and may have knowledge in processes, manufacturing techniques, materials science, etc. where the loss of such a person, or persons, may limit our ability to achieve our strategic goals. Competition for these employees and their individuals’ talents is intense, and we may not be able to attract and retain a sufficient number of qualified personnel in the future. The loss of one or more of these senior officers could have a material adverse effect on our business and ability to achieve our strategic goals.
Current wording
Our ability to build and maintain a competitive position is dependent to a large degree on the efforts and skills of the senior officers, and certain key managers. Our executives are experienced and highly qualified with strong reputations in their industries, and we believe our management team enables us to pursue our strategic goals. The success of our business is dependent upon the management and leadership skills of our senior management team and other key personnel. Certain key personnel may not be easily replaced, and may have knowledge in processes, manufacturing techniques, materials science, etc. where the loss of such a person, or persons, may limit our ability to achieve our strategic goals. Competition for these employees and their individuals’ talents is intense, and we may not be able to attract and retain a sufficient number of qualified personnel in the future. The loss of one or more of these senior officers could have a material adverse effect on our business and ability to achieve our strategic goals.
Previous wording
The effect of the translation of foreign currencies on our financial results could be significant. We therefore may engage in hedging activities to mitigate the annual impact of the translation of foreign currencies on our financial results. These hedging activities may reduce, but will not eliminate, the effects of foreign currency fluctuations. The extent to which our hedging activities mitigate the effects of foreign currency translation varies based upon many factors, including the amount of transactions being hedged. Other factors that could affect the effectiveness of our hedging activities include accuracy of sales forecasts, volatility of currency markets and the availability of hedging instruments. Since the hedging activities are designed to reduce volatility, they not only reduce the negative impact of a stronger U.S. dollar but also reduce the positive impact of a weaker U.S. dollar. Our future financial results could be significantly affected by the value of the U.S. dollar in relation to the foreign currencies in which we conduct business.
Current wording
The effect of the translation of foreign currencies on our financial results could be significant. We therefore may engage in hedging activities to mitigate the annual impact of the translation of foreign currencies on our financial results. These hedging activities may reduce, but will not eliminate, the effects of foreign currency fluctuations. The extent to which our hedging activities mitigate the effects of foreign currency translation varies based upon many factors, including the number of transactions being hedged. Other factors that could affect the effectiveness of our hedging activities include accuracy of sales forecasts, volatility of currency markets and the availability of hedging instruments. Since the hedging activities are designed to reduce volatility, they not only reduce the negative impact of a stronger U.S. dollar but also reduce the positive impact of a weaker U.S. dollar. Our future financial results could be significantly affected by the value of the U.S. dollar in relation to the foreign currencies in which we conduct business.
Previous wording
We plan our manufacturing capacity based upon forecasted demand for our products. Forecasting demand for our products is very difficult given the manufacturing lead times and the amount of specifications involved. For example, we must forecast how many putting instruments we will sell, but also (1) the quantity of each model, (2) the quantity of the different components in each model, and (3) for each model the style of grip, the number of left handed and right handed versions, and the style of shaft and hosel type. The nature of our business allows for some control over our manufacturing capacity if actual demand for a product or products exceed or are less than forecasted demand. However, if actual demand for a product or products exceeds the forecasted demand, we may not be able to produce sufficient quantities of products in time to fulfill actual demand, which could limit our sales and adversely affect financial performance. On the other hand, if actual demand is less than the forecasted demand for a product or products, we could produce excess quantities, resulting in excess inventories and related obsolescence charges that could adversely affect our financial performance.
Current wording
We plan our manufacturing capacity based upon forecasted demand for our products. Forecasting demand for our products is very difficult given the manufacturing lead times and the number of specifications involved. For example, we must forecast how many putting instruments we will sell, but also (1) the quantity of each model, (2) the quantity of the different components in each model, and (3) for each model the style of grip, the number of left-handed and right-handed versions, and the style of shaft and hosel type. The nature of our business allows for some control over our manufacturing capacity if actual demand for a product or products exceed or are less than forecasted demand. However, if actual demand for a product or products exceeds the forecasted demand, we may not be able to produce sufficient quantities of products in time to fulfill actual demand, which could limit our sales and adversely affect financial performance. On the other hand, if actual demand is less than the forecasted demand for a product or products, we could produce excess quantities, resulting in excess inventories and related obsolescence charges that could adversely affect our financial performance.
Previous wording
The materials and components that we use, and that are used by our suppliers, involve raw materials, including aluminum, magnesium, stainless steel, carbon steel, synthetic rubbers, thermoplastics, carbon fiber and pre-preg, for the manufacturing of our golf shafts, titanium alloys, and other materials, epoxy resins for the assembly of our golf equipment, can experience significant price fluctuations or shortages. These raw materials or components, including the costs to transport such materials or components, the uncertainty of currency fluctuations against the U.S. dollar, increases in labor rates, trade duties or tariffs, and/or the introduction of new and expensive raw materials, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, prolonged periods of inflationary pressure on some or all costs may result in increased costs to produce our products that could have an adverse effect on profits from sales of these products, or require us to increase prices for our products that could adversely affect consumer demand for our products.
