Coeptis Therapeutics Inc. - Quarter Report: 2022 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | Quarterly REPORT PURSUANT to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022
or
☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transaction period from _____________ to _____________
Commission File No. 000-56194
COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Delaware | 84-3998117 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
105 Bradford Rd, Suite 420
Wexford, Pennsylvania 15090
(724) 934-6467
coeptistx.com
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of exchange on which registered |
N/A | COEP | N/a |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 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. Yes x 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 for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x 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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer ¨ | Accelerated Filer ¨ |
Non-accelerated Filer x | Smaller Reporting Company x |
Emerging Growth Company x |
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 provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12(b)-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, as of May 11, 2022, was
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 3 |
Item 1. | Unaudited Financial Statements | 3 |
Balance Sheets | 3 | |
Statements of Operations | 4 | |
Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | 5 | |
Statements of Cash Flows | 6 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | 7 |
Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 16 |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 20 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 20 |
PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION | 22 |
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 22 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 22 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 22 |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 22 |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 22 |
Item 5. | Other Information | 22 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 22 |
SIGNATURES | 23 |
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. | Unaudited Financial Statements |
COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
As of | ||||||||
ASSETS | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 2,343,829 | $ | 2,179,558 | ||||
Accounts receivable | – | – | ||||||
Inventories | – | – | ||||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 2,343,829 | 2,179,558 | ||||||
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | ||||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 25,237 | 25,237 | ||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation | (11,657 | ) | (11,311 | ) | ||||
Furniture and fixtures, net | 13,580 | 13,926 | ||||||
OTHER ASSETS | ||||||||
Co-development options | 4,304,167 | 4,554,167 | ||||||
Right of use asset, net of accumulated amortization | 87,145 | 17,925 | ||||||
Total other assets | 4,391,312 | 4,572,092 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 6,748,722 | $ | 6,765,576 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 244,793 | $ | 134,092 | ||||
Accrued expenses | 264,539 | 199,126 | ||||||
Notes payable, current portion | 2,167,000 | 2,417,000 | ||||||
Notes payable, related parties, current portion | – | – | ||||||
Right of use liability, current portion | 28,854 | 14,724 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | ||||||||
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 2,705,186 | 2,764,942 | ||||||
LONG TERM LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Note payable | 1,650,000 | 1,650,000 | ||||||
Right of use liability, non-current portion | 56,341 | |||||||
TOTAL LONG TERM LIABILITIES | 1,706,341 | 1,650,000 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 4,411,527 | $ | 4,414,942 | |||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 7) | ||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
Series B Preferred Stock, $ | par value, shares authorized, and - - shares issued and outstanding, respectively1 | 1 | ||||||
Common stock, $ | par value, shares authorized, shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022, and shares issued and shares outstanding at December 31, 20213,718 | 3,550 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 49,060,797 | 30,144,374 | ||||||
Common stock subscribed | 2,500 | |||||||
Treasury stock | – | (247,165 | ) | |||||
Accumulated deficit | (46,729,821 | ) | (27,550,126 | ) | ||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 2,337,195 | 2,350,634 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 6,748,722 | $ | 6,765,576 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
3 Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | |||||||
SALES | ||||||||
Consulting services | $ | – | $ | 75,000 | ||||
Sales | – | – | ||||||
Total sales | – | 75,000 | ||||||
Cost of goods, including inventory obsolesence | – | – | ||||||
Gross profit | – | 75,000 | ||||||
COST OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
Research and development | – | – | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | 15,715,315 | 1,737,426 | ||||||
Selling and marketing | – | 2,918 | ||||||
Interest expense | 55,819 | 34,737 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 15,771,134 | 1,775,081 | ||||||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (15,771,134 | ) | (1,700,081 | ) | ||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||||||||
Royalties and licensing fees | – | (250,000 | ) | |||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (3,408,559 | ) | – | |||||
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | (3,408,559 | ) | (250,000 | ) | ||||
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (19,179,693 | ) | (1,950,081 | ) | ||||
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT) | – | – | ||||||
NET LOSS | $ | (19,179,693 | ) | $ | (1,950,081 | ) | ||
LOSS PER SHARE | ||||||||
Loss per share, basic and fully diluted | $ | (0.51 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 37,421,421 | 28,665,384 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(Unaudited)
SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK | COMMON STOCK | ADDITIONAL PAID-IN | COMMON STOCK | TREASURY | ACCUMULATED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHARES | AMOUNT | SHARES | AMOUNT | CAPITAL | SUBSCRIBED | STOCK | DEFICIT | TOTAL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2020 | $ | – | 25,178,840 | $ | 2,519 | $ | 8,954,985 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | (14,100,846 | ) | $ | (5,143,343 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Retroactive application of recapitalization | 8,000 | 1 | 1,589,400 | (298,062 | ) | (298,151 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for cash | – | 2,436,500 | 244 | 2,436,256 | 471,000 | 2,907,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services | – | 770,000 | 77 | 769,923 | 770,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity Investment | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | – | – | (1,950,081 | ) | (1,950,081 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2021 | 8,000 | $ | 1 | 29,974,740 | $ | 2,840 | $ | 11,863,102 | $ | 471,000 | $ | – | $ | (16,050,927 | ) | $ | (3,713,985 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2021 | 8,000 | $ | 1 | 37,082,864 | $ | 3,550 | $ | 30,144,374 | $ | $ | (247,165 | ) | $ | (27,550,126 | ) | $ | 2,350,634 | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for cash | – | 421,999 | 42 | 1,265,958 | 1,266,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services | – | 1,180,000 | 118 | 3,539,882 | 3,540,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement of shares | – | (328,800 | ) | (247,165 | ) | 247,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants converted to shares | – | 73,334 | 7 | 107,493 | 2,500 | 110,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants issued for services | – | – | 10,841,695 | 10,841,695 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants issued for extinguishment of debt | 3,408,559 | 3,408,559 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | – | – | (19,179,693 | ) | (19,179,693 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2022 | 8,000 | $ | 1 | 38,429,397 | $ | 3,718 | $ | 49,060,797 | $ | 2,500 | $ | – | $ | (46,729,821 | ) | $ | 2,337,195 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
