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Lucid Diagnostics Inc

For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 12, 2024.

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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 12, 2024

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-12.

0001493152-24-031168

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

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-12.

0001493152-24-044799

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

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

Compared 107 previous paragraphs and 122 current paragraphs.

69 unchanged; 34 reworded; 19 added; 2 removed; 2 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 13 previous and 13 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (19)

Current report

On November 7, 2024, the Company announced that its manuscript for its multi-center ESOGUARD BE-1 study has been accepted for publication in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). This is the fourth publication presenting clinical validation data for the Company’s EsoGuard® Esophageal DNA Test, and the second to demonstrate its performance in an intended-use screening population. Consistent with previous studies, EsoGuard showed high sensitivity and negative predictive value in detecting esophageal precancer (Barrett’s Esophagus or BE). With the acceptance for publication, the Company believes we now have a complete clinical evidence package to submit our data to the MolDX program and formally seek Medicare coverage.

Current report

The prospective, multi-center study presented data from a cohort of patients who met ACG guideline criteria for esophageal precancer screening and underwent non-endoscopic EsoGuard testing followed by traditional upper endoscopy. EsoGuard sensitivity and negative predictive value for detecting BE were approximately 88% and 99%, respectively. Specificity and positive predictive value were approximately 81% and 30%, respectively. No serious adverse events were reported.

Current report

On October 15, 2024, the Company announced that it received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a patent application covering its proprietary method of using methylation of the cyclin-A1 (CCNA1) gene to help detect esophageal precancer and cancer, a key component of its EsoGuard® Esophageal DNA Test.

Current report

EsoGuard utilizes next-generation sequencing (NGS) to assess DNA methylation at 31 sites on two genes, vimentin (VIM) and cyclin-A1 (CCNA1). Such methylation has been shown to be strongly associated with conditions along the spectrum from early esophageal precancer (non-dysplastic Barrett’s Esophagus or BE), to late precancer (dysplastic BE), to cancer (esophageal adenocarcinoma). Although VIM methylation had been previously associated with gastrointestinal neoplasias, the association of CCNA1 methylation with esophageal neoplasia is novel and appears to be more specific.

Current report

On November 8, 2024, the Company gave notice to the holder of the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note that it was exercising its right pursuant to such note to redeem the same for the redemption price specified in such note (the “Optional Redemption Price”). Pursuant to the terms of the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note, the Company has not less than ten business days, and not more than twenty business days, from the date of the notice (the “Optional Redemption Notice Period”) to pay the Optional Redemption Price.

Current report

To finance the payment of the Optional Redemption Price, the Company has entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain accredited investors (the “2024 Note Investors”). Under the agreement, subject to customary closing conditions, the Company has agreed to issue, and each 2024 Note Investor has agreed to purchase, 12.0% senior secured convertible notes due 2029 (collectively, the “November 2024 Senior Convertible Notes”). As of the date hereof, the aggregate commitments of the 2024 Note Investors exceed the Optional Redemption Price.

Current report

The Company expects to complete the issuance of the November 2024 Senior Convertible Notes and the redemption of the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note on or prior to the end of the Optional Redemption Notice Period, although there can be no assurance that such issuance and redemption will be completed during such period, if at all.

Current report

The three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023

Current report

The nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to nine months ended September 30, 2023

Current report

The nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to nine months ended September 30, 2023 - continued

Current report

On November 8, 2024, the Company gave notice to the holder of the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note that it was exercising its right pursuant to such note to redeem the same for the Optional Redemption Price specified in such note. Pursuant to the terms of the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note, the Company has not less than ten business days, and not more than twenty business days, from the date of the notice (which we sometimes refer to as the “Optional Redemption Notice Period”) to pay the Optional Redemption Price.

Current report

To finance the payment of the Optional Redemption Price, the Company has entered into a securities purchase agreement with the 2024 Note Investors. Under the agreement, subject to customary closing conditions, the Company has agreed to issue, and each 2024 Note Investor has agreed to purchase, the November 2024 Senior Convertible Notes, which are 12.0% senior secured convertible notes due 2029. As of the date hereof, the aggregate commitments of the 2024 Note Investors exceed the Lucid Optional Redemption Price.

