Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The
following discussion and analysis are intended to help prospective investors understand our business, financial condition, results of
operations, liquidity and capital resources. You should read this discussion in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial
statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this information statement.
The
statements in this discussion regarding industry outlook, expectations regarding our future performance, liquidity and capital resources
and other non-historical statements are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements.” Actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
The
NexGel Financial Statements, discussed below, reflect the NexGel financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. The financial
information discussed below and included in this information statement, however, may not necessarily reflect what the NexGel financial
condition, results of operations, or cash flows would have been had NexGel been operated as a separate, independent entity during the
years presented, or what the NexGel financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows may be in the future.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements,” which include information relating to future events,
future financial performance, strategies, expectations, competitive environment and regulation. Words such as “may,” “should,”
“could,” “would,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “expect,”
“anticipate,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,”
and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should
not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and may not be accurate indications of when such performance or results will
actually be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information we have when those statements are made or our management’s
good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance
or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could
cause such differences include, but are not limited to:
●
our
ability to continue as a going concern;
●
inadequate
capital;
●
inadequate
or an inability to raise sufficient capital to execute our business plan;
●
our
ability to comply with current good manufacturing practices;
●
loss
or retirement of key executives;
●
our
plans to make significant additional outlays of working capital before we expect to generate significant revenues and the uncertainty
regarding when we will begin to generate significant revenues, if we are able to do so;
●
adverse
economic conditions and/or intense competition;
●
loss
of a key customer or supplier;
●
entry
of new competitors;
●
adverse
federal, state and local government regulation;
●
technological
obsolescence of our manufacturing process and equipment;
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technical
problems with our research and products;
●
risks
of mergers and acquisitions including the time and cost of implementing transactions and the potential failure to achieve expected
gains, revenue growth or expense savings;
●
price
increases for supplies and components; and
●
the
inability to carry out our business plans.
For
a discussion of these and other risks that relate to our business and investing in shares of our common stock, you should carefully review
the risks and uncertainties described elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements contained in this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. We do not undertake any obligation
to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which any such statement is made
or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
There
may be other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including factors disclosed
under the section titled and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”
in this information statement. You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made in this information statement in the context of
these risks and uncertainties.
No
assurance can be given that any goal or plan set forth in any forward-looking statement can or will be achieved, and readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on such statements which speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update
or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date of this information
statement or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Overview
We
manufacture high water content, electron beam cross-linked, aqueous polymer hydrogels, or gels, used for wound care, medical diagnostics,
transdermal drug delivery and cosmetics. We specialize in custom gels by capitalizing on proprietary manufacturing technologies. We distribute
our products as a contract manufacturer, supplying our gels to third parties who incorporate them into their own products. We also have
a line of branded consumer products sold direct to consumers and custom and white label opportunities, which focuses on combining our
gels with proprietary branded products and white label opportunities. All of our gel products are manufactured using proprietary and
non-proprietary mixing, coating and cross-linking technologies. Together, these technologies enable us to produce gels that can satisfy
rigid tolerance specifications with respect to a wide range of physical characteristics (e.g., thickness, water content, adherence, absorption,
moisture vapor transmission rate [a measure of the passage of water vapor through a substance] and release rate) while maintaining product
integrity. Additionally, we have the manufacturing ability to offer broad choices in the selection of liners onto which the gels are
coated. Consequently, we and our customers are able to determine tolerances in moisture vapor transmission rate and active ingredient
release rates while personalizing color and texture. Our joint venture with CG Laboratories, Inc. called CG Converting and Packaging,
LLC, which is located in Granbury, Texas in which we own a 50% interest, allowing us to expand our ability to deliver finished goods
to our growing customer base.
Lines
of Business
We
have four distinct lines of business; Contract Manufacturing, Custom & White Label, Consumer Branded Products, and Medical Devices/Other.
Contract
Manufacturing
Customers
order rolls of gel (“rollstock”). The rollstock is shipped to our customers, which they package into finished goods. Historically,
this has been the Company’s primary source of revenue.
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Custom
& White Label
These
products often infuse various ingredients into our base gel to develop unique product offerings to satisfy market demand (e.g. aloe infused
into the gel for a beauty mask). The rollstock is converted and packaged into salable units. The finished goods are shipped to the customer,
who is ultimately responsible for product distribution. Frequently these products started as development deals, in which the customer
paid the company a small fee to develop a specific product. Once completed, the customer places a large order for newly developed product.
