NEXGEL, INC.
For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 12, 2025.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
NexGel, Inc. (“NexGel” or the “Company”) manufactures high water content, electron beam cross-linked, aqueous polymer hydrogels, or gels, used for wound care, medical diagnostics, transdermal drug delivery and cosmetics. The Company specializes in custom gels by capitalizing on proprietary manufacturing technologies. The Company has historically served as a contract manufacturer, supplying our gels to third parties who incorporate them into their own products. Beginning in 2020, we created two new lines of business for the Company. First, we launched our own line of branded consumer products sold direct to consumers. Second, we expanded into custom and white label opportunities, which focuses on combining our gels with proprietary branded products and white label opportunities. All of our gel products are manufactured using proprietary and non-proprietary mixing, coating and cross-linking technologies. Together, these technologies enable us to produce gels that can satisfy rigid tolerance specifications with respect to a wide range of physical characteristics (e.g., thickness, water content, adherence, absorption, moisture vapor transmission rate [a measure of the passage of water vapor through a substance] and release rate) while maintaining product integrity. Additionally, we have the manufacturing ability to offer broad choices in the selection of liners onto which the gels are coated. Consequently, the Company and its customers are able to determine tolerances in moisture vapor transmission rate and active ingredient release rates while personalizing color and texture.
NexGel was previously known as AquaMed Technologies, Inc. (“AquaMed”) before changing its name to NexGel, Inc. on November 14, 2019.
On May 15, 2024, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets from Semmens Online Pty Ltd as Trustee for Semmens Business Trust (the “SG Seller”) related to the SG Seller’s eyeliner, fake eyelashes, lash serum and mascara business operating under the tradename “Silly George” (collectively, the “Silly George acquisition”).
On December 1, 2023, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets Olympus Trading Company, LLC (the “Kenkoderm Seller”) related to the Kenkoderm Seller’s skincare line focused on reducing symptoms associated with psoriasis operating under the tradename “Kenkoderm” (the “Kenkoderm acquisition”).
On March 1, 2023, the Company acquired a 50% interest in a newly formed joint venture (“CGN JV”), CG Converting and Packaging, LLC (“CGN”), with C.G. Laboratories Inc. (“CG Labs”) for its converting and packaging business. The CGN JV was effective March 1, 2023. As a result of this transaction, the Company owns 50% of the CGN JV, with the remaining 50% held by CG Labs.
On January 6, 2023, the Company acquired a 50% interest in a newly formed joint venture (“Enigma JV”) to pursue branded consumer product retail opportunities and the development of new patch products. The Enigma JV agreement was effective January 6, 2023. As a result of this transaction, the Company owned 50% of the Enigma JV, with the remaining 50% held by Moiety. However, the Enigma JV was dissolved on December 23, 2024.
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and are presented in US dollars.
The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“Financial Statements”) and footnotes of NexGel have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and the instructions to Article 8 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they donotinclude all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these Financial Statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods, but arenot necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be anticipated for the full year ending December 31, 2025*.*These Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated wholly-owned subsidiary, NexGelRx, Inc. and the fifty percent (50%) owned CGN JV (see Note 5).
2. Going Concern
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had a cash balance of $938 thousand. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company incurred a net loss attributable to NexGel stockholders of $2.0 million and had a net usage of cash in operating activities of $1.6 million. In addition, the Company had working capital of $2.3 million as of September 30, 2025. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s cash balance of $938 thousand as of September 30, 2025 does not include $920 thousand in partnership restricted cash. See Note 17 for additional information regarding partnership restricted cash.
Management is exploring new product channel sales in adjacent industries, such as cosmetics, athletic products, and proprietary medical devices. The Company has increased focus on sales and developing a sales pipeline for potential customers. This customer base expansion will enable us to provide financial stability for the foreseeable future, expand our current processes, and position us for long-term shareholder value creation.
We intend to maintain and attempt to grow our existing contract manufacturing business. We also plan to continue building and developing our catalogue of consumer products for sale to branding partners and to use our in-house capabilities to create and test market additional branded products. These products will be target marketed and sold online through social media and online advertising and marketplaces. Furthermore, the Company plans to develop its own proprietary medical devices and explore drug delivery programs for its technology. Additionally, the Company continues to evaluate strategic initiatives (e.g., acquisitions), and additional capital raises through debt or equity may be necessary to achieve these objectives.
We expect to continue incurring losses for the near-term. Our ability to continue to operate as a going concern in the long-term is dependent upon our ability to manage and grow our current products and to ultimately achieve profitable operations. Management may consider various options to raise capital to fund our current business activities and potential acquisitions through equity or debt offerings. There can be no assurances, however, that management will be able to obtain sufficient additional funds, if needed, or that such funds, if available, will be obtained on terms satisfactory to us. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets and liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. Additionally, it is reasonably possible that estimates made in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been, or will be, materially and adversely impacted in the near term as a result of these conditions, including the recoverability of long-lived assets.
3. Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates and assumptions include allowances for credit losses, inventory reserves, deferred taxes, share-based compensation and related valuation allowances and fair value of long-lived assets. Actual results could differ from the estimates.
Segment Reporting
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280,Segment Reporting, requires that an enterprise report selected information about reportable segments in its financial reports issued to its stockholders. The Company hastwo reportable segments - the NexGel segment and the CGN segment.
The NexGel segment is comprised of the manufacturing of ultra-gentle, high-water-content hydrogel products for healthcare and consumer applications, which is based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania as well as the Kenkoderm acquisition, the Silly George acquisition and the Enigma JV. However, the Enigma JV was dissolved on December 23, 2024.
The CGN segment is comprised of the CGN JV used for the Company’s converting and packaging business, which is based in Granbury, Texas.
Reclassifications
We have reclassified, combined or separately disclosed certain amounts in the prior years’ condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes to conform with the current year’s presentation. These changes consisted of separating Accounts payable – related party from Accounts payable within the September 30, 2024 condensed consolidated statement of cashflows and we have reclassified expenses on our statement of operations realigning certain expenses previously classified as selling, general and administrative to cost of revenue related to our online sales commissions and contract fees.
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents is comprised of cash in banks and highly liquid investments, including U.S. treasury bills purchased with an original maturity of three months or less as well as investments in money market funds for which the carrying amount approximates fair value, due to the short maturities of these investments.
The Company also maintains restricted cash under a Partnership Agreement (see Note 17). As of September 30, 2025, restricted cash totaled $920 thousand, representing funds that are contractually restricted from use for general operating purposes and may be utilized only in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement. Restricted cash is included in total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as presented in the statement of cash flows.
