Elevai Labs Inc
For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 14, 2024.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
| 1. | Organization and nature of operations |
Elevai Labs Inc. (“Elevai”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on June 9, 2020. Elevai and its 100% owned subsidiaries, Elevai Research Inc, Elevai Skincare Inc., and Elevai BioSciences Inc., are collectively referred to in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as “the Company”.
The Company is a skincare development company engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of skincare products in the skincare industry. The Company’s principal activities are developing and manufacturing skincare products.
On April 29, 2024, Elevai Skincare Inc. (“Skincare”) and Elevai BioSciences Inc. (“BioSciences”) were incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware. Elevai is the sole shareholder of Skincare and BioSciences. The purpose of Skincare is to operate the Company’s existing business. While the purpose of BioSciences is to hold and develop the Company’s intellectual property. Effective May 1, 2024, Elevai transferred its operating assets and liabilities relating to its skincare business to Skincare in exchange for common shares of Skincare.
| 2. | Going Concern |
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders and the ability of the Company to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations, and ultimately the attainment of profitable operations.
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had a net working capital of $95,872 and $3,622,091, respectively, and has an accumulated deficit of $9,833,631 and $7,023,890, respectively. Furthermore, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, the Company incurred a net loss of $2,809,741 and $2,360,554, respectively and used $3,104,757 and $1,654,262, respectively of cash flows for operating activities. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
The assessment of whether the going concern assumption is appropriate requires management to take into account all available information about the future, which is at least, but not limited to, 12 months from the date the financial statements are issued. The Company is aware that material uncertainties related to events or conditions may cast substantial doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management’s plans that alleviate substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern include raising additional debt or equity financing. Although the Company has been successful in raising funds in the past, and expects to do so in the future, there are no guarantees that it will be able to raise funds as anticipated.
| 3. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Basis of Presentation
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and are expressed in United States dollars. Accordingly, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, we have included all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation and such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
Principles of Consolidation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the account of Elevai, and its 100% owned subsidiaries, Elevai Research, Skincare, and Bio Sciences. All intercompany accounts, transactions and profits were eliminated in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to revenue recognition, the collectability of receivables, valuation of inventory, fair value of derivative liabilities and stock options, useful lives and recoverability of long-lived assets, and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgements about the carrying value of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company’s functional and reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of Elevai Research is the Canadian dollar. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets, liabilities, and items recorded in income arising from transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated at rates of exchange in effect at the date of the transaction. Gains and losses arising on translation or settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in the determination of income.
The accounts of Elevai Research are translated to U.S. dollars using the current rate method. Accordingly, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the period-end exchange rate while revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates during the period. Related exchange gains and losses are included in a separate component of stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Intangible Asset
In accordance with ASC 350 “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other”, intangible assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization. They are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which reflect the period over which economic benefits are expected to be realized. In accordance with ASC 730 “Research and development costs”, an acquired in-process researched and development (“IPR&D”) intangible asset with an alternative future use is capitalized, in accordance with ASC 350 and amortized over its useful life. Although IPR&D assets are likely to be finite-lived, amortization does not begin until the research and development projects are completed. In accordance with the IPR&D asset purchase agreement, the Company is required to meet development milestones starting with the initiation of a pre-clinical IND-enabling study within 2 years of the acquisition date, and ending with obtaining marketing approval from the FDA within 9 years of the acquisition date. Management assesses impairment indicators at each reporting period end. The estimated useful lives of intangible assets are generally as follows:
| License #1 | 10-year straight-line |
|---|---|
| License #2 | IPR&D project not yet complete |
New Accounting Standards
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, ASC Subtopic 326 “Credit Losses”: Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. Since the issuance of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, the Board has provided resources to monitor and assist stakeholders with the implementation of Topic 326. Post-Implementation Review (PIR) activities have included forming a Credit Losses Transition Resource Group, conducting outreach with stakeholders of all types, developing educational materials and staff question-and-answer guidance, conducting educational workshops, and performing an archival review of financial reports. ASU No. 2022-02 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, ASC Subtopic 820 “Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions”. The FASB is issuing this Update (1) to clarify the guidance in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, when measuring the fair value of an equity security subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of an equity security, (2) to amend a related illustrative example, and (3) to introduce new disclosure requirements for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with Topic 820.
