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VIRTUAL MEDICAL CENTRE INC

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We may not be able to obtain sufficient capital and may be forced to limit the scope of our operations or discontinue operations.<br />

If we are not able to secure the financing we need at the current time or in the future, we may not be able to undertake any planned<br />

operational expansions or acquisitions. As a result, we may have to modify our business plans accordingly or may be required to discontinue our<br />

business operations. There is no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed, or if made available, on terms that are<br />

favorable to us. Further, any future capital investments could dilute or otherwise materially and adversely affect the holdings or rights of our<br />

existing shareholders. In addition, new equity or convertible debt securities issued by us to obtain financing could have rights, preferences and<br />

privileges senior to those granted to existing shareholders.<br />

We may make acquisitions or investments in new businesses, products or technologies that involve additional risks, which could disrupt<br />

our business or harm our financial condition or results of operations.<br />

As part of our business strategy, we have made, and expect to continue to make, acquisitions of businesses or investments in<br />

companies that offer complementary products, services and technologies. Such acquisitions or investments involve a number of risks, including :<br />

• Assimilating operations and products may be unexpectedly difficult;<br />

• Management’s attention may be diverted from other business concerns;<br />

• We may enter markets in which we have limited or no direct experience;<br />

• We may lose key employees, customers or vendors of an acquired business;<br />

• The synergies or cost savings we expected to achieve may not be realized;<br />

• We may not realize the value of the acquired assets relative to the price paid; and<br />

• Despite our diligent efforts, we may not succeed at integration, quality control or other customer issues.<br />

These factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results. Consideration paid for<br />

any future acquisitions could include our stock or require that we incur additional debt and contingent liabilities. As a result, future acquisitions<br />

could cause dilution of existing equity interests and earnings per share. Before we enter into any acquisition, we perform significant due<br />

diligence to ensure the potential acquisition fits with our strategic objectives. In addition, we believe we have adequate resources and appropriate<br />

integration procedures to transition the newly acquired company efficiently.<br />

We may not be able to manage our growth effectively.<br />

The expansion necessary for us to fully exploit the market for our products and services requires an effective planning and<br />

management process. Growth, if it occurs, will likely place a significant strain on our managerial, operational and financial resources. To<br />

manage our growth, we must implement and improve our operational system and expand, train and manage our employee base. There can be no<br />

assurance that our systems, procedures or controls will be adequate to support operations or that management will be able to achieve the<br />

expansion necessary to fully exploit the market for our products and services, and the failure to do so would have a material adverse effect on<br />

our business, operations and financial condition.<br />

Our results of operations could be adversely affected by impairment of our goodwill or other intangible assets.<br />

When we acquire a business, we record goodwill equal to the excess of the amount we pay for the business, including liabilities<br />

assumed, over the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets of the business we acquire. Goodwill and other intangible assets that have<br />

indefinite useful lives must be tested at least annually for impairment. The specific guidance for testing goodwill and other non-amortized<br />

intangible assets for impairment requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions when allocating goodwill to reporting units<br />

and determining the fair value of reporting unit net assets and liabilities, including, among other things, an assessment of market conditions,<br />

projected cash flows, investment rates, cost of capital and growth rates, which could significantly impact the reported value of goodwill and<br />

other intangible assets. Fair value is generally determined using a combination of the discounted cash flow, market multiple and market<br />

capitalization valuation approaches. Absent any impairment indicators, we generally perform our impairment tests annually in the fourth quarter,<br />

using available forecast information.<br />

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