UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
One)
☒
QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the quarterly period ended June 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
Commission
file number 001-40943
Biofrontera
Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
47-3765675
(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
(IRS
Employer
Identification
No.)
120
Presential Way , Suite 330 , Woburn , Massachusetts
01801
(Address
of principal executive offices)
(Zip
Code)
(781)
245-1325
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Not
Applicable
(Former
name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name
of each exchange on which registered
Common
stock, par value $0.001 per share
BFRI
The
Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants,
each warrant exercisable for one share of common stock, each at an exercise price of $5.00 per share
BFRIW
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 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 August 11, 2022, there were 23,550,960 ,
shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM
1.
Financial Statements
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and December 31, 2021
3
Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
4
Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
5
Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
6
Notes to Financial Statements
7
ITEM
2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
20
ITEM
3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
33
ITEM
4.
Controls and Procedures
33
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
1.
Legal Proceedings
34
ITEM
1A.
Risk Factors
34
ITEM
2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
34
ITEM
3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
34
ITEM
4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
34
ITEM
5.
Other Information
34
ITEM
6.
Exhibits
35
Signatures
36
2
PART
I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1. Financial Statements
BIOFRONTERA
INC.
BALANCE
SHEETS
( In
thousands, except par value and share amounts )
June
30, 2022
December
31, 2021
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current
assets:
Cash
and cash equivalents
$ 31,913
$ 24,545
Accounts
receivable, net
2,001
3,784
Other
receivables, related party
3,045
8,647
Inventories
8,808
4,458
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
1,214
4,987
Total
current assets
46,981
46,421
Other
receivables long term, related party
2,813
2,813
Property
and equipment, net
248
267
Intangible
asset, net
3,241
3,450
Other
assets
343
268
Total
assets
$ 53,626
$ 53,219
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current
liabilities:
Accounts
payable
$ 931
$ 658
Accounts
payable, related parties
1,290
282
Acquisition
contract liabilities, net
3,242
3,242
Accrued
expenses and other current liabilities
9,413
9,654
Total
current liabilities
14,876
13,836
Long-term
liabilities:
Acquisition
contract liabilities, net
7,821
9,542
Warrant
liability
8,046
12,854
Other
liabilities
5,650
5,649
Total
liabilities
$ 36,393
$ 41,881
Commitments
and contingencies (see Note 23)
-
-
Stockholders’
equity:
Preferred Stock,
$ 0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
$ -
$ -
Common Stock, $ 0.001
par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized; 19,011,438 and 17,104,749 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December
31, 2021
19
17
Additional
paid-in capital
91,382
90,200
Accumulated
deficit
( 74,168 )
( 78,879 )
Total
stockholders’ equity
17,233
11,338
Total
liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 53,626
$ 53,219
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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BIOFRONTERA
INC.
STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS
( In
thousands, except per share amounts and number of shares )
(Unaudited)
Three
months ended June 30,
Six
months ended June 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Products
revenues, net
$ 4,441
$ 5,840
$ 14,177
$ 10,571
Revenues,
related party
16
15
31
28
Total
revenues, net
4,457
5,855
14,208
10,599
Operating
expenses
Cost
of revenues, related party
2,402
2,973
7,377
5,381
Cost
of revenues, other
152
135
327
298
Selling,
general and administrative
9,669
5,552
17,285
10,310
Selling,
general and administrative, related party
346
196
441
360
Restructuring
costs
-
186
-
467
Change
in fair value of contingent consideration
( 1,900 )
500
( 1,900 )
998
Total
operating expenses
10,669
9,542
23,530
17,814
Loss
from operations
( 6,212 )
( 3,687 )
( 9,322 )
( 7,215 )
Other
income (expense)
Change
in fair value of warrants
5,371
-
14,082
-
Interest
expense, net
( 38 )
( 85 )
( 71 )
( 169 )
Other
income, net
29
155
52
234
Total
other income (expense)
5,362
70
14,063
65
Income
(loss) before income taxes
( 850 )
( 3,617 )
4,741
( 7,150 )
Income
tax expense
-
44
30
45
Net
income (loss)
$ ( 850 )
$ ( 3,661 )
$ 4,711
$ ( 7,195 )
Income
(loss) per common share:
Basic
$ ( 0.05 )
$ ( 0.46 )
$ 0.26
$ ( 0.90 )
Diluted
$ ( 0.05 )
$ ( 0.46 )
$ 0.26
$ ( 0.90 )
Weighted-average
common shares outstanding:
Basic
18,823,497
8,000,000
17,968,870
8,000,000
Diluted
18,823,497
8,000,000
18,044,174
8,000,000
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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BIOFRONTERA
INC.
STATEMENTS
OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In
thousands, except number of shares)
(Unaudited)
Three
and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Shares
Amount
In Capital
Deficit
Total
Common Stock
Additional Paid-
Accumulated
Shares
Amount
In Capital
Deficit
Total
Balance March 31, 2022
17,104,749
$ 17
$ 90,717
$ ( 73,318 )
$ 17,416
Issuance of common stock and warrants under private placement, net of issuance costs
1,850,000
2
114
-
116
Issuance of shares for vested restricted stock units
56,689
-
-
-
-
Stock based compensation
-
-
551
-
551
Net loss
-
-
-
( 850 )
( 850 )
Balance, June 30, 2022
19,011,438
$ 19
$ 91,382
$ ( 74,168 )
$ 17,233
Balance, December 31, 2021
17,104,749
$ 17
$ 90,200
$ ( 78,879 )
$ 11,338
Issuance of common stock and warrants under private placement, net of issuance costs
1,850,000
2
114
-
116
Issuance of shares for vested restricted stock units
56,689
-
-
-
-
Stock based compensation
-
-
1,068
-
1,068
Net income
-
-
-
4,711
4,711
Balance, June 30, 2022
19,011,438
$ 19
$ 91,382
$ ( 74,168 )
$ 17,233
Three
and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-
Accumulated
Shares
Amount
In
Capital
Deficit
Total
Balance
March 31, 2021
8,000,000
$ 8
$ 46,986
$ ( 44,700 )
$ 2,294
Net
loss
-
-
-
( 3,661 )
( 3,661 )
Balance,
June 30, 2021
8,000,000
$ 8
$ 46,986
$ ( 48,361 )
$ ( 1,367 )
Balance, December
31, 2020
8,000,000
$ 8
$ 46,986
$ ( 41,166 )
$ 5,828
Net
loss
-
-
-
( 7,195 )
( 7,195 )
Balance,
June 30, 2021
8,000,000
$ 8
$ 46,986
$ ( 48,361 )
$ ( 1,367 )
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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BIOFRONTERA
INC.
STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
(In
Thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six
Months Ended June 30,
2022
2021
Cash
flows from operating activities:
Net
income (loss)
$ 4,711
$ ( 7,195 )
Adjustments
to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows used in operations
Depreciation
54
66
Amortization
of acquired intangible assets
209
209
Change
in fair value of contingent consideration
( 1,900 )
998
Change
in fair value of warrant liabilities
( 14,082 )
-
Stock-based
compensation
1,068
-
Provision
for inventory obsolescence
100
34
Provision
for doubtful accounts
133
33
Non-cash
interest expense
179
179
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts
receivable
1,650
1,499
Other
receivables, related party
5,602
-
Prepaid
expenses and other assets
3,698
( 114 )
Inventories
( 4,449 )
330
Accounts
payable and related party payables
1,280
( 699 )
Accrued
expenses and other liabilities
( 240 )
152
Cash
flows used in operating activities
( 1,987 )
( 4,508 )
Cash
flows from investing activities
Purchases
of property and equipment
( 36 )
( 3 )
Cash
flows used in investing activities
( 36 )
( 3 )
Cash
flows from financing activities:
Payment
of deferred offering costs
( 517 )
Proceeds
from issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement, net of issuance costs
9,391
-
Cash
flows provided by (used) in financing activities
9,391
( 517 )
Net
increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
7,368
( 5,028 )
Cash,
cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the beginning of the period
24,742
8,277
Cash,
cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the end of the period
$ 32,110
$ 3,249
Supplemental
disclosure of cash flow information
Interest
paid
$ 4
$ -
Income
taxes paid, net
$ 30
$ 3
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Biofrontera
Inc.
Notes
to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1.
Business Overview
We
are a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company specializing in the commercialization of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological
conditions, in particular, diseases caused primarily by exposure to sunlight that result in sun damage to the skin. Our principal licensed
products focus on the treatment of actinic keratoses, which are skin lesions that can sometimes lead to skin cancer. We also market a
licensed topical antibiotic for treatment of impetigo, a bacterial skin infection.
Our
principal product is Ameluz®, which is a prescription drug approved for use in combination with our licensor’s FDA-approved
medical device, the BF-RhodoLED® lamp series, for photodynamic therapy (“PDT”) (when used together, “Ameluz ®
PDT”) in the U.S. for the lesion-directed and field-directed treatment of actinic keratosis of mild-to-moderate severity
on the face and scalp. We are currently selling Ameluz® for this indication in the U.S. under an exclusive license and supply agreement
(“Ameluz LSA”), by and among us and Biofrontera Pharma GmbH and Biofrontera Bioscience GmbH (collectively, the (“Ameluz
Licensor”) originally dated as of October 1, 2016, and as subsequently amended on October 8, 2021. Refer to Note 16, Related
Party Transactions , for further details.
Our
second prescription drug product is Xepi® (ozenoxacin cream, 1%), a topical non-fluorinated quinolone that inhibits bacterial growth.
Currently, no antibiotic resistance against Xepi® is known and it has been specifically approved by the FDA for the treatment of
impetigo due to staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus pyogenes. The approved indication is impetigo, a common skin infection. It is
approved for use in adults and children 2 months and older. We are currently selling Xepi® for this indication in the U.S. under
an exclusive license and supply agreement (“Xepi LSA”) with Ferrer Internacional S.A. (“Ferrer”) that was acquired
by Biofrontera Inc. on March 25, 2019 through our acquisition of Cutanea Life Sciences, Inc. Refer to Note 16, Related Party Transactions ,
for further details.
