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Tivic Health Systems, Inc.

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 30, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Mar 30, 2026

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-21.

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Item 1A. – Risk Factors

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-03-30.

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Item 1A. – Risk Factors

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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Current report

The wind down of our ClearUP business may adversely impact our business, results of operations, financial performance, and reputation.

Current report

On November 12, 2025, after considering all reasonably available options and a broader strategic reassessment, our board of directors approved the wind down of our ClearUP business, which we substantially completed at the end of fiscal year 2025. In connection with the wind down of the ClearUP business, we incurred approximately $347 thousand in charges during the year ended December 31, 2025, and expect to incur additional related expenditures in the range of approximately $20 thousand to $50 thousand in 2026. Additionally, as a result of our exit from the consumer health business, we expect to generate minimal to no revenue until such time that we are able to obtain regulatory approval of and commercialize our other product candidates.

Current report

The estimates of the charges and costs that we expect to incur, and the timing thereof, are subject to a number of assumptions and actual results may differ materially from those described above due to various factors, many of which are outside of our control. In addition, we may incur other charges or cash expenditures not currently contemplated due to unanticipated events that may occur as a result of or in connection with the wind down of our commercial health business.

Current report

In addition, because of uncertainties with respect to our wind down plan (including those described above), we may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits of the wind down, or any benefits at all, or complete the wind down in the timeframe, on the terms or in the manner we expect, and the costs incurred in connection with such wind down activities may exceed our estimates. If the time to complete the wind down takes longer than expected, if we effect the wind down on terms or in a manner less favorable to us than currently anticipated, or if the actual costs or other non-cash charges exceed our estimates, then our business, operational results, financial position, and cash flows could be adversely affected.

Current report

Risks related To Our Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) Subsidiary, Velocity Bioworks

Current report

Our CDMO business model is unproven and subject to significant execution risk.

Current report

Velocity Bioworks was formed in December 2025 following our acquisition of assets from Scorpius and has a limited operating history as a standalone CDMO subsidiary under Tivic. We have not yet generated meaningful revenue from third-party CDMO contracts and cannot guarantee that we will be able to attract or retain external customers at sufficient volume or pricing to achieve profitability. The CDMO services market is highly competitive, and we compete against established organizations with significantly greater financial resources, technical capabilities, infrastructure, and industry relationships. Failure to successfully operate Velocity Bioworks as a commercially viable business could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

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We may be unable to integrate the acquired Scorpius assets and retain the personnel necessary to operate Velocity Bioworks.

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The assets acquired from Scorpius, including manufacturing equipment, facilities, and operational know-how, were previously part of a company that experienced significant financial distress, workforce reductions, and operational restructuring prior to our acquisition. We may encounter unforeseen challenges in integrating these assets into Tivic's operating framework, including in establishing quality systems, validating equipment, and achieving CGMP compliance. We hired approximately 45 employees in connection with the acquisition, many of whom are former Scorpius employees. The loss of key technical or manufacturing personnel, or our inability to attract additional qualified personnel, could delay or impair Velocity Bioworks' ability to meet its service commitments and support Entolimod manufacturing timelines.

Current report

Our CDMO operations are subject to extensive regulatory oversight, and failures to comply could result in the suspension or loss of our manufacturing authorizations.

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Velocity Bioworks' operations are subject to regulation by the FDA under Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards, as well as oversight by other federal, state, and local regulatory authorities. Any failure by Velocity Bioworks to maintain CGMP compliance — including deviations in process controls, documentation failures, contamination events, or adverse inspection findings — could result in warning letters, import alerts, consent decrees, facility shutdowns, product recalls, or the withdrawal of manufacturing authorizations. A significant regulatory action affecting Velocity Bioworks could simultaneously disrupt both our internal Entolimod manufacturing program and our ability to serve third-party clients, compounding potential losses.

Current report

We are subject to risks related to the handling, use, and disposal of hazardous materials at our San Antonio manufacturing facility.

Current report

Velocity Bioworks' operations involve the use and handling of biological agents, chemical reagents, solvents, and other hazardous substances that are inherent to biologic drug manufacturing processes. As the acquirer of Scorpius’ San Antonio facility and its manufacturing assets, we may be subject to environmental liabilities arising from historical operations at that site, including pre-acquisition storage, use, or disposal of hazardous substances. These materials may be toxic, flammable, corrosive, or otherwise harmful to human health and the environment. We are subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the use, storage, handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials, including regulations administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Transportation, and applicable Texas state environmental authorities. Environmental laws, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and comparable state statutes, may impose liability on current or prior facility operators regardless of fault or knowledge. We may not have been able to fully assess or quantify environmental conditions at the facility prior to closing, and any undisclosed contamination or environmental liability could result in material remediation costs and claims that are not covered by indemnification arrangements with the prior owners. Compliance with these requirements is costly, and the regulatory landscape may become more stringent over time. We cannot guarantee that our safety procedures and controls will at all times be sufficient to eliminate the risk of accidental contamination, release, or exposure. In the event of an accidental spill, release, or other incident involving hazardous materials, we could face significant remediation costs, regulatory penalties, third-party liability claims, and reputational harm. Any such incident could also require a temporary or permanent suspension of manufacturing operations.

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Our CDMO operations are subject to concentration risk due to our single-site manufacturing footprint.

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All Velocity Bioworks manufacturing and development activities are currently conducted at a single campus in San Antonio, Texas. This geographic and operational concentration exposes us to significant risks, including natural disasters, fire, flood, power outages, equipment failures, labor disruptions, contamination events, or other circumstances that could impair or halt operations at the facility. A prolonged disruption at the San Antonio site could materially disrupt both our internal Entolimod development and manufacturing program and our ability to service third-party CDMO customers, potentially resulting in contract penalties, loss of customers, and delays in our regulatory submissions.

Current report

We may face customer concentration risk and uncertainty in CDMO contract structures.

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CDMO contracts are typically project-based and do not guarantee recurring revenue. Client programs may be cancelled, delayed, reduced in scope, or not renewed at the conclusion of a project. If we are unable to replace lost or completed engagements with new client contracts, our CDMO revenue could be unpredictable or insufficient to support Velocity Bioworks' operating costs. We may also be exposed to risks associated with client insolvency or the failure of client programs to advance through clinical development, which could result in early termination of contracts and loss of anticipated revenue.

Current report

Our CDMO activities create potential liability exposure from manufacturing errors and product defects.

Current report

If a biologic or cellular therapy manufactured by Velocity Bioworks for a third-party client is alleged to be defective, contaminated, or improperly manufactured, we could face product liability claims, regulatory sanctions, and contractual indemnification obligations. Although we intend to maintain contractual limitations on liability and product liability insurance, there can be no assurance that our insurance coverage will be adequate to cover all claims or that contractual protections will be fully enforceable. Manufacturing errors that affect a client's clinical or commercial product could also cause significant reputational harm to Velocity Bioworks, impairing our ability to attract future customers.

Current report

To the extent we may rely on foreign vendors and suppliers, we may be subject to risks arising from geopolitical instability, trade policy, tariffs, and evolving biosecurity legislation.

Current report

We source or may source certain raw materials, biological reagents, cell culture media, laboratory consumables, and other inputs critical to the manufacture of Entolimod and our other product candidates from vendors and suppliers who themselves or through their supply chain have exposure outside the United States. This reliance exposes us to risks that are largely outside our control.

