UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022
Or
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the transition period from _____________ to _____________
Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-37428
26-3474527
(State
or other jurisdiction
of
incorporation)
(Commission
File
Number)
(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
No.)
2042
Corte Del Nogal , Carlsbad , California 92011
(Address
of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(760)
918-9165
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
n/a
(Former
name or former address, if changed since last report)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each class
Trading
Symbol
Name
of each exchange on which registered
Common
Stock, par value $.001 per share
QLGN
The
Nasdaq Capital Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule
405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer
☐
Accelerated
filer
☐
Non-accelerated
filer
☒
Smaller
reporting company
☒
Emerging
growth company
☐
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No
As
of November 11, 2022, there were 42,110,182 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Page
PART
I.
Financial Information
3
Item
1.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Loss for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
7
Item
2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
30
Item
3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
41
Item
4.
Controls and Procedures
41
PART
II.
Other Information
43
Item
1.
Legal Proceedings
43
Item
1A.
Risk Factors
43
Item
2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
44
Item
3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
44
Item
4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
44
Item
5.
Other Information
44
Item
6.
Exhibits
45
2
ITEM
1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
QUALIGEN
THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
September 30,
December 31,
2022
2021
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash
$ 6,618,141
$ 17,538,272
Accounts receivable, net
603,291
822,351
Inventory, net
1,481,524
1,055,878
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,692,472
1,379,896
Total current assets
10,395,428
20,796,397
Restricted cash
5,624
—
Right-of-use assets
1,479,618
1,645,568
Property and equipment, net
311,531
204,216
Intangible assets, net
5,852,074
171,190
Goodwill
4,896,223
—
Other assets
18,334
18,334
Total Assets
$ 22,958,832
$ 22,835,705
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$ 596,039
$ 886,224
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
1,471,327
1,793,901
R&D grant liability
905,603
—
Deferred revenue, current portion
102,640
135,063
Operating lease liability, current portion
198,373
134,091
Short term debt-related party
941,261
—
Warrant liabilities
666,000
1,686,200
Total current liabilities
4,881,243
4,635,479
Operating lease liability, net of current portion
1,365,459
1,542,564
Deferred revenue, net of current portion
60,521
92,928
Deferred tax liability
736,000
—
Total liabilities
7,043,223
6,270,971
Stockholders’ equity
Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $ 0.001
par value; 225,000,000
shares
authorized; 42,110,182
and
35,290,178
shares
issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
42,110
35,290
Additional paid-in capital
108,967,248
101,274,073
Accumulated other comprehensive income
154,063
—
Accumulated deficit
( 97,012,929 )
( 84,744,629 )
Total Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. stockholders’ equity
12,150,492
16,564,734
Noncontrolling interest
3,765,117
—
Total Stockholders’ Equity
15,915,609
16,564,734
Total Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity
$ 22,958,832
$ 22,835,705
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
3
QUALIGEN
THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
2022
2021
2022
2021
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
REVENUES
Net product sales
$ 1,441,065
$ 1,155,065
$ 3,593,628
$ 3,693,842
License revenue
—
—
—
478,654
Total revenues
1,441,065
1,155,065
3,593,628
4,172,496
EXPENSES
Cost of product sales
1,278,029
993,120
3,206,553
3,112,224
General and administrative
2,618,021
2,756,323
8,177,627
8,582,361
Research and development
1,688,096
2,083,315
5,059,067
10,091,155
Sales and marketing
239,865
130,217
683,291
402,347
Total expenses
5,824,011
5,962,975
17,126,538
22,188,087
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
( 4,382,946 )
( 4,807,910 )
( 13,532,910 )
( 18,015,591 )
OTHER INCOME, NET
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities
321,300
1,763,936
1,019,342
4,299,000
Interest income, net
4,631
6,801
15,763
36,863
Other income, net
1,139
702
795
3,596
Total other income, net
327,070
1,771,439
1,035,900
4,339,459
LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
( 4,055,876 )
( 3,036,471 )
( 12,497,010 )
( 13,676,132 )
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
—
1,011
6,173
2,146
NET LOSS
( 4,055,876 )
( 3,037,482 )
( 12,503,183 )
( 13,678,278 )
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
( 230,767 )
—
( 234,883 )
—
Net loss attributable to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$ ( 3,825,109 )
$ ( 3,037,482 )
$ ( 12,268,300 )
$ ( 13,678,278 )
Net loss per common share, basic and diluted
$ ( 0.10 )
$ ( 0.10 )
$ ( 0.33 )
$ ( 0.48 )
Weighted—average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted
39,444,058
29,026,211
37,154,623
28,683,972
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Net loss
$ ( 4,055,876 )
$ ( 3,037,482 )
$ ( 12,503,183 )
$ ( 13,678,278 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment
88,523
—
154,063
—
Other comprehensive loss
( 3,967,353 )
( 3,037,482 )
( 12,349,120 )
( 13,678,278 )
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
( 230,767 )
—
( 234,883 )
—
Comprehensive loss attributable to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$ ( 3,736,586 )
$ ( 3,037,482 )
$ ( 12,114,237 )
$ ( 13,678,278 )
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
4
QUALIGEN
THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
-
Total
Qualigen
Common Stock
Additional
Accumulated
Other
Therapeutics, Inc.
Total
Shares
Amount
$
Paid-In Capital
Comprehensive
Income
Accumulated
Deficit
Stockholders’
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interest
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2021 -
35,290,178
$ 35,290
$ 101,274,073
$ —
$ ( 84,744,629 )
$ 16,564,734
$ —
$ 16,564,734
Stock issued upon exercise of warrants
5,363
5
4,711
—
—
4,716
—
4,716
Stock-based compensation
—
—
1,267,166
—
—
1,267,166
—
1,267,166
Net loss -
—
—
—
—
( 4,319,787 )
( 4,319,787 )
—
( 4,319,787 )
Balance at March 31, 2022 -
35,295,541
$ 35,295
$ 102,545,950
$ —
$ ( 89,064,416 )
$ 13,516,829
$ —
$ 13,516,829
Common stock issued for business acquisition
3,500,000
3,500
1,841,000
—
—
1,844,500
—
$ 1,844,500
Prefunded warrants issued for business acquisition
—
—
1,746,816
—
—
1,746,816
—
1,746,816
Foreign currency translation adjustment
—
—
—
65,540
—
65,540
—
65,540
Fair value of noncontrolling interest related to business acquisition
—
—
—
—
—
—
4,000,000
4,000,000
Fair value of warrant modification for business acquisition
—
—
696
—
—
696
—
696
Stock-based compensation
—
—
1,423,282
—
—
1,423,282
—
1,423,282
Net loss -
—
—
—
—
( 4,123,404 )
( 4,123,404 )
( 4,116 )
( 4,127,520 )
Balance at June 30, 2022 -
38,795,541
$ 38,795
$ 107,557,744
$ 65,540
$ ( 93,187,820 )
$ 14,474,259
$ 3,995,884
$ 18,470,143
Stock issued upon exercise of warrants
3,314,641
3,315
—
—
—
3,315
—
$ 3,315
Foreign currency translation adjustment
—
—
—
88,523
—
88,523
—
88,523
Stock-based compensation
—
—
1,409,504
—
—
1,409,504
—
1,409,504
Net loss -
—
—
—
—
( 3,825,109 )
( 3,825,109 )
( 230,767 )
( 4,055,876 )
Balance at September 30, 2022 -
42,110,182
$ 42,110
$ 108,967,248
$ 154,063
$ ( 97,012,929 )
$ 12,150,492
$ 3,765,117
$ 15,915,609
Shares
Amount
$
Shares
Amount
$
Paid-In Capital
Comprehensive
Income
Accumulated
Deficit
Stockholders’
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interest
Stockholders’
Equity
Series Alpha Convertible
Total
Qualigen
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Additional
Accumulated
Other
Therapeutics, Inc.
Total
Shares
Amount
$
Shares
Amount
$
Paid-In Capital
Comprehensive
Income
Accumulated
Deficit
Stockholders’
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interest
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2020
$ 180
$ 1
27,296,061
$ 27,296
$ 85,114,755
$ —
$ ( 66,847,492 )
$ 18,294,560
$ —
$ 18,294,560
Stock issued upon cash exercise of warrants
—
—
1,319,625
1,320
1,813,353
-
—
1,814,673
-
1,814,673
Stock issued upon net-exercise of warrants
—
—
192,373
192
( 192 )
-
—
—
-
—
Stock issued for professional services
—
—
25,000
25
101,725
-
—
101,750
-
101,750
Stock-based compensation
—
—
—
—
1,262,123
-
—
1,262,123
-
1,262,123
Net loss
—
—
—
—
—
-
( 5,242,719 )
( 5,242,719 )
-
( 5,242,719 )
Balance at March 31, 2021
180
$ 1
28,833,059
$ 28,833
$ 88,291,764
$ —
$ ( 72,090,211 )
$ 16,230,387
$ —
$ 16,230,387
Stock issued upon cash exercise of warrants
—
—
69,129
69
142,513
-
—
142,582
-
142,582
Stock-based compensation
—
—
—
—
1,286,926
-
—
1,286,926
-
1,286,926
Net loss
—
—
—
—
—
-
( 5,398,077 )
( 5,398,077 )
-
( 5,398,077 )
Balance at June 30, 2021
180
$ 1
28,902,188
$ 28,902
$ 89,721,203
$ —
$ ( 77,488,288 )
$ 12,261,818
$ —
$ 12,261,818
Stock issued upon cash exercise of warrants
—
—
179,881
180
129,245
-
—
129,425
-
129,425
Stock-based compensation
—
—
—
—
1,313,357
-
—
1,313,357
-
1,313,357
Net loss
—
—
—
—
—
-
( 3,037,482 )
( 3,037,482 )
-
( 3,037,482 )
Balance at September 30, 2021
180
$ 1
29,082,069
$ 29,082
$ 91,163,805
$ —
$ ( 80,525,770 )
$ 10,667,118
$ —
$ 10,667,118
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
5
QUALIGEN
THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30
2022
2021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
$ ( 12,503,183 )
$ ( 13,678,278 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
99,661
82,404
Amortization of right-of-use assets
165,949
166,657
Accounts receivable reserves and allowances
87,370
15,295
Inventory reserves
12,417
20,040
Common stock issued for professional services
—
101,750
Stock-based compensation
4,099,952
3,862,406
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
( 1,019,342 )
( 4,299,000 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
203,697
( 33,088 )
Inventory and equipment held for lease
( 438,063 )
( 138,885 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
( 313,166 )
1,077,381
Accounts payable
( 294,513 )
407,933
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
( 539,907 )
1,052,693
R&D grant liability
( 393,033 )
—
Operating lease liability
( 112,823 )
( 187,671 )
Deferred revenue
( 64,830 )
( 267,047 )
Net cash used in operating activities
( 11,009,814 )
( 11,817,410 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment
( 74,743 )
( 117,463 )
Payments for patents and licenses
—
( 6,893 )
Net cash acquired in business combination
135,354
—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
60,611
( 124,356 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from warrant exercises
7,173
423,744
Principal payments on notes payable
—
( 138,739 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
7,173
285,005
Net change in cash and restricted cash
( 10,942,030 )
( 11,656,761 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and restricted cash
27,523
—
Cash and restricted cash - beginning of period
17,538,272
23,976,570
Cash and restricted cash - end of period
$ 6,623,765
$ 12,319,809
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest
$ —
$ 1,233
Taxes
$ 3,501
$ 2,200
NONCASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net transfers from equipment held for lease to inventory
$ —
$ 1,304
Fair value of shares issued for cashless warrant exercises
$ —
$ 722,970
Fair value of warrant liabilities on date of exercise
$ 858
$ 1,841,900
ACQUISITION:
Fair value of assets acquired
$ ( 5,896,278 )
—
Fair value of liabilities assumed, net of goodwill
2,439,620
—
Fair value of Alpha Capital/Qualigen warrants repriced due to acquisition
696
—
Fair value of Qualigen prefunded warrant issued in exchange for NanoSynex stock
1,746,816
—
Fair value of Qualigen common stock issued in exchange for NanoSynex stock
1,844,500
—
Net cash acquired in business combination (Note 3)
$ 135,354
$ —
Cash and restricted cash included in the accompanying balance sheet was as follows:
Cash
$ 6,618,141
$ 12,319,809
Restricted cash
5,624
—
Total cash and restricted cash
$ 6,623,765
$ 12,319,809
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
6
QUALIGEN
THERAPEUTICS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE
1 — ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Organization
Qualigen,
Inc., now a subsidiary of Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc., was incorporated in Minnesota in 1996 to design, develop, manufacture and sell
Physician Office Laboratory (“POL”) market quantitative immunoassay diagnostic products for use in physician offices and other point-of-care settings worldwide, and
was reincorporated in Delaware in 1999. In May 2020, Qualigen, Inc. completed a reverse recapitalization transaction with Ritter Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. (“Ritter”) and Ritter was renamed Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. All shares of Qualigen, Inc.’s capital stock were
exchanged for Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc.’s capital stock in the merger. Ritter/Qualigen Therapeutics common stock, which was previously
traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “RTTR,” commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market, on a
post-reverse-stock-split adjusted basis, under the trading symbol “QLGN” on May 26, 2020. Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. (the
“Company”) operates in one business segment.
.
On
May 26, 2022, the Company acquired 2,232,861 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock of NanoSynex, Ltd. (“NanoSynex”) from Alpha
Capital Anstalt (“Alpha Capital”) in exchange for 3,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and a prefunded warrant
to purchase 3,314,641 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $ 0.001 per share. Concurrently with this transaction,
the Company also purchased 381,786 shares of Series B preferred stock from NanoSynex for a total purchase price of $ 600,000 . The transactions
resulted in the Company acquiring a 52.8 % interest in NanoSynex. The Company envisions future synergies from the integration of its own
proprietary results-proven FastPack diagnostics platform with the innovative NanoSynex technology. NanoSynex is a micro-biologics diagnostics
company domiciled in Israel.
Basis
of Presentation
The
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
applicable to interim reports of companies filing as a smaller reporting company. These financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 31, 2022, as amended on April 29, 2022 (the “2021
Annual Report”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements include all
adjustments necessary in order to make the financial statements not misleading. The results of operations for interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or any other future period. Certain notes to the financial statements
that would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year as reported
in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report have been omitted. The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2021
has been derived from the audited balance sheet at December 31, 2021 contained in the 2021 Annual Report.
Principles
of Consolidation
The
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries. All
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Any reference in these notes to applicable guidance is
meant to refer to U.S. GAAP. The Company views its operations and manages its business in one operating segment. In general, the functional
currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, however for NanoSynex, the functional currency is the local currency,
New Israeli Shekels (NIS). As such, assets and liabilities for NanoSynex are translated into U.S. dollars and the effects of foreign
currency translation adjustments are reflected as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income within the Company’s consolidated
statements of changes in stockholders’ equity.
Accounting
Estimates
Management
uses estimates and assumptions in preparing its unaudited condensed financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Those estimates
and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported
revenues and expenses. The most significant estimates relate to the estimated fair value of in-process research and development, goodwill,
warrant liabilities, stock-based compensation, amortization and depreciation, inventory reserves, allowances for doubtful accounts and
returns, and warranty costs. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were used.
7
Cash,
cash equivalents and restricted cash
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an initial maturity of 90 days or less and money market funds to be cash
equivalents. Restricted cash includes cash that is restricted due to Israeli banking regulations.
The
Company maintains its cash in bank deposits which exceed federally insured limits and could potentially be subject to significant concentrations
of credit risk on cash. The Company reviews the financial stability of its depository institutions on a regular basis, and has not experienced
any losses in such accounts.
Inventory,
Net
Inventory
is recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. The Company reviews
the components of its inventory on a periodic basis for excess or obsolete inventory, and records reserves for inventory components identified
as excess or obsolete.
Long-Lived
Assets
The
Company assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate
that assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when the sum of the expected future undiscounted cash flows
is less than the carrying amount of the assets. The amount of impairment loss, if any, will generally be measured as the difference between
the net book value of the assets and their estimated fair values. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and
2021, no such impairment losses have been recorded.
