SWK Holdings Corp
For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 14, 2025.
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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 14, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-15.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-14.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 43 previous paragraphs and 60 current paragraphs.
31 unchanged; 12 reworded; 10 added; 0 removed; 0 previous and 7 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 7 previous and 9 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 (10)
Current report
Provision for Credit Losses
Current report
Revenues
Current report
Revenues decreased to $21.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from $22.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The $0.3 million decrease in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025 consisted of a $1.5 million decrease in Finance Receivables segment revenue offset by a $1.2 million increase in Pharmaceutical Development segment revenue. The $1.5 million decrease in Finance Receivables segment revenue was primarily due to a decrease in interest, fees and royalties earned on finance receivables that were paid off or sold during the period. The increase in the Pharmaceutical Development segment was primarily due to the Aptar collaboration agreement.
Current report
Interest Expense
Current report
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, research and development expense increased from $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $0.3 million increase was primarily due to increased compensation costs due to additional headcount during the period.
Current report
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
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General and Administrative Expense
Current report
Other Income (Expense), Net
Current report
Other income (expense), net decreased to an expense of $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from an income of $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The $5.8 million decrease is primarily due to net losses on finance receivables in the current period compared to net gains on finance receivables during the same period in the prior year.
Current report
Income Tax Expense
Reworded paragraphs (12)
Previous wording
The table below provides an overview of our outstanding finance receivables transactions as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2025(in thousands, except rate, share and per share data):
Current wording
The table below provides an overview of our outstanding finance receivables transactions as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025(in thousands, except rate, share and per share data):
Previous wording
Our critical accounting policies and estimates are described in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report. We believe there have been no new critical accounting policies or material changes to our existing critical accounting policies and estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to those discussed in our Annual Report.
Current wording
Our critical accounting policies and estimates are described in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report. We believe there have been no new critical accounting policies or material changes to our existing critical accounting policies and estimates during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to those discussed in our Annual Report.
Previous wording
Revenues increased to $11.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 from $11.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The $0.4 million increase in revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily due to a $0.3 million decrease in Finance Receivables segment revenue and a $0.7 million increase in Pharmaceutical Development segment revenue. The increase in Pharmaceutical development revenues was due to the collaboration agreement with a strategic partner.
Current wording
Revenues decreased to $10.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from $10.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The $0.7 million decrease in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to a $1.2 million decrease in Finance Receivables segment revenue and a $0.5 million increase in Pharmaceutical Development segment revenue. The finance receivables segment revenue decreased primarily due to the sale of the majority of the Company's royalty portfolio. The increase in pharmaceutical development revenues was due to the collaboration agreement with Aptar.
Previous wording
Our provision for credit losses is established through charges or credits to income in the form of the provision in order to bring our allowance for credit losses for loans and unfunded commitments to a level deemed appropriate by management. We recognized a net benefit for credit losses of $1.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and a net provision of $5.3 million during three months ended March 31, 2024. The benefit was primarily due to a release of the allowance for credit losses associated with finance receivables held for sale, compared to the same period in the prior year in which there was additional provision recognized on certain receivables.
Current wording
Our provision for credit losses is established through charges or credits to income in the form of the provision in order to bring our allowance for credit losses for loans and unfunded commitments to a level deemed appropriate by management. We recognized a net provision for credit losses of $0.8 million and $4.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to impairments totaling $4.3 million during the same period in the prior year.
Previous wording
Interest expense consists mostly of interest accrued on our revolving line of credit, 9.00% Senior Notes due 2027, unused line of credit and maintenance fees, as well as amortization of debt issuance costs. Interest expense remained flat compared for for the three months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the same period in the previous period.
Current wording
Interest expense consists mostly of interest accrued on our revolving line of credit, 9.00% Senior Notes due 2027, unused line of credit and maintenance fees, as well as amortization of debt issuance costs. Interest expense remained consistent for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in the previous period.
Previous wording
Other income (expense), net decreased to an expense of $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 from other expense, net of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The $1.9 million decrease primarily relates to the loss on revaluation of finance receivables and related interest receivable held for sale, offset by a gain on the early payoff of the Iluvien royalty.
Current wording
Other income (expense), net decreased to an expense of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from other income of $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The $3.9 million decrease primarily relates to the gain on revaluation of finance receivables and gain on exercise of warrants in the same period the prior year.
Previous wording
The $0.5 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025 primarily consisted of a decrease in amortization expense related to no longer amortizing intangible assets related to the Cara license as the intangible assets were fully impaired.
Current wording
The $0.9 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025 primarily consists of a decrease in amortization expense related to no longer amortizing intangible assets related to the Cara license as the intangible assets were fully impaired during the three months ended June 30, 2024. In addition, MOD3 was classified as held for sale for the current period resulting in no depreciation on fixed assets included in held for sale.
Previous wording
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation; stock-based compensation and related costs for management, staff and Board; legal and audit expenses; and corporate governance expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to 2024. The increase is primarily due to increased compensation costs as well as legal costs associated with the Company's royalty sale.