Current report

Tariffs and Trade Restrictions. The United States has imposed, and may in the future expand, tariffs and trade restrictions on goods imported from foreign countries, including materials used in pharmaceutical and biologic manufacturing. Such measures could significantly increase our input costs, disrupt established supplier relationships, or require us to qualify alternative suppliers on an accelerated basis. We may not be able to pass increased costs through to customers or offset them through operational efficiencies, and any prolonged disruption to our supply chain could delay manufacturing at Velocity Bioworks or our external testing and fill and finish partners and impair our clinical and regulatory timelines. Sanctions imposed by the U.S., EU and other countries in response to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the potential response to such sanctions may have an adverse impact on our business, including the financial markets and the global economy. Conflicts in Israel, Gaza, Iran and the Middle East may lead to further sanctions, retaliatory attacks, market volatility and uncertainty, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

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BIOSECURE Act and Evolving Biosecurity Legislation. The BIOSECURE Act, if enacted in its current or a modified form, would restrict U.S. federal agencies and, potentially, U.S. companies receiving federal funding from contracting with certain foreign biotechnology companies designated as posing national security concerns. Although the legislation has not been enacted as of the date of this filing, if it or similar legislation is passed in the future, we could be required to transition away from certain foreign vendors or contract manufacturers, potentially including suppliers currently used in our manufacturing operations or those of Velocity Bioworks. Qualifying replacement suppliers would require significant time and expense and could cause material disruptions to our development and commercialization programs. Additionally, as a company that has received and may continue to seek U.S. government funding in connection with Entolimod's development under the FDA Animal Rule, any future restrictions on the use of foreign vendors by federally funded entities could affect our ability to maintain existing supplier relationships or access government contracts.

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Additional Foreign Supply Chain Risks. Foreign vendors may be subject to less stringent quality and manufacturing standards than those required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the FDA's ability to inspect foreign facilities may be more limited than its oversight of domestic manufacturers. Disruptions arising from natural disasters, pandemics, political instability, or government-imposed export restrictions could impair our ability to obtain necessary materials in a timely manner. Intellectual property protections and contractual enforcement mechanisms in certain foreign jurisdictions may also be weaker than those available in the United States, limiting our recourse in the event of a supplier failure or breach.

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Failure to manage these risks effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Current report

In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we have a period of 180 calendar days, or until September 15, 2026, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of our common stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for at least ten consecutive business days during this 180 calendar day period. In the event we do not regain compliance by September 15, 2026, we may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day grace period, provided the Company (i) meets the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, and (ii) the Company notifies Nasdaq of its intent to cure the deficiency. If we do not regain compliance within the allotted compliance period(s), Nasdaq will provide notice that our common stock will be subject to delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Current report

The Company intends to continue actively monitoring the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock between now and September 15, 2026, and will consider available options to resolve the deficiency and regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. If the Company does not regain compliance within the allotted compliance period, including any extensions that may be granted by Nasdaq, Nasdaq will provide notice that the Company’s common stock will be subject to delisting. The Company would then be entitled to appeal that determination to a Nasdaq hearings panel. There can be no assurance that the Company will regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement during the 180-day compliance period, secure a second period of 180 days to regain compliance, or maintain compliance with the other Nasdaq listing requirements. To the extent that we are unable to resolve the listing deficiency, there is a risk that our common stock may be delisted from Nasdaq, which would adversely impact liquidity of our common stock, potentially result in even lower bid prices for our common stock, and make it more difficult for us to obtain financing through the sale of our common stock.

Current report

We will lose our“emerging growth company”*** status by December 31, 2026 and we will be subject to additional public company reporting and disclosure requirements that may increase our legal and compliance costs and make our common stock less attractive to investors.***

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We will lose our “emerging growth company” status no later than December 31, 2026. Once we lose this status, we will no longer be able to take advantage of some or all of the exemptions described above and may be required to, among other things, (i) provide three years of audited financial statements and three years of management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations disclosure, (ii) comply with the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (if we are an accelerated filer or large accelerated filer at that time), (iii) comply with any requirement that may be adopted by PCAOB, (iv) comply with certain disclosure and voting obligations regarding executive compensation and (v) adopt revised or new accounting standards on the time schedule applicable to non-emerging growth companies. Although our status as a “smaller reporting company” may allow us to continue to take advantage of some reduced disclosure obligations, any additional requirements will likely increase our legal and financial compliance costs and are likely to make our reporting and disclosure process more time-consuming and costly. We cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive because we may no longer rely on these exemptions.
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Previous report

If we fail to manage our growth effectively, including with respect to our recently in-licensed products from Statera or potential licenses from or acquisitions of other companies, our business could be materially and adversely affected.

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Changes in the relations of the United States with other countries, and China in particular, regulations and/or international trade disputes could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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We rely on third-party service providers to manage our information systems which may not adequately protect the company; additionally, cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents could adversely affect us.

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We rely on third parties to supply and manufacture our devices, and we expect to continue to rely on third parties to manufacture and supply our devices.

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The guarantees and warranties we provide on our products could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our markets are undergoing continuous change, and our future success will depend on our ability to meet the changing needs of our customers.

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Developing medical technology and biopharmaceutical products entails significant technical, regulatory and business risks.

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We may not be able to obtain fast track designation, breakthrough therapy designation or other expedited pathways for FDA approval of our product candidates, and even if we do, may not actually lead to a faster development or regulatory review or approval process.

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Our stock price has fluctuated significantly since our initial public offering (“IPO”), and may continue to fluctuate significantly, and investors may not be able to resell the securities that they purchase at or above the price at which they purchased them.

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strategic transactions that we may enter into from time to time, including the recent license that we acquired from Statera in February 2025 and any other indications that we may choose to license from Statera in the future under the License Agreement, including our obligations related thereto;

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receptiveness of the market to a fundamentally new way of treating target conditions;

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intrinsic variability in spending patterns associated with the conduct of clinical trials;

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disruptions to the global supply chain and inflationary pressures;

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fluctuations in demand for our technology, including seasonal variations; and

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delays in introducing new technology to market, including product design, manufacturing, marketing cycles, sales and distribution related delays.

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Changes in United States and China relations, as well as relations with other countries, and/or regulations may adversely impact our business, our operating results, our ability to raise capital and the market price of our shares.

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a third party,

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natural disaster,

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a failure of hardware or software due to a design or programmatic flaw,

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a failure of hardware or software security controls,

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telecommunications system failure,

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service provider error or failure,

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fraudulent transactions,

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intentional or unintentional personnel actions,

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lost connectivity to our networked resources, or

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a failure of disaster recovery system.

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We rely on third parties to supply and manufacture our devices, which could cause supply shortages, and we expect to continue to rely on third parties to manufacture and supply our devices.

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We encountered disruptions in our supply of various materials and components, and electronic components during 2022 due to the well-documented shortages and constraints in the global supply chain. This was exacerbated by the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in certain parts of China, which resulted in the temporary closure of manufacturing facilities, including those that make electronic parts like those that we included in our products, in certain parts of China. If we experience similar constraints in the future, the supply or manufacture of our devices could be stopped, delayed or made less profitable if any of these third parties fail to provide us with sufficient quantities at acceptable quality levels or prices, or fail to maintain or achieve satisfactory regulatory compliance.

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We rely on, and expect to continue to rely on, third-party providers for the supply and manufacturing of our devices, including components and electronic parts, as well as materials for our licensed biopharmaceutical products. Lead times for ordered components and materials may vary significantly, and some components used to manufacture our products are provided by a limited number of sources.

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We are continuously evaluating alternative and secondary source suppliers in order to ensure that we are able to source sufficient components and materials to manufacture our products and product candidates. In the event that we are unable source sufficient components and materials from our current suppliers, or to develop relationships with additional suppliers, to manufacture enough of our products to satisfy demand, we may have to cease or slow down production of our products. To the extent our current manufacturers or suppliers, or any manufacturers and suppliers that we engage in the future, are unable to meet our requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner, we may not be able to obtain an adequate supply of electronic parts, components or materials for our products or product candidates. Any shortage of materials caused by any disruption or unavailability of supply or an increase in the demand for our products, could harm our ability to satisfy customer demand, delay deliveries of our products to customers, lead to customer cancellations and returns, delay the clinical trial and regulatory approval process, delay the development and launch of new products, or increase our costs and decrease our revenue. Any such impacts or delays could adversely affect our sales, customer satisfaction, profitability, cash flows and financial condition and our business may be adversely affected. Our efforts to mitigate supply chain weaknesses may not be successful or may have unfavorable effects.