Liquidity
and Going Concern
The
Company’s primary sources of liquidity are its existing cash balances and cash flows from equity financing transactions. In May
of 2022, we received aggregate proceeds of $ 9.4 million from the sale of common stock and warrants in a private placement (See Note
18 Stockholders’ Equity) . As of June 30, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $ 31.9 million, compared to $ 24.5 million
as of December 31, 2021.
Since
we commenced operations in 2015, we have generated significant losses. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we incurred losses
from operations of $ 9.3 million and $ 7.2 million, respectively. We incurred net cash outflows from operations of $ 2.0 million and $ 4.5
million, for the same periods, respectively. We had an accumulated deficit as of June 30, 2022 of $ 74.2 million.
The
Company’s short-term material cash requirements include working capital needs and satisfaction of contractual commitments including
auto leases (see Note 23, Commitments and Contingencies ), Maruho start-up payments of $ 7.3 million (see Note 3. Acquisition
Contract Liabilities ), and legal settlement expenses after reimbursement from Biofrontera AG, a significant shareholder and our former
parent company, of $ 5.6 million (see Note 13. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities ). Long-term material cash requirements
include potential milestone payments to Ferrer Internacional S.A (see Note 23. Commitments and Contingencies ) and contingent consideration
payments to Maruho (see Note 3. Acquisition Contract Liabilities).
Additionally, we expect to continue to incur operating
losses due to significant discretionary sales and marketing efforts as we seek to expand the commercialization of Ameluz ®
and Xepi ® in the United States. We also expect to incur additional expenses to add and improve operational,
financial and information systems and personnel, including personnel to support our product commercialization efforts. In addition, we
expect to incur significant costs to continue to comply with corporate governance, regulatory reporting and other requirements applicable
to us as a public company in the U.S. We expect capital expenditures to increase in 2022 to support the increase in our business needs
including an ERP system.
Our future growth is
dependent on our ability to obtain additional equity financing. On July 26, 2022, pursuant to a warrant exercise inducement offer letter
(the “Inducement Letter”), an investor exercised certain of its existing warrants, issued in a private placement on December
1, 2021, to purchase 2,857,143
shares of common stock, at a price of $ 1.62
per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $ 4.6
million ( See Note 25 Subsequent Events) . Based on current operating plans and financial
forecasts, we expect that our current cash and cash equivalents, along with the proceeds received from the exercise of such warrants
in accordance with the Inducement Letter will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months from the date
of issuance of our financial statements. However, if our current operating plans or financial forecasts change, or we are unable to
obtain additional financing, we may need to reduce the discretionary spend on promotional expenses, branding, marketing consulting and
defer some hiring. While we expect to continue being flexible in our spending over the next twelve months, we do not consider there to
be a need to significantly revise our operations currently.
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2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis
for Preparation of the Financial Statements
The
accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial reporting. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included
in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”)
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the Company’s opinion, the unaudited financial statements
include all material adjustments, all of which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the Company’s
financial position as of June 30, 2022, the Company’s operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021,
and the Company’s cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. The accompanying financial information as of December
31, 2021 is derived from audited financial statements. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The
information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on April 11, 2022.
All
amounts shown in these financial statements and accompanying notes are in thousands, except percentages and per share and share amounts.
The
Company’s significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies within
the notes to financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. There
have been no significant changes to these policies during the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions by management that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as reported on the
balance sheet date, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses arising during the reporting period. The main areas in which assumptions,
estimates and the exercising of judgment are appropriate relate to, valuation allowances for receivables and inventory, valuation of
contingent consideration and warrant liabilities, valuation of intangible and other long-lived assets, product sales allowances and reserves,
share-based payments and income taxes including deferred tax assets and liabilities. Estimates are based on historical experience and
other assumptions that are considered appropriate in the circumstances. They are continuously reviewed but may vary from the actual values.
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In
February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , which requires organizations that lease assets to recognize on
the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases. The new guidance requires that a
lessee recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than twelve months and recognition, presentation and measurement
in the financial statements will depend on the lease classification as a finance or operating lease. In addition, the new guidance will
require disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash
flows arising from leases. The JOBS ACT provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of an extended transition period
for complying with new or revised accounting standards. This allows us to delay the adoption of this new standard until it would otherwise
apply to private companies. The new standard will be effective for us for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim
periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.
In
June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial
Instruments , which requires entities to record expected credit losses for certain financial instruments, including trade receivables,
as an allowance that reflects the entity’s current estimate of credit losses expected to be incurred. The new standard will be
effective for us on January 1, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.
3.
Acquisition Contract Liabilities
On
March 25, 2019, we entered into an agreement (as amended, the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with Maruho Co, Ltd. (“Maruho”)
to acquire 100 % of the shares of Cutanea Life Sciences, Inc. (“Cutanea”). As of the date of the acquisition, Maruho Co, Ltd.
owned approximately 29.9 % of Biofrontera AG through its fully owned subsidiary Maruho Deutschland GmbH. Biofrontera AG is our former
parent, and currently a significant shareholder.
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Pursuant
to the Share Purchase Agreement, Maruho agreed to provide $ 7.3 million in start-up cost financing for Cutanea’s redesigned business
activities (“start-up costs”). These start-up costs are to be paid back to Maruho by the end of 2023 in accordance with contractual
obligations related to an earn-out arrangement. In addition, as part of the earn-out arrangement with Maruho, the product profit amount
from the sale of Cutanea products as defined in the share purchase agreement will be shared equally between Maruho and Biofrontera until
2030 (“contingent consideration”).
In
connection with this acquisition in 2019, we recorded the $ 7.3 million in start-up cost financing, a $ 1.7 million contract asset related
to the benefit associated with the non-interest-bearing start-up cost financing and $ 6.5 million of contingent consideration related
to the estimated profits from the sale of Cutanea products to be shared equally with Maruho.
The
contract asset related to the start-up cost financing is amortized on a straight-line basis using a 6.0 % interest rate over the 57 -month
term of the financing arrangement, which ends on December 31, 2023 . The contract asset is shown net of the related start-up cost financing
within acquisition contract liabilities, net.
The
contingent consideration was recorded at acquisition-date fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation with an assumed discount rate of
approximately 6.0 % over the applicable term. The contingent consideration is recorded within acquisition contract liabilities, net. The
amount of contingent consideration that could be payable is not subject to a cap under the agreement. The Company re-measures contingent
consideration and re-assesses the underlying assumptions and estimates at each reporting period utilizing a scenario-based method.
Acquisition
contract liabilities, net consist of the following:
Schedule
of Acquisition Contract Liabilities
(in
thousands)
June
30, 2022
December
31, 2021
Short-term
acquisition contract liabilities:
Contingent
consideration
$ -
$ -
Start-up
cost financing
3,600
3,600
Contract
asset
( 358 )
( 358 )
Acquisition
contract liabilities, net
$ 3,242
$ 3,242
Long-term
acquisition contract liabilities:
Contingent
consideration
$ 4,300
$ 6,200
Start-up
cost financing
3,700
3,700
Contract
asset
( 179 )
( 358 )
Acquisition
contract liabilities, net
$ 7,821
$ 9,542
Total
acquisition contract liabilities:
Contingent
consideration
$ 4,300
$ 6,200
Start-up
cost financing
7,300
7,300
Contract
asset
( 537 )
( 716 )
Total
acquisition contract liabilities, net
$ 11,063
$ 12,784
4.
Fair Value Measurements
The
following table presents information about the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30,
2022 and December 31, 2021 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair
value:
Schedule
of Fair Value Hierarchy Valuation Inputs
(in
thousands)
Level
June
30, 2022
December
31, 2021
Liabilities:
Contingent
Consideration
3
$ 4,300
$ 6,200
Warrant
liability – 2021 Common warrant
3
$ 1,743
$ 12,854
Warrant
liability - 2022 Common warrant
3
$ 3,385
$ -
Warrant
liability- 2022 Common warrant (Pre-funded)
2
$ 2,918
$ -
Warrant
liability
2
$ 2,918
$ -
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Contingent
Consideration
Contingent
consideration, which relates to the estimated profits from the sale of Cutanea products to be shared equally with Maruho, is reflected
at fair value within acquisition contract liabilities, net on the balance sheets. The fair value is based on significant inputs not observable
in the market, which represent a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The valuation of the contingent consideration utilizes
a scenario-based method under which a set of payoffs are calculated using the term of the earnout, projections, and an appropriate metric
risk premium. These payoffs are then discounted back from the payment date to the valuation date using a payment discount rate. Finally,
the discounted payments are summed together to arrive at the value of the contingent consideration. The scenario-based method incorporates
the following key assumptions: (i) the forecasted product profit amounts, (ii) the remaining contractual term, (iii) a metric risk premium,
and (iv) a payment discount rate. The Company re-measures contingent consideration and re-assesses the underlying assumptions and estimates
at each reporting period.
The
following table provides a roll forward of the fair value of the contingent consideration:
Schedule
of Fair Value of Contingent Consideration
(in
thousands)
Balance
at December 31, 2020
$ 7,602
Change
in fair value of contingent consideration
998
Balance at June 30, 2021
$ 8,600
Balance
at December 31, 2021
$ 6,200
Change
in fair value of contingent consideration
( 1,900 )
Balance
at June 30, 2022
$ 4,300
Warrant
Liability
Warrants
issued on May 16, 2022 in conjunction with the private placement to an institutional shareholder were accounted for as liabilities in
accordance with ASC 815-40. Pre-funded common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 1,569,000 shares of our common stock at a nominal
exercise price of $ 0.001 per share (the “2022 Pre-funded Warrants”) and common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to
3,419,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $ 2.77 per share (the “2022 Purchase Warrants”) are presented
within warrant liability in the accompanying balance sheets. The warrant liability is measured at fair value at inception and on a recurring
basis, with changes in fair value presented within the statements of operations .
Warrants
issued in conjunction with the private placement to an institutional shareholder which closed on December 2, 2021 were accounted for
as liabilities in accordance with ASC 815-40. Pre-funded common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 1,507,143 shares
of our common stock at a nominal exercise price (the “2021 Pre-funded Warrants”) were exercised in 2021 and the common
stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 2,857,143 shares
of our common stock at an exercise price of $ 5.25 per
share (the “2021 Purchase Warrants”) are presented within warrant
liability in the accompanying balance sheets. The warrant liability is measured at fair value at inception and on a recurring basis,
with changes in fair value presented within the statements of operations.
