Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
Information
This
information should be read in conjunction with the interim unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Report,
and the audited financial statements and notes thereto and “ Part II. Other Information – Item 7. Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ,” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2026, and amended on April 30, 2026 (the “ Annual Report ”).
Certain
capitalized terms used below and otherwise defined below, have the meanings given to such terms in the footnotes to our unaudited consolidated
financial statements included above under “ Part I – Financial Information – Item 1. Financial Statements .”
Unless
the context requires otherwise, references to the “ Company ,” “ we ,” “ us ,”
and “ our ” refer specifically to Scienture Holdings, Inc., formerly TRxADE HEALTH, INC., and our consolidated
subsidiaries. References to “ Q1 ”, “ Q2 ”, “ Q3 ”, and “ Q4 ”
refer to the first, second, third, and fourth quarter, respectively, of the applicable year. Unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise
requires, comparisons from one period to another are to the same period of the prior fiscal year.
In
addition, unless the context otherwise requires and for the purposes of this Report only:
●
“ Exchange Act ”
refers to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
●
“ Securities
Act ” refers to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Summary
of The Information Contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Our
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is provided in addition to the
accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes to assist readers in understanding our results of operations, financial condition,
and cash flows. MD&A is organized as follows:
●
Company Overview .
Discussion of our business and overall analysis of financial and other highlights affecting us, to provide context for the remainder
of MD&A.
●
Liquidity and Capital
Resources . An analysis of changes in our consolidated balance sheets and cash flows and discussion of our financial condition.
●
Results of Operations .
An analysis of our financial results comparing the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
●
Critical Accounting
Policies . Accounting estimates that we believe are important to understanding the assumptions and judgments incorporated
in our reported financial results and forecasts.
Company
Overview
On
July 25, 2024, we acquired a wholly-owned subsidiary, Scienture LLC. Scienture LLC is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the
commercialization and development of products for the treatment of Cardiovascular (“ CVS ”) and Central Nervous
System (“ CNS ”) diseases. Scienture LLC launched its first commercial product for hypertension and is in the process
of commercializing its second product for the treatment of opioid overdose. Its development pipeline consists of a broad range of novel
product candidates including new potential treatments for migraine, thrombosis, pain and other related disorders. Scienture LLC’s
mission is to bring to market innovative technology-based products to address unmet medical needs. Its targeted portfolio consists of
short term and long-term opportunities with efficient development, regulatory, and go to market strategies.
After
our acquisition of Scienture, we existed as a holding company owning all equity interests of Softell Inc. (f/k/a Trxade Inc.) (“ Softell ”),
Integra Pharma Solutions, LLC d.b.a. Trxade Prime (“ IPS ”), Bonum Health, LLC, Bonum Health Inc., and Scienture.
On
October 4, 2024, the Company and Softell entered into IPS Assignment Agreement, pursuant to which the Company transferred, and Softell
accepted, 100% of the membership interests of IPS. As a result, IPS became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Softell. During the year ended
December 31, 2023 and a portion of the quarter ended March 31, 2024, Softell, operated a web-based market platform that enabled commerce
among healthcare buyers and sellers of pharmaceuticals, accessories and services. Softell’s current primary operations are conducted
through IPS. IPS is a licensed pharmaceutical wholesaler and sells brand, generic and non-drug products to customers. IPS’ customers
include all healthcare markets including government organizations, hospitals, clinics and independent pharmacies nationwide.
On
September 20, 2024, the Company fil changed its legal name from “TRxADE HEALTH, Inc.” to “Scienture Holdings, Inc.”
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Bonum Health, LLC was formed to hold certain telehealth assets acquired in October 2019. The “Bonum Health Hub” was launched
in February 2020; however, the Company does not anticipate installations moving forward. On April 30, 2025, the Company completed the
sale of Bonum Health, Inc. and Bonum Health, LLC.
Disposition
of Legacy Subsidiaries
On
April 8, 2025, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “ IPS MIPA ”) with Tollo
Health, LLC (“ Tollo ”), pursuant to which Tollo agreed to purchase and the Company agreed to sell all of the
Company’s membership interests in IPS.