Current report

The Company expects to complete the issuance of the November 2024 Senior Convertible Notes and the redemption of the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note on or prior to the end of the Optional Redemption Notice Period, although there can be no assurance that such issuance and redemption will be completed during such period, if at all

Current report

The Company expects to complete the issuance of the November 2024 Senior Convertible Notes and the redemption of the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note on or prior to the end of the Optional Redemption Notice Period, although there can be no assurance that such issuance and redemption will be completed during such period, if at all.
Removed paragraphs (2)

Previous report

The six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to six months ended June 30, 2023

Previous report

The six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to six months ended June 30, 2023 - continued
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Previous wording

In addition, our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future financings, acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments we may make.

Current wording

In addition, our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future financing, acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments we may make.

Previous wording

We are a commercial-stage medical diagnostics technology company focused on the millions of patients who are at risk of developing esophageal precancer and cancer, specifically highly lethal esophageal adenocarcinoma (“EAC”).

Current wording

We are a commercial-stage, cancer prevention medical diagnostics technology company focused on the millions of patients who are at risk of developing esophageal precancer and cancer, specifically highly lethal esophageal adenocarcinoma (“EAC”).

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 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). The assay has been evaluated in multiple studies, demonstrating sensitivity of ~90% for detecting disease along the full esophageal precancer to cancer spectrum, with a negative predictive value (NPV) of ~99%. Sensitivity and NPV remain very high even for detecting early precancer, which is unprecedented for a molecular diagnostic test*.*

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 heartburn, 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 gastroesophageal reflux disease (“GERD”), commonly known as chronic heartburn, acid reflux, or just reflux.

Previous wording

On July 23, 2024, the Company filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation to effectuate an increase in its authorized shares from 200,000,000 to 300,000,000, in accordance with the shareholder approval of the same. Such approval was granted at the annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders held the same day.

Current wording

On July 23, 2024, the Company filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation to effectuate an increase in its authorized shares from 200,000,000 to 300,000,000. Such increase was approved at the annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders held the same day.

Previous wording

The aggregate gross proceeds from the issuances of the Series B Preferred Stock and Series B-1 Preferred Stock were approximately $29.8 million. As a result, the Company has concluded its Board-approved offering of $30 million of preferred stock.

Current wording

The aggregate gross proceeds from the issuances of the Series B Preferred Stock and Series B-1 Preferred Stock were approximately $29.8 million.

Previous wording

We expect that gross margin for our services will continue to fluctuate and be affected by EsoGuard test volume, our operating efficiencies, patient compliance rates, payer mix, the levels of reimbursement, and payment patterns of payers and patients.

Current wording

We expect that the gross margin for our services will continue to fluctuate and be affected by EsoGuard test volume, our operating efficiencies, patient compliance rates, payer mix, the levels of reimbursement, and payment patterns of payers and patients.

Previous wording

In the three months ended June 30, 2024, revenue was $1.0 million as compared to $0.2 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The $0.8 million increase principally relates to the increase in volume of our EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Tests performed in our own CLIA laboratory for the period and the consideration received for the performance of the EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Tests.

Current wording

In the three months ended September 30, 2024, revenue was $1.2 million as compared to $0.8 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The $0.4 million increase principally relates to the increase in volume of our EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Tests performed in our CLIA laboratory for the period and the consideration received for the performance of the EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Tests.

Previous wording

In the three months ended June 30, 2024, cost of revenue were approximately $1.6 million as compared to $1.5 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 September 30, 2024, the cost of revenue was approximately $1.7 million as compared to $1.6 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net increase of $0.1 million was principally related to:

Previous 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:

Current wording

In the three months ended September 30, 2024, sales and marketing costs were approximately $4.1 million as compared to $3.8 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net increase of $0.3 million was principally related to:

Previous 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:

Current wording

In the three months ended September 30, 2024, general and administrative costs were approximately $5.4 million as compared to $4.3 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 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:

Current wording

In the three months ended September 30, 2024, research and development costs were approximately $1.7 million, compared to $1.6 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net increase of $0.1 million was principally related to:

Previous wording

In the three months ended June 30, 2024, the change in the fair value of our convertible note was approximately $0.6 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 non-cash expense on the issue date.

Current wording

In the three months ended September 30, 2024, the change in the fair value of our convertible note was approximately $0.3 million of expense, 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 non-cash expense on the issue date.

Previous 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.

Current wording

In the three months ended September 30, 2024, a debt extinguishment loss in the aggregate of approximately $0.4 million was recognized in connection with our March 2023 Senior Convertible Note as discussed below.

