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Clene Inc.

For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 14, 2025.

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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 14, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-07.

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

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-14.

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

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

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Previous report

In April 2025, we announced new evidence of remyelination and neuronal repair in MS participants following treatment with CNM-Au8 30 mg from analyses of the long-term open-label extension of the VISIONARY-MS clinical trial. Thepost hoc analyses identify consistent anatomical and physiologic effects within the same trial participants resulting in cognition and vision improvement for people living with MS. The analyses highlight significant and clinically meaningful improvements in cognition and visual function, supported by corresponding objective biomarkers, including advanced magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) diffusion tensor imaging (“DTI”) and multi-focal visual evoked potential (“mf-VEP”) assessments. Key findings from the analyses included:

Previous report

Both the low contrast letter acuity (“LCLA”) vision—a visual measure associated with vision-specific quality of life and overall MS disability—and symbol digit modality test (“SDMT”)—a benchmark for working memory and cognitive processing speed in MS—improved in CNM-Au8 participants, results that have not been previously documented in MS clinical trials of other repair candidate drugs. Importantly, these clinical improvements correlated with objective biomarker measurements including:

Previous report

These results are also consistent with previous neuronal and clinical improvement observed in the double-blind period of VISIONARY-MS, while also reinforcing the long-term benefits of the novel therapeutic mechanism of CNM-Au8. CNM-Au8 supports critical repair processes within neurons and oligodendrocytes, leading to improved neurological function and remyelination, as previously documented.
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Previous wording

In December 2024, we announced that we recently received written guidance from the Division of Neurology 1 (“DN1”) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) regarding a potential accelerated approval pathway for CNM-Au8® in ALS. As announced previously in September 2024, we were initially advised that the data presented in our briefing package for CNM-Au8 was not adequate to support an NDA submission under the accelerated approval pathway. However, following our November 2024 meeting with DN1 and presentation of additional data and analyses, the FDA provided guidance on a potential path to meet the regulatory standard for substantial evidence of effectiveness supporting accelerated approval. The FDA recommended that we investigate whether additional data from our ongoing compassionate use Expanded Access Programs (“EAPs”) could be leveraged to substantiate the effect of CNM-Au8 on neurofilament light (“NfL”) decline. We intend to follow the FDA’s recommendation to provide data from the ongoing EAPs and believe we can address the FDA’s requests. The additional NfL biomarker collection and analyses to support NDA submission will occur during the third quarter of 2025, as summarized below:

Current wording

In December 2024, we announced that we received written guidance from the Division of Neurology 1 (“DN1”) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) regarding a potential accelerated approval pathway for CNM-Au8® in ALS. As announced previously in September 2024, we were initially advised that the data presented in our briefing package for CNM-Au8 was not adequate to support an NDA submission under the accelerated approval pathway. However, following our November 2024 meeting with DN1 and presentation of additional data and analyses, the FDA provided guidance on a potential path to meet the regulatory standard for substantial evidence of effectiveness supporting accelerated approval. The FDA recommended that we investigate whether additional data from our ongoing compassionate use Expanded Access Programs (“EAPs”) could be leveraged to substantiate the effect of CNM-Au8 on neurofilament light (“NfL”) decline. We intend to follow the FDA’s recommendation to provide data from the ongoing EAPs and believe we can address the FDA’s requests. The additional NfL biomarker collection and analyses to support NDA submission is planned to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025, as summarized below:

Previous wording

The FDA noted that whether NfL can serve as a reasonably likely surrogate endpoint for the effects of CNM-Au8 in ALS and whether the magnitude of change observed on NfL in patients treated with CNM-Au8 is reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit for ALS would be a matter of review. In preparation for a potential NDA submission in the fourth quarter of 2025 with the accelerated approval request, we plan to commence a confirmatory Phase 3 trial, RESTORE-ALS, in the second half of 2025. The trial is designed to investigate the effects of CNM-Au8 on improved survival (primary endpoint) and delayed time to ALS clinical worsening events (secondary efficacy endpoint). We have submitted the RESTORE-ALS trial protocol to the FDA and the FDA review process is ongoing.

