RELMADA THERAPEUTICS, INC.

Previous wording

Business risks include risks associated with our products (including as a result of pausing the development of our prior drug candidates and refocusing on new drug candidates) and regulatory approval, licensing agreements, historical losses, managing growth, and acquisitions. In general, the risks related to our business can cause variability in the future profits of the Company.

Current wording

Business risks include risks associated with our products (including as a result of terminating the development of our prior drug candidates and refocusing on new drug candidates) and regulatory approval, licensing agreements, historical losses, managing growth, acquisitions, and economic uncertainty or downturns. In general, the risks related to our business can cause variability in the future profits of the Company.

Previous wording

Clinical and regulatory matters include risks associated with clinical trials and the future ability to commercially market the product. In order for any of our products to be commercialized and produce future profits, successful trials need to be completed with supporting data to receive regulatory approval. Failing to complete the trial will significantly increase our cost of doing business. In addition, the active ingredient in some of our products is a controlled substance which can affect the supply available for clinical trials, as well as commercial sales. A limited supply could increase the time needed to complete clinical trials and overall costs including product liability claims. We could also face potential fines or reputational risk if we do not comply. Developments from competitors and the ability to obtain market exclusivity could also negatively impact future profits.

Current wording

Clinical and regulatory matters include risks associated with clinical trials and the future ability to commercially market the product. In order for any of our products to be commercialized and produce future profits, successful trials need to be completed with supporting data to receive regulatory approval. Failing to complete the trial will significantly increase our cost of doing business. Developments from competitors and the ability to obtain market exclusivity could also negatively impact future profits.

Previous wording

We are required to comply with various federal and state pharmaceutical and healthcare laws and regulations, and to maintain secure systems to protect sensitive confidential information. Complying with the various regulations can increase our cost of doing business. We could also face potential fines or reputational risk if we do not comply. Litigation or investigations can increase costs, negatively affect our operating results and create adverse publicity for us.

Current wording

Regulatory matters present ongoing risks due to the evolving, complex, and often uncertain nature of the healthcare regulatory and political landscape in which we operate. In this environment, we are required to comply with various federal and state pharmaceutical and healthcare laws and regulations, and to maintain secure systems to protect sensitive confidential information. Complying with the various regulations can increase our cost of doing business. We could also face potential fines or reputational risk if we do not comply. Litigation or investigations can increase costs, negatively affect our operating results and create adverse publicity for us.

Previous wording

The Company relies on third parties to conduct nonclinical and clinical studies, as well as to manufacture our product candidates. Third parties’ failure to perform the trials as contractually required could impact our ability to obtain regulatory approval. If our third-party manufacturers fail to meet our requirements and strict regulatory requirements, our product development and commercialization efforts may be materially harmed.

Current wording

The Company relies on third parties to conduct non-clinical and clinical studies, as well as to manufacture our product candidates. Third parties’ failure to perform the trials as contractually required could impact our ability to obtain regulatory approval. If our third-party manufacturers fail to meet our requirements and strict regulatory requirements, our product development and commercialization efforts may be materially harmed.

Previous wording

We recently paused the development of our former primary drug candidate, esmethadone (d-methadone, dextromethadone, or REL-1017) as a potential treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), which had been the cornerstone of our research and development efforts. This decision was made due to an interim analysis indicating that our Phase 3 study of esmethadone, Reliance II, was futile and unlikely to meet the primary efficacy endpoint with statistical significance. We also recently paused development of REL-P11, a modified-release formulation of psilocybin, as an investigational agent for the treatment of metabolic disease. These determinations have resulted in the loss of significant time, resources and capital invested in the development of esmethadone and REL-P11. There can be no assurance that our refocusing on new drug candidates will successfully offset these setbacks.

Current wording

We terminated the development of our former primary drug candidate, esmethadone (d-methadone, dextromethadone, or REL-1017) as a potential treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), which had been the cornerstone of our research and development efforts. This decision was made due to an interim analysis indicating that our Phase 3 study of esmethadone, Reliance II, was futile and unlikely to meet the primary efficacy endpoint with statistical significance. We also recently terminated development of REL-P11, a modified-release formulation of psilocybin, as an investigational agent for the treatment of metabolic disease. These determinations resulted in the loss of significant time, resources and capital invested in the development of esmethadone and REL-P11. There can be no assurance that our refocusing on our new drug candidates will successfully offset these setbacks.

Previous wording

There is a high failure rate for drugs and biological products proceeding through clinical trials. Failure can occur at any time during the clinical trial process. The results of nonclinical studies and early clinical trials of our drug candidates or any future product candidate may not be predictive of the results of later-stage clinical studies or trials and the results of studies or trials in one set of patients or line of treatment may not be predictive of those obtained in another. In fact, many companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries have suffered significant setbacks in late stage clinical trials even after achieving promising results in nonclinical studies and earlier stage clinical trials. In addition, data obtained from nonclinical and clinical activities are subject to varying interpretations, which may delay, limit or prevent regulatory approval. Owing in part to the complexity of biological pathways, our drug candidates or any future product candidate may not demonstrate in patients the biochemical and pharmacological properties we anticipate based on laboratory studies or earlier stage clinical trials, and they may interact with human biological systems or other drugs in unforeseen, ineffective or harmful ways. The number of patients exposed to product candidates and the average exposure time in the clinical development programs may be inadequate to detect rare adverse events or findings that may only be detected once a product candidate is administered to more patients and for greater periods of time. If we are unable to successfully demonstrate the safety and efficacy of our drug candidates or other future product candidates and receive the necessary regulatory approvals, our business will be materially harmed.

