Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
SENESTECH,
INC.
INDEX
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 2738 ) F-2
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 F-3
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 F-4
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 F-5
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 F-6
Notes to Financial Statements F-7
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REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To
the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of SenesTech, Inc.
Opinion
on the Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying balance sheets of SenesTech, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related statements
of operations and comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period
ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial
statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the
results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going
Concern
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed
in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company suffered a net loss from operations and has a net capital deficiency, which raises
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding those matters are also described in
Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis
for Opinion
These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company
is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits,
we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our
audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error
or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical
Audit Matters
The
critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated
or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial
statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters
does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit
matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
As
discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company had a going concern due to a continual net loss, stockholders’ deficiency
and cash used in operations.
Auditing
management’s evaluation of a going concern can be a significant judgment given the fact that the Company uses management estimates
on future revenues and expenses which are not able to be substantiated.
To
evaluate the appropriateness of the going concern, we examined and evaluate the financial information that was the initial cause along
with management’s plans to mitigate the going concern and management’s disclosure on going concern.
/s/
M&K CPAS, PLLC
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.
Houston, TX
March 29, 2022
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SENESTECH,
INC.
BALANCE
SHEETS
(In
thousands, except shares and per share data)
December 31,
December 31,
2021
2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash
$ 9,326
$ 3,643
Accounts receivable trade, net
77
25
Prepaid expenses
230
178
Inventory
1,001
945
Deposits
22
28
Total current assets
10,656
4,819
Right to use asset-operating leases
511
665
Property and equipment, net
334
538
Total assets
$ 11,501
$ 6,022
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt
$ 32
$ 98
Accounts payable
333
404
Accrued expenses
578
292
Total current liabilities
943
794
Long-term debt, net
-
673
Operating lease liability
523
671
Total liabilities
1,466
2,138
Commitments and contingencies (See note 13)
-
-
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $ 0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 12,207,283 and 5,099,512 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
12
5
Additional paid-in capital
122,531
108,119
Accumulated deficit
( 112,508 )
( 104,240 )
Total stockholders’ equity
10,035
3,884
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 11,501
$ 6,022
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SENESTECH,
INC.
STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In
thousands, except shares and per share data)
For the Years
Ended December 31,
2021
2020
Revenue:
Grant revenue
$ 24
$ 24
Sales
576
258
Total revenue
600
282
Cost of sales
356
281
Gross profit
244
1
Operating expenses:
Research and development
1,954
1,494
Selling, general and administrative
7,224
6,440
Total operating expenses
9,178
7,934
Net operating loss
( 8,934 )
( 7,933 )
Other income (expense):
Interest income
4
3
Interest expense
( 11 )
( 28 )
Payroll Protection Program loan forgiveness
673
-
Other income
-
21
Total other income
666
( 4 )
Net loss and comprehensive loss
( 8,268 )
( 7,937 )
Deemed dividend-warrant price protection-revaluation adjustment
-
436
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
$ ( 8,268 )
$ ( 8,373 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and fully diluted
11,191,814
3,006,475
Net loss per common share - basic and fully diluted
$ ( 0.74 )
$ ( 2.78 )
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SENESTECH,
INC.
STATEMENTS
OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(In
thousands, except shares and per share data)
For The Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2021
Additional
Total
Common Stock
Paid-In
Accumulated
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Equity (Deficit)
Balance, December 31, 2019
1,414,671
$ 1
$ 98,433
$ ( 95,867 )
$ 2,567
Stock based compensation
-
-
645
-
645
Issuance of common stock, sold for cash, net
1,928,180
2
5,739
-
5,741
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants, net
1,700,680
2
2,628
-
2,630
Issuance of common stock upon cashless exercise of warrants
51,414
-
238
-
238
Issuance costs of common stock for services
4,543
-
-
-
-
Issuance of common stock for fractional shares-20-1 reverse split
24
-
-
-
-
Warrant antidilution price protection adjustment
-
-
436
-
436
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2020
-
-
-
( 8,373 )
( 8,373 )
Balance, December 31, 2020
5,099,512
$ 5
$ 108,119
$ ( 104,240 )
$ 3,884
Stock based compensation
-
-
765
-
765
Issuance costs of common stock for service
20,951
-
-
-
Issuance of common stock, sold for cash, net
6,163,854
6
12,415
-
12,421
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants
922,966
1
1,249
-
1,250
Shares forfeited for payment of employee withholding taxes related to share based awards
-
-
( 17 )
-
( 17 )
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2021
-
-
-
( 8,268 )
( 8,268 )
Balance, December 31, 2021
12,207,283
$ 12
$ 122,531
$ ( 112,508 )
$ 10,035
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SENESTECH,
INC.
STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
(In
thousands)
For the Years
Ended December 31,
2021
2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
$ ( 8,268 )
$ ( 7,937 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
303
288
Stock-based compensation
765
645
Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness
( 646 )
-
Gain on sale of equipment
-
( 21 )
(Increase) decrease in current assets:
Accounts receivable - trade
( 52 )
1
Accounts receivable - other
-
123
Other assets
12
11
Prepaid expenses
( 52 )
79
Inventory
( 56 )
235
Deposits
( 8 )
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities:
Accounts payable
( 71 )
139
Accrued expenses
286
( 663 )
Net cash used in operating activities
( 7,779 )
( 7,108 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash received on sale of property and equipment
1
47
Purchase of property and equipment
( 100 )
( 114 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
( 99 )
( 67 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net
12,421
5,741
Proceeds from the issuance of notes payable
-
646
Repayments of notes payable
( 39 )
( 73 )
Repayments of finance lease obligations
( 54 )
( 62 )
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants
1,250
2,630
Payment of employee withholding taxes related to share based awards
( 17 )
-
Net cash provided by financing activities
13,561
8,882
NET CHANGE IN CASH
5,683
1,707
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
3,643
1,936
CASH AT END OF PERIOD
$ 9,326
$ 3,643
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Interest paid
$ 11
$ 28
Income taxes paid
$ -
$ -
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Forgiveness of accrual in warrant exercise
$ -
$ 238
Deemed dividend
$ -
$ 436
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SENESTECH,
INC.
NOTES
TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In
thousands, except share and per share data)
1. Organization and Description of Business
SenesTech,
Inc. (referred to in this report as “SenesTech,” the “Company,” “we” or “us”) was formed
in July 2004 and incorporated in the state of Nevada. The Company subsequently reincorporated in the state of Delaware in November 2015.
Our corporate headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. We have developed and are commercializing a global, proprietary technology for managing
animal pest populations, initially rat populations, through fertility control.
Although
there are myriad tools available to control rat populations, most rely on some form of lethal method to achieve effectiveness. Each of
these solutions is inherently limited by rat species’ resilience and survival mechanisms as well as their extraordinary rate of
reproduction. ContraPest ® , our initial product, is unique in the pest control industry in attacking the reproductive systems
of both male and female rats, which our field data shows will result in a sustained reduction of the rat population.
Rats
have plagued humanity throughout history. They pose significant threats to the health and food security of many communities. In addition,
rodents cause significant product loss and damage through consumption and contamination. Rats also cause significant damage to critical
infrastructure by burrowing beneath foundations and gnawing on electrical wiring, insulation, fire proofing systems, electronics and
equipment.
The
most prevalent solution to rat infestations is the use of increasingly powerful rodenticides. Although these solutions provide short
term results, there are growing concerns about secondary exposure and bioaccumulation of rodenticides in the environment, as well as
concerns about rodenticides that have no antidotes. The pest management industry and Pest Management Professionals (“PMPs”)
are being asked for new solutions that are both effective and less toxic. Our goal is to provide customers with not only a solution to
combat their most difficult rat problems, but also offer a non-lethal option to serve customers that are looking to decrease or remove
the amount of rodenticide used in their pest control programs.
ContraPest
is a liquid bait containing the active ingredients 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide (“VCD”) and triptolide. ContraPest limits
reproduction of male and female rats beginning with the first breeding cycle following consumption. ContraPest is being marketed for
use in controlling Norway and roof rat populations.