Accounts
Receivable, Net
The
Company grants credit to domestic physicians, clinics, and distributors. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers
and generally requires no collateral. Customers can purchase certain products through a financing agreement that the Company has with
an outside leasing company. Under the agreement, the leasing company evaluates the credit worthiness of the customer. Upon acceptance
of the product by the customer, the leasing company remits payment to the Company at a discount. This financing arrangement is without
recourse to the Company.
The
Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts and returns equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts or expected returns. The
Company’s estimates are based on historical collections and returns and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.
Accounts
receivable, net is comprised of the following at:
SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
September 30,
December 31,
2022
2021
Accounts Receivable
$ 763,766
$ 1,070,196
Less Allowances
( 160,475 )
( 247,845 )
Accounts receivable,
net
$ 603,291
$ 822,351
Research
and Development
Except
for acquired in process research and development (IPR&D), the Company expenses research and development costs as incurred including
therapeutics license costs.
R&D Grants
NanoSynex has received R&D grants from Israel Innovation Authority
(IIA) and from the European Commission. These grants may provide cash funding to NanoSynex from time to time in advance of the applicable
costs being incurred. When such cash funding is received from these grants in advance, the proceeds are recorded as a current or non-current
R&D grant liability based on the time from the condensed consolidated balance sheets date to the expected future date of recognition
as a reduction to research and development expenses.
Shipping
and Handling Costs
The
Company includes shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound and
outbound freight are generally recorded in cost of sales which totaled approximately $ 91,000 and $ 29,000 , respectively, for the three
months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, and approximately $ 201,000 and $ 88,000 , respectively,
for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 . Other shipping and handling costs included in general and administrative,
research and development, and sales and marketing expenses totaled approximately $ 4,000 and $ 3,000 for the three months ended September 30,
2022 and 2021, respectively, and approximately $ 12,000 and $ 8,000 for the nine months ended September 30,
2022 and 2021, respectively.
Revenue
from Contracts with Customers
We
apply the following five-step model in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, in order to determine revenue:
(i) identification of the promised goods or services in the contract; (ii) determination of whether the promised goods or services are
performance obligations, including whether they are distinct in the context of the contract; (iii) measurement of the transaction price,
including the constraint on variable consideration; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v)
recognition of revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies each performance obligation.
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Product
Sales
The
Company generates revenue from selling FastPack System analyzers, accessories and disposable products used with the FastPack System.
Disposable products include reagent packs which are diagnostic tests for prostate-specific antigen (“PSA”), testosterone,
thyroid disorders, pregnancy, and Vitamin D.
The
Company provides disposable products and equipment in exchange for consideration, which occurs when a customer submits a purchase order
and the Company provides disposable products and equipment at the agreed upon prices in the invoice. Generally, customers purchase disposable
products using separate purchase orders after the equipment (“analyzer”) has been provided to the customer. The initial delivery
of the equipment and reagent packs represents a single performance obligation and is completed upon receipt by the customer. The delivery
of each subsequent individual reagent pack represents a separate performance obligation because the reagent packs are standardized, are
not interrelated in any way, and the customer can benefit from each reagent pack without any other product. There are no significant
discounts, rebates, returns or other forms of variable consideration. Customers are generally required to pay within 30 days.
The
performance obligation arising from the delivery of the equipment is satisfied upon the delivery of the equipment to the customer. The
disposable products are shipped Free on Board (“FOB”) shipping point. For disposable products that are shipped FOB shipping
point, the customer has the significant risks and rewards of ownership and legal title to the assets when the disposable products leave
the Company’s shipping facilities, thus the customer obtains control and revenue is recognized at that point in time.
The
Company has elected the practical expedient and accounting policy election to account for the shipping and handling as activities to
fulfill the promise to transfer the disposable products and not as a separate performance obligation.
The
Company’s contracts with customers generally have an expected duration of one year or less, and therefore the Company has elected
the practical expedient in ASC 606 to not disclose information about its remaining performance obligations. Any incremental costs to
obtain contracts are recorded as selling, general and administrative expense as incurred due to the short duration of the Company’s
contracts.
License
Revenue
The
Company enters into out-license agreements with counterparties to develop and/or commercialize its products in exchange for nonrefundable
upfront license fees and/or sales-based royalties.
If
the license to the Company’s intellectual property is determined to be distinct from the other performance obligations identified
in the arrangement, the Company recognizes revenue from nonrefundable upfront fees allocated to the license when the license is transferred
to the customer and the customer can benefit from the license. For licenses that are bundled with other performance obligations, management
uses judgment to assess the nature of the combined performance obligation to determine whether the combined performance obligation is
satisfied over time or at a point in time and, if over time, the appropriate method of measuring progress for purposes of recognizing
revenue from nonrefundable upfront fees. The Company evaluates the measure of progress each reporting period and, if necessary, adjusts
the measure of progress and related revenue recognition. During the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized
no license revenue, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized license revenue of $ 0 and
approximately $ 479,000 , respectively.
Contract
Asset and Liability Balances
The
timing of the Company’s revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by the Company’s customers. The Company
records a receivable when revenue is recognized prior to payment and there is an unconditional right to payment. Alternatively, when
payment precedes the performance of the related services, the Company records deferred revenue until the performance obligations are
satisfied.
Multiple
performance obligations include contracts that combine both the Company’s analyzer and a customer’s future reagent purchases
under a single contract. In some sales contracts, the Company provides analyzers at no charge to customers. Title to the analyzer is
maintained by the Company and the analyzer is returned by the customer to the Company at the end of the purchase agreement.
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During
the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, product sales are stated net of an allowance for estimated returns of approximately
$ 56,000 and $ 0 , respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, product sales are stated net of an allowance
for estimated returns of approximately $ 109,000 and $ 1,000 , respectively.
Deferred
Revenue
Payments
received in advance from customers pursuant to certain collaborative research license agreements, deposits against future product sales,
multiple element arrangements and extended warranties are recorded as a current or non-current deferred revenue liability based on the
time from the condensed consolidated balance sheets date to the future date of revenue recognition.
Operating
Leases
Effective
April 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842) Targeted Improvements
(“Topic 842”). In accordance with the guidance in Topic 842, the Company recognizes lease liabilities and corresponding
right-of-use-assets for all leases with terms of greater than 12 months. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for
in a manner similar to the guidance for operating leases prior to the adoption of Topic 842. (See Note
12- Commitments and Contingencies for more information).
Property
and Equipment, Net
Property
and equipment are stated at cost and are presented net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided for on a straight-line basis
over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:
SCHEDULE
OF USEFUL LIVES OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Machinery and equipment
5 years
Computer equipment
3 years
Molds and tooling
5 years
Furniture and fixtures
5 years
Leasehold
improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or their estimated useful lives. The Company occasionally
designs and builds its own machinery. The costs of these projects, which include the cost of construction and other direct costs attributable
to the construction, are capitalized as construction in progress. No provision for depreciation is made on construction in progress until
the relevant assets are completed and placed in service.
The
Company’s policy is to evaluate the remaining lives and recoverability of long-term assets on at least an annual basis or when
conditions are present that indicate impairment.
Business
Combinations
The
Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 805. This method requires, among other
things, that results of operations of acquired companies are included in Qualigen’s financial results beginning on the respective
acquisition dates, and that assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. Intangible
assets acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value using a discounted cash flow model. The discounted cash flow model
requires assumptions about the timing and amount of future net cash flows, the cost of capital and terminal values from the perspective
of a market participant. Each of these factors can significantly affect the value of the intangible asset. Any excess of the fair value
of consideration transferred (the “Purchase Price”) over the fair values of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill.
The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in certain cases may be subject to revision based on the final determination
of fair value during a period of time not to exceed 12 months from the acquisition date. Legal costs, due diligence costs, business valuation
costs and all other acquisition-related costs are expensed when incurred.
Goodwill
Goodwill
represents the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible net assets acquired,
when accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortized but is reviewed
for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the goodwill may not be recoverable.
In
testing for impairment, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared to the carrying value. If the net assets assigned to the reporting
unit exceed the fair value of the reporting unit, an impairment loss equal to the difference is recorded.
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Intangible
Assets
In
Process R&D
Acquired
in process R&D (IPR&D) represents the fair value assigned to the research and development assets that have not reached technological
feasibility. The value assigned to IPR&D is determined by estimating the costs to develop the acquired technology into commercially
viable products, estimating the resulting revenue from the projects, and discounting the net cash flow to present value. The revenue
and cost projections used to value acquired IPR&D are, as applicable, reduced based on the probability of success of developing the
new product. Additionally, projections consider relevant market sizes and growth factors, expected trends in technology and the nature
and expected timing of new product introductions. The rates utilized to discount the net cash flow to its present value are commensurate
with the stage of development of the project and uncertainties in the economic estimates used in the projections. Upon the acquisition
of acquired IPR&D, an assessment is completed as to whether the acquisition constitutes an acquisition of a single asset or a group
of assets. Multiple factors are considered in this assessment, including the nature of the technology acquired, the presence or absence
of separate cash flows, the development process and stage of completion, quantitative significance, and the Company’s rationale
for entering into the transaction.
If
a business is acquired, as defined under the applicable accounting standards, then the acquired IPR&D is capitalized as an intangible
asset. If an asset or group of assets is acquired that do not meet the definition under the applicable accounting standards, then the
acquired IPR&D is expensed on its acquisition date. Future costs to develop these assets are recorded to research and development
expense in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive (loss) as they are incurred.
IPR&D
is evaluated for impairment annually using the same methodology as described above for calculating fair value. If the carrying value
of the acquired IPR&D exceeds the fair value, then the intangible asset is written down to its fair value, with the resulting adjustment
recorded as a charge to operations. Changes in estimates and assumptions used in determining the fair value of acquired IPR&D could
result in an impairment.
Other
Intangible Assets, Net
Other
intangible assets consist of patent-related costs and costs for license agreements. Management reviews the carrying value of other intangible
assets that are being amortized on an annual basis or sooner when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances may indicate
that impairment exists. The Company considers relevant cash flow and profitability information, including estimated future operating
results, trends and other available information, in assessing whether the carrying value of intangible assets being amortized can be
recovered.
If
the Company determines that the carrying value of other intangible assets will not be recovered from the undiscounted future cash flows
expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the underlying assets, the Company considers the carrying value of such intangible
assets as impaired and reduces them by a charge to operations in the amount of the impairment.
Costs
related to acquiring patents and licenses are capitalized and amortized over their estimated useful lives, which is generally 5 to 17
years, using the straight-line method. Amortization of patents and licenses commences once final approval of the patent or license has
been obtained. Patent and license costs are charged to operations if it is determined that the patent or license will not be obtained.
Derivative
Financial Instruments and Warrant Liabilities
The
Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks. The Company evaluates
all of its financial instruments, including issued stock purchase warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain
features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative
instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported
in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive (loss). Depending on the features of the derivative financial
instrument, the Company uses either the Black-Scholes option-pricing model or a Monte-Carlo simulation to value the derivative instruments
at inception and subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should
be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period (See Note 10- Warrant Liabilities).
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Fair
Value Measurements
The
Company determines the fair value measurements of applicable assets and liabilities based on a three-tier fair value hierarchy established
by accounting guidance and prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The Company discloses and recognizes the fair value of
its assets and liabilities using a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy
gives the highest priority to valuations based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level
1 measurements) and the lowest priority to valuations based upon unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation (Level 3 measurements).
The guidance establishes three levels of the fair value hierarchy as follows:
● Level
1 - Inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date;
● Level
2 - Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liability either
directly or indirectly, including inputs in markets that are not considered to be active;
and
● Level
3 - Inputs that are unobservable.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
Cash,
accounts receivable, prepaids, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which management believes approximates
fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
Stock-Based
Compensation
Stock-based
compensation cost for equity awards granted to employees and non-employees is measured at the grant date based on the calculated fair
value of the award using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, and is recognized as an expense, under the straight-line method, over
the requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). If the Company determines that other methods are more
reasonable, or other methods for calculating these assumptions are prescribed by regulators, the fair value calculated for the Company’s
stock options could change significantly. Higher volatility, lower risk-free interest rates, and longer expected lives would result in
an increase to stock-based compensation expense to employees and non-employees determined at the date of grant.
Income
Taxes
Deferred
income taxes are recognized for temporary differences in the basis of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax reporting
that arise due to net operating loss carry forwards, research and development credit carry forwards and from using different methods
and periods to calculate depreciation and amortization, allowance for doubtful accounts, accrued vacation, research and development expenses,
and state taxes. A provision has been made for income taxes due on taxable income and for the deferred taxes on the temporary differences.
Deferred
tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all
of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws
and rates on the date of enactment. Realization of the deferred income tax asset is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income
in future years.
Sales
and Excise Taxes
Sales
and other taxes collected from customers and subsequently remitted to government authorities are recorded as accounts receivable with
corresponding tax payable. These balances are removed from the condensed consolidated balance sheet as cash is collected from customers
and remitted to the tax authority.
Warranty
Costs
The
Company’s warranty policy generally provides for one year of coverage against defects and nonperformance within published specifications
for sold analyzers and for the term of the contract for equipment held for lease. The Company accrues for estimated warranty costs in
the period in which the revenue is recognized based on historical data and the Company’s best estimates of analyzer failure rates
and costs to repair.
Accrued
warranty liabilities were approximately $ 137,000 and $ 60,000 , respectively, as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Warranty
costs were approximately $ 91,000 and $ 28,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and approximately
$ 41,000 and $ 72,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and are included in cost of product sales
in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive loss.
Foreign
Currency Translation
The
functional currency for the Company is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency for NanoSynex, the Company’s newly acquired majority
owned subsidiary, is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS). The financial statements of NanoSynex are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange
rates in effect at each period end for assets and liabilities; using exchange rates in effect during the period for results of operations;
and using historical exchange rates for certain equity accounts. The adjustment resulting from translating the financial statements of
NanoSynex is reflected as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss).
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Other
comprehensive loss related to the effects of foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to NanoSynex was $ 88,523 at September 30,
2022.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial
Instruments , which supersedes current guidance by requiring recognition of credit losses when it is probable that a loss has been
incurred. The new standard requires the establishment of an allowance for estimated credit losses on financial assets including trade
and other receivables at each reporting date. The new standard will result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses on trade and
other receivables and other contractual rights to receive cash. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-10, Financial Instruments
– Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Leases (Topic 842) , which extends the effective
date of Topic 326 for certain companies until fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The new standard will be effective for
the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023, and early adoption is permitted. The Company has not completed
its review of the impact of this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements. However, based on the Company’s history
of immaterial credit losses from trade receivables, management does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material
effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Global
Economic Conditions
Russia’s
Invasion of Ukraine
In
February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. While the Company has limited exposure in Russia and Ukraine, the Company continues to monitor
any broader impact to the global economy, including with respect to inflation, supply chains and fuel prices. The full impact of the
conflict on the Company’s business and financial results remains uncertain and will depend on the severity and duration of the
conflict and its impact on regional and global economic conditions.
Inflationary
Cost Environment
During
fiscal 2021 and continuing into the current fiscal year, global commodity and labor markets experienced significant inflationary pressures
attributable to ongoing economic recovery and supply chain issues. The Company is subject to inflationary pressures with respect to raw
materials, labor and transportation. Accordingly, the Company continues to take actions with its customers and suppliers to mitigate
the impact of these inflationary pressures in the future. Actions to mitigate inflationary pressures with suppliers include aggregation
of purchase requirements to achieve optimal volume benefits, negotiation of cost-reductions and identification of more cost competitive
suppliers. While these actions are designed to offset the impact of inflationary pressures, the Company cannot provide assurance that
it will be successful in fully offsetting increased costs resulting from inflationary pressure.
Ongoing
COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on businesses globally and our business as well. Our sales of diagnostic products
fell significantly during 2020 and our net loss increased significantly, as deferral of patients’ non-emergency visits to
physician offices, clinics and small hospitals sharply reduced demand for FastPack tests. Since then we have experienced some
recovery in demand. To mitigate risks, we continue to evaluate the extent to which COVID-19 may impact our business and operations
and adjust risk mitigation planning and business continuity activities as needed.
