Sunshine Biopharma Inc
For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 16, 2024.
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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 16, 2024
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-20.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-16.
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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 56 previous paragraphs and 62 current paragraphs.
41 unchanged; 13 reworded; 6 added; 2 removed; 0 previous and 2 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 2 previous and 2 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
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Added paragraphs (6)
Current report
*Sold through distribution agreements
Current report
Drugs in Development
Current report
General and administrative expenses during the three-month period ended June 30, 2024, were $3,624,533, compared to $2,966,635 during the three-month period ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $657,898. The increase was due to increases in legal fees ($77,621), marketing ($123,148), office expense ($293,595), R&D ($67,670), and salaries ($356,009). The increase in salaries was due to the hiring of two (2) new employees and a bonus paid to the CEO of the Company. The only expense category that saw a decrease was consulting, which was reduced by $338,406. Overall, we incurred a loss of $1,268,276 from our operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of $1,013,888 from our operations in the three-month period ended June 30, 2023.
Current report
During the six months ended June 30 2024, we generated revenues of $16,844,113, compared to revenue of $10,454,918 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $6,389,195, or 61%. The increase is attributable to increased sales generated by our wholly owned subsidiary, Nora Pharma. The direct cost for generating these revenues was $12,133,519 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 (72%), compared to $6,674,049 (64%) for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in the cost of goods sold in 2024 is due to an increase in the cost of manufacturing of generic prescription drugs. Our gross profit increased to $4,710,594 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a gross profit of $3,780,869 for the same period in 2023.
Current report
General and administrative expenses during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, were $7,378,640, compared to $6,660,398 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $718,242. The increase was a result of increases in accounting ($195,369), legal ($185,862), marketing ($193,281), and office costs ($734,868). The three expense categories that saw a decrease were salaries ($110,536), consulting ($422,620) and R&D ($143,222). Overall, we incurred a loss of $2,668,046 from our operations in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss from operations of $2,879,529 in the similar period of 2023.
Current report
In addition, we had interest income of $288,084 during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to interest income of $416,930 during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was due to the Company having less cash on hand.
Removed paragraphs (2)
Previous report
Products in Development
Previous report
General and administrative expenses during the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, were $3,704,926, compared to $3,657,103 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $47,823. This modest increase was the net result of increases and decreases in our specific expense categories. For example, we saw increased costs in accounting ($182,256), legal ($114,549), marketing ($70,133) and office ($428,753). The categories that decreased were consulting ($84,214), R&D ($210,892) and salaries ($466,545). Overall, we incurred a loss of $1,350,589 from our operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to a loss of $1,828,981 from our operations in the three-month period ended March 31, 2023.
Reworded paragraphs (13)
Previous wording
We are a pharmaceutical company offering and researching life-saving medicines in a wide variety of therapeutic areas, including oncology and antivirals. We operate two wholly owned subsidiaries: (i) Nora Pharma Inc. (“Nora Pharma”), a Canadian corporation with a portfolio consisting of 52 generic prescription drugs on the market in Canada, and (ii) Sunshine Biopharma Canada Inc. (“Sunshine Canada”), a Canadian corporation which develops and sells nonprescription over-the-counter (“OTC”) products.
Current wording
We are a pharmaceutical company offering and researching life-saving medicines in a wide variety of therapeutic areas, including oncology and antivirals. We operate two wholly owned subsidiaries: (i) Nora Pharma Inc. (“Nora Pharma”), a Canadian corporation with a portfolio consisting of 61 generic prescription drugs on the market in Canada, and (ii) Sunshine Biopharma Canada Inc. (“Sunshine Canada”), a Canadian corporation which develops and sells nonprescription over-the-counter (“OTC”) products.
Previous wording
We were incorporated in the State of Colorado on August 31, 2006, and on October 15, 2009, we acquired Sunshine Biopharma, Inc. in a transaction classified as a reverse acquisition. Sunshine Biopharma, Inc. held an exclusive license to a new anticancer drug bearing the laboratory name, Adva-27a (the “License Agreement”). Upon completion of the reverse acquisition transaction, we changed our name to Sunshine Biopharma, Inc. and began operating as a pharmaceutical company.
Current wording
We were incorporated in the State of Colorado on August 31, 2006, and on October 15, 2009, we acquired Sunshine Biopharma, Inc. in a transaction classified as a reverse acquisition. Sunshine Biopharma, Inc. held an exclusive license to a new anticancer drug bearing the laboratory name, Adva-27a (the “License Agreement”). Upon completion of the reverse acquisition, we changed our name to Sunshine Biopharma, Inc. and began operating as a pharmaceutical company.
Previous wording
On October 20, 2022, we acquired Nora Pharma Inc. (“Nora Pharma”), a Canadian generic pharmaceuticals company based in the greater Montreal area. Nora Pharma has 44 employees and operates in a 23,500 square foot facility certified by Health Canada. Nora Pharma currently has 52 generic prescription drugs on the market in Canada and is planning to launch 32 additional generic prescription drugs in 2024 and 2025.
Current wording
On October 20, 2022, we acquired Nora Pharma Inc. (“Nora Pharma”), a Canadian generic pharmaceuticals company based in the greater Montreal area. Nora Pharma has 46 employees and operates in a 23,500 square foot facility certified by Health Canada. Nora Pharma currently has 61 generic prescription drugs on the market in Canada and is planning to launch 32 additional generic prescription drugs in 2024 and 2025.
Previous wording
In addition to the 52 drugs currently on the market, we have 32 additional drugs scheduled to be launched in 2024 and 2025. These new drugs will address various human health areas including cardiovascular, oncology, gastroenterology, central nervous system, diabetes, urology, endocrinology, anti-infective, and anti-inflammatory. Among the new drugs to be launched in 2024 is NIOPEG®, a biosimilar of NEULASTA®. Similar to NEULASTA®, NIOPEG® is a long-acting form of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (filgrastim). It is indicated to decrease the incidence of infection in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving anti-neoplastic therapy. Nora Pharma received Health Canada marketing approval for NIOPEG® on April 17, 2024.