SenesTech
began the registration process with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) for ContraPest on August
23, 2015. On August 2, 2016, the EPA granted an unconditional registration for ContraPest as a Restricted Use Product (“RUP”),
due to the need for applicator expertise for deployment. On October 18, 2018, the EPA approved the removal of the RUP designation. We
believe ContraPest is the first and only non-lethal, fertility control product approved by the EPA for the management of rodent populations.
In addition to the EPA registration of ContraPest in the United States,
we must obtain registration from the various state regulatory agencies prior to selling in each state. To date, we have received registration
for ContraPest in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 48 of which have approved the removal of the Restricted Use designation.
In addition to product registration, the EPA also approves all labeling
(the container label, instructional inserts, and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)) of ContraPest. Generally, states accept the EPA approved
label as is. ContraPest’s labeling was submitted to states at initial registration and is resubmitted during state scheduled reregistration
or for any significant labeling change requiring EPA approval.
We
expect to continue to pursue regulatory approvals and amendments to the existing U.S. registration for ContraPest to broaden the marketability
and use of ContraPest, and if ContraPest begins to generate sufficient revenue, regulatory approvals for additional jurisdictions beyond
the United States. In certain cases, our EPA and state registrations require completion of additional testing and certifications even
though we have received approval for the product or its labelling. We continue to seek to comply with these requirements.
The
Company also continues to research and develop enhancements to ContraPest that align with our target verticals and other potential fertility
control options for additional species.
Reverse
Stock Split
On
February 4, 2020, we amended our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to effect a 1-for-20 reverse split of our issued and
outstanding shares of our common stock. The accompanying condensed financial statements and notes thereto give retrospective effect to
the reverse stock split for all periods presented. All issued and outstanding common stock, options and warrants exercisable for common
stock, restricted stock units, preferred stock conversions to common stock and per share amounts contained in our condensed financial
statements have been retrospectively adjusted.
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SENESTECH,
INC.
NOTES
TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In
thousands, except share and per share data)
1. Organization and Description of Business – (continued)
Going
Concern
Although
our audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were prepared under the assumption that
we would continue our operations as a going concern, the report of our independent registered public accounting firm that accompanies
our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 contains a going concern qualification in which
such firm expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, based on the financial statements at that time.
Specifically, as noted above, we have incurred operating losses since our inception, and we expect to continue to incur significant expenses
and operating losses for the foreseeable future. These prior losses and expected future losses have had, and will continue to have, an
adverse effect on our financial condition. If we encounter continued issues or delays in the commercialization of ContraPest, our prior
losses and expected future losses could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and negatively impact our ability to fund continued
operations, obtain additional financing in the future and continue as a going concern. There are no assurances that such financing, if
necessary, will be available to us at all or will be available in sufficient amounts or on reasonable terms. Our financial statements
do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. If we are unable to generate additional funds in
the future through additional financings, sales of our products, licensing fees, royalty payments or from other sources or transactions,
we will exhaust our resources and will be unable to continue operations.
Need
for Additional Capital
Since
our inception, we have sustained significant operating losses in the course of our research and development and commercialization activities
and expect such losses to continue for the near future. We have generated limited revenue to date from product sales, research grants
and licensing fees received under our former license agreement with Neogen. We have primarily funded our operations to date through the
sale of equity securities, including convertible preferred stock, common stock and warrants to purchase common stock. See Note 9 Common
Stock Warrants and Common Stock Warrant Liability for a description of our public equity sales.
We
have also raised capital through debt financing, consisting primarily of convertible notes and government loan programs, and, to a lesser
extent, payments received in connection with product sales, research grants and licensing fees.
Through
December 31, 2021, we had received net proceeds of $ 84.3 million from our sales of common stock, preferred stock and warrant exercises
and issuance of convertible and other promissory notes, an aggregate of $ 1.7 million from licensing fees and an aggregate of $ 1.5 million
in net product sales. At December 31, 2021, we had an accumulated deficit of $ 112.5 million and cash and cash equivalents of $ 9.3 million.
As
discussed in Note 8 - Borrowings on April 15, 2020, we received cash proceeds of $ 645,700 from the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”)
of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). We used the proceeds from the PPP loan to retain employees,
maintain payroll and make lease, interest and utility payments. This loan was fully forgiven, under terms of the PPP, on June 14, 2021.
Our
ultimate success depends upon the outcome of a combination of factors, including the following: (i) successful commercialization of ContraPest
and maintaining and obtaining regulatory approval of our products and product candidates; (ii) market acceptance, commercial viability
and profitability of ContraPest and other products; (iii) the ability to market our products and establish an effective sales force and
marketing infrastructure to generate significant revenue; (iv) the success of our research and development; (v) the ability to retain
and attract key personnel to develop, operate and grow our business; and (vi) our ability to meet our working capital needs.
Based
upon our current operating plan, we expect that cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2021, in combination with anticipated revenue
and any additional sales of our equity securities, will be sufficient to fund our current operations for at least the next 12 months.
We have evaluated and will continue to evaluate our operating expenses and will concentrate our resources toward the successful commercialization
of ContraPest in the United States. However, if anticipated revenue targets and margin targets are not achieved or expenses are more
than we have budgeted, we may need to raise additional financing before that time. If we need more financing, including within the next
12 months, and we are unable to raise necessary capital through the sale of our securities, we may be required to take other measures
that could impair our ability to be successful and operate as a going concern. In any event, we may require additional capital in order
to fund our operating losses and research and development activities before we become profitable and may opportunistically raise capital.
We may never achieve profitability or generate positive cash flows, and unless and until we do, we will continue to need to raise capital
through equity or debt financing. If such equity or debt financing is not available at adequate levels or on acceptable terms, we may
need to delay, limit or terminate commercialization and development efforts or discontinue operations.
Major
Customer
We
did not have any customers that accounted for 10 % or more of sales for the year ended December 31, 2021. We did have one major customer
that accounted for approximately $ 44 , or 15 % of sales, for the year ended December 31, 2020. We expect to maintain the relationships with
these customers.
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SENESTECH,
INC.
NOTES
TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In
thousands, except share and per share data)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts and classification of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The significant estimates in our financial statements
include the valuation of preferred stock, if issued, common stock and related warrants, and other stock-based awards. Actual results
could differ from such estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain
prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on net earnings,
financial position or cash flows.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
We
consider money market fund investments to be cash equivalents. We had cash equivalents in the form of money market fund investment of
$ 8,800 and $ 1,500 at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, included in cash as reported.
Accounts
Receivable-Trade
Accounts
receivable-trade consist primarily of receivables from customers. We provide an allowance for doubtful trade receivables equal to the
estimated uncollectible amounts. That estimate is based on historical collection experience, current economic and market conditions and
a review of the current status of each customer’s trade accounts receivable. We did not have any allowance for doubtful trade receivables
at December 31, 2021 or at December 31, 2020.
Inventories
Inventories
are stated at the lower of cost or market value, using the first-in, first-out convention. Inventories consist of raw materials, work
in progress and finished goods. Raw materials are stocked to reduce the risk of impact on manufacturing for potential supply interruptions
due to the COVID-19 pandemic or long lead times on certain ingredients.
Reserves
for obsolete inventory consist of reserves primarily related to obsolete product containers and delivery systems.
Components
of inventory are:
December 31,
2021
2020
Raw materials
$ 937
$ 950
Work in progress
5
24
Finished goods
88
94
Total inventory
1,030
1,068
Less:
Reserve for obsolete
( 29 )
( 123 )
Total net inventory
$ 1,001
$ 945
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SENESTECH,
INC.
NOTES
TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In
thousands, except share and per share data)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
Prepaid
Expenses
Prepaid
expenses consist primarily of payments made for director and officer insurance, marketing services, rent, legal and inventory purchase
deposits and seminar/trade show fees to be expensed in the current year.
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Equipment held under finance leases are stated at the present value of
minimum lease payments less accumulated amortization.
Depreciation
on property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. The cost
of leasehold improvements is amortized over the life of the improvement or the term of the lease, whichever is shorter. Equipment held
under finance leases are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset. The Company incurs maintenance
costs on its major equipment. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived
assets, such as property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require long-lived assets or asset groups to be tested for possible impairment,
the Company compares the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the use of the asset or asset group to its carrying amount.
If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment charge
is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques,
such as discounted cash flow models and the use of third- party independent appraisals. We have not recorded an impairment of long-lived
assets since our inception.
