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QUARTERLY REPORT
Table of Contents
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2020
or
o
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 333-68008
PHARMACYTE BIOTECH, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in
its charter)
Nevada
62-1772151
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
23046 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite 600,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(Address of principal executive offices)
(917) 595-2850
(Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A
N/A
N/A
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 x
No o
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) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to submit such files). Yes x No
o
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”, “smaller reporting
company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer x
Smaller reporting company x
Emerging growth company o
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. o
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o
No x
As of December 11, 2020, the registrant
had 2,334,810,405 outstanding shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.0001 per share.
PHARMACYTE BIOTECH, INC.
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER
31, 2020
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PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2020 and April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)
4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)
5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)
6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)
7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
25
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
31
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
31
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
33
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
33
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
33
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
33
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
34
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
34
Item 5.
Other Information
34
Item 6.
Exhibits
34
Signatures
35
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
PHARMACYTE BIOTECH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
October 31,
2020
April 30,
2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash
$ 3,717,404
$ 894,861
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
94,963
142,785
Total current assets
3,812,367
1,037,646
Other assets:
Intangibles
3,549,427
3,549,427
Investment in SG Austria
1,572,193
1,572,193
Other assets
7,372
7,372
Total other assets
5,128,992
5,128,992
Total Assets
$ 8,941,359
$ 6,166,638
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 80,118
$ 185,842
Accrued expenses
509,422
816,638
Current portion of Small Business Administration – Paycheck Protection Program loan
54,110
28,918
Total current liabilities
643,650
1,031,398
Long-term liabilities, less current portion:
Small Business Administration – Paycheck Protection Program loan
21,090
46,282
Total Liabilities
664,740
1,077,680
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 7 and 9)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, authorized: 2,490,000,000 shares, $0.0001 par value; 2,334,810,405 and 1,638,637,839 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2020 and April 30, 2020, respectively
233,482
163,864
Additional paid-in capital
113,757,416
108,805,062
Accumulated deficit
(105,692,395 )
(103,858,259 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(21,884 )
(21,709 )
Total stockholders' equity
8,276,619
5,088,958
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
$ 8,941,359
$ 6,166,638
See accompanying Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PHARMACYTE BIOTECH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
October 31,
Six Months Ended
October 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
Revenue
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
Operating expenses:
Research and development costs
151,314
17,940
421,888
90,270
Compensation expense
552,462
446,146
831,432
899,340
Director fees
69,317
82,854
141,341
158,496
Legal and professional
88,412
115,454
230,168
225,611
General and administrative
88,010
404,728
206,362
827,480
Total operating expenses
949,515
1,067,122
1,831,191
2,201,197
Loss from operations
(949,515 )
(1,067,122 )
(1,831,191 )
(2,201,197 )
Other expenses:
Interest expense
(677 )
–
(1,757 )
–
Other expense
–
–
(1,188 )
–
Total other expenses
(677 )
–
(2,945 )
–
Net loss
$ (950,192 )
$ (1,067,122 )
$ (1,834,136 )
$ (2,201,197 )
Basic and diluted loss per share
$ (0.00 )
$ (0.00 )
$ (0.00 )
$ (0.00 )
Weighted average shares outstanding basic and diluted
2,309,218,013
1,325,086,933
1,993,895,090
1,267,696,383
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements.
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PHARMACYTE BIOTECH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
October 31,
Six Months Ended
October 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
Net Loss
$ (950,192 )
$ (1,067,122 )
$ (1,834,136 )
$ (2,201,197 )
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation
2,852
(66 )
(175 )
(6,928 )
Other comprehensive income (loss)
2,852
(66 )
(175 )
(6,928 )
Comprehensive loss
$ (947,340 )
$ (1,067,188 )
$ (1,834,311 )
$ (2,208,125 )
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements.
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PHARMACYTE BIOTECH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2020 AND
2019
(UNAUDITED)
Series
A Preferred Stock
Common
stock
Additional
Paid-in
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income
Total
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
(Loss)
Equity
Balance, April 30, 2020
–
$ –
1,638,637,839
$ 163,864
$ 108,805,062
$ (103,858,259 )
$ (21,709 )
$ 5,088,958
Shares issued for compensation
–
–
–
–
67,320
–
–
67,320
Shares issued for services
–
–
2,500,000
250
40,300
–
–
40,550
Shares issued for cash, net
of issuance costs of $198,150
–
–
234,005,899
23,401
1,833,996
–
–
1,857,397
Stock-based compensation -
options
–
–
–
–
72,317
–
–
72,317
Foreign currency translation
adjustment
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,677
2,677
Net loss
–
–
–
–
–
(883,944 )
–
(883,944 )
Balance, July 31, 2020
–
–
1,875,143,738
187,515
110,818,995
(104,742,203 )
(19,032 )
6,245,275
Shares issued for compensation
–
–
–
–
67,320
–
–
67,320
Shares issued for services
–
–
1,000,000
100
19,059
–
–
19,159
Shares issued for cash, net
of issuances costs of $278,150
–
–
458,666,667
45,867
2,795,983
–
–
2,841,850
Stock-based compensation - options
–
–
–
–
56,059
–
–
56,059
Foreign currency translation
adjustment
–
–
–
–
–
–
(2,852 )
(2,852 )
Net loss
–
–
–
–
–
(950,192 )
–
(950,192 )
Balance, October 31,
2020
–
$ –
2,334,810,405
$ 233,482
$ 113,757,416
$ (105,692,395 )
$ (21,884 )
$ 8,276,619
Balance, April 30, 2019
–
$ –
1,186,004,505
$ 118,600
$ 104,966,158
$ (100,031,371 )
$ (13,842 )
$ 5,039,545
Shares issued for compensation
–
–
–
–
104,726
–
–
104,726
Shares issued for services
–
–
5,500,000
550
311,266
–
–
311,816
Shares issued for cash, net
of issuance costs of $70,000
–
–
66,666,667
6,667
551,333
–
–
558,000
Stock-based
compensation - options
–
–
–
–
126,325
–
–
126,325
Foreign currency translation
adjustment
–
–
–
–
–
–
(6,862 )
(6,862 )
Net loss
–
–
–
–
–
(1,134,075 )
–
(1,134,075 )
Balance, July 31, 2019
–
–
1,258,171,172
125,817
106,059,808
(101,165,446 )
(20,704 )
4,999,475
Shares issued for compensation
–
–
–
–
104,727
–
–
104,727
Shares issued for services
–
–
3,700,000
370
73,183
–
–
73,553
Shares issued for cash, net
of issuances costs of $24,500
1
–
70,000,000
7,000
318,501
–
–
325,501
Stock-based
compensation - options
–
–
–
–
98,409
–
–
98,409
Foreign currency translation
adjustment
–
–
–
–
–
–
(66 )
(66 )
Net loss
–
–
–
–
–
(1,067,122 )
–
(1,067,122 )
Balance, October 31,
2019
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$ –
1,331,871,172
$ 133,187
$ 106,654,628
$ (102,232,568 )
$ (20,770 )
$ 4,534,477
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements.
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PHARMACYTE BIOTECH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended October 31,
2020
2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$ (1,834,136 )
$ (2,201,197 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Shares issued for services
59,709
385,369
Shares issued for compensation
134,640
209,453
Stock-based compensation – options
128,376
224,734
Change in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets
47,822
(26,128 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
(105,725 )
42,697
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses
(232,139 )
18,307
Net cash used in operating activities
(1,801,453 )
(1,346,765 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
–
–
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of insurance financing loan
(75,076 )
–
Proceeds from sale of Series A Preferred Stock
–
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Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of issuance costs
4,699,247
883,500
Net cash provided by financing activities
4,624,171
883,501
Effect of currency rate exchange on cash
(175 )
(6,928 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash
2,822,543
(470,192 )
Cash at beginning of the period
894,861
515,253
Cash at end of the period
$ 3,717,404
$ 45,061
Supplemental disclosure of cash flows information:
Cash paid during the periods for income taxes
$ 800
$ 800
Cash paid during the periods for interest
$ 1,757
$ –
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements.
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PHARMACYTE BIOTECH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS
Overview
PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc. (“Company”)
is a biotechnology company focused on developing cellular therapies for cancer and diabetes based upon a proprietary cellulose-based
live cell encapsulation technology known as “Cell-in-a-Box ® .” The Cell-in-a-Box ® technology
is intended to be used as a platform upon which therapies for several types of cancer, including locally advanced, inoperable,
pancreatic cancer (“LAPC”), and Type 1 and insulin dependent Type 2 diabetes will be developed.
The Company is developing therapies for
pancreatic and other solid cancerous tumors by using genetically engineered live human cells that it believes are capable of converting
a cancer prodrug into its cancer-killing form, encapsulating those cells using the Cell-in-a-Box ® technology and
placing those capsules in the body as close as possible to the tumor. In this way, the Company believes that when the cancer prodrug
is administered to a patient with a particular type of cancer that may be affected by the prodrug, the killing of the patient’s
tumor may be optimized.
