Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note
1 – Organization and Description of Business
MyMD
Pharmaceuticals, Inc., previously known as Akers Biosciences, Inc., is a New Jersey corporation (“MyMD”). These condensed
consolidated financial statements include four wholly owned subsidiaries as of September 30, 2022, MyMD Pharmaceuticals (Florida), Inc. (“MyMD
Florida”), XYZ Merger Sub, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), Akers Acquisition Sub, Inc. and Bout Time Marketing Corporation, (together,
the “Company”). All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
MyMD
Florida was formed in 2014 and is a Florida-based clinical development stage biopharmaceutical company that is developing its product
candidate, MYMD-1, as an immuno regulator to treat autoimmune diseases, ageing-related diseases. Substantive operations began in 2016
and the Company’s Investigative New Drug application was filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December 2018. MyMD
Florida completed its first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial in December 2019. A second Phase 1 dosing study was completed in December
2021. MYMD-1 is being developed to treat age-related illnesses such as frailty and sarcopenia. MYMD-1 works by regulating the release
of numerous pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α, interleukin 6 (“IL-6”) and interleukin 17 (“IL-17”).
MYMD-1 currently is being evaluated in a multicenter Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with sarcopenia and frailty (age-related muscle
loss). MyMD Florida’s intellectual property portfolio consists of 16 U.S. granted patents, 15 granted foreign patents and 19 pending
applications (3 US, 16 foreign).
Supera
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Supera”) was formed in September 2018 and is a Florida based development company that is developing
its product candidate “Supera-CBD” as an FDA-approved synthetic analog of naturally grown cannabidiols. Substantially all
of Supera’s research and development activities in 2020 and 2021 were related to intellectual property development and securing
patents, along with product manufacturing and planning initial pre-clinical development activities. During the year ended December 31,
2021, these activities included preclinical work on Supera-CBD confirming it effectiveness in treating anxiety. The preclinical data
was presented at the 4th Annual International Cannabinoid Summit describing the superior potency of Supera-CBD. Supera-CBD
preclinical genotoxicity studies were completed in February 2022.
On
April 16, 2021, pursuant to the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, dated November 11, 2020 (the “Original
Merger Agreement”), as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated March 16, 2021 the Original Merger Agreement, as amended by Amendment
No. 1 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among MyMD, Merger Sub and MyMD Florida, Merger Sub was merged with and into MyMD
Florida, with MyMD Florida continuing after the merger as the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of MyMD (the “Merger”).
At the effective time of the Merger, without any action on the part of any stockholder, each issued and outstanding share of pre-Merger
MyMD Florida’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “MyMD Florida Common Stock”), including shares underlying
pre-Merger MyMD Florida’s outstanding equity awards, was converted into the right to receive (x) 0.7718 shares (the “Exchange
Ratio”) of MyMD’s common stock, no par value per share (the “Company Common Stock”), (y) an amount in cash, on
a pro rata basis, equal to the aggregate cash proceeds received by the Company from the exercise of any options to purchase shares of
MyMD Florida Common Stock outstanding at the effective time of the Merger assumed by the Company upon closing of the Merger prior to
the second-year anniversary of the closing of the Merger (the “Option Exercise Period”), such payment (the “Additional
Consideration”), and (z) potential milestone payment in shares of Company Common Stock up to the aggregate number of shares issued
by the Company to pre-Merger MyMD Florida stockholders at the closing of the Merger (the “Milestone Payments”) payable upon
the achievement of certain market capitalization milestone events during the 36-month period immediately following the closing of the
Merger (the “Milestone Period”). Immediately following the effective time of the Merger, the Company effected a 1-for-2 reverse
stock split of the issued and outstanding Company Common Stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”).
On
April 16, 2021, MyMD Florida entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Supera, a related company through common control, in which
Supera was acquired by MyMD Florida through the issuance of 33,937,909 shares of pre-Merger MyMD Florida’s common stock. The Supera
entity was dissolved pursuant to this transaction.
In
connection with the closing of the Merger, the Company changed its name to MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the Company’s Common
Stock listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market, previously trading through the close of business on April 16, 2021 under the trading symbol
“AKER”, commenced trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market, on a post-Reverse Stock Split adjusted basis, under the trading symbol
“MYMD” on April 19, 2021.
Note
2 – Significant Accounting Policies
(a)
Basis of Presentation
The
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are prepared in U.S. Dollars and in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP).
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company. These statements include all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which management believes necessary for a fair presentation of the
statements and have been prepared on a consistent basis using the accounting policies described in Note 2 Significant Accounting
Policies included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2022 (the “2021 Annual
Report”). Certain financial information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations,
although the Company believes that the accompanying disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2021 Annual Report should be read in conjunction with the accompanying
interim condensed consolidated financial statements. The interim operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2022 may not be necessarily indicative of the operating results expected for the full year.
The
Company effected a 1-for-2 reverse stock split immediately following the effective time of the Merger. No fractional shares were issued
in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Each stockholder who did not have a number of shares evenly divisible pursuant to the Reverse
Stock Split ratio and who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share of Company Common Stock was entitled to receive an
additional share of Company Common Stock. The number of shares on equity related disclosures included in this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q, including the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes, were retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects
of the Reverse Stock Split and the Exchange Ratio.
(b)
Use of Estimates and Judgments
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that
affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and expenses. Actual results may differ
from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized
in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. Information about significant areas of estimation,
uncertainty and critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in
the financial statements is included in the following notes for recording research and development expenses, impairment of intangible
assets and the valuation of share-based payments.
(c)
Functional and Presentation Currency
These
condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. Dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency. All financial
information has been rounded to the nearest dollar. Foreign Currency Transaction Gains or Losses, resulting from cash balances denominated
in Foreign Currencies, are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
(d)
Comprehensive Loss
The
Company follows Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”) 220 in reporting comprehensive
loss. Comprehensive income is a more inclusive financial reporting methodology that includes disclosure of certain financial information
that historically has not been recognized in the calculation of net income. Since the Company has no items of other comprehensive income
(loss), comprehensive loss is equal to net loss.
(e)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments, which include short-term bank deposits (up to three months from date of deposit) that
are not restricted as to withdrawal date or use, to be cash equivalents.
(f)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The
Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, receivables and trade and other payables.
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and trade and other payables approximate their fair value because of their
short maturities.
The
framework for measuring fair value provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure
fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
(Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under FASB ASC 820 are
described as follows:
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Level
1 |
Inputs
to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Company
can access. |
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Level
2 |
Inputs
to the valuation methodology include: |
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quoted
prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; |
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quoted
prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; |
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inputs
other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; |
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inputs
that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means |
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If
the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, the level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of
the asset or liability. |
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Level
3 |
Inputs
to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. |
The
asset or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is
significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques maximize the use of relevant observable inputs and minimize the use of
unobservable inputs.
(f)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, continued
The
following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2022 and December
31, 2021.
Schedule of Marketable Securities
Marketable
Securities: Valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.
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Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1) | | |
Quoted Prices for Similar Assets or Liabilities in Active Markets (Level 2) | | |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
Marketable securities at September 30, 2022 | |
$ | 6,774,381 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | |
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Marketable securities at December 31, 2021 | |
$ | 11,003,071 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | |
Marketable
securities are classified as available for sale and are valued at fair market value. Maturities of the securities are less than one year.
As
of September 30, 2022, the Company held certain mutual funds, which, under FASB ASC 321-10, were considered equity investments. As such,
the change in fair value in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was a gain of $1,899 and a loss of $1,754, respectively.
Gains
and losses resulting from the sales of marketable securities were losses of $1,200 and losses of $1,650 for the three months ended September
30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and losses of $4,849 and gains of $39,797 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively
Proceeds
from the sales of marketable securities were $9,000,000 and $15,483,176 in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Purchases of marketable securities were $ and $ during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(g)
Prepaid Expenses
Prepaid
expenses represent expenses paid prior to the date that the related services are rendered or used are comprised principally of prepaid
insurance and research and development expenses.
