UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20222023

 

Or

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _____________ to _____________

 

Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 001-37428 26-3474527

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

2042 Corte Del Nogal, Carlsbad, California 92011

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(760) 918-9165

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

n/a

n/a

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share QLGN The Nasdaq Capital Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrantregistrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.Yes ☐ No

YesNo ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).Yes ☐ No

YesNo ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☒

Yes ☐No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

As of May 10, 2022,11, 2023, there were 35,295,5415,052,463 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
PART I.Financial Information 3
   
Item 1.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)3
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 202120223
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 202120224
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 202120225
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 202120226
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)7
   
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations2532
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk3142
Item 4.Controls and Procedures3242
   
PART II.Other Information3343
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings3343
Item 1A.Risk Factors3343
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds3343
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities3343
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures3343
Item 5.Other Information3343
Item 6.

Exhibits

3444

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ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

QUALIGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 March 31, December 31,  March 31, December 31, 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
ASSETS                
Current assets                
Cash $13,610,894   17,538,272  $4,362,757  $7,034,434 
Accounts receivable, net  594,338   822,351   411,104   538,587 
Inventory, net  1,400,712   1,055,878   1,480,755   1,586,297 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  1,097,822   1,379,896   1,283,358   1,661,220 
Total current assets  16,703,766   20,796,397   7,537,974   10,820,538 
Restricted cash  5,586   5,690 
Right-of-use assets  1,591,072   1,645,568   1,364,901   1,422,538 
Property and equipment, net  230,242   203,920   522,408   345,087 
Equipment held for lease, net  221   296 
Intangible assets, net  164,818   171,190   5,839,330   5,845,702 
Goodwill  625,602   625,602 
Other assets  18,334   18,334   18,334   18,334 
Total Assets $18,708,453  $22,835,705  $15,914,135  $19,083,491 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current liabilities                
Accounts payable $997,406  $886,224  $899,948  $857,311 
Accrued vacation  353,557   467,948 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  1,343,375   1,793,901   1,893,733   1,511,856 
R&D grant liability  634,330   780,682 
Deferred revenue, current portion  127,304   135,063   112,902   116,161 
Operating lease liability, current portion  155,525   134,091   248,809   240,645 
Short term debt-related party  958,952   950,722 
Warrant liabilities  1,002,100   1,686,200   400,800   788,100 
Warrant liabilities - related party  2,183,174   2,834,547 
Convertible debt - related party  558,238   60,197 
Total current liabilities  3,625,710   4,635,479   8,244,442   8,608,170 
Operating lease liability, net of current portion  1,484,833   1,542,564   1,236,024   1,301,919 
Deferred revenue, net of current portion  81,081   92,928   40,712   49,056 
Deferred tax liability  192,587   357,757 
Total liabilities  5,191,624   6,270,971   9,713,766   10,316,902 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)  -   - 
Stockholders’ equity                
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 225,000,000 shares authorized; 35,295,541 and 35,290,178 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively  35,295   35,290 
Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. stockholders’ equity:        
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 225,000,000 shares authorized; 5,052,463 and 4,210,737 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  42,952   42,110 
Additional paid-in capital  102,545,950   101,274,073   111,887,447   110,528,050 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  170,444   50,721 
Accumulated deficit  (89,064,416)  (84,744,629)  (107,231,393)  (103,385,172)
Total stockholders’ equity  13,516,829   16,564,734 
Total Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. stockholders’ equity  4,869,450   7,235,709 
Noncontrolling interest  1,330,919   1,530,881 
Total Stockholders’ Equity  6,200,369   8,766,590 
Total Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity $18,708,453  $22,835,705  $15,914,135  $19,083,491 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QUALIGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

 

 2022  2021  2023  2022 
 For the Three Months Ended March 31,  For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
REVENUES             
Net product sales $722,029  $1,420,842  $1,607,170  $722,029 
License revenue  0   478,654 
Total revenues  722,029   1,899,496   1,607,170   722,029 
        
EXPENSES                
Cost of product sales  828,848   1,202,479   1,264,828   828,848 
General and administrative  2,898,751   2,873,939   1,714,434   2,898,751 
Research and development  1,864,745   3,499,373   2,121,551   1,864,745 
Sales and marketing  138,323   136,587   199,114   138,323 
Total expenses  5,730,667   7,712,378   5,299,927   5,730,667 
                
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS  (5,008,638)  (5,812,882)  (3,692,757)  (5,008,638)
                
OTHER (INCOME), NET        
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET        
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities  (683,242)  (552,808)  (1,038,673)  (683,242)
Interest income, net  (6,309)  (17,343)
Interest expense (income), net  544,236   (6,309)
Loss on voluntary conversion of convertible debt  1,077,287    
Other income, net  (36)  (542)  (4,881)  (36)
Total other income, net  (689,587)  (570,693)
Loss on fixed asset disposal  300    
Total other expense (income), net  578,269   (689,587)
                
LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES  (4,319,051)  (5,242,189)
LOSS BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES  (4,271,026)  (4,319,051)
                
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES  736   530 
(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES  (163,777)  736 
                
NET LOSS $(4,319,787) $(5,242,719)  (4,107,249)  (4,319,787)
                
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (261,028)   
        
Net loss attributable to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. $(3,846,221) $(4,319,787)
        
Net loss per common share, basic and diluted $(0.12) $(0.19) $(0.78) $(1.22)
Weighted—average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted  35,294,051   28,165,796   4,959,122   3,529,405 
        
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax        
Net loss $(4,107,249) $(4,319,787)
Foreign currency translation adjustment  119,723    
Other comprehensive loss  (3,987,526)  (4,319,787)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (261,028)   
Comprehensive loss attributable to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. $(3,726,498) $(4,319,787)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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QUALIGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

 

  Shares  

Amount $

  Capital  Deficit  Total 
  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-In
  Accumulated    
  Shares  

Amount $

  Capital  Deficit  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2021 - 35,290,178  $35,290  $101,274,073  $(84,744,629) $16,564,734 
Stock issued upon exercise of warrants  5,363   5   4,711      4,716 
Stock-based compensation        1,267,166      1,267,166 
Net Loss -          (4,319,787)  (4,319,787)
Balance at March 31, 2022 - 35,295,541  $35,295  $102,545,950  $(89,064,416) $13,516,829 
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Income  Deficit  Equity  Interest  Equity 
                 Total       
                Qualigen       
           Accumulated     Therapeutics,      
  Common Stock  

Additional

Paid-In

  Other
Comprehensive
  Accumulated  Inc.
Stockholders’
  Noncontrolling  

Total

Stockholders’

 
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Income  Deficit  Equity  Interest  Equity 
Balance at December 31, 2022  4,210,737  $42,110  $110,528,050  $50,721  $(103,385,172) $7,235,709  $1,530,881  $8,766,590 
Voluntary conversion of convertible debt into common stock  841,726   842   1,111,740         1,112,582      1,112,582 
Stock-based compensation        247,657         247,657   4,569   252,226 
Foreign currency translation adjustment           119,723      119,723   56,497   176,220 
Net loss              (3,846,221)  (3,846,221)  (261,028)  (4,107,249)
Balance at March 31, 2023  5,052,463  $42,952  $111,887,447  $170,444  $(107,231,393) $4,869,450  $1,330,919  $6,200,369 

 

  Shares  Amount $  Shares  Amount $  Capital  Deficit  Total 
  Series Alpha Convertible        Additional       
  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Paid-In  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount $  Shares  Amount $  Capital  Deficit  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2020 $180  $1   27,296,061  $27,296  $85,114,755  $(66,847,492) $18,294,560 
Beginning Balance $180  $1   27,296,061  $27,296  $85,114,755  $(66,847,492) $18,294,560 
Stock issued upon exercise of warrants        1,319,625   1,320   1,813,353      1,814,673 
Stock issued upon net-exercise of warrants        192,373   192   (192)      
Stock issued for professional services        25,000   25   101,725      101,750 
Stock-based compensation              1,262,123      1,262,123 
Net Loss                 (5,242,719)  (5,242,719)
Balance at March 31, 2021  180  $1   28,833,059  $28,833  $88,291,764  $(72,090,211) $16,230,387 
Ending Balance  180  $1   28,833,059  $28,833  $88,291,764  $(72,090,211) $16,230,387 
  Shares  Amount
$
  Paid-In Capital  Accumulated
Deficit
  Total 
  Common Stock  Additional      
  Shares  Amount
$
  Paid-In Capital  Accumulated
Deficit
  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2021  3,529,018  $35,290  $101,274,073  $(84,744,629) $16,564,734 
Stock issued upon exercise of warrants  536   5   4,711      4,716 
Stock-based compensation        1,267,166      1,267,166 
Net Loss           (4,319,787)  (4,319,787)
Balance at March 31, 2022  3,529,554  $35,295  $102,545,950  $(89,064,416) $13,516,829 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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QUALIGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 2022  2021  2023  2022 
 For the Three Months Ended March 31,  For the Three Months Ended March 31 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net loss $(4,319,787) $(5,242,719) $(4,107,249) $(4,319,787)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization  29,749   27,453   58,667   29,749 
Amortization of right-of-use assets  54,495   54,179   57,636   54,495 
Accounts receivable reserves and allowances  (88,129)  8,490   (120,790)  (88,129)
Inventory reserves  4,074   29,615   (1,808)  4,074 
Common stock issued for professional services     101,750 
Stock-based compensation  1,267,166   1,262,123   252,226   1,267,166 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities  (683,242)  (552,808)  (1,038,673)  (683,242)
Loss on voluntary conversion of convertible debt  1,077,287    
Accretion of discount on convertible debt  533,336    
Loss on disposal of fixed assets  300    
                
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable  316,142   (254,968)  246,645   316,142 
Inventory and equipment held for lease  (348,908)  107,588   71,379   (348,908)
Prepaid expenses and other assets  282,074   1,459,135   377,761   282,074 
Accounts payable  111,184   (15,217)  43,137   111,184 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  (450,526)  1,122,686   283,431   (450,526)
R&D grant liability  (132,874)   
Operating lease liability  (36,297)  (60,710)  (57,731)  (36,297)
Deferred revenue  (19,606)  (127,701)  (11,603)  (19,606)
Deferred tax liability  

(165,170

)   
Net cash used in operating activities  (3,881,611)  (2,081,104)  (2,634,093)  (3,881,611)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                
Purchases of property and equipment  (49,625)  (62,265)  (198,009)  (49,625)
Payments for patents and licenses     (6,737)
Net cash used in investing activities  (49,625)  (69,002)
Net cash (used in) investing activities  (198,009)  (49,625)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                
Net proceeds from warrant exercises  3,858   244,581      3,858 
Principal payments on notes payable     (123,133)
Net cash provided by financing activities  3,858   121,448      3,858 
                
Net change in cash  (3,927,378)  (2,028,658)
        
Cash - beginning of period  17,538,272   23,976,570 
Cash - end of period $13,610,894  $21,947,912 
Net change in cash and restricted cash  (2,832,100)  (3,927,378)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and restricted cash  160,320    
Cash and restricted cash - beginning of period  7,040,124   17,538,272 
Cash and restricted cash - end of period $4,368,343  $13,610,894 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION                
Cash paid during the year for:                
Interest $  $831  $  $ 
Taxes $  $100  $  $ 
                
NONCASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                
Fair value of shares issued for cashless warrant exercises $  $722,970 
Net transfers to equipment held for lease from inventory $35,971  $ 
Fair value of warrant liabilities on date of exercise $858  $1,570,092  $  $858 
Voluntary conversion of convertible debt into common stock 

$

1,112,582

 $

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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QUALIGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

Organization

 

Qualigen, Inc., now a subsidiary of Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc., was incorporated in Minnesota in 1996 to design, develop, manufacture and sell point-of-carePhysician Office Laboratory (“POL”) market quantitative immunoassay diagnostic products for use in physician offices and other point-of-care settings worldwide, and was reincorporated in Delaware in 1999. Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) operates in one business segment. In May 2020, Qualigen, Inc. completed a reverse recapitalization transaction with Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Ritter”) and Ritter was renamed Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. All shares of Qualigen, Inc.’s capital stock were exchanged for Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc.’s capital stock in the merger. Ritter/Qualigen Therapeutics common stock, which was previously traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “RTTR,” commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market, on a post-reverse-stock-split adjusted basis, under the trading symbol “QLGN” on May 26, 2020. Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) operates in one business segment.

On May 26, 2022, the Company acquired 2,232,861 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock of NanoSynex, Ltd. (“NanoSynex”) from Alpha Capital Anstalt (“Alpha Capital”), a related party, in exchange for 350,000 reverse split adjusted shares of the Company’s common stock and a prefunded warrant to purchase 331,464 reverse split adjusted shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.001 per share. These warrants were subsequently exercised on September 13, 2022. Concurrently with this transaction, the Company also purchased 381,786 shares of Series B preferred stock from NanoSynex for a total purchase price of $600,000. The transactions resulted in the Company acquiring a 52.8% interest in NanoSynex. NanoSynex is a micro-biologics diagnostics company domiciled in Israel.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordanceconformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), Regulation S-X and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to interim reports of companies filing as a smaller reporting company. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 31, 2022, as amended on April 29, 2022 (the “2021 Annual Report”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements include all adjustments necessary in order to make the financial statements not misleading. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or any other future period. Certain notes to the financial statements that would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year as reported in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report have been omitted. The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2021 has been derived from the audited balance sheet at December 31, 2021 contained in the 2021 Annual Report.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its whollymajority owned subsidiary.subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Any reference in these notes to applicable guidance is meant to refer to U.S. GAAP. The Company views its operations and manages its business in one operating segment. All long-lived assetsIn general, the functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, however for NanoSynex, the functional currency is the local currency, New Israeli Shekels (NIS). As such, assets and liabilities for NanoSynex are locatedtranslated into U.S. dollars and the effects of foreign currency translation adjustments are reflected as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income within the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of changes in the United States.stockholders’ equity.

 

Accounting Estimates

 

Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. The most significant estimates relate to the estimated fair value of in-process research and development, goodwill, warrant liabilities, stock-based compensation, amortization and depreciation, inventory reserves, allowances for doubtful accounts and returns, and warranty costs. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were used.

 

Reverse Stock Split

On November 23, 2022, the Company effected a 1-for-10, as determined by the Company’s board of directors, reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Reverse Stock Split reduced the Company’s shares of outstanding common stock, stock options, and warrants to purchase shares of our common stock. Fractional shares of common stock that would have otherwise resulted from the Reverse Stock Split were rounded down to the nearest whole share and cash in lieu of fractional shares was paid to stockholders. All share and per share data for all periods presented in the accompanying financial statements and the related disclosures have been adjusted retrospectively to reflect the Reverse Stock Split. The number of authorized shares of common stock and the par value per share remains unchanged.

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Cash

 

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an initial maturity of 90 days or less and money market funds to be cash equivalents. Restricted cash includes cash that is restricted due to Israeli banking regulations.

The Company maintains the majority of its cash in bank deposits whichaccounts at banking institutions in the U.S. that are of high quality. Cash held in these accounts often exceed federally insured limitsthe FDIC insurance limits. If such banking institutions were to fail, the Company could lose all or a portion of amounts held in excess of such insurance limitations. The FDIC recently took control of two such banking institutions, Silicon Valley Bank on March 10, 2023 and could potentially be subject to significant concentrationsSignature Bank on March 12, 2023. While the Company did not have an account at either of credit risk on cash. The Company reviewsthese two banks, in the event of failure of any of the financial stability ofinstitutions where the Company maintains its depository institutions oncash and cash equivalents, there can be no assurance that the Company would be able to access uninsured funds in a regular basis,timely manner or at all. Any inability to access or delay in accessing these funds could adversely affect our business and has not experienced any losses in such accounts.financial position.

 

Inventory, Net

 

Inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. The Company reviews the components of its inventory on a periodic basis for excess or obsolete inventory, and records reserves for inventory components identified as excess or obsolete.

 

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when the sum of the expected future undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets. The amount of impairment loss, if any, will generally be measured as the difference between the net book value of the assets and their estimated fair values. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 the Company recorded a non-cash goodwill and fixed asset impairment loss of $4,239,000 related to the NanoSynex acquisition. There were no impairment losses during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021, 0 such impairment losses have been recorded.2022.

 

Segment Reporting

Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision-maker in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. To date, the Company has viewed its operations and managed its business as one segment operating primarily within the United States and Israel.

Accounts Receivable, Net

 

The Company grants credit to domestic physicians, clinics, and distributors. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally requires no collateral. Customers can purchase certain products through a financing agreement that the Company has with an outside leasing company. Under the agreement, the leasing company evaluates the credit worthiness of the customer. Upon acceptance of the product by the customer, the leasing company remits payment to the Company at a discount. This financing arrangement is without recourse to the Company.

 

The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts and returns equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts or expected returns. The Company’s estimates are based on historical collections and returns and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.

 

Accounts receivable net is comprised of the following at:

SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 March 31, December 31, 
 March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021  2023  2022 
Accounts Receivable $642,306  $958,448  $478,176  $726,449 
Less Allowances  (47,968)  (136,097)
Less Reserves and Allowances  (67,072)  (187,862)
Accounts receivable, net $594,338  $822,351  $411,104  $538,587 

 

Research and Development

 

TheExcept for acquired in process research and development (IPR&D), the Company expenses research and development costs as incurred including therapeutics license costs.

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R&D Grants

NanoSynex has received R&D grants from Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) and from the European Commission. These grants may provide cash funding to NanoSynex from time to time in advance of the applicable costs being incurred. When such cash funding is received from these grants in advance, the proceeds are recorded as a current or non-current R&D grant liability based on the time from the condensed consolidated balance sheets date to the expected future date of recognition as a reduction to research and development expenses.

Patent Costs

The Company expenses all costs as incurred in connection with patent applications (including direct application fees, and the legal and consulting expenses related to making such applications) and such costs are included in general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Shipping and Handling Costs

 

The Company includes shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound and outbound freight are generally recorded in cost of sales which totaled approximately $39,00066,000 and $30,00039,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021.2022, Other shipping and handling costs included in general and administrative, research and development, and sales and marketing expenses totaled approximately $4,0008,000 and $1,0004,000 for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.

 

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

 

We applyThe Company applies the following five-step model in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, in order to determine the revenue: (i) identification of the promised goods or services in the contract; (ii) determination of whether the promised goods or services are performance obligations, including whether they are distinct in the context of the contract; (iii) measurement of the transaction price, including the constraint on variable consideration; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) recognition of revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies each performance obligation.

 

Product Sales

 

The Company generates revenue from selling FastPack System analyzers, accessories and disposable products used with the FastPack System. Disposable products include reagent packs, which are diagnostic tests for prostate-specific antigen, (“PSA”), testosterone, thyroid disorders, pregnancy, and Vitamin D.

 

The Company provides disposable products and equipment in exchange for consideration, which occurs when a customer submits a purchase order and the Company provides disposable products and equipment at the agreed upon prices in the invoice. Generally, customers purchase disposable products using separate purchase orders after the equipment (“analyzer”) has been provided to the customer. The initial delivery of the equipment and reagent packs represents a single performance obligation and is completed upon receipt by the customer. The delivery of each subsequent individual reagent pack represents a separate performance obligation because the reagent packs are standardized, are not interrelated in any way, and the customer can benefit from each reagent pack without any other product. There are no significant discounts, rebates, returns or other forms of variable consideration. Customers are generally required to pay within 30 days.

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The performance obligation arising from the delivery of the equipment is satisfied upon the delivery of the equipment to the customer. The disposable products are shipped Free on Board (“FOB”) shipping point. For disposable products that are shipped FOB shipping point, the customer has the significant risks and rewards of ownership and legal title to the assets when the disposable products leave the Company’s shipping facilities, thus the customer obtains control and revenue is recognized at that point in time.