Current wording
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation; stock-based compensation and related costs for management, staff and Board; legal and audit expenses; and corporate governance expenses. General and administrative expenses increased to $6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from $5.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily due to an increase in compensation costs during the period.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025 we recognized $1.3 million of income tax expense, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 we recognized an income tax expense of $0.2 million. Income tax expense increased period over period due to an increase in net income compared to the previous period.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 we recognized $2.3 million and $1.3 million of income tax expense, respectively. Income tax expense increased period over period due to the release of valuation allowance on deferred tax assets of $1.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and a decrease in the Company's provision for credit losses compared to the same period in the prior year.
Previous wording
As of March 31, 2025, we had $29.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $5.9 million as of December 31, 2024. The primary driver of the $23.9 million increase in our cash balance was primarily related to interest fees and principal and royalty payments received on finance receivables. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was partially offset by investment funding, net of deferred fees and origination expenses, net payments of our credit facility, payments for payroll and benefits expense, payments on accounts payable, and share repurchases.
Current wording
As of June 30, 2025, we had $8.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $5.9 million as of December 31, 2024. The primary driver of the $2.1 million increase in our cash balance was primarily related to interest, fees, principal and royalty payments received on finance receivables, and proceeds from the sale of finance receivables. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was partially offset by the payment of dividends, investment funding, net of deferred fees and origination expenses, net payments of our credit facility, payments for payroll and benefits expense, payments on accounts payable, and share repurchases.
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We entered into a $45.0 million revolving credit facility in June 2023 with First Horizon Bank. The Credit Agreement provides for one or more incremental increases not to exceed $80.0 million, subject to the consent of the Agent and each Lender, at any time prior to the Commitment Termination Date. On October 10, 2023, the Company entered into a First Amendment to Credit Agreement pursuant to which Woodforest National Bank was added as a lender under the Credit Agreement for an aggregate commitment of $15.0 million, thereby increasing the aggregate commitments under the Credit Agreement from $45.0 million to $60.0 million. As of March 31, 2025, there was no outstanding amount under the new Credit Agreement, and $55.0 million was available for borrowing. The $60.0 million Credit Agreement contains a $5.0 million liquidity covenant, bringing the total amount available for borrowing to $55.0 million.
Current wording
We entered into a $45.0 million revolving credit facility in June 2023 with First Horizon Bank. The Credit Agreement provides for one or more incremental increases not to exceed $80.0 million, subject to the consent of the Agent and each Lender, at any time prior to the Commitment Termination Date. On October 10, 2023, the Company entered into a First Amendment to Credit Agreement pursuant to which Woodforest National Bank was added as a lender under the Credit Agreement for an aggregate commitment of $15.0 million, thereby increasing the aggregate commitments under the Credit Agreement from $45.0 million to $60.0 million. As of June 30, 2025, there was $0.3 million outstanding amount under the new Credit Agreement. The $60.0 million Credit Agreement contains a $5.0 million liquidity covenant, bringing the total amount available for borrowing to $54.7 million.
Previous wording
As of March 31, 2025, our finance receivables portfolio contains $223.1 million of net finance receivables and $0.5 million of marketable investments. We expect these assets to generate positive cash flows in 2025. We continuously monitor the short and long-term financial position of our finance receivables portfolio. In addition, the majority of our finance receivables portfolio are debt instruments that carry floating interest rates. Changes in interest rates, including the levels of the underlying reference rates may affect the interest income for debt instruments with floating rates. We believe we are well positioned to benefit should market interest rates rise in the future.
Current wording
As of June 30, 2025, our finance receivables portfolio contains $237.6 million of net finance receivables and $0.6 million of marketable investments. We expect these assets to generate positive cash flows during the remainder of 2025. We continuously monitor the short and long-term financial position of our finance receivables portfolio. In addition, the majority of our finance receivables portfolio are debt instruments that carry floating interest rates. Changes in interest rates, including the levels of the underlying reference rates may affect the interest income for debt instruments with floating rates. We believe we are well positioned to benefit should market interest rates rise in the future.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
The $0.4 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025 primarily related to no longer amortizing intangible assets related to the Cara license as the intangible assets were fully impaired. In addition, MOD3 was classified as held for sale for the current period resulting in no depreciation on fixed assets included in held for sale.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation; stock-based compensation and related costs for management, staff and Board; legal and audit expenses; and corporate governance expenses. General and administrative expenses remained consistent for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to 2024.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Income tax expense remained consistent for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in the previous year resulting in an immaterial change in total expense.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Comparison of the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024(in millions)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Our provision for credit losses is established through charges or credits to income in the form of the provision in order to bring our allowance for credit losses for loans and unfunded commitments to a level deemed appropriate by management. We recognized a net benefit for credit losses of $0.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and a $9.4 million provision during the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to impairments included within the provision for credit losses during the six months ended June 30, 2024. See Note 3 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further information on the allowance for credit losses.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Interest expense consists of interest accrued on our revolving line of credit, 9.00% Senior Notes due 2027, unused line of credit and maintenance fees, as well as amortization of debt issuance costs. Interest expense remained consistent for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Research and Development Expense