(h)
Concentrations
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash on deposit with financial
institutions and accounts receivable. At times, the Company’s cash in banks is in excess of the FDIC insurance limit. The Company
has not experienced any loss as a result of these cash deposits. These cash balances are maintained with three banks as of September
30, 2022.
(i)
Risk Management of Cash and Investments
It
is the Company’s policy to minimize the Company’s capital resources to investment risks, prioritizing the preservation of
capital over investment returns. Investments are maintained in securities, primarily publicly traded, short-term money market funds based
on highly rated federal, state and corporate bonds, that minimize the risk to the Company’s capital resources and provide ready
access to funds.
The
Company’s investment portfolios are regularly monitored for risk and are held with one brokerage firm.
(j)
Investments
Investments
recorded using the cost method will be assessed for any decrease in value that has occurred that is other than temporary and the other
than temporary decrease in value shall be recognized. As and when circumstances and facts change, the Company will evaluate the Company’s
ability to significantly influence operational and financial policy to establish a basis for converting the investment accounted for
using the cost method to the equity method of valuation in accordance with FASB ASC 323.
In
accordance with FASB ASC 323, the Company recognizes investments in joint ventures based upon the Company’s ability to significantly
influence the operational or financial policies of the joint venture. An objective judgment of the level of influence is made at the
time of the investment based upon several factors including, but not limited to the following:
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a) |
Representation
on the Board of Directors |
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b) |
Participation
in policy-making processes |
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c) |
Material
intra-entity transactions |
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d) |
Interchange
of management personnel |
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e) |
Technological
dependencies |
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f) |
Extent
of ownership and the ability to influence decision making based upon the makeup of other owners when the shareholder group is small. |
The
Company follows the equity method for valuating investments in joint ventures when the existence of significant influence over operational
and financial policy has been established, as determined by management; otherwise, the Company will valuate these investments using the
cost method.
The
investment in Oravax Medical, Inc. (“Oravax”) (Note 3) is accounted for using the cost method.
(k)
Property, Plant and Equipment
Items
of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Costs include
expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset.
Gains
and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying
amount of property, plant and equipment and are recognized within “other (income)/expense” in the Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Comprehensive Loss.
Depreciation
is recognized over the estimated useful lives of the property, plant and equipment. Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of
the lease term or their useful lives.
The
estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Property Plant and Equipment
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Useful
Life |
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(in
years) |
Plant
and equipment |
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5-12 |
Furniture
and fixtures |
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5-10 |
Computer
equipment & software |
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3-5 |
Leasehold
Improvements |
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Shorter
of the remaining lease or estimated useful life |
Depreciation
methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date.
(l)
Intangible Assets
The
Company’s long-lived intangible assets, other than goodwill, are assessed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate
there may be an impairment. These assets were initially recorded at their estimated fair value at the time of acquisition and assets
not acquired in acquisitions were recorded at historical cost. However, if their estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount,
other intangible assets with indefinite lives are reduced to their estimated fair value through an impairment charge in the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss.
Patents
and Trade Secrets
Propriety
protection for the Company’s products, technology and process is important to its competitive position. As of October 31, 2022,
the Company has 16 issued U.S. patents, 15 foreign patents, three pending U.S. patent applications and 16 foreign patent applications
pending in such jurisdictions as Australia, Canada, China, European Union, Israel, Japan and South Korea, which if issued are expected
to expire between 2036 and 2041. Management intends to protect all other intellectual property (e.g. copyrights, trademarks and
trade secrets) using all legal remedies available to the Company.
The
Company records expenses related to the application for and maintenance of patents as a component of research and development expenses
on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss.
Patent
Costs
Patents
may be purchased from third parties. The costs of acquiring the patent are capitalized as patent costs if it represents a future economic
benefit to the Company. Once a patent is acquired it is amortized over its remaining useful life and assessed for impairment when necessary.
Other
Intangible Assets
Other
intangible assets that are acquired by the Company, which have definite useful lives, are measured at cost less accumulated amortization
and accumulated impairment losses.
Amortization
Amortization
is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets, other than goodwill, from the date that
they are available for use. The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:
Schedule
of Estimated Useful Lives of Intangible Assets
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Useful
Life |
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(in
years) |
Patents
and trademarks |
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12-17 |
(m)
Goodwill
Goodwill
is evaluated annually for impairment or whenever we identify certain triggering events or circumstances that would more likely than not
reduce the fair value below its carrying amount. Events or circumstances that might indicate an interim evaluation is warranted include,
among other things, unexpected adverse business conditions, economic factors (for example, the loss of key personnel), supply costs,
unanticipated competitive activities, and acts by governments and courts.
(n)
Recoverability of Long-Lived Assets
In
accordance with FASB ASC 360-10-35 “Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets”, long-lived assets to be held and used are
analyzed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable
or that the useful lives of those assets are no longer appropriate. The Company evaluates at each balance sheet date whether events and
circumstances have occurred that indicate possible impairment.
The
Company determines the existence of such impairment by measuring the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges)
and comparing such amount to the carrying amount of the assets. An impairment loss, if one exists, is then measured as the amount by
which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the discounted estimated future cash flows. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the
lower of the carrying amount or fair value of such assets less costs to sell. Asset impairment charges are recorded to reduce the carrying
amount of the long-lived asset that will be sold or disposed of to their estimated fair values. Charges for the asset impairment reduce
the carrying amount of the long-lived assets to their estimated salvage value in connection with the decision to dispose of such assets.
(o)
Right-of-Use Assets
The
Company leased a facility in Tampa, Florida (“Hyde Park”) under an operating lease (“Hyde Park Lease”) with annual
rentals of $22,048 to $23,320 plus certain operating expenses. The Hyde Park facility housed the MyMD Florida operations. The Hyde Park
Lease took effect on July 1, 2019 for a term of 36 months to expire on June 30, 2022. The Company cancelled the Hyde Park lease in March
2022 without penalty.
The
Company leased an aircraft under an operating lease (“Supera Aviation Lease”) with annual rentals of $600,000 plus certain
operating expenses. The Supera Aviation Lease took effect on October 26, 2018 for a term of 36 months to expire on September 26, 2021.
The Company cancelled the Supera Aviation Lease in April 2021 without penalty.
The
Company leased a facility in Baltimore, Maryland (“2020 Wolfe St”) under an operating lease (“2020 Baltimore Lease”)
with annual rentals of $24,000 to $25,462 plus certain operating expenses. The 2020 Baltimore Lease took effect on November 9, 2020 for
a term of 12 months with automatic renewals unless a sixty-day notice was provided. The initial term expired on November 30, 2021. On
November 17, 2021, the 2020 Baltimore Lease was cancelled without penalty.
The
Company leases a facility in Baltimore, Maryland (“2021 Wolfe St”) under an operating lease (“2021 Baltimore Lease”)
with annual rentals of $52,800 to $56,016 plus certain operating expenses. The 2021 Baltimore Lease took effect on November 17, 2021
for a term of 12 months with automatic renewals unless a sixty-day notice is provided. The initial term expires on November 30, 2022.
The
Company leases a facility in Tampa, Florida (“Platt St”) under an operating lease (“Platt Street Lease”) with
annual rentals of $22,030 to $23,259 plus certain operating expenses. The Platt Street Lease took effect on April 1, 2022 for a term
of 36 months. The initial term expires on March 31, 2025.
On
January 1, 2019 (“Effective Date”), the Company adopted FASB ASC, Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”), which increases
transparency and comparability by recognizing a lessee’s rights and obligations resulting from leases by recording them on the
balance sheet as lease assets and lease liabilities. The new guidance requires the recognition of the right-of-use (“ROU”)
assets and related operating and finance lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company adopted the new guidance using the modified
retrospective approach on January 1, 2019.
The
Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted within the standard, which allows an entity to forgo reassessing (i) whether
a contract contains a lease, (ii) classification of leases, and (iii) whether capitalized costs associated with a lease meet the definition
of initial direct costs. Also, the Company elected the expedient allowing an entity to use hindsight to determine the lease term and
impairment of ROU assets and the expedient to allow the Company to not have to separate lease and non-lease components. The Company has
also elected the short-term lease accounting policy under which the Company would not recognize a lease liability or ROU asset for any
lease that at the commencement date has a lease term of twelve months or less and does not include a purchase option that the Company
is more than reasonably certain to exercise.