Current wording

There is a high failure rate for drugs and biological products proceeding through clinical trials. Failure can occur at any time during the clinical trial process. The results of non-clinical studies and early clinical trials of our drug candidates or any future product candidate may not be predictive of the results of later-stage clinical studies or trials and the results of studies or trials in one set of patients or line of treatment may not be predictive of those obtained in another. In fact, many companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries have suffered significant setbacks in late stage clinical trials even after achieving promising results in non-clinical studies and earlier stage clinical trials. In addition, data obtained from non-clinical and clinical activities are subject to varying interpretations, which may delay, limit or prevent regulatory approval. Owing in part to the complexity of biological pathways, our drug candidates or any future product candidate may not demonstrate in patients the biochemical and pharmacological properties we anticipate based on laboratory studies or earlier stage clinical trials, and they may interact with human biological systems or other drugs in unforeseen, ineffective or harmful ways. The number of patients exposed to product candidates and the average exposure time in the clinical development programs may be inadequate to detect rare adverse events or findings that may only be detected once a product candidate is administered to more patients and for greater periods of time. If we are unable to successfully demonstrate the safety and efficacy of our drug candidates or other future product candidates and receive the necessary regulatory approvals, our business will be materially harmed.

Previous wording

The pause of our former drug candidates and the pivot to new candidates may increase our need for additional capital to fund ongoing research, clinical trials and operational expenses. There is no guarantee that we will be able to secure additional funding on acceptable terms, or at all, particularly given the perceived risk associated with our recent strategic shift. Failure to obtain sufficient capital could force us to curtail operations, delay development or seek alternative strategies, such as liquidation or bankruptcy.

Current wording

The termination of development of our former drug candidates and the pivot to new candidates may increase our need for additional capital to fund ongoing research, clinical trials and operational expenses. There is no guarantee that we will be able to secure additional funding on acceptable terms, or at all, particularly given the perceived risk associated with our recent strategic shift. Failure to obtain sufficient capital could force us to curtail operations, delay development or seek alternative strategies, such as liquidation or bankruptcy.

Previous wording

We have incurred substantial losses since our inception, and we may not achieve profitability for the foreseeable future, if at all. Since inception, we have an accumulated deficit of approximately $640.8 million at December 31, 2024. The Company had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of approximately $44.9 million at December 31, 2024. Even if we succeed in developing and commercializing one or more of our product candidates, we expect to incur substantial net losses and negative cash flows for the foreseeable future due in part to increasing research and development expenses, including clinical trials, and increasing expenses from leasing additional facilities and hiring additional personnel. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenues in order to achieve and maintain profitability. We may not be able to generate these revenues or achieve profitability in the future. Even if we do achieve profitability, we may not be able to sustain or increase profitability.

Current wording

We have incurred substantial losses since our inception, and we may not achieve profitability for the foreseeable future, if at all. Since inception, we have an accumulated deficit of approximately $698.3 million at December 31, 2025. The Company had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of approximately $93.0 million at December 31, 2025. Even if we succeed in developing and commercializing one or more of our product candidates, we expect to incur substantial net losses and negative cash flows for the foreseeable future due in part to increasing research and development expenses, including clinical trials, and increasing expenses from leasing additional facilities and hiring additional personnel. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenues in order to achieve and maintain profitability. We may not be able to generate these revenues or achieve profitability in the future. Even if we do achieve profitability, we may not be able to sustain or increase profitability.

Previous wording

Our operations have been limited to organizing and staffing, on a limited basis, our company, acquiring, developing and securing our proprietary technology and undertaking nonclinical studies and clinical trials of our principal product candidates. These operations provide a limited basis for you to assess our ability to commercialize our product candidates and the advisability of investing in our common stock.

Current wording

Our operations have been limited to organizing and staffing, on a limited basis, our company, acquiring, developing and securing our proprietary technology and undertaking non-clinical studies and clinical trials of our principal product candidates. These operations provide a limited basis for you to assess our ability to commercialize our product candidates and the advisability of investing in our common stock.

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As of December 31, 2024, we had Federal, New York State and New York City net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards of approximately $127,041,000, $1,068,000 and $1,068,000, respectively, which begin expiring in 2027, 2032 and 2032, respectively. Under U.S. federal tax legislation enacted in 2017, informally titled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or Tax Act, federal NOLs incurred in 2018 and in future years may be carried forward indefinitely, but the deductibility of such federal NOLs is limited to 80% of taxable income in the year. It is uncertain if and to what extent various states will conform to the Tax Act. Under Sections 382 and 383 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change” (generally defined as a greater than 50 percentage-point cumulative change (by value) in the equity ownership of certain stockholders over a rolling three-year period), the corporation’s ability to use its pre-change NOLs and other pre-change tax attributes to offset its post-change taxable income or taxes may be limited. We may also experience ownership changes as a result of stock offerings or as a result of subsequent shifts in our stock ownership, some of which are outside our control. We have not completed an analysis to determine whether any such limitations have been triggered. If any were determined to be triggered, our ability to use our current NOLs and other pre-change tax attributes to offset post-change taxable income or taxes would be subject to limitation. We will be unable to use our NOLs if we do not attain profitability sufficient to offset our available NOLs prior to their expiration.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2025, we had Federal and State net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards of approximately $246,410,000, and $2,719,000, respectively, which begin expiring in 2027, 2032 and 2032, respectively. Under U.S. federal tax legislation enacted in 2017, informally titled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or Tax Act, federal NOLs incurred in 2018 and in future years may be carried forward indefinitely, but the deductibility of such federal NOLs is limited to 80% of taxable income in the year. Under Sections 382 and 383 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change” (generally defined as a greater than 50 percentage-point cumulative change (by value) in the equity ownership of certain stockholders over a rolling three-year period), the corporation’s ability to use its pre-change NOLs and other pre-change tax attributes to offset its post-change taxable income or taxes may be limited. We may also experience ownership changes as a result of stock offerings or as a result of subsequent shifts in our stock ownership, some of which are outside our control. The Company completed an analysis and determined that there have been multiple changes of ownership as defined by Section 382 of the IRC. As a result the utilization of the NOLs are limited annually. Due to the annual limitation some of the NOLs will expire unused regardless of future taxable income.