Current wording

The FDA noted that whether NfL can serve as a reasonably likely surrogate endpoint for the effects of CNM-Au8 in ALS and whether the magnitude of change observed on NfL in patients treated with CNM-Au8 is reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit for ALS would be a matter of review. The FDA has confirmed an additional Type C meeting with us to occur in the third quarter of 2025 to review the long-term survival benefit from CNM-Au8 30 mg treatment compared to concurrently randomized controls from another HEALEY ALS Platform Trial Regimen, assessing whether these data support filing of an NDA under an accelerated approval pathway. Assuming the NfL data from our ongoing EAP funded by a National Institutes of Health grant (the “ACT-EAP”) is concordant with NfL results shown in the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, we plan to submit an NDA by the end of 2025 under an accelerated approval pathway. We also plan to commence a confirmatory Phase 3 trial, RESTORE-ALS, in the first half of 2026, contingent on funding. The trial is designed to investigate the effects of CNM-Au8 on improved survival (primary endpoint) and delayed time to ALS clinical worsening events (secondary efficacy endpoint).

Previous wording

We have initiated a second dosing cohort of REPAIR-MS, an open-label, investigator blinded Phase 2 clinical trial in non-active progressive MS patients. Enrollment concluded in January 2025 with topline results expected in mid-2025. We plan to work closely with regulatory health authorities from the FDA, European Medicines Agency and other international regulatory bodies, MS experts, and patient representatives to determine the proper path to advance CNM-Au8 into Phase 3 and potential future approval. We expect to meet with the FDA in an end of Phase 2 meeting in the third quarter of 2025.

Current wording

We have initiated a second dosing cohort of REPAIR-MS, an open-label, investigator blinded Phase 2 clinical trial in non-active progressive MS patients. Enrollment concluded in January 2025 with topline results expected in the third quarter of 2025. We plan to work closely with regulatory health authorities from the FDA, European Medicines Agency and other international regulatory bodies, MS experts, and patient representatives to determine the proper path to advance CNM-Au8 into Phase 3 and potential future approval. The FDA has confirmed an end of Phase 2 meeting with us during the third quarter of 2025 to review results from the Phase 2 VISIONARY-MS trial and discuss a planned Phase 3 study focusing on cognition improvement as an adjunct to standard-of-care MS therapies, addressing a critical unmet medical need for people struggling with MS.

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We anticipate that our general and administrative expenses in future periods will be contingent upon our discussions with the FDA. If we are able to file an NDA with the FDA under an accelerated pathway, we anticipate our general and administrative expenses would increase in future periods to support increases in our drug development activities and as we build our commercial capabilities in advance of receiving regulatory approval. This potential increase will likely include increased headcount, increased stock-based compensation expenses, expanded infrastructure including certain sales and marketing activities performed ahead of regulatory approval, and increased insurance expenses. If we are unable to file an NDA with the FDA under an accelerated pathway, we would need to continue investing in clinical research activities and we anticipate our general and administrative expenses would decrease in future periods as we decrease commercial expansion projects, including at our Elkton, Maryland facility, and as we implement cost-saving initiatives, such as a reduction in compensation, a hiring freeze, and elimination of certain staff positions.

Current wording

We anticipate that our general and administrative expenses in future periods will be contingent upon our discussions with the FDA. If we are able to file an NDA with the FDA under an accelerated approval pathway, we anticipate our general and administrative expenses would increase in future periods to support increases in our drug development activities and as we build our commercial capabilities in advance of receiving regulatory approval. This potential increase will likely include increased headcount, increased stock-based compensation expenses, expanded infrastructure including certain sales and marketing activities performed ahead of regulatory approval, and increased insurance expenses. If we are unable to file an NDA with the FDA under an accelerated approval pathway, we would need to continue investing in clinical research activities and we anticipate our general and administrative expenses would decrease in future periods as we decrease commercial expansion projects, including at our Elkton, Maryland facility, and as we implement cost-saving initiatives, such as a reduction in compensation, a hiring freeze, and elimination of certain staff positions.