Stakeholders asserted that the language in the illustrative example resulted in diversity in practice on whether the effects of a contractual restriction that prohibits the sale of an equity security should be considered in measuring that equity security’s fair value. Some stakeholders apply a discount to the price of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction, whereas other stakeholders consider the application of a discount to be inappropriate under the principles of Topic 820.
For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
The Company assesses the adoption impacts of recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards by the Financial Accounting Standards Board on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
There are no recently issued accounting standards which may have effect on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
| 4. | Receivables |
As of June 30, 2024, receivables consisted of the following:
| June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivable | $20,709 | $33,089 |
| Sales taxes receivable | 8,361 | 3,072 |
| $29,070 | $36,161 |
The Company records sales taxes receivable for recoverable sales taxes paid on eligible purchases in its Canadian subsidiary. As at June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $nil and $nil, respectively.
| 5. | Prepaids and Deposits |
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, prepaid and deposits consisted of the following:
| June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Prepaid expenses | $888,129 | $957,645 |
| Deposits | 46,088 | 113,893 |
| $934,217 | $1,071,538 | |
| Prepaids and deposits - current | 923,444 | 1,060,765 |
| Deposits- non-current | 10,773 | 10,773 |
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the security deposit on the Company’s long-term lease in the amount of $10,773 and $10,773, respectively, is classified as a non-current deposit on the balance sheet.
| 6. | Inventory |
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, inventory consisted of the following:
| June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Raw materials | $474,124 | $279,514 |
| Work in progress | 290,080 | 147,906 |
| Finished goods | 214,344 | 68,247 |
| $978,548 | $495,667 |
Cost of inventory recognized as expense in cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, totaled $152,559 and $73,896, respectively. In addition, the cost of inventory relating to samples given out and expensed in marketing and promotion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, totaled $92,907 and $64,718, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company recorded an allowance for inventory of $nil and $nil, respectively.
| 7. | Property and Equipment |
| Equipment | Furniture and Fixtures | Computers | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||||
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | $50,516 | $8,365 | $2,759 | $61,640 |
| Additions | 2,658 | 8,533 | - | 11,191 |
| Disposal | - | |||
| Foreign currency translation | 61 | 61 | ||
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $53,174 | $16,898 | $2,820 | $72,892 |
| Additions | 9,160 | - | - | 9,160 |
| Foreign currency translation | - | - | (87) | (87) |
| Balance, June 30, 2024 | $62,334 | $16,898 | $2,733 | $81,965 |
| Accumulated depreciation | ||||
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | $7,052 | $548 | $505 | $8,105 |
| Depreciation | 8,680 | 2,414 | 555 | 11,649 |
| Foreign currency translation | 19 | 19 | ||
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $15,732 | $2,962 | $1,079 | $19,773 |
| Depreciation | 4,994 | 1,207 | 276 | 6,478 |
| Foreign currency translation | - | - | (36) | (36) |
| Balance, June 30, 2024 | $20,727 | $4,169 | $1,318 | $26,214 |
| Net book value | ||||
| December 31, 2023 | $37,442 | $13,936 | $1,741 | $53,119 |
| June 30, 2024 | $41,607 | $12,729 | $1,415 | $55,751 |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, the Company capitalized depreciation of $1,384 and $440, respectively as part of the production of inventory.
| 8. | Intangible assets |
On January 15, 2024, the Company entered into a license agreement with a Biotechnology company to use their proprietary technology and process to assist in formulating stem cells (“License #1”). The term of the license is 10 years and has a purchase price of $1,000,000. The payments structure for License #1 is as follows:
| a) | $50,000 payable upon executing the license (paid) |
| b) | $350,000 payable on July 15, 2024 (Note 17) |
| c) | $600,000 payable on completion of technology transfer or two years from January 15, 2024, whichever comes first. |
The cost of License #1 will be measured at $861,452, which is the fair value of the consideration payable on initial recognition, determined by discounting the future payments using a market interest rate of 11.75%.
On April 30, 2024, the Company entered into an exclusive license agreement with a pharmaceutical company granting the Company rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize licensed products (“License #2”). The Company has classified License #2 as an IPR&D asset resulting in only the acquisition costs plus any transaction costs to be capitalized upon acquisition. The research and development project associated with License #2 is not yet complete and as a result the Company has not yet determined the useful life of the IPR&D asset.
