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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements about us and our industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements regarding our strategy, future financial condition, future operations, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives of management and expected market growth, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “design,” “due,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and other similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and future trends, or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.
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You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the documents that we reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and have filed as exhibits completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of the forward- looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q by these cautionary statements.
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Table of Contents
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PART I. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||
Item 1. | Financial Statements | 4 | ||
Condensed Balance Sheets | 4 | |||
Condensed Statements of Operations | 5 | |||
Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | 6 | |||
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows | 8 | |||
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements | 9 | |||
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 25 | ||
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 30 | ||
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 31 | ||
PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION | |||
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 32 | ||
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 32 | ||
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 32 | ||
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 32 | ||
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 32 | ||
Item 5. | Other Information | 32 | ||
Item 6. | Exhibits | 33 | ||
Signatures | 35 |
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Aclarion, Inc.
Condensed Balance Sheets
Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (restated) | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | $ | ||||||
Restricted cash | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | ||||||||
Prepaids and other current assets | ||||||||
Total current assets | ||||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
Intangible assets, net | ||||||||
Total non-current assets | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | $ | ||||||
Accrued and other liabilities | ||||||||
Note payable, net of discount | ||||||||
Warrant liability | ||||||||
Derivative liability | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||||
Common stock - $ | par value, authorized and and shares issued and outstanding (see Note 12)||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | ||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) | $ | $ |
See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
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Aclarion, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
(restated) | (restated) | |||||||||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Cost of revenue | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | ||||||||||||||||
Research and development | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
(Loss) from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Other (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Change in value of warrant and derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Other, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Total other (expense) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
(Loss) before income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Income tax provision | ||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
Dividends accrued for preferred stockholders | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Net (loss) allocable to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
Net (loss) per share allocable to common shareholders | $ | ) | $ | ) | $ | ) | $ | ) | ||||||||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, basic and diluted |
See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
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Aclarion, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
(unaudited)
Series A | Series A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 | Series B, B-1 | Series B-2, B-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Value | Shares | Value | Shares | Value | Shares | Value* | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividend payable | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of warrants | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of convertible note warrants | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividend payable | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of preferred dividends payable to common stock | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock | – | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Conversion of accrued interest on promissory notes | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock and warrants related to IPO, net issuance costs | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IPO issuance costs | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of Series A preferred stock | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redemption of Series A Preferred stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common shares | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of warrants | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ |
* | Series B2 and B3 Preferred Stock amounts reflected in mezzanine equity in the relevant reporting periods. |
(continued)
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Aclarion, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
(unaudited)
(continued)
Common Stock | Additional | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Value | Paid-In Capital | Deficit | Total | |||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||
Preferred stock dividend payable | – | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | – | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||
Issuance of warrants | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of convertible note warrants | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividend payable | – | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
Conversion of preferred dividends payable to common stock | |||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock | |||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of accrued interest on promissory notes | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock and warrants related to IPO, net issuance costs | |||||||||||||||||||
IPO issuance costs | – | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | – | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2022 (restated) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of Series A preferred stock | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Redemption of Series A Preferred stock | – | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | – | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common shares | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of warrants | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | – | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ |
See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
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Aclarion, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
(restated) | ||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
Net (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash used in operation activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
Share-based compensation | ||||||||
Amortization of deferred issuance costs | ||||||||
Change in fair value of warrants and derivative | ||||||||
Non-cash interest related to bridge funding | ||||||||
Loss on disposal of furniture and equipment | ||||||||
Interest conversion discount settled in equity | ||||||||
Change in assets and liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | ||||||||
Prepaids and other current assets | ( | ) | ||||||
Accounts payable | ||||||||
Accrued and other liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
Accrued interest on promissory and convertible notes | ||||||||
Net cash (used in) operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
Intangible assets - Patents | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of furniture | ||||||||
Net cash (used in) investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
Proceeds from bridge funding | ||||||||
IPO/bridge funding issuance costs | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Repayment of promissory notes | ( | ) | ||||||
Issuance of common stock and warrants related to IPO, net deductions | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of Series A preferred stock | ||||||||
Redemption of Series A Preferred stock | ( | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
Net cash increase (decrease) for period | ( | ) | ||||||
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period | ||||||||
Cash and restricted cash, end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
Non- cash activities | ||||||||
Dividends accrued on preferred shares | $ | $ | ||||||
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock | $ | $ | ||||||
Conversion of preferred stock dividends to common stock | $ | $ | ||||||
Conversion of accrued interest on promissory notes to common stock and warrants | $ | $ | ||||||
Issuance of underwriter's warrants related to IPO | $ | $ | ||||||
Designation of prepaid expenses to IPO issuance costs | $ | $ | ||||||
Fair value of warrants and derivative related to bridge funding | $ | $ | ||||||
Issuance of commitment shares related to bridge funding | $ | $ | ||||||
Accrued debt issuance costs related to bridge funding | $ | |||||||
Issuance of warrants related to bridge funding | $ | $ | ||||||
Original issuance discount (15%) related to bridge funding | $ |
See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
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Aclarion, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(unaudited)
NOTE 1. THE COMPANY AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Company
Aclarion, Inc., formerly Nocimed, Inc., (the “Company”, “we”, or “Aclarion”) is a healthcare technology company that leverages magnetic resonance spectroscopy (“MRS”), and a proprietary biomarker to optimize clinical treatments. The Company was formed in February 2015, is incorporated in Delaware, and has its principal place of business in Broomfield, Colorado.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The interim condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature and that are considered necessary for a fair representation of the results for the periods presented and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2022, which include a complete set of footnote disclosures, including our significant accounting policies. The December 31, 2022 condensed balance sheet was derived from the December 31, 2022 audited financial statements. They should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual report on Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on June 12, 2023. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full fiscal year or for any other future period.
Risks and Uncertainties
The Company is subject to various risks and uncertainties frequently encountered by companies in the early stages of development. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, its limited operating history, competition from other companies, limited access to additional funds, dependence on key personnel, and management of potential rapid growth. To address these risks, the Company must, among other things, develop its customer base; implement and successfully execute its business and marketing strategy; develop follow-on products; provide superior customer service; and attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel. There can be no guarantee that the Company will be successful in addressing these or other such risks.
