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 Klotho
Neurosciences, 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
Klotho
Neurosciences, Inc. (“The Company” or “Klotho”) 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.
Effective
September 17, 2024, the Company changed its legal name from ANEW Medical, Inc. to Klotho Neurosciences, Inc. This name change was approved
by the Company’s Board of Directors to better reflect the strategic focus of its proprietary products. Throughout these financial
statements, references to the ‘Company’ refer to Klotho Neurosciences, Inc., formerly known as ANEW or ANEW Public. Under
certain circumstances, references to ANEW and ANEW Public have remained when useful in describing the sequence of events that occurred
during the merger between Redwoods and ANEW.
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, Redwoods filed a Second Amended Certificate of Incorporation
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.”
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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 Klotho 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Revenues
The
Company had no revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023.
Operating
Expenses
Operating
expenses are composed of consultant fees and professional fees.
Our operating expenses for the three months ended
September 30, 2024 were $2,870,932 compared to $123,737 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $2,747,195. The
increase was primarily due to increased share-based compensation expense.
Our operating expenses for the nine months ended
September 30, 2024 were $3,688,584 compared to $520,589 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $3,167,995. The
increase was primarily due to increased share-based compensation expense as well as expenses associated with our business combination
including increases in third party consulting fees and professional fees.
Net
Loss
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, we incurred a net loss
of $2,959,426 compared to a net loss of $144,111 for the three month period ended September 30, 2023. The increase in net loss was primarily
due to increased share-based compensation expense.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we incurred a net loss
of $4,083,109 compared to a net loss of $580,983 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $3,502,126. The increase
in net loss was primarily due to increased stock-based compensation expense as well as 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
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024
2023
Net cash used in operating activities
$ (2,002,358 )
$ (247,406 )
Net cash used in investing activities
(123,497 )
(76,325 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
2,173,942
250,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
$ 48,087
$ (73,731 )
Cash, beginning of year
2,808
75,872
Cash, end of year
$ 50,895
$ 2,141
Operating
Activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the
nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $2,002,358, compared to $247,406, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of
approximately $1,755,000. The significant increase in cash used in operating activities is primarily attributable to increases in expenses
related to the business combination and continued operating costs. We expect net cash used in operating activities to increase in the
coming periods, until our products are able to produce meaningful revenue.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the
nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $123,497, compared to $76,325 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of approximately
$47,000. 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 nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $2,173,942, which consisted of investments, proceeds from the business combination, as well
as proceeds from related parties. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $250,000,
from repayment of an advance to a shareholder.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash of $50,895 and net working
capital of ($827,783).
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 September 30, 2024, the Company
had cash of approximately $51,000 and an accumulated deficit of approximately $8.5 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 September 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.
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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.
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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