Zeo ScientifiX Inc
For the period ended Oct 31, 2024. Filed Jan 29, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Jan 29, 2025
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2023-10-31; filed 2024-01-29.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORSCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-10-31; filed 2025-01-29.
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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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Tables are not compared: 25 previous and 26 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
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Previous report
These loans are or may be convertible into common stock under certain circumstances which may result in significant dilution to current stockholders.
Previous report
On June 17, 2021 we received a subpoena from the Atlanta Regional Office of the SEC and while we have fully complied with the subpoena, there can be no assurances as to the final outcome of the SEC’s investigation, or the impact, if any of this investigation or any proceedings on the Company’s current business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, or the Company’s future operations.
Previous report
On June 17, 2021, Organicell received a subpoena dated June 14, 2021, from the Atlanta Regional Office of the SEC requiring the production of certain documents and communications in connection with the treatment and results of various COVID-19 patients, as discussed in the Company’s Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC during the period from May 27, 2020 through May 11, 2021. The Company fully cooperated with the SEC’s investigation and believes that it has provided all of the information requested by the SEC. The Company can make no assurances as to the time or resources that will need to be devoted to this investigation in the future or its final outcome, or the impact, if any, of this investigation or any proceedings on the Company’s current business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, or the Company’s future operations.
Previous report
FINRA sales practice requirements may also limit a shareholder’s ability to buy and sell our common stock.
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Previous wording
The Company incurred net losses of $6,986,708 and $8,896,557 for the years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, respectively. In addition, the Company had accumulated deficits of $57,508,014 and $50,521,306 at October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, respectively, accumulated stockholders (deficit) equity of ($1,241,019) and $1,888,604 at October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, and had a working capital position of ($1,807,926) and $303,084 at October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, respectively. In their report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, our auditors have expressed that there is substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. We have incurred operating losses since our formation and expect to incur substantial losses and negative operating cash flows for the foreseeable future and may never become profitable. We also expect to continue to incur significant operating and capital expenditures for the next several years and anticipate that our expenses will increase substantially in the foreseeable future. We also expect to experience negative cash flow for the foreseeable future as we fund our operating losses and capital expenditures. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenues in order to achieve and maintain profitability. We may not be able to generate these revenues or achieve profitability in the future. Our failure to achieve or maintain profitability could negatively impact the value of our common stock.
Current wording
The Company incurred net losses of $4,705,000 and $6,987,000 for the years ended October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively. In addition, the Company had accumulated deficits of $62,213,000, and $57,508,000 at October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively, accumulated stockholders deficit of $1,653,000 and $1,241,000 at October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively, and had a working capital deficit of $2,123,000, and $1,808,000 at October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively. In their report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, our auditors have expressed that there is substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. We have incurred operating losses since our formation and expect to incur substantial losses and negative operating cash flows for the foreseeable future and may never become profitable. We also expect to continue to incur significant operating and capital expenditures for the next several years and anticipate that our expenses will increase substantially in the foreseeable future. We also expect to experience negative cash flow for the foreseeable future as we fund our operating losses and capital expenditures. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenues in order to achieve and maintain profitability. We may not be able to generate these revenues or achieve profitability in the future. Our failure to achieve or maintain profitability could negatively impact the value of our common stock.
Previous wording
We have a limited operating history in our current business upon which investors can evaluate our future prospects.
Current wording
We have a relatively limited operating history in our current business upon which investors can evaluate our future prospects.
Previous wording
Our current business operations, including our laboratory and processing facility only began operations in May 2019. Therefore, we have limited operating history upon which an evaluation of our current business plan or performance and prospects can be made. The business and prospects of the Company must be considered in the light of the potential problems, delays, uncertainties and complications encountered in connection with a newly established business. The risks include, but are not limited to, the possibility that we will not be able to develop or identify functional and scalable products and services, or that although functional and scalable, our products and services will not be economical to market; that our competitors hold proprietary rights that preclude us from marketing such products; that our competitors market a superior or equivalent product; that we are not able to upgrade and enhance our technologies and products to accommodate new features and expanded service offerings; or the failure to receive necessary regulatory clearances for our products. To successfully introduce and market our products at a profit, we must establish brand name recognition and competitive advantages for our products. There are no assurances that the Company can successfully address these challenges. If it is unsuccessful, the Company and its business, financial condition and operating results could be materially and adversely affected.
