AIM ImmunoTech Inc. - Quarter Report: 2021 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2021

Commission File Number: 001-27072

AIM IMMUNOTECH INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2117 SW Highway 484, Ocala FL 34473

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(352) 448-7797

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

[X] Yes [  ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

[X] Yes [  ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [  ] Yes [X] No

47,832,997 shares of common stock were outstanding as May 12, 2021.

PART I- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1: Financial Statements

AIM IMMUNOTECH INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except for share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

AIM IMMUNOTECH INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

AIM IMMUNOTECH INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

(in thousands except share data)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

AIM IMMUNOTECH INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

AIM IMMUNOTECH INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1: Business and Basis of Presentation

AIM ImmunoTech Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “AIM” or the “Company”) are an immuno-pharma company headquartered in Ocala, Florida and focused on the research and development of therapeutics to treat multiple types of cancers, viruses and immune-deficiency disorders. The Company has established a strong foundation of laboratory, pre-clinical and clinical data with respect to the development of nucleic acids and natural interferon to enhance the natural antiviral defense system of the human body and to aid the development of therapeutic products for the treatment of certain cancers and chronic diseases.

AIM’s flagship products include Ampligen® (rintatolimod), a first-in-class drug of large macromolecular RNA (ribonucleic acid) molecules, and Alferon N Injection® (Interferon Alfa-N3). A first-in-class drug is also known as a new molecular entity that contains an active moiety. Ampligen has not been approved by the FDA or marketed in the United States.

Since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, the novel virus that causes COVID-19, the Company has been actively engaged in determining whether Ampligen could be an effective treatment for this virus or could be part of a vaccine. The Company believes that Ampligen has the potential to be both an early-onset treatment for and prophylaxis against SARS-CoV-2. Ampligen also has potential as a COVID-19 vaccine strategy that combines Ampligen as an immune enhancer seeking to boost the efficacy of the vaccine and also convey cross-reactivity and cross-protection against future mutations. The Company believes that prior studies of Ampligen in SARS-CoV-1 animal experimentation may predict similar protective effects against the new virus. Given the evolution of uncertainty associated with SAR-CoV-2, there is uncertainty as to the effects on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, as such, it is uncertain as to the full magnitude that the pandemic will have on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity, and future results of operations.

Management is actively monitoring the global situation on its financial condition, liquidity, operations, scientific collaborations, suppliers, industry, and workforce. Given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 outbreak and the global responses to curb its spread, the Company is not able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity for fiscal year 2021.

Although the Company cannot estimate the length or gravity of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak at this time, if the pandemic continues, it may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of future operations, financial position, and liquidity for the fiscal year 2021.

Beginning in April 2020, the Company entered into confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements with numerous companies for the potential outsourcing of the production of polymer, enzyme, placebo as well as Ampligen and one Contract Research Organization which may also assist with the planning, presentation and filing of documents with the FDA. These confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements are only the initial step in forging relationships with these entities to obtain contract manufacturers and research partners. No assurance can be given as to how many of these, initial explorations, if any, will result in definitive arrangements or, with regard to potential research partners, what research arrangements will develop and thereafter prove fruitful.

Ampligen represents an RNA being developed for globally important cancers, viral diseases and disorders of the immune system. Ampligen has in the clinic demonstrated the potential for standalone efficacy in a number of solid tumors. The Company has also seen success in increasing survival rates and efficacy in the treatment of animal tumors when Ampligen is used in combination with checkpoint blockade therapies. This success in the field of immuno-oncology has guided the Company’s focus toward the potential use of Ampligen as a combinational therapy for the treatment of a variety of solid tumor types. There are currently multiple Ampligen clinical trials testing Ampligen in humans — both underway and planned — at major cancer research centers. Ampligen was used as a monotherapy to treat pancreatic cancer patients in an Early Access Program (EAP) approved by the Inspectorate of Healthcare in the Netherlands at Erasmus Medical Center. In September 2020, AIM reported receipt of statistically significantly results of positive survival benefit when using Ampligen in patients with locally advanced/metastatic pancreatic cancer after systemic chemotherapy. AIM will work with its Contract Research Organization, Amarex Clinical Research LLC, to seek FDA “fast-track” and possibly even FDA “breakthrough” designations and to obtain authorization to conduct follow-up pancreatic cancer Phase 2/3 clinical trials with potential sites in the Netherlands at Erasmus MC under Prof. van Eijck, and also at major cancer research centers in the United States.

Ampligen is also being evaluated for the treatment of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). AIM is currently sponsoring an expanded access program for ME/CFS patients in the U.S. In August 2016, the Company received approval of its New Drug Application, or NDA from Administracion Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnologia Medica (ANMAT) for commercial sale of Ampligen in the Argentine Republic for the treatment of severe CFS. With regulatory approval in Argentina, Ampligen is the world’s only approved therapeutic for ME/CFS. Shipment of the drug product to Argentina was initiated in 2018 to complete the release testing by ANMAT needed for commercial distribution. On September 19, 2019, we received clearance from the FDA to ship Ampligen to Argentina for the commercial launch and subsequent sales. On June 10, 2020, the Company received import clearance from ANMAT to import the first shipment of commercial grade vials of Ampligen to Argentina. The next steps in the commercial launch of Ampligen include ANMAT conducting a final inspection of the product and release tests before granting final approval to begin commercial sales. AIM has supplied GP Pharm with the Ampligen required for testing and ANMAT release. Once final approval by ANMAT is obtained, the Company anticipates that GP Pharm will begin distributing Ampligen in Argentina. The Company continues to pursue its Ampligen NDA, for the treatment of CFS with the FDA.

