UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-K
(Mark
One)
☒
ANNUAL
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the fiscal year ended December 31 , 2024
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: 001-42530
WELLGISTICS
HEALTH, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
93-3264234
(State
or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S.
Employer
incorporation
or organization)
Identification
No.)
3000
Bayport Drive , Suite 950
Tampa ,
Florida
33607
(Address
of principal executive offices)
(Zip
Code)
Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: (844) 203-6092
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, $0.0001 Par Value Per Share
WGRX
The
NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
(The
NASDAQ Capital Market)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None.
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule
405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to submit and post 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 ”
and “ 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 has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness
of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered
public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐
If
securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant
included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation
received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
The
aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the last business day
of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was approximately $ 87,000 .
As
of March 20, 2025, there were 51,944,397 shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding.
DOCUMENTS
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TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Page
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
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PART I
Item
1.
Business
4
Item
1A.
Risk Factors
14
Item
1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
49
Item
1C.
Cybersecurity
49
Item
2.
Properties
49
Item
3.
Legal Proceedings
49
Item
4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
49
PART II
50
Item
5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
50
Item
6.
[Reserved]
51
Item
7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
51
Item
7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
60
Item
8.
Financial Statements and Supplemental Data
60
Item
9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
61
Item
9A.
Controls and Procedures
61
Item
9B.
Other Information
62
Item
9C.
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions That Prevent Inspections
62
PART III
62
Item
10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
62
Item
11.
Executive Compensation
65
Item
12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
74
Item
13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
76
Item
14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
PART IV
Item
15.
Exhibits, Financial Statements and Schedules
81
Item
16.
Form 10–K Summary
83
Signatures
84
In
this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Annual Report”), all references to “Wellgistics Health, Inc.,” “Wellgistics
Health,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company” mean Wellgistics Health, Inc., and
its wholly-owned subsidiaries, except where it is made clear that the term means only Wellgistics Health, Inc. The Company’s common
stock, par value $0.0001 per share, is referred to as “common stock.”
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CAUTIONARY
STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This
Annual Report contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical are 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”). Some of the statements in this Annual Report constitute forward-looking statements because
they relate to future events or the future performance or future financial condition. These forward-looking statements are not historical
facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our company, our industry, our beliefs and our assumptions.
These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management team’s expectations,
hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other
characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. In some cases,
you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,”
“could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “ongoing,” “plan,”
“potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,”
or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does
not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These factors include those set forth below and those disclosed under “ Risk
Factors ”, below. Forward-looking statements in this Annual Report may include, for example, statements about:
●
A
shift in pharmacy mix toward lower margin plans, margin compression on branded medications, or the increased offering of specialty
products, direct and indirect remuneration fees, mail order pharmacy steering, and programs;
●
Wellgistics
Health deriving a portion of its sales from prescription drug sales reimbursed by pharmacy benefit management companies;
●
Wellgistics
Health being adversely affected by a decrease in the introduction of new brand name and generic prescription drugs as well as increases
in the cost to procure prescription drugs;
●
changes
in economic conditions that adversely affect consumer/client buying practices and market adoption of Wellgistics Health’s DelivMeds
mobile application and the accompanying revenues to premium access/services;
●
Wellgistics
Health’s relationships with its primary wholesaler for pharmacy operations and Wellgistics Health’s manufacturer relationships
of its wholesale and hub technology platform subsidiaries;
●
changes
in the healthcare industry and regulatory environments;
●
the
effects of competition on Wellgistics Health’s future business;
●
Wellgistics
Health’s ability to execute its business plans and strategy; and
●
other
risks and uncertainties described in the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, including, but not limited
to, those risks described in the section entitled “ Risk Factors ” beginning on page 14 of this Annual Report.
Should
one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in
material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting
us will be those that we have anticipated. Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based
are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those
assumptions also could be inaccurate. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statements
in this Annual Report should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved.
These
forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that
may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
We
have based the forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report on information available to us on the date of this Annual Report,
and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any
forward-looking statements in this Annual Report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised
to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we may file in the future with the SEC,
including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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PART
I
ITEM
1.
BUSINESS
Overview
Incorporated
in 2022, we are a holding company for existing and future planned operating companies centered around pharmaceuticals and healthcare
services. We seek to be a micro health ecosystem, with a portfolio of companies consisting of a pharmacy, wholesale operations, and a
technology division that provides a novel platform for hub and clinical services. We are focused on improving the lives of patients while
delivering unique solutions for pharmacies, providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and payors. With the successful integration of its
patient-centric approach and innovative healthcare applications, we intend to shift the dynamic of pharmaceutical care to revolve around
the patient for a wide range of therapeutic conditions by offering a full spectrum of integrated solutions as a result of leveraging
the synergies of its business segments to address access, care coordination, dispensing, delivery, and clinical management of pharmaceutical
products ranging from “specialty-lite” to general maintenance conditions.
We
currently exist as a holding company conducting business through two wholly owned subsidiaries— Wood Sage LLC (“Woodsage”)
and Wellgistics, LLC (“Wellgistics LLC”)—and two indirect subsidiaries—Alliance Pharma Solutions LLC d/b/a DelivMeds
(n/k/a Wellgistics Tech & Hub, LLC) (“DelivMeds”) and Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC (n/k/a Wellgistics Pharmacy,
LLC) (“Wellgistics Pharmacy”).
In
January 2023, we entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Wood Sage MIPA”) with Nikul Panchal, an individual
resident of the State of Florida in connection with our acquisition of Wood Sage (the “Wood Sage Acquisition”). We completed
the Wood Sage Acquisition on June 16, 2024, paying Mr. Panchal in shares of our common stock equal to approximately $400,000 issued at
a 20% discount. Wood Sage is a holding company incorporated as a limited liability company formed under the laws of Florida on June 27,
2014. To date, Wood Sage has had no operations. In August 2023, Wood Sage acquired 100% of the outstanding membership interests of DelivMeds
and Wellgistics Pharmacy. DelivMeds was founded in 2017 as a holding company for technology solutions, namely the DelivMeds technology
platform that was recommissioned to serve as a pharmaceutical hub to facilitate the transfer of prescriptions and provide backend clinical
concierge services to a network of independent pharmacies. Wellgistics Pharmacy, was founded in 2011 as a retail community specialty
pharmacy and has been continuously operating.
On
May 11, 2023, we entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Wellgistics LLC and its owners, Strategix Global LLC, Nomad
Capital LLC, Jouska Holdings LLC, and Brian Norton (the “Wellgistics MIPA”), whereby we agreed to acquire all of the issued
outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics LLC. Wellgistics LLC was founded in 2013 and has been continuously operating.
On
August 4, 2023, the Company and Wellgistics LLC amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date of the Wellgistics MIPA to
no later than December 26, 2023, and designate Brian Norton as a representative who may act on behalf of all named sellers in the Wellgistics
MIPA. On December 26, 2023, the Company and Wellgistics LLC further amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date to March
29, 2024. On March 22, 2024, the Company and Wellgistics LLC further amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date to August
31, 2024, and to provide for the Company to extend such date for a maximum of ninety days, among other things.
On
August 23, 2024, the Company and Wellgistics LLC entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Wellgistics MIPA, which amended the purchase
price to be paid by us for acquiring Wellgistics LLC, the closing date of the transaction, and certain other terms and conditions. The
purchase price that we agreed to pay Wellgistics LLC under the revised agreement consists of:
●
a
closing cash payment of $10 million, $1 million of which was payable in immediately available funds to Zions Bank, a creditor of
Wellgistics LLC, by wire transfer, and the remainder of which was initially due no later than the earlier of 45 calendar days following
effectiveness of this registration statement and August 30, 2025;
●
a
promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $15 million plus simple interest accruing annually equal to the “Prime
Rate” as published by the Wall Street Journal on January 1 of the applicable year, together payable in three equal annual
installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date that this registration statement becomes effective;
●
bonus
payments in the form of the Company’s common stock equaling an aggregate value of $10 million that vest over three years and
are payable in three equal annual installments;
●
bonus
payments in the form of the Company’s common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $5 million that vest only if certain financial
metrics are met, with unvested shares of common stock subject to repurchase by us for a nominal purchase price if such financial
metrics are not met; and
●
contingent
bonus payments consisting of 50% cash and 50% the Company’s common stock to the extent that our EBITDA is in excess of 110%
of certain established targets for each of the years ended December 31, 2024, December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2026.
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On
August 30, 2024, we closed on the acquisition of Wellgistics LLC, thereby making Wellgistics LLC—a company focused on wholesale
operations including the distribution and fulfillment of certain pharmaceutical medications to a network of independent pharmacies meant
to improve market access to and patient outcomes regarding the medications—a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Wellgistics
Acquisition”).
On
November 4, 2024, the Company and Wellgistics LLC further amended the Wellgistics MIPA to convert the $10 million and $5 million respective
bonus payments into an immediate share issuance of 3,999,335 shares of restricted the Company’s common stock. 2,666,223 shares
of common stock vest in equal annual installments over a period of three years. These shares of common stock are not subject to repurchase
by us. 1,333,112 shares have been fully issued, but vest only upon the achievement of certain financial metrics. In the event the stated
metrics for the applicable year are not achieved, we can repurchase the applicable portion of the 1,333,112 unvested shares for nominal
consideration of $0.0001 per share.
On
March 6, 2025, the Company and Wellgistics LLC further amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the due date of the $10 million closing
cash payment such that the closing cash payment will be due upon the earlier of (i) 120 calendar days following effectiveness of the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 that we filed with the SEC on July 22, 2024, as subsequently amended and (ii) or August 30, 2025.
We
focus on offering “specialty-lite” or niche pharmaceutical products and services through Wood Sage and support these activities
through Wellgistics LLC. We intend to source and distribute these products to our pharmacy subsidiary and our network of independent
pharmacy partners throughout the U.S., positioning us to negotiate greater discounts based on market share. Our management believes that
our digital pharmacy business, hub and clinical services technology platform, and wholesale distribution operations will place us in
a position to provide significant value in this key “specialty-lite” market by providing patients access and convenience,
while providing partners with ready-to-go market solutions with big data.
Data released from
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services illustrates that the National Health Expenditure Data for 2022 grew to $4.5 trillion
dollars and accounted for 17.3% of GDP. A deeper dive of this report reveals that total retail prescription drug specialty drug market
accounts for less than 10% of total drugs in the market but is responsible for greater than 50% of the prescription drug spend per annum.
It is well documented in the literature that the with an expected increase in the health spending share of GDP to 19.7% by 2032. IQVIA’S
2024 report on medicine spending trends found that overall spending in the U.S. market for medicines reached $435 billion in 2023. After
evaluating reasons for increased healthcare expenditure, poor medication adherence continues to be a challenge that causes unnecessary
strain on the healthcare system, including, but not limited to, increased hospital admissions and readmissions rates from medication
non-compliance and adverse events. Many of these factors are preventable by empowering patient autonomy in their healthcare journey,
identifying cost savings opportunities, and providing access to clinical resources and support.
Our
management believes that we will be in a prime position to address prescription spending in the “specialty lite” therapy
area while improving patient health outcomes by equipping patients with innovative digital health tools. Our pharmacy business, acquired
through the Wood Sage acquisition, has expanded our service coverage area while strengthening its clinical expertise in several key therapeutic
categories, including services such as care coordination and patient financial assistance. We anticipate that potential partner relationships
will enable the pharmacy business to offer a competitive cash formulary as an alternative option when high insurance deductibles make
such formulary economically feasible.
Since
acquiring Wellgistics LLC’s wholesale operations, we intend to expand our wholesale activities by continuing to partner with existing,
and establishing new, manufacturer relationships. These relationships will help provide sales and clinical education support to pharmacies
purchasing pharmaceutical products. Our planned wholesale operations will help us strategically identify opportunities to wholesale products
that are normally not carried by the three largest wholesalers in the U.S. Furthermore, these wholesale activities should help us enter
exclusive or semi-exclusive relationships based on a time period to support revenue maximization. We anticipate that new partnerships
with group purchasing organizations (“GPOs”) will be effective, as such partnerships increase the business division’s
visibility with many of our member pharmacies.
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As
a result of the Wood Sage Acquisition, we acquired the novel DelivMeds technology platform that will serve as a pharmacy hub and allow
for clinical services to be connected to our pharmacy operations. This platform will allow for an end-to-end mobile application solution
whereby patients can digitize their prescription journey. The solution helps to preserve patient autonomy, improve prescription price
transparency, and provide additional concierge services in an effort to boost medication adherence and improve patient outcomes. The
DelivMeds pharmacy hub will aggregate the data collected from administering the software to provide aggregated reports that are tied
to medication adherence and outcomes to make a meaningful impact for all stakeholders involved.
Pharmacy
— Wellgistics Pharmacy
Wellgistics
Pharmacy, was founded in 2011 as a retail community specialty pharmacy. Specializing in HIV/AIDS, the pharmacy obtained accreditation
from the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care for Specialty Pharmacy and has
performed general pharmacy services in its community. In 2018, Integral Health, Inc. a Delaware corporation (“Integral”),
acquired Wellgistics Pharmacy and relocated Wellgistics Pharmacy to Tampa, Florida. Subsequently, Wellgistics Pharmacy expanded its business
operations to perform 340B services by partnering with local clinics and provider groups. During this time period, the pharmacy initiated
its pursuit of additional pharmacy state licenses to convert Wellgistics Pharmacy’s business to a mail order pharmacy. Currently,
Wellgistics Pharmacy is licensed in 32 states and the District of Columbia, with superb license coverage along the east coast. As a result
of this strategic business shift Wellgistics Pharmacy’s leadership team chose to voluntarily forfeit Wellgistics Pharmacy’s
specialty accreditations. However, Wellgistics Pharmacy maintains specialty internal standard operating procedures and performs all of
the functions of a specialty pharmacy.
Wellgistics
Pharmacy provides general and specialty pharmacy services dedicated to servicing the needs of patients, and also provides clinical expertise,
technology-driven innovation tools, and administrative efficiencies that support physicians, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Wellgistics Pharmacy purchases pharmaceuticals including specialty medications from manufacturers and wholesale distributors, fills prescriptions,
and labels, packages and delivers these pharmaceuticals to patients’ homes or physicians’ offices through contract couriers
or carriers. Wellgistics Pharmacy maintains a call center and customer support within its pharmacy located in Tampa, Florida. Wellgistics
Pharmacy has several 340B relationships, acting as the dispensing pharmacy for these healthcare facilities. These relationships help
drive revenue and prescription volume. Wellgistics Pharmacy’s direct ownership of a wholesale entity along with our deep-rooted
ties to other wholesalers enables Wellgistics Pharmacy to offer a competitive cash-based formulary for the uninsured and underinsured
patient populations. Wellgistics Pharmacy continues to see an uptick in utilization, as more patients elect to pay out of pocket due
to our low-cost model, which Wellgistics Pharmacy believes is an opportunity to gain market share with small- to medium-size employer
groups in a partnership model with other consumer driven healthcare companies. The services that Wellgistics Pharmacy provides to its
patients and other constituents are vital to the revenue and prescription volume generated from this division.
Wellgistics
Pharmacy’s general and specialty pharmacy services include:
●
Patient
Care Coordination : Wellgistics Pharmacy’s dedicated pharmacy team coordinates and tracks patient adherence and safety.
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work together to complete patient enrollment and work with prescribers to identify potential
adherence failures and implement proactive plans to optimize treatment effectiveness.
●
Clinical
Services : Wellgistics Pharmacy’s pharmacists, with the assistance of pharmacy technicians, provide clinically-based
drug therapy management programs for clients and patients. These programs include new disease state counseling, adverse event monitoring,
refill check-ins, and overall medication therapy management (“MTM”) services. Wellgistics Pharmacy’s pharmacists’
work with patients’ prescribers to identify adherence failures and to implement a proactive plan to achieve intended effectiveness.
Wellgistics Pharmacy also provides emergency pharmacy support services.
●
Compliance
and Persistency Programs : Wellgistics Pharmacy’s compliance and persistency programs support the needs of patients
based on their therapy regimen. High-risk patients are proactively managed by Wellgistics Pharmacy’s pharmacy teams to ensure
adherence to therapy programs. Wellgistics Pharmacy offers special compliance packaging including unit dose and blister packs to
promote patient adherence.
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●
Patient
Financial Assistance : Wellgistics Pharmacy’s pharmacy team, in conjunction with its partners, assists patients by navigating
their benefits and finds third-party financial assistance to address coverage deficiencies. When available, Wellgistics Pharmacy
works with available co-pay assistance programs, including co-pay card enrollment and program management. Wellgistics Pharmacy’s
team also coordinates with many external charitable foundations and research grant organizations that help subsidize the cost of
medications for patients.
●
Prior
Authorization : Wellgistics Pharmacy’s pharmacy team, in conjunction with its partners, assists in coordinating with
prescribing physicians and their staff, contacts the patient’s insurance plan and collects all necessary patient specific information,
together with supporting documentation, to provide to the appropriate third party to support reimbursement for the prescribed medication.
If the required therapy is not listed on the third-party payer’s formulary, Wellgistics Pharmacy compiles the necessary information
to file a formulary exception on behalf of the patient.
●
Risk
Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy : Wellgistics Pharmacy’s pharmacy team administers Risk Evaluation and Mitigation
Strategy (“REMS”) protocols on all levels of risk mitigation, which is required by many pharmaceutical manufacturers
due to regulatory requirements. The United States Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) requires REMS from certain
manufacturers to ensure that the benefits of a drug or biological product outweigh its risks. Manufacturers are required to comply
with specific FDA requirements that may include medication use guides, black box warnings/patient package insert language, and a
communication plan to healthcare providers. As part of REMS protocols, manufacturers may also be required to comply with Elements
to Assure Safe Use (“ETASU”) to mitigate a specific serious risk listed in the labeling of the drug, including specialized
training and certifications, required dispensing locations, patient monitoring, and associated reporting. Wellgistics Pharmacy has
standard operating procedures in place to support all aspects of a REMS program, including REMS administration, REMS drug fulfillment,
disease management, medication guide dispensing, and the ETASU specific to a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s program.
The
current Wellgistics Pharmacy revenue model is based on prescription fulfillment and reimbursement from payors (i.e., insurance companies/pharmacy
benefit managers) and patient copayments for prescription drugs. Wellgistics Pharmacy performs and absorbs the cost of the general and
specialty pharmacy services. The value of the combined Wellgistics Pharmacy and DelivMeds model is to the opportunity to centrally perform
the general and specialty services on behalf of our network of independent pharmacies, leveraging proprietary technology solutions thereby
reducing network pharmacy administrative burden and associated costs. Our current financials do not reflect income for these general
and specialty services on behalf of the network partner pharmacies. In the near future, we expect that our model will generate recurring
SaaS transaction fees for use of our technology to transfer prescriptions into the network. Revenue driven by this model will be derived
from pharmaceutical manufacturers and other strategic channel partners paying for the following services: patient care coordination,
clinical services, compliance and persistency programs, patient financial assistance, prior authorizations and access to data.
Wholesale
— Wellgistics LLC
Wellgistics
LLC was founded in 2013 and is a 50-state FDA licensed and National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (“NABP”)-accredited
pharmaceutical wholesaler distributor, bridging the gap between small- to mid-size pharmaceutical manufacturers and independent retail
pharmacies. Serving over 5,000 registered pharmacies nationwide, Wellgistics LLC provides significant value by offering competitive pricing,
unique products, and exceptional service, while also promoting manufacturers’ products to a diverse range of pharmacies. Wellgistics
LLC’s primary focus is on supporting independent retail pharmacies in search of better products, prices, and services, thereby
ensuring their growth and sustainability in the competitive pharmaceutical sector. Since we acquired Wellgistics LLC, it has served,
and will continue to serve, as the wholesale arm of our healthcare ecosystem.
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Wellgistics
LLC provides distribution and 3PL services to both pharmaceutical manufacturers and independent retail pharmacies. With over 60
manufacturing relationships, Wellgistics LLC identifies niche therapeutic products and works with its manufacturing clients to
increase market access and visibility of its client relationships with product awareness and support campaigns. Specifically,
Wellgistics LLC helps promote product distribution through its network of pharmacy buyers by providing sales and marketing support.
These services include providing product education, identifying opportunities for therapeutic substitution when clinically relevant,
and cost savings opportunities for pharmacies and their patients. Wellgistics LLC’s portfolio of products is comprised of
approximately 65% topical generics with a primary focus on the dermatology market, approximately 20% oral generic formulations
primarily in the non-narcotic pain category, approximately 10% oral and topical brand formulations, and approximately 5% in the
over-the-counter market space. Wellgistics LLC’s investments in cold chain infrastructure will position this division to
compete in the specialty-lite therapy category while also expanding our ability to house additional branded products. The services
provided to our manufacturing clients, pharmacy buyers, and other constituents described below are paramount to the revenue
generated from this division.
Wellgistics
LLC’s wholesale services include:
●
Distribution :
Wellgistics LLC’s distribution segment specializes in distributing branded and generic pharmaceuticals, as well as over-the-counter
healthcare and consumer products throughout the United States. Wellgistics LLC’s primary distribution center is located in
Lakeland, Florida and another facility is located in Columbus, Ohio. The Wellgistics LLC main office is located in Tampa, Florida,
which serves as the primary location for Wellgistics Health’s sales and customer service team members operate in a hybrid model, with
some working in Florida and others working remote. This segment is dedicated to supporting independent retail pharmacies in search of
competitive pricing, unique products, and exceptional services, ensuring their growth and sustainability within the competitive pharmaceutical
sector.
●
Third-Party
Logistics : Wellgistics LLC’s 3PL segment focuses on providing various services, including warehousing, inventory management,
pick and pack, and shipping, to small and mid-size pharmaceutical manufacturers. By investing in FDA-regulated warehouse facilities
and a state-of- the-art cold chain infrastructure, Wellgistics LLC ensures the highest standards of product integrity and timely
delivery. This segment allows Wellgistics LLC to offer comprehensive supply chain solutions to both manufacturer partners and independent
retail pharmacies.
Technology
(Hub & Clinical Services) — Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC (dba DelivMeds)
DelivMeds
was founded in 2017 as a holding company for technology solutions wholly owned by Integral. In 2020, DelivMeds recommissioned its technology
project so that it would serve as a pharmaceutical hub, facilitating prescription transfer and clinical concierge services to a network
of independent pharmacies. Powered by Wellgistics Pharmacy as the backend pharmacy, DelivMeds is the frontend technology serving as the
middleware between all key stakeholders referenced in what we refer to as the 5P-Model: Patients, Providers, Pharmacies, Payors or Pharmacy
Benefit Plans (“PBMs”), and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies.
DelivMeds
aims to preserve patient autonomy, improve price transparency, and aide in making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes by eliminating
barriers to therapy while simultaneously boosting adherence. We will work with channel partners such as pharmaceutical manufacturers,
provider groups and accountable care organizations, telehealth companies, and employer groups to offer full suite of patient-centered
pharmacy services. DelivMeds’ business-to-business strategy approach enables prescriptions to be sent directly to Wellgistics Pharmacy
and subsequently transferred to an eligible in-network independent pharmacy. Each channel partner is equipped with de-identified data
to improve its respective business operation and or improve its renumeration from the value-based services the clinical concierge arm
provides. Wood Sage acquired DelivMeds in August 2023, and we acquired Wood Sage in June 2024. We anticipate that DelivMeds will serve
as the middleware technology arm to our integrated healthcare ecosystem.
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DelivMeds’
hub and clinical services include:
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Robust
Hub Pharmacy Network : DelivMeds has relationships with multiple entities (i.e., pharmacy management software (“PMS”)
systems, wholesalers, buying groups, secondary channel partners, etc.) and their pharmacy networks to provide a robust pharmacy network
for prescription dispensing services which spans across all 50 states.
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Patient
Care Coordination : DelivMeds’ dedicated pharmacy team coordinates and tracks patient adherence and safety. Pharmacists
and pharmacy technicians work together to complete patient enrollment and work with prescribers to identify potential adherence failures
and implement proactive plans to optimize treatment effectiveness.
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Clinical
Services : DelivMeds’ pharmacists, with the assistance of its pharmacy technicians, provide clinically based drug therapy
management programs for clients and patients. These programs include new disease state counseling, adverse event monitoring, refill
check-ins, and overall MTM services. DelivMeds’ pharmacists’ work with patients’ prescribers to identify adherence
failures and to implement a proactive plan to achieve intended effectiveness. DelivMeds also provides emergency pharmacy support
services. DelivMeds’ pharmacists also provide phone, email, and chat support. In the near future, DelivMeds will begin providing
many of these services virtually, through its tele-pharmacy program to make it easier for patients to connect with clinical pharmacists
from its mobile application.
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Patient
Compliance Programs : DelivMeds’ compliance and persistency programs support the needs of patients based on their therapy
regimen. DelivMeds facilitates screening and follow-up with high-risk patients based on concomitant medications to ensure compliance
with therapy programs. DelivMeds’ data analytics platform aggregates adherence data to identify these patients to allow for
proactive interventions to ensure adherence to therapy programs.
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Benefits
Investigation : DelivMeds’ standard procedures require that DelivMeds conducts a benefits investigation for each patient.
In addition to verifying patient eligibility, DelivMeds screens for prior authorization status prior to adjudicating the claim and
also determine the projected deductibles, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums to assist the patient with adhering to therapy
programs and/or working with the prescriber to identify alternative recommendations. DelivMeds’ specialists provide all necessary
coding for the prescribed therapy or service. Any prior authorization or predetermination requirements are defined at the time of
the benefits investigation.
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Patient
Financial Assistance : DelivMeds’ pharmacy team, in conjunction with its partners, assists patients by navigating their
benefits and finds third-party financial assistance to address coverage deficiencies. When available, DelivMeds works with available
cash drug discount providers, manufacturer co-pay cards, co-pay payment plans, including co-pay card enrollment and program management.
DelivMeds’ team also coordinates with many external charitable foundations and research grant organizations that help subsidize
the cost of medications for patients.
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Prior
Authorization : DelivMeds’ pharmacy team, in conjunction with its partners, assists in coordinating with the prescribing
physicians and their staff, contacts the patient’s insurance plan and collects all necessary patient specific information,
together with supporting documentation, to provide to the appropriate third party to support reimbursement for the prescribed medication.
If the required therapy is not listed on the third-party payer’s formulary, DelivMeds compiles the necessary information to
file a formulary exception on behalf of the patient. These services work to minimize prescription abandonment while simultaneously
improving outcomes and revenue optimization for provider groups and pharmaceutical manufacturing clients.
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Data
Access & Reporting : DelivMeds’ hub platform technology is able to produce de-identified customizable reports tailored
to the requirements of each channel partner. These reports enable clients to conduct data mining on prescribing patterns, insurance
coverage, and track and trace dispositions status, among many others. DelivMeds’ technology arm has also created real-time
data dashboards for enterprise clients such as Account Care Organizations (“ACOs”), payors, and health systems.
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AI
Driven Technology : DelivMeds’ hub platform uses artificial intelligence to facilitate a convenient and easy-to-use
pharmacy experience for users of DelivMeds’ digital pharmacy and mobile technology solutions. DelivMeds’ smart algorithm
conducts efficient routing of prescriptions to partner pharmacies based on PBM/payor contracts, pharmacy state licenses, pricing,
and other location features such as hours of operations and service level provided, thereby eliminating delays with receiving prescription
products and time to initiate therapy. DelivMeds’ application will also auto-apply discount and manufacturer copay cards based
on eligible commercial plans or cheaper cash options.
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Optimized
Prescription Journey : DelivMeds’ mobile technology provides an easy button for refill reminders and processing, which
can be initiated by the dispensing pharmacy or the patient. Reminders in the form of push notifications, texts, and emails are all
configurable. Through our application and with our integrated pharmacy partners, DelivMeds’ is able to provide the end-to-end
solution, assisting with co-pay collection, providing 100% pass through to DelivMeds’ integrated partner pharmacies, and arranging
for the delivery of that medication via DelivMeds’ nationwide partnerships with Lyft and Roadie.
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The
5P-Model
We
aim to provide value to all stakeholders along the continuum of healthcare delivery in what is known as its 5P-Model: Patients, Providers,
Pharmacies, Payors or PBMs and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies. We believe that the combined synergies of our subsidiaries will
position us uniquely to increase patient medication adherence, improve price transparency for all stakeholders, and provide an all-around
better patient/pharmacy centric experience.
Patients
Our
core focus is on patients and our DelivMeds technology platform helps patients adhere to complex medication therapies, process refills
and manage any side effects and insurance concerns to ensure they get the best standard of care. The clinical efficacy of drug therapies,
especially for chronic conditions, is typically enhanced when patients precisely follow their prescribed treatment regimens (including
dosing and frequency). We further believe that medication non-adherence (i.e., patients not following the instructions for their medication
or failing to finish taking their medication) can contribute to a substantial worsening of disease and, in some cases, accelerated mortality,
which increases hospital and other healthcare costs. Through DelivMeds, we have established benchmarks for patients based on the Healthcare
Effectiveness Data and Information Set (“HEDIS”), National Committee for Quality Assurance, and Utilization Review Accreditation
Commission (“URAC”) standards to help patients achieve adherence rates greater than 80 – 90% based on the disease state.
We also help identify third-party funding support programs through DelivMeds to help cover expensive out-of-pocket costs.
Our
DelivMeds technology platform helps manage patients’ complex disease states through counseling and education regarding their treatment
and by providing ongoing monitoring and, in some cases, proactive follow-up contact to encourage patient adherence to their prescribed
therapy. The goal of DelivMeds’ patient care programs is to provide clinical services in a caring and supportive environment, optimize
medication adherence, prevent disease progression and improve therapeutic effectiveness. To accomplish this, we, through DelivMeds, focus
on each patient and provide solutions related to medication access, tolerance and adherence. Further, DelivMeds’ digital pharmacy
concept with mobile technology is able to provide these additional benefits:
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Autonomy :
Patients will be able to select the pharmacy of their choice based on a proprietary algorithm that factors numerous variables and
data points for “smart” selection.
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Convenience :
The ability to receive medication via same-day delivery, mail order and or pick up options. Patients do not need to wait in long
lines or waste time. They have a plethora of network pharmacies to choose from.
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Transparency :
Easy to use application that provides streamlined information and fair market value pricing for services rendered.
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Cost
Savings : Competitive pricing with options to process via insurance, cash and or with a drug discount card.
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Clinical
Value : A complete arsenal of clinical services bundled with the application from telehealth, tele-pharmacy, Rx interaction reports,
basic disease and drug information and refill reminder programs.
Providers
Our
team will work with provider offices, groups, and ACOs to manage prior-authorization and other managed care organization requirements,
such as the denial and appeal process, to ensure that complicated administrative tasks do not impair the delivery of quality patient
care. Our focus on “specialty-lite” and general maintenance conditions will enable us to develop strong relationships with
clinical experts and thought leaders in key therapeutic categories. We will leverage these relationships to gain greater visibility into
future drug launches and to stay current on the latest advances in patient care.
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We
will assist prescribers with personalized and intensive patient support by providing care management related to their patients’
pharmacy needs and improving patient adherence to therapy protocols. We hope to eliminate the need for physicians to carry inventories
of high-cost prescriptions by distributing medications directly to patients’ homes via the DelivMeds network of independent partner
pharmacies. We will also assist providers and their clinical and non-clinical staff members by performing many of the administratively
intensive tasks associated with benefits investigations, prior authorizations, and other reimbursement-related matters. Further, we will
assist physicians by helping their patients manage the side effects of their therapies and by monitoring adherence. We also will deliver
clinical updates in the form of reporting. These reports will be tailored to each organization’s requests by our data analytics
team. These physicians will provide clinical updates and assist with managing the pipeline of potential new therapies. our custom de-identified
reports will shed light on patients that enroll into patient compliance programs and also provide keen insights on engagements and or
interventions made. Our goal is to improve the renumeration potential for these providers by boosting medication adherence and improving
their HEDIS scores. Further, our digital pharmacy concept with mobile technology will be able to provide these additional benefits:
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Reporting :
Providers too often are disconnected with patients once they leave the practice. Prescriptions can be stopped months before the next
office visit, adverse reactions or side effect develop or the medication is transferred to another pharmacy without provider knowledge.
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Adherence :
Reports demonstrate compliance or adherence issues that can alert providers to become engaged sooner rather than later. The solution
we are developing will enable providers to receive data on an easy to use and customizable dashboard that will allow providers to
tweak variables associated to adherence.
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HEDIS :
HEDIS is one of health care’s most widely used performance improvement tools. Providers are often reimbursed based on their
performance in managing patients. The combination of clinical and concierge services help improve adherence to therapy which in turn
boosts HEDIS scores for providers.
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Convenience :
An all-in-one solution that provides an integrated healthcare ecosystem that revolves around the patient. Instead of sending prescriptions
to multiple pharmacies, providers can select one pharmacy which empowers the patient to pick and choose what variables are important
to them for dispensing.
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Efficiency :
DelivMeds assists patients with locating the best option for their needs while also coordinating benefits such as prior authorizations,
applying manufacturing copay cards, analyzing formularies, etc.
Pharmacies
Wellgistics
Pharmacy acts as a digital non-dispensing pharmacy with the primary goal of routing prescriptions to an independent partner pharmacy
based on, for example, patient preference, pharmacy capability, and access to prescription drugs. In the event that a patient elects
mail order service delivery, we intend to use the back-end pharmacy to fulfill the prescription for the patient. Our relationship with
our network of independent pharmacies is expected to help grow their business organically by transmitting prescriptions that we will
be able to adjudicate without disrupting pharmacy workflow and causing undue delay to patients. Our networks will be broken down into
the following categories:
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Integrated
Network : in-network independent pharmacies utilizing Best Rx as their PMS system where our hub technology platform will be able
to electronically transfer prescriptions due to the integrations with the software.
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Soft
Network : in-network independent pharmacies that are not integrated and receive prescriptions transfer via facsimile transmission.