3 Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | |||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (19,179,693 | ) | $ | (1,950,081 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 250,346 | 481 | ||||||
Loss on termination of licensing agreement (in exchange for convertible debt) | – | 770,000 | ||||||
Shares issued for non-employee services | 3,540,000 | – | ||||||
Warrants issued for extinguishment of debt | 3,408,559 | |||||||
Warrants issued for services | 10,841,695 | – | ||||||
(Increase) decrease in: | ||||||||
Right of use asset/liability | 1,251 | 9,728 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 110,701 | 188,085 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 65,413 | 326,517 | ||||||
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (961,729 | ) | (655,270 | ) | ||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Proceeds from notes payable | – | – | ||||||
Repayment of notes payable | (250,000 | ) | (122,405 | ) | ||||
Cash paid for debt as part of merger/recapitalization | – | (298,061 | ) | |||||
Shares issued for cash | 1,266,000 | 2,907,500 | ||||||
Shares issued for cash for the conversion of warrants | 107,500 | – | ||||||
Cash received for stock subscription | 2,500 | – | ||||||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 1,126,000 | 2,487,034 | ||||||
NET INCREASE IN CASH | 164,272 | 1,831,764 | ||||||
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 2,179,558 | 202,965 | ||||||
CASH AT END OF PERIOD | $ | 2,343,829 | $ | 2,034,729 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES | ||||||||
Interest paid | $ | – | $ | – | ||||
Taxes paid (refunded) | $ | – | $ | – |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Nature of Business – Coeptis Pharmaceuticals, LLC (LLC) was formed in July 12, 2017 as a Pennsylvania multi-member limited liability company. On December 1, 2018, the members of LLC contributed their interest to a newly formed corporation, Coeptis Pharmaceuticals, Inc (“Coeptis”). As of December 1, 2018, the LLC became a disregarded single-member limited liability company which is wholly owned by the newly formed corporation. On February 12, 2021, Vinings Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Vinings”), merged (the “Merger”) with and into Coeptis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. On July 12, 2021, the company has legally changed its name from Vinings Holdings, Inc. to Coeptis Therapeutics, Inc. Coeptis was the surviving corporation of that Merger. As a result of the Merger, Vinings acquired the business of Coeptis and will continue the existing business operations of Coeptis as a wholly owned subsidiary. The Merger was treated as a recapitalization of the Company for financial accounting purposes. The historical financial statements of Vinings before the Merger were replaced with the historical financial statements of Coeptis before the Merger in all future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
The Company is located in Wexford, PA, and engages primarily in the acquisition, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
Basis of Presentation - The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, any adjustments contained in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are of a normal recurring nature, and are necessary to fairly present the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2022, along with its results of operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. Interim financial statements are prepared on a basis consistent with the Company’s annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2022.
As a result of the Merger, the financial statements included in this report reflect (1) the historical operating results of Coeptis prior to the Merger; (2) the combined results of the Company and Coeptis following the closing of the Merger; (3) the assets and liabilities of Coeptis at their historical cost; and (4) the Company’s equity structure for all periods presented.
Principles of Consolidation – The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Coeptis Therapeutics Inc., Coeptis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Coeptis Pharmaceuticals, LLC. All material intercompany accounts, balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Risks and Uncertainties – In late 2019, an outbreak of a novel strain of the Coronavirus 2019 Disease (COVID-19) was identified and infections have been found in a number of countries around the world, including the United States. COVID-19 and its impact on trade including customer demand, travel, employee productivity, supply chain, and other economic activities has had, and may continue to have, a potentially significant effect on financial markets and business activity. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s operational and financial performance is currently uncertain and cannot be predicted.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 11, 2022. There have been no material changes to the significant accounting policies during the three month period ended March 31, 2022, except for items mentioned below.
Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”. ASU 2019-12 simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principals in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending the existing guidance. For public business entities, the guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. The adoption of this standard, effective January 1, 2021, did not have a material impact on these financial statements.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, there were several new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB. Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe the adoption of any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
NOTE 3 – LICENSE RIGHT
In 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with a foreign entity to market, distribute, and sell the Consensi product (Product) on an exclusive basis within the United States and Puerto Rico. Upon execution of the Agreement the Company paid $1,000,000 to the foreign entity. Milestone payments were due as follows; (1) $1,500,000 upon completion of the CMC Plan as reimbursements of costs incurred by the foreign entity, (2) $1,000,000 was due upon first commercial sale of the Product which occurred in June 2020. Milestones were not met as of March 31, 2022.
In September of 2021, the Company executed a license termination agreement with the foreign entity to cease all efforts for sales and promotion of the product in the United States and Puerto Rico. The termination included (i) issuance of $1,500,000 of convertible debt due in 2023 to satisfy amounts owed for the license, (ii) the issue of warrants (See NOTE 5) and (iii) transfer of inventory ownership back to the foreign entity. In conjunction with this termination, the Company also terminated its marketing agreement with a third party for the Product’s sales and promotion.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company and VyGen-Bio, Inc. (“Vy-Gen”) entered into agreements to jointly develop and commercialize two Vy-Gen product candidates, CD38-GEAR-NK and CD38-Diagnostic (the “CD38 Assets”). The Company paid $1,750,000 and issued promissory notes totaling $3,250,000 to Vy-Gen in accordance with the agreements. The collaboration arrangement provides the right for the Company to participate in the development and commercialization of the CD38 Assets and a 50/50 profit share, with the profit share subject to contingent automatic downward adjustment up to 25% upon an event of default in connection with the promissory notes. The Company capitalized $5,000,000 to be amortized over a five-year period in which the CD38 Assets are expected to contribute to future cash flows. As of March 31, 2022, the balance due under the two promissory notes totaled $1,500,000, with a maturity date of September 30, 2022.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
NOTE 4 – LONG-TERM DEBT
The Company entered into a note payable agreement with an unrelated company with a conversion option. The principal amount of $200,000, which is unsecured, together with interest at 9% was due June 15, 2020. In lieu of cash repayment, the outstanding principal amount of the note, plus all accrued unpaid interest may be converted at the option of the party, in whole or in part, into shares of Common Stock. As of the December 31, 2020, the note had a balance of $200,000. The note and accrued interest were paid in full in the first quarter of 2021.