Previous wording

Our future success also depends on our ability to identify, attract, hire or engage, retain and motivate other well-qualified managerial, technical, clinical and regulatory personnel. Our success depends heavily on the expertise of our management team and scientific personnel. The pivot to new drug candidates may require specialized knowledge or skills that our current team lacks. If we lose key personnel or fail to attract and retain qualified replacements, our ability to execute our revised strategy could be compromised, leading to delays or failure in our development program. We currently only have 17 full time employees and are likely to hire additional qualified personnel with expertise in nonclinical pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical development, clinical research, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, sales and marketing. We compete for qualified individuals with numerous biopharmaceutical companies, universities and other research institutions. Competition for such individuals, particularly in the United States, is intense, and we may not be able to hire sufficient personnel to support our efforts. There can be no assurance that these professionals will be available in the market, or that we will be able to retain existing professionals or to meet or to continue to meet their compensation requirements. Furthermore, the cost base in relation to such compensation, which may include equity compensation, may increase significantly, which could have a material adverse effect on us. Failure to establish and maintain an effective management team and work force could adversely affect our ability to operate, grow and manage our business.

Current wording

Our future success also depends on our ability to identify, attract, hire or engage, retain and motivate other well-qualified managerial, technical, clinical and regulatory personnel. Our success depends heavily on the expertise of our management team and scientific personnel. The pivot to new drug candidates may require specialized knowledge or skills that our current team lacks. If we lose key personnel or fail to attract and retain qualified replacements, our ability to execute our revised strategy could be compromised, leading to delays or failure in our development program. We currently only have 17 full time employees and are likely to hire additional qualified personnel with expertise in non-clinical pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical development, clinical research, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, sales and marketing. We compete for qualified individuals with numerous biopharmaceutical companies, universities and other research institutions. Competition for such individuals, particularly in the United States, is intense, and we may not be able to hire sufficient personnel to support our efforts. There can be no assurance that these professionals will be available in the market, or that we will be able to retain existing professionals or to meet or to continue to meet their compensation requirements. Furthermore, the cost base in relation to such compensation, which may include equity compensation, may increase significantly, which could have a material adverse effect on us. Failure to establish and maintain an effective management team and work force could adversely affect our ability to operate, grow and manage our business.

Previous wording

Even if we or our collaborators comply with all FDA regulatory requirements, our drug candidates may never obtain regulatory approval. If we or our collaborators fail to obtain regulatory approval for any of our drug candidates we will have fewer commercial products, if any, and corresponding lower product revenues, if any. Even if our drug candidates receive regulatory approval, such approval may involve limitations on the indications and conditions of use or marketing claims for our products. Further, later discovery of previously unknown problems or adverse events could result in additional regulatory restrictions, including withdrawal of products. The FDA may also require us or our collaborators to commit to perform lengthy Phase 4 post-approval clinical efficacy or safety studies. Our expending additional resources on such trials would have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

Current wording

Even if we or our collaborators comply with all FDA regulatory requirements, our drug candidates may never obtain regulatory approval. If we or our collaborators fail to obtain regulatory approval for any of our drug candidates we will have fewer commercial products, if any, and corresponding lower product revenues, if any. Even if our drug candidates receive regulatory approval, such approval may involve limitations on the indications and conditions of use or marketing claims for our products. Further, later discovery of previously unknown problems or adverse events could result in additional regulatory restrictions, including withdrawal of products. The FDA may also require us or our collaborators to commit to perform lengthy Phase IV post-approval clinical efficacy or safety studies. Our expending additional resources on such trials would have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

Previous wording

Before obtaining regulatory approvals for the commercial sale of any of our product candidates, we must demonstrate through lengthy, complex and expensive nonclinical testing and clinical trials that the product is both safe and effective for use in each target indication.

Current wording

Before obtaining regulatory approvals for the commercial sale of any of our product candidates, we must demonstrate through lengthy, complex and expensive non-clinical testing and clinical trials that the product is both safe and effective for use in each target indication.

Previous wording

Results from early clinical trials may not support moving a drug candidate to later-stage clinical trials. Phase 3 clinical trials may not demonstrate the safety or efficacy of our drug candidates. Success in nonclinical studies and early clinical trials does not ensure that later clinical trials will be successful. Results of later clinical trials may not replicate the results of prior clinical trials and nonclinical studies.

Current wording

Results from early clinical trials may not support moving a drug candidate to later-stage clinical trials. Phase 3 clinical trials may not demonstrate the safety or efficacy of our drug candidates. Success in non-clinical studies and early clinical trials does not ensure that later clinical trials will be successful. Results of later clinical trials may not replicate the results of prior clinical trials and non-clinical studies.

Previous wording

We or our collaborators may have to commit substantial time and additional resources to conducting further nonclinical studies and clinical trials before obtaining FDA approval for any of our drug candidates.

Current wording

We or our collaborators may have to commit substantial time and additional resources to conducting further non-clinical studies and clinical trials before obtaining FDA approval for any of our drug candidates.

Previous wording

The FDA’s and other regulatory agencies’ decisions to approve our product candidates will depend on our ability to demonstrate, through adequate well-controlled clinical trials, that the product candidate is effective. However, there is a possibility that our data may fail to show a statistically significant difference from the placebo control or the active control. Alternatively, there is a possibility that our data may be statistically significant, but that the actual clinical benefit of the product candidates may not be considered to be clinically significant, clinically relevant or clinically meaningful. Even if we believe that the data from our trials will support marketing approval in the United States or in Europe, we cannot predict whether the agencies will agree with our analysis and approve our applications.

Current wording

The FDA’s and other regulatory agencies’ decisions to approve our product candidates will depend on our ability to demonstrate, through adequate well-controlled clinical trials, that the product candidate is effective. However, there is a possibility that our data may fail to show a clinically meaningful response rate or a statistically significant difference between the product candidate and the control. Alternatively, there is a possibility that our data may be statistically significant, but that the actual clinical benefit of the product candidates may not be considered to be clinically significant, clinically relevant or clinically meaningful. Even if we believe that the data from our trials will support marketing approval in the United States or in Europe, we cannot predict whether the agencies will agree with our analysis and approve our applications.

