SANUWAVE Health, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2022 March (Form 10-Q)

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021	7
	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	17
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	20
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	20
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
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	24

7.	Concentration of Credit Risk and Limited Suppliers

Major customers are defined as customers whose accounts receivable, or sales individually consist of more than ten percent of total trade receivables or total sales, respectively. The percentage of accounts receivable and sales from major customers of the Company for the periods indicated were as follows:

		March 31, 2022				December 31, 2021
Accounts Receivable:
Customer A			15	%			16	%
Customer B			n/a				24	%

		March 31, 2022				March 31, 2021
Revenue:
Customer A			11	%			n/a

The Company currently purchases most of its product component materials from single suppliers and the loss of any of these suppliers could result in a disruption in our production. The percentage of purchases from major vendors of the Company that exceeded ten percent of total purchases for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

		Three Months Ended
		March 31, 2022				March 31, 2021
Purchases:
Vendor A			19	%			55	%
Vendor B			n/a				13	%

10.	Fair Value Measurements

		Fair value measured at March 31, 2022
		Fair value at March 31, 2022				Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1)				Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)				Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Warrant liability		$	8,300			$	-			$	-			$	8,300
Embedded conversion option			4,575				-				-				4,575
Total fair value			12,875				-				-				12,875

		Fair value measured at December 31, 2021
		Fair value at December 31, 2021				Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1)				Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)				Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Warrant liability		$	9,614				-				-				9,614
Embedded conversion option			6,255				-				-				6,255
Total fair value			15,869				-				-				15,869

		Warrant Liability				Conversion Feature				Total
Balance at December 31, 2021		$	9,614			$	6,255			$	15,869
Cashless exercise			(2,167	)			-				(2,167	)
Warrants issued			2,654				-				2,654
Change in fair value			(1,801	)			(1,680	)			(3,481	)
Balance at March 31, 2022		$	8,300			$	4,575			$	12,875

		Warrants Outstanding				Fair Value per Share				Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 2021			62,617,188			$	0.15			$	9,614,134
Warrants classified as liabilities			(15,000,000	)			0.14				(2,167,022	)
Warrants issued			16,152,079				0.18				2,654,178
Gain on remeasurement of warrant liability			-								(1,801,225	)
Balance at March 31, 2022			63,769,267			$	0.13			$	8,300,065

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this report, and together with our audited consolidated financial statements, related notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on May 13, 2022 (the “2021 Annual Report”).

Overview

We are a shock wave technology company using a patented system of noninvasive, high-energy, acoustic shock waves for regenerative medicine and other applications. Our initial focus is regenerative medicine utilizing noninvasive, acoustic shock waves to produce a biological response resulting in the body healing itself through the repair and regeneration of tissue, musculoskeletal, and vascular structures.

Our lead regenerative product in the United States is the dermaPACE® device, used for treating diabetic foot ulcers (“DFU”), which was subject to two double-blinded, randomized Phase III clinical studies. On December 28, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) granted the Company’s request to classify the dermaPACE® System as a Class II device via the de novo process. As a result of this decision, the Company was able to immediately market the product for the treatment of DFU as described in the de novo request, subject to the general control provisions of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the special controls identified in this order.

On August 6, 2020, we entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement” or “Acquisition”) with Celularity Inc. (“Celularity”) pursuant to which we acquired Celularity’s UltraMIST® assets (“UltraMIST®” or the “Assets”). The UltraMIST® System provides through a fluid mist a low-frequency, non-contact, and pain free ultrasound energy deep inside the wound bed that promotes healing from within. The ultrasound acoustic waves promote healing by reducing inflammation and bacteria in the wound bed, while also increasing the growth of new blood vessels to the area. The UltraMIST® System treatment must be administered by a healthcare professional. This proprietary technology has been cleared by the FDA for the promotion of wound healing through wound cleansing and maintenance debridement combined with ultrasound energy deposited inside the wound that stimulated tissue regeneration.

In connection with the Asset Purchase Agreement, on August 6, 2020, we entered into a license and marketing agreement with Celularity pursuant to which Celularity granted to the Company a license to the Celularity wound care biologic products, Biovance® and Interfyl® (the “License Agreement”). The License Agreement provides the Company with an exclusive license to use, market, distribute and sell Biovance® in the “Field” and “Territory” (each as defined in the License Agreement), and a non-exclusive license to use, market, distribute and sell Interfyl® in the Field and in the Territory. The License Agreement has an initial five-year term, after which it automatically renews for additional one-year periods, unless either party gives written notice at least 180 days prior to the expiration of the current term. In May 2021, the Company received notification alleging that it is not in compliance the License Agreement with Celularity. See further discussion in Note 14 - Contingencies in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.