Current wording
Our current business operations, including our laboratory and processing facility have only been operating since May 2019. Therefore, we have a relatively short operating history upon which an evaluation of our current business plan or performance and prospects can be made. The business and prospects of the Company must be considered in the light of the potential problems, delays, uncertainties and complications encountered in connection with a relatively new established business. The risks include, but are not limited to, the possibility that we will not be able to develop or identify functional and scalable products and services, or that although functional and scalable, our products and services will not be economical to market; that our competitors hold proprietary rights that preclude us from marketing such products; that our competitors market a superior or equivalent product; that we are not able to upgrade and enhance our technologies and products to accommodate new features and expanded service offerings; or the failure to receive necessary regulatory clearances for our products. To successfully introduce and market our products at a profit, we must establish brand name recognition and competitive advantages for our products. There are no assurances that the Company can successfully address these challenges. If it is unsuccessful, the Company and its business, financial condition and operating results could be materially and adversely affected.
Previous wording
Given the limited operating history, management has little basis on which to forecast future demand for our products from our existing customer base, much less new customers. The current and future expense levels of the Company are based largely on estimates of planned operations and future revenues rather than experience. It is difficult to accurately forecast future revenues because the business of the Company is new, and its market has not been developed. If the forecasts for the Company prove incorrect, the business, operating results and financial condition of the Company will be materially and adversely affected. Moreover, the Company may be unable to adjust its spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unanticipated reduction in revenue. As a result, any significant reduction in revenues would immediately and adversely affect the business, financial condition and operating results of the Company.
Current wording
Given our relatively short operating history, management has little basis on which to forecast future demand for our products from our existing customer base, much less new customers. The current and future expense levels of the Company are based largely on estimates of planned operations and future revenues rather than experience. It is difficult to accurately forecast future revenues because the business of the Company is new, and its market has not been developed. If the forecasts for the Company prove incorrect, the business, operating results and financial condition of the Company will be materially and adversely affected. Moreover, the Company may be unable to adjust its spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unanticipated reduction in revenue. As a result, any significant reduction in revenues would immediately and adversely affect the business, financial condition and operating results of the Company.
Previous wording
Our operating performance is substantially dependent on the continued services of our executive officers and key employees. The unexpected loss of any our executive officers and key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition and operating results, as well as the value of our common stock.
Current wording
Our operating performance is substantially dependent on the continued services of our executive officers and key employees. The unexpected loss of the services of any of our executive officers and key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition and operating results, as well as the value of our common stock.
Previous wording
The Company had a working capital position of ($1,587,029) and $303,084 at October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, respectively. The Company’s efforts to establish a stabilized source of sufficient revenues to cover operating costs has yet to be achieved and ultimately may prove to be unsuccessful unless additional sources of working capital through operations or debt and/or equity financings are realized. Management anticipates that the Company will remain dependent, for the near future, on additional investment capital to fund ongoing operating expenses. The Company does not have significant fixed and/or intangible assets to pledge for the purpose of borrowing additional capital. In addition, the Company relies on short term supply agreements to obtain the supply of raw materials used in manufacturing the products it currently sells and distributes to its customers. The Company’s current market capitalization and common stock liquidity will hinder its ability to raise equity proceeds to implement its business plan and could adversely affect the value of our securities, including the common stock.
Current wording
The Company had working capital deficits of $2,123,000 and $1,808,000 at October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively. The Company’s efforts to establish a stabilized source of sufficient revenues to cover operating costs has yet to be achieved and ultimately may prove to be unsuccessful unless additional sources of working capital through operations or debt and/or equity financings are realized. Management anticipates that the Company will remain dependent, for the near future, on additional investment capital to fund ongoing operating expenses. The Company does not have significant fixed and/or intangible assets to pledge for the purpose of borrowing additional capital. In addition, the Company relies on short term supply agreements to obtain the supply of raw materials used in manufacturing the products it currently sells and distributes to its customers. The Company’s current market capitalization and common stock liquidity will hinder its ability to raise equity proceeds to implement its business plan and could adversely affect the value of our securities, including the common stock.