Previous wording

We have obtained Fast Track Designation for esmethadone for the adjunctive treatment of MDD. Fast Track Designation is granted if a drug is intended for the treatment of a serious or life-threatening condition and the drug demonstrates the potential to address unmet medical needs for this condition. Fast Track Designation does not guarantee a faster development process, review or approval compared to conventional FDA procedures. The FDA may withdraw Fast Track Designation if it believes that the designation is no longer supported by data from our clinical development program. Our esmethadone development program is currently paused and under evaluation.

Current wording

We may seek Fast Track Designation for our product candidates. Fast Track Designation is granted if a drug is intended for the treatment of a serious or life-threatening condition and the drug demonstrates the potential to address unmet medical needs for this condition. Fast Track Designation does not guarantee a faster development process, review or approval compared to conventional FDA procedures. The FDA may withdraw Fast Track Designation if it believes that the designation is no longer supported by data from our clinical development program.

Previous wording

Even though we have obtained orphan drug designation in the United States for esmethadone for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, we may not obtain or maintain orphan drug exclusivity for that product candidate, and we may not obtain orphan drug designation or exclusivity for any of our other product candidates or indications.

Current wording

Even if we obtain orphan drug designation in the United States for any of our drug product candidates, we may not obtain or maintain orphan drug exclusivity for that drug candidate, and we may not obtain orphan drug designation or exclusivity for any of our product candidates or indications.

Previous wording

We have obtained orphan drug designation for esmethadone for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia. If the product candidate were to obtain orphan drug exclusivity upon approval, such exclusivity would prevent the FDA from approving another application to market a drug containing the same active moiety for the same orphan indication, except in very limited circumstances, including when the FDA concludes that the later drug is safer, more effective or makes a major contribution to patient care. In addition, a designated orphan drug may not receive orphan drug exclusivity if it is approved for a use, such as MDD, that is broader than the indication for which it received orphan designation.

Current wording

If the product candidate were to obtain orphan drug exclusivity upon approval, such exclusivity would prevent the FDA from approving another application to market a drug containing the same active moiety for the same orphan indication, except in very limited circumstances, including when the FDA concludes that the later drug is safer, more effective or makes a major contribution to patient care. In addition, a designated orphan drug may not receive orphan drug exclusivity if it is approved for a use that is broader than the indication for which it received orphan designation.

Previous wording

Even though we have received orphan drug designation for esmethadone for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, we may not be the first to obtain marketing approval for this active moiety for the orphan-designated indication due to the uncertainties associated with developing pharmaceutical product candidates. Further, even if we obtain orphan drug exclusivity for a product, that exclusivity may not effectively protect the product from competition because different drugs with different active moieties can be approved for the same condition or a drug with the same active moiety can be approved for a different indication. Orphan drug designation by the FDA neither shortens the development time or regulatory review time of a drug nor gives the drug any advantage in the regulatory review or approval process. In addition, even if we intend to seek orphan drug designation for other product candidates or indications, we may never receive such designations or obtain orphan drug exclusivity.

Current wording

Even if we receive orphan drug designation for a product candidate, we may not be the first to obtain marketing approval for this active moiety for the orphan-designated indication due to the uncertainties associated with developing pharmaceutical product candidates. Further, even if we obtain orphan drug exclusivity for a product, that exclusivity may not effectively protect the product from competition because different drugs with different active moieties can be approved for the same condition or a drug with the same active moiety can be approved for a different indication. Orphan drug designation by the FDA neither shortens the development time or regulatory review time of a drug nor gives the drug any advantage in the regulatory review or approval process. In addition, even if we intend to seek orphan drug designation for other product candidates or indications, we may never receive such designations or obtain orphan drug exclusivity.

Previous wording

We intend to rely, in part, on Hatch-Waxman exclusivity for the commercialization of our products in the United States, if approved. The Hatch-Waxman Amendments provide marketing exclusivity to the first applicant to gain approval of an NDA under specific provisions of the FDCA. For esmethadone, which we intend to elect to have not be considered the same active ingredient as methadone and therefore an NCE, we anticipate obtaining 5-year exclusivity. If FDA were to determine that we do not meet the requirements to make the election, we may not be able to obtain 5-year exclusivity for the product. In addition, under the statute, this election currently may only be made in an NDA submitted before October 1, 2027.

Current wording

We intend to rely, in part, on Hatch-Waxman exclusivity for the commercialization of our products in the United States, if approved. The Hatch-Waxman Amendments provide marketing exclusivity to the first applicant to gain approval of an NDA under specific provisions of the FDCA. If FDA were to determine that we do not meet the requirements of an NCE, we may not be able to obtain 5-year exclusivity for the product.

Previous wording

There can be no assurance that European authorities will grant data exclusivity for esmethadone, because it does not contain a new active molecule. Even if European data exclusivity is granted for esmethadone, this may not protect us from direct competition. A competitor(s) with a generic version of our product may be able to obtain approval of its product during our product’s period of data exclusivity, by submitting a marketing authorization application (MAA) with a less than full package of nonclinical and clinical data.

Current wording

There can be no assurance that European authorities will grant data exclusivity for any of our product candidates. Even if European data exclusivity is granted, this may not protect us from direct competition. A competitor(s) with a generic version of our product may be able to obtain approval of its product during our product’s period of data exclusivity, by submitting a marketing authorization application (MAA) with a less than full package of nonclinical and clinical data.

Previous wording

If our drug development efforts fail, or if the competitive landscape or investment climate for antidepressant drug development is less attractive, we may need to change the company’s strategic focus to include development of our product candidates, or of newly acquired product candidates. We have very limited drug development experience in therapeutic areas other than depression and we may be unsuccessful in making this change from a depression focused company to a company with a focus in areas other areas, or a company with a focus in multiple therapeutic areas.