Alferon N Injection is approved for a category of sexually transmitted disease infections and patients that are intolerant to recombinant interferon in Argentina. Alferon is the only natural-source, multi-species alpha interferon currently approved for sale in the U.S. for the intralesional treatment of refractory (resistant to other treatment) or recurring external condylomata acuminata/genital warts (GW) in patients 18 years of age or older. Certain types of human papilloma viruses cause GW. AIM also has approval from ANMAT for the treatment of refractory patients that failed or were intolerant to treatment with recombinant interferon in Argentina.

The Company operates a 30,000 sq. ft. facility at 783 Jersey Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, where it conducts testing and has produced limited quantities of active pharmaceutical ingredients (“API”) for its products. The Company has reviewed its operations at the facility and believes that some of the equipment most likely should be upgraded to realize greater efficiencies, when and if it requires more API than is currently in storage. The Company is also exploring engaging a Contract Manufacturing Organization (“CMO”) to produce API. While the Company believes it has sufficient API to meet its current needs, it is also continually exploring new efficiencies so as to maximize its ability to fulfill future obligations. On April 5, 2021, the Company’s board of directors approved the exercise of AIM’s option to re-purchase the New Brunswick facility, pursuant to the terms of the March 16, 2018 sale and lease-back agreement and, thereafter, the Company sold certain equipment and machinery that it determined to be obsolete and no longer needed for current and future manufacturing.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such consolidated financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consist of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

The interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereto are presented as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and do not contain certain information which will be included in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed on March 31, 2021.

Note 2: Net Loss Per Share

Basic and diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Equivalent common shares, consisting of stock options and warrants which amounted to 1,672,825 and 520,508 are excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, since their effect is antidilutive due to the net loss.

Note 3: Equity-Based Compensation

The fair value of each option and equity warrant award is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing valuation model. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the price of the Company’s stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option and equity warrant. The Company uses historical data to estimate expected dividend yield, expected life and forfeiture rates. There were no options granted in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

Stock option for employees’ activity during the three months ended March 31, 2021 is as follows:

Stock option activity for employees:

Unvested stock option activity for employees:

Stock option activity for non-employees:

Unvested stock option activity for non-employees:

Stock-based compensation expense was approximately $526,000 and $196,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 resulting in an increase in general and administrative expenses, respectively.

As of March 31, 2021, and 2020, respectively, there was approximately $914,000 and $1,324,000 of unrecognized equity-based compensation cost related to options granted under the Equity Incentive Plan.

Note 4: Marketable Securities

Marketable securities consist of debt securities. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, it was determined that none of the marketable securities had an other-than-temporary impairment. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, all securities were measured as Level 1 instruments of the fair value measurements standard (see Note 12: Fair Value). As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020 the Company held $14,828,000 and $15,877,000 in debt and equity securities, respectively.

Debt securities classified as available for sale consisted of:

March 31, 2021
(in thousands)

December 31, 2020
(in thousands)

The following presents available-for-sale securities’ gross unrealized losses and fair value aggregated by the short- and long-term maturity.

March 31, 2021
(in thousands)

December 31, 2020
(in thousands)

Note 5: Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following:

Note 6: Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, ranging from three to thirty-nine years.

On March 16, 2018, the Company sold land and a building for $4,080,000 and concurrently entered into an agreement to lease the property back for ten years. The lease payments are initially $408,000 per year for two years through March 31, 2020 and will escalate in subsequent years. (See Note 13: Financing Obligation Arising from Sale Leaseback Transaction for more details on the sale leaseback of the property and equipment).

On May 13, 2021, the Company completed its re-purchase of the land and building for $4,661,400 pursuant to its repurchase option in the property lease.

Note 7: Patents

Patents and trademarks are stated at cost (primarily legal fees) and are amortized using the straight-line method of the estimated useful life of 17 years. During the years ended December 31, 2020, the Company decided not to pursue certain patents in various countries for strategic reasons and recorded abandonment charges which are included in research and development.

Amortization of patents and trademarks for each of the next five years is as follows:

Note 8: Stockholders’ Equity

(a) Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value preferred stock with such designations, rights and preferences as may be determined by the Board of Directors. Of its authorized preferred stock, 250,000 shares have been designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock and 8,000 shares have been designated as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value $1,000 per share.

The Company is authorized to issue 8,000 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value, stated value $1,000 per share. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Company had 725 and 732 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding, respectively. Each such Preferred Share is convertible into 114 shares of common stock.

Pursuant to a registration statement relating to a rights offering declared effective by the SEC on February 14, 2019, AIM distributed to its holders of common stock and to holders of certain options and warrants as of February 14, 2019, at no charge, one non-transferable subscription right for each share of common stock held or deemed held on the record date. Each right entitled the holder to purchase one unit, at a subscription price of $1,000 per unit, consisting of one share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with a face value of $1,000 (and immediately convertible into common stock at an assumed conversion price of $8.80) and 114 warrants with an assumed exercise price of $8.80. The warrants are exercisable for five years after the date of issuance. The net proceeds realized from the rights offering were approximately $4,700,000. During the three months ending March 31, 2021, 7 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred stock were converted into common stock, and for the twelve months ending December 31, 2020, 46 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into common stock

(b) Common Stock

The Company has authorized shares of 350,000,000 with specific limitations and restrictions on the usage of 8,000,000 of the 350,000,000 authorized shares.