On
April 8, 2025, the Company also entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “ Bonum and Softell SPA ” and together
with the IPS MIPA, the “ Agreements ”) with Tollo, pursuant to which Tollo agreed to purchase and the Company
agreed to sell all issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Bonum Health, Inc. and Softell. Suren Ajjarapu, the Company’s
former Chief Executive Officer, and Prashant Patel, the Company’s former President and Chief Operating Officer, each had a beneficial
interest in Tollo at the time the Company entered into the each of the Agreements.
In
connection with each of the Agreements, the Company agreed to retain certain excluded liabilities of IPS, Softell and Bonum Health, Inc.
including all liabilities: (i) related to, in connection with or arising out of any claims, charges, complaints, actions, suits, settlements,
hearings, investigations, proceedings, or governmental or regulatory inquiries with respect to IPS, Softell or Bonum Health, Inc., respectively,
prior to the closing under the applicable Agreement; (ii) related to, in connection with or arising out of any breach by the Company
of the applicable Agreement or any other agreements and documents required to be delivered by the Company; (iii) not disclosed by the
Company in accordance with each Agreement; (iv) related to any actions threatened or initiated by a governmental entity against IPS,
Softell, or Bonum Health, Inc., respectively; and (v) related to tax returns or tax matters of the Company, IPS, Softell, or Bonum Health,
Inc., respectively, for any periods prior to closing under the applicable Agreement.
The
Company and Tollo consummated the closing of each of the Agreements on April 30, 2025. As consideration for acquiring IPS, Softell, and
Bonum Health, Inc., Tollo agreed to pay the Company $5 million, with that consideration delivered in the form of a promissory note bearing
interest at the prime rate. The promissory note matures on June 30, 2030. However, Tollo is required to pay 20% of the proceeds of a
future equity financing toward repayment of the principal and accrued but unpaid interest owed under the promissory note. On June 24,
2025, the promissory note was assigned to Integral Health, Inc., which (at the time of the assignment) was owned by Suren Ajjarapu, the
Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, and Prashant Patel, the Company’s former President and Chief Operating Officer.
The
divestitures are part of a broader strategic realignment at the Company designed to sharpen operational focus and unlock long-term value.
It is aligned with the Company’s commitment to streamline its core operations, optimize its portfolio, and accelerate growth in
the Branded and Specialty Pharma markets. The Company intends to use the proceeds obtained from the divestment to facilitate the high-growth
commercial and strategic product development activities at its Scienture subsidiary.
The
Company believes that the key benefits of the divestitures include:
●
Increased
Operational Efficiency : Streamlining the Company’s structure aimed at strengthening its balance sheet, providing
for leaner operations and a more agile decision-making framework.
●
Realize
Synergies : Consolidating overlapping functions and eliminating redundancies intended to cause annualized cost savings.
●
Dedicated
Focus : Affording the full focus and deployment of resources to the commercial products and the high value product pipeline
in development at its Scienture subsidiary.
Existing
Business
Subsequent
to the disposition of IPS, Softell, and Bonum Health, Inc. we now exist as a holding company for existing and planned pharmaceutical
operating companies focused on providing enhanced value to patients, physicians and caregivers through developing, bringing to market,
and distributing novel specialty pharmaceutical products to satisfy unmet market needs. We are in the process of winding down our Bonum
Health, LLC subsidiary.
Operating
since 2019, Scienture, located in Commack, New York, is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused providing enhanced value to
patients, physicians and caregivers by offering novel specialty products to satisfy unmet market needs. In this regard, Scienture is
in the process of developing and commercializing products for the treatment of CNS and CVS diseases as well as a broad range of novel product candidates including new potential treatments
for hypertension, migraine, pain and thrombosis and other related disorders.
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Scienture’s
vision is to be a leader in the industry by developing and commercializing new medicines for the treatment of CNS and CVS diseases and
across other therapeutic areas. Key elements of Scienture’s strategy to achieve this vision include:
●
Advance
product candidates through clinical studies and toward commercialization. Scienture is in various stages of clinical development
for the product candidates in its pipeline, and it intends to move these programs efficiently toward being commercially available
to patients, subject to approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “ FDA ”).
