HIFILORD 1A
A breath of fresh sound
€100,000
total amount raised in round
- Eligible for a tax reduction
This campaign has been closed
Type 1 – Project risk
1. Risk associated with the team's knowledge of the market and correctness of forecasts
1. Risk associated with the team's knowledge of the market and correctness of forecasts
Risk: The HIFILORD team might not have (proper) knowledge of the market and/or make incorrect forecasts, in particular an overestimation of the number of sales and the selling price. HIFILORD therefore runs the risk of not achieving sufficient reach and conversion, which means imposed sales targets can possibly not be reached.
Consequence: There may be less sales then calculated in the financial plan, leading to the business operating at a (temporary) loss. If the team does not have sufficient knowledge of the market, it could set incorrect targets. This could lead to a lower valuation in the event of a possible exit because the business plan could not be executed as planned. In that case, there could be lower or even non-existent returns. In the worst case, there could even be a liquidation and bankruptcy, with partial or complete loss of the invested capital.
Note: HIFILORD diversifies the target audiences and markets. Being able to focus on a B2C and B2B market at the same time brings the advantage HIFILORD can work towards a stable purchase of the products without being too dependent on one specific target audience or market.
2. Risk associated with the need for new financing
Consequence: There may be less sales then calculated in the financial plan, leading to the business operating at a (temporary) loss. If the team does not have sufficient knowledge of the market, it could set incorrect targets. This could lead to a lower valuation in the event of a possible exit because the business plan could not be executed as planned. In that case, there could be lower or even non-existent returns. In the worst case, there could even be a liquidation and bankruptcy, with partial or complete loss of the invested capital.
Note: HIFILORD diversifies the target audiences and markets. Being able to focus on a B2C and B2B market at the same time brings the advantage HIFILORD can work towards a stable purchase of the products without being too dependent on one specific target audience or market.
2. Risk associated with the need for new financing
Risk: Given the stage of development that project owner is in, it is likely that there will be a need for new financing.
Consequence: On the one hand, there is the risk that the company will not find investors, which would lead to the dissolution or bankruptcy of the company, causing the investor to lose part or all of his investment. On the other hand, there is the possibility that the company will find new investors, which will lead to dilution, which will be even greater if there is a lower valuation than the one currently used.
Note: Investors will have the opportunity to co-invest in new rounds, at the then current investment terms if new investors are found.
Consequence: On the one hand, there is the risk that the company will not find investors, which would lead to the dissolution or bankruptcy of the company, causing the investor to lose part or all of his investment. On the other hand, there is the possibility that the company will find new investors, which will lead to dilution, which will be even greater if there is a lower valuation than the one currently used.
Note: Investors will have the opportunity to co-invest in new rounds, at the then current investment terms if new investors are found.
Type 2 – Sector risk
1. Risk associated with dependency on suppliers
1. Risk associated with dependency on suppliers
Risk: HIFILORD depends on suppliers to distribute products. Thus, there is a risk linked to shortages of (key) components. Consequence: There may be delayed production and higher costs, leading to longer delivery times and possible customer dissatisfaction.
Note: HIFILORD diversifies the supply chain by sourcing from multiple suppliers and regularly assesses their reliability. It will ensure open communication with suppliers and proactively address potential issues.
Note: HIFILORD diversifies the supply chain by sourcing from multiple suppliers and regularly assesses their reliability. It will ensure open communication with suppliers and proactively address potential issues.
Type 3 - Risk of insolvency and bankruptcy of the project owner
Risk: The risk of insolvency means that HIFILORD does not have sufficient funds to meet its payment deadlines (cessation of payments). Consequence: If the company does not find alternative financing (shocked credit), it may go bankrupt. The insolvency or bankruptcy of HIFILORD may lead to lower or non-existent returns and in the worst case to a partial or total loss of the invested capital.
Type 4 - Risk of lower, delayed or no returns.
1. Risk associated with the lack of guarantees.
1. Risk associated with the lack of guarantees.
Risk: Neither the shares of HIFILORD nor the Participatory Notes of the HIFILORD 1A compartment of Spreds Finance provide guarantees of a return or repayment of the invested capital.
2. Risk associated with the lack of a fixed return.
Risk: Participatory Notes do not offer a fixed return. The return of the Participatory Notes depends solely on the performance of the Underlying Asset, namely the shares of HIFILORD.
Consequence for both risks: If the project owner's predictions do not come true (within the predetermined timing), there is a risk of lower or non- existent returns and, in the worst case, partial or complete loss of the invested capital.
Note for both risks: Investors in Participatory Notes bear the same economic risk as if they were investing directly as shareholders of HIFILORD.
Consequence for both risks: If the project owner's predictions do not come true (within the predetermined timing), there is a risk of lower or non- existent returns and, in the worst case, partial or complete loss of the invested capital.
Note for both risks: Investors in Participatory Notes bear the same economic risk as if they were investing directly as shareholders of HIFILORD.
Type 5 - Risk of failure of the financing vehicle
Risk: Although each Spreds Finance compartment is ‘bankruptcy remote’ (meaning that no other creditor can claim a right on or against this compartment) in relation to the others and in relation to the ‘general’ liabilities of Spreds Finance itself, as a result of (i) the terms and conditions of the Notes, (ii) the articles of association of Spreds Finance and (iii) Article 4 of the Law of 18 December 2016 on crowdfunding; there is a subsidiary risk of insolvency of Spreds Finance.