For
contracts entered into on or after the Effective Date, at the inception of a contract, the Company will assess whether the contract is,
or contains, a lease. The Company’s assessment is based on: (i) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified
asset, (ii) whether the Company obtained the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the
period, and (iii) whether the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset. Leases entered into prior to January 1, 2020, which
were accounted for under ASC 840, were not reassessed for classification.
For
operating leases, the lease liability is initially and subsequently measured at the present value of the unpaid lease payments. The Company
generally uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate for leases, unless an interest rate is implicitly stated in the lease.
The present value of the lease payments is calculated using the incremental borrowing rate for operating leases, which was determined
using a portfolio approach based on the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments
on a collateralized basis over a similar term. The lease term for all the Company’s leases includes the non-cancellable period
of the lease plus any additional periods covered by either a Company option to extend the lease that the Company is reasonably certain
to exercise, or an option to extend the lease controlled by the lessor. All ROU assets are reviewed for impairment.
Lease
expense for operating leases consists of the lease payments plus any initial direct costs and is recognized on a straight-line basis
over the lease term.
The
Company’s operating leases are comprised of the Hyde Park Lease, the 2021
Baltimore Lease and the Platt Street Lease on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The information related to these leases are presented
below:
Schedule of Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Information Related to Operating Lease
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As of September 30, 2022 | | |
As of December 31, 2021 | |
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Platt Street | | |
2021 Baltimore | | |
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Hyde Park | | |
2021 Baltimore | | |
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Balance Sheet Location | |
Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Total | | |
Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Total | |
Operating Lease | |
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Lease Right of Use | |
$ | 49,797 | | |
$ | 105,331 | | |
$ | 155,128 | | |
$ | 12,156 | | |
$ | 136,853 | | |
$ | 149,009 | |
Lease Payable, current | |
| 18,132 | | |
| 45,490 | | |
| 63,622 | | |
| 12,164 | | |
| 41,076 | | |
| 53,240 | |
Lease Payable - net of current | |
| 31,970 | | |
| 61,174 | | |
| 93,144 | | |
| - | | |
| 95,911 | | |
| 95,911 | |
The
following provides details of the Company’s lease expense:
Schedule of Lease Expense
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 | | |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 | |
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Platt Street | | |
2021 Baltimore | | |
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Supera Aviation | | |
Hyde Park | | |
2020 Baltimore | | |
| |
Lease Expenses | |
Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Total | | |
Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Total | |
Operating Leases | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
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Lease Costs | |
$ | 5,660 | | |
$ | 13,600 | | |
$ | 19,260 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 6,257 | | |
$ | 6,000 | | |
$ | 12,257 | |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | | |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 | |
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Hyde Park | | |
Platt Street | | |
2021 Baltimore | | |
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Supera Aviation | | |
Hyde Park | | |
2020 Baltimore | | |
| |
Lease Expenses | |
Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Total | | |
Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Total | |
Operating Leases | |
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Lease Costs | |
$ | 6,251 | | |
$ | 11,321 | | |
$ | 40,800 | | |
$ | 58,372 | | |
$ | 150,000 | | |
$ | 16,830 | | |
$ | 19,455 | | |
$ | 186,285 | |
Other
information related to leases is presented below:
Schedule of Other Information Related to Leases
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As of September 30, 2022 | |
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Hyde | | |
Platt | | |
2021 Baltimore | | |
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Other Information | |
Park Lease | | |
Street Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Total | |
Operating Leases | |
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Operating cash used | |
$ | 4,622 | | |
$ | 13,104 | | |
$ | 39,666 | | |
$ | 57,392 | |
Average remaining lease term | |
| - | | |
| 30 | | |
| 26 | | |
| 28 | |
Average discount rate | |
| 10.0 | % | |
| 10.0 | % | |
| 10.0 | % | |
| 10.0 | % |
As
of September 30, 2022, the annual minimum lease payments of the Company’s operating lease liabilities were as follows:
Schedule of Operating Lease Minimum Lease Payments
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Street Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Total | |
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As of September 30, 2022 | |
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Platt | | |
2021 Baltimore | | |
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Street Lease | | |
Lease | | |
Total | |
For Years Ending September 30, | |
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2022 (three months) | |
$ | 5,508 | | |
$ | 13,332 | | |
$ | 18,840 | |
2023 | |
| 22,485 | | |
| 54,520 | | |
| 77,005 | |
2024 | |
| 23,103 | | |
| 51,348 | | |
| 74,451 | |
2025 | |
| 5,814 | | |
| - | | |
| 5,814 | |
Total future minimum lease payments, undiscounted | |
$ | 56,910 | | |
$ | 119,200 | | |
$ | 176,110 | |
Less: Imputed interest | |
| 6,808 | | |
| 12,536 | | |
| 19,344 | |
Present value of future minimum lease payments | |
$ | 50,102 | | |
$ | 106,664 | | |
$ | 156,766 | |
(p)
Revenue Recognition
The
Company will recognize revenue under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The core principle of the revenue standard is that
a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration
to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company only applies the five-step model to
contracts when it is probable that the Company will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods and services
transferred to the customer. The following five steps are applied to achieve that core principle:
|
1) |
Identify
the contract with the customer |
|
2) |
Identify
the performance obligations in the contract |
|
3) |
Determine
the transaction price |
|
4) |
Allocate
the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract |
|
5) |
Recognize
revenue when the company satisfies a performance obligation |
(q)
Income Taxes
The
Company utilizes an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. The provision for income taxes
is based upon income or loss after adjustment for those permanent items that are not considered in the determination of taxable income.
Deferred income taxes represent the tax effects of differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of the Company’s assets
and liabilities at the enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.
The
Company evaluates the recoverability of deferred tax assets and establishes a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that
some portion or all the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws
that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In management’s opinion, adequate
provisions for income taxes have been made. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances
or reversals of reserves may be necessary.
Tax
benefits are recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The
amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon settlement.
A liability for “unrecognized tax benefits” is recorded for any tax benefits claimed in the Company’s tax returns that
do not meet these recognition and measurement standards. As of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, no liability for unrecognized
tax benefits was required to be reported.
There
is no income tax benefit for the losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 since management has determined
that the realization of the net deferred assets is not assured and has created a valuation allowance for the entire amount of such tax
benefits.
The
Company’s policy for recording interest and penalties associated with tax audits is to record such items as a component of general
and administrative expense. There were no amounts accrued for penalties and interest for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2022 and 2021. The Company does not expect its uncertain tax position to change during the next twelve months. Management is currently
unaware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviations from its position.
(r)
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share of Common Stock
Basic
earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings
per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares plus dilutive common share equivalents outstanding during the
period. Potential common shares that would have the effect of increasing diluted earnings per share are considered anti-dilutive.
Diluted
net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common and dilutive potential common stock outstanding
during the period.
As
the Company reported a net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, common stock equivalents were anti-dilutive.
As of September 30, 2022 and 2021, the
following securities are excluded from the calculation of weighted average dilutive common shares because their inclusion would have
been anti-dilutive:
Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
| |
2022 | | |
2021 | |
| |
For the Three and Nine
Months Ended September 30, |
| |
2022 | | |
2021 | |
Stock Options | |
| 4,376,737 | | |
| 4,188,315 | |
Warrants to purchase common stock | |
| 6,522,461 | | |
| 5,316,249 | |
Pre-funded Warrants to purchase common stock | |
| 135,135 | | |
| 520,270 | |
Series D Preferred Convertible Stock | |
| 36,496 | | |
| 36,496 | |
Warrants to purchase Series C Preferred stock | |
| 27,500 | | |
| 27,500 | |
Total potentially dilutive shares | |
| 11,098,329 | | |
| 10,088,830 | |
(s)
Stock-based Payments
The
Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards
Codification (ASC) 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation”, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation
expense for all stock-based awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values on the grant date. The Company estimates
the fair value of stock-based awards on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. The value of the portion of the award that is
ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods using the straight-line method. In June 2018,
the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-07, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment
Accounting (the “2018 Update”). The amendments in the 2018 Update expand the scope of Topic 718 to include share-based payment
transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. Prior to the 2018 Update, Topic 718 applied only to share-based transactions
to employees. Consistent with the accounting requirement for employee share-based payment awards, nonemployee share-based payment awards
within the scope of Topic 718 are measured at grant-date fair value of the equity instruments that an entity is obligated to issue when
the good has been delivered or the service has been rendered and any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the
instruments have been satisfied.