●
Drive
growth and profitability. Using dedicated sales and marketing resources in the U.S., which Scienture is in the process of building,
Scienture will seek to begin to generate revenues and then drive the revenue growth of its product candidates approved for marketing
by the FDA.
●
Continue
to grow pipeline. Scienture will continue to evaluate and seek to develop additional product candidates that it believes have significant
commercial potential through Scienture’s internal research and development efforts.
●
Target
strategic business development opportunities. Scienture is exploring a broad range of strategic opportunities. This may include in-licensing
products and entering into co-promotion and co-development partnerships for Scienture’s product candidates, although no agreements
have been reached.
Scienture
currently has four primary product candidates in its development pipeline, summarized below, and is engaged in a variety of research
and development efforts to develop novel product candidates for the treatment of various disease conditions. To date, Scienture has
generated limited revenue from product sales and will not generate meaningful revenues until it fully commercializes its
FDA-approved product candidate (SCN-102) and successfully obtains regulatory approval for, and commercializes, its other product
candidates. The progress of Scienture products its development pipeline to date is represented by the green bars shown
below.
Scienture
has devoted and will continue to devote significant resources to research and development activities, and expects to incur significant
expenses as Scienture continues advancing its product candidates towards FDA approval and expanding product indications for approved
products and its intellectual property portfolio. Scienture’s expectations regarding its research and development programs are
subject to risks, including the risk that Scienture’s financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely
affected by delays and failures in the completion of clinical development of its product candidates, which could increase its costs or
delay or limit our ability to generate revenues.
Scienture
currently depends on third-party commercial manufacturing organizations (“ CMOs ”) for its manufacturing operations,
including the production of raw materials, finished dosage form product, and product packaging for both its planned product commercialization
and for use in its preclinical and clinical research. Scienture does not own or operate manufacturing facilities for the production of
any of its product candidates nor does Scienture have plans to develop its own manufacturing operations in the foreseeable future to
support clinical trials or commercial production. Scienture currently employs internal resources to manage its manufacturing contractors.
Scienture
is in discussion with CMOs headquartered in North America, Europe and Asia for its pipeline product candidates. These CMOs offer a comprehensive
range of commercial contract manufacturing and packaging services.
If
Scienture fails to produce its products and product candidates in the volumes that it requires on a timely basis, or fails to comply
with stringent regulations applicable to pharmaceutical drug manufacturers, Scienture may face delays in the development and commercialization
of its products and product candidates or be required to withdraw its products from the market for risks associated with
manufacturing and supply of its products and product candidates.
SCN-102
(ARBLI TM - Losartan Oral Suspension)
SCN-102,
with the brand name Arbli TM , is an oral liquid formulation of losartan potassium for (i) treatment of hypertension, to lower
blood pressure in adults and children greater than 6 years old, (ii) reduction of the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and
left ventricular hypertrophy, and (iii) treatment of diabetic nephropathy with an elevated serum creatinine and proteinuria in patients
with type 2 diabetes and a history of hypertension. SCN-102 was approved by the FDA in March 2025, making SCN-102 the first and only
FDA-approved ready-to-use oral liquid losartan in the U.S. market.
Losartan
is classified as an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) for treating hypertension and is one of the highest prescribed molecules for this
indication. Current products in the market containing losartan are available only as oral solids, which can be further compounded to
a liquid formulation. Arbli TM is the first liquid formulation of losartan on the U.S. market that does not require compounding
and has reduced dosing volume and long-term shelf life at room temperature storage.
SCN-102
has two formulation composition and method of use patents listed in the FDA’s Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence
Evaluations, commonly referred to as the “orange book”: (i) Patent #: 11,890,273, Issue Date: February 6, 2024, titled “LOSARTAN
LIQUID FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USE”, Expiration Date: October 7, 2041 and (ii) Patent # 12,156,869; Issue Date: December 3,
2024, titled “LOSARTAN LIQUID FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USE”. SCN-102 also has a third patent titled “LOSARTAN LIQUID FORMULATION AND METHODS OF USE” that was issued
on April 21, 2026, and expires on October 7, 2041.
