Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including
estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon
which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking
statements generally are identified by the words “believes,” “project,” “expects,” “anticipates,”
“estimates,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,”
“will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. We intend such forward-looking
statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe-harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements
are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ
materially from the forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently
uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse affect on our operations and future prospects on a consolidated basis include,
but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, availability of capital, interest rates, competition,
and generally accepted accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should also be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements
and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information concerning our business, including
additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included herein and in our other filings with the SEC.
Company Overview
We, through our wholly owned subsidiary Skinvisible
Pharmaceuticals Inc., are a pharmaceutical research and development (“R&D”) company that has developed and patented an
innovative polymer delivery system, Invisicare® and formulated over forty topical skin products, which we out-license globally. We
were incorporated in 1998, and target an estimated $80 billion global skincare and dermatology market and a $30 billion global over-the-counter
market as well as other healthcare / medical and consumer goods markets.
With the research and development complete on
forty products and numerous patents issued (technology and product patents), we are ready to monetize our investment. Our business model
will continue to be to out-license our patented prescription and over-the-counter (“OTC”) products featuring Invisicare to
established manufacturers and marketers of brands internationally and to maximize profits from the products we have already out-licensed.
The opportunity for us to license our products
continues to be a viable model as the need for pharmaceutical companies to access external R&D companies for new products due to their
own down-sizing or elimination of internal R&D departments. The demand for our products is enhanced due to the granting of key US
and international patents and the completed development of a number of unique products.
Our Flagship Product
Pivotal to our success is our patented polymer
delivery system technology Invisicare. Invisicare is a patented polymer delivery system that enhances the delivery of active ingredients
for topically applied skin care products. Its patented technology has a unique formula and process for combining active ingredients with
a delivery system that extends the duration of time the product remains on the skin and active.
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Invisicare is specifically formulated to
carry water insoluble active and certain cationic active ingredients in water-based products without the use of alcohol, silicones, waxes,
or other organic solvents. Products utilizing Invisicare have the proven ability to bond active ingredients to the skin for up to four
hours and longer. They are non-occlusive and allow normal skin respiration and perspiration while moisturizing and protecting against
exposure from a wide variety of environmental irritants.
When topically applied, these formulated products
adhere to the skin's outer layers, forming a protective bond, resisting wash-off, and delivering targeted levels of therapeutic or cosmetic
skincare agents to the skin. They allow enhanced delivery performance for a variety of skincare agents resulting in improved efficacy,
longer duration of action, reduced irritation and lower dosage of active agent required. The "invisible" polymer compositions
wear off as part of the natural exfoliation process of the skin's outer layer cells.
The advantage of products formulated with Invisicare
is (1) Invisicare’s ability to bind active ingredients (the drug) to the skin, forming a protective bond on the skin, for extended
periods of time; (2) Invisicare can deliver targeted levels (high or low) of therapeutic or cosmetic ingredients to the skin in a controlled
release; (3) Invisicare can help to reduce the irritation of some active ingredients due to how it controls the slower release of that
active ingredient; and (4) Invisicare science proves that it provides a protective skin barrier which helps retain the natural moisture
content of the skin, while still allowing it to breathe. These benefits present an excellent opportunity for clear scientific advantages
and marketing messages which resonate with physicians and consumers.
We have positioned ourselves in the $80 billion
worldwide prescription and over-the-counter dermatology and skincare market. We generate revenue by:
LICENSING : We develop topical prescription
and over-the-counter products enhanced with Invisicare to license to pharmaceutical and consumer goods companies around the world for
an upfront fee and ongoing royalties.
CO-DEVELOPMENT : We assist pharmaceutical
clients in the early development of the most optimal formulation, which they then take forward into clinical testing.
LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT : We provide cost-effective
solutions to global pharmaceutical companies by reformulating their products coming off patent with a new Invisicare patent and new product
benefits and line extensions. Pharmaceutical companies are under a lot of pressure to develop innovative strategies to counteract the
revenue loss from their drugs coming off patent.