Revenue
Recognition
Effective
January 1, 2018, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers
(“ASC 606”) . Under ASC 606, we recognize revenue from the commercial sales of products, licensing agreements and
contracts to perform pilot studies by applying the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance
obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in
the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.
We
recognize revenue when product is shipped at a fixed selling price on payment terms of 30 to 120 days from invoicing. We recognize other
revenue earned from pilot studies, consulting and implementation services upon the performance of specific services under the respective
service contract.
We
derive revenue primarily from commercial sales of products, net of discounts and promotions, as well as consulting and implementation
services provided in conjunction with our product deployments.
Research
and Development
Research
and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development expenses primarily consist of salaries and benefits for research
and development employees, stock-based compensation, consulting fees, lab supplies, costs incurred related to conducting scientific trials
and field studies, regulatory compliance costs, as well as manufacturing costs associated with process improvement and other research.
Research and development expenses include an allocation of facilities related costs, including depreciation of equipment.
Stock-based
Compensation
Stock-based
awards, consisting of stock options and restricted stock units expected to be settled in shares of our common stock, are recorded as
equity awards. The grant date fair value of these awards is measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for stock options and
grant date market value for restricted stock units. We expense the grant date fair value of our stock-based awards on a straight-line
basis over their respective vesting periods.
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SENESTECH,
INC.
NOTES
TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In
thousands, except share and per share data)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
The
stock-based compensation expense recorded for the 12 months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, is as follows:
Years Ended
December 31,
2021
2020
Research and development
$ 3
$ 9
General and administrative
762
636
Total stock-based compensation expense
$ 765
$ 645
See
Note 11 – Stock-Based Compensation for additional discussion on stock-based compensation.
Income
Taxes
We
account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities
for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax
assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities
and net operating loss carryforwards using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.
The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date.
We
record net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. These deferred tax assets
are subject to periodic assessments as to recoverability and if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the benefits will
not be realized, valuation allowances are recorded which would increase the provision for income taxes. In making such determination,
we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected
future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. We currently maintain a full valuation allowance against
its deferred tax assets.
We
apply a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold for all tax uncertainties. Only those benefits that have a greater than fifty percent
likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities are recognized. Based on our evaluation, we have concluded
there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in our financial statements.
We
recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. There are no uncertain tax positions as
of December 31, 2021 or December 31, 2020 and as such, no interest or penalties were recorded in income tax expense.
Comprehensive
Loss
Net
loss and comprehensive loss were the same for all periods presented; therefore, a separate statement of comprehensive loss is not included
in the accompanying financial statements.
Loss
Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
Basic
loss per share attributable to common stockholders is calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share attributable to common stockholders is
computed by dividing the loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares and potentially dilutive
securities outstanding for the period determined using the treasury stock and if-converted methods. For purposes of the computation of
diluted loss per share attributable to common stockholders, common stock purchase warrants, restricted stock units and common stock options
are considered to be potentially dilutive securities but have been excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share attributable
to common stockholders because their effect would be anti-dilutive given the net loss reported for the years ended December 31, 2021
and 2020. Therefore, basic and diluted loss per share attributable to common stockholders was the same for all periods presented.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
The
following table sets forth the outstanding potentially dilutive securities that have been excluded in the calculation of diluted loss
per share attributable to common stockholders (in common stock equivalent shares):
December 31,
2021
2020
Common stock purchase warrants
4,531,447
2,582,697
Restricted stock unit
667
32,072
Common stock options
1,087,820
496,471
Total
5,619,934
3,111,240
Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet
Adopted
There have been no new accounting pronouncements not yet effective
or adopted in the current year that we believe have a significant impact, or potential significant impact, to our condensed consolidated
financial statements.
3. Fair Value Measurements
We issued common stock warrants to purchase shares of common stock
in June of 2015 (see Note 9 - Common Stock Warrants and Common Stock Warrant Liability) that expired in June of 2020. These warrants contained
a cash settlement provision that resulted in a common stock warrant liability that was revalued at the end of each reporting period.
We valued these warrant derivatives at fair value. The accounting guidance
for fair value, among other things, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure for each major
asset and liability category measured at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that
would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants
at the reporting date. The framework for measuring fair value consists of a three-level valuation hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs
to valuation techniques used to measure fair value based upon whether such inputs are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect
market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect market assumptions made by the reporting entity. The
three-level hierarchy for the inputs to valuation techniques is briefly summarized as follows:
Level 1 — Inputs are
unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date;
Level 2— Inputs are observable,
unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets
or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for
substantially the full term of the related assets or liabilities; and
Level 3— Unobservable
inputs that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities that are supported by little or no market
data.
An asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level
within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation
techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on one or more
of the following three valuation techniques:
A.
Market approach: Prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
B.
Cost approach: Amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).
C.
Income approach: Techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based upon market expectations, including present value techniques, option-pricing and excess earnings models.
Our common stock warrant liabilities were classified as Level 3 because
there was limited activity or less transparency around the inputs to valuation.
Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
The carrying amounts of our financial instruments, including accounts
payable and accrued liabilities, approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The estimated fair value of the long-term debt,
not recorded at fair value, are recorded at cost or amortized cost, which was deemed to estimate fair value.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
4. Credit Risk
We are potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk in our
accounts receivable. Credit risk with respect to receivables is limited due to the number of companies comprising our customer base. However,
we did identify a potentially uncollectable account at December 31, 2019 and maintained a reserve for this receivable balance of $ 123 .
At December 31, 2020, the account was deemed uncollectable and offset against the reserve. At December 31, 2021, we did have two customers
that accounted for 33 % of total receivables. We deemed these accounts fully collectable. We did not have any potentially uncollectable
accounts at December 31, 2021 and therefore, did not record a reserve for uncollectable accounts at December 31, 2021. We do not require
collateral or other securities to support its accounts receivable.
5. Prepaid expenses
Prepaid expenses consisted of the following:
December 31,
2021
2020
Director, officer and other insurance
$ 109
$ 18
Marketing programs and conferences
66
106
Patents
41
-
Legal retainer
-
25
Professional service retainer
-
8
Rent
-
18
Engineering, software licenses and other
14
3
Total prepaid expenses
$ 230
$ 178
6. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
December 31,
Useful Life
2021
2020
Research and development equipment
5 years
$ 1,425
$ 1,397
Office and computer equipment
3 years
762
733
Autos
5 years
54
54
Furniture and fixtures
7 years
41
41
Leasehold improvements
*
112
283
Construction in progress
45
115
2,439
2,623
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
2,105
2,085
Total property and equipment
$ 334
$ 538
* Shorter
of lease term or estimated useful life
(1) For
the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we received net proceeds of $ 1 and $ 47 in the sale of research and development
equipment and office and computer equipment, respectively, resulting in gains on the sale of these assets of $ 0 and $ 21 for the years
ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $ 303 and $ 288
for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
7. Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consisted of the following:
December 31,
2021
2020
Compensation, severance and related benefits
$
524
$
218
Legal services
17
-
Product warranty
18
-
Personal property and franchise tax
5
57
Other
14
17
Total accrued expenses
$
578
$
292
8. Borrowings
A summary of our borrowings, including finance lease obligations, was
as follows:
At December 31,
2021
2020
Short-term debt:
Current portion of long-term debt
$ 32
$ 98
Total short-term debt
$ 32
$ 98
Long-term debt:
Finance lease obligations
$ -
$ 79
Other unsecured promissory notes
-
692
Total
-
771
Less: current portion of long-term debt
32
98
Total long-term debt
$ -
$ 673
Finance Lease Obligations
Finance lease obligations at December 31, 2021
was for manufacturing equipment leased through ENGS Commercial Finance Co. This finance lease expires on April 18, 2022 and carries an
interest rate of 11.4 %.
Other Promissory Notes
Also included in the table above is a note payable
to Fidelity Capital for the financing of a computing fixed asset. This note expires on July 1, 2022 and carries interest rate of 13.3 %.