The Company paid consideration of $400,000 and 950,000 common shares with a value of $492,850 to the pharmaceutical company. The shares issued to the pharmaceutical company are unregistered and subject to trading restrictions for six months from the issue date resulting in a fair value discount adjustment of $173,100 on the value of the common shares issued to the pharmaceutical company. The Company incurred transaction costs of $12,320 in legal fees and $1,117,771 in common shares paid to a consultant who assisted in acquiring License #2. The common shares to be issued to the consultant will be unregistered and subject to trading restrictions for a 1-year period from the issue date of the first tranche resulting in a fair value discount adjustment of $599,863 on the value of the common shares issued to the consultant. The fair value adjustments were calculated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
The Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model requires six basic data inputs: the exercise or strike price, expected time to expiration or exercise, the risk-free interest rate, the current stock price, the estimated volatility of the stock price in the future, and the dividend rate. Changes to these inputs could produce a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.
| Initial recognition | |
|---|---|
| Risk-free interest rate | 5.12-5.44% |
| Expected life | 0.5-1 years |
| Expected dividend rate | 0.00% |
| Expected volatility | 100% |
The consultant is to receive 2,450,000 shares in the following tranches and all shares were earned (i.e. fully vested) upon the Company’s acquisition of License #2 as follows:
| ● | May 3, 2024: 612,500 Shares (issued) |
| ● | August 1, 2024: 612,500 Shares (issued, Note 17) |
| ● | November 1, 2024: 612,500 Shares |
| ● | February 2, 2025: 612,500 Shares |
The cost of License #2 IPR&D asset will be $2,023,097, which is the fair value of the consideration paid on initial recognition
| License #1 · License #2 (IPR&D asset) · Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||||
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $ | - | - | - |
| Additions | 861,452 | 2,023,097 | 2,884,549 | |
| Balance, June 30, 2024 | $861,452 | 2,023,097 | 2,884,549 | |
| Accumulated depreciation | ||||
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $ | - | - | - |
| Additions | 39,483 | - | 39,483 | |
| Balance, June 30, 2024 | $39,483 | - | 39,483 | |
| Net Book value – June 30, 2024 | $821,969 | 2,023,097 | 2,845,066 | |
| 9. | Operating Lease |
During 2022, the Company entered into a noncancelable operating lease that includes two property location, one which is being used as the Company’s office and the other as its lab for research and development and the production of inventory. The lease had a commencement date of June 1, 2022, and expires on May 31, 2025, after which the term will continue on a month-to-month basis.
On July 3 rd, 2023, the Company amended the terms of the previously entered lease agreement to lease additional office space from the lessor. Rent increased from $10,773 to $13,477 per month commencing July 1, 2023, through May 31, 2025. The lease amendment required a remeasurement of the lease liability which resulted in an increase of $47,986 to the lease liability and an equal increase in the right of use asset as of July 1, 2023.
The Company recognized a total lease cost related to its noncancelable operating lease of $79,481 and $63,259 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The lease cost has been allocated as follows based on the square footage of each property location.
| June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Office space, recorded in office and administration | $60,575 | $44,353 |
| Lab space, recorded in research and development | 11,928 | 16,613 |
| Lab space, capitalized to production of inventory | 6,978 | 2,293 |
| $79,481 | $63,259 |
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a security deposit of $10,773. (Note 5)
Future minimum lease payments under the Company’s operating lease that has an initial noncancelable lease term in excess of one year at March 31, 2024, are as follows:
| As of March 31, 2024 · Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 80,861 | |
| 2025 | 67,384 | |
| Thereafter | - | |
| Less: Imputed interest | (8,182) | |
| Operating lease liability | 140,063 | |
| Operating lease lability – current | 140,063 | |
| Operating lease lability – non-current | $ | - |
On July 3rd, 2023, the Company amended the terms of the previously entered lease agreement on July 4, 2022, to acquire more space. Rent shall increase to $13,476.75 per month commencing July 1, 2023. The Company used a discount rate of 11.50% upon the remeasurement of the lease liability on July 1, 2023, compared to an original discount rate of 8% on lease commencement, as its incremental cost of borrowing due to the amendment. The remaining lease term as of June 30, 2024, is 0.92 years (December 31, 2023 –1.42 years).
| 10. | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities |
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following:
| June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts payable | $1,140,634 | $596,147 |
| Accrued liabilities | 40,807 | 73,228 |
| $1,181,441 | $669,375 |
| 11. | Consideration payable |
On January 15, 2024, the Company entered into a license agreement with a Biotechnology company to use their proprietary technology and process to assist in formulating stem cells. The remaining amount of the payments to be made in accordance with the interest free payment schedule disclosed in Note 8 is $950,000.