On March 3, 2023, we received a letter from
Nasdaq indicating that we were not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires companies listed on Nasdaq to
maintain a minimum of $2,500,000 in stockholders’ equity for continued listing. At December 31, 2022, we reported
stockholders’ equity of $
Separately, on August 4, 2023, we received a notice from Nasdaq indicating that we were not in compliance with the $1.00 Minimum Bid Price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Bid Price Requirement”). This notice indicated that the Company will be provided 180 calendar days in which to regain compliance. If at any time during this 180 calendar day period the bid price of the Company’s common stock closes at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, the Nasdaq staff (the “Staff”) will provide the Company with a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed.
Alternatively, if the Company fails to regain compliance with Rule 5550(a)(2) prior to the expiration of the initial 180 calendar day period, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day compliance period, provided (i) it meets the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other applicable requirements for initial listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market (except for the Bid Price Requirement) and (ii) it provides written notice to Nasdaq of its intention to cure this deficiency during the second compliance period by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. In the event the Company does not regain compliance with Rule 5550(a)(2) prior to the expiration of the initial 180 calendar day period, and if it appears to the Staff that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is not otherwise eligible, the Staff will provide the Company with written notification that its securities are subject to delisting from The Nasdaq Capital Market. At that time, the Company may appeal the delisting determination to a Hearings Panel. The Company intends to consider all options to regain compliance with all Nasdaq continued listing requirements.
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Initial Public Offering
On April 26, 2022, the Company completed its initial
public offering (“IPO”) of
Concurrently with the IPO, holders of the Company’s promissory notes, along with accrued interest, and preferred stock, along with accrued dividends, and certain outstanding common stock warrants were converted into
shares of the Company’s common stock and common stock warrants.
In connection with the IPO, we issued to the representative
of the underwriters a common stock warrant for
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures 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.
The financial statements include some amounts that are based on management's best estimates and judgments. The most significant estimates relate to depreciation, amortization, and valuation of warrants and options to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. These estimates may be adjusted as more current information becomes available, and any adjustment could be significant.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, provides guidance on the development and disclosure of fair value measurements. Under this accounting guidance, fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability.
The accounting guidance classifies fair value measurements in one of the following three categories for disclosure purposes:
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments that are accessible by the Company on the measurement date.
Level 2 - Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs which are either directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for the instrument requiring the development of assumptions by the Company.
The Company analyzes all financial instruments with features of both liabilities and equity under the Financial Accounting Standard Board’s (“FASB”) accounting standard for such instruments. Under this standard, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments including cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable are approximately equal to their respective fair values due to the relatively short-term nature of these instruments. The Company’s warrant liabilities and derivative liabilities are estimated using level 3 inputs (see Note 3).
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Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company has derivative financial instruments that are not hedges and do not qualify for hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of these instruments are recorded in other income (expenses), on a net basis in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid
instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company had
Accounts Receivable, Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company estimates an allowance for doubtful
accounts based upon an evaluation of the current status of receivables, historical experience, and other factors as necessary. It is reasonably
possible that the Company’s estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts will change. The allowance for doubtful accounts was
$
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recognized when a contract with a customer exists, and at that point in time when we have delivered a Nociscan report to our customer. Revenue is recognized in the amount that reflects the negotiated consideration expected to be received in exchange for those reports. Following the delivery of the report, the company has no ongoing obligations or services to provide to the customer. Customers pay no other upfront, licensing, or other fees. To date, our reports are not reimbursable under any third-party payment arrangements, The Company invoices its customers based on the billing schedules in its sales arrangements. Payment terms range generally from prepayment to 90 days from the date of invoice.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern
The Company had a cash and restricted cash
balance of $
As a result of the Company’s recurring losses from operations and the need for additional financing to fund its operating and capital requirements, there is uncertainty regarding the Company’s ability to maintain liquidity sufficient to operate its business effectively, which raises substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company issues stock-based compensation awards to employees and directors in the form of stock options. The Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all stock-based awards based on the awards’ fair value. Share-based compensation for stock options awards is measured on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model.
Awards vest either on a graded schedule or at the grant date. The Company determines the fair value of each award as a single award and recognizes the expense on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally the vesting period. The exercise price of stock options granted is equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Stock options expire ten years from the date of grant.
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Emerging Growth Company Status
The Company is an emerging growth company, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act until such time as those standards apply to private companies. The Company has elected to use this extended transition period to comply with certain new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies.
NOTE 3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
In accordance with ASC 820 (Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures), the Company uses various inputs to measure the outstanding warrants, certain embedded redemption features associated with the senior note to Aclarion, Inc. on a recurring basis to determine the fair value of the liability.
Fair value measured as of June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value on June 30, 2023 | Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1) | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | |||||||||||||
Warrant liability | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Derivative Liability | ||||||||||||||||
Total Fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ |
There were no transfers between Level 1, 2, and 3 during the period ended June 30, 2023, and the year ended December 31, 2022.
The following table presents changes in Level 3 liabilities measures at fair value for the period ended June 30, 2023, and the year ended December 31, 2022. Both observable and unobservable inputs were used to determine the fair value positions that the Company has classified within the Level 3 category.
Warrant Liability | Derivative Liability | Total | ||||||||||
Balance - January 1, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Additional warrant and derivative liability | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value | ||||||||||||
Balance - June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ |
The fair value of the embedded derivative liabilities associated with the Senior Notes Payable was estimated using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model to measure the fair value. This involves significant Level 3 inputs and assumptions including an (i) estimated probability and timing of certain financing events and event of default, and (ii) the Company’s risk-adjusted discount rate.
The fair value of the warrants to purchase shares of common stock was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation using the following assumptions.
As of Issuance | As of June 30, 2023 | |||||||
Warrant Liability | Warrant Liability | |||||||
Strike Price | $ | $ | ||||||
Contractual term (years) | ||||||||
Volatility (annual) | % | % | ||||||
Risk-free rate | % | % | ||||||
Floor Financing price | $ | $ |
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NOTE 4. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40) (“ASU 2020-06”), which simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments. The guidance removes certain accounting models that separate the embedded conversion features from the host contract for convertible instruments. The guidance also modifies how certain convertible instruments, that may be settled in cash or shares, impact the calculation of diluted earnings per share. ASU 2020-06 allows for a modified or full retrospective method of transition. This update is effective for emerging growth companies following private company adoption dates in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this standard as of April 1, 2022, using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as amended, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology, that is referred to as a current expected loss methodology (CECL). CECL was required to be implemented for small business reporting companies after December 31, 2022. The measurement of expected losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, loan receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities. It also applies to off balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance, loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and similar instruments and net investment in leases, as accounted for by the lessor under ASC 842. In addition, ASC 326 made changes to the available for-sale debt securities. One such change is to require credit losses be accounted for as an allowance instead of a write-down on available for-sale securities that management does not intend to sell, or believes it is more likely than not that they will be required to sell.