On June 18, 2021, we received notification from
BMO Harris Bank National Association as the lender in a promissory note pursuant to the PPP under the CARES Act, that a loan to us under
this program in the amount of $ 645,700 was forgiven in full under the terms of the program. The forgiveness of this note and related interest
was recorded as other income on the Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
9. Common Stock Warrants and Common Stock Warrant Liability
The table below summarizes common stock warrant activity for the years
ended December 31, 2021and December 31, 2020, by warrant type.l
Issue Date
Warrant Type
Term
Date
Exercise
Price
Balance
December 31,
2019
Issued
Exercised
Expired
Balance
December 31,
2020
Issued
Exercised
Expired
Balance
December 31,
2021
2016 and prior
Various
Various-2020/2021
Various
17,059
-
( 9,375 )
( 7,684 )
-
-
-
-
-
November 21, 2017
Common Stock Offering Warrants
November 21, 2022
$ 1.3659
(1)
143,501
-
-
-
143,501
-
( 21,787 )
-
121,714
November 21, 2017
Dealer Manager Warrants
November 21, 2022
$ 30.00
47,250
-
( 47,250 )
-
-
-
-
-
-
June 20, 2018
Warrant Reissue
December 20, 2023
$ 36.40
56,696
-
-
-
56,696
-
-
-
56,696
August 13, 2018
Rights Offering Warrants
July 25, 2023
$ 23.00
202,943
-
-
-
202,943
-
( 499 )
-
202,444
August 13, 2018
Dealer Manager Warrants
August 13, 2023
$ 34.50
13,393
-
-
-
13,393
-
-
-
13,393
July 16, 2019
Dealer Manager Warrants
July 11, 2024
$ 33.75
8,334
-
-
-
8,334
-
-
-
8,334
January 28, 2020
Registered Direct Offering
July 28, 2025
$ 9.00
-
177,500
-
-
177,500
-
-
-
177,500
January 28, 2020
Dealer Manager Warrants
July 28, 2025
$ 10.00
-
13,315
-
-
13,315
-
-
-
13,315
March 6, 2020
Registered Direct Offering
September 8, 2025
$ 2.88
-
176,372
( 176,372 )
-
-
-
-
-
-
March 6, 2020
Dealer Manager Warrants
March 4, 2025
$ 3.76
-
13,228
-
-
13,228
-
-
-
13,228
April 21, 2020
Dealer Manager Warrants
April 21, 2025
$ 3.97
-
118,073
-
-
118,073
-
-
-
118,073
April 24, 2020
Registered Direct Offering
April 24, 2025
$ 3.05
-
1,574,308
( 1,524,308 )
-
50,000
-
-
-
50,000
October 26, 2020
Private Warrant Inducement
April 27, 2026
$ 1.73
-
1,700,680
1,700,680
-
( 700,680 )
-
1,000,000
October 26, 2020
Dealer Manager Warrants
April 27, 2026
$ 2.16
-
85,034
85,034
-
-
-
85,034
February 2, 2021
Private Placement Agreement
August 2, 2026
$ 2.216
-
-
-
-
-
2,194,427
-
-
2,194,427
February 2, 2021
Dealer Manager Warrants
August 2, 2026
$ 2.848
-
-
-
-
-
329,164
-
-
329,164
March 23, 2021
Dealer Manager Warrants
March 23, 2026
$ 2.50
-
-
-
-
-
148,125
-
-
148,125
489,176
2,582,697
4,531,447
(1) The
initial exercise price of these warrants was $ 30.00 per share. Pursuant to antidilution price adjustment protection contained within
these warrants, the initial exercise price of these warrants was adjusted downward to $ 29.40 on July 24, 2018, the record date of the
Right’s Offering and downward to $ 19.00 per share on August 13, 2018. These warrants were further adjusted downward from $ 19.00
to $ 7.13 and to $ 2.1122 on January 28, 2020 and March 4, 2020, respectively, in connection with separate Registered Direct Offerings. These
warrants were further adjusted downward from $ 2.1122 to $ 1.3659 on October 26, 2020 in connection with a Registered Direct Offering. These
warrants are subject to further adjustment pursuant to antidilution price adjustment protection.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
9. Common Stock Warrants and Common Stock Warrant Liability – (continued)
As of December 31, 2021, we had 4,531,447 shares of common stock issuable
upon exercise of outstanding common stock warrants, at a weighted-average exercise price of $ 4.00 per share.
On November 21, 2017, we issued a total of 232,875 detachable common
stock warrants issued with the second public offering of 293,000 shares of our common stock at $ 20.00 per share. The common stock warrant
is exercisable until five years from the date of grant. Our common stock and detachable warrants exist independently as separate securities.
As such, we estimated the fair value of the common stock warrants, exercisable at $ 30.00 per share, to be $ 661 using a lattice model based
on the following significant inputs: common stock price of $ 20.00 ; comparable company volatility of 73.8 %; remaining term 5 years; dividend
yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 1.87 . The initial exercise price of these warrants was $ 30.00 per share, which adjusted downward
to $ 29.40 on July 24, 2018, the record date of the Right’s Offering, and downward to $ 19.00 per share on August 13, 2018, the date
of the Rights Offering, pursuant to antidilution price adjustment protection contained within these warrants. The exercise price of the
warrants was adjusted downward to $ 7.13 on January 28, 2020 in connection with a private placement of common stock. Per guidance of ASC
260, we recorded a deemed dividend of $ 285 on the 143,501 unexercised warrants that contained this antidilution price adjustment protection
provision and was calculated as the difference between the fair value of the warrants immediately prior to downward exercise price adjustment
and immediately after the adjustment using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: On January 28, 2020, common
stock price of $ 7.90 ; comparable company volatility of 73.8 %; remaining term 2.82 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate
of 1.45 %.
The exercise price of the warrants was adjusted downward to $ 2.1122
on March 4, 2020 in connection with a private placement of common stock. Per guidance of ASC 260, we recorded a deemed dividend of $ 129
on the 143,501 unexercised warrants that contained this antidilution price adjustment protection provision and was calculated as the difference
between the fair value of the warrants immediately prior to downward exercise price adjustment and immediately after the adjustment using
a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: On March 4, 2020, common stock price of $ 2.88 ; comparable company volatility
of 74.5 %; remaining term 2.71 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 0.68 %.
The exercise price of the warrants was adjusted downward to $ 1.3659
on October 26, 2020 in connection with an inducement offering of common stock. Per guidance of ASC 260, we recorded a deemed dividend
of $ 22 on the 143,501 unexercised warrants that contained this antidilution price adjustment protection provision and was calculated as
the difference between the fair value of the warrants immediately prior to downward exercise price adjustment and immediately after the
adjustment using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: On October 26, 2020, common stock price of $ 1.47 ; comparable
company volatility of 96.5 %; remaining term 2.08 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 0.18 %.
On June 20, 2018, we entered into an agreement with a holder of 56,696
of the November 2017 warrants to exercise its original warrant representing 56,696 shares of common stock for cash at the $ 30.00 exercise
price for gross proceeds of $ 1.7 million, and we issued to holder a new warrant to purchase 56,696 shares of common stock at an exercise
price of $ 36.40 per share. The new warrant did not contain the antidilution price adjustment protection that was contained within the
exercised warrants. In June 2018, we recorded stock compensation expense of $ 1,700 representing the fair value of the of 56,696 inducement
warrants issued. We estimated the fair value of the common stock warrants, exercisable at $ 36.40 per share, to be $ 1,700 using a Black
Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: common stock price of $ 42.20 ; comparable company volatility of 72.6 %; remaining
term 5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 2.8 %. Also, in June 2018, an additional 17,088 of the November 8, 2017
warrants that were in the money at the time of exercise, were exercised for gross proceeds of $ 513 .
On August 13, 2018, in connection with a Rights Offering of 267,853
shares of our common stock, we issued 267,853 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $ 23.00 per share.
We estimated the fair value of the common stock warrants, exercisable at $ 23.00 per share, to be $ 3,600 using a Monte Carlo model based
on the following significant inputs: common stock price of $ 18.80 ; comparable company volatility of 159.0 %; remaining term 5 years; dividend
yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 2.77 %.
In connection with the closing of the Rights Offering, we issued a
warrant to purchase 13,393 shares of common stock to Maxim Partners LLC, an affiliate of the dealer-manager of the Rights Offering. We
estimated the fair value of the common stock warrants, exercisable at $ 34.50 per share, to be $ 169 using a using a Monte Carlo model based
on the following significant inputs: common stock price of $ 18.80 ; comparable company volatility of 159.0 %; remaining term 5 years; dividend
yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 2.77 %.