Accounts Receivable, net
Trade accounts receivable are stated at the amount the Company expects to collect and do not bear interest. The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable and records a provision to the allowance for credit losses based on factors including the length of time the receivables are past due, the customer’s payment history, the credit quality of the customer and other factors that may affect the customers’ ability to pay. Provisions to the allowances for credit losses are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered. The allowance for credit losses was $7 thousand as of September 30, 2025 and $5 thousand as of December 31, 2024.
Inventory and Cost of Revenues
The inventory balance is stated at the lower of cost, the value determined by the first-in, first-out method, or net realizable value. The Company evaluates inventories for excess quantities, obsolescence, and shelf-life expiration. This evaluation includes an analysis of historical sales levels by product, projections of future demand, the risk of technological or competitive obsolescence for products, general market conditions, and a review of the shelf-life expiration dates for products. These factors determine when, and if, the Company adjusts the carrying value of inventory to estimated net realizable value.
The Company produces proprietary branded products and white label opportunities in our manufacturing of consumer products. In our contract manufacturing, the Company builds its products based on customer orders and immediately ships the products upon completion of the production process.
The inventory balance is made up of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Inventory is maintained at the Company’s warehouses, third party warehouses and at fulfilment centers owned by Amazon, Walmart and CVS.
The “Cost of revenues” line item in the condensed consolidated statements of operations is comprised of the book value of inventory sold to customers during the reporting period. When circumstances dictate that we use net realizable value as the basis for recording inventory, we base our estimates on expected future selling prices less expected disposal costs. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there was no reserve recorded against inventories.
Research and Development
Our research and development activities focus on new and innovative products designed to support revenue growth. Research and development expenses consist primarily of contracted development and testing efforts associated with development of products. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment is recorded at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is provided over the assets’ useful lives on a straight-line basis. Leasehold improvements and right-of-use assets under financing lease arrangements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or lease terms. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Management periodically assesses the estimated useful life over which assets are depreciated or amortized. If the analysis warrants a change in the estimated useful life of property and equipment, management will reduce the estimated useful life and depreciate or amortize the carrying value prospectively over the shorter remaining useful life.
The carrying amounts of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated in the year of disposal and any resulting gains and losses are included in the results of operations during the same year.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews its property and equipment and any identifiable intangibles with definite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted operating cash flow expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
In applying the acquisition method of accounting, amounts assigned to identifiable assets and liabilities acquired were based on estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition, with the remainder recorded as goodwill. Identifiable intangible assets are initially recorded at fair value using generally accepted valuation methods appropriate for the type of intangible asset. Identifiable intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and are reviewed for impairment if indicators of impairment arise. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment within one year of the acquisition date or annually as of December 31, and whenever indicators of impairment exist. The fair value of intangible assets is compared with their carrying values, and an impairment loss would be recognized for the amount by which carrying amount exceeds its fair value.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets are recorded at historical cost and are primarily made up of $61 thousand and $46 thousand of prepaid insurance, and $825 thousand and $577 thousand of general prepaid expenses and other current assets as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Other Assets
Other assets are recorded at historical costs, and as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the balance is primarily comprised of spare parts for manufacturing equipment. The Company maintains spare parts for either repair and maintenance, which is expensed as incurred, or replacement of capitalized equipment. Capitalized equipment spare parts are not subject to depreciation until such time that they are placed into service and the part that is being replaced is disposed.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company utilizes the fair value hierarchy to apply fair value measurements. The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair values that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s pricing based upon its own market assumptions. The basis for fair value measurements for each level within the hierarchy is described below:
Level 1 —Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 —Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
Level 3 —Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
The Company considers the carrying amounts of its financial instruments (cash, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable, notes payable and convertible notes payable) in the condensed consolidated balance sheet to approximate fair value because of the short-term or highly liquid nature of these financial instruments.
Warrant Liability
Warrants to purchase common stock were issued in connection with equity financing raises, which occurred during 2019 through 2024. The fair values of the warrants are estimated as of the date of issuance and again at each year end using a Black-Scholes option valuation model. At issuance, the fair values of the warrant are recognized as an equity issuance cost within additional paid-in-capital. Fair value adjustments to the warrant liability are recognized in other income (expense) in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Equity Classified Warrants
Warrants that meet all necessary criteria to be accounted for as equity in accordance with ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity are presented within additional paid-in capital within the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity and condensed consolidated balance sheets. Warrants classified as equity are initially measured at fair value. Subsequent changes in fair value are not recognized as long as the warrants continue to be classified as equity.
Offering Costs
The Company complies with the requirements of ASC 340 with regards to offering costs. Prior to the completion of an offering, offering costs will be capitalized as deferred offering costs on the balance sheet. The deferred offering costs will be charged to stockholders’ equity upon the completion of an offering or to expense if the offering is not completed.
Revenue Recognition
The Company records revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). The core principle of ASC 606 requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under existing GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation.
The Company currently recognizes revenue predominately from four sources, contract manufacturing, custom and white label finished goods manufacturing (“Custom and white label”), our branded consumer products and medical devices/other. Contract manufacturing and Custom and white label revenues are recognized at the point where the customer obtains control of the goods and the Company satisfies its performance obligation, which generally is at the time the customer receives the product. Branded consumer product revenue is derived from direct-to-consumer purchases through websites like Amazon and through our Shopify stores. Revenue is recognized upon shipment to the end customer.
The Company’s customers consist of other life sciences companies and Amazon retail customers. Revenues are predominately concentrated in the United States, but with the Silly George acquisition, have expanded into Europe and Asia. Payment terms, excluding branded consumer products, vary by the type and location of customer and may differ by jurisdiction and customer but payment is generally required in a term ranging from 30 to 60 days from date of shipment. Branded consumer products are purchased and paid for by the consumer at the time the transaction is completed.
Estimates for product returns, allowances and discounts are recorded as a reduction of revenue and are established at the time of sale. Returns are estimated through a comparison of historical return data and are determined for each product and adjusted for known or expected changes in the marketplace specific to each product, when appropriate. Historically, sales return provisions have not been material. Amounts accrued for sales allowances and discounts are based on estimates of amounts that are expected to be claimed on the related sales and are based on historical data. Payments for allowances and discounts have historically been immaterial.