Previous 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.

Current wording

In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenue was $3.1 million as compared to $1.4 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The $1.7 million increase principally relates to the revenue for our EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test performed in our CLIA laboratory for the period and the consideration received for the performance of the EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test.

Previous 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:

Current wording

In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the cost of revenue was approximately $5.0 million as compared to $4.5 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The $0.5 million increase was principally related to:

Previous wording

In the six months ended June 30, 2024, sales and marketing costs were approximately $8.4 million as compared to $8.2 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net increase of $0.2 million was principally related to:

Current wording

In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, sales and marketing costs were approximately $12.5 million as compared to $12.0 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net increase of $0.5 million was principally related to:

Previous wording

In the six months ended June 30, 2024, general and administrative costs were approximately $8.9 million as compared to $10.7 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net decrease of $1.8 million was principally related to:

Current wording

In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, general and administrative costs were approximately $14.3 million as compared to $15.0 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net decrease of $0.7 million was principally related to:

Previous wording

In the six months ended June 30, 2024, research and development costs were approximately $2.9 million, compared to $3.7 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net decrease of $0.8 million was principally related to:

Current wording

In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, research and development costs were approximately $4.5 million, compared to $5.3 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The net decrease of $0.8 million was principally related to:

Previous wording

The amortization of acquired intangible assets was approximately $0.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $1.0 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The decrease of $0.5 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 $0.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $1.5 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The decrease of $0.9 million in the current period was due to certain acquired intangible assets being fully amortized in February 2024.

Previous 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.

Current wording

In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the change in the fair value of our convertible note was approximately $0.6 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 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*.*

Current wording

In the nine months ended September 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 nine months ended September 30, 2024*.*

Previous wording

In the six months ended June 30, 2024, a debt extinguishment loss in the aggregate of approximately $0.7 million was recognized in connection with our March 2023 Senior Convertible Note as discussed below.

Current wording

In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a debt extinguishment loss in the aggregate of approximately $1.1 million was recognized in connection with our March 2023 Senior Convertible Note as discussed below.

Previous wording

The fair value of the consideration given in the form of the issue of 44,285 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, with such fair value recognized as the carrying value of such issued shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, as compared to both the newly issued Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (fair value of $12.5 million) and the carrying value of the extinguished Series A and Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock (carrying value of $24.3 million), resulting in an excess of fair value of $7.5 million recognized as a deemed dividend charged to accumulated deficit in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet on March 13, 2024, with such deemed dividend included as a component of net loss attributable to common stockholders, summarized as follows:

Current wording

The fair value of the consideration given in the form of the issue of 31,790 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, with such fair value recognized as the carrying value of such issued shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, as compared to the carrying value of the extinguished Series A and Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock (carrying value of $24.3 million), resulting in an excess of fair value of $7.5 million recognized as a deemed dividend charged to accumulated deficit in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet on March 13, 2024, with such deemed dividend included as a component of net loss attributable to common stockholders, summarized as follows:

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; 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.

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 (including in the concierge medicine and employer markets sectors). 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 $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.

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 products and services, to ongoing research and development activities, and to conducting clinical trials. We experienced a net loss of approximately $34.0 million and used approximately $34.3 million of cash in operations during the nine month period ended September 30, 2024. Financing activities provided $30.2 million of cash during the nine month period ended September 30, 2024. We ended the quarter with cash on-hand of $14.5 million as of September 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, which in accordance with management’s plans may include conversions of our existing debt 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 upon 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

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.

Current wording

Effective as of March 13, 2023, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Note 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 Note 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

Under the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note, the Company is subject to certain customary affirmative and negative covenants regarding the incurrence of indebtedness, the existence of liens, the repayment of indebtedness and the making of investments, the payment of cash in respect of dividends, distributions or redemptions, the transfer of assets, the maturity of other indebtedness, and transactions with affiliates, among other customary matters. Under the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note, the Company is also subject to financial covenants requiring that (i) the amount of the Company’s available cash shall equal or exceed $5.0 million at all times, (ii) the ratio of (a) the outstanding principal amount of the notes issued under the SPA, accrued and unpaid interest thereon and accrued and unpaid late charges, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter commencing with September 30, 2023 to (b) the Company’s average market capitalization over the prior ten trading days, shall not exceed 30%, and (iii) the Company’s market capitalization shall at no time be less than $30 million (the “Financial Tests”). As of June 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance, and as of the date hereof, the Company is in compliance, with the Financial Tests.