On July 7, 2020, the board of directors approved up to $500,000 for all directors, officers and employees to buy company shares from the Company at the market price. As of August 31, 2020, the Company has issued 10,730 shares of its common stock at a price of $2.33 for a total of $25,000. This plan expired September 10, 2020.

On September 4, 2020, the board of directors approved up to $500,000 for all directors, officers and employees to buy company shares from the Company at the market price. As of October 31, 2020, the Company has issued 12,316 shares of its common stock at a price of $2.03 for a total of $25,000. This plan expired November 1, 2020.

On November 5, 2020, the board of directors approved up to $500,000 for all directors, officers and employees to buy company shares from the Company at the market price. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has issued 14,435 shares of its common stock at a price of $1.72 for a total of $25,000. This plan expired January 2, 2021.

On January 4, 2021, the board of directors approved up to $500,000 for all directors, officers and employees to buy company shares from the Company at the market price. As of March 31, 2021, the Company has issued 21,700 shares of its common stock at a price ranging of $2.26 to $2.35 for a total of $50,000. This plan expired March 4, 2021.

On March 4, 2021 the board of directors approved up to $500,000 for all directors, officers and employees to buy company shares from the Company at the market price. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had issued 0 shares of its common stock.

On September 27, 2019, the Company closed a public offering underwritten by A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, LLC (the “Offering”) of (i) 1,740,550 shares of Common Stock; (ii) pre-funded warrants exercisable for 7,148,310 shares of Common Stock (the “Pre-funded Warrants”), and (iii) warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 8,888,860 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrants”). In conjunction with the Offering, a Representative’s Warrant to purchase up to an aggregate of 266,665 shares of common stock (the “Representative’s Warrant”). The shares of Common Stock and Warrants were sold at a combined Offering price of $0.90, less underwriting discounts and commissions. Each Warrant sold with the shares of Common Stock represents the right to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.99 per share. The Pre-Funded Warrants and Warrants were sold at a combined Offering price of $0.899, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The Pre-Funded Warrants were sold to purchasers whose purchase of shares of Common Stock in the Offering would otherwise result in the purchaser, together with its affiliates and certain related parties, beneficially owning more than 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding Common Stock immediately following the consummation of the Offering, in lieu of shares of Common Stock. Each Pre-Funded Warrant represents the right to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.001 per share. The Pre-Funded Warrants are exercisable immediately and may be exercised at any time until the Pre-Funded Warrants are exercised in full. A registration statement on Form S-1, relating to the Offering was filed with the SEC and was declared effective on September 25, 2019, the net proceeds were approximately $7,200,000. During the year ending December 31, 2020, 1,870,000 of the Pre-funded Warrants were exercised and 7,687,860 Warrants were exercised. In addition, on March 25, 2020, the Representative’s Warrant was amended to permit exercise of such warrant to commence on March 30, 2020. These warrants were exercised on March 31, 2020 and an aggregate of 266,665 shares were issued upon exercise of this warrant for gross proceeds of approximately $264,000 and a $46,000 expense for the warrant modification.

On July 19, 2019, the Company entered into a new Equity Distribution Agreement (the “2019 EDA”) with Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”), pursuant to which it could sell from time to time, shares of its Common Stock through Maxim, as agent (the “Offering”). The 2019 EDA replaced a prior EDA with Maxim. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company sold 20,444,807 shares under the 2019 EDA for total gross proceeds of $53,936,615, which includes a 3.5% fee to Maxim of $1,888,727. During the period ending March 31, 2021, the Company sold 5,665,731 shares under the 2019 EDA for total gross proceeds of $13,301,526, which includes a 3.5% fee to Maxim of $465,533. The 2019 EDA was terminated in early February 2021.

The 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, effective September 12, 2018, authorizes the grant of (i) Incentive Stock Options, (ii) Nonstatutory Stock Options, (iii) Stock Appreciation Rights, (iv) Restricted Stock Awards, (v) Restricted Stock Unit Awards, (vi) Performance Stock Awards, (vii) Performance Cash Awards, and (viii) Other Stock Awards. Initially, a maximum of 7,000,000 shares of Common Stock is reserved for potential issuance pursuant to awards under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. Unless sooner terminated, the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan will continue in effect for a period of 10 years from its effective date. On October 17, 2018, the Board of Directors issued 26,324 options to the officers and directors at the exercise price of $9.68 expiring in 10 years, and on November 14, 2018, the Board of Directors issued 23 options to each employee, officer and director at the exercise price of $9.68 expiring in ten years. On January 28, 2019, 27,570 options were issued to each of these officers with an exercise price of $9.68 for a period of ten years with a vesting period of one year. In August 2020, 400,000 options were issued to each of these officers with an exercise price range of $2.77 to $3.07 for a period of ten years with a vesting period of one year. During December 2020, 675,000 options were issued to employees with an exercise price range of $1.85 to $1.96 for a period of ten years with a vesting period of one year.

As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, there were 47,832,997 and 42,154,371 shares outstanding, respectively.

