BullFrog AI Holdings Inc
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 8, 2024.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 8, 2024
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-07.
0001493152-24-030553
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-08.
0001493152-24-044329
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe 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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Added paragraphs (1)
Current report
In October 2024, we completed a registered direct offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants, and concurrent private placement of common stock warrants generating approximately $2.7 million of net proceeds.
Reworded paragraphs (18)
Previous wording
In July 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL that provides additional intellectual property rights including patents, copyrights, and knowhow to be utilized under the Company’s bfLEAP™ analytical AI/ML platform. In consideration of the new license, the Company issued to JHU-APL 39,879 shares of common stock. Under the terms of the new License Agreement, JHU will be entitled to eight (8%) percent of net sales for the services provided by the Company to other parties and three (3%) percent for internally developed drug projects in which the JHU license was utilized. The new license also contains tiered sub licensing fees that start at fifty (50%) percent and reduce to twenty-five (25%) percent based on revenues. The Company and JHU-APL entered into Amendment number 1 of the July 2022 License Agreement whereby the Company gained access to certain improvements including additional patents and knowhow in exchange for a series of payments totaling $275,000. The first of these payments for $75,000 was paid in July 2023 and the remaining payments of $75,000, $75,000 and $50,000 are due in years 2025, 2026 and 2027, respectively. The amendment also reduced the 2023 minimum annual royalty payment to $60,000, all other financial terms remain the same. As a result of this Amendment, the minimum annual payments were $30,000 for 2022 and $60,000 for 2023, and the minimum annual payments will be $300,000 for 2024 and beyond, all of which are creditable by royalties. As of June 30, 2024, we have accrued $150,000 of the 2024 minimum annual royalty payments.
Current wording
In July 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL that provides additional intellectual property rights including patents, copyrights, and knowhow to be utilized under the Company’s bfLEAP™ analytical AI/ML platform. In consideration for the new license, the Company issued to JHU-APL 39,879 shares of common stock. Under the terms of the new License Agreement, JHU will be entitled to eight (8%) percent of net sales for the services provided by the Company to other parties and three (3%) percent for internally developed drug projects in which the JHU license was utilized. The new license also contains tiered sub licensing fees that start at fifty (50%) percent and reduce to twenty-five (25%) percent based on revenues. The Company and JHU-APL entered into Amendment number 1 of the July 2022 License Agreement whereby the Company gained access to certain improvements including additional patents and knowhow in exchange for a series of payments totaling $275,000. The first of these payments for $75,000 was paid in July 2023 and the remaining payments of $75,000, $75,000 and $50,000 are due in years 2025, 2026 and 2027, respectively. The amendment also reduced the 2023 minimum annual royalty payment to $60,000, all other financial terms remain the same. As a result of this Amendment, the minimum annual payments were $30,000 for 2022 and $60,000 for 2023, and the minimum annual payments will be $300,000 for 2024 and beyond, all of which are creditable by royalties. As of September 30, 2024, we have accrued $225,000 of the 2024 minimum annual royalty payments.
Previous wording
Since completing our IPO in February 2023, aided by the receipt of the IPO proceeds in addition to the proceeds from our February 2024 Offering, we have implemented several initiatives: Investor relations and marketing to promote and raise awareness of the company in the financial and business sectors, research and development, collaboration with the J Craig Venter Institute and initiated preclinical studies with our in-licensed drug programs. The Company is actively engaged in developing and pursuing new intellectual property as it strives to continuously evolve its AI/ML platform.
Current wording
Since completing our IPO in February 2023, aided by the receipt of the IPO proceeds in addition to the proceeds from our February 2024 and October 2024 offerings, we have implemented several initiatives: investor relations and marketing to promote and raise awareness of the company in the financial and business sectors, research and development, collaboration with the J Craig Venter Institute and initiated preclinical studies with our in-licensed drug programs. The Company is actively engaged in developing and pursuing new intellectual property as it strives to continuously evolve its AI/ML platform.