The Company has adopted ASC 326 using the retrospective approach for all financial assets measured at amortized cost, which consists of trade receivables. The Company estimates the likelihood of collection considering trade receivables-based factors such as the creditworthiness of its customers. There are no off-balance sheet assets or guarantees. The Company recorded no change to retained earnings due to the adoption of ASC 326.
As of this date, the Company has not purchased, nor does it intend to purchase, debt securities, eroded or financial assets, or leases within the scope of the pronouncement. If it does, it will use the prospective transition approach.
NOTE 5. REVENUE
Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings, and cash collections may result in trade, unbilled receivables, and deferred revenues on the balance sheets. At times, revenue recognition may occur before the billing, resulting in an unbilled receivable, which would represent a contract asset. The contract asset would be a component of accounts receivable and other assets for the current and non-current portions, respectively. A contract liability is recorded when the Company receives payments prior to earning the revenue.
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NOTE 6. CORRECTION OF ERRORS IN 2022 INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Subsequent to the initial issuance of the Company's 2022 financial statements on February 27, 2023, management discovered that the previously issued interim financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and the nine months ended September 30, 2022 did not properly record the following items in accordance with US GAAP:
(a) | the statement of cash flows inaccurately presented costs associated with the Initial Public Offering in the operating section, instead of the financing section and | |
(b) | a charge of $152,653 for the exercise of warrants at the time of the Initial Public Offering was incorrectly recorded as expense. |
Additionally, management introduced various reclassifications within the statement of cash flows to present in accordance with US GAAP. The following tables summarize the impacts of these error corrections on the Company's interim financial statements for each of the interim periods presented below:
SCHEDULE OF ERROR CORRECTIONS
Condensed Balance Sheets | For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) | |||||||||||
As previously reported | Adjustments | As Restated | ||||||||||
Total assets | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Total current liabilities | ||||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | $ |
Condensed Statements of Operations | For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) | |||||||||||
As previously reported | Adjustments | As Restated | ||||||||||
Gross profit (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||
Sales and marketing | ||||||||||||
Research and development | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Total operating expenses | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||
Net (loss) allocable to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||
(Loss) per share | $ | ) | $ | $ | ) | |||||||
Weighted Average common shares outstanding |
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Condensed Statements of Operations | For the three months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) | |||||||||||
As previously reported | Adjustments | As Restated | ||||||||||
Gross profit (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||
Sales and marketing | ||||||||||||
Research and development | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Total operating expenses | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||
Net (loss) allocable to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||
(Loss) per share | $ | ) | $ | $ | ) | |||||||
Weighted Average common shares outstanding |
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows | For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) | |||||||||||
As previously reported | Adjustments | As Restated | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operation activities | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Non-cash charge settled in equity | ||||||||||||
Prepaids and other current assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
Accrued and other liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Net cash (used in) investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
IPO Issuance costs | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Others | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Net cash increase (decrease) for period | $ | $ | $ |
Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity | June 30, 2022 (unaudited) | |||||||||||
As previously reported | Adjustments | As Restated | ||||||||||
Common Stock | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | $ |
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NOTE 7. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Balance Sheets
Accrued and other liabilities:
June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Accrued bonus | $ | $ | ||||||
Accrued expenses | ||||||||
Accrued payroll and related liabilities | ||||||||
Accrued interest | ||||||||
Other accrued liabilities | ||||||||
Accrued and other liabilities | $ | $ |
NOTE 8. LEASES
Rent expense for the three months ended June
30, 2023, and 2022, was $
The Company entered into a subleasing agreement
in 2021 and realized $
NOTE 9. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company’s intangible assets are as follows:
June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Patents and licenses | $ | $ | ||||||
Other | ||||||||
Total intangible assets gross | ||||||||
Less: accumulated amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Intangible assets, net | $ | $ |
Patents and licenses costs are accounted for as intangible assets and amortized over the life of the patent or license agreement and charged to research and development.
Amortization expense related to purchased intangible
assets was $
Patents and trademarks are reviewed at least annually
for impairment.
Future amortization of intangible assets is as follows:
2023 | $ | |||
2024 | ||||
2025 | ||||
2026 | ||||
2027 and beyond | ||||
Total | $ |
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NOTE 10. SHORT TERM NOTES, CONVERTIBLE DEBT, AND DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
Senior Notes Payable
In May 2023, the Company issued $
The Company evaluated the embedded redemption and contingent interest
features in the Senior Notes Payable to determine if such features were required to be bifurcated as an embedded derivative liability.
In accordance with ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging Activities, the embedded redemption features and contingent interest feature
were accounted for as derivative liabilities at the date of issuance and shall be adjusted to fair value at each reporting date. The Company
fair valued such derivative liabilities and recorded a debt discount at issuance of $
The Company issued warrants to purchase
In connection with the issuance of the Senior Notes Payable, the Company
paid a commitment fee in the form of
The resulting debt discounts from the derivative liabilities, warrant
liabilities and deferred financing costs were presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability and amortized
to interest expense using the effective interest rate method. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $
The following table reconciles the Senior Notes Payable and unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discounts relating to the derivative liabilities and warrant liabilities.