Current wording

If our drug development efforts fail, or if the competitive landscape or investment climate for a therapeutic area is less attractive, we may need to change the company’s strategic focus to include development of our product candidates, or of newly acquired product candidates. We have very limited drug development experience and we may be unsuccessful in making this change to a company with a focus in other areas, or a company with a focus in multiple therapeutic areas.

Previous wording

We do not know whether our pharmaceutical development, manufacturing or clinical testing will be on time or be completed on schedule, if at all. For example, we may encounter delays during the manufacture of pilot scale batches including delays with our contract development or manufacturing organization, sourcing satisfactory quantities of APIs, narcotic import and export permits, sourcing of excipients, contract disputes with our third party vendors and manufacturers, or failure of the product to meet specification. Similar delays may occur a during our cGMP manufacture of the product.

Current wording

We do not know whether our pharmaceutical development, manufacturing or clinical testing will be on time or be completed on schedule, if at all. For example, we may encounter delays during the manufacture of pilot scale batches including delays with our contract development or manufacturing organization, sourcing satisfactory quantities of APIs, narcotic import and export permits, sourcing of excipients, contract disputes with our third party vendors and manufacturers, or failure of the product to meet specification. Similar delays may occur during cGMP manufacture of the product.

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Our products candidates face, and will continue to face, intense competition from large pharmaceutical companies, specialty pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as well as academic and research institutions. We compete in an industry that is characterized by: (i) rapid technological change, (ii) evolving industry standards, (iii) emerging competition and (iv) new product introductions. Our competitors have existing products and technologies that will compete with our products and technologies and may develop and commercialize additional products and technologies that will compete with our products and technologies. Because several competing companies and institutions have greater financial resources than us, they may be able to: (i) provide broader services and product lines, (ii) make greater investments in research and development, (R&D**)**, and (iii) carry on larger R&D initiatives. Our competitors also have greater development capabilities than we do and have substantially greater experience in undertaking nonclinical and clinical testing of products, obtaining regulatory approvals, and manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products. They also have greater name recognition and better access to customers than us. Our chief competitors include companies such as Johnson and Johnson, CG Oncology, UroGen, Soleno Therapeutics, Aardvark Therapeutics, and Protara Therapeutics, among others.

Current wording

Our products candidates face, and will continue to face, intense competition from large pharmaceutical companies, specialty pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as well as academic and research institutions. We compete in an industry that is characterized by: (i) rapid technological change, (ii) evolving industry standards, (iii) emerging competition and (iv) new product introductions. Our competitors have existing products and technologies that will compete with our products and technologies and may develop and commercialize additional products and technologies that will compete with our products and technologies. Because several competing companies and institutions have greater financial resources than us, they may be able to: (i) provide broader services and product lines, (ii) make greater investments in research and development, (R&D**)**, and (iii) carry on larger R&D initiatives. Our competitors also have greater development capabilities than we do and have substantially greater experience in undertaking non-clinical and clinical testing of products, obtaining regulatory approvals, and manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products. They also have greater name recognition and better access to customers than us. Our chief competitors include companies such as Johnson and Johnson, CG Oncology, UroGen, Soleno Therapeutics, Aardvark Therapeutics, and Protara Therapeutics, among others.

Previous wording

In the ordinary course of our business, we collect, store and transmit large amounts of confidential information, including intellectual property, proprietary business information and personal information. Our internal technology systems and infrastructure, and those of our current or future third-party collaborators, service providers, contractors and consultants are vulnerable to damage from computer viruses, unauthorized access or use resulting from malware, natural disasters, terrorism, war and telecommunication and electrical failures, denial-of-service attacks, cyber-attacks or cyber-intrusions over the internet, hacking, phishing and other social engineering attacks, persons inside our organizations (including employees or contractors), loss or theft, or persons with access to systems inside our organization. Attacks on information technology systems are increasing in their frequency, levels of persistence, sophistication and intensity, and they are being conducted by increasingly sophisticated and organized foreign governments, groups and individuals with a wide range of motives and expertise. In addition to extracting or accessing sensitive information, such attacks could include the deployment of harmful malware, ransomware, denial-of-service attacks, social engineering and other means to affect service reliability and threaten the security, confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. The prevalent use of mobile devices that access sensitive information also increases the risk of data security incidents which could lead to the loss of confidential information or other intellectual property. While to our knowledge we have not experienced any material system failure, accident or security breach to date, if such an event were to occur and cause interruptions in our operations or the operations of third-party collaborators, service providers, contractors and consultants, it could result in a material disruption of our development programs and significant reputational, financial, legal, regulatory, business or operational harm. The costs to us to mitigate, investigate and respond to potential security incidents, breaches, disruptions, network security problems, bugs, viruses, worms, malicious software programs and security vulnerabilities could be significant, and while we have implemented security measures to protect our data security and information technology systems, our efforts to address these problems may not be successful, and these problems could result in unexpected interruptions, delays, cessation of service and other harm to our business and our competitive position.