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We do not control the operational processes of the contract manufacturing organizations with whom we contract and are dependent on these third parties for the production of our devices and product candidates in accordance with relevant regulations, which include, among other things, quality control, quality assurance and the maintenance of records and documentation.

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We rely on third parties for sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and other business operations.

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For us to be successful, third parties providing us with sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution and other business operations services must be able to provide us with such services in compliance with regulatory requirements, in accordance with agreed upon specifications, at acceptable costs, and on a timely basis. While our service providers have generally met our expectations in the past, their ability and willingness to continue to do so going forward, and the ability and willingness of any new service provider to meet our expectations in the future, may be limited for several reasons, including our relative importance as a customer. Additionally, we rely on third-party online retailers, as well as the parties that we have entered into distribution agreements with, to sell our products. We do not have long-term agreements in place with certain of these third parties and there is no guarantee that such third parties will continue to allow us to sell our products through their platforms or channels. Accordingly, we may be exposed to disruptions or reduced quality of services, including access to distribution channels, due to factors beyond our direct control, which may impact our ability to operate successfully.

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The guarantees and warranties we provide on our products could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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We provide product guarantees to our customers, pursuant to which we allow for the return of products from customers within 60 days after the original sale. We also provide one- and two-year warranties for any defective product. Existing and future product guarantees and warranties place us at the risk of incurring future returns and repair and/or replacement costs. While we engage in product quality programs and processes, including monitoring and evaluating the quality of our components sourced from our suppliers, our guaranty and warranty obligation is affected by actual product defect rates, parts and equipment costs and service labor costs incurred in correcting a product defect. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we accrued return reserves equal to approximately 9.5% and 10%, respectively, of gross revenues. We believe our reserve as of December 31, 2024 is adequate. However, our reserves set aside to cover warranty returns and customer returns may be inadequate due to an unanticipated number of customer returns, undetected product defects, unanticipated component failures or changes in estimates for material, labor and other costs we may incur to replace projected product defects. As a result, if actual customer returns, product defect rates, parts and equipment costs or service labor costs exceed our estimates, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Risks Related to Our Bioelectronic Business and Markets

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Our ability to compete in the sinus, cold and allergy market is unproven.

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We currently compete in the sinus, cold and allergy market segment, a segment with large, entrenched players. We expect to experience competition from current and potential new competitors, some of which may be better established and have significantly greater financial, technical, marketing and distribution resources. We encounter competition from larger, well-established and well-financed entities that may continue to acquire, invest in, or form joint ventures with producers of alternate sinus care technologies.

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Our competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements than we can. Our market position could erode rapidly as a result of the development of new, superior products and technology by competitors. In addition, current and potential competitors may have greater name recognition, broader physician reach and more extensive customer bases. Increased competition could result in price reductions, lower volume sales, and reduced gross margins. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully against our current or future competitors or that competitive pressures will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our markets are undergoing continuous change, and our future success will depend on our ability to meet the changing needs of our customers.

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We were originally incorporated in 2016 and began selling our first product in 2019. Additionally, we entered into a license agreement with Statera in February 2025, pursuant to which we acquired a worldwide exclusive license rights from Statera to the late-stage TLR5 agonist Entolimod for the treatment of acute radiation syndrome. Prior to obtaining such license, the Company had no experience in the development of biopharmaceuticals. Accordingly, we have a limited operating history, which makes an evaluation of our future prospects and execution ability difficult. Our revenue and income-producing potential is unproven, and our business model and strategy may continue to evolve. Future revenues are contingent upon several factors, including, without limitation, our ability to successfully develop and scale-up sales of the ClearUP line and future products, including any ncVNS products and/or TLR5 products that we may develop and commercialize in the future, our ability to develop relationships with channel partners and customers, as well as the clinical and market acceptance of our technology. We may need to make business decisions that could adversely affect our operating results, such as modifications to our pricing strategy, research and development strategy, business structure or operations.

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We were originally incorporated in 2016 and began selling our first product in 2019. Additionally, we entered into a license agreement with Statera in February 2025, pursuant to which we acquired a worldwide exclusive license rights from Statera to the late-stage TLR5 agonist Entolimod for the treatment of acute radiation syndrome. In December 2025, we acquired the assets of Scorpius and began operating as a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). Prior to obtaining the license from Statera, the Company had no experience in the development of biopharmaceuticals. We also have no history operating as a contract development and manufacturing organization. Accordingly, we have a limited operating history, which makes an evaluation of our future prospects and execution ability difficult. Our revenue and income-producing potential is unproven, and our business model and strategy may continue to evolve. Future revenues are contingent upon several factors, including, without limitation, our ability to successfully develop our product candidates, scale up our CDMO, scale-up sales of our TLR5 products that we may develop and commercialize in the future, our ability to develop relationships with channel partners and customers, as well as the clinical and market acceptance of our technology. We may need to make business decisions that could adversely affect our operating results, such as modifications to our pricing strategy, research and development strategy, business structure or operations.

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We expect that our revenues may be volatile as we develop new technology and product candidates and obtain new customers in the future. The volume and timing of commercial outcomes for our ClearUP product are difficult to estimate, as the adoption of bioelectronic treatments is immature, and the sales cycle may vary substantially from forecasts.

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We expect that our revenues may be volatile as we develop new technology and product candidates and obtain new customers in the future.

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We have incurred net losses since inception. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred net losses of $5.7 million and $8.2 million, respectively, and at December 31, 2024, we had working capital of $2.4 million and an accumulated deficit of $43.5 million. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we used $5.7 million and $8.5 million of cash, respectively, for operating activities. The net losses we incur may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter and may increase as a result of macroeconomic factors. Additionally, future costs relating to product development and operating activities, including as a result of our obligations under the License Agreement recently entered into with Statera, may be significantly higher than our historical costs.

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We have incurred net losses since inception. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we incurred net losses of $8.9 million and $5.7 million, respectively, and on December 31, 2025, we had working capital of $12.4 million and an accumulated deficit of $52.6 million. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we used $7.0 million and $5.7 million of cash, respectively, for operating activities. The net losses we incur may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter and may increase as a result of macroeconomic factors. Additionally, future costs relating to product development and operating activities, including as a result of our obligations under the License Agreement entered into with Statera and our entry to the CDMO business, may be significantly higher than our historical costs.

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Cash expenditures associated with our recent in-license from Statera and developments of our ncVNS program may create liquidity and cash flow risks for us.

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Cash expenditures associated with our in-license from Statera may create liquidity and cash flow risks for us.

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We incurred significant transaction costs and expect to incur integration costs in connection with our recent in-license of rights to certain products from Statera. While we expected that the transactions costs would be incurred, there are many factors beyond our control that could affect the total amount of the integration expenses associated with the license. Moreover, many of the expenses that will be incurred are, by their nature, difficult to estimate accurately. In addition to integration-related expenses that we will incur, pursuant to the License Agreement, we are obligated to develop and commercialize the licensed products, at our own cost and expense, to make payments to Statera upon achievement of certain milestones, and to make certain royalty payments. In addition,we have certain on-going commitments associated with the development of our ncVNS program. To the extent the integration and/or development and commercialization expenses are higher than anticipated, we may experience liquidity or cash flow issues.