The
Company has elected to account for forfeiture of stock-based awards as they occur.
(t)
Reclassifications
Certain
prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
(u)
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
In
May 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-04, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Debt - Modifications and Extinguishments (Subtopic 470-50),
Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40),
Issuer’s Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges or Freestanding Equity - Classified Written Call Options. The amendments
in this Update clarify an issuer’s accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity - classified written call options
(for example, warrants) that remain equity classified after modification or exchange. The amendments are effective for all entities for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity should apply the amendments
prospectively to modifications or exchanges occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments. Early adoption is permitted for
all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity elects to early adopt the amendments in this Update in an interim
period, the guidance should be applied as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period. The adoption of this
ASU had no material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosure.
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Adopted
In
June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial
Instruments (“ASU-2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 affects loans, debt securities, trade receivables, and any other financial assets
that have the contractual right to receive cash. The ASU requires an entity to recognize expected credit losses rather than incurred
losses for financial assets. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods
within that fiscal year. The Company expects that there would be no material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial
statements upon the adoption of this ASU.
Note
3 – Recent Developments, Liquidity and Management’s Plans
Acquisition
and Disposition of Cystron
The
Company acquired 100% of the membership interests of Cystron pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated March 23, 2020
(as amended by Amendment No. 1 on May 14, 2020, the “MIPA”) from certain selling parties (the “Cystron Sellers”).
The acquisition of Cystron was accounted for as a purchase of an asset. Cystron is a party to a License and Development Agreement (as
amended and restated on March 19, 2020, in connection with our entry into the MIPA, the “License Agreement”) with Premas
Biotech PVT Ltd. (“Premas”) whereby Premas granted Cystron, amongst other things, an exclusive license with respect to Premas’
vaccine platform for the development of a vaccine against COVID-19 and other coronavirus infections. Cystron was incorporated on March
10, 2020. Since its formation and through the date of its acquisition by the Company, Cystron did not have any employees and its sole
asset consisted of the exclusive license from Premas.
On
March 18, 2021, the Company and the Cystron Sellers, which are also shareholders of Oravax, entered into a Termination and Release Agreement
terminating the MIPA effective upon consummation of the Contribution Agreement. In addition, the Cystron Sellers agreed to waive any
change of control payment triggered under the MIPA as a result of the Merger.
On
April 16, 2021, pursuant to the Contribution and Assignment Agreement, dated March 18, 2021 (the “Contribution Agreement”)
by and among the Company, Cystron, Oravax and, for the limited purpose set forth therein, Premas, the parties consummated the transactions
contemplated therein. Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, among other things, the Company caused Cystron to contribute substantially
all of the assets associated with its business of developing and manufacturing Cystron’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate to Oravax (the
“Contribution Transaction”).
As
of December 31, 2021, all amounts due to Premas under the Contribution Agreement have been paid. (Note: Pursuant to the Contribution
Agreement, a total of $1,500,000 was owed to Premas, of which $1,200,000 was paid by pre-merger Akers Biosciences, Inc.)
Agreement
and Plan of Merger and Reorganization
On
November 11, 2020, MyMD, Merger Sub, and MyMD Florida entered into the Merger Agreement (Note 1).
Upon
completion of the Merger and the transactions contemplated in the Merger Agreement, the Company issued 28,553,307 post reverse stock
split shares of Company Common Stock to the former stakeholders of pre-Merger MyMD Florida at the Exchange Ratio. Upon completion of
the Merger and the transactions contemplated in the Merger Agreement, the former stakeholders of pre-Merger MyMD Florida held approximately
77.05% of the Company’s Common Stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis, assuming the exercise in full of the pre-funded warrants
to purchase 986,486 shares of Company Common Stock and including 4,188,315 shares of Company Common Stock underlying options to purchase
shares of pre-Merger MyMD Florida Common Stock assumed by the company at closing and after adjustments based on the Company’s net
cash at closing. Holders of pre-Merger common stock of the Company held approximately 22.95% of the outstanding equity of the Company.
Also upon completion of the Merger and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the Company assumed 4,188,315 MyMD Florida
stock options subject to certain terms contained in the Merger Agreement (including, but not limited to, the amendment of such stock
option to extend the term of such stock option for a period expiring on April 16, 2023, the second-year anniversary of the Merger.
In
accordance with ASC 805, the Company accounted for the transaction as a reverse merger with Akers Biosciences, Inc. (“Akers”)
as the legal acquirer and pre-Merger MyMD Florida as the accounting acquirer. As a result of the transaction, the Company recognized
Goodwill totaling $10,498,539 based upon Akers’ pre-merger market capitalization of $42,477,346 less net tangible assets of $31,978,807.
Akers’
valuation was based upon 8,335,627 common shares outstanding and 263,026 vested restricted stock units (“RSU’) with a fair
market value of $4.94 per share, the closing price of Akers common shares on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange on April 16, 2021.
Schedule of Net Assets Acquired to be Allocated to Goodwill
| |
Valuation Analysis | |
| |
| |
Total Consideration | |
$ | 42,477,346 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
| 1,380,852 | |
Marketable Securities | |
| 29,480,524 | |
Other Receivables | |
| 3,026,137 | |
Prepaid Expenses | |
| 192,314 | |
Investment in Oravax, Inc. | |
| 1,500,000 | |
Trade and Other Payables | |
| (3,601,020 | ) |
Net Tangible Assets Acquired | |
$ | 31,978,807 | |
Excess of Purchase Price Over Net Assets Acquired to be Allocated to Goodwill | |
$ | 10,498,539 | |
The
holders of approximately 49.68% of outstanding shares of Company Common Stock are subject to lockup agreements pursuant to which such
stockholders have agreed, except in limited circumstances, not to transfer, grant an option with respect to, sell, exchange, pledge or
otherwise dispose of, or encumber, any shares of Company capital stock for 180 days following the effective time of the Merger. For the
subsequent 180 days after the initial 180-day lock-up period, any disposal of Company Common Stock must be only in accordance with the
volume limitations set forth in paragraph (2) of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”).
Pursuant
to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, not later than 30 days after the Option Exercise Period, the Company will pay stockholders
of MyMD Florida the Additional Consideration from the exercise of any MyMD Florida options assumed by the Company prior to the second-year
anniversary of the Merger; provided, however, the amount of such payment will not exceed the maximum amount of cash consideration that
may be received by stockholders of MyMD Florida without affecting the intended tax consequences of the Merger. As of the date of this
report, there have been no exercises of the MyMD Florida options assumed by the Company.
Under
the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay contingent consideration in combined company common stock to MYMD Florida
stockholders if the combined company meets certain market capitalization milestones, referred to as Milestone Events, during the period
commencing on the business day following the closing date of the merger and ending on the 36-month anniversary of such date, referred
to as the Milestone Period. The Milestone Events and corresponding Milestone Payments are set forth in the table below.
Summary of Milestone Events Payment
Milestone
Event |
|
Milestone
Payment |
Market
capitalization of the combined company for at least ten (10) trading days during any 20 consecutive trading day period during the
Milestone Period is equal to or greater than $500,000,000 (the “First Milestone Event”). |
|
$20,000,000 |
|
|
|
For
every $250,000,000 incremental increase in market capitalization of the combined company after the First Milestone Event to the extent
such incremental increase occurs for at least 10 trading days during any 20 consecutive trading day period during the Milestone Period,
up to a $1,000,000,000 market capitalization of the combined company. |
|
$10,000,000
per each incremental increase (it being understood, however, that, if such incremental increase results in market capitalization
equal to $1,000,000,000, such $10,000,000 payment in respect of such incremental increase shall be payable without duplication of
any amount payable in respect of a Second Milestone Event, as defined below). |
|
|
|
Market
capitalization of the combined company for at least 10 trading days during any 20 consecutive trading day period during the Milestone
Period is equal to or greater than $1,000,000,000 (the “Second Milestone Event”) |
|
$25,000,000 |
|
|
|
For
every $1,000,000,000 incremental increase in market capitalization of the combined company after the Second Milestone Event to the
extent such incremental increase occurs for at least 10 trading days during any 20 consecutive trading day period during the Milestone
Period. |
|
$25,000,000
per each incremental increase |
For
purposes of the table above, “market capitalization” means, with respect to any trading day, the product of (i) the total
outstanding shares of the combined company common stock and (ii) the volume weighted average trading price for the combined company common
stock for such trading day.