Consumer
Branded Products
These
products are finished goods marketed and sold directly to the customer by the Company through online and retail channels. We are responsible
for sales, marketing, and distribution. The products we sell under our MedaGel brand primarily relate to healthcare over-the-counter
(“OTC”) remedy solutions, such as blister and pain applications. In December 2023 we added a second consumer product brand
when we completed the purchase of the Kenkoderm brand. The Kenkoderm skincare line was originally developed by a dermatologist to provide
gentle to the skin products for consumer with psoriasis. In May 2024, we added our third consumer product brand with the purchase of
the Silly George brand. Silly George is a beauty brand primarily focused on false eyelashes and other eye related products. We continue
to look for additional potential acquisitions as part of our consumer product ‘roll-up” strategy.
Medical
Devices/Other
Medical
Devices are a hybrid business, combining elements of Custom & White Label and Consumer Branded Products. Medical Devices, which are
not yet marketed, are expected to be distributed through strategic partnerships. We will manufacture and possibly convert/package the
device while the strategic partner brings the product to market. Small market Medical Devices could be launched by us, but also be offered
to a distributor to reach the full scale of the market.
Other
includes freight charged to customers who purchase the Company’s branded consumer products through their Shopify stores.
Results
of Operations
The
following sections discuss and analyze the changes in the significant line items in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements
of operations for the comparison periods identified.
Comparison
of the Three Months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 ($ in thousands)
Revenues,
net
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Revenues, net
$ 2,650
$ 2,806
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026 revenues were $2,650 and decreased by $156, or 5.6%, when compared to $2,806 for the three months
ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in our overall revenues was primarily due to a decline in our branded consumer products, partially
offset by an increase in Medical Device/Other revenues.
Cost
of revenues are as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 ($ in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Cost of revenues
$ 1,589
$ 1,618
Cost
of revenues decreased by $29, or 1.79%, to $1,589 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $1,618 for the three months
ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in cost of revenues is primarily aligned with decrease in sales.
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Gross
profit
Our
gross profit was $1,061 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to a gross profit of $1,188 for the three months ended March
31, 2025. The decrease of $127 in gross profit recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to March 31, 2025, was
primarily due to the decrease in consumer branded products partially offset by an increase in Medical Device/Other revenue. Gross profit
was 40.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to a gross profit of 42.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Selling,
general and administrative expenses . Selling, general and administrative expenses are as follows for the three months ended March
31, 2026 and 2025 ($ in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Selling, general and administrative expenses
$ 2,019
$ 1,964
Selling,
general and administrative expenses increased by $55, or 2.8%, to $2,019 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $1,964
for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in Selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily attributable to
an increase in increase in professional and consulting fees of $59, partially offset by a decrease in advertising and marketing expenses
of $6.
Research
and development expenses
Research
and development expenses decreased by $1 to $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $1 for the three months ended March 31,
2025. Research and development expenses are related to research costs incurred for potential products for existing or new customers.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources ($ in thousands)
Cash
Flow (in thousands)
March 31,
March 31,
2026
2025
Net cash used in operating activities
$ (504 )
$ (400 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(9 )
-
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
1,577
(215 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,064
(615 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,058
1,807
Cash and cash equivalent at end of quarter
$ 2,122
$ 1,192
As
of March 31, 2026, we had $2,122 of cash and cash equivalents, compared to $1,058 of cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2025.
Net cash used in operating activities was $504 and $400 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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Net
cash used in investing activities was $9 and $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Net
cash provided by financing activities for March 31, 2026 was $1,577 and was attributable to the proceeds from convertible notes payable
of $1,618 offset by principal payments of notes payable and principal payments of financing lease liabilities of $41. Net cash used in
financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $215 and was attributable to $37 of principal payments of notes payable
and principal payments of financing lease liabilities and payment of contingent consideration of $178 .
At
March 31, 2026, current assets totaled $5,638 and current liabilities totaled $3,314, as compared to current assets totaling $4,338 and
current liabilities totaling $2,956 at December 31, 2025. As a result, we had working capital of $2,324 at March 31, 2026, compared to
a working capital of $1,382 at December 31, 2025. The increase in the working capital as of March 31, 2026 is primarily attributable
to the loss from operations of $958 and proceeds from issuance of convertible debt of $1,618.