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We incurred significant transaction costs and expect to incur integration costs in connection with our in-license of rights to certain products from Statera. While we expected that the transactions costs would be incurred, there are many factors beyond our control that could affect the total amount of the integration expenses associated with the license. Moreover, many of the expenses that will be incurred are, by their nature, difficult to estimate accurately. In addition to integration-related expenses that we will incur, pursuant to the License Agreement, we are obligated to develop and commercialize the licensed products, at our own cost and expense, to make payments to Statera upon achievement of certain milestones, and to make certain royalty payments. To the extent the integration and/or development and commercialization expenses are higher than anticipated, we may experience liquidity or cash flow issues.

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Our business plan depends heavily on revenues from our core technology and recently in-licensed pharmaceutical products, the clinical and consumer acceptance of which is unproven at this time.

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Our business plan depends heavily on revenues from our in-licensed pharmaceutical products, the clinical acceptance of which is unproven at this time.

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Our future growth depends on the commercial success of our technology and our products and product candidates. It is not certain that our target customers will choose our technology for technical, cost, support or commercial reasons. If our target customers do not widely adopt and purchase our technology, our future growth will be limited. Further, our resources and investments may not be adequate to achieve the targeted level of manufacturing and sales set out in our business plan.

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Our future growth depends on the commercial success of our products and product candidates. It is not certain that our product candidates will be successfully developed and pass regulations required for commercial sale. Our target customers may not see the value in choosing our product over competitive products. If our target customers do not purchase our products, our future growth will be limited. Further, our resources and investments may not be adequate to achieve the targeted level of manufacturing and sales set out in our business plan.

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We have recently licensed biopharmaceutical assets, a category in which we have limited to no prior experience. We may not be able to effectively integrate licensed or acquired assets into our operations (including regulatory, quality, product development, marketing and manufacturing operations).

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We have licensed biopharmaceutical assets, a category in which we have limited to no prior experience. We may not be able to effectively integrate licensed or acquired assets into our operations (including regulatory, quality, product development, marketing and manufacturing operations).

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We have historically operated solely as a medical device company. We have recently in-licensed exclusive rights to late-stage biopharmaceutical products from Statera that will require us to operate in, among others, regulatory, quality, product development, manufacturing and marketing environments with which we have limited experience. While we have hired experienced staff to support this new dimension of the business, we may not be able to successfully create or integrate new capabilities into our overall business. This may ultimately limit or substantively damage our ability to capitalize on the licensed assets.

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We have historically operated solely as a medical device company. During 2025, we have in-licensed exclusive rights to late-stage biopharmaceutical products from Statera that will require us to operate in, among others, regulatory, quality, product development, manufacturing and marketing environments with which we have limited experience. While we have hired experienced staff to support this new dimension of the business, we may not be able to successfully create or integrate new capabilities into our overall business. This may ultimately limit or substantively damage our ability to capitalize on the licensed assets.

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Disruptions at the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities caused by funding shortages, staffing limitations or global health concerns could hinder their ability to hire, retain or deploy key leadership and other personnel, or otherwise prevent new or modified products from being developed, approved or commercialized in a timely manner or at all, which could negatively impact our business.

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Disruptions at the FDA SEC, other U.S. government agencies and foreign regulatory authorities caused by funding shortages, staffing limitations or global health concerns could hinder their ability to hire, retain or deploy key leadership and other personnel, prevent new or modified products from being developed, approved or commercialized in a timely manner or at all, or otherwise prevent those agencies from performing normal business functions on which the operations of our business may rely and which could negatively impact our business.

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The ability of the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities to review or approve new products can be affected by a variety of factors, including government budget and funding levels, statutory, regulatory, and policy changes, the FDA’s or foreign regulatory authorities’ ability to hire and retain key personnel and accept the payment of user fees, and other events that may otherwise affect the FDA’s or foreign regulatory authorities’ ability to perform routine functions including a rapid substantial influx of applications from numerous sponsors, as occurred with COVID-19. Average review times at the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities have fluctuated in recent years as a result. In addition, government funding of other government agencies that fund research and development activities is subject to the political process, which is inherently fluid and unpredictable. For example, in recent years, the U.S. government has shut down several times and certain regulatory agencies, such as the FDA, have had to furlough critical FDA employees and stop critical activities and, recently, the current administration has been implementing significant budget cuts, eliminating grant programs and terminating employees throughout many different sectors of the federal government. Disruptions at the FDA and other agencies may also slow the time necessary for new devices and drugs to be reviewed and/or approved by necessary government agencies, which would adversely affect our business.

Current wording

The ability of the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities to review or approve new products can be affected by a variety of factors, including government budget and funding levels, statutory, regulatory, and policy changes, the FDA’s or foreign regulatory authorities’ ability to hire and retain key personnel and accept the payment of user fees, and other events that may otherwise affect the FDA’s or foreign regulatory authorities’ ability to perform routine functions including a rapid substantial influx of applications from numerous sponsors, as occurred with COVID-19. Average review times at the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities have fluctuated in recent years as a result. In addition, government funding of other government agencies that fund research and development activities is subject to the political process, which is inherently fluid and unpredictable.

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We are currently operating in a period of economic uncertainty and capital markets disruption, which has been significantly impacted by geopolitical instability and the ongoing military conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas. Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any negative impact on the global economy and capital markets resulting from the conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East and/or geopolitical tensions.

Current wording

We are currently operating in a period of economic uncertainty and capital markets disruption, which has been significantly impacted by geopolitical instability and the ongoing military conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel, Hamas and Iran. Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any negative impact on the global economy and capital markets resulting from the conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East and/or geopolitical tensions.

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In October 2023, Hamas militants and members of certain other organizations infiltrated Israel’s southern border from the Gaza Strip and conducted a series of attacks on civilian and military targets. Shortly thereafter, Israel’s security cabinet declared war against Hamas and launched an aerial bombardment of various targets within the Gaza Strip. It is possible that other countries and/or regional organizations will join the hostilities as well, including without limitation Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Palestinian military organizations in the West Bank, resulting in further expansion of the conflict. The conflict between Israel and Hamas is ongoing, and the length and impact of the ongoing military conflict is highly unpredictable.

Current wording

In October 2023, Hamas militants and members of certain other organizations infiltrated Israel’s southern border from the Gaza Strip and conducted a series of attacks on civilian and military targets. Shortly thereafter, Israel’s security cabinet declared war against Hamas and launched an aerial bombardment of various targets within the Gaza Strip. As a result of the ongoing conflict, tensions between the U.S. and Iran have increased and it is possible that other countries and/or regional organizations will join the hostilities as well, including without limitation Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Palestinian military organizations in the West Bank, resulting in further expansion of the conflict. The conflict between Israel and Hamas is ongoing, and the length and impact of the ongoing military conflict is highly unpredictable.

Previous wording

Although our business has not been materially impacted by the ongoing military conflicts between Russia and Ukraine or Israel and Hamas, geopolitical tensions, or record inflation to date, it is impossible to predict the extent to which our operations, or those of our suppliers and manufacturers, will be impacted in the short and long term, or the ways in which the conflict may impact our business. The extent and duration of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, geopolitical tensions, record inflation, sanctions and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict, but could be substantial. Any such disruptions may also magnify the impact of other risks described herein.

Current wording

Although our business has not been materially impacted by the ongoing military conflicts between Russia and Ukraine or in the Middle East, geopolitical tensions, or record inflation to date, it is impossible to predict the extent to which our operations, or those of our suppliers and manufacturers, will be impacted in the short and long term, or the ways in which the conflict may impact our business. The extent and duration of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, geopolitical tensions, record inflation, sanctions and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict, but could be substantial. Any such disruptions may also magnify the impact of other risks described herein.

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International trade disputes could result in tariffs and other protectionist measures that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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International trade disputes, including those with China, could result in tariffs and other protectionist measures that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and our ability to raise capital and the market price of our shares.