 

The Company has elected the practical expedient and accounting policy election to account for the shipping and handling as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer the disposable products and not as a separate performance obligation.

 

The Company’s contracts with customers generally have an expected duration of one year or less, and therefore the Company has elected the practical expedient in ASC 606 to not disclose information about its remaining performance obligations. Any incremental costs to obtain contracts are recorded as selling, general and administrative expense as incurred due to the short duration of the Company’s contracts.

License Revenue

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The Company enters into out-license agreements with counterparties to develop and/or commercialize its products in exchange for nonrefundable upfront license fees and/or sales-based royalties.

If the license to the Company’s intellectual property is determined to be distinct from the other performance obligations identified in the arrangement, the Company recognizes revenue from nonrefundable upfront fees allocated to the license when the license is transferred to the customer and the customer can benefit from the license. For licenses that are bundled with other performance obligations, management uses judgment to assess the nature of the combined performance obligation to determine whether the combined performance obligation is satisfied over time or at a point in time and, if over time, the appropriate method of measuring progress for purposes of recognizing revenue from nonrefundable upfront fees. The Company evaluates the measure of progress each reporting period and, if necessary, adjusts the measure of progress and related revenue recognition. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized license revenue of $0 and approximately $479,000, respectively.

Contract Asset and Liability Balances

 

The timing of the Company’s revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by the Company’s customers. The Company records a receivable when revenue is recognized prior to payment and there is an unconditional right to payment. Alternatively, when payment precedes the performance of the related services, the Company records deferred revenue until the performance obligations are satisfied.

 

Multiple performance obligations includedinclude contracts that combinedcombine both the Company’s analyzer and a customer’s future reagent purchases under a single contract. In some sales contracts, the Company providedprovides analyzers at no charge to customers. Title to the analyzer wasis maintained by the Company and the analyzer wasis returned by the customer to the Company at the end of the purchase agreement.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, product sales are stated net of an allowance for estimated returns of approximately $43,00035,000 and $043,000, respectively.

 

Deferred Revenue

 

Payments received in advance from customers pursuant to certain collaborative research and license agreements, deposits against future product sales, multiple element arrangements and extended warranties are recorded as a current or non-current deferred revenue liability based on the time from the condensed consolidated balance sheetssheet date to the future date of revenue recognition.

 

Operating Leases

 

Effective April 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842) Targeted Improvements (“Topic 842”). In accordance with the guidance in Topic 842, the Company recognizes lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use-assets for all leases with terms of greater than 12 months. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for in a manner similar to the guidance for operating leases prior to the adoption of Topic 842. Refer to(See Note 9 for more information.13 - Commitments and Contingencies).

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Property and Equipment, Net

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost and are presented net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided for on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:

 

SCHEDULE OF USEFUL LIVES OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Machinery and equipment  5 years 
Computer equipment  3 years 
Molds and tooling  5 years 
Furniture and fixtures  5 years 

 

Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or their estimated useful lives. The Company occasionally designs and builds its own machinery. The costs of these projects, which includes the cost of construction and other direct costs attributable to the construction, are capitalized as construction in progress. No provision for depreciation is made on construction in progress until the relevant assets are completed and placed in service.

 

The Company’s policy is to evaluate the remaining lives and recoverability of long-term assets on at least an annual basis or when conditions are present that indicate impairment.

 

Intangible Assets, NetBusiness Combinations

 

IntangiblesThe Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 805. This method requires, among other things, that results of operations of acquired companies are included in Qualigen’s financial results beginning on the respective acquisition dates, and that assets acquired and liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests are recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value using a discounted cash flow model. We have third-party valuations completed for intangible assets in a business combination using a discounted cash flow analysis, incorporating various assumptions. The discounted cash flow model requires assumptions about the timing and amount of future net cash flows, the cost of capital and terminal values from the perspective of a market participant. Each of these factors can significantly affect the value of the intangible asset. Any excess of the fair value of consideration transferred (the “Purchase Price”) over the fair values of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in certain cases may be subject to revision based on the final determination of fair value during a period of time not to exceed 12 months from the acquisition date. Legal costs, due diligence costs, business valuation costs and all other acquisition-related costs are expensed when incurred.

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Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible net assets acquired, when accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortized but is reviewed for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the goodwill may not be recoverable. In testing for impairment, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared to the carrying value. If the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceed the fair value of the reporting unit, an impairment loss equal to the difference is recorded. As a result of the annual goodwill impairment analysis, the Company recognized a $4,239,000 non-cash goodwill and fixed asset impairment charge in the valuation of its business acquisition of NanoSynex for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. There were no impairment losses during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

Intangible Assets

In Process R&D

Acquired in process R&D (IPR&D) represents the fair value assigned to the research and development assets that have not reached technological feasibility. The value assigned to IPR&D is determined by estimating the costs to develop the acquired technology into commercially viable products, estimating the resulting revenue from the projects, and discounting the net cash flow to present value. The revenue and cost projections used to value acquired IPR&D are, as applicable, reduced based on the probability of success of developing the new product. Additionally, projections consider relevant market sizes and growth factors, expected trends in technology and the nature and expected timing of new product introductions. The rates utilized to discount the net cash flow to its present value are commensurate with the stage of development of the project and uncertainties in the economic estimates used in the projections. Upon the acquisition of acquired IPR&D, an assessment is completed as to whether the acquisition constitutes an acquisition of a single asset or a group of assets. Multiple factors are considered in this assessment, including the nature of the technology acquired, the presence or absence of separate cash flows, the development process and stage of completion, quantitative significance, and the Company’s rationale for entering into the transaction.

If a business is acquired, as defined under the applicable accounting standards, then the acquired IPR&D is capitalized as an intangible asset. If an asset or group of assets is acquired that do not meet the definition under the applicable accounting standards, then the acquired IPR&D is expensed on its acquisition date. Future costs to develop these assets are recorded to research and development expense in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as they are incurred.

IPR&D is evaluated for impairment annually using the same methodology as described above for calculating fair value. If the carrying value of the acquired IPR&D exceeds the fair value, then the intangible asset is written down to its fair value, with the resulting adjustment recorded as a charge to operations. Changes in estimates and assumptions used in determining the fair value of acquired IPR&D could result in an impairment.

Other Intangible Assets, Net

Other intangible assets consist of patent-related costs and costs for license agreements. Management reviews the carrying value of other intangible assets that are being amortized on an annual basis or sooner when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances may indicate that impairment exists. The Company considers relevant cash flow and profitability information, including estimated future operating results, trends and other available information, in assessing whether the carrying value of intangible assets being amortized can be recovered.

 

If the Company determines that the carrying value of other intangible assets will not be recovered from the undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the underlying assets, the Company considers the carrying value of such intangible assets as impaired and reduces them by a charge to operations in the amount of the impairment.

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Costs related to acquiring patents and licenses are capitalized and amortized over their estimated useful lives, which is generally 5 to 17 years, using the straight-line method. Amortization of patents and licenses commences once final approval of the patent or license has been obtained. Patent and license costs are charged to operations if it is determined that the patent or license will not be obtained.

The carrying value of the patents of approximately $154,000 and $159,000 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, are stated net of accumulated amortization of approximately $325,000 and $320,000, respectively. Amortization of patents charged to operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was approximately $5,000 and $3,000, respectively. Total future estimated amortization of patent costs for the five succeeding years is approximately $14,000 for the remaining nine months in the year ending December 31, 2022, approximately $18,000 for the year ending December 31, 2023, approximately $15,000 for year 2024, approximately $14,000 for years 2025 and 2026, and approximately $79,000 thereafter.

The carrying value of the in-licenses of approximately $11,000 and $12,000 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, are stated net of accumulated amortization of approximately $408,000 and $407,000, respectively. Amortization of licenses charged to operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was approximately $2,000 for each period. Total future estimated amortization of license costs is approximately $6,000 for the remaining nine months in the year ending December 31, 2022, approximately $5,000 for the year ending December 31, 2023.

Derivative Financial Instruments and Warrant Liabilities

 

The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks. The Company evaluates all of its financial instruments, including issued stock purchase warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.operations and comprehensive loss. Depending on the features of the derivative financial instrument, the Company uses either the Black-Scholes option-pricing model or a Monte-Carlo simulation to value the derivative instruments at inception and subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period (See Note 7)10 - Warrant Liabilities and Note 11- Convertible Debt - Related Party).

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Fair Value Measurements

 

The Company determines the fair value measurements of applicable assets and liabilities based on a three-tier fair value hierarchy established by accounting guidance and prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The Company discloses and recognizes the fair value of its assets and liabilities using a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to valuations based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to valuations based upon unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation (Level 3 measurements). The guidance establishes three levels of the fair value hierarchy as follows:

 

Level 1 - Inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date;
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liability either directly or indirectly, including inputs in markets that are not considered to be active; and
Level 3 - Inputs that are unobservable.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Cash, accounts receivable, prepaids, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which management believes approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

Advertising

Advertising expense consists primarily of print and digital media promotional materials for distributors. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

Comprehensive Loss

Comprehensive loss consists of net income and foreign currency translation adjustments. Comprehensive gains (losses) have been reflected in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss and as a separate component in the statements of stockholders’ equity for all periods presented.

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation cost for equity awards granted to employees and non-employees is measured at the grant date based on the calculated fair value of the award using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, and is recognized as an expense, under the straight-line method, over the requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). If the Company determines that other methods are more reasonable, or other methods for calculating these assumptions are prescribed by regulators, the fair value calculated for the Company’s stock options could change significantly. Higher volatility, lower risk-free interest rates, and longer expected lives would result in an increase to stock-based compensation expense to employees and non-employees determined at the date of grant.

 

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Income Taxes

 

Deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences in the basis of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax reporting that arise due to net operating loss carry forwards, research and development credit carry forwards and from using different methods and periods to calculate depreciation and amortization, allowance for doubtful accounts, accrued vacation, research and development expenses, and state taxes. A provision has been made for income taxes due on taxable income and for the deferred taxes on the temporary differences.

 

Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, 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 on the date of enactment. Realization of the deferred income tax asset is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in future years.

 

Sales and Excise Taxes

 

Sales and other taxes collected from customers and subsequently remitted to government authorities are recorded as accounts receivable with corresponding tax payable. These balances are removed from the condensed consolidated balance sheet as cash is collected from customers and remitted to the tax authority.

 

Warranty Costs

 

The Company’s warranty policy generally provides for one year of coverage against defects and nonperformance within published specifications for sold analyzers and for the term of the contract for equipment held for lease. The Company accrues for estimated warranty costs in the period in which the revenue is recognized based on historical data and the Company’s best estimates of analyzer failure rates and costs to repair.

 

Accrued warranty liabilities were approximately $72,000151,000 and $60,000138,000, respectively, as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Warranty costs were approximately $53,00041,000 and $25,00053,000 for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively, and are included in cost of product sales in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.operations and comprehensive loss.

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Foreign Currency Translation

The functional currency for the Company is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency for NanoSynex, the Company’s newly acquired majority owned subsidiary, is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS). The financial statements of NanoSynex are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect at each period end for assets and liabilities; using exchange rates in effect during the period for results of operations; and using historical exchange rates for certain equity accounts. The adjustment resulting from translating the financial statements of NanoSynex is reflected as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss).

Other comprehensive loss related to the effects of foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to NanoSynex was $119,722 and $50,721 at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Recent Accounting PronouncementsGlobal Economic Conditions

War in Ukraine

 

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which supersedes current guidance by requiring recognition of credit losses when it is probable that a loss has been incurred. The new standard requires the establishment of an allowance for estimated credit losses on financial assets including trade and other receivables at each reporting date. The new standard will result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses on trade and other receivables and other contractual rights to receive cash. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Leases (Topic 842), which extends the effective date of Topic 326 for certain companies until fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The new standard will be effective forFebruary 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. While the Company has no direct exposure in Russia and Ukraine, the first quarterCompany continues to monitor any broader impact to the global economy, including with respect to inflation, supply chains and fuel prices. The full impact of the conflict on the Company’s business and financial results remains uncertain and will depend on the severity and duration of the conflict and its impact on regional and global economic conditions.

Inflationary Cost Environment

During the year ended 2022 and continuing into the current fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2023,global commodity and early adoption is permitted.labor markets experienced significant inflationary pressures attributable to ongoing economic recovery and supply chain issues. The Company has not completedis subject to inflationary pressures with respect to raw materials, labor and transportation. Accordingly, the Company continues to take actions with its review ofcustomers and suppliers to mitigate the impact of this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements. However, based onthese inflationary pressures in the Company’s historyfuture. Actions to mitigate inflationary pressures with suppliers include aggregation of immaterial credit lossespurchase requirements to achieve optimal volume benefits, negotiation of cost-reductions and identification of more cost competitive suppliers. While these actions are designed to offset the impact of inflationary pressures, the Company cannot provide assurance that it will be successful in fully offsetting increased costs resulting from trade receivables, management does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.inflationary pressure.

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Events surrounding the SARS-CoV-2 virus that emerged in late 2019 and the ensuing globalThe COVID-19 pandemic havehas had a dramatic impact on businesses globally and ouron the Company’s business as well. OurDuring the pandemic sales of diagnostic products felldecreased significantly during 2020 and ourthe Company’s net loss increased significantly, as deferral of patients’ non-emergency visits to physician offices, clinics and small hospitals sharply reduced demand for FastPack tests. Since thenFor 2023 we have experienced somecontinue to experience recovery in demand. The severity and duration of the pandemic and economic repercussions of the virus and government actions taken in response to the pandemic remain uncertain and will ultimately depend on many factors, including the speed of global dissemination and effectiveness of the vaccination and containment efforts throughout the world, the duration and spread of the virus, as well as seasonality, variants or new outbreaks.

In the United States, federal, state, and local government directives and policies have been put in place throughout the course of the pandemic to manage public health concerns and address the economic impacts of the pandemic, including reduced business activity and overall uncertainty presented by this new healthcare challenge. Similar actions have been taken by governments around the world. Our facilities could be required to temporarily curtail production levels or temporarily cease operations based on government mandates or as a result of the pandemic. To mitigate risks, we continue to evaluate the extent to which COVID-19 may impact our business and operations and adjust risk mitigation planning and business continuity activities as needed.

 

Other accounting standard updates are either not applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 2 — LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN

 

The Company has incurred recurring losses from operationsAs of March 31, 2023, we had approximately $4.4 million in cash and has an accumulated deficit atof $107.2 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023 and the three months ended March 31, 2022, we used cash of $2.6 million and $3.9 million, respectively, in operations. The Company’s cash balances are expected to fund operations into the third quarter of 2023. As a pre-clinical development-stage therapeutics biotechnology company, the Company expects to continue to incurhave net losses subsequent to the condensed consolidated balance sheet date of March 31, 2022. In December 2021, the Company raised $8.82 million through a Securities Purchase Agreement with several institutional investors. Based onand negative cash flow from operations, which over time will challenge its liquidity. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s current cash position, and assuming currently planned expenditures and level of operations, the Company believes it has sufficient capitalability to fund operationscontinue as a going concern for the 12-monthone-year period subsequent tofollowing the issuance of the accompanying unaudited condenseddate that these financial statements. However, therestatements were issued.

There is no assurance that profitable operations will ever be achieved, or, if achieved, could be sustained on a continuing basis. Also, beyond such 12-month period,In order to fully execute its business plan, the Company will require significant additional financing for planned research and development activities, capital expenditures, clinical and pre-clinical testing for its QN-302 clinical trials, preclinical development of RAS and QN-247, and funding for NanoSynex operations (See Note 3 - Acquisition), as well as commercialization activitiesactivities.

Historically, the Company’s principal sources of cash have included proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity and proceeds from the issuance of debt. In December 2021, the Company raised $8.8 million from the issuance of common stock to several institutional investors, and in December 2022 the Company raised $3.0 million from the sale of a convertible debt - related party (see Note 11 - Convertible Debt - Related Party). There can be no assurance that further financing can be obtained on favorable terms, or at all. If we are unable to obtain funding, we could be required to delay, reduce or eliminate research and development programs, product portfolio expansion or future commercialization efforts, which could adversely affect our business prospects.

As a condition to the NanoSynex closing, the Company agreed to provide NanoSynex with up to $10.4 million of future funding based on NanoSynex’s achievement of certain future development milestones and subject to other terms and conditions described in the Master Agreement for the Operational and Technological Funding of NanoSynex (the “Funding Agreement”) entered into with NanoSynex. These funding commitments are in the form of convertible promissory notes to be issued to the Company with a face value equal to the amount paid by the Company to NanoSynex upon satisfaction of the Company’s productsapplicable performance milestone, bearing interest at the rate of 9% per annum on the principal balance from time to time outstanding under the particular promissory note, convertible at the option of the Company into additional shares of NanoSynex in order for the Company to maintain at least a 50.1% controlling ownership interest in NanoSynex, should NanoSynex issue additional shares. The principal of the convertible notes are expecteddue and payable upon the sooner to require significantoccur of: i) five years from the date of issuance of the particular promissory note; ii) the acquisition by any person or entity of all or substantially all of the share capital of NanoSynex, through share purchase, issuance or shares or merger of NanoSynex, or the purchase of all or substantially all of the assets of NanoSynex; or iii) the initial public offering of NanoSynex. The Company provided funding to NanoSynex of $2.4 million during 2022 and $0.5 million in February 2023 pursuant to this agreement. The Company may terminate the Funding Agreement upon 120 days’ notice, but would still be liable for any payments due for milestones achieved prior to termination.

To the extent that the Company raises additional financing. Additionalcapital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the ownership interests of its common stockholders will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of our common stockholders. Debt financing, if available, may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends. If the Company raises additional funds through government or other third-party funding, commercialization, marketing and distribution arrangements or other collaborations, strategic alliances or licensing arrangements with third parties, it may have to relinquish valuable rights to its technologies, future revenue streams, research programs or product candidates or grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to the Company. Additional funding may not be available to the Company on acceptable terms, or at all. In addition, any future financing (depending on the terms and conditions) may be subject to the approval of Alpha Capital, the holder of the Company’s 8% Senior Convertible Debenture (the “Debenture”), or trigger certain adjustments to the Debenture or warrants held by Alpha Capital.

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern, and therefore, be required to liquidate its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts that may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements

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NOTE 3 — ACQUISITION

Business Combination

The Company acquired a 52.8% voting equity interest in NanoSynex on May 26, 2022 (the “NanoSynex Acquisition Date”) through: (1) the purchase of 2,232,861 shares Preferred A-1 Stock of NanoSynex from Alpha Capital, a related party, for 350,000 reverse split adjusted shares of the Company’s common stock and a prefunded warrant to purchase 331,464 reverse split adjusted shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.001 per share (these warrants were subsequently exercised on September 13, 2022), and (2) the purchase of 381,786 shares of Series B preferred stock of NanoSynex from NanoSynex in exchange for $600,000 (collectively, the “NanoSynex Acquisition”).

The NanoSynex Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method, in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 805. Identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree are recognized and measured as of the acquisition date at fair value. Determining the fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interest requires management’s judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions with respect to future cash flows, discount rates and asset lives among other items. The Company uses third-party valuations for intangible assets in a business combination using a discounted cash flow analysis, incorporating various assumptions.