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SCN-110 (REZENOPY TM – Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray)
Scienture
LLC entered into an Exclusive Commercial and Supply Agreement (the “Kindeva Agreement”) with Summit Biosciences Inc.,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kindeva, on March 4, 2025, pursuant to which Kindeva granted Scienture LLC an exclusive, non-transferrable,
non-sublicensable right and license to commercialize REZENOPY TM (Nalaxone HCI nasal spray 10mg/0.11mL) within the United States
and its territories. Scienture LLC intends to use the exclusive right and license to price, launch, promote, market, distribute, and educate
the public on REZENOPY TM .
Approved by the FDA in 1971, naloxone
is considered the standard of care and has been shown to be effective in opioid overdose reversals. The opioid overdose reversal market
(specifically for naloxone-based products) includes several branded and generic products across nasal spray, auto-injector, and injectable
formulations. Most growth in recent years has been in intranasal products, such as Narcan 4mg, RiVive 3mg and Kloxxado 8mg, which are
needle free and easier for bystanders and community responders to use. Real world studies suggest the need for multiple naloxone administrations
(“MNA”) using these products among bystanders and EMS providers continues to increase. With the increase of synthetic opioids
and the rapid onset of effect, evidence is emerging suggesting the need for increased doses of naloxone to reverse opioid toxicity.
REZENOPY TM
(Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray, 10mg) is the highest FDA-approved nasal spray dose available in the U.S. market. The product provides maximum
naloxone protection in a single easy-to-use device and caters to the segment of patients who need multiple doses of lower strength for
stabilization in emergency situations. REZENOPY TM provides potential longer duration of opioid receptor block, improves chances
of quicker reversal and possible coverage against multiple abuse agents inclusive of synthetic opioids and combinations, through a single
dose administration of 10mg naloxone hydrochloride. High dose REZENOPY™ improves the chances of reversing potent opioids quickly
and reducing the requirement of MNA.
SCN-110
has one issued formulation composition and method of use patents listed in the FDA’s Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence
Evaluations, commonly referred to as the “orange book”: (i) Patent #: 12,514,854 B2, Issue Date: January 6, 2026, an Orange
Book-listable patent, titled “DRUG PRODUCTS FOR INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION AND USES THEREOF”, Expiration Date: February 5,
2041.
SCN-104
(Multi-dose Dihydroergotamine Mesylate (“ DHE ”) injection pen)
The
SCN-104 injection pen is a disposable, multiple fixed dose, single entity combination product comprised of a small molecule drug that
is administered using a customized injection pen. SCN-104 is a drug product containing DHE as the active ingredient. The mechanism of
action of SCN-104 is mediated through DHE and is the same as that of DHE. DHE is available in the market as a single dose nasal spray,
which has a high degree of variability in clinical outcomes. While DHE is also available in the market as single dose ampoules for injection,
we believe that the process of dose withdrawal from the ampoule followed by self-injection at the time of intense need is cumbersome
and difficult for the patient. We believe that the SCN-104 multi-dose self-injection pen is easy to use, provides enhanced patient convenience,
and provides for consistent and accurate delivery of doses. The SCN-104 injection pen is being developed via the 505(b)(2) regulatory
pathway for the acute treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura and the acute treatment of cluster headache episodes.
As
shown in third party studies of DHE, SCN-104’s mechanism of action for its antimigraine effect is due to its potential action as
an agonist at the serotonin 5-HT1D receptors. SCN-104 is intended for subcutaneous administration. SCN-104 is also intended for acute
use and is not intended for chronic administration. Scienture has conducted two preclinical studies of SCN-104 and the SCN-104 injection
pen: (i) a 30-day repeated dose toxicity study of dimethyl sulfoxide and caffeine following thrice daily, 3 times per week subcutaneous
administration in Sprague-Dawley rats and (ii) a 30-day repeated dose toxicity study of dimethyl sulfoxide and caffeine following thrice
daily, 3 times per week subcutaneous administration in Göttingen minipigs. Both studies support a conclusion that SCN-104 is considered
to have no toxicological significance across hematology, coagulation parameters, clinical chemistry and urinalysis.
