Petros Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 31, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Mar 31, 2025
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-31.
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Petros was incorporated in Delaware on May 14, 2020, for the purpose of effecting the transactions contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 17, 2020 (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”), by and between Petros, Neurotrope, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Neurotrope”), Metuchen Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Metuchen”), and certain subsidiaries of Petros and Neurotrope. Petros consists of wholly owned subsidiaries: Metuchen, Neurotrope, Timm Medical Technologies, Inc. (“Timm Medical”), and Pos-T-Vac, LLC (“PTV”). The Company has historically been engaged in the commercialization and development of Stendra®, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved PDE-5 inhibitor prescription medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (“ED”), which the Company licensed from Vivus, Inc. (“Vivus”). Petros also historically marketed its own line of ED products in the form of vacuum erection device products (“VEDs”) through its subsidiaries, Timm Medical and PTV, including VEDs marketed as “Osbon ErecAid” and “PosTVac.”
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In December 2024, the Company determined to discontinue sales of Stendra® to wholesalers. As a result of the Vivus Termination Agreement (as defined herein) entered into by the Company in March 2025, the Company is no longer engaged in the commercialization, development or sales of Stendra®. Additionally, Timm Medical and PTV are expected to be assigned to a third-party in connection with the ABC (as defined herein) of Metuchen, and accordingly, the Company will no longer be engaged in the marketing or selling of VEDs following the completion of the ABC process. Today, the Company is working towards the goal of becoming a leading innovator in the emerging self-care market driving expanded access to key nonprescription pharmaceuticals as Over-the-Counter (“OTC”) and nonprescription drug products with additional condition for nonprescription use (“ACNU Products”) treatment options.
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Petros is pursuing the development of a proprietary integrated technology solutions platform (the “platform”) containing two components (i) SaaS, designed to assist pharmaceutical companies in operationalizing and commercializing an Rx-to-OTC switch as an element in the development of an ACNU Product, and (ii) a potential Software as a Medical Device (“SaMD”) component, which must comply with FDA governance and approval and is expected to be a consumer interface that guides the consumer in navigating appropriate self-selection or deselection, through the acquisition process of the OTC product. The Company has been working towards the development of the platform, which is currently in early development stages and is being designed to serve as a retail or online interface, with clinically established algorithmic logic qualifying the intended consumer-patient for purchase and use of an ACNU Product, while reducing subjectivity to the least possible degree and maximizing objective qualifiers to the greatest possible degree.
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We believe our platform will be anchored in recent FDA adopted rules, such as the FDA’s Nonprescription Drug Product with an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use rule (“ACNU Rule”), intended to increase options to develop and market nonprescription drug products; Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (“TEFCA”), a nationwide framework for health information sharing; and Qualified Health Information Networks, which are sponsored by the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services.
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The Company’s Business
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The Company has historically been engaged in the commercialization and development of Stendra®. In December 2024, the Company determined to discontinue sales of Stendra® to wholesalers to mitigate the risk of returns associated with expired or near-expired prescription medication due to Stendra® having less than a six-month shelf life. As a result of the Vivus Termination Agreement (as defined herein) entered into by the Company in March 2025, the Company is no longer engaged in the commercialization, development or sales of Stendra®. Additionally, Timm Medical and PTV are expected to be assigned to a third-party in connection with the ABC (as defined herein) of Metuchen, and accordingly, the Company will no longer be engaged in the marketing or selling of VEDs. Today, the Company is working towards the goal of becoming a leading innovator in the emerging self-care market driving expanded access to key nonprescription pharmaceuticals as Over-the-Counter (“OTC”) and nonprescription drug products with additional condition for nonprescription use (“ACNU Products”) treatment options.
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On October 1, 2024, we failed to make the payment due pursuant to the Note and related Security Agreement in the amount of $0.5 million, constituting an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) under the Note and Security Agreement. The outstanding principal amount on the Note, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, was $7,574,824 as of December 31, 2024. As a result of an event of default under the Settlement Agreement and the Security Agreement existing and continuing by virtue of our failure to pay the Installment (as defined in the Note) that was due October 1, 2024 (the “Vivus Event of Default”), all the obligations under the Settlement
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Agreement and the Security Agreement (the “Obligations”) became immediately due and payable on the date of the Foreclosure Notice (as defined below).
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Pursuant to the Security Agreement, Vivus holds a security interest against the Collateral (as defined herein). On December 10, 2024, pursuant to a Notice of Proposal to Accept Pledged Collateral in Partial Satisfaction of Indebtedness Pursuant to Uniform Commercial Code Section 9-620 (the “Foreclosure Notice”), Vivus proposed to accept all the Collateral (save and except the Specified License Agreement (as defined in the Security Agreement); collectively, the “Foreclosed Collateral”) in partial satisfaction of the Obligations. Vivus further proposed in the Foreclosure Notice that its acceptance of the Foreclosed Collateral would only constitute satisfaction of $2,000,000 worth of the Obligations and would not include any other amounts outstanding under the Note, the Settlement Agreement, or the Security Agreement, including but not limited to (i) all interest accrued or at any time accruing thereon and (ii) all other sums recoverable by Vivus from Metuchen by virtue of the Obligations. On December 13, 2024, Metuchen accepted and agreed to the Foreclosure Notice.
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In connection with the Foreclosure Notice, Metuchen and Vivus entered into that certain termination agreement, dated as of March 31, 2025, pursuant to which, the parties mutually agreed to terminate the Vivus License Agreement, effective as of March 31, 2025 (the “Vivus Termination Agreement”), subject to the survival of certain provisions as set forth therein. As a result of the Vivus Termination Agreement, Metuchen no longer has any right in or to Vivus Technology (as defined in the Vivus License Agreement in the United States of America and its territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico and U.S. military bases abroad, Canada, South America and India (the “Licensed Territory”) and Metuchen agreed to immediately cease the development, manufacturing and commercialization of Stendra® in the Licensed Territory. Metuchen further agreed to assign any trademarks incorporating the mark “Stendra®” to Vivus, subject to certain exceptions as set forth therein. In furtherance of the Foreclosure Notice, and pursuant to the Termination Agreement, Metuchen agreed to transfer all completed inventory of Stendra® and all substantially manufactured inventory of Stendra® on hand to Vivus at Metuchen’s sole expense within 30 days of the date of the Vivus Termination Agreement.
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Pursuant to the Vivus Termination Agreement, Metuchen agreed to provide transition services to Vivus, including transferring any agreements or arrangements with distributors of Stendra®, to enable the development, manufacturing and commercialization of Stendra® to proceed without disruption. Additionally, Metuchen agreed to transfer to Vivus any regulatory approvals with respect to Stendra® controlled by Metuchen or its affiliates within 30 days of the date of the Vivus Termination Agreement.