In January 2020, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Note agreement with an unrelated party. The principal amount of $500,000, which is secured by a security agreement, together with interest at 8%, plus additional 2% in the event of default, was due February 8, 2021. The balance of the note is $500,000 as of March 31, 2022 and 2021. The debt was in default as of March 31, 2022. As of April 14, 2022, the due date of the note was extended to July 31, 2022.
In January 2020, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Note agreement with a related party stockholder. The principal amount of $250,000, which is secured by a security agreement, together with interest at 8%, plus additional 2% in the event of default, was due February 8, 2021. This debt was converted to equity in June 2021. The balance of the note was $0 and $250,000 as of March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
In January 2020, the Company entered into another Senior Secured Note agreement with a stockholder. The principal amount of $250,000, which is secured by a security agreement, together with interest at 8%, plus additional 2% in the event of default, was due February 8, 2021. This debt was converted to equity in June 2021. The balance of the note is $0 and $250,000 as of as of March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
In January 2020, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Note agreement with an unrelated party. The principal amount of $333,000, which is secured by a security agreement, together with interest at 8%, plus additional 2% in the event of default, was due February 8, 2021. This debt was converted to equity in June 2021. The balance of the note was $0 and $333,000 as of March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
In January 2020, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Note agreement with an unrelated party. The principal amount of $167,000, which is secured by a security agreement, together with interest at 8%, plus additional 2% in the event of default, was due February 8, 2021. The balance of the note is $167,000 as of as of March 31, 2022 and 2021. The debt was in default as of March 31, 2022. As of April 14, 2022, the due date of the note was extended to July 31, 2022.
In September 2020, the Company entered a non-interest bearing, unsecured note agreement with two shareholders for $104,000 with an unspecified due date. The note was converted to equity in June 2021. The balance was $0 and $104,000 as of March 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
In September 2021, as part of a termination of license agreement with Purple BioTech, the Company issued a convertible note in the principal amount of $1,500,000 that is payable on or before February 2023, bearing interest of 5% per annum and convertible in whole or in part at any time by Purple BioTech into shares of Coeptis’ common stock. The conversion price is $5 per share of common stock, subject to certain adjustments under such terms and conditions as agreed between the parties. Coeptis may prepay the principal amount of the Note plus accrued and unpaid interest at any time, prior to the Maturity Date. Inventory, which has been fully written-off on the Company’s balance sheet, will be transferred back to Purple at Purple’s cost.
Loans under the CARES Act -- On May 6, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds in the amount of approximately $77,500 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 after eight weeks as long as the borrower uses the loan proceeds for eligible purposes, including payroll, benefits, rent and utilities, and maintains its payroll levels. In February 2021, an additional $77,595 was received by the Company under the second round of PPP (“PPP2”). The Company has used the proceeds for purposes consistent with its intended use. Both the PPP and the PPP2 loans were forgiven in full, along with accrued interest, during 2021. The balance of the notes was $0 and $155,095 as of March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
On July 8, 2020, the Company received a loan of $150,000 from the from the United States Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) assistance program in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. Proceeds are intended to be used for working capital purposes. Interest on the EIDL Loan accrues at the rate of 3.75% per annum and installment payments, including principal and interest, are due monthly in the amount of $731. Installment payments have been deferred by the SBA until January 2023. The balance of principal and interest is payable thirty years from the date of the promissory note. The balance of the loan is $150,000, as of March 31, 2022 and 2021.
Maturities of long-term debt are as follows for the quarter ended March 31,
2022 | $ | – | ||
2023 | 1,500,000 | |||
2024 | – | |||
2025 | 2,183 | |||
Thereafter | 147,817 | |||
Total long-term debt | $ | 1,650,000 |
NOTE 5 – CAPITAL STRUCTURE
The total number of shares of stock which the corporation shall have authority to issue is
shares, of which shares of $ par value shall be designated as Common Stock and shares of $ shall be designated as Preferred Stock. The Preferred Stock authorized by these Articles of Incorporation may be issued in one or more series. The Board of Directors of the Corporation is authorized to determine or alter the rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions granted or imposed upon any wholly unissued series of Preferred Stock, and within the limitations or restrictions stated in any resolution or resolutions of the Board of Directors originally fixing the number of shares constituting any series, to increase or decrease (but not below the number of shares of any such series then outstanding) the number of shares of any such series subsequent to the issue of shares of that series, to determine the designation and par value of any series and to fix the numbers of shares of any series.
Common Stock - As of March 31, 2022 the Company had
shares of its common stock issued and outstanding, and on March 31, 2021 the Company had shares of its common stock issued and outstanding. All references to the common shares outstanding have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock splits unless stated otherwise.
In 2022 and 2021, the Company raised capital by issuance of common stock above the stated par value. The contributed capital recognized as additional paid in capital during the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was $18,916,423 and $2,908,117 respectively. During the quarter ended March, 31 2022 and 2021, there were $0 in capital distributions.
Treasury Stock – As part of the Merger in February of 2021, the Company repurchased 247,165 and held as Treasury stock for the duration of 2021. Subsequent to year end, the Company retired the shares of Treasury Stock, as of February 18, 2022.
shares of its common stock previously held by Vinings’ shareholders. The stock was recorded at the cost paid for it, of $
Series A Preferred Stock - As of April 30, 2019, the Series A Preferred Stock had been canceled, and no shares remain outstanding. The rights and privileges of future issuances of the Series A Preferred stock will be determined at such time if and when they are issued. As of September 30, 2021, there were
shares of Series A Preferred outstanding.