Previous wording

Our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

Current wording

Our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

Previous wording

Product revenue relates to our dietary supplement products and consists of (i) sales of an aqueous zinc-silver ion dietary (mineral) supplement sold by our wholly-owned subsidiary, dOrbital, Inc., under the trade name “rMetx™ ZnAg Immune Boost,” or under a supply agreement with 4Life under the trade name “Zinc Factor™,” and (ii) sales of KHC46, an aqueous gold dietary (mineral) supplement of very low-concentration, sold under a supply agreement with 4Life under the trade name “Gold Factor™.” Royalty revenue relates to our dietary supplement products and consists of proceeds under an exclusive and royalty-bearing license agreement with 4Life relating to the sale of Gold Factor. During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, changes in product and royalty revenues were due to the timing of purchases and sales of Zinc Factor and Gold Factor by 4Life under the supply and license agreements.

Current wording

Product revenue relates to our dietary supplement products and consists of (i) sales of an aqueous zinc-silver ion dietary (mineral) supplement sold by our wholly-owned subsidiary, dOrbital, Inc., under the trade name “rMetx™ ZnAg Immune Boost,” or under a supply agreement with 4Life under the trade name “Zinc Factor™,” and (ii) sales of KHC46, an aqueous gold dietary (mineral) supplement of very low-concentration, sold under a supply agreement with 4Life under the trade name “Gold Factor™.” Royalty revenue relates to our dietary supplement products and consists of proceeds under an exclusive and royalty-bearing license agreement with 4Life relating to the sale of Gold Factor. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, changes in product and royalty revenues were due to the timing of purchases and sales of Zinc Factor and Gold Factor by 4Life under the supply and license agreements.

Previous wording

Research and development expense during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

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Research and development expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

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General and administrative expense during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

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General and administrative expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

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Total other income (expense), net, during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

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Total other income (expense), net, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

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We are incorporated in the state of Delaware and subject to statutory U.S. federal corporate income tax at a rate of 21.00%. We are also subject to state income tax in Maryland at a rate of 8.25%, and in Utah at a rate of 4.55% and 4.65% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we recorded a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty as to whether such assets will be realized resulting from our three-year cumulative loss position and the uncertainty surrounding our ability to generate pre-tax income in the foreseeable future.

Current wording

We are incorporated in the state of Delaware and subject to statutory U.S. federal corporate income tax at a rate of 21.00%. We are also subject to state income tax in Maryland at a rate of 8.25%, and in Utah at a rate of 4.55% and 4.65% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we recorded a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty as to whether such assets will be realized resulting from our three-year cumulative loss position and the uncertainty surrounding our ability to generate pre-tax income in the foreseeable future.

Previous wording

Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Clene Australia Pty Ltd (“Clene Australia”), was established in Australia in March 2018 and is subject to corporate income tax at a rate of 30.00%. Clene Australia had no taxable income or provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. We recorded other income of $24,000 and $14,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, for research and development tax credits pertaining to Clene Australia for the 2025 and 2024 tax years, respectively.

Current wording

Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Clene Australia Pty Ltd (“Clene Australia”), was established in Australia in March 2018 and is subject to corporate income tax at a rate of 30.00%. Clene Australia had no taxable income or provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. We recorded other income of $40,000 and $40,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, for research and development tax credits pertaining to Clene Australia for the 2025 and 2024 tax years, respectively.

Previous wording

Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Clene Netherlands B.V. (“Clene Netherlands”), was established in the Netherlands in April 2021 and is subject to corporate income tax at a rate of 19.00% up to €200,000 of taxable income and 25.80% for taxable income in excess of €200,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. Clene Netherlands had no taxable income or provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.

Current wording

Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Clene Netherlands B.V. (“Clene Netherlands”), was established in the Netherlands in April 2021 and is subject to corporate income tax at a rate of 19.00% up to €200,000 of taxable income and 25.80% for taxable income in excess of €200,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. Clene Netherlands had no taxable income or provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.