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Pursuant to the Vivus Termination Agreement, Metuchen further agreed that Metuchen will retain liability for payment of all gross to net sales deductions (including returns, rebates and chargeback) of Stendra® products that were sold prior to the date of the Vivus Termination Agreement and agreed to reimburse Vivus for any such deductions charged to or otherwise borne by Vivus.
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Metuchen ABC
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In order to satisfy the Obligations, on March 31, 2025, the Board determined and approved that it is advisable and in the best interests of the Company and the Company’s stockholders to effect assignment of all of the business, assets, properties, contractual rights, goodwill, going concern value, rights and claims of Metuchen, including Metuchen’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Timm Medical and PTV (the “Metuchen Assets”) for the benefit of Metuchen’s creditors. In accordance with state law, the Company expects Metuchen to assign (the “Assignment”) all of its right, title, interest in, and custody and control of Metuchen’s property to a special purpose vehicle that will be managed by a third-party fiduciary (the “Assignee”). Upon the completion of the Assignment, the Assignee will have sole control over the Metuchen Assets and Metuchen will no longer operate its business or control the liquidation or distribution of its assets or the resolution of claims. The Assignment is a judicial insolvency procedure, which is commenced by Metuchen entering a contractual assignment for the benefit of creditors that effectuates the assignment, grant, conveyance, transfer, and setting over to the Assignee, in trust, of all of the Metuchen Assets. The Assignee is then expected to liquidate the property through an auction sale and distribute the proceeds to Metuchen’s creditors according to their respective priorities at law to satisfy Metuchen’s obligations, including the Obligations, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State of California. If any proceeds remain after all of Metuchen’s obligations, including the Obligations, and costs associated with the liquidation process have been satisfied, any remaining proceeds will be distributed to Metuchen’s equity holder, which is the Company (collectively, the “ABC”).
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Pursuant to that certain letter agreement, dated as of March 31, 2025, by and between Metuchen and Sherwood Partners, Inc. (“Sherwood”), Sherwood agreed to provide certain consulting and advisory services in connection with the ABC, including in connection with the sale process and budgeting and planning process (the “Services”). In consideration for the Services, Metuchen has agreed to pay a fee to Sherwood equal to $60,000 and a cash fee equal to 9% of the gross proceeds of the sale of the Metuchen Assets and has agreed to reimburse Sherwood for certain reasonable out of pocket expenses.
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The ABC of Metuchen constitutes a significant disposition of the business. As a result, effective in the first quarter of 2025, the Company will present Metuchen as a discontinued operation for all periods presented. The accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024, is presented as if the disposition had occurred as of December 31, 2024. The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 reflect the Company’s results as if the disposition had occurred as of January 1, 2023.
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These unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles of the United States.
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The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information is subject to the assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes. These assumptions and adjustments are based on information presently available. Actual adjustments may differ materially from the information presented. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements are based on the historical financial statements of the Company for each period presented and in the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of the pro forma data have been made. These unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements are presented for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations or financial condition that would have been achieved had events reflected been completed as of the dates indicated and may not be useful in predicting the impact of the disposal on the future financial condition and results of operations of the Company due to a variety of factors.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
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See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Nasdaq Listing Requirements
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On May 15, 2024, we received notice from the Listing Qualifications Staff of Nasdaq (the “Staff”) indicating that, based upon the closing bid price of our Common Stock for the 30 consecutive business day period between April 3, 2024, through May 14, 2024, we did not meet the minimum bid price of $1.00 per share required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Rule”). The letter also indicated that we were provided with a compliance period until November 11, 2024, in which to regain compliance pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A).
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On November 12, 2024, the Company received notice from the Staff granting the Company’s request for a 180-day extension to regain compliance with the Rule, or, until May 12, 2025 (the “Compliance Period”).
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In order to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement, the Company’s Common Stock must maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 for at least ten consecutive business days during the Compliance Period. However, if it appears to Nasdaq that the Company will be unable to cure the deficiency Nasdaq will provide notice that the Company’s Common Stock will be subject to delisting. There can be no assurance that the Nasdaq staff would grant the Company’s request for continued listing subsequent to any delisting notification. In the event of such a notification, the Company may appeal the Nasdaq staff’s determination to delist its securities.
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On March 26, 2025, the Company received a letter (the “March 2025 Letter”) from the Staff notifying the Company that the Company’s Common Stock had a closing bid price of $0.10 or less for ten consecutive trading days, and, accordingly, the Company is subject to the provisions contemplated under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii) (the “Low Bid Price Listing Rule”). On March 31, 2025, the Company timely requested an appeal of Nasdaq’s determination to delist the Company’s Common Stock on April 4, 2025, as a result of the Low Bid Price Listing Rule, which automatically stayed the delisting action, pending such hearing by the Nasdaq Hearings Panel. Accordingly, the March 2025 Letter from the Staff has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s Common Stock at this time. The Company’s Common Stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “PTPI.”
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At the hearing, the Company intends to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Bid Price Listing Rule. On March 18, 2025, the Company filed a Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A in connection with the Company’s Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 10, 2025, to approve certain proposals, including approval of a reverse stock split of the Company’s Common Stock to increase the per share market price of the Company’s Common Stock to meet the Bid Price Listing Rule. Nevertheless, the Company cannot assure you that such proposal will be approved by Nasdaq. No assurances can be provided that the Company will obtain a favorable decision from the Hearings Panel, and/or that the Company will be able to regain or maintain compliance with the Nasdaq listing rules.
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On October 11, 2024, the board of directors approved an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect, at the discretion of the board of directors of the Company but prior to the one-year anniversary of the date on which the reverse stock split is approved by the Company’s stockholders, a reverse stock split of all of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock, at a ratio in the range of 1-for-2 to 1-for-25, with such ratio to be determined by the board of directors in its discretion and included in a public announcement, which was approved by the Company’s stockholders on November 20, 2024 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). As of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the board of directors has not implemented the Reverse Stock Split but has the discretion to do so within one year of the date on which the Reverse Stock Split was approved by the Company’s stockholders.
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estimate of the intangible asset’s remaining useful life has changed, the remaining carrying amount of the intangible asset is amortized prospectively over that revised remaining useful life. The Vivus Event of Default constitutes a Triggering Event (as defined in the Certificate of Designations) pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations, which may materially and adversely affect our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company noted that indicators of impairment existed due to a change in business strategy as the Company is pursuing the development of a proprietary integrated technology solutions platform (the “platform”) containing two components (i) SaaS, designed to assist pharmaceutical companies in operationalizing and commercializing an Rx-to-OTC switch as an element in the development of an ACNU Product, and (ii) a potential Software as a Medical Device (“SaMD”) component. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment of the Stendra® asset of approximately $3.0 million on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024
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For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company did not incur any warrant issuance costs.
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Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $2,615,050, composed of $2,615,050 for our Prescription Medicines segment and $0 for our Medical Devices segment, respectively.