This capability will enable us to onboard any of the independent pharmacies in the U.S.
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Retail
Network : out of network pharmacies that have not onboarded with DelivMeds. Patients reserve the right to have their prescription
sent to any of the 65,000+ pharmacies in the U.S. However, they will be unable to manage the prescription via DelivMeds mobile technology.
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Mail
Order Network : Wellgistics Pharmacy will serve as our in-network independent pharmacy when patients elect to receive their prescriptions
via mail.
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Our
management believes DelivMeds’ digital pharmacy concept with hub services will be able to provide the following benefits to partner
pharmacies who join the DelivMeds’ network:
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Streamlined
Workflow : A key differentiator when compared to other applications or programs claiming to have similar capabilities as DelivMeds
is workflow system integration. DelivMeds integrates with pharmacies’ PMS systems in conjunction with workflow processes to
provide an interoperable solution, resolves prior authorizations before the prescription is sent to pharmacy, provides copay collection
which is 100% pass through and coordinating the order delivery;
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Increased
Revenue : Participation in the network will enable pharmacies to receive additional prescriptions outside of their normal patient
base. An increase in prescription count will lead to an increase in revenue. Many of the services provided by DelivMeds also eliminate
overhead expenses through automation and patient engagement via the app;
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Larger
Patient Diversification : Opportunity to scale and reach more patients that may not have heard of the pharmacy. Through the proprietary
“smart” pharmacy algorithm, pharmacies are presented to patients based off of their merit and services rendered; and
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Additional
Renumeration Opportunities : Every prescription dispensed through the network partners will have an opportunity to engage in clinical
education services via tele-pharmacy. These consultations provide a unique renumeration opportunity to bill for clinical services
with our easy-to-use technology.
Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing Companies
We
expect that we will be able to provide pharmaceutical manufacturers with a strong distribution channel for existing pharmaceutical products
through the coverage and clinical expertise of Wellgistics LLC’s main distribution facility in Lakeland, Florida and supporting
regional locations. In many cases, our national presence and patient centric care model will be critical to becoming a selected partner
in the launch of new products. When providing new products to patients, implementing a monitoring program through DelivMeds to promote
adherence to the prescribed therapy, and subsequently aggregating valuable clinical information on behalf of the manufacturer can significantly
aid in pharmaceutical manufacturers’ evaluations of product efficacy and general market access. DelivMeds receives fees, which
we will record as revenue, from certain pharmaceutical manufacturers in return for providing them with a reliable hub pharmacy network
and the associated data in the form of reporting or a real-time data analytics dashboard, among other services.
DelivMeds
offers specialized and highly customized prescription programs for pharmaceutical companies to help them optimize, encourage, and track
patient adherence, which helps drive the clinical and commercial success of “specialty-lite” and other drug products. Through
DelivMeds’ customer engagement call center, DelivMeds promotes educational, sales, and marketing-related services to help pharmaceutical
manufacturers cultivate channel strategies as part of their commercial launch preparation, specifically with pharmacy buyers. DelivMeds
further provides pharmaceutical manufacturers with an established distribution channel for their existing pharmaceuticals and their new
product launches. In some cases, DelivMeds believes that these engagements have led to exclusive rights to administer the products of
these pharmaceutical companies or a trial period of exclusivity. The adherence rates that result from the patient-centered services directly
benefit pharmaceutical manufacturers through clinically appropriate continuity of care of patients that utilize their products who might
otherwise have not achieved full benefit from, or failed to achieve the benefit from, their prescribed therapies. In addition, the financial
assistance and reimbursement management DelivMeds provides to patients from the digital pharmacy division acts further to drive pharmaceutical
sales.
Pharmaceutical
manufacturers frequently seek patient data on the efficacy and utilization of their products, which DelivMeds provides in a de-identified
format compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”). These data provide valuable
drug level and clinical information in the form of effectiveness and adherence data to manufacturers to aid in their evaluation of product
safety and efficacy. DelivMeds continues to make significant investments in technological upgrades that will enable Wellgistics Health
to better provide such analytical services.
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We
intend to actively monitor the drug pipeline and maintain dialogue with a significant number of biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturers
to identify opportunities in pre- and peri-commercial stages of drug development. We believe that limited distribution has become the
delivery system of choice for many drug manufacturers because it is conducive to smaller patient populations, facilitates high patient
engagement, provides clinical expertise, and elevates focus on service, managing drug supply, real world utilization and patient specific
product experience. We also believe the trend toward limited distribution of specialty drugs will continue to expand, making strong representation
in this area essential. The DelivMeds digital pharmacy concept with hub services can provide these additional benefits to partner pharmacies
who join DelivMeds’ network:
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Reporting :
One of the main components that demonstrates value for manufacturers is reporting metrics. DelivMeds is able to provide customized
reporting on a granular level from its centralized database of pharmacies within the network. This in turn drives value across the
supply chain as DelivMeds uses these rebates or subsidies to drive down costs in other areas for patients, creating a holistic value-based
system.
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Compliance :
Provider and pharmacy compliance through patient engagement within the app enables DelivMeds to ensure there are no gaps in therapy
by executing and implementing refill reminder programs, working with providers on prior authorizations, automating refill requests,
applying copay assistance programs, etc. Tied to prescription adherence, most patients discontinue therapy within the first couple
of weeks of starting a regimen. By creating concierge services powered by retail pharmacists through our technology platform, DelivMeds
provides pharmacists with an opportunity to get involved and make impacts before a patient discontinues therapy. In the event the
retail pharmacist cannot assist, DelivMeds utilizes its network of clinical pharmacists to resolve patient concerns or potential
red flags triggered by our application.
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Wholesale
Operations : Through its wholesale operations, Wellgistics LLC is able to provide pharma companies with the ability to leverage
Wellgistics LLC’s distribution network of over 5,000 participating pharmacies and serve as a single point for contracting.
Wellgistics LLC is able to handle the ordering and returns associated with product purchases while also working with the pharmacies
on fee collection and billing cycles. The ability to eliminate charge backs and effectively conduct revenue cycle management due
to our cash flow serves as a win-win strategy for all.
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Third-Party
Logistics Provider : Wellgistics LLC’s warehouse operations can assist new manufacturers with the ability to pick, pack,
and ship orders with Wellgistics LLC’s multi-state distribution centers. This removes added operational costs with setting
up services in house along with the multitude of operational and administrative costs.
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Integrated
Pharmacy Network with Key Performance Indicators: DelivMeds has a robust network of pharmacy providers that span traditional
enterprise, regional enterprise, and independent pharmacies via Integral platform and mail order options that are multi-state licensed.
Within this vast network, DelivMeds has carved out a preferred network that is continuously evaluated on key performance indicators
such as prescription adherence, refill percentage, prior authorization success, prescription turnaround therapy and prescription
days covered. These performance indicators are benchmarks for several national accrediting bodies in pharmacy and are used as the
gold standard in selecting pharmacies to have preferred distribution channels for manufacturer direct relationships.
Payors
& Pharmacy Benefit Managers
The
last component of the 5P-Model consists of payors and PBMs. With the increasing trend of vertical integration in healthcare, the industry
is seeing more alignment across payors, PBMs, pharmacies, specialty pharmacy, digital health, primary care, and in home medical services.
The notable acquisitions in the payor and PBM space include CVS/Caremark and Aetna, United Healthcare and Optum Rx, and Cigna and Express
Scripts. Many of the other PBMs have similar relationships including Prime Therapeutics and Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana and DST Solutions,
and the recent acquisitions made by Anthem.
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With
healthcare systems shifting from fee-for-service to value-based care, these companies are looking for strategic acquisitions or partnerships
to taper the rising cost of healthcare. Self-funded organizations are on the rise and added government and regulatory pressure on the
PBM industry as a whole is priming this market to re-evaluate antiquated business models and foster an environment with better pricing
transparency. Managed care models such as per member per month with revenue sharing on savings has become largely popular in the healthcare
space. Although we currently are not servicing a payor or PBM today, we see this as an opportunity to penetrate this market based on
synergistic services aimed at controlling high drug spend and improving patient outcomes. Further, our management believes that DelivMeds’
digital pharmacy concept with mobile technology is able to provide payors and PBMs with aggregate data to provide these additional benefits:
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Compliance
(Programs) : Enrolling patients into loyalty programs that rewards them for adherence to therapies, participation or patient engagement
in clinical education programs that directly impact patient behavior and refill reminder programs to alert patients to stay on top
of medication management.
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Compliance
(Therapy) : Programs with healthcare professionals spanning from Board-Certified Medical Providers for telehealth services to
Clinical Pharmacists for tele-pharmacy services such as initial prescription counseling, monitoring side effects, adverse drug event
reporting and MTMs.
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Compliance
(Costs) : Providing patients with cash-alternative options to supplement the expenses of insurance-based services. For payor’s
lacking an integrated PBM, DelivMeds can serve as an integrated healthcare ecosystem providing mail order service, an integrated
pharmacy network, and wholesale prescription acquisition pricing.
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Compliance
(Transportation) : A well-known barrier to patient adherence for medical visits and prescription therapy is transportation impediments.
DelivMeds solves this issue for patients by working with national delivery partners and getting meds to the doors of patients.
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Reducing
Expenses : Through the various synergistic clinical programs, DelivMeds plays a direct role in improving patient outcomes which
aid payors and PBM’s in reducing long-term costs associated with nonadherence such as hospitalizations and procedures.
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1A.
RISK
FACTORS
Summary
Risk Factors
Below
is a summary of the principal factors that make an investment in our securities speculative or risky. This summary does not address all
of the risks that we face. Additional discussion of the risks summarized in this risk factor summary, and other risks that we face, can
be found below under the heading “Risk Factors” and should be carefully considered, together with other information in this
Annual Report and our other filings with the SEC, before making an investment decision regarding our securities.
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Our
limited operating history as a combined company and our evolving business make it difficult to evaluate our current business and
future prospects and increases the risk of your investment.
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Wellgistics
Health may experience difficulties in integrating the operations of Wellgistics LLC and Wood Sage thereby hindering Wellgistics Health
from realizing the expected benefits of these transactions.
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Reductions
in third-party reimbursement levels, from private or governmental agency plans, and potential changes in industry pricing benchmarks
for prescription drugs could materially and adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s results of operations.
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A
shift in pharmacy mix toward lower margin plans, margin compression on branded medications, increased offering of specialty products,
direct and indirect remuneration, “DIR” fees, mail order pharmacy steering, and programs could adversely affect Wellgistics
Health’s results of operations.
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Wellgistics
Health will derive a portion of its sales from prescription drug sales reimbursed by pharmacy benefit management companies and Wellgistics
Health’s participation in the pharmacy provider networks of these companies may be restricted or terminated.
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Wellgistics
Health could be adversely affected by a decrease in the introduction of new brand name and generic prescription drugs as well as
increases in the cost to procure prescription drugs.
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Consolidation
and strategic alliances in the healthcare industry could adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s business operations, competitive
positioning, financial condition and results of operations.
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Changes
in economic conditions could adversely affect consumer/client buying practices and market adoption of Wellgistics Health’s
DelivMeds mobile application and the accompanying revenues to premium access/services.
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Inflationary
pressures could have a material impact on Wellgistics Health’s business and operations.
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The
industries in which Wellgistics Health will operate are highly competitive and constantly evolving and changes in market dynamics
could adversely impact us.
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If
Wellgistics Health does not successfully create and implement relevant omni-channel experiences for Wellgistics Health’s customers,
Wellgistics Health’s businesses and results of operations could be adversely impacted.
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Wellgistics
Health may be unable to achieve Wellgistics Health’s environmental, social and governance goals.
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Wellgistics
Health’s business results will depend on Wellgistics Health’s ability to successfully manage ongoing organizational change
and business transformation and achieve cost savings and operating efficiency initiatives through Wellgistics Health’s healthcare
ecosystem.
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Disruption
in Wellgistics Health’s global supply chain could negatively impact Wellgistics Health’s businesses.
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Wellgistics
Health’s business and operations will be subject to risks related to climate change.
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Wellgistics
Health’s business is primarily focused on certain therapeutic targets, making it vulnerable to risks associated with having
therapeutically concentrated operations.
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Failure
to retain and recruit, or failure to manage succession of, key personnel could have an adverse impact on Wellgistics Health’s
future performance.
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We
are highly dependent on the continued service of our directors and officers, whose financial interests may conflict with the interests
of investors.
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Failure
to renew facility leases in a timely manner could have an adverse impact on Wellgistics Health’s business operations.
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Wellgistics
Health may not be able to maintain business, scale for growth, renew pharmacy and wholesale state licenses, and retain commercial
and federal contracts while preventing restrictions and termination.
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Wellgistics
Health’s relationships with Wellgistics Health’s primary wholesaler for pharmacy operations and Wellgistics Health’s
manufacturer relationships for Wellgistics Health’s wholesale and hub technology platform entities will be critical to Wellgistics
Health’s success.
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Wellgistics
Health will outsource certain business processes to third-party vendors that subject us to risks, including disruptions in business
and increased costs.
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Wellgistics
Health may not be successful in executing elements of Wellgistics Health’s business strategy, which may have a material adverse
impact on Wellgistics Health’s business and financial results.
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Wellgistics
Health’s growth strategy is partially dependent upon Wellgistics Health’s ability to identify and successfully complete
acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic partnerships and alliances.
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Businesses
acquired by Wellgistics Health could experience losses or liabilities that would result in a material adverse effect on Wellgistics
Health’s business operations, results of operation and financial condition.
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Wellgistics
Health may make investments in companies over which Wellgistics Health does not have sole control and some of these companies may
operate in sectors that differ from Wellgistics Health’s operations and have different risks.
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The
success of Wellgistics Health’s hub technology platform and clinical services depends on the willingness of participants in
the network of independent partner pharmacies to continue receiving prescriptions and enrolling in a-la-carte services for outsourced
work.
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A
significant disruption in Wellgistics Health’s information technology and computer systems or those of businesses Wellgistics
Health relies on could harm Wellgistics Health.
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Privacy
and data protection laws will increase Wellgistics Health’s compliance burden and any failure to comply could harm Wellgistics
Health.
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Wellgistics
Health and businesses with which Wellgistics Health will interact may experience cybersecurity incidents and might experience significant
computer system compromises or data breaches.
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Wellgistics
Health will be subject to electronic payment-related and other financial services risks that could increase Wellgistics Health’s
operating costs, expose Wellgistics Health to fraud or theft, subject Wellgistics Health to potential liability and potentially disrupt
Wellgistics Health’s business operations.
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Wellgistics
Health and its subsidiaries have, and entities that Wellgistics Health may acquire could have, significant outstanding debt. The
debt and associated payment obligations of Wellgistics Health and its current and future subsidiaries could significantly increase
in the future if Wellgistics Health and its current or future subsidiaries incur additional debt and do not retire existing debt.
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Wellgistics
Health’s quarterly results may fluctuate significantly based on seasonality and other factors.
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Wellgistics
Health has a substantial amount of goodwill and other intangible assets which could, in the future, become impaired and result in
material non-cash charges to Wellgistics Health’s results of operations. Wellgistics Health may be required to take write-downs
or write-offs, restructuring and impairment or other charges that could have a significant negative effect on its financial condition,
results of operations, and stock price.
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Acquisitions
Wellgistics Health pursues in its industry and related industries could result in operating difficulties, dilution to Wellgistics
Health’s stockholders and other consequences harmful to Wellgistics Health’s business.
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Wellgistics
Health may incur non-cash impairment charges in the future associated with its portfolio of intangible assets, including goodwill.
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Wellgistics
Health’s level of debt may negatively impact its liquidity, restrict its operations and ability to respond to business opportunities,
and increase its vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions, especially given that Wellgistics Health’s bank
debt contains a variable interest rate component based on its corporate credit ratings.
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Wellgistics
Health’s existing credit agreement and any other credit or similar agreements into which Wellgistics Health may enter in the
future may restrict its operations, particularly Wellgistics Health’s ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions
regarding its business.
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Wellgistics
Health’s business is subject to substantial governmental regulation.
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Changes
in the healthcare industry and regulatory environments may adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s businesses.
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Wellgistics
Health will be exposed to risks related to litigation and other legal proceedings.
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A
significant change in, or noncompliance with, governmental regulations and other legal requirements could have a material adverse
effect on Wellgistics Health’s reputation and profitability.
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Wellgistics
Health could be adversely affected by product liability, product recall, personal injury or other health and safety issues.
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Wellgistics
Health could be subject to adverse changes in tax laws, regulations and interpretations or challenges to Wellgistics Health’s
tax positions.
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Despite
the actions Wellgistics Health will take to defend and protect its intellectual property, Wellgistics Health may not be able to adequately
protect or enforce its intellectual property rights or prevent unauthorized parties from copying or reverse engineering its solutions.
Wellgistics Health’s efforts to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights and prevent third parties from violating
its rights may be costly.
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Third-party
claims that Wellgistics Health is infringing intellectual property, whether successful or not, could subject it to costly and time-consuming
litigation or expensive licenses, and its business could be adversely affected.
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Wellgistics
Health’s intellectual property applications for registration may not issue or be registered, which may have a material adverse
effect on Wellgistics Health’s ability to prevent others from commercially exploiting products similar to Wellgistics Health’s.
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In
addition to patented technology, Wellgistics Health will rely on its unpatented proprietary technology, trade secrets, designs, experiences,
work flows, data, processes, software and know-how.
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Wellgistics
Health may be subject to damages resulting from claims that it or its current or former employees have wrongfully used or disclosed
alleged trade secrets of its employees’ former employers. Wellgistics Health may be subject to damages if its current or former
employees wrongfully use or disclose Wellgistics Health’s trade secrets.
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Wellgistics
Health incurs increased costs as a result of operating as a public company, and its management will devote substantial time to compliance
with its public company responsibilities and corporate governance practices.
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Wellgistics
Health’s management team has limited experience managing a public company.
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Wellgistics
Health’s ability to be successful will depend upon the efforts of Wellgistics Health’s board of directors and key personnel
and the loss of such persons could negatively impact the operations and profitability of Wellgistics Health’s business.
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Delaware
State Law includes anti-takeover provisions.
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Claims
for indemnification by Wellgistics Health’s directors and officers may reduce Wellgistics Health’s available funds to
satisfy successful third-party claims against Wellgistics Health and may reduce the amount of money available to Wellgistics Health.
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If
securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or reports about Wellgistics Health, its business, or
its market, or if they change their recommendations regarding Wellgistics Health’s securities adversely, the price and trading
volume of Wellgistics Health’s securities could decline.
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There
can be no assurance that Wellgistics Health common stock will be able to comply with the continued listing standards of the Capital
Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”).
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Our
common stock is publicly traded and may be subject to the penny stock rules which may make it more difficult to sell our common stock.
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An
active market for Wellgistics Health’s securities may not develop, which would adversely affect the liquidity and price of
Wellgistics Health’s securities.
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The
market price of Wellgistics Health common stock may decline as a result of sales, or perceived sales, by Wellgistics Health in the
public market or otherwise.
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Future
sales, or the perception of future sales, by Wellgistics Health or its stockholders in the public market could cause the market price
for Wellgistics Health common stock to decline.
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Wellgistics
Health qualifies as an “emerging growth company” and a “smaller reporting company” within the meaning of
the Securities Act. If Wellgistics Health takes advantage of certain exemptions from disclosure requirements available to emerging
growth companies or smaller reporting companies, Wellgistics Health’s securities may be less attractive to investors and, therefore,
may make it more difficult to compare Wellgistics Health’s performance with other public companies.
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Certain
existing stockholders acquired our securities at a price below the current trading price of such securities and may experience a
positive rate of return based on the current trading price.
Risk
Factors
Risks
Related to Our Business
Our
limited operating history as a combined company and our evolving business make it difficult to evaluate our current business and future
prospects and increase the risk of your investment.
We
were incorporated in 2022 for the purpose of acquiring and integrating various companies in the health care industry. Our limited operating
history and rapidly evolving business make it difficult to evaluate our current business, future prospects and plan for growth. We will
continue to encounter significant risks and uncertainties frequently experienced by growing companies in rapidly changing and heavily
regulated industries, such as attracting new customers to our products and services; retaining customers and encouraging them to utilize
new products and services that we make available; competition from other companies; hiring, integrating, training and retaining skilled
personnel; developing new solutions; determining prices for our solutions; unforeseen expenses; challenges in forecasting accuracy; and
new or adverse regulatory developments affecting aspects of the healthcare industry. Further, because we depend, in part, on market acceptance
of our newer and future products and services, it is difficult to evaluate trends that may affect our business and whether our expansion
will be profitable. If we have difficulty launching new products or services, then our reputation may be harmed and our business, financial
condition and results of operations may be adversely affected. If our assumptions regarding these and other similar risks and uncertainties
that relate to our business, which we use to plan our business, are incorrect or change as we gain more experience operating as a combined
company, or if we do not address these challenges successfully, our operating and financial results could differ materially from our
expectations and our business could suffer.
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Wellgistics
Health may experience difficulties in integrating the operations of Wellgistics LLC and Wood Sage thereby hindering Wellgistics Health
from realizing the expected benefits of these transactions.
Wellgistics
Health’s success depends on Wellgistics Health’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of combining the operations
of the Wellgistics LLC and Wood Sage with Wellgistics Health in an efficient and effective manner. The integration process could take
longer than anticipated and could result in the loss of key employees from either of Wood Sage or Wellgistics LLC, the disruption of
each company’s ongoing businesses, tax costs or inefficiencies, or inconsistencies in standards, controls, information technology
systems, procedures and policies, any of which could adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s ability to continue relationships with
the Wood Sage’s or Wellgistics LLC’s’ customers, employees or other third parties, or Wellgistics Health’s ability
to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Wood Sage Acquisition and Wellgistics Acquisition and could harm Wellgistics Health’s
financial performance. If Wellgistics Health is unable to successfully or timely integrate the operations of the Wood Sage or Wellgistics
LLC with its business, Wellgistics Health may incur unanticipated liabilities and be unable to realize the revenue growth, operating
efficiencies, synergies and other anticipated benefits resulting from such transactions and Wellgistics Health’s business, results
of operations, and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.
Reductions
in third-party reimbursement levels, from private or governmental agency plans, and potential changes in industry pricing benchmarks
for prescription drugs could materially and adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s results of operations.
The
substantial majority of the prescriptions Wellgistics Health will fill at Wellgistics Health’s Wellgistics Pharmacy division will
be reimbursed by third-party payers, including private and governmental agency payers. The continued efforts of health maintenance organizations,
managed care organizations, PBM companies, governmental agencies, and other third-party payers to reduce prescription drug costs and
pharmacy reimbursement rates, as well as litigation and other legal proceedings relating to how drugs are priced, may adversely impact
Wellgistics Health’s results of operations. In the U.S., plan changes with rate adjustments often occur in January and July and
Wellgistics Health’s reimbursement arrangements may provide for rate adjustments at prescribed intervals during their term. In
addition, the timing and amount of periodic contractual reconciliations payments can vary significantly and may not follow a predictable
path. Further, in an environment where some PBM clients utilize narrow or restricted pharmacy provider networks, some of these entities
may offer pricing terms that Wellgistics Health may not be willing to accept or otherwise restrict Wellgistics Health’s participation
in their networks of pharmacy providers. This may also impact the ability for Wellgistics Health’s pharmacy network partners to
adjudicate certain prescription claims received via transfer from the DelivMeds hub platform technology which may impact several revenue
generating channels in the form of technology-related fees. Further, Wellgistics Health’s wholesale operations may be impacted
as pharmacy coverage/ margin is diminished on certain products effecting the ability to carry and move this inventory thereby affecting
buying patterns.
In
addition, many payers in the U.S. are increasingly considering new metrics as the basis for reimbursement rates. It is possible that
the pharmaceutical industry or regulators may evaluate and/or develop an alternative pricing reference to replace wholesale acquisition
price (WAC) and average wholesale price (AWP), which will be the pricing reference used for Wellgistics Health’s pharmacy and network
partner pharmacies contracts. This will also have a direct impact on Wellgistics Health’s secondary wholesalers sourcing and procurement
strategies. Future changes to the pricing benchmarks used to establish pharmaceutical pricing, including changes in the basis for calculating
reimbursement by third-party payers, could adversely affect Wellgistics Health.
A
shift in pharmacy mix toward lower margin plans, margin compression on branded medications, increased offering of specialty products,
DIR fees, mail order pharmacy steering, and programs could adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s results of operations.
Wellgistics
Health’s Wellgistics Pharmacy division and network of independent partner pharmacies will seek to grow prescription volume while
operating in a marketplace with continuous reimbursement pressure. A shift in the mix of pharmacy prescription volume towards programs
offering lower reimbursement rates could adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s results of operations both from an in-house prescription
fulfillment perspective and also technology and transactional fees from Wellgistics Health’s network of independent partner pharmacies.
General trends Wellgistics Health may observe impacting independent pharmacies include but are not limited to: a shift in pharmacy mix
towards 90-day fills which are often reimbursed at lower amounts compared to 30-day fills, DIR fees from PBMs on Medicare Part D prescriptions
often leading to negative reimbursements, lower plan paid amounts for branded and specialty medications while simultaneously observing
an increase in the number of patients requiring a “specialty-lite” or full specialty medication, narrow networks with unfavorable
contract pricing, delivery and shipping-related restrictions impacting the pharmacies ability to gain additional market share, enhanced
PBM tactics to steer patients to mail order pharmacies thereby reducing market opportunities, and little to no remuneration for in-demand
consumer-driven concierge services from pharmacists. Wellgistics Health’s pharmacy division retains access to all major plans with
as expected market competitive reimbursement rates for an independent pharmacy. In-network coverage for PBMs and payors at the independent
network partner pharmacy level will vary from store-to-store and Wellgistics Health continue to add more network participants to provide
robust coverage.
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If
Wellgistics Health is not able to generate prescription volume and other business from patients participating in these programs that
is sufficient to offset the impact of lower reimbursement, or if the degree or terms of Wellgistics Health’s participation in such
preferred networks declines in future years, Wellgistics Health’s results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Furthermore, changes in political, economic, and regulatory influences, as well as industry-wide changes in business practices, including
with respect to the imposition of DIR fees by PBMs, may significantly affect Wellgistics Health’s business. Wellgistics Health’s
failure to successfully anticipate and respond to, or appropriately adapt to, evolving industry conditions or any of these changes or
trends, none of which are within Wellgistics Health’s control, in a timely and effective manner could have a significant negative
impact on Wellgistics Health’s competitive position and materially adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s business, financial
condition and results of operations.
Wellgistics
Health will derive a portion of its sales from prescription drug sales reimbursed by PBM companies and Wellgistics Health’s participation
in the pharmacy provider networks of these companies may be restricted or terminated.
Wellgistics
Health will derive a portion of Wellgistics Health’s sales from prescription drug sales reimbursed through prescription drug plans
administered by PBM companies. PBM companies typically administer multiple prescription drug plans that expire at various times and provide
for varying reimbursement rates, and often limit coverage to specific drug products on an approved list, known as a formulary, which
might not include all of the approved drugs for a particular indication. Changes in pricing and other terms of Wellgistics Health’s
contracts with PBM companies can significantly impact Wellgistics Health’s results of operations. There can be no assurance that
Wellgistics Health will participate in any particular PBM company’s pharmacy provider network in any particular future time period
or on terms reasonably acceptable to Wellgistics Health. If Wellgistics Health’s participation in the pharmacy provider network
for a prescription drug plan administered by one or more of the large PBM companies is restricted or terminated, Wellgistics Health expects
that Wellgistics Health’s sales would be adversely affected, at least in the short-term. If Wellgistics Health is unable to replace
any such lost sales, either through an increase in other sales or through a resumption of participation in those plans, Wellgistics Health’s
operating results could be materially and adversely affected. If Wellgistics Health exits a pharmacy provider network and later resumes
participation, there can be no assurance that Wellgistics Health will achieve any particular level of business on any particular pace,
or that all clients of the PBM company will choose to include us again in the pharmacy network for their plans, initially or at all.
In addition, in such circumstances Wellgistics Health may incur increased marketing and other costs in connection with initiatives to
regain former patients and attract new patients covered by such plans.
Wellgistics
Health could be adversely affected by a decrease in the introduction of new brand name and generic prescription drugs as well as increases
in the cost to procure prescription drugs.
The
profitability of Wellgistics Health’s healthcare ecosystem business model depends upon the utilization of prescription drugs. Utilization
trends are affected by, among other factors, the introduction of new and successful prescription drugs, coverage on payor/PBM formularies,
as well as lower-priced generic alternatives to existing brand name drugs. Inflation in the price of drugs also can adversely affect
utilization, particularly given the increased prevalence of high-deductible health insurance plans and related plan design changes. New
brand name drugs with coverage on formularies can result in increased drug utilization and associated sales, while the introduction of
lower priced generic alternatives typically results in relatively lower sales, but relatively higher gross profit margins.
In
addition, if Wellgistics Health experiences an increase in the amounts it pays to procure pharmaceutical drugs, including generic drugs,
Wellgistics Health’s gross profit margins would be adversely affected to the extent Wellgistics Health is not able to offset such
cost increases. Any failure to fully offset any such increased prices and costs or to modify Wellgistics Health’s activities to
mitigate the impact could have a material adverse effect on Wellgistics Health’s results of operations. Also, any future changes
in drug prices could be significantly different than Wellgistics Health’s expectations.
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A
2019 study performed by NACDS entitled “Cost of Dispensing Study” found that the overall cost of dispensing for all drugs
was $12.40 per fill. After factoring inflation, that same cost is estimated to be $14.68 per fill. The latter does not account for other
costs associated with medication dispensing noted in this “ Risk Factors” section which clearly demonstrates further
strain to gross profit margin on prescription-related fills.
Accordingly,
a decrease in the number or magnitude of significant new brand name drugs or generics successfully introduced, delays in their introduction,
a decrease in the utilization of previously introduced prescription drugs, and or rising costs associated with medication dispensing
could materially and adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Consolidation
and strategic alliances in the healthcare industry could adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s business operations, competitive
positioning, financial condition and results of operations.
Many
organizations in the healthcare industry, including PBM companies, have consolidated in recent years to create larger healthcare enterprises
with greater bargaining power, which has resulted in greater pricing pressures. If this consolidation trend continues, it could give
the resulting enterprises even greater bargaining power, which may lead to further pressure on the prices for Wellgistics Health’s
products and services. If these pressures result in reductions in Wellgistics Health’s prices, Wellgistics Health’s businesses
would become less profitable unless Wellgistics Health are able to achieve corresponding reductions in costs or develop profitable new
revenue streams.
Changes
in economic conditions could adversely affect consumer/client buying practices and market adoption of Wellgistics Health’s DelivMeds
mobile application and the accompanying revenues to premium access/services.
Wellgistics
Health’s performance may be adversely impacted by changes in global, national, regional or local economic conditions and consumer
confidence. These conditions can also adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s key vendors and customers. External factors that affect
consumer confidence and over which Wellgistics Health exercises no influence include unemployment rates, inflation, levels of personal
disposable income, levels of taxes and interest and global, national, regional or local economic conditions, health epidemics or pandemics.
For example, COVID-19 exposes Wellgistics Health to the risks of continued impact of global supply chain disruptions, and the uncertain
economic and geopolitical environment, as well as looting, vandalism, acts of war or terrorism. Changes in economic conditions and consumer
confidence could adversely affect consumer preferences, purchasing power and spending patterns, which could lead to a decrease in overall
consumer spending as well as in prescription drug, services, and digital health services utilization and which could be exacerbated by
the increasing prevalence of high-deductible health insurance plans and related plan design changes. From a client perspective, increasing
pressures from margin compression, prescription pricing negotiations, and other known stressors as outlined in this “ Risk Factors ”
section may negatively impact a manufacturer’s willingness to adopt and utilize various a-la-carte services Wellgistics Health
will provide through Wellgistics Health’s hub platform and clinical services. Further threats from market competitors to offer
additional products at promotional pricing could lead to lower pricing floors as well.
Inflationary
pressures could have a material impact on Wellgistics Health’s business and operations.
Wellgistics
Health will be subject to risk of specific inflationary pressures on product prices and its impact on consumer spending. For example,
increases in prescription drug costs could impact consumers ability to afford initial or on-going therapy. Wellgistics Health’s
focus on the relatively expensive specialty lite business segment (i.e., $500 - $3,000 therapies) could be particularly impacted by increasing
costs. Additionally, consumer discretionary funds could be reduced, impacting the ability to pay for digital services and subscription
models that Wellgistics Health offers. If inflation continues to increase, sourcing and procuring specialty lite products may prove to
be capital intensive. Wellgistics Health may not be able to adjust prices sufficiently to offset the effect without negatively impacting
consumer demand or Wellgistics Health’s gross margin. All of these inflationary risk factors could materially and adversely impact
Wellgistics Health’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
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The
industries in which Wellgistics Health will operate are highly competitive and constantly evolving and changes in market dynamics could
adversely impact us.
The
level of competition in the pharmacy (i.e., retail, independent, specialty, and digital), healthcare and clinical concierge like services,
and pharmaceutical wholesale industries is high. Changes in market dynamics or actions of competitors or manufacturers, including industry
consolidation and the emergence of new competitors and strategic alliances, could materially and adversely impact us. Disruptive innovation,
or the perception of potentially disruptive innovation, by existing or new competitors could alter the competitive landscape in the future
and require us to accurately identify and assess such changes and if required make timely and effective changes to Wellgistics Health’s
strategies and business model to compete effectively.
All
of Wellgistics Health’s businesses will face intense competition from multiple existing and new businesses, some of which are aggressively
expanding in markets Wellgistics Health will serve. Wellgistics Health will develop Wellgistics Health’s offerings to respond to
market dynamics; however, if Wellgistics Health’s customers are not receptive to these changes, if Wellgistics Health is unable
to expand successful programs in a timely manner, or Wellgistics Health otherwise does not effectively respond to changes in market dynamics,
Wellgistics Health’s businesses and financial performance could be materially and adversely affected.