Note 9: Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Note 10: Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)” (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU 2020-06 reduces the number of models used to account for convertible instruments, amends diluted EPS calculations for convertible instruments, and amends the requirements for a contract (or embedded derivative) that is potentially settled in an entity’s own shares to be classified in equity. The amendments add certain disclosure requirements to increase transparency and decision-usefulness about a convertible instrument’s terms and features. Under the amendment, the Company must use the if-converted method for including convertible instruments in diluted EPS as opposed to the treasury stock method. ASU 2020-06 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2023. Early adoption is allowed under the standard with either a modified retrospective or full retrospective method. The Company early adopted ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2021 using the modified retrospective method. As a result of Management’s evaluation, the adoption of ASU 2020-06 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Note 11: Long-Term Debt

On August 5, 2019, the Company issued a Secured Promissory Note (the “CV Note”) with Chicago Venture Partners, L.P. (the “CV”). The Note has an original principal amount of $2,635,000, bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum and will mature in 24 months, unless earlier paid in accordance with its terms. The Company received proceeds of $1,900,000 after an original issue discount and payment of Lender’s legal fees. Pursuant to a Security Agreement between the Company and the Lender, repayment of the Note is secured by substantially all of its assets other than its intellectual property.

During the quarter ending June 30, 2020, the Holder made redemptions of $650,000 reducing the principal to $1,985,000. On May 29, 2020, the Company paid off the outstanding CV note consisting of principal of $1,985,000, and accrued interest payable of $220,000. The net payment of $1,795,000, less the write off of the origination discount of $369,000 and issuance costs of $6,000, resulted in a gain on extinguishment of $66,000.

Interest expense associated with the CV Note was approximately $0, for the period ending March 31, 2021 and approximately $70,000, for the period ending March 31, 2020.

On December 5, 2019, the Company issued a secured Promissory Note (the “AS Note”) to Atlas Sciences L.P. (“AS”). The AS Note has an original principal amount of $2,175,000, bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum and will mature in 24 months, unless earlier paid in accordance with its term.

On June 19, 2020, the Company paid off the outstanding AS note which consisted of original principal of $2,175,000, and accrued interest payable of $122,000 less origination discount of $376,000 and issuance costs of $7,000, with a net note payable of $1,838,000, including a gain on extinguishment of $76,000.

Interest expense associated with AS Note for the period ending March 31, 2021 was $0 and was approximately $56,000 for the period ending March 31, 2020.

Note 12: Fair Value

The Company is required under U.S. GAAP to disclose information about the fair value of all the Company’s financial instruments, whether or not these instruments are measured at fair value on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

The Company estimates that the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their carrying values due to the short-term maturities of these items. The Company also has certain warrants with a cash settlement feature in the unlikely occurrence of a Fundamental Transaction, namely (1) a merger or consolidation with another person; (2) sale of substantially all of its assets; (3) holders of common stock sell 50% or more of outstanding shares; (4) the Company effects an exchange of all its securities for other securities, cash or property, and (5) the Company effects a stock purchase agreement or business combination for more than 50% of outstanding shares. The fair value of the redeemable warrants (“Warrants”) related to the Company’s August 2016, February 2017, June 2017, August 2017, April 2018 and March 2019 common stock warrant issuances, are calculated using a Monte Carlo Simulation. While the Monte Carlo Simulation is one of a number of possible pricing models, the Company has determined it to be industry accepted and fairly presented the fair value of the Warrants. As an additional factor to determine the fair value of the Put’s liability, the occurrence probability of a Fundamental Transaction event was factored into the valuation.

The Company recomputes the fair value of the Warrants at the issuance date and the end of each quarterly reporting period. Such value computation includes subjective input assumptions that are consistently applied each period. If the Company were to alter its assumptions or the numbers input based on such assumptions, the resulting fair value could be materially different.

The Company utilized the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of the August 2016 Warrants:

The Company utilized the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of the February 2017 Warrants:

The Company utilized the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of the June 2017 Warrants:

The Company utilized the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of the August 2017 Warrants:

The Company utilized the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of the April 2018 Warrants:

The Company utilized the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of the March 2019 Warrants:

The significant assumptions using the Monte Carlo Simulation approach for valuation of the Warrants are:

With the above factors utilized in analysis of the likelihood of the Put’s potential Liability, the Company estimated the range of probabilities related to a Put right being triggered as:

The Monte Carlo Simulation has incorporated a 5.0% probability of a Fundamental Transaction to date for the life of the securities.

While the assumptions remain consistent from period to period (e.g., using historical stock prices), the numbers input change from period to period (e.g., the actual historical prices input for the relevant period).

The Company applies FASB ASC 820 that defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in U.S. GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The guidance does not impose any new requirements around which assets and liabilities are to be measured at fair value, and instead applies to asset and liability balances required or permitted to be measured at fair value under existing accounting pronouncements. The Company measures its warrant liability for those warrants with a cash settlement feature at fair value.

FASB ASC 820-10-35-37 establishes a valuation hierarchy based on the transparency of inputs used in the valuation of an asset or liability. Classification is based on the lowest level of inputs that is significant to the fair value measurement. The valuation hierarchy contains three levels:

The table below presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the hierarchy as:

The changes in Level 3 Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Note 13: Financing Obligation Arising from Sale Leaseback Transaction

On March 16, 2018, the Company sold land and a building for $4,080,000 and concurrently entered into an agreement to lease the property back for ten years at $408,000 per year for two years through March 31, 2020. The lease payments will increase 2.5% per year for the next three years through March 31, 2023 and the lease payments will increase 3% for the remaining five years through March 31, 2028. The sale of the property includes an option to repurchase the property at fair value which does not permanently transfer all the risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer. The option to repurchase the property also would be at a higher price than the sales price and is considered likely based upon the Company’s plans going forward. Because the sale of the property includes the option to repurchase the property and includes the above attributes, the transaction was accounted for as a financing transaction whereby the Company debited cash for the amount of cash received and credited financing obligation. The Company will continue to report the property as an asset and the property will continue to be depreciated. If the option is exercised, the cash payment by the seller-lessee is to pay off the financing obligation. As part of the sale of this building, warrants were provided to the buyer for the purchase of up to 3,225,806 shares of Company common stock for a period of five years at an exercise price of $0.3875 per share, 125% of the closing price of the common stock on the NYSE American on the date of execution of the letter of intent for the purchase. The warrants cannot be exercised to the extent that any exercise would result in the purchaser owning in excess of 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock.