Liquidity
As
of September 30, 2022, the Company’s cash on hand was $309,926 and marketable securities were $6,774,381. The Company has incurred
a net loss from operations of $ for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. As of September 30, 2022, the Company had working
capital of $6,296,506 and stockholders’ equity of $18,327,047 including an accumulated deficit of $90,013,386. During the nine
months ended September 30, 2022, cash flows used in operating activities were $10,021,664, consisting primarily of a net loss of $11,451,818
offset by non-cash share-based compensation of $581,663 and an increase in trade and other payables of $730,683. Since its inception,
the Company has met its liquidity requirements principally through the sale of its common stock in public and private placements.
The
Company evaluated the current cash requirements for operations in conjunction with management’s strategic plan and believes that
the Company’s current financial resources as of the date of the issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements are
sufficient to fund its current operating budget and contractual obligations as of September 30, 2022 as they fall due within the next
twelve-month period, alleviating any substantial doubt raised by the Company’s historical operating results and satisfying its
estimated liquidity needs for twelve months from the issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note
4 – Trade and Other Payables
Trade
and other payables consist of the following:
Schedule of Trade and Other Payables
| |
September 30, 2022 | | |
December 31, 2021 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Accounts Payable – Trade | |
$ | 1,392,675 | | |
$ | 867,518 | |
Accrued Expenses | |
| 324,634 | | |
| 119,108 | |
Trade and other payables,
Total | |
$ | 1,717,309 | | |
$ | 986,626 | |
Note
5 – Notes Payable
Secured
Promissory Note
On
November 11, 2020, concurrently with the execution of the Merger Agreement, the Company agreed to provide a bridge loan up to an aggregate
principal amount of $3,000,000 to pre-Merger MyMD Florida pursuant to the Bridge Loan Note. Advances under the Bridge Loan Note (“Bridge
Loan Advances”) were made in the amounts and at the times as needed to fund MyMD Florida’s operating expenses. Bridge Loan
Advances accrue interest at 5% per annum, which may be increased to 8% per annum upon occurrence of any event of default, from the date
of such default. The principal and the accrued interest thereon are to be repaid on the earliest of (a) April 15, 2022; (b); if the Merger
was consummated, then upon demand of the Company following the consummation of the Merger; or (c) the date on which the obligations under
the Bridge Loan Note are accelerated upon event of default as set forth in the Bridge Loan Note. The payment and performance of all obligations
under the Bridge Loan Note are secured by a first priority security interest in all of MyMD Florida’s right, title and interest
in and to its assets as collateral. The outstanding principal amount and the accrued interest of the Bridge Loan Note were convertible
into shares of MyMD Florida Common Stock in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement.
As
of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 MyMD had advanced MyMD Florida $3,000,000 under the Bridge Loan Note plus accrued interest
totaling $26,137. The balance of $3,026,137 as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, were eliminated on consolidation.
Note
6 – Stock-based Payments
Equity
incentive Plans
2013
Stock Incentive Plan
On
January 23, 2014, the Company adopted the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan (“2013 Plan”). The 2013 Plan was amended by the Board
on January 9, 2015 and September 30, 2016, and such amendments were ratified by shareholders on December 7, 2018. The 2013 Plan provides
for the issuance of up to 2,162 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of September 30, 2022, grants of restricted stock and
options to purchase 1,406 shares of Common Stock have been issued pursuant to the 2013 Plan, and 756 shares of Common Stock remain available
for issuance.
2016
Stock Incentive Plan
On
December 21, 2016, the shareholders approved, and the Company adopted the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan (“2016 Plan”). The 2016
Plan provides for the issuance of up to 50,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of September 30, 2022, grants of options
to purchase 4,188,315 shares of Common Stock have been issued pursuant to the 2016 Plan, and 0 shares of Common Stock remain available
for issuance.
2017
Stock Incentive Plan
On
August 7, 2017, the shareholders approved, and the Company adopted the 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (“2017 Plan”). The 2017
Plan provides for the issuance of up to 3,516 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of September 30, 2022, grants of restricted
stock and options to purchase 2,538 shares of Common Stock have been issued pursuant to the 2017 Plan, and 978 shares of Common Stock
remain available for issuance.
2018
Stock Incentive Plan
On
December 7, 2018, the shareholders approved, and the Company adopted the 2018 Stock Incentive Plan (“2018 Plan”). On August
27, 2020, the 2019 Plan was modified to increase the total authorized shares. The 2018 Plan, as amended, provides for the issuance of
up to 560,063 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of September 30, 2022, grants of RSUs and restricted stock to purchase 263,026
shares of Common Stock have been issued pursuant to the 2018 Plan, and 297,037 shares of Common Stock remain available for issuance.
2021
Stock Incentive Plan
On
April 15, 2021, the shareholders approved, and the Company adopted the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (“2021 Plan”). The 2021
Plan provides for the issuance of up to 7,228,184 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of September 30, 2022, grants of RSUs
and stock options to purchase 3,149,207 shares of Common Stock have been issued pursuant to the 2021 Plan, and 4,078,977 shares of Common
Stock remain available for issuance.
Stock
Options
The
following table summarizes the activities for MyMD stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
Summary of Stock Options Activity
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Weighted | | |
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Average | | |
| |
| |
| | |
Weighted | | |
Weighted | | |
Remaining | | |
| |
| |
Number | | |
Average | | |
Average | | |
Contractual | | |
Aggregate | |
| |
of | | |
Exercise | | |
Grant Date | | |
Term | | |
Intrinsic | |
| |
Shares | | |
Price | | |
Fair Value | | |
(years) | | |
Value | |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | |
| 4,176,737 | | |
$ | 2.59 | | |
$ | 2.59 | | |
| 1.29 | | |
$ | 14,493,284 | |
Granted | |
| 300,000 | | |
| 3.41 | | |
| 3.41 | | |
| 5.80 | | |
$ | 31,000 | |
Exercised | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Forfeited | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Canceled/Expired | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Balance at September 30, 2022 | |
| 4,476,737 | | |
| 2.64 | | |
| 2.64 | | |
| 0.89 | | |
$ | 114,535 | |
Exercisable as of September 30, 2022 | |
| 4,376,737 | | |
| 2.61 | | |
| 2.61 | | |
| 0.77 | | |
$ | 114,535 | |
The
aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the closing stock price
of $2.61 for the Company’s common shares on September 30, 2022 and the closing stock price of $6.06 for the Company’s common
shares on December 31, 2021.
On
January 28, 2022, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved the issuance of 200,000 stock options under the 2021 Stock Incentive
Plan. These shares had a grant date fair value of $3.59 per share or a cumulative fair market value of $717,660 as calculated using Black-Scholes
(exercise price $3.96 per share, stock price $3.96 per share, volatility of 124.43%, discount rate of 1.74% and seven-year term). The
grant was segmented into four vesting tranches triggered by performance achievements and expire on January 28, 2029. The Company is amortizing
the expenses over the vesting cycles of the individual tranches.
On
June 21, 2022, the Company granted 100,000 stock options under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan to a third-party consultant in consideration
of services rendered. These shares had a grant date fair value of $2.30 per share or a cumulative fair market value of $199,360 as calculated
using Black-Scholes (exercise price $2.30 per share, stock price $2.30 per share, volatility of 130.51%, discount rate of 3.24% and five-year term). The grant vested immediately and expire on June 21, 2027. The Company is amortizing the expense over twelve months, the term
of the consulting agreement.