Current wording

Under the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note, the Company is subject to certain customary affirmative and negative covenants regarding the incurrence of indebtedness, the existence of liens, the repayment of indebtedness and the making of investments, the payment of cash in respect of dividends, distributions or redemptions, the transfer of assets, the maturity of other indebtedness, and transactions with affiliates, among other customary matters. Under the March 2023 Senior Convertible Note, the Company is also subject to financial covenants requiring that (i) the amount of the Company’s available cash shall equal or exceed $5.0 million at all times, (ii) the ratio of (a) the outstanding principal amount of the notes issued under the Note SPA, accrued and unpaid interest thereon and accrued and unpaid late charges, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter commencing with September 30, 2023 to (b) the Company’s average market capitalization over the prior ten trading days, shall not exceed 30%, and (iii) the Company’s market capitalization shall at no time be less than $30 million (the “Financial Tests”). As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance, and as of the date hereof, the Company is in compliance, with the Financial Tests.

Previous 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).

Current wording

During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, approximately $2.4 million of principal repayments along with approximately $0.8 million of interest expense thereon, were settled through the issuance of 4,777,898 shares of common stock of the Company, with such shares having a fair value of approximately $4.3 million (with such fair value measured as the respective conversion date quoted closing price of the common stock of the Company).

Previous wording

In March 2022, we entered into a committed equity facility with a Cantor affiliate. Under the terms of the committed equity facility, the Cantor affiliate has committed to purchase up to $50 million of our common stock from time to time at our request. While there are distinct differences, the committed equity facility is structured similarly to a traditional at-the-market equity facility, insofar as it allows us to raise primary equity capital on a periodic basis at prices based on the existing market price. Cumulatively, a total of 680,263 shares of common stock of the Company were issued for net proceeds of approximately $1.8 million, after a 4% discount, as of June 30, 2024.

Current wording

In March 2022, we entered into a committed equity facility with a Cantor affiliate. Under the terms of the committed equity facility, the Cantor affiliate has committed to purchase up to $50 million of our common stock from time to time at our request. While there are distinct differences, the committed equity facility is structured similarly to a traditional at-the-market equity facility, insofar as it allows us to raise primary equity capital on a periodic basis at prices based on the existing market price. Cumulatively, a total of 680,263 shares of common stock of the Company have been issued through our committed equity facility for net proceeds of approximately $1.8 million, after a 4% discount, as of September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

In November 2022, Lucid Diagnostics also entered into an “at-the-market offering” for up to $6.5 million of its common stock that may be offered and sold under a Controlled Equity Offering Agreement between Lucid Diagnostics and Cantor. Cumulatively, a total of 230,068 shares of the Company were issued through our at-the-market equity facility for net proceeds of approximately $0.3 million, after payment of 3% commissions, as of June 30, 2024.

Current wording

In November 2022, Lucid Diagnostics also entered into an “at-the-market offering” for up to $6.5 million of its common stock that may be offered and sold under a Controlled Equity Offering Agreement between Lucid Diagnostics and Cantor. Cumulatively, a total of 230,068 shares of the Company have been issued through our at-the-market equity facility for net proceeds of approximately $0.3 million, after payment of 3% commissions, as of September 30, 2024.

Previous 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).

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 March 2024, PAVmed and the Company were authorized by their respective boards of directors to enter, and they did enter, into a eighth amendment to the MSA. Under this amendment, the monthly fee due from the Company to PAVmed was increased from $750 to $833, effective Janaury 1, 2024. In August 2024, PAVmed and the Company were authorized by their respective boards of directors to enter, and they did enter, into a ninth amendment to the MSA. Under this amendment, the monthly fee due from the Company to PAVmed was increased from $833 to $1,050, effective July 1, 2024. Pursuant to the MSA, as amended, 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 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.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2024, we had a Due To: PAVmed Inc. payment obligation liability of approximately $0.1 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 six months ended June 30, 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 nine months ended September 30, 2024.
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The three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to three months ended June 30, 2023

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

Subsequent to June 30, 2024, in August 2024, the respective companies’ boards of directors approved the Company to enter into a ninth amendment to the MSA. Under this amendment, the monthly fee due from the Company to PAVmed was increased from $0.83 million to $1.05 million, effective July 1, 2024.