The Company has accounted for a discount, using a market interest rate of 11.75%, on the consideration payable to reflect the imputed interest on future installments, totaling $138,548.
| Consideration payable | |
|---|---|
| Outstanding, December 31, 2023 · $ · - | |
| Additions | 861,452 |
| Payment | (50,000) |
| Accretion expense | 42,312 |
| Outstanding, June 30, 2024 | $853,764 |
| Consideration payable – current | 348,403 |
| Consideration payable – non-current | $505,361 |
| 12. | Derivative liabilities |
On July 15, 2022, the Company issued 231,828 common stock purchase warrants with an exercise price of $2.01 as part of the conversion of promissory notes.
On November 21, 2023, the Company completed its Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) and issued 75,000 warrants (the “IPO warrants”). The IPO warrants are exercisable into one common share of the Company at $4 per share and expire on November 21, 2028.
We analyzed the common stock purchase warrants issued as partial settlement of the promissory notes payable and the IPO warrants against the requirements of ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, and determined that the warrants should be classified as financial liabilities since the terms allows for a cashless net share settlement at the option of the holder.
ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, requires that the warrants be accounted for as derivative liabilities with initial and subsequent measurement at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as other income (expense).
A continuity of the Company’s common stock purchase derivative liability warrants is as follows:
| Derivative liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Outstanding, December 31, 2022 | $68,455 |
| Addition of new derivatives during IPO | 229,437 |
| Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | 71,266 |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2023 | $369,158 |
| Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | (301,803) |
| Outstanding, June 30, 2024 | $67,355 |
We determined our derivative liabilities to be a Level 3 fair value measurement and used the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model to calculate the fair value as of initial recognition and as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023. The Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model requires six basic data inputs: the exercise or strike price, expected time to expiration or exercise, the risk-free interest rate, the current stock price, the estimated volatility of the stock price in the future, and the dividend rate. Changes to these inputs could produce a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.
| June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | November 21, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | July 15, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.33 - 4.52% | 3.84 - 4.01% | 4.41% | 4.73% | 3.12% |
| Expected life 1 | 2.82 – 4.40 years | 3.32 – 4.90 years | 5 years | 0.75 years | 0.6 years |
| Expected dividend rate | 0% | 0% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Expected volatility | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
As of June 30, 2024, the following warrants were outstanding:
| Outstanding | Expiry date1 | Weighted average exercise price ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 75,840 | April 27, 2027 | 2.01 |
| 63,037 | April 27, 2027 | 2.01 |
| 80,388 | April 27, 2027 | 2.01 |
| 12,563 | April 27, 2027 | 2.01 |
| 75,000 | November 21, 2028 | 4.00 |
| 306,828 | 2.49 |
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the weighted average life of derivative liability warrants outstanding was 3.21 and 3.71 years, respectively.
| 1 | On April 28, 2023, the Company amended the warrant agreements for the 231,828 derivative liability warrants outstanding. The amendment removed the clause to automatically convert warrants to shares on IPO date and all warrants were given an expiry date of April 27, 2027. This led to an increase in the expected life input in the Black-Scholes model as of December 31, 2023, compared to December 31, 2022, when the Company used the expected IPO date to calculate the expected life of the warrants. |
| 13. | Equity |
Common Stock
Authorized
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had 300,000,000 common stock authorized, each having a par value of $0.0001.
Issued and outstanding
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had 18,892,115 and 17,329,615 shares issued and outstanding, respectively.
Transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2024
On April 30, 2024, the Company issued 950,000 common shares on acquisition of License #2 and $492,945 was recognized in equity. A total of $95 was recognized in common stock and the remainder of $492,850 to additional paid in capital (Note 8). These shares are unregistered and restricted from trading as disclosed in Note 8.
On May 3, 2024, the Company committed to issue 2,450,000 fully vested shares, of which 612,500 common shares have been issued, for the acquisition of License #2. A total of $1,117,832 was recognized in equity, of which $62 was recognized in common stock and the remainder of $1,117,771 to additional paid in capital (Note 8). These shares are unregistered and restricted from trading as disclosed in Note 8.
Transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2023
On January 6, 2023, the Company issued 62,500 common stock upon the exercise of 62,500 stock options with an exercise price of $0.60 per common stock for $37,500, of which $6 was recognized in common stock and the remaining $37,494 in additional paid-in capital.
On March 2, 2023, the Company issued 250,000 common stock and 250,000 common stock purchase warrants for $750,000, of which $25 was recognized in common stock and the remaining $749,975 in additional paid-in capital. These warrants are accounted for as equity warrants.
On April 14, 2023, the Company issued 97,681 common stock, of which $10 was recognized in common stock and the remaining $293,579 in additional paid-in capital.
On May 15, 2023, the Company issued 10,000 common stock, of which $1 was recognized in common stock and the remaining $29,999 was recognized in additional paid-in capital
Preferred Stock
Authorized
As of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had 75,000,000 of all preferred stock authorized, each having a par value of $0.0001 per stock.
The holders of Preferred Stock shall have the right to convert their shares of Preferred Stock, at any time, into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of 1:1. Upon IPO, all preferred shares were converted into common shares on November 21, 2023.
Issued and outstanding
As at June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had Nil preferred stock issued and outstanding.
Transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023
There were no preferred stock transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023.
Equity Warrants
Transactions during the six-month ended June 30, 2024.
There was no equity warrant activity during the six months ended June 30, 2024
Transactions during the six-month ended June 30, 2023.
On March 2, 2023, the Company issued 250,000 common stock and 250,000 common stock purchase warrants. Each warrant is exercisable at $3.00 per common stock. The warrants shall be exercisable, in whole or in part at the issue date but such exercisability shall cease upon the date of the Company’s IPO and listing of its common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market or other Trading Market and shall continue to be exercisable in whole or in part immediately after the Lock-up Period but no later than the Warrant Expiration Date or Accelerated Warrant Expiration Date (the “Exercise Period”). In the event of the Company’s initial public offering and listing of shares of its common stock on a Trading Market, the Company shall notify the holder at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the consummation of such IPO. “Trading Market” shall mean a “national securities exchange” that has registered with the SEC under Section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Expiration Date shall be the earlier of (i) three years and one hundred eighty (180) days from the issue date (the “Warrant Expiration Date”) or (ii) upon the Company’s reasonable judgment and written notice to the purchaser, of the Company’s option to accelerate the Warrant Expiration Date whereby upon purchaser’s receipt of the Company’s written notice of acceleration during the Exercise Period, the Purchaser’s option to exercise any number of warrants shall occur no later than fourteen (14) days following the receipt of the written notice of acceleration (the “Accelerated Warrant Expiration Date”). For the avoidance of doubt, it shall be reasonable for the Company to accelerate the Expiration Date of this warrant to coincide with transactions including, but not limited to (i) a change of control including but not limited to the voluntary or involuntary sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition, or transfer by operation of law, of more than 50% of any direct or indirect equity interest of the Company; or (ii) a subsequent capital financing other than the IPO consisting of but not limited to an offer or proposal for, or indication of interest in, the issuance of debt or the capital stock of the Company.
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the following equity warrants were outstanding:
| Outstanding | Expiry date | Weighted average exercise price ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 250,000 | August 28, 2026 | 3.00 |
| 99,998 | March 12, 2027 | 3.00 |
| 349,998 | 3.00 |
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the weighted average life of equity warrants outstanding was 2.32 and 2.81 years, respectively.
Stock Options
The Company has a stock option plan included in the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) where the Board of Directors or any of its committees can grant Incentive Stock Options, Nonstatutory Stock Options, and Restricted Stock to employees, advisors and directors of the Company. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the aggregate number of shares allocated and made available for issuance pursuant to stock options granted under the Plan shall not exceed 1,734,188 shares. The plan shall remain in effect until it is terminated by the Board of Directors.
Transactions during the six-month ended June 30, 2024
In January 2024, the Company granted 12,500 stock options with a contractual life often years and an exercise price of $5.00 per common stock. These stock options were valued at $16,178 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. The options vest 25% on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 75% vest evenly over 36 months thereafter.
On March 6, 2024, the Company granted 80,000 stock options with a contractual life often years and an exercise price of $1.00 per common stock. These stock options were valued at $52,845 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. The options vest 25% on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 75% vest evenly over 36 months thereafter.