During
the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred stock option expenses totaling $135,620 and $0, respectively.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred stock option expenses totaling $348,868 and $15,036,051, respectively.
The unamortized stock option expenses as of September 30, 2022 and 2021 totaled $568,152 and $0, respectively.
Assumption
of MyMD Florida Stock Options
In
2016, pre-Merger MyMD Florida adopted the MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amended and Restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016
Plan”). The 2016 Plan provided for the issuance of up to 50,000,000 shares of pre-Merger MyMD Florida common stock. As of September
30, 2022, options to purchase 4,188,315 shares of common stock have been issued pursuant to the plan and 0 shares of common stock remain
available for issuance.
Pursuant
to the Merger Agreement, effective as of the effective time of the Merger, the Company assumed pre-Merger MyMD Florida’s Second
Amendment to Amended and Restated 2016 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”), assuming all of pre-Merger MyMD Florida’s
rights and obligations with respect to the options issued thereunder. As of the effective date of the Merger, no additional awards could
be issued under the 2016 Plan.
In
addition, under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company assumed all of pre-Merger MyMD Florida’s rights and obligations
under pre-Merger MyMD Florida’s stock options that were outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger, and
each such stock option, whether or not vested, was converted into a stock option representing the right to purchase shares of Company
Common Stock, on terms substantially the same as those in effect immediately prior to the effective time, except that the number of shares
of Company Common Stock issuable and the exercise price per share of such stock options was adjusted by the Exchange Ratio. Additionally,
the number of shares and exercise price per share of Company Common Stock under the assumed pre-Merger MyMD Florida stock options was
further adjusted by the Reverse Stock Split.
The
Company assumed 4,188,315 MyMD Florida stock options subject to certain terms contained in the Merger Agreement (including, but not limited
to, the amendment of such stock option to change the term of such stock option for a period expiring on April 16, 2023, the second-year
anniversary of the Merger). The Company recorded expenses of $15,036,051 for the assumption of the options and the modification of the
terms which is included on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss for the nine months September 30, 2021. The Company
utilized Black-Scholes using an exercise price of $2.59, an issue date fair value of $4.94, a volatility index of 122.31% and a discount
rate of 0.16% to determine the fair value of the modification. The pre-Merger MyMD options were valued at $0 on April 16, 2021, as there
was no reliable method of determining the fair value given the material events that had occurred since the last arms-length trade of
common shares.
Restricted
Stock Units
On
September 11, 2020, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved grants totaling 394,680 Restricted Stock Units to
the Company’s four directors. Each RSU had a grant date fair value of $4.48 which shall be amortized on a straight-line basis over
the vesting period into administrative expenses within the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss. Such RSUs were granted under
the 2018 Plan, as amended. Fifty percent (50%) of each RSU will vest on the first anniversary date of the Grant and the remaining fifty
percent (50%) will vest on the second anniversary date; provided that the RSUs shall vest immediately upon the occurrence of (i) a change
in control, provided that the director is employed by or providing services to the Company and its affiliates on the closing date of
such change of control, or (ii) the director’s termination of employment of service by the Company was without cause.
On
April 16, 2021, concurrently with the closing of the Merger, pursuant to the terms of the RSU Agreements between the Company and four
board of directors, the 394,680 RSUs granted on September 11, 2020 under the 2018 Plan, as amended, accelerated and vested in full.
Per
the terms of the RSU agreements, the Company, at the Company’s sole discretion, may settle the RSUs in cash, or part cash and part
common stock. As there is no intention to settle the RSUs in cash, the Company accounted for these RSUs as equity.
Pre-merger
Akers Biosciences, Inc. recorded expenses totaling $979,758 for the acceleration of the vesting of 394,680 RSUs, the holders immediately
surrendered 139,457 RSUs with a fair market value of $688,913 for the withholding of federal and state income taxes, as directed by the
holders, which was recorded as Payroll Taxes Payable on the date of the Merger. The withholding obligations were paid by the Company
on June 30, 2021. As of November 10, 2022, the vested RSUs have not been converted to common shares of the Company.
On
October 14, 2021, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved grants totaling 2,795,000 Restricted Stock Units to
the Company’s six directors and seven key employees. Each RSU had a grant date fair value of $8.09 which will be amortized upon
vesting into administrative expenses within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss. Such RSUs were granted under
the 2021 Plan. Vesting of each RSU is:
|
● |
One-third
(33%) of each RSU will vest when the Company’s market capitalization is equal to or greater than $500,000,000 for at least
ten trading days during any twenty (20) consecutive trading day period ending on or after December 15, 2021 and the fair market value
of the common stock equals or exceeds $5.00 during such trading day period. |
|
● |
One-third
(33%) of each RSU will vest when the Company’s market capitalization is equal to or greater than $750,000,000 for at least
ten trading days during any twenty (20) consecutive trading day period ending on or after December 15, 2021 and the fair market value
of the common stock equals or exceeds $5.00 during such trading day period. |
|
● |
The
remaining awarded units will vest when the Company’s market capitalization is equal to or greater than $1,000,000,000 for at
least ten trading days during any twenty (20) consecutive trading day period ending on or after December 15, 2021 and the fair market
value of the common stock equals or exceeds $5.00 during such trading day period. |
|
● |
In
the event that (i) a change in control occurs or (ii) the participant incurs a termination of service by the Company without cause
or due to the participant’s death or total and permanent disability, then all unvested units shall become vested units immediately
upon the occurrence of such event. |
As of September 30, 2022, none of the vesting milestones have been met.
On
January 28, 2022, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved a grant of 4,040 RSUs to a sub-contractor with a grant
date fair value of $15,998 and vested immediately. Such RSUs were granted under the 2021 Plan. The Company recorded expenses of $0 and
$15,998 which is included Stock Based Compensation on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss during the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2022.
On
July 7, 2022, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved a grant of 50,167 RSUs to a sub-contractor with a grant date
fair value of $150,000 and vested immediately. Such RSUs were granted under the 2021 Plan. The Company recorded expenses of $138,587 which
is included Stock Based Compensation on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss during the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2022.
The
following is the status of outstanding restricted stock units outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and changes for the nine months ended
September 30, 2022:
Summary of Restricted Stock Units Activity
| |
| | |
Weighted | |
| |
| | |
Average | |
| |
Number of | | |
Grant Date | |
| |
RSUs | | |
Fair Value | |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | |
| 2,795,000 | | |
$ | 8.09 | |
Granted | |
| 54,207 | | |
| 3.06 | |
Exercised | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Forfeited | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Canceled/Expired | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Balance at September 30, 2022 | |
$ | 2,849,207 | | |
$ | 7.99 | |
Exercisable as of September 30, 2022 | |
$ | 54,207 | | |
$ | 3.06 | |
As
of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the unamortized value of the RSUs was $22,622,962 and $22,611,550, respectively.
Note
7 – Equity
Preferred
Stock
The
holders of preferred shares or preferred warrants are entitled to vote per share, as limited by the Certificate of Designation for each
class of preferred shares or warrants, at meetings of the Company. As of September 30, 2022, 50,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock were
authorized and four classes of Preferred Stock or Warrants are designated.
Series
D Convertible Preferred Stock
On
March 24, 2020, the Company designated 211,353 Series D Convertible Preferred Shares, no par value with a stated value of $0.01 per share
and filed the Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Certificate
of Designation”) with the Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey. Pursuant to the Certificate of Designation, in the event
of the Company’s liquidation or winding up of its affairs, the holders of its Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Preferred
Stock”) will be entitled to receive the same amount that a holder of the Company’s common stock would receive if the Preferred
Stock were fully converted (disregarding for such purposes any conversion limitations set forth in the Certificate of Designation) to
common stock which amounts shall be paid pari passu with all holders of the Company’s common stock. Each share of Preferred Stock
has a stated value equal to $0.01 (the “Stated Value”), subject to increase as set forth in Section 7 of the Certificate
of Designation.