License Agreement with Quoin
On October 17, 2019, we entered an Exclusive License
Agreement with Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Quoin”) pursuant to which we granted to Quoin a license
to certain patents for the development of products for commercial sale. In exchange for the license, Quoin agreed to pay to us a license
fee of $1,000,000 (the “License Fee”) and a single digit royalty interest of all net sales on the licensed products subject
to adjustment in certain situations. The agreement also requires that Quoin make certain milestone payments to us upon achieving regulatory
approval milestones for certain drug products.
The agreement was subject to termination,
if among other things, 50% of the license fee is not paid by December 31, 2019 and if the full License Fee is not paid by March 31, 2020.
No payments were made by Quoin and the agreement was terminated. Both Parties subsequently determined that they continue to see the value
in a partnership and therefore on May 8, 2020 and again on July 31, 2020 the companies agreed to extend the Exclusive License Agreement
under the same terms to expire on December 31, 2020, and on January 27, 2021 the companies agreed to revise the milestone payments due
under the agreement and to extend the agreement indefinitely.
On June 14, 2021, the Company entered into an
amendment to change the terms of the license Fee as shown below.
As partial consideration for the rights
conveyed by Skinvisible under this Agreement, Licensee agrees to pay to Skinvisible a one-time, non-refundable, non-creditable license
issue fee of one million USD dollars (USD $1,000,000) (''License Fee''). To date, Licensee has paid one million US dollars (USD $1,000,000).
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Additionally, the milestones in the initial agreement
were changed as shown below:
(i) Successful
completion of Phase 2 testing: $0
(ii) Successful
completion of Phase 3 testing: $0
(iii) Regulatory
approval in either the US or EU, whichever happens first: $5,000,000
On June 6, 2022 we announced
that Quoin has received U.S. FDA acceptance of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its licensed formulation which uses
our Invisicare proprietary drug delivery technology. The topical formulation "QRX003" was developed to treat Nethertons Syndrome,
a debilitating hereditary disorder that affects the skin, hair and the immune system. There currently is no cure or approved treatment
for Netherton Syndrome.
With the IND approved, the
clinical trial is underway. We look forward to assisting Quoin in their success and potential FDA approval as well as potentially bringing
a treatment to patients suffering from Nethertons Syndrome. For information and updates see www.quoipharma.com.
Quoin is responsible for
obtaining all FDA and other regulatory body approvals necessary to market the products in the US and other countries. Upon the successful
completion of various clinical and regulatory milestones, Skinvisible is entitled to receive a milestone payment of $5 million and ongoing
royalties from sales.
License Agreement with Ovation Science
On February 3, 2020, we entered into a License
Agreement with Ovation Science Inc. pursuant to which Skinvisible granted to Ovation Science Inc. a license for the manufacture and distribution
rights to its hand sanitizer product, DermSafe. In exchange for the license, Ovation Science Inc. agreed to pay to Skinvisible a royalty
percentage on all net sales on the licensed products subject to adjustment in certain situations plus a license fee payable in year 3
of the agreement if it chooses to continue the license.
On June 10, 2020, Ovation Science paid us the
fee otherwise due in year 3 and in exchange we extended the term of Ovation Science’s license to 6-years and granted Ovation additional
rights to its hand sanitizer products and assigned Canadian Identification Numbers 02310589 and 02355558, all DermSafe Trademarks, DermSafe
clinical data and the right to patent DermSafe where not currently patented. In exchange for these rights, Ovation Science paid a $100,000
license fee. We completed the required assignments during the year ending December 31, 2020 and recognized $100,000 in revenue.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and
2022
Revenues
Our revenue, which we combine from product sales,
royalties on patent licenses and license fees (product development fees), was $5,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease
from $59,980 for the same period ended March 31, 2022.
The decrease in Revenue was primarily the result of
a decrease in license fees.
Gross Profit
We had $0 in cost of revenues for the three months
ended March 31, 2023, compared with $1,508 in cost of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2022, so our gross profit was $5,000
for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared with gross profit of $58,472 for the three ended March 31, 2022.
Our gross profit decreased primarily as a result of decreased
revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2023 We hope to generate more revenues from our licenses with Quoin and Ovation for the
rest of 2023.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses decreased to $132,904 for the three months
ended March 31, 2023, from $138,011 for the same period ended March 31, 2022.