Note payable, net of discount:
June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Note Payable | $ | $ | ||||||
Less: Unamortized Discounts and Deferred Financing Costs | – | |||||||
Warrants | ( | ) | ||||||
Derivative | ( | ) | ||||||
Issuance cost | ( | ) | ||||||
Total notes payable discount | ( | ) | ||||||
Note payable, net of discount | $ | $ |
Promissory Notes Payable
In June 2021, the Company issued $
On April 21, 2022, the registration statement
for our IPO was declared effective. In connection with the effectiveness of the IPO registration statement, all accrued interest on the
Company's outstanding secured promissory notes was converted into (i)
On April 27, 2022, the Company used $
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NOTE 11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Royalty Agreement
The Company has an exclusive license agreement
with the Regents of the University of California to make, use, sell and otherwise distribute products under certain of the Regents of
the University of California’s patents anywhere in the world. The Company is obligated to pay a minimum annual royalty of $
Litigation
To date, the Company has not been involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business. If any legal proceeding occurs, the Company will record a provision for a loss when it believes that it is both probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated, although litigation is inherently unpredictable and is subject to significant uncertainties, some of which are beyond the Company’s control. Should any of these estimates and assumptions change or prove to have been incorrect, the Company could incur significant charges related to legal matters that could have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
NOTE 12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The Company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation on April 21, 2022, as part of the IPO. The Company is authorized to issue two classes of stock to be designated, respectively, “common stock” and “preferred stock.” The total number of shares which the Company is authorized to issue is two hundred twenty million (220,000,000) shares. Two hundred million (
) shares are authorized to be common stock, having a par value per share of $ . Twenty million ( ) shares are authorized to be preferred stock, having a par value per share of $ . As of June 30, 2023, the Company had common shares outstanding.
Stockholders’ Vote – Reverse stock split
We held a special meeting of stockholders on March
24, 2023. At the special meeting, our stockholders approved one proposal, which was to grant discretionary authority to our board of directors
to (i) amend our certificate of incorporation to combine outstanding shares of our common stock into a lesser number of outstanding shares,
or a “reverse stock split,” at a specific ratio within a range of
Series A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, B, B-1, B-2, and B-3 Preferred Stock
Prior to the IPO, the Company had authorized two classes of shares. These classes included shares of common stock and preferred stock. There was one authorized series of shares of common stock and eight existing authorized series of preferred stock: Series A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, B, B-1, B-2, and B-3.
The Series B, B-1, B-2 and B-3 preferred stock earned a dividend rate is 6.0%. Dividends were cumulative. The accrued and unpaid dividends were payable in shares of common stock in certain events (including an IPO) at the then current fair market value of the common stock.
The preferred shares converted to common shares on a 1:1 pre-split basis immediately prior to the Stock Split on April 21, 2022.
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Series A Preferred Stock
In February 2023 the Company sold one (1) share
of the Company’s newly designated Series A preferred stock to Jeffrey Thramann, the Company’s Executive Chairman, for a purchase
price of $
Warrants
Pre-Funded Placement Agent Warrants
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the
Company issued
Warrants issued with Convertible Notes
During the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company issued
and warrants, respectively, to certain investors who participated over an agreed investment minimum amount in the purchase of our convertible notes. The value of the warrants was recorded as a debt discount and expensed based on the fair value. Just prior to the IPO, these common stock warrants were exercised on a net share basis for common shares (451,245 pre-split shares).
Warrants issued in connection with the IPO
In connection with the Company’s IPO, all accrued interest on the Company's outstanding secured promissory notes were converted into (i) 426,768 post-split common shares and (ii) 426,768 post-split common stock warrants, with beneficial conversion rates charged to interest expense upon conversion. These warrants have an exercise price of $4.35 per share.
In the IPO, the Company sold
units, at a public offering price of $4.35 per unit. Each unit consisted of (i) one share of common stock and (ii) one common stock warrant (“IPO Warrant”) with an exercise price of $4.35 per share. The common stock and the IPO Warrants were immediately separable and issued separately in the offering. The IPO Warrants are listed and tradeable on the NASDAQ stock market, immediately exercisable at the option of the holder, and expire five years from the date of issuance.
On April 22, 2022, the IPO underwriters partially exercised their over-allotment option for an additional
IPO Warrants.
In connection with the IPO, we issued to the representative
of the underwriters common stock warrants for
The Company evaluated the terms of all warrants issued at the IPO and determined that they should be classified as equity instruments based upon accounting guidance provided in ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. Since the Company determined that the warrants were equity classified, the Company recorded the proceeds from the IPO, net of issuance costs, within common stock at par value and the balance of proceeds to additional paid in capital.
As of June 30, 2023,
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Basic and diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to stockholders by the weighted average number shares of common stock outstanding during the period and shares issuable for vested restricted stock units. Potentially dilutive outstanding shares of common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for loss periods presented because including them would have been antidilutive.
A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to stockholders follows:
Reconciliation of diluted shares | ||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||
Net (loss) allocable to common stockholders used to compute basic and diluted loss per common share | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Denominator: | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding used to compute basic and dilutive loss per share | ||||||||
Weighted average shares issuable for vested restricted stock units | ||||||||
Total weighted average shares diluted |
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||
Net (loss) allocable to common stockholders used to compute basic and diluted loss per common share | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Denominator: | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding used to compute basic and dilutive loss per share | ||||||||
Weighted average shares issuable for vested restricted stock units | ||||||||
Total weighted average shares diluted |
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The following outstanding potentially dilutive securities were excluded from the weighted average calculation of dilutive loss per share attributable to common stockholders because their impact would have been antidilutive for the period presented:
June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | |||||||
Series A and B convertible preferred stock | ||||||||
Warrants | ||||||||
Restricted stock units | ||||||||
Stock options | ||||||||
2022 Aclarion Equity Incentive Plan
On April 21, 2022, in connection with the IPO, the Company adopted the 2022 Aclarion Equity Incentive Plan, or “2022 Plan”. Our board of directors has appointed the compensation committee of our board of directors as the committee under the 2022 Plan with the authority to administer the 2022 Plan. The initial aggregate number of our shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2022 Plan was
shares, subject to adjustments as described in the 2022 Plan.
The 2022 Plan contains an “evergreen” provision, pursuant to which the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance pursuant to awards under such plan shall be increased on the first day of each year beginning in 2023 equal to the lesser of (a) five percent (5%) of the shares of stock outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year and (b) such smaller number of shares of stock as determined by our board of directors. On January 1, 2023, an additional 393,076 shares were added to the 2022 Plan pursuant to the evergreen provision. As a result, the aggregate number of our shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2022 Plan has been increased to
shares.
Options granted under the 2022 Plan may be incentive stock options or non-statutory stock options, as determined by the administrator at the time of grant of an option. RSUs and restricted stock may also be granted under the 2022 Plan. Grants vest in accordance with the grant terms. Options generally are exercisable for a period of up to 10 years from the grant date.
options were granted in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2023.