A
holder of Preferred Stock is entitled at any time to convert any whole or partial number of shares of Preferred Stock into shares of
the Company’s common stock determined by dividing the Stated Value of the Preferred Stock being converted by the conversion price
of $0.01 per share.
A
holder of Preferred Stock will be prohibited from converting Preferred Stock into shares of the Company’s common stock if, as a
result of such conversion, the holder, together with its affiliates, would own more than 4.99% of the total number of shares of the Company’s
common stock then issued and outstanding (with such ownership restriction referred to as the “Beneficial Ownership Limitation”).
However, any holder may increase or decrease such percentage to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99%, provided that any increase
in such percentage shall not be effective until 61 days after such notice to the Company.
Subject
to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, on any matter presented to the Company’s stockholders for their action or consideration
at any meeting of the Company’s stockholders (or by written consent of stockholders in lieu of a meeting), each holder of Preferred
Stock will be entitled to cast the number of votes equal to the number of whole shares of the Company’s common stock into which
the shares of Preferred Stock beneficially owned by such holder are convertible as of the record date for determining stockholders entitled
to vote on or consent to such matter (taking into account all Preferred Stock beneficially owned by such holder). Except as otherwise
required by law or by the other provisions of the Company’s certificate of incorporation, the holders of Preferred Stock will vote
together with the holders of the Company’s common stock and any other class or series of stock entitled to vote thereon as a single
class.
A
holder of Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive dividends as and when paid to the holders of the Company’s common stock
on an as-converted basis.
As
of September 30, 2022, the Company had 72,992 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding which represent 36,496 underlying
shares of the Company Common Stock.
Common
Stock
Pursuant
to the Merger Agreement, on April 16, 2021, the Company filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the “A&R
Charter”) with the Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, which was approved by the Company’s stockholders on April
15, 2021. Among other things, the A&R Charter (i) changed the Company’s name to MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (ii) increased
the number of shares of Company Common Stock available from 100,000,000 shares to a total of 500,000,000 shares of the Company’s
Common Stock, (iii) changed the structure of the board of directors from a classified board of three classes to a non-classified board
of a single class, and (iv) simplified and consolidated various provisions.
The
holders of common shares are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the Company.
On
February 11, 2021, 466,216 shares of common stock issued pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated November 11, 2020,
by and between the Company and certain institutional and accredited investors were cancelled and 466,216 prefunded warrants (as defined
therein) were issued at the request of a shareholder.
On
May 18, 2021, 466,216 prefunded warrants were exercised in exchange for 466,716 shares of common stock.
On
August 5, 2021, the Company issued 16,826 shares of the Company’s common stock with a fair market value of $90,002 for services.
On
December 9, 2021, holders of 11,576 common stock options were exercised for 11,576 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise
price of $2.59 per common share. The net proceeds of $29,982 is recorded as a non-current liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheet as of September 30, 2022. The accumulated proceeds from the exercise of these stock options will be distributed to the former shareholders
of MyMD Florida per the terms of the Merger Agreement.
On
February 16, 2022, 385,135 prefunded warrants were exercised in exchange for 385,135 shares of common stock.
On
August 17, 2022, pursuant to a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, dated August 15,
2022, the Company issued and sold in a registered direct offering (the “August Offering”) an aggregate of 1,411,764 shares
of its common stock at an offering price of $4.25 per
share and 1,411,764 unregistered investor warrants to purchase up to 1,411,764 shares of its common stock at an exercise
price of $5.25, for gross and net proceeds of $5,999,997 and
$5,550,028,
respectively.
Common
Stock Warrants
The
table below summarizes the warrant activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
Summary of Warrant Activity
| |
| | |
Weighted | | |
Average | | |
| |
| |
| | |
Average | | |
Remaining | | |
Aggregate | |
| |
Number of | | |
Exercise | | |
Contractual | | |
Intrinsic | |
| |
Warrants | | |
Price | | |
Term (years) | | |
Value | |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | |
| 5,074,489 | | |
$ | 5.25 | | |
| 4.34 | | |
$ | 9,554,827 | |
Granted | |
| 1,450,029 | | |
| 5.27 | | |
| 4.88 | | |
| - | |
Exercised | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Forfeited | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Canceled/Expired | |
| (2,057 | ) | |
| 592.49 | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Balance at September 30, 2022 | |
| 6,522,461 | | |
$ | 5.07 | | |
| 3.88 | | |
$ | - | |
Exercisable as of September 30, 2022 | |
| 6,522,461 | | |
$ | 5.07 | | |
| 3.88 | | |
$ | - | |
The
aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the closing stock price
of $2.61 for the Company’s common shares on September 30, 2022 and the closing stock price of $6.06 for the Company’s common
shares on December 31, 2021. All warrants were vested on date of grant.
On
July 7, 2022, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 38,265
shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $5.98
to a vendor for services. The cumulative fair market value of $93,233 as calculated using Black-Scholes (exercise price $5.98 per
share, stock price $2.99 per share, volatility of 131.06%, discount rate of 3.07% and a five- year term). The warrants will be
exercisable at any time and from time to time, in whole or in part, following the date of issuance and for a term of five
years from the effective date. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the company recognized $78,210 in expense which is included
in stock-based compensation on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss.
On
August 17, 2022, in connection with the August Offering, the Company issued unregistered investor warrants to purchase up to 1,411,764
shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $5.25
(the “August Investor Warrants”) in a private placement. The August Investor Warrants will be exercisable at any time
and from time to time, in whole or in part, beginning six-months following the date of issuance and for a term of five years from
the initial exercise date.
Pre-funded
Common Stock Warrants
The
table below summarizes the pre-funded warrant activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
Summary of Warrant Activity
| |
| | |
Weighted | | |
Average | | |
| |
| |
| | |
Average | | |
Remaining | | |
Aggregate | |
| |
Number of | | |
Exercise | | |
Contractual | | |
Intrinsic | |
| |
Warrants | | |
Price | | |
Term (years) | | |
Value | |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | |
| 520,270 | | |
$ | 0.002 | | |
| - | | |
$ | 3,151,796 | |
Granted | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Exercised | |
| (385,135 | ) | |
| 0.002 | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Forfeited | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Canceled/Expired | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Balance at September 30, 2022 | |
| 135,135 | | |
$ | 0.002 | | |
| - | | |
$ | 352,432 | |
Exercisable as of September 30, 2022 | |
| 135,135 | | |
$ | 0.002 | | |
| - | | |
$ | 352,432 | |
All
pre-funded warrants were vested on date of grant and are exercisable at any time. The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the
difference between the exercise price of the underlying award and the closing stock price of $2.61 for the Company’s common shares
on September 30, 2022 and the closing stock price of $6.06 for the Company’s common stock on December 31, 2021.
Series
C Convertible Preferred Stock Warrants
The
table below summarizes the warrant activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
Summary of Warrant Activity
| |
| | |
Weighted | | |
Average | | |
| |
| |
| | |
Average | | |
Remaining | | |
Aggregate | |
| |
Number of | | |
Exercise | | |
Contractual | | |
Intrinsic | |
| |
Warrants | | |
Price | | |
Term (years) | | |
Value | |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | |
| 27,500 | | |
$ | 8.00 | | |
| 2.94 | | |
$ | - | |
Granted | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Exercised | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Forfeited | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Canceled/Expired | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Balance at September 30, 2022 | |
| 27,500 | | |
$ | 8.00 | | |
| 2.19 | | |
$ | - | |
Exercisable as of September 30, 2022 | |
| 27,500 | | |
$ | 8.00 | | |
| 2.19 | | |
$ | - | |
The
aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the closing stock price
of $2.61 for the Company’s common shares on September 30, 2022 and the closing stock price of $6.06 for the Company’s common
shares on December 31, 2021. All Series C Convertible Preferred Stock Warrants were vested on date of grant.
Note
8 – Commitments and Contingencies
Scientific
Advisory Board
On
February 1, 2021, the Company formed the Scientific Advisory Board to (i) provide strategic advice and make recommendations to management
regarding current and planned research and development programs, (ii) advise management regarding the scientific merit of technology
or products involved in licensing and acquisition opportunities and (iii) provide strategic advice to management regarding emerging science
and technology issues and trends. During the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred costs of $40,000 and
$60,000, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred costs of $138,000 and $126,000,
respectively. These expenses are included in Research and Development Expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive
Loss. The Scientific Advisory Board was disbanded effective September 30, 2022.