The Property and equipment in “Note 6 Property and Equipment” above are the property and equipment involved in this transaction. Depreciation on the building will continue until a sale has been recognized. See Note 15 Subsequent Events.

Future minimum payments required under the Financing Obligation and the balance of the Finance Obligation as of March 31, 2021, are as follows:

During the year:

Interest expense relating to this financing agreement was $14,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and $16,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Note 14: Leases

The Company entered into a Lease Agreement for a term of five years commencing on September 14, 2020 with Fraser Advanced Information Systems, pursuant to which the Company agreed to lease two Sharp copiers. The base of $1,415 per month.

On June 13, 2018, the Company entered into a Lease Agreement for a term of six years commencing on July 1, 2018 with SML FL Holdings LLC, pursuant to which the Company agreed to lease approximately 3,000 rentable square feet. The base rent increases by 3% each year, and ranges from $2,100 per month for the first year to $2,785 per month for the sixth year.

On May 1, 2019, the Company entered into a Lease Agreement for a term of three years commencing on May 1, 2019 with 604 Associates LLC, pursuant to which the Company agreed to lease approximately 3,000 rentable square feet. The base rent is $1,500 per month for the term of the lease.

The expected lease term includes both contractual lease periods and, when applicable, cancelable option periods when it is reasonably certain that the Company would exercise such options. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms between 6 months and 4 years. As of March 31, 2021, the weighted-average remaining term is 1.67 years.

The Company has determined that the incremental borrowing rate is 10% as of March 31, 2021 based upon the recently completed financing transaction in December 2019.

As of March 31, 2021, the balance of the right of use assets was $168,000 and the corresponding lease liability balance was $168,000. Total rent expense was $11,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and $11,000 for the three months end March 31, 2020.

Note 15: Subsequent Events

On May 13, 2021, the Company completed its re-purchase of its New Brunswick, New Jersey facility pursuant to the repurchase option in the facility lease for $4,661,400.

ITEM 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this Report contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which we refer to as the Exchange Act. These statements are based on our management’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions about future events, conditions and results and on information currently available to us. Discussions containing these forward-looking statements may be found, among other places, in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section; Part II, Item 1 “Legal Proceedings” and Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors”.

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included or incorporated herein regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, future revenues, projected costs, plans, prospects and objectives are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “think,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “continue,” “potential,” “likely,” “opportunity” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements.

Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties inherent in our business including, without limitation: our ability to adequately fund our projects as we will need additional funding to proceed with our objectives, the potential therapeutic effect of our products, the possibility of obtaining regulatory approval, our ability to find senior co-development partners with the capital and expertise needed to commercialize our products and to enter into arrangements with them on commercially reasonable terms, our ability to manufacture and sell any products, our ability to enter into arrangements with third party vendors, market acceptance of our products, our ability to earn a profit from sales or licenses of any drugs, our ability to discover new drugs in the future, changing market conditions, changes in laws and regulations affecting our industry, and issues related to our New Brunswick, New Jersey facility.

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus and our prior research into Ampligen’s antiviral activity against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS, we are focusing on the potential of Ampligen to serve as a protective prophylaxis and an early-onset therapeutic for the virus. Significant testing and trials will be required to determine whether Ampligen will be effective in the treatment of the COVID-19 coronavirus in humans and no assurance can be given that it will be the case. Our beliefs rely on a number of studies. No assurance can be given that future studies will not result in findings that are different from those reported in the studies we refer to. The pandemic is disrupting world health and world economies and most likely will continue to do so for a long time. While we are able to continue to operate, clearly, like all businesses, we are unable to gauge how bad this pandemic will affect our operations in the future. We reached out to numerous foreign governments related to the COVID-19 coronavirus and, if successful, will be working in these countries. Operating in foreign countries carries with it a number of risks, including potential difficulties in enforcing intellectual property rights. We cannot assure that our potential operations in foreign countries will not be adversely affected by these risks. We have filed provisional patent applications related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. However, these filings do not assure that patents will ultimately be granted.

In February 2013, we received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, for our Ampligen New Drug Application, or NDA, for the treatment of CFS. The FDA communicated that we should conduct at least one additional clinical trial, complete various nonclinical studies and perform a number of data analyses. Accordingly, the remaining steps to potentially gain FDA approval of the Ampligen NDA, the final results of these and other ongoing activities could vary materially from our expectations and could adversely affect the chances for approval of the Ampligen NDA. These activities and the ultimate outcomes are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to risks that (i) the FDA may ask for additional data, information or studies to be completed or provided; and (ii) the FDA may require additional work related to the commercial manufacturing process to be completed or may, in the course of the inspection of manufacturing facilities, identify issues to be resolved.