Previous wording
The Company currently has $725,000 of outstanding convertible notes (“Notes”) which mature on September 30, 2026, unless converted into shares of our common stock by the holders of the Notes. The terms of the Notes are such that interest is payable annually and the Company is required to file a registration statement for the equity securities issued or to be issued. There is no assurance that the Company will make all of the required payments when due or that the Company will comply with all of the conditions of the Notes, including the requirement to meet the registration requirements.
Current wording
The Company currently has $725,000 of 8% Notes, payable annually, which mature on September 30, 2026, unless converted into shares of our common stock by the holders of the Notes. The shares underlying the Notes are being registered by the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. There is no assurance that the Company will make all of the required payments when due or that in the alternative, the holders of the 8% Notes will convert them into shares of our common stock.
Previous wording
Generally, worldwide economic conditions remain uncertain, particularly due to the effects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and potentially between Israel and Hamas, disruptions in the banking system and financial markets, lingering COVID-19 pandemic, increased inflation and rising interest rates. The general economic and capital market conditions, both in the U.S. and worldwide, have been volatile in the past and at times have adversely affected the Company’s access to capital and increased the cost of capital. The capital and credit markets may not be available to support future capital raising activity on favorable terms. If economic conditions decline, the Company’s future cost of equity or debt capital and access to the capital markets could be adversely affected. Our vendors may experience financial difficulties or be unable to borrow money to fund their operations, which may adversely impact their ability to purchase our products or to pay for our products on a timely basis, if at all. In addition, adverse economic conditions, such as recent supply chain disruptions and labor shortages and persistent inflation, have affected, and may continue to adversely affect our suppliers’ ability to provide our manufacturers with materials and components, which may negatively impact our business. These economic conditions make it more difficult for us to accurately forecast and plan our future business activities.
Current wording
Generally, worldwide economic conditions remain uncertain, particularly due to the effects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas, disruptions in the banking system and financial markets, lingering threat of pandemics, increased inflation and rising interest rates. The general economic and capital market conditions, both in the U.S. and worldwide, have been volatile in the past and at times have adversely affected the Company’s access to capital and increased the cost of capital. The capital and credit markets may not be available to support future capital raising activity on favorable terms. If economic conditions decline, the Company’s future cost of equity or debt capital and access to the capital markets could be adversely affected. Our vendors may experience financial difficulties or be unable to borrow money to fund their operations, which may adversely impact their ability to purchase our products or to pay for our products on a timely basis, if at all. In addition, adverse economic conditions, such as recent supply chain disruptions and labor shortages and persistent inflation, have affected, and may continue to adversely affect our suppliers’ ability to provide our manufacturers with materials and components, which may negatively impact our business. These economic conditions make it more difficult for us to accurately forecast and plan our future business activities.
Previous wording
We continue to invest significant capital in expanding our internal sales force, and there can be no assurance that these efforts will continue to result in significant increases in sales.
Current wording
We continue to invest significant capital in expanding our internal sales force, and there can be no assurance that these efforts will result in increases in sales.
Previous wording
We are engaged in a major initiative to build and further expand our internal sales and marketing capabilities, which has contributed to our increased sales. As a result, we continue to invest in a direct sales force for certain of our products to allow us to reach new customers. These expenses impact our operating results, and there can be no assurance that we will continue to be successful in significantly expanding the sales of our products.
Current wording
We are engaged in a major initiative to build and further expand our internal sales and marketing capabilities to increase our level of sales. As a result, we continue to invest in a direct sales force for certain of our products to allow us to reach new customers. These expenses impact our operating results, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in expanding the sales of our products.
Previous wording
Our commercial success will depend in part on patents and other intellectual property protection. To date we have applied for two patent applications and one provisional patent and plan to file for additional patents with respect to our products and we intend to defend our patents and other intellectual property against third party challenges. However, there can be no assurance that any patents applied for will be issued, that scope of protection afforded by any patents issued will be as broad as claimed or if challenged, patents may be found to be invalid or unenforceable. Moreover, there can be no assurance that we will have the financial resources to protect our intellectual property.