A summary of the consideration transferred and fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the NanoSynex Acquisition is as follows (all shares shown post Reverse Stock Split):

SCHEDULE OF CONSIDERATION TRANSFERRED

Consideration transferred, net of cash acquired   
Cash paid for NanoSynex preferred stock: $600,000 
     
FMV of 350,000 shares of Qualigen stock issued to Alpha Capital $1,904,989 
FMV of 331,464 shares of Qualigen stock related to prefunded warrant issued to Alpha Capital (See Note 15) $1,804,102 
Total consideration paid for NanoSynex preferred stock $3,709,091 
     
FMV of consideration related to repricing of 7,048 shares of Alpha Capital/Qualigen warrants * $696 
     
NanoSynex cash acquired  (735,354)
Total consideration transferred, net of cash acquired $3,574,433 

*See Note 15 – Stockholders’ Equity and disclosure under Noncompensatory Equity Classified Warrants for additional details regarding the warrants issued to Alpha Capital in the NanoSynex Acquisition.

SCHEDULE OF ASSETS ACQUIRED AND LIABILITIES

  Purchase Price
Allocation
 
Accounts receivable $75,336 
Property and equipment  120,942 
In process R&D  5,700,000 
Accounts payable  (4,588)
Accrued expenses and other payables  (291,093)
R&D grant liability  (1,362,264)
Short term debt  (941,898)
Deferred tax liability  (629,379)
Noncontrolling interest assumed  (3,882,225)
Identifiable net assets acquired  (1,215,169)
Goodwill  4,789,602 
Total consideration transferred, net of cash acquired $3,574,433 

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During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company made measurement period adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation, which included: (i) a decrease to noncontrolling interest of $117,775, and (ii) a decrease to goodwill of $106,621. The measurement period adjustments were made to reflect facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date and are reflected in the table above.

Company transaction costs, which were immaterial, have been expensed as incurred and charged to the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. There was no provision for reimbursement of transaction costs from the Company to NanoSynex.

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired as of the acquisition date. Goodwill represents the value of the future technology to be developed in excess of the identifiable assets as well as the operational synergies of the combined companies to be recognized. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortized. None of the Goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

As a condition to the closing, the Company agreed to provide NanoSynex with up to $10.4 million of future funding based on NanoSynex’s achievement of certain future development milestones and subject to other terms and conditions described in the Funding Agreement entered into with NanoSynex. (See Note 2 - Liquidity for further details regarding the terms and conditions of the Funding Agreement).

The Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 include approximately $0.5 million and $0, respectively, of net loss associated with the results of operations of NanoSynex.

 

NOTE 34INVENTORY, NET

 

Inventory, net consisted of the following at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:

 

SCHEDULE OF INVENTORY

 March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021  March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Raw materials $819,434  $823,315  $985,396  $949,796 
Work in process  539,085   188,135   180,324   200,318 
Finished goods  42,193   44,428   315,035   436,183 
Total inventory $1,400,712  $1,055,878  $1,480,755  $1,586,297 

 

NOTE 45PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:

SCHEDULE OF PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 March 31, December 31, 
 March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021  2023  2022 
Prepaid insurance $818,216  $1,197,726  $1,142,839  $1,377,323 
Prepaid manufacturing expenses  32,087   50,371   38,503   43,820 
Other prepaid expenses  247,519   131,799   89,855   227,451 
Prepaid expenses $1,097,822  $1,379,896 
Other current assets  12,161   12,626 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $1,283,358  $1,661,220 

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NOTE 56PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

Property and equipment, net consisted of the following at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:

 

SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 March 31, December 31, 
 March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021  2023  2022 
Machinery and equipment $2,493,222  $2,482,841  $2,692,307  $2,510,148 
Computer equipment  384,361   345,117   369,052   395,836 
Leasehold improvements  333,271   333,271   336,916   333,271 
Molds and tooling  260,002   260,002   260,002   260,002 
Furniture and fixtures  143,013   143,013   144,832   144,832 
Equipment held for lease  1,428,414   1,399,444 
Property and equipment, gross  3,613,869   3,564,244   5,231,523   5,043,533 
Less Accumulated depreciation  (3,383,627)  (3,360,324)
Accumulated depreciation  (4,634,115)  (4,623,446)
Fixed asset impairment  (75,000)  (75,000)
Property and equipment, net $230,242  $203,920  $522,408  $345,087 

 

Depreciation expense relating to property and equipment was approximately $23,00020,000 and $15,00023,000 for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.

 

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Upon termination of the Sekisui Distribution Agreement on March 31, 2022, the Company had a commitment to purchase leased FastPack rental systems back from Sekisui at Sekisui’s net book value, which was determined to be approximately $154,000. This amount is included in equipment held for lease in the table above and accounts payable at March 31, 2023. An assignment agreement will be executed by the parties to legally transfer title to this equipment from Sekisui to the Company.

 

NOTE 67GOODWILL, IPR&D AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

SCHEDULE OF GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE

    March 31,  December 31, 
    2023  2022 
  Estimated Useful Lives Gross carrying
amounts
  Gross carrying
amounts
 
         
Goodwill   $625,602  $625,602 
           
Finite-lived intangible assets:          
Developed-product-technology rights 8 - 17 years $479,103  $479,103 
Licensing rights 10 years  418,836   418,836 
Less: Accumulated amortization    (758,608)  (752,237)
Total finite-lived intangible assets, net    139,330   145,702 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:          
In-process research and development    5,700,000   5,700,000 
Total other intangible assets, net   $5,839,330  $5,845,702 

The Company periodically reviews goodwill for impairment in accordance with relevant accounting standards. Goodwill is attributable to the NanoSynex Acquisition. Goodwill and intangible assets are recognized at fair value during the period in which an acquisition is completed, from updated estimates during the measurement period, or when they are considered to be impaired. These non-recurring fair value measurements, primarily for goodwill and intangible assets acquired, were based on Level 3 inputs. The Company estimates the fair value of long-lived assets on a non-recurring basis based on a market valuation approach, engaging independent valuation experts to assist in the determination of fair value. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, in conjunction with the annual impairment assessment, the Company determined that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than the carrying value. In addition to continued losses in the reporting unit, the Company considered macroeconomic conditions including a deterioration in the equity markets evidenced by sustained declines in the Company’s stock price, peer companies, and major market indices since the acquisition date. The Company engaged independent valuation experts to assist in determining the fair value of the reporting unit. As a result of this analysis, the Company recorded a $4,239,000 goodwill and fixed asset impairment charge associated with the reporting unit for fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. There were no impairment losses during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

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The carrying value of the patents of approximately $136,000 and $140,000 at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, are stated net of accumulated amortization of approximately $343,000 and $339,000, respectively. Amortization of patents charged to operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $5,000 for each period. Total future estimated amortization of patent costs for the five succeeding years is approximately $14,000 for the remaining three months in the year ending December 31, 2023, approximately $15,000 for the year ending December 31, 2024, approximately $14,000 for year 2025 through year 2027 and approximately $65,000 thereafter.

The carrying value of the in-licenses of approximately $4,000 and $5,000 at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are stated net of accumulated amortization of approximately $415,000 and $414,000, respectively. Amortization of licenses charged to operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $2,000 for each period. Total future estimated amortization of license costs is approximately $4,000 for the remaining nine months in the year ending March 31, 2023.

NOTE 8 — ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:

 

SCHEDULE OF ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

 March 31, December 31, 
 March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021  2023  2022 
Board compensation $17,500  $17,500  $42,000   70,000 
Equipment held for lease     154,433 
Franchise, sales and use taxes  11,975   14,090   21,562   27,531 
Income taxes  4,356   3,620   6,056   4,663 
Interest (Convertible debt - related party)  31,124   2,829 
License fees  50,013   150,130 
Payroll  105,877   682,036   277,964   209,303 
Professional fees  265,421   225,308   328,647   238,211 
Research and development  293,624   232,712   722,344   322,987 
Royalties  8,880   10,152   8,772   13,158 
Vacation  313,633   282,910 
Warranty liability  71,974   60,281   150,746   137,568 
Other  250,135   265,292   254,505   181,043 
Accrued liabilities $1,343,375  $1,793,901  $1,893,733  $1,511,856 

NOTE 9 – SHORT TERM DEBT - RELATED PARTY

NanoSynex has four separate Notes Payable (the “Notes”) outstanding to Alpha Capital, issued between March 26, 2020 and September 2, 2021, aggregating to a total principal outstanding balance of $905,000, and aggregate accrued interest of $53,952 for a total outstanding balance of $958,952 as of March 31, 2023. The Notes all accrue interest at 2.62% per annum, accrued daily, and provide that the full amount of principal and interest under each Note shall be due immediately prior to a Liquidation Event (the Maturity Date) unless due earlier in accordance with the terms of the Notes. “Liquidation Event” means either i) the merger or consolidation of NanoSynex into any other entity, other than one in control or under control of NanoSynex or NanoSynex’s majority shareholder; ii) a transaction or series of transactions resulting in the transfer of all or substantially all of NanoSynex’s assets or issued and outstanding share capital (other than to a company under the control of NanoSynex or NanoSynex’s majority shareholders; or iii) an underwritten public offering by NanoSynex of its ordinary shares. Notwithstanding the above, if NanoSynex receives subsequent debt, convertible debt, or equity funding with gross proceeds of USD $3,000,000 or more, then these Notes shall be due and payable upon the actual receipt of such funding.

NOTE 710WARRANT LIABILITIES

 

In 2004, the Company issued warrants to various investors and brokers for the purchase of Series C preferred stock in connection with a private placement (the “Series C Warrants”). The Series C Warrants were subsequently extended and, upon closing of the reverse recapitalization transaction with Ritter, exchanged for warrants to purchase common stock of the Company, pursuant to the Series C Warrant terms as adjusted.

 

In exchange for the Series C Warrants, upon closing of the merger with Ritter, the holders received warrants to purchase an aggregate of 4,713,490shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.727.195 per share, subject to adjustment. As of March 31, 2022, the warrants received in exchange for2023, the Series C Warrants have remaining terms ranging from 1.7.65 to 2.21.24 years. The warrantsSeries C Warrants were determined to be liability-classified pursuant to the guidance in ASC 480 and ASC 815-40, resulting frombased on the inclusion of a leveraged ratchet provision for subsequent dilutive issuances. On April 25, 2022 the Series C Warrants were repriced from $7.195 to $6.00 with an additional 49,318 ratchet Warrants issued, and on May 26, 2022 the Series C Warrants were repriced from $6.00 to $5.136 with an additional 49,952 ratchet Warrants issued. On December 22, 2022, the Series C Warrants were repriced again from $5.136 to $1.32 with an additional 1,002,717 ratchet Warrants issued.

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Additionally, on December 22, 2022, in conjunction with the issuance of the Debenture to Alpha Capital (see Note 11 – Convertible Debt – Related Party), the Company issued to Alpha Capital a warrant to purchase 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Alpha Warrant”). The exercise price of the Alpha Warrant is $1.65 (equal to 125% of the conversion price of the Debenture on the closing date). The Alpha Warrant may be exercised by Alpha Capital, in whole or in part, at any time on or after June 22, 2023 and before June 22, 2028, subject to certain terms and conditions described in the Alpha Warrant, including the Company’s receipt of the necessary stockholder approvals.

 

The following table summarizes the activity in the Common Stock Warrants (received in exchangeliability classified warrants for the Series C Warrants)three months ended March 31, 2023:

SCHEDULE OF WARRANTS ACTIVITY

  Common Stock Warrants 
  Shares  Weighted–
Average
Exercise
Price
  Range of Exercise
Price
  Weighted–
Average
Remaining Life (Years)
 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2022  3,849,571  $1.53  $1.32 - $ 1.65   3.9 
Exercised            
Forfeited            
Expired            
Granted            
Total outstanding – March 31, 2023  3,849,571  $1.53  $1.32 - $1.65   3.66 
Exercisable  1,349,571  $1.32  $1.32   0.76 

The following table summarizes the activity in liability classified warrants for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

 SCHEDULE OF WARRANTS ACTIVITY

  

Common Stock Warrants (received in exchange for the Series C Warrants)

 
  Shares  

Weighted–

Average

Exercise

Price

  

Range of Exercise

Price

  

Weighted–

Average

Remaining Life (Years)

 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2021  2,481,614  $0.72       2.00 
Exercised  (5,363)  0.72         
Forfeited              
Expired              
Granted              
Total outstanding – March 31, 2022  2,476,251  $0.72         
Exercisable  2,476,251  $0.72  $0.72   1.76 

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The following table summarizes the activity in the Common Stock Warrants (received in exchange for the Series C Warrants) activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021:

 

Common Stock Warrants (received in exchange for the Series C Warrants)

  Common Stock Warrants 
 Shares  

Weighted– Average

Exercise

Price

 

Range of Exercise

Price

 

Weighted–

Average

Remaining

Life (Years)

  Shares  Weighted– Average
Exercise
Price
  Range of Exercise
Price
  Weighted–
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
 
Total outstanding –December 31, 2020  3,378,596  $0.72         
Total outstanding –December 31, 2021  248,161  $7.20       2.00 
Exercised  (473,608)  0.72           (536)  7.20         
Forfeited  (36,097)  0.72                       
Expired                            
Granted                            
Total outstanding – March 31, 2021  2,868,891  $0.72         
Total outstanding – March 31, 2022  247,625  $7.20         
Exercisable  2,868,891  $0.72  $0.72   2.75   247,625  $7.20  $7.20   1.76 

 

The following table presents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for its warrant liabilities and exercises (all of which arise under the warrants received in exchange for the Series C Warrants) measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as of March 31, 2022:2023:

SCHEDULE OF FAIR VALUE HIERARCHY FOR WARRANT LIABILITIES

  Quoted          
  Market  Significant       
  Prices for  Other  Significant    
  Identical  Observable  Unobservable    
Common Stock Warrant Assets  Inputs  Inputs    
liabilities (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3)  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2021 $  $  $1,686,200  $1,686,200 
Exercises        (858)  (858)
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities        (683,242)  (683,242)
Balance as of March 31, 2022 $  $  $1,002,100  $1,002,100 
  Quoted          
  Market  Significant       
  Prices for  Other  Significant    
  Identical  Observable  Unobservable    
  Assets  Inputs  Inputs    
Common Stock Warrant liabilities (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3)  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2022 $  $  $3,622,647  $3,622,647 
Exercises            
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities        (1,038,673)  (1,038,673)
Balance as of March 31, 2023 $  $  $2,583,974  $2,583,974 

 

There were no transfers of financial assets or liabilities between category levels for the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023.

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The value of the warrant liabilities was based on a valuation received from an independent valuation firm determined using a Monte-Carlo simulation. For volatility, the Company considers comparable public companies as a basis for its expected volatility to calculate the fair value of common stock warrants and transitions to its own volatility as the Company develops sufficient appropriate history as a public company. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury notes with a term approximating the expected term of the common stock warrant. The Company uses an expected dividend yield of zero based on the fact that the Company has never paid cash dividends and does not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any significant changes in the inputs may result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.

 

The following table showsare the weighted average and the range of assumptions used in estimating the fair value of warrant liabilities (weighted average calculated based on the number of outstanding warrants on each issuance) as of March 31, 20222023 and 2021:March 31, 2022:

SCHEDULE OF ASSUMPTIONS OF WARRANT LIABILITIES 

  March 31, 2023  March 31, 2022 
  Range  Weighted
Average
  Range  Weighted
Average
 
Risk-free interest rate  3.531% — 4.743%  3.93%  2.03% — 2.29%  2.08%
Expected volatility (peer group)  70.3% — 132%  110.9%  88% — 101%  90.4%
Term of warrants (in years)  .645.23   3.66   1.652.24   1.76 
Expected dividend yield  0.00%  0.00%  0.00%  0.00%

  March 31, 2022  March 31, 2021 
  Range  Weighted Average  Range  Weighted Average 
Risk-free interest rate  2.03% — 2.29%  2.08%  0.28% — 0.42%  0.30%
Expected volatility (peer group)  88% — 101%  90.4%  81% — 84%  83.52%
Term of warrants (in years)  1.652.24   1.76   2.653.24   2.75 
Expected dividend yield  0.00%  0.00%  0.00%  0.00%

NOTE 811LOSSCONVERTIBLE DEBT- RELATED PARTY

On December 22, 2022, the Company issued to Alpha Capital, an 8% Senior Convertible Debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $3,300,000 for a purchase price of $3,000,000 pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 21, 2022. The Debenture is convertible, at any time, and from time to time, at Alpha Capital’s option, into shares of common stock of the Company (the “Conversion Shares”), at a price equal to $1.32 per share, subject to adjustment as described in the Debenture (the “Conversion Price”) and other terms and conditions described in the Debenture, including the Company’s receipt of the necessary stockholder approvals. Additionally, on December 22, 2022, the Company issued to Alpha Capital a liability classified warrant to purchase 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (see Note 10-Warrant Liabilities). The exercise price of the Alpha Warrant is $1.65 (equal to 125% of the Conversion Price of the Debenture on the closing date). The Alpha Warrant may be exercised by Alpha Capital, in whole or in part, at any time on or after June 22, 2023 and before June 22, 2028, subject to certain terms and conditions described in the Alpha Warrant, including the Company’s receipt of the necessary stockholder approvals.

The proceeds from the transaction will be dedicated to the Company’s efforts of advancing its QN-302 Investigative New Drug candidate towards clinical trials and other working capital purposes.

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Commencing June 1, 2023 and continuing on the first day of each month thereafter until the earlier of (i) December 22, 2025 and (ii) the full redemption of the Debenture (each such date, a “Monthly Redemption Date”), the Company will redeem $110,000 plus accrued but unpaid interest, liquidated damages and any amounts then owing under the Debenture (the “Monthly Redemption Amount”). The Monthly Redemption Amount will be paid in cash; provided that after the first two monthly redemptions, the Company may elect to pay all or a portion of a Monthly Redemption Amount in shares of common stock of the Company, based on a Conversion Price equal to the lesser of (i) the then Conversion Price of the Debenture and (ii) 85% of the average of the VWAPs (as defined in the Debenture) for the five consecutive trading days ending on the trading day that is immediately prior to the applicable Monthly Redemption Date. The Company may also redeem some or all of the then outstanding principal amount of the Debenture at any time for cash in an amount equal to 105% of the then outstanding principal amount of the Debenture being redeemed plus accrued but unpaid interest, liquidated damages and any amounts then owing under the Debenture. The Company’s election to pay monthly redemptions in Conversion Shares or to effect an optional redemption is subject to the satisfaction of the Equity Conditions (as defined in the Debenture), including the Company’s receipt of the necessary stockholder approvals.

The Debenture accrues interest at the rate of 8% per annum, which does not begin accruing until December 1, 2023, and will be payable on a quarterly basis. Interest may be paid in cash or shares of common stock of the Company or a combination thereof at the option of the Company; provided that interest may only be paid in shares if the Equity Conditions have been satisfied, including the Company’s receipt of the necessary stockholder approvals.

Both the Debenture and the Alpha Warrant provide for adjustments to the Conversion Price and exercise price, respectively, in connection with stock dividends and splits, subsequent equity sales and rights offerings, pro rata distributions, and certain fundamental transactions. Both the Debenture and the Alpha Warrant include a beneficial ownership blocker of 9.99%, which may only be waived by Alpha Capital upon 61 days’ notice to the Company.

The Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-269088) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 2022 registering the resale by Alpha Capital of an aggregate of 5,157,087 shares of the Company’s common stock, which may be issuable to Alpha Capital pursuant to the terms of the Debenture and the Alpha Warrant.

The Company evaluated the Debenture and the Alpha Warrant and determined that the Alpha Warrant is a freestanding financial instrument. The Alpha Warrant is not considered indexed to the Company’s own stock, because the settlement amount would not equal the difference between the fair value of a fixed number of the Company’s equity shares and a fixed strike price and all of the adjustment features in Section 3(b) of the warrant agreement are not down round provisions, as defined in ASU 2017-11. Accordingly, the Alpha Warrant is classified as a liability and recognized at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in earnings.