There
are a significant number of competitors that provide one or more comprehensive services, including distribution, with respect to specialty
pharmacy drugs, hub and clinical services to perform patient financial assistance; prior authorization coordination; copay tiered reductions;
tele-pharmacy; and access to digital health resources, some of whom have greater resources than Wellgistics Health does, including: PBMs;
retail pharmacy chains and independent retail pharmacies; digital pharmacies; national, regional and niche specialty pharmacies; home
and specialty infusion therapy companies; provider practices and systems; and GPOs.
The
leading payors and drug chains have completed extensive mergers and acquisitions transactions and business combinations, and, therefore,
have significantly greater market share, resources and purchasing power than Wellgistics Health does and, in the aggregate, these competitors
generally have access to substantially the same limited distribution drugs that will be in Wellgistics Health’s portfolio. These
companies also benefit from their acquisition activity with healthcare organizations, as Wellgistics Health has seen recent acquisitions
in the home healthcare and primary care services arena (i.e., One Medical, Signify Health, Village MD, Summit Health, CareCentrix, among
others).
Digital
pharmacies both national and regional have been increasingly entering the market over the course of the last decade with well-known players
such as Roman, Lemonaid Health, ForHims, TruePill, and Amazon’s acquisition of PillPack. At the regional level, Wellgistics Health
has seen the emergence of companies like Cule, Alto, and many others outlined below looking to penetrate markets and gain access to lives
by looking for additional points of differentiation. The competitive healthcare landscape along with macroeconomic pressures has also
seen increased chapter 11 filings for bankruptcy and or other means of dissolution including Medley, NowRx, AmazonCare, Haven (i.e.,
joint venture of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase) over recent years. Many of these companies leverage access to telehealth
services and backend partnerships with mail order pharmacies to provide consumers with cash-paying models for access to niche services.
The evolution of centralized digital patient support networks with network pharmacies has also recently been gaining steam.
As
Wellgistics Health will increase in scale and market share, or provide additional healthcare services, Wellgistics Health expects more
direct competition for certain drugs, payer and patient access, and services from this myriad of companies. These factors together with
the impact of the competitive marketplace or other significant differentiating factors between us and Wellgistics Health’s competitors
may make it difficult to gain market access and penetration all of which could materially and adversely impact Wellgistics Health’s
business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
If
Wellgistics Health does not successfully create and implement relevant omni-channel experiences for Wellgistics Health’s customers,
Wellgistics Health’s businesses and results of operations could be adversely impacted.
The
portion of total consumer expenditures from various business sectors completing online shopping has drastically changed over the last
two decades. Wellgistics Health is seeing a complete paradigm shift, as consumer sentiment and behavior has moved towards mobile application
use. The COVID-19 pandemic was an accelerant, and Wellgistics Health expects this pace of increase exponentially. Consumers are now able
to have more have more and more services delivered to their homes or work and more recently Wellgistics Health is seeing this same push
with healthcare services. Moreover, prescription related deliveries have become the new normal versus waiting for pharmacy pick-up which
is often not as efficient or convenient for this everchanging mindset and expectation of the consumer.
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In
order to be successful with executing on this service delivery, Wellgistics Health’s strategy must offer enhanced value services
while also being convenient to the consumer. To accomplish this, an omni-channel approach, intelligent user experience, and home health
differentiated model is a necessity to keep up with the rapidly evolving pace of changing customer expectations and new developments
by Wellgistics Health’s competitors. Wellgistics Health must compete by offering a consistent and convenient shopping experience
for Wellgistics Health’s customers regardless of the ultimate sales channel and by investing in, providing and maintaining digital
tools for Wellgistics Health’s customers. If Wellgistics Health is unable to make, improve, or develop relevant customer-facing
technology in a timely manner that keeps pace with technological developments and dynamic customer expectations, Wellgistics Health’s
ability to compete and Wellgistics Health’s results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. In addition, if Wellgistics
Health’s online activities or Wellgistics Health’s other customer-facing technology systems do not function as designed,
Wellgistics Health may experience a loss of customer confidence, data security breaches, lost sales, or be exposed to fraudulent purchases,
any of which could materially and adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s business operations, reputation and results of operations.
Wellgistics
Health may be unable to achieve Wellgistics Health’s environmental, social and governance goals.
Wellgistics
Health recognizes the rising importance of environmental, social, and governance matters among Wellgistics Health’s team members,
customers, and certain stockholders and will be committed to upholding a culture dedicated to corporate responsibility. Wellgistics Health
will establish certain goals that allow us to better communicate and align to Wellgistics Health’s environmental, social, and governance
strategy. However, these goals are subject to risks and uncertainties, which are outside of Wellgistics Health’s control and might
prohibit us from meeting the goals.
Further,
there is a risk that team members, customers, or certain stockholders might not be satisfied with Wellgistics Health’s goals or
strategy and efforts to meet the goals. Some of the risks that Wellgistics Health will be subject to include, but are not limited to:
Wellgistics Health’s ability to execute Wellgistics Health’s operational strategy within the timeframe or costs projected;
the availability or cost of renewable energy, materials, goods, and/or services required, and evolving regulations or requirements that
change or limit Wellgistics Health’s ability to set standards or gather information from Wellgistics Health’s supplier partners
or third party contractors. Failure to meet Wellgistics Health’s goals could negatively impact public perception of Wellgistics
Health’s company with interested stakeholders.
Environmental,
social, and governance matters are also increasingly important to current and potential employees. In order to retain and attract talent
Wellgistics Health knows that it is critical that Wellgistics Health clearly communicate Wellgistics Health’s environmental, social,
and governance strategy, and a delay or inability to meet Wellgistics Health’s goals on time could impact Wellgistics Health’s
reputation as a desirable place to work. With increased interest from certain stockholders, an inability to meet Wellgistics Health’s
goals could also have a negative impact on Wellgistics Health’s stock price. These impacts could make it more difficult for us
to operate efficiently and effectively and could have a negative effect on Wellgistics Health’s business, operating results and
financial conditions.
Wellgistics
Health’s business results will depend on Wellgistics Health’s ability to successfully manage ongoing organizational change
and business transformation and achieve cost savings and operating efficiency initiatives through Wellgistics Health’s healthcare
ecosystem.
The
key to Wellgistics Health’s success will be executing on Wellgistics Health’s win-win strategy for all stakeholders in the
healthcare delivery model. Through leveraging Wellgistics Health’s portfolio of subsidiaries, Wellgistics Health’s leadership
will need to deliver on a value proposition to patients, pharmacies, providers, payors/ PBMs, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. This
is obtained by making healthcare services affordable and convenient in a centralized model. Wellgistics Health’s success will hinge
on the Wellgistics Health’s leadership team to improve operational efficiency, decreasing costs, market access and insights, data
transparency, value-based outcomes, and innovative technology via automation.
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There
can be no assurance that Wellgistics Health will realize, in full or in part, the anticipated benefits of leveraging these subsidiaries
and what that market adoption will be like. Wellgistics Health’s financial goals assume a level of productivity improvement and
other business optimization initiatives. If Wellgistics Health is unable to implement the programs or deliver these expected productivity
improvements, while continuing to invest in business growth, or if the volume and nature of change overwhelms available resources, Wellgistics
Health’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely impacted.
Risks
Relating to Wellgistics Health’s Operations
Disruption
in Wellgistics Health’s global supply chain could negatively impact Wellgistics Health’s businesses.
The
pharmaceutical products for Wellgistics Health’s wholesale division are sourced from pharmaceutical manufacturers with a wide variety
of domestic and international vendors, and any future disruption in Wellgistics Health’s supply chain or inability to find qualified
vendors and access products that meet requisite quality and safety standards in a timely and efficient manner could adversely impact
Wellgistics Health’s businesses. The loss or disruption of such supply arrangements for any reason, including for issues such as
COVID-19 or other health epidemics or pandemics, labor disputes, loss or impairment of key manufacturing sites, inability to procure
sufficient raw materials, quality control issues, ethical sourcing issues, a supplier’s financial distress, natural disasters,
looting, vandalism or acts of war (such as the conflict in Ukraine) or terrorism, trade sanctions or other external factors over which
Wellgistics Health has no control, could interrupt product supply and, if not effectively managed and remedied, have a material adverse
impact on Wellgistics Health’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
Wellgistics
Health’s pharmacy division and to the greater extent, Wellgistics Health’s independent network of partner pharmacies, may
also be impacted by disruptions in global supply chain as listed above based on primary wholesaler and direct pharmaceutical manufacturing
contracts.
Wellgistics
Health’s business and operations will be subject to risks related to climate change.
The
long-term effects of global climate change present both physical risks (such as extreme weather conditions or rising sea levels) and
transition risks (such as regulatory or technology changes), are expected to be widespread and unpredictable. These changes could over
time affect, for example, the availability and cost of products, commodities and energy (including utilities), which in turn may impact
Wellgistics Health’s ability to procure goods or services required for the operation of Wellgistics Health’s business at
the quantities and levels Wellgistics Health require. In addition, Wellgistics Health’s facilities may be in locations that may
be impacted by the physical risks of climate change, and Wellgistics Health may face the risk of losses incurred as a result of physical
damage to stores, distribution or fulfillment centers, loss or spoilage of inventory and business interruption caused by such events.
Wellgistics Health will also use natural gas, diesel fuel, gasoline and electricity in Wellgistics Health’s operations, all of
which could face increased regulation as a result of climate change or other environmental concerns.
Whether
internally or via Wellgistics Health’s third-party relationships with Wellgistics Health’s national and regional ride- sharing
partners (i.e., Lyft and Roadie) for prescription delivery; and shipping carriers (i.e., USPS, UPS, FedEx), rising fuel costs will lead
to an increase in tiered rates for mileage/distance which will increase Wellgistics Health’s costs associated with prescription
delivery or shipping. Regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions and energy inputs may also increase in coming years, which may increase
Wellgistics Health’s costs associated with compliance and merchandise. These events and their impacts could otherwise disrupt and
adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s operations and could materially adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s financial performance.
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Wellgistics
Health’s business is primarily focused on certain therapeutic targets, making it vulnerable to risks associated with having therapeutically
concentrated operations.
Wellgistics
Health’s operates within the “specialty-lite” or niche sector of the pharmaceutical industry. It is well documented
in the literature that the specialty drug market accounts for less than 10% of total drugs in the market. As a result, Wellgistics Health’s
business, financial condition and results of operations are susceptible to economic downturns within this sector of the industry, whether
cause by state regulations, budget constraints, severe weather conditions, catastrophic events, or other disruptions. As Wellgistics
Health seeks to expand its existing operations, opportunities for growth within the “specialty-lite” or niche sector of the
pharmaceutical industry may become more limited.
Failure
to retain and recruit, or failure to manage succession of, key personnel could have an adverse impact on Wellgistics Health’s future
performance.
Wellgistics
Health’s ability to attract, engage, develop and retain qualified and experienced employees at all levels, including in executive
and other key strategic positions, is essential for us to meet Wellgistics Health’s objectives. Competition among potential employers
might result in increased salaries, benefits or other employee-related costs, or in Wellgistics Health’s failure to recruit and
retain employees which could have a materially adverse impact on Wellgistics Health’s business operations, financial condition
and results of operations.
Additionally,
any failure to adequately plan for and manage succession of key management roles or the failure of key employees to successfully transition
into new roles could have a material adverse effect on Wellgistics Health’s business and results of operations. While Wellgistics
Health has succession plans in place and employment arrangements with certain key executives, these do not guarantee the services of
these executives will continue to be available to us.
We
are highly dependent on the continued service of our directors and officers, whose financial interests may conflict with the interests
of investors.
Our
directors and officers, including Brian Norton, Chief Executive Officer, and Vishnu Balu, Chief Financial Officer, have years of significant
experience in the pharmaceutical industry and other sectors related to our business. Our success depends upon the continued service of
these directors and officers. The loss of any of these directors and officers might significantly delay or prevent the achievement of
our business objectives and could materially harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Failure
to renew facility leases in a timely manner could have an adverse impact on Wellgistics Health’s business operations.
Wellgistics
Health’s facilities will include multiple corporate offices, physical location of the pharmacy, and multiple warehouse facilities
for wholesale product warehousing and distribution. These locations are subject to competition with other retailers and businesses for
suitable locations for Wellgistics Health’s facilities. Local land use and zoning regulations, environmental regulations and other
regulatory requirements may impact Wellgistics Health’s ability to find suitable locations and influence the cost of constructing,
renovating and operating Wellgistics Health’s stores. In addition, real estate, zoning, construction and other delays may adversely
affect Wellgistics Health’s business and increase Wellgistics Health’s costs. Further, changing local demographics may adversely
affect revenue and profitability levels. The terms of leases at existing facility locations may adversely affect Wellgistics Health if
the renewal terms of, or requested modifications to, those leases are unacceptable to Wellgistics Health, and Wellgistics Health will
be forced to close or relocate operations. If Wellgistics Health is unable to maintain Wellgistics Health’s facility locations
or open/move to new facility locations in desirable places and on favorable terms, Wellgistics Health’s results of operations could
be materially and adversely affected.
Wellgistics
Health may not be able to maintain business, scale for growth, renew pharmacy and wholesale state licenses, and retain commercial and
federal contracts while preventing restrictions and termination.
The
ability to maintain business channels, service existing pharmacies from a wholesale product distribution perspective, and service Wellgistics
Health’s patient base at the pharmacy will all be potential areas for adverse impacts to Wellgistics Health’s financial condition
and operations due to everchanging regulations and requirements to maintain contracts and licenses. Wellgistics Health’s wholesale
operations will retain state licenses for whole distribution from the various state boards of pharmacy or equivalent along with the federal
level as maintained by the FDA, third-party logistics and controlled substance licenses from all state boards of pharmacy, and an accreditation
with the NABP and Accredited Drug Distributor.
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Wellgistics
Health’s pharmacy division has the equivalent of 32 state board of pharmacy licenses along with the District of Columbia.
Many of these licenses include the ability to dispense controlled substance with only a few states retaining waivers for exemption. The
pharmacy will also have a Florida state Medicaid contract, several National Provider Identifier numbers, and a Drug Enforcement Agency
(“DEA”) certificate. The pharmacy formerly had accreditation status with Accreditation Commission for Health Care (“ACHC”)
and URAC as a specialty pharmacy and plans on pursing reaccreditation along with URAC Small Business Mail Order accreditation. The pharmacy
will retain all major PBM/payor direct contracts with little to no restrictions. The pharmacy will be affiliated with Elevate as its
Pharmacy Services Administration Organization to provide the relevant minor PBM contracts.
The
ability to retain all of these state board, federal, and PBM/payor contracts through the renewal process while expanding Wellgistics
Health’s reach is critical to conducting business and generating revenues. Contract restrictions, termination, and or an inability
to expand would be deemed as events that could disrupt and adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s operations and could materially
adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s financial performance.
Wellgistics
Health’s relationships with Wellgistics Health’s primary wholesaler for pharmacy operations and Wellgistics Health’s
manufacturer relationships for Wellgistics Health’s wholesale and hub technology platform entities will be critical to Wellgistics
Health’s success.
Wellgistics
Health’s internal pharmacy division has a primary contract with AmerisourceBergen for pharmaceutical distribution agreement pursuant
to which Wellgistics Health sources branded and generic pharmaceutical products from AmerisourceBergen. Wellgistics Pharmacy executed
this agreement in October 2022, and the agreement requires the pharmacy to purchase a certain volume per month while also maintain compliance
with the generic compliance ratio. Wellgistics Health has a relationship with HD Smith and Scienture Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a TRxADE Health, Inc.) (“Scienture”)
to acquire products via the secondary channel. This is seen as a potential risk for the business as the secondary channel providers often
do not provide full spectrum catalogs and more specifically used to assist with cost savings opportunities through the purchase of short-dated
products and or access to specialty or niche therapeutic category products. Consequently, Wellgistics Health’s business may be
adversely affected by any operational, financial or regulatory difficulties that these wholesalers or pharmaceutical manufacturers experience,
including those resulting from COVID-19. For example, if operations are seriously disrupted for any reason, whether due to a natural
disaster, pandemic, labor disruption, regulatory action, computer or operational systems or otherwise, it could adversely affect Wellgistics
Health’s business and Wellgistics Health’s results of operations.
Wellgistics
Health’s distribution agreement with AmerisourceBergen is subject to early termination in certain circumstances and, upon the expiration
or termination of the agreement, there can be no assurance that Wellgistics Health or AmerisourceBergen will be willing to renew the
agreement or enter into a new agreement, on terms favorable to us or at all. If such expiration or termination occurred, Wellgistics
Health believes that alternative sources of supply for most generic and brand- name pharmaceuticals are readily available and that Wellgistics
Health could obtain and qualify alternative sources, which may include self-distribution in some cases, for substantially all of the
prescription drugs Wellgistics Health will sell on an acceptable basis, such that the impact of any such expiration or termination would
be temporary. However, there can be no assurance Wellgistics Health would be able to engage alternative supply sources as a primary wholesaler
for generic and branded products in a timely basis or on terms favorable to us, or effectively manage these transitions, any of which
could adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
At
the wholesale level, Wellgistics Health now has, upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, relationships with over 60 manufacturers
to distribute products to retail, independent, and specialty pharmacies. At the hub technology platform division, Wellgistics Health
will leverage the wholesale operation to expand pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships. Wellgistics Health’s combined portfolio
will work synergistically to provide additional value to pharmaceutical manufacturers. This will in turn will help lower costs and provide
additional market access. In recent years, an increasing number of pharmaceutical manufacturers have attempted to significantly limit
the number of pharmacies that may dispense their drugs. Pharmacies dispensing products from direct manufacturer relationships need to
ensure they can manage a drug’s rollout, obtain real-time data, and confirm the unique patient population’s receipt of the
necessary services and support to remain adherent. Access to limited-distribution drugs provides us with significant competitive advantages
in developing relationships with payers and physicians. If Wellgistics Health cannot obtain access to new limited-distribution pharmaceuticals
or lose access to limited-distribution pharmaceuticals Wellgistics Health currently distribute this could have a material and adverse
impact on Wellgistics Health’s business, profitability and results of operations.
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Wellgistics
Health will obtain access to limited-distribution drugs primarily from small to mid-size pharmaceutical companies, often many of these
are boutique companies, many of whom are bringing their first or second drug to market. Wellgistics Health will incur significant expense,
time and opportunity cost to educate and assist emerging small and mid-size manufacturers in bringing these products to the marketplace
without any guarantee of a successful drug launch or future sales. The failure to monetize these relationships and supply Wellgistics
Health’s independent network of pharmacies with prescriptions could adversely impact Wellgistics Health’s profitability and
Wellgistics Health’s prospects.
Wellgistics
Health will also provide a significant amount of direct and indirect services for the benefit of Wellgistics Health’s pharmaceutical
manufacturer customers and Wellgistics Health’s patients to gain access to these products, and Wellgistics Health’s failure
to provide services at optimal quality could result in losing access to existing and future drugs. In addition, Wellgistics Health will
incur significant costs in providing these services and if manufacturers require significant additional services and products to obtain
access to their drugs without a corresponding increase in service fees paid to Wellgistics Health, Wellgistics Health’s profitability
could be adversely impacted.
Wellgistics
Health’s contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers will be generally for one-year terms on the hub technology
platform and clinical services and three years on the wholesale side and are terminable on reasonably short notice by either party before
or after the contract term. If several of these contractual relationships are terminated or materially altered by the pharmaceutical
manufacturers or wholesalers or if Wellgistics Health is otherwise unable to renew these contracts or enter into similar contracts on
favorable terms, Wellgistics Health could lose a major source of revenue from the pharmaceuticals Wellgistics Health will dispense or
distribute, and also prescriptions Wellgistics Health is able to generate and pass through to Wellgistics Health’s network of independent
pharmacy partners which would materially impact Wellgistics Health’s operations and financial condition.
Wellgistics
Health will outsource certain business processes to third-party vendors that subject us to risks, including disruptions in business and
increased costs.
Wellgistics
Health will outsource certain business, administrative, and development functions and rely on third-party technologies such as plug-ins
and advanced programming interfaces (“APIs”) to perform certain services for Wellgistics Health’s hub technology platform
and other divisions on Wellgistics Health’s behalf. Various examples of this will include relationships with both domestic and
foreign developers for Wellgistics Health’s mobile solutions as part of Wellgistics Health’s hub technology platform, relationships
with various PMS system providers, relationships with various ride-sharing platform providers and their network of drivers, carrier relationships
for shipping of products, and various relationships with third party clinical service providers or technology solutions to be able to
offer Wellgistics Health’s end- to-end holistic approach to patient- centered care services.
Wellgistics
Health will rely on third-party vendors and their licenses to meet Wellgistics Health’s quality and performance requirements. Wellgistics
Health will utilize these third-party vendors for some of the technology to be used in Wellgistics Health’s products, and intends
to license technologies from third parties. Most of these licenses can be renewed only by mutual consent and may be terminated if Wellgistics
Health breaches the terms of the license and fails to cure the breach within a specified period of time. Wellgistics Health may not be
able to obtain these licenses on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. Wellgistics Health’s inability to obtain or renew these
licenses or find suitable alternatives could delay development of new products or prevent us from selling Wellgistics Health’s
existing products until suitable substitute technology can be identified, licensed, integrated, or developed by us. Wellgistics Health
cannot assure you as to when Wellgistics Health would be able to do so, if at all.
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Most
of Wellgistics Health’s third-party licenses will be non-exclusive. Wellgistics Health’s competitors may obtain the right
to use any of the technology covered by these licenses and use the technology to attempt to compete more effectively with us. In addition,
Wellgistics Health’s use of third-party technologies will expose it to risks associated with the integration of components from
various sources into Wellgistics Health’s products, such as unknown software errors or defects or unanticipated incompatibility
with Wellgistics Health’s systems and technologies, or unintended infringement resulting from the combination of intellectual property
rights. Further, Wellgistics Health will be dependent on Wellgistics Health’s vendors’ support of the technology Wellgistics
Health will use. If a vendor chooses to discontinue or is unable to support a licensed technology, Wellgistics Health may not be able
to modify or adapt Wellgistics Health’s products to fit other available technologies in a timely manner, which would lead us to
experience operational difficulties, reputational harm, and increased costs that could materially and adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s
business operations and results of operations.
Risks
Relating to Wellgistics Health’s Business Strategy
Wellgistics
Health may not be successful in executing elements of Wellgistics Health’s business strategy, which may have a material adverse
impact on Wellgistics Health’s business and financial results.
Wellgistics
Health’s ability to successfully implement Wellgistics Health’s comprehensive strategy of leveraging product warehousing/distribution
while simultaneously facilitating the hub technology platform to transfer prescriptions to Wellgistics Health’s network of independent
partner pharmacies will be crucial to Wellgistics Health’s operations and financial condition. Wellgistics Health’s wholesale
operations will enable pharmaceutical companies to have a single entity for contracting which assists with minimizing product returns
and eliminates chargebacks. Now that the Wellgistics Acquisition has closed, Wellgistics Health’s warehouse’s distribution
capabilities assist manufacturers with preventing inventory loss in the form of having to sell short-dated products at a lower margin
and or potentially destroy expired and unusable products. Wellgistics Health’s portfolio of products along with Wellgistics Health’s
sales strategy will enable Wellgistics Health to move niche specialty products that have a distinct place in the market and help maximize
returns.
The
ability to provide pharmaceutical manufacturer and provider groups like ACOs with a hub technology platform with an accompanying robust
network of independent pharmacies is crucial to the success of Wellgistics Health’s health eco-system strategy. Wellgistics Health’s
technology platform along with Wellgistics Health’s mobile solutions will enable patients to access digital health resources for
added visibility in their prescription journey, which leads to cost savings opportunities, convenience, and healthier outcomes. This
is especially important for pharmaceutical manufacturers and provider group clients looking to improve health outcomes for the patient
populations they serve. Wellgistics Health will provide both of these clients with a reliable pharmacy network, clinical services, and
transparent reporting with a primary focus on boosting medication adherence. Wellgistics Health’s platform will be able to identify
high-risk patients and provide actionable and meaningful outcomes geared towards patient engagement to boost medication adherence and
preserve compliance to therapy. The ability to transfer these prescriptions to integrated and non-integrated pharmacies will be key to
receiving the data which can then be mined and presented to various stakeholders and clients to improve operational efficiency, customize
marketing, and share in cost savings.
Additionally,
Wellgistics Health will engage in strategic initiatives to, among other reasons, maximize long-term stockholder value, expand on Wellgistics
Health’s consumer-centric approach, strengthen Wellgistics Health’s partnerships with local healthcare providers and improve
health outcomes. These strategic initiatives do not guarantee improvements in future financial performance. Wellgistics Health cannot
provide any assurance that Wellgistics Health will be able to successfully execute these strategic initiatives, or that these initiatives
will not result in additional unanticipated costs. The failure to realize the benefits of any strategic initiatives or successfully structure
Wellgistics Health’s business to meet market conditions could have a material adverse effect on Wellgistics Health’s business,
financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
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Wellgistics
Health’s growth strategy is partially dependent upon Wellgistics Health’s ability to identify and successfully complete acquisitions,
joint ventures and other strategic partnerships and alliances.
A
significant element of Wellgistics Health’s growth strategy is to identify, pursue and successfully complete and integrate acquisitions,
joint ventures and other strategic partnerships and alliances that either expand or complement Wellgistics Health’s existing operations.
Acquisitions and other strategic transactions involve numerous risks, including difficulties in successfully integrating the operations
and personnel, navigating the necessary regulatory approval requirements, distraction of management from overseeing, and disruption of,
Wellgistics Health’s existing operations, difficulties in entering markets or lines of business in which Wellgistics Health has
no or limited direct prior experience, the possible loss of key employees and customers, and difficulties in achieving the synergies
Wellgistics Health anticipated. Any failure to select suitable opportunities at fair prices, conduct appropriate due diligence, acquire
and successfully integrate the acquired company, including particularly when acquired businesses operate in new geographic markets or
areas of business, could materially and adversely impact Wellgistics Health’s growth strategies, financial condition and results
of operations.
Apart
from acquisitions in the healthcare space and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies, Wellgistics
Health’s strategy is to engage in business-to-business relationships that can help us gain further market penetration and adoption,
all of which are imperative given the highly saturated healthcare market. Partnerships with strategic clients such as pharmaceutical
manufacturers and provider groups will help us source products at lower costs and drive prescriptions through Wellgistics Health’s
hub technology platform. Other strategic partnerships range from PMS systems, ridesharing and shipping companies GPOs, and other clinical
providers to provide robust and complementary services that are value adds for all stakeholders.
Currently,
the hub technology platform has partnered with Best Rx pharmacy software system. There are approximately 1,400 independent pharmacies
utilizing this software which accounts for greater than 6% of the independent pharmacy market share. These pharmacies are ideal candidates
to be members of Wellgistics Health’s integrated pharmacy network based on the various integrations Wellgistics Health will develop
to communicate with their systems. These locations are predominately located on the east coast. Wellgistics Health’s ability to
onboard pharmacies in an effective manner and being located on the east coast is a risk associated with gaining market share and providing
patients with an adequate solution for fulfillment. To combat this, Wellgistics Health will identify strategic partners within this network
that are able to ship prescription medications through Wellgistics Health’s integrations which aids in providing more coverage
area options. Wellgistics Health management has a relationship with PrimeRx MARKET and Pioneer Rx. Wellgistics Health believes that these relationships
could provide access to more than 16,500 pharmacies using a wide array of pharmacy management software systems which accounts for 87%
of the independent PMS. Through Wellgistics Health’s fax modality integrations and solutions for data capture for non-integrated
pharmacies, Wellgistics Health will have the means to provide patients with more robust network coverage. Wellgistics Health’s
team has identified additional PMS systems to partner with such as Prime Rx, Pioneer Rx, Liberty, Transactional Data Systems, and Digital
Business Solutions. These additional PMS systems will help with Wellgistics Health’s ability expand the integrated network which
help drive additional value in the form of data capture elements. By integrating with the PMS system, Wellgistics Health will then in
turn able to recruit the pharmacies utilizing this software to join Wellgistics Health’s network. Risks associated with this strategy
include the PMS corporate team’s willingness to partner, Wellgistics Health’s ability to integrate the software into Wellgistics
Health’s overall solution in a timely manner, and the pharmacies willingness to join the network.
Wellgistics
Health’s software solution will be integrated with two national ride-sharing logistics providers and all of the major shipping
carriers to offer both pharmacies and patients with multiple means for sending and receiving their prescriptions. From the ride-sharing
prospective, Wellgistics Health’s core technology will be integrated with Lyft Healthcare, Inc., and Roadie. These integrations
will help us provide nationwide coverage for same-day and next-day prescription delivery and a system with built in redundancies between
both networks to ensure prompt delivery. Wellgistics Health’s strategy is to onboard pharmacies across the United States and mapping
out ride-sharing coverage to ensure adequate turnaround time for prescription delivery. Risks associated with this strategy include maintaining
an on-going relationship with these entities, providing a significant number of transactions to ensure profitability for all partners,
and Wellgistics Health’s ability to renew contracts. Wellgistics Health’s contractual relationships will be for one-year
terms with one-year autorenewal terms. Either party will be able to terminate the relationship with proper notice. Wellgistics Health’s
integrations with carriers include USPS, UPS, and FedEx. Wellgistics Health will be able to transmit the respective rates to end users
based on the network partner pharmacy’s availability and allow patients to price compare options due to the redundancies. Future
risks associated with this include changes to rates based on factors such as inflation, fuel, and other variables that are not in control
which could impact Wellgistics Health’s business operations and financial condition.
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Wellgistics
Health’s strategy to increase Wellgistics Health’s network of independent partner pharmacies also leverages GPOs. By partnering
with these entities, Wellgistics Health will be able to onboard a larger cohort of pharmacies vs. individual sign-up, and in return,
these GPOs will be able to promote Wellgistics Health’s services as a business opportunity to help network pharmacies increase
their business and improve their bottom line. Risks associated with this strategy include successfully presenting the value proposition
to the corporate team and obtaining a contract, ability to convert pharmacy’s part of the GPO through combined marketing initiatives,
execution of Wellgistics Health’s onboarding strategies, and the pharmacies willingness to remain in the network and pay associated
fees. It should be noted that each participating pharmacy within the GPO uses different PMS systems and that by successfully striking
a partnership with the GPO, there is no guarantee that Wellgistics Health will be able to onboard each pharmacy to the integrated network.
Wellgistics Health can however onboard them to the “soft network” which allows us to transfer the prescription via fax.
Integrating
third-party clinical features and services is vital to the success of Wellgistics Health’s business strategy as being an end-to-end
solution for end users and Wellgistics Health’s clients. Wellgistics Health’s partners that offer these types of value-add
services include patient enrollment campaigns, prior authorization coordination, digital health resources, calendar-based refill reminder
systems, and other key pieces that will help boost the lifetime value and net promoter score for market adoption. Risks associated with
these partnerships include willingness to integrate, costs associated with these services, end clients need for these services to continue
driving growth, Wellgistics Health’s ability to engage in cost-sharing with the pharmacies for the various service levels being
provided, and the dependency on the quality of the services being performed by these third-party companies.
These
acquisition transactions and potential partnerships may also cause us to significantly increase Wellgistics Health’s interest expense,
leverage and debt service requirements if Wellgistics Health incurs additional debt to pay for an acquisition or investment, issue common
stock that would dilute Wellgistics Health’s current stockholders’ percentage ownership, or incur asset write-offs and restructuring
costs and other related expenses that could have a material adverse impact on Wellgistics Health’s operating results. Acquisitions,
joint ventures and strategic investments also involve numerous other risks, including potential exposure to assumed litigation and unknown
environmental and other liabilities, as well as undetected internal control, regulatory or other issues, or additional costs not anticipated
at the time the transaction was completed. The failure to realize the benefits of any strategic initiatives and partnerships to meet
market conditions could have a material adverse effect on Wellgistics Health’s business, financial condition, or results of operations.
Businesses
acquired by Wellgistics Health could experience losses or liabilities that would result in a material adverse effect on Wellgistics Health’s
business operations, results of operation and financial condition.
Healthcare
and technology businesses acquired could experience losses or liabilities, including medical liability claims, causing us to incur significant
expenses and requiring Wellgistics Health to pay significant damages if not covered by insurance. These businesses will be subject to
medical liability claims in the ordinary course of business, and although Wellgistics Health will carry insurance covering medical malpractice
claims, including professional liability insurance, in amounts Wellgistics Health believes is appropriate in light of the risks attendant
to Wellgistics Health’s business, successful medical liability claims could result in substantial damage awards that exceed the
limits of Wellgistics Health’s insurance coverage. Professional liability insurance is expensive and insurance premiums may increase
significantly in the future, particularly as Wellgistics Health expands Wellgistics Health’s services. As a result, adequate professional
liability insurance may not be available to Wellgistics Health in the future at acceptable costs or at all. Any claims made against Wellgistics
Health or its acquired businesses that are not fully covered by insurance could be costly to defend against, result in substantial damage
awards against us and divert the attention of Wellgistics Health’s management and Wellgistics Health’s providers from Wellgistics
Health’s operations, which could harm Wellgistics Health’s business. In addition, any claims may significantly harm Wellgistics
Health’s business or reputation.
In
addition, businesses acquired expose Wellgistics Health to risks that are inherent in the provision of healthcare services. If patients,
clients or partners assert liability claims against Wellgistics Health, any ensuing litigation, regardless of outcome, could result in
a substantial cost to Wellgistics Health, divert management’s attention from operations, and decrease market acceptance of Wellgistics
Health’s services and care delivery model. Wellgistics Health does exert control over any provider led entities now or in the future
with respect to the practice of medicine and the provision of healthcare services, and the risk of liability, including through unexpected
medical outcomes, is inherent to the healthcare industry.
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Wellgistics
Health may make investments in companies over which Wellgistics Health does not have sole control and some of these companies may operate
in sectors that differ from Wellgistics Health’s operations and have different risks.
