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Estrella Immunopharma, Inc.

For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 12, 2025.

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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 12, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-14.

0001213900-25-043365

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-12.

0001213900-25-074567

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 76 previous paragraphs and 90 current paragraphs.

64 unchanged; 12 reworded; 8 added; 0 removed; 0 previous and 6 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 8 previous and 9 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (8)

Current report

On May 30, 2025, we entered into securities purchase agreements (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with certain investors (the “Purchasers”), pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell in private placement offering (the “Private Placement”) an aggregate total of 2,233,334 shares of common stock of the Company at a purchase price of $1.50 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $3.35 million, before the deduction of offering expenses. As of June 30, 2025, we had received gross proceeds of approximately $1.35 million.

Current report

Net cash provided by financing activities were approximately $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and was primarily attributable to approximately $1.4 million gross proceed received from Private Placement, payment of $40,000 transaction cost related to Private Placement, and approximately $29,000 payment in stock repurchase.

Current report

We evaluate all of its financial instruments, including the True Up Shares in connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives, pursuant to ASC 480 and FASB ASC 815,Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is reassessed at the end of each reporting period.

Current report

As of June 30, 2025, the fair value of the derivative liability related to the True-Up Shares was independently valued at $187,941 using a Monte Carlo Simulation model. Key inputs included a one-year volatility of 110%, a risk-free rate of 4.0%, and a spot price of $0.96 per share. The model captured the path-dependent payoff structure of the True-Up obligation and incorporated the terms of the contingent settlement feature, including the $0.99 True-Up Price and the Contractual Floor Price of $0.20 per share.
Reworded paragraphs (12)

Previous wording

On March 4, 2024, Estrella and Eureka entered into Statement of Work No. 001 (“SOW”) relating to the clinical trial services to be performed by Eureka in connection with STARLIGHT-1, the Phase I/II clinical trial of Estrella’s product candidate, EB103, a T-cell therapy targeting CD19 using ARTEMIS® T cell technology licensed by Estrella from Eureka. Pursuant to the SOW, Estrella agrees to pay Eureka non-refundable net fees in connection with the achievement of certain milestones set forth in the SOW, with total fees of $33.0 million for achievement of all milestones. The clinical trial has initiated and three patients have been dosed as of March 31, 2025, and we have accrued approximately $4.13 million in accrued liabilities – related party, for the corresponding dosing milestones. As of March 31, 2025, Estrella has paid $3.5 million to Eureka for covering the fees associated with the study initiation milestones that have been achieved.

Current wording

On March 4, 2024, Estrella and Eureka entered into Statement of Work No. 001 (“SOW”) relating to the clinical trial services to be performed by Eureka in connection with STARLIGHT-1, the Phase I/II clinical trial of Estrella’s product candidate, EB103, a T-cell therapy targeting CD19 using ARTEMIS® T cell technology licensed by Estrella from Eureka. Pursuant to the SOW, Estrella agrees to pay Eureka non-refundable net fees in connection with the achievement of certain milestones set forth in the SOW, with total fees of $33.0 million for achievement of all milestones. The clinical trial has been initiated and six patients have been dosed as of June 30, 2025, and we have accrued approximately $8.8 million in accrued liabilities – related party, for the corresponding dosing milestones. As of June 30, 2025, Estrella has paid $3.5 million to Eureka for covering the fees associated with the study initiation milestones that have been achieved.

Previous wording

As of March 31, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $26.0 million. We have remitted payment of approximately $11.2 million to Eureka, for the upfront payment incurred under the License Agreement and for services provided by Eureka under the Services Agreement on October 10, 2023. In addition, in March 2024, we have paid $3.5 million to Eureka for covering the fees associated with the milestones achieved under SOW#001. In June 2024, we made a deposit of $1.5 million towards patient treatment expenses, which will be applied to the final invoice, with unused portion of this deposit to be refunded once all expenses are fully settled.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $31.6 million. We have remitted payment of approximately $11.2 million to Eureka, for the upfront payment incurred under the License Agreement and for services provided by Eureka under the Services Agreement on October 10, 2023. In addition, in March 2024, we have paid $3.5 million to Eureka for covering the fees associated with the milestones achieved under SOW#001. In June 2024, we made a deposit of $1.5 million towards patient treatment expenses, which will be applied to the final invoice, with the unused portion of this deposit to be refunded once all expenses are fully settled.