The proceeds from the Debenture were allocated to the initial fair value of the Alpha Warrant, with the residual balance allocated to the initial carrying value of the Debenture. The Company has not elected the fair value option for the Debenture. The Debenture was recognized as proceeds received after allocating the proceeds to the Alpha Warrant, and then allocating remaining proceeds to a suite of bifurcated embedded derivative features (conversion option, contingent acceleration upon an Event of Default, and contingent interest upon an Event of Default), with the resulting difference, if any, allocated to the loan host instrument. The suite of derivative features was measured and determined to have no fair value.

The original issue discount of $0.3 million, the initial fair value of the Warrant of $2.8 million, the initial fair value of the suite of bifurcated embedded derivative features of $0, and the fees and costs paid to Alpha Capital and other third parties of $0.1 million comprised the debt discount upon issuance. The debt discount is amortized to interest expense over the expected term of the Debenture using the effective interest method, in accordance with ASC 835-30. The debt host instrument of the Debenture will subsequently be measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method to accrete interest over its term to bring the Debenture’s initial carrying value to the principal balance at maturity.

Between January 9 and 12, 2023, the Company issued 841,726 shares of common stock upon Alpha Capital’s partial conversion of the Debenture at $1.32 per share for a total of $1,111,078 principal. Upon conversion, the Company recognized a loss on conversion of convertible debt of approximately $1.1 million, recorded to other expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded accrued interest of approximately $562,000 (of which approximately $533,000 was attributable to discount amortization) in other expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2023, the fair value of the Alpha Warrant was approximately $2.2 million, and the fair value of the suite of bifurcated embedded derivative features was $0.

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Convertible debt-related party is comprised of the following as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

SCHEDULE OF SENIOR SECURED CONVERTIBLE DEBT

  March 31,
2023
  December 31, 2022 
Senior secured convertible debenture $2,188,922  $3,300,000 
Discount on convertible debenture  (1,630,684)  (3,239,803)
Total convertible debt-related party $558,238  $60,197 

As of March 31, 2023, there were no events of default or violation of any covenants under our financing obligations.

NOTE 12 — EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic lossearnings (loss) per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net lossincome (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed based on the sum of the weighted-average number of common shares and potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive common shares consist of shares issuable from stock options and warrants.warrants as shown below.

 

The following table reconciles net loss and the weighted-average shares used in computing basic and diluted EPS in the respective periods:

SCHEDULE OF EARNINGS PER SHARE BASIC AND DILUTED

 2023  2022 
 

For the Three Months Ended

March 31,

 

For the Three Months Ended

March 31,

  For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
          
Net loss used for basic earnings per share $(4,319,787) $(5,242,719) $(3,846,221) $(4,319,787)
                
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding  35,294,051   28,165,796   4,959,122   3,529,405 
Dilutive potential shares issuable from stock options and warrants            
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding  35,294,051   28,165,796   4,959,122   3,529,405 

 

The following potentially dilutive securities have been excluded from diluted net loss per share as of March 31, 2022 and 2021 because their effect would be antidilutive:

SCHEDULE OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES EXCLUDED FROM DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE

  As of March 31, 
  2023  2022 
Shares of common stock subject to outstanding options  552,561   486,402 
Shares of common stock subject to outstanding warrants  4,254,766   981,603 
Total common stock equivalents  4,807,327   1,468,005 

Potentially dilutive common shares excluded from the calculation above represent stock options and warrants because their effect would be anti-dilutive.

  For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
  For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2022  2021 
Shares of common stock subject to outstanding options  4,864,023   4,033,856 
Shares of common stock subject to outstanding warrants  9,816,032   9,609,316 
Shares of common stock subject to conversion of Series Alpha Convertible Preferred Stock     243,418 
Total common stock equivalents  14,680,055   13,886,590 

 

NOTE 913COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Leases

The Company leases its facilities under a long-term operating lease agreement. On December 15, 2021, ourthe Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Qualigen, Inc. entered into a Second Amendment to Lease with Bond Ranch LP. This Amendment extended the Company’s triple-net leasehold on the Company’s existing 22,624-square-feet headquarters/manufacturing facility at 2042 Corte del Nogal, Carlsbad, California for the 61-month period of November 1, 2022 to November 30, 2027. Over the 61 months, the base rent payable by Qualigen, Inc. will total $1,950,710; however, the base rent for the first 12 months of the 61-month61-month period will beis only $335,966. Additionally, under the Second Amendment to Lease Qualigen, Inc. is entitled to a $339,360 tenant improvement allowance.

 

The tables below show the operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities and the balances as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, including the changes during the periods:

SCHEDULE OF OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSETS AND OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES

  Operating lease right-of-use assets 
Net right-of-use assets at December 31, 2021 $1,645,568 
Less amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets  (54,496)
Operating lease right-of-use assets at March 31, 2022 $1,591,072 

 

  Operating lease liabilities 
Lease liabilities at December 31, 2021 $1,676,655 
Less principal payments on operating lease liabilities  (36,297)
Lease liabilities at March 31, 2022  1,640,358 
Less non-current portion  (1,484,833)
Current portion at March 31, 2022 $155,525 
  Operating lease right-of-use assets
Net right-of-use assets at December 31, 2022 $1,422,538 
Less amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets  (57,637)
Operating lease right-of-use assets at March 31, 2023 $1,364,901 

 

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  Operating lease liabilities
Lease liabilities at December 31, 2022 $1,542,564 
Less principal payments on operating lease liabilities  (57,731)
Lease liabilities at March 31, 2023  1,484,833 
Less non-current portion  (1,236,024)
Current portion at March 31, 2023 $248,809 

As of March 31, 2022,2023, the Company’s operating leases have a weighted-average remaining lease term of 5.6 4.6years and a weighted-average discount rate of 8.9%.

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As of March 31, 2022, future minimum payments during the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF MATURITIES OF OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES

Year Ending December 31, Amount  Amount 
2022 (nine months) $203,857 
2023  368,341 
2023 (nine months)  276,256 
2024  379,392   379,392 
2025  390,773   390,773 
2026  402,497   402,497 
2027  379,165   379,164 
Total  2,124,025   1,828,082 
Less present value discount  (483,667)  (343,249)
Operating lease liabilities $1,640,358  $1,484,833 

Total lease expense was approximately $114,000116,000 and $86,000114,000 for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively. Lease expense was recorded in cost of product sales, general and administrative expenses, research and development and sales and marketing expenses.

Termination of Sekisui Distribution Agreement

 

In March 2018, the Company extended a strategic partnership entered into in May 2016 with Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC (“Sekisui”). The Company appointed Sekisui as its diagnostics commercial partner and exclusive worldwide distributor with the exception of certain customer accounts retained by Qualigen; Sekisui’s distribution arrangementDistribution Agreement expired on March 31, 2022. Subsequent to the expirationAs of the agreement, in the second quarter of 2022March 31, 2023, the Company will havehad a commitment to purchase leased FastPack rental systems back from Sekisui at Sekisui’s net book value in the amount of $154,000, which has not yet been determined.is included in equipment held for lease and accounts payable on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

NanoSynex Funding Commitment

As a condition to the NanoSynex Acquisition, the Company agreed to provide NanoSynex with up to $10.4 million of future funding in the form of promissory notes to the Company based on NanoSynex’s achievement of certain future development milestones and subject to other terms and conditions described in the Funding Agreement entered into with NanoSynex. Of this amount approximately $2.4 million was funded during the year ended December 31, 2022, and an additional $0.5 million was funded in February 2023 (See Note 2 - Liquidity for further details regarding the terms and conditions of the Funding Agreement).

 

Litigation and Other Legal Proceedings

 

On November 9, 2021, the Company was named as a defendant in an action brought by Mediant Communications Inc. (“Mediant”) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint alleged that Qualigen entered into an implied contract with Mediant, whereby Qualigen retained Mediant to distribute proxy materials and subsequently conduct shareholder vote tabulations. The Company filed a Motion to Dismiss with the District Court and on March 14, 2022 a hearing was held duringat which the presiding judge ruled in favor of the Motion to Dismiss. The Company and Mediant settled the litigation on April 5, 2022 in the amount of $96,558. This, at which time the amount is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses onwas paid by the Company’s March 31, 2022 condensed consolidated balance sheet.Company.

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NOTE 1014RESEARCH AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS

The University of Louisville Research Foundation

Between June 2018 and April 2022, the Company entered into license and sponsored research agreements with the University of Louisville Research Foundation (“ULRF”) for QN-247, a novel aptamer-based compound that has shown promise as an anticancer drug. Under the agreements, the Company will take over development, regulatory approval and commercialization of the compound from ULRF and is responsible for maintenance of the related intellectual property portfolio. In return, ULRF received a $50,000 convertible promissory note in payment of an upfront license fee, which was subsequently converted into the Company’s common stock, and the Company agreed to reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to approximately $805,000 and prior patent costs of up to $200,000. In addition, the Company agreed to pay ULRF (i) royalties, on patent-covered net sales associated with the commercialization of anti-nucleolin agent-conjugated nanoparticles, of 4% (on net sales up to a cumulative $250,000,000) or 5% (on net sales above a cumulative $250,000,000), until expiration of the last to expire of the licensed patents, (ii) 30% to 50% of any non-royalty sublicensee income received (50% for sublicenses granted in the first two years of the ULRF license agreement, 40% for sublicenses granted in the third or fourth years of the ULRF license agreement, and 30% for sublicenses granted in the fifth year of the ULRF license agreement or thereafter), (iii) reimbursements for ongoing costs associated with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of licensed patents, incurred prior to June 2018, and (iv) payments ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000 upon the achievement of certain regulatory and commercial milestones.Milestone payments for the first therapeutic indication would be $100,000 for first dosing in a Phase 1 clinical trial, $200,000 for first dosing in a Phase 2 clinical trial, $350,000 for first dosing in a Phase 3 clinical trial, $500,000 for regulatory marketing approval and $5,000,000 upon achieving a cumulative $500,000,000 of Licensed Product sales; the Company would also pay another $500,000 milestone payment for any additional regulatory marketing approval for each additional therapeutic (or diagnostic) indication. The Company also must pay ULRF shortfall payments if the total amounts actually paid with respect to royalties and non-royalty sublicensee income for any year is less than the applicable annual minimum (ranging from $10,000 to $50,000) for such year.

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Sponsored research expenses related to these agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were approximately $87,000 and $62,000, respectively, and these amounts are recorded in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. License costs were approximately $55,000 and $36,000 related to these agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and are included in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

In March 2019, the Company entered into a sponsored research agreement and an option for a license agreement with ULRFUniversity of Louisville Research Foundation “ULRF” for development of several small-molecule RAS interaction inhibitor drug candidates. Under the terms of this agreement, the Company agreedwas to reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to $693,000for this program. In February 2021, March 2022, and MarchOctober 2022, the Company extended the term of this agreement until JanuarySeptember 2023 and increased the amount that the Company will reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses to approximately $2.7million. In July 2020, the Company entered into an exclusive license agreement with ULRF for RAS interaction inhibitor drug candidates. Under the agreement, the Company will take over development, regulatory approval and commercialization of the candidates from ULRF and is responsible for maintenance of the related intellectual property portfolio. In return, the Company paid ULRF received approximately $112,000 for an upfront license fee and reimbursement of prior patent costs. In addition, the Company has agreed to pay ULRF (i) royalties, on patent-covered net sales associated with the commercialization, of 4% (on net sales up to a cumulative $250,000,000) or 5% (on net sales above a cumulative $250,000,000), until expiration of the licensed patent, and 2.5% (on net sales for any sales not covered by Licensed Patents), (ii) 30% to 50% of any non-royalty sublicensee income received (50% for sublicenses granted in the first two years of the ULRF license agreement, 40% for sublicenses granted in the third or fourth years of the ULRF license agreement, and 30% for sublicenses granted in the fifth year of the ULRF license agreement or thereafter), (iii) reimbursements for ongoing costs associated with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of licensed patents, incurred prior to July 2020, and (iv) payments ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000 upon the achievement of certain regulatory and commercial milestones.Milestone payments for the first therapeutic indication would be $50,000 for first dosing in a Phase 1 clinical trial, $100,000 for first dosing in a Phase 2 clinical trial, $150,000 for first dosing in a Phase 3 clinical trial, $300,000 for regulatory marketing approval and $5,000,000 upon achieving a cumulative $500,000,000 of Licensed Product sales. The Company also must pay ULRF shortfall payments if the total amounts actually paid with respect to royalties and non-royalty sublicensee income for any year is less than the applicable annual minimum (ranging from $20,000 to $100,000) for such year.

Sponsored research expenses related to these agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were approximately $184,000 and $107,000, respectively, and are recorded in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. License costs related to these agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were approximately $2,000 and $46,000, respectively, and are included in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

In June 2020, the Company entered into an exclusive license agreement with ULRF for its intellectual property in the use of QN-165 as a treatment for COVID-19. Under the agreement, the Company will take over development, regulatory approval and commercialization of the compound (for such use) from ULRF and is responsible for maintenance of the related intellectual property portfolio. In return, ULRF received approximately $24,000 for an upfront license fee and reimbursement of prior patent costs. In addition, the Company was required to enter into a separate sponsored research agreement with ULRF (for QN-165 as a treatment for COVID-19) for at least $250,000. In November 2020, the Company executed a sponsored research agreement with ULRF (for QN-165 as a treatment for COVID-19) supporting up to approximately $430,000 in research which satisfied this requirement. This sponsored research agreement expired in November 2021.

In addition, the Company has agreed to pay ULRF (i) royalties, on patent-covered net sales associated with the commercialization of QN-165 as a treatment for COVID-19, of 4% (on net sales up to a cumulative $250,000,000) or 5% (on net sales above a cumulative $250,000,000), until expiration of the licensed patents, and 2.5% (on net sales for any sales not covered by Licensed Patents), (ii) 30% to 50% of any non-royalty sublicensee income received (50% for sublicenses granted in the first two years of the ULRF license agreement, 40% for sublicenses granted in the third or fourth years of the ULRF license agreement, and 30% for sublicenses granted in the fifth year of the ULRF license agreement or thereafter), (iii) reimbursements for ongoing costs associated with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of licensed patents, incurred prior to June 2020, and (iv) payments ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000 upon the achievement of certain regulatory and commercial milestones. Milestone payments for the first therapeutic indication would be $50,000 for first dosing in a Phase 1 clinical trial, $100,000 for first dosing in a Phase 2 clinical trial, $150,000 for first dosing in a Phase 3 clinical trial, $300,000 for regulatory marketing approval and $5,000,000 upon achieving a cumulative $500,000,000 of Licensed Product sales. The Company also must pay ULRF shortfall payments if the total amounts actually paid with respect to royalties and non-royalty sublicensee income for any year is less than the applicable annual minimum (ranging from $5,00020,000 to $50,000100,000) for such year.

 

Sponsored research expenses related to these RAS agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 were approximately $0223,000 and approximately $69,000184,000, respectively, and are recorded in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. There were 0 licenseLicense costs related to these agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were approximately $14,000and 2021.$2,000

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Advanced Cancer Therapeutics, respectively, and are included in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

In DecemberBetween June 2018 and September 2020, the Company entered into license and sponsored research agreements with the ULRF for QN-247, a license agreement with Advanced Cancer Therapeutics, LLC (“ACT”), grantingnovel aptamer-based compound that has shown promise as an anticancer drug. Under the agreements, the Company exclusive rights to developtook over development, regulatory approval and commercialize QN-165, an aptamer-based drug candidate.commercialization of the compound from ULRF and is responsible for maintenance of the related intellectual property portfolio. In return, ACTULRF received a $25,00050,000 convertible promissory note in payment of an upfront license fee, which was subsequently converted into the Company’s common stock. In addition,stock, and the Company agreed to reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to $830,000 and prior patent costs of up to $200,000. The sponsored research agreement was terminated on August 31, 2022. Under the license agreement, the Company agreed to pay ACTULRF (i) royalties, on patent-covered net sales associated with the commercialization of QN-165,anti-nucleolin agent-conjugated nanoparticles, of 2% (only if patent-covered and only on4% (on net sales up to a cumulative $250,000,000) or 5% (on net sales above a cumulative $250,000,000), until expiration of the last to expire of the licensed patents, (ii) 30% to 50% of any non-royalty sublicensee income received (50% for sublicenses granted in the first two years of the ULRF license agreement, 40% for sublicenses granted in the third or fourth years of the ULRF license agreement, and 30% for sublicenses granted in the fifth year of the ULRF license agreement or thereafter), (iii) reimbursements for ongoing costs associated with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of licensed patents, incurred prior to June 2018, and (iv) payments ranging from $3,000,000100,000) or 1% (if not patent-covered, but only on net sales above to $5,000,000 upon the achievement of certain regulatory and commercial milestones. Milestone payments for the first therapeutic indication would be $100,000 for first dosing in a Phase 1 clinical trial, $200,000 for first dosing in a Phase 2 clinical trial, $350,000 for first dosing in a Phase 3 clinical trial, $500,000 for regulatory marketing approval and $5,000,000 upon achieving a cumulative $3,000,000500,000,000), until the 15th anniversary of the ACT license agreement and (ii) milestone payments of $100,000 forLicensed Product sales; the Company raising a cumulative total of $2,000,000 in new equity financing after the date of the ACT license agreement, $100,000 upon any first QN-165-based licensed product receiving the CE Mark or similar FDA status, andwould also pay another $500,000 upon cumulative worldwide QN-165-based licensed product net sales reachingmilestone payment for any additional regulatory marketing approval for each additional therapeutic (or diagnostic) indication. The Company also must pay ULRF shortfall payments if the total amounts actually paid with respect to royalties and non-royalty sublicensee income for any year is less than the applicable annual minimum (ranging from $3,000,00010,000. For to $50,000) for such year.

Sponsored research expenses related to these QN-247 agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021, there were license costs ofapproximately $0 and approximately $2,00087,000, respectively, and these amounts are recorded in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. License costs were approximately $21,000 and $55,000related to this agreement whichthese QN-247 agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and are included in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Prediction BiosciencesIn June 2020, the Company entered into an exclusive license agreement with ULRF for its intellectual property in the use of QN-165 as a treatment for COVID-19. Under the agreement, the Company took over development, regulatory approval and commercialization of the compound (for such use) from ULRF and was responsible for maintenance of the related intellectual property portfolio. In return, ULRF received approximately $24,000 for an upfront license fee and reimbursement of prior patent costs. In addition, the Company executed a sponsored research agreement with ULRF (for QN-165 as a treatment for COVID-19) supporting up to $430,000. This sponsored research agreement expired in November 2021 and effective October 31, 2022 the license agreement for QN-165 was terminated.

 

In November 2015, the Company entered into a long-term development and supply agreement with Prediction Biosciences SAS to develop and manufacture diagnostic tests for use in the stroke point-of-care market. The Company recognizes development revenue and product sales over the performance period of the contract. For both the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, there was 0 collaborativeThere were no sponsored research revenueexpenses or license costs related to this agreement.

Sekisui Diagnostics

In March 2018, the Company extended a strategic partnership entered into in May 2016 with Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC (“Sekisui”). The Company appointed Sekisui as its diagnostics commercial partner and exclusive worldwide distributor with the exception of certain customer accounts retained by Qualigen. Sekisui’s distribution arrangement expired on March 31, 2022. The agreement contains a right of first refusal for Sekisui against any potential acquisition of the Company which expired on March 31, 2022.

There were product sales to Sekisui of approximately $403,000 and $1,017,000, respectively,these QN-165 agreements for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021, related to this agreement.2022.