The Company is also examining ways to exploit
the benefits of the Cell-in-a-Box ® technology to develop therapies for cancer that involve prodrugs based upon certain
constituents of the Cannabis plant; these constituents are of the class of compounds known as “cannabinoids.”
Until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) allows the Company to commence the clinical trial involving LAPC
described in the Company’s recently filed Investigational New Drug Application (“IND”) for which the FDA has
placed a clinical hold, the Company is not spending any further resources developing this program.
In addition, the Company is developing
a therapy to delay the production and accumulation of malignant ascites fluid that results from many types of abdominal cancerous
tumors. Malignant ascites fluid is secreted by abdominal cancerous tumors into the abdomen after the tumors have reached a certain
stage of growth. This fluid contains cancer cells that can seed and form new tumors throughout the abdomen. This fluid accumulates
in the abdominal cavity, causing swelling of the abdomen, severe breathing difficulties and extreme pain.
The Company is using its therapy for pancreatic
cancer to determine if it can prevent or delay the production and accumulation of malignant ascites fluid. As with the Company’s
Cannabis program, until the FDA allows it to commence the clinical trial involving LAPC described in its recently filed
IND for which the FDA has placed a clinical hold, the Company is not spending any further resources developing this program.
The Company is also developing a therapy
for Type 1 diabetes and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes. The Company’s diabetes therapy consists of encapsulated genetically
modified human liver cells and insulin-producing stem cells. The encapsulation for each type of cell will be done using the Cell-in-a-Box ®
technology. Implanting these cells in the body is designed to function as a bio-artificial pancreas for purposes of insulin production.
As with the two previous programs, the Company is not spending any further resources developing this program until the FDA allows
the Company to commence the clinical trial involving LAPC described in its recently filed IND for which the FDA has placed a clinical
hold. However, related work at the University of Technology, Sydney (“UTS”) on the Melligen cells continues. Melligen
cells are human liver cells that have been genetically engineered to produce, store and release insulin in response to the levels
of blood sugar in the body.
Finally, the Company has licensed (“Hai
Kang License Agreement”) from Hai Kang Life Corporation (“Hai Kang”) the right to certain technology owned or
controlled by Hai Kang related to SARS-Cov2 COVID-19 diagnostic kits (“Kits”). On November 19, 2020, the Company sent
Hai Kang a letter terminating the Hai Kang License Agreement. See Note 13- Subsequent Events.
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Clinical Hold
On September 1, 2020, the Company submitted
an IND to the FDA for a planned Phase 2b clinical trial in LAPC. Shortly thereafter, the Company received Information Requests
from the FDA related to the IND. The Company timely responded to all information requests.
On October 1, 2020, the Company received
notice that the FDA had placed the IND on clinical hold.
On October 30, 2020, the FDA sent a letter
to the Company setting forth the reasons for the clinical hold and specific guidance on what the Company must do to have the clinical
hold lifted.
In order to lift the clinical hold, the
FDA has informed the Company that it needs to conduct several additional preclinical studies. The FDA also requested additional
information regarding several topics, including data, manufacturing information and product release specifications.
In addition, the FDA requested that several
items not related to the clinical hold be addressed through the submission of an IND amendment. Specifically, the FDA requested
that the Company perform qualification studies for the drug substance filling step to ensure that the product remains sterile and
stable during the filling process. The FDA also requested additional information, discussion and clarification on several other
topics.
There has been no further communication
with the FDA regarding the clinical hold.
The Company has assembled a scientific team to address the FDA
requests related to the clinical hold.
See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations-Clinical Hold for a further discussion of the clinical hold.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Company’s Operations
The coronavirus SARS-Cov2 pandemic (“COVID-19”)
is causing significant, industry-wide delays in clinical trials. Although the Company is not yet in a clinical trial, the Company
has filed an IND with the FDA to commence a clinical trial in LAPC. While the IND has been placed on clinical hold by the FDA,
the Company has assessed the impact of COVID-19 on its operations. Currently, many clinical trials are being delayed due to COVID-19.
There are numerous reasons for these delays. For example, patients have shown a reluctance to enroll or continue in a clinical
trial due to fear of exposure to COVID-19 when they are in a hospital or doctor’s office. There are local, regional and state-wide
orders and regulations restricting usual normal activity by people. These discourage and interfere with patient visits to a doctor’s
office if the visit is not COVID-19 related. Healthcare providers and health systems are shifting their resources away from clinical
trials toward the care of COVID-19 patients. The FDA and other healthcare providers are making product candidates for the treatment
of COVID-19 a priority over product candidates unrelated to COVID-19. As of the date of this Report on Form 10-Q (“Report”),
the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact upon the Company’s operations, although the Company believes that impact is not material.
The impact primarily relates to delays in tasks associated with the preparation of the Company’s response to the clinical
hold, including all preclinical studies. There may be further delays in generating responses to the requests from the FDA related
to the clinical hold.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, commencement
of the Company’s planned clinical trial to treat LAPC may be delayed beyond the lifting of the clinical hold should that
occur. Also, enrollment may be difficult for the reasons discussed above. In addition, after enrollment in the trial, if patients
contract COVID-19 during their participation in the trial or are subject to isolation or shelter in place restrictions, this may
cause them to drop out of our trial, miss scheduled therapy appointments or follow-up visits or otherwise fail to follow the trial
protocol. If patients are unable to follow the trial protocol or if the trial results are otherwise affected by the consequences
of the COVID-19 pandemic on patient participation or actions taken to mitigate COVID-19 spread, the integrity of data from the
trial may be compromised or not be accepted by the FDA. This could further adversely impact or delay the Company’s clinical
development program.
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It is highly speculative in projecting
the effects of COVID-19 on the Company’s clinical development program and the Company generally. The effects of COVID-19
quickly and dramatically change over time. Its evolution is difficult to predict, and no one is able to say with certainty when
the pandemic will subside.
Company Background
The Company is a Nevada corporation incorporated
in 1996. In 2013, the Company restructured its operations to focus on biotechnology. The restructuring resulted in the Company
focusing all its efforts upon the development of a novel, effective and safe way to treat cancer and diabetes. In January 2015,
the Company changed its name from Nuvilex, Inc. to PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc. to reflect the nature of its current business.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation and Basis
of Presentation
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company operates independently and through four wholly
owned subsidiaries: (i) Bio Blue Bird AG; (ii) PharmaCyte Biotech Europe Limited; (iii) PharmaCyte Biotech Australia Pty. Ltd.;
and (iv) Viridis Biotech, Inc. and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S.
GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”).
Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated. The Company’s 14.5% investment in SG Austria is presented on the cost
method of accounting.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements
in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates these estimates including
those related to fair values of financial instruments, intangible assets, fair value of stock-based awards, income taxes and contingent
liabilities, among others. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of the
Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements; accordingly, it is possible that the actual results could differ from
these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material effect on the reported amounts of the Company’s condensed consolidated
financial position and results of operations.
Intangible Assets
The Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB") standard on goodwill and other intangible assets prescribes a two-step process for impairment testing of goodwill
and indefinite-lived intangibles, which is performed annually, as well as when an event triggering impairment may have occurred.
The first step tests for impairment, while the second step, if necessary, measures the impairment. The Company has elected to perform
its annual analysis at the end of its reporting year.
The Company’s intangible assets are
licensing agreements related to the Cell-in-a-Box ® technology for $1,549,427 and the diabetes license for $2,000,000
for an aggregate total of $3,549,427.
These intangible assets have an indefinite
life; therefore, they are not amortizable.
The Company concluded that there was no
impairment of the carrying value of the intangibles for the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019.
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company evaluates long-lived assets
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be fully recoverable.
If the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) from the use of an asset are less than carrying
value, a write-down would be recorded to reduce the related asset to its estimated fair value. No impairment was identified or
recorded during the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
For certain of the Company’s non-derivative
financial instruments, including cash, accounts payable and accrued expenses, the carrying amount approximates fair value due to
the short-term maturities of these instruments.
Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC")
Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments
held by the Company. ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” defines fair value, and establishes a three-level valuation
hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The carrying
amounts reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for current liabilities qualify as financial instruments and are
a reasonable estimate of their fair values because of the short period between the origination of such instruments and their expected
realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:
•
Level 1. Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
•
Level 2. Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
•
Level 3. Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
Income Taxes
Deferred taxes are calculated using the
liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit
carry forwards, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences
between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance
when, in the opinion of management, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
The determination of the need for a valuation
allowance is based on an on-going evaluation of current information including, among other things, historical operating results,
estimates of future earnings in different taxing jurisdictions and the expected timing of the reversals of temporary differences.
The Company believes the determination to record a valuation allowance to reduce a deferred income tax asset is a significant accounting
estimate because it is based on, among other things, an estimate of future taxable income in the U.S. and certain other jurisdictions,
which is susceptible to change and may or may not occur, and because the impact of adjusting a valuation allowance may be material.
