Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity
Item
5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market
Information
Our
common stock has been quoted through various over-the-counter quotation systems at various times since 2009. Our common stock currently
trades on the OTC Markets under the symbol “VBIO.”
The
following table sets forth the range of reported high and low closing bid quotations for our common stock for the fiscal quarters indicated
as reported by OTC Markets Group. Common stock price reflects inter-dealer quotations, does not include retail markups, markdowns or
commissions and does not necessarily represent actual transactions.
High
Low
Fiscal 2020
First Quarter ended June 30, 2019
0.53
0.18
Second Quarter ended September 30, 2019
1.61
0.10
Third Quarter ended December 31, 2019
0.15
0.05
Fourth Quarter ended March 31, 2020
0.09
0.01
Fiscal 2021
First Quarter ended June 30, 2020
0.10
0.03
Second Quarter ended September 30, 2020
2.00
0.06
Third Quarter ended December 31, 2020
0.20
0.06
Fourth Quarter ended March 31, 2021
1.61
0.06
Transfer
Agent
The
transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Securities Transfer Corporation, 2901 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 380, Plano, Texas
75093.
Holders
of Common Stock
As
of May 18, 2021, there were 74 holders of record of our common stock.
Dividends
We
have never declared or paid any cash dividends or distributions on our common stock. We currently intend to retain our future
earnings, if any, to support operations and to finance expansion and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock
in the foreseeable future.
Equity
Compensation Plan Information
During
the year ended March 31, 2021, we did not issue any options, warrants or other securities under our equity compensation plan (as amended,
the “Equity Incentive Plan”). Except as listed in the table below, as of March 31, 2021, we do not have any equity-based
plans, including individual compensation arrangements, which have not been approved by our stockholders.
The
following table provides information as of March 31, 2021 with respect to our equity compensation plans:
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Equity
Compensation Plan Information
Plan Category
Number of
securities to be
issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
Weighted-
average exercise
price of
outstanding
options,
warrants
and rights
Number of
securities
remaining
available for
future issuance
under equity
compensation
plans (excluding
securities
reflected in
column (a))
(a)
(b)
(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1)
4,791,600
$ 1.10
-
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
1,205,944
$ 0.32
6,478,397
Total
5,997,544
$ 0.91
6,478,397
(1)
As
of March 31, 2021, 6,478,397 shares of our common stock remained available for future issuance pursuant to the Equity Incentive Plan.
Item
6. Selected Financial Data
Not
applicable.
Item
7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Certain
statements contained in this Annual Report are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, and are subject to the “safe harbor” created by these sections. Future
filings with the SEC, future press releases and future oral or written statements made by us or with our approval, which are not statements
of historical fact, may also contain forward-looking statements. Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, many of which
are beyond our control, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some
of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements
can be found under the caption “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A, and elsewhere in this Annual Report. The forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect events
that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they are made.
The
following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the accompanying notes for the years ended March
31, 2021 and 2020 appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report. Our actual results could differ materially from those expressed or
implied in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under the caption “Risk Factors”
in Part I, Item 1A.
Plan
of Operations
We
are a company focused on the advancement of pharmaceuticals and innovative technologies that improve the lives of patients. We seek to
achieve this objective through the development of novel cannabinoid pharmaceutical prodrugs known as cannabosides.
We
believe our internally-developed cannabosides or cannabinoid-glycoside prodrugs will be converted within the body after administration
from an inactive molecule into a pharmacologically active drug. Currently, the Company has produced more than 25 novel cannabosides,
including glycosylated tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabidivarin (CBDV) and cannabinol (CBN), that are covered by
worldwide patent applications for composition of matter, method of production and method of use. We are currently developing our most
promising THC-glycoside (VBX-100) as an oral prodrug for the treatment of IBD and IBS. VBX-100 was selected from our THC-glycoside portfolio
for compatibility with commercial production techniques and the optimal prodrug delivery profile that maximizes intestinal anti-inflammatory
properties while minimizing psychoactive or intoxicating effects.
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In
addition to our research and development activities related to our THC-glycoside compounds, we are expanding and diversifying our research
and development activities to include the potential safety, efficacy and commercialization of our patented CBD-glycoside compounds. CBD
has well-known anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, but unlike THC, CBD is non-psychoactive and non-intoxicating.
By glycosylating CBD, we can create CBD-glucose compounds that may enable a targeted and concentrated delivery of CBD in the gastrointestinal
tract. Currently we are evaluating the optimal CBD-glycoside delivery mechanism, which may include an aqueous drink formulation since
our glycosylation process greatly improves the water solubility of the CBD molecule.
Additionally,
the Company is evaluating the expansion of its corporate strategy to create long-term sustainable value for its shareholders by building
a more diversified portfolio of assets through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Specifically, the Company is
considering special situation opportunities in a variety of industries, including without limitation, businesses that utilize innovative
technologies to address the unfavorable environmental impacts of climate change.