Previous wording

Research and development expenses consist primarily of costs related to conducting work related to IND-enabling, IND-filing the preparation and conduct of clinical trial, which were mainly performed by Eureka. For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, we incurred approximately $1.4 million and $25,000 of research and development expenses, respectively. All research and development expense incurred for the periods presented above were dedicated to the development of ARTEMIS® T-cell therapies targeting CD19 and CD22. The increase in research and development expenses was mainly due to Estrella incurring higher service fees during the clinical phase and the completion of one patient dosing under the SOW for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Current wording

Research and development expenses consist primarily of costs related to conducting work related to IND-enabling, IND-filing the preparation and conduct of clinical trial, which were mainly performed by Eureka. For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, we incurred approximately $4.7 million and $3.5 million of research and development expenses, respectively. All research and development expense incurred for the periods presented above were dedicated to the development of ARTEMIS® T-cell therapies targeting CD19 and CD22. The increase in research and development expenses was mainly due to Estrella incurring higher service fees during the clinical phase and the completion of three patient dosings, and one site activation under the SOW for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024, we incurred approximately $0.7 million and $0.4 million in general and administrative expenses, respectively. The increase was mainly due to professional fees and stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2025 for stock options granted in October 2024, under the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”).

Current wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, we incurred approximately $0.9 million and $0.4 million in general and administrative expenses, respectively. The increase was mainly due to professional fees and stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2025 for stock options granted in October 2024, under the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”).

Previous wording

We incurred a net loss of approximately $2.1 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We expect our research and development expenses to continue to increase as we continue to work with Eureka to advance the IND filings, preclinical and clinical development of our product candidates and preclinical programs, seek regulatory approval for any product candidates that successfully complete clinical trials, scale up our clinical and regulatory capabilities, adapt our regulatory compliance efforts to incorporate requirements applicable to marketed products, maintain, expand, and protect our intellectual property portfolio, add operational, financial, and management information systems and personnel, including personnel to support our product development and planned future commercialization efforts, and incur additional legal, accounting, and other expenses in operating as a public company.

Current wording

We incurred a net loss of approximately $5.5 million and $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We expect our research and development expenses to continue to increase as we continue to work with Eureka to advance the IND filings, preclinical and clinical development of our product candidates and preclinical programs, seek regulatory approval for any product candidates that successfully complete clinical trials, scale up our clinical and regulatory capabilities, adapt our regulatory compliance efforts to incorporate requirements applicable to marketed products, maintain, expand, and protect our intellectual property portfolio, add operational, financial, and management information systems and personnel, including personnel to support our product development and planned future commercialization efforts, and incur additional legal, accounting, and other expenses in operating as a public company.

Previous wording

As of March 31, 2025, we had cash of approximately $0.4 million and working capital deficit of approximately $3.3 million. Our ability to fund our operations is dependent on the amount of cash on hand, our ability to raise debt or additional equity financing, and ultimately our ability to generate sufficient revenue. We have expended substantial funds on research and development, have experienced losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception, and expect losses and negative cash flows from operations to continue until such time that our product candidates receive regulatory approval and we generate sufficient revenue and positive cash flow from operations, if ever.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2025, we had cash of approximately $1.3 million and working capital deficit of approximately $7.6 million. Our ability to fund our operations is dependent on the amount of cash on hand, our ability to raise debt or additional equity financing, and ultimately our ability to generate sufficient revenue. We have expended substantial funds on research and development, have experienced losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception, and expect losses and negative cash flows from operations to continue until such time that our product candidates receive regulatory approval and we generate sufficient revenue and positive cash flow from operations, if ever.

Previous wording

As of March 31, 2025, the Company had expensed approximately $7.6 million to Eureka for covering the fees associated with the milestones achieved. In addition, we deposited $1.5 million with Eureka for patient treatment expenses, which will be applied to the final invoice, with any unused portion refunded once all fees are settled.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2025, the Company had expensed approximately $12.3 million to Eureka for covering the fees associated with the milestones achieved. In addition, we deposited $1.5 million with Eureka for patient treatment expenses, which will be applied to the final invoice, with any unused portion refunded once all fees are settled.

Previous wording

In addition, even though we may obtain additional funds through the exercise of outstanding tradeable warrants, there is no assurance that any tradeable warrant holders will exercise their warrants, especially any warrants that are currently out of the money. As of May 8, 2025, the closing price of our common stock was $1.10 per share, which is significantly lower than the exercise price of the tradeable warrants of $11.50 per share. Therefore, it is unlikely that the tradeable warrant holders will exercise their warrants unless the market price of our Common Stock increases substantially above the exercise price. The cash proceeds associated with the exercise of the Warrants are dependent on the stock price and the number of Warrants being exercised. We cannot predict when or if any Warrants will be exercised, and it is possible that none or only a small number of Warrants will ever be exercised. Therefore, we may not be able to rely on the warrant exercise as a source of liquidity or capital resources.