In determining when to release the valuation allowance established against the Company’s net deferred income tax assets,
the Company considers all available evidence, both positive and negative. Consistent with the Company’s policy, and because
of the Company’s history of operating losses, the Company does not currently recognize the benefit of all its deferred tax
assets, including tax loss carry forwards, which may be used to offset future taxable income. The Company continually assesses
its ability to generate sufficient taxable income during future periods in which deferred tax assets may be realized. When the
Company believes it is more-likely-than-not that it will recover its deferred tax assets, the Company will reverse the valuation
allowance as an income tax benefit in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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The U.S. GAAP method of accounting
for uncertain tax positions utilizes a two-step approach to evaluate tax positions. Step one, recognition, requires
evaluation of the tax position to determine if based solely on technical merits it is more-likely-than-not to be sustained
upon examination. Step two, measurement, is addressed only if a position is more-likely-than-not to be sustained. In step
two, the tax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit, determined on a cumulative probability basis, which is
more-likely-than-not to be realized upon ultimate settlement with tax authorities. If a position does not meet the
more-likely-than-not threshold for recognition in step one, no benefit is recorded until the first subsequent period in which
the more-likely-than-not standard is met, the issue is resolved with the taxing authority or the statute of limitations
expires. Positions previously recognized are derecognized when the Company subsequently determines the position no longer is
more-likely-than-not to be sustained. Evaluation of tax positions, their technical merits and measurements using cumulative
probability are highly subjective management estimates. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
On March 27, 2020, Congress enacted the
“Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act” to provide certain relief as a result of COVID-19.
The Company maintains a full valuation allowance on its U.S. net deferred tax assets. Deferred tax asset remeasurement (tax expense)
was offset by a net decrease in valuation allowance, that resulted in no impact on the Company's income tax expense. Therefore,
the Company does not expect the provisions in the CARES Act will impact the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Research and Development
Research and development (“R&D”)
expenses consist of costs incurred for direct and overhead-related research expenses and are expensed as incurred. Costs to acquire
technologies, including licenses, that are utilized in R&D and that have no alternative future use are expensed when incurred.
Technology developed for use in the Company’s product candidates is expensed as incurred until technological feasibility
has been established.
R&D expenses for the three and six
months ended October 31, 2020 were $151,314 and $421,888, respectively, and for the three and six months ended October 31, 2019
were $17,940 and $90,270, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes stock-based compensation
expense for only those awards ultimately expected to vest on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award.
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. This model requires the input
of highly subjective assumptions, including the option's expected term and stock price volatility. In addition, judgment is also
required in estimating the number of stock-based awards that are expected to be forfeited. Forfeitures are estimated based on historical
experience at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management's best estimates, but these
estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management's judgment. Thus, if factors change and the Company
uses different assumptions, the stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company has no significant off-balance-sheet
concentrations of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, options contracts or other foreign hedging arrangements. The
Company maintains most of its cash balance at a financial institution located in California. Accounts at this institution are insured
by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. Uninsured balances aggregated approximately $3,439,000 and $618,000
at October 31, 2020 and April 30, 2020, respectively. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. Management believes
it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company translates the financial statements
of its foreign subsidiaries from the local (functional) currencies to U.S. dollars in accordance with FASB ASC 830, Foreign
Currency Matters . All assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated at period-end exchange
rates, while revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Adjustments for foreign
currency translation fluctuations are excluded from net loss and are included in other comprehensive loss. Gains and losses on
short-term intercompany foreign currency transactions are recognized as incurred.
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Going Concern
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern; however, the following conditions
raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to do so. As of October 31, 2020, the Company has an accumulated deficit
of $105,692,395 and incurred a net loss for the six months ended October 31, 2020 of $1,834,136. The Company requires substantial
additional capital to finance its planned business operations and expects to incur operating losses in future periods due to the
expenses related to the Company’s core businesses. The Company has not realized any revenue since it commenced doing business
in the biotechnology sector, and there can be no assurance that it will be successful in generating revenues in the future in this
sector. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on
the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result should the Company
be unable to continue as a going concern.
For the six months ended October 31, 2020,
funding was provided by investors to maintain and expand the Company’s operations. Sales of the Company’s common stock
were made under an operative Form S-3 (“S-3”) allowing for offerings of up to $50 million dollars in transactions that
are deemed to be “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities
Act”) or transactions structured as a public offering of a distinct block or blocks of the shares of the Company’s
common stock. During the six months ended October 31, 2020, the Company continued to acquire funds through the Company’s
S-3 pursuant to which the placement agent sells shares of common stock “at-the-market” in a program which is structured
to provide up to $25 million to the Company less certain commissions pursuant to the S-3.
On August 13, 2020, the Company no longer
met the eligibility requirements to use the S-3 to raise capital, and the Company ceased to use the S-3 to raise capital after
that date. From May 1, 2020 through August 13, 2020 the Company raised capital of approximately $4.7 million in Block Trade transactions
and “at-the-market” transactions.
Management determined that its plans to
raise additional capital alleviate substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company
believes the cash on hand, the potential sales of unregistered shares of its common stock and any public offerings of common stock
in which the Company may engage in will provide sufficient capital to meet the Company’s capital requirements and to fund
the Company’s operations through December 31, 2021.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments
- Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"), was issued in
June 2016. Under ASU 2016-13, existing guidance on reporting credit losses for trade and other receivables and available for sale
debt securities will be replaced with a new forward-looking "expected loss" model that generally will result in the earlier
recognition of allowances for losses. The Company’s adoption of ASU 2016-13 during the quarter ended July 31, 2020 did not
result in an impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. As part of the Company’s continuing
assessment of the adequacy of AU 2016-13, there are no factors to be considered at this time, as the Company does not have an allowance
for credit losses.
ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting
for Income Taxes ("ASU 2019-12"), was issued in December 2019. Under ASU 2019-12, the accounting for income taxes
is simplified by eliminating certain exceptions and implementing additional requirements which result in a more consistent application
of ASC 740. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2019-12 in 2021, but it does not expect
it to have a material impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTE 3 – ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses at October 31, 2020 and
April 30, 2020 are summarized below:
October 31, 2020
April 30, 2020
Payroll related costs
$ 462,781
$ 435,577
Director and Officer insurance financing
38,168
113,245
Other
8,473
267,816
Total
$ 509,422
$ 816,638
The Company financed the Director and Officer
insurance policy. The term of the policy is from March 8, 2020 through March 8, 2021. The financing agreement has an interest rate
of 4.25% per annum and requires eight monthly payments of $12,806. The unpaid balances as of October 31, 2020 and April 30, 2020
are $38,168 and $113,245, respectively, which are included in accrued expenses.
NOTE 4 – SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
– PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was enacted
to provide financial aid to family and businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Company participated in the CARES Act, and on
April 15, 2020, the Company entered into a note payable with a bank under the Small Business Administration (“SBA”)
Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan in the amount of $75,200. This loan payable matures on April 15, 2022 with
a fixed interest rate of 1% per annum with interest deferred for six months. The PPP loan has an initial term of two years, is
unsecured and guaranteed by the SBA. Under the terms of the PPP loan, the Company may apply for forgiveness of the amount due on
the PPP loan. The Company used the proceeds from the PPP loan for qualifying expenses as defined in the PPP. The Company intends
to apply for forgiveness of the PPP loan in accordance with the terms of the CARES Act. However, the Company cannot assure at this
time that the PPP loan will be forgiven partially or in full. The outstanding PPP loan balance as of October 31, 2020 and April
30, 2020 was $75,200.
NOTE 5 – COMMON STOCK TRANSACTIONS
A summary of the Company’s stock
activity and related weighted average grant date fair value information for the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 is as
follows:
During the six months ended October 31,
2019, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock to four non-employee members of the Company’s Board of Directors
(“Board”) pursuant to Director Letter Agreements (“DLAs”) with the Company for services relating to the
prior year. The shares vested upon issuance and the Company recorded a non-cash expense of $0 and $0 and for the three and six
months ended October 31, 2020, respectively, and $5,408 and $19,212 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2019, respectively.
Effective July 1, 2018, the Company issued
1,200,000 shares of common stock to a consultant. The term of the agreement is for twelve months. The shares vest monthly over
a twelve-month period and are subject to the consultant providing services under the agreement. The Company recorded a non-cash
consulting expense in the amount of $0 and $0 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2020, respectively, and $0 and $12,816
for the three and six months ended October 31, 2019, respectively. There were zero unvested shares as of October 31, 2020 and 2019,
respectively.
During the month of April 2019, two consultants
were issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock pursuant to their consulting agreements. The term of the agreements is for twelve
months which covered prior and current periods. The shares vest monthly over a twelve-month period and are subject to the consultants
providing services under their respective consulting agreements. The Company recorded a non-cash consulting expense in the amount
of $0 and $0 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2020, respectively, and $4,701 and $11,910 for the three and six months
ended October 31, 2019, respectively. There were zero unvested shares as of October 31, 2020 and 2019.
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During the six months ended October 31,
2019, a consultant was issued 500,000 shares of common stock pursuant to his consulting agreement with the Company. The term of
the consulting agreement is for twelve months which covered prior and current periods. The shares vest monthly over a twelve-month
period and are subject to the consultant providing services under his consulting agreement. The Company recorded a non-cash consulting
expense in the amount of $0 and $0 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2020, respectively, and $0 and $3,306 for the
three and six months ended October 31, 2019, respectively. There were zero unvested shares as of October 31, 2020 and 2019.