The
Company utilizes a Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of the 2022
Purchase Warrants and 2021 Purchase Warrants which is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement. Certain inputs utilized
in our Black-Scholes pricing model may fluctuate in future periods based upon factors which are outside of the Company’s
control. A significant change in one or more of these inputs used in the calculation of fair value may cause a significant change to
the fair value of our warrant liability which could also result in material non-cash gain or loss being reported in our statements
of operations.
The value of the
2022 Pre-funded Warrants is assumed to be equal to the per share value of the underlying common stock, given that the strike price is
nominal, and is therefore classified as Level 2.
The
following table presents the changes in the warrant liability measured at fair value (in thousands):
Schedule
of Changes in Fair Value Warrant Liabilities
(in
thousands)
Fair
value at December 31, 2021
$ 12,854
Issuance
of new derivative liabilities
9,274
Change
in fair value of warrant liability
( 14,082 )
Fair
value at June 30, 2022
$ 8,046
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5.
Revenue
We
generate revenue primarily through the sales of our licensed products Ameluz®, BF-RhodoLED® lamps and Xepi®. Revenue from
the sales of our BF-RhodoLED® lamp and Xepi® are relatively insignificant compared with the revenues generated through
our sales of Ameluz®.
Related
party revenue relates to an agreement with Biofrontera Bioscience GmbH (“Bioscience”) for BF-RhodoLED® leasing and installation
service. Refer to Note 16, Related Party Transactions .
An
analysis of the changes in product revenue allowances and reserves is summarized as follows:
Schedule
of Revenue Allowance and Accrual Activities
(in
thousands):
Returns
Co-pay
assistance program
Prompt
pay discounts
Government
and payor rebates
Total
Balance
at December 31, 2020
$ 217
$ 52
$ 15
$ 43
$ 327
Provision
related to current period sales
2
118
5
78
203
Credit
or payments made during the period
( 135 )
( 170 )
( 4 )
( 62 )
( 371 )
Balance at June 30, 2021
$ 84
$ -
$ 16
$ 59
$ 159
Balance
at December 31, 2021
$ 43
$ 101
$ 48
$ 54
$ 246
Beginning
balance
$ 43
$ 101
$ 48
$ 54
$ 246
Provision
related to current period sales
5
380
11
129
517
Credit
or payments made during the period
( 5 )
( 300 )
( 20 )
( 115 )
( 440 )
Balance
at June 30, 2022
$ 43
$ 181
$ 39
$ 68
$ 331
Ending
balance
$ 43
$ 181
$ 39
$ 68
$ 331
6.
Accounts Receivable, net
Accounts
receivables are mainly attributable to the sale of Ameluz ® , the BF-RhodoLED ® and Xepi®. It is expected
that all trade receivables will be settled within twelve months of the balance sheet date.
The
allowance for doubtful accounts was $ 126,000 and $ 18,000 as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
7.
Other Receivables, Related Party
As
of June 30, 2022, the Company has a receivable of $ 5.6 million
($ 2.8 short
term and $ 2.8 long-term)
due from Biofrontera AG for its 50 %
share of the balance of a legal settlement for which both parties are jointly and severally liable. The Company has a contractual
right to repayment of its share of the settlement payment from Biofrontera AG under the Settlement Allocation Agreement entered into
on December 9, 2021 and as amended on March 31, 2022, which provided that the settlement payments would first be made by the Company
and then reimbursed by Biofrontera AG for its share The March 31, 2022 Amended Settlement
Allocation Agreement provides certain remedies to the Company, if Biofrontera AG fails to make timely reimbursements, which the
Company may implement in its sole discretion, including the ability to charge interest at a rate of 6.0 %
per annum for each day that any reimbursement is past due and the ability to offset any overdue reimbursement amounts against
payments owed to Biofrontera AG by the Company (including amounts owed under the Company’s license and supply agreement for
Ameluz ® ). A s
such , no reserve for the receivable has been recorded as of June 30, 2022 or December
31, 2021 .
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The
remaining $ 0.3 million of other receivables, related party pertains to service agreements and chargebacks. See Note 16- Related Party
Transactions .
8.
Inventories
Inventories
are comprised of Ameluz ® , Xepi® and the BF-RhodoLED ® finished products.
In
assessing the consumption of inventories, the sequence of consumption is assumed to be based on the first-in-first-out (FIFO) method.
We recorded a provision of $ 0.1
million related to BF-RhodoLED ®
devices for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. We recorded a provision of $ 34 k
for Xepi® inventory obsolescence, for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
9.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets consist of the following:
Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
(in
thousands)
June
30, 2022
December
31, 2021
Receivable
for common stock warrants proceeds
$ -
$ 3,258
Prepaid
expenses
599
$ 824
Security
deposits
128
149
Other
487
756
Total
$ 1,214
$ 4,987
10.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property
and equipment, net consists of the following:
Schedule of Property and Equipment
(in
thousands)
June
30, 2022
December
31, 2021
Computer
equipment
$ 87
$ 85
Computer
software
27
27
Furniture
& fixtures
81
81
Leasehold
improvement
368
368
Machinery
& equipment
145
112
Property
and equipment, gross
708
673
Less:
Accumulated depreciation
( 460 )
( 406 )
Property
and equipment, net
$ 248
$ 267
Depreciation
expense was $ 26,000
and $ 33,000 , for the
three months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively, and $ 54,000
and $ 66,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which was included in selling, general and administrative expense in the
statements of operations.
11.
Intangible Asset, Net
Intangible
asset, net consists of the following:
Schedule of Intangible Asset Net
(in
thousands)
June
30, 2022
December
31, 2021
Xepi®
license
$ 4,600
$ 4,600
Less:
Accumulated amortization
( 1,359 )
( 1,150 )
Intangible
asset, net
$ 3,241
$ 3,450
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The
Xepi® license intangible asset was recorded at acquisition-date fair value of $ 4.6 million and is amortized on a straight-line basis
over the useful life of 11 years. Amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $ 0.1 million and $ 0.2 million
for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
We
review the Xepi ® license intangible asset for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges during the three or
six months ended June 30, 2022 or 2021.
12.
Statement of Cash Flows Reconciliation
The
following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash that sum to the total shown in the statements
of cash flows:
Schedule of Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
(in
thousands)
June
30, 2022
December
31, 2021
Cash
and cash equivalents
$ 31,913
$ 24,545
Short-term
restricted cash
47
47
Long-term
restricted cash
150
150
Total
cash, cash equivalent, and restricted cash shown on the statements of cash flows
$ 32,110
$ 24,742
13.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued
expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
(in
thousands)
June
30, 2022
December
31, 2021
Legal
settlement (See note 23)
$ 5,625
$ 5,625
Employee
compensation and benefits
2,302
2,384
Professional
fees
659
570
Product
revenue allowances and reserves
331
246
Other
496
829
Total
$ 9,413
$ 9,654
14.
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Other
long-term liabilities consist of the following:
Schedule of Other Long Term Liabilities
(in
thousands)
June
30, 2022
December
31, 2021
Legal
settlement – noncurrent (See note 23)
$ 5,625
$ 5,625
Other
25
24
Total
$ 5,650
$ 5,649
15.
Income Taxes
As
a result of the net losses, we have incurred in each fiscal year since inception, we have recorded no provision for federal income taxes
for the three- or six-month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. Income tax expense incurred for the three and six months ended June
30, 2022 and 2021 relates to state income taxes. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits.
The
Company continues to be in a cumulative loss position and as such, is maintaining a full valuation allowance.
Interest
and penalty charges, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits would be classified as income tax expense in the accompanying statements
of operations. As of June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company has no accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions. Since
the Company is in a loss carryforward position, it is generally subject to examination by the U.S. federal, state, and local income tax
authorities for all tax years in which a loss carryforward is available.
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16.
Related Party Transactions
License
and Supply Agreement
On
October 1, 2016, the Company executed an exclusive license and supply agreement with Biofrontera Pharma GmbH (“Pharma”),
which was amended in July 2019 to increase the Ameluz ® transfer price per unit from 35.0 % to 50.0 % of the anticipated
net selling price per unit as defined in the agreement. It was further amended on October 8, 2021 so that the price we pay per unit will
be based upon our sales history, although the minimum number of units to purchase per year remains unchanged. As a result of this amendment,
the purchase price we pay Biofrontera Pharma for Ameluz ® will range from 30 % to 50 % of the anticipated net price per unit
based on our level of annual revenue. Refer to Item I. Business - Commercial Partners and Agreements in our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for further details. Under the agreement, the Company obtained an exclusive, non-transferable
license to use the Pharma’s technology to market and sell the licensed products, Ameluz ® and BF-RhodoLED ®
and must purchase the licensed products exclusively from Pharma. There was no consideration paid for the transfer of the license.
Purchases
of the licensed products during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 were $ 6.2 million and $ 11.5 million, respectively, and $ 1.2
million and $ 3.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. These purchases are recorded in inventories in
the balance sheets, and, when sold, in cost of revenues, related party in the statements of operations. Amounts due and payable to Pharma
as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $ 1.1 million and $ 0.3 million, respectively, which were recorded in accounts payable,
related parties in the balance sheets.
Service
Agreements
In
December 2021, we entered into an Amended and Restated Master Contract Services Agreement, or Services Agreement, which provides for
the execution of statements of work that will replace the applicable provisions of our previous intercompany services agreement dated
January 1, 2016, or 2016 Services Agreement, by and among us, Biofrontera AG, Biofrontera Pharma and Biofrontera Bioscience, enabling
us to continue to use the IT resources of Biofrontera AG and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Biofrontera Group”) as well
as providing access to the Biofrontera Group’s resources with respect to quality management, regulatory affairs and medical affairs.
If we deem that the Biofrontera Group should continue to provide these services, we will execute a statement of work under the Services
Agreement with respect to such services. We currently have statements of work in place regarding IT, regulatory affairs, medical affairs,
pharmacovigilance, and investor relations services, and are continuously assessing the other services historically provided to us by
Biofrontera AG to determine 1) if they will be needed, and 2) whether they can or should be obtained from other third-party providers.