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During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company noted that indicators of impairment of the Stendra® asset existed due to a change in business strategy as the Company is pursuing the development of a proprietary integrated technology solutions platform (the “platform”) containing two components (i) SaaS, designed to assist pharmaceutical companies in operationalizing and commercializing an Rx-to-OTC switch as an element in the development of an ACNU Product, and (ii) a potential Software as a Medical Device (“SaMD”) component. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment of the Stendra® asset of approximately $3.0 million on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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API Asset Impairment
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During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company noted that indicators of impairment existed for its API assets due to a change in business strategy as the Company is pursuing the development of a proprietary integrated technology solutions platform (the “platform”) containing two components (i) SaaS, designed to assist pharmaceutical companies in operationalizing and commercializing an Rx-to-OTC switch as an element in the development of an ACNU Product, and (ii) a potential Software as a Medical Device (“SaMD”) component. The Company recorded an impairment of approximately $4.4 million on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Loss on issuance of Series A Preferred Stock
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As the fair value of the liabilities required to be subsequently measured at fair value exceeded the net proceeds received, for twelve months December 31, 2023, the Company recognized the excess of the fair value over the net proceeds received as a loss upon issuance of preferred stock of $11,088,997 million, which is included in other income (expense) in the consolidated statement of operations. No similar losses were recognized during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, as no issuances of this nature occurred.
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Petros is committed to the goal of becoming a leading innovator in the emerging self-care market driving expanded access to key prescription pharmaceuticals as Over-the-Counter treatment options. Petros consists of wholly owned subsidiaries, Metuchen Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Metuchen”), Timm Medical Technologies, Inc. (“Timm Medical”), and Pos-T-Vac, LLC (“PTV”). On September 30, 2016, the Company entered into a License and Commercialization Agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Vivus, Inc (“Vivus”) to purchase and receive the license for the commercialization and development of Stendra® for a one-time fee of $70 million. The License Agreement gives the Company the right to sell Stendra® in the U.S and its territories, Canada, South America, and India. Stendra® is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved PDE-5 inhibitor prescription medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (“ED”) and is the only patent protected PDE-5 inhibitor on the market in the US. Stendra® offers the ED therapeutic landscape a valuable addition as an oral ED therapy that may be taken as early as approximately 15 minutes prior to sexual engagement, with or without food when using the 100mg or 200mg dosing (does not apply to 50mg dosing). Petros is also currently conducting non-clinical consumer studies in connection with the contemplated pursuit of FDA approval for Stendra® for Non-Prescription / Over-The-Counter (“OTC”) use in treating ED.
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In addition to Stendra®, Petros’ ED portfolio also includes external penile rigidity devices, namely VEDs, which are sold domestically and internationally.
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Licensing and Distribution
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The Company acquired the rights to Stendra® avanafil on September 30, 2016, when it entered into the License Agreement with Vivus to purchase and receive the license for the commercialization and exploitation of Stendra® avanafil for a one-time fee of $70 million. The License Agreement gives the Company the exclusive right to sell avanafil in the U.S. and its territories, as well as Canada, South America, and India. In December 2000, Vivus originally was granted the license from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (“MTPC”) to develop, market, and manufacture Stendra®. Stendra® was approved by the FDA in April 2012 to treat male ED.
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The Company will pay MTPC a royalty of 5% on the first $500 million of net sales and 6% of net sales thereafter until the expiration of the applicable patent in a particular country. The last scheduled patent expiration is in April 2025. In consideration for the trademark assignment and the use of the trademarks associated with Stendra® and the Vivus technology, the Company shall (a) during the first, second, and third years following the expiration of the royalty period in a particular country in the Company’s territory, pay to Vivus a royalty equal to 2% of the net sales of Stendra® in such territory; and (b) following the fourth and fifth years following the end of the royalty period in such territory, pay to Vivus a royalty equal to 1% of the net sales of Stendra® in such territory. After the royalty period, no further royalties shall be owed with respect to net sales of Stendra® in such territory. In addition, the Company will be responsible for a pro-rata portion of a one-time $6 million milestone payment to be paid once $250 million in sales has been reached on the separate revenue stream of Stendra® during any calendar year.
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In connection with the License Agreement, the Company and Vivus also entered into a Supply Agreement on September 30, 2016, which has since been terminated, effective as of September 30, 2021. Following the termination of the Vivus Supply Agreement, Petros, through its subsidiary Metuchen, entered into a Technology Transfer Service Agreement on January 20, 2022, with Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc., part of Thermo Fisher Scientific (“Patheon”), pursuant to which the Company and Patheon agreed to collaborate as strategic partners for commercial production of Stendra® tablets at Patheon’s facilities in Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the Agreement, Patheon or one of its affiliates will provide pharmaceutical development and technology transfer services in order to establish and validate its ability to manufacture supply of the Company’s Stendra® product. Any commercial sale of product manufactured during
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the performance of the Agreement must be subject to a subsequent commercial manufacturing services agreement (with associated quality agreement) between the parties before it can be offered for commercial sale.
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The license agreement between MTPC and Vivus contains certain termination rights that will allow MTPC to terminate the agreement if Vivus were to breach any of the terms of the MTPC License or become insolvent or bankrupt. In the event that MTPC terminates the MTPC License with Vivus because of any contractual breach the Company has step-in rights with MTPC, which would allow the Company to continue to sell Stendra®.
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On March 27, 2018, the Company entered into a Sublicense Agreement with Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“Acerus”) whereby the Company granted to Acerus an exclusive sublicense in Canada for, among other things, the development and commercialization of Stendra® avanafil for a one-time fee of $100,000. The Company was entitled to receive an additional fee of $400,000 if Stendra® is approved by Canadian regulators, as well as commercial milestone payments and royalty fees of 12% of net sales. However, in April 2020 Health Canada issued a Notice of Deficiency (“NOD”) against the New Drug Submission. Metuchen and Acerus attempted to renegotiate modified terms to the sub-license agreement and the viability of a pathway required to address the deficiency noted by Health Canada but to no avail. In March of 2023, Acerus announced commencement of a court - approved (issued by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and granted by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware) sale and investment solicitation process for all or part of its assets. The Sublicense Agreement with Acerus has therefore been halted indefinitely.
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Company paid Vivus $2.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, the principal balance on the Note is $8.0 million.
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On November 30, 2022, we effected a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of the issued and outstanding shares of our Common Stock. All share and per share information herein has been adjusted to retrospectively reflect this reverse stock split.
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Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities - Derivative Instruments
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We measure the fair value of financial assets and liabilities in accordance with GAAP, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires certain disclosures about fair value measurements. We do not use derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to cash-flow, market or foreign-currency risks. However, we have entered into certain financial instruments and contracts, such as debt financing arrangements, the issuance of preferred stock with detachable common stock warrants features that are either i) not afforded equity classification, ii) embody risks not clearly and closely related to host contracts, or iii) may be net-cash settled by the counterparty. These instruments are required to be carried as derivative liabilities, at fair value.
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Warrant Liabilities
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We account for warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own common stock and whether the warrant holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.