In January 2019, the Company awarded 6,600,000
shares of common stock to executive officers of the Company as part of their compensation agreements for 2019. These shares vest
monthly over a twelve-month period and are subject to them continuing service under their compensation agreements. During the
three and six months ended October 31, 2020, the Company recorded a non-cash compensation expense in the amount of $0 and $0,
respectively, and $104,727 and $209,453 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2019, respectively. There were zero and
1,100,000 unvested shares as of October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
During the six months ended October 31,
2019, four non-employee members of the Board were issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock pursuant to their DLAs with the Company.
The shares were fully vested upon issuance. The Company recorded a non-cash expense of $3,205 and $10,561 for the three and six
months ended October 31, 2020, respectively, and $15,793 and $27,435 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2019, respectively.
There were zero unvested shares remaining related to these DLAs as of October 31, 2020 and 2019.
During the six months ended October 31,
2019, a consultant was issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock in respect of his services as the Chairman of the Company’s
Medical and Scientific Advisory Board over a four-year period with their vesting subject to the consultant providing services to
the Company. The Company recorded a non-cash consulting expense in the amount of $0 and $0 for the three and six months ended October
31, 2020, respectively, and $4,701 and $11,851 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2019, respectively. There were zero
unvested shares remaining related to his compensation arrangement as of October 31, 2020 and 2019.
During the six months ended October 31,
2020, four non-employee members of the Board were issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock pursuant to their DLAs in respect of
their service during that year. The shares were fully vested upon issuance. The Company recorded a non-cash expense of $9,419 and
$16,448 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2020, respectively, and $0 and $0 for the three and six months ended October
31, 2019, respectively. There were zero unvested shares remaining related to such DLAs as of October 31, 2020.
During the six months ended October 31,
2020, four consultants were issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock pursuant to their consulting agreements with the Company. The
terms of the agreements are for twelve months. The shares vest monthly over a twelve-month period and are subject to the consultants
providing services under the consultant’s consulting agreements. The Company recorded a non-cash consulting expense in the
amount of $5,409 and $9,608 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2020, respectively, and $0 and $0 for the three and
six months ended October 31, 2019, respectively. There were 500,000 unvested shares remaining related to these consulting agreements
as of October 31, 2020.
In January 2020, the Company awarded 6,600,000
shares of common stock to the executive officers of the Company as part of their compensation agreements. These shares vest monthly
over a twelve-month period and are subject to them continuing service under their compensation agreements. During the three and
six months ended October 31, 2020, the Company recorded a non-cash compensation expense in the amounts of $67,320 and $134,640,
respectively. There were 1,100,000 unvested shares as of October 31, 2020.
During the six months ended October 31,
2020, a consultant was issued 500,000 shares of common stock in respect of his services as the Chairman of the Company’s
Medical and Scientific Advisory Board with the vesting subject to the consultant providing services to the Company. The Company
recorded a non-cash consulting expense in the amount of $708 and $708 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2020, respectively,
and $0 and $0 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2019, respectively. There were zero unvested shares remaining related
to his compensation arrangement as of October 31, 2020 and 2019.
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All shares listed above were issued without
registration under the Securities Act in reliance upon the exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
During the six months ended October 31,
2020 and 2019, the Company sold and issued approximately 693 million and 137 million shares of common stock, respectively, at
prices of approximately $0.01 per share pursuant to the Company’s S-3. Net of underwriting discounts, legal, accounting
and other offering expenses, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $4.7 million and $884,000 from the sale of these
shares for the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
A summary of the Company’s unvested
restricted stock activity and related weighted average grant date fair value information for the six months ended October 31, 2020
are as follows:
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested, at April 30, 2020
4,600,000
$ 0.06
Granted
3,500,000
0.02
Vested
(6,500,000 )
0.03
Forfeited
–
–
Unvested, at October 31, 2020
1,600,000
$ 0.03
NOTE 6 – STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Stock Options
As of October 31, 2020, the Company had
69,200,000 outstanding stock options to its directors and executive officers (collectively, “Employee Options”) and
consultants (“Non-Employee Options”).
During the six months ended October 31,
2020 and 2019, the Company granted 2,000,000 and 2,000,000 Employee Options, respectively.
The fair value of the Employee Options
at the date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model, based on the following weighted average
assumptions:
Six Months Ended October 31,
2020
2019
Risk-free interest rate
0.3 %
2.0 %
Expected volatility
92 %
91 %
Expected term (years)
2.5
2.5
Expected dividend yield
0.00 %
0.00 %
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The Company’s computation of expected
volatility is based on the historical daily volatility of its publicly traded stock. For stock option grants issued during the
six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company used a calculated volatility for each grant. The Company lacks adequate
information about the exercise behavior and therefore has determined the expected term assumption under the simplified method provided
for under ASC 718, which averages the contractual term of the Company’s stock options of five years with the average vesting
term of two and one-half years for an average of 2.5 years. The dividend yield assumption of zero is based upon the fact the Company
has never paid cash dividends and presently has no intention of paying cash dividends. The risk-free interest rate used for each
grant is equal to the U.S. Treasury rates in effect at the time of the grant for instruments with a similar expected life.
During the six months ended October 31,
2020 and 2019, the Company granted zero and 1,200,000 Non-Employee Options, respectively. During the three months ended October
31, 2020 and 2019, the Company granted zero and 1,200,000 Non-Employee Options, respectively.
A summary of the Company’s stock
option activity and related information for the six months ended October 31, 2020 is shown below:
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price per Share
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
per Share
Outstanding, April 30, 2020
67,200,000
$ 0.06
$ 0.06
Granted
2,000,000
0.02
0.02
Forfeited
–
–
–
Exercised
–
–
–
Outstanding, October 31, 2020
69,200,000
$ 0.06
$ 0.06
Exercisable, October 31, 2020
67,700,000
$ 0.06
$ –
Vested and expected to vest
69,200,000
$ 0.06
$ –
A summary of the activity for unvested
stock options during the six months ended October 31, 2020 is as follows:
Options
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
per Share
Unvested, April 30, 2020
6,200,000
$ 0.05
Granted
2,000,000
0.02
Vested
(6,700,000 )
–
Forfeited
–
–
Unvested, October 31, 2020
1,500,000
$ 0.04
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The Company recorded $56,059 and $93,995
of stock-based compensation expense related to the issuance of Employee Options to certain executive officers and directors in
exchange for services during the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $128,376 and $210,909 during the
six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. At October 31, 2020, there remained $35,410 of unrecognized compensation
expense related to unvested Employee Options granted to executive officers and directors, to be recognized as expense over a weighted-average
period of the remaining two months in the calendar year. The unvested options vest at 750,000 shares per month and are expected
to be fully vested on December 31, 2020.
The Company recorded $0 and $4,414 of stock-based
compensation related to the issuance of Non-Employee Options in exchange for services during the three months ended October 31,
2020 and 2019, respectively, and $0 and 13,825 during the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. There were
no unvested Non-Employee Options on October 31, 2020.
The following table summarizes the outstanding
stock options by exercise price at October 31, 2020:
Exercise Price
Number of
Options
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
of Outstanding
Options (years)
Weighted
Average
Exercisable
Price
Number of
Options
Exercisable
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
of Exercisable
Options
$
0.063
15,600,000
0.10
$
0.063
15,600,000
$
0.063
$
0.104
10,450,000
0.87
$
0.104
10,450,000
$
0.104
$
0.0685
600,000
0.50
$
0.0685
600,000
$
0.0685
$
0.058
2,450,000
1.24
$
0.058
2,450,000
$
0.058
$
0.0734
1,200,000
0.84
$
0.0734
1,200,000
$
0.0734
$
0.0729
1,800,000
1.69
$
0.0729
1,800,000
$
0.0729
$
0.089
1,200,000
1.71
$
0.089
1,200,000
$
0.089
$
0.0553
500,000
0.97
$
0.0553
500,000
$
0.0553
$
0.0558
9,000,000
1.30
$
0.0558
9,000,000
$
0.0558
$
0.0534
1,200,000
2.85
$
0.0534
1,200,000
$
0.0534
$
0.0539
1,000,000
1.25
$
0.0539
1,000,000
$
0.0539
$
0.0683
500,000
1.33
$
0.0683
500,000
$
0.0683
$
0.0649
500,000
1.47
$
0.0649
500,000
$
0.0649
$
0.0495
9,000,000
2.03
$
0.0495
9,000,000
$
0.0495
$
0.0380
1,200,000
3.90
$
0.0380
1,200,000
$
0.0380
$
0.0404
1,000,000
1.75
$
0.0404
1,000,000
$
0.0404
$
0.0370
500,000
1.83
$
0.0370
500,000
$
0.0370
$
0.0340
500,000
1.97
$
0.0340
500,000
$
0.0340
$
0.0408
9,000,000
2.51
$
0.0408
7,500,000
$
0.0408
$
0.0240
1,000,000
2.25
$
0.0240
1,000,000
$
0.0240
$
0.0247
500,000
2.33
$
0.0247
500,000
$
0.0247
$
0.0105
500,000
2.47
$
0.0105
500,000
$
0.0105
Total
69,200,000
1.32
$
0.06
67,700,000
$
0.06
The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding
options as of October 31, 2020 was zero. This represents options whose exercise price was less than the closing fair market value
of the Company’s common stock on October 31, 2020 of approximately $0.0089 per share.