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In recent years, including after the most recent presidential election, the U.S has instituted or proposed changes in trade policies that include the negotiation or termination of trade agreements, the imposition of higher tariffs on imports into the U.S., economic sanctions on individuals, corporations or countries, and other government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries where we conduct our business, in particular China, Mexico and Canada. A number of other nations have proposed or instituted similar measures directed at trade with the United States in response. As a result of these developments, there may be greater restrictions and economic disincentives on international trade that could adversely affect our business. As additional trade-related policies are instituted, we may need to modify our business operations to comply and adapt to such developments, which may be time-consuming and expensive.

Current wording

In recent years, including after the most recent presidential election, the U.S has instituted or proposed changes in trade policies that include the negotiation or termination of trade agreements, the imposition of higher tariffs on imports into the U.S., economic sanctions on individuals, corporations or countries, and other government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries where we conduct our business, in particular China, Mexico and Canada. A number of other nations have proposed or instituted similar measures directed at trade with the United States in response. As a result of these developments, there may be greater restrictions and economic disincentives on international trade that could adversely affect our business. As additional trade-related policies are instituted, we may need to modify our business operations to comply and adapt to such developments, which may be time-consuming and expensive. If any new legislation, executive orders, tariffs, laws and/or regulations are implemented, if existing trade agreements are renegotiated or if affected foreign governments take retaliatory actions, such changes could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, our ability to raise capital and the market price of our shares.

Previous wording

The U.S. government, including the SEC, has made statements and taken certain actions that led to changes to U.S. and international relations, and will impact companies with connections to the United States or China, including imposing several rounds of tariffs affecting certain products manufactured in China, imposing certain sanctions and restrictions in relation to China and issuing statements indicating enhanced review of companies with significant China-based operations. It is unknown whether and to what extent new legislation, executive orders, tariffs, laws or regulations will be adopted, or the effect that any such actions would have on companies with significant connections to the U.S. or to China, our industry or on us. Any unfavorable government policies on cross-border relations and/or international trade, including increased scrutiny on companies with significant China-based operations, capital controls or tariffs, may affect our ability to raise capital and the market price of our shares.

Current wording

For example, the U.S. government, including the SEC, has made statements and taken certain actions that led to changes to U.S. and international relations, and will impact companies with connections to the United States or China, including imposing several rounds of tariffs affecting certain products manufactured in China, imposing certain sanctions and restrictions in relation to China and issuing statements indicating enhanced review of companies with significant China-based operations. It is unknown whether and to what extent new legislation, executive orders, tariffs, laws or regulations will be adopted, or the effect that any such actions would have on companies with significant connections to the U.S. or to China, our industry or on us. Any unfavorable government policies on cross-border relations and/or international trade, including increased scrutiny on companies with significant China-based operations, capital controls or tariffs, may affect our ability to raise capital and the market price of our shares. Any additional executive action, legislative action or potential sanctions with China could materially impact our current manufacturing partners and our agreements with them.

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Our future success depends heavily upon the continued services of our executive officers and key personnel. The Company is headquartered in California, which is an at will employment state. Accordingly, the employment agreements that we have entered into with our executive officers and other key personnel do not require them to continue to work for us for any specified period and, therefore, they may terminate employment with us at any time, for any reason and with no advance notice. The replacement of members of our senior management team or other key personnel would likely involve significant time and costs, and the loss of these employees may significantly delay or prevent the achievement of our business objectives.

Current wording

Our future success depends heavily upon the continued services of our executive officers and key personnel. The Company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, which is an at will employment state. Accordingly, the employment agreements that we have entered into with our executive officers and other key personnel do not require them to continue to work for us for any specified period and, therefore, they may terminate employment with us at any time, for any reason and with no advance notice. The replacement of members of our senior management team or other key personnel would likely involve significant time and costs, and the loss of these employees may significantly delay or prevent the achievement of our business objectives.

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Part of our business strategy includes investigating growth through in-licenses of assets, such as our recent in-license of assets from Statera, and acquisitions. In connection with the recent license transaction with Statera, we have in-licensed new assets, created a new biopharmaceutical program and brought on new employees to help us develop our TLR5 program. In the future, we may further expand our business through additional licenses, including by exercising our option to license additional indications from Statera, or by making strategic acquisitions to enhance our growth.

Current wording

Part of our business strategy includes investigating growth through in-licenses of assets, such as our in-license of assets from Statera, and acquisitions. In connection with the license transaction with Statera, we have in-licensed new assets, created a new biopharmaceutical program and brought on new employees to help us develop our TLR5 program. Additionally, we acquired substantively all assets of our manufacturing partner, increasing headcount and operating expense.

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Material in-licenses, acquisitions, dispositions and other strategic transactions involve a number of risks, including: (i) the potential disruption of our ongoing business; (ii) the distraction of management away from the ongoing oversight of our existing business activities; (iii) incurring additional indebtedness; (iv) increases in our capital expenditures; (v) the anticipated benefits and cost savings of those transactions not being realized fully, or at all, or taking longer to realize than anticipated; (vi) an increase in the scope and complexity of our operations; (vii) exposure to unknown liabilities, and (viii) the loss or reduction of control over certain of our assets.

Current wording

In the future, we may further expand our business through additional licenses, including by exercising our option to license additional indications from Statera, or by making strategic acquisitions to enhance our growth. Material in-licenses, acquisitions, dispositions and other strategic transactions involve a number of risks, including: (i) the potential disruption of our ongoing business; (ii) the distraction of management away from the ongoing oversight of our existing business activities; (iii) incurring additional indebtedness; (iv) increases in our capital expenditures; (v) the anticipated benefits and cost savings of those transactions not being realized fully, or at all, or taking longer to realize than anticipated; (vi) an increase in the scope and complexity of our operations; (vii) exposure to unknown liabilities, and (viii) the loss or reduction of control over certain of our assets.

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Additionally, even if we are able to complete in-licenses or acquisitions on agreeable terms, we may not be able to successfully integrate the licensed assets and/or their operations with ours. Achieving the anticipated benefits of any transaction will depend in significant part upon whether we integrate such businesses in an efficient and effective manner. We may not be able to achieve the anticipated operating and cost synergies or long-term strategic benefits of our in-licenses or acquisitions within the anticipated timing, or at all. The benefits from any such transactions will be offset by the costs incurred in integrating the businesses and operations. We may also assume liabilities in connection with transactions to which we would not otherwise be exposed. An inability to realize any or all of the anticipated synergies or other benefits of a license or acquisition as well as any delays that may be encountered in the integration process, which may delay the timing of such synergies or other benefits, could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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Additionally, even if we are able to complete in-licenses or acquisitions on agreeable terms, we may not be able to successfully integrate the licensed or acquired assets and/or their operations with ours. Achieving the anticipated benefits of any transaction will depend in significant part upon whether we integrate such businesses in an efficient and effective manner. We may not be able to achieve the anticipated operating and cost synergies or long-term strategic benefits of our in-licenses or acquisitions within the anticipated timing, or at all. The benefits from any such transactions will be offset by the costs incurred in integrating the businesses and operations. We may also assume liabilities in connection with transactions to which we would not otherwise be exposed. An inability to realize any or all of the anticipated synergies or other benefits of a license or acquisition as well as any delays that may be encountered in the integration process, which may delay the timing of such synergies or other benefits, could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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We may pursue marketing and selling our products internationally, which would likely be primarily done through e-commerce accelerators, distribution arrangements and regional licensing. We have limited experience operating outside the United States, and we will likely need to rely heavily on distributors and licensees in the event that we expand internationally. Expansion into international markets may expose us to, among other things, the following additional risks:

Current wording

We may pursue marketing and selling our products internationally, which would likely be primarily done through distribution arrangements and regional licensing. We have limited experience operating outside the United States, and we will likely need to rely heavily on distributors and licensees in the event that we expand internationally. Expansion into international markets may expose us to, among other things, the following additional risks:

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Our data on the available market for our current products and future products is based on a number of internal and third-party research reports, estimates and assumptions. While we believe that such research, our assumptions and the data underlying our estimates are reasonable, these assumptions and estimates may not be correct. In addition, the statements in this Report relating to, among other things, the expected growth in the market for our ClearUP device are based on a number of internal and third-party data, estimates and assumptions, and may prove to be inaccurate. If the actual number of consumers who would benefit from our products, the price at which we can sell future products or the available market for our products is smaller than we estimate, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

Our data on the available market for our products is based on a number of internal and third-party research reports, estimates and assumptions. While we believe that such research, our assumptions and the data underlying our estimates are reasonable, these assumptions and estimates may not be correct. In addition, the statements in this Report relating to expected growth in the market for our products are based on a number of internal and third-party data, estimates and assumptions, and may prove to be inaccurate. If the actual number of patients who would benefit from our products, the price at which we can sell future products or the available market for our products is smaller than we estimate, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Even if we eventually complete clinical trials and receive approval for our product candidates, the FDA or EMA may grant approval contingent on the performance of costly additional clinical trials, including Phase 4 clinical trials, and/or the implementation of a REMS, which may be required to ensure safe use of the drug after approval.