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Yi Xin

 

In October 2020, through its wholly-owned diagnostics subsidiary Qualigen, Inc., the Company entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement with Yi Xin Zhen Duan Jishu (Suzhou) Ltd. (“Yi Xin”), of Suzhou, China, for Yi Xin to develop, manufacture and sell new generations of diagnostic test systems based on the Company’s core FastPack technology. In addition, the Technology Transfer Agreement authorizedauthorizes Yi Xin to manufacture and sell the Company’s current generations of FastPack System diagnostic products (1.0, IP and PRO) in China.

 

The Company will receive low- to mid-single-digit royalties on any future new-generations and current-generations product sales by Yi Xin. The CompanyUnder the Technology Transfer Agreement, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 we recognized $0 andrevenues of approximately $38,000670,000 in product sales and $0 and approximately $479,000 in license revenue included in the statement of operations. There were no revenues under this agreement for the three months ended March 31, 20222023, and 2021, respectively.the three months ended March 31, 2022. The Company provided technology transfer and patent/know-how license rights to facilitate Yi Xin’s development and commercialization.

 

The Company gave Yi Xin the exclusive rights for China – which is a market the Companyit has not otherwise entered – both for Yi Xin’s new generations of FastPack-based products and for Yi Xin-manufactured versions of the Company’sour existing FastPack product lines. Yi Xin will also havehas the right to sell its new generations of FastPack-based diagnostic test systems throughout the world (but not to or toward current customers of the Company’s existing generations of FastPack products). After March 31, 2022, Yi Xin has the right to sell Yi Xin-manufactured versions of existing FastPack 1.0, IP and PRO product lines worldwide (other than in the United States and other than to or toward current non-U.S.non-US customers of those products), as well as the right to buy Company-manufacturedQualigen-manufactured FastPack 1.0, IP and PRO products from the Companyus at distributor prices for resale in and for the United States (but not to or toward current U.S. customers of those products); the. The Company did not license Yi Xin to sell in the United StatesU.S. market any Yi Xin-manufactured versions of those legacy FastPack 1.0, IP and PRO product lines. In the Technology Transfer Agreement the Company also confirmed that it would not, after March 31, 2022 it would not seek new FastPack customers outside the United States.States, European Union, Canada and Mexico.

STA Pharmaceutical

In November 2020, the Company entered into a contract with STA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec, for GMP production of QN-165, which was the Company’s lead drug candidate for the treatment of COVID-19 and other viral diseases, for potential clinical trials in 2021.

Research and development expenses related to this agreement for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were approximately $9,000 and $1.1 million, respectively, and are recorded in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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UCL Business Limited

In January 2022, the Company entered into a License Agreement with UCL Business Limited to obtain an exclusive worldwide in-license of a genomic quadruplex (G4)-selective transcription inhibitor drug development program which had been developed at University College London, including lead and back-up compounds, preclinical data and a patent estate. (UCL Business Limited is the commercialization company for University College London.) The program’s lead compound is now being developed at Qualigen under the name QN-302 as a candidate for treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), which represents the vast majority of pancreatic cancers. The License Agreement requiresrequired a $150,000upfront payment, reimbursement of past patent prosecution expenses (approximately $160,000), and (if and when applicable) tiered royalty payments in the low to mid-single digits, clinical/regulatory/sales milestone payments and a percentage of any non-royalty sublicensing consideration paid to Qualigen.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, there were license costs of approximately $310,0005,000 and $0310,000, respectively, related to this agreement which are included in research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Prediction Biosciences

In November 2015, the Company entered into a long-term development and supply agreement with Prediction Biosciences SAS to develop and manufacture diagnostic tests for use in the stroke Physician Office Laboratory (POL) market. The Company recognizes development revenue and product sales over the performance period of the contract. For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, there was $86,000 and $0, respectively, in product sales related to this agreement.

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NOTE 1115STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had two classes of capital stock: common stock and Series Alpha convertible preferred stock.

 

Common Stock

 

Holders of common stock generally vote as a class with the holders of the preferred stock and are entitled to one vote for each share held. Subject to the rights of the holders of the preferred stock to receive preferential dividends, the holders of common stock are entitled to receive dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors. Following payment of the liquidation preference of the preferred stock, as of March 31, 2022 any remaining assets wouldwill be distributed ratably among the holders of the common stock and, on an as-if-converted basis, the holders of Series Alpha convertibleany preferred stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company. The holders of common stock have no preemptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions.

 

On December 22, 2022, the Company issued to Alpha Capital, an 8% Senior Convertible Debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $3,300,000 for a purchase price of $3,000,000 pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 21, 2022. The Debenture is convertible, at any time, and from time to time, at Alpha Capital’s option, into shares of common stock of the Company, at a price equal to $1.32 per share, and other terms and conditions described in the Debenture (see Note 11 - Convertible Debt - Related Party). As part of this transaction, the Company issued to Alpha Capital a warrant to purchase 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (see Note 10-Warrant Liabilities). Between January 9 and 12, 2023, Alpha Capital voluntarily converted $1,111,078 of its outstanding the Debenture principal into 841,726 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $1.32 per share.

At March 31, 2022,2023, the Company has reserved 14,680,0554,807,327 shares of authorized but unissued common stock for possible future issuance.

At March 31, 2022,2023, shares were reserved in connection with the following:

 

SCHEDULE OF RESERVED SHARES

     
Exercise of issued and future grants of stock options  4,864,023552,561 
Exercise of stock warrants  9,816,0324,254,766 
Total  14,680,0554,807,327 

Series Alpha Convertible Preferred Stock

 

As ofAt March 31, 2022,2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, there were 0no shares of preferred stock outstanding. All shares of Series AlphaA, B, C, D, D-1 convertible preferred stock outstanding.were converted into common stock at the time of the May 2020 reverse recapitalization transaction.

 

Stock Options and Equity Classified Warrants

Stock Options

 

The Company recognizes all compensatory share-basedstock-based payments as compensation expense over the service period, which is generally the vesting period.

 

In April 2020, the Company adopted the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”), which provides for the grantinggrant of incentive or non statutorynon-statutory common stock options, restricted stock, stock bonus awards, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and performance awards to qualified employees, officers, directors, consultants and other service providers. At March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 there were 4,770,167 552,561and 4,748,000 608,012outstanding stock options, respectively, under the 2020 Plan and on those dates there were 2,786,990 203,141and 2,809,157 147,690unused of 2020 Plan shares available, respectively, for future grant. The shares available for future grant reflect a 2020 Plan amendment approved by the Company’s stockholders on August 9, 2021 where the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2020 Plan was increased by 3,500,000.

 

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The following represents a summary of the options granted to employees and non-employee service providers that were outstanding at March 31, 2023, and changes during the three-month period then ended:

SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTION ACTIVITY

  Shares  Weighted–
Average
Exercise
Price
  Range of
Exercise
Price
  Weighted–
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2022  608,012  $35.02  $5.14 - $51.30   8.09 
Granted            
Expired            
Forfeited  (55,451)  33.05   5.14 - 51.30    
Total outstanding – March 31, 2023  552,561  $35.22  $5.14 — $51.30   7.82 
Exercisable (vested)  290,438  $46.17  $10.50 — $51.30   7.35 
Non-Exercisable (non-vested)  262,123  $23.08  $5.14 - $51.30   8.40 

 

The following represents a summary of the options granted (under the 2020 Plan and otherwise) to employees and non-employee service providers that arewere outstanding at March 31, 2022, and changes during the three-month period then ended:

 SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTION ACTIVITY

 Shares  

Weighted–

Average

Exercise

Price

 

Range of

Exercise

Price

 

Weighted–

Average

Remaining

Life (Years)

  Shares  Weighted–
Average
Exercise
Price
  Range of
Exercise
Price
  Weighted–
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2021  4,841,856  $6.07  $1.24 — $1,465.75   8.52   484,186  $60.70  $12.40 — $14,657.50   8.52 
Granted  25,000   1.05   1.05   9.79   2,500   10.50   10.50   9.79 
Expired                        
Forfeited  (2,833) 3.00  1.24 - 4.97      (283)  30.00   12.40 - 49.70    
Total outstanding – March 31, 2022  4,864,023  $6.05  $1.05 — $1,465.75   8.28   486,403  $60.50  $10.50 — $14,657.50   8.28 
Exercisable (vested)  1,417,195  $10.83  $3.29 — $1,465.75   7.69   141,720  $108.30  $32.90 — $14,657.50   7.69 
Non-Exercisable (non-vested)  3,446,828  $4.08  $1.05 — $5.13   8.57   344,683  $40.80  $10.50 — $51.30   8.57 

 

There was approximately $0.2 million and $1.3 million of compensation cost related to outstanding options for each of the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021.respectively. As of March 31, 2022,2023, there was approximately $6.91.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.351 years.year.

 

  Shares  

Weighted–

Average

Exercise

Price

  

Range of

Exercise

Price

  

Weighted–

Average

Remaining

Life (Years)

 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2020  4,011,356  $7.05  $3.52 - $1,465.75   9.29 
Granted  27,000   3.29   3.29   9.91 
Expired            
Forfeited  (4,500)  3.68  3.524.97   9.78 
Total outstanding – March 31, 2021  4,033,856  $7.03  $3.29 - $1,465.75   9.04 
Exercisable (vested)  108,856  $81.38  $4.97— $1,465.75   2.26 
Non-Exercisable (non-vested)  3,925,000  $4.96  $3.29 — $5.13   9.23 

No stock options were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

 

The exercise price for an option issued under the 2020 Plan is determined by the Board of Directors, but will be (i) in the case of an incentive stock option (A) granted to an employee who, at the time of grant of such option, is a 10% stockholder, no less than 110% of the fair market value per share on the date of grant; or (B) granted to any other employee, no less than 100% of the fair market value per share on the date of grant; and (ii) in the case of a non-statutory stock option, no less than 100% of the fair market value per share on the date of grant.grant. The options awarded under the 2020 Plan will vest as determined by the Board of Directors but will not exceed a ten-year10-year period. The weighted average grant date fair value per share of options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $0.84.

 

Fair Value of Equity Awards

 

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value awards under its Plans.the 2020 Plan, and for equity classified compensatory warrants. Key valuation assumptions include:

 

Expected dividend yield.The expected dividend is assumed to be zero, as the Company has never paid dividends and has no current plans to pay any dividends on the Company’s common stock.
Expected stock-price volatility. The Company’s expected volatility is derived from the average historical volatilities of publicly traded companies within the Company’s industry that the Company considers to be comparable to the Company’s business over a period approximately equal to the expected term.
Risk-free interest rate.The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant for zero coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities approximately equal to the expected term.
Expected term. The expected term represents the period that the stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. The Company’s historical share option exercise experience does not provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate an expected term because of a lack of sufficient data. Therefore, the Company estimates the expected term by using the simplified method provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission.SEC. The simplified method calculates the expected term as the average of the time-to-vesting and the contractual life of the options.

 

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The material factors incorporated in the Black-Scholes model in estimating the fair value of the options granted for the periods presented were as follows:

SCHEDULE OF ASSUMPTIONSASSUMPTION USED IN BLACK-SCHOLES OPTION-PRICING METHOD

  2022  2021 
  

For the three months

ended

March 31,

 
  2022  2021 
Expected dividend yield  0.00%  0.00%
Expected stock-price volatility  102%  102%
Risk-free interest rate  1.58% — 1.67%  0.84% — 1.04%
Expected average term of options (in years)  6.00   6.00 
Stock price $1.05  $3.29 

  For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2023  2022 
Expected dividend yield  0.00%  0.00%
Expected stock-price volatility     102%
Risk-free interest rate     1.58% — 1.67 %
Expected average term of options (in years)     6.00 
Stock price $  $1.05 

The Company recorded share-based compensation expense and classified it in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows:

SCHEDULE OF SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE

 2022  2021  2023  2022 
 

For the three months

ended

March 31,

  For the Three Months
Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
General and administrative $1,113,384  $1,092,228  $203,722  $1,113,384 
Research and development  153,782   169,895   48,504   153,782 
Total $1,267,166  $1,262,123  $252,226  $1,267,166 

Equity Classified Compensatory Warrants

 

In connection with the $4.0 million equity capital raise as part of the May 2020 reverse recapitalization transaction, the Company issued common stock warrants to an advisor and its designees for the purchase of 811,43181,143 reverse split adjusted shares of the Company’s common stock at ana reverse split adjusted exercise price of $1.1111.10 per share. The issuance cost of these warrants was charged to additional paid-in capital, and did not result in expense onin the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.operations and comprehensive loss.

 

In addition, various service providers hold equity classified compensatory warrants issued in 2017 and earlier for the purchase of 66,802 reverse split adjusted shares of Company common stock (originally exercisable to purchase Series C convertible preferred stock, and now instead exercisable to purchase common stock) for the purchase of 668,024 shares of Company common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $2.3423.40 per share. These are to be differentiated from the Series C Warrants described in Note 7.10 - Warrant Liabilities.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued equity classified compensatory warrants to a service provider for the purchase of 600,00060,000 reverse split adjusted shares of Company common stock at ana reverse split adjusted exercise price of $1.32 13.20per share. The fair value issuance cost of approximately $0.3 million using the Black-Scholes options pricing model for these warrants was charged to general and administrative expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statementscondensed consolidated statements of Operations. Inoperations and comprehensive loss. On April 25, 2022,60,000 warrants were repriced from $13.20 to a reverse split adjusted exercise price of $6.00 and extended from June 3, 2023 to September 14, 2023. The increase in fair value of $67,370 using a Monte Carlo pricing model for the modification of these warrants was charged to general and administrative expenses in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. On April 25, 2022 and May 26, 2022 an additional 67,619 reverse split adjusted warrants were subsequently modified (see Note 13)repriced from a reverse split adjusted exercise price of $11.10 to $5.136. The increase in fair value of $31,010 using a Monte Carlo pricing model for the modification of these warrants was charged to additional paid-in capital and did not result in expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. On December 22, 2022, 67,620 warrants were repriced from a reverse split adjusted exercise price of $5.136 to $1.32. The increase in fair value of $8,548 using a Monte Carlo pricing model for the modification of these warrants was charged to additional paid-in capital and did not result in expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

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No compensatory warrants were issued during the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023.

 

The following table summarizes the activity in the common stock equity classified compensatory warrantswarrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2023:

SCHEDULE OF WARRANT ACTIVITY

  Common Stock 
  Shares  Weighted– Average
Exercise
Price
  Range of
Exercise Price
  Weighted–
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2022  179,046  $9.12   $1.32 — $25.40   1.73 
Granted to advisor and its designees              
Exercised              
Expired              
Forfeited              
Total outstanding – March 31, 2023  179,046  $9.12   $1.32 — $25.40   1.48 
Exercisable  179,046  $9.12   $1.32 — $25.40   1.48 
Non-Exercisable    $  $    

The following table summarizes the equity classified compensatory warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

SCHEDULE OF WARRANT ACTIVITY 

  Common Stock 
  Shares  

Weighted– Average

Exercise

Price

  

Range of

Exercise Price

  

Weighted–

Average

Remaining

Life (Years)

 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2021  1,790,648  $1.52  $1.11 — $2.54   2.64 
Granted to advisor and its designees              
Exercised              
Expired              
Forfeited              
Total outstanding – March 31, 2022  1,790,648  $1.52  $1.11 2.54   2.39 
Exercisable  1,790,648  $1.52  $1.11 — $2.54   2.39 
Non-Exercisable    $  $    

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  Common Stock 
  Shares  Weighted– Average
Exercise
Price
  Range of
Exercise Price
  Weighted–
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2021  179,065  $15.20   $11.10 — $25.40   2.64 
Granted to advisor and its designees              
Exercised              
Expired              
Forfeited              
Total outstanding – March 31, 2022  179,065  $15.20   $11.10 — $25.40   2.39 
Exercisable  179,065  $15.20   $11.10 — $25.40   2.39 
Non-Exercisable    $  $    

 

The following table summarizes the activity in the common stock equity classified compensatoryThere were no compensation costs related to outstanding warrants for three months ended March 31, 2023 or the three months ended March 31, 2021:

  Common Stock 
  Shares  

Weighted– Average

Exercise

Price

  

Range of

Exercise Price

  

Weighted–

Average

Remaining

Life (Years)

 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2020  1,294,217  $1.66         
Granted              
Exercised  (38,390)  2.09         
Expired              
Forfeited  (65,179)  2.07         
Total outstanding – March 31, 2021  1,190,648  $1.61         
Exercisable  1,187,052  $1.60  $1.11 — $2.54   4.00 
Non-Exercisable  3,596  $2.54  $2.54   5.48 

There were no compensation costs related to outstanding equity classified compensatory warrants for the three months ended March 31, 2022 or for the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, there were 0was no unrecognized compensation costscost related to nonvested equity classified compensatory warrants.

 

Noncompensatory Equity Classified Warrants

 

In May 2020, as a commitment fee, the Company issued noncompensatory equity classified warrants to an investorAlpha Capital (a related party) for the purchase of 270,47827,048 reverse split adjusted shares of Company common stock at ana reverse split adjusted exercise price of $1.1111.10 per share (of which warrants for 200,00020,000 shares were subsequently exercised in December 2020). In July 2020 the Company issued noncompensatory equity classified warrants to such investorAlpha Capital for the purchase of 780,19878,019 reverse split adjusted shares of Company common stock at ana reverse split adjusted exercise price of $0.0010.01 per share (which were subsequently exercised in July 2020), and 1,920,678192,068 reverse split adjusted shares of Company common stock at ana reverse split adjusted exercise price of $5.2552.50 per share. In August 2020, the Company issued noncompensatory equity classified warrants to such investorAlpha Capital for the purchase of 1,287,829128,783 reverse split adjusted shares of Company common stock at ana reverse split adjusted exercise price of $6.0060.00 per share. Lastly, inIn December 2020, the Company issued noncompensatory equity classified warrants to such investorAlpha Capital for the purchase of 1,000,000100,000 reverse split adjusted shares of Company common stock at ana reverse split adjusted exercise price of $0.010.10 per share (which were exercised in February 2021) and 2,191,010 219,101 reverse split adjusted shares of Company common stock at ana reverse split adjusted exercise price of $4.0740.70 per share. NoIn May 2022, the Company issued noncompensatory equity classified warrants were issued duringto Alpha Capital for the three months ended March 31, 2022.purchase of 331,464 reverse split adjusted shares of Company common stock at a reverse split adjusted exercise price of $0.01 per share (See Note 3 - Acquisition).

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During the year ended December 31,On November 29, 2021, with the exception of the warrants to purchase 270,47827,048 reverse split adjusted shares of the Company’s common stock at ana reverse split adjusted exercise price of $1.1111.10 per share, the exercise prices of all outstanding warrants to purchase a total of 5,399,517539,951 reverse split adjusted shares of the Company’s common stock were all modified to ana reverse split adjusted exercise price of $2.0020.00 per share on November 29, 2021 and each of their remaining terms extended by six months. The fair value of the modification cost of these warrant modifications of approximately $2.3 million was charged to additional paid-in capital and did not result in expense on the Company’s Consolidated Statementscondensed consolidated statements of Operations.operations and comprehensive loss. In May 2022, pre-funded warrants to purchase 331,464 reverse split adjusted shares of the Company’s common stock at a reverse split adjusted exercise price of $0.01 per share with no expiration date were issued. These warrants were subsequently exercised during the period ended September 30, 2022.