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Warrants
The warrants issued by the Company are
equity-classified. The fair value of the warrants was recorded as additional paid-in-capital, and no further adjustments are made.
For stock warrants paid in consideration
of services rendered by non-employees, the Company recognizes consulting expense in accordance with the requirements of ASC 505.
Common Stock Purchase Warrants issued in conjunction with Block Trade transactions to Aeon Capital, Inc. (‘Aeon”) are
accounted for in accordance with ASC 815-40, with the fair value recorded to additional paid-in capital and offsetting amounts
recorded as equity issuance costs on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity.
Effective June 13, 2019, the Company issued
a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 1,338,889 shares
of common stock based upon the Block Trade transaction pursuant to the Company’s engagement agreement with Aeon dated February
22, 2018 (“Aeon Engagement Agreement”). The Company classified these warrants as equity. The warrants have a term of
five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model,
the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $9,000. The warrants have a cashless exercise
feature.
Effective July 15, 2019, the Company issued
a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 1,944,444 shares
of common stock based upon the Block Trade pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified these warrants as
equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton
option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $12,000. The warrants
have a cashless exercise feature.
Effective August 7, 2019, the Company issued
two Common Stock Purchase Warrants to Aeon for two Block Trade transactions. The Company issued two warrants to purchase a total
of 3,500,000 shares of common stock based on two Block Trades pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified
these warrants as equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per warrant share.
Using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate value of these warrants to be approximately
$12,000. The warrants have a cashless exercise feature.
Effective July 10, 2020, the Company issued
a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 4,100,000 shares
of common stock based upon the Block Trade pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified these warrants as
equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton
option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $29,000. The warrants
have a cashless exercise feature.
Effective July 18, 2020, the Company issued
a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 3,500,000 shares
of common stock based upon the Block Trade pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified these warrants as
equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton
option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $18,000. The warrants
have a cashless exercise feature.
Effective July 19, 2020, the Company issued
a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 1,333,333 shares
of common stock based upon the Block Trade pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified these warrants as
equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton
option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $7,000. The warrants
have a cashless exercise feature.
Effective July 27, 2020, the Company issued
a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 2,500,000 shares
of common stock based upon the Block Trade pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified these warrants as
equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton
option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $13,000. The warrants
have a cashless exercise feature.
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Effective August 3, 2020, the Company issued
a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 4,500,000 shares
of common stock based upon the Block Trade pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified these warrants as
equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton
option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $24,000. The warrants
have a cashless exercise feature.
Effective August 6, 2020, the Company issued
a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 4,100,000 shares
of common stock based upon the Block Trade pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified these warrants as
equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton
option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $29,000. The warrants
have a cashless exercise feature.
Effective August 6, 2020, the Company issued
a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 5,000,000 shares
of common stock based upon the Block Trade pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified these warrants as
equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton
option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $18,000. The warrants
have a cashless exercise feature.
Effective August 7, 2020, the Company issued
a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 2,500,000 shares
of common stock based upon the Block Trade pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified these warrants as
equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton
option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $13,000. The warrants
have a cashless exercise feature.
Effective August 7, 2020, the Company issued
a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 5,500,000 shares
of common stock based upon the Block Trade pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified these warrants as
equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton
option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $19,000. The warrants
have a cashless exercise feature.
Effective August 10, 2020, the Company
issued a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Aeon for a Block Trade transaction. The Company issued a warrant to purchase 1,333,333
shares of common stock based upon the Block Trade pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement. The Company classified these warrants
as equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton
option pricing model, the Company determined the aggregate fair value of these warrants to be approximately $7,000. The warrants
have a cashless exercise feature.
A summary of the Company’s warrant
activity and related information for the six months ended October 31, 2020 is shown below:
Warrants
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Outstanding, April 30, 2020
47,890,155
$ 0.05
Issued
34,366,666
0.01
Expired
–
–
Outstanding, October 31, 2020
82,256,821
0.03
Exercisable, October 31, 2020
82,256,821
$ 0.03
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The following table summarizes additional
information concerning warrants outstanding and exercisable at October 31, 2020:
Exercise Prices
Number of
Warrant Shares
Exercisable at
April 30, 2020
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
$0.12
17,000,000
0.19
$0.065
769,231
1.13
$0.0575
869,565
1.42
$0.03
2,500,000
2.07
$0.026
1,923,077
2.66
$0.025
2,000,000
1.73
$0.018
1,388,889
2.58
$0.011
2,272,727
3.00
$0.01
13,200,000
4.42
$0.015
833,333
4.47
$0.009
3,333,333
3.67
$0.0075
15.666.666
4.74
$0.005
20,500,000
4.13
82,256,821
3.28
$ 0.03
NOTE 7 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not currently a party to
any pending legal proceedings, material or otherwise. There are no legal proceedings to which any property of the Company is subject.
NOTE 8 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company had the following related party
transactions during the three and six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019.
The Company owns 14.5% of the equity in
SG Austria and is reported on the cost method of accounting. SG Austria has two subsidiaries: (i) Austrianova; and (ii) Austrianova
Thailand Company Ltd. The Company purchased products and services from these subsidiaries in the approximate amounts of $10,000
and $74,000 in the three and six months ended October 31, 2020, respectively, and $0 and $2,400 for the three and six months ended
October 31, 2019, respectively.
In April 2014, the Company entered the
Vin-de-Bona Consulting Agreement pursuant to which it agreed to provide professional consulting services to the Company. Vin-de-Bona
is owned by Prof. Walter H. Günzburg (“Prof. Günzburg) and Dr. Brian Salmons (“Dr. Salmons”), both
of whom are involved in numerous aspects of the Company’s scientific endeavors relating to cancer and diabetes (Prof. Gunzburg
is the Chairman of Austrianova, and Dr. Salmons is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Austrianova). The term of the agreement
is for 12 months, automatically renewable for successive 12-month terms. After the initial term, either party can terminate the
agreement by giving the other party 30 days’ written notice before the effective date of termination. The agreement has been
automatically renewed annually. The amounts incurred for the three and six months ended October 31, 2020 were approximately $21,000
and $44,000, respectively, and $2,000 and $15,000 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2019, respectively. In addition,
during the six months ended October 31, 2020 the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock to Dr. Salmons to be a member of
the Company’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board. The Company recorded a noncash consulting expense of approximately
$2,300 relating to this share issuance for the six months ended October 31, 2020.
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During the year ended April 30, 2020, the
Company issued one share of Series A Preferred Stock to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company for $1 pursuant to a Subscription
Agreement. The Series A Preferred Stock is described in detail in Note 12 – Preferred Stock. The Board exercised its right
to have the Company redeem the one share of Series A Preferred Stock. It is no longer issued and outstanding.
NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company acquires assets still in development
and enters R&D arrangements with third parties that often require milestone and royalty payments to the third-party contingent
upon the occurrence of certain future events linked to the success of the asset in development. Milestone payments may be required,
contingent upon the successful achievement of an important point in the development lifecycle of the pharmaceutical product (e.g.,
approval of the product for marketing by a regulatory agency). If required by the license agreements, the Company may have to make
royalty payments based upon a percentage of the sales of the pharmaceutical product if regulatory approval for marketing of the
product candidate is obtained.
Office Lease
Effective September 1, 2017, the Company
entered into an office lease at 23046 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite 600, Laguna Hills, California (“Leased Premises”).
The term of the lease is for 24 months and expired on August 31, 2019. In May 2019, the Company entered into an additional one-year
lease for the Leased Premises, commencing upon the expiration of the term of the prior lease. The term of the lease expired on
August 31, 2020.
On May 28, 2020, the Company entered into
an additional six-month lease of the Leased Premises, commencing on September 1, 2020. The term of the new lease expires on February
28, 2021.
Rent expenses for these offices for the
three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 were $5,384 and $7,999, respectively, and for the six months ended October 31, 2020
and 2019 were $12,536 and $16,660, respectively.
The following table summarizes the Company’s
aggregate future minimum lease payments required under the operating lease as of October 31, 2020.
Amount
2021
$ 5,144
$ 5,144
Compensation Agreements
The Company entered into executive compensation
agreements with its three executive officers in March 2015, each of which was amended in December 2015 and March 2017. Each agreement
has a term of two years with automatic annual extensions thereafter unless the Company or the executive officer provides written
notification of termination at least ninety days prior to the end of the term or subsequent extensions. The Company also entered
a compensation agreement with a Board member in April 2015 which continued in effect until amended in May 2017.