Transactions during the six-month ended June 30, 2023
On February 1, 2023, the Company granted 10,000 stock options with a contractual life often years and an exercise price of $5.00 per common stock. These stock options were valued at $10,767 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. The options vest 25% on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 75% vest evenly over 36 months thereafter.
From May 12, 2023, to June 30, 2023, the Company granted 222,500 stock options (includes 80,000 each to two of its newly appointed independent directors) with a contractual life often years and an exercise price of $5.00 per common stock. These stock options were valued at $584,787 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. The options vest 25% on the first vesting date and the remaining 75% vest evenly over 36 months thereafter.
On June 30, 2023, the Company cancelled and reissued 80,000 options previously issued to an advisor of the Company upon their appointment as a director effective June 1, 2023. The cancelled and re-issued options had the same exercise price of $5.00 per common stock and the same vesting terms and expiry date, and as such the cancellation and reissuance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
| June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.95% - 4.19% | 3.39% -3.86% |
| Expected life | 10 years | 10 years |
| Expected dividend rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Expected volatility | 100% | 100% |
| Forfeiture rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
The continuity of stock options for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, is summarized below:
| Number of stock options | Weighted average exercise price | |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding, December 31, 2022 | 1,366,167 | 1.08 |
| Granted | 234,000 | 5.00 |
| Forfeited | (14,583) | 0.60 |
| Exercised | (62,500) | 0.60 |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2023 | 1,523,084 | 1.71 |
| Granted | 92,500 | 1.54 |
| Forfeited | (266,605) | 2.54 |
| Exercised | - | - |
| Outstanding, June 30, 2024 | 1,348,979 | 1.53 |
As of June 30, 2024, the following options were outstanding, entitling the holders thereof the right to purchase one common stock for each option held as follows:
| Outstanding | Vested | Expiry date | Weighted average exercise price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 812,510 | 718,932 | February 8, 2031 | 0.60 |
| 35,417 | 35,417 | February 27, 2031 | 0.60 |
| 25,833 | 23,542 | April 25, 2032 | 0.60 |
| 16,000 | 8,000 | June 1, 2032 | 1.34 |
| 52,708 | 52,708 | July 1, 2032 | 1.34 |
| 45,833 | 45,833 | August 8, 2032 | 1.34 |
| 16,000 | 7,000 | September 30, 2032 | 1.34 |
| 80,000 | 35,000 | September 30, 2032 | 5.00 |
| 10,000 | 4,167 | October 15, 2032 | 1.34 |
| 5,000 | 1,979 | November 1, 2032 | 5.00 |
| 7,500 | 7,500 | December 12, 2032 | 5.00 |
| 10,000 | 3,333 | February 1, 2033 | 5.00 |
| 50,000 | 13,542 | April 16, 2033 | 5.00 |
| 80,000 | 23,333 | May 5, 2033 | 5.00 |
| 10,000 | 2,500 | June 27, 2033 | 5.00 |
| 678 | 678 | July 10, 2033 | 5.00 |
| 1,500 | - | July 1, 2033 | 5.00 |
| 5,000 | - | January 17, 2034 | 5.00 |
| 5,000 | - | February 12, 2034 | 5.00 |
| 80,000 | - | March 5, 2034 | 1.00 |
| 1,348,979 | 983,464 | 1.00 |
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the weighted average life of stock options outstanding was 7.36 years and 7.84 years, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, the Company recorded $10,484 and $185,068, respectively, in share-based compensation expense, of which $7,875 and $2,609, and $178,735 and $6,333, respectively is included in office and administration and research and development, respectively.