Consequence: Should such insolvency occur, Noteholders may be exposed to the risk of a significant delay in the recovery of their investment.
Note: The probability of this risk occurring is extremely low given the structure and organization of Spreds Finance, in particular the compartmentalization mechanism and the "bankruptcy-remoteness" described above. Each participation taken or loan granted to a project owner is recorded in a separate compartment and is appropriately accounted for in the accounts, taking into account the fact that the accounts are kept by compartment. As a result of (i) the conditions attached to the issue of Participatory Notes, (ii) the articles of association of Spreds Finance and (iii) article 10 of the law regulating the recognition and delimitation of crowdfunding and containing various provisions relating to finance and notwithstanding articles 7 and 8 of the Mortgage Law of 16 December 1851, the assets of a particular compartment serve exclusively to guarantee the rights of investors with respect to this compartment.
Risk: Although each Spreds Finance compartment is ‘bankruptcy remote’ (meaning that no other creditor can claim a right on or against this compartment) in relation to the others and in relation to the ‘general’ liabilities of Spreds Finance itself, as a result of (i) the terms and conditions of the Notes, (ii) the articles of association of Spreds Finance and (iii) Article 4 of the Law of 18 December 2016 on crowdfunding; there is a subsidiary risk of insolvency of Spreds Finance.
Consequence: Should such insolvency occur, Noteholders may be exposed to the risk of a significant delay in the recovery of their investment.
Note: The probability of this risk occurring is extremely low given the structure and organization of Spreds Finance, in particular the compartmentalization mechanism and the "bankruptcy-remoteness" described above. Each participation taken or loan granted to a project owner is recorded in a separate compartment and is appropriately accounted for in the accounts, taking into account the fact that the accounts are kept by compartment. As a result of (i) the conditions attached to the issue of Participatory Notes, (ii) the articles of association of Spreds Finance and (iii) article 10 of the law regulating the recognition and delimitation of crowdfunding and containing various provisions relating to finance and notwithstanding articles 7 and 8 of the Mortgage Law of 16 December 1851, the assets of a particular compartment serve exclusively to guarantee the rights of investors with respect to this compartment.
Type 6 - Risk of illiquidity of the investment
1. Risk associated with the absence of an organized exchange market for Participatory Notes
1. Risk associated with the absence of an organized exchange market for Participatory Notes
Risk: Neither the project owner nor Spreds Finance organizes an exchange market for Participatory Notes. It is thus up to the investor himself to find a buyer for his Participating Notes. Given the absence of an exchange market for Participatory Notes, there is no way to adequately establish a comparative pricing methodology for Participatory Notes.
Consequence: A holder of Participatory Notes may not be able to find a buyer for the Participatory Notes it wishes to sell (at the price at which it wishes to sell).
Note: The intention is not to sell the Participatory Notes but to sell the Underlying Asset, often on the occasion of the sale of the Underlying Company itself (see Appendix B, (d)).
Consequence: A holder of Participatory Notes may not be able to find a buyer for the Participatory Notes it wishes to sell (at the price at which it wishes to sell).
Note: The intention is not to sell the Participatory Notes but to sell the Underlying Asset, often on the occasion of the sale of the Underlying Company itself (see Appendix B, (d)).
2. Risk associated with the vote by the general meeting of holders of Participatory Notes to sell
Risk: Any decision by Spreds Finance to sell shares of HIFILORD is subject to the approval of the holders of Participatory Notes representing at least 75% of the outstanding Participatory Notes, unless Spreds Finance is required to sell them under a contractual or statutory provision. Consequence: Investors thus bear the risk that the general meeting of the holders of Participatory Notes may refuse to approve the sale of the participation, in which case all investors are bound by this decision and thus must wait to obtain redemption of the Participatory Notes.
3. Risk associated with an investment in a young company
Risk: Investing in shares of young companies entails the risk that a buyer for the shares will not be found, or not at a fair price yielding a market return, or that a buyer will not be found within a reasonable period of time.
Consequence: If no buyer is found for the holding, redemption of the Participatory Notes is not possible.
Note: Spreds Finance will make every effort within its powers to obtain the best possible price.
Consequence: If no buyer is found for the holding, redemption of the Participatory Notes is not possible.
Note: Spreds Finance will make every effort within its powers to obtain the best possible price.
Type 7 – Other risks
Risk: Spreds Finance has not conducted an analysis of the proposed project or of the financial situation of the Underlying Company.
Consequence: Any investor considering subscribing to Participatory Notes should make its own analysis of HIFILORD's solvency, activity, financial situation and prospects.
Note: Any decision to invest in Participatory Notes should be based on a comprehensive analysis of the project and of this sheet of essential investment information. Spreds Finance's model does not provide for the presentation of analyzed projects to investors but allows investors to invest based on the information made available to them, after making their own analyses.
Consequence: Any investor considering subscribing to Participatory Notes should make its own analysis of HIFILORD's solvency, activity, financial situation and prospects.
Note: Any decision to invest in Participatory Notes should be based on a comprehensive analysis of the project and of this sheet of essential investment information. Spreds Finance's model does not provide for the presentation of analyzed projects to investors but allows investors to invest based on the information made available to them, after making their own analyses.