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Other
accounting standard updates are either not applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s
unaudited condensed financial statements.
NOTE
2 — LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN
As of September 30, 2022, the Company had approximately $ 6.6 million in cash and an accumulated deficit of $ 97.0 million. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company used cash of $ 11.0 million and $ 14.7 million, respectively,
in operations. The Company’s cash balances are expected to fund operations into the third quarter of 2023. The Company anticipates
that it will continue to incur net losses for the foreseeable future. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern for the one-year period following the date that these financial statements were issued.
As
a pre-clinical development-stage therapeutics biotechnology company, we expect to continue to have net losses and negative cash flow
from operations, which over time will challenge our liquidity. There is no assurance that profitable operations will ever be
achieved, or, if achieved, could be sustained on a continuing basis. In order to fully execute our business plan, we will require
significant additional financing for planned research and development activities, capital expenditures, clinical and pre-clinical
testing for QN-302 clinical trials, to continue preclinical development of RAS and QN-247, and to continue funding the NanoSynex
operations (See Note 3-Acquisition), as well as commercialization activities.
Historically,
the Company’s principal sources of cash have included proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity and proceeds
from the issuance of debt. In December 2021, the Company raised $ 8.82 million from several institutional investors. There can be no
assurance that further financing can be obtained on favorable terms, or at all. If we are unable to obtain funding, we could be
required to delay, reduce or eliminate research and development programs, product portfolio expansion or future commercialization
efforts, which could adversely affect our business prospects.
As
a condition to the NanoSynex closing, the Company agreed to provide NanoSynex with up to $ 10.4 million of future funding based on NanoSynex’s
achievement of certain future development milestones and subject to other terms and conditions described in the Master Agreement for
the Operational and Technological Funding of NanoSynex (the “Funding Agreement”) entered into with NanoSynex. These funding
commitments are in the form of convertible promissory notes to be issued to the Company with a face value equal to the amount paid by
the Company to NanoSynex upon satisfaction of the applicable performance milestone, bearing interest at the rate of 9% per annum on the
principal balance from time to time outstanding under the particular promissory note, convertible at the option of the Company into additional
shares of NanoSynex in order for the Company to maintain at least a 50.1% controlling ownership interest in NanoSynex, should NanoSynex
issue additional shares. The principal of the convertible notes are due and payable upon the sooner to occur of: i) five years from the
date of issuance of the particular promissory note ; ii) the acquisition by any person or entity of all or substantially all of the share
capital of NanoSynex, through share purchase, issuance or shares or merger of NanoSynex, or the purchase of all or substantially all
of the assets of NanoSynex; or iii) the initial public offering of NanoSynex. The Company provided funding to NanoSynex of $ 1.5 million
on July 5, 2022 pursuant to this agreement. The Company may terminate the Funding Agreement after October 29, 2022 upon 120 days’
notice.
To
the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the ownership interests of our
common stockholders will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect
the rights of our common stockholders. Debt financing, if available, may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting
our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends. If we raise
additional funds through government or other third-party funding, commercialization, marketing and distribution arrangements or other
collaborations, strategic alliances or licensing arrangements with third parties, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our technologies,
future revenue streams, research programs or product candidates or to grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us.
The accompanying financial statements have been
prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that
would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern, and therefore, be required to liquidate its assets
and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts that may differ from those reflected in the
accompanying financial statements.
NOTE
3 — ACQUISITION
Business
Combination
The
Company acquired a 52.8 % voting equity interest in NanoSynex on May 26, 2022 (the “Acquisition Date”) through: (1) the purchase
of 2,232,861 shares Preferred A-1 Stock of NanoSynex from Alpha Capital for 3,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and
a prefunded warrant to purchase 3,314,641 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $ 0.001 per share and, (2)
the purchase of 381,786 shares of Series B preferred stock of NanoSynex from NanoSynex in exchange for $ 600,000 .
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The
acquisition of the majority interest of NanoSynex was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method, in accordance
with FASB ASC Topic 805. A summary of the consideration transferred and provisional fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed
in the NanoSynex acquisition is as follows:
SCHEDULE
OF CONSIDERATION TRANSFERRED
Consideration transferred, net of cash acquired
Cash paid for NanoSynex preferred stock:
$ 600,000
Purchase of NanoSynex preferred stock:
Price per share of Qualigen Stock on May 26, 2022
$ 0.527
FMV of 3,500,000 shares of Qualigen stock issued to Alpha Capital Anstalt
$ 1,844,500
FMV of 3,314,641 shares of Qualigen stock related to prefunded warrant issued to Alpha Capital Anstalt
$ 1,746,816
Total consideration paid for NanoSynex preferred stock
$ 3,591,316
FMV of consideration related to related to repricing of 70,478 shares of Alpha Capital/Qualigen warrants *
$ 696
NanoSynex cash acquired
( 735,354 )
Total consideration transferred, net of cash acquired
$ 3,456,658
*
See
disclosure under Noncompensatory
Equity Classified Warrants regarding May 26, 2022 transaction-Note 14-Stockholders’ Equity
SCHEDULE
OF ASSETS ACQUIRED AND LIABILITIES
Purchase Price Allocation
Accounts receivable
$ 75,336
Property and equipment
120,942
In process R&D
5,700,000
Accounts payable
( 4,588 )
Accrued expenses and other payables
( 291,093 )
R&D grant liability
( 1,362,264 )
Short term debt
( 941,898 )
Deferred tax liability
( 736,000 )
Noncontrolling interest assumed
( 4,000,000 )
Identifiable net assets acquired
( 1,439,565 )
Goodwill
4,896,223
Total consideration transferred, net of cash acquired
$ 3,456,658
The
purchase accounting adjustments are preliminary and subject to revision within the measurement period provided by ASC Topic 805. Qualigen
transaction costs, which were immaterial, have been expensed as incurred and charged to the Company’s consolidated statements of
operations and other comprehensive loss. There was no provision for reimbursement of transaction costs from Qualigen to NanoSynex.
Goodwill
represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired as of the acquisition date. Goodwill represents
the value of the future technology to be developed in excess of the identifiable assets as well as the operational synergies of the combined
companies to be recognized. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortized.
As
a condition to the closing, the Company agreed to provide NanoSynex with up to $ 10.4 million of future funding based on NanoSynex’s
achievement of certain future development milestones and subject to other terms and conditions described in the Funding Agreement entered
into with NanoSynex. (See Note 2-Liquidity for further details regarding the terms and conditions of the Funding Agreement).
The
Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations and other comprehensive loss for three and nine months ended
September 30, 2022 include $ 488,914
and $ 497,636 , respectively, of net loss associated with the results of operations of NanoSynex from the Acquisition Date to September 30,
2022.
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The
following pro forma information has been prepared as if the NanoSynex acquisition occurred on January 1, 2021. The following unaudited
supplemental pro forma consolidated results do not purport to reflect what the combined Company’s results of operations would have
been, nor do they project the future results of operations of the combined Company. The unaudited supplemental pro forma consolidated
results reflect the historical financial information of Qualigen and NanoSynex, adjusted to give effect to the NanoSynex acquisition
as if it had occurred on January 1, 2021, as well as to record NanoSynex stock compensation expense and to record the net loss related
to the noncontrolling interest, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles:
SCHEDULE
OF PRO FORMA INFORMATION
Consolidated Pro Forma Financial
Results for the Nine Months Ending
September 30,
September 30,
2022
2021
Net revenue
$ 3,593,628
$ 4,172,496
Net loss attributable to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$ ( 12,748,015 )
$ ( 14,026,542 )
NOTE
4 — INVENTORY, NET
Inventory,
net consisted of the following at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
SCHEDULE OF INVENTORY
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Raw materials
$ 1,023,263
$ 823,315
Work in process
228,882
188,135
Finished goods
229,379
44,428
Total inventory
$ 1,481,524
$ 1,055,878
NOTE
5 — PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets consisted of the following at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
SCHEDULE OF PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
September 30,
December 31,
2022
2021
Prepaid insurance
$ 1,564,161
$ 1,197,726
Prepaid manufacturing expenses
38,056
67,410
Other prepaid expenses
90,255
114,760
Prepaid expenses and
other current assets
$ 1,692,472
$ 1,379,896
NOTE
6 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property
and equipment, net consisted of the following at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
September 30,
December 31,
2022
2021
Machinery and equipment
$ 2,506,367
$ 2,482,841
Computer equipment
506,034
345,117
Leasehold improvements
333,271
333,271
Molds and tooling
260,002
260,002
Furniture and fixtures
144,832
143,013
Equipment held for lease, net
74
296
Property and equipment, gross
3,750,580
3,564,540
Accumulated depreciation
( 3,439,049 )
( 3,360,324 )
Property and equipment,
net
$ 311,531
$ 204,216
Depreciation
expense relating to property and equipment was approximately $ 24,000 and $ 19,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and
2021, respectively, and $ 72,000 and $ 51,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and
2021, respectively.
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NOTE
7 — GOODWILL, IPR&D AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
SCHEDULE
OF GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE
September 30,
December 31,
2022
2021
Estimated Useful Lives
Gross carrying amounts
Gross carrying amounts
Goodwill
$ 4,896,223
$ -
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Developed-product-technology rights
8 - 17 years
479,103
479,103
Licensing rights
10 years
418,836
418,836
Less: Accumulated amortization
( 745,865 )
( 726,749 )
Total finite-lived intangible assets, net
152,074
171,190
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
In-process research and development
5,700,000
—
Total other intangible assets, net
$ 5,852,074
$ 171,190
The
carrying value of the patents of approximately $ 145,000 and $ 159,000 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively,
are stated net of accumulated amortization of approximately $ 334,000 and $ 320,000 , respectively. Amortization of patents charged to operations
for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 was approximately $ 5,000 , respectively, and
for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 was approximately $ 14,000 and $ 12,000 , respectively . Total future estimated
amortization of patent costs for the five succeeding years is approximately $ 5,000 for the remaining three months in the year ending December 31,
2022, approximately $ 18,000 for year 2023, approximately $ 15,000 for year 2024, and approximately $ 14,000 for years 2025, 2026 and 2027.
The
carrying value of the in-licenses of approximately $ 7,000
and $ 12,000
at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, are stated net of accumulated amortization of approximately
$ 412,000
and $ 407,000 ,
respectively, a nd amortization of licenses charged to both the three months ended
September 30, 2022 and 2021 was approximately $ 2,000 .
Amortization of licenses charged to operations for both the nine months ended
September 30, 2022 and 2021 was approximately $ 5,000 . Total
future estimated amortization of license costs is approximately $ 2,000
for the remaining three months in the year ending December 31, 2022, and approximately $ 5,000
for the year ending December 31, 2023.
NOTE
8 — ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued
expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
SCHEDULE OF ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
September 30,
December 31,
2022
2021
Board compensation
$ 26,500
$ 17,500
Franchise, sales and use taxes
22,685
14,090
Income taxes
4,356
3,620
Payroll
225,270
682,036
Professional fees
76,555
225,308
Research and development
210,419
232,712
Royalties
13,009
10,152
Vacation
439,324
282,910
Warranty liability
137,293
60,281
Other
315,916
265,292
Accrued liabilities
$ 1,471,327
$ 1,793,901
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NOTE
9 – SHORT TERM DEBT-RELATED PARTY
NanoSynex
has four separate Notes Payable (the “Notes”) outstanding to Alpha Capital, dated between March 26, 2020 and September 2,
2021, aggregating to a total principal outstanding balance of $ 905,000 , and aggregate accrued interest of $ 36,261 for a total outstanding
balance of $ 941,261 as of September 30, 2022. The Notes all accrue interest at 2.62 % per annum, accrued daily, and provide that
the full amount of principal and interest under each Note shall be due immediately prior to a Liquidation Event (the Maturity Date) unless
due earlier in accordance with the terms of the Notes. “Liquidation Event” means either i) the merger or consolidation of
NanoSynex into any other entity, other than one in control or under control of NanoSynex or NanoSynex’s majority shareholder; ii)
a transaction or series of transactions resulting in the transfer of all or substantially all of NanoSynex’s assets or issued and
outstanding share capital (other than to a company under the control of NanoSynex or NanoSynex’s majority shareholders; or iii)
an underwritten public offering by NanoSynex of its ordinary shares. Notwithstanding the above, if NanoSynex receives subsequent debt,
convertible debt, or equity funding with gross proceeds of USD $ 3,000,000 or more, then these Notes shall be due and payable upon the
actual receipt of such funding.
NOTE
10 – WARRANT LIABILITIES
In
2004, the Company issued warrants to various investors and brokers for the purchase of Series C preferred stock in connection with a
private placement (the “Series C Warrants”). The Series C Warrants were subsequently extended and, upon closing of the reverse
recapitalization transaction with Ritter, exchanged for warrants to purchase common stock of the Company, pursuant to the Series C Warrant
terms as adjusted.
In
exchange for the Series C Warrants, upon closing of the merger with Ritter, the holders received warrants to purchase an aggregate of
4,713,490 shares of the Company’s common stock at approximately 0.72 per share, subject to adjustment. As of September 30,
2022, the warrants received in exchange for the Series C Warrants have remaining terms ranging from 1.15 to 1.74 years. The warrants
were determined to be liability-classified pursuant to the guidance in ASC 480 and ASC 815-40, resulting from inclusion of a leveraged
ratchet provision for subsequent dilutive issuances. On April 25, 2022 the warrants were repriced from $ 0.7195 to $ 0.60 with an additional
493,187 ratchet shares issued, and on May 26, 2022 the warrants were repriced from $ 0.60 to $ 0.5136 with an additional 499,520 ratchet
shares issued. As a result of these repricings, 2,476,251 warrants were forfeited and 3,468,958 warrants were reissued at the current
$ 0.5136 exercise price.
The
following table summarizes the activity in the Common Stock Warrants (received in exchange for the Series C Warrants) for the nine months
ended September 30, 2022:
SCHEDULE OF WARRANTS ACTIVITY
Common Stock Warrants (received in exchange for the
Series C Warrants)
Shares
Weighted–
Average
Exercise
Price
Range of Exercise
Price
Weighted–
Average
Remaining Life (Years)
Total outstanding – December 31, 2021
2,481,614
$ 0.72
2.00
Exercised
( 5,363 )
0.72
Forfeited
( 2,476,251 )
0.72
Expired
—
—
Granted
3,468,958
0.51
Total outstanding – September 30, 2022
3,468,958
$ 0.51
Exercisable
3,468,958
$ 0.51
$ 0.51
1.26
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The
following table summarizes the activity in the Common Stock Warrants (received in exchange for the Series C Warrants) activity for the
nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Common Stock Warrants (received in exchange for the
Series C Warrants)
Shares
Weighted– Average
Exercise
Price
Range of Exercise
Price
Weighted–
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
Total outstanding –December 31, 2020
3,378,596
$ 0.72
Exercised
( 722,618 )
0.72
Forfeited
( 36,097 )
0.72
Expired
—
—
Granted
—
—
Total outstanding – September 30, 2021
2,619,881
$ 0.72
Exercisable
2,619,881
$ 0.72
$ 0.72
2.25
The
following table presents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for its warrant liabilities and exercises (all of which arise under
the warrants received in exchange for the Series C Warrants) measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as of September 30,
2022:
SCHEDULE OF FAIR VALUE HIERARCHY FOR WARRANT LIABILITIES
Quoted
Market
Significant
Prices for
Other
Significant
Identical
Observable
Unobservable
Assets
Inputs
Inputs
Common Stock Warrant liabilities
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2021
$ —
$ —
$ 1,686,200
$ 1,686,200
Exercises
—
—
( 858 )
( 858 )
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities
—
—
( 1,019,342 )
( 1,019,342 )
Balance as of September 30, 2022
$ —
$ —
$ 666,000
$ 666,000
There
were no transfers of financial assets or liabilities between category levels for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
The
value of the warrant liabilities was based on a valuation received from an independent valuation firm determined using a Monte-Carlo
simulation. For volatility, the Company considers comparable public companies as a basis for its expected volatility to calculate the
fair value of common stock warrants and transitions to its own volatility as the Company develops sufficient appropriate history as a
public company. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury notes with a term approximating the expected term of the common
stock warrant. The Company uses an expected dividend yield of zero based on the fact that the Company has never paid cash dividends and
does not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any significant changes in the inputs may result in significantly higher
or lower fair value measurements.