Expenses related to the service agreement were $ 0.3 million and $ 0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively
and $ 0.2 million and $ 0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. These expenses were recorded in selling, general
and administrative, related party. Amounts due to Biofrontera AG related to the service agreement were $ 0.2 million as of June 30, 2022
and December 31, 2021 which were recorded in accounts payable, related parties in the balance sheets.
Clinical
Lamp Lease Agreement
On
August 1, 2018, the Company executed a clinical lamp lease agreement with Biofrontera Bioscience GmbH (“Bioscience”) to provide
lamps and associated services.
Total
revenue related to the clinical lamp lease agreement was approximately $ 16,000 and $ 31,000 for the three and six months ended June 30,
2022, respectively and $ 15,000 and $ 28,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, and were recorded as revenues, related party.
Amounts due from Bioscience for clinical lamp and other reimbursements were approximately $ 0.2 million and $ 92,000 as of June 30, 2022
and December 31, 2021, respectively, which were recorded as other receivables, related party in the balance sheets.
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Reimbursements
from Maruho Related to Cutanea Acquisition
Pursuant
to the Cutanea acquisition share purchase agreement, we received start-up cost financing and reimbursements for certain costs. These
restructuring costs Maruho agreed to pay are referred to as “SPA costs” under the arrangement and are to be accounted for
as other income. Refer to Note 3, Acquisition Contract Liabilities .
There
were no amounts reimbursed relating to SPA costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. For the three and six months ended
June 30, 2021, the amounts reimbursed relating to SPA costs were nil and $ 0.5 million and were recorded as other income in the statements
of operations as the related expenses were incurred. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 amounts due from Maruho, primarily relating
to SPA cost reimbursements, were $ 67,000 and $ 56,000 for each of the periods and were recorded in other receivables, related parties
in the balance sheets.
Others
The
Company has recorded a receivable of $ 5.6 million
due from Biofrontera AG for its 50 %
share of the balance of a legal settlement for which both parties are jointly and severally liable. Refer to Note 7, Other
Receivables, Related Party . The Company has recognized $ 0.1 million
of interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 in connection with this receivable.
17.
Restructuring costs
We
restructured the business of Cutanea and incurred restructuring costs which were subsequently reimbursed by Maruho. Restructuring costs
primarily relate to the winding down of Cutanea’s operations. There were no restructuring costs for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2022. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, restructuring costs were incurred in the amount of $ 0.5 million.
18.
Stockholders’ Equity
Under
the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, dated December 21, 2020, the Company is authorized to issue 300,000,000
shares of common stock, par value $ 0.001 per share and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $ 0.001 per share.
The
holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held. Common stockholders are not entitled to receive dividends, unless
declared by the Board of Directors. The Company has not declared dividends since inception. In the event of liquidation of the Company,
dissolution or winding up, the holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities.
The common stock has no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions
applicable to the common stock. The outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and non-assessable.
Private
Placement - On May 16, 2022, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“May 2022 PIPE”). In the May
2022 PIPE, the Company issued for the gross cash receipts of $ 9.4
million (i) 1,850,000
shares of the common stock, (ii) a warrant to purchase up to 3,419,000
shares of the common stock (“ 2022 Purchase Warrant”) and (iii) a warrant
to purchase up to 1,569,000
shares of the common stock (“ 2022 Pre-Funded Warrant”). The
purchase price for one share of common stock (or common stock equivalent) and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock was
$ 2.75 .
The 2022 Purchase Warrant will be exercisable six months after the issue date, expires five and one-half years after the issue date
and has an exercise price of: $ 2.77
per share. The Pre-Funded Warrant is exercisable immediately and has a term of exercise equal to five (5) years with a nominal
exercise price of $ 0.001
per share.
Because the warrants are accounted
for as liabilities, the May 2022 PIPE proceeds were allocated between the fair value of the warrants with the remaining proceeds allocated
to common stock and additional paid in capital.
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19.
Equity Incentive Plans and Share-Based Payments
2021
Omnibus Incentive Plan
In
2021, our Board of Directors adopted, and our shareholders approved the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2021 Plan). Under the
2021 Plan, 2,750,000
shares are authorized for awards and the maximum contractual term is 10
years for stock options granted. A total of 2,693,311 shares remain eligible for issuance as of June 30,
2022 under the 2021 Plan.
Non-qualified
stock options
During
the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company granted non-qualified stock options to certain employees and non-employee directors. The options
were granted on May 18, 2022 with an exercise price of $ 2.61 , a contractual term of ten years and a grant-date fair value of $ 1.7 million.
Of the total 1,053,434 options granted, 88,000 options were awarded to non-employee directors. The non-employee director options vest
in equal monthly installments following the date of grant and will be fully vested on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant.
The employee options vest annually over a three-year period, subject to the recipient’s continued service with the Company through
the applicable vesting dates.
During
the quarter ended March 31, 2022, the Company granted non-qualified stock options to certain employees to purchase 28,378 shares of common
stock under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The options were granted to employees on March 2, 2022 with an exercise price of $ 2.96 and
a contractual term of ten years . These stock options had a grant-date fair value of $ 44,000 and vest annually over a three-year period,
subject to the recipient’s continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting dates.
The
Company recognizes the grant-date fair value of share-based awards granted as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the
requisite service period. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the time of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model,
which requires the use of inputs and assumptions such as the fair value of the underlying stock, exercise price of the option, expected
term, risk-free interest rate, expected volatility and dividend yield. The Company elects to account for forfeitures as they occur.
Share-based
compensation expense of approximately $ 0.2 million and $ 0.3 million was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses on the
accompanying statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. There was no stock based compensation for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2021.
Options
outstanding and exercisable under the employee share option plan as of June 30, 2022 and a summary of option activity during the six
months then ended is presented below.
Schedule of Stock Unit Activity
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(1)
Outstanding
at December 31, 2021
613,614
$ 4.77
Granted
1,081,812
$ 2.62
Exercised
-
$ -
Canceled
or forfeited
( 63,946 )
$ 4.77
Outstanding at June
30, 2022
1,631,480
$ 3.34
9.73
$ -
Exercisable at June
30, 2022
7,332
$ 2.61
9.88
$ -
(1)
The
aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying options and the fair value
of the common stock for the options that were in the money at June 30, 2022.
As
of June 30, 2022, there was $ 2.7 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options, which is expected to be
recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.6 years.
Share-Based
Compensation (RSUs)
During
the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company awarded 343,512 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to certain members of management. There were
no RSU’s granted during the three months ended March 31, 2022. The fair value of each RSU is estimated based on the closing market
price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date.
The
RSUs had a grant-date fair value of $ 0.9 million and will vest annually over two years, subject to the recipient’s continued service
with the Company through the applicable vesting dates. Share-based compensation expense of $ 0.4 million and $ 0.8 million for the RSUs
was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statement of operations for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2022. There was no share-based compensation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.
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As
of June 30, 2022, there was $ 0.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs, which is expected to be recognized
over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.9 years.
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units
Shares
Weighted
Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Weighted
Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding
at December 31, 2021
170,068
$
$
4.77
Awarded
343,512
$
$
2.61
Vested
( 170,068 )
$
$
4.77
Canceled
or forfeited
-
$
$
-
Outstanding at June
30, 2022
343,512
1.38
$ 639
$
2.61
Expected to vest at June 30, 2022
343,512
1.38
$ 639
$
2.61
20.
Interest Expense, net
Interest
expense, net consists of the following:
Schedule of Interest Expense
(in
thousands)
2022
2021
2022
2021
For
three months ended
June 30,
For
six months ended
June 30,
(in
thousands)
2022
2021
2022
2021
Interest
expense
$ ( 3 )
$ -
$ ( 7 )
$ -
Contract
asset interest expense
( 89 )
( 89 )
( 179 )
( 179 )
Interest
income – related party
53
-
110
-
Interest income – other
1
4
5
10
Interest
expense, net
$ ( 38 )
$ ( 85 )
$ ( 71 )
$ ( 169 )
Contract
asset interest expense relates to the $ 1.7 million contract asset in connection with the $ 7.3 million start-up cost financing received
from Maruho under the Cutanea acquisition share purchase agreement. The contract asset is amortized on a straight-line basis using a
6 % interest rate over the financing arrangement contract term, which ends on December 31, 2023 .
21.
Other Income, net
Other
income, net consists of the following:
Schedule of Other Income, Net
(in
thousands)
2022
2021
2022
2021
For
three months ended
June
30,
For
six months ended
June
30,
(in
thousands)
2022
2021
2022
2021
Reimbursed
SPA costs
$ -
$ 185
$ -
$ 284
Other,
net
29
( 30 )
52
( 50 )
Other
income, net
$ 29
$ 155
$ 52
$ 234
Other,
net, primarily includes gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and gain on termination of operating leases.
22.
Net Earnings per Share
Basic
net earnings per common share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during
the period. Diluted net earnings per common share are calculated by dividing net income by the diluted weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the period. The diluted shares include the dilutive effect of stock-based awards based on the treasury stock
method.
The
following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders. (in thousands, except share and per share
data):
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
2022
2021
2022
2021
Three
Months Ended
Six
Months Ended
June
30,
June
30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Net
income (loss)
$ ( 850 )
$ ( 3,661 )
$ 4,711
$ ( 7,195 )
Shares:
Basic
weighted average common shares outstanding
18,823,497
8,000,000
17,968,870
8,000,000
Add:
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock
options and restricted stock units
-
-
75,304
-
Diluted
weighted average common shares outstanding
18,823,497
8,000,000
18,044,174
8,000,000
Net
earnings (loss) per share:
Basic
$ ( 0.05 )
$ ( 0.46 )
$ 0.26
$ ( 0.90 )
Diluted
$ ( 0.05 )
$ ( 0.46 )
$ 0.26
$ ( 0.90 )
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The
following table sets forth the potential common shares that were not included in the diluted per share calculations for the six months
ended June 30, 2022 because they would be anti-dilutive:
Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded From Computation of Earnings Per Share
Six
Months Ended June 30,
2022
Common
stock warrants
7,768,537
Common stock options
848,550
Unit Purchase Options
403,628
Total anti-dilutive securities
403,628
23.