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INC.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
9. Common Stock Warrants and Common Stock Warrant Liability – (continued)
Common Stock Warrant Issued to Underwriter of Common Stock Offering
In July 2019, we issued to H.C. Wainwright & Co., as placement
agent, a warrant to purchase 8,334 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $ 33.75 per share as consideration for providing services
in connection with a common stock offering in July 2019. The warrant was fully vested and exercisable on the date of issuance. The common
stock warrant is exercisable until five years from the date of grant. We estimated the fair value of the common stock warrants, exercisable
at $ 33.75 per share, to be $ 127 using a lattice model based on the following significant inputs: common stock price of $ 26.80 ; comparable
company volatility of 133.3 %; remaining term 5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 2.07 %.
Common Stock Warrants Issued in January
and March 2020 Private Placements
In January and March 2020, in separate private placements concurrent
with registered direct offerings (collectively, the “2020 Registered Direct Offerings”) of shares of our common stock, we
also issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of up to 353,872 shares of common stock to certain institutional and accredited investors
that participated in the 2020 Registered Direct Offerings (the “2020 Warrants”). The warrants were issued in reliance on the
exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
Terms used but not otherwise defined herein will have the meanings given them in the warrants, attached as Exhibit 4.1 to our Current
Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 28, 2020 and our Current
Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2020.
The warrants issued in January 2020 to purchase 177,500 shares of common
stock have an exercise price of $ 9.00 per share, are exercisable after July 28, 2020 and will expire July 28, 2025. We estimated
the fair value of the common stock warrants, exercisable at $ 9.00 per share, to be $ 813 using a Black Scholes model based on the following
significant inputs: common stock price of $ 7.90 ; comparable company volatility of 73.8 %; remaining term 5 years; dividend yield of 0 %
and risk-free interest rate of 1.53 %.
The warrants issued in March 2020 to purchase 176,372 shares of common
stock have an exercise price of $ 2.88 per share, are immediately exercisable and will expire September 8, 2025. We estimated the fair
value of the common stock warrants, exercisable at $ 2.88 per share, to be $ 242 using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant
inputs: common stock price of $ 2.35 ; comparable company volatility of 74.8 %; remaining term 5.5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free
interest rate of 0.39 %.
For so long as the 2020 Warrants remain outstanding, the exercise price
and number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants are subject to adjustment as follows: (a) upon payment
of a stock dividend or other distribution on a class or series of shares common stock, not including shares issued under this warrant;
(b) upon subdivision (by stock spilt, stock dividend, recapitalization, or otherwise) or combination (by reverse stock split or otherwise)
of shares of common stock; or (c) upon the issuance of any shares of capital stock by reclassification of shares of the common stock.
In the event that we declare or make any dividend or other distribution
of our assets to holders of our common stock, each 2020 Warrant holder will be entitled to participate in such distribution to the same
extent that such holder would have participated therein if the holder had held the number of shares of common stock acquirable upon exercise
of the 2020 Warrant.
In the event of a Fundamental Transaction, as described in the 2020
Warrants and generally including the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our properties or assets; our
consolidation or merger with or into another person or reorganization; a recapitalization, reorganization or reclassification in which
our common stock is converted into other securities, cash or property; or any acquisition of our outstanding common stock that results
in any person or group becoming the beneficial owner of 50 % of the voting power represented by our outstanding common stock, then the
holders of the 2020 Warrants will be entitled to receive upon exercise of such warrants the kind and amount of securities, cash, assets
or other property that the holders would have received had they exercised the 2020 Warrants immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction.
Subject to certain limitations, in the event of a Fundamental Transaction the 2020 Warrant holder may at its option require us or any
Successor Entity to purchase such warrant from the holder by paying to the holder an amount of cash equal to the Black Scholes Value of
the remaining unexercised portion of the 2020 Warrant on the date of the consummation of the Fundamental Transaction.
Any time that we grant, issue, or sell any securities pro rata to all
of the record holders of our common stock (the “2020 Purchase Right”), each holder of 2020 Warrants will be entitled to acquire
the aggregate amount of securities that the holder could have acquired if the holder had held the number of shares of common stock acquirable
upon exercise of the applicable 2020 Warrant. However, to the extent that an exercise of a 2020 Purchase Right would exceed the Beneficial
Ownership Limitation (defined below), then to such extent the 2020 Purchase Right will be held in abeyance until such time, if ever, that
complete exercise of the 2020 Purchase Right would not exceed the Beneficial Ownership Limitation.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
9. Common Stock Warrants and Common Stock Warrant Liability – (continued)
After the Initial Exercisability Date, the 2020 Warrants will be exercisable,
at the option of each holder, in whole or in part, by delivering to us a duly executed exercise notice accompanied by payment in full
for the number of shares of our common stock purchased upon such exercise. If, at the time a holder exercises the 2020 Warrant (but not
sooner than six months following the date of such warrant), a registration statement registering the issuance of the shares of common
stock underlying the 2020 Warrants under the Securities Act is not then effective or available, nor is any current prospectus thereto
available, and an exemption from registration under the Securities Act is not available for the issuance of such shares, then in lieu
of making the cash payment otherwise contemplated to be made to us upon such exercise in payment of the aggregate exercise price, the
holder may elect instead to receive upon such exercise (either in whole or in part) the number of shares of common stock determined according
to a formula set forth in the 2020 Warrant.
Limitations on Exercise . A holder (together with its affiliates)
may not exercise any portion of the 2020 Warrants to the extent that the holder would own more than 4.99% of the outstanding common stock
after exercise (the “Beneficial Ownership Limitation”), except that upon at least 61 days’ prior notice from the holder
to us, the holder may increase the Beneficial Ownership Limitation up to 9.99% of the number of shares of our common stock outstanding
immediately after giving effect to the exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the 2020 Warrants.
No fractional shares of common stock will be issued in connection with the exercise of a 2020 Warrant. In lieu of fractional shares, we
will either pay the holder an amount in cash equal to the fractional amount multiplied by the exercise price or round up to the next whole
share.
Except as otherwise provided in the 2020 Warrants or by virtue of such
holder’s ownership of shares of our common stock, the holders of the 2020 Warrants do not have the rights or privileges of holders
of our common stock, including any voting rights, unless and until they exercise such warrants.
Common Stock Warrants Issued in April 2020
Public Offering
On April 24, 2020, in connection with a previously announced public
offering of 145,586 Class A Units and 1,428,722 Class B Units, we issued warrants to purchase 1,574,308 shares of common stock to the
participants in the public offering and have an exercise price of $ 3.05 per share (the “April 2020 Warrants”). These warrants
are immediately exercisable and will expire April 24, 2025 .
The Common Stock, Pre-Funded Warrants and Warrants sold in this Public
Offering were offered and sold pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-236302) initially filed with the SEC on
February 7, 2020, as amended (“Registration Statement”), which was declared effective by the SEC on February 14, 2020. The
Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on April 21, 2020.
We estimated the fair value of the common stock
warrants, exercisable at $ 3.05 per share, to be $ 2,402 using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: common stock
price of $ 2.40 ; comparable company volatility of 87.9 %; remaining term 5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 0.18 %.
Common Stock Warrants Issued to Placement
Agent in 2020 Registered Direct Offerings and Private Placement
In connection with the separate private placements concurrent with
registered direct offerings of shares of our common stock in January and March 2020, we issued to H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, as placement
agent, a warrant to purchase 13,228 shares of common stock and a warrant to purchase 13,313 shares of common stock. The warrants were
issued in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation
D promulgated thereunder. These warrants have substantially similar terms as the 2020 Warrants described above, except that the placement
agent warrant issued in January 2020 has an exercise price of $ 10.00 per share, and the placement agent warrant issued in March 2020 has
an exercise price of $ 3.7563 per share.
We estimated the fair value of the common stock warrants issued in
January, with an exercise price of $ 10.00 per share, to be $ 58 using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs:
common stock price of $ 7.90 ; comparable company volatility of 73.8 %; remaining term 5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest
rate of 1.53 %.