Scienture
has had discussions with the FDA regarding its development program for SCN-104, with the FDA indicating that the reference product selected
for a comparative regulatory study and proposed plan for manufacturing New Drug Application registration batches are acceptable. The
FDA also provided Scienture with feedback on nonclinical safety studies and stability testing. Scienture is working to scale the formulation
to enable future commercial scale production and the pen has been optimized for commercial use. Currently, Scienture is focused on planning
bioequivalence studies and increasing manufacturing activities for the SCN-104 injection pen. Scienture plans to initiate a Phase 1 single
dose study in healthy adults in 2026, following submission of an Investigational New Drug application (an “ IND ”),
if the IND is cleared by the FDA.
SCN-104
has a formulation composition and method of use application pending in the U.S. (Appl. No. 17/757,924; Filing Date: June 23, 2022; Expiration
Date: June 15, 2035).
SCN-106
(Potential Biosimilar)
Scienture
is developing a potential biosimilar, SCN-106, based on Cathflo Activase, a reference product that is a thrombolytic agent that binds
to fibrin in clots and converts entrapped plasminogen to plasmin. SCN-106 is a sterile, purified glycoprotein that is synthesized using
the complementary DNA for natural human tPA obtained from a Chinese hamster ovary cell-line.
Scienture
is working with Anthem Biosciences Pvt, Ltd. to develop a biosimilar product that utilizes the same mechanism(s) of action for the proposed
condition of use, and has the same route of administration, dosage form, and strength as the reference product. The development program
is focused on establishing the analytical similarity of SCN-106 to the reference product. Multiple clones of CHO cells have been produced
to synthesize lots of SCN-106 which were screened for similarity to the reference product for several key biochemical quality attributes
as well as overall protein yield and finalization of a lead clone.
Scienture
completed a Biosimilar Initial Advisory meeting with the FDA in June 2023 to discuss the CMC, non-clinical, and clinical studies required
for regulatory approval. As a result of this meeting, Scienture learned that its analytical strategy for initiating analytical similarity
studies between SCN-106 and a proposed biosimilar product is acceptable. Scienture also learned that SCN-106 is suitable for further
development and received guidance from the FDA on a comparable clinical study needed to demonstrate biosimilarity of SCN-106 and the
reference product. In this regard, Scienture was informed that no additional safety, PK, toxicology or dose range finding studies will
be required due to the method of use (very limited exposure) and the availability of an extensive amount of data on the original brand
product. The only clinical requirement is a comparative phase 3 clinical study in the sensitive population to demonstrate that there
are no clinically meaningful differences between SCN-106 and the currently marketed product.
SCN-106
is a potential biosimilar and considered by the Company to be part of its product development portfolio, however the Company is not pursuing
patent protection for this product.
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SCN-107
(Bupivacaine Long-Acting Injection)
SCN-107
is a long-acting injection suspension formulation of a non-opioid analgesic that is indicated for postsurgical local and regional analgesia.
Scienture’s long-acting formulation, SCN-107, is a novel microsphere-based formulation of bupivacaine that comprises the drug in
polymer-based microspheres and is intended to provide pain management over a period of 5-7 days. The product candidate is designed to
potentially provide longer term post-surgical pain relief compared to the currently available products in the market.
Based
on initial discussions with FDA regarding this program, Scienture believes this product candidate would require at least one Phase 3
clinical trial to support submission of a marketing application. Scienture anticipates submitting an IND and, if cleared by the FDA,
initiating a Phase 1 single dose study in healthy adults in 2025 to conduct an initial assessment of safety and tolerability of SCN-107.