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We incurred a loss from operations of $4.1 million and $9.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our accumulated deficit was $282.9 million and $282.1 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Our cash and cash equivalents totaled $9.8 million and $12.2 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and net cash used in operating activities was $5.0 million and $7.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Current wording

We incurred a loss from operations of $5.9 million and $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively; and $9.9 million and $16.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our accumulated deficit was $290.3 million and $282.1 million as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Our cash and cash equivalents totaled $7.3 million and $12.2 million as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and net cash used in operating activities was $9.8 million and $13.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

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To mitigate our funding needs, we plan to raise additional funding, including exploring equity financing and offerings, debt financing, licensing or collaboration arrangements with third parties, as well as utilizing our existing at-the-market facility and equity purchase agreement and potential proceeds from the exercise of outstanding warrants and stock options. These plans are subject to market conditions and reliance on third parties, and there is no assurance that effective implementation of our plans will result in the necessary funding to continue current operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we generated $2.7 million of gross proceeds from our equity distribution agreement and subsequent to March 31, 2025, we generated $0.9 million of gross proceeds from our equity distribution agreement. We have implemented cost-saving initiatives, including delaying and reducing certain research and development programs and commercialization efforts and elimination of certain staff positions. We have concluded that our plans do not alleviate the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern beyond one year from the date the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued.

Current wording

To mitigate our funding needs, we plan to raise additional funding, including exploring equity financing and offerings, debt financing, licensing or collaboration arrangements with third parties, as well as utilizing our existing at-the-market facility and equity purchase agreement and potential proceeds from the exercise of outstanding warrants and stock options. These plans are subject to market conditions and reliance on third parties, and there is no assurance that effective implementation of our plans will result in the necessary funding to continue current operations. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we generated $2.3 million and $5.1 million, respectively, of gross proceeds from our equity distribution agreement and subsequent to June 30, 2025, we generated $1.9 million of gross proceeds from our equity distribution agreement and we raised $1.5 million from the issuance of senior secured convertible promissory notes. We have implemented cost-saving initiatives, including delaying and reducing certain research and development programs and commercialization efforts, reducing employee compensation, and elimination of certain staff positions. We have concluded that our plans do not alleviate the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern beyond one year from the date the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued.

Previous wording

For at least the next twelve months, our primary capital requirements are to fund our operations, including research and development, personnel, regulatory, and other clinical trial costs related to development of our lead drug candidate, CNM-Au8; general and administrative costs to support our drug development and pre-commercial activities in advance of receiving regulatory approval for our drug candidates; and principal and interest payments on our notes payable and convertible notes payable. Firm commitments for funds include approximately $1.4 million of payments under operating lease obligations, payment of principal and interest on notes payable and convertible notes payable totaling $4.9 million, and a commitment for capital expenditures totaling $0.2 million related to the construction of our manufacturing facilities. We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements primarily through cash on hand. Additional sources of funds include equity financing, debt financing, or other capital sources.

Current wording

For at least the next twelve months, our primary capital requirements are to fund our operations, including research and development, personnel, regulatory, and other clinical trial costs related to development of our lead drug candidate, CNM-Au8; general and administrative costs to support our drug development and pre-commercial activities in advance of receiving regulatory approval for our drug candidates; and principal and interest payments on our notes payable and convertible notes payable. Firm commitments for funds include approximately $1.4 million of payments under operating lease obligations, payment of principal and interest on notes payable and convertible notes payable totaling $0.7 million, and a commitment for capital expenditures totaling $0.2 million related to the construction of our manufacturing facilities. We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements primarily through cash on hand. Additional sources of funds include equity financing, debt financing, or other capital sources.

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Beyond the next twelve months, our primary capital requirements are to fund our operations, including research and development, personnel, regulatory, and other clinical trial costs related to development of our lead drug candidate, CNM-Au8; general and administrative costs to support our drug development activities in advance of receiving regulatory approval for our drug candidates; and principal and interest payments on our notes payable and convertible notes payable. Additional funds may be spent to initiate new clinical trials, at our discretion. Known obligations beyond the next twelve months include $4.9 million of payments under operating lease obligations, and interest and principal repayment of notes payable and convertible notes payable of $14.6 million. We expect to meet our long-term liquidity requirements primarily through equity financing, debt financing, or other capital sources.