Disaggregated revenue by sales type ($ in thousands):
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| September 30, | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Contract manufacturing | $907 | $864 |
| Custom and white label finished goods manufacturing | - | - |
| Consumer branded products | 1,918 | 1,930 |
| Medical devices/Other | 109 | 146 |
| Total | $2,934 | $2,940 |
| Nine Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| September 30, | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Contract manufacturing | $2,718 | $1,890 |
| Custom and white label finished goods manufacturing | 27 | 42 |
| Consumer branded products | 5,584 | 3,515 |
| Medical devices/Other | 296 | 200 |
| Total | $8,625 | $5,647 |
Contract Liabilities
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company did not have any contract assets or contract liabilities from contracts with customers and there wereno remaining performance obligations that the Company had not satisfied except for deferred revenue of $180 thousand and $179 thousand at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, that the Company had not satisfied as of the end of the respective period.
The following table provides information about contract liabilities from contracts with our customers ($ in thousands).
| September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred revenue | $180 | $179 |
| Total Deferred revenue | $180 | $179 |
Significant changes in the contract liabilities balance during the period are as follows:
| Contract liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | $179 |
| Non-cancelable contracts with customers entered during the period | 112 |
| Revenue recognized related to non-cancelable contracts with customers during the period | (111) |
| Balance, September 30, 2025 | $180 |
The Company has four distinct lines of business; Contract Manufacturing, Custom & White Label, Consumer Branded Products, and Medical Devices/Other.
Contract Manufacturing
Customers order rolls of gel (“rollstock”). The rollstock is shipped to our customers, which they package into finished goods. Historically, this was the Company’s primary source of revenue.
Custom & White Label
These products often infuse various ingredients into our base gel to develop unique product offerings to satisfy market demand (e.g. aloe infused into the gel for a beauty mask). The rollstock is converted and packaged into salable units. The finished goods are shipped to the customer, who is ultimately responsible for product distribution. Frequently these products started as development deals, in which the customer paid the Company a small fee to develop a specific product. Once completed, the customer places an order for newly developed product.
Consumer Branded Products
These products are finished goods marketed and sold directly to consumers by the Company through online and retail channels. We are responsible for sales, marketing, and distribution. The products we sell under our MedaGel brand primarily relate to healthcare over-the-counter (“OTC”) remedy solutions, such as blister and applications. In December 2023 we added a second consumer product brand when we completed the purchase of the Kenkoderm brand. The Kenkoderm skincare line was originally developed by a dermatologist to provide gentle to the skin products for consumer with psoriasis. In May 2024, we added our third consumer product brand with the purchase of the Silly George brand. Silly George is a beauty brand primarily focused on false eyelashes and other eye related products. We continue to look for additional potential acquisitions as part of our consumer product “roll-up” strategy.
Medical Devices/Other
Medical Devices are a hybrid business, combining elements of Custom & White Label and Consumer Branded Products. Medical Devices, which are not yet marketed, are expected to be distributed through strategic partnerships. We will manufacture and possibly convert/package the device while the strategic partner brings the product to market. Small market Medical Devices could be launched by us, but also be offered to a distributor to reach the full scale of the market.
Other includes freight charged to customers who purchase the Company’s branded consumer products through their Shopify stores.
Shipping and Handling Revenue and Expense
Shipping and handling revenue and expense are included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations in revenues and cost of revenues, respectively. The Company accounts for shipping activities, consisting of direct costs to ship products performed after the risk of loss passes to the customer. Shipping revenue and expense are primarily generated through the Amazon marketplace and Silly George direct customer sales.
Share-based Compensation
On August 28, 2019, the Company adopted the 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2019 Plan”). See Note 14 for further details regarding the 2019 Plan.
The 2019 Plan provides certain employees, contractors, and outside directors with share-based compensation in the form of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalent rights and other awards. The fair values of incentive stock option award grants are estimated as of the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option valuation model. Compensation expense is recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities at the applicable tax rates. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates.
Tax benefits are recognized from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by a tax authority and based upon the technical merits of the tax position. The tax benefit recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements for a particular tax position is based on the largest benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settlement. An unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, is presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward if such settlement is required or expected in the event the uncertain tax position is disallowed.
Leases
We account for our leases in accordance with ASC 842, Leases. We determine whether an arrangement is an operating or financing lease at contract inception. Operating leases, requires recognition of leases on the consolidated balance sheets as right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities. ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use underlying assets for the lease terms and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the leases. Operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value and future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company used its estimated incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. A number of the lease agreements contain options to renew and options to terminate the leases early. The lease term used to calculate ROU assets and lease liabilities only includes renewal and termination options that are deemed reasonably certain to be exercised.
The Company recognized lease liabilities, with corresponding ROU assets, based on the present value of unpaid lease payments for existing operating leases longer than twelve months. The ROU assets were adjusted per ASC 842 transition guidance for existing lease-related balances of accrued and prepaid rent, and unamortized lease incentives provided by lessors. Operating lease cost is recognized as a single lease cost on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is recorded in cost of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses. Variable lease payments for common area maintenance, property taxes and other operating expenses are recognized as expense in the year when the changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable lease payments are based occur. The Company has elected not to separate lease and non-lease components for all property leases for the purposes of calculating ROU assets and lease liabilities.
Financing leases are those that transfer substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership to the Company. At the lease commencement date, the Company recognizes a financing lease ROU asset and a corresponding lease liability measured at the present value of future lease payments. The ROU asset is subsequently amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the underlying asset, while the lease liability is increased by interest expense and reduced by lease payments made. Interest expense on the lease liability and amortization of the ROU asset are presented separately in the consolidated statements of operations, resulting in a front-loaded expense pattern over the lease term. Financing lease ROU assets are included in property and equipment, net, and the related lease liabilities are included within current and long-term debt, as applicable.
Variable Interest Entity
The Company reviews each legal entity formed by parties related to the Company to determine whether or not the Company has a variable interest in the entity and whether or not the entity would meet the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) in accordance with ASC Topic 810,Consolidation. In assessing whether the Company has a variable interest in the entity as a whole, the Company considers and makes judgements regarding the purpose and design of the entity, the value of the licensed assets to the entity, the value of the entity’s total assets and the significant activities of the entity. If the Company has a variable interest in the entity as a whole, the Company assesses whether or not the Company is a primary beneficiary of that VIE, based on a number of factors, including: (i) which party has the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance, (ii) the parties’ contractual rights and responsibilities pursuant to the collaboration agreement, and (iii) which party has the obligation to absorb losses of or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be significant to the VIE.
If the Company determines that it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE at the onset of the collaboration, the collaboration is treated as a business combination and the Company consolidates the financial statements of the VIE into the Company’s consolidated financial statements. On a quarterly basis, the Company will evaluate whether it continues to be the primary beneficiary of the consolidated VIE. If the Company determines that it is no longer the primary beneficiary of a consolidated VIE, it deconsolidates the VIE in the period in which the determination is made.