From
time to time, Wellgistics Health may make debt or equity investments in companies that Wellgistics Health may not control or over which
Wellgistics Health may not have sole control but would be of strategic value to bolster Wellgistics Health’s service and capabilities.
Investments in these businesses, among other risks, subject Wellgistics Health to the operating and financial risks of the businesses
Wellgistics Health invests in and to the risk that Wellgistics Health does not have sole control over the operations of these businesses.
Wellgistics Health relies on the internal controls and financial reporting controls of these entities and their failure to maintain effectiveness
or comply with applicable standards may materially and adversely affect Wellgistics Health. Investments in entities over which Wellgistics
Health does not have sole control, including joint ventures and strategic partnerships and alliances, present additional risks such as
having differing objectives from Wellgistics Health’s partners or the entities in which Wellgistics Health will be invested, becoming
involved in disputes, or competing with those persons.
The
success of Wellgistics Health’s hub technology platform and clinical services depends on the willingness of participants in the
network of independent partner pharmacies to continue receiving prescriptions and enrolling in a-la-carte services for outsourced work.
Wellgistics
Health’s pharmacy network will be segregated into three networks: integrated network, soft network, and general pharmacy network.
The integrated network would be any pharmacy that has completed onboarding and using a PMS system which Wellgistics Health will have
integrated with for the bidirectional exchange of electronic information including prescription transfer. The soft network would be any
onboarded pharmacy who Wellgistics Health will not have an integration with but that can still receive prescription transfers in the
form of facsimile and who Wellgistics Health will establish alternative means for data capture. Lastly, the general network is any pharmacy
irrespective of whether they would be deemed as an independent pharmacy and that the patient has elected to transfer their prescription
to thereby preserving patient autonomy.
Accordingly,
a general downturn in the pharmacy industry, or healthcare industry more generally, could materially harm Wellgistics Health’s
hub services offerings. In addition, demand for Wellgistics Health’s hub services may be affected by Wellgistics Health’s
customers’ perceptions regarding outsourcing as a whole. For example, other digital pharmacies or hub services companies could
engage in conduct or fail to detect malfeasance that could render Wellgistics Health’s customers less willing to do business with
them or any digital pharmacy or hub services company. If any such event causing industry-wide reputational harm were to occur, even though
outside Wellgistics Health’s control, confidence in the industry generally could be impaired and the willingness of Wellgistics
Health’s customers to outsource services to organizations that provide digital pharmacy and hub services like Wellgistics Health’s
could diminish.
Moreover,
demand for Wellgistics Health’s digital pharmacy hub services will depend to a significant extent on the trust Wellgistics Health’s
customers place in the combined company and Wellgistics Health’s reputation for independent, high-quality service. To maintain
client satisfaction and compliance, Wellgistics Health will keep certain information and software systems, infrastructure, and employees
“firewalled” on a need-to-know basis. In the event that Wellgistics Health’s protocols or procedures are not followed
or contain undetected errors or defects that are subsequently discovered by Wellgistics Health, Wellgistics Health’s customers
or a third-party, Wellgistics Health’s reputation with current and potential customers could be harmed. If one or more of the foregoing
events were to occur, it could have a material adverse effect on Wellgistics Health’s business, financial condition and results
of operations.
Risks
Related to Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Information Security
A
significant disruption in Wellgistics Health’s information technology and computer systems or those of businesses Wellgistics Health
relies on could harm Wellgistics Health.
At
Wellgistics Health’s internal pharmacy division, Wellgistics Health will rely extensively on Wellgistics Health’s computer/software
systems to manage Wellgistics Health’s ordering, pricing, point-of-sale, pharmacy fulfillment, inventory replenishment, finance
and other processes. Additionally, Wellgistics Health’s core architecture will be housed on Amazon Web Services servers, and Wellgistics
Health will rely on various third-party vendors and partners who will provide various plug-ins and APIs that drive Wellgistics Health’s
end-to-end solution on the hub technology platform that could significantly impact Wellgistics Health’s business operations and
financial condition. To a greater extent, Wellgistics Health’s PMS system partners will be used by various network pharmacies and
may impact Wellgistics Health’s ability to electronically transmit information.
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Wellgistics
Health’s systems will be subject to damage or interruption from power outages, facility damage, computer and telecommunications
failures, computer viruses, security breaches including credit card or personally identifiable information breaches, vandalism, theft,
natural disasters, catastrophic events, human error and potential cyber threats, including malicious codes, worms, phishing attacks,
denial of service attacks, ransomware and other sophisticated cyber-attacks, and Wellgistics Health’s disaster recovery planning
cannot account for all eventualities. If any of Wellgistics Health’s systems are damaged, fail to function properly or otherwise
become unavailable, Wellgistics Health may incur substantial costs to repair or replace them, and may experience loss or corruption of
critical data and interruptions or disruptions and delays in Wellgistics Health’s ability to perform critical functions, which
could materially and adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s businesses and results of operations.
In
addition, Wellgistics Health expects to make substantial investments in Wellgistics Health’s information technology systems and
infrastructure, some of which are significant. Implementing new systems carries significant potential risks, including failure to operate
as designed, potential loss or corruption of data or information, changes in security processes, cost overruns, implementation delays,
disruption of operations, and the potential inability to meet business and reporting requirements. Wellgistics Health will rely on strategic
partners and other service providers to help us with certain significant information technology projects and services. Information technology
projects or services frequently are long-term in nature and may take longer to complete and cost more than Wellgistics Health expects
and may not deliver the benefits Wellgistics Health projects once they are complete. Any system implementation and transition difficulty
may result in operational challenges, reputational harm, and increased costs that could materially and adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s
business operations and results of operations. Wellgistics Health also could be adversely affected by any significant disruption in the
systems of third parties Wellgistics Health interact with, including strategic and business partners, key payers and vendors.
Privacy
and data protection laws will increase Wellgistics Health’s compliance burden and any failure to comply could harm Wellgistics
Health.
The
regulatory environment surrounding data security and privacy is increasingly demanding, with the frequent imposition of new and changing
requirements across businesses and geographic areas. Wellgistics Health will be required to comply with increasingly complex and changing
data security and privacy regulations in the jurisdictions in which Wellgistics Health will operate that regulate the collection, use
and transfer of personal data, including the transfer of personal data between or among countries. In the U.S., for example, HIPAA imposes
extensive privacy and security requirements governing the transmission, use and disclosure of health information by covered entities
in the healthcare industry, including healthcare providers such as pharmacies. In addition, the California Consumer Privacy Act, which
went into effect on January 1, 2020, imposes stringent requirements on the use and treatment of “personal information” of
California residents, and other jurisdictions have enacted, or are proposing similar laws related to the protection of personal data.
Moreover, there are specific privacy requirements from Apple and Google’s respective mobile application stores that Wellgistics
Health will need to be up to date with as Wellgistics Health’s mobile application is currently available on both stores.
Compliance
with changes in privacy and information security laws and standards may result in significant expense due to increased investment in
technology and the development of new operational processes. Failure to comply with these laws subjects us to potential regulatory enforcement
activity, fines, private litigation including class actions, and other costs. Wellgistics Health will have contractual obligations that
might be breached if Wellgistics Health fails to comply a significant privacy breach or failure to comply with privacy and information
security laws could have a materially adverse impact on Wellgistics Health’s reputation, business operations, financial position
and results of operations.
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Wellgistics
Health and businesses with which Wellgistics Health will interact may experience cybersecurity incidents and might experience significant
computer system compromises or data breaches.
The
protection of customer, employee and company data will be critical to Wellgistics Health’s businesses. Cybersecurity and other
information technology security risks, such as a significant breach or theft of customer, employee, or company data, could create significant
workflow disruption, attract media attention, damage Wellgistics Health’s customer relationships, reputation and brand, and result
in lost sales, fines or lawsuits. Throughout Wellgistics Health’s future operations, Wellgistics Health will receive, retain and
transmit certain personal information that Wellgistics Health’s customers and others provide to purchase products or services,
fill prescriptions, enroll in clinical and promotional programs, register on Wellgistics Health’s website or mobile applications,
or otherwise communicate and interact with us. In addition, aspects of Wellgistics Health’s operations will depend upon the secure
transmission of confidential information over public networks. Wellgistics Health will also depend on and interact with the information
technology networks and systems of third parties for many aspects of Wellgistics Health’s business operations, strategic partners,
and cloud service providers. These third parties may have access to information Wellgistics Health will maintain about Wellgistics Health’s
company, operations, customers, employees and vendors, or operating systems that are critical to or can significantly impact Wellgistics
Health’s business operations. Like other healthcare technology companies, Wellgistics Health and the businesses Wellgistics Health
interact with will experience threats to data and systems, including from vandalism or theft of physical systems or media and from perpetrators
of random or targeted malicious cyber- attacks, computer viruses, worms, phishing attacks, bot attacks or other destructive or disruptive
software and attempts to misappropriate customer information, and cause system failures and disruptions.
Compromises
of Wellgistics Health’s data security systems or of those of businesses with which Wellgistics Health interacts that result in
confidential information being accessed, obtained, damaged or used by unauthorized or improper persons, could in the future adversely
impact Wellgistics Health. Any such compromise could harm Wellgistics Health’s reputation and expose it to regulatory actions,
customer attrition, remediation expenses, and claims from customers, financial institutions, payment card associations and other persons,
any of which could materially and adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s reputation, business operations, financial condition and
results of operations. In addition, security incidents may require that Wellgistics Health expend substantial additional resources related
to the security of information systems and disrupt Wellgistics Health’s businesses. The risks associated with data security and
cybersecurity incidents have increased during COVID-19 given the increased reliance on remote work arrangements.
Wellgistics
Health will be subject to electronic payment-related and other financial services risks that could increase Wellgistics Health’s
operating costs, expose Wellgistics Health to fraud or theft, subject Wellgistics Health to potential liability and potentially disrupt
Wellgistics Health’s business operations.
Across
Wellgistics Health’s businesses, Wellgistics Health will accept payments using a variety of methods, including cash, checks, credit
and debit cards, mobile payment technologies such as Apple Pay or PayPal, and Wellgistics Health may offer new payment options over time.
Acceptance of these payment options will subject Wellgistics Health to rules, regulations, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements,
including payment network rules and operating guidelines, data security standards and certification requirements, and rules governing
electronic funds transfers. These requirements and related interpretations may change over time, which has made and could continue to
make compliance more difficult or costly.
For
certain payment methods, including credit and debit cards, Wellgistics Health will pay interchange and other fees, which could increase
over time and raise Wellgistics Health’s operating costs. Wellgistics Health will rely on third parties such as Stripe to provide
payment processing services, including the processing of credit cards, debit cards, and other forms of electronic payment. Wellgistics
Health will not store credit card information on file for Wellgistics Health’s mobile technology to remain in payment card industry compliance, however,
Wellgistics Health’s other business entities may store this information on file for clients, partners, and vendors. If these companies
become unable to provide these services, or if their systems are compromised, it could disrupt Wellgistics Health’s business. The
payment methods that Wellgistics Health will offer also subject Wellgistics Health to potential fraud and theft by persons who seek to
obtain unauthorized access to or exploit any weaknesses that may exist in the payment systems. If Wellgistics Health fails to comply
with applicable rules or requirements, or if data is compromised due to a breach or misuse of data relating to Wellgistics Health’s
payment systems, Wellgistics Health may be liable for costs incurred by payment card issuing banks and other third parties or subject
to fines and higher transaction fees, or Wellgistics Health’s ability to accept or facilitate certain types of payments could be
impaired. In addition, Wellgistics Health’s reputation could suffer, and Wellgistics Health’s customers could lose confidence
in certain payment types, which could result in higher costs and/or reduced sales and materially and adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s results of operations.
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Risks
Related to Financial and Accounting Matters
Wellgistics
Health and its subsidiaries have, and entities that Wellgistics Health may acquire could have, significant outstanding debt. The debt
and associated payment obligations of Wellgistics Health and its current and future subsidiaries could significantly increase in the
future if Wellgistics Health and its current or future subsidiaries incur additional debt and do not retire existing debt.
Wellgistics
Health and Wood Sage are holding companies with no business operations of their own. Their assets primarily consist of direct ownership
interest in, and their business is conducted through, subsidiaries which are separate legal entities. As a result, they are dependent
on funding from their investors and operating subsidiaries to pay dividends and meet their debt obligations. As of December 31, 2024,
the outstanding debt and credit obligations of Wellgistics Health and its subsidiaries was $33.3 million. Wellgistics Health’s
subsidiaries may continue to experience negative cash flows and be restricted in their ability to pay cash dividends or to make other
distributions to Wellgistics Health, which may limit the payment of cash dividends or other distributions to the holders of Wellgistics
Health’s common stock. Credit facilities and other debt obligations of Wellgistics Health, as well as statutory provisions, may
further limit the ability of Wellgistics Health and its subsidiaries to pay dividends. Payments to Wellgistics Health by its subsidiaries
are also contingent upon the subsidiaries’ earnings, if any, and business considerations. Future dividends to Wellgistics Health
will be determined based on earnings, if any, capital requirements, financial condition and other factors considered relevant by its
board of directors.
Wellgistics
Health’s quarterly results may fluctuate significantly based on seasonality and other factors.
Wellgistics
Health’s operating results have historically varied on a quarterly basis, including increased variability during COVID-19, and
may continue to fluctuate significantly in the future. For instance, Wellgistics Health’s pharmacy business and its PBM and payor
contracts often experience significant changes twice per year as new formularies are introduced in January and July which often restrict
certain products, allow new products to be covered, or products change covered insurance tiers thereby making them more difficult access
for members. This same effect can be extrapolated to Wellgistics Health’s hub technology platform division and the corresponding
network pharmacies that are part of Wellgistics Health’s network in the form of reduced transaction fees from transferred prescriptions.
This in turn may impact Wellgistics Health’s wholesale division as for the exact same reason which may negatively impact Wellgistics
Health’s ability to move certain products and increase Wellgistics Health’s liabilities in the form of inventory.
In
addition, both prescription and non-prescription drug sales are affected by the timing and severity of the cough, cold and flu season,
which can vary considerably from year to year. Other factors that may affect Wellgistics Health’s quarterly operating results,
some of which are beyond the control of management, include, but are not limited to the timing of the introduction of new generic and
brand name prescription drugs; inflation (i.e., generic drug procurement costs); changes in payer reimbursement rates and terms; the
timing and amount of periodic contractual reconciliation payments, fluctuations in inventory, energy, transportation, labor, healthcare
and other costs; significant acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives; asset impairment charges, including
the performance of and impairment charges related to Wellgistics Health’s equity method investments; market conditions; and many
of the other risk factors discussed herein. Accordingly, Wellgistics Health believes that quarter- to-quarter comparisons of Wellgistics
Health’s operating results are not necessarily meaningful, and investors should not place undue reliance on the results of any
particular quarter as an indication of Wellgistics Health’s future performance.
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Wellgistics
Health has a substantial amount of goodwill and other intangible assets which could, in the future, become impaired and result in material
non-cash charges to Wellgistics Health’s results of operations. Wellgistics Health may be required to take write-downs or write-offs,
restructuring and impairment or other charges that could have a significant negative effect on its financial condition, results of operations,
and stock price.
There
can be no assurances that all material issues that may be present in Wellgistics Health’s operations, including from the Wood Sage
Acquisition and Wellgistics Acquisition, or that factors outside of its control will not later arise. As a result, Wellgistics Health
may be forced to write-down or write-off assets, restructure operations, or incur impairment or other charges that could result in losses.
Unexpected risks may arise and previously known risks may materialize in a manner not consistent with each company’s preliminary
risk analysis. Even though these charges may not have an immediate impact on Wellgistics Health’s liquidity, the fact that Wellgistics
Health will report charges of this nature could contribute to negative market perceptions about Wellgistics Health or its securities
and may make its future financing difficult to obtain on favorable terms or at all.
From
time to time, Wellgistics Health’s intangible assets are subject to impairment testing. Under current accounting standards, Wellgistics
Health’s goodwill, including acquired goodwill, is tested for impairment on an annual basis and may be subject to impairment losses
as circumstances change (e.g., after an acquisition). If Wellgistics Health records an impairment loss, it could have a material adverse
effect on Wellgistics Health’s results of operations for the year in which the impairment is recorded.
Acquisitions
Wellgistics Health pursues in its industry and related industries could result in operating difficulties, dilution to Wellgistics Health’s
stockholders and other consequences harmful to Wellgistics Health’s business.
As
part of Wellgistics Health’s growth strategy, it may selectively pursue strategic acquisitions in its industry and related industries.
Wellgistics Health may not be able to consummate such acquisitions, which could adversely impact Wellgistics Health’s growth. If
Wellgistics Health does consummate acquisitions, integrating an acquired company, business or technology may result in unforeseen operating
difficulties and expenditures, including:
●
increased
expenses due to transaction and integration costs;
●
potential
liabilities of the acquired businesses;
●
potential
adverse tax and accounting effects of the acquisitions;
●
diversion
of capital and other resources from our existing businesses;
●
diversion
of management’s attention during the acquisition process and any transition periods;
●
loss
of key employees of the acquired businesses following the acquisition; and
●
inaccurate
budgets and projected financial statements due to inaccurate valuation assessments of the acquired businesses.
Wellgistics
Health’s evaluations of potential acquisitions may not accurately assess the value or prospects of acquisition candidates, and
the anticipated benefits from its future acquisitions may not materialize. In addition, future acquisitions or dispositions could result
in potentially dilutive issuances of Wellgistics Health’s equity securities, including Wellgistics Health’s common stock,
the incurrence of debt, contingent liabilities or amortization expenses, or write-offs of goodwill, any of which could harm Wellgistics
Health’s financial condition.
Wellgistics
Health may incur non-cash impairment charges in the future associated with its portfolio of intangible assets, including goodwill.
As
a result of the Wood Sage Acquisition and the Wellgistics Acquisition, Wellgistics Health has significant goodwill and other
acquired intangible assets on its consolidated balance sheet. Goodwill and intangible assets, net, accounted for approximately
64% of the total assets on its consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024. Wellgistics Health tests goodwill for
impairment annually as of December 31 of each year and Wellgistics Health tests goodwill and intangible assets, net, for impairment at
other times if events have occurred or circumstances exist that indicate the carrying value of such assets may no longer be recoverable.
It is possible Wellgistics Health may incur impairment charges in the future, particularly in the event of a prolonged economic recession
or loss of a key client or clients. A significant non-cash impairment could have a material adverse effect on Wellgistics Health’s
results of operations.
Wellgistics
Health’s level of debt may negatively impact its liquidity, restrict its operations and ability to respond to business opportunities,
and increase its vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions, especially given that Wellgistics Health’s bank debt
contains a variable interest rate component based on its corporate credit ratings.
Wellgistics
Health utilizes debt financing in its capital structure and may incur additional debt, including under its revolving credit facility
subject to customary conditions in its loan agreements. Wellgistics Health’s level of debt could have significant consequences,
which include, but are not limited to, the following:
●
limiting
Wellgistics Health’s ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other
general corporate purposes;
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●
requiring
a substantial portion of Wellgistics Health’s cash flows to be dedicated to debt service payments instead of other purposes;
●
imposing
financial and other restrictive covenants on Wellgistics Health’s operations, including minimum liquidity and free cash flow
requirements and limitations on Wellgistics Health’s ability to (i) declare or pay dividends or repurchase shares of Wellgistics
Health’s common stock; (ii) purchase assets, make investments, complete acquisitions, consolidate or merge with or into, or
sell all or substantially all of Wellgistics Health’s assets to, another person; (iii) enter into sale/leaseback transactions
or certain transactions with affiliates; (iv) incur additional indebtedness and (v) incur liens; and
●
making
Wellgistics Health more vulnerable to economic downturns and limiting Wellgistics Health’s ability to withstand competitive
pressures or take advantage of new opportunities to grow Wellgistics Health’s business.
Wellgistics
Health’s ability to meet its debt service obligations, comply with Wellgistics Health’s debt covenants and deleverage depends
on its cash flows and financial performance, which are affected by financial, business, economic and other factors. The rate at which
Wellgistics Health will be able to or choose to deleverage is uncertain. Failure to meet Wellgistics Health’s debt service obligations
or comply with Wellgistics Health’s debt covenants could result in an event of default under the applicable indebtedness. Wellgistics
Health may be unable to cure, or obtain a waiver of, an event of default or otherwise amend Wellgistics Health’s debt agreements
to prevent an event of default thereunder on terms acceptable to Wellgistics Health or at all. In that event, the debt holders could
accelerate the related debt, which may result in the cross-acceleration or cross-default of other debt, leases or other obligations.
If Wellgistics Health does not have sufficient funds available to repay indebtedness when due, whether at maturity or by acceleration,
Wellgistics Health may be required to sell important strategic assets; refinance Wellgistics Health’s existing debt; incur additional
debt or issue common stock or other equity securities, which Wellgistics Health may not be able to do on terms acceptable to it, in amounts
sufficient to meet Wellgistics Health’s needs or at all. Wellgistics Health’s inability to service Wellgistics Health’s
debt obligations or refinance Wellgistics Health’s debt could harm Wellgistics Health’s business. Further, if Wellgistics
Health is unable to repay, refinance or restructure its secured indebtedness, the holder of such debt could proceed against the collateral
securing the Indebtedness. Refinancing Wellgistics Health’s indebtedness may also require Wellgistics Health to expense previous
debt issuance costs or to incur new debt issuance cost.
Wellgistics
Health’s financial performance is exposed to interest rate risks as the Company funds its working capital with bank asset-based
lending (“ABL”) debt that carries a variable interest rate linked to the Company’s corporate credit ratings. Consequent
to higher interest rates in the economy, the Company has had to pay higher interest rates on its own ABL debt. Given the competitive
nature of the drug wholesale business, the company has not been able to, and may not be able in the future, pass on the higher borrowing
costs to its customers. The company continues to be exposed to interest rate movements in the market. Also, any adverse changes in its
own credit ratings can lead to higher risk spread on its debt, and directly increase the borrowing costs of the Company. As Wellgistics
Health expands its business in the future, its investment in working capital is expected to increase, and consequently the ABL debt drawdown
will also be higher, which further increases the exposure to interest rate risks. All these factors could materially and adversely impact
Wellgistics Health’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, its ratings impact the cost
and availability of future borrowings and, accordingly, its cost of capital. Wellgistics Health’s ratings reflect the opinions
of the ratings agencies as to our financial strength, operating performance and ability to meet Wellgistics Health’s debt obligations.
There can be no assurance that Wellgistics Health will achieve a particular rating or maintain a particular rating in the future.
Wellgistics
Health’s existing credit agreement and any other credit or similar agreements into which Wellgistics Health may enter in the future
may restrict its operations, particularly Wellgistics Health’s ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions regarding
its business.
Wellgistics
Health’s existing credit agreement contains a number of restrictive covenants that may impose operating and financial restrictions
on Wellgistics Health and limit its ability to engage in acts that may be in Wellgistics Health’s long-term best interests, including
restrictions on Wellgistics Health’s ability to incur indebtedness, grant liens, undergo certain fundamental changes, dispose of
assets, make certain investments, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, and make certain restricted payments, in each case
subject to limitations and exceptions set forth in the existing credit agreement.
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The
existing credit agreement also contains customary events of default that include, among other things, certain payment defaults, covenant
defaults, cross-defaults to other indebtedness, change of control defaults, judgment defaults, and bankruptcy and insolvency defaults.
Such events of default may allow the creditors to accelerate the related debt and may result in the acceleration of any other debt to
which a cross-acceleration or cross-default provision applies, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations,
and financial results. Furthermore, if Wellgistics Health is unable to repay the amounts due and payable under the existing credit agreement,
those lenders could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure that indebtedness, which could force Wellgistics Health
into bankruptcy or liquidation. In the event that Wellgistics Health’s lenders accelerated the repayment of the borrowings, Wellgistics
Health may not have sufficient assets to repay that indebtedness. Any acceleration of amounts due under the existing credit agreement
would likely have a material adverse effect on Wellgistics Health. As a result of these restrictions, Wellgistics Health may be limited
in how Wellgistics Health conducts business, unable to raise additional debt or equity financing to operate during general economic or
business downturns, or unable to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities.
In
addition, Wellgistics Health may enter into other credit agreements or other debt arrangements from time to time which contain similar
or more extensive restrictive covenants and events of default, in which case Wellgistics Health may face similar or additional limitations
as a result of the terms of those credit agreements or other debt arrangements.
Risks
Related to Regulatory and Legal Considerations
Wellgistics
Health’s business is subject to substantial government regulation.
The
health care industry is heavily regulated, and Wellgistics Health must comply with extensive and complex laws and regulations at the
federal, state and local government levels. A number of these laws specifically relate to the provision of Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Anti-Kickback
Statutes
The
federal Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits the knowing and willful offer, payment, solicitation or receipt of remuneration to induce the
referral of a patient or the purchase, lease or order (or the arranging for or recommending of the purchase, lease or order) of health
care items or services paid for by federal health care programs, including Medicare or Medicaid. A violation does not require proof that
a person had actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent to violate the statute, and court decisions under the Anti-Kickback Statute
have consistently held that the law is violated where one purpose of a payment is to induce or reward referrals. Violation of the federal
anti-kickback statute could result in felony conviction, administrative penalties, civil liability (including penalties) under the False
Claims Act and/or exclusion from federal health care programs.
A
number of states have enacted anti-kickback laws (including so-called “fee splitting” laws) that sometimes apply not only
to state-sponsored health care programs but also to items or services that are paid for by private insurance and self-pay patients. State
anti-kickback laws can vary considerably in their applicability and scope and sometimes have fewer statutory and regulatory exceptions
than does the federal law. Enforcement of state anti-kickback laws varies widely and is often inconsistent and erratic.
Our
management carefully considers the importance of such anti-kickback laws when structuring company operations. That said, we cannot assure
that the applicable regulatory authorities will not determine that some of our arrangements with hospitals, surgical facilities, physicians,
or other referral sources violate the Anti-Kickback Statute or other applicable laws. An adverse determination could subject us to different
liabilities, including criminal penalties, civil monetary penalties and exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or other health
care programs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Physician
Self- Referral (“Stark”) Laws
The
federal Stark Law, 42 U.S.C. § 1395nn, also known as the physician self-referral law, generally prohibits a physician from referring
Medicare and Medicaid patients to an entity (including hospitals) providing “designated health services,” if the physician
has a “financial relationship” with the entity, unless an exception applies. Designated health services include, among other
services, inpatient hospital services, outpatient prescription drug services, clinical laboratory services, certain diagnostic imaging
services, and other services that our affiliated physicians may order for their patients. The prohibition applies regardless of the reasons
for the financial relationship, unless an exception applies. The exceptions to the federal Stark Law are numerous and often complex.
The penalties for violating the Stark Law include civil penalties of up to $15,000 for each violation and potential civil liability (including
penalties) under the False Claims Act.
Some
states have enacted statutes and regulations concerning physician self-referrals ( i.e ., referrals by a physician to a health care
entity in which the physician has an ownership interest). Such physician self- referrals laws may apply to the referral of patients regardless
of payor source and/or type of health care service. These state laws may contain statutory and regulatory exceptions that are different
from those of the federal law and that may vary from state to state. Enforcement of state physician self-referral laws varies widely
and is often inconsistent and erratic.
Our
management carefully considers the importance of physician self-referral laws when structuring company operations. That said, we cannot
assure that the applicable regulatory authorities will not determine that some of our arrangements with physicians violate the Federal
Stark Law or other applicable laws. An adverse determination could subject us to different liabilities, including criminal penalties,
civil monetary penalties and exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or other health care programs, any of which could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
False
Claims Act
The
federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, imposes civil penalties for knowingly submitting or causing the submission of a false
or fraudulent claim for payment to a government-sponsored program, such as Medicare and Medicaid. Violations of the False Claims Act
present civil liability of treble damages plus a penalty of at least $11,803 per false claim. The False Claims Act has “whistleblower”
or “ qui tam ” provisions that allow individuals to commence a civil action in the name of the government, and the whistleblower
is entitled to share in any subsequent recovery (plus attorney’s fees). Many states also have enacted civil statutes that largely
mirror the federal False Claims Act, but allow states to impose penalties in a state court.
The
False Claims Act has been used by the federal government and qui tam plaintiffs to bring enforcement actions under so-called “fraud
and abuse” laws like the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law. Such actions are not based on a contention that claims
for payment were factually false or inaccurate. Instead, such actions are based on the theory that accurate claims are deemed to be false/
fraudulent if there has been noncompliance with some other material law or regulation. The existence of the False Claims Act, under which
so-called qui tam plaintiffs can allege liability for a wide range of regulatory noncompliance, increases the potential for such
actions to be brought and has increased the potential financial exposure for such actions. These actions are costly and time-consuming
to defend.
Our
management carefully considers the importance of compliance with all applicable laws and when structuring company operations. Our management
is aware of and actively works to minimize risk related to potential qui tam plaintiffs. That said, we cannot assure that the
applicable enforcement authorities or qui tam plaintiffs will not allege violations of the False Claims Act or analogous state
false claims laws. A finding of liability under the False Claims Act could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition or results of operations.
State
Licensure and Accreditation
States
have a wide variety of health care laws and regulations that potentially affect our operations and the operations of our partners. For
example: (1) many states have implemented laws and regulations related to so-called “tele-health,” but whether those laws
apply to our operations, and the obligations they impose, vary significantly; (2) some states have so-called corporate practice of medicine
prohibitions, and such prohibitions are used to indirectly regulate ownership of heath care companies and/or management companies; and
(3) some states have “surprise billing” or out-of-network billing laws that impose a variety of obligations on health care
providers and health plans. The failure to comply with all state regulatory obligations could be used by health plans to deny payment
or to recoup funds, and any noncompliance could subject us to penalties or limitations that could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition or results of operations.
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In
addition, our partners’ health care facilities and professionals are subject to professional and private licensing, certification
and accreditation requirements. These include, but are not limited to, requirements imposed by Medicare, Medicaid, state licensing authorities,
voluntary accrediting organizations and third-party private payors. Receipt and renewal of such licenses, certifications and accreditations
are often based on inspections, surveys, audits, investigations or other reviews, some of which may require affirmative compliance actions
by us that could be burdensome and expensive. The applicable standards may change in the future. There can be no assurance that we will
be able to maintain all necessary licenses or certifications in good standing or that they will not be required to incur substantial
costs in doing so. The failure to maintain all necessary licenses, certifications and accreditations in good standing, or the expenditure
of substantial funds to maintain them, could have an adverse effect on our business.
Health
Information Privacy and Security Standards
The
privacy and data security regulations under HIPAA, as amended, contain detailed requirements concerning (1) the use and disclosure of
individually identifiable patient health information (“PHI”); (2) computer and data security standards regarding the protection
of electronic PHI including storage, utilization, access to and transmission; and (3) notification to individuals and the federal government
in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI. HIPAA covered entities and business associates must implement certain administrative, physical,
and technical security standards to protect the integrity, confidentiality and availability of certain electronic health information
received, maintained, or transmitted. Violations of the HIPAA privacy and Security Rules may result in civil and criminal penalties.
In the event of a breach, a HIPAA covered entity must promptly notify affected individuals of a breach. All breaches must also be reported
to the federal government. Where a breach affects more than 500 individuals, additional reporting obligations apply. In addition to federal
enforcement, State attorneys general may bring civil actions on behalf of state residents for violations of the HIPAA privacy and Security
Rules, obtain damages on behalf of state residents, and enjoin further violations. Many states also have laws that protect the privacy
and security of confidential, personal information, which may be similar to or even more stringent than HIPAA. Some of these state laws
may impose fines and penalties on violators and may afford private rights of action to individuals who believe their personal information
has been misused. We expect increased federal and state privacy and security enforcement efforts.
Our
management carefully considers the importance of compliance with patient privacy and data security regulations when structuring company
operations. Our management is aware of and actively works to minimize risk related to patient privacy and data security. That said, we
cannot assure that a breach will not occur or that the applicable enforcement authorities will not allege violations of HIPAA’s
patient privacy and data security regulations. A breach or an allegation of noncompliance with HIPAA’s patient privacy and data
security regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Changes
in the healthcare industry and regulatory environments may adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s businesses.
Political,
economic and regulatory influences are subjecting the healthcare industry to significant changes that could adversely affect Wellgistics
Health’s results of operations. In recent years, the healthcare industry has undergone significant changes in an effort to reduce
costs and government spending. These changes include an increased reliance on managed care; cuts in certain Medicare and Medicaid funding
in the U.S. and the funding of governmental payers in foreign jurisdictions; consolidation of competitors, suppliers and other market
participants; and the development of large, sophisticated purchasing groups. In addition, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”)
took effect in 2023. The IRA includes, among other things, policies that are designed to have a direct impact on drug prices and reduce
drug spending by the federal government. For example, the IRA requires drug manufacturers to pay rebates to Medicare if they increase
prices faster than inflation for drugs used by Medicare beneficiaries. The mechanics of the rebate calculation would mimic those of the
Medicaid rebate, but the expansion of inflation-based rebates may further complicate pricing strategies, particularly as to the launch
of Wellgistics Health’s new products. The IRA could have the effect of reducing the prices Wellgistics Health can charge and reimbursement
Wellgistics Health receives for Wellgistics Health’s products, thereby reducing Wellgistics Health’s profitability.
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Wellgistics
Health expects the healthcare industry continue to change significantly in the future. Some of these potential changes, such as a reduction
in governmental funding for certain healthcare services or adverse changes in legislation or regulations governing prescription drug
pricing, healthcare services or mandated benefits, may cause customers to reduce the amount of Wellgistics Health’s products and
services they purchase or the price they are willing to pay for Wellgistics Health’s products and services. Wellgistics Health
expects continued governmental and private payer pressure to reduce pharmaceutical pricing, and these pressures could be further exacerbated
if payer deficits or shortfalls increase due to COVID-19 or otherwise. Changes in pharmaceutical manufacturers’ pricing or distribution
policies and practices as well as applicable government regulations, including, for example, in connection with the federal 340B drug
pricing program, could also significantly reduce Wellgistics Health’s profitability.