In conjunction with the NanoSynex Acquisition (See Note 3 - Acquisition), on April 25, 2022 the exercise price of 7,048 reverse split adjusted outstanding warrants with an exercise price of $11.10 per share was modified to a reverse split adjusted exercise price of $6.00. The increase in fair value of $2,533, using a Monte Carlo pricing model for the modification of these warrants, was charged to additional paid-in capital and did not result in expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. On May 26, 2022, the reverse split adjusted exercise price of these warrants was modified again to $5.136, and the increase in fair value of $696, using a Monte Carlo pricing model for the modification of these warrants, was included in consideration transferred in the NanoSynex Acquisition. On December 22, 2022, the exercise price of these warrants was modified again to $1.32. The increase in fair value of $891, using a Monte Carlo pricing model for the modification of those warrants, was charged to additional paid-in capital and did not result in expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

No noncompensatory equity classified warrants were issued during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The following table summarizes the noncompensatory equity classified warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2023:

SCHEDULE OF WARRANT ACTIVITY

  Common Stock 
  Shares  Weighted–
Average
Exercise
Price
  Range of
Exercise Price
  Weighted–
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2022  547,003  $19.76   1.32 - 20.00   0.33 
Legacy Ritter warrants        -     
Granted        -     
Exercised              
Expired  (320,853)  20.00   20.00     
Forfeited        -     
Total outstanding – March 31, 2023  226,150  $19.42   -   - 
Exercisable  226,150  $19.42   $1.32 — $20.00   0.46 
Non-Exercisable    $  $    

 

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The following table summarizes the noncompensatory equity classified warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

 SCHEDULE OF WARRANT ACTIVITY

  Common Stock 
  Shares  

Weighted–

Average

Exercise

Price

  

Range of

Exercise Price

  

Weighted–

Average

Remaining

Life (Years)

 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2021  5,549,137  $2.01         
Legacy Ritter warrants              
Granted              
Exercised              
Expired              
Forfeited              
Total outstanding – March 31, 2022  5,549,137  $2.01         
Exercisable  5,549,137  $2.01  $1.11 — $3.77   1.07 
Non-Exercisable    $  $    

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  Common Stock 
  Shares  Weighted–
Average
Exercise
Price
  Range of
Exercise Price
  Weighted–
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
 
Total outstanding – December 31, 2021  554,914  $20.10   -     
Legacy Ritter warrants        -     
Granted              
Exercised              
Expired              
Forfeited              
Total outstanding – March 31, 2022  554,914  $20.10         
Exercisable  554,914  $20.10   $11.10 — $37.70   1.07 
Non-Exercisable    $  $    

 

NOTE 12 -16 — QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

As disclosed in 2021 Annual Report, our management identified an error in the previously issued March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021 unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in which the fair value of its exercised liability classified warrants had been inadvertently excluded from reclassification into shareholders’ equity. All financial information contained in the accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements has been revised to reflect the correction of this error as shown in the table below.

SCHEDULE OF ERROR CORRECTIONS AND PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

  As reported  Corrected 
  

For the Quarter

Ended

March 31, 2021

 
  As reported  Corrected 
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities $(2,122,900) $(552,808)
Net loss $(3,672,627) $(5,242,719)
Net loss per common share $(0.13) $(0.19)

NOTE 13 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTSConvertible Debt

On April 25, 2022, the Company amended the terms of outstanding warrants to purchase 600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock previously issued to GreenBlock, LLC on December 3, 2021 (300,000 of which had been transferred to an individual affiliated with GreenBlock, LLC), to reduce the exercise price of the warrants to $0.60 per share and extend the expiration date to September 14, 2023.

 

On April 29,December 22, 2022, the Company entered into a Series B Preferred Share Purchase Agreement (the “Series B Purchase Agreement”) with NanoSynex Ltd., a company established underissued to Alpha Capital, an 8% Senior Convertible Debenture in the lawsaggregate principal amount of the State of Israel (“NanoSynex”), pursuant to which it will acquire $381,786 3,300,000newly authorized Series B preferred shares of NanoSynex, nominal value NIS 0.01 per share, for a total purchase price of $600,0003,000,000 pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 21, 2022. The Debenture is convertible, at any time, and from time to time, at Alpha Capital’s option, into shares of common stock of the Company, at a price equal to $1.32, per share, subject to certain closing conditionsadjustment as described in the Series B Purchase Agreement. As a condition to the Series B Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to, among other things, enter into a Master Agreement for the OperationalDebenture and Technological Funding of NanoSynex (the “Funding Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company will agree to fund NanoSynex up to an aggregate of approximately $10.4 million over the following three years, subject to NanoSynex’s achievement of certain performance milestones specified in the Funding Agreement and the satisfaction of other terms and conditions described in the Funding Agreement.Debenture, including the Company’s receipt of the necessary stockholder approvals (See Note 11 - Convertible Debt - Related Party). Between January 9 and 12, 2023, Alpha Capital voluntarily converted $1,111,078 of the Debenture principal into 841,726 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $1.32 per share.

 

Also on April 29, 2022, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Series A-1 Purchase Agreement”) withShort-Term Debt

NanoSynex has four separate notes payable outstanding to Alpha Capital, Anstalt (“Alpha”)issued between March 26, 2020 and September 2, 2021, aggregating to a total principal outstanding balance of $905,000, pursuantand aggregate accrued interest of $53,952 for a total outstanding balance of $958,952 as of March 31, 2023. The Notes all accrue interest at 2.62% per annum, accrued daily, and provide that the full amount of principal and interest under each Note shall be due immediately prior to which it will acquirea Liquidation Event (the Maturity Date) unless due earlier in accordance with the terms of the Notes. “Liquidation Event” means either i) the merger or consolidation of NanoSynex into any other entity, other than one in control or under control of NanoSynex or NanoSynex’s majority shareholder; ii) a transaction or series of transactions resulting in the transfer of all or substantially all of NanoSynex’s assets or issued and outstanding share capital (other than to a company under the control of NanoSynex or NanoSynex’s majority shareholders; or iii) an underwritten public offering by NanoSynex of its ordinary shares. Notwithstanding the above, if NanoSynex receives subsequent debt, convertible debt, or equity funding with gross proceeds of USD $3,000,000 or more, then these Notes shall be due and payable upon the actual receipt of such funding (See Note 9 - Short-Term Debt - Related Party).

Nanosynex Acquisition

The Company acquired a 52.8% voting equity interest in NanoSynex on May 26, 2022 through: (1) the purchase of 2,232,861 Seriesshares Preferred A-1 preferred shares, nominal value NIS 0.01 each,Stock of NanoSynex from Alpha Capital (a related party) for 350,000 reverse split adjusted shares of the Company’s common stock and a prefunded warrant to purchase 331,464 reverse split adjusted shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.001 per share (these warrants were subsequently exercised on September 13, 2022), and (2) the purchase of 381,786 shares of Series B preferred stock of NanoSynex from NanoSynex in exchange for $3,500,000600,000 shares of Company common stock and pre-funded warrants to purchase 2,432,203 shares of Company common stock, subject to certain closing conditions described in the Series A-1 Purchase Agreement.(See Note 3 - Acquisition).

 

Subject to the satisfaction of the applicable closing conditions set forth in the Series B Purchase Agreement and Series A-1 Purchase Agreement, the Company will acquire an approximateNOTE 17 — 53% interest in the voting securitiesSUBSEQUENT EVENTSof NanoSynex. The Company believes the NanoSynex share purchases result in a business combination which will be accounted for during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

 

Management has evaluated subsequent events pursuant to the requirements of ASC Topic 855, Subsequent Events, from the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were available to be issued, and has determined that there are no material subsequent events that require disclosure in these financial statements.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”) and the audited financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021,2022, which are contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 31, 2022May 2, 2023 (as amended, the “2021“2022 Annual Report.) As used in this Quarterly Report, unless the context suggests otherwise, “we,” “us,” “our,” or “Qualigen” refer to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. In addition to historical information, this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements by Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc.the Company that involve risks and uncertainties and reflect ourthe Company’s judgment as of the date of this Quarterly Report. These statements generally relate to future events or ourthe Company’s future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern ourthe Company’s expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. Such forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, potential future development, testing and launch of products and product candidates. Actual events or results may differ from our expectations due to a number of factors.expectations.

 

These forward-looking statements include, but are not limitedSome of the factors that we believe could cause actual results to statements about:differ from those anticipated or predicted include:

 

our ability tothere can be no assurance that we will successfully develop any drugs or therapeutic devices;
there can be no assurance that preclinical or clinical development of our ability to progress our drug candidatescandidate drugs or therapeutic devices through preclinical and clinical development;will be successful;
our ability to obtain the requisite regulatory approvals for ourthere can be no assurance that clinical trials andwill be approved to begin and complete such trials according to any projected timeline;
our ability to complete enrollment in our clinical trialsby or will actually begin by or will proceed as contemplated by any projected timeline;
there can be no assurance that clinical trials will complete enrollment as contemplated by any projected timeline;
the likelihoodthere can be no assurance that future clinical trial data will be favorable or that such trials will confirm any improvements over other products or lack negative impacts;
our ability to successfully commercializethere can be no assurance that any drugs or therapeutic devices;devices will receive required regulatory approvals or that they will be commercially successful;
our abilitythere can be no assurance that we will be able to procure or earn sufficient working capital to complete the development, testing and launch of our prospective therapeutic products;
the likelihoodthere can be no assurance that patents will issue on our owned and in-licensed patent applications;
there can be no assurance that such patents, if any, and our ability to protect our intellectual property;current owned and in-licensed patents would prevent competition; and
our ability to compete;
our abilitythere can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain or expand market demand and/or market share for our diagnostic products generally, particularly in lightview of COVID-19-related deferral of patients’ physician-office visits and in view of FastPack reimbursement pricing challenges; and
our ability to maintain our diagnostic sales and marketing engine without interruption following the expiration of our distribution agreement with Sekisui.challenges.

Our stock price could be harmed if any of the events or trends contemplated by the forward-looking statements fails to occur or is delayed or if any actual future event otherwise differs from expectations. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors affecting our business (including events beyond our control, such as epidemics and resulting changes) can be found in our prior filings with the SEC (including the 2022 Annual Report), available at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statement that we make in this Quarterly Report speaks only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and we disclaim any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements beyond the date of this Quarterly Report, except as required by law. This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events, competitive dynamics, and healthcare, regulatory and scientific developments and depend on the economic circumstances that may or may not occur in the future or may occur on longer or shorter timelines than anticipated. These risks and uncertainties include risks related to our financial position and our ability to raise additional capital as needed to fund our operations and product development; risks related to the initiation, cost, timing, progress and results of current and future research and development programs, preclinical studies and clinical trials and our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals; risks related to our reliance on third party suppliers and manufacturers; risks related to market acceptance of our products and competition; risks related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, including instability in the global credit markets and supply chain disruptions. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this Quarterly Report, we caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate, are consistent in some future periods with the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report, they may not be predictive of results or developments in other future periods. Any forward-looking statement that we make in this Quarterly Report speaks only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and we disclaim any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements beyond the date of this Quarterly Report, except as required by law. This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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Future filings with the SEC, future press releases and future oral or written statements made by us or with our approval, which are not statements of historical fact, may also contain forward-looking statements. Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they are made.

 

Overview

 

We are a diversified life sciences company focused on developing treatments for adult and pediatric cancers with potential for Orphan Drug designation, while also commercializing diagnostics.

Our cancer therapeutics pipeline includes QN-302, QN-247RAS and RAS-F. QN-247.

Our investigationallead oncology therapeutics program, QN-302, compound is aan investigational small molecule G4 selectiveG4-selective transcription inhibitor with strong binding affinity to G4s prevalent in cancer cells. Such binding could, by stabilizing the G4s against DNA “unwinding,” help inhibit cancer cell proliferation. QN-302 is currently undergoing Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) toxicology studies.

Our Pan-RAS portfolio consists of a family of RAS oncogene protein-protein interaction inhibitor small molecules believed to inhibit or block mutated RAS genes’ proteins from binding to their effector proteins. Preventing this binding could stop tumor growth, especially in RAS-driven tumors such as pancreatic, colorectal and lung cancers.

Our investigational QN-247 compound binds nucleolin, a key multi-functional regulatory phosphoprotein that is a DNA coated gold nanoparticleoverexpressed in cancer drug candidate that hascells. Such binding could inhibit the potential to target various types of cancer; the nanoparticle conjugate technology is similar to the core nanoparticle coating technology used in our blood-testing diagnostic products.cancer cells’ proliferation. The foundational aptamer of QN-247 is QN-165 (formerly referred to as AS1411), which the Company has deprioritized as a drug candidate for treating COVID-19 and other viral-based infectious diseases. RAS-F is a family of RAS oncogene protein-protein interaction inhibitor small molecules for preventing mutated RAS genes’ proteins from binding to their effector proteins; preventing this binding could stop tumor growth, especially in RAS-driven tumors such as pancreatic, colorectal and lung cancers. We are also identifying strategic partnering opportunities for STARS, a DNA/RNA-based therapeutic device product concept for removing precisely targeted tumor-produced and viral compounds from circulating blood.

 

On November 23, 2022, we effected a 1-for-10, as determined by our board of directors, reverse stock split of our outstanding shares of common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Reverse Stock Split reduced our shares of outstanding common stock, stock options, and warrants to purchase shares of our common stock. Fractional shares of common stock that would have otherwise resulted from the Reverse Stock Split were rounded down to the nearest whole share and cash in lieu of fractional shares was paid to stockholders. All share and per share data for all periods presented in this section and the accompanying financial statements and related disclosures have been adjusted retrospectively to reflect the Reverse Stock Split. The number of authorized shares of common stock and the par value per share remains unchanged.

On May 26, 2022, we acquired 2,232,861 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock of NanoSynex from Alpha Capital in exchange for 350,000 shares of our common stock and a prefunded warrant to purchase 331,464 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.001 per share. These warrants were subsequently exercised on September 13, 2022. Concurrently with this transaction, we also purchased 381,786 shares of Series B preferred stock from NanoSynex for a total purchase price of $600,000. The transactions resulted in our acquiring a 52.8% interest in NanoSynex. NanoSynex is a micro-biologics diagnostics company domiciled in Israel.

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Because our therapeutic candidates are all still in the pre-clinical development stage, our only products that are currently commercially available for sale are the FastPack System diagnostic instruments and test kits. Our FastPack System diagnostic instruments and test kits are sold commercially primarily in the United States, as well as certain European countries. The FastPack System menu includes a rapid, highly accurate immunoassay diagnostic testing system for cancer, men’s health, hormone function, and vitamin D status. We provide analyzers to our customers (physician offices, clinics and small hospitals) at low cost in order to increase sales volumes of higher-margin test kits. Prior

We have always utilized a “razor and blades” pricing strategy, providing analyzers to March 31,our customers (physician offices, clinics and small hospitals) at low cost in order to increase sales volumes of higher-margin test kits. Through the first quarter of 2022, most ofwe relied on our FastPack product sales were through ourdiagnostics distribution partner, Sekisui, Diagnostics, LLC (“Sekisui”)for most FastPack distribution worldwide pursuant to a distribution agreement, but weagreement. We maintained direct distribution for certain house accounts, including selling our total testosterone test kits to Low T Center, Inc. (“Low T”), the largest men’s health group in the United States, with 40 locations. The distribution agreementDistribution Agreement with Sekisui expired on March 31, 2022, atafter which time the servicesactivities previously provided by Sekisui reverted back to us and as of April 1, 2022 we recognizehave since recognized 100% of the revenue from the sales of our FastPack diagnostic instruments and test kits. We have licensed and technology-transferred our FastPack System technology to Yi Xin Zhen Duan Jishu (Suzhou) Ltd. for the China diagnostics marketmarket.

We do not expect to be profitable before products from our therapeutics pipeline are commercialized, because we expect that research and other markets outsidedevelopment expenses associated with our therapeutics programs will significantly exceed the profits, if any, that we will generate from our diagnostics products. To experience losses while therapeutic products are still under development is, of the United States in which the Company does not currently sell.course, typical for biotechnology companies.

 

Our condensed consolidated financial statements do not separate out our diagnostics-related activities andfrom our therapeutics-related activities. Although to date all of our reported revenue is diagnostics-related, our reported expenses represent the total of our diagnostics-related and therapeutics-related and diagnostics-related expenses.expenses

 

DistributionCritical Accounting Policies and Development Agreement with SekisuiEstimates

 

In May 2016, throughThis discussion and analysis is based on our wholly-owned diagnostics subsidiary Qualigen, Inc.,condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in our condensed consolidated financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we entered into a Distributionevaluate our estimates and Development Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) with Sekisui. Underjudgments, including those related to impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, fair value of warrant liabilities, stock-based compensation, amortization and depreciation, inventory reserves, allowances for doubtful accounts and returns, and warranty costs. We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors we believe to be reasonable under the Distribution Agreement, Sekisui served ascircumstances, the exclusive worldwide distributorresults of which form the basis for FastPack products (although we retained certain specific accounts for direct transactions). Sekisui’s exclusive distribution arrangements expired on March 31, 2022.making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

UnderWhile our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 - Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies And Estimates to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements appearing in “Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited),” we believe that the Distribution Agreement, we began developmentfollowing accounting policies are the most critical to aid you in fully understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of a proposed “FastPack 2.0” product line for a new whole blood vitamin D assay, which if successfully introduced by us would have been distributed by Sekisui. Between May 2016 and January 2018, Sekisui paid us a total of approximately $5.5 million upon the achievement of specified development milestones related to this product line.operations:

 

We conducted a clinical trial of FastPack 2.0 in March 2019, and determined in May 2019 that it was uncertain whether the results of the trial would enable the test to receive FDA approval. As a result, we discontinued our FastPack 2.0 project with Sekisui. Currently, no further FastPack 2.0 analyzer or test development is ongoing, and we have licensed and transferred our FastPack 2.0 technology to Yi Xin Zhen Duan Jishu (Suzhou) Ltd. for them to further develop and commercialize as described below.

26Convertible debt
Research and development
Revenue recognition
Allowance for doubtful accounts and returns
Inventory
Impairment of long-lived assets
Business combination
Goodwill
In Process R&D
Derivative financial instruments and warrant liabilities
Stock-based compensation
Income taxes

 

Technology Transfer Agreement with Yi Xin

Through our wholly-owned diagnostics subsidiary Qualigen, Inc., we entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement dated as of October 7, 2020 with Yi Xin Zhen Duan Jishu (Suzhou) Ltd. (“Yi Xin”), of Suzhou, China, for Yi Xin to develop, manufacture and sell new generations of diagnostic test systems based on our core FastPack technology. In addition, the Technology Transfer Agreement authorized Yi Xin to manufacture and sell our current generations of FastPack System diagnostic products (1.0, IP and PRO) in China.

Under the Technology Transfer Agreement, we received net cash payments of $670,000, of which we recognized approximately $38,000 in product sales and $632,000 in license revenue during 2021. In addition, we will receive low- to mid-single-digit royalties on any future new-generations and current-generations product sales by Yi Xin. There were no product sales or license revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022. We recognized approximately $38,000 in product sales and $479,000 in license revenue included in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

We provided technology transfer and patent/know-how license rights to facilitate Yi Xin’s development and commercialization.

In the Technology Transfer Agreement (as amended in August 2021), we gave Yi Xin the exclusive rights for China – which is a market we have not otherwise entered – both for Yi Xin’s new generations of FastPack-based products and for Yi Xin-manufactured versions of our existing FastPack product lines. Yi Xin also has the right to sell its new generations of FastPack-based diagnostic test systems throughout the world (but not to or toward current customers of our existing generations of FastPack products). In addition, after March 31, 2022, Yi Xin has the right to sell Yi Xin-manufactured versions of existing FastPack 1.0, IP and PRO product lines worldwide (other than in the United States and other than to or toward current non-US customers of those products). Also, after March 31, 2022, Yi Xin has the right to buy Qualigen-manufactured FastPack 1.0, IP and PRO products from us at distributor prices for resale in and for the United States (but not to or toward current US customers of those products); we did not license Yi Xin to sell in the United States market any Yi Xin-manufactured versions of those legacy FastPack product lines, even after March 31, 2022.