Current wording

Even if we eventually complete clinical trials and receive approval for our product candidates, the FDA or EMA may grant approval contingent on the performance of costly additional clinical trials, including Phase 4 clinical trials, and/or the implementation of a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, which may be required to ensure safe use of the drug after approval.

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Even if we gain marketing approval of our drug candidates, government purchasers, physicians and/or patients may not accept and use them. Acceptance and use of these products may depend on a number of factors including:

Current wording

Even if we gain marketing approval of our drug candidates, government purchasers, physicians and/or patients may not accept and use them. Acceptance and use of these products may depend on several factors including:

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We are subject to export control and import laws and regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, U.S. Customs regulations, and various economic and trade sanctions regulations administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Controls, and anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including the FCPA, the U.S. domestic bribery statute contained in 18 U.S.C. § 201, the U.S. Travel Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and other state and national anti-bribery and anti-money laundering laws in the countries in which we conduct activities. Anti-corruption laws are interpreted broadly and prohibit companies and their employees, agents, clinical research organizations, contractors and other collaborators and partners from authorizing, promising, offering, providing, soliciting or receiving, directly or indirectly, improper payments or anything else of value to recipients in the public or private sector. We may engage third parties for clinical trials outside of the U.S., to sell our products abroad once it enters a commercialization phase, and/or to obtain necessary permits, licenses, patent registrations and other regulatory approvals. We may have direct or indirect interactions with officials and employees of government agencies or government-affiliated hospitals, universities and other organizations. We can be held liable for the corrupt or other illegal activities of our employees, agents, clinical research organizations, contractors and other collaborators and partners, even if we do not explicitly authorize or have actual knowledge of such activities. Any violations of the laws and regulations described above may result in substantial civil and criminal fines and penalties, imprisonment, the loss of export or import privileges, debarment, tax reassessments, breach of contract and fraud litigation, reputational harm and other consequences.

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We are subject to export control and import laws and regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, U.S. Customs regulations, and various economic and trade sanctions regulations administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Controls, and anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended (“FCPA”), the U.S. domestic bribery statute contained in 18 U.S.C. § 201, the U.S. Travel Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and other state and national anti-bribery and anti-money laundering laws in the countries in which we conduct activities. Anti-corruption laws are interpreted broadly and prohibit companies and their employees, agents, clinical research organizations, contractors and other collaborators and partners from authorizing, promising, offering, providing, soliciting or receiving, directly or indirectly, improper payments or anything else of value to recipients in the public or private sector. We may engage third parties for clinical trials outside of the U.S., to sell our products abroad once it enters a commercialization phase, and/or to obtain necessary permits, licenses, patent registrations and other regulatory approvals. We may have direct or indirect interactions with officials and employees of government agencies or government-affiliated hospitals, universities and other organizations. We can be held liable for the corrupt or other illegal activities of our employees, agents, clinical research organizations, contractors and other collaborators and partners, even if we do not explicitly authorize or have actual knowledge of such activities. Any violations of the laws and regulations described above may result in substantial civil and criminal fines and penalties, imprisonment, the loss of export or import privileges, debarment, tax reassessments, breach of contract and fraud litigation, reputational harm and other consequences.

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We may in the future become subject to the requirements of the Sunshine Act.

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We expect to become subject to the requirements of the Sunshine Act.

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We are not currently subject to the Physician Payment Sunshine Act (“Sunshine Act”), which was enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act. However, if we begin selling our products directly to governmental entities or our products become reimbursable by Medicare or Medicaid, then we may become subject to the Sunshine Act, which will require us to report annually to the Secretary of Health and Human Services: (i) payments or other transfers of value made by us, or by a third-party as directed by us, to physicians and teaching hospitals or to third parties on behalf of physicians or teaching hospitals; and (ii) physician ownership and investment interests in our company. The payments required to be reported include the cost of meals provided to a physician, travel reimbursements and other transfers of value, including those provided as part of contracted services such as speaker programs, advisory boards, consultation services and clinical trial services. Failure to comply with the reporting requirements can result in significant civil monetary penalties ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for each payment or other transfer of value that is not reported (up to a maximum per annual report of $150,000) and from $10,000 to $100,000 for each knowing failure to report (up to a maximum per annual report of $1.0 million). Additionally, becoming subject to the Sunshine Act and the information we disclose could lead to greater scrutiny, which could result in modifications to established practices and additional costs. Additionally, similar reporting requirements have also been enacted on the state level domestically, and an increasing number of countries worldwide have either adopted or are considering adopting similar laws requiring transparency of interactions with healthcare professionals.

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We are not currently subject to the Physician Payment Sunshine Act (the “Sunshine Act”), which was enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act. However, we anticipate selling our products directly to governmental entities and if we are successful, or if our products become reimbursable by Medicare or Medicaid, then we may become subject to the Sunshine Act, which will require us to report annually to the Secretary of Health and Human Services: (i) payments or other transfers of value made by us, or by a third-party as directed by us, to physicians and teaching hospitals or to third parties on behalf of physicians or teaching hospitals; and (ii) physician ownership and investment interests in our company. The payments required to be reported include the cost of meals provided to a physician, travel reimbursements and other transfers of value, including those provided as part of contracted services such as speaker programs, advisory boards, consultation services and clinical trial services. Failure to comply with the reporting requirements can result in significant civil monetary penalties ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for each payment or other transfer of value that is not reported (up to a maximum per annual report of $150,000) and from $10,000 to $100,000 for each knowing failure to report (up to a maximum per annual report of $1.0 million). Additionally, becoming subject to the Sunshine Act and the information we disclose could lead to greater scrutiny, which could result in modifications to established practices and additional costs. Similar reporting requirements have also been enacted on the state level domestically, and an increasing number of countries worldwide have either adopted or are considering adopting similar laws requiring transparency of interactions with healthcare professionals.

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Our competitors or other persons may have already obtained or may in the future obtain patents or other rights relating to one or more aspects of our technology. Because we have not conducted a formal freedom to operate analysis for patents related to our technology, we may not be aware of issued patents that a third party might assert are infringed by our current or any future technology, which could materially impair our ability to commercialize our current or any future technology. Even if we diligently search third-party patents for potential infringement by our current or any future technology, we may not successfully find patents that our current or any future technology may infringe. If we are unable to secure and maintain freedom to operate, others could preclude us from commercializing our current or future technology. We may in the future become party to, or be threatened with, adversarial proceedings or litigation regarding intellectual property rights with respect to our current and any future technology, whether or not we are actually infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the rights of third parties. If we are sued for patent or other intellectual property right infringement, we may be forced to incur substantial costs in defending our self.