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For issued or modified warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance. For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, or date of modification, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the warrants are recognized as a non-cash gain or loss on the statements of operations.
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Management continued to analyze the Company's intangible assets during 2023. Management noted that the Company's financial results were consistent with the projections used in the December 31, 2022, analysis. Based on its analysis, Management concluded that there were no triggering events noted that would indicate a potential impairment for long–lived assets for any of the two asset groups, Metuchen Pharmaceuticals and TIMM/PTV.
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Gain on Settlement with Vivus
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As a result of the Vivus Promissory Note, as discussed in Note 8 and Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company’s total liabilities were decreased by $3,389,941 in the form of concession of customer returns, which were recognized as a gain on settlement during the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022, were $1,740,280, composed of $1,541,714 for our Prescription Medicines segment and $198,566 for our Medical Devices segment, respectively.
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Prescription OTC Strategies related to Stendra®; $150,000 for upfront licensing fees, $239,339 for clinical development expenses, and $73,407 for consulting fees related to the H100 license acquired in March 2020; and $178,104 related to the Company's technology transfer of its manufacturing process.
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Petros has experienced net losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash of approximately $13.3 million, positive working capital of $9.6 million, an accumulated deficit of approximately $98.9 million and used cash in operations during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, of approximately $7.6 million. The Company does not currently have sufficient available liquidity to fund its operations for at least the next 12 months. These conditions and events raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these consolidated financial statements are issued.
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Petros has experienced net losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash of approximately $3.7 million, negative working capital of $10.7 million, an accumulated deficit of approximately $113.2 million and used cash in operations during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, of approximately $2.6 million.
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In response to these conditions and events, the Company is evaluating various financing strategies to obtain sufficient additional liquidity to meet its operating, debt service and capital requirements for the next twelve months following the date of this Annual Report. The potential sources of financing that the Company is evaluating include one or any combination of secured or unsecured debt, convertible debt and equity in both public and private offerings. The Company also plans to finance near-term operations with its cash on hand, as well as by exploring additional ways to raise capital in addition to increasing cash flows from operations. There is no assurance the Company will manage to raise additional capital or otherwise increase cash flows, if required. The sources of financing described above that could be available to the Company and the timing and probability of obtaining sufficient capital depend, in part, on expanding the use of Stendra® and continuing to invest in research and development pursuant to our Non-Prescription OTC strategies related to Stendra®, which we believe has the potential to dramatically increase product sales in the future and future capital market conditions. If the Company’s current assumptions regarding timing of these events are incorrect or if there are any other changes or differences in our current assumptions that negatively impact our financing strategy, the Company may have to further reduce expenditures or significantly delay, scale back or discontinue the development or commercialization Stendra® OTC in order to extend its cash resources. The Consolidated Financial Statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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consolidated financial statements are issued. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from these uncertainties. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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Under the terms of the Note, the principal amount of $10,201,758 is payable in consecutive quarterly installments beginning on April 1, 2022, through January 1, 2027. Interest on the principal amount will accrue at a rate of 6% per year until the principal is repaid in full and is due and payable, in arrears, on the first day of each January, April, July, and October of each calendar year, commencing on April 1, 2022. The Company may prepay the Note, in whole or in part, at any time, with no premium or penalty. In the event that the Company defaults under the Security Agreement, all principal outstanding under the Note at the time of the default will bear interest at a rate of 9% per year until the full and final payment of all principal and interest under the Note (regardless of whether any default is waived or cured). If the Note is placed in the hands of any attorney for collection, or if it is collected through any legal proceeding at law or in equity or in bankruptcy, receivership, or other court proceedings, the Company will also be required to pay all costs of collection including, but not limited to, court costs and attorneys’ fees. Pursuant to the Security Agreement, dated January 18, 2022, the Company granted to Vivus a continuing security interest in all of its Stendra® API and products and its rights under the License Agreement. The Security Agreement contains customary events of default. For the years ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the
Current wording
Under the terms of the Note, the principal amount of $10,201,758 is payable in consecutive quarterly installments beginning on April 1, 2022, through January 1, 2027. Interest on the principal amount will accrue at a rate of 6% per year until the principal is repaid in full and is due and payable, in arrears, on the first day of each January, April, July, and October of each calendar year, commencing on April 1, 2022. The Company may prepay the Note, in whole or in part, at any time, with no premium or penalty. In the event that the Company defaults under the Security Agreement, all principal outstanding under the Note at the time of the default will bear interest at a rate of 9% per year until the full and final payment of all principal and interest under the Note (regardless of whether any default is waived or cured). If the Note is placed in the hands of any attorney for collection, or if it is collected through any legal proceeding at law or in equity or in bankruptcy, receivership, or other court proceedings, the Company will also be required to pay all costs of collection including, but not limited to, court costs and attorneys’ fees. Pursuant to the Security Agreement, dated January 18, 2022, the Company granted to Vivus a continuing security interest in all of its Stendra® API and products and its rights under the License Agreement. The Security Agreement contains customary events of default. For the years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company paid Vivus $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
Previous wording
Consistent with industry practice, the Company maintains a return policy that generally allows its customers to return Stendra® and receive credit for product within six months prior to expiration date and up to one year after expiration date. The provision for returns is based upon the Company’s estimates for future Stendra® returns and historical experience. The provision of returns is part of the variable consideration recorded at the time revenue is recognized. As of December 31, 2023, and 2022, the reserves for product returns were $4.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively, and are included as a component of accrued expenses. During the years ended December 31, 2023, and December 2022, respectively, the Company recorded $3.4 million and $9.4 million of returns as a reduction of gross revenue.
Current wording
Consistent with industry practice, the Company maintains a return policy that generally allows its customers to return Stendra® and receive credit for product within six months prior to expiration date and up to one year after expiration date. The provision for returns is based upon the Company’s estimates for future Stendra® returns and historical experience. The provision of returns is part of the variable consideration recorded at the time revenue is recognized. As of December 31, 2024, and 2023, the reserves for product returns were $5.2 million and $4.2 million, respectively, and are included as a component of accrued expenses. During the years ended December 31, 2024, and December 2023, respectively, the Company recorded $1.8 million and $3.4 million of returns as a reduction of gross revenue.