Commitments and Contingencies
Facility
Leases
The
Company leases its corporate headquarters under an operating lease that expires in November 2025. The Company provided the landlord with
a security deposit in the amount of $ 0.1 million, which was recorded as other assets in the balance sheets.
Rent
expense is recorded on a straight-line basis through the end of the lease term. The Company incurred rent expense, in the amount of $ 0.1
million and $ 0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, and $ 0.2 million and $ 0.4 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2022 and 2021, which was included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Auto
Leases
The
Company also leases autos for its field sales force with a lease payment term of 40 months. The Company incurred auto lease expense of
$ 0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and $ 0.3 million and $ 0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022
and 2021.
The
minimum aggregate payments of all future lease commitments as of June 30, 2022, are as follows:
(in
thousands)
Schedule of Future Commitments and Sublease Income
Years
ending December 31,
Future
lease commitments
Remainder
of 2022
$ 414
2023
609
2024
474
2025
352
Thereafter
-
Total
$ 1,849
Cutanea payments
We
are obligated to repay to Maruho $ 3.6 million on December 31, 2022 and $ 3.7 million on December 31, 2023 in start-up cost financing paid
to us in connection with the Cutanea acquisition.
We
are also obligated to share product profits with Maruho equally from January 1, 2020 through October 30, 2030. Refer to Note 3, Acquisition
Contract Liabilities .
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Milestone
payments with Ferrer Internacional S.A.
Under
the Xepi LSA, we are obligated to make payments to Ferrer upon the occurrence of certain milestones. Specifically, we must pay
Ferrer i) $ 2,000,000
upon the first occasion when annual net sales of Xepi® under the Xepi LSA exceed $ 25,000,000 ,
and ii) $ 4,000,000
upon the first occasion when annual net sales of Xepi® under the Xepi LSA exceed $ 50,000,000 .
No payments were made for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 or 2021 related to Xepi®
milestones.
Legal
proceedings
At
each reporting date, the Company evaluates whether or not a potential loss amount or a potential range of loss is probable and reasonably
estimable under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies . The Company expenses as incurred the costs related to such
legal proceedings. We are not presently a party to any pending legal proceedings.
On
November 29, 2021, the Company entered into a settlement and release agreement with respect to a lawsuit filed March 23, 2018 in the
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in which we were alleged to have infringed on certain patents and misappropriated
certain trade secrets. In the settlement, the Company and Biofrontera AG together agreed to make an aggregate payment of $ 22.5 million
to settle the claims in the litigation. The Company will be responsible for $ 11.25 million of the aggregate settlement amount, plus interest
accrued at a rate equal to the weekly average one-year constant maturity Treasury yield and agreed to pay in three annual installments.
The first installment of $ 11.3 million (of which $ 5.6 million was Biofrontera AG’s portion) was paid in December 2021 by the Company.
While
Biofrontera AG has agreed to pay a portion of the settlement, both parties remain jointly and severally liable for the full settlement
amount, meaning that in the event Biofrontera AG does not pay all or a portion of the amount it owes under the agreement, the claimant
could compel the Company to pay Biofrontera AG’s share. If either the Company or Biofrontera AG violates the terms of the settlement
agreement, this could nullify the settlement and the Company may lose the benefits of the settlement and be liable for a greater amount.
As of June 30, 2022 we have reflected a legal settlement liability in the amount of $ 11.3
million for the remaining
payments due and a related receivable from related party of $ 5.6
million, in accordance with the Settlement Allocation
Agreement entered into on December 9, 2021, which provided that the settlement payments would first be made by the Company and then reimbursed
by Biofrontera AG for its share.
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Retirement Plan
The
Company has a defined-contribution plan under Section 401(k) of Internal Revenue Code (the “401(k) Plan”). The 401(k) Plan
covers all employees who meet defined minimum age and service requirements and allows participants to defer a portion of their annual
compensation on a pre-tax basis. The Company matches 50% of employee contributions up to a maximum of 6% of employees’ salary .
For
the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, matching contribution costs paid by the Company were $ 47,000 and $ 67,000 , respectively.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, matching contribution costs paid by the Company were $ 0.1 million.
25.
Subsequent Events
We
have completed an evaluation of subsequent events after the balance sheet date of June 30, 2022 through the date this Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q was submitted to the SEC.
On
July 14, 2022, an investor exercised the 2022 Pre-funded warrants and purchased a total of 1,569,000
shares of common stock at an exercise price of $ .001
per share, resulting in net proceeds of $ 1,569 .
On
July 26, 2022, the Company entered into the Inducement Letter with the holder (the “Investor”) of the
Company’s 2021 Purchase Warrants. The 2021 Purchase Warrants were originally issued on December 1, 2021 to purchase up to 2,857,143 shares
of common stock, par value $ 0.001 per
share. The Investor agreed to exercise for cash, the 2021 Purchase Warrants, in exchange for
the Company’s agreement to (i) lower the exercise price of the 2021 Purchase Warrants from $5.25 to $ 1.62
per share and (ii) issue a new warrant (the “Inducement Warrant”) to
purchase up to 4,285,715 shares
of common stock. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $ 4.3 million,
after deducting the financial advisory fees, from the exercise of the 2021 Purchase Warrants by the Investor.
The Inducement Warrant is exercisable on or after January 27, 2023 at a
price per share of $ 1.66 and expires on December 1, 2026 . The Investor has contractually agreed
to restrict its ability to exercise the Inducement Warrant such that the number of shares of the Company’s common stock held by
the Investor and its affiliates after such exercise does not exceed either 4.99% of the then issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s
common stock. The Investor may increase or decrease these limitations upon notice to the Company, but in no event will any such limitation
exceed 9.99%. The Company has agreed, as soon as practicable (but in no event later than 30 days after the date of the Inducement
Letter) to file a registration statement on Form S-1 to register the resale of the shares of Common Stock underlying the Inducement Warrant
and to have such registration statement declared effective within 90 days of its initial filing.
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Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
The
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. Certain statements
in this Form 10-Q constitute “forward-looking statements”. Such statements include estimates of our expenses, future revenue,
capital requirements, our need for additional financing, statements regarding the efficacy and intended use of our technologies under
development, the timelines and strategy for bringing licensed products to market, the timeline for regulatory review and approval
of our licensed products, and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be preceded by the words
“intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,”
“projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,”
“potential” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guaranties of future performance, are based on certain assumptions
and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ
materially from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements.
Factors
that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to:
●
our
reliance on sales of products we license from other companies as our sole source of revenue;
●
the
success of our competitors in developing generic topical dermatological products that successfully compete with our licensed products;
●
the
success of our principal licensed product Ameluz ® ;
●
the
ability of Biofrontera Pharma, Biofrontera Bioscience and Ferrer Internacional S.A. (“Ferrer”) ,
referred to collectively as our (“licensors”) to establish and maintain relationships with contract manufacturers that
are able to supply us with enough of the licensed products to meet our demand;
●
the
ability of our licensors or our licensors’ manufacturing partners, as applicable, to supply Ameluz®, BF-RhodoLED® lamps,
Xepi® or other licensed products that we market in sufficient quantities and at acceptable quality and cost levels, and to fully
comply with current good manufacturing practice or other applicable manufacturing regulations;
●
the
ability of our licensors to successfully defend or enforce patents related to our licensed products;
●
the
effect of the COVID-19 global pandemic, including mitigation efforts and economic effects;
●
the
availability of insurance coverage and medical expense reimbursement for our licensed products;
●
the
impact of legislative and regulatory changes;
●
competition
from other pharmaceutical and medical device companies and existing treatments, such as simple curettage and cryotherapy;
●
our
success in achieving profitability;
●
our
ability to obtain additional financing as needed to implement our growth strategy.
●
our
success in remediating material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and in establishing adequate internal
controls over financial reporting;
●
our
ability to retain and recruit key personnel;
●
our
success in making the transition to operate as a public company;
●
such
other risks identified in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021
and any other filings with the SEC.
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More
detailed information about us and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements, including the forward-looking
statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is set forth in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. We urge investors and security holders to read those documents free of charge at the SEC’s
web site at www.sec.gov. We do not undertake to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Overview
We
are a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company specializing in the commercialization of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological
conditions, in particular, diseases caused primarily by exposure to sunlight that result in sun damage to the skin. Our principal licensed
product focuses on the treatment of actinic keratoses, which are skin lesions that can sometimes lead to skin cancer. We also market
a topical antibiotic for treatment of impetigo, a bacterial skin infection.
Our
principal licensed product is Ameluz®, which is a prescription drug approved for use in combination with our licensor’s FDA-approved
medical devices, the BF-RhodoLED® lamp series consisting of the BF-RhodoLED® and the RhodoLED® XL lamps, for photodynamic
therapy in the United States for the lesion-directed and field-directed treatment of actinic keratoses of mild-to-moderate severity on
the face and scalp. We are currently selling Ameluz® for this indication in the U.S. under an exclusive license and supply agreement
(“Ameluz LSA”), by and among us and Biofrontera Pharma GmbH and Biofrontera Bioscience GmbH (collectively, the (“Ameluz
Licensor”) originally dated as of October 1, 2016, and as subsequently amended on October 8, 2021. Under the Ameluz LSA, we hold
the exclusive license to sell Ameluz® and the BF-RhodoLED® lamp in the United States for all indications currently approved by
the FDA as well as all future FDA-approved indications that the Ameluz Licensor may pursue. We are obliged to purchase Ameluz® and
the RhodoLED® devices exclusively from the Licensor. Under the Ameluz LSA, the Licensor is obliged to manufacture, perform regulatory
work and sponsor certain clinical trials on its own expense. In consideration, we are obligated to pay a transfer price of 30-50% of
our net sales of Ameluz®. We have the authority under the Ameluz LSA in certain circumstances to i) take over clinical development
with respect to the indications the Ameluz Licensor is currently pursuing with the FDA (as well as certain other clinical studies identified
in the Ameluz LSA), ii) take over the regulatory and manufacturing responsibilities from the Ameluz Licensor, and iii) to offset the
costs of such operations by adjusting the transfer price for Ameluz® or to reduce the transfer price at a fixed ratio. The Ameluz
Licensor does not have any obligation under the Ameluz LSA, as amended, to perform or finance clinical trials to promote new indications
beyond those they are currently pursuing with the FDA (as well as certain other clinical studies identified in the Ameluz LSA). Under
the Ameluz LSA, further extensions of the approved indications for Ameluz® photodynamic therapy in the United States are anticipated.
