Lucid Diagnostics Inc

Previous wording

EsoGuard is a bisulfite-converted targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) DNA assay performed on surface esophageal cells collected with EsoCheck. It quantifies methylation at 31 sites on two genes, Vimentin (VIM) and Cyclin A1 (CCNA1). Analytical validation tests of EsoGuard demonstrated approximately 97% analytical sensitivity, 95% analytical specificity, approximately 98% analytical accuracy, and 100% inter-assay and intra-assay precision. Two independent clinical validation case control studies funded by the National Institute of Health utilized were performed using upper endoscopy with biopsies as the diagnostic comparator and confirmed EsoGuard accurately identifies BE. A pooled analysis of both studies demonstrated 84% sensitivity (95% confidence interval (“CI”) 76-90%), for detection of BE, and 86% specificity (95% CI 81-91%). Positive predictive value (“PPV”) and negative predictive value (“NPV”) were calculated using a BE prevalence of 10.6% published in a meta-analysis of U.S patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (“GERD”). This resulted in a PPV of approximately 42% and NPV of around 98%.

Current wording

EsoGuard is a bisulfite-converted targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) DNA assay performed on surface esophageal cells collected with EsoCheck. It quantifies methylation at 31 sites on two genes, Vimentin (VIM) and Cyclin A1 (CCNA1). Analytical validation tests of EsoGuard demonstrated approximately 97% analytical sensitivity, 95% analytical specificity, approximately 98% analytical accuracy, and 100% inter-assay and intra-assay precision. Two independent clinical validation case control studies funded by the National Institute of Health were performed using upper endoscopy with biopsies as the diagnostic comparator and confirmed EsoGuard accurately identifies BE. A pooled analysis of both studies demonstrated 84% sensitivity (95% confidence interval (“CI”) 76-90%), for detection of BE, and 86% specificity (95% CI 81-91%). Positive predictive value (“PPV”) and negative predictive value (“NPV”) were calculated using a BE prevalence of 10.6% published in a meta-analysis of U.S patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (“GERD”). This resulted in a PPV of approximately 42% and NPV of around 98%.

Previous wording

EsoGuard and EsoCheck are based on patented technology licensed by Lucid from Case Western Reserve University (“CWRU”). EsoGuard and EsoCheck have been developed to provide an accurate, non-invasive, patient-friendly test for the early detection of EAC and BE, including dysplastic BE and related precursors to EAC in patients with GERD, commonly known as chronic heart burn, acid reflux, or just reflux.

Current wording

EsoGuard and EsoCheck are based on patented technology licensed by Lucid from Case Western Reserve University (“CWRU”). EsoGuard and EsoCheck have been developed to provide an accurate, non-invasive, patient-friendly test for the early detection of EAC and BE, including dysplastic BE and related precursors to EAC in patients with GERD, commonly known as chronic heartburn, acid reflux, or just reflux.

Previous wording

On March 22, 2024, PAVmed and the Company entered into an eighth amendment to the the management services agreement between PAVmed and Lucid (“MSA”) to increase the monthly fee thereunder from $0.75 million per month to $0.83 million per month, effective as of January 1, 2024. The amendment also reset the maximum number of shares issuable under the agreement to 19.99% of the shares outstanding as of the date of the amendment.

Current wording

On March 22, 2024, PAVmed and the Company entered into an eighth amendment to the MSA to increase the monthly fee thereunder from $0.75 million per month to $0.83 million per month, effective as of January 1, 2024. The amendment also reset the maximum number of shares issuable under the agreement to 19.99% of the shares outstanding as of the date of the amendment.

Previous wording

On May 6, 2024, the board of directors of the Company appointed Dennis Matheis as a Class A director of the Company. In connection with his appointment, the Company will be entering into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Mr. Matheis. In connection with his joining the board, Mr. Matheis received a grant of an option to acquire 241,500 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated 2018 Long-Term Incentive Equity Plan in accordance with the Company’s existing compensation policy for non-employee directors.

Current wording

On May 6, 2024, the board of directors of the Company appointed Dennis Matheis as a Class C director of the Company (and he was subsequently re-elected to the board, together with the incumbent Class C directors of the Company, at the Company’s annual shareholders meeting held on July 23, 2024). In connection with his joining the board, Mr. Matheis received a grant of an option to acquire 241,500 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated 2018 Long-Term Incentive Equity Plan in accordance with the Company’s existing compensation policy for non-employee directors.