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SENESTECH, INC.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
9. Common Stock Warrants and Common Stock Warrant Liability – (continued)
We estimated the fair value of the common stock warrants issued in
March, with an exercise price of $3.7563 per share, to be $ 17 using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: common
stock price of $ 2.35 ; comparable company volatility of 74.8 %; remaining term 5.5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate
of 0.39 %.
In connection with the public offering of 145,586
Class A Units and 1,428,722 Class B Units on April 24, 2020, we issued to H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, as placement agent, warrants
to purchase 118,073 shares of common stock. The warrants were issued in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section
4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. These warrants have substantially similar terms
as the April 2020 Warrants described above, except that the placement agent warrant issued has an exercise price of $ 3.97 per share.
We estimated the fair value of the common stock warrants issued in
April, with an exercise price of $ 3.97 per share, to be $ 167 using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: common
stock price of $ 2.40 ; comparable company volatility of 87.9 %; remaining term 5.5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate
of 0.18 %.
Common Stock Warrants Issued in October
2020 Private Warrant Inducement
In October 2020, in connection with an inducement agreement with an
existing accredited investor to exercise 1,700,680 outstanding warrants to purchase an equal number of shares of our common stock, we
issued new unregistered warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,700,680 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $ 1.725 per
share. The warrants issued were immediately exercisable with an exercise period of five and one-half years from the date of issuance.
The Original Warrants were issued on March 6, 2020 and on April 24, 2020. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the per share exercise price
of the Original Warrants were reduced from $ 2.88 and $ 3.05 , respectively, to $ 1.725 . We estimated the fair value of the common stock warrants,
exercisable at $ 1.725 per share, to be $ 1,806 using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: common stock price
of $ 1.47 ; comparable company volatility of 96.5 %; remaining term 5.5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 0.18 %.
Common Stock Warrants Issued to Placement
Agent in October 2020 Inducement Offering
In connection with the private warrant inducement in October 2020 of
1,700,680 shares of our common warrants, we issued to H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, as placement agent, warrants to purchase 85,034
shares of common stock. These warrants have substantially similar terms as the 2020 Warrants described above, except that the placement
agent warrant issued in October 2020 has an exercise price of $ 2.156 per share.
We estimated the fair value of these common stock warrants, with an
exercise price of $ 2.156 per share, to be $ 86 using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: common stock price
of $ 1.47 ; comparable company volatility of 96.5 %; remaining term 5.5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 0.18 %.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
9. Common Stock Warrants and Common Stock Warrant Liability – (continued)
Common Stock Warrants Issued in February 2021 Private Placement
Agreement
In February 2021, in connection with a private
placement agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, we issued common stock warrants to purchase up to an aggregate
of 2,194,427 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $ 2.216 per share. The warrants were exercisable immediately and have an exercise
period of five and one-half years from the date of issuance. The warrant holder may not exercise any portion of such holder’s warrants
to the extent that the holder, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own more than 4.99% (or, at the election of the holder,
9.99%) of our outstanding shares of common stock immediately after exercise, except that upon at least 61 days’ prior notice from
the holder to us, the holder may increase the beneficial ownership limitation to up to 9.99% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding
immediately after giving effect to the exercise. We estimated the fair value of the common stock warrants, exercisable at $ 2.216 per share,
to be $ 3,052 using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: common stock price of $ 1.93 ; comparable company volatility
of 95.6 %; remaining term 5.5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 0.18 %.
Common Stock Warrants Issued to Placement
Agent in February 2021 Private Placement Agreement
In connection with the private placement in February
2021, we issued to H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, as placement agent, warrants to purchase up to 329,164 shares of common stock with
an exercise price of $ 2.8481 per share. The warrants are exercisable immediately and have an exercise period of five and one-half years
from the date of issuance. We estimated the fair value of these common stock warrants, with an exercise price of $ 2.8481 per share, to
be $ 435 using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: common stock price of $ 1.93 ; comparable company volatility
of 95.6 %; remaining term 5.5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 0.18 %.
Common Stock Warrants Issued to Placement
Agent in March 2021 Registered Direct Offering
On March 23, 2021, we consummated a registered
direct offering with certain institutional investors and issued an aggregate of 1,975,000 shares of our common stock, par value $ 0.001
per share at a purchase price of $ 2.00 per share for gross proceeds to us of approximately $ 3.95 million, before deducting fees payable
to the placement agent and other estimated offering expenses payable by us. The 1,975,000 shares of common stock sold in the offering
were offered and sold pursuant to a prospectus, dated August 24, 2018, and a prospectus supplement, dated March 22, 2021, in connection
with a takedown from our shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-225712).
In connection with the registered direct offering in March 2021, we
issued to H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, as the placement agent, warrants to purchase up to 148,125 shares of common stock. The placement
agent warrants will be exercisable commencing six months following the date of issuance, expire five years following the date of sale
and have an exercise price per share of $ 2.50 per share. The placement agent warrants, and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise
thereof, will be issued in reliance on the exemption from registration provided in Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Regulation D promulgated thereunder. We estimated the fair value of these common stock warrants, with an exercise price of
$ 2.50 per share, to be $ 181 using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: common stock price of $ 1.76 ; comparable
company volatility of 100.8 %; remaining term 5 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 0.31 %.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
9. Common Stock Warrants and Common Stock Warrant Liability – (continued)
Deemed Dividend Adjustment-Warrant Modified
Terms Revaluation
On March 3, 2020, we issued an aggregate of 51,414 common shares in
a cashless exercise of 56,625 warrants issued in December 2016 and November 2017. Consideration for the exercise of these warrants was
the full settlement of an outstanding litigation reserve of $ 238 .
On October 26, 2020, in connection with the private warrant inducement
with an existing accredited investor to exercise 1,700,680 outstanding warrants (“Original Warrants”), we agreed to modify
the terms of the original warrants that were originally issued on March 6, 2020 and on April 24, 2020. Pursuant to the agreement, the
per share exercise price of the original warrants were reduced from $ 2.88 and $ 3.05 , respectively, to $ 1.725 .
Per recent proposed guidance of ASC 260, we determined that this was
an exchange of the existing 1,700,680 warrants that were affected and the difference between the fair value of the warrants immediately
prior to modification of terms and immediately after the adjustment was a cost of raising capital and was recorded as a reduction of equity.
The difference between the fair value of the warrants immediately prior to modification of terms and immediately after the adjustment
was calculated as $ 237 , using a Black Scholes model based on the following significant inputs: On October 26, 2020: common stock price
of $ 1.47 ; comparable company volatility of 96.5 %; remaining term 4.5 -4. 8 years; dividend yield of 0 % and risk-free interest rate of 0.18 .
10. Stockholders’ Deficit
Capital Stock
We organized under the laws of the state of Nevada on July 27, 2004
and subsequently reincorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware on November 10, 2015. In connection with the reincorporation,
as approved by the stockholders, we changed our authorized capital stock to consist of (i) 100 million shares of common stock, $0.001
par value, and (ii) 2 million shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value, designated as Series A convertible preferred stock. In December
2015, we amended our Certificate of Incorporation to change our authorized capital stock to provide for 15 million authorized shares of
preferred stock of which 7,515,000 was designated as Series B convertible preferred stock, par value $.001 per share.
Prior to November 10, 2015, our authorized capital stock consisted
of 100 million shares of common stock, $.001 par value, and 10 million shares of preferred stock, $.001 par value.
Common Stock
We had 12,207,283 and 5,099,512 shares of common stock issued and outstanding
as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we issued 7,107,771 shares
of common stock as follows:
● an
aggregate of 4,188,854 shares in connection with a private placement offering and exercise of pre-funded warrants issued in connection
with the offering, generating net proceeds to us in February 2021 of approximately $ 8,898 , as further described below;
● an
aggregate of 1,975,000 shares in connection with a registered direct offering generating net proceeds to us in March 2021 of approximately
$ 3,523 , as further described below;
● an
aggregate of 922,966 shares in connection with the exercise of common stock warrants in March, June, July and October, 2021, generating
net proceeds to us of approximately $ 1,250 , as further described below; and
● an
aggregate of 20,951 shares for service as a result of the vesting of restricted stock units.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
10. Stockholders’
Deficit – (continued)
Public Offerings and Registered Direct Offerings
On February 2, 2021, we consummated a private
placement with certain institutional and accredited investors and issued an aggregate of 3,968,854 shares of our common stock, par value
$ 0.001 per share at a purchase price of $ 2.2785 per share, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 420,000 shares of common
stock at a purchase price of $ 2.2775 per pre-funded warrant and associated warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,194,427 shares
of common stock, for gross proceeds of approximately $ 10.0 million, prior to deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses. At
March 29, 2021, all 420,000 pre-funded shares had been distributed. In connection with the offering, we issued the placement agent warrants
to purchase up to 329,164 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $2.8481 per share.