Current wording

Beyond the next twelve months, our primary capital requirements are to fund our operations, including research and development, personnel, regulatory, and other clinical trial costs related to development of our lead drug candidate, CNM-Au8; general and administrative costs to support our drug development activities in advance of receiving regulatory approval for our drug candidates; and principal and interest payments on our notes payable and convertible notes payable. Additional funds may be spent to initiate new clinical trials, at our discretion. Known obligations beyond the next twelve months include $4.5 million of payments under operating lease obligations, and interest and principal repayment of notes payable and convertible notes payable of $18.3 million. We expect to meet our long-term liquidity requirements primarily through equity financing, debt financing, or other capital sources.

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Our cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

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Our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

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Net cash used in operating activities was $5.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, which resulted from a net loss of $0.8 million, adjusted for non-cash items totaling $0.9 million and a net change in operating assets and liabilities of $3.3 million. Significant non-cash items included: (i) depreciation expense of $0.4 million related to laboratory and office equipment and leasehold improvements, (ii) non-cash lease expense of $0.1 million, (iii) stock-based compensation expense of $1.9 million, (iv) accretion of debt discount of $0.2 million, (v) non-cash interest expense on notes payable of $12,000, (vi) a change in fair value of our common stock warrant liabilities of $2.5 million due to changes in the price of our Common Stock on Nasdaq and changes in valuation model inputs, and (vii) a change in fair value of our derivative liabilities of $1.1 million due to changes in the price of our Common Stock on Nasdaq and changes in valuation model inputs. The net change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily attributable to: (A) a decrease in accounts receivable of $0.1 million and an increase in accounts payable of $0.2 million due to the timing of vendor invoicing and payments, (B) a decrease in inventory of $30,000, (C) an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $0.9 million due to the timing of vendor invoicing and payments, the timing of receipt of metals to be used in research and development, an increase in prepaid ACT-EAP expenses, and an increase in research and development tax credits receivable, (D) a decrease in accrued liabilities of $2.5 million primarily due to a decrease in deferred grants, a decrease in accrued CRO and clinical fees, a decrease in other miscellaneous accrued liabilities, partially offset by an increase in accrued compensation and benefits, and (E) a decrease in operating lease obligations of $0.2 million.

Current wording

Net cash used in operating activities was $9.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, which resulted from a net loss of $8.2 million, adjusted for non-cash items totaling $2.2 million and a net change in operating assets and liabilities of $3.8 million. Significant non-cash items included: (i) depreciation expense of $0.8 million related to laboratory and office equipment and leasehold improvements, (ii) non-cash lease expense of $0.3 million, (iii) stock-based compensation expense of $3.3 million, (iv) accretion of debt discount of $0.5 million, (v) non-cash interest expense on notes payable of $24,000, (vi) a change in fair value of our common stock warrant liabilities of $2.0 million due to changes in the price of our Common Stock on Nasdaq and changes in valuation model inputs, and (vii) a change in fair value of our derivative liabilities of $0.7 million due to changes in the price of our Common Stock on Nasdaq and changes in valuation model inputs. The net change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily attributable to: (A) a decrease in accounts receivable of $0.1 million and a decrease in accounts payable of $0.4 million due to the timing of vendor invoicing and payments, (B) an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $0.8 million due to the timing of vendor invoicing and payments, the timing of receipt of metals to be used in research and development, and an increase in research and development tax credits receivable, partially offset by a decrease in prepaid clinical and CRO expenses related to the ACT-EAP, (C) a decrease in accrued liabilities of $2.3 million primarily due to a decrease in deferred grants and a decrease in other miscellaneous accrued liabilities, partially offset by an increase in accrued compensation and benefits, and (D) a decrease in operating lease obligations of $0.3 million.