Assets and liabilities recorded as a result of consolidating the financial results of the VIE into the Company’s consolidated balance sheet do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims against the Company’s general assets or liabilities for which creditors have recourse to the Company’s general assets.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB, or other standard setting bodies and adopted by us as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations upon adoption.
In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07*, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures*. This ASU includes amendments that expand the existing reportable segment disclosure requirements and requires disclosure of (i) significant expense categories and amounts by reportable segment as well as the segment’s profit or loss measure(s) that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”) to allocate resources and assess performance; (ii) how the CODM uses each reported segment profit or loss measure to allocate resources and assess performance; (iii) the nature of other segment balances contributing to reported segment profit or loss that are not captured within segment revenues or expenses; and (iv) the title and position of the individual or name of the group or committee identified as the CODM. This guidance requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented in the financial statements and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The guidance resulted in the Company being required to include enhanced disclosures relating to its reportable segments. The Company adopted this new standard during the year ended December 31, 2024.
In June 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-05,Business Combinations (ASC Topic 805): Joint Venture Formations, which provides guidance on accounting for joint ventures established through new entities. The update mandates the application of the acquisition method of accounting for such transactions, requiring parties to recognize and measure identifiable assets and liabilities based on fair values at the acquisition date and establishes a measurement period for adjustments. The amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for all joint venture formations with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025.
Management expects adoption of this ASU will enhance consistency and transparency in financial reporting, without a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations when future joint ventures are established.
Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued the ASC 2024-03,Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-04) Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires additional disclosure of the nature of expenses included in the income statement in response to requests from investors for more information about an entity’s expenses. The new standard requires disclosures about specific types of expenses included in the expense captions presented on the face of the income statement as disclosures about selling expenses. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The requirements will be applied prospectively with the option for retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on its financial statements and disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09*, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures*. The ASU requires that an entity disclose specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation as well as reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. Further, the ASU requires additional disclosures on income tax expense and taxes paid, net of refunds received, by jurisdiction. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 on a prospective basis with the option to apply it retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance will result in the Company being required to include enhanced income tax related disclosures. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its year-end financial statements.
4. Business Segments
The Company’s CODM evaluates the financial performance of the Company’s segments based upon segment operating income or (loss) as the profitability measure. Items outside of operating income or (loss) are not reported by segment, since they are excluded from the single measure of segment profitability reviewed by the CODM.
Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 and the balances of assets and liabilities for each segment at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 is presented below.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 ($ in thousands)
| NexGel | CGN JV | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue: | |||
| Contract manufacturing | $230 | $677 | $907 |
| Custom and white label finished goods | - | - | - |
| Branded consumer products | 1,918 | - | 1,918 |
| Other income | 80 | 29 | 109 |
| Total revenue | 2,228 | 706 | 2,934 |
| Cost of revenues | 1,127 | 564 | 1,691 |
| Operating expenses | 1,833 | 135 | 1,968 |
| Income (loss) from operations | $(732) | $7 | $(725) |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 ($ in thousands)
| NexGel | CGN JV | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue: | |||
| Contract manufacturing | $396 | $468 | $864 |
| Custom and white label finished goods | - | - | - |
| Branded consumer products | 1,930 | - | 1,930 |
| Other income | 109 | 37 | 146 |
| Total revenue | 2,435 | 505 | 2,940 |
| Cost of revenues | 1,282 | 503 | 1,785 |
| Operating expenses | 1,746 | 197 | 1,943 |
| Loss from operations | $(593) | $(195) | $(788) |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 ($ in thousands)
| NexGel | CGN JV | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | |||
| Contract manufacturing | $747 | $1,971 | $2,718 |
| Custom and white label finished goods | 27 | - | 27 |
| Branded consumer products | 5,584 | - | 5,584 |
| Other income | 202 | 94 | 296 |
| Total revenue | 6,560 | 2,065 | 8,625 |
| Cost of revenues | 3,453 | 1,482 | 4,935 |
| Operating expenses | 5,422 | 406 | 5,828 |
| Income (loss) from operations | $(2,315) | $177 | $(2,138) |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 ($ in thousands)
| NexGel | CGN JV | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | |||
| Contract manufacturing | $665 | $1,225 | $1,890 |
| Custom and white label finished goods | 42 | - | 42 |
| Branded consumer products | 3,515 | - | 3,515 |
| Other income | 156 | 44 | 200 |
| Total revenue | 4,378 | 1,269 | 5,647 |
| Cost of revenues | 2,799 | 1,174 | 3,973 |
| Operating expenses | 3,887 | 500 | 4,387 |
| Loss from operations | $(2,308) | $(405) | $(2,713) |
5. Acquisition
Silly George Acquisition
On May 15, 2024, the Company entered into and closed a transaction related to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated May 15, 2024 (the “SG Purchase Agreement”) with Semmens Online Pty Ltd as Trustee for Semmens Business Trust, an Australian proprietary limited company (the “SG Seller”), whereby the Company purchased the Silly George assets (the “Silly George acquisition”). The Company believes the Silly George assets will be accretive and synergistic to its existing health and beauty customer product brands.
Under the terms of the SG Purchase Agreement on May 15, 2024, the Company paid the SG Seller a cash payment of $400 thousand and issued $200 thousand in shares of the Company’s common stock based on the 10-Day VWAP (as defined in the SG Purchase Agreement), or 89,892 of shares of the Company’s common stock. Additionally, the Company will pay the Seller a cash earn-out based on 20% of the Net Profit (as defined in the SG Purchase Agreement) related to the Silly George assets for the fiscal quarterly period beginning June 30, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2028. Per the scope exception under ASC 815, the Company has not accrued the contingent consideration.
The table below shows an analysis for the Silly George acquisition ($ in thousands):
| Provisional purchase consideration at preliminary fair value: | |
|---|---|
| Purchase price | $600 |
| Consideration paid | $600 |
| Trademark related intangibles | $600 |
| Intangible assets acquired | $600 |
Kenkoderm Acquisition
On December 1, 2023, the Company closed a transaction related to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated November 30, 2023 (the “Kenkoderm Purchase Agreement”) with Olympus Trading Company, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, whereby the Company purchased all assets related to the Kenkoderm Seller’s skincare line focused on reducing symptoms associated with psoriasis operating under the tradename “Kenkoderm” (“Kenkoderm acquisition”). The Company believes the Kenkoderm brand fits its health and wellness lines of product.