Previous wording
The Company accounts for recognized intangible assets at cost. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over the useful life that the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows. Intangible assets are amortized using an accelerated method based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the assets are consumed. The Company reviews the carrying value and useful lives of its intangible assets with definite lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable or the period over which they should be amortized has changed. When indicators of impairment exist, the Company determines whether the estimated undiscounted sum of the future cash flows of such assets is less than their carrying amounts. If less, impairment loss is recognized in the amount, if any, by which the carrying amount of such assets exceeds their respective fair values. The Company evaluates the remaining useful life of each intangible asset that is being amortized during each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. If the estimate of the intangible asset’s remaining useful life has changed, the remaining carrying amount of the intangible asset is amortized prospectively over that revised remaining useful life. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company noted that indicators of impairment existed and prepared an undiscounted cash flow analysis, which indicated for the Stendra® product an impairment. The Company then prepared a discounted cash flow analysis through December 2029, representing the remaining economic useful life for the Stendra® product resulting in an impairment of approximately $7.5 million. As indicators of impairment existed as of December 31, 2022, the Company prepared an undiscounted cash flow analysis. This analysis included projections of future revenue and expenses, which if not achieved could result in future impairment charges. These projections included continued sales of prescription Stendra®. Additionally, the Company is investing in research and development pursuant to our OTC Strategies related to Stendra®, which we anticipate will dramatically increase product sales in the future, such that if our Stendra® OTC strategy is not successful, we may have to partially or fully impair the remaining intangible balance.
Current wording
The Company accounts for recognized intangible assets at cost. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over the useful life that the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows. Intangible assets are amortized using an accelerated method based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the assets are consumed. The Company reviews the carrying value and useful lives of its intangible assets with definite lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable or the period over which they should be amortized has changed. When indicators of impairment exist, the Company determines whether the estimated undiscounted sum of the future cash flows of such assets is less than their carrying amounts. If less, impairment loss is recognized in the amount, if any, by which the carrying amount of such assets exceeds their respective fair values. The Company evaluates the remaining useful life of each intangible asset that is being amortized during each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. If the
Previous wording
The Company has prepared projections including the undiscounted cash flows of the remaining estimated useful lives through December 2031 for the medical device products. Based on the impairment assessment as of December 31, 2022, the Company determined that no intangible asset impairment occurred as the undiscounted cash flows exceeded the respective carrying values of the assets by approximately $0.8 million.
Current wording
The Company has prepared a carrying value recoverability test for the medical device asset group as of December 31, 2024. Based on the analysis as of December 31, 2024, the Company determined that no intangible asset impairment occurred as the undiscounted cash flows exceeded the respective carrying values.
Previous wording
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2022, were $5,992,054, composed of $2,734,639 of net sales from Prescription Medicines and net sales of $3,257,415 from Medical Devices.
Current wording
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $5,112,043, composed of $1,961,291 of net sales from Prescription Medicines and net sales of $3,150,752 from Medical Devices.
Previous wording
For the year ended December 31, 2022, gross billings to customers representing 10% or more of the Company’s total gross billings included four customers that represented approximately 26%, 21%, 17%, and 16% of total gross billings. Gross billings is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation of net sales to gross billings, see the section titled “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
Current wording
For the year ended December 31, 2024, gross billings to customers representing 10% or more of the Company’s total gross billings included three customers that represented approximately 26%, 24%, and 13% of total gross billings, respectively. Gross billings is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation of net sales to gross billings, see the section titled “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
Previous wording
Prescription Medicines sales consist of sales of Stendra® in the U.S. for the treatment of male ED. Stendra® is primarily sold directly to four main customers, as described above, which collectively accounted for approximately 92% of Stendra® net sales for the year ended December 31, 2023. Individually, sales to the four main customers, accounted for 30%, 28%, 23%, and 11% of Stendra® gross billings for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Current wording
Prescription Medicines sales consist of sales of Stendra® in the U.S. for the treatment of ED. Stendra® is primarily sold directly to three main customers, as described above, which collectively accounted for approximately 95% of Stendra® net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024. Individually, sales to the three main customers, accounted for 39%, 36%, and 20% of Stendra® gross billings for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Previous wording
Net sales were $169,666 or 3% lower during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022 consisting of a $448,266 decrease in the net sales of Stendra® and a $278,600 increase in Medical Device Sales. The decrease in net sales of Stendra® was substantially due to increased related sales allowances. The increase in net sales for Medical Devices included an increase in domestic and international sales of VED systems.
Current wording
Net sales were $710,345 or 12% lower during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023 consisting of a $385,263 decrease in Medical Device Sales and a $325,082 decrease in the net sales of Stendra®. The decrease in net sales for Medical Devices included a decrease in domestic and international sales of VED systems. The decrease in net sales of Stendra® was substantially due to decreased wholesaler sales and decreased related sales allowances.
Previous wording
Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2022, were $2,289,418, composed of $949,197 of cost of sales for our Prescription Medicines segment and $1,340,221 for our Medical Devices segment.
Current wording
Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $1,212,700, composed of $201,798 of cost of sales for our Prescription Medicines segment and $1,010,902 for our Medical Devices segment.
Previous wording
Cost of sales for the Prescription Medicine segment for the year ended December 31, 2023, consisted of 58% third-party product cost of sales, 41% royalty expenses, 26% third-party logistics (“3PL”) order fulfillment, shipping expenses and other cost of sales partially offset by an 25% benefit in inventory obsolescence reserves.
Current wording
Cost of sales for the Prescription Medicine segment for the year ended December 31, 2024, consisted of 40% third-party product cost of sales, 49% royalty expenses, and 11% 3PL order fulfillment and shipping expenses.
Previous wording
Cost of sales for the Medical Device segment for the year ended December 31, 2023, consisted of 81% raw materials and 19% production labor.
Current wording
Cost of sales for the Medical Device segment for the year ended December 31, 2024, consisted of 85% raw materials and 15% production labor.
Previous wording
Cost of sales decreased by $658,198 or 29% during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022. For the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was 28% and 38%, respectively. The decrease in cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was a result of decreased excess and obsolete inventory, decreased 3PL order fulfillment, shipping expenses and other cost of sales, offset by increased sales allowances that reduced net sales.
Current wording
Cost of sales decreased by $418,520 or 26% during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was 24% and 28%, respectively. The decrease in cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was a result of decreased excess and obsolete inventory and decreased 3PL order fulfillment.
Previous wording
Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $4,191,168 or 72%, composed of $2,008,883 of gross profit from Prescription Medicines and $2,182,285 from Medical Devices. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $3,702,636 or 62%, composed of $1,785,442 of gross profit from Prescription Medicines and $1,917,194 from Medical Devices. The increase in gross profit was driven by the factors noted above.
Current wording
Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $3,899,343 or 76%, composed of $1,759,493 of gross profit from Prescription Medicines and $2,139,850 from Medical Devices. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $4,191,168, or 72% of net sales, composed of $2,008,883 of gross profit from Prescription Medicines and $2,182,285 from Medical Devices. The decrease in gross profit was driven by the factors noted above.
Previous wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022, were $12,209,162, composed of $4,947,466 of selling, general and administrative expenses of our Prescription Medicines segment, $1,685,678 of selling, general and administrative expenses of our Medical Devices segment and $5,576,018 of general corporate expenses.
Current wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $8,749,102, composed of $1,999,363 of selling, general and administrative expenses of our Prescription Medicines segment, $2,031,104 of selling, general and administrative expenses of our Medical Devices segment and $4,718,635 of general corporate expenses.
