Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking
statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this
report regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects and plans and
objectives of management are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,”
“expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “would”
and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these
identifying words.
We have based these forward-looking statements
on our current expectations and projections about future events. Although we believe that the expectations underlying our forward-looking
statements are reasonable, these expectations may prove to be incorrect, and all of these statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements.
Many possible
events or factors could affect our future financial results and performance and could cause actual results or performance to differ materially
from those expressed, including those risks and uncertainties described in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2023 (“2023 Annual Report”) and those described from time to time in our future reports
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We believe these risks and uncertainties could cause
actual results or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that we make. Should one or more of these risks and
uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions, projections or expectations prove incorrect, actual results, performance
or financial condition may vary materially and adversely from those anticipated, estimated or expected. Our forward-looking statements
do not reflect the potential impact of future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments that we may make. We
do not assume any obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In the light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances
discussed in this report may not occur, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking
statements.
Overview
Our business model is to develop or acquire unique
medical related products, engage third parties to manufacture such products and then distribute the products through various distribution
channels, including third parties. We plan to develop potentially life-saving technologies: the CardioMap® heart monitoring and screening
device, the Save A Life choking rescue device, a unique neurosteroid drug compound intended to treat concussions and a unique drug compound
to treat rare brain disorders in partnership with Prevacus, Inc. To date, none of our product candidates have received regulatory clearance
or approval for commercial sale. Currently no research and development activities are being incurred on the CardioMap® or the Save
a Life devices.
On October 4, 2023, we entered into an Asset Purchase
Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Oragenics, Inc. (“Oragenics” the “Purchaser”). Pursuant
to the Purchase Agreement, we have agreed to sell and assign certain assets and certain liabilities related to a segment of our business
focused on developing medical products that treat brain related illnesses and diseases (the “Purchased Assets”) to Oragenics.
See below and Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
We plan to license, improve, and develop our products
and identify and select distribution channels. We intend to establish agreements with distributors to get products to market quickly and
undertake and engage in direct marketing efforts as we move closer to regulatory approvals. We will determine the most effective distribution
method for each unique product we include in our portfolio. We will engage third-party research and development firms that specialize
in creating products to assist us in developing our own products, and we will apply for trademarks and patents once we have developed
proprietary products.
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Recent Funding
LPC Purchase Agreement Draws
During the three months ended October 31, 2023, LPC purchased
a total of 500,000 shares of our common stock for total proceeds of $45,820 pursuant to the August 14, 2020, LPC Purchase Agreement.
LPC had purchased a total of 7,882,518 shares of our common stock for total proceeds of $2,646,306, the remaining purchase availability
was $7,603,694 and the remaining shares available were 11,388,846.
Asset Purchase Agreement with Oragenics,
Inc.
On October 4, 2023, we entered into an Asset Purchase
Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Oragenics, Inc. (“Oragenics” the “Purchaser”). Pursuant
to the Purchase Agreement, we have agreed to sell and assign certain assets and certain liabilities related to a segment of our business
focused on developing medical products that treat brain related illnesses and diseases (the “Purchased Assets”) to Oragenics
in exchange for (i) $1,000,000 in cash and 8,000,000 shares of convertible Series F Preferred Stock. The Purchased Assets include drug
candidates for treating mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as concussion, and for treating Niemann Pick Disease Type C (NPC),
as well as our proprietary powder formulation and its nasal delivery device.
We received $500,000 upon the execution of the
Purchase Agreement on October 4, 2023 and will receive the additional $500,000 upon the earlier of (a) the closing of the Purchase Agreement
(the “Closing”), (b) within three business days after the date that we have obtained our stockholders’ approval for
the transaction or (c) immediately upon the Purchasers’ wrongful termination of the Purchase Agreement in breach of the Purchase
Agreement.
The closing is expected to be at the end of the
fourth calendar quarter of 2023.
At the closing, Oragenics will issue 8,000,000
shares of convertible Series F Preferred Stock to us. A number equal to 19.9% of Oragenics shares of common stock outstanding will be
automatically converted into common stock at that time. As of December 14, 2023, Oragenics common stock traded at $5.43 per share.
The remaining shares of convertible Series F
Preferred Stock will convert upon certain listing and change in control criteria being achieved.
See Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements for additional information.
Accredited Investor Note Payable
On July 7, 2023, we received a $150,000 advance
from an accredited investor related to a $500,000 Note Purchase Agreement (the “NPA”) entered into with two accredited investors
on August 15, 2023, at which time the additional $350,000 was received.
See Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements for additional information.
Going Concern
See Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Significant Accounting Policies and Use of
Estimates
During the three months ended October 31, 2023,
there were no significant changes to our significant accounting policies and estimates as described in Note 2. Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies included in Part II, Item 8. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2023, which was filed
with the SEC on October 30, 2023.
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Results of Operations
We do not currently sell or market any products
and we did not have any revenue in the three-month periods ended October 31, 2023 or 2022. We will commence actively marketing products
after the products and drugs in development have been FDA cleared or approved, but there can be no assurance, however, that we will be
successful in obtaining FDA clearance or approval for our products.