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock - The Company designated
shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $ per share. Initially, there will be no dividends due or payable on the Series B Preferred Stock. Any future terms with respect to dividends shall be determined by the Board consistent with the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation. Any and all such future terms concerning dividends shall be reflected in an amendment to this Certificate, which the Board shall promptly file or cause to be filed.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
All shares of the Series B Preferred Stock shall rank (i) senior to the Corporation’s Common Stock and any other class or series of capital stock of the Corporation hereafter created, (ii) pari passu with any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation hereafter created and specifically ranking, by its terms, on par with the Series B Preferred Stock and (iii) junior to any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation hereafter created specifically ranking, by its terms, senior to the Series B Preferred Stock, in each case as to distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary.
The Series B Preferred shall have no liquidation preference over any other class of stock.
Each holder of outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to the number of votes equal to equal to one thousand (1,000) Common Shares. Except as provided by law, or by the provisions establishing any other series of Preferred Stock, holders of Series B Preferred Stock and of any other outstanding series of Preferred Stock shall vote together with the holders of Common Stock as a single class.
Each holder of shares of Series B Preferred Stock may, at any time and from time to time, convert (an “Optional Conversion”) each of its shares of Series B Preferred Stock into a 1,000 of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock; provided, however, that any Optional Conversion must involve the issuance of at least 100 shares of Common Stock.
In the event of a reverse split, the conversion ratio shall not be changed. However, in the event a forward split shall occur then the conversion ratio shall be modified to be increased by the same ratio as the forward split.
The Company has evaluated the Series B Preferred Stock in accordance with ASC 815 and has determined their conversion options were for equity and ASC 815 did not apply as of December 31, 2021. The Company has evaluated the Series B Preferred Stock in accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic 470-20-40 and has determined that there is no beneficial conversion feature that must be accounted for as of December 31, 2021.
As of March 31, 2022, there were
shares of Series B Preferred outstanding.
Common Stock Warrants - On November 23, 2020, the Company issued a class A and a class B warrant to Coral Investment Partners, LP (“CIP”), with each warrant granting CIP the right to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock at a price of $2 for Class A or $5 for Class B. The warrants expire on November 30, 2023. The warrants also contain a cashless exercise provision and contained anti-dilution provisions. The warrants remain outstanding as of March 31, 2021. In October 2021, the Company was notified by the warrant holder that they intend to exercise its right to purchase shares of the Company under these warrants.
On May 28, 2021, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1 per share, 500,000 shares at $2 per share, and 500,000 shares at $5 per share. The warrants expire on June 1, 2026. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
On July 30th, 2021, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1 per share, 100,000 shares at $2 per share, and 100,000 shares at $5 per share. The warrants expire on July 26, 2026. 395,000 warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022. 5,000 warrants at $1 per share were exercised on March 1, 2022.
On September 22, 2021, the Company issued a warrant in conjunction with the termination of the license right (see Note 3) with Purple Biotech, granting Purple Biotech the right to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock at $5 per share, subject to certain adjustments. During 2021, the Company recorded $ as general and administrative expense in condensed consolidated statement of operations upon immediate vesting of the Warrant. The warrant was valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions: 1) exercise price of $5.00 per share, 2) fair value of $6.50 per share, 3) discount rate of 0.48%, 3) dividend rate of 0%, and 4) a term of 3 years.
On December 20, 2021, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for services to be provided, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 600,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1 per share. The warrants expire on December 20, 2026. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for contemplation of a debt extension, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. The warrants were expensed immediately as a loss on extinguishment of debt. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022. Subsequently, on April 14, 2022, an agreement was executed with the debt holder extending the maturity of the debt to July 31, 2022 in recognition of the warrants issued on January 28, 2022. This amendment was treated as a debt modification, and will be accounted for accordingly in the second quarter.
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for contemplation of a debt extension, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. The warrants were expensed immediately as a loss on extinguishment of debt. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022. Subsequently, on April 14, 2022, an agreement was executed with the debt holder extending the maturity of the debt to July 31, 2022 in recognition of the warrants issued on January 28, 2022. This amendment was treated as a debt modification, and will be accounted for accordingly in the second quarter.
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 775,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 350,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. 296,666 warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022. 53,335 warrants at $1.50 per share were exercised on March 1, 2022.
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1 per share and 150,000 shares at $2 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 1,018,050 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 225,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. 210,000 warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022. 15,000 warrants at $1.50 per share were exercised on March 1, 2022.
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
On January 28, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 52,050 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. The warrants expire on January 31, 2024. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
On March 30, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in conjunction with an investment, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock at a price of $3 per share. The warrants expire on March 30, 2024. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
On March 30, 2022, the Company issued a warrant to a third party in exchange for professional services, granting the warrant holder the right to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. The warrants expire on April 1, 2027. All warrants were outstanding on March 31, 2022.
The warrants issued as of March 31, 2022 were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions: 1) exercise price ranging from $1.00 to $5.00 per share, 2) fair value ranging from $4.80 to $6.00 per share, 3) discount rate ranging from 1.15% to 2.31%, 3) dividend rate of 0%, and 4) a term ranging from 2 to 5 years.
NOTE 6 – ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
On June 18, 2019, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANI) for the sale of certain intellectual property and materials related to the research and development related to potential ANDA candidates.
In addition to the original purchase price, the Company is due an additional $2,000,000 with respect to the Product that is Vigabatrin 500mg tablets (tablets) as follows; (A) $250,000 within 30 days following the completion of all bioequivalence studies related to tablets, (B) $250,000 within 45 days of the first date on which annual gross profit from the sale of tablets reaches $1,000,000 in a calendar year, (C) $500,000 within 45 days of the first date on which annual gross profit from the sale of tablets reaches $5,000,000 in a calendar year, (D) $1,000,000 within 45 days of the first date on which annual gross profit from the sale of tablets reaches $10,000,000 in a calendar year. As of quarter ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, and through this date, none of these milestones have occurred. Because collection of these milestone payments is not reasonably assured, we have not recorded any revenues in the accompanying financial statements.
Also, the Company is due an additional $1,750,000 with respect to the Product that is Vigabatrin 500mg powder for Oral Solution (powder) as follows; (A) $250,000 within 45 days of the first date on which annual gross profit from the sale of powder reaches $1,000,000 in a calendar year, (B) $500,000 within 45 days of the first date on which annual gross profit from the sale of powder reaches $5,000,000 in a calendar year, (C) $1,000,000 within 45 days of the first date on which annual gross profit from the sale of powder reaches $10,000,000 in a calendar year. As of quarter ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, and through this date, none of these milestones have occurred. Because collection of these milestone payments is not reasonably assured, we have not recorded any revenues in the accompanying financial statements.
NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases - The Company leases office space under an operating lease commencing December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2019 and a first lease extensions commending December 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. The second lease extension extends the lease for twenty-four months, beginning on June 1, 2020 and ending on May 31, 2022. The third lease extension extends the lease for twenty-four months, beginning on June 1, 2022 and ending on May 31, 2024. The monthly rent is $3,750. On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC Topic 842, Leases, requiring this lease to be recorded as an asset and corresponding liability on its consolidated balance sheet. The Company records rent expense associated with this lease on the straight-line basis in conjunction with the terms of the underlying lease. During the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, rental expense totaled $11,250 and $11,250 respectively.
Future minimum rental payments required under the lease are as follows:
2022 | $ | 33,750 | ||
2023 | 45,000 | |||
2024 | 18,750 | |||
Total minimum lease payments: | 97,500 | |||
Less amount representing interest | (12,305 | ) | ||
Present value of minimum lease payments: | 85,195 |
As of March 31, 2022, the company had recorded a right of use asset of $87,145, and current and non-current lease liabilities of $28,854 and $56,341, respectively.
Legal Matters – The company is currently not a defendant in any litigation or threatened litigation that could have a material effect on the company’s financial statements.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
Royalty Obligations - In connection with the product licensing agreement discussed in Note 3, the Company owed a minimum royalty payment of $1,000,000 following the first year of product sales. A minimum royalty amount was also due in subsequent years. This agreement was terminated and settled in 2021. As of March 31, 2022 and 2021, liabilities of $0 and $833,333, respectively, were recorded to reflect the minimum future royalty payments.
Royalty Advances - In the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company received royalty advances on future product sales of $0 and $0, respectively, from its pharmaceutical marketing partner. These cumulative advances were recorded as deferred revenue of $1,000,000 at March 31, 2021. In August 2021, the Company terminated its agreement with its marketing partner. As part of the termination settlement, the payments made to Coeptis as advance of royalty payments on product sales were deemed forfeited by the marketing partner, and to remain as payments to Coeptis for the licensing rights. As such, advances totaling $1,000,000 were recognized as licensing income in Other Income for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The Company sponsors a qualified profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) feature that covers all eligible employees. Participation in the 401(k) feature of the plan is voluntary. Participating employees may defer up to 100% of their compensation up to the maximum prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code. The plan permits for employee elective deferrals but has no contribution requirements for the Company. During the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, no employer contributions were made.
NOTE 9 - CONCENTRATIONS
Major Customers – During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, 100%, of revenues were earned from one customer.
NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, no income tax expense or benefit was recognized. The Company’s deferred tax assets are comprised primarily of net operating loss carryforwards. The Company maintains a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets since it has not yet achieved sustained profitable operations. As a result, the Company has not recorded any income tax benefit since its inception.
NOTE 11 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Potential Asset acquisition - On April 6, 2022, the Company entered into a strategic agreement with Statera Biopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: STAB) giving Coeptis the exclusive right to negotiate a definitive agreement related to the acquisition by Coeptis of Statera’s toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) agonist platform, including entolimod, a clinical-stage product currently being developed as a treatment for acute radiation syndrome. The consummation of the transaction is contingent upon a successful negotiation of a definitive agreement and satisfaction of a number of closing conditions, including a financing contingency. Coeptis and Statera have agreed to an exclusivity period through the date that is 30 days following the date on which the first draft of the definitive agreement is available to review by both parties.
Coeptis and Statera have agreed that the definitive agreement will provide for the payment by Coeptis to Statera of six million USD ($6,000,000) plus revenue-based milestone payments (to be defined in the definitive agreement) in exchange for a defined set of purchased assets that include Statera’s rights to any product containing Entolimod as an active ingredient and all other related TLR5 agonists, related intellectual property, contract rights, inventory and data related to such products.
Debt modification – On April 14, 2022 the company entered into Debt modification agreements with two note holders, extending the maturity of certain unsecured long term debt that was in default to July 31, 2022. The extensions were executed in exchange for consideration of warrants exchangeable for 650,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share issued to the debt holders on January 28, 2022. See Note 4 for details of long-term debt and Note 5 for details of warrants.
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COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
Merger - On April 18, 2022, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with BH Merger Sub, Inc., (“Merger Sub”) a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Bull Horn Holdings Corp., a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (together with its successors, including after giving effect to the Domestication as described below, “Bull Horn” or the “Purchaser”).
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, (i) prior to the Closing (as defined below), Bull Horn will re-domicile from the British Virgin Islands to the State of Delaware through a statutory re-domestication (the “Domestication”), and (ii) upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the “Closing”), Merger Sub will merge with and into Coeptis (the “Merger” and, together with the Domestication and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the “Transactions”), with Coeptis continuing as the surviving corporation in the Merger and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bull Horn (after the Domestication).
Prior to the Merger, all outstanding shares of Coeptis preferred stock will convert or exchange their shares of preferred stock for shares of Coeptis common stock at the applicable ratio in Coeptis organizational documents (the “Preferred Stock Exchange”).
In the Merger, (i) all shares of Coeptis common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (other than those properly exercising any applicable dissenters rights under Delaware law), but after giving effect to the Preferred Stock Exchange, will be converted into the right to receive a portion of the Merger Consideration (as defined below), (ii) certain issued and outstanding warrants to acquire shares of Coeptis stock (the “Specified Warrants”) will be assumed by Bull Horn and converted into a warrant for shares of Bull Horn common stock with its price and number of shares equitably adjusted based on the conversion of the shares of Coeptis common stock into the Merger Consideration (each, an “Assumed Warrant”), (iii) certain outstanding convertible debt of Coeptis (the “Coeptis Convertible Debt”) will be assumed by Bull Horn and be convertible into common stock of Bull Horn (the “Assumed Convertible Debt”) and (iv) any other outstanding securities with the right to convert into or acquire equity securities of Coeptis or its subsidiaries will be terminated. At the Closing, Bull Horn will change its name to “Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.”.