Previous wording
The Company has had negative cash flows from operations and operated at a net loss since inception. In the first quarter of 2023, we completed our initial public offering (“IPO”). In the first quarter of 2024, we received net proceeds of approximately $5.7 million from an underwritten secondary public offering of common stock and warrants. As of June 30, 2024, the Company has a cash balance of approximately $5.6 million. In the absence of significant revenues in 2024, the Company believes that its capital resources are sufficient to fund planned operations for approximately 9 months from the date of this filing.
Current wording
The Company has had negative cash flows from operations and operated at a net loss since inception. In the first quarter of 2023, we completed our initial public offering (“IPO”). In February 2024, we received net proceeds of approximately $5.7 million from an underwritten secondary public offering of common stock and warrants. As of September 30, 2024, the Company has a cash balance of approximately $4.2 million. In October 2024, we received net proceeds of approximately $2.7 million from a registered direct offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants, and concurrent private placement of common stock warrants. In the absence of significant revenues in 2024 and 2025, the Company believes that its capital resources are sufficient to fund planned operations into the fourth quarter of 2025.
Previous wording
While we generated our first revenues in late 2022 from our services provided to a pharmaceutical customer, we completed our first commercial service contract and recognized revenue in the amount of $65,000 in the third quarter of 2023. We did not generate any revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Current wording
While we generated our first revenues in late 2022 from our services provided to a pharmaceutical customer, we completed our first commercial service contract and recognized revenue in the amount of $65,000 in the third quarter of 2023. We did not generate any revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Previous wording
Our research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 increased, compared to the same period ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to increased personnel costs due to the hiring of several additional technical staff as well as our Chief Science Officer. In addition, in the first quarter of 2024, we engaged disease experts as area consultants, we expanded our target discovery efforts, and we also initiated a preclinical obesity study related to siRNA program.
Current wording
Our research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased, compared to the same period ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to increased personnel costs related to the hiring of several additional technical staff as well as our Chief Science Officer. In addition, in the first quarter of 2024, we engaged disease experts as area consultants, we expanded our target discovery efforts, and we also initiated a preclinical obesity study related to siRNA program. We expect our R&D expenses to increase as we begin the validation process on potential targets identified in our target discovery program.
Previous wording
Our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 increased, compared to the same period ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to increased personnel costs due to the hiring of several additional staff, as well as associated increases in equity compensation costs and recruiting fees as we work to expand our technical staff and capabilities.
Current wording
Our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased, compared to the same period ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to increased personnel costs related to the hiring of several additional staff, as well as associated increases in equity compensation costs and recruiting fees as we work to expand our technical staff and capabilities.
Previous wording
Results of Operations - Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
Current wording
Results of Operations - Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Previous wording
Our research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 increased, compared to the same period ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to increased personnel costs due to the hiring of several additional technical staff as well as our Chief Science Officer. In addition, in the first quarter of 2024, we engaged disease experts as area consultants, we expanded our target discovery efforts, and we also initiated a preclinical obesity study related to siRNA program.
Current wording
Our research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased, compared to the same period ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to increased personnel costs related to the hiring of several additional technical staff as well as our Chief Science Officer. In addition, in the first quarter of 2024, we engaged disease experts as area consultants, we expanded our target discovery efforts, and we also initiated a preclinical obesity study related to siRNA program. We expect our R&D expenses to increase as we begin the validation process on potential targets identified in our target discovery program.
Previous wording
Our general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 increased, compared to the same period ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to increased personnel costs due to the hiring of several additional staff, as well as associated increases in equity compensation costs and recruiting fees as we work to expand our technical staff and capabilities.
Current wording
Our general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased, compared to the same period ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to increased personnel costs related to the hiring of several additional staff, as well as associated increases in equity compensation costs and recruiting fees as we work to expand our technical staff and capabilities.
Previous wording
Interest expense decreased $2,942 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period ended June 30, 2023, due to the majority of our debt converting or being paid off in the first quarter of 2023. Interest income increased by $10,803 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period ended June 30, 2023, due to interest earned on cash held in an overnight sweep account.
