Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on March 30, 2023. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “goal,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “predict,” “potential” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements and reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made only as of the date hereof. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.
Overview
We are a biomedical company focused on meeting women’s unmet needs worldwide by developing a broad portfolio of innovative product candidates and products that include minimally invasive, in-office technologies for reproductive health. We are a woman-founded and led company with an expansive, internally created intellectual property portfolio with over 150 patents globally, in- house chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) and device manufacturing capabilities and proven ability to develop and commercialize products. Our suite of products and product candidates address what we believe are multi-billion dollar global market segments in which there has been little advancement for many years, helping women avoid pharmaceutical solutions, implants and surgery that can be expensive and expose women to harm. With an initial focus in the area of reproductive health, our two lead product candidates offer solutions for two ends of the spectrum: FemBloc for permanent birth control and FemaSeed as an artificial insemination infertility treatment.
Corporate Update
On April 18, 2023, we announced that Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, has granted product approval of FemaSeed, the first-ever infertility solution designed to deliver sperm directly to where contraception occurs. FemaSeed is Femasys’ localized artificial insemination option that is designed to be less invasive and more affordable than assisted reproduction, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
On May 3, 2023, we announced that Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, has granted product approval of FemCerv, the first endocervical tissue sampler (curette) designed to collect and contain a comprehensive sample to maximize quality and quantity. FemCerv captures a tissue sample in a relatively pain-free manner and has the potential to be an improvement over the existing standard of care to diagnose the presence of cancerous cells in a woman’s cervix.
On June 8, 2023, we announced that Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, has granted product approval of FemCath, the first intrauterine catheter which involves placement of balloon technology close to the opening of a selected fallopian tube for directed delivery of contrast.
On June 26, 2023, we announced FDA approval of our IDE to evaluate the safety and efficacy of FemBloc, our non-surgical, non-implant, in-office solution for permanent birth control in a pivotal clinical trial.
On July 27, 2023, we announced a notice of allowance for new U.S. patent application covering use of FemBloc for female permanent birth control.
On August 3, 2023, we announced initiation of enrollment in pivotal trial of our permanent birth control candidate FemBloc.
Clinical Update
FemaSeed – Our Artificial Insemination Solution. In April 2021 we received an IDE approval from FDA that allowed us to initiate a pivotal trial for the FemaSeed device. The first subject was enrolled in July 2021. In October 2022, we announced an updated study design for the pivotal trial, which now focuses on couples experiencing male factor infertility. This update reflects a revised strategy to address this underserved population experiencing infertility with a goal of facilitating accelerated enrollment. Completion of enrollment is now expected in the fourth quarter of 2023 followed by a planned submission of the results from the trial to FDA in support of a future de novo classification request for FemaSeed. Extenuating circumstances at clinical trial sites have resulted in a slowdown in enrollment due to consolidation activities, staffing shortages and the aftermath of the overturn of Roe v Wade. It has been reported that there have been over 25 transactions since the start of 2021 (including 25% of our clinical trial sites) in the infertility market, which is rapidly evolving into large commercial entities. These rapidly changing market dynamics may be disruptive to the practice and affect the conduct of clinical studies as integration occurs. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) issued a statement March 17, 2023 on the abortion policy proposals affecting reproductive medicine. ASRM stated, “At the crux of the issue many of the proposals to ban or otherwise limit access to abortion care fail to protect the use of assisted reproductive technologies, including IVF, and so-called “personhood” measures (defining life as beginning at conception or fertilization) are multiplying across the nation, causing alarm bells to sound for medical practitioners and infertility patients alike. Such proposals could, intentionally or not, limit and even ban the use of IVF and routine, safe, and medically proven procedures, such as the removal of an embryo that fails to implant in a uterus, or the disposal of unused embryos.” This uncertainty and limitations of staff availability may affect subject enrollment in clinical studies being conducted at facilities providing infertility services.
FemBloc – Our Permanent Birth Control Solution. In June 2023, we received FDA approval of our IDE to evaluate the safety and efficacy of FemBloc, our non-surgical, non-implant, in-office solution for permanent birth control in a pivotal clinical trial. In August 2023, we announced the initiation of enrollment in the FINALE [Prospective Multi-Center Trial for FemBloc INtratubal Occlusion for TranscervicAL PErmanent Birth Control] pivotal trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of FemBloc. This prospective, multi-center, open-label, single-arm study design includes pregnancy rate as the primary endpoint, which will be analyzed once 401 women have used FemBloc for one year for permanent birth control. In addition, the study is designed as a roll-in beginning with enrollment of 50 women for a clinical readout primarily of preliminary safety data prior to enrolling the remaining subjects. An interim analysis of clinical data endpoints is planned once 300 women have used FemBloc for permanent birth control for one year. Follow-up will continue annually for five years post-market. In July 2023, we announced a notice of allowance for new U.S. patent application covering use of FemBloc for female permanent birth control and we expect the resulting patent, when issued, will have an anticipated expiration in 2039 at the earliest.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
The following table shows our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | | Change | | | % Change | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Sales | | $ | 320,514 | | | | 303,113 | | | | 17,401 | | | | 5.7 | % |
Cost of sales | | | 110,469 | | | | 102,353 | | | | 8,116 | | | | 7.9 | % |
Gross margin | | | 210,045 | | | | 200,760 | | | | 9,285 | | | | 4.6 | % |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Research and development | | | 1,527,172 | | | | 1,472,924 | | | | 54,248 | | | | 3.7 | % |
Sales and marketing | | | 128,899 | | | | 63,177 | | | | 65,722 | | | | 104.0 | % |
General and administrative | | | 1,356,637 | | | | 1,181,938 | | | | 174,699 | | | | 14.8 | % |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 133,299 | | | | 142,684 | | | | (9,385 | ) | | | -6.6 | % |
Total operating expenses | | | 3,146,007 | | | | 2,860,723 | | | | 285,284 | | | | 10.0 | % |
Loss from operations | | | (2,935,962 | ) | | | (2,659,963 | ) | | | (275,999 | ) | | | 10.4 | % |
Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 42,652 | | | | 26,745 | | | | 15,907 | | | | 59.5 | % |
Interest expense | | | (198 | ) | | | (883 | ) | | | 685 | | | | -77.6 | % |
Other income (expense), net | | | 42,454 | | | | 25,862 | | | | 16,592 | | | | 64.2 | % |
Net loss | | $ | (2,893,508 | ) | | | (2,634,101 | ) | | | (259,407 | ) | | | 9.8 | % |
Sales
Sales increased by $17,401, or 5.7%, to $320,514 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $303,113 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The $17,401 increase was largely attributable to international sales of $58,045 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, with no international sales occurring in the same period last year. U.S. sales decreased by $40,644, or 13.4%, for the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period last year. U.S. units sold decreased by 13% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period last year.