The aggregate Merger consideration received by Coeptis security holders from Bull Horn at the Closing will have an aggregate value equal to (the “Merger Consideration”) (i) $175,000,000, minus (or plus if positive), (ii) the amount of Coeptis’ outstanding indebtedness as of immediately prior to the Closing (excluding Permitted Debt, as described below), net of its cash as of immediately prior to the Closing, minus (iii) the amount of Coeptis’ outstanding unpaid transaction expenses and transaction bonuses as of the Closing. The Merger Consideration will be payable, (a) in the case of Coeptis stockholders, solely in new shares of Bull Horn common stock, with each share of Bull Horn common stock valued at the price per share (the “Redemption Price”) at which each Bull Horn share of common stock is redeemed or converted pursuant to the redemption by Bull Horn of its public shareholders in connection with Bull Horn’s initial business combination, as required by its amended and restated memorandum and articles of association and Bull Horn’s initial public offering prospectus (the “Closing Redemption”), and (b) with respect to the holders of the Specified Warrants, by the assumption of such warrants by Bull Horn as Assumed Warrants. The Merger Consideration deliverable to Coeptis stockholders will be allocated pro rata after giving effect to the Preferred Stock Exchange and deducting the value attributable to the Assumed Warrants as if the Specified Warrants that become Assumed Warrants were exercised on a net exercise basis as of immediately prior to the Closing.
The Coeptis Convertible Debt, along with (i) certain other outstanding indebtedness of Coeptis as of the date of the Merger Agreement (which together with the Coeptis Convertible Debt, has aggregate outstanding obligations of approximately $3.9 million as of the date of the Merger Agreement), and (ii) certain other indebtedness that Coeptis is permitted to incur between the signing of the Merger Agreement and the Closing, will not affect the Merger Consideration payable to Coeptis security holders (the Coeptis Convertible Debt and such other indebtedness, “Permitted Debt”).
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Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Forward-Looking Statements
This Report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 12E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including or related to our future results, certain projections and business trends. Assumptions relating to forward-looking statements involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control. When used in this Report, the words “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “believe,” “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe that assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate, and we may not realize the results contemplated by the forward-looking statement. Management decisions are subjective in many respects and susceptible to interpretations and periodic revisions based on actual experience and business developments, the impact of which may cause us to alter our business strategy or capital expenditure plans that may, in turn, affect our results of operations. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included in this Report, you should not regard the inclusion of such information as our representation that we will achieve any strategy, objective or other plans. The forward-looking statements contained in this Report speak only as of the date of this Report as stated on the front cover, and we have no obligation to update publicly or revise any of these forward-looking statements. These and other statements which are not historical facts are based largely on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the failure to successfully develop a profitable business, delays in identifying customers, and the inability to retain a significant number of customers, as well as the risks and uncertainties described in “Risk Factors” section to our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
When we use works like “we,” “us”, “our,” the “company” and words of the like, unless otherwise indicated, we are referring to the operations of us and our wholly-owned subsidiary Coeptis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Coeptis”).
Objective
The objective of our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is to provide users of our financial statements with the following:
· | A narrative explanation from the perspective of management of our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect future results; |
· | Useful context to the financial statements; and |
· | Information that allows assessment of the likelihood that past performance is indicative of future performance. |
Our MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read together with, our unaudited financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
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Overview and Outlook
Our company, Coeptis Therapeutics, Inc. (“Coeptis Therapeutics”), is a holding company that conducts its current operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary Coeptis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Coeptis”). We are a pharmaceutical company which owns, acquires, and develops drug products and pharmaceutical technologies which offer improvements to current therapies. Our products and technologies are intended to be commercialized in the US and worldwide markets. Since Coeptis’ inception in 2017, it has acquired and commercialized two drug products for the U S market, which were approved as 505b2 applications. These anti-hypertension products were launched into the US market during 2020 through a marketing partner. At launch, the sales and promotional efforts were significantly impeded by the limitation of the global pandemic and as such, we have since abandoned all activities and ownership pertaining to both products. We also began the development of several ANDA products which we divested in 2019 to a larger generic pharmaceutical drug manufacturer, and have moved away from focusing on the commercialization of generic products. In early 2021, we entered into strategic partnerships to co-develop improved therapies for the auto-immune and oncology markets. Following the reverse merger transaction involving us and Coeptis, we continue to focus on identifying and investing resources into innovative products and technologies which we believe will significantly transform Coeptis’ current products and therapies.
During 2020 and continuing through 2021, Coeptis faced several operational challenges related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, which we continue to work to overcome. The launch of both 5050b2 products was impacted because of various COVID-19 limitations, most notably field sales personnel were not able to make healthcare provider visits in person; thereby limiting the awareness of the availability of these products. We explored and implemented several non-personal promotion efforts, but given the global limitations and dynamics, it was challenging to achieve expected sales. We have since abandoned all activities and ownership pertaining to both products.
In May 2021, we entered into two exclusive option agreements (the “CD38 Agreements”) relating to separate technologies designed to improve the treatment of CD38-related cancers (e.g., multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and acute myeloid leukemia) with VyGen-Bio, Inc. (“Vy-Gen”), a majority-owned subsidiary of Vycellix, Inc., a Tampa, Florida-based private, immuno-centric discovery life science company focused on the development of transformational platform technologies to enhance and optimize next-generation cell and gene-based therapies, including T cell and Natural Killer (NK) cell-based cancer therapies.
The CD38 Agreements relate to two separate Vy-Gen drug product candidates, as follows:
CD38-GEAR-NK. This Vy-Gen drug product candidate is designed to protect CD38+ NK cells from destruction by anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies, or mAbs. CD38-GEAR-NK is an autologous, NK cell-based therapeutic that is derived from a patient’s own cells and gene-edited to enable combination therapy with anti-CD38 mAbs. We believe CD38-GEAR-NK possesses the potential to minimize the risks and side effects from CD38-positive NK cell fratricide.