Previous wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, were $9,261,471, composed of $1,736,512 of selling, general and administrative expenses of our Prescription Medicines segment, $1,885,489 of selling, general and administrative expenses of our Medical Devices segment and $5,639,470 of general corporate expenses.
Current wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, were $9,261,471, composed of $1,319,282 of selling, general and administrative expenses of our Prescription Medicines segment, $1,885,489 of selling, general and administrative expenses of our Medical Devices segment and $6,056,700 of general corporate expenses.
Previous wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $2,947,691 or 24% during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022. Decreased selling general and administrative expenses were primarily driven by decreased direct selling and marketing expenses of $1,197,294, decreased stock based compensation expense of $777,844, decreased prescription data expenses of $575,077, decreased payroll expenses of $225,200 resulting from decreased headcount, decreased insurance expenses of $409,288, decreased franchise taxes of $163,632, and decreased other operating expenses of $272,787 partially offset by a waiver of FY 23 FDA product fees resulting in a $589,611 increase in FDA product fees and increased professional service fees of $83,820.
Current wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $512,369 or 6% during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. Decreased selling general and administrative expenses were primarily driven by decreased payroll and benefits expenses of $761,185, decreased insurance expenses of $249,592, decreased professional service fees of $224,328 and decreased stock- based compensation expenses of $220,015 partially offset by a waiver of FY 23 PDUFA fees by the FDA resulting in a $940,101 increase in PDUFA expense and increased other operating expenses of $2,650.
Previous wording
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded warrant issuance costs of $2.9 million associated with the July 2023 Private Placement.
Current wording
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded warrant issuance costs of $2.9 million associated with the issuance of the Warrants pursuant to the Private Placement.
Previous wording
Research and development expenses for the Prescription Medicines segment for the year ended December 31, 2023, are composed of $1,542,658 for clinical development and $502,252 for consulting fees related to the Company’s Non-Prescription OTC Strategies related to Stendra®; $200,000 for upfront licensing fees and $24,666 for consulting fees related to the H100 license acquired in March 2020 and $2,493 related to the Company's tech transfer of its manufacturing process. Research and development expenses for the Prescription Medicines segment for the year ended December 31, 2022, are composed of $900,864 for consulting fees related to the Company’s Non-
Current wording
Research and development expenses for the Prescription Medicines segment for the year ended December 31, 2024, are composed of $2,241,721 for clinical development, $341,877 for consulting fees, and $31,452 for legal fees related to the OTC Strategies related to Stendra®. Research and development expenses for the Prescription Medicines segment for the year ended December 31, 2023, are composed of $1,542,658 for clinical development and $502,252 for consulting fees related to the Company’s Non-Prescription OTC Strategies related to Stendra®; $200,000 for upfront licensing fees and $24,666 for consulting fees related to the H100 license acquired in March 2020 and $2,493 related to the Company’s tech transfer of its manufacturing process.
Previous wording
Research and development expenses for the Medical Devices segment for the year ended December 31, 2023, are composed of $137,025 for license fees related to the Company’s Tissue-Specific Oxygenation Sensor Technology Strategies. Research and development expenses for the Medical Devices segment for the year ended December 31, 2022, are composed of $198,566 for license fees related to the Company’s Tissue-Specific Oxygenation Sensor Technology Strategies.
Current wording
Research and development expenses for the Medical Devices segment for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $0. Research and development expenses for the Medical Devices segment for the year ended December 31, 2023, are composed of $137,025 for license fees related to the Company’s Tissue-Specific Oxygenation Sensor Technology Strategies.
Previous wording
Research and development expenses increased by $668,814 or 38% during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022. Increased research and development expenses were primarily driven by increased clinical development expenses related to the Company’s OTC strategies related to Stendra® and increased upfront licensing fees related to the H100 license acquired in March 2020 partially offset by decreased consulting fees related to the Company’s OTC strategies related to Stendra® and decreased license fees related to the Company’s Tissue-Specific Oxygenation Sensor Technology Strategies.
Current wording
Research and development expenses increased by $205,956 or 9% during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. Increased research and development expenses were primarily driven by increased clinical development expenses related to the Company’s OTC strategies related to Stendra®.
Previous wording
Depreciation and amortization expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022, were $5,598,884, composed of $4,442,922 of depreciation and amortization expenses of our Prescription Medicines segment and $1,155,962 of depreciation and amortization expenses of our Medical Devices segment.
Current wording
Depreciation and amortization expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $2,831,219, composed of $1,965,946 of depreciation and amortization expenses of our Prescription Medicines segment and $865,273 of depreciation and amortization expenses of our Medical Devices segment.
Previous wording
Prescription Medicines depreciation and amortization consists primarily of the amortization of the intangible assets related to Stendra® over its estimated useful life of 10 years. Medical Devices depreciation and amortization primarily consists of the amortization of the intangible assets related to Timm Medical and PTV over their estimated useful life of 12 years. The decrease in total depreciation and amortization results from a $7.5 million write-down of intangible assets in 2022.
Current wording
Prescription Medicines depreciation and amortization consists primarily of the amortization of the intangible assets related to Stendra® over its estimated useful life of 10 years. This asset was deemed impaired as of December 31, 2024, as indicated below. Medical Devices depreciation and amortization primarily consists of the amortization of the intangible assets related to Timm Medical and PTV over their estimated useful life of 12 years.
Previous wording
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company noted that indicators of impairment existed and prepared an undiscounted cash flow analysis, which indicated that the Stendra® product intangible asset was impaired. The Company then prepared a discounted cash flow analysis resulting in an impairment of approximately $7.5 million. Management continued to analyze the Company’s intangible assets during 2023. Management noted that the Company’s financial results were consistent with the projections used in the December 31, 2022, analysis, as well as no triggering event, therefore, the Company concluded that no further analysis was required during 2023.
Current wording
During the year ended December 31, 2023, Management analyzed the Company’s intangible assets and noted that the Company’s financial results were consistent with its projections and concluded there was no triggering event. Therefore, the Company concluded that no further analysis was required during 2023.
Previous wording
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $2.6 million for the change in fair value of the derivative liability. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company also recorded a gain of approximately $0.5 million for the change in fair value of the derivative liability. The gain in 2023 related to the decrease in the fair value of derivative liability established for certain bifurcated features of the Series A Preferred Stock issued in the July 2023 Private Placement. The gain in 2022 represented the change in fair value of the derivative during the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily driven by the decline in the Company’s stock price as well as the passage of time, as it became less likely that the earnout associated with the Mergers consummated on December 1, 2020, would be met.
Current wording
For the year ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a gain of $3.6 million and $2.6 million, respectively, for the change in fair value of the derivative liability. The gains in 2024 and 2023 related to the decrease in the fair value of a derivative liability established for certain bifurcated features of the Series A Preferred Stock issued in the Private Placement.
