We operate in a changing environment that involves numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could materially adversely affect our operations. In addition to the risk factor below, factors that have affected our Company are described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form
10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2019 as filed with the SEC on March 11, 2020 and are incorporated by reference herein.
On March 12, 2020, the World Health Organization declared
COVID-19
to be a pandemic. In an effort to contain and mitigate the spread of the
COVID-19
pandemic, the United States, many countries in Europe, as well as Canada and China, have imposed unprecedented restrictions on travel, and there have been business closures and a substantial reduction in economic activity in countries that have had significant outbreaks of
COVID-19.
As a provider of devices and services to the health care industry, our operations have been materially affected. Significant uncertainty remains as to the continuing impact of the
COVID-19
pandemic on our operations and on the global economy as a whole. It is currently not possible to predict how long the pandemic will last or the time that it will take for economic activity to return to prior levels. The
COVID-19
pandemic has resulted in significant financial market volatility and uncertainty. A continuation or worsening of the levels of market disruption and volatility seen in the recent past will have an adverse effect on our ability to access capital, on our business, results of operations and financial condition, and on the market price of our common stock. Our results for the quarter ending September 30, 2020 reflect a negative impact from the
COVID-19
pandemic, as the typical sales cycle and ordering patterns were still disrupted due to some healthcare facilities’ additional focus on
COVID-19.
Although we do not provide guidance to investors relating to our results of operations, our results for the quarter ending December 31, 2020, and possibly future quarters, could reflect a continuing negative impact from the
COVID-19
pandemic for similar reasons. Depending upon the duration and severity of the pandemic, the continuing effect on our results over the long term is uncertain.
The impact of the
COVID-19
pandemic on our future revenue is also relevant to the minimum revenue covenant under our Loan and Security Agreement with Western Alliance Bank. If at any point the Company is not in compliance with such covenant and is unable to obtain an amendment or waiver from Western Alliance Bank, such noncompliance may result in an event of default under the Loan Agreement, which could permit acceleration of the outstanding indebtedness and require the Company to repay such indebtedness before the scheduled due date. The Company was required, historically, to seek modifications from its prior lender to avoid
non-compliance
with certain earlier covenants. With the
COVID-19
pandemic affecting the world economy, the company cannot assure that it will be able to continue to satisfy the applicable minimum revenue covenant.