Under the terms of the Kenkoderm Purchase Agreement, the Company paid the Kenkoderm Seller a cash payment of $547 thousand on December 1, 2023. The Kenkoderm Seller is entitled to a quarterly contingent earn-out payment based on a set formula. The earn-out is equal to two times the base purchase price of $547 thousand times the ratio of current quarter’s sales divided by the quarterly sales from the same period in the prior year less the base purchase price and multiplied by one quarter. Additionally, the Company will pay the Kenkoderm Seller a cash earn-out of the same amount each quarter, payable in the subsequent month following quarter end, subject to adjustment. The cash earn-out can fluctuate higher or lower based on the quarterly results of the Kenkoderm business during 2024 according to the formula contained in the Kenkoderm Purchase Agreement. The contingent consideration has been settled and the earn-out payments amounted to $178 thousand and $279 thousand in 2025 and 2024, respectively, net of an adjustment in fair value of contingent consideration of $18 in 2024.
The fair value of the purchase consideration issued to the Kenkoderm Seller was allocated to the net tangible assets acquired. The Company accounted for the Kenkoderm acquisition as the purchase of a business under GAAP under the acquisition method of accounting, and the assets and liabilities acquired were recorded as of the acquisition date, at their respective fair values and consolidated with those of the Company. The fair value of the net assets acquired was approximately $169 thousand. The excess of the aggregate fair value of the net tangible assets has been allocated to goodwill.
The table below shows an analysis for the Kenkoderm acquisition ($ in thousands):
| Purchase consideration at fair value: | |
|---|---|
| Purchase price | $547 |
| Contingent consideration liability | 439 |
| Amount of consideration | $986 |
| Assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value | |
| Inventory | $56 |
| Product/technology related intangibles | 77 |
| Marketing related intangibles | 36 |
| Net tangible assets acquired | $169 |
| Total net assets acquired | $169 |
| Consideration paid | 986 |
| Goodwill | $817 |
Interest in Joint Venture – CGN
On March 1, 2023, the Company acquired a 50% interest in the CGN JV (see Note 1). The CGN JV is owned 50% by the Company and 50% by CG Labs. CG Labs contributed its existing converting and packaging division to the CGN JV, including, but not limited to, its facilities, equipment, employees, and customers. The Company will contribute $500 thousand to the CGN JV, on a schedule to be determined, to be used for equipment and facility upgrades as well as general corporate purposes for the CGN JV.
The CGN JV is considered to be a VIE and we have consolidated the CGN JV because we believe we are the primary beneficiary because we meet the power and the economics criteria, as laid out in ASC 323.
The Company recorded assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the formation of the CGN JV based on their estimated fair values as of March 1, 2023.
The table below set forth the CGN JV purchase price allocation ($ in thousands):
| Purchase consideration at fair value: | |
|---|---|
| Cash contributed by the Company | $500 |
| Noncontrolling interest portion of CG Labs’ contributed business | 500 |
| Amount of consideration | $1,000 |
| Assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value | |
| Cash contributed by the Company | $500 |
| Fixed assets | 213 |
| Product/technology related intangibles | 217 |
| Marketing related intangibles | 70 |
| Net tangible assets acquired | $1,000 |
Interest in Joint Venture – Enigma
On January 6, 2023, the Company acquired a 50% interest in a newly formed joint venture (the “Enigma JV”) to pursue branded consumer product retail opportunities and the development of new patch products. The Enigma JV agreement was effective January 6, 2023. As a result of this transaction, the Company owned 50% of the Enigma JV, with the remaining 50% held by Moiety. However, the Enigma JV was dissolved on December 23, 2024. As of December 31, 2024, the Company contributed $20 thousand and the non-controlling interest portion of Enigma JV contributed $37 thousand.
The Enigma JV is considered to be a VIE and we have consolidated the Enigma JV because we believe we are the primary beneficiary because we meet the power and the economics criteria, as laid out in ASC 323.
The unaudited pro-forma results of operations are presented for information purposes only. The unaudited pro-forma results of operations are not intended to present actual results that would have been attained had the Silly George acquisitions been completed as of January 1, 2024 or to project potential operating results as of any future date or for any future periods ($ in thousands except share and per share amounts):
| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Revenues, net | $8,625 | $6,220 |
| Net loss allocable to common shareholders | $(2,030) | $(2,679) |
| Net loss per share | $(0.18) | $(0.43) |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 7,757,429 | 6,274,221 |
6. Variable interest entities
The following table presents the assets and liabilities of the CGN JV and Enigma JV, included in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The assets and liabilities presented below include only the third-party assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIE and excludes any intercompany balances, which were eliminated upon consolidation. The Enigma JV was dissolved on December 23, 2024.
| September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS: | ||
| Current Assets: | ||
| Cash | $95 | $26 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 649 | 764 |
| Inventory | 911 | 646 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 32 | 45 |
| Total current assets | 1,687 | 1,481 |
| Intangibles, net | 55 | 122 |
| Property and equipment, net | 1,314 | 1,421 |
| Operating lease - right of use asset | 894 | 283 |
| Total assets | $3,950 | $3,307 |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Current Liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | $1,042 | $912 |
| Accounts payable – related party | 421 | 528 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 4 | 51 |
| Deferred revenue | 179 | 179 |
| Current portion of note payable | 91 | 85 |
| Finance lease liability, short term | 64 | 59 |
| Operating lease liability, current portion | 83 | 30 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,884 | 1,844 |
| Operating lease liability, net of current portion | 811 | 260 |
| Finance lease liability, long term | 252 | 307 |
| Notes payable, net of current portion | 259 | 320 |
| Total liabilities | $3,206 | $2,731 |
The amounts above represent the combined assets and liabilities of the VIE described above, for which we are the primary beneficiary. The assets of each of these consolidated VIEs can only be used to settle the obligations of the VIE. All of the liabilities are non-recourse to us as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
7. Operating Leases
The Company has an operating lease for a commercial manufacturing facility and administrative offices located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania that runs through January 2031. There are two options that can extend the lease term for five years each. The exercise of the lease options to renew is solely at the Company’s discretion.
The Company also has a sublease for office and manufacturing space in Granbury, Texas that runs through February 2028. The Company modified the lease agreement through July 2035.