COVID-19
In
December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, was reported to have surfaced in Wuhan, China and has reached multiple other
countries, resulting in government-imposed quarantines, travel restrictions and other public health safety measures, including in the
United States and India. On March 12, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. The various precautionary measures taken
by many governmental authorities around the world in order to limit the spread of COVID-19 have had and may continue to have an adverse
effect on the global markets and global economy. Such government-imposed precautionary measures may have been relaxed in certain countries
or states, but there is no assurance that more strict measures will not be put in place again due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
The
ultimate impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic or a similar health epidemic is highly uncertain and subject to change. We do not yet
know the full extent of potential delays or impacts on the Company’s business, vaccine development efforts, healthcare systems
or the global economy as a whole. However, the effects have had and will likely continue to have a material impact on the Company’s
operations, liquidity and capital resources, and the Company will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely.
Severe
and/or long-term disruptions in the Company’s operations may negatively impact the Company’s business, operating results
and financial condition in other ways as well. Specifically, the Company anticipates that the stress of COVID-19 on healthcare systems
generally around the globe may negatively impact regulatory authorities and the third parties that the Company may engage in connection
with the development and testing of its product candidates.
The
anticipated economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have adversely impacted financial markets, resulting in high share price volatility,
reduced market liquidity, and substantial declines in the market prices of the shares of most publicly traded companies, including MyMD.
Volatile or declining markets for equities could adversely affect the Company’s ability to raise capital when needed through the
sale of shares of common stock or other equity securities. Should these market conditions persist when the Company needs to raise capital,
and if the Company is able to sell shares of its common stock under then prevailing market conditions, it might have to accept lower
prices for its shares and issue a larger number of shares than might have been the case under better market conditions, resulting in
significant dilution of the interests of the Company’s shareholders.
Litigation
and Settlements
Raymond
Akers Actions
On
April 14, 2021, Raymond F. Akers, Jr., Ph.D. filed a lawsuit against MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (p/k/a Akers Biosciences, Inc.) in the
Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Gloucester County (the “First Raymond Akers Action”). Mr. Akers asserts one common
law whistleblower retaliation claim against the Company.
On
September 23, 2021, the Court granted MyMD Pharmaceutical, Inc.’s (“MyMD’s”) Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff’s
Amended Complaint and dismissed Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint. The Court indicated that Mr. Akers is “free to file another
complaint, however, tort-based ‘Pierce’ allegations, and/or CEPA claims are barred by the statute of limitations.”
On
March 1, 2022, Mr. Akers filed a second action against MyMD in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Gloucester County (the
“Second Raymond Akers Action”) again asserting one common law whistleblower retaliation claim against the Company. The Company
believes that the Second Raymond Akers Action is without merit and, moreover, was filed against the Court’s specific admonition
that Plaintiff does not attempt to circumvent the statute of limitations.
On
May 27, 2022, the Court granted-in-part and denied-in-part MyMD’s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff’s Complaint. The Court reaffirmed
the ruling in the First Raymond Akers Action that any tort-based Pierce claims are time-barred. However, the Court denied the Motion
as it pertained to Plaintiff’s contract-based Pierce claim and “Repayment of Monies Owed” claim. On July 29, 2022,
MyMD filed its Answer, which included affirmative defenses. As of October 31, 2022, the Second Raymond Akers Action is in the discovery phase.
All
legal fees incurred were expensed as and when incurred.
Note
9 – Related Parties
SRQ
Patent Holdings and SRQ Patent Holdings II
MyMD
is a party to two Amended and Restated Confirmatory Patent Assignment and Royalty Agreements, both dated November 11, 2020, with SRQ
Patent Holdings and SRQ Patent Holdings II, under which MyMD (or its successor) will be obligated to pay to SRQ Patent Holdings or SRQ
Patent Holdings II (or its designees) certain royalties on product sales or other revenue received on products that incorporate or are
covered by the intellectual property that was assigned to MyMD. The royalty is equal to 8% of the net sales price on product sales and,
without duplication, 8% of milestone revenue or sublicense compensation. SRQ Patent Holdings and SRQ Patent Holdings II are affiliates
of Mr. Jonnie Williams, Sr. No revenue has been received subject to these agreements as of September 30, 2022 and 2021.
Mr.
Jonnie Williams, Sr.
The
Company recorded an obligation to Mr. Williams, a shareholder, for various expenses incurred on behalf of the Company between 2016 and
2019. The balance due of $14,577 was paid on April 28, 2021.
Supera
Aviation I, LLC
In
October 2018, the Company entered a three-year leasing agreement with Supera Aviation I, LLC, a company owned by a shareholder, for a
Gulfstream IV-SP aircraft with an annual leasing fee of $600,000. The Company incurred expenses totaling $150,000 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2021.
On
April 28, 2021, the Company reached a negotiated settlement with Supera Aviation I, LLC to retire the $627,042 debt due under the leasing
agreement for $517,384.
Lines
of credit payable
In
November 2018, Supera entered into a revolving credit facility which allows for borrowings of up to $1,000,000 with a shareholder. The
facility had an initial term of 38 months, which was extended to December 31, 2022 at which time all outstanding borrowings and accrued
interest, if any, are due in full. Borrowings accrue interest at a rate of 5% per annum.
In
May 2019, the pre-Merger MyMD entered into a revolving credit facility which allows for borrowings of up to $5,000,000 with a shareholder.
The facility had an initial term of 18 months, which was extended to July 31, 2021 and further extended to December 31, 2022, at which
time all outstanding borrowings and accrued interest, if any, are due in full. Borrowings accrue interest at a rate of 5% per annum.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company must issue a number of common stock options to the lender based on the total borrowings
under the facility, with each dollar borrowed requiring the issuance of one common stock option. Upon issuance, each common stock option
will immediately vest at an exercise price of $2.59. The Company recorded accretion of the debt discount totaling $0 and $608,460, respectively,
during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
On
April 28, 2021, in accordance with the Merger, the Company paid $3,208,426, inclusive of interest and net of the debt discount, to retire
the amounts due to the shareholder under the two lines of credit as of April 28, 2021.
Note
10 – Employee Benefit Plan
The
Company maintains a defined contribution benefit plan under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering substantially all qualified
employees of the Company (the “401(k) Plan”). Under the 401(k) Plan, the Company matches 100% up to a 3% contribution, and
50% over a 3% contribution, up to a maximum of 5%.
The
Company made matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 of $6,498 and $4,244,
respectively. The Company made matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 of
$30,517 and $7,132, respectively.
Note
11—Paycheck Protection Program Loan
On
April 16, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds in the amount of approximately $70,600 under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”).
The PPP, established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), provides for loans to
qualifying businesses for amounts up to 2.5 times of the average monthly payroll expenses of the qualifying business. The loans and accrued
interest are forgivable as long as the borrower uses the loan proceeds for eligible purposes, including payroll, benefits, rent and utilities,
and maintains its payroll levels.
The
amount of loan forgiveness will be reduced if the borrower terminates employees or reduces salaries during the eight-week period. The
unforgiven portion of the PPP loan is payable over two years at an annual interest rate of 1%, with a deferral of payments through the
date that the Small Business Administration remits the borrower’s loan forgiveness amount to the lender. The Company was notified
on June 1, 2021 that the loan totaling $70,600 was forgiven which was recorded as a gain on debt forgiveness on the Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Comprehensive Loss.
Note
12—Patent assignment and royalty agreement
In
November 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with the holders of certain intellectual property relating to the Company’s
current product candidate. Under the terms of the agreement, the counterparty assigned its rights and interest in certain patents to
the Company in exchange for future royalty payments based on a fixed percentage of future revenues, as defined. The agreement is effective
until the later of (1) the date of expiration of the assigned patents or (2) the date of expiration of the last strategic partnership
or licensing agreement including the assigned patents. No revenue has been received subject to these agreements as of September 30, 2022 and 2021.