CITIUS ONCOLOGY, INC.

Previous wording

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 should be read together with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Report and in conjunction with the audited financial statements of Citius Oncology, Inc. included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 27, 2024, as amended on January 27, 2025. The following discussion contains “forward-looking statements” that reflect our future plans, estimates, beliefs and expected performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated and expressed in such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. We caution that assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events may, and often do, vary from actual results and the differences can be material. Please see “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” on page iii of this Report.

Current wording

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 should be read together with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Report and in conjunction with the audited financial statements of Citius Oncology, Inc. included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 27, 2024, as amended on January 27, 2025. The following discussion contains “forward-looking statements” that reflect our future plans, estimates, beliefs and expected performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated and expressed in such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. We caution that assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events may, and often do, vary from actual results and the differences can be material. Please see “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” on page iii of this Report.

Previous wording

Since inception, we devoted substantially all of our efforts to business planning, research and development, and recruiting management and technical staff. The Company is subject to a number of risks common to companies in the pharmaceutical industry including, but not limited to, risks related to the development by the Company or our competitors of research and development stage products, market acceptance of our approved products, competition from larger companies, dependence on key personnel, dependence on key suppliers and strategic partners, the Company’s ability to obtain additional financing and the Company’s compliance with governmental and other regulations.

Current wording

Since inception, we devoted substantially all of our efforts to business planning, research and development, and recruiting management and technical staff. The Company is subject to a number of risks common to companies in the pharmaceutical industry including, but not limited to, the Company’s ability to obtain additional financing, risks related to the development by the Company or our competitors of research and development stage products, market acceptance of our approved products, competition from larger companies, dependence on key personnel, dependence on key suppliers and strategic partners and the Company’s compliance with governmental and other regulations.

Previous wording

Under the terms of these agreements, Citius Pharma acquired Dr. Reddy’s exclusive license for E7777 from Eisai and other related assets owned by Dr. Reddy’s which are now owned by us. The exclusive license rights include rights to develop and commercialize E7777 in all markets except for Japan and certain parts of Asia. Additionally, we retained an option on the right to develop and market the product in India. Eisai retains exclusive development and marketing rights for the agent in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, India (subject to the India option), Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Mongolia, and Papua New Guinea. Citius Pharma paid Dr. Reddy’s a $40 million upfront payment, which represents the acquisition date fair value of the in-process research and development acquired from Dr. Reddy’s. Dr. Reddy’s is entitled to up to $40 million in development milestone payments related to CTCL approvals in the U.S. and other markets, up to $70 million in development milestones for additional indications, as well as commercial milestone payments and low double-digit tiered royalties on net product sales (within a range of 10% to 15%) and up to $300 million for commercial sales milestones. We also must pay on a fiscal quarter basis tiered royalties equal to low double-digit percentages of net product sales (within a range of 10% to 15%). The royalties will end on the earlier of (i) the 15-year anniversary of the first commercial sale of the latest indication that received regulatory approval in the applicable country and (ii) the date on which a biosimilar product results in the reduction of net sales in the applicable product by 50% in two consecutive quarters, as compared to the four quarters prior to the first commercial sale of the biosimilar product. We will also pay to Dr. Reddy’s an amount equal to a low-thirties percentage of any sublicense upfront consideration or milestone payments (or the like) received by us and the greater of (i) a low-thirties percentage of any sublicensee sales-based royalties or (ii) a mid-single digit percentage of such licensee’s net sales. Citius Pharma is a guarantor of Citius Oncology’s payment obligations under these agreements.

Current wording

Under the terms of these agreements, Citius Pharma acquired Dr. Reddy’s exclusive license for E7777 from Eisai and other related assets owned by Dr. Reddy’s which are now owned by us. The exclusive license rights include rights to develop and commercialize E7777 in all markets except for Japan and certain parts of Asia. Additionally, we retained an option on the right to develop and market the product in India. Eisai retains exclusive development and marketing rights for the agent in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, India (subject to the India option prior to FDA approval), Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Mongolia, and Papua New Guinea. Citius Pharma paid Dr. Reddy’s a $40 million upfront payment, which represents the acquisition date fair value of the in-process research and development acquired from Dr. Reddy’s. Dr. Reddy’s is entitled to up to $40 million in development milestone payments related to CTCL approvals in the U.S. and other markets, up to $70 million in development milestones for additional indications, as well as commercial milestone payments and low double-digit tiered royalties on net product sales (within a range of 10% to 15%) and up to $300 million for commercial sales milestones. We also must pay on a fiscal quarter basis tiered royalties equal to low double-digit percentages of net product sales (within a range of 10% to 15%). The royalties will end on the earlier of (i) the 15-year anniversary of the first commercial sale of the latest indication that received regulatory approval in the applicable country and (ii) the date on which a biosimilar product results in the reduction of net sales in the applicable product by 50% in two consecutive quarters, as compared to the four quarters prior to the first commercial sale of the biosimilar product. We will also pay to Dr. Reddy’s an amount equal to a low-thirties percentage of any sublicense upfront consideration or milestone payments (or the like) received by us and the greater of (i) a low-thirties percentage of any sublicensee sales-based royalties or (ii) a mid-single digit percentage of such licensee’s net sales. Citius Pharma is a guarantor of Citius Oncology’s payment obligations under these agreements.

Previous wording

At the time of the FDA approval for LYMPHIR, a $27.5 million milestone payment became payable under the terms of the asset purchase agreement for which a balance of $22.5 million remains due as of December 31, 2024. Pending further discussions with Dr. Reddy’s, Dr. Reddy’s agreed to a partial deferral without penalty of this milestone payment.