Scienture
has entered into Feasibility Study and Animal Trial Material Manufacturing Agreement with Innocore Technologies, B.V. (“ Innocore ”),
as amended on December 2, 2022 (the “ Innocore License ”), for certain intellectual property rights associated
with SCN-107. Under the Innocore License, Innocore granted Scienture a worldwide exclusive, milestone, royalty-bearing and sublicensable
license to certain patent rights for the research and development of SCN-107 in postsurgical local and regional analgesia. Pursuant to
the Innocore License, Scienture is required to make low single-digit percentage royalty payments based on annual net sales of licensed
products for the first three years of sales on a country-by-country basis, subject to a low single digit increase as of the fourth year
of sales on a country-by-country basis.
SCN-107
has a formulation composition and method of use application pending in the U.S. (Appl. No. 17/996,995; Filing Date: October 24, 2022;
Expiration Date: on or after April 22, 2041). Applications in Canada and Europe are currently pending. As described above, the Company
licenses certain patent rights from Innocore for the research and development of SCN-107.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Cash
Cash
was $3,542,754 as of March 31, 2026, compared to $6,662,008 as of December 31, 2025. We expect that our future available capital resources
will consist primarily of cash generated from Scienture’s operations, remaining cash balances, borrowings, and additional funds
raised through sales of debt and/or equity securities.
Liquidity
Cash,
current assets, current liabilities, short term debt and working capital at the end of each period were as follows:
March 31,
December 31,
Percent
2026
2025
Change
Change
Cash
$ 3,542,754
$ 6,662,008
$ (3,119,254 )
(47) %
Current assets (excluding cash)
$ 1,231,290
$ 1,254,398
$ (23,108 )
(2) %
Current liabilities
$ 2,803,669
$ 2,735,351
$ 68,319
2 %
Working capital
$ 1,970,374
$ 5,181,055
$ (3,210,681 )
(62) %
Our
principal sources of liquidity have historically been cash provided by operations, sales of business assets and operations from time
to time, sales of equity, and borrowings under various debt arrangements. Our principal uses of cash have been for operating expenses,
technology development, and acquisitions. We anticipate these uses will continue to be our principal sources of, and uses of, cash in
the future.
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Liquidity
Outlook Cash Explanation
Cash
Requirements
Our
primary objectives for the remainder of 2026 are expected to be the continued implementation of Scienture business plan, and to complete
potential strategic transactions of our business-to-consumer subsidiaries, which may include a potential sale, spin-off, fund raising,
combination or other strategic transaction. There can be no assurance that our operations will generate significant positive cash flow,
or that additional funds will be available to us, through borrowings or otherwise, on favorable terms if required in the future, or at
all. We may also raise additional funding in the future through the sale of equity securities.
We
may require additional funding in the future to implement on our business plan and potentially to expand or complete acquisitions. The
sources of this capital are expected to be equity investments and notes payable. Our plan for the next twelve months is to continue exploring
strategic transactions or relationships with counterparties in industries that we deem synergistic or complimentary to those of the Company,
while also seeking to expand our Scienture operations organically or through acquisitions, as funding and opportunities arise. In the
event we require additional funding, we plan to raise that through the sale of debt or equity, which may not be available on favorable
terms, if at all, and may, if sold, cause significant dilution to existing stockholders. If we are unable to access additional capital
moving forward, it may hurt our ability to grow and to generate future revenues.
Going
Concern
The
accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern,
which contemplates realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business within one year after the
date the consolidated financial statements are issued. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board, or the FASB, Accounting
Standards Update No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), our management evaluates whether
there are conditions or events, considered in aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern
within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued.
As
of March 31, 2026, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $83,953,501. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $3,542,754 in cash.
We
will need to raise additional capital or secure debt funding to support on-going operations, and to fund the assets and operations of
any businesses or assets we acquire. The sources of this capital are expected to be the sale of equity and debt, which may not be available
on favorable terms, if at all, and may, if sold, cause significant dilution to existing stockholders. If we are unable to access additional
capital moving forward, it may hurt our ability to grow and to generate future revenues, our financial position, and liquidity. These
factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. Unless management is able to obtain
additional financing, it is unlikely that the Company will be able to meet its funding requirements during the next 12 months. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Cash
Flows
The
following table summarizes our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the following periods:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
2026
2025
Change
Change
Net cash used in operating activities
(2,919,255 )
(2,956,457 )
37,202
-1 %
Net cash used in investing activities
-
-
-
-
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(200,000 )
4,697,999
(4,897,999 )
-104 %
Net change in cash
(3,119,255 )
1,741,542
(4,860,797 )
-279 %
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Cash
used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $2,919,255, compared to cash used in operating activities
of $2,956,457 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The slight decrease was primarily due to changes in working capital, partially
offset by higher operating expenses during the 2026 period.