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The
following table shows the range of assumptions used in estimating the fair value of warrant liabilities as of September 30, 2022
and 2021:
SCHEDULE OF ASSUMPTIONS OF WARRANT LIABILITIES
September 30,
2022
September 30,
2021
Range
Weighted Average
Range
Weighted Average
Risk-free interest rate
3.99 %
— 4.09 %
4.01 %
0.31 %
— 0.46 %
0.34 %
Expected volatility (peer group)
91 %
— 93 %
92 %
82 %
— 86 %
85 %
Term of warrants (in years)
1.14
— 1.74
1.26
2.14
— 2.74
2.25
Expected dividend yield
0.00 %
0.00 %
0.00 %
0.00 %
NOTE
11 — LOSS PER SHARE
Basic
loss per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted
EPS is computed based on the sum of the weighted-average number of common shares and potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during
the period. Potentially dilutive common shares consist of shares issuable from stock options and warrants.
The
following table reconciles net loss and the weighted-average shares used in computing basic and diluted EPS in the respective periods:
SCHEDULE OF EARNINGS PER SHARE BASIC AND DILUTED
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Net loss used for basic earnings per share
$ ( 3,825,109 )
$ ( 3,037,482 )
$ ( 12,268,300 )
$ ( 13,678,278 )
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
39,444,058
29,026,211
37,154,623
28,683,972
Dilutive potential shares issuable from stock options and warrants
—
—
—
—
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding
39,444,058
29,026,211
37,154,623
28,683,972
The following potentially dilutive securities have been excluded from diluted net loss per share
as of September 30, 2022 and 2021 because their effect would be antidilutive:
SCHEDULE
OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES EXCLUDED FROM DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE
As of
September 30,
As of
September 30,
2022
2021
Shares of common stock subject to outstanding options
6,071,750
4,133,856
Shares of common stock subject to outstanding warrants
10,808,739
9,360,302
Shares of common stock subject to conversion of Series Alpha Convertible Preferred Stock
—
243,418
Total common stock equivalents
16,880,489
13,737,576
NOTE
12 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
The
Company leases its facilities under a long-term operating lease agreement. On December 15, 2021, our wholly-owned subsidiary Qualigen,
Inc. entered into a Second Amendment to Lease with Bond Ranch LP. This Amendment extended the Company’s triple-net leasehold on
the Company’s existing 22,624 -square-feet headquarters/manufacturing facility at 2042 Corte del Nogal, Carlsbad, California for
the 61 -month period of November 1, 2022 to November 30, 2027 . Over the 61 months, the base rent payable by Qualigen, Inc. will total
$ 1,950,710 ; however, the base rent for the first 12 months of the 61-month period will be only $ 335,966 . Additionally, under the Second
Amendment to Lease, Qualigen, Inc. is entitled to a $ 339,360 tenant improvement allowance.
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The
tables below show the operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022, including the
changes during the periods:
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSETS AND OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES
Operating
lease right-of-use assets
Net right-of-use assets at December 31, 2021
$ 1,645,568
Less amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets
( 165,950 )
Operating lease right-of-use assets at September 30, 2022
$ 1,479,618
Operating lease
liabilities
Lease liabilities at December 31, 2021
$ 1,676,655
Less principal payments on operating lease liabilities
( 112,823 )
Lease liabilities at September 30, 2022
1,563,832
Less non-current portion
( 1,365,459 )
Current portion at September 30, 2022
$ 198,373
As
of September 30, 2022, the Company’s operating leases have a weighted-average remaining lease term of 5.2 years and a weighted-average
discount rate of 8.9 %.
As
of September 30, 2022, future minimum payments during the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:
SCHEDULE OF MATURITIES OF OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES
Year Ending December 31,
Amount
2022 (three months)
$ 55,721
2023
368,341
2024
379,392
2025
390,773
2026
402,497
2027
379,165
Total
1,975,889
Less present value discount
( 412,056 )
Operating lease liabilities
$ 1,563,832
Total
lease expense was approximately $ 114,000 and $ 83,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and approximately
$ 348,000 and $ 255,000 , respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. Lease expense was recorded in cost of
product sales, general and administrative expenses, research and development and sales and marketing expenses.
Termination
of Sekisui Distribution Agreement
In
March 2018, the Company extended a strategic partnership entered into in May 2016 with Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC (“Sekisui”).
The Company appointed Sekisui as its diagnostics commercial partner and exclusive worldwide distributor with the exception of certain
customer accounts retained by Qualigen; Sekisui’s distribution arrangement expired on March 31, 2022. Subsequent to the expiration
of the agreement, the Company has a a commitment to purchase leased FastPack rental systems back from Sekisui at Sekisui’s net
book value, the amount of which has not yet been determined.
NanoSynex
Funding Commitment
As
a condition to the closing, the Company agreed to provide NanoSynex with up to $ 10.4 million of future funding based on NanoSynex’s
achievement of certain future development milestones and subject to other terms and conditions described in the Funding Agreement entered
into with NanoSynex. (See Note 2-Liquidity for further details regarding the terms and conditions of the Funding Agreement).
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Litigation
and Other Legal Proceedings
On
November 9, 2021, the Company was named as a defendant in an action brought by Mediant Communications Inc. (“Mediant”) in
the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint alleged that Qualigen entered into an implied contract with
Mediant, whereby Qualigen retained Mediant to distribute proxy materials and subsequently conduct shareholder vote tabulations. The Company
filed a Motion to Dismiss with the District Court and on March 14, 2022 a hearing was held during which the presiding judge ruled in
favor of the Motion to Dismiss. The Company and Mediant settled the litigation on April 5, 2022 in the amount of $ 96,558 , at which time
the amount was paid.
NOTE
13 — RESEARCH AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS
The
University of Louisville Research Foundation
In
March 2019, the Company entered into a sponsored research agreement and an option for a license agreement with University of Louisville Research Foundation (“ULRF”) for development of
several small-molecule RAS interaction inhibitor drug candidates. Under the terms of this agreement, the Company agreed to reimburse
ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to $ 693,000 for this program. In February 2021, March 2022, and October 2022, the Company
extended the term of this agreement until September 2023 and increased the amount that the Company will reimburse ULRF for sponsored
research expenses to approximately $ 2.7 million. In July 2020, the Company entered into an exclusive license agreement with ULRF for
RAS interaction inhibitor drug candidates. Under the agreement, the Company took over development, regulatory approval and commercialization
of the candidates from ULRF and is responsible for maintenance of the related intellectual property portfolio. In return, ULRF received
approximately $112,000 for an upfront license fee and reimbursement of prior patent costs. In addition, the Company has agreed to pay
ULRF (i) royalties, on patent-covered net sales associated with the commercialization, of 4% (on net sales up to a cumulative $250,000,000)
or 5% (on net sales above a cumulative $250,000,000), until expiration of the licensed patent, and 2.5% (on net sales for any sales not
covered by Licensed Patents), (ii) 30% to 50% of any non-royalty sublicensee income received (50% for sublicenses granted in the first
two years of the ULRF license agreement, 40% for sublicenses granted in the third or fourth years of the ULRF license agreement, and
30% for sublicenses granted in the fifth year of the ULRF license agreement or thereafter), (iii) reimbursements for ongoing costs associated
with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of licensed patents, incurred prior to July 2020, and (iv) payments ranging
from $ 50,000 to $ 5,000,000 upon the achievement of certain regulatory and commercial milestones . Milestone payments for the first therapeutic
indication would be $ 50,000 for first dosing in a Phase 1 clinical trial, $ 100,000 for first dosing in a Phase 2 clinical trial, $ 150,000
for first dosing in a Phase 3 clinical trial, $ 300,000 for regulatory marketing approval and $ 5,000,000 upon achieving a cumulative $ 500,000,000
of Licensed Product sales. The Company also must pay ULRF shortfall payments if the total amounts actually paid with respect to royalties
and non-royalty sublicensee income for any year is less than the applicable annual minimum (ranging from $ 20,000 to $ 100,000 ) for such
year.
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Sponsored
research expenses related to this agreement for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were approximately $ 196,000
and $ 264,000 , respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were approximately $ 601,000 and $ 469,000 ,
respectively, and are recorded in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and other
comprehensive loss. License costs related to these agreements for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were approximately
$ 27,000 and $ 18,000 , respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were approximately $ 44,000 and $ 58,000 ,
respectively, and are included in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and other
comprehensive loss.
Between June 2018 and April 2022, the Company entered into license and
sponsored research agreements with ULRF for QN-247, a novel aptamer-based
compound that has shown promise as an anticancer drug. Under the agreements, the Company will take over development, regulatory approval
and commercialization of the compound from ULRF and is responsible for maintenance of the related intellectual property portfolio. In
return, ULRF received a $ 50,000 convertible promissory note in payment of an upfront license fee, which was subsequently converted into
the Company’s common stock, and the Company agreed to reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to approximately $ 805,000
and prior patent costs of up to $ 200,000 . In addition, the Company agreed to pay ULRF (i) royalties, on patent-covered net sales associated
with the commercialization of anti-nucleolin agent-conjugated nanoparticles, of 4% (on net sales up to a cumulative $250,000,000) or 5%
(on net sales above a cumulative $250,000,000), until expiration of the last to expire of the licensed patents, (ii) 30% to 50% of any
non-royalty sublicensee income received (50% for sublicenses granted in the first two years of the ULRF license agreement, 40% for sublicenses
granted in the third or fourth years of the ULRF license agreement, and 30% for sublicenses granted in the fifth year of the ULRF license
agreement or thereafter), (iii) reimbursements for ongoing costs associated with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance
of licensed patents, incurred prior to June 2018, and (iv) payments ranging from $ 100,000 to $ 5,000,000 upon the achievement of certain
regulatory and commercial milestones. Milestone payments for the first therapeutic indication would be $ 100,000 for first dosing in a
Phase 1 clinical trial, $ 200,000 for first dosing in a Phase 2 clinical trial, $ 350,000 for first dosing in a Phase 3 clinical trial,
$ 500,000 for regulatory marketing approval and $ 5,000,000 upon achieving a cumulative $ 500,000,000 of Licensed Product sales; the Company
would also pay another $ 500,000 milestone payment for any additional regulatory marketing approval for each additional therapeutic (or
diagnostic) indication. The Company also must pay ULRF shortfall payments if the total amounts actually paid with respect to royalties
and non-royalty sublicensee income for any year is less than the applicable annual minimum (ranging from $ 10,000 to $ 50,000 ) for such
year.
Sponsored research expenses related to this agreement
for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $ 0
and $ 83,000 ,
respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were approximately $ 164,000
and $ 235,000 ,
respectively, and these amounts are recorded in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations
and other comprehensive loss. License costs were approximately $ 5,000
and $ 50,000
related to these agreements for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and approximately $ 74,000
and $ 103,000
related to these agreements for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and are included in research
and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive loss.
In
June 2020, the Company entered into an exclusive license agreement with ULRF for its intellectual property in the use of QN-165 as a
treatment for COVID-19. Under the agreement, the Company took over development, regulatory approval and commercialization of the compound
(for such use) from ULRF and is responsible for maintenance of the related intellectual property portfolio. In return, ULRF received
approximately $ 24,000 for an upfront license fee and reimbursement of prior patent costs. In addition, the Company was required to enter
into a separate sponsored research agreement with ULRF (for QN-165 as a treatment for COVID-19) for at least $ 250,000 . In November 2020,
the Company executed a sponsored research agreement with ULRF (for QN-165 as a treatment for COVID-19) supporting up to approximately
$ 430,000 in research which satisfied this requirement. This sponsored research agreement expired in November 2021.
In
addition, the Company agreed to pay ULRF (i) royalties, on patent-covered net sales associated with the commercialization of QN-165
as a treatment for COVID-19, of 4% (on net sales up to a cumulative $250,000,000) or 5% (on net sales above a cumulative $250,000,000),
until expiration of the licensed patents, and 2.5% (on net sales for any sales not covered by Licensed Patents), (ii) 30% to 50% of any
non-royalty sublicensee income received (50% for sublicenses granted in the first two years of the ULRF license agreement, 40% for sublicenses
granted in the third or fourth years of the ULRF license agreement, and 30% for sublicenses granted in the fifth year of the ULRF license
agreement or thereafter), (iii) reimbursements for ongoing costs associated with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance
of licensed patents, incurred prior to June 2020, and (iv) payments ranging from $ 50,000 to $ 5,000,000 upon the achievement of certain
regulatory and commercial milestones . Milestone payments would be $ 50,000 for first dosing in a Phase 1 clinical trial, $ 100,000 for
first dosing in a Phase 2 clinical trial, $ 150,000 for first dosing in a Phase 3 clinical trial, $ 300,000 for regulatory marketing approval
and $ 5,000,000 upon achieving a cumulative $ 500,000,000 of Licensed Product sales. The Company also must pay ULRF shortfall payments
if the total amounts actually paid with respect to royalties and non-royalty sublicensee income for any year is less than the applicable
annual minimum (ranging from $ 5,000 to $ 50,000 ) for such year.
The license agreement with ULRF for its intellectual property in the use of QN-165 as a treatment for COVID-19 was terminated effective
October 31, 2022.
Sponsored
research expenses related to this agreement for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $ 0 and approximately $ 12,000 ,
respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $ 0 and $ 106,000 , respectively, and are recorded in
research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive loss. License costs
related to these agreements for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $ 0 and $ 11,000 , respectively, and for the
nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $ 0 and $ 27,000 , respectively.
Advanced
Cancer Therapeutics
In
December 2018, the Company entered into a license agreement with Advanced Cancer Therapeutics, LLC (“ACT”), granting the
Company exclusive rights to develop and commercialize QN-165, an aptamer-based drug candidate. In return, ACT received a $ 25,000 convertible
promissory note in payment of an upfront license fee, which was subsequently converted into the Company’s common stock. In addition,
the Company agreed to pay ACT (i) royalties, on net sales associated with the commercialization of QN-165, of 2% (only if patent-covered
and only on net sales above a cumulative $3,000,000) or 1% (if not patent-covered, but only on net sales above a cumulative $3,000,000),
until the 15th anniversary of the ACT license agreement and (ii) milestone payments of $100,000 for the Company raising a cumulative
total of $2,000,000 in new equity financing after the date of the ACT license agreement, $100,000 upon any first QN-165-based licensed
product receiving the CE Mark or similar FDA status, and $500,000 upon cumulative worldwide QN-165-based licensed product net sales reaching
$3,000,000 . For the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, there were no license costs ,
and for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, there were $ 0 and approximately $ 2,000 , respectively,
related to this agreement which are included in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations
and other comprehensive loss.
Prediction
Biosciences
In
November 2015, the Company entered into a long-term development and supply agreement with Prediction Biosciences SAS to develop and manufacture
diagnostic tests for use in the stroke Physician Office Laboratory (POL) market. The Company recognizes development revenue and product sales over the performance
period of the contract. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, there was no collaborative research
revenue related to this agreement.
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Sekisui
Diagnostics
In
March 2018, the Company extended a strategic partnership entered into in May 2016 with Sekisui. The Company appointed Sekisui as its
diagnostics commercial partner and exclusive worldwide distributor with the exception of certain customer accounts retained by Qualigen.
Sekisui’s distribution arrangement expired on March 31, 2022.