Our
second prescription drug licensed product in our portfolio is Xepi® (ozenoxacin cream, 1%), a topical non-fluorinated quinolone that
inhibits bacterial growth. Currently, no antibiotic resistance against Xepi® is known and it has been specifically approved by the
FDA for the treatment of impetigo, a common skin infection, due to Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. It is approved for
use in adults and children 2 months and older. We are currently selling Xepi® for this indication in the U.S. under an exclusive
license and supply agreement (“Xepi LSA”) with Ferrer that was acquired by Biofrontera on March 25, 2019 through our acquisition
of Cutanea Life Sciences, Inc. (“Cutanea”).
Our
principal objective is to increase the sales of our licensed products in the United States. The key elements of our strategy include
the following:
●
expanding
our sales in the United States of Ameluz ® in combination with the RhodoLED ® lamp for the treatment
of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratoses of the face and scalp and positioning Ameluz ® to be a leading photodynamic
therapy product, by growing our dedicated sales and marketing infrastructure in the United States;
●
expanding
our sales of Xepi ® for treatment of impetigo by improving the market positioning of the licensed product; and
●
leveraging
the potential for future approvals and label extensions of our portfolio products that are in the pipeline for the U.S. market through
the LSAs with our Licensors.
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Our
strategic objectives also include further expansion of our product and business portfolio through various methods to pursue selective
strategic investment and acquisition opportunities to expand and support our business growth, including but not limited to:
●
in-licensing
further products or product opportunities and developing them for the U.S. market;
●
procuring
products through asset acquisition from other healthcare companies; and
●
procuring
products through share acquisition of some or all shares of other healthcare companies, including the possible acquisition of shares
of our former parent company and significant stockholder, Biofrontera AG.
We
devote a substantial portion of our cash resources to the commercialization of our licensed products, Ameluz ® , the RhodoLED ®
lamp series and Xepi ® . We have financed our operating and capital expenditures through cash proceeds generated from
our product sales and proceeds received in equity financings.
We
believe that important measures of our results of operations include product revenue, operating income (loss) and adjusted EBITDA (a
non-GAAP measure as defined below). Our sole source of revenue is sales of products that we license from certain related and unrelated
companies. Our long-term financial objectives include consistent revenue growth and expanding operating margins. Accordingly, we are
focused on licensed product sales expansion to drive revenue growth and improve operating efficiencies, including effective resource
utilization, information technology leverage and overhead cost management.
Key
factors affecting our performance
As
a result of a number of factors, our historical results of operations may not be comparable to our results of operations in future periods,
and our results of operations may not be directly comparable from period to period. Set forth below is a brief discussion of the key
factors impacting our results of operations.
Seasonality
Because
traditional photodynamic therapy treatments using a lamp are performed more frequently during the winter, our revenue is subject to some
seasonality and has historically been higher during the first and fourth quarters than during the second and third quarters.
COVID-19
Since
the beginning of 2020, COVID-19 has become a global pandemic. As a result of the measures implemented by governments around the world,
our business operations have been directly affected. In particular, we experienced a significant decline in demand for our licensed products
as a result of different priorities for medical treatments emerging, thereby causing a delay of actinic keratosis treatment for most
patients. Our revenue was directly affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic starting in mid-March of 2020. From that point on, rising
infection rates and the resulting American Academy of Dermatology’s official recommendation to care for patients through remote
diagnosis and treatment (telehealth) led to significantly declining patient numbers and widespread, albeit temporary, physician practice
closures. As COVID-19 vaccines started to roll-out to the general public in March 2021, we experienced an increase in patients willing
to undergo treatment for actinic keratosis. In the fourth quarter of 2021 continuing through the first quarter of 2022, we again saw
a seasonally strong increase in sales, indicating a revenue recovery from the global COVID-19 pandemic. However, due to the speed and
fluidity with which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and the emergence of highly contagious variants, we do not yet know the
full extent of the impact of COVID-19 on our business operations. The ultimate extent of the impact of any epidemic, pandemic, outbreak,
or other public health crisis on our business, financial condition and results of operations will depend on future developments, which
are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of such epidemic, pandemic,
outbreak, or other public health crisis and actions taken to contain or prevent the further spread, including the effectiveness of vaccination
and booster vaccination campaigns, among others. Accordingly, we cannot predict the extent to which our business, financial condition
and results of operations will be affected. We remain focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet, liquidity and financial flexibility
and continue to monitor developments as we deal with the disruptions and uncertainties from a business and financial perspective relating
to COVID-19 and variants thereof.
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Supply
Chain
While
our Licensors take reasonable precautions to ensure the successful production of our commercially licensed products, their contract manufacturers
may experience a myriad of business difficulties (i.e. workforce instability, supply chain issues, erosion of customer base, etc.) that
could impact their financial solvency. In December 2021, we were notified by Ferrer of third-party manufacturing delays for the Xepi®
product and of their manufacturer’s (Teligent, Inc.) Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on October 14, 2021 and in February 2022, Teligent
Inc. filed a motion to convert the proceedings into a Chapter 7 liquidation. As Teligent, Inc, is no longer a viable manufacturing option,
Ferrer has selected a new contract manufacturer for Xepi ® , but the process will require significant time, including the time it will take the new contract manufacturer
to reach a level of production to meet our commercial needs. Although we have inventory of Xepi ® on hand, we do not expect
it will be enough to complete the commercialization of Xepi ® in accordance with the originally planned timeline. Due to
the uncertainty of supply chain, we expect a delay in shipments of Xepi ® for the next 18 months. Despite these delays, our total revenues will not be significantly impacted since the majority of our revenues
are from sales of Ameluz ® . After adjusting our forecast due to supply chain issues, we expect our net Xepi ®
revenues impact to be $0.5 million over the next twelve months. We continue to monitor the impacts of the supply chain on our business
and are focused on ensuring the stability of the supply chains for Ameluz ® and RhodoLED ® .
Components
of Our Results of Operations
Product
Revenue, net
We
generate product revenues through the third-party sales of our licensed products Ameluz ® , RhodoLED ® lamps
and Xepi ® . Revenues from product sales are recorded net of discounts, rebates
and other incentives, including trade discounts and allowances, product returns, government rebates, and other incentives such as patient
co-pay assistance. Revenue from the sales of our RhodoLED ® lamp and Xepi ® are relatively insignificant
compared with revenues generated through our sales of Ameluz ® .
The
primary factors that determine our revenue derived from our licensed products are:
●
the
level of orders generated by our sales force;
●
the
level of prescriptions and institutional demand for our licensed products; and
●
unit
sales prices.
Related
Party Revenues
We
also generate insignificant related party revenue in connection with an agreement with Biofrontera Bioscience to provide RhodoLED ®
lamps and associated services for the clinical trials performed by Biofrontera Bioscience.
Cost
of Revenues, Related Party
Cost
of revenues, related party, is comprised of purchase costs of our licensed products, Ameluz ® and RhodoLED ® lamps
from Biofrontera Pharma GmbH.
Cost
of Revenues, Other
Cost
of revenues, other, is comprised of purchase costs of our licensed product, Xepi ® , third-party logistics and distribution
costs including packaging, freight, transportation, shipping and handling costs, inventory adjustment due to expiring Xepi ®
products, as well as sales-based Xepi ® royalties.
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Selling,
General and Administrative Expense
Selling,
general and administrative expenses consist principally of costs associated with our sales force, commercial support personnel, personnel
in executive and other administrative functions, as well as medical affairs professionals. Other selling, general and administrative
expenses include marketing, trade, and other commercial costs necessary to support the commercial operation of our licensed products
and professional fees for legal, consulting, accounting services and the amortization of our intangible asset.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses, Related Party
Selling,
general and administrative expenses, related party, primarily relate to the services provided by our significant stockholder, Biofrontera
AG, for accounting consolidation, IT support, and pharmacovigilance. These expenses were previously charged to us based on costs incurred
plus 6% in accordance with the 2016 Services Agreement. As of December 31, 2021, we entered into the Services Agreement which provides
for the execution of statements of work that supersedes the applicable provisions of the 2016 Services Agreement. The Services Agreement
enables us to continue relying on Biofrontera AG and its subsidiaries for various services it has historically provided to us, including
IT and pharmacovigilance support. We currently have statements of work in place regarding IT, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, pharmacovigilance,
and investor relations services, and are continuously assessing the other services historically provided to us by Biofrontera AG
to determine 1) if they will be needed, and 2) whether they can or should be obtained from other third-party providers.
Restructuring
Costs
We
restructured the business of Cutanea and incurred restructuring costs, which were subsequently reimbursed by Maruho. Restructuring costs
primarily relate to Aktipak ® discontinuation, personnel costs related to the termination of all Cutanea employees, and
the winding down of Cutanea’s operations.
Change
in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration
In
connection with the Cutanea acquisition, we recorded contingent consideration related to the estimated profits from the sale of
Cutanea products to be shared equally with Maruho. The fair value of such contingent consideration was determined to be $6.5 million
on the acquisition date of March 25, 2019 and is re-measured at each reporting date, with changes in fair value presented within the
statements of operations, until the contingency is resolved.
Change
in Fair Value of Warrant Liabilities
Common
stock warrants issued in conjunction with private placement financing transactions which closed on December 2, 2021 and May 17, 2022
are accounted for as liabilities in accordance with ASC 815-40.
The
warrant liability is measured at fair value at inception and on a recurring basis, with changes in fair value presented within the statements
of operations.
Interest
Expense, net
Interest
expense, net, primarily consists of amortization of the contract asset related to the start-up cost financing from Maruho Co.
Ltd’s. (“Maruho”) agreement (“Share Purchase Agreement”) to acquire 100% of the Shares of Cutanea Life
Sciences, Inc. (“Cutanea”), offset by interest income of 6% per annum for each day that any reimbursement is past due
related to the Amended Settlement Allocation Agreement with Biofrontera AG and immaterial amounts of interest income earned on our
financing of customer purchases of RhodoLED ® lamps.