On March 23, 2021, we consummated a registered
direct offering with certain institutional investors and issued an aggregate of 1,975,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001
per share at a purchase price of $2.00 per share for gross proceeds to us of approximately $3.95 million, pursuant to a prospectus, dated
August 24, 2018, and a prospectus supplement, dated March 22, 2021, in connection with a takedown from our shelf registration statement
on Form S-3 (File No. 333-225712).
In connection with the offering, we issued the
placement agent warrants to purchase up to 148,125 shares of common stock at an exercise price per share of $ 2.50 per share.
On March 19, 2021, June 22, 2021, July 15, 2021
and October 7, 2021, we issued an aggregate of 700, 680, 499, 5,616 and 16,171 shares of commons stock for the exercise of certain warrants,
respectively. The net proceeds to us for these exercises was $1,250.
11. Stock-Based Compensation
On June 12, 2018, our stockholders approved the 2018 Equity Incentive
Plan (the “2018 Plan”) to replace our 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). On July 8, 2020, our stockholders
approved an amendment to the 2018 Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2018 Plan by
800,000 shares from 50,000 to 850,000. In addition, up to 122,279 shares of our common stock previously reserved for issuance under the
2015 Plan are available for issuance under the 2018 Plan to the extent such shares were available for issuance under the 2015 Plan as
of June 12, 2018 or thereafter cease to be subject to awards outstanding under the 2015 Plan, such as by expiration, cancellation, or
forfeiture of such awards.
On June 24, 2021, our stockholders approved an amendment to the 2018
Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2018 Plan by 3,000,000 shares.
Stock options are generally issued with a per share exercise price
equal to no less than fair market value of our common stock at the date of grant. Options granted under the 2018 Plan generally vest immediately,
or ratably over a two- to 36-month period coinciding with their respective service periods. Options under the 2018 Plan generally have
a term of five years . Certain stock option awards provide for accelerated vesting upon a change in control.
As of December 31, 2021, we had 2,838,100 shares
of common stock available for issuance under the 2018 Plan.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
11. Stock-based Compensation – (continued)
Stock Options
We measure the fair value of stock options with service-based vesting
criteria to employees, directors and consultants on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes
valuation model requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions, including assumptions related to the expected price volatility
of our stock, the period during which the options will be outstanding, the rate of return on risk-free investments, and the expected dividend
yield for our stock.
The weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model used to calculate the fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2021 were as follows:
Employee
Expected volatility
95.8 %
Expected dividend yield
-
Expected term (in years)
3.01
Risk-free interest rate
0.46 %
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during
the year ended December 31, 2021 was $ 0.97 per share, as per the table below.
The weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model used to calculate the fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2020, were as follows:
Employee
Expected volatility
92.1 %
Expected dividend yield
-
Expected term (in years)
3.5
Risk-free interest rate
0.17 %
Due to our limited operating history and lack of company-specific historical
or implied volatility, the expected volatility assumption was determined based on historical volatilities from traded options of biotech
companies of comparable size and stability, whose share prices are publicly available. The expected term of options granted to employees
is calculated based on the mid-point between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term according to the simplified method as
described in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 110 because we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis
upon which to estimate the expected term due to the limited period of time our awards have been outstanding. For non-employee options,
the expected term of options granted is the contractual term of the options. The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to
the implied yields of U.S. Treasury securities with a remaining term equal to the expected term assumed at the time of grant. The expected
dividend assumption is based on our history and expectation of dividend payouts. We have not paid and do not intend to pay dividends.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
11. Stock-based Compensation – (continued)
The table summarizes the stock option activity for the periods indicated
as follows:
Number of
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (1)
Outstanding at December 31, 2019
136,489
$ 27.85
3.9
$ -
Granted
370,397
$ 1.37
4.9
$ -
Exercised
-
$ -
-
$ -
Forfeited
( 10,415 )
$ -
-
$ -
Expired
-
$ -
-
$ -
Outstanding at December 31, 2020
496,471
$ 8.63
3.9
$ -
Granted
598,649
$ 0.97
4.6
$ -
Exercised
-
$ -
-
$ -
Forfeited
( 3,300 )
$ -
-
$ -
Expired
( 4,000 )
$ -
-
$ -
Outstanding at December 31, 2021
1,087,820
$ 4.08
3.9
$ -
Exercisable at December 31, 2021
649,153
$ 5.38
1.8
$ -
(1) The
aggregate intrinsic value on the table was calculated based on the difference between the estimated fair value of our stock and the exercise
price of the underlying option. The estimated stock values used in the calculation was $ 0.98 and $ 1.73 per share for each of the years
ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted to employees
for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $ 0.97 per share.
At December 31, 2021, the total compensation cost related to non-vested
options not yet recognized was $ 581 , which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 27 months, assuming the grantees complete
their service period required for vesting.
Restricted Stock Units
The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity for the
years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
Number of
Units
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value Per Unit
Outstanding as of December 31, 2019
5,877
$ 30.28
Granted
30,738 (1)
$ 1.97
Vested
( 4,543 )
$ 1.42
Forfeited
-
$ -
Outstanding as of December 31, 2020
32,072
$ 4.13
Granted
-
$ -
Vested
( 31,405 )
$ 4.22
Forfeited
-
$ -
Outstanding as of December 31, 2021
667
$ 1.80
(1) 30,738
restricted stock units were granted on July 23, 2020 with a weighted average grant date fair value of $1.97.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
11. Stock-based Compensation – (continued)
The stock-based compensation expense was recorded as follows:
Years Ended
December 31,
2021
2020
Research and development
$ 3
$ 9
General and administrative
762
636
Total stock-based compensation expense
$ 765
$ 645
The allocation between research and development and general and administrative
expense was based on the department and services performed by the employee or non-employee.
12. Income Taxes
The components of the pretax loss from operations for the years ended
December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in thousands):
Years Ended
December 31,
2021
2020
U.S. Domestic
$ ( 8,268 )
$ ( 8,373 )
Foreign
-
-
Pretax loss from operations
$ ( 8,268 )
$ ( 8,373 )
The provision for income taxes from continuing operations for the years
ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:
Years Ended
December 31,
2021
2020
Current
$
$
Federal
-
-
State
-
-
Foreign
-
-
Total current
-
-
Deferred
Federal
-
-
State
-
-
Foreign
-
-
Total deferred
-
-
Total income tax expense (benefit)
$ -
$ -
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
12. Income Taxes – (continued)
Tax Rate Reconciliation
A reconciliation of income taxes to the amount computed by applying
the statutory federal income tax rate to the net loss is summarized as follows :
Years Ended
December 31,
2021
2020
Income tax benefit at statutory rates
$ ( 1,736 )
$ ( 1,758 )
State income tax, net of federal benefit
( 329 )
( 309 )
Permanent items
-
1
Stock-based compensation
118
84
PPP loan forgiveness
( 137 )
-
Change in rate
-
-
Stock compensation DTA adjustment
-
-
Change in valuation allowance
1,976
1,982
RTP and other
109
-
Income tax expense (benefit)
$ -
$ -
Significant components of our deferred tax assets as of December 31,
2021 and 2020 are shown below.
A valuation allowance has been recognized to offset the net deferred
tax assets as realization of such deferred tax assets have not met the more likely than not threshold.
December 31,
2021
2020
Deferred tax assets:
ASC 842 leases
$ 130
$ 167
Federal and state net operating loss carryovers
19,448
17,548
Stock-Based Compensation
333
289
Compensation accruals and other
139
84
Depreciation
-
17
Total deferred tax assets
20,050
18,105
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
( 19,916 )
( 17,940 )
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
134
165
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation
( 7 )
-
ASC 842 assets
( 127 )
( 165
Total deferred tax liabilities
( 134 )
( 165 )
$ -
$ -
At December 31, 2021, we had federal and state net operating loss carryforwards
of approximately $ 77.2 million and $ 63.7 million, respectively, not considering the IRC Section 382 annual limitation discussed below.