On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to the estimate of the fair value of embedded conversion options and warrants. We base our estimates on authoritative literature and pronouncements, historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The results of our operations for any historical period are not necessarily indicative of the results of our operations for any future period.

 

In addition, there are other items within our financial statements that require estimation but are not deemed critical as defined above. Changes in these and other items could still have a material impact upon our financial statements.

Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements filed with our 2021 Annual Report.

For a description of recent accounting policies and the impact on our financial statements, refer to Note 3 in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Financial Overview

Since inception in 2005, our operations have primarily been funded from the sale of capital stock, notes payable, and convertible debt securities. We have devoted and expect to continue to devote substantial resources for the commercialization of the dermaPACE® System and intend to continue to research and develop the non-medical uses of the PACE technology, both of which will require additional capital resources. We also expect to require additional working capital as sales of our UltraMIST® product continue to grow.

We incurred net losses of $27.3 million and $30.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and additional losses of approximately $4.4 million in the first three months of 2022. These factors and the events of default on the promissory notes discussed above create substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from the financial statement issuance date.

Our operating losses create substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Although no assurances can be given, we believe that potential additional issuances of equity, debt or other potential financing may provide the necessary funding for us to continue as a going concern for the 12 months.

The continuation of our business is dependent upon raising additional capital to fund operations. Management’s plans are to obtain additional capital in 2022 through investments by strategic partners for market opportunities, which may include strategic partnerships or licensing arrangements, or raise capital through the conversion of outstanding warrants, the issuance of common or preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, or secured or unsecured debt. These possibilities, to the extent available, may be on terms that result in significant dilution to our existing shareholders. In addition, there can be no assurances that our plans to obtain additional capital will be successful on the terms or timeline we expect, or at all. Although no assurances can be given, management believes that potential additional issuances of equity or other potential financing transactions as discussed above should provide the necessary funding for us for the next 12 months. If these efforts are unsuccessful, we may be required to significantly curtail or discontinue operations or, if available, obtain funds through financing transactions with unfavorable terms.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern and the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the financial statements do not necessarily purport to represent realizable or settlement values. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Our condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and classification of assets and liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

Since our inception, we have incurred losses from operations each year. As of December 31, 2021, we had an accumulated deficit of $183.9 million. Although the size and timing of our future operating losses are subject to significant uncertainty, we anticipate that our operating losses will continue over the next few years as we continue to incur expenses related to commercialization of our dermaPACE® system for the treatment of DFU in the United States. If we are able to successfully commercialize, market and distribute the dermaPACE® system, then we believe we may be able to partially or completely offset these losses in the future with revenues from sales of our UltraMist® systems and applicators. Although no assurances can be given, we believe that potential additional issuances of equity, debt or other potential financing, as discussed above, may provide the necessary funding for us to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. We cannot reasonably estimate the nature, timing and costs of the efforts necessary to complete the development and approval of, or the period in which material net cash flows are expected to be generated from, any of our products, due to the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with developing and marketing products, including the uncertainty of:

• the scope, rate of progress and cost of our clinical trials;

• future clinical trial results;

• the cost and timing of regulatory approvals;

• supplier and customer disputes;

• the establishment of successful marketing, sales and distribution channels and partnerships, including our efforts to expand our marketing, sales and distribution reach through joint ventures and other contractual arrangements;

• the cost and timing associated with establishing reimbursement for our products;

• the effects of competing technologies and market developments; and

• the industry demand and patient wellness behavior.

Any failure to complete the development of our product candidates in a timely manner, or any failure to successfully market and commercialize our product candidates, would have a material adverse effect on our operations, financial position and liquidity. A discussion of the risks and uncertainties associated with us and our business are set forth under the section entitled “Risk Factors – Risks Related to Our Business” in our 2020 Annual Report.

The worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus is expected to result in a global slowdown of economic activity which is likely to decrease demand for a broad variety of products, including from our customers. We have experienced a disruption of our supply channels which will continue for an unknown period of time until the global supply chain can return to the pre- disease status. Also, the pandemic may cause continued or additional actions by hospitals and clinics such as limiting elective procedures and treatments and limiting clinical trial activities and data monitoring. These factors have had and we expect that they will continue to have a negative impact on our sales and our results of operations, the size and duration of which we are currently unable to predict.

Results of Operations

Revenues and Gross Margin

Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were $3.2 million compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2021, an increase of $1.1 million. The increase was driven by sales of UltraMIST® devices and single-use accessories.