Nocimed, Inc. 2015 Stock Plan
The Company maintains the Nocimed, Inc. 2015 Stock Plan, or the “Existing Plan”, under which the Company could grant 2,440,931 post-split shares or options of the Company to our employees, consultants, and other service providers. The Company suspended the Existing Plan in connection with the IPO. No further awards will be granted under the Existing Plan, but awards granted prior to the IPO will continue in accordance with their terms and the terms of the Existing Plan.
Determining Fair Value of Stock Options
The fair value of each grant of stock options was determined by the Company using the methods and assumptions discussed below. Each of these inputs is subjective and generally requires significant judgment to determine.
Valuation and Amortization Method —The Company estimates the fair value of its stock options using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. This fair value is then amortized over the requisite service periods of the awards.
Expected Term—The Company estimates the expected term of stock option by taking the average of the vesting term and the contractual term of the option, as illustrated by the simplified method.
Expected Volatility—The expected volatility is derived from the Company’s expectations of future market volatility over the expected term of the options.
Risk-Free Interest Rate—The risk-free interest rate is based on the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield curve on the date of grant.
Dividend Yield—The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of no dividend payouts.
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Stock Award Activity
A summary of option activity under the Company’s incentive plans is as follows:
Options Outstanding | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Unexercised Options | |||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Options granted | – | |||||||||||||||
Options exercised | – | |||||||||||||||
Options forfeited/expired | – | |||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Exercisable at December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Exercisable at June 30, 2023 | $ | $ |
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above of the unexercised options reflects the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Nasdaq closing price on June 30, 2023, and the exercise price of the options that would have been received by option holders if all options exercisable had been exercised).
As of June 30, 2023, there was approximately $
of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over the next months.
Restricted Stock Units
In the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company granted RSUs under the 2022 Plan that have a combination of time-based and performance-based vesting, contingent upon continued service with the Company. The Company granted certain consultants an aggregate of 398,452 RSUs.
RSU activity under the 2022 Plan was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2023:
RSU’s Outstanding |
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair value per Unit | |||||||
Nonvested as of December 31, 2022 | $ | |||||||
Granted | ||||||||
Vested | ( |
) | ||||||
Forfeited | ||||||||
Nonvested as of June 30, 2023 | $ |
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The grant date fair value for a RSU is the market price of the common stock on the date of grant. The total share-based compensation expense related to RSUs recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $
.
As of June 30, 2023, there was approximately $
total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs which is expected to be recognized over the next twelve months.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company is obligated to issue 241,692 shares of common stock associated with vested Restricted Stock Units.
Stock-based Compensation Expense
The following table summarizes the total stock-based compensation expense included in the Company’s statements of operations for the periods presented:
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Research and development | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | ||||||||||||||||
Total share based compensation | $ | $ | $ | $ |
NOTE 15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Resolution of Nasdaq Notice Regarding Late Filing of 10-Q Report
As previously disclosed, on May 23, 2023, the Company received a notice from Nasdaq notifying the Company that because the Company was delinquent in filing its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, the Company no longer complied with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires companies with securities listed on Nasdaq to timely file all required periodic reports with the SEC. On July 3, 2023, the Company filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 with the SEC. On July 5, 2023, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq indicating that the Company was now in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). Nasdaq’s letter indicated that this matter is now closed.
Nasdaq Non-Compliance
As indicated in our Form 12b-25 Notification of Late Filing filed on August 14, 2023, we have been delayed in filing with the SEC our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. On August 23, 2023, the Company received a notice from Nasdaq notifying the Company that because the Company remains delinquent in filing its Form 10-Q, the Company no longer complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires companies with securities listed on Nasdaq to timely file all required periodic reports with the SEC. The notice received from Nasdaq has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s securities on Nasdaq. However, if the Company would fail to timely regain compliance with Rule 5250(c)(1), the Company’s securities would be subject to delisting from Nasdaq. Under the Nasdaq rules, the Company has until October 22, 2023 (60 days after Nasdaq’s notice) to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Rule 5250(c)(1). The Company expects that with the filing of this Form 10-Q, we have regained compliance with Rule 5250(c)(1).
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Nasdaq Delisting Notices
On March 3, 2023, we received a letter from Nasdaq indicating that we were not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires companies listed on Nasdaq to maintain a minimum of $2,500,000 in stockholders’ equity for continued listing. At December 31, 2022, we reported stockholders’ equity of $1,787,751 (prior to restatement, see Note 4 of form 10-K/A filed June 12, 2023), and, as a result, we did not satisfy Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). Nasdaq allowed us a period of 45 calendar days from the date of the letter, or until April 17, 2023, to submit a plan to regain compliance with the stockholders’ equity requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). We submitted such a plan to Nasdaq on April 12, 2023. On April 20, 2023, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq granting us an additional 180-day period, or until August 30, 2023, to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1).
Separately, on August 4, 2023, we received a notice from Nasdaq indicating that we were not in compliance with the $1.00 Minimum Bid Price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Bid Price Requirement”). This notice indicated that the Company will be provided 180 calendar days in which to regain compliance. If at any time during this 180 calendar day period the bid price of the Company’s common stock closes at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, the Nasdaq staff (the “Staff”) will provide the Company with a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed.
Alternatively, if the Company fails to regain compliance with Rule 5550(a)(2) prior to the expiration of the initial 180 calendar day period, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day compliance period, provided (i) it meets the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other applicable requirements for initial listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market (except for the Bid Price Requirement) and (ii) it provides written notice to Nasdaq of its intention to cure this deficiency during the second compliance period by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. In the event the Company does not regain compliance with Rule 5550(a)(2) prior to the expiration of the initial 180 calendar day period, and if it appears to the Staff that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is not otherwise eligible, the Staff will provide the Company with written notification that its securities are subject to delisting from The Nasdaq Capital Market. At that time, the Company may appeal the delisting determination to a Hearings Panel. The Company intends to consider all options to regain compliance with all Nasdaq continued listing requirements.
Amendment to Unsecured Non-Convertible Notes
On May 16, 2023, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with accredited investors for an unsecured non-convertible note financing. The Company has received $1,250,000 of gross proceeds in connection with the first tranche closing of this financing.