The following table presents information about the amount and timing of the liability arising from the Company’s operating lease as of September 30, 2025 ($ in thousands):
| Maturity of Lease Liability | Operating Lease Liability |
|---|---|
| 2025 (remaining) | $77 |
| 2026 | 363 |
| 2027 | 374 |
| 2028 | 381 |
| 2029 | 388 |
| Thereafter | 876 |
| Total undiscounted operating lease payments | 2,459 |
| Less: Imputed interest | (204) |
| Present value of operating lease liability | $2,255 |
| Weighted average remaining lease term | 7.3 years |
| Weighted average discount rate | 2.2% |
Total operating lease expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, was $225 and $183 thousand, respectively, and is recorded in cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Supplemental cash flows information related to leases was as follows:
| September 30, | |
|---|---|
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liability ($ in thousands): | |
| Operating cash flows from operating lease | $225 |
8. Financing Lease
In February 2024, the CGN JV entered into a lease agreement for certain equipment under separate non-cancelable equipment loan and security agreements. The agreement matures in January 2030. The agreements require monthly payments of principal and interest through maturity and are secured by the assets under the lease. As of September 30, 2025, $417 thousand is included in the property and equipment on the balance sheet. The weighted average interest rate was 9.1% at September 30, 2025.
The following table presents information about the amount and timing of the liability arising from the Company’s financing lease as of September 30, 2025 ($ in thousands):
| Maturity of Lease Liability | Financing Lease Liability |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $22 |
| 2026 | 91 |
| 2027 | 90 |
| 2028 | 91 |
| 2029 | 90 |
| Thereafter | 8 |
| Total undiscounted financing lease payments | 392 |
| Less: Imputed interest | (69) |
| Present value of financing lease liability | $323 |
| Weighted average remaining lease term | 4.3 years |
| Weighted average discount rate | 9.1% |
9. Inventory
Inventory consists of the following ($ in thousands):
| September 30, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Raw materials | $1,117 | $723 |
| Work-in-progress | 48 | 25 |
| Finished goods | 854 | 1,003 |
| Inventory, gross | 2,019 | 1,751 |
| Less: Inventory reserve for excess and slow moving inventory | - | - |
| Total | $2,019 | $1,751 |
Inventory is maintained at the Company’s warehouses and at fulfillment centers owned by Amazon, Walmart and Borderless. The Company builds its contract manufacturing products based on customer orders and immediately ships the products upon completion of the production process.
10. Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment consist of the following ($ in thousands):
| Useful Life | September 30, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Years) | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Machinery and equipment | 3 - 10 | $2,126 | $2,118 |
| Office furniture and equipment | 3 - 10 | 192 | 187 |
| Leasehold improvements | 6 | 419 | 419 |
| Construction in progress | N/A | 547 | 532 |
| Property and equipment, gross | 3,284 | 3,256 | |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,288) | (1,045) | |
| Property and equipment, net | $1,996 | $2,211 |
Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was $242 thousand and $240 thousand, respectively.
11. Intangible Assets
The following provides a breakdown of identifiable intangible assets as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 ($ in thousands):
| September 30, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Product/Technology Related | ||
| Identifiable intangible assets, gross | $325 | $325 |
| Accumulated amortization | (265) | (191) |
| Product/technology related identifiable intangible assets, net | 60 | 134 |
| Marketing Related | ||
| Customer related intangible asset, gross | 17 | 17 |
| Tradename related intangible asset, gross | 113 | 113 |
| Trademark related intangibles | 600 | 600 |
| Accumulated amortization | (78) | (57) |
| Marketing related identifiable intangible assets, net | 652 | 673 |
| Total identifiable intangible assets, net | $712 | $807 |
In connection with the May 15, 2024 Silly George acquisition, the Company identified intangible assets of $600 thousand representing trademark related intangibles with indefinite lives.
Intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment within one year of the acquisition date or annually as of December 31, and whenever indicators of impairment exist.
The intangible assets with definite lives are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their weighted average estimated useful life of 1.4 years and amortization expense amounted to $95 and $88 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
As of September 30, 2025, the estimated annual amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is as follows ($ in thousands):
| 2025 (remainder of year) | $30 |
| 2026 | 64 |
| 2027 | 13 |
| 2028 | 2 |
| 2029 | 2 |
| Thereafter | 1 |
| Subtotal | 112 |
| Indefinite lived intangible assets (subject to impairment analysis) | 600 |
| Total | $712 |
12. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following ($ in thousands):
| September 30, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Salaries, benefits, and incentive compensation | $275 | $242 |
| Other | 255 | 68 |
| Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $530 | $310 |
13. Common Stock
At September 30, 2025, the Company has reserved common stock for issuance in relation to the following:
| Share-based compensation plan | 909,111 |
|---|---|
| Warrants to purchase common stock | 5,027,597 |
| Restricted stock units | 60,456 |
August Financing
On July 31, 2025, the Company entered into subscription agreements with investors for the sale by the Company of an aggregate of 413,043 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $2.30 per share (the “August Financing”). In connection with the August Financing, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 206,521 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $4.25 per share (the “Warrants”). The closing of the August Financing occurred on August 5, 2025 (the “August Closing Date”). On or about the August Closing Date, the Company issued 413,043 shares of common stock and issued Warrants to purchase up to 206,521 shares of common stock
Subject to certain ownership limitations, each of the Warrants will become exercisable on the August Closing Date and will expire five years after the August Closing Date. The Warrants may only be exercised on a cashless basis if there is no registration statement registering, or the prospectus contained in the registration statement is not available for, the issuance or resale of shares of common stock underlying the Warrants to or by the holder. The holder of an Warrant is prohibited from exercising of any such warrants to the extent that such exercise would result in the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by such holder and its affiliates exceeding 4.99% of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise, which percentage may be increased or decreased at the holder’s election not to exceed 9.99%.
The gross proceeds to the Company from the August Financing were approximately $950,000, before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company, and excluding the proceeds, if any, from the exercise of the Warrants. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the August Financing for working capital and for general corporate purposes.
The Company retained Alere Financial Partners, LLC (a division of Cova Capital Partners, LLC) to act as the placement agent (the “August Placement Agent”) for the August Financing. The Company agreed to pay the August Placement Agent a cash fee of 8% of the aggregate gross proceeds in the August Financing received from non-affiliates of the Company. Additionally, and upon the closing of the August Financing, the Company agreed to issue to the August Placement Agent warrants exercisable for a period of five years to purchase up to 8% of the number of shares sold in August Financing, or up to 33,044 shares, at a per share exercise price of $4.25.
Additionally, on July 31, 2025, the Company sold 45,652 shares of its common stock at a per share price of $2.30 to a consultant of the Company, a member of the board of directors of the Company and one additional existing stockholder of the Company for aggregate gross proceeds of $105,000 (the “Additional Private Placement”). The investors in the Additional Private Placement will also receive Warrants to purchase up to additional 22,826 shares of common stock. The Placement Agent will not receive any fees relating to the Additional Private Placement.