In August 2016, we received approval of our NDA from Administracion Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnologia Medica, or ANMAT, for commercial sale of rintatolimod (U.S. tradename: Ampligen®) in the Argentine Republic for the treatment of severe CFS. The product will be marketed by GP Pharm, our commercial partner in Latin America. We believe, but cannot assure, that this approval provides a platform for potential sales in certain countries within the European Union under regulations that support cross-border pharmaceutical sales of licensed drugs. In Europe, approval in a country with a stringent regulatory process in place, such as Argentina, should add further validation for the product as the Early Access Program, or EAP, as discussed below and underway in Europe in pancreatic cancer. ANMAT approval is only an initial, but important, step in the overall successful commercialization of our product. There are a number of actions that must occur before we could be able to commence commercial sales in Argentina. In September 2019, we received clearance from the FDA to ship Ampligen to Argentina for the commercial launch and subsequent sales. We are currently working with GP Pharma on the commercial launch of Ampligen in Argentina. Commercialization in Argentina will require, among other things, an appropriate reimbursement level, appropriate marketing strategies, completion of manufacturing preparations for launch and ANMAT conducting a final inspection of the product and release tests before granting final approval to begin commercial sales. This testing and approval process is currently delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ANMAT’s internal processes. Approval of rintatolimod for severe CFS in the Argentine Republic does not in any way suggest that the Ampligen NDA in the United States or any comparable application filed in the European Union or elsewhere will obtain commercial approval.

In May 2016, we entered into a five-year agreement with myTomorrows, a Netherlands based company, for the commencement and management of an EAP in Europe and Turkey related to CFS. Pursuant to the agreement, myTomorrows, as our exclusive service provider and distributor in this territory, is performing EAP activities. In January 2017, the EAP was extended to pancreatic cancer patients beginning in the Netherlands. In February 2018, we signed an amendment to extend the territory to cover Canada to treat pancreatic cancer patients, pending government approval. In March 2018, we signed an amendment to which myTomorrows will be our exclusive service provider for special access activities in Canada for the supply of Ampligen for the treatment of CFS. No assurance can be given that we can sufficiently supply product should we experience an unexpected demand for Ampligen in our clinical studies, the commercial launch in Argentina or pursuant to the EAPs. No assurance can be given that Ampligen will prove effective in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Currently, six oncology Ampligen clinical trials are underway, in various phases of development and activity, with a number of subjects enrolled at university cancer centers testing whether tumor microenvironments can be reprogrammed to increase the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy, including checkpoint blockade. Four studies are at Roswell Park and two studies are at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. No assurance can be given as to the results of these underway trials. Four additional cancer trials in collaboration with University Medical/Cancer Research Centers using Ampligen plus checkpoint blockade are in various pre-enrollment stages. No assurance can be given as to whether some or all of the planned additional oncology clinical trials will occur and they are subject to many factors including lack of regulatory approval(s), lack of study drug, or a change in priorities at the sponsoring universities or cancer centers. Even if these additional clinical trials are initiated, as we are not the sponsor, we cannot assure that these clinical studies or the studies underway will be successful or yield any useful data. In addition, initiation of planned clinical trials may not occur secondary to many factors including lack of regulatory approval(s) or lack of study drug. Even if these clinical trials are initiated, we cannot assure that the clinical studies will be successful or yield any useful data or require additional funding.

Our overall objectives include plans to continue seeking approval for commercialization of Ampligen in the United States and abroad as well as seeking to broaden commercial therapeutic indications for Alferon N Injection presently approved in the United States and Argentina. We continue to pursue senior co-development partners with the capital and expertise needed to commercialize our products and to enter into arrangements with them on commercially reasonable terms. Our ability to commercialize our products, widen commercial therapeutic indications of Alferon N Injection and/or capitalize on our collaborations with research laboratories to examine our products are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to our ability to enter into more definitive agreements with some of the research laboratories and others that we are collaborating with, to fund and conduct additional testing and studies, whether or not such testing is successful or requires additional testing and meets the requirements of the FDA and comparable foreign regulatory agencies. We do not know when, if ever, our products will be generally available for commercial sale for any indication.

We strived to maximize the outsourcing of certain components of our manufacturing, quality control, marketing and distribution while maintaining control over the entire process through our quality assurance and regulatory groups. We cannot provide any guarantee that the facility or our contract manufacturers will pass an FDA pre-approval inspection for Alferon manufacturing.

The production of new Alferon Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, or API, inventory will begin at our New Brunswick facility once the validation phase is complete. While the facility has already been approved by the FDA under the Biological License Application, or BLA, for Alferon, this status will need to be reaffirmed by a successful Pre-Approval Inspection by the FDA prior to commercial sale of newly produced inventory product. If and when we obtain a reaffirmation of FDA BLA status and has begun production of new Alferon API, it will need FDA approval as to the quality and stability of the final product before commercial sales can resume. We will need additional funds to finance the revalidation process in our facility to initiate commercial manufacturing, thereby readying ourselves for an FDA Pre-Approval Inspection. If we are unable to gain the necessary FDA approvals related to the manufacturing process and/or final product of new Alferon inventory, our operations most likely will be materially and/or adversely affected. In light of these contingencies, there can be no assurances that the approved Alferon N Injection product will be returned to production on a timely basis, if at all, or that if and when it is again made commercially available, it will return to prior sales levels.

There have been delays related to importing Ampligen to China. We are working with Shenzhen Smoore to alleviate these issues and to identify a mutually beneficial course of action that would allow us to move forward with the proposed testing of Ampligen. We will announce when the shipment for testing purposes has been completed. If we are unable to resolve these issues, we will explore inhalation therapy elsewhere. AIM and Smoore signed a two-month extension of the MTA on April 1, 2021 and are working toward agreement on a longer extension.

We believe, and are investigating, Ampligen’s potential role in enhancing the activity of influenza vaccines. While certain studies involving rodents, non-human primates (monkeys) and healthy human subjects indicate that Ampligen may enhance the activity of influenza vaccines by conferring increased cross-reactivity or cross-protection, further studies will be required and no assurance can be given that Ampligen will assist in the development of a universal vaccine for influenza or other viruses.

Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond our control, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The events and circumstances reflected in our forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Moreover, we operate in an evolving environment. New risk factors and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all risk factors and uncertainties. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.

This Report also refers to estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by us relating to market size and growth and other data about our industry. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates. In addition, projections, assumptions and estimates of our future performance and the future performance of the markets in which we operate are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk.

Overview

General

AIM ImmunoTech Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “AIM”, “Company”, “we” or “us”) are an immuno-pharma company headquartered in Ocala, Florida and focused on the research and development of therapeutics to treat multiple types of cancers, various viruses and immune-deficiency disorders. We have established a strong foundation of laboratory, pre-clinical and clinical data with respect to the development of nucleic acids and natural interferon to enhance the natural antiviral defense system of the human body and to aid the development of therapeutic products for the treatment of certain cancers and chronic diseases.

Our flagship products include Ampligen® (rintatolimod), a first-in-class drug of large macromolecular RNA (ribonucleic acid) molecules, and Alferon N Injection® (Interferon Alfa-N3). A first-in-class drug is also known as a new molecular entity that contains an active moiety. Ampligen has not been approved by the FDA or marketed in the US.

Since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, the novel virus that causes COVID-19, we have been actively engaged in determining whether Ampligen could be an effective treatment for this virus or could be part of a vaccine. We believe that Ampligen has the potential to be both an early-onset treatment for and prophylaxis against SARS-CoV-2. Ampligen also has potential as a COVID-19 vaccine strategy that combines Ampligen as an immune enhancer seeking to boost the efficacy of intranasal and other vaccines and, as to intranasal, also convey cross-reactivity and cross-protection against future mutations. We believe that prior studies of Ampligen in SARS-CoV-1 animal experimentation may predict similar protective effects against the new virus.

Beginning in April 2020, we entered into confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements with numerous companies for the potential outsourcing of the production of polymer, enzyme, placebo as well as Ampligen and one Contract Research Organization which may also assist with the planning, presentation and filing of documents with the FDA. These confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements are only the initial step in forging relationships with these entities to obtain contract manufacturers and research partners. No assurance can be given as to how many of these, initial explorations, if any, will result in definitive arrangements or, with regard to potential research partners, what research arrangements will develop and thereafter prove fruitful.

Ampligen represents a dsRNA being developed for globally important cancers, viral diseases and disorders of the immune system. Ampligen has in the clinic demonstrated the potential for standalone efficacy in a number of solid tumors. We have also seen success in increasing survival rates and efficacy in the treatment of animal tumors when Ampligen is used in combination with checkpoint blockade therapies. This success in the field of immuno-oncology has guided our focus toward the potential use of Ampligen as a combinational therapy for the treatment of a variety of solid tumor types. There are currently multiple Ampligen clinical trials testing Ampligen in humans — both underway and planned — at major cancer research centers. Ampligen was used as a monotherapy to treat pancreatic cancer patients in an Early Access Program (EAP) approved by the Inspectorate of Healthcare in the Netherlands at Erasmus Medical Center. In September, we reported receipt of statistically significantly results of positive survival benefit when using Ampligen in patients with locally advanced/metastatic pancreatic cancer after systemic chemotherapy. We will work with our Contract Research Organization, Amarex Clinical Research LLC, to seek FDA “fast-track” and possibly even FDA “breakthrough” designations and to obtain authorization to conduct a follow-up pancreatic cancer Phase 2/3 clinical trials with potential sites in the Netherlands at Erasmus MC under Prof. van Eijck, and also at major cancer research centers in the United States.

Ampligen is also being evaluated for the treatment of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). We are currently sponsoring an expanded access program for ME/CFS patients in the U.S. In August 2016, we received approval of our New Drug Application (NDA) from Administracion Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnologia Medica (ANMAT) for commercial sale of Ampligen in the Argentine Republic for the treatment of severe CFS. With regulatory approval in Argentina, Ampligen is the world’s only approved therapeutic for ME/CFS. Shipment of the drug product to Argentina was initiated in 2018 to complete the release testing by ANMAT needed for commercial distribution. On September 19, 2019, we received clearance from the FDA to ship Ampligen to Argentina for the commercial launch and subsequent sales. On June 10, 2020, we received import clearance from ANMAT to import the first shipment of commercial grade vials of Ampligen to Argentina. The next steps in the commercial launch of Ampligen include ANMAT conducting a final inspection of the product and release tests before granting final approval to begin commercial sales. We have supplied GP Pharm with the Ampligen required for testing and ANMAT release. This testing and approval process is currently delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ANMAT’s internal processes. Once final approval by ANMAT is obtained, GP Pharm will begin distributing Ampligen in Argentina. We continue to pursue our Ampligen NDA for the treatment of CFS with the FDA.

Alferon N Injection is approved for a category of sexually transmitted disease infections and patients that are intolerant to recombinant interferon in Argentina. Alferon is the only natural-source, multi-species alpha interferon currently approved for sale in the U.S. for the intralesional treatment of refractory (resistant to other treatment) or recurring external condylomata acuminata/genital warts (GW) in patients 18 years of age or older. Certain types of human papilloma viruses cause GW. We also have approval from ANMAT for the treatment of refractory patients that failed or were intolerant to treatment with recombinant interferon in Argentina.

