electroCore, Inc.

Item 1A.

RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider the risk factors included in Item 1A. of the Annual Report, in addition to the following risk factors, and the other information in this Quarterly Report, including the section of this Quarterly Report titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our financial statements and related notes. If any of the events described in the Annual Report, the following risk factors and the risks described elsewhere in this Quarterly Report occur, our business, operating results and financial condition could be seriously harmed. This Quarterly Report also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of factors that are described in the Annual Report, below and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

Our failure to meet Nasdaq’s continued listing standards could result in a delisting of our common stock, which could negatively impact the market price and liquidity of our common stock and our ability to access the capital markets.

Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b), in order to maintain our listing on Nasdaq, we are required to continue to meet one of the following continued listing standards: (i) net income from continuing operations (in the most recently completed fiscal year or in two of the three most recently completed fiscal years) of at least $500,000 (the “Net Income Standard”); (ii) market value of listed securities of at least $35 million (the “Market Value Standard”); or (iii) stockholders’ equity of at least $2.5 million (the “Equity Standard”).

As of September 30, 2025, our stockholders’ equity was less than $2.5 million and therefore less than the Equity Standard. As a result, if Nasdaq determines that we do not meet either the Net Income Standard or the Market Value Standard, we may receive a deficiency letter from Nasdaq. Upon receipt of such deficiency letter, we will have a period of time to resolve such deficiency and, if necessary, will have the opportunity to present a plan to regain compliance.

There can be no assurance that Nasdaq will accept our plan to regain compliance or that we will meet the Equity Standard during any compliance period, if one is provided to us. If our common stock is de-listed from Nasdaq, it will have material negative impact on the actual and potential liquidity of our securities, as well as material negative impact on our ability to raise future capital.

If, for any reason, Nasdaq should delist our common stock from trading on its exchange and we are unable to obtain listing on another national securities exchange or take action to restore our compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing requirements, a reduction in some or all of the following may occur, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our stockholders:

Our ongoing disputes with Pulsetto may be costly, time consuming and, if adversely determined against us, could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and business operations.

On June 11, 2025, Pulsetto filed a declaratory judgment action against the Company in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, captioned UAB Pulsetto v. electroCore, Inc., Civ. No. 25-10036 (D.N.J.), asserting that its non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation product does not infringe the Company’s U.S. Patent No. 11,446,491 (the “491 Patent”).

On July 16, 2025, the Company filed a responsive pleading, answering the complaint and asserting counterclaims, that Pulsetto’s non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation product infringes the 491 Patent, as well as the Company’s U.S. Patent Nos. 8,948,873, 9,339,653, 10,874,857, 8,843,210, 9,242,092, 11,623,078, and 10,441,780, as well as claims that Pulsetto’s commercial conduct has infringed and continues to infringe the Company’s Truvaga™ and gammaCore® trademarks, and committed acts of false advertising and unfair competition in violation of state and federal law. On September 5, 2025, Pulsetto requested leave to file a motion to dismiss the Company’s counterclaims for lack or jurisdiction and/or insufficient pleadings. The Company has opposed that request, which has not yet been considered by the trial judge. On September 9, 2025, the court approved a schedule for discovery, and certain proceedings, filings, submissions, motions, reports and conferences. The parties have exchanged initial requests for the production of documents relevant to the dispute.

Litigation is inherently uncertain, expensive, and time-consuming. Adverse developments in this matter could include, among others, the court’s dismissal, narrowing, or stay of some or all of our counterclaims; findings that Pulsetto does not infringe one or more of our asserted patents or trademarks; invalidation, unenforceability, or a narrowing construction of one or more of our patents or trademark rights; denial of requested remedies; or the imposition of limitations on our ability to assert, license, or enforce our intellectual property and brand assets. Any such outcomes could reduce or eliminate competitive advantages, limit or delay our ability to protect our products and brands, or encourage third parties to challenge or avoid our intellectual property rights.

Even if we ultimately prevail, this litigation could divert management time and attention, require significant cash outlays for legal fees, experts, and discovery, and disrupt our operations and strategic initiatives. We may also face reputational harm with customers, partners, payors, regulators, and suppliers arising from the pendency or publicity of the dispute. Insurance, if available, may not cover all claims or associated costs. The timing, scope, and outcome of the litigation remain uncertain, and any of the foregoing risks—individually or in the aggregate—could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, and any future lapses in appropriations or related disruptions, could materially and adversely affect our sales, collections, operations, product development and regulatory timelines.

Beginning on October 1, 2025, the U.S. government shutdown led to certain regulatory agencies, such as the FDA and the SEC, furloughing critical employees and curtailing their activities. Additionally, on October 10, 2025, the U.S. government implemented substantial layoffs and workforce reductions in connection with the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has resulted in the suspension or delay of various government-funded programs. Government shutdowns, lapses in appropriations, continuing resolutions, or related funding disruptions can delay, reduce, or suspend procurement activities, new orders, contract awards and modifications, and pricing or volume negotiations. They can also limit the availability of contracting officers and program personnel, impede access to government ordering portals, and result in stop-work or similar directives affecting us or our contracting parties. In addition, shutdowns and related constraints on federal operations can delay invoice processing and payment timing for delivered products and services. Even when shutdowns are relatively short, backlogs and operational bottlenecks can persist after normal operations resume; if prolonged or recurrent, the cumulative effects can be significant.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of our largest customers, and we also sell our TAC-STIM product to the U.S. Air Force. Any disruptions relating to the government shut down could reduce or defer sales to the VA and the Air Force, negatively affect our visibility into demand, impair our ability to forecast and plan production and inventory, and adversely impact our revenues and margins. Shutdown-related delays in invoice processing and payment timing could increase our accounts receivable and days sales outstanding, reduce operating cash flows, and require us to draw on cash reserves, adjust working capital, extend supplier payment terms, or otherwise manage liquidity in ways that could be unfavorable to our business.

Sales cycles for government customers can be extended during and after shutdowns due to backlogs and competing priorities when operations resume. Program-level funding may be reallocated or reduced, and unit-level purchasing may be delayed or constrained even after appropriations are restored. For our TAC-STIM product sold to the U.S. Air Force, shutdowns may delay fielding and adoption, defer training or deployment within units, and slow the pace of follow-on or expansion orders, any of which could adversely affect near-term and future revenue from this program. Interruption in government operations may also delay or complicate renewals of existing contracts, on-ramping to new vehicles or schedules, and the ability to qualify for or participate in pilots or evaluations that are often a precursor to broader adoption within federal healthcare systems.

The ability of the FDA to review and approve new products, to provide feedback on clinical trials and development programs, to meet with sponsors and to otherwise review regulatory submissions can be affected by a variety of factors, including government budget and funding levels, reductions in workforce, ability to hire and retain key personnel, and statutory, regulatory and policy changes. In addition, there may be delays in necessary interactions with regulators, ethics committees and other important agencies and contractors due to limitations in employee resources or forced furlough of government or contractor personnel. Government shutdowns, if prolonged, can significantly impact the ability of government agencies upon which 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.

The duration and impact of any federal government shutdown or related disruption are inherently uncertain and outside our control. Even short shutdowns can create backlogs and operational bottlenecks that persist for an extended period after normal operations resume. If shutdowns are prolonged or recur, the cumulative effects on our government sales, receivable collections, product development and regulatory timelines could be significant and may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.