In May 2017, the Company amended the compensation
agreement with the Board members and the terms continue in effect until a member is no longer on the Board.
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The Company has four independent directors.
Each director receives the same compensation: (i) $12,500 in cash for each calendar quarter of service on the Board; (ii) 500,000
fully-paid, non-assessable shares of the Company’s restricted common stock (“Shares”) annually; and (iii) a five-year
option to purchase 500,000 Shares annually at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Shares on the date of grant.
The Shares and the option Shares fully vest on the date of the grants.
NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES
The Company had no income tax expense for
the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. During the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company
had a net operating loss (“NOL”) for each period which generated deferred tax assets for NOL carryforwards. The Company
provided valuation allowances against the net deferred tax assets including the deferred tax assets for NOL carryforwards. Valuation
allowances provided for the net deferred tax asset increased by approximately $355,000 and $449,000 for the six months ended October
31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
There was no material difference between
the effective tax rate and the projected blended statutory tax rate for the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019.
Current tax laws limit the amount of loss
available to be offset against future taxable income when a substantial change in ownership occurs. Therefore, the amount available
to offset future taxable income may be limited. Based on the assessment of all available evidence including, but not limited to,
the Company’s limited operating history in its core business and lack of profitability, uncertainties of the commercial viability
of its technology, the impact of government regulations and healthcare reform initiatives and other risks normally associated with
biotechnology companies, the Company has concluded that is more-likely-than-not that these operating loss carryforwards will not
be realized. Accordingly, 100% of the deferred tax valuation allowance has been recorded against these assets at October 31, 2020.
The Company’s policy is to recognize
any interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. As of the six months ended
October 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
See Note 10 of Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2020 for additional
information regarding income taxes.
NOTE 11 – EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed
by dividing earnings (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares and potentially
dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock
that would be outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Potential shares of common stock outstanding
principally include stock options and warrants. During the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company incurred losses.
Accordingly, the effect of any common stock equivalent would be anti-dilutive during those periods and are not included in the
calculation of diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding.
The table below sets forth the basic loss
per share calculations:
Three Months Ended October 31,
2020
2019
Net loss
$ (950,192 )
$ (1,067,122 )
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding
2,309,218,013
1,325,086,933
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding
2,309,218,013
1,325,086,933
Basic and diluted loss per share
$ (0.00 )
$ (0.00 )
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Six Months Ended October 31,
2020
2019
Net loss
$ (1,834,136 )
$ (2,201,197 )
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding
1,993,895,090
1,267,696,383
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding
1,993,895,090
1,267,696,383
Basic and diluted loss per share
$ (0.00 )
$ (0.00 )
The table below sets forth these potentially
dilutive securities:
Six Months Ended October 31,
2020
2019
Excluded options
69,200,000
85,650,000
Excluded warrants
82,256,821
48,056,822
Total excluded options and warrants
151,456,821
133,706,822
NOTE 12 – PREFERRED STOCK
The Company has authorized 10,000,000
shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $0.0001, of which one share has been designated as "Series A Preferred Stock".
The one share of Series A Preferred Stock was issued on October 30, 2019 and repurchased by the Company on December 3, 2019. As
of October 31, 2020, there are no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.
The description of the Series A Preferred
Stock below is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended.
The Series A Preferred Stock has the following
features:
•
There is one share of preferred stock designated as Series A Preferred Stock;
•
The Series A Preferred Stock has a number of votes at any time equal to the number of votes then held by all other shareholders of the Company having a right to vote on any matter plus one. The Certificate of Designations that designated the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock cannot be amended without the consent of the holder of the Series A Preferred Stock;
•
The Company may redeem the Series A Preferred Stock at any time for a redemption price of $1.00 paid to the holder of the share of Series A Preferred Stock; and
•
The Series A Preferred Stock has no rights of transfer, conversion, dividends, preferences upon liquidation or participation in any distributions to shareholders.
NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On November 19, 2020, the Company sent
Hai Kang a letter terminating the Hai Kang License Agreement. The Company did so out of concerns over the failure to timely obtain
an FDA Emergency Use Authorization for the Kits and the efficacy of the Kits. The Company is no longer pursuing this endeavor.
On December 2, 2020, the Company entered
into a six-month office lease extension commencing on March 1, 2021. The lease extension is for the office where the Company is
currently located in Laguna Hills, California. The term of the new lease expires on August 31. 2021 and requires monthly lease
payments of approximately $1,300.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This Report includes “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are
“forward-looking statements” for purposes of this Report, including any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial
items, any statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations, any statements concerning proposed
new products or services, any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, any statements regarding expected
benefits from any transactions and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. In some cases, forward-looking
statements can be identified by use of terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,”
“intends,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “goal,”
“aim,” “potential” or “continue,” or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology regarding
beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including risks relating to the continuing outbreak of COVID-19.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this Report are reasonable,
there can be no assurance that such expectations or any of the forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and actual
results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in the forward-looking statements. Thus, investors should refer
to and carefully review information in future documents we file with the Commission. Our future financial condition and results
of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to inherent risk and uncertainties, including, but not limited
to, the risk factors set forth in “Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors” set forth in our Form 10-K for period ended
April 30, 2020 and for the reasons described elsewhere in this Report. Among others, these include our estimates regarding expenses,
future revenues, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; whether the FDA lifts its clinical hold after we have
submitted our responses to the FDA concerns related to our IND submission so that we can commence our planned clinical trial involving
LAPC; the success and timing of our preclinical studies and clinical trials; the potential that results of preclinical studies
and clinical trials may indicate that any of our technologies and product candidates are unsafe or ineffective; our dependence
on third parties in the conduct of our preclinical studies and clinical trials; the difficulties and expenses associated with obtaining
and maintaining regulatory approval of our product candidates; the material adverse impact that COVID-19 may have on our business,
including our efforts to have the clinical hold lifted and our planned clinical trial involving LAPC, which could materially affect
our operations as well as the business or operations of third parties with whom we conduct business; and whether the FDA will approve
our product candidates after our clinical trials are completed, assuming the FDA allows our clinical trial to proceed after review
of our clinical hold submission. All forward- looking statements and reasons why results may differ included in this Report are
made as of the date hereof, and we do not intend to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law or applicable
regulations. Except where the context otherwise requires, in this Report, the “Company,” “we,” “us”
and “our” refer to PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and, where appropriate, its subsidiaries.
Product Candidates
We are a biotechnology company focused
on developing cellular therapies for cancer and diabetes based upon a proprietary cellulose-based live cell encapsulation technology
known as “Cell-in-a-Box ® .” The Cell-in-a-Box ® technology is intended to be used as a
platform upon which therapies for several types of cancer, including LAPC and Type 1 and insulin dependent Type 2 diabetes will
be developed.
We are developing therapies for pancreatic
and other solid cancerous tumors by using genetically engineered live human cells that we believe are capable of converting a cancer
prodrug into its cancer-killing form, encapsulating those cells using the Cell-in-a-Box ® technology and placing
those capsules in the body as close as possible to the tumor. In this way, we believe that when the cancer prodrug is administered
to a patient with a particular type of cancer that may be affected by the prodrug, the killing of the patient’s tumor may
be optimized.
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We are also examining ways to exploit the
benefits of the Cell-in-a-Box ® technology to develop therapies for cancer that involve prodrugs based upon certain
constituents of the Cannabis plant; these constituents are of the class of compounds known as “cannabinoids”.
Until the FDA allows us to commence the clinical trial involving LAPC described in our recently submitted IND for which the FDA
has placed a clinical hold, we will not spend any further resources developing this program.
In addition, we are developing a therapy
to delay the production and accumulation of malignant ascites fluid that results from many types of abdominal cancerous tumors.
Malignant ascites fluid is secreted by abdominal cancerous tumors into the abdomen after the tumors have reached a certain stage
of growth. This fluid contains cancer cells that can seed and form new tumors throughout the abdomen. This fluid accumulates in
the abdominal cavity, causing swelling of the abdomen, severe breathing difficulties and extreme pain. We are using our therapy
for pancreatic cancer to determine if it can prevent or delay the production and accumulation of malignant ascites fluid. As with
our Cannabis program, until the FDA allows us to commence the clinical trial involving LAPC described in our recently submitted
IND for which the FDA has placed a clinical hold, we will not spend any further resources developing this program.
We are also developing a therapy for Type
1 diabetes and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes. Our diabetes therapy consists of encapsulated genetically modified human liver
cells and insulin-producing stem cells. The encapsulation for each type of cell will be done using the Cell-in-a-Box ®
technology. Implanting these cells in the body is designed to function as a bio-artificial pancreas for purposes of insulin
production. As with the two previous programs, we are not spending any further resources developing this program until the FDA
allows us to commence the clinical trial involving LAPC described in our recently submitted IND for which the FDA has placed a
clinical hold. However, related work at UTS on the Melligen cells continues. Melligen cells are human liver cells that have been
genetically engineered to produce, store and release insulin in response to the levels of blood sugar in the body.