Gross margin as a percentage of revenue increased to 72.2% from 50.1% during the first quarter of 2022 as compared with the first quarter of the prior year. The increase in gross margin percentages for the quarter was driven by higher sales of single-use accessories, which have a higher gross margin percentage, offset by the discontinuation of Biologics sales, which had a lower gross margin percentage.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development expenses decreased 63.0% to $166 thousand from $354 thousand during the first quarter of 2022 compared with the first quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to lower employee compensation in the first quarter of 2022.

Selling and Marketing Expenses

Selling and marketing expenses were essentially flat, with a small decrease of $65 thousand or 3.7% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 versus the same period of 2021.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased $1.0 million or 31.7% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, compared with the same period of 2021. This decrease was primarily due to registration penalties incurred in 2021 as well as a reduction in legal fees.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We expect to devote substantial resources for the commercialization of the dermaPACE® System and intend continue to research and develop the next generation of our technology as well as the non-medical uses of the PACE technology, both of which will require additional capital resources. We incurred a net loss of $27.3 million and $30.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and incurred additional net losses in the three months of 2022 of approximately $4.4 million. These factors and the events of default on the notes payable create substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from the financial issuance date. Historically, our operations have primarily been funded from the sale of capital stock, notes payable, and convertible debt securities. The continuation of our business is dependent upon raising additional capital to fund operations; we may not be able to do so, and/or the terms of any financings may not be advantageous to us.

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, cash used by operating activities totaled approximately $3.1 million, which was driven largely by the net loss for the period. Cash provided by investing activities during the first three months of 2021 consisted of purchases of property and equipment of approximately $194 thousand offset by the gain of the disposal of assets of approximately $554 thousand. Cash provided by financing activities for the period consisted primarily of $2.5 million received from the NH Note Expansion in February 2022.

Segment and Geographic Information

We have determined that we have one operating segment. Our revenues are generated from sales in United States, Europe, Canada, Middle East, Central America, South America, Asia and Asia/Pacific. All significant expenses are generated in the United States and all significant assets are located in the United States.

Contractual Obligations

Our major outstanding contractual obligations relate to our financing leases for rental equipment, operating leases for our facilities and office equipment, purchase and supplier obligations for product component materials and equipment, and our outstanding debt. Please see our 2021 Annual Report for additional discussions of these obligations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Since inception, we have not engaged in any off-balance sheet activities, including the use of structured finance, special purpose entities or variable interest entities.

Effects of Inflation

Due to the fact that our assets are, to an extent, liquid in nature, they are not significantly affected by inflation. However, the rate of inflation, which has been increasing, affects expenses such as employee compensation, office space leasing costs and research and development charges, which may not be readily recoverable during the period of time that we are bringing the product candidates to market. To the extent inflation results in rising interest rates and has other adverse effects on the market, it may adversely affect our consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

Not required under Regulation S-K for “smaller reporting companies.”

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

We carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and accounting officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2022. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not operating effectively as of March 31, 2022. Our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective because of the “material weakness” described below.

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The Company lacks expertise and resources to analyze and properly apply U.S. GAAP to complex and non-routine transactions such as complex financial instruments and derivatives and complex sales distribution agreements.

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The Company lacks internal resources to analyze and properly apply U.S. GAAP to accounting for financial instruments included in service agreements with select vendors.

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The Company has failed to design and implement controls around all of its accounting and IT processes and procedures and, as such, it believes that all of its accounting and IT processes and procedures need to re-designed and tested for operating effectiveness.

As a result, management concluded that its internal control over reporting was not effective as of March 31, 2022.

Remediation Plan

During 2021, we engaged external consultants with appropriate experience applying GAAP technical accounting guidance, and we have hired additional accounting personnel both internal and external. We engaged external consultants to review revenue recognition for new products, lease agreements, internal controls and related procedures and review of documentation of internal controls in addition to new equity and debt financing arrangements. Accounting memos were produced for all technical issues and reviewed with management. The Company will continue to implement and review new controls to address these issues.

We have also implemented cybersecurity training for all employees and redesign of procedures that cyber security breaches may impact and worked with our third-party IT vendor to develop a training plan for all existing and new employees related to cyber and implemented related controls around information technology infrastructure. In addition, an additional employee was hired to assist with the management of IT controls and enhance internal IT resources. Going forward, this employee will monitor our third-party IT vendor’s testing and monitoring efforts and where necessary implement new controls as the Company grows. These internal controls have been documented and procedures implemented.

There is no assurance that the measures described above will be sufficient to remediate the previously identified material weaknesses.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2022 that materially affect, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting, except as disclosed in “Remediation Plan” above.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide the information required under this item. A discussion of the risks and uncertainties associated with us and our business are set forth under the section entitled “Risk Factors – Risks Related to Our Business” in our 2020 Annual Report.

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*Filed herewith.

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.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

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