There
was no cash provided by or used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 or 2025.
Cash
used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $200,000, compared to cash provided by financing activities
of $4,697,999 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026
reflected the $200,000 repayment of the development agreement liability. Cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended
March 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to gross proceeds of approximately $4,598,000 from the issuance of common stock pursuant to
the equity line commitment, partially offset by other financing activity.
Results
of Operations
The
following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and
the notes to these statements included above.
Three
Month Period Ended March 31, 2026 compared to Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2025
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
2026
2025
Change
Change
Revenues
$ 56,325
$ 10,258
46,067
449 %
Cost of sales
2,475
9,585
(7,110 )
-74 %
Gross profit
53,850
673
53,177
7902 %
Operating expenses:
Wage and salary expense
420,008
696,068
(276,060 )
-40 %
Professional fees
932,552
412,850
519,702
126 %
Accounting and legal expense
326,178
470,825
(144,647 )
-31 %
Technology expense
15,763
61,620
(45,857 )
-74 %
General and administrative (including stock-based compensation expense)
1,074,864
1,355,948
(281,084 )
-21 %
Research and development
793,984
574,679
219,305
38 %
Total operating expenses
3,563,349
3,571,990
(8,641 )
0 %
Change in fair value of warrant liability
10,910
645,986
(635,076 )
-98 %
Change in fair value of derivative liability
-
603,322
(603,322 )
-100 %
Loss on conversion of note payable
-
(96,646 )
96,646
-100 %
Interest income
133,344
25,442
107,902
424 %
Interest expense
(37,019 )
(670,784 )
633,765
-94 %
Net loss
(3,402,264 )
(3,063,997 )
(338,267 )
11 %
Benefit / (provision) for income taxes
-
-
-
-
Net loss
(3,402,264 )
(3,063,997 )
(338,267 )
11 %
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Revenues
for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $56,325, compared to $10,258 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an increase of
$46,067. The increase was primarily attributable to the continued ramp of wholesale distribution sales of SCN-102 (ARBLI™) following
its commercial launch.
Cost
of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $2,475, compared to $9,585 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, resulting
in gross profit of $53,850 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to gross profit of $673 for the three months ended March
31, 2025.
Wage
and salary expense decreased by $276,060 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 to $420,008 compared to $696,068 for the comparable
period in 2025. The decrease was primarily due to lower headcount following the disposition of legacy subsidiaries in April 2025.
Professional
fees increased by $519,702 to $932,552 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $412,850 for the comparable period in 2025.
The increase was primarily attributable to higher external consulting fees during the 2026 period.
Accounting
and legal expense decreased by $144,647 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 to $326,178, compared to $470,825 for the comparable
period in 2025. The decrease was primarily due to lower SEC filing and corporate transaction-related professional services activity during
the 2026 period.
General
and administrative expenses (including stock-based compensation expense) decreased by $281,084 for the three months ended March 31, 2026
to $1,074,864, compared to $1,355,948 for the comparable period in 2025. The decrease was primarily due to lower stock-based compensation
expense during the 2026 period.
Technology
expense decreased by $45,857 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 to $15,763, compared to $61,620 for the comparable period in 2025.
The decrease was primarily due to lower software-related expenses following the disposition of IPS in April 2025.
Research
and development expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $793,984, compared to $574,679 for the comparable period in 2025,
an increase of $219,305. The increase was primarily due to higher contract research organization costs related to advancement of pipeline
product candidates. Total expenses by program were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Project Codes
Product Name
March 31, 2026
SCN-102
Losartan
$ 40,701
SCN-104
DHE
110,543
SCN-106
Alteplase
642,740
Total research and development expense
$ 793,984
Interest
expense was $37,019 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $670,784 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease
was primarily due to the repayment in full of the Arena convertible debentures during 2025 and the related cessation of debt discount
amortization.