Current wording

At the time of the FDA approval for LYMPHIR, a $27.5 million milestone payment became payable to Dr. Reddy’s under the terms of the asset purchase agreement for which a balance of $22.5 million remains due as of March 31. 2025. Pending further discussions with Dr. Reddy’s, Dr. Reddy’s agreed to a partial deferral without penalty of this milestone payment.

Previous wording

The term of the license agreement will continue until (i) if there has not been a commercial sale of a licensed product in the territory, the 10-year anniversary of the original license effective date, March 30, 2016, or (ii) if there has been a first commercial sale of a licensed product in the territory within the 10-year anniversary of the original license effective date, the 10-year anniversary of the first commercial sale on a country-by-country basis. The term of the license may be extended for additional 10-year periods for all countries in the territory by notifying Eisai and paying an extension fee equal to $10 million. Either party may terminate the license agreement upon written notice if the other party is in material breach of the agreement, subject to cure within the designated time periods. Either party also may terminate the license agreement immediately upon written notice if the other party files for bankruptcy or takes related actions or is unable to pay its debts as they become due. Additionally, either party will have the right to terminate the agreement if the other party directly or indirectly challenges the patentability, enforceability or validity of any licensed patent.

Current wording

The term of the license agreement will continue until (i) March 30, 2026, if there has not been a commercial sale of a licensed product in the territory, or (ii) if there has been a first commercial sale of a licensed product in the territory by March 30, 2026, the 10-year anniversary of the first commercial sale on a country-by-country basis. The term of the license may be extended for additional 10-year periods for all countries in the territory by notifying Eisai and paying an extension fee equal to $10 million. Either party may terminate the license agreement upon written notice if the other party is in material breach of the agreement, subject to cure within the designated time periods. Either party also may terminate the license agreement immediately upon written notice if the other party files for bankruptcy or takes related actions or is unable to pay its debts as they become due. Additionally, either party will have the right to terminate the agreement if the other party directly or indirectly challenges the patentability, enforceability or validity of any licensed patent.

Previous wording

For the three months ended December 31, 2024, research and development expenses were $1,264,508 as compared to $1,148,495 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $116,013 primarily related to costs associated with the two investigator immuno-oncology trials which are in process.

Current wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2025, research and development expenses were $3,139,413 as compared to $1,348,966 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, an increase of $1,790,447 primarily related to costs associated with the expense of a drug substance batch needed for the pre-license inspection of the manufacturer.

Previous wording

For the three months ended December 31, 2024, general and administrative expenses were $3,321,979 as compared to $1,517,908 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $1,804,071. The primary reason for the increase was the efforts associated with the pre-commercial and commercial launch activities of LYMPHIR associated with market research, marketing, distribution and drug product reimbursement from health plans and payers.

Current wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2025, general and administrative expenses were $2,243,327 as compared to $1,385,580 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, an increase of $857,747. The primary reason for the increase was the efforts associated with the pre-commercial and commercial launch activities of LYMPHIR associated with market research, marketing, distribution and drug product reimbursement from health plans and payers.

Previous wording

For the three months ended December 31, 2024, we incurred a net loss of $6,659,205 compared to a net loss of $4,727,403 for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The $1,931,802 increase in the net loss was primarily due to the increase in our operating expenses.

Current wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we incurred a net loss of $7,735,552 compared to a net loss of $4,835,546 for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The $2,900,006 increase in the net loss was primarily due to the increases of $1,790,447 in research and development and $857,747 in general and administrative expenses.

Previous wording

Citius Oncology has incurred operating losses since inception and incurred a net loss of $6,659,205 for the three months ended December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $45,937,792. The Company has no revenue and has relied on funding from Citius Pharma to finance its operations. At December 31, 2024, we had $112 in cash and a negative working capital of approximately $26.3 million.

Current wording

Citius Oncology has incurred operating losses since inception and incurred a net loss of $14,394,757 for the six months ended March 31, 2025. At March 31, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $53,673,344. The Company has no revenue and has relied on funding from Citius Pharma to finance its operations. At March 31, 2025, we had $112 in cash and a negative working capital of approximately $31.7 million.

Previous wording

We plan to continue to rely on funding from Citius Pharma, to raise capital through equity financings from outside investors and to generate revenue from the future sales of LYMPHIR. There is no assurance, however, that Citius Pharma will have the resources to continue funding us, that we will be successful in raising the needed capital and, if funding is available, that it will be available on terms acceptable to us or that we will find strategic partners or generate substantial revenue from the sale of LYMPHIR.

Current wording

We plan to continue to rely on funding from Citius Pharma, to raise capital through equity financings from outside investors and to generate revenue from the future sales of LYMPHIR. We also have retained Jefferies LLC as our exclusive financial advisor in evaluating strategic alternatives aimed at maximizing shareholder value. There is no assurance, however, that Citius Pharma will have the resources to continue funding us, that we will be successful in raising the needed capital and, if funding is available, that it will be available on terms acceptable to us or that we will find strategic partners or generate substantial revenue from the sale of LYMPHIR.

Previous wording

We expect that Citius Pharma will have sufficient funds to continue our operations through March 2025. We will need to raise additional capital in the future to support our operations beyond March 2025. There is no assurance, however, that we will be successful in raising the needed capital or that the proceeds will be received in an amount or in a timely manner to support our operations.

Current wording

After giving effect to the Citius Pharma April 2, 2025 financing, we expect that Citius Pharma will have sufficient funds to continue our operations through May 2025. We will need to raise additional capital in the future to support our operations beyond May 2025. There is no assurance, however, that we will be successful in raising the needed capital or that the proceeds will be received in an amount or in a timely manner to support our operations.