Previous wording

Subsequent to March 31, 2024, on May 6, 2024, the Company issued approximately 11,634 shares of newly designated Series B-1 Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B-1 Preferred Stock”). The terms of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock are substantially identical to the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, except that the Series B-1 Preferred Stock has a conversion price of $0.7228. The aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of shares in such offering were $11.6 million.

Current wording

On May 6, 2024, the Company issued approximately 11,634 shares of newly designated Series B-1 Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B-1 Preferred Stock”). The terms of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock are substantially identical to the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, except that the Series B-1 Preferred Stock has a conversion price of $0.7228. The aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of shares in such offering were $11.6 million.

Previous wording

In the three months ended March 31, 2024, sales and marketing costs were approximately $4.2 million as compared to $4.1 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net increase of $0.1 million was principally related to:

Current wording

In the three months ended June 30, 2024, sales and marketing costs were approximately $4.2 million as compared to $4.0 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net increase of $0.2 million was principally related to:

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In the three months ended March 31, 2024, general and administrative costs were approximately $4.1 million as compared to $6.9 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net decrease of $2.8 million was principally related to:

Current wording

In the three months ended June 30, 2024, general and administrative costs were approximately $4.9 million as compared to $3.8 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net increase of $1.1 million was principally related to:

Previous wording

In the three months ended March 31, 2024, research and development costs were approximately $1.5 million, compared to $1.9 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net decrease of $0.4 million was principally related to:

Current wording

In the three months ended June 30, 2024, research and development costs were approximately $1.4 million, compared to $1.8 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net decrease of $0.4 million was principally related to:

Previous wording

The amortization of acquired intangible assets was approximately $0.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $0.5 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The decrease of $0.1 million in the current period was due to certain acquired intangible assets being fully amortized in February 2024.

Current wording

The amortization of acquired intangible assets was approximately $0.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $0.5 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The decrease of $0.4 million in the current period was due to certain acquired intangible assets being fully amortized in February 2024.

Previous wording

In the three months ended March 31, 2024, a debt extinguishment loss in the aggregate of approximately $0.2 million was recognized in connection with our March 2023 Senior Convertible Note as discussed below.

Current wording

In the three months ended June 30, 2024, a debt extinguishment loss in the aggregate of approximately $0.5 million was recognized in connection with our March 2023 Senior Convertible Note as discussed below.

Previous wording

In the three months ended March 31, 2024, revenue was $1.0 million as compared to $0.4 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The $0.6 million increase principally relates to the revenue for our EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test performed in our own CLIA laboratory.

Current wording

In the six months ended June 30, 2024, revenue was $2.0 million as compared to $0.6 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The $1.4 million increase principally relates to the revenue for our EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test performed in our own CLIA laboratory for the period and the consideration received for the performance of the EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test.

Previous wording

In the three months ended March 31, 2024, cost of revenue was approximately $1.7 million as compared to $1.3 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The $0.4 million increase was principally related to:

Current wording

In the six months ended June 30, 2024, cost of revenue was approximately $3.3 million as compared to $2.9 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The $0.4 million increase was principally related to:

Previous wording

In the three months ended March 31, 2024, the change in the fair value of our convertible note was approximately $0.3 million of income, related to the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note (as defined in Note 10,Debt, to our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements). The March 2023 Senior Convertible Note was initially measured at its issue date estimated fair value and subsequently remeasured at estimated fair value as of each reporting period date. The Company initially recognized a $0.8 million fair value remeasurement as a non-cash expense on the issue date.

Current wording

In the six months ended June 30, 2024, the change in the fair value of our convertible note was approximately $0.9 million of income, related to the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note (as defined in Note 10*, Debt*, to our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements). The March 2023 Senior Convertible Note was initially measured at its issue date estimated fair value and subsequently remeasured at estimated fair value as of each reporting period date. The Company initially recognized a $0.8 million fair value remeasurement as a non-cash expense on the issue date.

Previous wording

In the three months ended March 31, 2023, in connection with the issue of the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note, we recognized a total of approximately $1.2 million of lender fee and offering costs paid by us. The Company did not incur lender fees and offering costs in the three months ended March 31, 2024*.*

Current wording

In the six months ended June 30, 2023, in connection with the issue of the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note, we recognized a total of approximately $1.2 million of lender fee and offering costs paid by us. The Company did not incur lender fees and offering costs in the six months ended June 30, 2024*.*

Previous wording

Our current operational activities are principally focused on the commercialization of EsoGuard. We are pursuing commercialization across multiple sales channels, including: the communication to and education of medical practitioners and clinicians regarding EsoGuard; the establishment of Lucid Test Centers for the collection of cell samples using EsoCheck; the launch of the mobile testing unit; ongoing #CheckYourFoodTube testing days; and our direct contracting strategic initiative. Additionally, we are developing expanded clinical evidence to support insurance reimbursement adoption by government and private insurers. Further, as resources permit, the Company also intends to pursue development of other products and services.