Wellgistics
Health will be exposed to risks related to litigation and other legal proceedings.
Wellgistics
Health operates in a highly regulated and litigious environment. Wellgistics Health may become involved in the following types of legal
proceedings but not limited to litigation, investigations, inspections, audits, claims, inquiries and similar actions by pharmacy, healthcare,
tax, and other governmental authorities. Like other companies in the retail pharmacy, healthcare services and pharmaceutical wholesale
industries, Wellgistics Health is subject to extensive regulation by federal, state and local government agencies in the U.S. and other
countries in which it operates. There continues to be a heightened level of review and/or audit by regulatory authorities of, and increased
litigation regarding business, compliance and reporting practices of Wellgistics Health and other industry participants. If Wellgistics
Health were to be exposed to litigation or other legal proceedings, it could have a material adverse effect on Wellgistics Health’s
business, financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
A
significant change in, or noncompliance with, governmental regulations and other legal requirements could have a material adverse effect
on Wellgistics Health’s reputation and profitability.
Wellgistics
Health operates in complex, highly regulated environments around the world and could be materially and adversely affected by changes
to applicable legal requirements including the related interpretations and enforcement practices, new legal requirements and/or any failure
to comply with applicable regulations. Wellgistics Health’s businesses is subject to numerous country, state and local regulations
including licensing, billing practices, utilization and other requirements for pharmacies and reimbursement arrangements. The regulations
to which Wellgistics Health is subject include, but are not limited to: country and state registration and regulation of pharmacies and
drug discount card programs; dispensing and sale of controlled substances and products containing pseudoephedrine; applicable governmental
payer regulations including Medicare and Medicaid; data privacy and security laws and regulations including HIPAA; the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, or any successor thereto; laws and regulations
relating to the protection of the environment and health and safety matters, each of which continues to evolve, including those governing
exposure to, and the management and disposal of, hazardous substances; regulations regarding food and drug safety including those of
the FDA and the DEA, trade regulations including those of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, and consumer protection and safety regulations
including those of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, as well as state regulatory authorities, governing the availability, sale,
advertisement and promotion of products Wellgistics Health will sell as well as Wellgistics Health’s loyalty and drug discount
card programs; anti-kickback laws; false claims laws; laws against the corporate practice of medicine; and national and state laws governing
healthcare fraud and abuse and the practice of the profession of pharmacy. For example, in the U.S., the DEA, FDA and various other regulatory
authorities regulate the distribution and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and controlled substances. Wellgistics Health is required to
hold valid DEA and state-level licenses, meet various security and operating standards and comply with the federal and various state-controlled
substance acts and related regulations governing the sale, dispensing, disposal, holding and distribution of controlled substances. The
DEA, FDA and state regulatory authorities have broad enforcement powers, including the ability to seize or recall products and impose
significant criminal, civil and administrative sanctions for violations of these laws and regulations. As noted above, the IRA includes
policies that are designed to have a direct impact on drug prices and reduce drug spending by the federal government. Wellgistics Health
is also governed by national and state laws of general applicability, including laws regulating matters of working conditions, health
and safety and equal employment opportunity and other labor and employment matters as well as employee benefit, competition and antitrust
matters. In addition, Wellgistics Health could have significant exposure if Wellgistics Health is found to have infringed another party’s
intellectual property rights.
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Changes
in laws, regulations and policies and the related interpretations and enforcement practices may alter the landscape in which Wellgistics
Health will do business and may significantly affect Wellgistics Health’s cost of doing business. The impact of new laws, regulations
and policies and the related interpretations and enforcement practices generally cannot be predicted, and changes in applicable laws,
regulations and policies and the related interpretations and enforcement practices may require extensive system and operational changes,
be difficult to implement, increase Wellgistics Health’s operating costs and require significant capital expenditures. Untimely
compliance or noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations could result in the imposition of civil and criminal penalties that
could adversely affect the continued operation of Wellgistics Health’s businesses, including: suspension of payments from government
programs; loss of required government certifications; loss of authorizations to participate in or exclusion from government programs,
including the Medicare and Medicaid programs; loss of licenses; and significant fines or monetary penalties. Any failure to comply with
applicable regulatory requirements in which Wellgistics Health will operate could result in significant legal and financial exposure,
damage to Wellgistics Health’s reputation and brand, and have a material adverse effect on Wellgistics Health’s business
operations, financial condition and results of operations.
Wellgistics
Health could be adversely affected by product liability, product recall, personal injury or other health and safety issues.
Wellgistics
Health could be adversely impacted by the supply of defective or expired products, including the infiltration of counterfeit products
into the supply chain, errors in re-labeling of products, product tampering, product recall and contamination or product mishandling
issues. Through Wellgistics Health’s pharmacy, wholesale distribution centers, and Wellgistics Health’s wholesale and manufacturer
relationships acquired by Wellgistics Health as a result of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Wellgistics Health will also be exposed to risks
relating to the products and services Wellgistics Health will offer. Errors in the dispensing and packaging of pharmaceuticals, including
related counseling, and in the provision of other healthcare services could lead to serious injury or death. Product liability or personal
injury claims may be asserted against Wellgistics Health and mandatory or voluntary product recalls may apply to Wellgistics Health with
respect to any of the retail products or pharmaceuticals Wellgistics Health will sell or services Wellgistics Health will provide. For
example, from time to time, the FDA issues statements alerting patients that products in Wellgistics Health’s supply chain may
contain impurities or harmful substances, and claims relating to the sale or distribution of such products may be asserted against Wellgistics
Health or arise from these statements. Wellgistics Health could suffer significant reputational damage and financial liability if Wellgistics
Health, or any affiliated entities or third-party healthcare providers that Wellgistics Health will do business with, experience any
of the foregoing health and safety issues or incidents, which could have a material adverse effect on Wellgistics Health’s business
operations, financial condition and results of operations.
Wellgistics
Health could be subject to adverse changes in tax laws, regulations and interpretations or challenges to Wellgistics Health’s tax
positions.
As
a corporation operating within the U.S., from time to time, changes in tax laws or regulations may be proposed or enacted that could
adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s overall tax liability. There can be no assurance that changes in tax laws or regulations
will not materially and adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s effective tax rate, tax payments, financial condition and results
of operations. Similarly, changes in tax laws and regulations that impact Wellgistics Health’s customers and counterparties, or
the economy generally may also impact Wellgistics Health’s financial condition and results of operations.
Tax
laws and regulations are complex and subject to varying interpretations, and Wellgistics Health is subject to regular review and audit
by tax authorities. Any adverse outcome of such a review or audit could have a negative impact on Wellgistics Health’s effective
tax rate, tax payments, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the determination of Wellgistics Health’s income
tax provision and other tax liabilities requires significant judgment, and there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate
tax determination is uncertain. The ultimate tax determination may differ from the amounts recorded in Wellgistics Health’s financial
statements and may materially affect Wellgistics Health’s results of operations in the period or periods for which such determination
is made. Any significant failure to comply with applicable tax laws and regulations in all relevant jurisdictions could give rise to
substantial penalties and liabilities. Any changes in enacted tax laws, rules or regulatory or judicial interpretations; or any change
in the pronouncements relating to accounting for income taxes could materially and adversely impact Wellgistics Health’s effective
tax rate, tax payments, financial condition and results of operations.
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Risks
Related to Wellgistics Health’s Intellectual Property
Despite
the actions Wellgistics Health will take to defend and protect its intellectual property, Wellgistics Health may not be able to adequately
protect or enforce its intellectual property rights or prevent unauthorized parties from copying or reverse engineering its solutions.
Wellgistics Health’s efforts to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights and prevent third parties from violating its
rights may be costly.
The
success of Wellgistics Health’s products and its business depend in part on Wellgistics Health’s ability to obtain patents
and other intellectual property rights and maintain adequate legal protection for its products in the United States and other international
jurisdictions. Wellgistics Health will rely on a combination of patent, service mark, trademark and trade secret laws, as well as confidentiality
procedures and contractual restrictions, to establish and protect its proprietary rights, all of which provide only limited protection.
Wellgistics
Health cannot assure that any patents will be issued with respect to its currently pending patent applications or that any trademarks
will be registered with respect to its currently pending applications in a manner that gives Wellgistics Health adequate defensive protection
or competitive advantages, if at all, or that any patents issued to Wellgistics Health or any trademarks registered by it will not be
challenged, invalidated or circumvented. Wellgistics Health has filed for patents and trademarks in the United States and in certain
international jurisdictions, but such protections may not be available in all countries in which it operates or in which Wellgistics
Health seeks to enforce its intellectual property rights, or may be difficult to enforce in practice. Wellgistics Health’s currently-issued
patents and trademarks and any patents and trademarks that may be issued or registered, as applicable, in the future with respect to
pending or future applications may not provide sufficiently broad protection or may not prove to be enforceable in actions against alleged
infringers. Wellgistics Health’s foreign intellectual property portfolio will not as comprehensive as its U.S. intellectual property
portfolio and may not protect its intellectual property in some countries where its products are sold or may be sold in the future. Wellgistics
Health cannot be certain that the steps it has taken will prevent unauthorized use of its technology or the reverse engineering of its
technology. Moreover, others may independently develop technologies that are competitive to Wellgistics Health or infringe Wellgistics
Health’s intellectual property.
Protecting
against the unauthorized use of Wellgistics Health’s intellectual property, products and other proprietary rights is expensive
and difficult, particularly internationally. Wellgistics Health believes that its patents are foundational in the area of healthcare
products and intends to enforce Wellgistics Health’s intellectual property portfolio. Unauthorized parties may attempt to copy
or reverse engineer Wellgistics Health’s healthcare technology or certain aspects of Wellgistics Health’s solutions that
it considers proprietary. Litigation may be necessary in the future to enforce or defend Wellgistics Health’s intellectual property
rights, to prevent unauthorized parties from copying or reverse engineering its solutions, to determine the validity and scope of the
proprietary rights of others or to block the importation of infringing products into the United States.
Any
such litigation, whether initiated by Wellgistics Health or a third party, could result in substantial costs and diversion of management
resources, either of which could adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s business, operating results and financial condition. Even
if it obtains favorable outcomes in litigation, Wellgistics Health may not be able to obtain adequate remedies, especially in the context
of unauthorized parties copying or reverse engineering its solutions.
Further,
many of Wellgistics Health’s competitors have the ability to dedicate substantially greater resources to defending intellectual
property infringement claims and to enforcing their intellectual property rights than Wellgistics Health has. Attempts to enforce its
rights against third parties could also provoke these third parties to assert their own intellectual property or other rights against
Wellgistics Health or result in a holding that invalidates or narrows the scope of Wellgistics Health’s rights, in whole or in
part. Effective patent, trademark, service mark, copyright and trade secret protection may not be available in every country in which
Wellgistics Health’s products will be available and competitors based in other countries may sell infringing products in one or
more markets. Failure to adequately protect Wellgistics Health’s intellectual property rights could result in Wellgistics Health’s
competitors offering similar products, potentially resulting in the loss of some of Wellgistics Health’s competitive advantage
and a decrease in its revenue, which would adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s business, operating results, financial condition
and prospects.
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Third-party
claims that Wellgistics Health is infringing intellectual property, whether successful or not, could subject it to costly and time-consuming
litigation or expensive licenses, and its business could be adversely affected.
Although
Wellgistics Health may hold key patents related to its products, a number of companies, both within and outside of the healthcare industry,
hold other patents covering aspects of healthcare products. In addition to these patents, participants in this industry typically also
protect their technology, especially embedded software, through copyrights and trade secrets.
As
a result, there is frequent litigation based on allegations of infringement, misappropriation or other violations of intellectual property
rights. Wellgistics Health in the future may receive inquiries from other intellectual property holders and may become subject to claims
that it infringes their intellectual property rights, particularly as Wellgistics Health expands its presence in the market, expands
to new use cases and faces increasing competition. In addition, parties may claim that the names and branding of Wellgistics Health’s
products infringe their trademark rights in certain countries or territories. If such a claim were to prevail, Wellgistics Health may
have to change the names and branding of its products in the affected territories and it could incur other costs.
Wellgistics
Health will have a number of agreements in effect, pursuant to which it has agreed to defend, indemnify and hold harmless its customers,
suppliers, and channel partners and other partners from damages and costs which may arise from the infringement by Wellgistics Health’s
products of third-party patents or other intellectual property rights. The scope of these indemnity obligations varies, but may, in some
instances, include indemnification for damages and expenses, including attorneys’ fees. Wellgistics Health’s insurance may
not cover all intellectual property infringement claims. A claim that its products infringe a third party’s intellectual property
rights, even if untrue, could adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s relationships with its customers, may deter future customers
from purchasing its products and could expose Wellgistics Health to costly litigation and settlement expenses. Even if Wellgistics Health
is not a party to any litigation between a customer and a third party relating to infringement by its products, an adverse outcome in
any such litigation could make it more difficult for Wellgistics Health to defend its products against intellectual property infringement
claims in any subsequent litigation in which it is a named party. Any of these results could adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s
brand and operating results.
Wellgistics
Health may in the future need to initiate infringement claims or litigation in order to try to protect its intellectual property rights.
In addition to litigation where Wellgistics Health is a plaintiff, Wellgistics Health’s defense of intellectual property rights
claims brought against it or its customers, suppliers and channel partners, with or without merit, could be time-consuming, expensive
to litigate or settle, divert management resources and attention and force Wellgistics Health to acquire intellectual property rights
and licenses, which may involve substantial royalty or other payments and may not be available on acceptable terms or at all. Further,
a party making such a claim, if successful, could secure a judgment that requires Wellgistics Health to pay substantial damages or obtain
an injunction, and Wellgistics Health may also lose the opportunity to license its technology to others or to collect royalty payments.
An adverse determination also could invalidate or narrow Wellgistics Health’s intellectual property rights and adversely affect
its ability to offer its products to its customers and may require that Wellgistics Health procure or develop substitute products that
do not infringe, which could require significant effort and expense. Any of these events could adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s
business, reputation, operating results, financial condition and prospects.
Wellgistics
Health’s intellectual property applications for registration may not issue or be registered, which may have a material adverse
effect on Wellgistics Health’s ability to prevent others from commercially exploiting products similar to Wellgistics Health’s.
Wellgistics
Health cannot be certain that it is the first inventor of the subject matter to which it has filed a particular patent application, or
if it is the first party to file such a patent application. If another party has filed a patent application to the same subject matter
as Wellgistics Health has, Wellgistics Health may not be entitled to the protection sought by the patent application. Wellgistics Health
also cannot be certain whether the claims included in a patent application will ultimately be allowed in the applicable issued patent
or the timing of any approval or grant of a patent application. Further, the scope of protection of issued patent claims is often difficult
to determine. As a result, Wellgistics Health cannot be certain that the patent applications that it intends to file will issue, or that
its issued patents will afford, protection against competitors with similar technology. In addition, Wellgistics Health’s competitors
may design around Wellgistics Health’s issued patents, which may adversely affect Wellgistics Health’s business, prospects,
financial condition and operating results.
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In
addition to patented technology, Wellgistics Health will rely on its unpatented proprietary technology, trade secrets, designs, experiences,
work flows, data, processes, software and know-how.
Wellgistics
Health will rely on proprietary information (such as trade secrets, designs, experiences, work flows, data, know-how and confidential
information) to protect intellectual property that may not be patentable or subject to copyright, trademark, trade dress or service mark
protection, or that Wellgistics Health believes is best protected by means that do not require public disclosure. Wellgistics Health
generally will seek to protect this proprietary information by entering into confidentiality agreements, or consulting, services or employment
agreements that contain non-disclosure and non-use provisions with its employees, consultants, contractors and third parties. However,
Wellgistics Health may fail to enter into the necessary agreements, and even once entered into, these agreements may be breached or may
otherwise fail to prevent disclosure, third-party infringement or misappropriation of its proprietary information, may be limited as
to their term and may not provide an adequate remedy in the event of unauthorized disclosure or use of proprietary information. Wellgistics
Health will have limited control over the protection of trade secrets used by its current or future manufacturing partners and suppliers
and could lose future trade secret protection if any unauthorized disclosure of such information occurs. In addition, Wellgistics Health’s
proprietary information may otherwise become known or be independently developed by its competitors or other third parties. To the extent
that its employees, consultants, contractors, advisors and other third parties use intellectual property owned by others in their work
for Wellgistics Health, disputes may arise as to the rights in related or resulting know-how and inventions. Costly and time- consuming
litigation could be necessary to enforce and determine the scope of Wellgistics Health’s proprietary rights, and failure to obtain
or maintain protection for its proprietary information could adversely affect its competitive business position. Furthermore, laws regarding
trade secret rights in certain markets where Wellgistics Health operates may afford little or no protection to its trade secrets.
Wellgistics
Health also will rely on physical and electronic security measures to protect its proprietary information, but it cannot provide assurance
that these security measures will not be breached or provide adequate protection for its property. There is a risk that third parties
may obtain and improperly utilize Wellgistics Health’s proprietary information to its competitive disadvantage. Wellgistics Health
may not be able to detect or prevent the unauthorized use of such information or take appropriate and timely steps to enforce its intellectual
property rights.
Wellgistics
Health may be subject to damages resulting from claims that it or its current or former employees have wrongfully used or disclosed alleged
trade secrets of its employees’ former employers. Wellgistics Health may be subject to damages if its current or former employees
wrongfully use or disclose Wellgistics Health’s trade secrets.
Wellgistics
Health may be subject to claims that it or its current or former employees have inadvertently or otherwise used or disclosed trade secrets
or other proprietary information of a current or former employee’s former employer. Litigation may be necessary to defend against
these claims. If Wellgistics Health fails in defending such claims, in addition to paying monetary damages, it may lose valuable intellectual
property rights or personnel. A loss of key personnel or their work product could hamper or prevent Wellgistics Health’s ability
to commercialize its products, which could severely harm its business. Even if Wellgistics Health is successful in defending against
these claims, litigation could result in substantial costs and demand on management resources.
Risks
Related to Being a Public Company
Wellgistics
Health incurs increased costs as a result of operating as a public company, and its management will devote substantial time to compliance
with its public company responsibilities and corporate governance practices.
Wellgistics
Health incurs significant legal, accounting and other expenses that it did not incur as a private company. As a public company, Wellgistics
Health is subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as rules
adopted, and to be adopted, by the SEC and Nasdaq, and other applicable securities rules and regulations, which impose various requirements
on public companies, including the establishment and maintenance of effective disclosure and financial controls and changes in corporate
governance practices.
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Wellgistics
Health’s management and other personnel currently and will continue to need to devote a substantial amount of time to these public
company requirements. Moreover, Wellgistics Health expects these rules and regulations to substantially increase its legal and financial
compliance costs and to make some activities more time-consuming and costly as compared to when Wellgistics Health was a private company.
Wellgistics Health may need to hire additional legal, accounting and financial staff with appropriate public company experience and technical
accounting knowledge and maintain an internal audit function.
In
addition, changing laws, regulations, and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure are creating uncertainty for
public companies, increasing legal and financial compliance costs, and making some activities more time consuming. These laws, regulations,
and standards are subject to varying interpretations and may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing
bodies. This could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to
disclosure and governance practices. Wellgistics Health intends to invest resources to comply with evolving laws, regulations, and standards,
and this investment may result in increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management’s time and attention
from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities. If Wellgistics Health’s efforts to comply with new laws, regulations,
and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory or governing bodies due to ambiguities related to their application and
practice, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against Wellgistics Health and its business may be adversely affected.
The
rules and regulations applicable to public companies make it more expensive for Wellgistics Health to obtain and maintain director and
officer liability insurance. These factors could also make it more difficult for Wellgistics Health to attract and retain qualified members
of its board of directors, particularly to serve on Wellgistics Health’s audit committee and compensation committee, and qualified
executive officers.
Wellgistics
Health’s management team has limited experience managing a public company.
Most
of the members of Wellgistics Health’s management team have limited to no experience managing a publicly traded company, interacting
with public company investors and complying with the increasingly complex laws pertaining to public companies. Wellgistics Health’s
management team has not worked together at prior companies that were publicly traded and the team may not successfully or efficiently
manage their new roles and responsibilities.
Wellgistics
Health’s ability to be successful will depend upon the efforts of Wellgistics Health’s board of directors and key personnel
and the loss of such persons could negatively impact the operations and profitability of Wellgistics Health’s business.
Wellgistics
Health’s ability to be successful will be dependent upon the efforts of Wellgistics Health’s board of directors and key personnel.
Wellgistics Health’s cannot guarantee that its board of directors and key personnel will be effective or successful or remain with
Wellgistics Health. In addition to the other challenges they will face, such individuals may be unfamiliar with the requirements of operating
a public company, which could cause Wellgistics Health’s management to have to expend time and resources helping them become familiar
with such requirements.
Risks
Related to Ownership of Wellgistics Health’s Common Stock
Delaware
State Law includes anti-takeover provisions.
Delaware
law contains provisions that could have the effect of rendering more difficult, delaying or preventing an acquisition deemed undesirable
by our board of directors, such as:
●
authorizing
the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock that could be issued by our board of directors to increase the number of
outstanding shares and thwart a takeover attempt;
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●
establishing
a classified board of directors so that not all members of our board of directors are elected at one time;
●
requiring
cause to remove directors;
●
prohibiting
the use of cumulative voting for the election of directors;
●
limiting
the ability of stockholders to call special meetings or amend our bylaws;
●
requiring
all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders; and
●
establishing
advance notice and duration of ownership requirements for nominations for election to the board of directors or for proposing matters
that can be acted upon by stockholders at stockholder meetings.
These
provisions, alone or together, could delay or prevent hostile takeovers and changes in control or changes in our management to the extent
permitted, whether by our certificate of incorporation, bylaws, or merely as a function of Delaware law. Any provision of our certificate
of incorporation, bylaws, or Delaware law that has the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change in control could limit the
opportunity for our stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of our common stock and could also affect the price that some
investors are willing to pay for our common stock.
Claims
for indemnification by Wellgistics Health’s directors and officers may reduce Wellgistics Health’s available funds to satisfy
successful third-party claims against Wellgistics Health and may reduce the amount of money available to Wellgistics Health.
Delaware
law empowers us to indemnify our directors and officers against expenses relating to certain actions, suits or proceedings as provided
for therein. In order for such indemnification to be available, the applicable director or officer must not have acted in a manner that
constituted a breach of his or her fiduciary duties and involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law, or must
have acted in good faith and reasonably believed that his or her conduct was in, or not opposed to, our best interests. In the event
of a criminal action, the applicable director or officer must not have had reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.
We
may indemnify each of our present and future directors, officers, employees or agents who becomes a party or is threatened to be made
a party to any suit or proceeding, whether pending, completed or merely threatened, and whether said suit or proceeding is civil, criminal,
administrative, investigative, or otherwise, except an action by or in the right of Wellgistics Health, by reason of the fact that he
is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of Wellgistics Health, or is or was serving at the request of Wellgistics Health as
a director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, against expenses,
including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred
by him in connection with the action, suit, proceeding or settlement, provided such person acted in good faith and in a manner which
he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of Wellgistics Health, and, with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful.
The
expenses of directors, officers, employees or agents of Wellgistics Health incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit, or
proceeding may be paid by Wellgistics Health as they are incurred and in advance of the final disposition of the action, suit, or proceeding,
if and only if the director, officer, employee or agent undertakes to repay said expenses to Wellgistics Health if it is ultimately determined
by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom, that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation.
No
indemnification shall be applied, and any advancement of expenses to or on behalf of any director, officer, employee or agent must be
returned to Wellgistics Health, if a final adjudication establishes that the person’s acts or omissions involved a breach of any
fiduciary duties, where applicable, intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law which was material to the cause of
action.
Delaware
law further provides that a corporation may purchase and maintain insurance or make other financial arrangements on behalf of any person
who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise for any liability
asserted against him and liability and expenses incurred by him in his capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent, or arising
out of his status as such, whether or not the corporation has the authority to indemnify him against such liability and expenses. We
have secured a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy. We expect that we will continue to maintain such a policy.
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If
securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or reports about Wellgistics Health, its business, or its
market, or if they change their recommendations regarding Wellgistics Health’s securities adversely, the price and trading volume
of Wellgistics Health’s securities could decline.
The
trading market for Wellgistics Health’s securities is influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts
may publish about Wellgistics Health, its business, market or competitors. Securities and industry analysts may never publish research
on Wellgistics Health. If no securities or industry analysts commence coverage of Wellgistics Health, Wellgistics Health’s share
price and trading volume would likely be negatively impacted. If any of the analysts who may cover Wellgistics Health change their recommendation
regarding Wellgistics Health common stock adversely, or provide more favorable relative recommendations about Wellgistics Health’s
competitors, the price of shares of Wellgistics Health common stock would likely decline. If any analyst who may cover Wellgistics Health
were to cease coverage of Wellgistics Health or fail to regularly publish reports on it, Wellgistics Health could lose visibility in
the financial markets, which in turn could cause its share price or trading volume to decline.
There
can be no assurance that Wellgistics Health will be able to comply with the continued listing standards of Nasdaq.
Wellgistics
Health’s common stock is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “WGRX.” If Nasdaq delists Wellgistics Health’s shares
from trading on its exchange for failure to meet the listing standards, Wellgistics Health and its stockholders could face significant
material adverse consequences including, but not limited to:
●
a
limited availability of market quotations for Wellgistics Health’s securities;
●
reduced
liquidity for Wellgistics Health’s securities;
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a
determination that Wellgistics Health common stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in Wellgistics
Health common stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary
trading market for Wellgistics Health common stock;
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a
limited amount of analyst coverage; and
●
a
decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.
The
National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996, which is a federal statute, prevents or preempts the states from regulating the
sale of certain securities, which are referred to as “covered securities.” Because Wellgistics Health common stock is listed
on Nasdaq, it is a covered security. Although the states are preempted from regulating the sale of Wellgistics Health securities, the
federal statute does allow the states to investigate companies if there is a suspicion of fraud, and, if there is a finding of fraudulent
activity, then the states can regulate or bar the sale of covered securities in a particular case. While Wellgistics Health is not aware
of a state, other than the State of Idaho, having used these powers to prohibit or restrict the sale of securities issued by blank check
companies, certain state securities regulators view blank check companies unfavorably and might use these powers, or threaten to use
these powers, to hinder the sale of securities of blank check companies in their states. Further, if Wellgistics Health was no longer
listed on Nasdaq, Wellgistics Health’s securities would not be covered securities and Wellgistics Health would be subject to regulation
in each state in which Wellgistics Health offers its securities.
Our
common stock is publicly traded and may be subject to the penny stock rules which may make it more difficult to sell our common stock.
The
SEC has adopted regulations which generally define a “penny stock” to be any equity security that has a market price, as
defined, less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Our common stock
is publicly traded and may be covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers
who sell to persons other than established customers and accredited investors, such as institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000
or an individual with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with his or her spouse.
For transactions covered by this rule, the broker-dealers must make a special suitability determination for the purchase and receive
the purchaser’s written agreement of the transaction prior to the sale. Consequently, the rule may affect the ability of broker/dealers
to sell our securities and also affect the ability of our stockholders to sell their shares in the secondary market.
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An
active market for Wellgistics Health’s securities may not develop, which would adversely affect the liquidity and price of Wellgistics
Health’s securities.
The
price of Wellgistics Health’s securities may vary significantly due to factors specific to Wellgistics Health as well as to general
market or economic conditions. Furthermore, an active trading market for Wellgistics Health’s securities may never develop or,
if developed, it may not be sustained. Holders of Wellgistics Health’s securities may be unable to sell their securities unless
a market can be established and sustained.
The
market price of Wellgistics Health common stock may decline as a result of various market factors.
Fluctuations
in the price of Wellgistics Health’s securities could contribute to the loss of all or part of your investment. Prior to the effectiveness
of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, there has not been a public market for Wellgistics Health common
stock. Accordingly, the valuation ascribed to Wellgistics Health may not be indicative of the price that will prevail in the trading
market. If an active market for Wellgistics Health’s securities develops and continues, the trading price of Wellgistics Health’s
securities could be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which will be beyond Wellgistics
Health’s control. Any of the factors listed below could have a material adverse effect on your investment in Wellgistics Health’s
securities and Wellgistics Health’s securities may trade at prices significantly below the price you paid for them. In such circumstances,
the trading price of Wellgistics Health’s securities may not recover and may experience a further decline.
The
market price of Wellgistics Health common stock may decline for a number of reasons including if:
●
investors
react negatively to the prospects of Wellgistics Health’s business;
●
Wellgistics
Health’s business and prospects is not consistent with the expectations of financial or industry analysts;
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Wellgistics
Health does not achieve the perceived benefits of the initial public offering as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by financial
or industry analysts;
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actual
or anticipated fluctuations in Wellgistics Health’s quarterly financial results or the quarterly financial results of companies
perceived to be similar to it;
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changes
in the market’s expectations about Wellgistics Health’s operating results;
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success
of competitors;
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changes
in financial estimates and recommendations by securities analysts concerning Wellgistics Health or the health care industry in general;
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operating
and share price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to Wellgistics Health;
●
Wellgistics
Health’s ability to market new and enhanced products and technologies on a timely basis;
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changes
in laws and regulations affecting Wellgistics Health’s business;
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Wellgistics
Health’s ability to meet compliance requirements;
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commencement
of, or involvement in, litigation involving Wellgistics Health;
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changes
in Wellgistics Health’s capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt;
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the
volume of Wellgistics Health’s shares of common stock available for public sale; or
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any
major change in Wellgistics Health’s board of directors or management.
Furthermore,
broad market and industry factors may materially harm the market price of our securities irrespective of our operating performance. Certain
companies have at times experienced extreme price run-ups followed by rapid price declines and high volatility unrelated or disproportionate
to the operating performance of the particular companies affected. Recently, this has especially been seen with companies conducting
an initial public offering, particularly among companies with smaller public floats. The trading prices and valuations of these stocks,
and of our securities, may not be predictable and may make it difficult for prospective investors to assess the rapidly changing value
of our securities. A loss of investor confidence in the market for retail stocks or the stocks of other companies which investors perceive
to be similar to Wellgistics Health could depress our stock price regardless of our business, prospects, financial conditions or results
of operations. A decline in the market price of our securities also could adversely affect its ability to issue additional securities
and its ability to obtain additional financing in the future.
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Future
sales, or the perception of future sales, by Wellgistics Health or its stockholders in the public market could cause the market price
for Wellgistics Health common stock to decline.
The
sale of shares of Wellgistics Health common stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales could occur, could harm the
prevailing market price of shares of Wellgistics Health common stock. These sales, or the possibility that these sales may occur, also
might make it more difficult for Wellgistics Health to sell equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that it deems appropriate.
In
the future, Wellgistics Health may also issue its securities in connection with investments or acquisitions. The amount of shares of
Wellgistics Health common stock issued in connection with an investment or acquisition could constitute a material portion of the then-outstanding
shares of Wellgistics Health common stock. Any issuance of additional securities in connection with investments or acquisitions may result
in additional dilution to Wellgistics Health stockholders.
Wellgistics
Health qualifies as an “emerging growth company” as well as a smaller reporting company within the meaning of the Securities
Act, and if Wellgistics Health takes advantage of certain exemptions from disclosure requirements available to emerging growth companies
or smaller reporting companies, this could make Wellgistics Health’s securities less attractive to investors and may make it more
difficult to compare Wellgistics Health’s performance with other public companies.
Wellgistics
Health qualifies as an “emerging growth company” within the meaning of the Section 2(a)(19) of the Securities Act, as modified
by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). As such, Wellgistics Health may take advantage of certain
exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies for
as long as Wellgistics Health continues to be an emerging growth company, including, but not limited to: (i) not being required to comply
with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, (ii) reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive
compensation in Wellgistics Health’s periodic reports and proxy statements and (iii) 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 a result, Wellgistics Health’s stockholders may not have access to certain information they may deem important. Wellgistics
Health will remain an emerging growth company until the earliest of (i) the last day of the fiscal year in which the market value of
Wellgistics Health common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the end of that year’s second fiscal
quarter, (ii) the last day of the fiscal year in which Wellgistics Health has total annual gross revenue of $1.235 billion or more during
such fiscal year (as indexed for inflation), (ii) the date on which Wellgistics Health has issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible
debt in the prior three-year period or (iv) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first
sale of common stock in the initial public offering. Wellgistics Health cannot predict whether investors will find Wellgistics Health’s
securities less attractive because it will rely on these exemptions. If some investors find Wellgistics Health’s securities less
attractive as a result of its reliance on these exemptions, the trading prices of Wellgistics Health’s securities may be lower
than they otherwise would be, there may be a less active trading market for its securities and the trading prices of its securities may
be more volatile.
Further,
Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting
standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do
not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting
standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements
that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such an election to opt out is irrevocable. Wellgistics Health has elected not to
opt out of such extended transition period, which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates
for public or private companies, Wellgistics Health, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time
private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of Wellgistics Health’s financial statements with
another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended
transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.
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Additionally,
Wellgistics Health qualifies as a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K. Smaller reporting
companies may take advantage of certain reduced disclosure obligations, including, among other things, providing only two years of audited
financial statements. Wellgistics Health will remain a smaller reporting company until the last day of the fiscal year in which (i) the
market value of Wellgistics Health common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $250 million as of the end of that year’s second
fiscal quarter, or (ii) its annual revenues exceeded $100 million during such completed fiscal year and the market value of Wellgistics
Health common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the end of that year’s second fiscal quarter. To the extent
Wellgistics Health takes advantage of such reduced disclosure obligations, it may also make comparison of its financial statements with
other public companies difficult or impossible.
Certain
existing stockholders acquired our securities at a price below the current trading price of such securities and may experience a positive
rate of return based on the current trading price.