Critical
Accounting Policies
We
believe the following critical accounting policies require us to make significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of our financial
statements.
Use
of Estimates and Assumptions
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. The more significant
estimates and assumption by management include, among others, assumptions used in valuing assets acquired in business acquisitions, reserves
for accounts receivable, assumptions used in valuing equity instruments issued for services, the valuation allowance for deferred tax
assets, accruals for potential liabilities, and assumptions used in the determination of the Company’s liquidity. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company periodically issues stock options and restricted stock awards to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions
for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for such grants issued and vesting based on ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation
whereby the value of the award is measured on the date of grant and recognized for employees as compensation expense on the straight-line
basis over the vesting period. Recognition of compensation expense for non-employees is in the same period and manner as if the Company
had paid cash for the services.
Revenue
The
Company’s revenue recognition policies will follow the guidance of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue from
Contracts with Customers . ASC 606 creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms
of contracts, which includes (1) identifying the contracts or agreements with a customer, (2) identifying our performance obligations
in the contract or agreement, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance
obligations, and (5) recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied.
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Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
Please
refer to Footnote 1 of the accompanying financial statements for management’s discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.
Results
of Operations
Fiscal
Years Ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020
The
following table sets forth our results of operations for the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
.
Years Ended March 31,
2021
2020
Operating Expenses:
General and administrative
$ 1,929,308
$ 2,680,217
Research and development
408,905
1,009,894
Rent - related party
-
2,600
Loss from operations
(2,338,213 )
(3,692,711 )
Other Income:
Gain on extinguishment of liabilities
1,456,574
-
Change in fair value of derivative liability
-
35,710
Other income
788
24,772
Loss from continuing operations
(880,851 )
(3,632,229 )
Loss from discontinued operations
-
(733,126 )
Net loss
$ (880,851 )
$ (4,365,355 )
Our
net loss during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 was $880,851 compared to a net loss of $4,365,355 for the fiscal year ended March
31, 2020 (a decrease of $3,484,504). The lower net loss of $3,484,504 was due to: (i) a $750,909 decrease in general and administrative
expenses during fiscal year 2021 compared to fiscal year 2020, (ii) a $600,989 decrease in research and development expenses during fiscal
year 2021 compared to fiscal year 2020, (iii) a $1,456,574 recognition of gains on extinguishment of liabilities during fiscal
year 2021 compared to no gains recognized during fiscal year 2020, and (iv) no loss from discontinued operations during fiscal year 2021
compared to a loss from discontinued operations of $733,126 during fiscal year 2020.
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, we incurred general and administrative expenses in the aggregate amount of $1,929,308 compared
to $2,680,217 incurred during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 (a decrease of $750,909). General and administrative expenses generally
include corporate overhead, salaries and other compensation costs, financial and administrative contracted services, marketing, consulting
costs and travel expenses. The largest decrease in general and administrative expenses was in our legal fees, which totaled $228,244
during the fiscal year 2021, compared to $727,017 during the fiscal year 2020 (a decrease of $498,773). We also recorded wages of $644,708
during fiscal year 2021, compared to $805,633 during fiscal year 2020 (a decrease of $160,925).
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, we incurred research and development costs of $408,905 compared to $1,009,894 incurred during the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 (a decrease of $600,989). The Company’s non-personnel research and development expenses,
including study expenses, raw materials and laboratory costs, were $87,347 during fiscal year 2021, compared to $310,069 during fiscal
year 2020 (a decrease of $222,722). The Company’s research and development personnel costs were $241,003 during fiscal year 2021,
compared to $487,859 during fiscal year 2020 (a decrease of $246,856). We also recorded $80,555 related to stock-based compensation in
our research and development costs during fiscal year 2021, compared to $214,567 during fiscal year 2020 (a decrease of $134,012).
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During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, we incurred related party rent of $2,600. No such costs were incurred during the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2021.
Loss
from continuing operations was $880,851 during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 compared to a loss from continuing operations of
$3,632,229 during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 (a decrease of $2,751,378). The lower net loss of $2,751,378 was due to: (i) a
$750,909 decrease in general and administrative expenses during fiscal year 2021 compared to fiscal year 2020, (ii) a $600,989 decrease
in research and development expenses during fiscal year 2021 compared to fiscal year 2020, and (iii) a $1,456,574 recognition of gains
during fiscal year 2021 compared to no gains recognized during fiscal year 2020.
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, the loss from discontinued operations was $733,126. No losses from discontinued operations were
reported for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. For the year ended March 31, 2020, discontinued operations included $44,698 of revenue
and $777,824 of expenses, including $630,231 of general and administrative expenses and $143,232 of cost of sales.