The federal loss carryforwards begin to expire in 2029 , unless previously utilized. In addition, we had approximately $ 32.7 million of
the total $ 77.2 million of net operating losses that do not expire, as these losses were generated after the law change introduced as
part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The state net operating losses expire if not utilized by 2041.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
12. Income Taxes – (continued)
Additionally, the utilization of the net operating loss carryforwards
could be subject to an annual limitation under Section 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and similar state tax provisions
due to ownership change limitations that have occurred previously or that could occur in the future. These ownership changes limit the
amount of net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets that can be utilized to offset future taxable income and tax,
respectively. In general, an ownership change, as defined by Section 382 and 383, results from transactions increasing ownership of certain
stockholders or public groups in the stock of the corporation by more than 50 percentage points over a three-year period. We have not
conducted an analysis of an ownership change under section 382. To the extent that a study is completed and an ownership change is deemed
to occur, our net operating losses could be limited.
The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized
tax benefits at the beginning and end of the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Years Ended
December 31,
2021
2020
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning of the year
$ -
$ -
Increases related to current year positions
-
-
Increases related to prior year positions
-
-
Decreases related to prior year positions
-
-
Expiration of unrecognized tax benefits
-
-
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at the end of the year
$ -
$ -
None of the unrecognized tax benefits would affect our annual effective
tax rate.
We do not expect a significant change in unrecognized tax benefits
over the next 12 months.
We file income tax returns in the United States and Arizona with general
statutes of limitations of three and four years, respectively. Due to net operating losses incurred, our tax returns from inception to
date are subject to examination by taxing authorities. Our policy is to recognize interest expense and penalties related to income tax
matters as a component of income tax expense. As of December 31, 2021, we had no interest or penalties accrued for uncertain tax positions.
13. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
In July 2020, Kennan E. Kaedar, our former corporate general counsel
(the “Plaintiff”), commenced an action against us in the Superior Court of the State of California, for the County of San
Diego. The complaint alleges, among other things, that we breached the Plaintiff’s employment contract with us, as well as the implied
covenant of good faith and fair dealing, by refusing to issue him the balance of stock options he claims we owe him. In September 2021,
the Plaintiff also named the following individuals as defendants: Loretta Mayer, Cheryl Dyer, Thomas C. Chesterman, Kim Wolin, Grover
Wickersham, Marc Dumont, Bob Ramsey, Matthew Szot, Julia Williams, and Bill Baker. The Plaintiff alleges that such individuals agreed
to knowingly and wrongfully withhold the stock options owed to him and are knowingly in receipt of stolen property. The Plaintiff seeks
compensatory damages in excess of $ 500,000 , treble damages and reasonable attorneys’ fees. We do not believe the claims described
above have merit and intend to aggressively defend against these accusations. We do not believe that this litigation is likely to have
a material effect on our operations.
In addition to the matter described above, we may be subject to other
legal proceedings and claims arising from contracts or other matters from time to time in the ordinary course of business. Management
is not aware of any other pending or threatened litigation where the ultimate disposition or resolution could have a material adverse
effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
13. Commitments and Contingencies – (continued)
Lease Commitments
We are obligated under finance leases for certain research and computer
equipment that expire on various dates through July 2023. At December 31, 2021, the gross amount of office and computer equipment, and
research equipment and the related accumulated amortization recorded under the finance leases was $ 478 and $ 442 , respectively.
In February 2012, we entered into an operating lease for our then corporate
headquarters in Flagstaff, Arizona. The lease was originally due to expire in January 2015. In December 2013, we amended our lease to
expand into the remaining area in the building and extended the term to December 31, 2019. In February 2014, we further amended the lease
to expand into an adjacent building. The lease required escalating rental payments over the lease term. Minimum rental payments under
the operating lease were recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease and accordingly, we recorded the difference between
the cash rent payments and the recognition of rent expense as a deferred rent liability. The lease was guaranteed by the former President
of our Company. In December 2019, we extended the current lease for only our manufacturing facilities are located in Flagstaff, Arizona,
occupying a total of 7,632 square feet of space. The lease for our manufacturing facilities expired in December 2020.
On November 16, 2016, we leased an additional 1,954 square feet of
research and development space, also in Flagstaff, Arizona. This lease expired on November 15, 2018 but was extended for an additional
24 months, through November 2020. A subsequent amendment to the lease allows for us to cancel the lease at any time through the lease
term with 30 days notice. We provided a 30-day cancellation notice effective February 2020.
On December 1, 2019, we entered into a lease for our corporate headquarters
in Phoenix, Arizona where we lease and occupy approximately 5,529 square feet of office space. This lease expires in November 2024.
On August 1, 2020, we entered into a lease for our manufacturing and
research facility in Phoenix, Arizona where we occupy approximately 5,105 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space. This lease
expires on November 30, 2024.
We believe that our existing facilities are adequate and meet our current
needs for business, manufacturing and research.
Rent expense was $ 222 and $ 286 for the years ended December 31, 2021
and 2020, respectively. The future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating lease and future minimum finance lease payments
as of December 31, 2021 are follows:
Finance
Leases
Operating
Lease
Years Ending December 31,
2022
$ 28
$ 194
2023
-
198
2024
-
186
Total minimum lease payments
$ 28
$ 578
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
13. Commitments and Contingencies – (continued)
Finance
Leases
Less: amounts representing interest ( 11.43 %)
$ ( 1 )
Present value of minimum lease payments
27
Less: current installments under finance lease obligations
( 27 )
Total long-term portion
$ -
14. Related Party Transactions
Related party transactions are conducted in the normal course of business
and, unless otherwise noted, are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the
related parties. In connection with consulting agreements in place, during each of the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 30,
2020, $ 50,400 of cash payments were made to the Kito Impact Foundation of which Dr. Bechtel, the Chair of our board, serves as chief executive
officer.
15. Subsequent Events
COVID-19
The travel and other restrictions that began in March 2020 in response
to the COVID-19 global pandemic have resulted in a significant slowdown in our field studies and sales efforts. We were able to resume
some projects during 2020 and into 2021, however, we still have delays on certain projects that might remain on hold until certain government
restrictions are lifted. These delays have impacted our results of operations and could impact our results in future quarters. In addition,
stay at home orders and other social distancing initiatives continue to limit our ability to communicate with current and potential commercial
customers. Further, new stay at home orders and other social distancing initiatives may be reimplemented at any time. The COVID-19 pandemic
is also placing a significant budgetary burden on federal, state and local governments, which may impede or delay their ability to purchase
our products.
Nasdaq
On March 2, 2022, we received a letter from the
listing qualifications staff (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) providing notification that the
bid price for our common stock had closed below $1.00 per share for the previous 30 consecutive business days and our common stock no
longer meets the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). In accordance with Nasdaq Listing
Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we have an initial period of 180 calendar days, or until August 29, 2022, to regain compliance. To regain compliance,
the closing bid price of our common stock must be $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days at any time before
August 29, 2022.
If we do not regain compliance with Rule 5550(a)(2)
by August 29, 2022, we may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day compliance period. To qualify, we would need to meet the continued
listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, with
the exception of the minimum bid price requirement, and would need to provide written notice of our intention to cure the deficiency during
the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. However, if it appears to the Staff that we will not be
able to cure the deficiency, or if we are otherwise not eligible, Nasdaq would notify us that our securities would be subject to delisting.
In the event of such notification, we may appeal the Staff’s determination to delist our securities, but there can be no assurance
the Staff would grant our request for continued listing.
The Nasdaq notification has no immediate effect
on the listing of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. We intend to actively monitor the bid price of our common stock and our
minimum market value of listed securities and will consider options available to us to achieve compliance with the Nasdaq listing rules.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement or will otherwise be in compliance
with the other listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Settlement of Restricted Stock Units
On March 1, 2022, the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock in
the settlement of restricted stock units that were issued and vested during the period.
Other Subsequent Events
We have evaluated subsequent events from the balance sheet date through
March 29, 2022, the date at which the financial statements were issued, and determined that there were no other items that require adjustment
to or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure .
None.