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OmniAb(OABI) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Financial Performance - The company has incurred losses on an as-reported basis for the last several years and may not generate sufficient revenue to achieve and maintain profitability[104]. - For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the company's revenue was 26.4millionand26.4 million and 34.2 million, respectively, with net losses of 62.0millionand62.0 million and 50.6 million[132]. - The company has incurred net losses historically and expects to continue incurring losses as it invests in research and development[132]. - The company may need to raise additional capital to fund operations and achieve goals, with existing cash and cash equivalents expected to meet needs for at least the next 12 months[125]. - The company’s ability to forecast future revenues may be limited due to its reliance on partners for the development and commercialization of therapeutic candidates[110]. - The company relies on a limited number of partners for revenue, and the loss of any significant partner could adversely impact its business[130]. Market and Competitive Landscape - The life sciences and biotech platform technology market is highly competitive, with significant competition in therapeutic antibody discovery[145]. - The company must continue to invest in its platform and technology to maintain a competitive position in a rapidly changing industry[153]. - The company’s platform must demonstrate advantages over legacy technologies to maintain market acceptance, which is critical for its business[118]. - The company faces challenges in marketing its solutions due to its pricing model, which is structured to capture downstream revenues[148]. Regulatory and Compliance Risks - The company currently faces limited direct regulation by the FDA, but future oversight could increase compliance costs and operational uncertainty[181]. - Compliance with healthcare laws and regulations may expose the company and its partners to civil penalties and reputational harm[182]. - The evolving landscape of data privacy laws, including the GDPR, could impose significant fines up to €20 million or 4% of annual global revenue for breaches[186]. - The regulatory framework for AI Technologies is rapidly evolving, potentially impacting the company's operations and compliance costs[189]. - New laws regulating AI Technologies are expected to enter into force in the U.S. and EU, which may require significant resource allocation for compliance[190]. Intellectual Property Risks - The company may incur substantial litigation costs if it fails to protect its intellectual property, which could impair its competitive position[201]. - Changes in patent law could diminish the value of patents, impacting the company's ability to protect its technology[209]. - The company cannot ensure that its pending patent applications will lead to issued patents, which could impact its ability to maintain a competitive advantage[236]. - The company may face challenges in acquiring or licensing necessary technologies on acceptable terms, which could hinder future commercialization efforts[220]. - The company relies on trade secrets and confidentiality agreements to protect its proprietary information, but there is uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of these measures[235]. Operational Risks - The company relies on third parties for hosting mouse and rat colonies and supplying laboratory equipment, which may impact its research and development efforts if these parties do not perform satisfactorily[104]. - Information technology systems are critical for operations, and any failure could harm business performance and reputation[165]. - The company’s facilities are vulnerable to damage from disasters, which could jeopardize research and development efforts[172]. - The company is exposed to risks of employee misconduct, which could lead to legal sanctions and significant reputational harm[256]. Stock and Securities Risks - The market price of the company's common stock is likely to be highly volatile, and significant sales of its securities could cause stock prices to decline[108]. - The company has issued warrants for an aggregate of 19,012,156 shares of common stock, with an exercise price of 11.50pershare,whichmayleadtodilutionforexistingshareholders[293].Thecompanymayfacesignificantcostsandmanagementdistractionsfrompotentialsecuritiesclassactionlitigationduetosharepricevolatility[269].Thecompanyisclassifiedasanemerginggrowthcompanyandsmallerreportingcompany,allowingittotakeadvantageofreducedreportingrequirementsuntilitsurpasses11.50 per share, which may lead to dilution for existing shareholders[293]. - The company may face significant costs and management distractions from potential securities class action litigation due to share price volatility[269]. - The company is classified as an emerging growth company and smaller reporting company, allowing it to take advantage of reduced reporting requirements until it surpasses 1.235 billion in total annual gross revenue or $700 million in market value[284]. Capital and Funding Risks - The company may consider raising additional capital for strategic investments or acquisitions, even if it believes it has sufficient funds for current operations[127]. - The company faces potential disruptions to its operations due to pandemics or public health emergencies, which could delay research and development activities and increase operating costs[266]. - Market, interest, and credit risks may reduce the value of investments, with potential liquidity shortages due to recent financial institution closures[194]. Miscellaneous Risks - The company may incur liability, including litigation exposure, penalties, and fines, due to potential security breaches affecting personal information[180]. - The company faces risks from security breaches and data loss, which could compromise sensitive information and disrupt operations[177]. - The company is subject to complex export and import laws, with potential criminal liability for violations that could adversely affect its business[259].