Current wording

Our competitors or other persons may have already obtained or may in the future obtain patents or other rights relating to one or more aspects of our technology. Because we have not conducted a formal freedom to operate analysis for patents related to our technology, we may not be aware of issued patents that a third party might assert are infringed by our current or any future technology, which could materially impair our ability to commercialize our current or any future technology. Even if we diligently search third-party patents for potential infringement by our current or any future technology, we may not successfully find patents that our current or any future technology may infringe. If we are unable to secure and maintain freedom to operate, others could preclude us from commercializing our current or future technology. We may in the future become party to, or be threatened with, adversarial proceedings or litigation regarding intellectual property rights with respect to our current and any future technology, whether or not we are actually infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the rights of third parties. If we are sued for patent or other intellectual property right infringement, we may be forced to incur substantial costs in defending ourselves.

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The laws of some foreign countries do not protect IP rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States. The area of bioelectronic medicine, specifically, is a nascent and emerging industry. To the extent we demonstrate novel means to manage physiological functions, the nature and degree of IP protection we can obtain throughout the world may vary. Many companies have encountered significant problems in protecting and defending IP rights in certain foreign jurisdictions. This could make it difficult for us to stop infringement of our foreign patents, if obtained, or the misappropriation of our other IP rights. For example, some foreign countries have compulsory licensing laws under which a patent owner must grant licenses to third parties. In addition, some countries limit the enforceability of patents against certain third parties, including government agencies or government contractors. In these countries, patents may provide limited or no benefit. Patent protection must ultimately be sought on a country-by-country basis, which is an expensive and time-consuming process with uncertain outcomes. Accordingly, we may choose not to seek patent protection in certain countries, and we will not have the benefit of patent protection in such countries.

Current wording

The laws of some foreign countries do not protect IP rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States. To the extent we demonstrate novel means to manage physiological functions, the nature and degree of IP protection we can obtain throughout the world may vary. Many companies have encountered significant problems in protecting and defending IP rights in certain foreign jurisdictions. This could make it difficult for us to stop infringement of our foreign patents, if obtained, or the misappropriation of our other IP rights. For example, some foreign countries have compulsory licensing laws under which a patent owner must grant licenses to third parties. In addition, some countries limit the enforceability of patents against certain third parties, including government agencies or government contractors. In these countries, patents may provide limited or no benefit. Patent protection must ultimately be sought on a country-by-country basis, which is an expensive and time-consuming process with uncertain outcomes. Accordingly, we may choose not to seek patent protection in certain countries, and we will not have the benefit of patent protection in such countries.

Previous wording

These and other market and industry factors may cause the market price and demand for our common stock to fluctuate substantially, regardless of our actual operating performance. In addition, the stock market in general, and medical device companies in particular, have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of these companies. In the past, when the market price of a stock has been volatile, holders of that stock have on occasion instituted securities class action litigation against the company that issued the stock. If any of our stockholders were to bring a lawsuit against us, the defense and disposition of the lawsuit could be costly and divert the time and attention of our management and harm our operating results.

Current wording

These and other market and industry factors may cause the market price and demand for our common stock to fluctuate substantially, regardless of our actual operating performance. In addition, the stock market in general, and biotech companies in particular, have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of these companies. In the past, when the market price of a stock has been volatile, holders of that stock have on occasion instituted securities class action litigation against the company that issued the stock. If any of our stockholders were to bring a lawsuit against us, the defense and disposition of the lawsuit could be costly and divert the time and attention of our management and harm our operating results.

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In the year ended December 31, 2024, we sold an aggregate of 470,220 shares of our common stock to certain investors through a registered public offering and an at-the-market equity distribution program, which resulted in aggregate net proceeds of approximately $4.5 million. Additionally, after the end of the fiscal year, we issued Statera 55,635 shares of common stock and 359.6691 shares of our Series A Nonvoting Convertible Preferred Stock, which (subject to certain limitations, including shareholder approval) shares are convertible into an aggregate of approximately 211,570 shares of our common stock. We anticipate that we will issue additional shares of capital stock in conjunction with future funding requirements. Any issuance of shares of our common stock, or securities exercisable for or convertible into shares of our common stock, for the purpose of securing capital will result in the dilution of the ownership interests of our existing stockholders.

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In the year ended December 31, 2025, we sold an aggregate of 235,792 shares of our common stock to Mast Hill pursuant to an equity purchase agreement for gross proceeds of $783 thousand. We also issued Statera 55,704 shares of our common stock, along with 131 shares of Series A Nonvoting Convertible Preferred Stock, which shares are convertible into an aggregate of approximately 77,059 shares of our common stock. We issued 4,900 shares of Series B Nonvoting Convertible Preferred Stock for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $4.9 million. Of the 4,900 shares issued, 2,745 shares were converted into 1,310,857 shares of our common stock and the remaining 2,155 shares of Series B Nonvoting Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible into an aggregate of approximately 1,610,180 shares of our common stock. In December 2025, we issued 12,000 shares of Series C Nonvoting Convertible Preferred Stock for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $11.9 million. The Series C Nonvoting Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into approximately 9,371,123 shares of our common stock. We anticipate that we will issue additional shares of capital stock in conjunction with future funding requirements. Any issuance of shares of our common stock, or securities exercisable for or convertible into shares of our common stock, for the purpose of securing capital will result in the dilution of the ownership interests of our existing stockholders.

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In addition, we may in the future decide to offer additional stock or other securities in order to finance new capital-intensive projects, in connection with unanticipated liabilities or expenses or for any other purposes. There is no assurance that we will not decide to conduct offerings of securities in the future. Depending on the structure of any future offering, certain existing stockholders may not have the ability to purchase additional equity securities. If we raise additional funds by issuing additional equity securities, the holdings and voting interests of existing stockholders could be diluted.

Current wording

In addition, we may in the future decide to offer additional stock or other securities to finance new capital-intensive projects, in connection with unanticipated liabilities or expenses or for any other purposes. There is no assurance that we will not decide to conduct offerings of securities in the future. Depending on the structure of any future offering, certain existing stockholders may not have the ability to purchase additional equity securities. If we raise additional funds by issuing additional equity securities, the holdings and voting interests of existing stockholders could be diluted.

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Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, a national securities exchange, which imposes continued listing requirements with respect to issuers whose securities are listed on Nasdaq. If we fail to satisfy the continued listing standards, such as, for example, Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement or stockholders equity requirements, Nasdaq may issue a non-compliance letter or initiate delisting proceedings.

Current wording

Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, a national securities exchange, which imposes continued listing requirements with respect to issuers whose securities are listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq"). If we fail to satisfy the continued listing standards, such as, for example, Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement or stockholders equity requirements, Nasdaq may issue a non-compliance letter or initiate delisting proceedings.

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As previously disclosed, on June 28, 2024, we received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC notifying us that, because the closing bid price for our common stock was below $1.00 per share for 33 consecutive business days, we are not currently in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, as set forth in Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). On December 27, 2024, we received an additional letter from Nasdaq, notifying us that we had not regained compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement and wee not eligible for a second 180-day remediation period, and that, unless we timely requested a hearing before a Hearings Panel (the “Panel”), our securities would be subject to suspension/delisting. After a hearing in front of the Panel, on March 6, 2025, we received a letter from the Nasdaq hearings panel granting our request for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market provided that we implemented the reverse stock split on March 7, 2025 (which we did) and demonstrated compliance with all such continued listing requirements for the Nasdaq Capital Market as of March 20, 2025. As of March 21, 2025, we believe that we have regained compliance; however, we have not yet received confirmation from Nasdaq and no assurances can be provided.

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As previously disclosed, on June 28, 2024, we received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq notifying us that, because the closing bid price for our common stock was below $1.00 per share for 33 consecutive business days, we were not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, as set forth in Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). On April 4, 2025, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq confirming that the Company regained compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. As a result, the Company's common stock was able to continue to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Subsequently, on March 19, 2026, we received a notice from Nasdaq that the Company is not in compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement as the closing bid price of our common stock has been below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. The notice has no immediate effect on the listing of our common stock, which will continue to trade at this time on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “TIVC.”