Pursuant to the securities purchase agreement, the Company has the option, subject to certain conditions, to close on a second tranche of this financing. If the second tranche is closed, the Company would receive an additional $750,000 of gross proceeds in connection with the second tranche closing of this financing. The option for the second tranche is exercisable by the Company at any time until the earlier of (x) the date no first tranche notes remain outstanding and (y) the six-month anniversary of the first tranche closing date.
On August 14, 2023, the Company and the note holders agreed to waive monthly interest payments on the first tranche notes and the second tranche notes (if issued in the future).
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and our audited financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on June 12, 2023. This discussion and analysis and other parts of this Quarterly Report contain forward-looking statements based upon current beliefs, plans and expectations that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, such as statements regarding our plans, objectives, expectations, intentions and projections. Our actual results and the timing of selected events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including those set forth under Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. You should carefully read the “Risk Factors” section of this Quarterly Report and of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was as filed with the SEC on June 12, 2023, to gain an understanding of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. Please also see the section entitled “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
Overview
Corporate Information
We currently operate as a Delaware corporation, under the name Aclarion, Inc.
Results of operations
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023, and 2022:
The following table summarizes our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022.
Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | $ Change | ||||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 17,072 | $ | 10,676 | $ | 6,396 | ||||||
Cost of revenue | 19,301 | 14,249 | 5,052 | |||||||||
Gross profit (loss) | (2,229 | ) | (3,573 | ) | 1,354 | |||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 207,790 | 124,759 | 83,031 | |||||||||
Research and development | 250,006 | 353,226 | (103,220 | ) | ||||||||
General and administrative | 946,175 | 1,731,190 | (785,014 | ) | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | 1,403,971 | 2,209,175 | (805,203 | ) | ||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | (1,406,200 | ) | (2,212,748 | ) | 806,547 | |||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (47,139 | ) | (1,340,666 | ) | 1,293,527 | |||||||
Changes in value of warrant and derivative liabilities | (11,800 | ) | – | (11,800 | ) | |||||||
Other, net | 583 | (1,447 | ) | 2,030 | ||||||||
Total other income (expense) | (58,356 | ) | (1,342,114 | ) | 1,283,758 | |||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (1,464,557 | ) | (3,554,862 | ) | 2,090,305 | |||||||
Income tax provision | – | – | – | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (1,464,557 | ) | $ | (3,554,862 | ) | $ | 2,090,305 | ||||
Dividends accrued for preferred stockholders | $ | – | $ | (128,208 | ) | $ | 128,208 | |||||
Net income (loss) allocable to common stockholders | $ | (1,464,557 | ) | $ | (3,683,070 | ) | $ | 2,218,513 | ||||
Net income (loss) per share allocable to common shareholders | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.47 | ) | $ | 0.29 | ||||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, basic and diluted | 8,287,669 | 7,821,515 | 466,154 |
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Total revenues. Total revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 were $17,072, which was an increase of $6,396, or 60%, from $10,676 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. The increase in revenues resulted from a Purchase Order from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Cost of Revenue. Direct cost of revenue is comprised of hosting and software costs, field support, UCSF royalty cost, NuVasive commission of 6%, partner fees (Radnet), and credit card fees. Total cost of revenue was $19,301 for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to $14,249 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 35%. This change is due to the increase in revenues and related costs.
Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses were $207,790 for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to $124,759 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $83,031 or 67%. This increase was driven by Key Opinion Leader restricted stock unit vesting, conferences, and travel expenses.
Research and Development. Research and development expenses were $250,006 for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to $353,266 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $103,220 or 29%. The decrease was primarily driven by a $123,828 payment to UCSF for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 for a milestone license payment upon IPO.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses were $946,175 for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $785,014 or 45%, from $1,731,190 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. The Company transitioned from private to public with its IPO in April 2022. For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company incurred post-IPO expenses related to bonus payouts and stock compensation expenses, which were not incurred for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
Interest Expense. Interest expense was $47,139 for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $1,293,527, from the $1,340,666 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in interest expense year-over-year was primarily driven by the $1.3 million beneficial conversion rate charged to interest expense for the conversion of all accrued interest on the Company's outstanding secured promissory notes into common shares and common stock warrants in connection with the effectiveness of the April 2022 IPO.
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023, and 2022:
The following table summarizes our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022.
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | $ Change | ||||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 42,542 | $ | 19,702 | $ | 22,840 | ||||||
Cost of revenue | 36,754 | 30,981 | 5,773 | |||||||||
Gross profit (loss) | 5,788 | (11,279 | ) | 17,067 | ||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 385,074 | 194,067 | 191,006 | |||||||||
Research and development | 454,405 | 558,029 | (103,624 | ) | ||||||||
General and administrative | 1,753,774 | 2,222,473 | (468,699 | ) | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | 2,593,253 | 2,974,569 | (381,316 | ) | ||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | (2,587,464 | ) | (2,985,848 | ) | 398,384 | |||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (48,519 | ) | (1,503,407 | ) | 1,454,888 | |||||||
Changes in value of warrant and derivative liabilities | (11,800 | ) | – | (11,800 | ) | |||||||
Other, net | (234 | ) | (1,695 | ) | 1,462 | |||||||
Total other income (expense) | (60,552 | ) | (1,505,102 | ) | 1,444,550 | |||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (2,648,017 | ) | (4,490,950 | ) | 1,842,934 | |||||||
Income tax provision | – | – | – | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (2,648,017 | ) | $ | (4,490,950 | ) | $ | 1,842,934 | ||||
Dividends accrued for preferred stockholders | $ | – | $ | (415,523 | ) | $ | 415,523 | |||||
Net income (loss) allocable to common stockholders | $ | (2,648,017 | ) | $ | (4,906,473 | ) | $ | 2,258,457 | ||||
Net income (loss) per share allocable to common shareholders | $ | (0.33 | ) | $ | (1.12 | ) | $ | 0.79 | ||||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, basic and diluted | 8,119,982 | 4,373,668 | 3,746,314 |
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Total revenues. Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $42,542, which was an increase of $22,840, or 116%, from $19,702 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in revenues resulted from a Purchase Order from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Cost of Revenue. Direct cost of revenue is comprised of hosting and software costs, field support, UCSF royalty cost, NuVasive commission of 6%, partner fees (Radnet), and credit card fees. Total cost of revenue was $36,754 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $30,981 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 19%. This change is due to the increase in revenues and related costs.
Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses were $385,074 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $194,067 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $191,006 or 98%. This increase was driven by Key Opinion Leader restricted stock unit vesting, conferences, and travel expenses.
Research and Development. Research and development expenses were $454,405 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $558,029 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $103,624. The decrease was primarily driven by a $123,828 payment to UCSF for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 related to a milestone license payment upon the April 2022 IPO.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses were $1,753,774 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $468,699 or 21%, from $2,222,473 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
The Company transitioned from private to public with its IPO in April 2022. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company incurred post-IPO expenses related to bonus payouts and stock compensation expenses, which were not incurred for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This year-over-year decrease in 2023 was partially offset by increased director and officer insurance premiums with six months paid in 2023 compared to just over two months in 2022.
Interest Expense. Interest expense was $48,519 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $1,454,888, from the $1,503,407 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in interest expense year-over-year was primarily driven by the $1.3 million beneficial conversion rate charged to interest expense for the conversion of all accrued interest on the Company's outstanding secured promissory notes into common shares and common stock warrants in connection with the effectiveness of the April 2022 IPO.
Critical accounting policies and use of estimates
Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of our financial statements and related disclosures requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, costs and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in our financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our actual results may differ from these estimates.
While our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in the notes to our financial statements, we believe that the following accounting policies are those most critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
The Company derives its revenues from one source, the delivery of Nociscan reports to medical professionals. Revenues are recognized when a contract with a customer exists, and the control of the promised services are transferred to our customers. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those services. Substantially all of our revenues are generated from contracts with customers in the United States.
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Equity-Based Compensation
Certain of our employees and consultants have received grants of common stock options and RSUs in our company. These awards are accounted for in accordance with guidance prescribed for accounting for equity-based compensation. Based on this guidance and the terms of the awards, the awards are equity classified.
Until our April 2022 IPO, we were a private company with no active public market for our common equity. Therefore, we had periodically determined the overall value of our company and the estimated per share fair value of our common equity at their various dates using contemporaneous valuations performed in accordance with the guidance outlined in the American Institute of CPA’s Practice Aid. Since a public trading market for our common stock has been established in connection with the completion of our IPO, it will no longer be necessary for us to estimate the fair value of our common stock in connection with our accounting for equity awards we may grant, as the fair value of our common stock will be its public market trading price.
For financial reporting purposes, we performed common stock valuations as a private company with the assistance of a third-party specialist. Subsequent to the initial public offering, the fair value of the Company’s common stock underlying its equity awards is based on the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date.
Going Concern
As a result of the Company’s recurring losses from operations and the need for additional financing to fund its operating and capital requirements, there is uncertainty regarding the Company’s ability to maintain liquidity sufficient to operate its business effectively, which raises substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company had a cash and restricted cash balance of $614,518 as of June 30, 2023. On May 16, 2023, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with accredited investors for unsecured non-convertible note financing. The Company received $1,250,000 of gross proceeds in connection with the first tranche closing of this financing. The Company has the option, subject to certain conditions, to close on a second tranche of this financing. If the second tranche is closed, the Company will receive an additional $750,000 of gross proceeds. This interim bridge funding should allow the Company to operate for approximately three months, into the third quarter of 2023. Management is actively managing our cash position and working to secure longer-term funding.
Liquidity and capital resources
Sources of liquidity
To date, we have financed our operations primarily through private placements of preferred shares and debt financing, PPP loans that were forgiven, and our IPO on April 21, 2022.
Through June 30, 2023, we raised an aggregate of $31,145,148 of gross proceeds from $19,319,098 of preferred and common stock, $2,928,541 from the sale of convertible notes, $370,191 of PPP loans that were forgiven, and net proceeds of $8,527,318 from the IPO, after underwriter compensation and deductions. We also issued a $2,000,000 promissory note in June 2021 that was repaid in April 2022. On May 16, 2023, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with accredited investors for an unsecured non-convertible note financing. The Company received $1,250,000 of gross proceeds, with out-of-pocket issuance costs of $203,575. As of June 30, 2023, we had cash, including $10,000 of restricted cash, of $614,518.
On May 16, 2023, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with accredited investors for an unsecured non-convertible note financing. The Company received $1,250,000 of gross proceeds in connection with the first tranche closing of this financing. The Company has the option, subject to certain conditions, to close on a second tranche of this financing. If the second tranche is closed, the Company will receive an additional $750,000 of gross proceeds. The option for the second tranche is exercisable by the Company at any time during the period commencing on the 10th trading day after the first tranche closing date and ending on the earlier of (x) the date no first tranche notes remain outstanding and (y) the six-month anniversary of the first tranche closing date. The Company expects the combined tranche financing of $2,000,000 should fund operations for approximately three months, into the third quarter of 2023.
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Cash flows
The following table summarizes our sources and uses of cash for each of the periods presented:
Six months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
(restated) | ||||||||
Cash used in operating activities | $ | (1,960,653 | ) | $ | (2,715,951 | ) | ||
Cash used in investing activities | (72,634 | ) | (120,957 | ) | ||||
Cash provided by financing activities | 1,165,000 | 6,187,258 | ||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash | $ | (868,287 | ) | $ | 3,350,350 |
Operating activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, operating activities used $1,960,653 of cash compared to $2,715,951 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 . This use of cash consisted primarily of employee compensation and benefit expense, general liability insurance, contractor compensation, and audit and legal fees. The Company completed their IPO in April 2002. Related to the IPO, the Company paid bonuses, funded a new director and officer insurance policy, and made a $123,828 payment to UCSF related to a license agreement milestone.
Investing activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, investing activities used $72,634 and $120,957 of cash, respectively. These investing activities consisted almost entirely of patent and license maintenance.
Financing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $1,165,000, which included the issuance of an unsecured promissory note in the amount $1,250,000, net of $203,576 of issuance costs. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash provided by financing activities was $6,187,258, which included the net of $8,552,318 (net of underwriter compensation and deductions but excluding $25,000 prepayment in 2021), of initial public offering proceeds, minus $365,060 of IPO-related cash issuance costs, and $2,000,000 repayment of promissory notes.
Funding requirements
Developing medical technology products is a time-consuming, expensive and uncertain process that takes years to complete, and we may never generate meaningful revenues. Accordingly, we may need to obtain substantial additional funds to achieve our business objectives.