Current wording

In the ordinary course of our business, we collect, store and transmit large amounts of confidential information, including intellectual property, proprietary business information and personal information. Our internal technology systems and infrastructure, and those of our current or future third-party collaborators, service providers, contractors and consultants are vulnerable to damage from computer viruses, unauthorized access or use resulting from malware, natural disasters, terrorism, war and telecommunication and electrical failures, denial-of-service attacks, cyber-attacks or cyber-intrusions over the internet, hacking, phishing and other social engineering attacks, persons inside our organizations (including employees or contractors), loss or theft, or persons with access to systems inside our organization. Attacks on information technology systems are increasing in their frequency, levels of persistence, sophistication and intensity, and they are being conducted by increasingly sophisticated and organized foreign governments, groups and individuals with a wide range of motives and expertise. Threat actors are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to enhance the scale, speed, and effectiveness of these attacks, making them more difficult to detect and prevent. In addition to extracting or accessing sensitive information, such attacks could include the deployment of harmful malware, ransomware, denial-of-service attacks, social engineering and other means to affect service reliability and threaten the security, confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. The prevalent use of mobile devices that access sensitive information also increases the risk of data security incidents which could lead to the loss of confidential information or other intellectual property. Cybersecurity incidents affecting these third parties, or failures in their security controls, could result in unauthorized access to or disclosure of our data, service interruptions, or loss of system functionality, even if our own systems are not directly compromised. Our ability to monitor and mitigate risks associated with third-party providers may be limited. While to our knowledge we have not experienced any material system failure, accident or security breach to date, if such an event were to occur and cause interruptions in our operations or the operations of third-party collaborators, service providers, contractors and consultants, it could result in the loss, theft, or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or personal information, disruption of our operations, degradation of system performance, and a material disruption of our development programs and significant reputational, financial, legal, regulatory, litigation, business or operational harm, and significant remediation costs. The costs to us to mitigate, investigate and respond to potential security incidents, breaches, disruptions, network security problems, bugs, viruses, wor…

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Previous wording

Enacted and future legislation may affect the prices we may set. The full effect of recent United States healthcare reform and other changes in the healthcare industry, laws, and regulations and in healthcare spending is currently unknown, and the reform and other changes may adversely affect our business model.

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Enacted and future legislation may affect the prices we may set and third-party payment for our product candidates. The full effect of recent United States healthcare reform and other changes in the healthcare industry, laws, and regulations and in healthcare spending is currently unknown, and the reform and other changes may adversely affect our business model.

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The commercial potential for our products, if any, could also be affected by changes in healthcare spending and policy in the United States and abroad. New laws, regulations, or judicial decisions or new interpretations of existing laws, regulations, or decisions, related to healthcare availability, the method of delivery, or payment for healthcare products and services could adversely affect our business, operations, and financial condition, if and when we are able to obtain marketing approval and commercialize our products. For example, the ACA was enacted in 2010 with a goal, among others, of reducing the cost of healthcare and substantially changing the way healthcare is financed by both government and private insurers. The ACA, among other things, expanded manufacturers’ rebate liability under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, imposed a significant annual, nondeductible fee on companies that manufacture or import certain branded prescription drug products, and enacted substantial provisions affecting compliance, which may affect our business practices with healthcare practitioners.

Current wording

The commercial potential for our products, if any, could also be affected by changes in healthcare spending and policy in the United States and abroad. New laws, regulations, or judicial decisions or new interpretations of existing laws, regulations, or decisions, related to healthcare availability, the method of delivery, or payment for healthcare products and services could adversely affect our business, operations, and financial condition, if and when we are able to obtain marketing approval and commercialize our products.

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There have been and continue to be a number of initiatives at the U.S. federal and state levels that seek to reduce healthcare costs in general and the cost of pharmaceuticals in particular. These initiatives recently culminated in the enactment of the IRA in August 2022, which, among other things, allows HHS to directly negotiate the selling price of a statutorily specified number of drugs and biologics each year that CMS reimburses under Medicare Part B and Part D. The negotiated price may not exceed a statutory ceiling price. Only high-expenditure single-source drug that have been approved for at least 7 years (11 years for single-source biologics) can be selected by CMS for negotiation, with the negotiated price taking effect two years after the selection year. For 2026, the first year in which negotiated prices become effective, CMS selected 10 high-cost Medicare Part D products in 2023, negotiations began in 2024, and the negotiated maximum fair price for each product has been announced. CMS has selected 15 additional Medicare Part D drugs for negotiated maximum fair pricing in 2027. For 2028, an additional 15 drugs, which may be covered under either Medicare Part B or Part D, will be selected, and for 2029 and subsequent years, 20 Part B or Part D drugs will be selected. A drug or biological product that has an orphan drug designation for only one rare disease or condition will be excluded from the IRA’s price negotiation requirements, but will lose that exclusion if it has designations for more than one rare disease or condition, or if is approved for an indication that is not within that single designated rare disease or condition, unless such additional designation or such disqualifying approvals are withdrawn by the time CMS evaluates the drug for selection for negotiation. The IRA also imposes rebates on Medicare Part D and Part B drugs whose prices have increased at a rate greater than the rate of inflation and in November 2024, CMS finalized regulations for these inflation rebates. In addition, the law eliminates, beginning in 2025, the coverage gap under Medicare Part D by significantly lowering the beneficiary maximum out-of-pocket cost and requiring manufacturers to subsidize, through a newly established manufacturer discount program, 10% of Part D enrollees’ prescriptions costs for brand drugs below the out-of-pocket limit, and 20% once the out-of-pocket limit has been reached. The IRA also extends enhanced subsidies for individuals purchasing health insurance coverage in ACA marketplaces through plan year 2025. The IRA permits the Secretary of HHS to implement many of these provisions through guidance, as opposed to regulation, for the initial years. Manufacturers that fail to comply with the IRA may be subject to various penalties, including civil monetary penalties. These provisions will take effect progressively starting in 2023, although they may be subject to legal challenges. For example, the provisions related to the neg…