| 14. | Related Party Transactions |
Related parties consist of the following individuals and corporations:
| ● | Braeden Lichti, Chairman and former President, significant shareholder through BWL Investments Ltd. Resigned as President effective October 11, 2022. |
| ● | Jordan Plews, Director, significant shareholder through JP Bio Consulting LLC |
| ● | Graydon Bensler, CEO, CFO and Director |
| ● | Yi Guo, Former Director, resigned effective September 29, 2022 |
| ● | Tim Sayed, Chief Medical Officer |
| ● | Brenda Buechler, Former Chief Marketing Officer |
| ● | Christoph Kraneiss, Former Chief Commercial Officer |
| ● | Jeffrey Parry, Director (appointed June 1, 2023) |
| ● | Julie Daley, Director (appointed June 1, 2023) |
| ● | Crystal Muilenburg, Director (appointed June 1, 2023, resigned February 29, 2024) |
| ● | George Kovalyov (appointed March 1, 2024) |
| ● | GB Capital Ltd., controlled by Graydon Bensler |
| ● | JP Bio Consulting LLC, significant shareholder and controlled by Jordan Plews |
| ● | BWL Investments Ltd., significant shareholder and controlled by Braeden Lichti |
| ● | Northstrive Companies Inc., controlled by Braeden Lichti |
Key management personnel include those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling the activities of the Company as a whole. The Company has determined that key management personnel consist of members of the Company’s Board of Directors, corporate officers, and individuals with more than 10% control.
Remuneration attributed to key management personnel are summarized as follows:
| Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Three months ended June 30, 2023 | Six months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting fees | $80,000 | 40,288 | 160,833 | 91,538 |
| Salaries | 170,641 | 159,814 | 377,656 | 316,253 |
| Share-based compensation | (54,859) | 75,369 | (32,583) | 122,355 |
| $195,782 | 275,471 | 505,907 | 530,146 |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company incurred consulting fees of $100,833 (June 30, 2023 - $42,500) to GB Capital Ltd., a company controlled by Graydon Bensler, CEO, CFO and Director. In addition, the Company incurred consulting fees of $60,000 (June 30, 2023 - $60,000) to Northstrive Companies Inc., a company controlled by the Company’s Chairman and former President.
Jordan Plews, Director, earned a Salary of $122,032 and $111,523 respectively during the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 (includes employer taxes of $13,698 and $11,522, respectively).
Brenda Buechler, former Chief Marketing Officer, earned a Salary of $132,807 and $106,123, respectively during the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 (includes employer taxes of $14,297 and $11,123 respectively).
Christoph Kraneiss, former Chief Commercial Officer, earned a Salary of $122,818 and $98,608, respectively during the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 (includes employer taxes of $10,639 and $8,608, respectively).
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, the company issued the following stock options to related parties:
On March 1, 2024, the Company granted 80,000 stock options to directors of the company with a contractual life of 10 years and exercise price of $1.00 per share of common stock. These stock options were valued at $45,986 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. The options vest 25% on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 75% vest evenly over 36 months thereafter.
Details of the fair value granted to each related party in the current and prior periods, and the related expense recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 is as follow:
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Fair value of stock options granted | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braeden Lichti, Former Chairman and President1 | $(5,355) | $3,927 | $50,995 |
| Graydon Bensler, CEO, CFO and Director | 1,502 | 3,927 | 50,995 |
| Jordan Plews, Director | 1,502 | 3,927 | 50,995 |
| Tim Sayed, Chief Medical Officer | 1,502 | 3,927 | 50,995 |
| Jeffrey Parry, Director | 13,349 | 5,210 | 107,669 |
| Crystal Muilenburg, Former Director1 | (41,668) | 11,199 | 210,245 |
| Julie Daley, Director | 53,643 | 13,428 | 210,245 |
| George Kovalyov, Director | 10,308 | - | 52,845 |
| Brenda Buechler, Former Chief Marketing Officer1 | (36,918) | 41,426 | 143,671 |
| Christoph Kraneiss, Former Chief Commercial Officer1 | (30,449) | 35,384 | 121,243 |
| $(32,583) | $122,355 | $1,049,898 |
| 1 | 239,782 options of related parties were forfeited in the six months ended June 30, 2024 |
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had $22,072 and $22,455, respectively due to companies controlled by Braeden Lichti, of which $22,072 and $22,455, respectively is unsecured, non-interest bearing and are due on demand. Additionally, the Company drew $50,000 on a line of credit provide by a company controlled by Braeden Lichti during the six months ended June 30, 2024. The line of credit incurs interest at a rate of 20% per annum on the outstanding principal.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $56,127 (December 31, 2023 - $34,378) in consulting fees due to Graydon Bensler, CEO, CFO and Director, $45,143 (December 31, 2023 - $15,143) due to companies controlled by Braeden Lichti, and $Nil and $Nil (December 31, 2023 - $4,272 and $879) due to Jordan Plews, Director, and Christopher Kraneiss, former Chief Commercial Officer, respectively, for expenses incurred on behalf of the Company.
| 15. | Commitments and Contingencies |
There wereno commitments as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, or during the periods then ended.