Adequate additional funds may not be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity securities, the ownership interest of existing stockholders may be diluted. Any debt or preferred equity financing, if available, may involve agreements that include restrictive covenants that may limit our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends, which could adversely impact our ability to conduct our business, and may require the issuance of warrants, which could potentially dilute existing stockholders’ ownership interests.
If we raise additional funds through licensing agreements and strategic collaborations with third parties, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our technology, future revenue streams, research programs, or product candidates or grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us. If we are unable to raise additional funds, we may be required to delay, limit, reduce and/or terminate development of our product candidates or any future commercialization efforts or grant rights to develop and market product candidates that we would otherwise prefer to develop and market ourselves.
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Other contractual obligations and commitments
Our current office lease and sublease expired on June 30, 2022. The Company does not have any contractual obligations not otherwise on our balance sheet as of June 30, 2023.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
We did not have, during the periods presented, and we do not currently have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
We have reviewed all recently issued standards and have determined that, other than as disclosed in Note 2 to our condensed financial statements appearing in this quarterly report, such standards will not have a material impact on our financial statements or do not otherwise apply to our operations.
Emerging growth company and smaller reporting company status
The JOBS Act permits an emerging growth company such as us to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected not to “opt out” of this extended transition period and, as a result, we will not adopt new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for public entities. Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to other public companies that do not elect the extended transition period.
We are also a “smaller reporting company” meaning that the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700 million and our annual revenue was less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year. We may continue to be a smaller reporting company if either (i) the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates is less than $250 million or (ii) our annual revenue was less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700 million. If we are a smaller reporting company at the time we cease to be an emerging growth company, we may continue to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements that are available to smaller reporting companies. Specifically, as a smaller reporting company we may choose to present only the two most recent fiscal years of audited financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and, similar to emerging growth companies, smaller reporting companies have reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have adopted and maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods required under the SEC’s rules and forms and that the information is gathered and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that due to our limited resources our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective in providing material information required to be included in our periodic SEC filings on a timely basis and to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic SEC filings is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure about our internal control over financial reporting discussed below.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective due to material weaknesses related to (1) a limited segregation of duties due to our lack of formal control documentation, limited resources, and the small number of employees, and (2) a lack of adequate accounting resources to properly account for complex accounting transactions. Management has determined that these control deficiencies constitute material weaknesses, which could result in material misstatements of significant accounts and disclosures that could result in a material misstatement to our interim or annual financial statements that would not be prevented or detected. In addition, due to limited staffing, we are not always able to detect minor errors or omissions in reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. We are not currently a party to any material legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which, in our management’s opinion, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on the results of our operations or financial position. There are no material proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates or any registered or beneficial stockholder of more than 5% of our common stock is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
In addition to the information set forth in this Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on February 27, 2023, and an 10-K/A amendment filed June 12, 2023. There have been no material changes to our risk factors from those included in such Annual Report except as noted below. Additional risk factors not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business or results of operations. We may disclose changes to such factors or disclose additional factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.
We are not currently in compliance with the certain continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market and a delisting could limit the liquidity of our stock, increase its volatility and hinder our ability to raise capital.
As disclosed above (See Note 1 – Risks and Uncertainties) we are currently not in compliance with certain continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market. Nasdaq has afforded the Company compliance periods with respect to these issues and the Company is working to retain compliance with all continued listing rules. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to maintain the listing of its common stock on Nasdaq.
If our common stock is delisted by Nasdaq, our common stock may be eligible for quotation on an over-the-counter quotation system or on the pink sheets. Upon any such delisting, our common stock would become subject to the regulations of the SEC relating to the market for penny stocks. A penny stock is any equity security not traded on a national securities exchange that has a market price of less than $1.00 per share. The regulations applicable to penny stocks may severely affect the market liquidity for our common stock and could limit the ability of shareholders to sell securities in the secondary market. In such a case, an investor may find it more difficult to dispose of or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our common stock, and there can be no assurance that our common stock will be eligible for trading or quotation on any alternative exchanges or markets.
Delisting from Nasdaq could adversely affect our ability to raise additional financing through public or private sales of equity securities, would significantly affect the ability of investors to trade our securities and would negatively affect the value and liquidity of our common stock. Delisting could also have other negative results, including the potential loss of confidence by employees, the loss of institutional investor interest and fewer business development opportunities.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K and Item 15(b) of this Quarterly Report are listed in the Exhibit Index below. The exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index are incorporated by reference herein.
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10.19 | Aclarion, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan – Form of RSU Grant Notice and RSU Agreement | S-1 | 01-06-2022 | 10.21 | ||||||
10.20 | # | Nocimed, Inc. 2015 Stock Plan | S-8 | 05-26-2022 | 99.4 | |||||
10.21 | # | Nocimed, Inc. 2015 Stock Plan – Form of Option Grant Notice and Stock Option Agreement | S-8 | 05-26-2022 | 99.5 | |||||
10.22 | Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 16, 2023 between Aclarion, Inc. and Jeffrey Thramann | 8-K | 02-17-2023 | 10.1 | ||||||
10.23 | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement | 8-K | 05-17-2023 | 10.1 | ||||||
10.24 | Form of Unsecured Non-Convertible Note | 8-K | 05-17-2023 | 10.2 | ||||||
10.25 | Form of Common Stock Warrant | 8-K | 05-17-2023 | 10.3 | ||||||
10.26 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement | 8-K | 05-17-2023 | 10.4 | ||||||
10.27 | Waiver related to Unsecured Non-Convertible Notes | 8-K | 08-14-2023 | 10.1 | ||||||
31.1 | Section 302 Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer | X | ||||||||
31.2 | Section 302 Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer | X | ||||||||
32.1 | Section 906 Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer | X | ||||||||
32.2 | Section 906 Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer | X | ||||||||
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101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |||||||||
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |||||||||
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |||||||||
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |||||||||
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |||||||||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in IXBRL, and included in exhibit 101). |
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** | Certain portions of the exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Rule 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K. The omitted information is (i) not material and (ii) would likely cause competitive harm to the Company if publicly disclosed. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
ACLARION, INC. | |||
By: | /s/ John Lorbiecki | ||
John Lorbiecki | |||
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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Date: August 25, 2023 |
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