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For example, there have been and continue to be a number of initiatives at the U.S. federal and state levels that seek to reduce healthcare costs in general and the cost of pharmaceuticals in particular. Several of these initiatives culminated in the enactment of the IRA in August 2022, which, among other things, requires HHS to directly negotiate the selling price of a statutorily specified number of drugs and biologics each year that CMS reimburses under Medicare Part B and Part D. The negotiated price may not exceed a statutory ceiling price. Only high-expenditure single-source drug that have been approved for at least 7 years (11 years for single-source biologics) are eligible be selected by CMS for negotiation, with the negotiated price taking effect two years after the selection year. For 2026, the first year in which negotiated prices become effective, CMS selected 10 high-cost Medicare Part D products in 2023, negotiations began in 2024, and the negotiated maximum fair price for each product has been announced. In addition, CMS has selected and announced the negotiates maximum fair pricing for 15 additional Medicare Part D drugs, which will become effective in 2027. For 2028, CMS selected an additional 15 drugs, comprised of drugs covered under Medicare Part D and , for the first time, drugs payable under Medicare Part B. For 2029 and subsequent years, 20 Part B or Part D drugs will be selected. Currently, a drug or biological product that has an orphan drug designation for only one rare disease or condition will be excluded from the IRA’s price negotiation requirements, but will lose that exclusion if it has designations for more than one rare disease or condition, or if is approved for an indication that is not within that single designated rare disease or condition, unless such additional designation or such disqualifying approvals are withdrawn by the time CMS evaluates the drug for selection for negotiation. However, as a result of a statutory amendment enacted in July 2025, beginning with the 2028 negotiated price applicability year, a drug may be designated for more than one rare disease or condition and still be excluded from price negotiation, as long as the only approved indications are for such rare diseases or conditions. The IRA also imposes rebates on Medicare Part D and Part B drugs whose prices have increased at a rate greater than the rate of inflation and in November 2024, CMS finalized regulations for these inflation rebates. In addition, the law eliminates, beginning in 2025, the coverage gap under Medicare Part D by significantly lowering the beneficiary maximum out-of-pocket cost and requiring manufacturers to subsidize, through a newly established manufacturer discount program, 10% of Part D enrollees’ prescriptions costs for brand drugs below the out-of-pocket limit, and 20% once the out-of-pocket limit has been reached. The IRA permits the Secretary of HHS to implement many of these provisions through guidance, as…

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Our contract manufacturers may experience manufacturing difficulties due to resource constraints or as a result of labor disputes or unstable political environments. If our contract manufacturers were to encounter difficulties, our ability to provide our product candidates to patients in nonclinical and clinical trials, or to provide product for treatment of patients once approved, would be jeopardized.

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Our contract manufacturers may experience manufacturing difficulties due to resource constraints or as a result of labor disputes or unstable political environments. If our contract manufacturers were to encounter difficulties, our ability to provide our product candidates to patients in non-clinical and clinical trials, or to provide product for treatment of patients once approved, would be jeopardized.

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We intend to rely on third parties to conduct our nonclinical studies and clinical trials. If these third parties do not perform as contractually required or otherwise expected, we may not be able to obtain regulatory approval for our product candidates.

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We intend to rely on third parties to conduct our non-clinical studies and clinical trials. If these third parties do not perform as contractually required or otherwise expected, we may not be able to obtain regulatory approval for our product candidates.

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We do not currently conduct nonclinical studies or clinical trials on our own, and instead will rely on third parties, such as contract research organizations (CROs), medical institutions, clinical investigators and contract laboratories, to assist us with our nonclinical studies and clinical trials. Accordingly, we have less control over the timing, quality and other aspects of nonclinical studies and clinical trials than if we conducted them on our own. These investigators, CROs and consultants are not our employees and we will have limited control over the amount of time and resources that they dedicate to our programs. These third parties may have contractual relationships with other entities, some of which may be our competitors, which may draw time and resources from our programs. The third parties with which we may contract might not be diligent, careful or timely in conducting our nonclinical studies or clinical trials, resulting in the nonclinical studies or clinical trials being delayed or unsuccessful.

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We do not currently conduct non-clinical studies or clinical trials on our own, and instead will rely on third parties, such as contract research organizations (CROs), medical institutions, clinical investigators and contract laboratories, to assist us with our non-clinical studies and clinical trials. Accordingly, we have less control over the timing, quality and other aspects of non-clinical studies and clinical trials than if we conducted them on our own. These investigators, CROs and consultants are not our employees and we will have limited control over the amount of time and resources that they dedicate to our programs. These third parties may have contractual relationships with other entities, some of which may be our competitors, which may draw time and resources from our programs. The third parties with which we may contract might not be diligent, careful or timely in conducting our non-clinical studies or clinical trials, resulting in the non-clinical studies or clinical trials being delayed or unsuccessful.

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If we cannot contract with acceptable third parties on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, or if these third parties do not carry out their contractual duties, satisfy legal and regulatory requirements for the conduct of nonclinical studies or clinical trials or meet expected deadlines, our clinical development programs could be delayed and otherwise adversely affected. In all events, we will be responsible for ensuring that each of our nonclinical studies and clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the general investigational plan and protocols for the trial as well as applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The FDA generally requires nonclinical studies to be conducted in accordance with good laboratory practices and clinical trials to be conducted in accordance with good clinical practices, including for designing, conducting, recording and reporting the results of nonclinical studies and clinical trials to assure that data and reported results are credible and accurate and that the rights, integrity and confidentiality of clinical trial participants are protected. Our reliance on third parties that we do not control will not relieve us of these responsibilities and requirements. Any adverse development or delay in our nonclinical studies or clinical trials as a result of our reliance on third parties could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

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If we cannot contract with acceptable third parties on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, or if these third parties do not carry out their contractual duties, satisfy legal and regulatory requirements for the conduct of non-clinical studies or clinical trials or meet expected deadlines, our clinical development programs could be delayed and otherwise adversely affected. In all events, we will be responsible for ensuring that each of our non-clinical studies and clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the general investigation plan and protocols for the trial as well as applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The FDA generally requires non-clinical studies to be conducted in accordance with good laboratory practices and clinical trials to be conducted in accordance with good clinical practices, including for designing, conducting, recording and reporting the results of non-clinical studies and clinical trials to assure that data and reported results are credible and accurate and that the rights, integrity and confidentiality of clinical trial participants are protected. Our reliance on third parties that we do not control will not relieve us of these responsibilities and requirements. Any adverse development or delay in our non-clinical studies or clinical trials as a result of our reliance on third parties could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

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Our common stock is currently listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “RLMD”. There is a limited trading market for our common stock. Accordingly, there can be no assurance as to the liquidity of any markets that may develop for our common stock, the ability of holders of our common stock to sell shares of our common stock, or the prices at which holders may be able to sell their common stock.