Given
the relatively lower purchase prices that some of our stockholders—including certain of our officers and directors—paid to
acquire some of their securities compared to the current trading price of our shares of common stock, these stockholders in some instances
may earn a positive rate of return on their investment, which may be a significant positive rate of return, depending on the market price
of our shares of common stock at the time that such stockholders choose to sell their shares of common stock. Sales of significant amounts
of shares held by our officers and directors, or the prospect of these sales, in the future, could adversely affect the market price
of our common stock. Public stockholders may not be able to experience the same positive rates of return, especially in the case that
our management’s stock ownership discourages a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain
control of us.
ITEM
1B.
UNRESOLVED
STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM
1C.
CYBERSECURITY
We
have not adopted any formal cybersecurity risk management program or formal processes for assessing, identifying, and managing
material risks from cybersecurity threats. Our
board of directors has oversight responsibility for our overall risk management, including cybersecurity risk , and has not
delegated oversight authority for cybersecurity risks to any committee. We recently obtained SOC-II Type 1 compliance on March 18,
2025. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we
did not
identify any cybersecurity threats that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business
strategy, results of operations, or financial condition.
ITEM
2.
PROPERTIES
We
do not own any real property. We entered into a lease for our current corporate office space at 3000 Bayport Drive, Suite 950, Tampa,
Florida 33607 in May 2024. The lease included a 3-year term, beginning May 2024, and ending June 2027. The office space occupies
approximately 6,200 square feet. The Company holds a 60% share in this lease, with Wellgistics, LLC holding the remaining 40%. The
lease includes a monthly base rent of $18,792. The lease required a security deposit by the Company of $35,855 and Wellgistics, LLC of
$31,871.
We
believe our current and future facilities are adequate for our current and near-term needs. Additional space may be required as we expand
our activities. We do not currently foresee any significant difficulties in obtaining any required additional facilities.
ITEM
3.
LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
In
the ordinary course of business, we may become a party to lawsuits involving various matters. The impact and outcome of litigation, if
any, is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm
our business. We believe the ultimate resolution of any such current proceeding will not have a material adverse effect on our continued
financial position, results of operations or cash flows, except as otherwise set forth below. However, assessment of the current litigation
or other legal claims could change in light of the discovery of facts not presently known to the Company or by judges, juries or other
finders of fact, which are not in accord with management’s evaluation of the possible liability or outcome of such litigation or
claims.
As
of the date of this Annual Report, we are not the subject of any legal proceedings that are expected, individually or in the aggregate,
to have a material adverse impact on our financial position or results of operations.
ITEM
4.
MINE
SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not
applicable.
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PART
II
ITEM
5.
MARKET
FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market
for Common Stock
Our
common stock was approved for listing on Nasdaq under the symbol “WGRX”, on February 14, 2025. At present, there is a limited
market for our common stock. We have one class of common stock. The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Colonial Stock
Transfer Co, Inc.
Common
Stock and Preferred Stock Outstanding and Holders of Record
As
of March 20, 2025, we had 51,944,397 shares of common stock outstanding, held by 29 stockholders of record, not including
holders who hold their shares in street name.
Dividend
Policy
We
have never paid cash dividends on our capital stock and we currently intend to retain any future earnings to fund the growth of our business.
Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our financial
condition, operating results, capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors that the our board of directions may
deem relevant.
Securities
Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
Information
regarding compensation plans under which equity securities may be issued is included in Item 12 of Part III of this Annual Report.
Initial
Public Offering Use of Proceeds
On
February 24, 2025, we closed our initial public offering, pursuant to which we issued and sold 888,889 shares of common stock at an initial
public offering price of $4.50 per share. The offer and sale of all of the shares of our common stock in the initial public offering
were registered under the Securities Act pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333- 280945), which was declared
effective by the SEC on February 14, 2025. Craft Capital Management LLC and D. Boral Capital LLC acted as joint book-runners for the
Company’s initial public offering.
We
received aggregate gross proceeds from the initial public offering of $4 million, or aggregate net proceeds of approximately $3.12 million
after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering costs. None of the underwriting discounts and commissions or
offering expenses were incurred or paid, directly or indirectly, to (i) our directors or officers or their associates, (ii) persons owning
10% or more of our common stock or (iii) any of our affiliates. There has been no material change in our planned use of the net proceeds
from our initial public offering as described in our final prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) under the Securities Act with
the SEC on February 21, 2025.
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Recent
Sales of Unregistered Securities
Set
forth below is information regarding securities that we issued since January 1, 2022 that were not registered under the Securities Act.
Also included is the consideration received by us for such securities and information relating to the section of the Securities Act,
or rule of the SEC, under which exemption from registration was claimed.
On
June 16, 2024, we issued 652,353 shares of our Common Stock (after giving effect to the stock splits effected by the Company on October
30, 2024, and December 5, 2024) to Nikul Panchal in connection with our acquisition of Wood Sage.
On
November 4, 2024, we issued 3,999,335 shares of our Common Stock to Strategix Global LLC, Nomad Capital, LLC, Jouska Holdings LLC, and
Brian Norton in connection with the Wellgistics Acquisition.
In
each transaction in which we relied on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506(b) promulgated thereunder, we did not engage
in any general solicitation or advertising, and we offered the securities to a limited number of persons with whom we had pre-existing
relationships. We exercised reasonable care to ensure that the purchasers of securities were not underwriters within the meaning of the
Securities Act, including making reasonable inquiry prior to accepting any subscription, making written disclosure regarding the restricted
nature of the securities, and placing a legend on the certificates representing the shares. In each case, the offerees were provided
with a subscription agreement detailing the restrictions on transfer of the shares and eliciting their investment intent. In addition,
sales in the transactions exempt under Rule 506(b) were made exclusively to what the Company reasonably believed were accredited investors
as defined in Rule 501 of the Securities Act. The recipients of securities in each of these transactions acquired the securities for
investment purposes only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof. No underwriters were involved
in the above transactions.
Company
Purchases of Equity Securities
None.
ITEM
6.
[RESERVED]
ITEM
7.
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You
should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our audited consolidated
financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking
statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
We have no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated
in these forward-looking statements due to many factors, including, but not limited to, those set forth under the heading “Risk
Factors” in this Annual Report. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, capital
expenditures, economic and competitive conditions, regulatory changes and other uncertainties, as well as those factors discussed below
and elsewhere in this Annual Report. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this section to “the Company”,
“we,” “us,” “our,” “Wellgistics Health” refer to Wellgistics Health, Inc. after giving
effect to the Wood Sage Acquisition and the Wellgistics, LLC Acquisition.
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Overview
Incorporated
in 2022, Wellgistics Health is a holding company for operating companies centered around pharmaceuticals and healthcare services. Currently,
we own two indirect operating companies, DelivMeds and Wellgistics Pharmacy, through an intermediary—Wood Sage—and one direct
operating company, Wellgistics LLC.
Wellgistics
LLC
Wellgistics
LLC was founded in 2013. In 2017, Strategix Global, LLC acquired a majority interest in Wellgistics LLC. Wellgistics LLC is a 50-state
FDA licensed and NABP-accredited pharmaceutical wholesaler distributor, bridging the gap between small- to mid-size pharmaceutical manufacturers
and independent retail pharmacies. Serving over 5,000 registered pharmacies nationwide, we provide significant value by offering competitive
pricing, unique products, and exceptional service, while also promoting manufacturers’ products to a diverse range of pharmacies.
Our primary focus is on supporting independent retail pharmacies in search of better products, prices, and services, thereby ensuring
their growth and sustainability in the competitive pharmaceutical sector. As Wellgistics Health acquired Wellgistics LLC upon the closing
of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Wellgistics LLC now serves as the wholesale arm of Wellgistics Health’s healthcare ecosystem.
Wellgistics
LLC provides distribution and 3PL services to both pharmaceutical manufacturers and independent retail pharmacies. With over 60 manufacturing relationships, we identify niche therapeutic products and work with our manufacturing clients to increase market access
and visibility of our client relationships with product awareness and support campaigns. Specifically, we help promote product distribution
through our network of pharmacy buyers by providing sales and marketing support. These services include providing product education,
identifying opportunities for therapeutic substitution when clinically relevant, and cost savings opportunities for pharmacies and their
patients. Wellgistics LLC’s portfolio of products is comprised of 65% topical generics with a primary focus on the dermatology
market, 20% oral generic formulations primarily in the non-narcotic pain category, 10% oral and topical brand formulations, and 5% in
the over-the-counter market space. Our investments in cold chain infrastructure will position this division to compete in the specialty-lite
therapy category while also expanding our ability to house additional branded products. The services provided to our manufacturing clients,
pharmacy buyers, and other constituents described below are paramount to the revenue generated from this division.
Wellgistics
Tech & Hub, LLC dba DelivMeds (f/k/a Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC )
DelivMeds
was founded in 2017 as a holding company for technology solutions wholly owned by Integral. In 2020, DelivMeds recommissioned its technology
project so that it would serve as a pharmaceutical hub, facilitating prescription transfer and clinical concierge services to a network
of independent pharmacies. After conducting an extensive market research survey focusing on competition, DelivMeds established several
key differentiators for the its hub. These differentiators included various integrations of the hub with pharmacy management software
systems and pharmacy point of sale systems, among others such that DelivMeds would serve as an end-to-end patient-centric solution automating
the prescription journey. Powered by Wellgistics Pharmacy as the backend pharmacy, DelivMeds is the frontend technology serving as the
middleware between all key stakeholders referenced in what we refer to as the 5P-Model: Patients, Providers, Pharmacies, Payors or PBMs,
and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies.
DelivMeds
aims to preserve patient autonomy, improve price transparency, and aide in making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes by eliminating
barriers to therapy while simultaneously boosting adherence. We work with channel partners such as pharmaceutical manufacturers, provider
groups and accountable care organizations, telehealth companies, and employer groups to offer full suite of patient-centered pharmacy
services. DelivMeds’ business-to-business strategy approach enables prescriptions to be sent directly to Wellgistics Pharmacy and
subsequently transferred to an eligible in-network independent pharmacy. Each channel partner is equipped with de-identified data to
improve its respective business operation and or improve its renumeration from the value-based services the clinical concierge arm provides.
As previously mentioned, Wood Sage acquired DelivMeds in August 2023. As discussed below and elsewhere in this Annual Report, Wellgistics
Health acquired Wood Sage in June 2024. DelivMeds now serves as the middleware technology arm to Wellgistics Health’s integrated
healthcare ecosystem.
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Wellgistics
Pharmacy, LLC (f/k/a Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC )
Wellgistics
Pharmacy was founded in 2011 as a retail community specialty pharmacy. Specializing in HIV/AIDS, the pharmacy obtained URAC and ACHC
accreditations for Specialty Pharmacy and also performed general pharmacy services in its community. In 2018, Integral acquired Wellgistics
Pharmacy and relocated Wellgistics Pharmacy to Tampa, Florida. Subsequently, Wellgistics Pharmacy expanded its business operations to
perform 340B services by partnering with local clinics and provider groups. During this time period, the pharmacy initiated its pursuit
of additional pharmacy state licenses to convert Wellgistics Pharmacy’s business to a mail order pharmacy. Currently, Wellgistics
Pharmacy is licensed in 32 states and the District of Columbia, with superb license coverage along the east coast. As a result of this
strategic business shift Wellgistics Pharmacy’s leadership team chose to voluntarily forfeit Wellgistics Pharmacy’s specialty
accreditations. However, Wellgistics Pharmacy maintains specialty internal standard operating procedures and performs all of the functions
of a specialty pharmacy.
Wellgistics
Pharmacy provides general and specialty pharmacy services dedicated to servicing the needs of patients, as well as clinical expertise,
technology-driven innovation tools, and administrative efficiencies that support physicians, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Wellgistics Pharmacy purchases pharmaceuticals including specialty medications from manufacturers and wholesale distributors, fills prescriptions,
labels, packages and delivers these pharmaceuticals to patients’ homes or physicians’ offices through contract couriers or
carriers. Wellgistics Pharmacy maintains a call center and customer support within its pharmacy located in Tampa, Florida. Wellgistics
Pharmacy has several 340B relationships, acting as the dispensing pharmacy for these healthcare facilities. These relationships help
drive revenue and prescription volume. Our relationship with Wellgistics LLC along with our deep-rooted ties to other wholesalers enables
Wellgistics Pharmacy to offer a competitive cash-based formulary for the uninsured and underinsured patient populations. Wellgistics
Pharmacy continues to see an uptick in utilization, as more patients elect to pay out of pocket due to our low-cost model, which Wellgistics
Pharmacy believes is an opportunity to gain market share with small- to medium-size employer groups in a partnership model with other
consumer driven healthcare companies. The services that Wellgistics Pharmacy provides to its patients and other constituents are vital
to the revenue and prescription volume generated from this division. Wellgistics Pharmacy now serves as the backbone of Wellgistics Health’s
healthcare ecosystem.
Wellgistics
Health, Inc.
As
a micro health ecosystem, our portfolio of companies consists of a pharmacy, wholesale operations, and a technology division with a novel
platform for hub and clinical services. We are focused on improving the lives of patients while delivering unique solutions for pharmacies,
providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and payors. Our patient-centric approach combined with innovative healthcare applications positions
us to shift the dynamic of care to revolve around the patient for a wide range of therapeutic conditions. We offer a full spectrum of
integrated solutions by leveraging the synergies of our business segments to address access, care coordination, dispensing, delivery,
and clinical management of pharmaceutical products ranging from “specialty-lite” to general maintenance conditions.
Prior
to closing the Wood Sage Acquisition, Wellgistics Health did not generate revenues. Upon closing of the Wood Sage Acquisition and the
Wellgistics Acquisition, our revenues are derived from (i) pharmaceutical dispensing of products, (ii) care management services we deliver
to patients and offer to pharmaceutical manufacturing clients, and (iii) SaaS fees for use of our platform technology services, and (iv)
product procurement and distribution to independent pharmacies. We closed the Wood Sage Acquisition in June 2024 and closed the Wellgistics
Acquisition in August 2024. However, while Wellgistics Health, Wood Sage, and Wellgistics LLC previously were separate entities, each
of the three companies have shared common office space, comarketed solutions to the marketplace, and leveraged financial and back-office
support prior to June 2024.
Our
ability to source and distribute pharmaceutical products to our pharmacy and network of independent pharmacy partners throughout the
U.S. will adequately position us to negotiate greater discounts based on market share. Our digital pharmacy, including its hub and clinical
services technology platform, will be poised to add significant value in this key specialty-lite market by providing patients access
and convenience, while providing partners with ready-to-go market solutions with big data.
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Data released from the Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services illustrates that the National Health Expenditure Data for 2022 grew to $4.5 trillion and accounted for 17.3%
of gross domestic product (“GDP”), with an expected increase in the health spending share of GDP to 19.7% by 2032. A deeper
dive of this report reveals that total retail prescription drug spending from 2021 to 2022 increased by 8.4% to $405.9 billion. IQVIA’S
2024 report on medicine spending trends found that overall spending in the U.S. market for medicines reached $435 billion in 2023. It
is well documented in the literature that the specialty drug market accounts for less than 10% of total drugs in the market but is responsible
for greater than 50% of the prescription drug spend per annum. After evaluating reasons for increased healthcare expenditure, poor medication
adherence continues to be a challenge that causes unnecessary strain on the healthcare system, including, but not limited to, increased
hospital admissions and readmissions rates from medication non-compliance and adverse events. Many of these factors are preventable by
empowering patient autonomy in their healthcare journey, identifying cost savings opportunities, and providing access to clinical resources
and support.
Our
business model primely positions us to address the prescription spend in the “specialty lite” therapy area while improving
patient health outcomes by equipping patients with our innovative digital health tools. Our pharmacy business will expand its service
coverage area while strengthening its clinical expertise in several key therapeutic categories, including services such as care coordination
and patient financial assistance. Furthermore, our partner relationships will enable us to offer a competitive cash formulary as an alternative
option when high insurance deductibles make it economically feasible. Our wholesale operations will expand as we continue to partner
and establish new manufacturer relationships. With many of these new relationships, we will provide sales and clinical education support
to the pharmacies purchasing these products. We have also strategically identified opportunities to wholesale products that are normally
not carried by the three largest wholesalers in the United States. We will carve out exclusivity or semi- exclusive relationships based
on a time period to ensure we are maximizing our revenues. New partnerships with group purchasing organizations are expected to be effective,
as we increase the business divisions’ visibility with all or many of the member pharmacies. Our technology division, which comprises
a novel platform performing pharmacy hub and clinical services, will be connected to our pharmacy network enabling us to operate as a
digital pharmacy and hub. Wellgistics Health’s pharmacy network leverages the bricks and mortar of independent, locally-owned pharmacies,
that are rooted in their communities, to create a powerful network capable of delivering Rx’s in hours. This channel represents
over 19,000 pharmacies across the United States, servicing 1.3 billion prescriptions annually representing a $47 billion market at wholesale
cost.
Our
mobile application for patients will provide an end-to-end solution for digitizing the prescription journey. The solution helps to preserve
patient autonomy, improve prescription price transparency, and provide additional concierge services in an effort to boost medication
adherence and improve patient outcomes. We will aggregate the data collected from our solution to provide comprehensive reports that
are tied to medication adherence and outcomes to make a meaningful impact for all stakeholders involved. We will monetize this valuable
data with manufacturers, payors and providers.
Key
Components of Results of Operations
We
are an early-stage company, and our historical results may not be indicative of our future results for reasons that may be difficult
to anticipate. Accordingly, the drivers of our future financial results, as well as the components of such results, may not be comparable
to our historical or future results of operations.
Revenues
Wellgistics
Health is a holding company specifically formed to hold operating companies. We did not generate any revenue prior to the Wood Sage Acquisition,
but now expect to generate all of our revenues through DelivMeds, Wellgistics Pharmacy, and Wellgistics LLC. Although Wellgistics Health
may add other sources of revenue through the acquisition of other operating companies in the future, Wellgistics Health currently does
not have any such plans.
Wellgistics
Health will be subject to risk of specific inflationary pressures on product prices and its impact on consumer spending. For example,
increases in prescription drug costs could impact consumers ability to afford initial or on-going therapy. Wellgistics Health’s
focus on the relatively expensive specialty lite business segment (i.e., $500 - $3,000 therapies) could be particularly impacted by increasing
costs. Additionally, consumer discretionary funds could be reduced, impacting the ability to pay for digital services and subscription
models that Wellgistics Health offers. If inflation continues to increase, sourcing and procuring specialty lite products may prove to
be capital intensive. Wellgistics Health may not be able to adjust prices sufficiently to offset the effect without negatively impacting
consumer demand or Wellgistics Health’s gross margin. All of these inflationary risk factors could materially and adversely impact
Wellgistics Health’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
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Wellgistics
Pharmacy recognizes product revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, when we transfer promised
goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for
those goods or services. Wellgistics Pharmacy fills prescriptions for prescription and over-the-counter drugs written by a provider and
recognizes revenue at the time the patient confirms the prescription order for payment of co-pays.
Expenses
Research
and Development Expense
Our
research and development expenses will consist primarily of internal and external expenses incurred in connection with our research activities
and development programs. These expenses will include, but are not limited to, software development, integrations with pharmacy management
systems, development supplies, testing materials, personnel costs (including salaries and benefits), depreciation expense, overhead allocation,
(consisting of various support and facility costs), stock-based compensation and consulting fees. Research and development costs will
be expensed as incurred.
Sales
and Marketing Expense
Sales
and marketing expenses will consist of personnel and personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation for our business
development team as well as trade events participation, public relations, white paper development, social media, pharmacy trade and patient
materials, advertising, sales collateral, syndicated data fees, and other marketing expenses. We expect to increase our sales and marketing
activities to grow our customer base and increase market share. We also expect that our sales and marketing expenses will increase over
time as we continue to hire additional personnel to scale the business.
General
and Administrative Expense
General
and administrative expenses currently consist of business development, consulting, and information technology development and support
and third-party software expenses. On October 17, 2022, Wood Sage entered into the MSA, to cover the costs of ongoing software development
and all other operational-related costs to ensure that the development and operations would continue seamlessly without interruption
or delays.
In
the future, general and administrative expenses will consist primarily of personnel-related costs (including salaries, bonuses, benefits,
and stock-based compensation expense) for personnel in executive, finance, accounting, corporate development and other administrative
functions. General and administrative expenses will also include legal fees, professional fees paid for accounting, auditing, consulting,
tax, and investor relations services, insurance costs, facility costs not otherwise included in research and development expenses. Following
Wellgistics Health’s registration as a public company, also include public company expenses such as costs associated with compliance
with the rules and regulations of the SEC and the stock exchange.
Income
Tax (Benefit) Expense
Our
income tax provision will consist of an estimate for U.S. federal and state income taxes based on enacted rates, as adjusted for allowable
credits, deductions, uncertain tax positions, changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities, and changes in the tax law. We will maintain
a valuation allowance against the full value of our U.S. and state net deferred tax assets because we believe the recoverability of the
tax assets is more likely than not.
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Results
of Operations
For
Year Ended December 31, 2024, Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
2024
2023
(Unaudited
Actual)
Net
sales
$ 18,128,831
$ -
Cost
of sales
$ 16,361,517
$ -
Gross
profit
$ 1,767,314
$ -
Total
operating expenses
$ 7,912,446
$ 2,880,603
Loss
from operations
$ (6,145,132 )
$ (2,880,603 )
Total
other income (expense)
$ (711,094 )
$ -
Net
loss
$ (6,856,226 )
$ (2,895,684 )
Revenues
and Cost of Revenues
Net
sales were $18,128,831 for the year ended December 31, 2024, consisting of revenues derived from Wellgistics Pharmacy operations after
the closings of the Wood Sage Acquisition on June 16, 2024, and the Wellgistics Acquisition on August 30, 2024. Cost of revenues for
the same period was $16,361,517. The Company did not earn revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023.
General
and Administrative Expense
General
and administrative expenses were $6,797,782 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $2,880,603 for the year ended December
31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Wellgistics LLC in 2024. General and administrative expenses include personnel
costs, and professional fees including audit, tax and legal.
Depreciation
and amortization
Depreciation
and amortization was $1,114,664 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2023. This included
amortization of $1,047,048, which relates to intangible assets identified from acquisitions of Wood Sage and Wellgistics, LLC. Depreciation
expense of $67,616 relates to fixed assets acquired from the Wellgistics acquisition.
Interest
Expense
Interest
expense was $831,467 and $15,081 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Interest expense in 2024 was incurred
on Wellgistics Health’s outstanding notes and merchant cash advance agreement.
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Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our
future cash needs are expected to include cash for operating activities, working capital, purchases of property and equipment, strategic
investments, development, and expansion of facilities. We will fund our operations primarily through operating cash flows, the issuance
of debt and the sale of equity securities. We expect to generate positive cash flow from the operations in 2025 due to the annual revenue
generated from Wood Sage and Wellgistics LLC. In order to proceed with our business plan, we may need to raise additional funds through
the issuance of debt, equity or other commercial arrangements that may not be available to us when needed or on terms that we deem favorable.
To the extent we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible securities, our stockholders’ ownership interests
will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of our
common stockholders. Debt financing and preferred equity financing, if available, may involve agreements that include covenants limiting
or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making acquisitions or capital expenditures or
declaring dividends. If we are unable to obtain sufficient financial resources, our business, financial condition and results of operations
may be materially and adversely affected. We may be required to delay, limit, reduce or terminate parts of its strategic business plan
or future commercialization efforts. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain financing on acceptable terms.
Our
short-term liquidity requirements include initiatives related to the (i) expansion of existing facilities and upgrade of equipment in
order to increase operational capacity, (ii) recruitment of additional employees to increase operational and business needs, upgrade
of information technology, and (iii) continued buildout of corporate functions and public company compliance requirements, inclusive
of accounting and legal fees. Our long-term liquidity requirements include initiatives related to (a) strategic acquisitions mean to
further the development of our health ecosystem such as electronic health record systems, (b) expansion of micro-distribution centers
for wholesale and other wholly owned pharmacies in strategic demographic regions, (c) investments into artificial intelligence, machine
learning, and data warehousing capabilities, and (d) additional integrations with third-party partners such as PMS systems, ride-sharing
logistics providers, enterprise health systems, and others to bolster the value proposition of our health ecosystem with a focus on improving
operational efficiency while simultaneously removing interdependencies.
Debt
In
September 2023, the Company entered into two short-term note agreements for aggregate proceeds of $350,000. One note for $100,000 bears
interest at 8% per annum and the Company will issue 35,000 shares of common stock upon a SPAC or merger. The other note for $250,000
is non-interest bearing and the Company will issue 5,000 shares of common stock upon a SPAC or merger. In May 2024, Scienture, a related
party, repaid the $250,000 note on behalf of the Company, and the note is no longer outstanding. In January 2024, the Company entered
into a short-term note agreement for proceeds of $250,000. The note bears interest at 2% per annum and matures on May 18, 2024. As of
the date of these consolidated financial statements, the note was fully repaid and is no longer outstanding.
On
January 20, 2023, Wood Sage, Wellgistics Pharmacy—operating under the name Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC—and Scienture,
entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “CSP MIPA”), pursuant to which Scienture sold and Wood Sage acquired
Wellgistics Pharmacy. That same date, Wood Sage, DelivMeds—operating under the name Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC—and Scienture
entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “APS MIPA”), pursuant to which Scienture sold and Wood Sage acquired
one hundred percent (100%) of the membership interest it owned in DelivMeds. On August 22, 2023, Wood Sage entered into a non-interest
bearing promissory note (“Note”) with Integral pursuant to which Integral made a certain loan to Wood Sage in the amount
of $1,300,000 to satisfy the purchase price under the CSP MIPA and APS MIPA. No later than 30 days after a change in control to Wood
Sage, the aggregate unpaid principal balance of the Note will be due and payable by Wood Sage. As of the date of these financial statements, the note is still outstanding
and the parties mutually agreed for an extension.
On
August 23, 2024, Wellgistics Health and Wellgistics LLC entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Wellgistics MIPA. Pursuant to the amended
agreement, Wellgistics Health agreed to pay Wellgistics LLC a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $15,000,000 plus simple
interest accruing annually equal to the “Prime Rate” as published by the Wall Street Journal on January 1 of the applicable
year, together payable in three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date that registration statement
becomes effective. As of December 31, 2024, the calculated interest was $425,000. As of December 31, 2024, $5,000,000 was included as
a current liability on the consolidated balance sheet and the remaining $10,000,000 was classified as long-term.
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On
October 11, 2024, the Company entered a merchant cash advance agreement with a third-party lender. This advance is secured by expected
future sales transactions of the Company with expected payments on weekly basis. The Company received total proceeds of $1,500,000 against
future receivables of $2,236,500. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company made total cash repayments of $402,570, including
principal repayments of $185,500 and interest expense of $217,070. As of December 31, 2024, $1,314,500 remained outstanding, of which
$1,259,415 was included as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheet and the remaining $55,085 was classified as long-term.
In
November 2024, Wellgistics, LLC entered into a new credit agreement with for a line of credit of $10,000,000 replacing the former line
of credit. The new line of credit has interest annual rate equal to the Term SOFR plus 11.5%, calculated and prorated daily on the daily
balance. The new line of credit is collateralized by accounts receivable and inventory balances. Interest related to the line of credit
amounted to $159,740 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The outstanding balance on the line of credit as of December 31, 2024 was
$5,531,260, which is included as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company assumed the initial revolving line
of credit as part of the Wellgistics acquisition.
In
May 2022, Wellgistics, LLC entered into a promissory note agreement in the amount of $1.2 million. The promissory note
was part of the consideration to the seller in connection with its acquisition of American Pharmaceutical Ingredients, LLC (an existing
subsidiary of Wellgistics LLC). The promissory note bears interest at a rate of 2% per annum and will mature on April 1, 2025. Interest
expense related to the promissory note was immaterial for the year ended December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2024 the amount outstanding
is $137,141, which is included as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company assumed this debt as part of the
Wellgistics acquisition.
Dividends
We
intend to retain future earnings, if any, for future operations, expansion and debt repayment (if any) and we have no current plans to
pay any cash dividends for the foreseeable future. In addition, our ability to pay dividends is likely to be limited by covenants of
any future indebtedness. There are no, and we do not intend in the future for there to be any, restrictions in the covenants of any existing
and outstanding indebtedness on our wholly-owned subsidiaries from distributing earnings in the form of dividends, loans or advances
and through repayment of loans or advances to us.
Cash
Flow
The
following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities :
Year Ended
December 31,
2024
2023
Net cash used in operating activities
$ (511,918 )
$ (349,136 )
Net cash provided by investing activities
$ 469,072
$ -
Net cash provided by financing activities
$ 1,069,818
$ 350,500
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
$ 1,026,972
$ 1,364
Cash
from operating activities
Net
cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $511,918, primarily due to our net loss of $6,856,226, partially
offset by non-cash expense of $2,289,148, and $4,055,160 in cash used in operating assets and liabilities.
Net
cash used in operating activities in 2023 was primarily a result of our net loss of $2,895,684 partially offset by changes in operating
assets and liabilities of $2,546,548.
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Cash
from investing activities
Net
cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $469,072, primarily due to cash acquired in the Wood
Sage Acquisition and Wellgistics Acquisition, partially offset by $377,288 in payments made for intangible assets under development and
$85,008 for a lease security deposit.
Cash
from financing activities
Net
cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $1,069,818, primarily due to proceeds received from merchant
cash advances and a new revolving line of credit totaling $2,070,980, partially offset by offering costs and repayment of note payable
totaled $1,011,162.
Net
cash provided by financing activities in 2023 consists of $350,000 in proceeds from a note payable and $500 in proceeds from founder
common stock.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
During
the years presented, we did not have, nor do we currently have, any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined under SEC rules.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. Preparation of
the financial statements requires our management to make a number of judgments, estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amount
of expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We consider an accounting judgment, estimate
or assumption to be critical when (i) the estimate or assumption is complex in nature or requires a high degree of judgment and (ii)
the use of different judgments, estimates and assumptions could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Our
significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to our financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.
Our
critical accounting policies include:
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 upon inception.
To
determine revenue recognition for arrangements that the Company determines are within the scope of ASC 606, the Company performs the
following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligation(s) in the contract; (iii)
determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract; and (v) recognize
revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it
is probable that the entity will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the
customer. At contract inception, once the contract was determined to be within the scope of ASC 606, the Company assessed the goods or
services promised within each contract and determined those that were performance obligations, and assessed whether each promised good
or service was distinct. The Company then recognizes as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective
performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied.
A
performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of account in
ASC 606. The Company recognizes revenue at the point of sale. The majority of orders are placed via the Company’s website. Customers
generally pay by credit card at the time they place their order. The Company does have larger customers to whom they have extended terms
for payment. Generally, payments from these customers are due within 30 days of their order being shipped. However, a few customers have
been given terms extending out to 45 days.
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Wellgistics
LLC.
The
Company recognizes revenue when goods are delivered to the customer. The gross product revenues are subject to a variety of deductions,
which generally are estimated and recorded in the same period that the revenues are recognized. Such variable consideration represents
chargebacks, rebates, sales allowances and sales returns. These deductions represent estimates of the related obligations and, as such,
knowledge and judgment are considered when estimating the impact of these revenue deductions on gross sales for a reporting period. All
revenue for the Company is recognized at the point-in-time when delivered to customer based on contractual obligations. Any amount collected
from customers for goods not yet delivered is recorded as unearned revenue. The company recognizes a refund liability if it receives
consideration from a customer and expects to refund some or all of that consideration to the customer. A refund liability is measured
at the amount of consideration received (or receivable) for which the company does not expect to be entitled (that is, amounts not included
in the transaction price). The refund liability (and corresponding change in the transaction price and, therefore, the contract liability)
is updated at the end of each reporting period for changes in circumstances.
Wellgistics
Pharmacy
The
Company is in the retail pharmacy business. and fills prescriptions for drugs written by a doctor and recognizes revenue at the time
the patient confirms delivery of the prescription. Customer returns are not material. The following are the steps taken to recognize
revenue.
Step
One: Identify the contract with the customer — The prescription is written by a doctor for a customer and delivered to the Company.
The prescription identifies the performance obligations in the contract. The Company fills the prescription and delivers to the Customer
the prescription, fulfilling the contract. The collection is probable because there is confirmation that the customer has insurance for
the reimbursement to the Company prior to filling of the prescription.
Step
Two: Identify the performance obligations in the contract — Each prescription is distinct to the Customer.
Step
Three: Determine the transaction price — The consideration is not variable. The transaction price is determined to be the price
of the prescription at the time of delivery which considers the expected reimbursements from third party payors (e.g., pharmacy benefit
managers, insurance companies and government agencies).
Step
Four: Allocate the transaction price — The price of the prescription invoiced represents the expected amount of reimbursement from
third party payors. There is no difference between contract price and “stand-alone selling price”.
Step
Five: Recognize revenue when or as the entity satisfies a performance obligation — Revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the
prescription.
Business
Combinations
The
Company accounts for acquisitions in which it obtains control of one or more businesses as a business combination. The purchase price
of the acquired businesses is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated
fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over those fair values is recognized as goodwill. During the measurement
period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments, in the period in which they are determined,
to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. If the assets acquired are not a business,
the Company accounts for the transaction or other event as an asset acquisition. Under both methods, the Company recognizes the identifiable
assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity. In addition, for transactions that
are business combinations, the Company evaluates the existence of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase.
ITEM
7A.
QUANTITATIVE
AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Pursuant
to Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K (§ 229.305(e)), the Company is not required to provide the information required by this Item as
it is a “smaller reporting company , ” as defined by Rule 229.10(f)(1).
ITEM
8.
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
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TABLE
OF CONTENTS TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated
Financial Statements
Table
of Contents
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Firm ID: 6727 )
F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets
F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
F-7
Notes
to the Consolidated Financial Statements
F-8
F- 1
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To
the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Wellgistics Health, Inc. (f/k/a Danam Health, Inc.)