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If we are unable to maintain compliance with the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq in the future, our common stock could be delisted, making it could be more difficult to buy or sell our securities and to obtain accurate quotations, and the price of our securities could suffer a material decline. Delisting could also impair our ability to raise capital.

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Additionally, a delisting of our common stock could make it more difficult to buy or sell our securities and to obtain accurate quotations, and the price of our securities could suffer a material decline. Delisting could also impair our ability to raise capital and negatively affect stockholder value.

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We qualify as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”). For so long as we remain an emerging growth company, we are permitted and plan to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements that are applicable to public companies that are not emerging growth companies. These provisions include, but are not limited to: being permitted to have only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations disclosure; an exemption from compliance with the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended (“Sarbanes-Oxley Act”); not being required to comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB, regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements; reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation arrangements in our periodic reports, registration statements and proxy statements; and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. In addition, the JOBS Act permits emerging growth companies to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies. We intend to take advantage of certain of the exemptions discussed above.

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We qualify as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). For so long as we remain an emerging growth company, we are permitted and plan to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements that are applicable to public companies that are not emerging growth companies. These provisions include, but are not limited to: being permitted to have only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations disclosure; an exemption from compliance with the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”); not being required to comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB, regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements; reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation arrangements in our periodic reports, registration statements and proxy statements; and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. In addition, the JOBS Act permits emerging growth companies to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies. We intend to take advantage of certain of the exemptions discussed above.

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In addition, we are currently a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), and have elected to take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosures available to smaller reporting companies. To the extent that we continue to qualify as a “smaller reporting company” as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act, after we cease to qualify as an emerging growth company, certain of the exemptions available to us as an “emerging growth company” may continue to be available to us as a “smaller reporting company,” including exemption from compliance with the auditor attestation requirements pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and reduced disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements. We will continue to be a “smaller reporting company” until we have more than $250 million in public float (based on our common stock) measured as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter or, in the event we have no public float (based on our common stock), annual revenues of more than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year.

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In addition, we are currently a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and have elected to take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosures available to smaller reporting companies. To the extent that we continue to qualify as a “smaller reporting company” as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act, after we cease to qualify as an emerging growth company, certain of the exemptions available to us as an “emerging growth company” may continue to be available to us as a “smaller reporting company,” including exemption from compliance with the auditor attestation requirements pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and reduced disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements. We will continue to be a “smaller reporting company” until we have more than $250 million in public float (based on our common stock) measured as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter or, in the event we have no public float (based on our common stock), annual revenues of more than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year.

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Provisions in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended (“Certificate of Incorporation”), and amended and restated bylaws, as amended (“Bylaws”), may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control or changes in our management. Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws include provisions that:

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Provisions in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended (our “Certificate of Incorporation”), and amended and restated bylaws, as amended (our “Bylaws”), may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control or changes in our management. Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws include provisions that:

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U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and related pronouncements, implementation guidelines and interpretations with regard to a wide variety of matters that are relevant to our business, such as, but not limited to, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, trade promotions and income taxes are highly complex and involve many subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by our management. Changes to these rules or their interpretation or changes in underlying assumptions, estimates or judgments by our management could significantly change our reported results.

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U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and related pronouncements, implementation guidelines and interpretations with regard to a wide variety of matters that are relevant to our business, such as, but not limited to stock-based compensation, business combinations, debt and equity transactions and income taxes are highly complex and involve many subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by our management. Changes to these rules or their interpretation or changes in underlying assumptions, estimates or judgments by our management could significantly change our reported results.

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For example, in recent years, the U.S. government has shut down several times and certain regulatory agencies, such as the FDA, have had to furlough critical FDA employees and stop critical activities and, recently, the current administration has been implementing significant budget cuts, eliminating grant programs and terminating employees throughout many different sectors of the federal government. Disruptions at the FDA and other agencies may also slow the time necessary for new drugs to be reviewed and/or approved by necessary government agencies, which would adversely affect our business. Since the start of the last fiscal year, the U.S. government has shut down from October 1, 2025 through November 12, 2025, and from January 31, 2026 through February 3, 2026. Government shutdowns, if prolonged, could significantly impact the ability of government agencies upon which we rely (such as the FDA and SEC) to timely review and process our regulatory submissions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. Disruptions at the FDA and other agencies may slow the time necessary for product candidates to be reviewed and/or approved by necessary government agencies, which would adversely affect our business. If a prolonged government shutdown occurs, it could significantly impact the ability of the FDA to timely review and process our regulatory submissions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. Further, future government shutdowns could impact our ability to access the public markets and obtain necessary capital in order to properly capitalize and continue our operations. A future shutdown of the U.S. federal government could materially impact the operations of the SEC. For example, the SEC announced that during the fall 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown, it would not review or declare registration statements effective, which resulted in capital raising delays for many private and public companies.
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Our operating results may be volatile and may not be a reliable indicator of our future performance.

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Our business plan depends heavily on product revenues from our core technology and recently in-licensed pharmaceutical products, the clinical and consumer acceptance of which is at this time unproven.

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We have recently licensed biopharmaceutical products, a category in which we have limited to no prior experience. We may not be able to effectively integrate licensed or acquired technology into our operations.

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Disruptions at the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities caused by funding shortages, staffing limitations or global health concerns could negatively impact our business.

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Economic uncertainty and capital markets disruption, which has been significantly impacted by geopolitical instability, could harm our financial condition and results of operations.

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Our insurance may not adequately cover our operating risk.

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Changes in the regulatory landscape for our products and product candidates could render our business model contrary to applicable regulatory requirements, and we may be required to seek additional clearance or approval for our products. Additionally, we have relied on guidance documents from FDA to make determinations about the regulatory pathway for future products, which may be interpreted to a different effect by the FDA.

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We are subject to consumer protection laws that regulate our marketing practices and prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices.

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We are highly dependent on our intellectual property (“IP”) and our methods of protecting our IP may not be adequate or could be costly. In addition, we may face risks of claims for IP infringement. We may be unable to enforce our intellectual property rights throughout the world.

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Future issuances of stock or other securities could dilute the holdings of our stockholders and could materially affect the price of our common stock.

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We have a relatively limited operating history and may not be able to execute on our business strategy.

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We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.

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We expect that we will need additional capital, which, if obtainable, could dilute the ownership interest of investors.

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Cash expenditures associated with our recent in-license from Statera and developments of our ncVNS program may create liquidity and cash flow risks for us.

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If any new legislation, executive orders, tariffs, laws and/or regulations are implemented, if existing trade agreements are renegotiated or if the U.S. or Chinese governments take retaliatory actions due to the recent U.S.-China tension, such changes could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, our ability to raise capital and the market price of our shares. Any additional executive action, legislative action or potential sanctions with China could materially impact our current manufacturing partners and our agreements with them.

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Additionally, any additional executive action, legislative action or potential sanctions with China could materially impact our current manufacturing partners and our agreements with them.

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We depend on our senior management team and the loss of one or more key personnel or an inability to attract and retain highly skilled personnel may impair our ability to grow our business.

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The size and expected growth of our available market has not been established with precision and may be smaller than we estimate.

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We may not be able to obtain regulatory approval in a timely manner or at all and the results of future clinical trials and pivotal efficacy studies may not be favorable.

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Compensatory arrangements with our scientific advisors or consultants could result in increased regulatory scrutiny and ultimately lead to the delay or denial of marketing approval for our product candidates.

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If we are unable to comply with the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market, our common stock could be delisted, which could affect our common stock's market price and liquidity and reduce our ability to raise capital.

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We are an “emerging growth company” and a “smaller reporting company,” and the reduced public company reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies may make our common stock less attractive to investors.