Previous wording
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $14.0 million for the change in fair value of the warrant liability compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The gain related to the decrease in the fair value of warrants issued in the July 2023 Private Placement which were classified as liabilities in accordance with ASC 815. The gain resulted principally from the decrease in the Company’s common stock price. In addition, as of December 31, 2023, the warrant liability was reclassified to permanent equity based upon the modification of the warrant.
Current wording
For the year ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively, the Company recorded a gain of $0 and $14.0 million for the change in fair value of the warrant liability. The gain related to the decrease in the fair value of warrants issued in the Private Placement which were classified as liabilities in accordance with ASC 815. In addition, as of December 31, 2023, the warrant liability was reclassified to permanent equity based upon the modification of the warrant.
Previous wording
Interest income for the year ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, was $515,311 and $14,194, respectively. Petros invested its cash in money market securities during 2023.
Current wording
Interest income for the year ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, was $371,769 and $515,311, respectively. Petros invested its cash in money market securities.
Previous wording
In January 2022, the Company executed a promissory note in favor of Vivus with a principal amount of $10,201,758 in connection with the Vivus Settlement Agreement. Interest expense, promissory note for the year ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, was $536,138 and $596,018, respectively.
Current wording
In January 2022, the Company executed a promissory note in favor of Vivus with a principal amount of $10,201,758 in connection with the Vivus Settlement Agreement. Interest expense, promissory note for the year ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, was $560,909 and $536,138, respectively.
Previous wording
Cash totaled $13,336,975 at December 31, 2023, compared to $9,426,264 at December 31, 2022.
Current wording
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $3,709,971 at December 31, 2024, compared to $13,336,975 at December 31, 2023.
Previous wording
We have experienced net losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception. As of December 31, 2023, we had cash of $13.3 million, working capital of $9.6 million, and an accumulated deficit of $98.9 million. Our plans include, or may include, utilizing our cash on hand, as well as exploring additional ways to raise capital in addition to increasing cash flows from operations. In January 2022, the Company executed a promissory note in favor of Vivus in connection with the Vivus Settlement Agreement in the principal amount of $10,201,758, net of a prepayment of $900,000. The terms of this promissory note are discussed in the section titled “Vivus Settlement Agreement, Promissory Note and the Security Agreement” above.
Current wording
We have experienced net losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception. As of December 31, 2024, we had cash of $3.7 million, negative working capital of $10.7 million, and an accumulated deficit of $113.2 million. Our plans include, or may include, utilizing our cash and cash equivalents on hand, as well as exploring additional ways to raise capital in addition to increasing cash flows from operations. In January 2022, the Company executed a promissory note in favor of Vivus in connection with the Vivus Settlement Agreement in the principal amount of $10,201,758, net of a prepayment of $900,000. The terms of this promissory note are discussed in the section titled “Vivus Settlement Agreement, Promissory Note and the Security Agreement” above.
Previous wording
On July 13, 2023, we entered into the Purchase Agreement with certain accredited investors (the “Investors”), pursuant to which we agreed to sell in a private placement to the Investors (i) an aggregate of 15,000 shares of our newly-designated Series A Preferred Stock initially convertible into up to 6,666,668 shares of our common stock at an initial conversion price of $2.25 per share and (ii) warrants to acquire up to an aggregate of 6,666,668 shares of common stock (the “Warrants”) at an initial exercise price of $2.25 per share (collectively, the “Private Placement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations and the Warrants, each of the Conversion Price (as defined below) and the exercise price and the number of shares underlying the Warrants is subject to customary adjustments for stock dividends, stock splits, reclassifications and the like, and subject to price-based adjustment in the event of any issuances of common stock, or securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable for common stock, at a price below the then-applicable Conversion
Current wording
On July 13, 2023, we entered into the Purchase Agreement with certain accredited investors (the “Investors”), pursuant to which we agreed to sell in a private placement to the Investors (i) an aggregate of 15,000 shares of our newly-designated Series A Preferred Stock initially convertible into up to 6,666,668 shares of our Common Stock at an initial conversion price of $2.25 per share and (ii) Warrants to acquire up to an aggregate of 6,666,668 shares of Common Stock at an initial exercise price of $2.25 per share. Pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations and the Warrants, each of the Conversion Price (as defined below) and the exercise price and the
Previous wording
The Private Placement was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to the exemption for transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws. The closing of the Private Placement occurred on July 17, 2023. The aggregate gross proceeds from the Private Placement was approximately $15 million. We intend to use the net proceeds from the Private Placement for general corporate purposes.
Current wording
The Private Placement was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to the exemption for transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws. The closing of the Private Placement occurred on July 17, 2023. The aggregate gross proceeds from the Private Placement was approximately $15 million. We used the net proceeds from the Private Placement for general corporate purposes.
Previous wording
The terms of the Series A Preferred Stock are as set forth in the form of Certificate of Designations. The Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of common stock (the “Conversion Shares”) at the election of the holder at any time at an initial conversion price of $2.25 (the “Conversion Price”). The Conversion Price is subject to customary adjustments for stock dividends, stock splits, reclassifications and the like, and subject to price-based adjustment in the event of any issuances of common stock, or securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable for common stock, at a price below the then-applicable Conversion Price (subject to certain exceptions). We are required to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock in 13 equal monthly installments, commencing on November 1, 2023. The amortization payments due upon such redemptions are payable, at our election, in cash at 107% of the Installment Redemption Amount (as defined in the Certificate of Designations), or subject to certain limitations, in shares of common stock valued at the lower of (i) the Conversion Price then in effect and (ii) the greater of (A) 80% of the average of the three lowest closing prices of the common stock during the thirty trading day period immediately prior to the date the amortization payment is due or (B) $0.396 or such lower amount as permitted, from time to time, by the Nasdaq Stock Market, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations or other similar events. We may require holders to convert their Series A Preferred Stock into Conversion Shares if the closing price of the Common Stock exceeds $6.75 per share (subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations or other similar events) for 20 consecutive trading days and the daily dollar trading volume of the Common Stock exceeds two million dollars ($2,000,000) per day during the same period and certain equity conditions described in the Certificate of Designations are satisfied.
Current wording
The amortization payments due upon redemptions are payable, at our election, in cash at 107% of the Installment Redemption Amount (as defined in the Certificate of Designations), or subject to certain limitations, in shares of Common Stock valued at the lower of (i) the Conversion Price then in effect and (ii) the greater of (A) 80% of the average of the three lowest closing prices of the Common Stock during the thirty trading day period immediately prior to the date the amortization payment is due or (B) $0.396 or such lower amount as permitted, from time to time, by the Nasdaq Stock Market, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations or other similar events. We may require holders to convert their Series A Preferred Stock into Conversion Shares if the closing price of the Common Stock exceeds $6.75 per share (subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations or other similar events) for 20 consecutive trading days and the daily dollar trading volume of the Common Stock exceeds two million dollars ($2,000,000) per day during the same period and certain equity conditions described in the Certificate of Designations are satisfied.