Opinion
on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Wellgistics Health, Inc. and the subsidiaries (the “Company”)
as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, consolidated statements of
stockholders’ equity (deficit) and consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December
31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the
consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31,
2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024,
in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of United States of America.
Matters
related to Going Concern
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed
in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, if the Company is unable to raise additional funds to alleviate liquidity needs,
it may be required to reduce the scope of its planned development. The company has suffered losses from operations and has an accumulated
deficit that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters
are also described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis
for Opinion
These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company
in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission
and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
The company is not required to have nor we have engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part
of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing
an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our
audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due
to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence
regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
F- 2
Critical
Audit Matter
The
critical audit matter communicated below is the matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements
that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that:
(1) relates
to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and
(2) involved
our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments.
The
communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole,
and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matter or on the
accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Fair
value of identified other intangible assets in acquisition
Description
of the matter
As
discussed in Note 1 and Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, on June 16, 2024 and August 30, 2024, the Company acquired Wood
Sage, LLC. and subsidiaries (Wood Sage) and Wellgistics, LLC. respectively in transactions accounted for as business combinations. In
connection with the Wood Sage acquisition, the Company identified intangible assets, which are solely customer relationships whose acquisition-date
fair value was $393,853. In connection with Wellgistics, LLC acquisition, the Company identified intangible assets as trademark and customer
relationships whose acquisition-date fair value were $10,143,137 and $11,256,067 respectively.
We
identified the evaluation of the acquisition-date fair value of these identified intangible assets as a critical audit matter. A high
degree of subjective auditor judgment was required to evaluate the key assumptions within the discounted cash flows model used to estimate
the acquisition-date fair value of the identified intangible assets, specifically the revenue growth rate, margin, and discount rate.
There was limited observable market information related to these assumptions and the estimated acquisition-date fair value of the identified
intangible assets were sensitive to minor changes in such assumptions.
How
We Addressed the Matter in our Audit
The
following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter.
● We
evaluated the work of the Company’s specialist, and the methods used for valuation.
● We
evaluated whether the methods used by the specialist were appropriate under the circumstances,
taking into account the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework.
● We
evaluated if the discount rates used by the specialist were reasonable by comparing it to
the discount rates that were developed using publicly available market data.
● We
evaluated if the useful lives of the intangible assets were reasonable and in accordance
with the applicable financial reporting framework.
We
determined that there are no other critical audit matters.
/s/ Suri & Co., Chartered
Accountants
We
have served as the Company’s auditors since 2022.
Place:
Chennai, India
Date:
March 25, 2025
F- 3
WELLGISTICS
HEALTH, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 1,028,336
$ 1,364
Accounts receivable, related party
271,298
Accounts receivable, net
2,453,517
-
Prepaid expenses
524
-
Inventories, net
9,518,608
-
Due from related parties
1,021,000
337,000
Deferred offering costs
875,385
-
Total current assets
15,168,668
338,364
Property, plant and equipment, net
388,180
-
Intangible assets under development
1,618,017
-
Operating lease, right-of-use-assets
1,528,128
-
Goodwill
16,219,929
-
Other intangible assets, net
20,746,009
-
Note receivable
139,771
-
Investments in unconsolidated entity
17,671
-
Other assets
1,421,269
-
Deposits
85,008
-
Total assets
$ 57,332,650
$ 338,364
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 6,308,754
$ 1,038,672
Accounts payable, related party
25,500
-
Accounts payable
25,500
-
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
4,320,417
1,782,333
Due to related parties
4,944,770
67,793
Due to seller
10,000,000
-
Due to related parties
10,000,000
-
Current portion of debt obligations
11,927,816
-
Operating lease liabilities- current portion
519,490
-
Total current liabilities
38,046,747
2,888,798
Notes payable
10,100,000
350,000
Note payable, related party
1,300,000
-
Note payable
1,300,000
-
Loan payable
55,085
-
Operating lease liabilities
1,096,372
-
Total liabilities
$ 50,598,204
$ 3,238,798
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14)
-
-
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Common stock, $ 0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 51,055,508 and 44,720,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
5,105
4,472
Additional paid-in capital
16,486,501
( 3,972 )
Accumulated deficit
( 9,757,160 )
( 2,900,934 )
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
6,734,446
( 2,900,434 )
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
$ 57,332,650
$ 338,364
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F- 4
WELLGISTICS
HEALTH, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
2024
2023
Year Ended
December 31,
2024
2023
Net sales
$ 18,128,831
$ -
Cost of sales
16,361,517
-
Gross profit
1,767,314
-
Operating expenses:
General and administrative
6,797,782
2,880,603
Depreciation and amortization
1,114,664
-
Total operating expenses
7,912,446
2,880,603
Loss from operations
( 6,145,132 )
( 2,880,603 )
Other income/(expense)
Interest expense, net
( 831,467 )
( 15,081 )
Other income
120,373
-
Total other income/(expense), net
( 711,094 )
( 15,081 )
Net loss before income taxes
( 6,856,226 )
( 2,895,684 )
Provision for income taxes
-
-
Net loss
$ ( 6,856,226 )
$ ( 2,895,684 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
47,252,081
44,720,000
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted
$ ( 0.15 )
$ ( 0.06 )
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F- 5
WELLGISTICS
HEALTH, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Additional
Total
Common Stock
Paid-In
Accumulated
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Equity (Deficit)
Balance at December 31, 2022
-
$ -
$ -
$ ( 5,250 )
$ ( 5,250 )
Common stock issued to founders
44,720,000
4,472
( 3,972 )
-
500
Net loss
-
-
-
( 2,895,684 )
( 2,895,684 )
Balance at December 31, 2023
44,720,000
$ 4,472
$ ( 3,972 )
$ ( 2,900,934 )
$ ( 2,900,434 )
Balance
44,720,000
$ 4,472
$ ( 3,972 )
$ ( 2,900,934 )
$ ( 2,900,434 )
Common stock issued for services
1,341,600
134
680,666
-
680,800
Common stock issued to employees
820,612
82
410,224
-
410,306
Common stock issued pursuant to business combinations
4,173,296
417
15,399,583
-
15,400,000
Net loss
-
-
-
( 6,856,226 )
( 6,856,226 )
Balance at December 31, 2024
51,055,508
$ 5,105
$ 16,486,501
$ ( 9,757,160 )
$ 6,734,446
Balance
51,055,508
$ 5,105
$ 16,486,501
$ ( 9,757,160 )
$ 6,734,446
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F- 6
WELLGISTICS
HEALTH, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$ ( 6,856,226 )
$ ( 2,895,684 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Bad debt
93,378
-
Stock-based compensation
1,081,106
-
Depreciation
67,616
-
Amortization
1,047,048
-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
( 40,081 )
-
Inventories, net
( 72,356 )
-
Prepaid expenses
11,435
-
Other assets
( 587,539 )
-
Accounts payable
( 882,315 )
1,033,422
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
1,564,576
1,782,333
Operating lease liabilities, net
22,091
-
Due from / to related parties, net
3,326,274
( 269,207 )
Net cash used in operating activities
( 1,224,993 )
( 349,136 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash acquired in business combinations
931,368
-
Investments in intangible assets under development
( 377,288 )
-
Deposits paid for operating leases
( 85,008 )
-
Net cash provided by investing activities
469,072
-
Cash flows from financing activities:
Offering costs incurred and paid
( 162,310 )
-
Repayment of Seller Promissory Note
( 135,777 )
-
Net proceeds received from new revolving line of credit
756,480
-
Proceeds from Merchant cash advance
1,314,500
-
Proceeds received from note payable
-
350,000
Proceeds received for common stock issued
10,000
-
Common stock issued to founders
-
500
Net cash provided by financing activities
1,782,893
350,500
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
1,026,972
1,364
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,364
-
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
$ 1,028,336
$ 1,364
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes
$ -
$ -
Cash paid for interest
$ 332,847
$ -
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Assets acquired in business combinations
$ 38,906,585
$ -
Liabilities assumed in business combinations
$ 14,726,514
$ -
Common stock issued pursuant to business combinations
$ 15,400,000
$ -
Repayment of note payable by related party on behalf of Company
$ 250,000
$ -
Note payable issued pursuant to business combination
$ 15,000,000
$ -
Liabilities payable pursuant to business combination
$ 10,000,000
$ -
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F- 7
WELLGISTICS
HEALTH, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The
Company was initially organized in the name of Ayan Sponsors LLC on September 6, 2022. It was subsequently incorporated in the name Danam
Health, Inc. (the “Company”/ “us”/ “we”/ “our”) as a Delaware Corporation that was registered
on November 15, 2022, The Company’s headquarters are in Tampa, Florida.
The
Company is a parent company for various existing and planned strategic businesses centered around pharmaceuticals and healthcare services.
As a micro health ecosystem, our portfolio of companies consists of a pharmacy, wholesale operations, and a technology division with
a novel platform for hub and clinical services. We are focused on improving the lives of patients while delivering unique solutions for
pharmacies, providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and payors.
In
January 2023 and May 2023, the Company entered into separate definitive agreements with the owners of Wood Sage LLC (“Wood Sage”)
and Wellgistics LLC, respectively, whereby the Company would acquire all of the respective outstanding membership interests of Wood Sage
and Wellgistics LLC. In June 2024, the Company and Wood Sage entered into an amended and revised definitive agreement and closed on the
Wood Sage Acquisition, thereby making Wood Sage a wholly owned subsidiary. In connection with the Wood Sage Acquisition, the Company
acquired Wood Sage’s two operating subsidiaries, Alliance Pharma Solutions LLC d/b/a DelivMeds (n/k/a Wellgistics Tech &
Hub, LLC) (“DelivMeds”)—a pharmaceutical technology hub—and Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC (n/k/a Wellgistics Pharmacy, LLC) (“Wellgistics
Pharmacy”)—a retail community
specialty pharmacy.
On
August 30, 2024, the Company closed on the Wellgistics Acquisition, thereby making Wellgistics LLC—a company focused on wholesale
operations including the distribution and fulfillment of certain pharmaceutical medications to a network of independent pharmacies meant
to improve market access to and patient outcomes regarding the medications—a wholly owned subsidiary.
On
October 4, 2024, the Company changed its corporate name to “Wellgistics Health, Inc.” (referred as “Wellgistics Health/WGRX/”the
Company”/ “we”/ “us”/ “our”“) by filing a duly authorized Certificate of Amendment to
its Certificate of Incorporation.
As
such, Wellgistics Health currently exists as a holding company with Wood Sage as a directly held intermediate holding company subsidiary,
DelivMeds and Wellgistics Pharmacy as indirect operating subsidiaries, and Wellgistics LLC as a direct operating subsidiary.
Initial
Public Offering
On
February 20, 2025, the Company entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Craft Capital Management
LLC (the “Underwriters”), relating to the Company’s initial public offering (the “Offering” or “IPO”)
of 888,889 shares of common stock, par value at a public offering price of $ 4.50 per share, generating gross proceeds of $ 4,000,000 .
The
shares of common stock were offered and sold pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-280945),
originally filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on July 22, 2024, and later amended
(as amended, the “Registration Statement”). The Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission on February
14, 2025. The closing of the Offering took place on February 24, 2025. A final prospectus describing the terms of the offering was filed
with the Commission on February 21, 2025.
The
Company’s common stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market LLC on February 21, 2025, under the symbol “WGRX”.
The IPO generated net proceeds to the Company of approximately $ 3.1 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions
and other estimated offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to increase its capitalization,
provide financial flexibility, and enhance visibility into the marketplace as well as to create a public market for the common stock
and for general corporate purposes, including establishing working capital, funding marketing initiatives, and facilitating capital expenditures.
See Note 16.
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Acquisition
of membership interest in Wood Sage LLC
In
January 2023, Wellgistics Health entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Wood Sage MIPA”) with Nikul
Panchal, an individual resident of the State of Florida (“Seller”). The Seller owns all of the membership interest in
Wood Sage LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “Company”). Upon the closing of the transaction contemplated in
the Wood Sage MIPA, Seller will own one hundred percent ( 100 %)
of the membership interests in Wellgistics Pharmacy and DelivMeds which the Seller will sell and Wellgistics Health will acquire in
exchange for (i) Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 400,000 )
and (ii) all amounts due and payable to Seller from Wellgistics Health under the Management Agreement, (the “Closing
Payment”).
In
January 2023, the parties above entered into an Amendment to the Wood Sage MIPA, pursuant to which the parties revised the Closing Payment
to Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 400,000 ) plus any amounts owed under the Management Services Agreement (as defined in the Wood Sage
MIPA).
In
April 2023, the parties above entered into an Amendment to the Wood Sage MIPA, pursuant to which the parties revised the closing of the
said agreement from April 30, 2023 to September 30, 2024. Upon the closure of the said transaction, Wellgistics Health will own 100 %
of the membership interests in the Company as a part of the business combination (Refer below).
Wellgistics
Health and Mr. Panchal amended and restated this agreement in June 2024, whereby the parties revised the closing payment to be made by
Wellgistics Health to Mr. Panchal to be 173,961 (after giving effect to the stock split effected by the Company on October 30, 2024 and
the reverse stock split on December 05, 2024) shares of Wellgistics Health common stock. The shares issued by Wellgistics Health to Mr.
Panchal were meant to approximate total cash compensation of $ 400,000 with a 20 % discount. Mr. Panchal currently is WGRX’s President
of Healthcare Operations in addition to being a Wellgistics Health stockholder.
On
June 16, 2024, Wellgistics Health completed its acquisition of Wood Sage.
Wood
Sage was formed as a limited liability company on June 26, 2014.
Wellgistics
Tech & Hub, LLC (DelivMeds)
DelivMeds
was founded in 2017 as a holding company for technology solutions, wholly owned by Integral Health, Inc. (“Integral”).
In 2020, APS recommissioned its DelivMeds project so that it would serve as a pharmaceutical hub, facilitating prescription transfer
and clinical concierge services to a network of independent pharmacies. After conducting an extensive market research survey
focusing on competition, established several key differentiators for the DelivMeds hub. These differentiators included various
integrations of the hub with pharmacy management software systems and pharmacy point of sale systems, among others such that
DelivMeds would serve as an end-to-end patient-centric solution automating the prescription journey. Powered by Wellgistics Pharmacy as the backend
pharmacy, DelivMeds is the frontend technology serving as the middleware between all key stakeholders referenced in what is referred
to as the 5P-Model: Patients, Providers, Pharmacies, Payors or PBMs, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies.
DelivMeds
aims to preserve patient autonomy, improve price transparency, and aide in making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes by eliminating
barriers to therapy while simultaneously boosting adherence. Delivmeds works with channel partners such as pharmaceutical manufacturers,
provider groups and accountable care organizations, telehealth companies, and employer groups to offer full suite of patient-centered
pharmacy services. DelivMeds’ business-to-business strategy approach enables prescriptions to be sent directly to Wellgistics Pharmacy and subsequently
transferred to an eligible in-network independent pharmacy. Each channel partner is equipped with de-identified data to improve its respective
business operation and or improve its renumeration from the value-based services the clinical concierge arm provides. Wood Sage acquired
DelivMeds in August 2023 and Wellgistics Health acquired Wood Sage in June 2024 as discussed above. DelivMeds now serves as the middleware technology
arm to Wellgistics Health’s integrated healthcare ecosystem.
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Wellgistics
Pharmacy, LLC
Wellgistics Pharmacy, was founded in 2011 as a retail community specialty
pharmacy. Specializing in HIV/AIDS, the pharmacy obtained URAC and ACHC accreditations for Specialty Pharmacy and also performed general
pharmacy services in its community. In 2018, Integral acquired Wellgistics Pharmacy and relocated Wellgistics Pharmacy to Tampa, Florida.
Subsequently, Wellgistics Pharmacy expanded its business operations to perform 340B services by partnering with local clinics and provider
groups. During this time period, the pharmacy initiated its pursuit of additional pharmacy state licenses to convert Wellgistics Pharmacy’s
business to a mail order pharmacy. Currently, Wellgistics Pharmacy is licensed in 32 states and the District of Columbia, with superb
license coverage along the east coast. As a result of this strategic business shift Wellgistics Pharmacy’s leadership team chose
to voluntarily forfeit Wellgistics Pharmacy’s specialty accreditations. However, Wellgistics Pharmacy maintains specialty internal
standard operating procedures and performs all of the functions of a specialty pharmacy.
Wellgistics Pharmacy provides general and specialty pharmacy services dedicated
to servicing the needs of patients, as well as clinical expertise, technology-driven innovation tools, and administrative efficiencies
that support physicians, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Wellgistics Pharmacy purchases pharmaceuticals including specialty
medications from manufacturers and wholesale distributors, fills prescriptions, labels, packages and delivers these pharmaceuticals to
patients’ homes or physicians’ offices through contract couriers or carriers. Wellgistics Pharmacy maintains a call center
and customer support within its pharmacy located in Tampa, Florida. Wellgistics Pharmacy has several 340B relationships , acting as the
dispensing pharmacy for these healthcare facilities. These relationships help drive revenue and prescription volume. Our relationship
with Wellgistics along with our deep-rooted ties to other wholesalers enables Wellgistics Pharmacy to offer a competitive cash-based formulary
for the uninsured and underinsured patient populations. Wellgistics Pharmacy continues to see an uptick in utilization, as more patients
elect to pay out of pocket due to our low-cost model, which Wellgistics Pharmacy believes is an opportunity to gain market share with
small- to medium-size employer groups in a partnership model with other consumer driven healthcare companies. The services that Wellgistics
Pharmacy provides to its patients and other constituents are vital to the revenue and prescription volume generated from this division.
Wood Sage acquired Wellgistics Pharmacy in August 2023 and Wellgistics
Health acquired Wood Sage in June 2024 as discussed above. Wellgistics Pharmacy now serves as the backbone of Wellgistics Health’s
healthcare ecosystem.
Acquisition
of Wellgistics, LLC
On
May 11, 2023, Wellgistics Health entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the “Wellgistics MIPA”) with Wellgistics,
LLC (“Wellgistics”), Strategix, Nomad Capital, LLC , and Jouska Holdings LLC (each, a “Seller” and collectively,
“Sellers”). Upon the closing of the transaction contemplated in the Wellgistics MIPA, Sellers will sell and Wellgistics Health
will acquire all of the outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics.
The
Parties amended the Wellgistics MIPA on August 4, 2023 extending the last day by which the Purchase Agreement (“Amendment”)
could be consummated to December 26, 2023 and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement and Amendment to modify such date;
The
Parties amended the Wellgistics MIPA on December 26, 2023 extending the last day by which the Purchase Agreement (“Second Amendment”)
could be consummated to March 29, 2024 and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement and Amendment to modify such date;
The
Parties further amended the Wellgistics MIPA on March 22, 2024 (“Third Amendment”) to clarify the language and extend certain
deadlines related to Earn-Out Payments and Bonus Payments. Additionally, it has been agreed unilaterally by the Sellers in the event
that this Agreement fails to close by August 31,2024, Wellgistics Health may but is not required to pay Seller a non-refundable sum of
One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($ 150,000.00 ) (“Extension Fee”) which shall automatically extend the Closing deadline
by thirty (30) days. Buyer may pay the Extension Fee no more than three (3) times for a total of no more than a ninety (90) day extension.
The Extension Fee is Non-Refundable under any circumstances. The Extension Fee shall be applied to and reduce the cash payable to Sellers
at Close if the sale is completed.
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On
August 23, 2024, Wellgistics Health and Wellgistics LLC entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Wellgistics MIPA, which amended the
purchase price to be paid by Wellgistics Health for acquiring Wellgistics LLC, the closing date of the transaction, and certain other
terms and conditions. The purchase price that Wellgistics Health agreed to pay Wellgistics LLC under the revised agreement consists of:
● a
closing cash payment of $ 10 million, which is due no later than the earlier of 45 calendar
days following effectiveness of the registration statement filed with SEC and August 30,
2025;
● a
promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $ 15 million plus simple interest accruing
annually equal to the “Prime Rate” as published by the Wall Street Journal
on January 1 of the applicable year, together payable in three equal annual installments
commencing on the first anniversary of the date that the registration statement becomes effective;
● earn-out
payments in the form of Wellgistics Health common stock equaling an aggregate value of $10
million paid in three equal annual installments plus contingent earnout payments in the form
of Wellgistics Health common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $5 million based on certain
financial metrics ; and
● bonus
payments consisting of 50% cash and 50% Wellgistics Health common stock to the extent that
Wellgistics Health’s EBITDA is in excess of 110% of certain established targets for
each of the years ended December 31, 2024, December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2026.
The
Financial Contingent Bonus Payments will vest, and therefore will no longer be subject to repurchase by Wellgistics Health, according
to the following terms:
● For
the calendar year ending December 31, 2024: (i) 222,185 shares of Wellgistics Health common
stock if the gross sales of Wellgistics Health are greater than or equal to $47.2 million,
and (ii) 222,185 shares of Wellgistics Health common stock if the net operating income of
Wellgistics Health prior to the provision for (a) interest expense and interest income, (b)
federal, state, local and foreign taxes based on the income or profits, and (c) depreciation
and amortization (“EBITDA”) of Wellgistics Health is greater than or equal to
$4.2 million. However, each metric will have been deemed to have been met if the final financial
metrics are at least ninety percent (90%) of each target. Further, the largest number of
shares that can vest in calendar year 2024 is capped at 444,370 shares.
● For
calendar year ending December 31, 2025: (i) 222,185 shares of Wellgistics Health common stock
if the gross sales of Wellgistics Health are greater than or equal to $57.7 million, and
(ii) 222,185 shares of Wellgistics Health common stock if the EBITDA of Wellgistics Health
is greater than or equal to $6.5 million. However, each metric will have been deemed to have
been met if the final financial metrics are at least ninety percent (90%) of each target.
Further, the largest number of shares that can vest in calendar year 2025 is capped at 444,370
shares.
● For
calendar year ending December 31, 2026: (i) 222,185 shares of Wellgistics Health common stock
if the gross sales of Wellgistics Health are greater than or equal to $63.5 million, and
(ii) 222,186 shares of Wellgistics Health common stock if the EBITDA of Wellgistics Health
is greater than or equal to $7.5 million. However, each metric will have been deemed to have
been met if the final financial metrics are at least ninety percent (90%) of each target.
Further, the largest number of shares that can vest in calendar year 2026 is capped at 444,371
shares.
On
August 30, 2024, Wellgistics Health closed on the Wellgistics Acquisition, thereby making Wellgistics LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of
Wellgistics Health.
On
November 4, 2024, Wellgistics Health and Wellgistics LLC further amended the Wellgistics MIPA to convert the $10 million and $5 million
respective earn-out share awards into an immediate share issuance of 3,999,335 shares of restricted Wellgistics Health common stock.
2,666,223 shares vest in equal annual installments. 1,333,112 shares vest only upon the achievement of certain financial metrics. In
the event the stated metrics for the applicable year are not achieved, Wellgistics Health shall repurchase the applicable portion of
the 1,333,112 unvested shares for nominal consideration of $0.0001 per share.
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Merger
Agreement — Wellgistics Health, Inc. and Assure Holdings, Corp.
On
February 12, 2024, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Assure Holdings,
Corp. (“Assure”) and Assure Merger Corp., a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Assure (“Assure Merger”).
Upon the terms and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions described in the Merger Agreement, including approval of the transaction
by the stockholders of Assure and Wellgistics Health, Assure Merger would have been merged with and into Wellgistics Health (the “Merger”),
with Wellgistics Health surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Assure.
On
April 8, 2024, Assure made a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $ 1,000,000 in favor of Wellgistics Health (the “Promissory
Note”). The note bears interest at 10 % per annum and matured on July 22, 2024 . The note was convertible upon a financing event
or upon a sale transaction.
On
June 13, 2024, Wellgistics Health terminated the Merger Agreement and Wellgistics Health management is considering the exercise of its
rights under the Merger Agreement, including, but not limited to, accelerating the maturity date of the Promissory Note, seeking payment
of $ 1,000,000 in termination fees, and any other remedies available pursuant to the Merger Agreement or in law. As of the issuance date
of these financial statements, no amounts have been received from Assure. The Company provided a full allowance for credit loss of this
note receivable as of December 31, 2024 as collectability cannot be reasonably assured.
Basis
of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The
Company’s fiscal year ends on December 31.
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America (“U.S.GAAP”) in all material respects and have been consistently applied in preparing the accompanying financial
statements.
The
consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Wood Sage since the acquisition on June 16, 2024 and Financial
statements of Wellgistics, LLC since the acquisition on August 30, 2024. All inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated on
consolidation.
Stock
Split
On
October 30, 2024, the
Company effected a forward stock split of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-to-1,677,000. The
Company also amended its Certificate of Incorporation to authorize 500,000,000
shares of common stock, par value $ 0.0001
per share from 10,000 shares of common stock, $ 0.001 par value per share to the amendment. Accordingly, all share and per share amounts for all periods presented in the accompanying financial statements and
notes thereto have been adjusted retroactively, where applicable, to reflect the stock split.
On
December 5, 2024, the Company effected a reverse stock split of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-for-3.75.
Accordingly, all share and per share amounts for all periods presented in the accompanying financial statements and notes thereto have
been adjusted retroactively, where applicable, to reflect the reverse stock split.
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Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with U.S.GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities; the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods covered
and certain amounts disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. These estimates are based on information available through the
date of the issuance of the financial statements and actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas requiring significant estimates
and assumptions by the Company include, but are not limited to:
● provisions
for income taxes and related valuation allowances and tax uncertainties
● business
combinations and purchase price allocations
● recoverability
of long-lived assets and their related estimated lives
● fair
value of long-term debt and notes receivable
● evaluation
of goodwill for impairment
● accruals
for estimated liabilities
● evaluation
of equity method investments and
● net-realizable
value of inventory
Comprehensive
Loss
Comprehensive loss includes net loss as well as other changes in stockholders’
equity that result from transactions and economic events other than those with stockholders. There was no difference between net loss
and comprehensive loss presented in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Segment
Reporting
The
Company’s chief operating decision-maker is its Chief Executive Officer, who makes resource allocation decisions and assesses performance
based on financial information presented on an aggregate basis. There are no segment managers who are held accountable by the chief operating
decision-maker, or anyone else, for any planning, strategy and key decision-making regarding operations. Accordingly, the Company has
a single reportable segment and operating segment structure.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
Cash
and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, certificates of deposits and money market funds that are readily convertible into cash,
all with original maturity dates of three months or less.
Concentration
of Credit Risks and Major Customers
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and receivables. The
Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions. Deposits are insured to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp limits.
Customer
Concentration Risk
For
the year ended December 31, 2024, sales to Wells Pharmacy Network and Axia Medical Solutions exceeds 10 % of the Company’s total
revenue. Sales to Wells Pharma represented approximately 19 % of total revenue, and sales to Axia Medical Solutions represented approximately
12 % of total revenue. The Company’s reliance on these major customers presents a concentration risk. The loss of either of these
customers or a significant reduction in their orders could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial performance.
The Company continues to focus on efforts to diversify its customer base to mitigate such risks.
Income
Taxes
The
Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes as set forth in ASC 740, Income Taxes . Under the liability method,
deferred taxes are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities
using tax rates expected to be in effect during the years in which the basis differences reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded when
it is unlikely that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company assesses its income tax positions and record tax benefits
for all years subject to examination based upon our evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting
date. In accordance with ASC 740-10, for those tax positions where there is a greater than 50% likelihood that a tax benefit will be
sustained, our policy will be to record the largest amount of tax benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement
with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where there is less than
50% likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit will be recognized in the financial statements.
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Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
Fair
value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date. A hierarchy has been established for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes
the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available.
Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data
obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions of what
market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. The financial
and nonfinancial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The hierarchy is presented down into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs.
Level 1
Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical
assets or liabilities.
Level 2
Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets
for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs
that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3
Unobservable pricing inputs that are generally less observable
from objective sources, such as discounted cash flow models or valuations.
The
carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, note receivable, deposits, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term debt approximate
their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying amount of long-term debt approximates fair value
because the debt is based on current rates at which the Company could borrow funds with similar maturities.
Accounts
Receivable, Net
Accounts
receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Accounts receivable are due from various customers and are shown
net of applicable reserves for doubtful accounts as shown on the face of the balance sheet. There were no accounts that had been placed
on non-accrual status. The allowance for doubtful accounts has been estimated by management based on historical experience, current market
trends and, for larger customer accounts, their assessment of the ability of the customers to pay outstanding balances. Past due balances
and other higher risk amounts are reviewed individually for collectability. Changes in circumstances relating to the collectability of
accounts receivable may result in the need to increase or decrease the allowance for doubtful accounts in the future.
The
company provides for 95 % of the accounts receivable which are due over the period of 90 days. The Company recognized bad debt expense
of $ 93,378 and $ 0 within general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Inventories,
Net
Inventories
are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on a first in first out (“FIFO”) basis. Cost
of inventory is determined as the sum of the applicable expenditures and charges directly or indirectly incurred in bringing an article
to its existing condition and location. On a quarterly basis, we evaluate inventory for net realizable value using estimates based on
historical experience, current or projected pricing trends, specific categories of inventory, age and expiration dates of on-hand inventory
and manufacturer return policies. If actual conditions are less favorable than our assumptions, additional inventory write-downs may
be required, and no reserve is maintained as obsolete or expired inventories are written off. We believe that the inventory valuation
provides a reasonable approximation of the current value of inventory.
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Property,
Plant and Equipment, Net
Property,
plant and equipment, net (“PP&E”) is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization and any accumulated
impairment losses. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful
lives. The estimated useful lives of PP&E are as follows:
Equipment
– 5 – 10 years
Furniture
and Fixtures – 7 years
Software
– 3 – 5 years
Leasehold
improvements – Shorter of the estimate useful life or remaining lease term
Major
renewals and improvements are capitalized. Replacements, maintenance, and repairs, which do not significantly improve or extend the useful
life of the assets, are expensed when incurred.
Upon
the sale or retirement of assets, costs and the related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts and any
gain or loss is included in the results of operations.
The
Company evaluates its long-lived assets or asset groups for indicators of possible impairment by determining whether there were any triggering
events that could impact the Company’s assets. If events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or
asset group may not be recoverable the Company performs a comparison of the carrying amount to future net undiscounted cash flows expected
to be generated by such asset or asset group. Should an impairment exist, the impairment loss is measured based on the excess carrying
value of the asset over the asset’s fair value generally determined by estimates of future discounted cash flows.
The
Company has no t identified any such impairment losses for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Intangible
Assets under Development
Research
expenditures are recognized as an expense and development expenditures that meet specified criteria are recognized as the cost of an
intangible asset. The Company has begun capitalizing the expenses related to the Delivmeds application as management has determined that
the Company’s application has crossed the research phase and has begun development. As per ASC 350-40, the Company capitalizes
costs in the application development stage. Costs related to preliminary project activities and post implementation activities are expensed
as incurred.
As
of December 31, 2024, the Company capitalized $ 1,618,017 in capitalized intangibles under development pertaining to the Delivmeds platform
via its DelivMeds subsidiary.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 upon inception.
To
determine revenue recognition for arrangements that the Company determines are within the scope of ASC 606, the Company performs the
following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligation(s) in the contract; (iii)
determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract; and (v) recognize
revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it
is probable that the entity will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the
customer. At contract inception, once the contract was determined to be within the scope of ASC 606, the Company assessed the goods or
services promised within each contract and determined those that were performance obligations, and assessed whether each promised good
or service was distinct. The Company then recognizes as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective
performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied.
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A
performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of account in
ASC 606. The Company recognizes revenue at the point of sale. The majority of orders are placed via the Company’s website. Customers
generally pay by credit card at the time they place their order. The Company does have larger customers to whom they have extended terms
for payment. Generally, payments from these customers are due within 30 days of their order being shipped. However, a few customers have
been given terms extending out to 45 days.
Wellgistics,
LLC
The
Company recognizes revenue when goods are delivered to the customer. The gross product revenues are subject to a variety of deductions,
which generally are estimated and recorded in the same period that the revenues are recognized. Such variable consideration represents
chargebacks, rebates, sales allowances and sales returns. These deductions represent estimates of the related obligations and, as such,
knowledge and judgment are considered when estimating the impact of these revenue deductions on gross sales for a reporting period. All
revenue for the Company is recognized at the point-in-time when delivered to customer based on contractual obligations. Any amount collected
from customers for goods not yet delivered is recorded as unearned revenue. The company recognizes a refund liability if it receives
consideration from a customer and expects to refund some or all of that consideration to the customer. A refund liability is measured
at the amount of consideration received (or receivable) for which the company does not expect to be entitled (that is, amounts not included
in the transaction price). The refund liability (and corresponding change in the transaction price and, therefore, the contract liability)
is updated at the end of each reporting period for changes in circumstances.
Wellgistics
Pharmacy
The
Company is in the retail pharmacy business. and fills prescriptions for drugs written by a doctor and recognizes revenue at the time
the patient confirms delivery of the prescription. Customer returns are not material. The following are the steps taken to recognize
revenue.
Step
One: Identify the contract with the customer — The prescription is written by a doctor for a customer and delivered to the Company.
The prescription identifies the performance obligations in the contract. The Company fills the prescription and delivers to the Customer
the prescription, fulfilling the contract. The collection is probable because there is confirmation that the customer has insurance for
the reimbursement to the Company prior to filling of the prescription.
Step
Two: Identify the performance obligations in the contract — Each prescription is distinct to the Customer.
Step
Three: Determine the transaction price — The consideration is not variable. The transaction price is determined to be the price
of the prescription at the time of delivery which considers the expected reimbursements from third party payors (e.g., pharmacy benefit
managers, insurance companies and government agencies).
Step
Four: Allocate the transaction price — The price of the prescription invoiced represents the expected amount of reimbursement from
third party payors. There is no difference between contract price and “stand-alone selling price”.