We
recognized a gain on the change in the fair value of the warrant liability of $10,910 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared
to a gain of $645,986 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, in each case based on the underlying valuation inputs.
There
was no gain or loss on the change in the fair value of the derivative liability for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as the derivative
liability was fully derecognized in connection with the repayment of the Arena debentures during 2025. We recognized a gain on the change
in the fair value of the derivative liability of $603,322 for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company incurred a net loss of $3,402,264, compared to a net loss of $3,063,997 for the three
months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in net loss of $338,267 was primarily attributable to the changes in operating expenses and
non-operating income/(expense) discussed above.
Critical
Accounting Policies
Our
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which
have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these
financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments 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 amount of net sales and expenses for each
period. The following represents a summary of our critical accounting policies, defined as those policies that we believe are the most
important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and that require management’s most difficult, subjective
or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain.
Acquisitions
The
Company accounts for acquisitions and investments in businesses as business combinations if the target meets the definition of a business
and (a) the target is a variable interest entity and the Company is the target’s primary beneficiary, and therefore the Company
must consolidate its financial statements, or (b) the Company acquires more than 50% of the voting interest of the target and it was
not previously consolidated. The Company records business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires all
the assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price
over the estimated fair values of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.
The
application of the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions
in the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in order to properly
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Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company accounts for stock-based compensation to employees in accordance with ASC 718, “ Compensation-Stock Compensation ”.
ASC 718 requires companies to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments, including
stock options, based on the grant date fair value of the award and to recognize it as compensation expense over the period the employee
is required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period. Stock option forfeitures are recognized at the
date of employee termination. Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2018-07 for the accounting of share-based payments granted
to non-employees for goods and services.
Non-GAAP
Financial Measures
In
addition to our financial results determined in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”),
our management uses earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization expenses to net income (“EBITDA”), a
non-GAAP measure, as a key measure in operating our business. We use EBITDA to make strategic decisions, establish business plans and
forecasts, identify trends affecting our business, and evaluate performance. For example, we use adjusted EBITDA as a measure of our
operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, should not be considered a substitute
for, or a more meaningful measure than, financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from similarly
titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. A reconciliation is provided below for adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable
financial measure presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measure and the reconciliation
of adjusted EBITDA to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026, adjusted EBITDA was $(2,939,166), compared to adjusted EBITDA of $(2,475,856) for the three months
ended March 31, 2025. The increase in the adjusted EBITDA loss of $463,310 was primarily attributable to a higher net loss of $(3,402,264)
for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $(3,063,997) for the prior-year period, driven by increased operating expenses
including higher professional fees and research and development costs associated with pipeline advancement, partially offset by higher
gross profit from the continued ramp of SCN-102 (ARBLI™) wholesale distribution revenues. The decrease was further moderated by
lower non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $102,320 in the current period compared to $1,080,437 in the prior-year period, a
significant reduction in interest expense to $37,019 from $670,784 following the repayment of the Arena convertible debentures during
2025, and higher depreciation and amortization of $468,013 compared to $15,024 in the prior-year period. The following table reconciles
net loss to adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025
Net loss
$ (3,402,264 )
$ (3,063,997 )
Depreciation and amortization
468,013
15,024
Interest expense
37,019
670,784
Other non-operating expenses (income)
(144,254 )
(1,178,104 )
Stock based compensation (non-cash)
102,320
1,080,437
Adjusted EBITDA
$ (2,939,166 )
$ (2,475,856 )
Recently
Issued Accounting Standards
For
more information on recently issued accounting standards, see “ NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION, ”
to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included herein under “ PART I. - ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ”.
ITEM
3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Pursuant
to Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K (17 C.F.R. § 229.305(e)), the Company is not required to provide the information required by
this Item as it is a “smaller reporting company,” as defined by Rule 229.10(f)(1).
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