Previous wording
The holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to dividends of 8% per annum, compounded monthly, which are payable, at our option, in cash or shares of Common Stock, or in a combination thereof, in accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designations. On September 29, 2023, we filed an amendment to the Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State for the State of Delaware, pursuant to which the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock were amended to permit certain additional procedures for the payment of redemptions and conversions Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of a Triggering Event (as defined in the Certificate of Designations), the Series A Preferred Stock will accrue dividends at the rate of 15% per annum. In connection with a Triggering Event, each holder of Series A Preferred Stock will be able to require us to redeem in cash any or all of the holder’s Series A Preferred Stock at a premium set forth in the Certificate of Designations. Upon conversion or redemption, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are also entitled to receive a dividend make-whole payment. The holders of Series A Preferred Stock have no voting rights on account of the Series A Preferred Stock, other than with respect to certain matters affecting the rights of the Series A Preferred Stock.
Current wording
The holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to dividends of 8% per annum, compounded monthly, which are payable, at our option, in cash or shares of Common Stock, or in a combination thereof, in accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designations. On September 29, 2023, we filed an amendment to the Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State for the State of Delaware, pursuant to which the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock were amended to permit certain additional procedures for the payment of redemptions and conversions. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of a Triggering Event (as defined in the Certificate of Designations), the Series A Preferred Stock will accrue dividends at the rate of 15% per annum. In connection with a Triggering Event, each holder of Series A Preferred Stock will be able to require us to redeem in cash any or all of the holder’s Series A Preferred Stock at a premium set forth in the Certificate of Designations. Upon conversion or redemption, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are also entitled to receive a dividend make-whole payment.
Previous wording
As of March 26, 2024, we have redeemed or converted approximately 7,902 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and issued 4,634,771 shares of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations.
Current wording
As of March 22, 2025, we have redeemed, converted or accrued for redemption of all 15,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and issued 8,689,802 shares of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations.
Previous wording
On March 21, 2024, we entered into an Omnibus Waiver and Amendment (the “Waiver and Amendment”) with the Investors in the Private Placement, effective as of December 31, 2023. The Waiver and Amendment amended certain terms of the Warrants relating to the rights of the holders of the Warrants to provide that, in the event of a Fundamental Transaction (as defined in the Warrants) that is not within our control, including not approved by our Board of Directors, the holder of a Warrant shall only be entitled to receive from the Company or any successor entity the same type or form of consideration (and in the same proportion), at the Black Scholes Value of the unexercised portion of such Warrant, that is being offered and paid to the holders of our common stock in connection with the Fundamental Transaction.
Current wording
On March 21, 2024, we entered into the Waiver and Amendment with the Investors in the Private Placement, effective as of December 31, 2023. The Waiver and Amendment, among other things, amended certain terms of the Warrants relating to the rights of the holders of the Warrants to provide that, in the event of a Fundamental Transaction (as defined in the Warrants) that is not within our control, including not approved by our Board of Directors, the holder of a Warrant shall only be entitled to receive from the Company or any successor entity the same type or form of consideration (and in the same proportion), at the Black Scholes Value of the unexercised portion of such Warrant, that is being offered and paid to the holders of our Common Stock in connection with the Fundamental Transaction.
Previous wording
As noted above, in January 2022, the Company executed a promissory note in favor of Vivus with a principal amount of $10,201,758 as part of the settlement. For more information, see the section above titled “Vivus Settlement Agreement, Promissory Note and the Security Agreement.”
Current wording
As noted above, in January 2022, the Company executed the Note in favor of Vivus with a principal amount of $10,201,758 as part of the settlement. For more information, see the section above titled “Vivus Settlement Agreement, Promissory Note and the Security Agreement.”
Previous wording
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $12,797,325, which primarily reflected our net loss of $20,037,573. Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities of $10,542,319 consisting primarily of depreciation and amortization, intangible asset impairment, gain on Vivus settlement, stock compensation and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $3,302,071.
Current wording
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $2,603,051, which primarily reflected our net loss of $14,318,790. Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities of $7,189,008 consisting primarily of depreciation and amortization, intangible asset and API asset impairments and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $4,526,731.
Previous wording
Net cash used in financing activities was $1,623,983 for the year ended December 31, 2022, consisting of payments of the promissory note, including a prepayment of $900,000.
Current wording
Net cash used in financing activities was $6,999,366 for the year ended December 31, 2024, consisting of redemptions of Series A Preferred Stock equal to $6,234,087 and principal payments of the Note equal to $765,279.
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The Company does not currently have sufficient available liquidity to fund its operations for at least the next 12 months. These conditions and events raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these
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In response to these conditions and events, the Company is evaluating various financing strategies to obtain sufficient additional liquidity to meet its operating, debt service and capital requirements for the next twelve months following the date of our consolidated financial statements included in this annual report. The potential sources of financing that the Company is evaluating include one or any combination of secured or unsecured debt, convertible debt and equity in both public and private offerings. The Company also plans to finance near-term operations by exploring additional ways to raise capital and increasing cash flows from operations. There is no assurance the Company will manage to raise additional capital or otherwise increase cash flows, if required or that the Company will have sufficient cash to develop its platform, even after the proceeds raised in this offering.
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number of shares underlying the Warrants is subject to customary adjustments for stock dividends, stock splits, reclassifications and the like, and subject to price-based adjustment in the event of any issuances of Common Stock, or securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock, at a price below the then-applicable Conversion Price (subject to certain exceptions). As of December 31, 2024, and 2023, the Conversion Price and the exercise price of the Warrants was equal to $2.25 per share.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
The terms of the Series A Preferred Stock are as set forth in the form of Certificate of Designations. The Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of Common Stock (the “Conversion Shares”) at the election of the holder at any time at an initial conversion price of $2.25 (the “Conversion Price”). The Conversion Price is subject to customary adjustments for stock dividends, stock splits, reclassifications and the like, and subject to price-based adjustment in the event of any issuances of Common Stock, or securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock, at a price below the then-applicable Conversion Price (subject to certain exceptions). In connection with the Public Offering, in February 2025, (i) the conversion price of the Series A Preferred Stock was adjusted to $0.24 per share pursuant to the full ratchet anti-dilution provisions contained in the Certificate of Designations and, (ii) the exercise price of the Warrants was adjusted to $0.24 per share and the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants was adjusted proportionally to 67,500,027 shares pursuant to the full ratchet anti-dilution provisions contained in the Warrants.
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Price (subject to certain exceptions). As of December 31, 2023, the Conversion Price and the exercise price of the Warrants was equal to $2.25 per share.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure utilized by management to evaluate the Company’s performance on a comparable basis. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors as a supplemental way to evaluate the ongoing operations of the Company’s business as Adjusted EBITDA may enhance investors’ ability to compare historical periods as it adjusts for the impact of financing methods, tax law and strategy changes, and depreciation and amortization and to evaluate the Company’s ability to service