Under
the terms of the arrangement, there were product sales to Sekisui of $ 0 and $ 810,000 , respectively, for the three months ended September 30,
2022 and 2021, and $ 403,000 and $ 2.5 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
Yi
Xin
In
October 2020, the Company entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement with Yi Xin Zhen Duan Jishu (Suzhou) Ltd. (“Yi Xin”),
of Suzhou, China, for Yi Xin to develop, manufacture and sell new generations of diagnostic test systems based on the Company’s
core FastPack technology. In addition, the Technology Transfer Agreement authorized Yi Xin to manufacture and sell the Company’s
current generations of FastPack System diagnostic products (1.0, IP and PRO) in China.
The
Company will receive low- to mid-single-digit royalties on any future new-generations and current-generations product sales by Yi Xin.
The Company recognized $ 0 and approximately $ 38,000 in product sales and $ 0 and approximately $ 479,000 in license revenue included in
the statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company provided technology
transfer and patent/know-how license rights to facilitate Yi Xin’s development and commercialization.
The
Company gave Yi Xin the exclusive rights for China – which is a market the Company has not otherwise entered – both for Yi
Xin’s new generations of FastPack-based products and for Yi Xin-manufactured versions of the Company’s existing FastPack
product lines. Yi Xin will also have the right to sell its new generations of FastPack-based diagnostic test systems throughout the world
(but not to or toward current customers of the Company’s existing generations of FastPack products). After March 31, 2022, Yi Xin
has the right to sell Yi Xin-manufactured versions of existing FastPack 1.0, IP and PRO product lines worldwide (other than in the United
States and other than to or toward current non-U.S. customers of those products), as well as the right to buy Company-manufactured FastPack
1.0, IP and PRO products from the Company at distributor prices for resale in and for the United States (but not to or toward current
U.S. customers of those products); the Company did not license Yi Xin to sell in the U.S. market any Yi Xin-manufactured versions of
those legacy FastPack 1.0, IP and PRO product lines. In the Technology Transfer Agreement, the Company also confirmed that it would not,
after March 31, 2022, seek new FastPack customers outside the United States.
STA
Pharmaceutical
In
November 2020, the Company entered into a contract with STA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec, for Good Manufacturing Practice production
of QN-165, which was the Company’s lead drug candidate for the treatment of COVID-19 and other viral diseases, for potential clinical
trials in 2021.
Research
and development expenses related to this agreement for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $ 0 and $ 118,000 ,
respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were approximately
$ 9,000 and $ 3.2 million, respectively, and are recorded in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements
of operations and other comprehensive loss.
UCL
Business Limited
In
January 2022, the Company entered into a License Agreement with UCL Business Limited to obtain an exclusive worldwide in-license of a
genomic quadruplex (G4)-selective transcription inhibitor drug development program which had been developed at University College London,
including lead and back-up compounds, preclinical data and a patent estate. (UCL Business Limited is the commercialization company for
University College London.) The program’s lead compound is now being developed at Qualigen under the name QN-302 as a candidate
for treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), which represents the vast majority of pancreatic cancers. The License Agreement
required a $ 150,000 upfront payment, reimbursement of past patent prosecution expenses (approximately $ 160,000 ), and (if and when applicable)
tiered royalty payments in the low to mid-single digits, clinical/regulatory/sales milestone payments and a percentage of any non-royalty
sublicensing consideration paid to Qualigen.
For
both the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, there were license costs of $ 0 , and for the nine months ended
September 30, 2022 and 2021 there were license costs of approximately $ 310,000 and $ 0 , respectively, related to this agreement which
are included in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive
loss.
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NOTE
14 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
As
of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had two classes of authorized capital stock: common stock and Series
Alpha convertible preferred stock.
Common
Stock
Holders
of common stock generally vote as a class with the holders of the preferred stock and are entitled to one vote for each share held. Subject
to the rights of the holders of the preferred stock to receive preferential dividends, the holders of common stock are entitled to receive
dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors. Following payment of the liquidation preference of the preferred stock, as
of September 30, 2022 any remaining assets would be distributed ratably among the holders of the common stock and, on an as-if-converted
basis, the holders of Series Alpha convertible preferred stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company.
The holders of common stock have no preemptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions.
At
September 30, 2022, the Company has reserved 16,880,489 shares of authorized but unissued common stock for possible future
issuance.
At
September 30, 2022, shares were reserved in connection with the following:
SCHEDULE OF RESERVED SHARES
Exercise of issued and future grants of stock options
6,071,750
Exercise of stock warrants
10,808,739
Total
16,880,489
Series
Alpha Convertible Preferred Stock
As
of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no shares of Series Alpha convertible preferred stock outstanding.
Stock
Options and Warrants
The
Company recognizes all compensatory share-based payments as compensation expense over the service period, which is generally the vesting
period.
In
April 2020, the Company adopted the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”), which provides for the granting of incentive
or non-statutory common stock options and other types of awards to qualified employees, officers, directors, consultants and other service
providers. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 there were 6,071,750 and 4,748,000 outstanding options, respectively,
under the 2020 Plan and on such dates there were 1,485,407 and 2,809,157 shares reserved under the 2020 Plan, respectively, for future
grant. The shares available for future grant reflect a 2020 Plan amendment approved by the Company’s stockholders on August 9,
2021 where the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2020 Plan was increased by 3,500,000 .
The
following represents a summary of the options granted (under the 2020 Plan and otherwise) to employees and non-employee service providers
that are outstanding at September 30, 2022, and changes during the nine month period then ended:
SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTION ACTIVITY
Shares
Weighted–
Average
Exercise
Price
Range of
Exercise
Price
Weighted–
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
Total outstanding – December 31, 2021
4,841,856
$ 6.07
$ 1.24 — $ 1,465.75
8.52
Granted
1,329,750
0.51
0.51 - 1.05
9.77
Expired
( 93,856 )
93.59
5.75 - 1,465.75
—
Forfeited
( 6,000 )
3.55
1.24 - 4.97
—
Total outstanding – September 30, 2022
6,071,750
$ 3.51
$ 0.51 — $ 5.13
8.33
Exercisable (vested)
2,660,163
$ 4.84
$ 1.24 — $ 5.13
7.76
Non-Exercisable (non-vested)
3,411,587
$ 3.68
$ 0.51 — $ 5.13
8.82
There
was approximately $ 4.0 and $ 3.9 million of compensation cost related to outstanding options for the nine months ended September 30,
2022 and 2021, respectively. As of September 30, 2022, there was approximately $ 4.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost
related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.07
years.
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Shares
Weighted–
Average Exercise Price
Range of Exercise Price
Weighted– Average Remaining Life (Years)
Total outstanding – December 31, 2020
4,011,356
$ 7.05
$ 3.52 - $ 1,465.75
9.29
Granted
127,000
2.12
1.80 — 3.29
9.58
Expired
—
—
—
—
Forfeited
( 4,500 )
3.68
3.52 — 4.97
—
Total outstanding – September 30, 2021
4,133,856
$ 6.90
$ 1.80 - $ 1,465.75
8.57
Exercisable (vested)
1,314,194
$ 11.41
$ 3.52 — $ 1,465.75
8.12
Non-Exercisable (non-vested)
2,819,662
$ 4.80
$ 1.80 — $ 5.13
8.79
The
exercise price for an option issued under the 2020 Plan is determined by the Board of Directors, but will be (i) in the case of an incentive
stock option (A) granted to an employee who, at the time of grant of such option, is a 10% stockholder, no less than 110% of the fair
market value per share on the date of grant; or (B) granted to any other employee, no less than 100% of the fair market value per share
on the date of grant; and (ii) in the case of a non-statutory stock option, no less than 100% of the fair market value per share on the
date of grant . The options awarded under the 2020 Plan will vest as determined by the Board of Directors but will not exceed a ten-year
period. The weighted average grant date fair value per share of options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2022
was $ 0.40 .
Fair
Value of Equity Awards
The
Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value awards under its Plans. Key valuation assumptions include:
● Expected
dividend yield. The expected dividend is assumed to be zero, as the Company has never
paid dividends and has no current plans to pay any dividends on the Company’s common
stock.
● Expected
stock-price volatility. The Company’s expected volatility is derived from the average
historical volatilities of publicly traded companies within the Company’s industry
that the Company considers to be comparable to the Company’s business over a period
approximately equal to the expected term.
● Risk-free
interest rate. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect
at the time of grant for zero coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities approximately equal
to the expected term.
● Expected
term. The expected term represents the period that the stock-based awards are expected
to be outstanding. The Company’s historical share option exercise experience does not
provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate an expected term because of a lack of sufficient
data. Therefore, the Company estimates the expected term by using the simplified method provided
by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The simplified method calculates the expected
term as the average of the time-to-vesting and the contractual life of the options.
The
material factors incorporated in the Black-Scholes model in estimating the fair value of the options granted for the periods presented
were as follows:
SCHEDULE OF ASSUMPTIONS USED IN BLACK-SCHOLES OPTION-PRICING METHOD
For the Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Expected dividend yield
0.00 %
0.00 %
Expected stock-price volatility
103 %
102 %
Risk-free interest rate
1.58 %
— 3.03 %
0.84 % — 1.18 %
Expected average term of options (in years)
6.00
6.00
Stock price
$ 0.52
$ 2.12
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The
Company recorded share-based compensation expense and classified it in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations
as follows:
SCHEDULE OF SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
2022
2021
For the Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
General and administrative
$ 3,522,108
$ 3,329,310
Research and development
577,844
533,096
Total
$ 4,099,952
$ 3,862,406
Equity
Classified Compensatory Warrants
In
connection with the $ 4.0 million equity capital raise as part of the May 2020 reverse recapitalization transaction, the Company issued
common stock warrants to an advisor and its designees for the purchase of 811,431 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise
price of $ 1.11 per share. The issuance cost of these warrants was charged to additional paid-in capital, and did not result in expense
in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive loss.
In
addition, various service providers hold equity classified compensatory warrants issued in 2017 and earlier (originally exercisable to
purchase Series C convertible preferred stock, and now instead exercisable to purchase common stock) for the purchase of 668,024 shares
of Company common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $ 2.34 per share. These are to be differentiated from the Series C Warrants
described in Note 10- Warrant Liabilities.
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued equity classified compensatory warrants to a service provider for the purchase of
600,000 shares of Company common stock at an exercise price of $ 1.32 per share. The fair value issuance cost of approximately $ 0.3 million
using the Black-Scholes options pricing model for these warrants was charged to general and administrative expenses in the Company’s
condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive loss. On
April 25, 2022, 600,000 warrants were repriced from $ 1.32 to $ 0.60 and extended from June 3, 2023 to September 14, 2023 . The increase
in fair value of $ 67,370 using a Monte Carlo pricing model for the modification of these warrants was charged to general and administrative
expenses in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive loss. On April 25, 2022 and May
26, 2022 an additional 676,194 warrants were repriced from $ 1.11 to $ 0.5136 . The increase in fair value of $ 31,010 using a Monte Carlo
pricing model for the modification of these warrants was charged to additional paid-in capital and did not result in expense on the Company’s
condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive loss.
No
compensatory warrants were issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
The
following table summarizes the activity in the common stock equity classified compensatory warrants for the nine months ended
September 30, 2022:
SCHEDULE OF WARRANT ACTIVITY
Common Stock
Shares
Weighted– Average
Exercise
Price
Range of
Exercise Price
Weighted–
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
Total outstanding – December 31, 2021
1,790,648
$ 1.52
$ 1.11 — $ 2.54
2.64
Granted to advisor and its designees
—
—
Exercised
—
—
Expired
—
—
Forfeited
—
—
Total outstanding – September 30, 2022
1,790,648
$ 1.06
$ 0.5136 — $ 2.54
1.98
Exercisable
1,790,648
$ 1.06
$ 0.5136 — $ 2.54
1.98
Non-Exercisable
—
$ —
$ —
—
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The
following table summarizes the activity in the common stock equity classified compensatory warrants for the nine months ended
September 30, 2021:
Common Stock
Shares
Weighted– Average Exercise Price
Range of Exercise Price
Weighted– Average Remaining Life (Years)
Total outstanding – December 31, 2020
1,294,217
$ 1.66
Granted
—
—
Exercised
( 38,390 )
2.09
Expired
—
—
Forfeited
( 65,179 )
2.07
Total outstanding – September 30, 2021
1,190,648
$ 1.62
Exercisable
1,190,648
$ 1.62
$ 1.11 —$ 2.54
3.50
Non-Exercisable
-
-
-
-
There
were $ 67,370 in compensation costs related to outstanding equity classified compensatory warrants for the nine months ended September 30,
2022 and $ 0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Noncompensatory
Equity Classified Warrants
In
May 2020, as a commitment fee, the Company issued noncompensatory equity classified warrants to an investor for the purchase of 270,478
shares of Company common stock at an exercise price of $ 1.11 per share (of which warrants for 200,000 shares were subsequently exercised
in December 2020). In July 2020 the Company issued noncompensatory equity classified warrants to such investor for the purchase of 780,198
shares of Company common stock at an exercise price of $ 0.001 per share (which were subsequently exercised in July 2020), and 1,920,678
shares of Company common stock at an exercise price of $ 5.25 per share. In August 2020 the Company issued noncompensatory equity classified
warrants to such investor for the purchase of 1,287,829 shares of Company common stock at an exercise price of $ 6.00 per share. In December
2020, the Company issued noncompensatory equity classified warrants to such investor for the purchase of 1,000,000 shares of Company
common stock at an exercise price of $ 0.01 per share (which were exercised in February 2021) and 2,191,010 shares of Company common stock
at an exercise price of $ 4.07 per share. In May 2022 the Company issued noncompensatory equity classified warrants to such investor for
the purchase of 3,314,641 shares of Company common stock at an exercise price of $ 0.001 per share.
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, with the exception of the warrants to purchase 270,478
shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $ 1.11
per share, the exercise prices of all outstanding warrants to purchase a total of 5,399,517
shares of the Company’s common stock were modified to an exercise price of $ 2.00
per share on November 29, 2021 and each of their remaining terms extended by six months. The fair value of the modification cost of
these warrant modifications of approximately $ 2.3
million was charged to additional paid-in capital and did not result in expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated
statements of operations and other comprehensive loss. In May 2022 pre-funded warrants to purchase 3,314,641
shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $ 0.001
per share with no expiration date were issued. These warrants were subsequently exercised during the period ended September 30, 2022.
In
conjunction with the NanoSynex acquisition, on April 25, 2022 the exercise price of 70,478 outstanding warrants at $ 1.11 was modified
to an exercise price of $ 0.60 . The increase in fair value of $ 2,533 , using a Monte Carlo pricing model for the modification of these
warrants, was charged to additional paid-in capital and did not result in expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements
of operations and other comprehensive loss. On May 26, 2022 the exercise price of these warrants was modified again to $ 0.5136 , and the
increase in fair value of $ 696 , using a Monte Carlo pricing model for the modification of these warrants, was included
in consideration transferred in the NanoSynex acquisition (See Note 3-Acquisition).
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The
following table summarizes the noncompensatory equity classified warrant activity for the nine months ended September 30,
2022:
SCHEDULE OF WARRANT ACTIVITY
Common Stock
Shares
Weighted– Average Exercise Price
Range of Exercise Price
Weighted– Average Remaining Life (Years)
Total outstanding – December 31, 2021
5,549,137
$ 2.01
Granted
3,314,641
0.001
0.001
Exercised
( 3,314,641 )
0.001
0.001
Expired
—
—
Forfeited
—
—
Total outstanding – September 30, 2022
5,549,137
2.01
Exercisable
5,549,137
$ 2.01
$ 0.51 — $ 3.77
0.57
Non-Exercisable
—
$ —
$ —
—
NOTE
15 - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
As disclosed in the 2021 Annual Report, the Company’s management identified an error in the
previously issued March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021 unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
in which the fair value of the Company’s exercised liability classified warrants had been inadvertently excluded from reclassification
into shareholders’ equity. All financial information contained in the accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial
statements has been revised to reflect the correction of this error as shown in the table below.