Step
Five: Recognize revenue when or as the entity satisfies a performance obligation — Revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the
prescription.
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Disaggregation
of Revenue
The
following is a summary of the disaggregation of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
SCHEDULE OF DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE
2024
2023
Year Ended
December 31,
2024
2023
Product revenue - distribution services
$ 17,669,468
$ -
Pharmacy retail sales
352,363
-
Third party logistics services
107,000
-
Net sales
$ 18,128,831
$ -
Leases
The
Company accounts for its leases under ASC 842, Leases . Under this guidance, arrangements meeting the definition of a lease are
classified as operating or financing leases, and are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as both a right of use asset and lease
liability, calculated by discounting fixed lease payments over the lease term at the rate implicit in the lease or the Company’s
incremental borrowing rate. Lease liabilities are increased by interest and reduced by payments each period, and the right of use asset
is amortized over the lease term. For operating leases, interest on the lease liability and the amortization of the right of use asset
result in straight-line rent expense over the lease term. For finance leases, interest on the lease liability and the amortization of
the right of use asset results in front-loaded expense over the lease term. Variable lease expenses are recorded when incurred.
In
calculating the right of use asset and lease liability, the Company has elected to combine lease and non-lease components. The Company
excludes short-term leases having initial terms of 12 months or less from the new guidance as an accounting policy election, and recognizes
rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Business
Combinations
The
Company accounts for acquisitions in which it obtains control of one or more businesses as a business combination. The purchase price
of the acquired businesses is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated
fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over those fair values is recognized as goodwill. During the measurement
period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments, in the period in which they are determined,
to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. If the assets acquired are not a business,
the Company accounts for the transaction or other event as an asset acquisition. Under both methods, the Company recognizes the identifiable
assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity. In addition, for transactions that
are business combinations, the Company evaluates the existence of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase.
Goodwill
Goodwill
is an asset representing the excess cost over the fair market value of net assets acquired in business combinations. In accordance with
Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), goodwill is not amortized but is tested annually for impairment or on an interim basis
when indicators of potential impairment exist. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. The Company’s reporting
units discrete financial information is available and management regularly reviews the operating results. For purposes of impairment
testing, goodwill is allocated to the applicable reporting units based on the reporting structure.
The
Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting
unit is less than its carrying value. Qualitative factors assessed for each of the applicable reporting units include, but are not limited
to, changes in macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, discount rates, competitive environments and
financial performance of the reporting units. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the carrying
value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, a quantitative test is required.
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The
Company also has the option to proceed directly to the quantitative test. Under the quantitative impairment test, the estimated fair
value of each reporting unit is compared to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit including
goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge equal to the excess would be recognized, up to a maximum amount of goodwill allocated
to that reporting unit. Management can resume the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period for any reporting unit.
For
December 2024, management performed a qualitative impairment assessment of our reporting units, of which there were no indications that
it was more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units were less than their respective carrying values. As such, a quantitative
goodwill test was not required, and no goodwill impairment was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Intangible
Assets
In
connection with the Wood Sage acquisition, the Company identified intangible assets, which are solely customer relationships (see Note
3). The Company amortizes the customer relationships intangible on a straight-line basis over a useful life of eight years.
In
connection with Wellgistics, LLC acquisition, the Company identified intangible assets such as trademark and customer relationships (see
Note 3). The Company amortizes the trademark and customer relationship intangibles on a straight-line basis over a useful life of nine
and six years, respectively.
The
Company has evaluated the intangible assets acquired and their respective useful lives as per ASC 805.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
The
Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate carrying amounts of long-lived assets may not be
recoverable. When such events or changes in circumstances are present, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by
determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the total
of the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of those assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess
of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or
the fair value less costs to sell.
Offering
Costs
The
Company complies with the requirements of ASC 340-10-S999-1. Prior to the completion of an offering, offering costs are capitalized.
The deferred offering costs are charged to stockholders’ equity upon the completion of an offering or to expense if the offering
is not completed. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had capitalized $ 875,385 in deferred offering costs. Deferred offering costs includes
professional fees incurred including legal, accounting, underwriting and advisory in connection with the Company’s equity offering.
As
of December 31, 2024, management assessed the recoverability of the capitalized deferred offering costs which were incurred throughout
2024. Management believes that these costs should not be impaired as they still provide economic benefits for the Company’s potential
public offering. All initial offering costs incurred have enabled the Company to achieve and maintain SEC effectiveness, which is a key
component of the Company’s ability to undergo a successful initial public offering. Management will continue to monitor any further
delay or abandonment of the contemplated public offering. If any further delays are expected, the Company may have to impair a substantial
portion, or all, of its deferred offering costs.
Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. The Company
measures all stock-based awards granted to employees, directors and non-employee consultants based on the fair value on the date of the
grant and recognizes compensation expense for those awards over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of
the respective award. For awards with service-based vesting conditions, the Company records the expense for using the straight-line method.
For awards with performance-based vesting conditions, the Company records the expense if and when the Company concludes that it is probable
that the performance condition will be achieved.
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The
Company classifies stock-based compensation expenses in its statement of operations in the same manner in which the award recipient’s
costs are classified. There are no outstanding unvested stock-based compensations as at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
The
Company has implemented all new relevant accounting pronouncements that are in effect through the date of these financial statements.
The pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed., and the Company does not
believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial
position or results of operations.
ASU
2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures , establishes incremental disaggregation of income tax
disclosures pertaining to the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2024, and requires prospective application with the option to apply it retrospectively. We intend to adopt this standard
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting
this standard on our disclosures.
ASU 2024-03, Income Statement— Reporting
Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) : Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, requires
disaggregation of specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements and a qualitative description of the remaining
expense amounts not separately disaggregated. This standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026,
and requires prospective application with the option to apply it retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of
adopting this standard on our disclosures and we intend to adopt this as and when applicable.
Note
2. GOING CONCERN
The
Company has a net loss of $ 6,856,226 for the year ended December 31, 2024 and an accumulated deficit of $ 9,757,160 as of December 31,
2024. The Company’s situation raises a substantial doubt on whether the entity can continue as a going concern in the next twelve
months.
The
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in the next twelve months following the date the financial statements were available
to be issued is dependent upon its ability to produce revenues and/or obtain financing sufficient to meet current and future obligations
and deploy such to produce profitable operating results.
Management
Plans
Management
has evaluated these conditions and plans to generate revenues and raise capital as needed to satisfy its capital needs.
There
are no assurances that management will be able to raise capital on terms acceptable to the Company. If it is unable to obtain sufficient
amount of additional capital, it may be required to reduce the scope of its planned development, which could harm its business, financial
condition, and operating results. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from these uncertainties.
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The
Company has evaluated whether there are certain conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about
the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued.
NOTE
3. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
The
Company evaluated the acquisition of Wood Sage, with its subsidiaries DelivMeds and Wellgistics Pharmacy, and Wellgistics, LLC pursuant to ASC 805 and ASU 2017-01,
Topic 805, Business Combinations. The acquisition method of accounting requires, among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed in a business combination be measured at their estimated respective fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition. Goodwill
recognized in connection with this transaction represents primarily the potential economic benefits that the Company believes may arise
from the acquisition.
The
Company has made an allocation of the purchase price in regard to the Wood Sage and Wellgistics, LLC acquisition related to the assets
acquired and the liabilities assumed as of the purchase date.
Wood
Sage
The
following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation of Wood Sage:
SCHEDULE
OF PRELIMINARY PURCHASE PRICE ALLOCATION
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 30,255
Accounts receivables
82,831
Inventories
49,533
Goodwill
1,550,081
Customer relationship - Intangibles
393,853
Intangible assets under development
1,240,729
Due to related parties
( 616,703 )
Accounts payable
( 815,081 )
Note payable
( 1,300,000 )
Other current liabilities
( 215,498 )
Purchase price consideration
$ 400,000
On
June 16, 2024, in connection with the acquisition of Wood Sage, the Company issued 173,961 shares of Wellgistics Health common stock
(after giving effect to the stock split effected by the Company on October 30, 2024 and the reverse stock split on December 05, 2024).
These shares were issued to approximate total cash compensation of $ 400,000 .
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Wellgistics
The
following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation of Wellgistics, LLC:
SCHEDULE
OF PRELIMINARY PURCHASE PRICE ALLOCATION
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 901,113
Accounts receivable, net
2,695,280
Inventories
9,396,719
Goodwill
14,669,848
Customer relationship - Intangibles
11,256,067
Trademark - Intangibles
10,143,137
Other assets
833,730
Note receivable
139,771
Prepaid expenses and other assets
11,959
Property, plant and equipment, net
455,796
Investments in unconsolidated entity
17,671
Operating lease, right of use asset
1,258,141
Accounts payable
( 4,649,741 )
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
( 758,009 )
Current portion of debt obligations
( 5,047,698 )
Operating lease liability
( 1,323,784 )
Purchase price consideration
$ 40,000,000
The
following is a summary of the preliminary purchase price consideration per the Wellgistics acquisition:
SCHEDULE
OF PRELIMINARY PURCHASE PRICE CONSIDERATION
Cash payment - due to seller
$ 10,000,000 (1)
Note payable
15,000,000 (2)
Common stock issued
15,000,000 (3)
Purchase price consideration
$ 40,000,000
(1) Represents
the cash consideration pursuant to the Wellgistics acquisition, which is reflected as due
to seller on the consolidated balance sheet. As per the Wellgistics agreement, the closing
cash payment of $ 10 million which is due no later than the earlier of 45 calendar days following
effectiveness of the registration statement and August 30, 2025. The Company’s initial
recognition of this component is recorded as a current liability at its fair value.
(2) Represents
the note payable issued to the Wellgistics sellers. As per the Wellgistics agreement, the
principal of the note is $ 15,000,000 , payable in three equal annual installments commencing
on the first anniversary of the date that the registration statement becomes effective. The
Company’s initial recognition of this component is to record the issuance of the note
payable at fair value, which is estimated to be $ 15,000,000 , out of which $ 5,000,000 is payable
in 2025 and hence classified under current liabilities and the balance $ 10,000,000 under
non-current liabilities.
(3) Represents
the issuance of 3,999,335 shares of restricted common stock pursuant to the Wellgistics MIPA.
This includes 2,666,223 shares of restricted common stock, equaling a value of approximately
$ 10 million, which shall be restricted for transfer for a period of three years . A third
of these shares shall be vested annually, whereby transfer restrictions no longer exist once
vested. The consideration also includes 1,333,112 shares of restricted common stock, equaling
a value of approximately $ 5 million, whereby the vesting of this tranche is based on the
achievement of certain financial metrics. The vesting occurs in tranches over 3 years. The
1,333,112 shares are subject to repurchase at the option of Wellgistics Health if the said
financial metrics are not achieved. As of the issuance date of these financial statements,
the Company determined it is probable that the shares shall vest and not be subject to repurchase.
The Company’s initial recognition of this component is to account for the issuance
of 3,999,335 shares of restricted common stock at a fair value of $ 15,000,000 as equity consideration
included within the total purchase price consideration, including the recognition of $ 400
as common stock for the par value of the shares issued and $ 14,999,600 recognized as additional
paid-in capital. The Company recognized the issuance of the 3,999,335 shares in its statement
of changes in stockholders’ equity, recognized within the issued and outstanding shares.
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Goodwill
is primarily attributable to the go-to-market synergies that are expected to arise as a result of the acquisition and other intangible
assets that qualify for separate recognition. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.
The
results of Wood Sage, including its subsidiaries DelivMeds and Wellgistics Pharmacy, and Wellgistics, LLC have been included in the consolidated financial statements
since the date of their acquisitions. Wood Sage’s revenue and net loss included in the consolidated financial statements since
the acquisition date were $ 352,363 and $ 1,029,752 , respectively. Wellgistics, LLC’s revenue and net loss included in the consolidated
financial statements since the acquisition date were $ 17,776,468 and $ 711,625 respectively.
Unaudited
Pro Forma Financial Information
The
following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the Company’s financial results as if the Wood Sage and Wellgistics,
LLC acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2023. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of what
the financial results actually would have been had the acquisitions been completed on this date. In addition, the unaudited pro forma
financial information is not indicative of, nor does it purport to project, the Company’s future financial results. The unaudited
pro forma information does not give effect to any estimated and potential cost savings or other operating efficiencies that could result
from the acquisition:
SCHEDULE
OF UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Year Ended
December 31,
2024
2023
Net sales
$ 45,749,628
$ 34,454,310
Net loss
$ ( 11,057,302 )
$ ( 12,772,688 )
Net loss per common share
$ ( 0.23 )
$ ( 0.29 )
Note
4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts
receivable, net consist of the following:
SCHEDULE
OF ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE, NET
December 31,
2024
2023
Billed – Third Party
$ 3,394,112
$ -
Billed – Affiliates
271,298
-
Total Accounts Receivable
3,665,410
-
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
( 940,596 )
-
Total accounts receivable, net
$ 2,724,814
$ -
Note
5. INVENTORIES, NET
Inventory
consists of stock that was purchased by Wellgistics, LLC in 2020 from First Defense Nasal Screen Corp (“FDNS”). An ongoing
legal dispute between the Company and the supplier has been settled where the Company was awarded $ 4.6 million. The award was not accounted
for due to the uncertainty of receipt. Following the bankruptcy filing of FDNS the court awarded the complete possession of the inventory
to the Company and Vide the United States Bankruptcy Court order dated March 15, 2023, the entity is in receipt of a monthly plan payment
of $ 3,014 for the FDNS from March 2023 which has been included in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.
Inventory
consists of the following:
SCHEDULE
OF INVENTORY
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
FDNS
$ 6,717,373
$ -
Finished goods
3,034,836
-
Total inventory, at cost
9,752,209
-
Less: reserve for expired goods
( 233,601 )
-
Inventories, net
$ 9,518,608
$ -
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Note
6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property,
plant and equipment consist of the following:
SCHEDULE
OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
December 31,
2024
2023
Leasehold Improvements
$ 766,467
$ -
Equipment
589,208
-
Furniture & Fixtures
152,161
-
Property, plant and equipment, gross
1,507,836
-
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
( 1,119,656 )
-
Property, plant and equipment, net
$ 388,180
$ -
Depreciation
expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to $ 67,616 and $ 0 , respectively.
Note
7. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible
assets consist of the following:
SCHEDULE OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
December 31,
2024
2023
Internal development costs - Delivmeds
$ 1,618,017
$ -
Customer relationships – Wood Sage acquisition
393,853
-
Customer relationships - Wellgistics acquisition
11,256,067
-
Trademark - Wellgistics acquisition
10,143,137
-
Intangible assets, gross
21,793,057
-
Accumulated amortization
( 1,047,048 )
-
Intangible assets, net
$ 20,746,009
$ -
Intangible
assets of $ 393,853 represent customer relationships identified and measured at fair value pursuant to the Wood Sage business combination
(see Note 3). The Company recorded amortization of $ 26,841 during the year ended December 31, 2024 pertaining to these intangible assets.
Intangible
assets of $ 11,256,067 and $ 10,143,137 represent customer relationships and trademarks, respectively, identified and measured at fair
value pursuant to the Wellgistics, LLC business combination (see Note 3). The Company recorded amortization of $ 637,330 pertaining to
customer relationships and $ 382,876 pertaining to the trademark during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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The
following table represents the future amortization of intangibles assets:
SCHEDULE
OF FUTURE AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLES ASSETS
Year Ended December 31,
2025
$ 3,052,258
2026
3,052,258
2027
3,052,258
2028
3,052,258
2029
3,052,258
Thereafter
5,484,717
Intangible assets
20,746,009
Note
8. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Accrued
expenses and other liabilities consist of the following:
SCHEDULE
OF ACCRUED
EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
Accrued personnel costs
$ 3,112,470
$ 1,300,000
Accrued professional and other fees
347,829
480,000
Credit card obligation
110,201
-
Unearned revenue
245,765
-
Accrued interest
504,152
2,333
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
$ 4,320,417
$ 1,782,333
Note
9. DEBT
Outstanding
debt consists of the following:
SCHEDULE
OF OUTSTANDING
DEBT
December 31,
2024
2023
Merchant cash advance
$ 1,259,415
$ -
Note payable - owners of Wellgistics
5,000,000
-
Revolving line of credit
5,531,260
-
Seller promissory note
137,141
-
Current portion of debt obligations
11,927,816
-
Merchant cash advance
$ 55,085
$ -
Third party investor
100,000
100,000
Related party - shareholder of Wellgistics
-
250,000
Note payable - Scienture Holdings
1,300,000
-
Note payable - owners of Wellgistics
10,000,000
-
Long-term debt
11,455,085
350,000
Total debt
$ 23,382,901
$ 350,000
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Wellgistics
Health Inc. (formerly Danam)
In
September 2023, the Company entered into two short-term note agreements for aggregate proceeds of $ 350,000 . One note for $ 100,000 bears
interest at 8 % per annum and the Company will issue 35,000 shares of common stock upon a SPAC or merger. The other note for $ 250,000
is non-interest bearing and the Company will issue 5,000 shares of common stock upon a SPAC or merger. In May 2024, Scienture Holdings,
Inc. (f/k/a TrXade Health, Inc.) , a related party, repaid the $ 250,000 note on behalf of the Company, and the note is no longer outstanding
(See Note 12). In January 2024, the Company entered into a short-term note agreement for proceeds of $ 250,000 . The note bears interest
at 2 % per annum and matures on May 18, 2024 . As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the note was fully repaid and
is no longer outstanding.
On
August 22, 2023, Wood Sage entered into a non-interest bearing promissory note (“Note”) with Integral Health pursuant to
which Integral made a certain loan to Wood Sage in the amount of $ 1,300,000
to satisfy the purchase price under the CSP MIPA and APS MIPA. No later than 30 days after a change in control to Wood Sage, the
aggregate unpaid principal balance of the Note will be due and payable by Wood Sage. As of the date of these financial statements,
the note is still outstanding and the parties mutually
agreed for an extension.
On
October 11, 2024, the Company entered a merchant cash advance agreement with a third-party lender. This advance is secured by expected
future sales transactions of the Company with expected payments on weekly basis. The Company received total proceeds of $ 1,500,000 against
future receivables of $ 2,236,500 . During the year ended December 31, 2024, Company made total cash repayments of $ 402,570 , including
principal repayments of $ 185,500 and interest expense of $ 217,070 . As of December 31, 2024, $ 1,314,500 remained outstanding, of which
$ 1,259,415 was included as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheet and the remaining $ 55,085 was classified as long-term.
Note
payable – owners of Wellgistics, LLC
On
August 23, 2024, Wellgistics Health and Wellgistics LLC entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Wellgistics MIPA. Pursuant to the amended
agreement, Wellgistics Health agreed to pay Wellgistics LLC a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $ 15,000,000 plus simple
interest accruing annually equal to the “Prime Rate” as published by the Wall Street Journal on January 1 of the applicable
year, together payable in three equal annual instalments commencing on the first anniversary of the date that registration statement
becomes effective. As of December 31, 2024, the calculated interest was $ 425,000 . As of December 31, 2024, $ 5,000,000 was included as
a current liability on the consolidated balance sheet and the remaining $ 10,000,000 was classified as long-term.
Revolving
line of credit – Wellgistics
In
November 2024, Wellgistics, LLC entered into a new credit agreement with for a line of credit of $ 10,000,000 . The new line of credit
has interest annual rate equal to the Term SOFR plus 11.5%, calculated and prorated daily on the daily balance. The new line of credit
is collateralized by accounts receivable and inventory balances. Interest related to the line of credit amounted to $ 159,740 for the
year ended December 31, 2024. The outstanding balance on the line of credit as of December 31, 2024 was $ 5,531,260 , which is included
as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company assumed the initial revolving line of credit as part of the Wellgistics
acquisition.
Seller
Promissory Note - Wellgistics
In
May 2022, Wellgistics, LLC entered into a promissory note agreement with in the amount of $ 1.2 million. The promissory note was part
of the consideration to the seller in connection with its acquisition of American Pharmaceutical Ingredients, LLC (a subsidiary of Wellgistics
LLC). The promissory note bears interest at a rate of 2 % per annum and will mature on April 1, 2025. Interest expense related to the
promissory note was immaterial for the year ended December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2024 the amount outstanding is $ 137,141 , which
is included as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company assumed this debt as part of the Wellgistics acquisition.
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The
following table is a summary of annual principal payments of the Company’s outstanding debt:
SCHEDULE
OF ANNUAL PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS
Year Ended December 31,
2025
$ 11,927,816
2026
6,455,085
2027
5,000,000
Principal Payment
$ 23,382,901
Note
10. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
On
October 30, 2024, the
Company effected a forward stock split of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-to-1,677,000. The
Company also amended its Certificate of Incorporation to authorize 500,000,000
shares of common stock, par value $ 0.0001
per share from 10,000 shares of Common Stock, $ 0.001 par value per share prior to
the amendment. Accordingly, all share and per share amounts for all periods presented in the accompanying financial statements and
notes thereto have been adjusted retroactively, where applicable, to reflect the stock split.
On
December 5, 2024, the Company effected a reverse stock split of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-for-3.75.
Accordingly, all share and per share amounts for all periods presented in the accompanying financial statements and notes thereto have
been adjusted retroactively, where applicable, to reflect the reverse stock split.
On
June 16, 2024, the Company issued 173,961 shares of common stock pursuant to the acquisition of Wood Sage for a fair value of $ 400,000 .
During
the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,341,600 shares of common stock to Strategic EP, LLC for services, and 820,612
shares to employees, at a fair value of $ 0.50 per share.
Effective
August 30, 2024, the closing of the Wellgistics acquisition, the Company issued 3,999,335 shares of common stock pursuant to the acquisition
of Wellgistics, LLC for a fair value of $ 15,000,000 .
As
of December 31, 2024, the Company had 51,055,508 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
Note
11. LEASE OBLIGATIONS
Rent
is classified by function on the consolidated statements of operations as general and administrative.
The
Company determines whether an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception by evaluating potential lease agreements including services
and operating agreements to determine whether an identified asset exists that the Company controls over the term of the arrangement.
Lease commencement is determined to be when the lessor provides access to, and the right to control, the identified asset.
The
rental payments for the Company’s leases are typically structured as either fixed or variable payments. Fixed rent payments include
stated minimum rent and stated minimum rent with stated increases. The Company considers lease payments that cannot be predicted with
reasonable certainty upon lease commencement to be variable lease payments, which are recorded as incurred each period and are excluded
from the calculation of lease liabilities.
In
May 2024, the Company entered into a lease agreement for office space in Tampa, Florida. As a result, the Company recognized a right-of-use
asset and corresponding lease liability, calculated using a discount rate of 8.36 %. The lease includes a monthly base rent of $ 18,792
and expired in June 2027. The lease required a security deposit by Wellgistics Health of $ 35,855 and Wellgistics, LLC of $ 31,871 .
On
June 9, 2023, Intergra Pharma Solutions entered into First amendment to the Vector Collective lease, which is sublease to Wellgistics Pharmacy. The lease
includes a monthly base rent of $ 4,714.41 from and after November 16, 2023 and expires on November 15, 2026 . Wellgistics Pharmacy recognized a right-of-use
asset and corresponding lease liability, calculated using a discount rate of 8.36 %.
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In
January 2022, Wellgistics LLC entered into lease agreement for warehousing facility located in Lefrois, Florida, which has a lease term
of 75 months, set to expire in March 2028, with a monthly base rent of $ 26,303 . Wellgistics LLC recognized a right-of-use asset and corresponding
lease liability, calculated using a discount rate of 6.21 %.
The
following is the summary of operating lease assets and liabilities:
SCHEDULE
OF OPERATING LEASE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31,
2024
Operating Leases
Right-of-use assets
$ 1,528,128
Short-term lease liabilities
519,490
Long-term lease liabilities
1,096,372
Total lease liabilities
$ 1,615,862
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
2.92
Weighted Average Discount Rate
8.36 %
The
following is the summary of future minimum payments:
SCHEDULE
OF SUMMARY OF FUTURE MINIMUM PAYMENTS
December 31, 2024
2025
$ 609,979
2026
621,530
2027
458,656
Thereafter
84,977
Total lease payments
1,775,142
Less: Imputed interest
( 159,280 )
Total
$ 1,615,862
Note
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The
Company had transactions with Scienture Holdings, Inc. and group (f/k/a/ TrXade Health, Inc / TRG / TrXade Health / Scienture). and
group which included Integra Pharma Solutions, LLC (IPS), in which the board members of the Company are currently the management.
The common management between the entities classifies Scienture as a related party.
Wellgistics,
LLC. was previously partly owned by a private equity company, Nomad Capital, which has ownership interest in a few portfolio companies
and Wellgistics, LLC. had transactions with some of the affiliated companies of Nomad Capital. Operating expenses, which include software
expenses and marketing expenses, with affiliated companies, are recorded within general and administrative expenses. Wellgistics, LLC.
is charged a managerial service fee by the members of Nomad, which is recorded within general and administrative expenses.
The
Company had transactions with Scietech, LLC. where a 31 % investor is the spouse of one of the Directors of the Company, which qualifies
as a related party.
The
Company also had transactions with Green Apotoker, LLC. which qualifies as a related party on account of a managerial personnel of the
Company having a significant influence.
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The
following is a summary of due from and to related parties:
SCHEDULE
OF SUMMARY OF DUE FROM AND TO RELATED PARTIES
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
Due from TRG
$ 146,000
$ -
Due from IPS
305,000
-
Due from Scienture Holdings
570,000
337,000
Due from related parties
$ 1,021,000
$ 337,000
Due to TRG
$ 9,351
$ -
Due to IPS
3,764,000
-
Due to Scienture Holdings
1,171,419
-
Due to Wellgistics Pharmacy
-
67,793
Due to related parties
$ 4,944,770
$ 67,793
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
Accounts payable from affiliates of Company
$ 25,500
$ -
Accounts receivable from affiliates of Company
$ 271,298
$ -
The
Company had the following transactions with related parties:
SCHEDULE
OF RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
Sales to Integra Pharma Solutions, LLC
$ 746,428
$ -
IT Support fees paid to Scietech LLC
$ 9,750
$ -
IT expenses paid to Cingo Solutions
$ 80,355
$ -
IT expenses paid to Birch OS & RxERP
$ 100,112
$ -
Management services fees paid to Nomad Capital
$ 105,186
$ -
Business development and consultation fees paid to Green Apoteker LLC
$ 25,500
$ -
Note
13. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
Wellgistics,
LLC has investments in affiliates that are not consolidated. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had an investment in Gift Health totaling
$ 17,671 .
Note
14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
From
time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business activities. The Company, in conjunction
with its legal counsel, assesses the need to record a liability for litigation or loss contingencies. A liability is recorded when and
if it is determined that such a liability for litigation or loss contingencies is both probable and estimable.
Although
the results of legal proceedings and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company is not currently a party to any legal proceedings,
which would, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows, or financial
position.
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Note
15. INCOME TAXES
Deferred
taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes.
The differences relate primarily to net operating loss carry forwards. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did
not record a current or deferred income tax expense or benefit due to current and historical losses incurred by the Company. The following
table presents the deferred tax assets and liabilities by source:
SCHEDULE
OF DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss
$ 2,467,687
$ 735,387
Valuation allowance
( 2,467,687 )
( 735,387 )
Net deferred tax assets
$ -
-
The
Company recognizes deferred tax assets to the extent that it believes that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making
such a determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable
temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. The Company assessed
the need for a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets and determined a full valuation allowance is required due, cumulative
losses through December 31, 2024 and no history of generating taxable income. Therefore, valuation allowances of $ 2,467,687 and $ 735,387
were recorded as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Valuation allowance increased by $ 1,732,300 and $ 730,137 during the years
ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Deferred tax assets were calculated using the Company’s combined effective tax
rate, which it estimated to be 25.35 %. The effective rate is reduced to 0 % for 2024 and 2023 due to the full valuation allowance on its
net deferred tax assets.
The
Company’s ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards will depend on its ability to generate adequate future taxable income.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards available to offset future taxable income in the amounts
of $ 6,856,226 and $ 2,895,684 , respectively, which can be carry forward indefinitely.
The
Company has evaluated its income tax positions and has determined that it does not have any uncertain tax positions. The Company will
recognize interest and penalties related to any uncertain tax positions through its income tax expense.
The
Company is not presently subject to any income tax audit in any taxing jurisdiction, though its 2022-2023 tax years remain subject to
examination by U.S. federal and state jurisdictions.
Wood
Sage and Wellgistics, with the consent of its members, have elected to be taxed as partnerships under both federal and state provisions.
Under these provisions, the Company does not pay income taxes on its taxable income. Instead, each member reports on their income tax
return their proportionate share of the Company’s taxable income and tax credits.
Note
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Initial
Public Offering
On
February 20, 2025, the Company entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Craft Capital Management
LLC (the “Underwriters”), relating to the Company’s initial public offering (the “Offering” or “IPO”)
of 888,889 shares of common stock, par value at a public offering price of $ 4.50 per share, generating gross proceeds of $ 4,000,000 .
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The
shares of common stock were offered and sold pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-280945),
originally filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on July 22, 2024, and later amended
(as amended, the “Registration Statement”). The Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission on February
14, 2025. The closing of the Offering took place on February 24, 2025. A final prospectus describing the terms of the offering was filed
with the Commission on February 21, 2025.
The
Company’s common stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market LLC on February 21, 2025, under the symbol “WGRX”.
The IPO generated net proceeds to the Company of approximately $ 3.1 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions
and other estimated offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to increase its capitalization,
provide financial flexibility, and enhance visibility into the marketplace as well as to create a public market for the common stock
and for general corporate purposes, including establishing working capital, funding marketing initiatives, and facilitating capital expenditures.
Consulting
Agreements
On
February 25, 2025, the Company entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Hudson Global Ventures,
LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Hudson”). Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Hudson agreed, for a period of
thirty (30) days, to provide the Company with business advisory services, guidance on growth strategies, and networking opportunities
for general business purposes. As consideration with Hudson’s services, the Company agreed to (i) pay Hudson a fee of $ 250,000
and (ii) cause the issuance in restricted book
entry form of 52,000
shares of the Company’s common stock. If
the Company proposes to file any registration statement covering any of its securities, the Company agreed to provide Hudson with notice
of such registration statement and to effect the registration of any portion of Hudson’s shares of common stock, as directed by
Hudson, to the extent required to permit the resale and disposition of its shares of common stock.
On March 17, 2025, the Company entered
into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Draper, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Draper”).
Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement the Company agreed to engage Draper as an independent consultant and Draper agreed to provide the
Company with investor relations and business development services, including but not limited to the following: (i) reviewing the Company’s
financial requirements; (ii) analyzing and assessing alternatives for the Company’s financial requirements; (iii) providing introductions
to professional analysts and money managers; (iv) assisting the Company in financing arrangement to be determined and governed by separate
and distinct financing agreements; (v) providing analysis of the Company’s industry and competitors in the form of general industry
reports provided directly to Company and (vi) assisting the Company in advising of potential merger partners and developing corporate
partnering relationships. The Consulting Agreement has an initial term of three months and automatically renews for successive one-month
terms until terminated. Either party may terminate the Consulting Agreement by providing written notice at least seven days prior to
the end of the then-current term.
In
exchange for the services to be provided by Draper pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, the Company agreed to pay Draper a total of
100,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock to be delivered promptly following execution of the Consulting Agreement.
The Company will owe Draper an additional 100,000 shares of restricted shares of common stock for each subsequent term under the Consulting
Agreement.
Chief
Executive Officer
On
February 28, 2025, the Board of Directors promoted Brian Norton to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective as
of February 28, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). Mr. Norton will succeed Timothy Canning, who served as the Company’s Chief
Executive Officer since January 18, 2024, and who is resigning from his position, effective as of the Effective Date. Mr. Canning’s
decision to resign is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company, the Company’s management or the Board on
any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Management has evaluated subsequent events through March 25, 2025,
the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
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ITEM
9.
CHANGES
IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM
9A.
CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure
controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the
Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time period specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and
is accumulated and communicated to our management, as appropriate, in order to allow timely decisions in connection with required disclosure.
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We
maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports
we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s
rules and forms. Our disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management,
including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
In
designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how
well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. As required by Rule 13a-15(b)
or Rule 15d-15(b) promulgated by the SEC under the Exchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation
of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation
of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report. Based on the foregoing, our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the
period covered by this Annual Report at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes
in Internal Control
There
have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange
Act) during the quarter ended December 31, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
Management’s
Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our
management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f)
and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, under the supervision of our Audit Committee. Our internal control over financial reporting is
designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with GAAP.
Because
of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those
systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.
Under
the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated
the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on the framework in Internal Control
- Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our assessment
and those criteria, management believes that we maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024.
Limitations
on the Effectiveness of Controls
Management
of the Company, including its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that the Company’s disclosure
controls and procedures or its internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system,
no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives
will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must
be considered relative to their costs. Furthermore, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls
can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud,
if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that
breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons or
by the collusion of two or more persons. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood
of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future
conditions. Projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of controls to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls
may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
Auditor’s
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
This
Annual Report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control
over financial reporting as our management’s report was not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting
firm pursuant to SEC rules that permit us to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report.
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ITEM
9B.
OTHER
INFORMATION
Securities
Trading Plans of Directors and Officers
During
the three months ended December 31, 2024, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement”
or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
Resignation
of Officer
Effective
February 28, 2025, Tim Canning voluntarily resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Canning’s decision to resign
was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies
or practices. We appointed Brian Norton to succeed Tim Canning as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective February 28,
2025.
ITEM
9C.
DISCLOSURE
REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not
applicable.
PART
III
ITEM
10.
DIRECTORS,
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The
following is a list of our directors and executive officers as of March 25, 2025.
Name
Age
Position
Director
Since
Brian
Norton
46
Chief
Executive Officer
Vishnu
Balu
46
Chief
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