Current wording

In addition, even though we may obtain additional funds through the exercise of outstanding tradeable warrants, there is no assurance that any tradeable warrant holders will exercise their warrants, especially any warrants that are currently out of the money. As of August 6, 2025, the closing price of our common stock was $0.84 per share, which is significantly lower than the exercise price of the tradeable warrants of $11.50 per share. Therefore, it is unlikely that the tradeable warrant holders will exercise their warrants unless the market price of our Common Stock increases substantially above the exercise price. The cash proceeds associated with the exercise of the Warrants are dependent on the stock price and the number of Warrants being exercised. We cannot predict when or if any Warrants will be exercised, and it is possible that none or only a small number of Warrants will ever be exercised. Therefore, we may not be able to rely on the warrant exercise as a source of liquidity or capital resources.

Previous wording

Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and was primarily attributable to (a) a net loss of approximately $2.1 million, and (b) approximately $84,000 decrease in other payables and accrued liabilities primarily due to the settlement of various previously accrued expenses, offset by (i) approximately $1.4 million increase in accrued liability – related party as additional service charges were incurred from Eureka following the completion of one patients dosing milestone, (ii) approximately $0.2 million increase in non-cash item of stock-based Compensation under the 2023 Plan, and (iii) approximately $0.2 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other receivable primarily due to the utilization of previously recorded prepaid expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Current wording

Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and was primarily attributable to (a) a net loss of approximately $7.6 million, and (b) approximately $91,000 decrease in other payables and accrued liabilities primarily due to the settlement of various previously accrued expenses, offset by (i) approximately $6.0 million increase in accrued liability – related party as additional service charges were incurred from Eureka following the completion of four patients dosing and a site activation milestone, (ii) approximately $0.3 million increase in non-cash item of stock-based Compensation under the 2023 Plan, and (iii) approximately $0.6 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other receivable primarily due to the utilization of previously recorded prepaid expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and was primarily attributable to (a) a net loss of approximately $0.5 million, (b) approximately $3.5 million increase in prepaid expense, related party as the Company made prepayment to Eureka related to the SOW for covering the fees associated with the initiation of the study, the preparation and activation of the first study site, and FPFV milestones, and (c) approximately $0.2 million decrease in other payables and accrued liabilities as we paid off accrued professional fee over the previous period.

Current wording

Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and was primarily attributable to (a) a net loss of approximately $4.4 million, and (b) approximately $0.1 million decrease in other payables and accrued liabilities as we paid off accrued professional fee over the previous period, offset by approximately $0.1 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other receivable primarily due to the utilization of previously recorded prepaid expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2024

Previous wording

Net cash used in financing activities were approximately $29,000 and $84,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 respectively, and were primarily attributable to stock repurchase.

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities were approximately $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and was primarily attributable to stock repurchase.

Previous wording

Three patients’ dosing milestones have been completed as of March 31, 2025, and the Company has accrued approximately $4.1 million in accrued liabilities - related party, for the corresponding dosing milestones as of March 31, 2025.

Current wording

Six patients’ dosing and a site activation milestones have been completed as of June 30, 2025, and the Company has accrued approximately $8.8 million in accrued liabilities - related party, for the corresponding milestones as of June 30, 2025.
Rearranged current paragraphs (6)

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Results of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (unaudited)

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

There are two major expenses incurred for the operation:

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Research and development expenses consist primarily of costs related to conducting work related to IND-enabling, IND-filing the preparation and conduct of clinical trial, which were mainly performed by Eureka. For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, we incurred approximately $6.1 million and $3.6 million of research and development expenses, respectively. All research and development expense incurred for the periods presented above were dedicated to the development of ARTEMIS® T-cell therapies targeting CD19 and CD22. The increase in research and development expenses was mainly due to Estrella incurring higher service fees during the clinical phase and the completion of four patient dosings, and one site activation under the SOW for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Our breakdown of research and development expenses by categories for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 are summarized below:

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, we incurred approximately $1.6 million and $0.9 million in general and administrative expenses, respectively. The increase was mainly due to professional fees and stock-based compensation expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2025 for stock options granted in October 2024, under the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”).

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

We incurred a net loss of approximately $7.6 million and $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We expect our research and development expenses to continue to increase as we continue to work with Eureka to advance the IND filings, preclinical and clinical development of our product candidates and preclinical programs, seek regulatory approval for any product candidates that successfully complete clinical trials, scale up our clinical and regulatory capabilities, adapt our regulatory compliance efforts to incorporate requirements applicable to marketed products, maintain, expand, and protect our intellectual property portfolio, add operational, financial, and management information systems and personnel, including personnel to support our product development and planned future commercialization efforts, and incur additional legal, accounting, and other expenses in operating as a public company.