In the Technology Transfer Agreement, we also confirmed that we would not, after the March 31, 2022 expiration of the Sekisui Distribution Agreement, seek new FastPack customers outside the United States.

Yi Xin is a newly-formed company and is subject to many risks. There can be no assurance that Yi Xin will successfully commercialize any products or that we will receive any royalties from Yi Xin.

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Warrant Liabilities

 

In 2004, Qualigen, Inc. issued a series of Series C preferred stock warrants to investors and brokers in connection with a private placement. These warrants were subsequently extended and survived the May 2020 Ritter reverse recapitalization transaction and are now exercisable for Qualigen Therapeutics common stock. These warrants containedcontain a provision that if Qualigen, Inc. issuedwe issue shares (except in certain defined scenarios) at a price below the warrants’ exercise price, the exercise price wouldwill be re-set to such new price and the number of shares underlying the warrants wouldwill be increased in the same proportion as the exercise price decrease. For accounting purposes, this provision givessuch warrants give rise to “warrant liabilities” (even though there is not any “liability”warrant liabilities. The operation of the “double-ratchet” provisions in these warrants in connection with the sense that we would be obligatedNanoSynex acquisition and the convertible debenture financing transaction in December 2022 now allow the holders to pay any cash sum to anyone).exercise for a significantly higher number of shares than before. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) require us to recognize the fair value of these warrants as warrant liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and to reflect period-to-period changes in the fair value of the warrant liabilities on our statementscondensed consolidated Statements of operations.Operations. The estimated fair value of these warrant liabilities was $0.4 million and $0.8 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. There were 1,349,571 of these warrants outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

On December 22, 2022, as part of the convertible debenture financing, the Company issued to Alpha Capital a common stock warrant (the “Alpha Warrant”) for 2,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company. The sizeexercise price of thesethe Alpha Warrant is $1.65 (equal to 125% of the Conversion Price of the Debenture on the closing date). The Alpha Warrant may be exercised by Alpha Capital, in whole or in part, at any time on or after June 22, 2023 and before June 22, 2028. U.S. GAAP requires us to recognize the fair value of this warrant liabilitiesas a warrant liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and to reflect period-to-period changes in the fair value of the warrant liability on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. The estimated fair value of this warrant liability was $2.2 million and $2.8 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, was $1.0 million, andrespectively.

Because the change in fair value was $0.7 million forof the three months ended March 31, 2022. Because fair valueabove liability classified warrants will be determined each quarter on a “mark-to-market” basis this item will usually, it could result in significant variability in our future quarterly and annual statementsconsolidated statement of operations and condensed consolidated balance sheets based on changes in our public market common stock price. Pursuant to U.S. GAAP, a quarter-to-quarter increase in our stock price would result in aan increase (possibly quite large) increase in the fair value of the warrant liabilities and a quarter-to-quarter decrease in our stock price would result in a decrease (possibly quite large) decrease in the fair value of the warrant liabilities. There were 2,476,251 and 2,481,614 of these warrants outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

COVID-19 Update

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on businesses globally and our business as well. Our sales of diagnostic products fell significantly during 2020 and our net loss increased significantly, as deferral of patients’ non-emergency visits to physician offices, clinics and small hospitals sharply reduced demand for FastPack tests. Since then we have experienced some recovery in demand. The severity and duration of the pandemic and economic repercussions of the virus and government actions taken in response to the pandemic remain uncertain and will ultimately depend on many factors, including the speed of global dissemination and effectiveness of the vaccination and containment efforts throughout the world, the duration and spread of the virus, as well as seasonality, variants or new outbreaks.

In the United States, federal, state, and local government directives and policies have been put in place throughout the course of the pandemic to manage public health concerns and address the economic impacts of the pandemic, including reduced business activity and overall uncertainty presented by this new healthcare challenge. Similar actions have been taken by governments around the world. Our facilities could be required to temporarily curtail production levels or temporarily cease operations based on government mandates or as a result of the pandemic. To mitigate risks, we continue to evaluate the extent to which COVID-19 may impact our business and operations and adjust risk mitigation planning and business continuity activities as needed.

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Results of Operations

 

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022

 

The following table summarizes our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:

  

For the Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
  2022  2021 
REVENUES        
Net product sales $722,029  $1,420,842 
License revenue     478,654 
Total revenues  722,029   1,899,496 
         
EXPENSES        
Cost of product sales  828,848   1,202,479 
General and administrative  2,898,751   2,873,939 
Research and development  1,864,745   3,499,373 
Sales and marketing  138,323   136,587 
Total expenses  5,730,667   7,712,378 
         
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS  (5,008,638)  (5,812,882)
         
OTHER (INCOME), NET        
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities  (683,242)  (552,808)
Interest income, net  (6,309)  (17,343)
Other income, net  (36)  (543)
Total other income, net  (689,587)  (570,693)
         
LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES  (4,319,051)  (5,242,189)
         
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES  736   530 
         
NET LOSS $(4,319,787) $(5,242,719)

 

Revenues

 

  For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2023  2022 
REVENUES        
Net product sales $1,607,170  $722,029 
Total revenues  1,607,170   722,029 
         
EXPENSES        
Cost of product sales  1,264,828   828,848 
General and administrative  1,714,434   2,898,751 
Research and development  2,121,551   1,864,745 
Sales and marketing  199,114   138,323 
Total expenses  5,299,927   5,730,667 
         
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS  (3,692,757)  (5,008,638)
         
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET        
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities  (1,038,673)  (683,242)
Interest expense (income), net  544,236   (6,309)
Loss on voluntary conversion of convertible debt  1,077,287    
Other income, net  (4,881)  (36)
Loss on fixed asset disposal  300    
Total other expense (income), net  578,269   (689,587)
         
LOSS BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES  (4,271,026)  (4,319,051)
         
(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES  (163,777)  736 
         
NET LOSS  (4,107,249)  (4,319,787)
         
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (261,028)   
         
Net loss attributable to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. $(3,846,221) $(4,319,787)
         
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax        
Net loss $(4,107,249) $(4,319,787)
Foreign currency translation adjustment  119,723    
Other comprehensive loss  (3,987,526)  (4,319,787)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (261,028)   
Comprehensive loss attributable to Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. $(3,726,498) $(4,319,787)

Net product sales

 

Net product sales are primarily generated from sales of diagnostic tests. Net product sales during the three-monththree month periods ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022 were approximately $0.7$1.6 million and $1.4$0.7 million respectively, representing a decreasean increase of approximately $0.7$0.9 million, or 49%123%. This declineincrease was primarily due to the terminationexpiration of the Sekisui Distribution Agreement on March 31, 2022, at which causedtime the distribution services previously provided by Sekisui reverted to reduce its purchasesthe Company, which resulted in our recognizing 100% of the revenue from ussales of our FastPack diagnostic test kits and instruments beginning in the second quarter of 2022. In addition, net product sales during the quarter as it soldthree months ended March 31, 2022 were negatively impacted by Sekisui selling off its remaining inventory prior to termination of the agreement on March 31, 2022.agreement.

 

License Revenue

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There was no license revenue for three months ended March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 there was approximately $0.5 million, due to the recognition of revenue from Yi Xin under the Technology Transfer Agreement.

Expenses

 

Cost of Product Sales

 

Cost of product sales decreasedincreased during the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, to $1.3 million, or 79% of net product sales, versus approximately $0.8 million, or 115% of net product sales, compared to approximately $1.2 million, or 85% of net product sales, during the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. This decreaseincrease of $0.4 million and increase as a percentage of sales was due to a reduction in production volumes compared to the prior period due to the termination of the Sekisui Distribution Agreement which caused negative gross profit, as Sekisui sold off its remaining inventoryincreased sales and manufacturing inefficiencies from material shortages during the three months ended March 31, 2022.current quarter.

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General and Administrative Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses were approximatelydecreased from $2.9 million, for bothduring the three months ended March 31, 2022, and 2021. Forto $1.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, payroll related2023. This decrease was primarily due to decreases in stock-based compensation expense of $0.9 million, insurance expenses increased byof $0.2 million, and legal fees increased by $0.2expenses of $0.3 million, offset by a decreaseincreases in consulting feesexpenses of $0.4$0.1 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021.and other payroll related expenses totaling $0.1 million.

 

Research and Development Costs

 

Research and development costs include therapeutic and diagnostic research and product development costs. Research and development costs decreasedincreased from $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 to $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.2022 to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Of the $1.9 million of research and development costs for the three months ended March 31, 2022, $1.6 million (85%(84%) was attributable to therapeutics and $0.3 million (15%(16%) was attributable to diagnostics. Of the $3.5$2.1 million of research and development costs for the three months ended March 31, 2021, $3.22023, $1.3 million (91%(60%) was attributable to therapeutics and $0.3$0.8 million (9%(40%) was attributable to diagnostics.

 

The increase in diagnostic research and development costs was primarily due to $0.6 million in R&D expenses assumed in connection with the acquisition of NanoSynex, offset by a reduction of $0.1 million in FastPack R&D expenses. The decrease in therapeutics research and development costs during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily due to a $2.6 million decrease in pre-clinical research and development costs related to the potential application of QN-165$0.6 million for the treatmentQN-247, a decrease of COVID-19 (which has since been deprioritized),$0.2 million in stock-based compensation expenses, a decrease in RAS expenses of $0.1 million, offset by an increase of $0.4 million in QN-302 pre-clinical research and development costs for QN-302, which we acquired in January 2022, an increase of $0.4 million in pre-clinical research costs for QN-247, an increase of $0.1 million in pre-clinical research costs for our RAS program, and an increase of about $0.1 million in payroll related expenses.$0.5 million.

 

For the future, we expect our therapeutic research and development costs to continue tosignificantly outweigh our diagnostic research and development costs, and to be relatively lower in periods when we are focusing on pre-clinical activities and meaningfully higher in periods when we are provisioning for and conducting clinical trials, if any.

 

Sales and Marketing Expenses

 

Sales and marketing expenses wereduring the three months ended March 31, 2023 increased to approximately $0.1 million for both$199,000 as compared to approximately $138,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2022, and 2021.primarily due to an increase in payroll expenses as a result of the termination of the Sekisui Distribution Agreement.

 

Other IncomeExpense (Income)

 

Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liabilities

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021,2023 we experienced a $0.7 million and $0.6$1.0 million gain respectively, onin other income because of the change in fair value of the warrant liabilities arising from our liability classified warrants described above. The estimated fair value of these warrants decreased to $2.6 million as of March 31, 2023 from $3.6 million as of December 31, 2022 primarily due to declinesa reduction in ourthe Company’s stock price and warrant exercises during both periods. Typically, a decline in our stock price would result in a decline inoutstanding terms of the fair value of our warrant liabilities, generating a gain, while an increase in our stock price would result in an increase in the fair value of our warrant liabilities, generating a loss.warrants.

 

Because the fair value of the warrant liabilities will be determined each quarter on a “mark-to-market” basis, this item is likely to continue to result in significant variability in our future quarterly and annual consolidated statements of operations based on unpredictable changes in our public market common stock price and the number of liability classified warrants outstanding at the end of each quarter.

 

Interest Income,Expense (Income), Net

 

There wasInterest expense, net during the three months ended March 31, 2023 increased to approximately $6,000 and $17,000 in$544,000 due to accrued interest on the convertible debt, as compared to interest income, net of approximately $6,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.primarily due to an increase in accrued interest related to convertible debt.

Other Income, Net

 

Other income was immaterial during

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Loss on Voluntary Conversion of Convertible Debt

During the three months ended March 31, 20222023, we recognized a $1.1 million loss due to a voluntary conversion by Alpha Capital of approximately $1.1 million of convertible debt into 841,726 shares of common stock (see Note 11 - Convertible Debt - Related Party to our condensed consolidated financial statements). We did not have any outstanding convertible debt for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Other (Income), Net

Other income was immaterial for both the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2021.the three months ended March 31, 2022.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of March 31, 2022,2023, we had $13.6approximately $4.4 million of cash. The Company has incurred recurring losses from operationsin cash and has an accumulated deficit atof $107.2 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2022. The Company expects to continue to incur losses subsequent to2023 and the condensed consolidated balance sheet date ofthree months ended March 31, 2022. In December 2021, the Company raised $8.822022, we used cash of $2.6 million through a Securities Purchase Agreement with several institutional investors. Based on the Company’s currentand $3.9 million, respectively, in operations. Our cash position, and assuming currently planned expenditures and level of operations, the Company believes it has sufficient capitalbalances are expected to fund operations forinto the 12-month period subsequent to the issuancethird quarter of the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements. However, there is no assurance that profitable operations will ever be achieved, or if achieved, could be sustained on a continuing basis. Also, beyond such 12-month period, planned research and development activities, capital expenditures, clinical and pre-clinical testing, and commercialization activities of the Company’s products are expected to require significant additional financing. Additional financing may not be available on acceptable terms or at all.

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2023. As a pre-clinical development-stage therapeutics biotechnology company, we expect to continue to have net losses and negative cash flow from operations, which over time will challenge our liquidity. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for the one-year period following the date that these financial statements were issued.

There is no assurance that profitable operations will ever be achieved, or, if achieved, could be sustained on a continuing basis. In order to fully execute our business plan, including full clinical trials of therapeutic drug candidates, we will require significant additional financing.funding for planned research and development activities, capital expenditures, clinical and pre-clinical testing for our QN-302 clinical trials, preclinical development of RAS and QN-247, and funding for NanoSynex operations (See Note 3-Acquisition to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements), as well as commercialization activities.

Historically, our principal sources of cash have included proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity and proceeds from the issuance of debt. In December 2022 we raised $3.0 million from the sale of a convertible debt instrument (see Note 11-Convertible Debt - Related Party to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements). There can be no assurance that further financing canwill be obtained on favorable terms, or at all. If we are unable to obtain funding, we could be required to delay, reduce or eliminate research and development programs, product portfolio expansion or future commercialization efforts, which could adversely affect our business prospects.

 

As a condition to the NanoSynex Acquisition, we agreed to provide NanoSynex with up to $10.4 million of future funding based on NanoSynex’s achievement of certain future development milestones and subject to other terms and conditions described in the Master Agreement for the Operational and Technological Funding of NanoSynex entered into with NanoSynex. These funding commitments are in the form of convertible promissory notes to be issued to the Company with a face value equal to the amount paid by the Company to NanoSynex upon satisfaction of the applicable performance milestone, bearing interest at the rate of 9% per annum on the principal balance from time to time outstanding under the particular promissory note, convertible at the option of the Company into additional shares of NanoSynex in order for the Company to maintain at least a 50.1% controlling ownership interest in NanoSynex, should NanoSynex issue additional shares. The principal of the convertible notes are due and payable upon the sooner to occur of: i) five years from the date of issuance of the particular promissory note; ii) the acquisition by any person or entity of all or substantially all of the share capital of NanoSynex, through share purchase, issuance or shares or merger of NanoSynex, or the purchase of all or substantially all of the assets of NanoSynex; or iii) the initial public offering of NanoSynex. The Company provided funding to NanoSynex of $2.4 million during 2022 and an additional $0.5 million in February 2023 pursuant to this agreement. We may terminate the Funding Agreement upon 120 days’ notice, but would still be liable for any payments due for milestones achieved prior to termination.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that would be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern, and therefore, be required to liquidate our assets and discharge our liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts that may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

Our condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2022 included $1.02023 includes $2.6 million of warrant liabilities. We do not consider that the warrant liabilities to constrain our liquidity, as a practical matter. Our current liabilities at March 31, 2022 included $1.02023 include $0.9 million of accounts payable, and $1.3$1.9 million of accrued expenses and other current liabilities.liabilities, a $0.6 million R&D grant liability, $0.4 million of accrued vacation, and $1.0 million in short term debt to a related party.

 

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

We have no material contractual obligations that are not fully recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheets or fully disclosed in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Lease Agreement with Bond Ranch LP

On December 15, 2021, our wholly-owned subsidiary Qualigen, Inc. entered into a Second Amendment to Lease with Bond Ranch LP. This Amendment extended the Company’sour triple-net leasehold on itsour existing 22,624-square-foot headquarters/manufacturing facility at 2042 Corte del Nogal, Carlsbad, California for the 61-month period of November 1, 2022 to November 30, 2027. Over the 61 months, the base rent payable will total $1,950,710; however, the base rent for the first 12 months of the 61-month period will be only $335,966. Additionally, Qualigen, Inc. iswas entitled to a $339,360 tenant improvement allowance. See Note 9 of the13 - Commitments and Contingencies to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details.

 

We have no material contractual obligations not fully recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheets or fully disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.License and Sponsored Research Agreements

 

We have obligations under various license and sponsored research agreements to make future payments to third parties that become due and payable on the achievement of certain development, regulatory and commercial milestones (such as the start of a clinical trial, filing for product approval with the FDA or other regulatory agencies, product approval by the FDA or other regulatory agencies, product launch or product sales) or on the sublicense of our rights to another party. We have not included these commitments on our balance sheet because the achievement and timing of these events is not fixed and determinable. Certain milestones are in advance of receipt of revenue from the sale of products and, therefore, we may require additional debt or equity capital to make such payments.

These commitments includeWe have multiple license and sponsored research agreements with UofL Research Foundation (“ULRF”).ULRF. Under these agreements, we will takehave taken over development, regulatory approval and commercialization of various drug compounds from ULRF and are responsible for maintenance of the related intellectual property portfolio. We agreed to reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to $805,000 and prior patent costs of up to $200,000 for QN-247. As of March 31, 2022 we had up to $52,000 remaining due under this sponsored research agreement for QN-247. We also agreed to reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to $2.7 million and prior patent costs of up to $112,000 for RAS. As of March 31, 20222023, we had up to $1.4 million$532,000 remaining due under this sponsored research agreement for RAS. We also agreed to reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to $830,000 and prior patent costs of up to $200,000 for QN-247. As of March 31, 2023, there were no remaining un-expensed amounts under this sponsored research agreement for QN-247 and the agreement was terminated effective August 31, 2022. We also agreed to reimburse ULRF for sponsored research expenses of up to $430,000 and prior patent costs of up to $24,000 for QN-165. As of March 31, 2022 we had2023 there were no remaining un-expensed amounts due under this sponsored research agreement for QN-165. ForQN-165, and the agreement was terminated effective November 30, 2021. Under the terms of these agreements, we are required to make patent maintenance payments and payments based upon development, regulatory and commercial milestones for any products covered by the in-licensed intellectual property. The maximum aggregate milestone payments we may be obligated to make per product are $5 million. We will also be required to pay a royalty on net sales of products covered by the in-licensed intellectual property in the low single digits. The royalty is subject to reduction for any third-party payments required to be made, with a minimum floor in the low single digits. We have the right to sublicense our rights under these agreements, and we will be required to pay a percentage of any sublicense income.

 

On January 13, 2022, we entered into a License Agreement with UCL Business Limited to obtain an exclusive worldwide in-license of a genomic quadruplex (G4)-selective transcription inhibitor drug development program which had been developed at University College London, including lead and back-up compounds, preclinical data and a patent estate. (UCL Business Limited is the commercialization company for University College London.) The program’s lead compound will be furtheris being developed at Qualigenby us under the name QN-302 as a candidate for treatment forof pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), which represents the vast majority of pancreatic cancers. The Agreement requires (if and when applicable) tiered royalty payments in the low to mid-single digits, clinical/regulatory/sales milestone payments, and a percentage of any non-royalty sublicensing consideration paid to Qualigen.