Previous wording

Net cash used in operating activities was $7.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, which resulted from a net loss of $11.1 million, adjusted for non-cash items totaling $4.2 million and a net change in operating assets and liabilities of $0.2 million. Significant non-cash items included: (i) depreciation expense of $0.4 million related to laboratory and office equipment and leasehold improvements, (ii) non-cash lease expense of $0.1 million, (iii) stock-based compensation expense of $2.0 million, (iv) accretion of debt discount of $0.4 million, (v) non-cash interest expense of $0.1 million, (vi) a change in fair value of our common stock warrant liabilities of $1.3 million due to changes in the price of our Common Stock on Nasdaq and changes in valuation model inputs, and (vii) a change in fair value of the Clene Nanomedicine and Initial Stockholders Contingent Earn-outs of $0.1 million and $7,000, respectively, due to changes in the price of our Common Stock on Nasdaq and changes in valuation model inputs. The net change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily attributable to: (A) a decrease in accounts receivable of $0.1 million and an increase in accounts payable of $0.1 million due to the timing of vendor invoicing and payments, (B) an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $0.4 million due to the timing of vendor invoicing and payments, the timing of receipt of metals to be used in research and development, and an increase in research and development tax credits receivable, (C) an increase in accrued liabilities of $0.2 million primarily due to increased accrued compensation and benefits and CRO and clinical fees, partially offset by a decrease in other accrued liabilities, and (D) a decrease in operating lease obligations of $0.2 million.

Current wording

Net cash used in operating activities was $13.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which resulted from a net loss of $17.9 million, adjusted for non-cash items totaling $5.4 million and a net change in operating assets and liabilities of $0.9 million. Significant non-cash items included: (i) depreciation expense of $0.8 million related to laboratory and office equipment and leasehold improvements, (ii) non-cash lease expense of $0.3 million, (iii) stock-based compensation expense of $4.0 million, (iv) accretion of debt discount of $0.8 million, (v) non-cash interest expense of $28,000, (vi) non-cash interest income on marketable securities of $0.2 million, (vii) a change in fair value of our common stock warrant liabilities of $0.3 million due to changes in the price of our Common Stock on Nasdaq and changes in valuation model inputs, and (viii) a change in fair value of the Clene Nanomedicine and Initial Stockholders Contingent Earn-outs of $0.1 million and $10,000, respectively, due to changes in the price of our Common Stock on Nasdaq and changes in valuation model inputs. The net change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily attributable to: (A) a decrease in accounts receivable of $0.1 million and a decrease in accounts payable of $0.4 million due to the timing of vendor invoicing and payments, (B) an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $2.5 million due to the timing of vendor invoicing and payments, the timing of receipt of metals to be used in research and development, an increase in prepaid ACT-EAP expenses, and an increase in research and development tax credits receivable, (C) an increase in accrued liabilities of $2.2 million primarily due to increased accrued compensation and benefits and increased deferred grants, partially offset by a decrease in accrued CRO and clinical fees, and (D) a decrease in operating lease obligations of $0.3 million.

Previous wording

We had no net cash provided by or used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Net cash provided by investing activities was $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, which consisted of proceeds from maturities of marketable securities of $6.3 million, partially offset by purchases of marketable securities of $6.2 million and purchases of property and equipment of $11,000.

Current wording

We had no net cash provided by or used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Net cash provided by investing activities was $6.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which consisted of proceeds from maturities of marketable securities of $12.5 million, partially offset by purchases of marketable securities of $6.2 million and purchases of property and equipment of $13,000.

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Net cash provided by financing activities was $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, which consisted of proceeds from the issuance of common stock of $2.7 million. Net cash used in financing activities was $19,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, which consisted of payments of finance lease obligations of $19,000.

Current wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $4.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, which consisted of proceeds from the issuance of common stock of $5.0 million, partially offset by payments of notes payable of $0.2 million. Net cash used in financing activities was $9,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which consisted of proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $36,000, partially offset by payments of finance lease obligations of $27,000.