14. Share-based Compensation
The 2019 Plan provides for the granting of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalent rights and other awards, which may be granted singly, in combination, or in tandem, and which may be paid in cash, shares of common stock of the Company or a combination of cash and shares of common stock of the Company. The Company initially reserved a total of 57,143 shares of the Company’s common stock for awards under the 2019 Plan. Effective as of May 26, 2020 and May 3, 2021, respectively, the Board approved an increase of the number of authorized shares of common stock reserved under the 2019 Plan from 57,143 shares of common stock to 485,715 and from 485,715 shares of common stock to 571,429 shares of common stock, all of which may be delivered pursuant to incentive stock options.
On December 31, 2024, the Board approved an additional 780,000 shares of common stock to be reserved under the 2019 Plan, such that total of number of shares underlying the Plan is 1,651,429 of which 975,907 shares have already been awarded or exercised. The Company’s stockholders approved the 780,000 share increase at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 17, 2025. Subject to adjustments pursuant to the 2019 Plan, the maximum number of shares of common stock with respect to which stock options or SARs may be granted to an executive officer during any calendar year is 14,286 shares of common stock.
The following table contains information about the 2019 Plan as of September 30, 2025:
| Awards Reserved | Awards | Awards | Awards Available | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| for Issuance | Issued | Exercised | for Grant | |
| 2019 Plan(1) | 1,651,429 | 1,134,407 | 173,548 | 547,022 |
| Awards issued outside of 2019 Plan(2) | - | 100,821 | 92,113 | - |
| (1) | Includes incentive stock options and restricted stock units discussed below. |
| (2) | Includes shares of restricted common stock granted outside of the 2019 Plan to our Chief Executive Officer. |
Incentive stock options
On January 2, 2025, the Company granted options to purchase up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a per share exercise price of $3.83, all of which vest over a period of four years beginning December 31, 2025.
New Board Member
The Board granted a new board member an option to purchase up to 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a per share exercise price of $2.25 for their services as Board members until the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The options vest in equal 2,500 share amounts over the continuous twelve months beginning on July 31, 2025.
Non-incentive stock options
On June 25, 2025, the Company granted to each of its four non-employee Board members options to purchase up to 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a per share exercise price of $2.32 for their services as Board members until the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The options vest in equal 2,500 share amounts over the continuous twelve months beginning on July 31, 2025.
The following table summarizes the Company’s incentive stock option activity and related information for the period ended September 30, 2025:
| Weighted | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted · Average | |||
| Average · Contractual | |||
| Number of | Exercise | Term in | |
| Options | Price | Years | |
| Outstanding at January 1, 2025 | 588,397 | $2.67 | 7.81 |
| Granted | 400,000 | 3.26 | 8.13 |
| Exercised | (6,458) | 2.05 | — |
| Forfeited | — | — | — |
| Cancelled | (58,542) | 2.01 | — |
| Expired | (14,286) | 5.25 | — |
| Outstanding at September 30, 2025 | 909,111 | $2.94 | 7.29 |
| Exercisable at September 30, 2025 | 436,611 | $2.24 | 7.18 |
As of September 30, 2025, vested outstanding stock options had $224 thousand intrinsic value. As of September 30, 2025, there was approximately $383 thousand of total unrecognized share-based compensation related to unvested stock options, which the Company expects to recognize over the next 29 months excluding options fully contingent upon certain sales-based milestones being achieved within 18 to 36 months of commercial release.
The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock option awards on a straight-line basis over the applicable service period of the award. The service period is generally the vesting period.
The following assumptions were used to calculate share-based compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025:
| Volatility | 76.26-108.75% |
|---|---|
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.83-4.38% |
| Dividend yield | 0.0% |
| Expected term | 5.00-5.5 years |
The Company does not have sufficient historical information to develop reasonable expectations about future exercise patterns and post-vesting employment termination behavior. Accordingly, the Company has elected to use the “simplified method” to estimate the expected term of its share-based awards. The simplified method computes the expected term as the sum of the award’s vesting term plus the original contractual term divided by two.
The Company estimated the expected volatility input for the Black-Scholes model using the historical volatility of its own publicly traded common stock over a period commensurate with the expected term of the option.
Restricted stock awards
On June 25, 2025, the Company granted restricted stock awards of 10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to two Board members for the services as Chairperson of the Board and Chairperson of the Audit Committee, respectively, until the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The restricted stock awards vest ratably over the continuous twelve months beginning on July 31, 2025.
On January 1, 2025 and January 2, 2025, the Company granted 35,198 restricted stock awards to certain executives and Board members.
| Weighted | ||
|---|---|---|
| Average | ||
| Number of | Grant Date | |
| Units | Fair Value | |
| Outstanding at January 1, 2025 | 55,874 | $2.16 |
| Granted | 45,198 | 3.57 |
| Exercised and converted to common shares | (39,116) | 3.39 |
| Forfeited | (1,500) | 2.72 |
| Outstanding at September 30, 2025 | 60,456 | $2.41 |
| Exercisable at September 30, 2025 | 15,928 | $2.17 |
Compensation expense will be recognized ratably over the total vesting schedule. The Company will periodically adjust the cumulative compensation expense for forfeited awards. The Company recognizes the reversal of any previously recognized compensation expense on forfeited awards in the period the awards are forfeited. As of September 30, 2025, there was $51 thousand unrecognized share-based compensation related to unvested RSUs, which the Company expects to recognize through June 2026.
Share-based compensation of $498 thousand and $271 thousand has been recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Warrants
The following table shows a summary of common stock warrants through September 30, 2025:
| Weighted · Weighted | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average · Average | |||
| Number of | Exercise | Contractual | |
| Warrants | Price | Term in Years | |
| Outstanding at January 1, 2025 | 4,765,205 | $5.18 | 2.42 |
| Granted | 262,392 | 4.25 | 5.00 |
| Exercised | — | — | — |
| Forfeited | — | — | — |
| Cancelled | — | — | — |
| Expired | — | — | — |
| Outstanding at September 30, 2025 | 5,027,597 | $5.13 | 1.84 |
| Exercisable at September 30, 2025 | 5,027,597 | $5.13 | 1.84 |
As of September 30, 2025 and 2024,5,027,597 vested outstanding warrants hadno intrinsic value as the exercise price was greater than the estimated fair value of the underlying common stock.
