Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM
7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The
following discussion highlights the principal factors that have affected our financial condition and results of operations as well as
our liquidity and capital resources for the periods described. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements
and the related notes included in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see “Cautionary Note
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these forward-looking
statements.
Results
of Operations
Comparison
of Results of Operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
During our fiscal
year ended December 31, 2022, we generated revenues of $4,345,603, compared to revenues of $228,426, in 2021. The increase was the result
of our acquisition of Nora Pharma in October 2022, which accounted for $3,803,106 of these revenues. The cost of sales in 2022 and 2021
for generating these revenues was $2,649,028 and $117,830, respectively.
General and administrative expenses for our fiscal year ended
December 31, 2022, were $28,697,325, compared to $2,550,730 during our fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $26,146,595.
The increase was largely a result of goodwill impairment of $18,326,719 and costs and expenses relating to the Nora Pharma acquisition.
We also incurred $39,412 in interest expense and $0 in losses
from debt conversion in 2022, compared to $328,818 in interest expense and $9,726,485 in losses from debt conversion in 2021. The decrease
in interest expense and losses from debt conversion in 2022 was due to our repayment of all outstanding debt in 2022.
As a result, we incurred a net loss of $26,511,136 for the
year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a net loss of $12,436,447 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As
of December 31, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $21,826,437.
On
February 17, 2022, we completed an underwritten public offering of common stock and warrants for gross proceeds of $8 million. We received
net proceeds of approximately $6.8 million from the offering.
On
March 14, 2022, we completed a private placement of common stock and warrants for gross proceeds of $8 million. We received net proceeds
of approximately $6.8 million from the private placement.
On
April 28, 2022, we completed a private placement of common stock and warrants for gross proceeds of approximately $19.5 million. We received
net proceeds of approximately $16.8 million from the private placement.
During
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, we received aggregate proceeds of $13,193,177 in connection with warrant exercises.
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, we issued a total of 559,144 shares of our common stock valued at $12,705,214 for the conversion of
outstanding notes payable, reducing the debt by $2,867,243 and interest payable by $127,986 and generating a loss on conversion of $9,726,485.
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, we did not sell any of our capital stock for cash; however, we entered into the following new debt
arrangements:
·
On January 12, 2021, we
issued a note in the principal amount of $150,000 with interest accruing at 5% per year, due January 12, 2023. The note was convertible
after 180 days from issuance into common stock at a price of $0.30 per share. This note was converted to common stock on December
20, 2021.
·
On January 27, 2021, we
issued a note in the principal amount of $300,000 with interest accruing at 5% per year, due January 27, 2023. The note was convertible
after 180 days from issuance into common stock at a price equal to $0.50 per share. This note was converted to common stock on December
20, 2021.
·
On February 12, 2021, we
issued a note in the principal amount of $700,000 with interest accruing at 5% per year, due February 12, 2023. The note was convertible
after 180 days from issuance into common stock at a price of $0.60 per share. This note was converted to common stock on December
20, 2021.
·
On April 5, 2021, we issued
a note in the principal amount of $330,000 with interest accruing at 10% per year, due January 5, 2022. The note was convertible
after 180 days from issuance into common stock at a price 35% below market value. On October 13, 2021, the noteholder converted $330,000
in principal and $16,500 in accrued interest into 26,250 shares of common stock leaving a principal balance of $0. We repaid this
note
·
On April 20, 2021, we issued
a note in the principal amount of $500,000 with interest accruing at 5% per year, due April 20, 2023. The note was convertible after
180 days from issuance into common stock at a price of $0.30 per share. We repaid this note following the closing of our public offering
in February 2022.
·
On July 6, 2021, we issued
a note in the principal amount of $900,000 with interest accruing at 5% per year, due July 6, 2023. The note was convertible after
180 days from issuance into common stock at a price of $0.30 per share. We repaid this note following the closing of our public offering
in February 2022. In connection with this debt financing, we agreed to allow the lender, who is also the holder of a note dated November
25, 2020, to convert a total of $240,000 in principal into 120,000 shares of common stock leaving a principal balance of $10,000
and accrued interest of $7,750. On July 6, 2021, we paid off the remaining principal balance of this note and received forgiveness
of the accrued interest.
·
On August 18, 2021, we issued
a note in the principal amount of $500,000 with interest accruing at 5% per year, due August 18, 2023. The note is convertible after
180 days from issuance into common stock at a price equal to $0.30 per share. We repaid this note following the closing of our public
offering in February 2022.
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Cash flows used
in investing activities were $14,619,390 during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $0 during our fiscal year ended December
31, 2021. The reason for the increase was due to the acquisition of Nora Pharma. Net cash flows provided by financing activities were
$39,465,107 in 2022 compared to $2,904,675 in 2021. The increase was primarily a result of the three (3) rounds of financing which took
place in February, March, and April 2022. Net cash used in operations was $5,248,358 in 2022, compared to $1,829,128 in 2021. The reason
for the increase was the acquisition of Nora Pharma.
We
are not generating adequate revenues from our operations to fully implement our business plan as set forth herein. On February 17,
2022, we received net proceeds of approximately $6.8 million from the sale of common stock and warrants in an underwritten public
offering. On March 14, 2022, we received net proceeds of approximately $6.8 million from the sale of common stock and warrants in a
private placement. On April 28, 2022, we received net proceeds of approximately $16.8 million from the sale of common stock and
warrants in a private placement. We believe our existing cash will be sufficient to fund our operations, including general and
administrative expenses, expanded research and development activities, and OTC supplements business, for the next 24 months. There
is no assurance our estimates will be accurate. We have no committed sources of capital and we anticipate that we will need to raise
additional capital in the future, including for further research and development activities and possibly clinical trials, as well as
expansion of our generic pharmaceuticals operations arising from the Nora Pharma acquisition. Additional capital may not be
available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
Critical
Accounting Estimates
The
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements
requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates based on historical experience and on various other
assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about
the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ
from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Leases
We
follow the guidance in ASC 842 “ Accounting for Leases ,” as amended, which requires us to evaluate the lease agreements
we enter into to determine whether they represent operating or capital leases at the inception of the lease.
Our
wholly owned subsidiary, Nora Pharma, currently occupies a 15,000 square foot facility located at 1565 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes,
Quebec, Canada, J3X 1P7 pursuant to a lease agreement that expires January 31, 2025, with an option to extend for 5 years. This site
is comprised of 15,000 square feet that includes 10,000 square feet of warehouse space and 5,000 square feet of executive office space.
The facility houses all administrative, marketing, quality control, regulatory affairs, and other operations personal, as well as, a
Health Canada licensed warehouse space. We pay a monthly rent of $17,250 CAD (approximately $12,750 USD), including taxes.
Recently
Adopted Accounting Standards
In
February 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-02, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326) and Leases (Topic 842) -
Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 and Update to SEC Section on Effective Date Related
to Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) which amends the effective date of the original pronouncement for
smaller reporting companies. ASU 2016-13 and its amendments will be effective for the Company for interim and annual periods in
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company believes the adoption will modify the way the Company analyzes financial
instruments, but it does not anticipate a material impact on results of operations. The Company is in the process of determining the
effects adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In
August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives
and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815 – 40) , (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU 2020-06 simplifies
the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and
contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU2020-06 amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023,
and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance on its unaudited
consolidated financial statements.
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Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
have not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our
financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources and would be considered
material to investors.
ITEM
7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not
required for a smaller reporting company.
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