SCHEDULE OF ERROR CORRECTIONS AND PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS
As reported
Corrected
As reported
Corrected
For the Quarter
Ended
September 30, 2021
For the Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2021
As reported
Corrected
As reported
Corrected
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities
$ ( 1,942,900 )
$ ( 1,763,936 )
$ ( 6,140,900 )
$ ( 4,299,000 )
Net loss
$ ( 2,858,518 )
$ ( 3,037,482 )
$ ( 11,836,378 )
$ ( 13,678,278 )
Net loss per common share
$ ( 0.10 )
$ ( 0.10 )
$ ( 0.41 )
$ ( 0.48 )
NOTE
16 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On
October 28, 2022, the Company held its reconvened 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, and the
stockholders approved Proposal 4, a proposal to approve an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, as amended, to effect a reverse stock split of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock, at a ratio
within a range of 1-for-5 to 1-for-10, as determined by the Company’s board of directors.
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ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The
following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”) and the audited financial statements
and notes thereto as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, which are contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 31, 2022 (as amended, the “2021 Annual Report”)
As used in this Quarterly Report, unless the context suggests otherwise, “we,” “us,” “our,” or “Qualigen”
refer to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. In addition to historical information, this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements
that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Cautionary
Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This
Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties and reflect our judgment as of the date of
this Quarterly Report. These statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. In some cases,
you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “may,” “will,” “should,”
“expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,”
or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy,
plans or intentions. Such forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, potential future development, testing and launch
of products and product candidates. Actual events or results may differ from our expectations due to a number of factors.
These
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:
● our
ability to successfully develop any drugs or therapeutic devices;
● our
ability to progress our drug candidates or therapeutic devices through preclinical and clinical
development;
● our
ability to obtain the requisite regulatory approvals for our clinical trials and to begin
and complete such trials according to any projected timeline;
● our
ability to complete enrollment in our clinical trials as contemplated by any projected timeline;
● the
likelihood that future clinical trial data will be favorable or that such trials will confirm
any improvements over other products or lack negative impacts;
● our
ability to successfully commercialize any drugs or therapeutic devices;
● our
ability to procure or earn sufficient working capital to complete the development, testing
and launch of our prospective therapeutic products;
● the
likelihood that patents will issue on our owned and in-licensed patent applications;
● our
ability to protect our intellectual property;
● our
ability to compete;
● our
ability to maintain or expand market demand and/or market share for our diagnostic products
generally, particularly in light of COVID-19-related deferral of patients’ physician-office
visits and in view of FastPack reimbursement pricing challenges; and
● our
ability to maintain our diagnostic sales and marketing engine without interruption following
the expiration of our distribution agreement with Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC (“Sekisui”).
By
their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events, competitive dynamics, and healthcare,
regulatory and scientific developments and depend on the economic circumstances that may or may not occur in the future or may occur
on longer or shorter timelines than anticipated. These risks and uncertainties include risks related to our financial position and our
ability to raise additional capital as needed to fund our operations and product development; risks related to the initiation, cost,
timing, progress and results of current and future research and development programs, preclinical studies and clinical trials and our
ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals; risks related to our reliance on third party suppliers and manufacturers; risks
related to market acceptance of our products and competition; risks related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine,
including instability in the global credit markets and supply chain disruptions. In light
of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions
of future events. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this Quarterly
Report, we caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations,
financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate may differ materially from the forward-looking
statements contained in this Quarterly Report. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and
the development of the industry in which we operate, are consistent in some future periods with the forward-looking statements contained
in this Quarterly Report, they may not be predictive of results or developments in other future periods. Any forward-looking statement
that we make in this Quarterly Report speaks only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and we disclaim any intent or obligation to
update these forward-looking statements beyond the date of this Quarterly Report, except as required by law. This caution is made under
the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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Future
filings with the SEC, future press releases and future oral or written statements made by us or with our approval, which are not statements
of historical fact, may also contain forward-looking statements. Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, many of which
are beyond our control, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements
to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they are made.
Overview
We
are a diversified life sciences company focused on developing treatments for adult and pediatric cancers with potential for Orphan
Drug designation, while also commercializing diagnostics. Our cancer therapeutics pipeline includes QN-302, RAS (previously
called “RAS-F”), and QN-247. Our investigational QN-302 compound is a small molecule G4 selective transcription inhibitor with
strong binding affinity to G4s prevalent in cancer cells. Such binding could, by stabilizing the G4s against
“unwinding,” help inhibit cancer cell proliferation. RAS is a family of RAS oncogene protein-protein interaction
inhibitor small molecules for preventing mutated RAS genes’ proteins from binding to their effector proteins; preventing this
binding could stop tumor growth, especially in RAS-driven tumors such as pancreatic, colorectal and lung cancers.QN-247 is a DNA coated gold nanoparticle cancer drug candidate
that may have the potential to target various types of cancer, including Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Glioblastoma (GBM). The foundational aptamer of QN-247 is QN-165 (formerly referred to
as AS1411), which the Company has deprioritized as a drug candidate for treating COVID-19 and other viral-based infectious
diseases. We are also seeking strategic partnering opportunities for STARS, a DNA/RNA-based therapeutic device product concept
for removing precisely targeted tumor-produced and viral compounds from circulating blood.
Our
FastPack System diagnostic instruments and test kits are sold commercially primarily in the United States, as well as certain European
countries. The FastPack System menu includes a rapid, highly accurate immunoassay diagnostic testing system for cancer, men’s health,
hormone function, and vitamin D status. We provide analyzers to our customers (physician offices, clinics and small hospitals) at low
cost in order to increase sales volumes of higher-margin test kits. Prior to March 31, 2022, most of our FastPack product sales were
through our partner Sekisui pursuant to a distribution agreement, but we maintained direct distribution for certain house accounts, including
selling our total testosterone test kits to Low T Center, Inc. (“Low T”), the largest men’s health group in the United
States, with 40 locations. The distribution agreement with Sekisui expired on March 31, 2022, at which time the services previously provided
by Sekisui reverted to us and as of April 1, 2022 we recognize 100% of the revenue from the sales of our FastPack diagnostic instruments
and test kits. We have licensed and technology-transferred
our FastPack System technology to Yi Xin Zhen Duan Jishu (Suzhou) Ltd. for the China diagnostics market and other markets outside of
the United States in which the Company does not currently sell.
On
May 26, 2022, the Company acquired 2,232,861 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock of NanoSynex, Ltd. (“NanoSynex”) from Alpha
Capital Anstalt (“Alpha Capital”) in exchange for 3,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and a prefunded warrant
to purchase 3,314,641 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.001 per share. Concurrently with this transaction,
the Company also purchased 381,786 shares of Series B preferred stock from NanoSynex for a total purchase price of $600,000. The transactions
resulted in the Company acquiring a 52.8% interest in NanoSynex. The Company envisions future synergies from the integration of its own
proprietary results-proven FastPack diagnostics platform with the innovative NanoSynex technology. NanoSynex is a micro-biologics diagnostics
company domiciled in Israel.
Our
condensed consolidated financial statements do not separate out our diagnostics-related activities and our therapeutics-related activities.
Although to date all our reported revenue is diagnostics-related, our reported expenses represent the total of our therapeutics-related
and diagnostics-related expenses.
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Distribution
and Development Agreement with Sekisui
In
May 2016, through our wholly-owned diagnostics subsidiary Qualigen, Inc., we entered into a Distribution and Development Agreement (the
“Sekisui Distribution Agreement”) with Sekisui. Under the Sekisui Distribution Agreement, Sekisui served as the exclusive
worldwide distributor for FastPack products (although we retained certain specific accounts for direct transactions). Sekisui’s
exclusive distribution arrangements expired on March 31, 2022.
Under
the Sekisui Distribution Agreement, we began development of a proposed “FastPack 2.0” product line for a new whole blood
vitamin D assay, which if successfully introduced by us would have been distributed by Sekisui. Between May 2016 and January 2018, Sekisui
paid us a total of approximately $5.5 million upon the achievement of specified development milestones related to this product line.
We
conducted a clinical trial of FastPack 2.0 in March 2019, and determined in May 2019 that it was uncertain whether the results of the
trial would enable the test to receive FDA approval. As a result, we discontinued our FastPack 2.0 project with Sekisui. Currently, no
further FastPack 2.0 analyzer or test development is ongoing, and we have licensed and transferred our FastPack 2.0 technology to Yi
Xin Zhen Duan Jishu (Suzhou) Ltd. for them to further develop and commercialize as described below.
Technology
Transfer Agreement with Yi Xin
Through
our wholly-owned diagnostics subsidiary Qualigen, Inc., we entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement dated as of October 7, 2020 with
Yi Xin Zhen Duan Jishu (Suzhou) Ltd. (“Yi Xin”), of Suzhou, China, for Yi Xin to develop, manufacture and sell new generations
of diagnostic test systems based on our core FastPack technology. In addition, the Technology Transfer Agreement authorized Yi Xin to
manufacture and sell our current generations of FastPack System diagnostic products (1.0, IP and PRO) in China.
Under
the Technology Transfer Agreement, we received aggregate net cash payments of $670,000, of which we recognized approximately $38,000
in product sales and $632,000 in license revenue during 2021. In addition, we will receive low- to mid-single-digit royalties on any
future new-generations and current-generations product sales by Yi Xin. We recognized no product sales or license revenue for the three
months and nine months ended September 30, 2022. We recognized no product sales or license revenue in the three months ended September
30, 2021 and $38,000 in product sales and $479,000 in license revenue in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and other
comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2021
We
provided technology transfer and patent/know-how license rights to facilitate Yi Xin’s development and commercialization.
In
the Technology Transfer Agreement (as amended in August 2021), we gave Yi Xin the exclusive rights for China – which is a market
we have not otherwise entered – both for Yi Xin’s new generations of FastPack-based products and for Yi Xin-manufactured
versions of our existing FastPack product lines. Yi Xin also has the right to sell its new generations of FastPack-based diagnostic test
systems throughout the world (but not to or toward current customers of our existing generations of FastPack products). In addition,
after March 31, 2022, Yi Xin has the right to sell Yi Xin-manufactured versions of existing FastPack 1.0, IP and PRO product lines worldwide
(other than in the United States and other than to or toward current non-U.S. customers of those products). Also, after March 31, 2022,
Yi Xin has the right to buy Qualigen-manufactured FastPack 1.0, IP and PRO products from us at distributor prices for resale in and for
the United States (but not to or toward current U.S. customers of those products); we did not license Yi Xin to sell in the United States
market any Yi Xin-manufactured versions of those legacy FastPack product lines, even after March 31, 2022.
In
the Technology Transfer Agreement, we also confirmed that we would not, after the March 31, 2022 expiration of the Sekisui Distribution
Agreement, seek new FastPack customers outside the United States.
Yi
Xin is a newly-formed company and its operations are subject to many risks. There can be no assurance that Yi Xin will successfully commercialize
any products or that we will receive any royalties from Yi Xin.
Warrant
Liabilities
In
2004, Qualigen, Inc. issued a series of Series C preferred stock warrants to investors and brokers in connection with a private placement.
These warrants were subsequently extended and survived the May 2020 reverse recapitalization transaction and are now exercisable for
Qualigen common stock. These warrants contained a provision that if Qualigen, Inc. issues shares (except in certain defined scenarios)
at a price below the warrants’ exercise price, the exercise price will be re-set to such new price and the number of shares underlying
the warrants will be increased in the same proportion as the exercise price decrease. For accounting purposes, this provision gives rise
to “warrant liabilities” (even though there is not any “liability” in the sense that we would be obligated to
pay any cash sum to anyone). Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) require us to recognize
the fair value of these warrants as warrant liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and to reflect period-to-period
changes in the fair value of the warrant liabilities on our condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income.
Warrant
liabilities were $0.7 million at September 30, 2022 and the change in fair value was $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2022. Because fair value will be determined each quarter on a “mark-to-market” basis, this item will usually result in significant
variability in our future quarterly and annual statements of operations and condensed consolidated balance sheets based on changes in
our public market common stock price. Pursuant to U.S. GAAP, a quarter-to-quarter increase in our stock price would result in a (possibly
quite large) increase in the fair value of the warrant liabilities and a quarter-to-quarter decrease in our stock price would result
in a (possibly quite large) decrease in the fair value of the warrant liabilities. There were 3,468,958 and 2,481,614 of these warrants
outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
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Global
Economic Conditions
Russia’s
Invasion of Ukraine
In
February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. While the Company has limited exposure in Russia and Ukraine, the Company continues to monitor
any broader impact to the global economy, including with respect to inflation, supply chains and fuel prices. The full impact of the
conflict on the Company’s business and financial results remains uncertain and will depend on the severity and duration of the
conflict and its impact on regional and global economic conditions.
Inflationary
Cost Environment
During
fiscal 2021 and continuing into the current fiscal year, global commodity and labor markets experienced significant inflationary pressures
attributable to ongoing economic recovery and supply chain issues. The Company is subject to inflationary pressures with respect to raw
materials, labor and transportation. Accordingly, the Company continues to take actions with its customers and suppliers to mitigate
the impact of these inflationary pressures in the future. Actions to mitigate inflationary pressures with suppliers include aggregation
of purchase requirements to achieve optimal volume benefits, negotiation of cost-reductions and identification of more cost competitive
suppliers. While these actions are designed to offset the impact of inflationary pressures, the Company cannot provide assurance that
it will be successful in fully offsetting increased costs resulting from inflationary pressure.
COVID-19
Update
The
COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on businesses globally and our business as well. Our sales of diagnostic products fell significantly
during 2020 and our net loss increased significantly, as deferral of patients’ non-emergency visits to physician offices, clinics
and small hospitals sharply reduced demand for FastPack tests. Since then we have experienced some recovery in demand. To mitigate risks,
we continue to evaluate the extent to which COVID-19 may impact our business and operations and adjust risk mitigation planning and business
continuity activities as needed.
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Results
of Operations
Comparison
of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
The
following table summarizes our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
REVENUES
Net product sales
$ 1,441,065
$ 1,155,065
License revenue
—
—
Total revenues
1,441,065
1,155,065
EXPENSES
Cost of product sales
1,278,029
993,120
General and administrative
2,618,021
2,756,323
Research and development
1,688,096
2,083,315
Sales and marketing
239,865
130,217
Total expenses
5,824,011
5,962,975
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
(4,382,946 )
(4,807,910 )
OTHER INCOME, NET
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities
321,300
1,763,936
Interest income, net
4,631
6,801
Other income, net
1,139
702
Total other income, net
327,070
1,771,439
LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
(4,055,876 )
(3,036,471 )
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
—
1,011
NET LOSS
(4,055,877 )
(3,037,482 )
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(230,767 )
—
Net loss attributable to Qualigen, Inc.
$ (3,825,109 )
$ (3,037,482 )
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Net loss
$ (4,055,877 )
$ (3,037,482 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment
88,523
—
Other comprehensive loss
(3,967,354 )
(3,037,482 )
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(230,767 )
—
Comprehensive loss attributable to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. stockholders
$ (3,736,587 )
$ (3,037,482 )
Revenues
Net
product sales
Net
product sales are primarily generated from sales of diagnostic tests. Net product sales during the three-month periods ended September 30,
2022 and 2021 were approximately $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, representing an increase of approximately $0.3 million,
or 25%. This increase was due to the expiration of the Sekisui Distribution Agreement on March
31, 2022, at which time the services previously provided by Sekisui reverted to the Company, which resulted in the Company recognizing
100% of the revenue from direct sales of our FastPack diagnostic instruments and test kits.
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Expenses
Cost
of Product Sales
Cost
of product sales increased during the three months ended September 30, 2022, to $1.3 million, or 89% of net product sales, compared
to approximately $1.0 million, or 86% of net product sales, during the three months ended September 30, 2021. This increase of $0.3
million, and increase as a percentage of sales, was due primarily to higher instrument repair costs and increases in freight charges.
General
and Administrative Expenses
General
and administrative expenses decreased 5% from $2.8 million, during the three months ended September 30, 2021, to $2.6 million during
the three months ended September 30, 2022 . This
decrease was primarily due to a $0.2 million decrease in wages/bonuses and related payroll taxes.