As of March 18, 2024, the Company has voluntarily stopped sale of its products in Canada following a communication from Health Canada regarding the way the Company’s products are marketed in Canada. The Company is working with Canadian regulatory and legal counsel to explore options to rectify the issues raised. On April 30, 2024, the Company’s appointed Canadian distributor terminated the existing distribution agreement.
| 16. | Concentrations |
Customers
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded 10% of its revenue from its largest customer. The Company’s largest customer, representing $120,000 of revenue, relates to sales to a distributor during the period. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded 16% of its revenue from its largest customer. The Company’s largest customer, representing $73,548 of revenue, relates to a distributor agreement.
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $49 receivables due from these customers and $Nil in customer deposits were received from its largest customer.
The Company expects its dependence on these major customers to decrease over time as it enters into additional distributor agreements and builds out its sales team.
Suppliers
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, the Company had 3 key suppliers that represented approximately 66% and 3 key suppliers that represented approximately 65%, respectively, of the cost incurred in the purchase and production of inventory. The table below represents a breakdown of each supplier as a percentage of the cost incurred (Suppliers are shown from largest to smallest and does not necessarily represent the same suppliers period over period):
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier 1 | 28% | 33% |
| Supplier 2 | 26% | 24% |
| Supplier 3 | 12% | 8% |
| 66% | 65% |
The Company continually evaluates the performance of its suppliers and the availability of alternatives to substitute or supplement its inventory production supply chain. The Company believes that a breakdown in supply from one of its key suppliers would be overcome in a short amount of time given the availability of alternatives.
| 17. | Subsequent Events |
Management has evaluated events subsequent to the year ended June 30, 2024, up to August 14, 2024, for transactions and other events that may require adjustment of and/or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
Securities Purchase Agreement and Notes
On July 31, 2024, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with certain investors (the “Purchasers”) pursuant to which the Company sold, in a private placement (the “Private Placement”), notes with an aggregate principal amount of $1,150,000 (the “Notes”), with an original issue discount of $150,000. As consideration for entering into the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company issued a total of 1,299,999 shares of common stock of the Company (the “Shares”) to the Purchasers on August 2, 2024 (the “Closing Date”).
Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company covenanted and agreed to prepare and file a registration statement in connection with a public offering (the “Registration Statement”) within fifteen (15) days of the Closing Date. The Company agreed to include a resale prospectus in such Registration Statement providing for the resale by the Purchasers of the Shares, cause the Registration Statement to become effective within sixty (60) days following the initial filing of the Registration Statement and keep the Registration Statement effective at all times until no Purchaser owns any Shares.
In addition, from the Closing Date until twelve (12) months after the Closing Date, upon any issuance by the Company of common stock or common stock equivalents for cash consideration (“Subsequent Financing”) other than in connection with a Regulation A+ offering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, each Purchaser shall have the right to participate in up to an amount of such Subsequent Financing equal to twenty percent (20%) of the Subsequent Financing on the same terms, conditions and price provided in the Subsequent Financing.
In connection with transactions contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company, including its subsidiaries, entered into a guarantee agreement, in which the Company agreed to guarantee the payment of all obligations under the Notes.
The Company issued the Notes dated as of July 31, 2024 to the Purchasers on the Closing Date. The Notes will mature 90 days from July 31, 2024 and do not bear interest unless an event of default occurs, which interest rate will be 14% during the period the event of default is occurring. In addition, if an event of default occurs, the Purchasers have the option to require the Company to redeem all or any portion of the Notes. While the Notes are outstanding, the Company agreed to, among other things, neither declare or pay any cash dividend or distribution on any equity interest of the Company nor incur or guarantee to exist certain types of indebtedness nor enter into any transaction or series of related transactions with any affiliate except in connection with a reorganization or in the ordinary course of business. The Company may repay all and in part of the Note Amount by paying 100% of the Note Amount then being prepaid.
Consideration Payable
On July 9, 2024, the Company amended the payments terms of the consideration payable for License #1 with regards to the $350,000 payment. The payment is now due on March 15, 2025 (Note 8).
Issuance of common shares
On August 1, 2024, the Company issued 612,500 shares to a consultant in relation to the acquisition of the License #2 IPR&D asset (Note 8).
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