15. Notes Payable
CGN Segment
The CGN JV has entered into a $231 thousand promissory note agreement for certain equipment. The equipment was installed in December 2023. The promissory note has a term offive years beginning on March 13, 2024. The promissory note accrues interest at 8% and requires interest only payments through March 13, 2024 and monthly payments of $4 thousand thereafter. The principal balance amounted to $167 thousand and $198 thousand as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
The CGN JV has entered into a $237 thousand promissory note agreement for certain equipment. The funding advances of $153 thousand and $84 thousand have been issued in February 2024 and December 2023, respectively. The promissory note has a term offive years beginning on March 13, 2024. The promissory note accrues interest at 8% and requires interest only payments through March 13, 2024 and monthly payments of $5 thousand thereafter. The principal balance amounted to $175 thousand and $207 thousand as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
NexGel Segment
The Company has entered into a $13 thousand promissory note agreement for certain leasehold improvements. The leasehold improvements were installed in February 2024. The promissory note has a term oftwo years beginning on February 11, 2024. The promissory note accrues interest at 0% and requires monthly payments of less than $1 thousand. The outstanding principal balance was $3 thousand and $8 thousand as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan
On May 28, 2020, the Company entered into the standard loan documents required for securing a loan (the “EIDL Loan”) from the SBA under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) assistance program in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. Pursuant to that certain Loan Authorization and Agreement (the “SBA Loan Agreement”), the principal amount of the EIDL Loan is up to $260,500, with proceeds to be used for working capital purposes. Interest accrues at the rate of 3.75% per annum. Installment payments, including principal and interest, are due monthly beginning May 28, 2021 (twelve months from the date of the SBA Note) in the amount of $1,270. The balance of principal and interest is payable thirty years from the date of the SBA Note. In connection therewith, the Company received an $8 thousand advance, which does not have to be repaid. On March 26, 2021, the SBA announced that all EIDL loans issued in 2020 will start repayment 24 months from the date of the SBA Note. The SBA has since extended the repayment start to 30 months from the date of the SBA Note. The Company made its first payment in December 2022. The balances of the principal and accrued interest amounted to $268 thousand and $272 thousand as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
The future annual principal amounts and accrued interest to be paid as of September 30, 2025 are as follows:
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| For the year ending December 31 ($ in thousands): | |
| 2025 (remaining of the year) | $25 |
| 2026 | 96 |
| 2027 | 103 |
| 2028 | 111 |
| 2029 | 34 |
| Thereafter | 245 |
| Total | 614 |
| Less: current portion of notes payable | 99 |
| Long-term portion of notes payable | $515 |
16. Warrant Liability
The Company issued approximately 265,000 warrants in 2019, 2020 and 2021 as equity issuance consideration, in connection with equity offerings of the Company’s common stock. The warrants entitle the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.49 to $5.25 per share at any time on or after their issuance date and on or prior to the close of business three to five years after the issuance date (the “Termination Date”). The Company determined that these warrants are free standing financial instruments that are legally detachable and separately exercisable from the common stock included in the public share offering. Management also determined that the warrants required classification as a liability pursuant to ASC 815,Derivatives and Hedging. In accordance with the accounting guidance, the outstanding warrants are recognized as a warrant liability on the balance sheet and are measured at their inception date fair value and subsequently re-measured at each reporting period with changes being recorded as a component of other income (expense) in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The warrants outstanding and fair values at each of the respective valuation dates are summarized below:
| Warrant Liability | Warrants Outstanding | Fair Value per Share | Fair Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value as of 12/31/2024 | 57,777 | $2.05 | $118 |
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | - | - | (112) |
| Fair value as of 9/30/2025 | 57,777 | $0.25 | $6 |
The following assumptions were used to calculate the warrant liability as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively:
| Exercise price · $ · 2.80 to $5.25 | |
|---|---|
| Share price · $ · 2.44 to $2.98 | |
| Volatility | 52.78% to 79.26% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.68 to 4.41% |
| Dividend yield | 0.0% |
| Expected term | 1 to 2.00 years |
The warrant liabilities are considered Level 3 liabilities on the fair value hierarchy as the determination of fair value includes various assumptions about future activities and the Company’s stock prices and historical volatility of guideline public companies as inputs.
17. Commitments and Contingencies
Partnership Advance
On July 14, 2025, the Company announced expanding its partnership with STADA Arzneimittel AG (“STADA”), a European leader in consumer health. The expansion included a $1 million advance from STADA to the Company in non-dilutive capital to support product launches and marketing efforts under the Master Distribution Agreement between the parties and relates to the planned launch of digestive enzyme formulas and solutions targeting scars and stretch marks. As of September 30, 2025, the Company maintained $920 thousand of the advance in partnership restricted cash related to the advance with $920 thousand also classified as a current liability under partnership accrued advance The advance is subject to contractual restrictions on use and will be applied against eligible project costs as incurred in accordance with the terms of the Master Distribution Agreement, as amended.
Litigation
The Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. Except as described in Part II, Item 1 “Legal Proceedings” of this Form 10-Q, management is not currently aware of any matters that will or may have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company.
18. Concentrations of Risk
The Company’s revenues are concentrated in a small group of customers with some individually having more than 10% of total revenues.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company had no revenue from customers that approximated 10% of total revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had revenue from one customer that approximated 10% of total revenue.
The Company had one customer with accounts receivable balances that was 50% of total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2025. The Company had four customers with accounts receivable balances that were 25%,23%,13% and 10% of total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2024.
The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities. Cash balances are maintained principally at major U.S. financial institutions and are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to regulatory limits. As of September 30, 2025, there isno balance exceeding such limit. The Company has not experienced any credit losses associated with its cash balances in the past. The Company invests its cash equivalents in U.S. treasury bills with original maturities of three months or less.
Marketable securities are comprised of U.S. treasury bills with original maturities greater than three months. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities and performs periodic evaluations of the credit standing of such institutions.
19. Related Party Transactions
Accounts payable – related party
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had outstanding balances of $404 thousand and $494 thousand, respectively, due to C.G. Laboratories, Inc., a related party. Additionally, as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had an outstanding balance of $17 thousand and $37 thousand due to the CEO of CG Labs. These balances primarily relate to transactions for contract manufacturing, packaging, and other services provided by CG Laboratories, Inc.
20. Subsequent Event
In accordance with ASC 855 “Subsequent Events”, the Company evaluated subsequent events after September 30, 2025, through the date these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were issued and has no transactions or events requiring disclosure except as disclosed below.
On October 3, 2025, the Company incorporated Nexgel Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary, established to support international expansion initiatives.
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