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, we recorded net other income in the amount of $1,457,362, consisting of a gain on the extinguishment
of a note payable of $97,516, gain on settlement with vendor of $1,062,405, gain on the extinguishment of an advance of $296,653,
and other income of $788. During the fiscal year ended March 31,2020, we recorded other income of $60,482, consisting of other income
of $24,772 and a gain related to the change in fair value of derivative liability of $35,710 during the fiscal year ended March
31, 2020.
The
decrease in net loss from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 compared
to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 in an amount equal to $2,751,378 is primarily due to: (i) a $750,909 decrease in general and
administrative expenses during fiscal year 2021 compared to fiscal year 2020, (ii) a $600,989 decrease in research and development expenses
during fiscal year 2021 compared to fiscal year 2020, and (iii) a $1,456,574 recognition of gains during fiscal year 2021 compared to
no gains recognized during fiscal year 2020.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
We
have incurred losses since inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of $47,427,709, and further losses are anticipated in the development
of our business.
The
continuation of our business is dependent upon us raising additional capital and eventually attaining and maintaining profitable operations.
We do not have any firm commitments for future capital. We do not presently have any revenue to fund our business from our operations,
and we will need to obtain all of our necessary funding from external sources in the near term. We may not be able to obtain additional
financing on commercially reasonable or acceptable terms, when needed, or at all. If we cannot raise the money that we need in order
to continue to develop our business, we may be required to sell, delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of our proposed operations.
As
of March 31, 2021, we had total current assets of $887,332. Our total current assets as of March 31, 2021 were comprised of cash in the
amount of $884,137 and prepaid expenses in the amount of $3,195. Our total current liabilities as of March 31, 2021 were $33,440, represented
entirely by a lease payment attributable to our wholly-owned subsidiary, The Control Center, Inc., for which Vitality Biopharma,
Inc. is not responsible. At March 31, 2021, we had working capital of $853,892. We had no long-term liabilities as of March 31, 2021.
Sources
of Capital
We
do not expect to generate any revenue in the near term. We currently have no commitments for any future funding. As of March 31, 2021,
we had cash in the amount of $884,137. Based on our corporate strategy described above under the heading “Plan of Operations”,
our total expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, are expected to be approximately $1,400,000, which is comprised
of research and development and general operating expenses. Based on our cash balance of $884,137 on March 31, 2021, and our estimated
total expenditures of approximately $1,400,000 for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2022, we do not expect to have sufficient funds
to operate our business over the next 12 months. Furthermore, our estimate of total expenditures could increase if we encounter unanticipated
difficulties. In addition, our estimates of the amount of cash necessary to fund our business may prove to be too low, and we could spend
our available financial resources much faster than we currently expect. If we cannot raise the capital necessary to continue to develop
our business, we will be forced to delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of our proposed operations. If any of these were to occur,
there is a substantial risk that our business would fail.
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Since
inception, we have primarily funded our operations through equity and debt financings. We expect to continue to fund our operations primarily
through equity and debt financings in the foreseeable future. However, sources of additional funds may not be available when needed,
on acceptable terms, or at all. If we issue equity or convertible debt securities to raise additional
funds, our existing stockholders may experience substantial dilution, and the new equity or debt securities may have rights, preferences
and privileges senior to those of our existing stockholders. If we incur additional debt, it may increase our leverage relative to our
earnings or to our equity capitalization, requiring us to pay additional interest expenses. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those
loans would be available, would increase our liabilities and future cash commitments. If we pursue capital through alternative sources,
such as collaborations or other similar arrangements, we may be forced to relinquish rights to our proprietary technology or other intellectual
property and could result in our receipt of only a portion of any revenue that may be generated from a partnered product or business.
Moreover, regardless of the manner in which we seek to raise capital, we may incur substantial costs in those pursuits, including investment
banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees, printing and distribution expenses and other related costs.
Net
Cash Used in Operating Activities
We
have not generated positive cash flows from operating activities. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, net cash used in operating
activities was $1,605,076 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $3,590,516 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. Net
cash used in operating activities during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 consisted primarily of a net loss of $880,851, a decrease
in accounts payable of $216,683, and the gain on extinguishment of liabilities of $1,006,574, net of the cash received
of $450,000, offset by $461,856 related to stock-based compensation. Net cash used in operating activities during the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2020 consisted primarily of a net loss of $4,365,355, offset by $626,668 related to stock-based compensation, and an increase
in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $221,563, and cash used in operating activities-discontinued operations of $742,225.
Net
Cash Provided By Investing Activities
No
cash was provided by investing activities during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2021 or 2020.
Net
Cash Provided By Financing Activities
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, net cash provided from financing activities was $96,988 from a note payable issued in connection
with the Company’s PPP loan. No cash was provided by financing activities during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial
condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources
that would be material to stockholders.
Item
7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not
applicable.
Item
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The
financial statements required by this item are set forth at the end of this Annual Report beginning on page F-1 and are incorporated
herein by reference.
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Item
9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Not
applicable.
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