Our operating expenses for all periods consisted mainly of selling,
general and administrative expenses.
Our selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months
ended March 31, 2023, consisted mainly of accrued salaries and wages of $92,942 and audit and accounting of $17.810. In comparison, our
selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022, consisted primarily of accrued salaries and wages
of $87,942, audit and accounting of $28,809, insurance of $6,744 and amortization of $4,251.
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Other Expenses
We had other expenses of $1,387,152 for the three months ended March 31,
2023, as compared with other expenses of $134,980 for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Our increase in other expenses is primarily a result
of the increased interest expense resulting from the amortization of debt discounts.
Net Loss
We recorded a net loss of $1,515,056 for the three months ended
March 31, 2023, as compared with a net loss of $214,519 for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Going concern – The accompanying financial
statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities
in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred cumulative net losses of $38,513,104 since its inception and requires capital
for its contemplated operational and marketing activities to take place. The Company’s ability to generate the necessary funds through
licensing of its core products or the ability to raise additional capital through the future issuances of common stock or debt is unknown.
The obtainment of additional financing, the successful development of the Company’s contemplated plan of operations, and its transition,
ultimately, to the attainment of profitable operations are necessary for the Company to continue operations. These factors, among others,
raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements of the
Company do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these aforementioned uncertainties.
As of March 31, 2023, we had total current assets
of $73,130 and total assets in the amount of $205,858. Our total current liabilities as of March 31, 2023 were $2,726,313. We had a working
capital deficit of $2,653,183 as of March 31, 2023, compared with a working capital deficit of $2,987,049 as of December 31, 2022.
Operating activities used $51,715 in cash for the
three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared with $40,940 used for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Our negative operating cash
flows for 2023 and 2022 was largely the result of our net losses for those quarters, mainly offset by changes in operating assets and
liabilities and the amortization of debt discount.
We used cash of $525 and $0 in investing activities
for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for the purchase of intangible assets.
We had no cash flow from financing activities for
either the three months ended March 31, 2023 or 2022.
The features of the debt instruments and payables
concerning our financing activities are detailed in the footnotes to our financial statements.
Based upon our current financial condition, we do not have sufficient cash
to operate our business at the current level for the next twelve months. We intend to fund operations through increased sales and debt
and/or equity financing arrangements, which may be insufficient to fund expenditures or other cash requirements. We plan to seek additional
financing in a private equity offering to secure funding for operations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising
additional funding. If we are not able to secure additional funding, the implementation of our business plan will be impaired. There can
be no assurance that such additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of March 31, 2023, there were no off-balance sheet arrangements.
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Critical Accounting Policies
In December 2001, the SEC requested that all registrants list their most
“critical accounting polices” in the Management Discussion and Analysis. The SEC indicated that a “critical accounting
policy” is one which is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results, and requires management’s
most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are
inherently uncertain.
Product sales – Revenues from the sale of products (Invisicare®
polymers) are recognized when title to the products are transferred to the customer and only when no further contingencies or material
performance obligations are warranted, and thereby have earned the right to receive reasonably assured payments for products sold and
delivered.
Royalty sales – We also recognize royalty revenue from licensing
our patented product formulations only when earned, with no further contingencies or material performance obligations are warranted, and
thereby have earned the right to receive and retain reasonably assured payments.
Distribution and license rights sales – We also recognize
revenue from distribution and license rights only when earned (and are amortized over a five-year period), with no further contingencies
or material performance obligations are warranted, and thereby have earned the right to receive and retain reasonably assured payments.
Costs of Revenue – Cost of revenue includes raw materials,
component parts, and shipping supplies. Shipping and handling costs is not a significant portion of the cost of revenue.
Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable is comprised of
uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within 30 days from the invoice date. The carrying
amount of accounts receivable is reviewed periodically for collectability. If management determines that collection is unlikely, an allowance
that reflects management’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected is recorded. Management reviews each accounts
receivable balance that exceeds 30 days from the invoice date and, based on an assessment of creditworthiness, estimates the portion,
if any, of the balance that will not be collected. As of March 31, 2023, we had not recorded a reserve for doubtful accounts.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements
to have a significant impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flow.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information
required by this Item.
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