Research
and Development Costs
Research
and development costs include therapeutic and diagnostic research and product development costs. Research and development costs decreased
from $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 to $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
Of the $1.7 million of research and development costs for the three months ended September 30, 2022, $0.9 million (56%) was attributable
to therapeutics and $0.8 million (44%) was attributable to diagnostics. Of the $2.1 million of research and development costs for the
three months ended September 30, 2021, $1.7 million (83%) was attributable to therapeutics and $0.4 million (17%) was attributable
to diagnostics.
The
decrease in therapeutics research and development costs during the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the three
months ended September 30, 2021 was primarily due to an increase of $0.4 million in pre-clinical research costs for QN-302,
which we acquired in January 2022, offset by a $0.5 million decrease in pre-clinical research costs related to the potential
application of QN-165 for the treatment of COVID-19 (which has since been deprioritized to a non-core program), a decrease of $0.4
million in pre-clinical research costs for QN-247, a $0.1 million decrease in legal expenses and a $0.1 decrease in
preclinical research costs for RAS.
The
increase in diagnostics research and developments costs during the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the three months
ended September 30, 2021 was due primarily to an increase of $0.5 million of research and development expenses related to NanoSynex, offset by a $0.1 million reduction in research and development expenses related to the supply agreement
with Prediction Biosciences.
For
the future, we expect our therapeutic research and development costs to continue to outweigh our diagnostic research and development
costs, and to be relatively lower in periods when we are focusing on pre-clinical activities and meaningfully higher in periods when
we are provisioning for and conducting clinical trials, if any.
Sales
and Marketing Expenses
Sales
and marketing expenses were approximately $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $0.1 million,
or 84%, from the three months ended September 30, 2021. This increase was primarily due to a $0.1 million increase in payroll expenses
related to the assumption of Sekisui sales personnel in the second quarter of 2022.
Other
Income (Expense), Net
Change
in Fair Value of Warrant Liabilities
During
the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we experienced a gain of approximately $0.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively,
on change in fair value of warrant liabilities, primarily due to declines in our stock price and reduction in the remaining terms of
the warrants. Typically, a decline in our stock price would result in a decline in the fair value of our warrant liabilities, generating
a gain, while an increase in our stock price would result in an increase in the fair value of our warrant liabilities, generating a loss.
Because
the fair value of the warrant liabilities will be determined each quarter on a “mark-to-market” basis, this item is likely
to continue to result in significant variability in our future quarterly and annual statements of operations based on unpredictable changes
in our public market common stock price and the number of liability classified warrants outstanding at the end of each quarter.
Interest
Income, Net
There
was approximately $5,000 and $7,000 in interest income during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Other
Income, Net
Other
income was immaterial during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
Net
loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net
loss attributable to noncontrolling interest was $230,767 and $0 during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
Other
comprehensive income-foreign currency translation adjustment
Other
comprehensive income-foreign currency translation adjustment was $88,523 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 as compared
to $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The increase of $88,523 was due to the acquisition of NanoSynex in May 2022
and the translation of their September 30, 2022 financial statements into U.S. dollars from New Israeli Shekels.
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Comparison
of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
The
following table summarizes our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
REVENUES
Net product sales
$ 3,593,628
$ 3,693,842
License revenue
—
478,654
Total revenues
3,593,628
4,172,496
EXPENSES
Cost of product sales
3,206,553
3,112,224
General and administrative
8,177,627
8,582,361
Research and development
5,059,067
10,091,155
Sales and marketing
683,291
402,347
Total expenses
17,126,538
22,188,087
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
(13,532,910 )
(18,015,591 )
OTHER INCOME, NET
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities
1,019,342
4,299,000
Interest income, net
15,763
36,863
Other income, net
795
3,596
Total other income, net
1,035,900
4,339,459
LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
(12,497,010 )
(13,676,132 )
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
6,173
2,146
NET LOSS
(12,503,183 )
(13,678,278 )
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(234,883 )
—
Net loss attributable to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$ (12,268,300 )
$ (13,678,278 )
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Net loss
$ (12,503,183 )
$ (13,678,278 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment
154,063
—
Other comprehensive loss
(12,349,120 )
(13,678,278 )
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(234,883 )
—
Comprehensive loss attributable to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. stockholders
$ (12,114,237 )
$ (13,678,278 )
Revenues
Net
product sales
Net
product sales are primarily generated from sales of diagnostic tests. Net product sales during the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2022 and 2021 were approximately $3.6 million and $3.7 million, respectively, representing a decrease of
approximately $0.1 million, or 3%. This decrease was primarily due to the expiration of the Sekisui Distribution Agreement on March
31, 2022, which caused Sekisui to reduce its purchases from us during the first quarter of 2022, as it sold off its remaining
inventory prior to the expiration of the agreement. However, this reduction in Sekisui purchases during the first quarter was
partially offset by higher direct sales of FastPack diagnostic instruments and test kits during the second and third quarters of
2022 and the Company recognizing 100% of the revenue from these sales, compared to the second and third quarters of 2021.
License
Revenue
There
was no license revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 there
was approximately $0.5 million, due to the recognition of revenue from Yi Xin under the Technology Transfer Agreement.
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Expenses
Cost
of Product Sales
Cost
of product sales increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, to $3.2 million, or 89% of net product sales, compared
to approximately $3.1 million, or 84% of net product sales, during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This increase of $0.1
million, and increase as a percentage of sales, was due primarily to higher instrument repair costs and increases in freight charges.
General
and Administrative Expenses
General
and administrative expenses decreased from $8.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 to approximately $8.2 million
during the nine months ended September 30, 2 022,
a decrease of $0.4 million, or 5%. This decrease was primarily due to a $0.7 million decrease in investor relations, accounting, and consulting
expenses, a $0.2 million decrease in insurance expenses, partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in legal fees, a $0.2 million increase in stock based compensation, and a $0.1 million increase in payroll and related expenses.
Research
and Development Costs
Research
and development costs include therapeutic and diagnostic research and product development costs. Research and development costs decreased
from $10.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 to $5.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Of the $5.1 million of research and development costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, $3.6 million (72%) was attributable
to therapeutics and $1.4 million (28%) was attributable to diagnostics. Of the $10.1 million of research and development costs for
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, $9.1 million (90%) was attributable to therapeutics and $1.0 million (10%) was attributable
to diagnostics.
The
decrease in therapeutics research and development costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine
months ended September 30, 2021 was primarily due to a $6.5 million decrease in pre-clinical research costs related to the
potential application of QN-165 for the treatment of COVID-19 (which has since been deprioritized to a non-core program), a decrease
in legal expenses of $0.3 million, offset by an increase of $0.8 million in pre-clinical research costs for QN-302, which we
acquired in January 2022, an increase of $0.3 million in pre-clinical research costs for RAS, an increase of $0.1 million in
pre-clinical research costs for QN-247, and a $0.1 million increase in payroll and related expenses.
The
$0.4 million increase in diagnostics research and development costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to
the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was due primarily to an increase of $0.5 million of research and development expenses
related to NanoSynex, offset by a $0.1 million decrease in supplies and legal expenses.
For
the future, we expect our therapeutic research and development costs to continue to outweigh our diagnostic research and development
costs, and to be relatively lower in periods when we are focusing on pre-clinical activities and meaningfully higher in periods when
we are provisioning for and conducting clinical trials, if any.
Sales
and Marketing Expenses
Sales
and marketing expenses were approximately $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $0.3 million,
or 70%, from the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This increase was primarily due to a $0.2 million increase in payroll expense
related to the assumption of Sekisui sales personnel in the current period and also due to increased spending for advertising, conventions
and tradeshows of $0.1 million.
Other
Income (Expense), Net
Change
in Fair Value of Warrant Liabilities
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we experienced a gain of $1.0 million and $4.3 million, respectively, on change
in fair value of warrant liabilities, primarily due to declines in our stock price, reductions in the remaining terms of the warrants
during both periods, and warrant exercises during the prior period. Typically, a decline in our stock price would result in a decline
in the fair value of our warrant liabilities, generating a gain, while an increase in our stock price would result in an increase in
the fair value of our warrant liabilities, generating a loss.
Because
the fair value of the warrant liabilities will be determined each quarter on a “mark-to-market” basis, this item is likely
to continue to result in significant variability in our future quarterly and annual statements of operations based on unpredictable changes
in our public market common stock price and the number of liability classified warrants outstanding at the end of each quarter.
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Interest
Income, Net
There
was approximately $16,000 and $37,000 in interest income during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Other
Income, Net
Other
income was immaterial during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
Net
loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net
loss attributable to noncontrolling interest was $234,883 during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Other
comprehensive income-foreign currency translation adjustment
Other
comprehensive income-foreign currency translation adjustment was $154,063 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared
to $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase of $154,063 was due to the acquisition of NanoSynex in May 2022 and
the translation of their September 30, 2022 financial statements into U.S. dollars from New Israeli Shekels.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2022, we had approximately $6.6
million in cash. The Company has incurred recurring losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit at September 30, 2022. The Company
expects to continue to incur losses subsequent to the condensed consolidated balance sheet date of September 30, 2022. For the nine months
ended September 30, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company used cash of $11.0 million and $14.7 million, respectively,
in operations. The Company’s cash balances are expected to fund operations into the third quarter of 2023. The Company anticipates
that it will continue to incur net losses for the foreseeable future. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern for the one-year period following the date that these financial statements were issued.
As
a pre-clinical development-stage therapeutics biotechnology company, we expect to continue to have net losses and negative cash flow
from operations, which over time will challenge our liquidity. There is no assurance that profitable operations will ever be
achieved, or, if achieved, could be sustained on a continuing basis. In order to fully execute our business plan, we will require
significant additional financing for planned research and development activities, capital expenditures, clinical and pre-clinical
testing for QN-302 clinical trials, to continue preclinical development of RAS and QN-247, and to continue funding the NanoSynex
operations (See Note 3-Acquisition), as well as commercialization activities.
Historically,
the Company’s principal sources of cash have included proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity and proceeds
from the issuance of debt. In December 2021, the Company raised $8.82 million from several institutional investors. There can be no
assurance that further financing can be obtained on favorable terms, or at all. If we are unable to obtain funding, we could be
required to delay, reduce or eliminate research and development programs, product portfolio expansion or future commercialization
efforts, which could adversely affect our business prospects.
As a condition to the NanoSynex closing, the Company agreed to provide
NanoSynex with up to $10.4 million of future funding based on NanoSynex’s achievement of certain future development milestones and subject
to other terms and conditions described in the Master Agreement for the Operational and Technological Funding of NanoSynex (the“Funding
Agreement”) entered into with NanoSynex. These funding commitments are in the form of convertible promissory notes to be issued to
the Company with a face value equal to the amount paid by the Company to NanoSynex upon satisfaction of the applicable performance milestone,
bearing interest at the rate of 9% per annum on the principal balance from time to time outstanding under the particular promissory note,
convertible at the option of the Company into additional shares of NanoSynex in order for the Company to maintain at least a 50.1% controlling
ownership interest in NanoSynex, should NanoSynex issue additional shares. The principal of the convertible notes are due and payable
upon the sooner to occur of: i) five years from the date of issuance of the particular promissory note; ii) the acquisition by any person
or entity of all or substantially all of the share capital of NanoSynex, through share purchase, issuance or shares or merger of NanoSynex,
or the purchase of all or substantially all of the assets of NanoSynex; or iii) the initial public offering of NanoSynex. The Company
provided funding to NanoSynex of $1.5 million on July 5, 2022 pursuant to this agreement. The Company may terminate the Funding Agreement
after October 29, 2022 upon 120 days’ notice.
To
the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the ownership interests of our
common stockholders will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect
the rights of our common stockholders. Debt financing, if available, may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting
our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends. If we raise
additional funds through government or other third-party funding, commercialization, marketing and distribution arrangements or other
collaborations, strategic alliances or licensing arrangements with third parties, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our technologies,
future revenue streams, research programs or product candidates or to grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us.
The accompanying financial statements have been
prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that
would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern, and therefore, be required to liquidate its assets
and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts that may differ from those reflected in the
accompanying financial statements.
Our condensed
consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2022 includes $0.7 million of warrant liabilities.
We do not consider the warrant liabilities to constrain our liquidity, as a practical matter. Our current liabilities at September 30,
2022 include $0.6 million of accounts payable, $1.5 million of accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and $0.9 million
in short term debt to a related party.
Contractual
Obligations and Commitments
On
December 15, 2021, our wholly-owned subsidiary Qualigen, Inc. entered into a Second Amendment to Lease with Bond Ranch LP. This Amendment
extended the Company’s triple-net leasehold on its existing 22,624-square-foot headquarters/manufacturing facility at 2042 Corte
del Nogal, Carlsbad, California for the 61-month period of November 1, 2022 to November 30, 2027. Over the 61 months, the base rent payable
will total $1,950,710; however, the base rent for the first 12 months of the 61-month period will be only $335,966. Additionally, Qualigen,
Inc. is entitled to a $339,360 tenant improvement allowance. See Note 12-Commitments and Contingencies of the consolidated financial
statements for additional details.
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We
have no material contractual obligations that are not fully recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheets or fully disclosed
in the notes to the financial statements.
We
have obligations under various license and sponsored research agreements to make future payments to third parties that become due and
payable on the achievement of certain development, regulatory and commercial milestones (such as the start of a clinical trial, filing
for product approval with the FDA or other regulatory agencies, product approval by the FDA or other regulatory agencies, product launch
or product sales) or on the sublicense of our rights to another party. We have not included these commitments on our balance sheet because
the achievement and timing of these events is not fixed and determinable. Certain milestones are in advance of receipt of revenue from
the sale of products and, therefore, we may require additional debt or equity capital to make such payments.
License
and Sponsored Research Agreements with ULRF
We
have multiple license and sponsored research agreements with UofL Research Foundation (“ULRF”). Under these agreements, we
have taken over development, regulatory approval and commercialization of various drug compounds from ULRF and are responsible for maintenance
of the related intellectual property portfolio. We agreed to reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to $830,000 and prior
patent costs of up to $200,000 for QN-247. As of September 30, 2022, there were no remaining un-expensed amounts under this sponsored
research agreement for QN-247. We also agreed to reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to $2.7 million and prior patent
costs of up to $112,000 for RAS. As of September 30, 2022 we had up to $993,000 remaining due under this sponsored research agreement
for RAS. We agreed to reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to $430,000 and prior patent costs of up to $24,000 for QN-165.
As of September 30, 2022 we had no remaining un-expensed amounts under this sponsored research agreement for QN-165, and the agreement
was terminated effective October 31, 2022. Under the terms of these agreements, we are required to make patent maintenance payments and
payments based upon development, regulatory and commercial milestones for any products covered by the in-licensed intellectual property.
The maximum aggregate milestone payments we may be obligated to make per product are $5 million. We will also be required to pay a royalty
on net sales of products covered by the in-licensed intellectual property in the low single digits. The royalty is subject to reduction
for any third-party payments required to be made, with a minimum floor in the low single digits. We have the right to sublicense our
rights under these agreements, and we will be required to pay a percentage of any sublicense income.
On
January 13, 2022, we entered into a License Agreement with UCL Business Limited to obtain an exclusive worldwide in-license of a genomic
quadruplex (G4)-selective transcription inhibitor drug development program which had been developed at University College London, including
lead and back-up compounds, preclinical data and a patent estate. (UCL Business Limited is the commercialization company for University
College London.) The program’s lead compound will be further developed at Qualigen under the name QN-302 as a candidate for treatment
of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), which represents the vast majority of pancreatic cancers. The Agreement requires (if and
when applicable) tiered royalty payments in the low to mid-single digits, clinical/regulatory/sales milestone payments, and a percentage
of any non-royalty sublicensing consideration paid to Qualigen.
Termination
of Sekisui Distribution Agreement
Following
the expiration of the Sekisui Distribution Agreement, in the fourth quarter of 2022 the Company has a commitment to purchase leased FastPack
rental systems back from Sekisui at Sekisui’s net book value, the amount of which has not yet been determined.