Finally, we have licensed from Hai Kang
the right to certain technology owned or controlled by Hai Kang related to COVID-19 diagnostic Kits. Our license is both for the
sale of Kits as well as for the use of the technology underlying the Kits.
On November 19, 2020, we sent Hai Kang
a letter terminating the Hai Kang License Agreement. We did so out of concerns over the failure to timely obtain an FDA Emergency
Use Authorization for the Kits and the efficacy of the Kits.
Clinical Hold
On September 1, 2020, we submitted an IND
to the FDA for a planned Phase 2b clinical trial in LAPC. Shortly thereafter, we received Information Requests from the FDA related
to the IND. We timely responded to all information requests
On October 1, 2020, we received notice that the FDA had placed
the IND on clinical hold.
On October 30, 2020, the FDA sent a letter to us setting forth
the reasons for the clinical hold and specific guidance on what we must do to have the clinical hold lifted.
In order to address the clinical hold, the FDA has requested
that we:
· Provide additional sequencing data and genetic stability studies;
· Conduct a stability study on the final formulated drug product as
well as the cells from the Master Cell Bank;
· Evaluate the compatibility of the delivery devices (i.e., the prefilled
syringe and microcatheter) with the drug product;
· Provide additional detailed description of the manufacturing process;
· Provide additional product release specifications for the encapsulated
cells;
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· Demonstrate comparability between the 1st and 2nd generation products
and ensure adequate and consistent product performance and safety between the two generations;
· Conduct a biocompatibility assessment using the final finished capsules
after the entire drug product manufacturing process (but without cells);
· Address insufficiencies in Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls information
in the cross-referenced Drug Master File;
· Conduct an additional nonclinical study to assess the safety, activity
and distribution of the drug product;
· Revise the Investigators Brochure to include any additional
preclinical studies conducted in response to the clinical hold and remove any statements not supported by the data; and
· Provide data from a new pig study.
The FDA also requested that we address several issues not related
to the clinical hold in an amendment to the IND, including:
· Provide a Certificate of Analysis for pc3/2B1 plasmid that includes
tests for assessing purity, safety, and potency;
· Perform qualification studies for the drug substance filling step
to ensure that the product remains sterile and stable during the filling process;
· Submit an updated batch analysis for the drug product for the specific
lot that will be used for manufacturing all future drug product;
· Provide additional details for the methodology for the Resorufin (CYP2B1)
potency and the PrestoBlue cell metabolic assays;
· Provide a few examples of common microcatheters that fit the specifications
in the Angiography Procedure Manual;
· Clarify the language in the Pharmacy Manual regarding proper use of
the syringe fill with the drug product; and
· Provide a discussion with data for the potential for cellular and
humoral immune reactivity against the heterologous rat CYP2B1 protein and potential for induction of autoimmune-mediated toxicities
in the Company’s study population.
There has been no further communication with the FDA regarding
the clinical hold.
We have assembled a scientific team to address the FDA requests
related to the clinical hold. That team is working to complete the items requested by the FDA. We have not yet determined the estimated
cost and the time necessary to complete these items. The cost and time associated with completing these items will likely be significant.
COVID-19 Potential Impact on the Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
The development of our product candidates
could be disrupted and materially adversely affected in the future by a pandemic like the continuing outbreak of COVID-19. For
example, as a result of measures imposed by the governments in states affected by COVID-19, businesses and schools have been suspended
due to quarantines or stay at home orders intended to contain the pandemic. COVID-19 continues to spread globally and, as of October
31, 2020, has spread to over 151 countries, including the U.S. While COVID-19 is thought to be in its middle stages, international
stock markets continue to reflect the uncertainty associated with the slow-down in the world economies and the reduced levels of
international travel experienced since the beginning of January 2020. As of the date of this Report, COVID-19 has had an impact
upon our operations, although we believe that impact is not material.
We are still assessing our business plans
and the impact COVID-19 may have on our ability to advance the development of our product candidates or to raise financing to support
the development of our product candidates, but no assurances can be given that this assessment will enable us to avoid part or
all of any impact from the spread of COVID-19 or its consequences, including downturns in the business sector generally or in our
sector in particular. The spread of COVID-19 may also result in the inability of our suppliers to deliver components or raw materials
on a timely basis or materially and adversely affect our collaborators’ and potential strategic partners’ ability to
work to have the clinical hold lifted, including the preclinical work needed to lift the clinical hold and our other operations.
COVID-19 could materially affect our operations, as well as the business or operations of third parties with whom we conduct business.
Our business could be adversely affected by the effects of other future health pandemics in regions where we or third parties on
which we rely have significant business operations. See the risk factors set forth in “Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors”
set forth in our Form 10-K for period ended April 30, 2020 and for the reasons described elsewhere in this Report.
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Performance Indicators
Non-financial performance indicators used
by management to manage and assess how the business is progressing will include, but are not limited to, the ability to: (i) acquire
appropriate funding for all aspects of our operations; (ii) acquire and complete necessary contracts; (iii) complete activities
for producing genetically modified human cells and having them encapsulated for our preclinical studies and the planned clinical
trial in LAPC; (iv) have regulatory work completed to enable studies and trials to be submitted to regulatory agencies; (v) complete
all required tests and studies on the cells and capsules we plan to use in our clinical trial in patients with LAPC; and (vi) ensure
completion of the production of encapsulated cells according to current Good Manufacturing
Practices regulations to use in our planned clinical trial involving LAPC.
There are numerous items required to be
completed successfully to ensure our final product candidate is ready for use in our planned clinical trial involving LAPC. The
effects of material transactions with related parties, and certain other parties to the extent necessary for such an undertaking,
may have substantial effects on both the timeliness and success of our current and prospective financial position and operating
results. Nonetheless, we are actively working to ensure strong ties and interactions to minimize the inherent risks regarding success.
We do not believe there are factors which will cause materially different amounts to be reported than those presented in this Report.
We aim to assess this regularly to provide accurate information to our shareholders.
Results of Operations
Three and six months ended October 31, 2020 compared to
three and six months ended October 31, 2019
Revenue
We had no revenues for the three and six months ended October
31, 2020 and 2019.
Operating Expenses and Loss from Operations
The following table summarizes our operating
expenses and loss from operations for the three and six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively:
Three Months Ended October 31,
Six Months Ended October 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
$ 949,515
$ 1,067,122
$ 1,831,191
$ 2,201,197
The total operating expenses for the three-month
period ended October 31, 2020 decreased by $117,607 from the three months ended October 31, 2019. The decrease is attributable
to a decrease in general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses of $316,718, a decrease in director fees of $13,537,
a decrease in legal and professional expense of $27,042 net of an increase in compensation expense of $106,316 and an increase
in R&D expense of $133,374. The decrease in G&A expenses were mainly attributable to reductions in consulting fees and
travel expenses.
The total operating expenses for the six-month
period ended October 31, 2020 decreased by $370,006 from the six months ended October 31, 2019. The decrease is attributable to
a decrease in general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses of $621,118, a decrease in director fees of $17,155,
a decrease in compensation expense of $67,908, net of an increase in legal and professional expense of $4,557, and an increase
in R&D expense of $331,618. The decrease in G&A expenses were mainly attributable to reductions in consulting fees and
travel expenses.
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Other expense
The following table sets forth our other expense for the three
and six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019:
Three Months Ended October 31,
Six Months Ended October 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
$ 677
$ –
$ 2,945
$ –
Total other expense for the three months ended October 31,
2020 increased by the amount of $677 from the three months ended October 31, 2019. The increase is attributable to the increase
of interest expense in the amount of $677.
Total other expense for the six months
ended October 31, 2020 increased by the amount of $2,945 from the six months ended October 31, 2019. The increase is attributable
to the increase of interest expense in the amount of $1,757, an increase in income taxes of $800 and an increase in foreign exchange
losses of $388.
Discussion of Operating, Investing and
Financing Activities
The following table presents a summary of our sources and uses
of cash for the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively:
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2020
October 31, 2019
Net cash used in operating activities:
$ (1,801,453 )
$ (1,346,765 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities:
–
–
Net cash provided by financing activities:
4,624,171
883,501
Effect of currency rate exchange
(175 )
(6,928 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash
$ 2,822,543
$ (470,192 )
Operating Activities :
The net cash used in operating activities
for the six months ended October 31, 2020 is a result of our net losses, decreases in accounts payable, accrued expenses and a
decrease in prepaid expenses and an increase in securities issued for services and compensation. The cash used in operating activities
for the six months ended October 31, 2019 is a result of our net losses, offset by an increase in stock issued, an increase in
prepaid expenses and increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses. See Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows on
page 7.
Investing Activities :
There were no investing activities in the six months ended October
31, 2020 and 2019.
Financing Activities :
The cash provided from financing activities
is mainly attributable to the proceeds from the sale of our common stock net of the use of funds for payment of director and officer
insurance financing.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of October 31, 2020, our cash totaled
approximately $3,717,000, compared to approximately $45,000 at October 31, 2019. Working capital was approximately $3,169,000 at
October 31, 2020 and approximately a negative $595,000 at October 31, 2019. The increase in cash is attributable to a higher beginning
cash balance, an increase in proceeds from the sale of our common stock offset by a decrease in our operating expenses.
