Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
References
in this report (this “Quarterly Report”) to “we,” “us” or the “Company” refer to ANEW
Medical, Inc. References to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our officers and directors. The
following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction
with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Certain
information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
Special
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”),
that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected
and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report, including, without limitation,
statements in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding
the search for an initial business combination, the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives
of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,”
“intend,” “estimate,” “seek” and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify
such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management’s
current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ
materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For information identifying important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to
the Risk Factors section of the Company’s final prospectus for its initial public offering filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”). The Company’s filings with the SEC can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s
website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
ANEW Medical, Inc. (“The
Company” or “Public ANEW”) develops essential medicines for the treatment of chronic diseases – cancer, cardiovascular,
and neurodegenerative disorders. The Company currently has acquired two licensed platforms: a generic drug portfolio and a biosimilar
biologics platform that uses biologic therapies to treat cancer, and two proprietary, patented technologies involving the melanocortin
receptor-binding molecules and a gene therapy platform which uses a gene therapy approach to introduce a therapeutic protein called “Klotho”
inside the body to treat neurodegenerative diseases.
As of May 30, 2023, Redwoods
Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and a special purpose acquisition company (“Redwoods”), Anew Medical Sub, Inc.,
a Wyoming corporation (“Merger Sub”) and ANEW Medical, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“ANEW”) entered into a Business
Combination Agreement, which was amended as of November 4, 2023 (the “Business Combination Agreement”). On June 21, 2024 (the
“Closing Date”), Merger Sub merged with and into ANEW, with ANEW continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned
subsidiary of Redwoods (the “Business Combination”). In connection with the Business Combination, on June 21, 2024, Public
ANEW (“the Company”) filed the Amended Charter with the Delaware Secretary of State, and adopted the amended and restated
bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”), which replaced Redwoods’ Charter and Bylaws in effect as of such time. In
connection with the closing of the Business Combination (the “Closing”), Redwoods changed its name to “ANEW Medical,
Inc.” (“Public ANEW”).
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Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
See Item 1, Note 2 – “Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies.”
Results of Operations
For accounting purposes,
the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination are treated as a reverse acquisition and, as such, the historical financial
statements of the accounting acquirer ANEW will become the historical financial statements of Public ANEW. Under this method of accounting,
Redwoods was treated as the acquired company for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the Merger was
treated as the equivalent of the Company issuing shares for the net assets of Redwoods, accompanied by a recapitalization.
The net assets of Redwoods were stated at historical cost with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded.
We have not generated any operating revenues to
date. To date, the Company’s operations have consisted of acquiring our licensed platforms and patents, and planning for the Business
Combination. We incur expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance),
as well as our expenses associated with planning our research and clinical testing operations.
Results of Operations for the Three and Six
Months Ended June 30, 2024 Compared to the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Revenues
The Company had no revenue for the six month ended
June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses are composed of consultant
fees and professional fees.
Our operating expenses for the three months ended
June 30, 2024 were $395,607 compared to $244,252 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $151,355 or approximately 62%.
The increase was primarily due to increased expenses associated with preparing for our business combination including increases in third
party consulting fees and professional fees.
Our operating expenses for the six months ended
June 30, 2024 were $817,652 compared to $396,852 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $420,800 or approximately 106%.
The increase was primarily due to increased expenses associated with preparing for our business combination including increases in third
party consulting fees and professional fees.
Net Loss
For the three months ended June 30, 2024, we incurred
a net loss of $451,639 compared to a net loss of $264,389 for the three month period ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $187,250 or approximately
71%. The increase in net loss was primarily due to increased expenses associated with preparing for our business combination including
increases in third party consulting fees and professional fees.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, we incurred
a net loss of $1,123,683 compared to a net loss of $436,872 for the six month period ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $686,811 or approximately
157%. The increase in net loss was primarily due to increased expenses associated with preparing for our business combination including
increases in third party consulting fees and professional fees.
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Liquidity
and Capital Resources
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
Change
2024
2023
$
%
Net cash used in operating activities
$ (929,399 )
$ (265,429 )
$ (663,970 )
250 %
Net cash used in investing activities
(123,497 )
(20,000 )
(103,497 )
517 %
Net cash provided by financing activities
1,895,424
250,000
1,645,424
658 %
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
842,528
(35,429 )
877,957
(2,478 )%
Cash, beginning of year
2,808
75,872
(73,064 )
(96 )%
Cash, end of period
$ 845,336
$ 40,443
$ 804,893
1,990 %
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the
six months ended June 30, 2024 was $929,399, compared to $265,429, for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $663,970 or
approximately 250%. The significant increase in cash used in operating activities is primarily attributable to increases in expenses as
we prepared to close our business combination. We expect net cash from operating activities to be negative in the coming periods, until
our products are able to produce meaningful revenue.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the
six months ended June 30, 2024 was $123,497, compared to $20,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $103,497 or approximately
517%. The increase in cash used in investing activities is primarily attributable to licensing payments made in the period.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities for
the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $1,895,424, which consisted of investments and proceeds from the Business Combination. For the
six months ended June 30, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $250,000, primarily from the sale of the Company’s
common stock and promissory notes to investors.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash of $845,336
and net working capital of $101,273.
The Company has incurred and expects to continue
to incur significant professional costs to remain as a publicly traded company and incurred significant transaction costs related to the
consummation of the Business Combination.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements
have been prepared as if the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred significant operating losses and negative
cash flows from operations since inception. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash of approximately $845,000 and an accumulated deficit
of approximately $5.5 million. The Company has incurred recurring losses, has experienced recurring negative operating cash
flows, and requires significant cash resources to execute its business plans. The Company is dependent on obtaining additional working
capital funding from the sale of equity and/or debt securities in order to continue to execute its development plans and continue operations.
Without additional funding, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months
from the date of these financial statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities,
which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2024. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships
with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established
for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements. We have not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements,
established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets.
Emerging Growth Company Status
We are an “emerging growth company”,
as defined in the JOBS Act, and, for as long as we continue to be an emerging growth company, we may choose to take advantage of exemptions
from various reporting requirements applicable to other public companies but not to emerging growth companies, including, but not limited
to, not being required to have our independent registered public accounting firm audit our internal control over financial reporting under
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy
statements and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval
of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. As an emerging growth company we can also delay adopting new or revised accounting
standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We intend to avail ourselves of these options. Once adopted,
we must continue to report on that basis until we no longer qualify as an emerging growth company.
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We
will cease to be an emerging growth company upon the earliest of: (i) the end of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our
initial public offering; (ii) the first fiscal year after our annual gross revenue are $1.07 billion or more; (iii) the date on which
we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt securities; or (iv) the end of
any fiscal year in which the market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates exceeded $700 million as of the end of the second
quarter of that fiscal year. We cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive if we choose to rely on these
exemptions. If, as a result of our decision to reduce future disclosure, investors find our common stock less attractive, there may be
a less active trading market for our common stock and the price of our common stock may be more volatile.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As
a smaller reporting company, we are not required to make disclosures under this Item.
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