Market Opportunity. We believe CD38-GEAR-NK could potentially revolutionize how CD38-related cancers are treated, by protecting CD38+ NK cells from destruction by anti-CD38 mAbs, thereby promoting the opportunity to improve the treatment of CD38-related cancers, including multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and acute myeloid leukemia.
Multiple myeloma is expected to be the first cancer indication targeted with CD38-GEAR-NK. The global multiple myeloma market was $19.48B in 2018 and is expected to reach $31B by 2026 [Source: Fortune Business Reports].
CD38-Diagnostic. This Vy-Gen product candidate is an in vitro diagnostic tool to analyze if cancer patients might be appropriate candidates for anti-CD38 mAb therapy. CD38-Diagnostic is an in vitro screening tool that provides the ability to pre-determine which cancer patients are most likely to benefit from targeted anti-CD38 mAb therapies, either as monotherapy or in combination with CD38-GEAR-NK. CD38-Diagnostic also has the potential to develop as a platform technology beyond CD38, to identify patients likely to benefit for broad range of mAb therapies across myriad indications.
Market Opportunity. We believe CD38-Diagnostic provides opportunity to make more cost-effective medical decisions for the treatment of B cell malignancies with high CD38 expression, including multiple myeloma, which may help to avoid unnecessary administration of anti-CD38 therapies. CD38-Diagnostic could prevent patients from being subjected to ineffective therapy and enable significant savings to healthcare systems.
CD38-Diagnostic could be offered as a companion diagnostic for determining patient suitability and likelihood of positive treatment outcomes for CD38-GEAR-NK and/or CD38 monoclonal antibody therapies.
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GEAR-NK Product Overview. GEAR-NK is an autologous, gene-edited, natural killer cell-based therapeutic development platform that allows for modified NK cells to be co-administered with targeted mAbs, which, in the absence of the GEAR-NK, would otherwise be neutralized by mAb therapy.
In May 2021, we made initial payments totaling $750,000 under the CD38 Agreements, to acquire the exclusive options to acquire co-development rights with respect to CD38-GEAR-NK and CD38-Diagnostic. On August 15, 2021, we entered into amendments to each of the CD038 Agreements. In connection with the two amendments, we delivered to VyGen promissory notes aggregating $3,250,000 with maturity dates of December 31, 2021, and made a cash payment of $1,000,000, upon which cash payment we exercised the two definitive option purchase agreements. In December 2021, we completed our payment obligations to secure the 50% ownership interest in the CD38-Diagnostic, and also entered into an amendment of the CD038-GEAR-NK promissory note to extend the maturity date to March 31, 2022 and to increase the scalable downward adjustment percentage for the CD38-GEAR-NK product candidate to 25%. Pursuant to the CD038-GEAR-NK amendment, if the promissory note is timely paid by March 31, 2022, Coeptis will maintain its 50% ownership interest in the CD38-GEAR-NK product candidate, and if the CD38-GEAR-NK promissory note is not timely paid by March 31, 2022, Coeptis’ ownership interest in such assets will automatically be reduced to 25% and the promissory note will be automatically cancelled and will no longer be due or payable. Details of the two August amendments and the December amendment are summarized in the amendments attached at Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 19, 2021 and Exhibits 4.2 to the our Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 27, 2021.
In connection with the Vy-Gen relationship and the Company’s ownership in the two product candidates described above, in December 2021 the Company and Vy-Gen entered into a co-development and steering committee agreement. The co-development and steering committee agreement provides for the governance and economic agreements between the Company and Vy-Gen related of the development of the two Vy-Gen drug product candidates and the revenue sharing related thereto, including each company having a 50% representation on the steering committee and each company receiving 50% of the net revenues related to the Vy-Gen product candidates (scalable downward to 25% for the CD38-GEAR-NK as described above). Details of the co-development and steering committee agreement are summarized in our Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 27, 2021, including Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2 thereto.
Statera BioPharma. Coeptis executed a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Statera BioPharma, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing immunotherapy via its proprietary AIMS platform. The LOI details a collaboration between the two companies for STAT-201, a product in development for Crohn’s disease. Coeptis is to assist Statera BioPharma in its efforts to develop and commercialize STAT-201 in adult and pediatric populations. Coeptis is to receive development fees and commercial milestones under the to-be-completed definitive agreement.
STAT-201. STAT-201 is a lower dose version of an existing FDA approved product. STAT-201 has been granted Orphan Drug designation by the FDA which provides up to 7 years of market exclusivity upon approval. The safety profile of STAT-201 has been established and clinical studies have been previously conducted showing preliminary efficacy in Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory diseases. A method of use patent was filed in 2011 and additional patents have been recently filed.
We are working closely with Statera on near- and longer-term development strategy and timelines for clinical trials and subsequent FDA filings.
Market Opportunity. There are many FDA approved products to treat Crohn’s disease, including aminosalicylates, such as Azulfidine® and Asacol®, corticosteroids and biologics, such as Humira®. Some of the disadvantages of current therapies include: high cost, frequent dosing (up to 3 doses per day) and side effects ranging from upper respiratory infection, risk of other infections, decreased immune system function, and diarrhea. In initial studies, STAT-201 exhibited mild side effects including vivid dreams, dizziness and headaches. STAT-201 will be available as an oral tablet or capsule taken once per day.
The United States market for Crohn’s disease was valued at $11.7 Billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2021 to 2028 [Source: Grand View Research 2021]. A large portion of this market, approximately 60%, are the biologic drugs. It is estimated that up to 40% of Crohn’s patients may be non-responsive to biologic treatments. The target market for STAT-201 includes patients who do not tolerate and/or are considered non-responsive to biologic treatment. The market potential for STAT-201 in Crohn’s disease alone is approximately $1.4-2.4 Billion annually in the United States.
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Vici Health Sciences, LLC. In partnership with Vici Health Sciences, LLC (“Vici”), we are co-developing a drug product, CPT60621 – a focus on Parkinson’s Disease. Through this partnership, Vici and Coeptis would co-develop, seek FDA approval and share ownership rights to CPT60621.