During the six months ended October 31,
2020, funding was provided by investors to maintain and expand our operations and R&D. Sales of our common stock were consummated
using the S-3. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, we continued to acquire funds through our S-3 pursuant to Block Trades
transactions in a program which is structured to provide up to $25 million dollars to us less certain commissions pursuant to the
S-3.
As of August 13, 2020, we no longer met
the eligibility requirements to use the S-3.
In Note 2 – Going Concern to our
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in this Report, we note that certain conditions raise substantial doubt about
our ability to continue as a going concern.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Except as described below, we have no off-balance
sheet arrangements that could have a material current effect or that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on
our financial condition, changes in financial conditions, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures
or capital resources.
Service Agreements
We entered into several service agreements
with independent and related parties pursuant to which services will be provided over the next twenty-four months related to our
IND and clinical trial involving LAPC. The services include regulatory affairs strategy, advice and follow up work on the IND and
services related to having the clinical hold lifted. They also cover a 24-month stability study, which includes the container closure
integrity testing, of the clinical trial product syringes. The total cost is estimated to be approximately $100,000, of which the
related party portion will be approximately $80,000. These amounts do not take into account the cost associated with the work and
preclinical studies required to lift the clinical hold.
New Accounting Pronouncements
For a discussion of all recently adopted
and recently issued but not yet adopted accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”
of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Report.
Available Information
Our website is located at www.PharmaCyte.com,
In addition, all our filings submitted to the Commission, including our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and all our other reports and statements filed with the Commission are available on the Commission’s
web site at www.sec.gov. Such filings are also available for download free of charge on our website. The contents of the website
are not, and are not intended to be, incorporated by reference into this Report or any other report or document filed with the
Commission or furnished by us, and any reference to the websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The information called for by Item 3 is
not required for a smaller reporting company.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our Chief Executive Officer, President
and General Counsel, as our principal executive officer (“Chief Executive Officer”), and our Chief Financial Officer,
as our principal financial officer (“Chief Financial Officer”), evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure
controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rules 13a - 15(e) and 15d - 15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, (“Exchange Act”). Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that the information
required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit to the Commission pursuant to the Exchange Act are recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the period specified by the Commission’s rules and forms and are accumulated and communicated
to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of October 31,
2020, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to the material weaknesses in internal control over financial
reporting.
A control system, no matter how well conceived
and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further,
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. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide
absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company 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. Also, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people
or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is also based in part upon certain assumptions
about the likelihood of future events. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under
all potential future conditions.
Management’s Report on Internal
Controls over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing
and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting as that term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f). Our internal controls over financial reporting are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Under the supervision and with the participation
of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our
internal controls over financial reporting as of October 31, 2020 based on the criteria outlined in Internal Control-Integrated
Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) and identified
the following material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting:
·
Insufficient
procedures and control documentation to implement control procedures including lack of timely contract preparation and
review. We have developed procedures to provide ample review time of financial information, including contract preparation
and review by qualified personnel as well as management. We have implemented these procedures, determined they are still
insufficient and will continue to review these procedures to determine ways to further improve them.
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·
Insufficient segregation of duties of the Chief Financial Officer. We have delegated some of the duties of our Chief Financial Officer to other personnel within the Company and have added review and approval processes performed by the Chief Executive Officer. However, we have determined that we still have insufficient segregation of the duties of our Chief Financial Officer and will continue to review these procedures to determine ways to further improve them given our limited staff.
·
Insufficient information technology controls and documentation. We currently use accounting software which we have determined is inadequate to provide the level of controls required by COSO. We are in the process of initiating a review process to fully evaluate the deficiencies in our technology controls and documentation. Based upon the results of this review process, we intend to implement the required remediation measures when it is reasonable to do so.
Because of these material weaknesses, our
Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of October 31, 2020, our internal controls over financial
reporting were not effective based on the COSO criteria.
We are in the process of investigating
new procedures and controls for the balance of fiscal year 2021. At the appropriate time we plan to make changes to our procedures
and controls that we believe are reasonable and reasonably likely to strengthen and materially affect our internal controls over
financial reporting.
Prior to the remediation of these material
weaknesses, there remains risk that the processes and procedures on which we currently rely will fail to be sufficiently effective,
which could result in material misstatement of our financial position or results of operations and require a restatement. Because
of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls - even where we conclude the controls are operating
effectively - can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, including instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty and breakdowns can occur because
of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of a person, by collusion of two
or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain
assumptions about the likelihood of future events; accordingly, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving
its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, our control systems, as we develop them, may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent
limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected and could be
material to our financial statements.
Changes in Internal Controls over
Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal controls
over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
The Certifications of our Principal Executive
Officer and Principal Financial Officer required in accordance with Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act and Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Certifications”) are attached to this Report. The disclosures set forth in this Item 4
contain information concerning: (i) the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, and changes in internal control over
financial reporting, referred to in paragraph 4 of the Certifications; and (ii) material weaknesses in the design or operation
of our internal control over financial reporting, referred to in paragraph 5 of the Certifications. The Certifications should be
read in conjunction with this Item 4 for a more complete understanding of the matters covered by the Certifications.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We are not currently a party to any material
pending legal proceedings. There are no material legal proceedings to which any property of ours is subject.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
In addition to the other information set
forth in this Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our
Form 10-K filed with the Commission on August 13, 2020. The information set forth therein and in this Report could materially affect
our business, financial position and results of operations. There are no material changes from the risk factors set forth the 10-K,
except as follows:
As a result of the clinical hold
that has been placed on our IND by the FDA, it may take considerable time and expense to respond to the FDA and no assurance can
be given that the FDA will remove the clinical hold in which case our business and prospects may suffer material adverse consequences.
On October 1, 2020, we received notice
that the FDA had placed our IND for a planned Phase 2b clinical trial in LAPC on clinical hold. As part of the clinical hold process,
the FDA has asked for additional information, tasks to be performed by us and new preclinical studies. It may take a considerable
period of time, the length of which is unknown at this time, for us to conduct such tasks and preclinical studies and to prepare
such requested information. In addition, the significant expense of such work is likely to require us to raise additional capital.
It is possible that the service providers that we will utilize for such work may have considerable backlogs and/or are suffering
from slowdowns as a result of COVID-19 and may not be able to perform such work for an extended period of time. Even if we are
able to fully respond to the FDA’s request, they may subsequently make additional requests that we would need to fulfill
prior to the lifting of the clinical hold and we may never be able to begin clinical trials, obtain regulatory approval or obtain
commercialization for our product candidates. An inability to conduct clinical trials as a result of the clinical hold or otherwise,
would likely force us to terminate our clinical development plans. It is possible that we will be unable to fully respond to the
FDA in a satisfactory manner, and as a result the clinical hold may never be lifted. If the clinical hold is not lifted or if the
lifting takes an extended period of time, our business and prospects may suffer material adverse consequences.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales
of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
During the six months ended October 31,
2020, we issued an aggregate of 500,000 unregistered shares of common stock to one of our directors as disclosed in this Report.
The non-cash expense for this share issuance totaled $5,250.
During the six months ended October 31,
2020, we issued an aggregate of 500,000 stock options to one of our directors pursuant to his DLA. The non-cash expense for this
stock option totaled $2,943.
During the six months ended October 31,
2020, we issued an aggregate of 500,000 unregistered shares of common stock to an independent contractor pursuant to his professional
services agreements. The non-cash expense for these share issuances totaled $8,500.
During the six months ended
October 31, 2020, we issued four Common Stock Purchase Warrants to Aeon for Block Trades transactions. The warrants provide Aeon
the right to purchase 22,933,333 shares of common stock based upon these Block Trades pursuant to the Aeon Engagement Agreement.
We classified these warrants as equity. The warrants have a term of five years with an exercise price of approximately $0.01 per
warrant share. Using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model, we determined the aggregate value of these warrants to be
approximately $110,000. The warrants have a cashless exercise feature.
All such securities were issued without
registration under the Securities Act in reliance upon the exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of that Act based on the limited
number of investors, the sophistication of the individuals involved and the use of restrictive legends on the securities issued
to prevent a public distribution of the relevant securities. No underwriters were involved in any of these issuances.
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information .
None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
Location
10.1 †
Amendment No. 3, dated as of October 14, 2020, to Executive
Compensation Agreement between Gerald W. Crabtree and the Company
Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2020.
31.1
Principal Executive Officer Certification required by Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Filed herewith
31.2
Principal Financial Officer Certification required by Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Filed herewith
32.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
Filed herewith
32.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
Filed herewith
101.
Interactive Data Files for the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended October 31, 2020
Submitted herewith.
† Indicates a management contract or any compensatory
plan, contract or arrangement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc.
December 11, 2020
By: /s/ Kenneth L. Waggoner
Kenneth L. Waggoner
Chief Executive Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Executive Officer)
December 11, 2020
By: /s/ Carlos A. Trujillo
Carlos A. Trujillo
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer)
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