Current wording
Interest expense decreased $60,730 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period ended September 30, 2023, due to the majority of our debt converting or being paid off in the first quarter of 2023. Interest income generated from cash held in an overnight sweep account increased by $62,193 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period ended September 30, 2023, due to an increase in our average cash balances.
Previous wording
Through June 30, 2024, the Company has an accumulated deficit of approximately $13,287,000 and has funded its operations through the sale of common stock and debt. We anticipate that our expenses will increase in the future to support our target discovery activities, service offerings, clinical and pre-clinical research and development activities associated with strategic partnering and collaborations, as well as acquired product candidates and the increased costs of operating as a public company.
Current wording
Through September 30, 2024, the Company has an accumulated deficit of approximately $15.1 million and has funded its operations through the sale of common stock and debt. We anticipate that our expenses will increase in the future to support our target discovery activities, service offerings, clinical and pre-clinical research and development activities associated with strategic partnering and collaborations, as well as acquired product candidates and the increased costs of operating as a public company.
Previous wording
In connection with the IPO, a SAFE and convertible loan agreement held by a related party converted into 55,787 shares of post reverse split common stock. Additionally, all outstanding convertible bridge notes and accrued interest through November 30, 2022 were converted into 276,289 shares of common stock and 276,289 warrants to purchase common stock and were issued to the Convertible Bridge Note holders at conversion. The convertible bridge note conversions and the warrant exercise pricing were determined using a $25 million company valuation immediately before the IPO.
Current wording
In connection with the IPO, a SAFE and convertible loan agreement held by a related party converted into 55,787 shares of common stock. Additionally, all outstanding convertible bridge notes and accrued interest through November 30, 2022 were converted into 276,289 shares of common stock and 276,289 warrants to purchase common stock and were issued to the Convertible Bridge Note holders at conversion. The convertible bridge note conversions and the warrant exercise pricing were determined using a $25 million company valuation immediately before the IPO.
Previous wording
Between April 5 and April 13, 2023, the holders of warrants exercised 436,533 warrants for common stock at various exercise prices and the Company received proceeds of approximately $1,495,000.
Current wording
In April 2023, the holders of warrants exercised 436,533 warrants for common stock at various exercise prices and the Company received proceeds of approximately $1,495,000.
Previous wording
In the first quarter of 2024, we completed an underwritten secondary offering of common stock and warrants generating approximately $5.7 million of net proceeds.
Current wording
In February 2024, we completed an underwritten secondary offering of common stock and warrants generating approximately $5.7 million of net proceeds.
Previous wording
In the absence of significant revenues in 2024, management believes the Company’s capital resources are sufficient to fund planned operations for approximately 9 months from the date of this filing. Accordingly, we will seek additional capital to continue to execute our strategy as discussed above.
Current wording
In the absence of significant revenues in 2024 and 2025, management believes the Company’s capital resources are sufficient to fund planned operations into the fourth quarter of 2025. Accordingly, we will seek additional capital to continue to execute our strategy as discussed above.
Previous wording
Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 decreased compared to the same period ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to paying down accrued expenses for technology access, consultants, and compensation in 2023, partially offset by increased operating costs in 2024.
Current wording
Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased compared to the same period ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to paying down payables and accrued expenses for technology access, consultants, and compensation in 2023, partially offset by increased operating costs in 2024.
Previous wording
There was no cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2024 or 2023.
Current wording
There was no cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 or 2023.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 decreased compared to the same period ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to proceeds from our Initial Public Offering in February 2023 exceeding the proceeds from our secondary offering in February 2024.
Current wording
Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased compared to the same period ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to proceeds from our Initial Public Offering in February 2023 exceeding the proceeds from our secondary offering in February 2024.
Rearranged current paragraphs (1)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Interest income generated from cash held in an overnight sweep account increased by $4,531 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period ended September 30, 2023.
Rearranged previous paragraphs (1)
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Interest expense decreased $59,950 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period ended June 30, 2023, due to the majority of our debt converting or being paid off in the first quarter of 2023. Interest income increased by $57,662 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period ended June 30, 2023, due to interest earned on cash held in an overnight sweep account.