Previous wording

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we sold 578,205 shares of Common Stock under an equity distribution agreement (the “2022 ATM Agreement”) with Canaccord, generated gross proceeds of $2.7 million, and paid commissions of $0.1 million. We did not effect any sales during any of the other periods presented herein. The sale of Common Stock under the 2022 ATM Agreement was made pursuant to our registration statement on Form S-3 (file number 333-264299), declared effective by the SEC on April 26, 2022, and a related prospectus supplement.

Current wording

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we sold 758,990 and 1,337,195 shares of Common Stock, respectively, under our April 2022 equity distribution agreement (the “2022 ATM Agreement”) and April 2025 equity distribution agreement (the “2025 ATM Agreement,” and collectively with the 2022 ATM Agreement, the “ATM Agreements”) with Canaccord, generated gross proceeds of $2.3 million and $5.1 million, respectively, and paid commissions of $35,000 and $0.1 million, respectively. We did not effect any sales during any of the other periods presented herein. The issuance and sale of Common Stock by us under the 2022 ATM Agreement was made pursuant to our registration statement on Form S-3 (file number 333-264299), declared effective by the SEC on April 26, 2022, and a related prospectus supplement, which expired on April 26, 2025. The issuance and sale of Common Stock by us under the 2025 ATM Agreement was made pursuant to our registration statement on Form S-3 (file number 333-286058), declared effective by the SEC on April 25, 2025, and a related prospectus supplement.

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We classified a portion of the 2024 SSCP Notes as convertible notes payable in the consolidated balance sheets and separated three features from the host contract as derivative instruments measured at fair value: (i) the conversion option (the “SSCPN Conversion Feature”), (ii) the redemption option upon a change of control or any bankruptcy, liquidation, or other restructuring process consisting of a cash payment equal to 115% of the outstanding principal (the “SSCPN Redemption Feature”), and (iii) the acceleration option plus a penalty equal to 10% of all outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest upon the occurrence and continuation of certain events of default (the “SSCPN Default Feature,” collectively with the SSCPN Conversion Feature and SSCPN Redemption Feature, the “SSCPN Derivative Liabilities”). We accounted for the remainder of the 2024 SSCP Notes as liabilities measured at their amortized cost as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, with a carrying value of $8.8 million and $8.6 million, respectively. We remeasure the SSCPN Derivative Liabilities at each reporting date and record the change in fair value as a component of other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the change in fair value of the SSCPN Derivative Liabilities resulted in a gain of $1.2 million. We estimate the fair value of the 2024 SSCP Notes with and without the SSCPN Derivative Liabilities and calculate the difference as the implied fair value of the SSCPN Derivative Liabilities. The valuation model consists of a discounted cash flow model and a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with probability weights for the occurrence of the following events: (i) a change of control transaction, (ii) dissolution of the Company, or (iii) another outcome outside of (i)-(ii). These estimates require significant judgment. The unobservable valuation inputs were as follows:

Current wording

We classified a portion of the 2024 SSCP Notes as convertible notes payable in the consolidated balance sheets and separated three features from the host contract as derivative instruments measured at fair value: (i) the conversion option (the “SSCPN Conversion Feature”), (ii) the redemption option upon a change of control or any bankruptcy, liquidation, or other restructuring process consisting of a cash payment equal to 115% of the outstanding principal (the “SSCPN Redemption Feature”), and (iii) the acceleration option plus a penalty equal to 10% of all outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest upon the occurrence and continuation of certain events of default (the “SSCPN Default Feature,” collectively with the SSCPN Conversion Feature and SSCPN Redemption Feature, the “SSCPN Derivative Liabilities”). We accounted for the remainder of the 2024 SSCP Notes as liabilities measured at their amortized cost as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, with a carrying value of $9.0 million and $8.6 million, respectively. We remeasure the SSCPN Derivative Liabilities at each reporting date and record the change in fair value as a component of other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the change in fair value of the SSCPN Derivative Liabilities resulted in a loss of $0.4 million and a gain of $0.7 million, respectively. We estimate the fair value of the 2024 SSCP Notes with and without the SSCPN Derivative Liabilities and calculate the difference as the implied fair value of the SSCPN Derivative Liabilities. The valuation model consists of a discounted cash flow model and a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with probability weights for the occurrence of the following events: (i) a change of control transaction, (ii) dissolution of the Company, or (iii) another outcome outside of (i)-(ii). These estimates require significant judgment. The unobservable valuation inputs were as follows:

Previous wording

Pursuant to amendments to the 2021 Avenue Loan in June 2023 and September 2024, we issued a warrant to purchase 150,000 shares of Common Stock at $4.6014 per share (the “2023 Avenue Warrant”). The change in fair value of the 2023 Avenue Warrant resulted in a gain of $0.2 million and a loss of $0.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We estimate the fair value using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with probability weights for the occurrence of the following events: (i) settlement of the instrument upon a change of control transaction, (ii) dissolution of the Company, or (iii) another outcome outside of (i)-(ii). These estimates require significant judgment. The unobservable valuation inputs were as follows:

Current wording

Pursuant to amendments to the 2021 Avenue Loan in June 2023 and September 2024, we issued a warrant to purchase 150,000 shares of Common Stock at $4.6014 per share (the “2023 Avenue Warrant”). The change in fair value of the 2023 Avenue Warrant resulted in a loss of $25,000 and a gain of $0.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively; and a gain of $0.1 million and a loss of $0.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We estimate the fair value using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with probability weights for the occurrence of the following events: (i) settlement of the instrument upon a change of control transaction, (ii) dissolution of the Company, or (iii) another outcome outside of (i)-(ii). These estimates require significant judgment. The unobservable valuation inputs were as follows:

Previous wording

Pursuant to an underwritten public offering in June 2023, we issued the Tranche A Warrants to purchase 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock at $22.00 per share. The change in fair value of the Tranche A Warrants resulted in a gain of $0.6 million and a loss of $1.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We estimate the fair value using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with probability weights for the occurrence of the following events: (i) FDA acceptance of an NDA for CNM-Au8, (ii) settlement upon a fundamental transaction, (iii) dissolution of the Company, and (iv) another outcome outside of (i)-(iii). These estimates require significant judgment. The unobservable valuation inputs were as follows:

Current wording

Pursuant to an underwritten public offering in June 2023, we issued the Tranche A Warrants to purchase 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock at $22.00 per share. The change in fair value of the Tranche A Warrants resulted in a loss of $30,000 and a gain of $1.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively; and a gain of $0.6 million and a gain of $0.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We estimate the fair value using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with probability weights for the occurrence of the following events: (i) FDA acceptance of an NDA for CNM-Au8, (ii) settlement upon a fundamental transaction, (iii) dissolution of the Company, and (iv) another outcome outside of (i)-(iii). These estimates require significant judgment. The unobservable valuation inputs were as follows:

Previous wording

Pursuant to a registered direct public offering in October 2024, we issued the 2024 Common Warrants to purchase 1,546,914 shares of Common Stock at $4.82 per share. The change in fair value of the 2024 Common Warrants resulted in a gain of $1.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. We estimate the fair value using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with probability weights for the occurrence of the following events: (i) dissolution of the Company and (ii) another outcome outside of (i). These estimates require significant judgment. The unobservable valuation inputs were as follows:

Current wording

Pursuant to a registered direct public offering in October 2024, we issued the 2024 Common Warrants to purchase 1,546,914 shares of Common Stock at $4.82 per share. The change in fair value of the 2024 Common Warrants resulted in a loss of $0.5 million and a gain of $1.3 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. We estimate the fair value using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with probability weights for the occurrence of the following events: (i) dissolution of the Company and (ii) another outcome outside of (i). These estimates require significant judgment. The unobservable valuation inputs were as follows:

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We estimate the fair value of restricted stock awards using a Monte Carlo valuation model to simulate the achievement of certain stock price milestones. The unobservable inputs include the expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate, and expected term. No restricted stock awards were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.

Current wording

We estimate the fair value of restricted stock awards using a Monte Carlo valuation model to simulate the achievement of certain stock price milestones. The unobservable inputs include the expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate, and expected term. No restricted stock awards were granted during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.