 

TerminationTechnology Transfer Agreement with Yi Xin

Through our wholly-owned diagnostics subsidiary Qualigen, Inc., we entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement, dated as of Sekisui DistributionOctober 7, 2020, with Yi Xin of Suzhou, China, which authorizes Yi Xin to develop, manufacture and sell new generations of diagnostic test systems based on our core FastPack technology. In addition, the Technology Transfer Agreement authorizes Yi Xin to manufacture and sell our current generations of FastPack System diagnostic products (1.0, IP and PRO) in China. We have provided technology transfer and patent/know-how license rights to facilitate Yi Xin’s development and commercialization.

Under the terms of the Technology Transfer Agreement, we have provided Yi Xin the exclusive rights for China – which is a market we have not otherwise entered – both for Yi Xin’s new generations of FastPack-based products and for Yi Xin-manufactured versions of our existing FastPack product lines. Yi Xin has the right to sell its new generations of FastPack-based diagnostic test systems throughout the world (but not to or toward current customers of our existing generations of FastPack products); provided that any non-China sales would, until March 31, 2022, need to be through Sekisui. As of April 1, 2022, Yi Xin has right to sell Yi Xin-manufactured versions of existing FastPack 1.0, IP and PRO product lines worldwide (other than in the United States and other than to or toward current non-US customers of those products). Yi Xin also has the right, as of April 1, 2022, to buy Qualigen-manufactured FastPack 1.0, IP and PRO products from us at distributor prices for resale in and for the United States (but not to or toward current U.S. customers of those products). We did not license Yi Xin to sell in the United States market any Yi Xin-manufactured versions of those legacy FastPack product lines, even after March 31, 2022. We agreed in the Technology Transfer Agreement that we would not, after March 31, 2022, seek new FastPack customers outside the United States, European Union, Canada, and Mexico.

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Under the Technology Transfer Agreement, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 we recognized revenues of approximately $670,000. There were no revenues under this agreement for the three months ended March 31, 2023, and the three months ended March 31, 2022. We will receive low- to mid-single-digit royalties on any future new-generations and current-generations product sales by Yi Xin.

Yi Xin is a newly-formed company and is subject to many risks. There can be no assurance that Yi Xin will successfully commercialize any products or that we will receive any royalties from Yi Xin.

Alpha Convertible Debt

On December 22, 2022, we issued an 8% Senior Convertible Debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $3,300,000 to Alpha Capital for a purchase price of $3,000,000 pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 21, 2022. The Debenture is convertible, at any time, and from time to time, at Alpha Capital’s option, into shares of our common stock, at a price equal to $1.32 per share, subject to adjustment as described in the Debenture and other terms and conditions described in the Debenture, including the Company’s receipt of the necessary stockholder approvals.

Between January 9 and 12, 2023 Alpha Capital voluntarily converted $1,111,078 of the Debenture principal into 841,726 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $1.32 per share. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recognized an extinguishment loss on voluntary conversion of convertible debt of approximately $1.1 million and recorded accrued interest of approximately $562,000 (of which approximately $533,000 was a reduction to the discount) in other expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2023 the remaining Debenture principal balance was approximately $2.2 million, the remaining discount was approximately $1.6 million, the fair value of the Warrant was approximately $2.2 million, and the fair value of the suite of bifurcated embedded derivative features was $0.

Commencing June 1, 2023 and continuing on the first day of each month thereafter until the earlier of (i) December 22, 2025 and (ii) the full redemption of the Debenture, we must redeem $110,000 plus accrued but unpaid interest, liquidated damages and any amounts then owing under the Debenture. The Monthly Redemption Amount must be paid in cash; provided that after the first two monthly redemptions, we may elect to pay all or a portion of a Monthly Redemption Amount in Conversion Shares, based on a Conversion Price equal to the lesser of (i) the then applicable conversion price of the Debenture and (ii) 85% of the average of the VWAPs (as defined in the Debenture) for the five consecutive trading days ending on the trading day that is immediately prior to the applicable Monthly Redemption Date. We may also redeem some or all of the then outstanding principal amount of the Debenture at any time for cash in an amount equal to 105% of the then outstanding principal amount of the Debenture being redeemed plus accrued but unpaid interest, liquidated damages and any amounts then owing under the Debenture. Our election to pay monthly redemptions in Conversion Shares or to effect an optional redemption is subject to the satisfaction of the Equity Conditions (as defined in the Debenture), including our receipt of the necessary stockholder approvals.

The Debenture accrues interest at the rate of 8% per annum, which does not begin accruing until December 1, 2023, and will be payable on a quarterly basis. Interest may be paid in cash or shares of common stock of the Company or a combination thereof at the option of the Company; provided that interest may only be paid in shares if the Equity Conditions have been satisfied, including our receipt of the necessary stockholder approvals.

Nanosynex Funding Agreement

 

In March 2018,As a condition to the Company extended a strategic partnershipNanoSynex acquisition, we entered into ina Master Agreement for the Operational and Technological Funding of NanoSynex, on May 2016 with Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC (“Sekisui”). The Company appointed Sekisui as its diagnostics commercial partner and exclusive worldwide distributor with the exception26, 2022, pursuant to which we have agreed to fund NanoSynex up to an aggregate of approximately $10.4 million over a three year period, subject to NanoSynex’s achievement of certain customer accounts retained by Qualigen. Sekisui’s distribution arrangement expired on March 31, 2022. Subsequent to the expiration of the agreement,performance milestones specified in the second quarterFunding Agreement and the satisfaction of 2022other terms and conditions described in the Company will have a commitment to purchase leased FastPack rental systems back from Sekisui at Sekisui’s net book value, the amount of which has not yet been determined.Funding Agreement.

 

We will receive in exchange for any payment made to NanoSynex under the Funding Agreement one or more promissory notes (which may contain convertible features) with a face value equal to the amount paid by us to NanoSynex upon satisfaction of the applicable performance milestones. Any promissory notes issued to us by NanoSynex under the Funding Agreement will bear interest at a rate of 9.00% per annum on the principal balance from time to time outstanding under the promissory note. The principal and interest under any promissory note issued to us under the Funding Agreement will be due and payable upon the sooner to occur of: (i) five years from the date of the particular promissory note; (ii) the acquisition by any person or entity of all or substantially all of the share capital of NanoSynex, through share purchase, issuance of shares or merger of NanoSynex or the purchase of all or substantially all of the assets of NanoSynex; or (iii) the initial public offering of NanoSynex. If at any time, our ownership of the share capital of NanoSynex on an issued and outstanding basis falls or is reasonably expected to fall below 50.1%, solely as a result of the exercise of existing or future options (or an equivalent instrument) or as a result of issuance of restricted, shares, restricted stock units (or an equivalent instruments), we, in our sole discretion, may elect to convert all or any portion of the outstanding principal amount of any promissory note into shares of NanoSynex’s most senior class of preferred shares existing immediately prior to such conversion, subject to the terms and conditions described in the promissory notes so that, following such conversion, we will regain 50.1% ownership of NanoSynex’s issued and outstanding share capital. During the year ended December 31, 2022 a total of approximately $2.4 million was funded to NanoSynex, and for the three months ended March 31, 2023 an additional $0.5 million was funded to NanoSynex under the Funding Agreement.

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Other Service Agreements

 

We enter into contracts in the normal course of business, including with clinical sites, contract research organizations, and other professional service providers for the conduct of clinical trials, contract manufacturers for the production of our product candidates, contract research service providers for preclinical research studies, professional consultants for expert advice and vendors for the sourcing of clinical and laboratory supplies and materials. These contracts generally provide for termination on notice, and therefore are cancelable contracts.

 

Cash Flows

 

The following table sets forth the significant sources and uses of cash and cash equivalents for the periods set forth below:

 

 For the Three Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended 
 March 31,  March 31, 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
Net cash (used in) provided by:                
Operating activities $(3,881,611) $(2,081,104) $(2,634,093) $(3,881,611)
Investing activities  (49,625)  (69,002)  (198,009)  (49,625)
Financing activities  3,858   121,448      3,858 
Net increase (decrease) in cash $(3,927,378) $(2,028,658)
Effect of exchange rate on cash  160,320    
Net decrease in cash and restricted cash $(2,671,781) $(3,927,378)

 

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, operating activities used $2.6 million of cash, primarily resulting from a net loss of $4.1 million. Cash flows from operating activities (as opposed to net loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were positively impacted by adjustments for a $1.1 million non cash loss on voluntary conversion of convertible debt, accretion of discount of $0.5 million on convertible debt, $0.2 million in employee/director stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization of $0.1 million, as well as a $0.4 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets, a $0.3 million increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, a $0.1 million decrease in accounts receivable and related reserves, and a $0.1 million decrease in inventory. Cash flows from operating activities (as opposed to net loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were negatively impacted by a $1.0 million decrease in fair value of warrant liabilities, a $0.2 million decrease in deferred tax liability, and a $0.1 million decrease in R&D grant liability.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, operating activities used $3.9 million of cash, primarily resulting from a net loss of $4.3 million. Cash flows from operating activities (as opposed to net loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 benefittedbenefited from $1.2 million in employee/director stock-based compensation expense, a $0.3 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets, a $0.2 million decrease in accounts receivable, a $0.1 million increase in accounts payable, and depreciation and amortization of $0.1 million. Cash flows from operating activities (as opposed to net loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were negatively impacted by a $0.5 million decrease in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, a $0.3 million increase in inventory, and a $0.7 million decrease in fair value of warrant liabilities.

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, operating2023, net cash used in investing activities used $2.1 million of cash, primarily resulting from a net loss of $5.2 million. Cash flows from operating activities (as opposed to net loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2021 benefitted from a $1.5 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets, $1.3 million in employee/director stock-based compensation expense, a $1.1 million increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and a $0.1 million decrease in inventory. Cash flows from operating activities (as opposed to net loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2021 were negatively impacted by a $0.6 million decrease in fair value of warrant liabilities, awas approximately $0.2 million, increase in accounts receivable, and a $0.1 million decrease in deferred revenue. The decrease in prepaid expenses was primarily duerelated to the expensing during the periodpurchase of $1.1 million of upfront deposits paid to STA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec, our manufacturer of QN-165 for our then anticipated clinical trials. QN-165 has since been deprioritized.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activitiesproperty and equipment.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, net cash used in investing activities was approximately $50,000, primarily related to the purchase of property and equipment.

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, net cash used in investing activities was approximately $69,000, primarily related to the purchase of property and equipment.

 

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 was approximately $4,000, due to net proceeds from exercise of warrants.$0.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 was $0.1 million,approximately $4,000, due to $0.2 million of net proceeds from exercise of warrants, offset by a $0.1 million principal payment on notes payable.warrants.

 

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3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

SmallerWe are a smaller reporting companiescompany as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to respond toprovide the information otherwise required under this Item.

 

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4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2022,2023, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.

 

Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that , due to the material weakness described below, our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 20222023 were not effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act’), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We believe that a disclosure controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls system are met, and no evaluation of disclosure controls can provide absolute assurance that all disclosure control issues, if any, within a company have been detected.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

As of December 31, 2021,2022, our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework, (the “2013 Framework”).or 2013 Framework. Based on this assessment, our management concluded that, as of December 31, 2021,2022, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective because of a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting related to the lack of accounting department resources and/or policies and procedures to ensure recording and disclosure of items in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. We have taken and are taking steps to remediate the material weakness, including implementing additional procedures and utilizing external consulting resources with experience and expertise in U.S. GAAP and public company accounting and reporting requirements to assist management with its accounting and reporting of complex and/or non-recurring transactions and related disclosures. Nevertheless,

Notwithstanding the identified material weakness, our management believes that the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report fairly represent in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows at and for the periods presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Nonetheless, we also believe that an internal control system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the internal control system are met, and no evaluation of internal control can provide absolute assurance that all internal control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company are detected.

 

Except as described above, there were no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting made during the quarter ended March 31, 2022 that we believe materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Notwithstanding the identified material weakness, our management believes that the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report fairly represent in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows at and for the periods presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The information set forthWe are not currently involved in “Litigationany legal matters. From time to time, we could become involved in disputes and Other Legal Proceedings”various litigation matters that arise in Note 9the normal course of business. These may include disputes and lawsuits related to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report is incorporated herein by reference.intellectual property, licensing, contract law and employee relations matters.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

The Company’s business, reputation, results of operations and financial condition, as well as the price of its stock, can be affected by a number of factors, whether currently known or unknown, including those described in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s 20212022 Annual Report under the heading “Risk Factors.” When any one or more of these risks materialize, the Company’s business, reputation, results of operations and financial condition, as well as the price of its stock, can be materially and adversely affected. There have been no material changes to the Company’s risk factors since the 20212022 Annual Report.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

 

None

 

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

 

None

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not Applicable

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

    Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit No. Description Form File No. Exhibit 

Filing

Date

           
2.1 Contingent Value Rights Agreement, dated May 22, 2020, among the Company, John Beck in the capacity of CVR Holders’ Representative and Andrew J. Ritter in his capacity as a consultant to the Company 8-K 001-37428 2.4 5/29/2020
           
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation 8-K 001-37428 3.1 7/1/2015
           
3.2 Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation 8-K 001-37428 3.1 9/15/2017
           
3.3 Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation 8-K 001-37428 3.1 3/22/2018
           
3.4 Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series Alpha Preferred Stock of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 20, 2020 8-K  001-37428 3.1 5/29/2020
           
3.5 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 22, 2020 [reverse stock split] 8-K  001-37428 3.2 5/29/2020
           
3.6 Certificate of Merger, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 22, 2020 8-K  001-37428 3.3 5/29/2020
           
3.7 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 22, 2020 [name change] 8-K  001-37428 3.4 5/29/2020
           
3.8 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, through August 10, 2021 8-K  001-37428 3.1  8/13/2021
           
3.9 Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended 8-K  001-37428 3.1 11/22/2022
           
4.1 Warrant, issued by the Company in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated May 22, 2020 8-K 001-37428 10.13 5/29/2020
           
4.2 Form of Warrant, issued by the Company in favor of GreenBlock Capital LLC and its designees, dated May 22, 2020 [post-Merger] 8-K 001-37428 10.10 5/29/2020
           
4.3 Common Stock Purchase Warrant in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated July 10, 2020 8-K 001-37428 10.2 7/10/2020

    Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit No. Description Form File No. Exhibit 

Filing

Date

           
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, among Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc., RPG28 Merger Sub, Inc. and Qualigen, Inc., dated January 15, 2020 8-K 001-37428 2.1 January 21, 2020
           
2.2 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc., RPG28 Merger Sub, Inc. and Qualigen, Inc., dated February 1, 2020 S-4 333-236235 Annex B April 6, 2020
           
2.3 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc., RPG28 Merger Sub, Inc. and Qualigen, Inc., dated March 26, 2020 S-4 333-236235 Annex C April 6, 2020
           
2.4 Contingent Value Rights Agreement, dated May 22, 2020, among the Company, John Beck in the capacity of CVR Holders’ Representative and Andrew J. Ritter in his capacity as a consultant to the Company. 8-K 001-37428 2.4 May 29, 2020
           
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation 8-K 001-37428 3.1 July 1, 2015
           
3.2 Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation 8-K 001-37428 3.1 September 15, 2017
           
3.3 Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation 8-K 001-37428 3.1 March 22, 2018
           
3.4 Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series Alpha Preferred Stock of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 20, 2020 8-K  001-37428 3.1 May 29, 2020
           
3.5 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 22, 2020 [reverse stock split] 8-K  001-37428 3.2 May 29, 2020
           
3.6 Certificate of Merger, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 22, 2020 8-K  001-37428 3.3 May 29, 2020
           
3.7 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 22, 2020 [name change] 8-K  001-37428 3.4 May 29, 2020

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3.8 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, through August 10, 2021 10-Q  001-37428  3.8 August 16, 2021
           
4.1 Warrant Agency Agreement between Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Corporate Stock Transfer, Inc. and Form of Warrant Certificate 8-K 001-37428 4.1 October 4, 2017
           
4.2 First Amendment to Warrant Agency Agreement between Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Corporate Stock Transfer, Inc. 8-K 001-37428 4.1 May 7, 2018
           
4.3 Second Amendment to Warrant Agency Agreement between the Company and Equiniti Group plc, dated November 9, 2020 10-K 001-37428 4.3 March 31, 2021
           
4.4 Warrant, issued by the Company in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated May 22, 2020 [post-Merger] 8-K 001-37428 10.13 May 29, 2020
           
4.5 Form of Warrant, issued by the Company in favor of GreenBlock Capital LLC and its designees, dated May 22, 2020 [post-Merger] 8-K 001-37428 10.10 May 29, 2020
           
4.6 Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 1,920,768 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated July 10, 2020 8-K 001-37428 10.2 July 10, 2020
           
4.7 Pre-Funded Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 1,920,768 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated July 10, 2020 8-K 001-37428 10.3 July 10, 2020
           
4.8 Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 1,287,829 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated August 4, 2020 8-K 001-37428 10.3 August 4, 2020
           
4.9 “Two-Year” Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 1,348,314 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated December 18, 2020 8-K 001-37428 10.3 December 18, 2020
           
4.10 “Deferred” Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 842,696 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated December 18, 2020 8-K 001-37428 10.4 December 18, 2020
           
4.11 “Prefunded” Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 1,000,000 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated December 18, 2020 8-K 001-37428 10.5 December 18, 2020
           
4.12 Form of liability classified Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (“exploding warrant”) 10-K 001-37428 4.13 March 31, 2021

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4.13 Form of “service provider” (non-“exploding”) compensatory equity classified Warrant 10-K 001-37428 4.14 March 31, 2021
           
4.14 Description of Common Stock 10-K 001-37428 4.7 March 31, 2020
           
4.15* Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant to GreenBlock Capital LLC (300,000 shares)        
           
4.16* Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Christopher Nelson (300,000 shares)        
           
10.1*† Series B Preferred Share Purchase Agreement between the Company and NanoSynex Ltd. dated April 29, 2022        
           
10.2*† 

Share Purchase Agreement between the Company and Alpha Capital Anstalt dated April 29, 2022

 

        
31.1* Certificate of principal executive officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002        
           
31.2* Certificate of principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002        
           
32.1* Certificate of principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002        
4.4 Common Stock Purchase Warrant in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated August 4, 2020 8-K 001-37428 10.3 8/4/2020
           
4.5 “Two-Year” Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 1,348,314 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated December 18, 2020 8-K 001-37428 10.3 12/18/2020
           
4.6 “Deferred” Common Stock Purchase Warrant in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated December 18, 2020 8-K 001-37428 10.4 12/18/2020
           
4.7 Form of liability classified Warrant to Purchase Common Stock 10-K 001-37428 4.13 3/31/2021
           
4.8 Form of “service provider” compensatory equity classified Warrant 10-K 001-37428 4.14 3/31/2021
           
4.9 Description of Common Stock 10-K 001-37428 4.7 3/31/2020
           
4.10 Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant to GreenBlock Capital LLC, dated April 25, 2022 10-Q 001-37428 4.15 5/13/2022
           
4.11 Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Christopher Nelson, dated April 25, 2022 10-Q 001-37428 4.16 5/13/2022
           
4.12 Common Stock Purchase Warrant for 2,500,000 shares in favor of Alpha Capital Anstalt, dated December 22, 2022 8-K 001-37428 4.1 12/22/2022
           
31.1 Certificate of principal executive officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002        
           
31.2 Certificate of principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002        
           
32.1 Certificate of principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002        

 

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# XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed herewith, is not a part of a registration statement or Prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

May 13, 202215, 2023QUALIGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC.
   
 By:/s/ Michael S. Poirier
 Name:Michael S. Poirier
 Title:Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer

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