Current wording

Our current operational activities are principally focused on the commercialization of EsoGuard. We are pursuing commercialization across multiple sales channels, including: the communication to and education of medical practitioners and clinicians regarding EsoGuard; the establishment of Lucid Test Centers for the collection of cell samples using EsoCheck; use of our mobile testing unit; ongoing #CheckYourFoodTube testing days; and our direct contracting strategic initiative. Additionally, we are developing expanded clinical evidence to support insurance reimbursement adoption by government and private insurers. Further, as resources permit, the Company also intends to pursue development of other products and services.

Previous wording

We are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties typically faced by medical device and diagnostic companies that devote substantially all of their efforts to the commercialization of their initial product and services and ongoing research and development activities and conducting clinical trials. We experienced a net loss of approximately $10.6 million and used approximately $12.6 million of cash in operations during the three month period ended March 31, 2024. Financing activities provided $18.5 million of cash during the three month period ended March 31, 2024. We ended the quarter with cash on-hand of $24.8 million as of March 31, 2024. We expect to continue to experience recurring losses and negative cash flow from operations, and will continue to fund our operations with debt and/or equity financing transactions, including current obligations on our existing convertible debt which in accordance with management’s plans may include conversions to equity and refinancing our existing debt obligations to extend the maturity date. The Company’s ability to continue operations 12 months beyond the issuance of the financial statements will depend upon generating substantial revenue that is conditioned on obtaining positive third-party reimbursement coverage for its EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test from both government and private health insurance providers, increasing revenue through contracting directly with self-insured employers, and on raising additional capital through various potential sources including equity and/or debt financings or refinancing existing debt obligations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are issued.

Current wording

We are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties typically faced by medical device and diagnostic companies that devote substantially all of their efforts to the commercialization of their initial product and services and ongoing research and development activities and conducting clinical trials. We experienced a net loss of approximately $21.6 million and used approximately $24.1 million of cash in operations during the six month period ended June 30, 2024. Financing activities provided $30.2 million of cash during the six month period ended June 30, 2024. We ended the quarter with cash on-hand of $24.9 million as of June 30, 2024. We expect to continue to experience recurring losses and negative cash flow from operations, and will continue to fund our operations with debt and/or equity financing transactions, including current obligations on our existing convertible debt which in accordance with management’s plans may include conversions to equity and refinancing our existing debt obligations to extend the maturity date. The Company’s ability to continue operations 12 months beyond the issuance of the financial statements will depend upon generating substantial revenue that is conditioned on obtaining positive third-party reimbursement coverage for its EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test from both government and private health insurance providers, increasing revenue through contracting directly with self-insured employers, and on raising additional capital through various potential sources including equity and/or debt financings or refinancing existing debt obligations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are issued.

Previous wording

Subsequent to March 31, 2024, on May 6, 2024, the Company issued approximately 11,634 shares of newly designated Series B-1 Preferred Stock. The terms of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock are substantially identical to the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, except that the Series B-1 Preferred Stock has a conversion price of $0.7228. The aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of shares in such offering were $11.6 million.

Current wording

On May 6, 2024, the Company issued approximately 11,634 shares of newly designated Series B-1 Preferred Stock. The terms of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock are substantially identical to the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, except that the Series B-1 Preferred Stock has a conversion price of $0.7228. The aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of shares in such offering were $11.6 million.

Previous wording

Effective as of March 13, 2023, we entered into the SPA with an accredited institutional investor, pursuant to which we agreed to sell, and the investor agreed to purchase the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note with a face value principal of $11.1 million. We issued the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note on March 21, 2023 pursuant to the SPA. The March 2023 Senior Convertible Note proceeds were $9.925 million after deducting a $1.186 million lender fee and offering costs.

Current wording

Effective as of March 13, 2023, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with an accredited institutional investor, pursuant to which we agreed to sell, and the investor agreed to purchase the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note with a face value principal of $11.1 million. We issued the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note on March 21, 2023 pursuant to the SPA. The March 2023 Senior Convertible Note proceeds were $9.925 million after deducting a $1.186 million lender fee and offering costs.