Three Months Ended
October 31,
$
%
2023
2022
Change
Change
Research and development
$
23,001
$
354,215
$
(331,214
)
-94%
Stock-based compensation
322,798
779,890
(457,092
)
-59%
General and administrative
501,440
943,699
(442,259
)
-47%
Loss from operations
(847,239
)
(2,077,804
)
1,230,565
-59%
Gain on sale of asset
500,000
–
500,000
100%
Interest expense
(190,861
)
(71,302
)
(119,559
)
168%
Other expense, net
65
(474
)
539
NM
Net loss
$
(538,035
)
$
(2,149,580
)
$
1,611,545
-75%
Basic and diluted net loss per share
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.03
)
$
(0.02
)
67%
Research and Development
Our Research and development includes expenses
related to our current projects which include, clinical research, design and manufacturing, formulation, regulatory and consultants.
The change in Research and development was due
to the following:
Three months ended
October 31, 2023
compared to
three months
ended
October 31, 2022
Increase (decrease) in:
Consultants
$ 1,292
Phase I clinical trial
(637,593 )
Australian research and development rebate
310,137
Regulatory
(5,050 )
$ (331,214 )
The decreases in the Phase I clinical trial is
the result of the completion of the dosing of subject in the first quarter of 2022, offset by the Australian research and development
rebate.
Stock-Based Compensation
The decrease in stock-based compensation was due to
the decrease in stock option expense for directors, officers, employees and consultants from $625,576 in the three months ended October
31, 2022 compared to $37,229 expensed in the three months ended October 31, 2023 due to a $83,066 stock option recapture of options forfeited,
offset by an increase of $131,255 of RSUs expense in the first quarter of 2023 related to directors, officers and employees.
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General and Administrative Expense
Our general and administrative expense includes
salaries and related benefits for employees, business development and investor relations activities, legal and professional fees, and
administrative costs related to maintaining compliance as a public company.
The change in General and administrative expense
was due to the following:
Three months ended October 31, 2023 compared to three months ended October 31, 2022
Increase (decrease) in:
Business development and investor relations
$ (435,329 )
Consulting fees
(14,025 )
Legal and professional fees
7,551
Wages
8,619
Other
(9,075 )
$ (442,259 )
The decrease in the three months ended October
31, 2023, was primarily a result of the decrease in business development activities due to limited resources.
Gain on Sale of Asset
The increase in the gain on sale of asset is the
result of the non-refundable fee of $500,000 received upon the execution of the Oragenics Asset Purchase Agreement.
Interest Expense
Interest expense includes interest on debt outstanding,
as well as the amortization of beneficial conversion feature, debt discount and debt issuance costs. Certain information regarding debt
outstanding was as follows:
Three Months Ended October 31,
2023
2022
Weighted average debt outstanding
$ 2,563,270
$ 1,633,043
Weighted average interest rate
9.33%
6.75%
The increase in the weighted average debt outstanding
was due to convertible debt agreements entered into with Mast Hill in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 and two accredited investors in
the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Net Loss
Net loss decreased in the three-month period ended
October 31, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 primarily due to the $331,214 decrease in research and development due to the completion
of dosing of patients in the Phase I clinical trial in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, and the $809,355 decrease in stock expense and
business development and investor relations activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2023.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
See Recent Funding above for a discussion of our recent financings.
The following table sets forth the primary sources and uses of cash:
Three Months Ended October 31,
2023
2022
Net cash used in operating activities
$ (59,907 )
$ (284,707 )
Net cash used in investing activities
–
(8,038 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
220,924
270,710
Historically, we have financed our operations
primarily through debt financing, limited sales of our common stock and recently through the sale of our neurological asset for upfront
non-refundable fees. Our ability to continue to access capital could be affected adversely by various factors, including general market
and other economic conditions, interest rates, the perception of our potential future earnings and cash distributions, any unwillingness
on the part of lenders to make loans to us, and any deterioration in the financial position of lenders that might make them unable to
meet their obligations to us. If these conditions continue and we cannot raise funds through a public or private debt financing, or an
equity offering, our ability to grow our business may be negatively affected. In such case, we may need to suspend the creation of new
products until market conditions improve.
Debt
The following notes payable were outstanding:
October 31, 2023
July 31, 2023
Convertible note issued to LGH due December 31, 2023, with a set interest amount of $84,000 through July 7, 2023, then an interest rate of 8.0% per annum of the then outstanding principal of $1,055,000 and convertible at $0.12 per share
$ 1,025,000
$ 1,055,000
Promissory notes issued to officers and directors due January 31, 2024, with an interest rate of 8.0% per annum
100,000
125,000
Note purchase agreement issued to two accredited investors due August 15, 2024, with an interest rate of 12% per annum
500,000
150,000
ClearThink convertible promissory note due December 31, 2023, with a set interest amount of $20,000 and convertible at $0.20 per share
175,000
175,000
Mast Hill convertible promissory note due June 13, 2024, with an interest rate of 10% per annum and convertible at $0.12 per share
727,451
920,000
2,527,451
2,425,000
Unamortized beneficial conversion feature, debt discount and closing costs
(177,126 )
(280,340 )
$ 2,350,325
$ 2,144,660
Australian Research and Development Rebate
In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we incurred
$25,843 of expenses related to our Phase I clinical trial of our concussion drug device combination that are eligible for the Australian
research and development rebate for a rebate due of $12,534, which was recorded as an offset to research and development expense during
the quarter ended October 31, 2023.
Inflation
Inflation did not have a material impact on our
business and results of operations during the periods being reported on.
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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any material off balance sheet
arrangements.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are a smaller reporting company and are not required to provide
information under this item.
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