Current wording
In addition to the 61 drugs currently on the market, we have 32 additional drugs scheduled to be launched in 2024 and 2025. These new drugs will address various human health areas including cardiovascular, oncology, gastroenterology, central nervous system, diabetes, urology, endocrinology, anti-infective, and anti-inflammatory. Among the new drugs to be launched in 2024 is NIOPEG®, a biosimilar of NEULASTA®. Like NEULASTA®, NIOPEG® is a long-acting form of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (filgrastim). It is indicated to decrease the incidence of infection in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving anti-neoplastic therapy. Nora Pharma received Health Canada marketing approval for NIOPEG® on April 17, 2024. NIOPEG® is anticipated to be on the market in Canada in October 2024.
Previous wording
In December 2022, we entered into a research agreement with the Jewish General Hospital (“JGH”), to conduct the IND-enabling studies of Adva-27a (the “Research Agreement”). In August 2023, we were informed by the JGH that the laboratory results on testing of the Adva-27a molecule were not favorable. After conclusion of an internal review of the laboratory results on November 2, 2023, we provided notice to JGH of termination of the Research Agreement. We have paused the IND-enabling studies of Adva-27a pending a review of the results and the possibility of chemical modification of the compound to address the suboptimal performance of the molecule in certain studies.
Current wording
In December 2022, we entered into a research agreement with the Jewish General Hospital (“JGH”), to conduct the IND-enabling studies of Adva-27a (the “Research Agreement”). In August 2023, we were informed by the JGH that the laboratory test results of the Adva-27a molecule were not favorable. After conclusion of an internal review of the laboratory results on November 2, 2023, we provided notice to JGH of termination of the Research Agreement. We have paused the IND-enabling studies of Adva-27a pending a review of the results and the possibility of chemical modification of the compound to address the suboptimal performance of the molecule in certain studies.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we generated $7,541,046 in sales, compared to $4,894,053 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $2,646,993, or 54%. The increase is attributable to new product launches and expanded marketing and sales efforts by our wholly owned subsidiary, Nora Pharma. The direct cost for generating these sales was $5,186,709 (69%) for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $3,065,931 (63%) for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in the cost of goods sold in 2024 is due to increased cost of manufacturing of the generic prescription drugs sold by Nora Pharma. Our gross profit grew to $2,354,337 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $1,828,122 for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Current wording
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we generated $9,303,067 in sales, compared to $5,560,865 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $3,742,202, or 67%. The increase is attributable to expanded marketing and sales efforts by our wholly owned subsidiary, Nora Pharma. The direct cost for generating these sales was $6,946,810 (75%) for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $3,608,118 (65%) for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in the cost of goods sold in 2024 is due to increased cost of manufacturing of the generic prescription drugs. Our gross profit grew to $2,356,257 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $1,952,747 for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Previous wording
In addition, we had interest income of $144,089 during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to a net interest income of $213,881 during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as a result of interest earned on less cash on hand.
Current wording
In addition, we had interest income of $143,995 during the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to net interest income of $203,049 during the three months ended June 30, 2023, as a result of less interest earned on cash on hand.
Previous wording
As a result, we incurred a net loss of $1,283,801 ($0.02 per share) for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $1,702,430 ($0.08 per share) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023.
Current wording
As a result, we incurred a net loss of $494,300 ($9.94 per share) for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $902,108 ($71.17 per share) for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023.
Previous wording
As of March 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $17,434,208.
Current wording
As of June 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $11,507,745.
Previous wording
Net cash used in operating activities was $3,185,159 during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $1,850,106 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2023. The increase was a result of increased business activities by Nora Pharma.
Current wording
Net cash used in operating activities was $7,762,942 during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $5,628,146 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2023. The increase was a result of increased business activities by Nora Pharma.
Previous wording
Cash flows used in investing activities were $668,736 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $146,303 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was the result of cash invested in Nora Pharma.
Current wording
Cash flows used in investing activities were $1,210,944 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $405,779 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was the result of cash invested in Nora Pharma to finance increase in inventory and expansion of product line.
Previous wording
Cash flows provided by financing activities were $5,398,149 during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $538,299 during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily as a result of one offering made during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to no financing events completed during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Current wording
Cash flows provided by financing activities were $5,369,566 during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $3,519,672 during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily a result of the approximately $10 million financing event completed in February 2024, compared to an approximately $5 million financing event completed in May 2023.
Previous wording
We are not generating adequate revenues from our operations to fully implement our business plan as set forth herein. We believe our existing cash on hand will be sufficient to fund our pharmaceuticals sales operations and research and development activities for the next 24 months. There is no assurance our estimates will be accurate. We have no committed sources of capital and we anticipate that we will need to raise additional capital in the future, including for further research and development activities and possibly clinical trials, as well as expansion of our generic pharmaceuticals operations. Additional capital may not be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
Current wording
We are not generating adequate revenues from our operations to fully implement our business plan as set forth herein. We believe our existing cash on hand will be sufficient to fund our pharmaceuticals sales operations and research and development activities for the next 24 months. There is no assurance our estimates will be accurate. We currently have no committed sources of capital and we anticipate that we will need to raise additional capital in the future, including for further research and development activities and possibly clinical trials, as well as expansion of our generic pharmaceuticals operations. Additional capital may not be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
Rearranged current paragraphs (2)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Comparison of results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
As a result, we incurred a net loss of $1,778,101 ($43.48 per share) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $2,604,538 ($218.62 per share) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023.