We
have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. For the foreseeable future, we anticipate that all available funds
and any earnings generated in our business will be used to finance the growth of our business and will not be paid out as dividends to
our shareholders. Any future determination related to our dividend policy will be made at the discretion of our Board of Directors and
will depend upon, among other factors, our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, contractual restrictions,
business prospects and other factors our Board of Directors may deem relevant.
Management
is exploring new product channel sales in consumer products, such as cosmetics, athletic products, and proprietary medical devices. The
Company has increased its focus on sales and developing a sales pipeline for potential customers. This customer base expansion will enable
us to provide financial stability for the foreseeable future, expand our current processes, and position us for long-term shareholder
value creation.
Our
recent capital raise which closed on or about August 5, 2025 provides working capital necessary to continue our strategic objectives
(discussed further within Note 2). We intend to maintain and attempt to grow our existing contract manufacturing business. We also plan
to continue building and developing our catalogue of consumer products for sale to branding partners and to use our in-house capabilities
to create and test market additional branded products. These products will be target marketed and sold online through social media, television
and online marketplaces. Furthermore, the Company plans to develop its own proprietary medical devices and explore drug delivery programs
for its technology. Additionally, the Company continues to evaluate strategic initiatives (e.g., acquisitions) and additional capital
raises through debt or equity may be necessary to achieve these objectives.
We
expect to continue incurring losses for the near-term future. Our ability to continue to operate as a going concern in the long term
is dependent upon our ability to manage and grow our current products and to ultimately achieve profitable operations. Management may
consider various options to raise capital to fund potential acquisitions through equity or debt offerings. There can be no assurances,
however, that management will be able to obtain sufficient additional funds, if needed, or that such funds, if available, will be obtained
on terms satisfactory to us. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification
of recorded assets and liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
Additionally,
it is reasonably possible that estimates made in the financial statements have been, or will be, materially and adversely impacted in
the near term as a result of these conditions, including the recoverability of long-lived assets.
Off
Balance Sheet Arrangements
As
of March 31, 2026, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements in the nature of guarantee contracts, retained or contingent interests in
assets transferred to entities (or similar arrangements serving as credit, liquidity or market risk support to entities for any such
assets), or obligations (including contingent obligations) arising out of variable interests in entities providing financing, liquidity,
market risk or credit risk support to us, or that engage in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.
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Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
The
preparation of our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
is based on the selection and application of accounting policies that require us to make significant estimates and assumptions about
the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. We consider the accounting policies discussed below to be critical to the understanding
of our Financial Statements. Actual results could differ from our estimates and assumptions, and any such differences could be material
to our Financial Statements.
Share-based
compensation – We utilize share-based compensation in the form of incentive stock options. The fair values of incentive stock
option award grants are estimated as of the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option valuation model. Compensation expense is recognized
in the statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period required
to obtain full vesting. The expected term of the awards granted is estimated using the simplified method which computes the expected
term as the sum of the award’s vesting term plus the original contractual term divided by two.
Black
Scholes Inputs - The fair value of each stock option award and warrant issued was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes
option-valuation model, which requires management to make certain assumptions regarding: (i) fair value of the common stock that underlies
the stock option; (ii) the expected volatility in the market price of our common stock; (iii) dividend yield; (iv) risk-free interest
rates; and (iv) the period of time employees are expected to hold the award prior to exercise (referred to as the expected term). Under
the Black-Scholes option-valuation model, entities typically estimate the expected volatility based on historical volatilities of the
entity’s own common stock. Based on the lack of historical data of volatility for the Company’s common stock, the Company
based its estimate of expected volatility on a weighted average of the historical volatility of comparable public companies that manufacture
similar products and are similar in size, stage of life cycle, and financial leverage. The fair value of the common stock that underlies
the stock option is estimated by the Company considering the price of the most recent issuance of the Company’s common stock. The
dividend yield is based upon the assumption that the Company will not declare a dividend over the life of the options. The risk-free
interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for bonds with maturities consistent with the
expected term of the related award.
ITEM
3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not
required.
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