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Other
Income, net
Other
income, net primarily includes (i) reimbursed Share Purchase Agreement costs, and (ii) gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.
Income
Taxes
As
a result of the net losses we have incurred in each fiscal year since inception, we have recorded no provision for federal income taxes
during such periods. Income tax expense incurred relates to state income taxes.
Results
of Operations
Comparison
of the Three Months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
The
following table summarizes our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
( in
thousands)
2022
2021
Change
Product
revenues, net
$ 4,441
$ 5,840
$ (1,399 )
Related
party revenues
16
15
1
Revenues,
net
4,457
$ 5,855
(1,398 )
Operating
expenses:
Cost
of revenues, related party
2,402
2,973
(571 )
Cost
of revenues, other
152
135
17
Selling,
general and administrative
9,669
5,552
4,117
Selling,
general and administrative, related party
346
196
150
Restructuring
costs
-
186
(186 )
Change
in fair value of contingent consideration
(1,900 )
500
(2,400 )
10,699
9,542
1,127
Loss
from operations
(6,212 )
(3,687 )
(2,525 )
Change
in fair value of warrant liabilities
5,371
-
5,371
Interest
expense, net
(38 )
(85 )
47
Other
income, net
29
155
(126 )
Loss
before income taxes
(850 )
(3,617 )
2,767
Income
tax expenses
-
44
(44 )
Net
loss
$ (850 )
$ (3,661 )
$ 2,811
Product
Revenue, net
Net
product revenue was $4.5 million and $5.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, a decrease of $1.4
million, or 23.9%. The decrease was primarily driven by the lower volume of Ameluz ® orders, which resulted in a decrease
in Ameluz ® revenue of $1.5 million, which was partially offset with the impact of the price increase
related to Ameluz ® of $0.1 million.
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Operating
Expenses
Cost
of Revenues, Related Party
Cost
of revenues, related party was $2.4 million and $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, a decrease
of $0.6 million, or 19.2%. which was driven by the decrease in Ameluz ® product revenue. Cost of revenues, related party
is directly correlated to the selling price under the Ameluz LSA.
Cost
of Revenues, Other
Cost
of revenues, other was $0.2 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative expenses were $9.7 million and $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
an increase of $4.1 million, or 74.2%.
The
increase was primarily driven by legal expenses of $0.8 million, issuance costs related to a private placement financing of $0.7
million and business insurance of $0.5 million. Headcount costs also increased $0.7 million as a result of resumed hiring in 2022.
The increase was further driven by stock compensation expense of $0.6 million, general consulting expenses $0.5M as well as resumed
travel of $0.2 million
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses, Related Party
Selling,
general and administrative expenses, related party were $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021,
respectively, an increase of $0.1 million or 76.5%. Related party expense is based on statements of work issued under the Services Agreement
with the Biofrontera Group. We currently have statements of work in place regarding IT, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, pharmacovigilance,
and investor relations services. Prior period related party expense was based on costs incurred by Biofrontera AG plus 6% for services
provided to us related to accounting consolidation, IT support and pharmacovigilance. Increase of $0.2 million is mainly related to IT
development and quality assurance services.
Restructuring
Costs
There
were no restructuring costs for the three months ended June 30,2022. Restructuring costs were $0.2 million for three months ended June
30, 2021, which was related to facility exit costs.
Change
in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration
The
change in fair value of contingent consideration was a decrease of $1.9 million and an increase of $0.5 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The change in fair value of contingent consideration is driven by the estimated profit share
the Company is required to pay under the Share Purchase Agreement.
Change
in Fair Value of Warrant Liabilities
The
change in fair value of warrant liabilities was a decrease of $5.4 million for three months ended June 30, 2022. The change in fair
value of warrant liabilities was driven by changes in the underlying value of the common stock. There were no warrant liabilities as
of June 30, 2021.
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Comparison
of the Six Months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
The
following table summarizes our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
( in
thousands)
2022
2021
Change
Product
revenues, net
$ 14,177
$ 10,571
$ 3,606
Related
party revenues
31
28
3
Revenues,
net
14,208
$ 10,599
3,609
Operating
expenses:
Cost
of revenues, related party
7,377
5,381
1,996
Cost
of revenues, other
327
298
29
Selling,
general and administrative
17,285
10,310
6,975
Selling,
general and administrative, related party
441
360
81
Restructuring
costs
-
467
(467 )
Change
in fair value of contingent consideration
(1,900 )
998
(2,898 )
Total
operating expenses
23,530
17,814
5,716
Loss
from operations
(9,322 )
(7,215 )
(2,107 )
Change
in fair value of warrant liabilities
14,082
-
14,082
Interest
expense, net
(71 )
(169 )
98
Other
income, net
52
234
(182 )
Loss
before income taxes
4,741
(7,150 )
11,891
Income
tax expenses
30
45
(15 )
Net
loss
$ 4,711
$ (7,195 )
$ 11,906
Product
Revenue, net
Net
product revenue was $14.2 million and $10.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $3.6
million, or 34.1%. The increase was primarily driven by (i) higher volume of Ameluz ® orders, which resulted in an increase
in Ameluz ® revenue of $3.5 million, and (ii) an Ameluz ® price increase which further increased Ameluz ®
revenue by $0.1 million.
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Operating
Expenses
Cost
of Revenues, Related Party
Cost
of revenues, related party was $7.4 million and $5.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase
of $2.0 million, or 37.1% which was driven by the increase in Ameluz ® product revenue. Cost of revenues, related party
is directly correlated to the selling price under the Ameluz LSA.
Cost
of Revenues, Other
Cost
of revenues, other was consistent at $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative expenses were $17.3 million and $10.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
an increase of $7.0 million, or 67.7%.
The
increase was primarily driven by legal expenses of $1.3 million and business insurance of $1.0 million. Headcount costs also increased
$1.2 million as a result of resumed hiring in 2022. The increase was further driven by stock compensation expense of $1.1 million, issuance
costs related to a private placement financing of $0.7 million, consulting expenses of $0.7 million and resumed travel of $0.5 million.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses, Related Party
Selling, general and administrative expenses, related
party were $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. Related party expense is based on statements of work issued under
the Services Agreement with the Biofrontera Group. We currently have statements of work in place regarding IT, regulatory affairs, medical
affairs, pharmacovigilance, and investor relations services. Prior period related party expense was based on costs incurred by Biofrontera
AG plus 6% for services provided to us related to accounting consolidation, IT support and pharmacovigilance.
Restructuring
Costs
There
were no restructuring costs for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Restructuring costs were $0.5 million for the six months ended June
30, 2021, which was related to facility exit costs.
Change
in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration
The change in fair value
of contingent consideration was a decrease of $1.9 million and an increase of $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and
2021, respectively. The change in fair value of contingent consideration is driven by the estimated profit share the Company is required
to pay under the Share Purchase Agreement.
Change
in Fair Value of Warrant Liabilities
The change in fair value
of warrant liabilities was a decrease of $14.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The change in fair value of warrant liabilities
was driven by changes in the underlying value of the common stock. There were no warrant liabilities as of June 30, 2021.
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Net
Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
We
define adjusted EBITDA as net income or loss before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and other
non-operating items from our statements of operations as well as certain other items considered outside the normal course of our operations
specifically described below. Adjusted EBITDA is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP. Our definition of adjusted EBITDA may
vary from the use of similarly-titled measures by others in our industry due to the potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation
and differences due to items subject to interpretation. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income or loss,
operating income/(loss), cash flows from operating activities or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP as measures
of operating performance or liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation
or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.
Change
in fair value of contingent consideration: Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement, the profits from the sale of Cutanea products
will be shared equally between Maruho and Biofrontera until 2030. The fair value of the contingent consideration was determined to be
$6.5 million on the acquisition date and is re-measured at each reporting date. We exclude the impact of the change in fair value of
contingent consideration as this is non-cash.
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities:
The warrants issued in conjunction with private placement equity financings were accounted for as liabilities
in accordance with ASC 815-40. The warrant liabilities were measured at fair value at inception and are remeasured at each reporting date,
with changes in fair value presented within the statement of operations. We exclude the impact of the change in fair value of warrant
liabilities as this is non-cash.
Adjusted
EBITDA margin is adjusted EBITDA for a particular period expressed as a percentage of revenues for that period.
We
use adjusted EBITDA to measure our performance from period to period and to compare our results to those of our competitors. In addition
to adjusted EBITDA being a significant measure of performance for management purposes, we also believe that this presentation provides
useful information to investors regarding financial and business trends related to our results of operations and that when non-GAAP financial
information is viewed with GAAP financial information, investors are provided with a more meaningful understanding of our ongoing operating
performance.
The
below table presents a reconciliation from net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and
2021:
Three
months ended
June 30,
Six
months ended
June 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Net
income (loss)
$ (850 )
$ (3,661 )
$ 4,711
$ (7,195 )
Interest
expense, net
38
85
71
169
Income
tax expense
-
44
30
45
Depreciation
and amortization
132
138
263
275
EBITDA
(680 )
(3,394 )
5,075
(6,706 )
Change
in fair value of contingent consideration
(1,900 )
500
(1,900 )
998
Change
in fair value of warrant liabilities
(5,371 )
-
(14,082 )
-
Adjusted
EBITDA
$ (7,951 )
$ (2,894 )
$ (11,257 )
$ (5,708 )
Adjusted
EBITDA margin
-178.4 %
-49.4 %
-78.6 %
-53.9 %
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Adjusted
EBITDA
Adjusted
EBITDA decreased from ($2.9) million during the three months ended June 30, 2021 to ($8.0) million for the three months ended June 30,
2022. Our adjusted EBITDA margin decreased from (49.4%) to (178.4%) during the same periods.
Adjusted
EBITDA decreased from ($5.7) million during the six months ended June 30, 2021 to ($11.3) million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Our adjusted EBITDA margin decreased from (53.9%) to (78.6%) during the same periods.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
The
Company’s primary sources of liquidity are its existing cash balances and cash flows from equity financing transactions. In May
of 2022, we received aggregate proceeds of $9.4 million from the sale of common stock and warrants in a private placement (See note
18 Stockholders’ Equity) . As of June 30, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $31.9 million, compared to $24.5 million
as of December 31, 2021.