Current wording
Our commercial success will depend in part on patents and other intellectual property protection. To date we have applied for several patent applications and plan to file for additional patents with respect to our products and we intend to defend our patents and other intellectual property against third party challenges. However, there can be no assurance that any patents applied for will be issued, that scope of protection afforded by any patents issued will be as broad as claimed or if challenged, patents may be found to be invalid or unenforceable. Moreover, there can be no assurance that we will have the financial resources to protect our intellectual property.
Previous wording
We currently have applied for various patents and received registered trademarks for the use of Organicell and the suite of our family of biologic products offered in the United States. Although we may take steps to monitor the possible infringement or misuse of our patents and trademarks once they are obtained, it is possible that third parties may infringe, dilute or otherwise violate our intellectual property rights. Any unauthorized use of our intellectual property could harm our reputation or commercial interests. In addition, our enforcement against third-party infringers or violators may be unduly expensive and time-consuming, and any remedy obtained may constitute insufficient redress relative to the damages we may suffer. Our business may be materially adversely affected in the event we are unable to protect our intellectual property.
Current wording
We currently have applied for various patents and received registered trademarks for our suite of biologic products offered in the United States. Although we may take steps to monitor the possible infringement or misuse of our patents and trademarks once they are obtained, it is possible that third parties may infringe, dilute or otherwise violate our intellectual property rights. Any unauthorized use of our intellectual property could harm our reputation or commercial interests. In addition, our enforcement against third-party infringers or violators may be unduly expensive and time-consuming, and any remedy obtained may constitute insufficient redress relative to the damages we may suffer. Our business may be materially adversely affected in the event we are unable to protect our intellectual property.
Previous wording
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer noted the following material weaknesses that have caused management to conclude that, as of October 31, 2023, our disclosure controls and procedures, and our internal control over financial reporting, were not effective at the reasonable assurance level in that:
Current wording
Our Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer noted the following material weaknesses that have caused management to conclude that, as of October 31, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures, and our internal control over financial reporting, were not effective at the reasonable assurance level in that:
Previous wording
Two of our stockholders, Skycrest Holdings, LLC (“Skycrest”) and Greyt Ventures LLC (”Greyt”) hold our Series C Preferred Shares, which accord them 51% of the combined voting power of our capital stock, regardless of the number of shares of common stock outstanding. Accordingly, Skycrest and Greyt have the ability to control the election of our directors and influence the outcome of issues submitted to our stockholders. As a consequence, it will be difficult, if not impossible for the other stockholders to remove our management. The voting control of the Company by Skycrest and Greyt could also deter unsolicited takeovers, including transactions in which stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares over then current market prices.
Current wording
Two of our stockholders, Ian T. Bothwell (“Bothwell”), our Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and Greyt Ventures LLC (”Greyt”) hold our Series C Preferred Shares, which accord them 51% of the combined voting power of our capital stock, regardless of the number of shares of common stock outstanding. Accordingly, Bothwell and Greyt have the ability to control the election of our directors and influence the outcome of issues submitted to our stockholders. As a consequence, it will be difficult, if not impossible for the other stockholders to remove our management. The voting control of the Company by Bothwell and Greyt could also deter unsolicited takeovers, including transactions in which stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares over then current market prices.
Previous wording
There can be no assurances that an active trading market may develop for our common stock, or if developed, be maintained.
Current wording
There can be no assurances that an active trading market will develop for our common stock, or if developed, be maintained.
Previous wording
Organicell is a Nevada corporation. Nevada law permits the indemnification of officers and directors against expenses incurred in successfully defending against a claim. Nevada law also authorizes Nevada corporations to indemnify their officers and directors against expenses and liabilities incurred because of their being or having been an officer or director. Our organizational documents provide for this indemnification to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Current wording
Zeo is a Nevada corporation. Nevada law permits the indemnification of officers and directors against expenses incurred in successfully defending against a claim. Nevada law also authorizes Nevada corporations to indemnify their officers and directors against expenses and liabilities incurred because of their being or having been an officer or director. Our organizational documents provide for this indemnification to the fullest extent permitted by law.