Master
Agreement for the Operational and Technological Funding of NanoSynex
As
a condition to the closing of the NanoSynex transaction on May 26, 2022, the Company entered into a Master Agreement for the Operational
and Technological Funding of NanoSynex (the “Funding Agreement”) pursuant to which we agreed to fund NanoSynex up to an aggregate
of approximately $10.4 million over the next three years, subject to NanoSynex’s achievement of certain performance milestones
specified in the Funding Agreement and the satisfaction of other terms and conditions described in the Funding Agreement. The Company
may terminate the Funding Agreement after October 29, 2022 upon 120 days’ notice.
Other
Service Agreements
We
enter into contracts in the normal course of business, including with clinical sites, contract research organizations, and other professional
service providers for the conduct of clinical trials, contract manufacturers for the production of our product candidates, contract research
service providers for preclinical research studies, professional consultants for expert advice and vendors for the sourcing of clinical
and laboratory supplies and materials. These contracts generally provide for termination on notice, and therefore are cancelable contracts.
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Cash
Flows
The
following table sets forth the significant sources and uses of cash for the periods set forth below:
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Net cash (used in) provided by:
Operating activities
$ (11,009,814 )
$ (11,817,410 )
Investing activities
60,611
(124,356 )
Financing activities
7,173
285,005
Net decrease in cash
$ (10,942,030 )
$ (11,656,761 )
Net
Cash Used in Operating Activities
During the nine months ended September 30,
2022, operating activities used $11.0 million of cash, primarily resulting from a net loss of $12.5 million. Cash flows from
operating activities (as opposed to net loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 benefitted from $4.1 million in
stock-based compensation expense, a $0.2 million decrease in accounts receivable, and depreciation and amortization of $0.3 million.
Cash flows from operating activities (as opposed to net loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were negatively
impacted by a $1.0 million decrease in fair value of warrant liabilities, a $0.5 million decrease in accrued expenses and other
current liabilities, a $0.4 million decrease in R&D grant liability, a $0.4 million increase in net inventory, a $0.3 million
increase in prepaid expenses and other assets, a $0.3 million decrease in accounts payable, a $0.1 million decrease in operating
lease liability, and a $0.1 million decrease in deferred revenue.
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, operating activities used $11.8 million of cash, primarily resulting from a net loss of $13.7
million. Cash flows from operating activities (as opposed to net loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 benefitted from a
$3.9 million increase in employee/director stock-based compensation expense, a $1.1 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets,
a $1.1 million increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and a $0.4 million increase in accounts payable, due to higher
costs related to therapeutics research and development. The decrease in prepaid expenses was primarily due to the expensing during the
period of $1.1 million of previous prepayments to STA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec, our manufacturer of QN-165
for our anticipated clinical trials. Cash flows from operating activities (as opposed to net loss) for the nine months ended September
30, 2021 were negatively impacted by a $4.3 million decrease in fair value of warrant liabilities and a $0.3 million decrease in deferred
revenue.
Net
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $0.1 million, primarily
due to $0.7 million in cash acquired in the NanoSynex transaction, offset by the $0.6 million purchase of NanoSynex stock.
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, net cash used in investing activities was approximately $0.1 million, primarily related to
the purchase of property and equipment.
Net
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net
cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was approximately $7,000, due to net proceeds
from the exercise of warrants.
Net
cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was approximately $0.3 million, due to approximately
$0.4 million of net proceeds from exercise of warrants, offset by approximately $0.1 million in principal payments on notes payable.
Critical
Accounting Estimates
We
believe the estimates, assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting policies described in “Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2021 (the “2021 Annual Report”) are most critical to understanding and evaluating our reported financial results. During
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, other than the business combinations, IPR&D, and goodwill accounting policies
described below, there have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates as described in Item 7 of our
2021 Annual Report.
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The
Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 805. This method requires, among other
things, that results of operations of acquired companies are included in the Company’s financial results beginning on the respective
acquisition dates, and that assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. Intangible
assets acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value using a discounted cash flow model. The discounted cash flow model
requires assumptions about the timing and amount of future net cash flows, the cost of capital and terminal values from the perspective
of a market participant. Each of these factors can significantly affect the value of the intangible asset. Any excess of the fair value
of consideration transferred (the “Purchase Price”) over the fair values of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill.
The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in certain cases may be subject to revision based on the final determination
of fair value during a period of time not to exceed 12 months from the acquisition date. Legal costs, due diligence costs, business valuation
costs and all other acquisition-related costs are expensed when incurred.
IPR&D
represents the fair value assigned to the research and development assets that have not reached technological feasibility. The value
assigned to IPR&D is determined by estimating the costs to develop the acquired technology into commercially viable products, estimating
the resulting revenue from the projects, and discounting the net cash flow to present value. The revenue and cost projections used to
value acquired IPR&D are, as applicable, reduced based on the probability of success of developing the new product. Additionally,
projections consider relevant market sizes and growth factors, expected trends in technology and the nature and expected timing of new
product introductions. The rates utilized to discount the net cash flow to its present value are commensurate with the stage of development
of the project and uncertainties in the economic estimates used in the projections. Upon the acquisition of acquired IPR&D, an assessment
is completed as to whether the acquisition constitutes an acquisition of the purchase of a single asset or a group of assets. Multiple
factors are considered in this assessment, including the nature of the technology acquired, the presence or absence of separate cash
flows, the development process and stage of completion, quantitative significance, and the Company’s rationale for entering into
the transaction.
If
a business is acquired, as defined under the applicable accounting standards, then the acquired IPR&D is capitalized as an intangible
asset. If an asset or group of assets is acquired that do not meet the definition under the applicable accounting standards, then the
acquired IPR&D is expensed on its acquisition date. Future costs to develop these assets are recorded to research and development
expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of income as they are incurred.
IPR&D
is evaluated for impairment annually using the same methodology as described above for calculating fair value. If the carrying value
of the acquired IPR&D exceeds the fair value, then the intangible asset is written down to its fair value, with the resulting adjustment
recorded as a charge to operations. Changes in estimates and assumptions used in determining the fair value of acquired IPR&D could
result in an impairment.
Goodwill
represents the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible net assets acquired,
when accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortized but is reviewed
for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the goodwill may not be recoverable.
In
testing for impairment, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared to the carrying value. If the net assets assigned to the reporting
unit exceed the fair value of the reporting unit, an impairment loss equal to the difference is recorded.
ITEM
3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As
a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide the information required
by Item 3.
ITEM
4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our
management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of
our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2022, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.
Based
on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures
as of September 30, 2022 were effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports
filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act’), is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated
to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure. We believe that a disclosure controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide
absolute assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls system are met, and no evaluation of disclosure controls can provide
absolute assurance that all disclosure control issues, if any, within a company have been detected.
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Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our
management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f)
and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision and with
the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements for external
purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
As
of December 31, 2021, our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting using the criteria set
forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (the “2013
Framework”). Based on this assessment, our management concluded that, as of December 31, 2021, our internal control over financial
reporting was not effective because of a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting related to the lack of accounting
department resources and/or policies and procedures to ensure recording and disclosure of items in compliance with generally accepted
accounting principles, as further described in our 2021 Annual Report. We have taken and are taking steps to remediate the material weakness,
including implementing additional procedures and utilizing external consulting resources with experience and expertise in U.S. GAAP and
public company accounting and reporting requirements to assist management with its accounting and reporting of complex and/or non-recurring
transactions and related disclosures. Nevertheless, an internal control system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide
absolute assurance that the objectives of the internal control system are met, and no evaluation of internal control can provide absolute
assurance that all internal control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company are detected.
Except
as described above, there were no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting made during the quarter ended
September 30, 2022 that we believe materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over
financial reporting.
Notwithstanding
the identified material weakness, our management believes that the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly
Report fairly represent in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows at and for the periods
presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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PART
II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The
information set forth in “Litigation and Other Legal Proceedings” in Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements
included in this Quarterly Report is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM
1A. RISK FACTORS
The
Company’s business, reputation, results of operations and financial condition, as well as the price of its stock, can be affected
by a number of factors, whether currently known or unknown, including those described in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s 2021
Annual Report under the heading “Risk Factors.” When any one or more of these risks materialize, the Company’s business,
reputation, results of operations and financial condition, as well as the price of its stock, can be materially and adversely affected.
Other than the following additional risk factors related to the acquisition of NanoSynex, Ltd., there have been no material changes to
the Company’s risk factors since the 2021 Annual Report.
Risks
Related to the Acquisition of NanoSynex, Ltd. (“NanoSynex”)
The
NanoSynex acquisition may not be successful in achieving its intended benefits and may disrupt our current operations.
We
acquired a majority interest in NanoSynex. This acquisition poses a number of potential integration risks that may result in negative
consequences to our business, financial condition, and results of operations. These risks include, but are not limited to:
● failure
of the business to perform as planned following the acquisition, and to receive the necessary
regulatory approvals for its Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) platform;
● the
assimilation and retention of employees, including key employees;
● higher
than expected costs and/or a need to allocate resources to manage unexpected operating difficulties;
● diversion
of the attention and resources of management or other disruptions to current operations;
● retaining
required regulatory approvals, licenses, and permits;
● the
assumption of liabilities of the acquired business not identified during due diligence; and
● other
unanticipated issues, expenses, and liabilities.
● establishing
appropriate internal controls for the management of overseas financial and other resources.
In
addition, while we are based in Carlsbad, California, NanoSynex’ operations are located in Ness Ziona, Israel, which could further
stretch our resources and management’s time, and we will need to rely, to a large extent, on the existing executive team of NanoSynex.
Failure to adequately integrate our operations and personnel could adversely affect our combined business and our ability to achieve
our objectives and strategy. No assurance can be given that we will realize synergies in the areas we currently operate.
Our
Master Agreement for the Operational and Technological Funding of NanoSynex obligates us to make milestone payments to NanoSynex.
As
a condition to the closing with NanoSynex, we entered into a Master Agreement for the Operational and Technological Funding of NanoSynex
(the “Funding Agreement”) with NanoSynex pursuant to which we have agreed to fund NanoSynex up to an aggregate of approximately
$10.4 million over the next three years, subject to NanoSynex’s achievement of certain performance milestones specified in the
Funding Agreement and the satisfaction of other terms and conditions described in the Funding Agreement.
The
requirement to make any payments under the Funding Agreement will reduce our liquidity. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that we
will have the funds necessary to make the required payments to NanoSynex, if required, or be able to raise such funds when needed on
terms acceptable to us, or at all. As a result, we may be required to delay our product development or future commercialization efforts.
In addition, our inability to make any required payments to NanoSynex could negatively impact NanoSynex’s ability to further its
development efforts, which will ultimately have a negative impact on our business and results of operations due to our majority interest
in NanoSynex. We may terminate this agreement after October 29, 2022, but only after providing 120 days’ notice.
Under
the terms of the Funding Agreement, we will receive in exchange for any payment made to NanoSynex under the Funding Agreement one or
more promissory notes (which may contain convertible features) with a face value equal to the amount paid by us to NanoSynex upon satisfaction
of the applicable performance milestones. Any promissory notes issued to us by NanoSynex under the Funding Agreement will bear interest
at a rate of 9.00% per annum on the principal balance from time to time outstanding under the promissory note. If NanoSynex is unable
to make the required payments of principal or interest under any promissory notes that are issued, our liquidity will be negatively impacted,
which may require us to delay our product development or future commercialization efforts.
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Because
a significant portion of NanoSynex’s
total assets are represented by goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and definite-lived intangible assets, we could be required
to write off some or all of this goodwill and other intangibles, which may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We
used the acquisition method of accounting to account for the acquisition of a majority interest in NanoSynex consummated on May 26, 2022.
A portion of the purchase price for this business is allocated to identifiable tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities
based on estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is measured indirectly as the excess of the sum of (1) the consideration
transferred (including contingent consideration, if any) and (2) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree over the
net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The purchase price allocation resulted in a goodwill value of $4.9 million and a value of
$5.7 million related to other intangible assets. The carrying value of these assets as of September 30, 2022, was $4.9 million and $5.7 million,
respectively. When we perform impairment tests, it is possible that the carrying value of goodwill or other intangible assets could exceed
their implied fair value and therefore would require adjustment. Such adjustment would result in a charge to operating income in that
period. Once adjusted, there can be no assurance that there will not be further adjustments for impairment in future periods.
ITEM
2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities
None
Purchases
of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
None
ITEM
3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM
4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not
Applicable
ITEM
5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
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ITEM
6. EXHIBITS
Incorporated
by Reference
Exhibit
No.
Description
Form
File
No.
Exhibit
Filing
Date
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger, among Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc., RPG28 Merger Sub, Inc. and Qualigen, Inc., dated January 15, 2020
8-K
001-37428
2.1
January
21, 2020
2.2
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc., RPG28 Merger Sub, Inc. and Qualigen, Inc., dated February 1, 2020
S-4
333-236235
Annex
B
April
6, 2020
2.3
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc., RPG28 Merger Sub, Inc. and Qualigen, Inc., dated March 26, 2020
S-4
333-236235
Annex
C
April
6, 2020
2.4
Contingent Value Rights Agreement, dated May 22, 2020, among the Company, John Beck in the capacity of CVR Holders’ Representative and Andrew J. Ritter in his capacity as a consultant to the Company.
8-K
001-37428
2.4
May
29, 2020
3.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
8-K
001-37428
3.1
July
1, 2015
3.2
Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
8-K
001-37428
3.1
September
15, 2017
3.3
Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
8-K
001-37428
3.1
March
22, 2018
3.4
Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series Alpha Preferred Stock of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 20, 2020
8-K
001-37428
3.1
May
29, 2020
3.5
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 22, 2020 [reverse stock split]
8-K
001-37428
3.2
May
29, 2020
3.6
Certificate of Merger, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 22, 2020
8-K
001-37428
3.3
May
29, 2020
3.7
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 22, 2020 [name change]
8-K
001-37428
3.4
May
29, 2020
3.8
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, through August 10, 2021
10-Q
001-37428
3.8
August
16, 2021
4.1
Warrant Agency Agreement between Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Corporate Stock Transfer, Inc. and Form of Warrant Certificate
8-K
001-37428
4.1
October
4, 2017
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4.2
First Amendment to Warrant Agency Agreement between Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Corporate Stock Transfer, Inc.
8-K
001-37428
4.1
May
7, 2018
4.3
Second Amendment to Warrant Agency Agreement between the Company and Equiniti Group plc, dated November 9, 2020
10-K
001-37428
4.3
March
31, 2021
4.4
Warrant, issued by the Company in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated May 22, 2020 [post-Merger]
8-K
001-37428
10.13
May
29, 2020
4.5
Form of Warrant, issued by the Company in favor of GreenBlock Capital LLC and its designees, dated May 22, 2020 [post-Merger]
8-K
001-37428
10.10
May
29, 2020
4.6
Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 1,920,768 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated July 10, 2020
8-K
001-37428
10.2
July
10, 2020
4.7
Pre-Funded Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 1,920,768 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated July 10, 2020
8-K
001-37428
10.3
July
10, 2020
4.8
Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 1,287,829 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated August 4, 2020
8-K
001-37428
10.3
August
4, 2020
4.9
“Two-Year” Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 1,348,314 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated December 18, 2020
8-K
001-37428
10.3
December
18, 2020
4.10
“Deferred” Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 842,696 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated December 18, 2020
8-K
001-37428
10.4
December
18, 2020
4.11
“Prefunded” Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 1,000,000 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated December 18, 2020
8-K
001-37428
10.5
December
18, 2020
4.12
Form of liability classified Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (“exploding warrant”)
10-K
001-37428
4.13
March
31, 2021
4.13
Form of “service provider” (non-”exploding”) compensatory equity classified Warrant
10-K
001-37428
4.14
March
31, 2021
4.14
Description of Common Stock
10-K
001-37428
4.7
March
31, 2020
10.1*
Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
31.1*
Certificate of principal executive officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2*
Certificate of principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1*
Certificate of principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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or Prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
November
14, 2022
QUALIGEN
THERAPEUTICS, INC.
By:
/s/
Michael S. Poirier
Name:
Michael
S. Poirier
Title:
Chief
Executive Officer
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