Current wording
The materials and components that we use, and that are used by our suppliers, involve raw materials, including aluminum, magnesium, stainless steel, carbon steel, synthetic rubbers, thermoplastics, and carbon fiber for the manufacturing of our golf shafts, titanium alloys, and other materials, epoxy resins for the assembly of our golf equipment, can experience significant price fluctuations or shortages. These raw materials or components, including the costs to transport such materials or components, the uncertainty of currency fluctuations against the U.S. dollar, increases in labor rates, trade duties or tariffs, and/or the introduction of new and expensive raw materials, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, prolonged periods of inflationary pressure on some or all costs may result in increased costs to produce our products that could have an adverse effect on profits from sales of these products, or require us to increase prices for our products that could adversely affect consumer demand for our products.
Previous wording
We will need to raise additional funds from time to time through public or private debt or equity financings in order to execute our growth strategy.
Current wording
We may need to raise additional funds from time to time through public or private debt or equity financings in order to execute our growth strategy.
Previous wording
We will need to raise additional funds from time to time in order to implement our business plan, take advantage of opportunities, including the expansion of our business or the acquisition of complementary products, technologies or businesses; develop new products or expand existing lines of business, including the launching of new products or responding to competitive pressures. If we are unable to find ways to finance the manufacturing and development of products to scale the business on acceptable terms or at all, or we or our financing partners default on our respective obligations to fund such costs, we could be required to delay, significantly curtail or eliminate planned products or marketing programs which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. There can be no guarantee that we will be able to timely secure financing on favorable terms, or at all, for any of the foregoing purposes.
Current wording
Although the Company has enough cash on hand for our current operation for a minimum of 12 months, depending on the Company’s growth plan, there may be reason to raise additional funds from time to time in order to implement our business plan, take advantage of opportunities, including the expansion of our business or the acquisition of complementary products, technologies or businesses; develop new products or expand existing lines of business, including the launching of new products or responding to competitive pressures. If we are unable to find ways to finance the manufacturing and development of products to scale the business on acceptable terms or at all, or we or our financing partners default on our respective obligations to fund such costs, we could be required to delay, significantly curtail or eliminate planned products or marketing programs which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. There can be no guarantee that we will be able to timely secure financing on favorable terms, or at all, for any of the foregoing purposes.
Previous wording
Should we be unable to scale and or generate enough positive cashflow to offset the costs of being a public company, the affect could have an adverse effect on our business.
Current wording
Should we be unable to scale and or generate enough positive cashflow to offset the costs of being a public company, the effect could have an adverse effect on our business.
Previous wording
We expect that significant additional capital will be needed in the future to continue our planned operations, including increased marketing, hiring new personnel, commercializing our product, and continuing activities as an operating public company. To the extent we raise additional capital by issuing equity securities, our stockholders may experience substantial dilution. We may sell Common Stock, convertible securities or other equity securities in one or more transactions at prices and in a manner we determine from time to time. If we sell Common Stock, convertible securities or other equity securities in more than one transaction, investors may be materially diluted by subsequent sales. Such sales may also result in material dilution to our existing stockholders, and new investors could gain rights superior to our existing stockholders.
Current wording
We do not expect that significant additional capital will be needed in the future to continue our planned operations, including increased marketing, hiring new personnel, commercializing our product, and continuing activities as an operating public company. If additional capital is needed, to the extent we raise additional capital by issuing equity securities, our stockholders may experience substantial dilution. We may sell Common Stock, convertible securities or other equity securities in one or more transactions at prices and terms that we determine at our discretion. If we sell Common Stock, convertible securities or other equity securities in more than one transaction, investors may be materially diluted by subsequent sales. Such sales may also result in material dilution to our existing stockholders, and new investors could gain rights superior to our existing stockholders. Also, the issuance of shares of Common Stock as a result of the exercise of the Company’s outstanding Series A and Series B Warrants will result in additional dilution of the percentage ownership of existing shareholders.
Previous wording
The Company’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SPGC.”
Current wording
The Company’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “NWTG
Previous wording
On December 5, 2023, the Company received a written notice (the “Notice”) from the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that the Company has not been in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for a period of 30 consecutive business days. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 per share, and Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum closing bid price requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of 30 consecutive business days. The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Current wording
On January 29, 2025, the Company received a written notice (the “Notice”) from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) due to the Company’s common stock not maintaining a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a period of 30 consecutive business days. The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market.