We operate a 30,000 sq. ft. facility in New Brunswick, NJ, where we conduct testing and have produced limited quantities of active pharmaceutical ingredients (“API”) for our products. We have reviewed our operations at the facility and believe that some of the equipment most likely should be upgraded to realize greater efficiencies, when and if we require more API than is currently in storage. We are also exploring engaging a Contract Manufacturing Organization (“CMO”) to produce API. While we believe we have sufficient API to meet our current needs, we are also continually exploring new efficiencies so as to maximize our ability to fulfill future obligations. Related, on April 5, 2021, the Company approved a proposal from Polysciences Inc. (“Polysciences”) for the manufacture of AIM’s Poly I and Poly C12U polynucleotides and associated test methods at Polysciences’ Warrington, Penn. location to enhance the Company’s capacity to produce the polymer precursors to Ampligen. The Company is working with Polysciences to finalize a Service Agreement and a Quality Agreement.

OUR PRODUCTS

Our primary pharmaceutical product platform consists of Ampligen®, a first-in-class drug of large macromolecular double-stranded (ds) RNA (ribonucleic acid) molecules, and our FDA-approved natural alpha-interferon product, Alferon N Injection®.

Ampligen®

Ampligen is approved for sale in Argentina for severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and is an experimental drug in the United States currently undergoing clinical development for the treatment of certain cancers and ME/CFS. Over its developmental history, Ampligen has received various designations, including Orphan Drug Product Designation (FDA and European Medicines Agency (“EMA”)), Treatment protocol (e.g., “Expanded Access” or “Compassionate” use authorization) with Cost Recovery Authorization (FDA) and “promising” clinical outcome recognition based on the evaluation of certain summary clinical reports (“AHRQ” or Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality). Ampligen represents the first drug in the class of large (macromolecular) dsRNA molecules to apply for NDA review. Based on the results of published, peer reviewed pre-clinical studies and clinical trials, we believe that Ampligen may have broad-spectrum anti-viral and anti-cancer properties.

We believe that nucleic acid compounds represent a potential new class of pharmaceutical products designed to act at the molecular level for treatment of many human diseases. There are two forms of nucleic acids, deoxyribonucleic acid (“DNA”) and ribonucleic acid (“RNA”). DNA is a group of naturally occurring molecules found in chromosomes, the cell’s genetic machinery. RNA is a group of naturally occurring informational molecules which orchestrate a cell’s behavior which, in turn, regulates the action of groups of cells, including the cells which compromise the body’s immune system. RNA directs the production of proteins and regulates certain cell activities including the activation of an otherwise dormant cellular defense against viruses and tumors. Our drug technology utilizes specifically-configured RNA and is a selective Toll-like Receptor 3 (TLR3) agonist that is administered intravenously. Ampligen has been assigned the generic name rintatolimod by the United States Adopted Names Council (USANC) and has the chemical designation poly(I):poly(C₁₂U).

EAP/clinical trials of Ampligen that have been conducted or that are ongoing include studies of the potential treatment of patients with renal cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, non-small cell lung, ovarian, breast, colorectal, prostate and pancreatic cancer, ME/CFS, Hepatitis B and HIV.

We have received approval of our NDA from ANMAT for commercial sale of rintatolimod (U.S. tradename: Ampligen) in the Argentine Republic for the treatment of severe CFS. The product will be marketed by GP Pharm, our commercial partner in Latin America. Shipment of the drug product to Argentina was initiated in 2018 to complete the release testing by ANMAT needed for commercial distribution. On September 19, 2019, we received clearance from the FDA to ship Ampligen to Argentina for the commercial launch and subsequent sales. On June 10, 2020, we received import clearance from ANMAT to import the first shipment of commercial grade vials of Ampligen to Argentina. We are currently working with GP Pharm on the commercial launch of Ampligen in Argentina. Commercialization in Argentina will require, among other things, GP Pharm to establish disease awareness, medical education, creation of an appropriate reimbursement level, design of marketing strategies and completion of manufacturing preparations for launch and ANMAT conducting a final inspection of the product and release tests before granting final approval to begin commercial sales. AIM has supplied GP Pharm with the Ampligen required for testing and ANMAT release. This testing and approval process is currently delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ANMAT’s internal processes. Once final approval by ANMAT is obtained, GP Pharm will begin distributing Ampligen in Argentina. We continue to pursue our Ampligen NDA, for the treatment of CFS with the FDA.

The FDA has authorized an open-label expanded access treatment protocol, (“AMP-511”), allowing patient access to Ampligen in an open-label safety study under which severely debilitated CFS patients have the opportunity to be on Ampligen to treat this very serious and chronic condition. The data collected from the AMP-511 protocol through clinical sites provide safety information regarding the use of Ampligen in patients with CFS. We are establishing an enlarged data base of clinical safety information which we believe will provide further documentation regarding the absence of autoimmune disease associated with Ampligen treatment. We believe that continued efforts to understand existing data, and to advance the development of new data and information, will ultimately support our future filings for Ampligen and/or the design of future clinical studies that the FDA requested in a complete response letter. The FDA approved the increase reimbursement level from $200 to $345 per 200 mg vial of Ampligen, due to increased production costs; which was re-authorized in 2021. At this time, we do not plan on passing this adjustment along to the patients in this program. As of March 31, 2021, there are 11 patients enrolled in this open-label expanded access treatment protocol. In October 2020, we received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for the expansion of the AMP-511 Expanded Access Program (EAP) clinical trial for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) to include patients previously diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 following clearance of the virus, but who still demonstrate chronic fatigue-like symptoms; 1 of the 11 patients enrolled has post COVID chronic fatigue-like symptoms.