Previous wording

During the three month period ended March 31, 2024, approximately $0.1 million of principal repayments along with approximately $0.4 million of interest expense thereon, were settled through the issuance of 543,298 shares of common stock of the Company, with such shares having a fair value of approximately $0.7 million (with such fair value measured as the respective conversion date quoted closing price of the common stock of the Company).

Current wording

During the six month period ended June 30, 2024, approximately $1.2 million of principal repayments along with approximately $0.7 million of interest expense thereon, were settled through the issuance of 2,661,181 shares of common stock of the Company, with such shares having a fair value of approximately $2.5 million (with such fair value measured as the respective conversion date quoted closing price of the common stock of the Company).

Previous wording

From our inception in May 2018 through our IPO in October 2021, our operations were funded by PAVmed providing working capital cash advances and by PAVmed paying certain operating expenses on our behalf. Additionally, our daily operations have been and continue to be conducted in part by personnel employed by PAVmed, for which we incur an MSA Fee expense. The MSA Fee is charged on a monthly basis and is subject-to periodic adjustment corresponding with changes in the services provided by PAVmed personnel to the Company, with any such change in the MSA Fee being subject to approval of the Company and PAVmed boards of directors. In this regard, in January 2024, the respective companies’ boards of directors approved an eighth amendment to the MSA to increase the MSA Fee to $0.83 million per month, effective January 1, 2024. The eighth amendment to the MSA was executed on March 22, 2024. Pursuant to the MSA, as amended by the eighth amendment, the parties agreed PAVmed may elect to receive payment of the monthly MSA Fee in cash or in shares of our common stock, with such shares valued at the volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) during the final ten trading days of the applicable month (subject to a floor price of $0.70 per share). However, in no event will PAVmed be entitled to receive under the MSA, as amended, from and after the date of the eighth amendment to the MSA, more than 9,644,135 shares of our common stock (representing 19.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock as of immediately prior to the execution of the eighth amendment).

Current wording

From our inception in May 2018 through our initial public offering in October 2021, our operations were funded by PAVmed providing working capital cash advances and by PAVmed paying certain operating expenses on our behalf. Additionally, our daily operations have been and continue to be conducted in part by personnel employed by PAVmed, for which we incur an MSA Fee expense. The MSA Fee is charged on a monthly basis and is subject-to periodic adjustment corresponding with changes in the services provided by PAVmed personnel to the Company, with any such change in the MSA Fee being subject to approval of the Company and PAVmed boards of directors. In this regard, in January 2024, the respective companies’ boards of directors approved an eighth amendment to the MSA to increase the MSA Fee to $0.83 million per month, effective January 1, 2024. The eighth amendment to the MSA was executed on March 22, 2024. Pursuant to the MSA, as amended by the eighth amendment, the parties agreed PAVmed may elect to receive payment of the monthly MSA Fee in cash or in shares of our common stock, with such shares valued at the volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) during the final ten trading days of the applicable month (subject to a floor price of $0.70 per share). However, in no event will PAVmed be entitled to receive under the MSA, as amended, from and after the date of the eighth amendment to the MSA, more than 9,644,135 shares of our common stock (representing 19.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock as of immediately prior to the execution of the eighth amendment).

Previous wording

As of March 31, 2024, we had a Due To: PAVmed Inc. payment obligation liability of approximately $1.9 million, which liability is primarily comprised of our obligations under a payroll and benefit expense reimbursement agreement (the “PBERA”) and the MSA, as well other operating expenses paid by PAVmed on our behalf. See our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements Note 5*, Related Party Transactions.*In accordance with the MSA and the PBERA, on January 26, 2024, PAVmed elected to receive payment of approximately $4.7 million of fees and reimbursements accrued under the MSA and the PBERA through the issuance of 3,331,771 shares of the Company’s common stock.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2024, we had a Due To: PAVmed Inc. payment obligation liability of approximately $0.3 million, which liability is primarily comprised of our obligations under a payroll and benefit expense reimbursement agreement (the “PBERA”) and the MSA, as well other operating expenses paid by PAVmed on our behalf. See our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements Note 5*, Related Party Transactions.*In accordance with the MSA and the PBERA, on January 26, 2024, PAVmed elected to receive payment of approximately $4.7 million of fees and reimbursements accrued under the MSA and the PBERA through the issuance of 3,331,771 shares of the Company’s common stock.

Previous wording

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reporting in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgements. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Our critical accounting policies are as disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the SEC on March 25, 2024. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates in the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Current wording

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reporting in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgements. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Our critical accounting policies are as disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the SEC on March 25, 2024. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates in the six months ended June 30, 2024.