CPT60621 – a focus on Parkinson’s Disease. CPT60621 is a novel, ready to use, easy to swallow, oral liquid version of an already approved drug used for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The currently approved dosage form is only available as an oral solid tablet which can be difficult to swallow for some PD patients. Per Symphony Health data, an estimated 555,000 prescriptions are dispensed per year for the oral solid tablet version alone.
PD affected nearly 1,000,000 people in the U.S. in 2020, and nearly 10,000,000 people worldwide. Experts also predict that the PD affected rate is expected to increase at a rate of 2.2% per year for the next 10 years. The direct medical cost to treat PD is estimated to be over $25 billion per year, in which $4.1 billion of that is in medication cost alone.
Typical PD symptoms include thinking difficulties, uncontrolled shaking and tremors, loss of automatic movements, rigidity, and eating, speaking, and swallowing difficulties. During the course of their disease, nearly 80% of PD patients will develop a condition known as dysphagia which is defined as difficulty or discomfort in swallowing. Oral liquid dosage forms are easier to swallow than oral solid dosage forms. PD patients who suffer from dysphagia often must crush and dissolve tablets in juice in order to consume their medication. In more extreme cases, feeding tubes are utilized. This is costly to the healthcare system and is simply impractical.
CPT60621 can be administered to the patient using an easy-to-use oral syringe, eliminating time consuming, costly, and uncontrolled tablet crushing. This novel dosage form, if approved, we believe will fulfill a market need and provide a beneficial treatment option for many PD patients.
As we continue to direct our operational focus towards the Vy-Gen opportunities described elsewhere herein, we have recently shifted away from allocating priority resources to CPT60621.
We expect to generate revenue from product sales and technology licensing. We cannot be certain of the timing of this revenue and will likely need funding to support continuing operations and support our growth strategy. We may have to finance operations by offering any combination of equity offerings, debt financing, collaborations, strategic alliances, or other licensing arrangements.
Our Results of Operations
Revenue. To date, we have generated minimal revenue mostly from consulting arrangements and product sales. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and the resulting market dynamics, it is uncertain if the current marketed products can generate sufficient sales to cover expenses. If our strategic business discussions progress to agreements, we expect to generate additional revenue from collaboration partners.
Operating Expenses. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related costs for personnel and professional fees for consulting services related to regulatory, pharmacovigilance, quality, legal, and business development. We expect that our general and administrative expenses will increase in the future as we increase our headcount to support the business growth. We also anticipate that we will incur increased accounting, audit, legal, regulatory, compliance, insurance, and investor relation expenses associated with operating as a public company.
Research and developments costs will continue to be dependent on the strategic business collaborations and agreements will are anticipating in the future.
We expect development costs to increase to support our new strategic initiatives.
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Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021
Revenues. Revenues, which were generated from consulting agreements, of $0 and $75,000 recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 respectively, continue to be minimal. The Company’s activities primarily include product development, raising capital, and building infrastructure. Management does not expect the Company to generate any significant revenue for at least the next two years, during which time drug development will continue toward the goal of commercializing, through a partnership or otherwise, one or more of the Company’s target products or technologies.
Operating Expenses
Overview. Operating expenses increased from $1,775,081 in the three months ended March 31, 2021 to $19,179,693 in the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase is mainly due to higher professional services expense related to equity transactions.
General and Administrative Expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, general and administrative expenses are included in operating expenses. All costs incurred can be attributed to the planned principal operations of product development, raising capital, and building infrastructure. Management may separate out G&A expenses in 2022 and 2021, especially if new personnel are hired consistent with the Company’s financial regulatory and filings obligations as a publicly traded entity.
Interest Expense. Interest expense was $55,819 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and was $34,737 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Interest was related to notes payable, which are discussed in detail in the Footnotes to the financial statements, incorporated by reference herein. Management expects that in 2022 and thereafter, interest expense will increase, as it may take on debt from insiders or independent third parties to fund operations either while awaiting receipt of the proceeds of equity capital financings or as a stand-alone strategy in addition to raising capital through equity capital financings.
Financial Resources and Liquidity. The Company had limited financial resources during the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 with cash and cash equivalents of $2,179,558. For the period ending March 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents increased to $2,343,829.. During both these time periods, the Company continues to operate a minimal infrastructure in order to maintain its ability to fund operations, keep full focus on all product development targets and to stay current with all of the Company’s scientist consultants, legal counsel, and accountants. During 2022, the Company believes that the ability to raise capital through equity transactions will increase liquidity and enable the execution of management’s operating strategy.
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
The Company is a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and is not required to provide the information under this Item.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer (our principal executive officer) and our chief financial officer (our principal financial officer) evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon that evaluation, and as a result of the material weaknesses described below, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. Management anticipates that such disclosure controls and procedures will not be effective until the material weaknesses are remediated.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K contains information regarding a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021. For example, the Company lacked adequate segregation of duties which led to situations where individuals had access to both initiate and approve transactions with no additional formal review process.
In an effort to address the Company’s internal accounting personnel deficiencies, in February 2021 we hired a consulting group to assist our Chief Financial Officer. Accordingly, the Company believes, based on its knowledge, that: (i) this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; and (ii) the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented in this quarterly report.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
None.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-KT for the ten-months ended December 31, 2021, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
All prior sales of unregistered securities have been properly disclosed in prior SEC filing.
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
Not applicable.
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
Item 5. | Other Information |
None.
Item 6. | Exhibits |
The following exhibits are attached hereto or incorporated by reference herein (numbered to correspond to Item 601(a) of Regulation S-K, as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission) and are filed as part of this Form 10-Q:
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Principal Executive Officer. Filed herewith. |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of President, Principal Financial Officer. Filed herewith. |
32.1 | Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer. Filed herewith. |
32.2 | Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer. Filed herewith. |
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COEPTIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | ||
Registrant | ||
Date: May 12, 2022 | By: | /s/ Dave Mehalick |
David Mehalick | ||
Chief Executive Officer, Principal Executive Officer |
Date: May 12, 2022 | By: | /s/ Christine Sheehy |
Christine Sheehy | ||
Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer |
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