Since
we commenced operations in 2015, we have generated significant losses. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we incurred losses
from operations of $9.3 million and $7.2 million, respectively. We incurred net cash outflows from operations of $2.0 million and $4.5
million, for the same periods, respectively. We had an accumulated deficit as of June 30, 2022 of $74.2 million.
The
Company’s short-term material cash requirements include working capital needs and satisfaction of contractual commitments
including auto leases (see Note 23, Commitments and Contingencies ), Maruho start-up payments of $7.3 million (see Note 3.
Acquisition Contract Liabilities ), and legal settlement expenses after reimbursement from Biofrontera AG, a significant
shareholder and our former parent company, of $5.6 million (see Note 13. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities ).
Long-term material cash requirements include potential milestone payments to Ferrer Internacional S.A (See Note 23. Commitments
and Contingencies ) and contingent consideration payments to Maruho (see Note 3. Acquisition Contract
Liabilities).
Additionally, we expect to continue to incur operating
losses due to significant discretionary sales and marketing efforts as we seek to expand the commercialization of Ameluz ®
and Xepi ® in the United States. We also expect to incur additional expenses to add and improve operational, financial and
information systems and personnel, including personnel to support our product commercialization efforts. In addition, we expect to incur
significant costs to continue to comply with corporate governance, regulatory reporting and other requirements applicable to us as a public
company in the U.S. We expect capital expenditures to increase in 2022 to support the increase in our business needs including an ERP
system.
Our future growth is dependent on our
ability to obtain additional equity financing. On July 26, 2022, pursuant to a warrant exercise inducement offer letter (the
“Inducement Letter”), an investor exercised certain of its existing warrants, issued in a private placement on December 1, 2021, to purchase 2,857,143 shares of common
stock, at a price of $1.62 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $4.6 million ( See Note 25 Subsequent Events) . Based on
current operating plans and financial forecasts, we expect that our current cash and cash equivalents, along with the proceeds
received from the exercise of such warrants in accordance with the Inducement Letter, will be sufficient to fund our operations for at
least the next twelve months from the date of issuance of our financial statements. However, if our current operating plans or
financial forecasts change, or we are unable to obtain additional financing, we may need to reduce the discretionary spend on
promotional expenses, branding, marketing consulting and defer some hiring. While we expect to continue being flexible in our
spending over the next twelve months, we do not consider there to be a need to significantly revise our operations currently.
The adequacy of our available funds to meet our future operating and capital
requirements will depend on many factors, including the amounts of future revenues generated by our products. Due to numerous factors
described in more detail under the caption Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of this Form 10-K and our contractual obligations
and commitments, we may require significant additional funds earlier than we currently expect in order to continue to commercialize Ameluz®,
BF-RhodoLED® lamp series, and Xepi® and to support the operating, investing, and financing activities of the Company beyond the
next twelve months.
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Our
future use of operating cash and capital requirements will depend on many forward-looking factors, including the following:
●
the
costs of our commercialization activities for Ameluz ® and Xepi ® ;
●
the
extent to which we acquire or invest in licensed products, businesses and technologies;
●
the
extent to which we choose to establish collaboration, co-promotion, distribution or other similar agreements for our licensed products;
●
the
cost to fulfill our contractual obligations for various operating leases on vehicles and office space; and
●
the
requirement to pay back $7.3 million of start-up cost financing to Maruho and make any contingent profit- sharing payments to Maruho
in connection with the Cutanea acquisition.
●
the
ability to collect a receivable of $5.6 million from Biofrontera AG (in accordance with the Settlement Allocation Agreement) for
reimbursement of legal settlement payments to be made on their behalf for which both parties are jointly and severally liable.
We
will continue to assess our operating costs and expenses and our cash and cash equivalents and, if circumstances warrant, we will make
appropriate adjustments to our operating plan.
Cash
Flows
The
following table summarizes our cash provided by and (used in) operating, investing and financing activities:
Six
Months Ended June 30,
(in
thousands)
2022
2021
Net
cash used in operating activities
$ (1,987 )
$ (4,508 )
Net
cash used in investing activities
(36 )
(3 )
Net
cash provided by (used) in financing activities
9,391
(517 )
Net
increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash
$ 7,368
$ (5,028 )
Operating
Activities
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, operating activities used $2.0 million of cash, primarily resulting from our net income of $4.7 million,
adjusted for non-cash expense of stock-based compensation of $1.1 million, $0.3M depreciation and amortization, $0.2 million interest
expense as well as $7.6 million of working capital changes which was offset by the change in fair value of warrant liabilities $14.1M
and the change in fair value of contingent consideration $1.9 million.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2021, operating activities used $4.5 million of cash, primarily resulting from our net loss of $7.2 million,
adjusted for non-cash expense of $1.5 million as an offset and net cash provided by changes in our operating assets and liabilities of
$1.2 million.
Investing
Activities
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, net cash used in investing activities in the amount of $36,000 and $3,000, respectively,
consisted of the purchase of computer equipment.
Financing
Activities
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash from financing activities was $9.4 million driven entirely by proceeds from the sale of
common stock and warrants in a private placement (See note 18 Stockholders’ Equity) .
During
the six months ended June 30, 2021, cash used in financing activities was $0.5 million related to payments of deferred offering costs.
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Accounting
Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates
Our
management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements,
which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires
the use of estimates and assumptions by management that affect the value of assets and liabilities, as well as contingent assets and
liabilities, as reported on the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses arising during the reporting period. The main areas in
which assumptions, estimates and the exercising of a degree of judgment are appropriate relate to fair value measurements of contingent
consideration and warrant liabilities and stock compensation. Estimates are based on historical experience and other assumptions that
are considered appropriate in the circumstances. They are continuously reviewed but may vary from the actual values.
Our
significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies , to
our financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Critical
Accounting Estimates
A
summary of our critical accounting estimates is included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2021. There were no material changes to our critical accounting estimates for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
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Off-balance
Sheet Arrangements
Besides
the contractual obligations and commitments as discussed in the section titled Liquidity and Capital Resources , we did not
have during the periods presented, and we do not currently have, any other off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in the rules
and regulations of the SEC.
Emerging
Growth Company Status
The
Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 permits an “emerging growth company” such as us to take advantage of an extended
transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies until those standards would otherwise
apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of such extended transition period, which means that when an accounting
standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, we will adopt the new or revised
standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard and will do so until such time that we either (i) irrevocably
elect to “opt out” of such extended transition period or (ii) no longer qualify as an emerging growth company.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As
a “smaller reporting company,” we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item
4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with
the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (who serves as our principal executive officer and principal financial officer), evaluated,
as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, and as a result of the material weakness described below, our
Chief Executive Officer concluded that, as
of June 30, 2022 , our disclosure controls and procedures
were not effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Material
Weaknesses in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A
material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is
a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected
on a timely basis.
In
connection with the audits of our financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we identified
a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. The previously identified material weakness pertains to our oversight
of work being performed for the Company by third-party service providers; as the Company’s management review control over information
produced by third-party service providers was not sufficiently precise to identify errors. Specifically, as part of the valuation of
an intangible asset in connection with the acquisition of Cutanea, we failed to identify a computational error within the valuation model
for the Xepi ® intangible asset. In addition, in 2021 an error in the valuation of the same intangible asset was identified
relating to insufficient information being provided to the third-party consultant in connection with an impairment assessment.
Relating
to the previously identified deficiency pertaining to management’s review of work performed by specialists, management has implemented
measures designed to improve our internal control over financial reporting including formalized reviews of transactions handled by the
specialist. However, in light of the prior year control deficiency, the remediation is still considered to be in process. We will monitor
the effectiveness of our remediation plan and will continue to make changes we determine to be appropriate. As a result, management has
concluded that the material weakness was not fully remediated as of June 30, 2022.
Management
will continue its remediation work by adding steps to the engagement of third-party specialists for assistance with complex or judgmental
accounting areas, including checks and balances over the proper flow of information to the specialist to allow for an adequate understanding
of the transaction.
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As
previously noted, we are still in process of remediating this material weakness as of June 30, 2022. If we are unable to remediate this
material weakness, or if we identify additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fail to maintain an effective system of
internal control, we may not be able to accurately or timely report our financial condition or results of operations, which may adversely
affect investor confidence in us and, as a result, our stock price.
Changes
in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022 that materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under
the Exchange Act).
PART
II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item
1. Legal Proceedings
For
information regarding legal proceedings in which we are involved, see Note 23 - Commitments and Contingencies under the subsection titled
“Legal Proceedings” in our Notes to Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item
1A. Risk Factors
As
a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide disclosure pursuant to this item in this Form 10-Q. However, you should carefully
consider the “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, for a
discussion of important factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
Item
2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Use
of Proceeds from our Initial Public Offering
On
October 28, 2021, our registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-257722) relating to the initial public offering (“IPO”)
of our common stock became effective.
Proceeds
received were used for working capital and general corporate purposes. There has been no material change in the planned use of proceeds
from the IPO of our common stock from that described in the Prospectus.
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
The
following exhibits are filed herewith or are incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC.
Exhibit
No.
4.1
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued in connection with the private placement on May 17, 2022 (the “May 2022 PIPE”) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 20, 2022).
4.2
Form of Pre-Funded Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued in connection with the May 2022 PIPE (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 20, 2022).
10.1†
Amendment
to Employment Agreement effective as of April 1, 2022 – Erica Monaco (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s
Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 5, 2022).
10.2#
Form
of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on
May 20, 2022).
10.3
Form of Registration Rights Agreement for May 2022 PIPE (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 20, 2022).
31.1*
Certification
of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
32.1*
Certification
of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS*
Inline
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104
Cover
Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101)
*
Filed
herewith.
†
Indicates
a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
#
The schedules
(and similar attachments) to this exhibit have been omitted from this filing pursuant to Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K. The registrant
agrees to furnish a supplemental copy of any omitted schedule (or similar attachment) to the SEC upon request.
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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.
BIOFRONTERA
INC.
Date:
August 12, 2022
By:
/s/
Erica Monaco
Name:
Erica
Monaco
Title:
Chief
Executive Officer
( Duly
Authorized Officer, Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer )
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