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Our common stock is currently listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “RLMD”. There is a limited trading market for our common stock. Accordingly, there can be no assurance as to the liquidity of any markets that may develop for our common stock, the ability of holders of our common stock to sell shares of our common stock, or the prices at which holders may be able to sell their common stock.

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We are not in compliance with The Nasdaq Stock Market $1.00 minimum bid price requirement and failure to maintain compliance with this standard could result in delisting and adversely affect the market price and liquidity of our common stock.

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Failure to maintain compliance with the continued listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market could result in delisting and adversely affect the market price and liquidity of our common stock.

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Our common stock is currently traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “RLMD”. If we fail to meet any of the continued listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market, our common stock will be delisted from The Nasdaq Global Select Market. These continued listing standards include specifically enumerated criteria, such as a $1.00 minimum closing bid price. On January 21, 2025, we received a deficiency letter from the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market advising that, for 30 consecutive business days preceding the notification letter, the Company did not meet the minimum $1.00 per share bid price requirement for continued inclusion on The Nasdaq Global Select Market. The deficiency letter does not result in the immediate delisting of our common stock from the Nasdaq Global Select Market. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) (the “Compliance Period Rule”), we have been provided an initial period of 180 calendar days, or until July 21, 2025 (the “Compliance Date”), to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. If, at any time before the Compliance Date, the bid price for our common stock closes at $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, as required by the Compliance Period Rule, the Staff will provide written notification to us that we comply with the minimum bid price requirement, unless the Staff exercises its discretion to extend this 10-day period pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(H).

Current wording

Our common stock is currently traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “RLMD”. If we fail to meet any of the continued listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market, our common stock will be delisted from The Nasdaq Capital Market. These continued listing standards include specifically enumerated criteria, such as a $1.00 minimum closing bid price. On January 21, 2025, we received a deficiency letter from the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market advising that, for 30 consecutive business days preceding the notification letter, the Company did not meet the minimum $1.00 per share bid price requirement for continued inclusion on The Nasdaq Global Select Market. On September 15, 2025, we received written notice of compliance from Nasdaq stating that for 10 consecutive trading days the closing bid price of our common stock had been at $1.00 per share or greater, and accordingly, the Company regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules.

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While we intend to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain continued compliance with this rule or the other listing requirements of The Nasdaq Stock Market. If we were unable to meet these requirements, we would receive another delisting notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market for failure to comply with one or more of the continued listing requirements. If our common stock were to be delisted from The Nasdaq Global Select Market, trading of our common stock most likely will be conducted in the over-the-counter market on an electronic bulletin board established for unlisted securities such as the OTC Markets or in the “pink sheets.” Such a downgrading in our listing market may limit our ability to make a market in our common stock and which may impact purchases or sales of our securities.

Current wording

While we intend to maintain compliance with the minimum bid price and other listing requirements of The Nasdaq Stock Market, there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain continued compliance with these rules. If we were unable to meet these requirements, we would receive another delisting notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market for failure to comply with one or more of the continued listing requirements. If our common stock were to be delisted from The Nasdaq Capital Market, trading of our common stock most likely will be conducted in the over-the-counter market on an electronic bulletin board established for unlisted securities such as the OTC Markets or in the “pink sheets.” Such a downgrade in our listing market may limit our ability to make a market in our common stock and which may impact purchases or sales of our securities.

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If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, the market price of our common stock could fall. These sales also may make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate. Stockholders who have held their shares for at least six months are able to sell their shares pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act). We have registered under separate registration statements in aggregate up to 21,041,717 shares of our common stock for sale into the public market by certain selling stockholders named therein. These shares represent a large number of shares of our common stock, and if sold in the market all at once or at about the same time, could depress the market price of our common stock during the period the registration statement remains effective and could also affect our ability to raise equity capital.

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If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, the market price of our common stock could fall. These sales also may make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate. Stockholders who have held their shares for at least six months are able to sell their shares pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act).

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It may be time-consuming, difficult and costly for us to develop and implement the internal controls and reporting procedures required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We may need to hire additional financial reporting, internal controls and other finance personnel in order to develop and implement appropriate internal controls and reporting procedures. If we are unable to comply with the internal controls requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, then we may not be able to obtain the independent accountant certifications required by such act, which may preclude us from keeping our filings with the SEC current.

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It may be time-consuming, difficult and costly for us to develop and implement the internal controls and reporting procedures required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We may need to hire additional financial reporting, internal controls and other finance personnel in order to develop and implement appropriate internal controls and reporting procedures. If we are unable to comply with the internal controls requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, then we may not be able to obtain the independent accountant certifications required by such act, which may prevent us from keeping our filings with the SEC current.

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Effective internal control is necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and prevent fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, we may not be able to manage our business as effectively as we would if an effective control environment existed, and our business and reputation with investors may be harmed. As a result, our small size and any undiscovered current internal control deficiencies may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operation and access to capital. We have not performed an in-depth analysis to determine if historical un-discovered failures of internal controls exist and may in the future discover areas of our internal control that need improvement. In addition, as a smaller reporting company, our independent registered public accounting firm is not required to formally attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting so long as we remain a smaller reporting company, which could increase the likelihood of undiscovered errors in our internal controls or reported financial statements as compared to issuers whose independent registered public accounting firms have provided such attestations.

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Effective internal control is necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and prevent fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, we may not be able to manage our business as effectively as we would if an effective control environment existed, and our business and reputation with investors may be harmed. As a result, our small size and any undiscovered current internal control deficiencies may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operation and access to capital. We have not performed an in-depth analysis to determine if historical undiscovered failures of internal controls exist and may in the future discover areas of our internal control that need improvement. In addition, as a smaller reporting company, our independent registered public accounting firm is not required to formally attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting so long as we remain a smaller reporting company, which could increase the likelihood of undiscovered errors in our internal controls or reported financial statements as compared to issuers whose independent registered public accounting firms have provided such attestations.