Cost of sales and gross margin percentage
Cost of sales increased by $8,116 or 7.9%, to $110,469 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $102,353 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 mainly due to increased international sales which have lower gross margin. Gross margin percentage was 65.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to 66.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
The following table summarizes our R&D expenses incurred during the periods presented:
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Compensation and related personnel costs | | $ | 840,506 | | | | 790,292 | |
Clinical-related costs | | | 361,578 | | | | 377,058 | |
Material and development costs | | | 205,095 | | | | 175,527 | |
Professional and outside consultant costs | | | 120,527 | | | | 116,692 | |
Other costs | | | (534 | ) | | | 13,355 | |
Total research and development expenses | | $ | 1,527,172 | | | | 1,472,924 | |
R&D expenses increased by $52,248 or 3.7%, to $1,527,172 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $1,472,924 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase relates primarily to increased compensation and related personnel, professional and outside consultant costs, mostly offset by reduced clinical-related costs.
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $65,722 or 104%, to $128,899 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $63,177 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase is largely due to increased marketing costs to promote our commercial efforts.
General and administrative
General and administrative expenses increased by $174,699, or 14.8%, to $1,356,637 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $1,181,938 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase was largely due to increased professional costs, compensation and related personnel costs, partially offset by decreased facility and overhead costs.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased by $9,385, or 6.6%, to $133,299 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $142,684 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is due to a reduction of amortization expense associated with our intangible assets and depreciation expense associated with our fixed assets.
Other income (expense), net
Other income (expense), net increased by $16,592, or 64.2%, to $42,454 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $25,862 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 mainly due to an increase in interest income.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
The following table shows our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | | Change | | | % Change | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Sales | | $ | 614,498 | | | | 624,518 | | | | (10,020 | ) | | | -1.6 | % |
Cost of sales | | | 215,589 | | | | 225,028 | | | | (9,439 | ) | | | -4.2 | % |
Gross margin | | | 398,909 | | | | 399,490 | | | | (581 | ) | | | -0.1 | % |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Research and development | | | 3,064,611 | | | | 2,893,987 | | | | 170,624 | | | | 5.9 | % |
Sales and marketing | | | 373,795 | | | | 132,040 | | | | 241,755 | | | | 183.1 | % |
General and administrative | | | 2,671,774 | | | | 2,629,293 | | | | 42,481 | | | | 1.6 | % |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 266,365 | | | | 286,883 | | | | (20,518 | ) | | | -7.2 | % |
Total operating expenses | | | 6,376,545 | | | | 5,942,203 | | | | 434,342 | | | | 7.3 | % |
Loss from operations | | | (5,977,636 | ) | | | (5,542,713 | ) | | | (434,923 | ) | | | 7.8 | % |
Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 139,741 | | | | 29,199 | | | | 110,542 | | | | 378.6 | % |
Interest expense | | | (1,870 | ) | | | (3,617 | ) | | | 1,747 | | | | -48.3 | % |
Other income (expense), net | | | 137,871 | | | | 25,582 | | | | 112,289 | | | | 438.9 | % |
Net loss | | $ | (5,839,765 | ) | | | (5,517,131 | ) | | | (322,634 | ) | | | 5.8 | % |
Sales
Sales decreased by $10,020, or 1.6%, to $614,498 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $624,518 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The $10,020 decrease is entirely attributable to U.S. sales for the six month periods ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period last year; international sales remained consistent with $58,045 for both the six month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. U.S. units sold decreased by 3.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period last year.
Cost of sales and gross margin percentage
Cost of sales decreased by $9,439, or 4.2%, to $215,589 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $225,028 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is largely due to prior investment in equipment and tooling, resulting in reduced labor in certain manufacturing processes, and reduced material costs. Gross margin percentage was 64.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to 64.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Gross margins improved mainly due to manufacturing efficiencies.
Research and development
The following table summarizes our R&D expenses incurred during the periods presented:
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Compensation and related personnel costs | | $ | 1,740,794 | | | | 1,555,084 | |
Clinical-related costs | | | 727,938 | | | | 821,028 | |
Material and development costs | | | 372,256 | | | | 306,977 | |
Professional and outside consultant costs | | | 212,462 | | | | 185,356 | |
Other costs | | | 11,161 | | | | 25,542 | |
Total research and development expenses | | $ | 3,064,611 | | | | 2,893,987 | |
R&D expenses increased by $170,624 or 5.9%, to $3,064,611 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $2,893,987 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase of $170,624 relates primarily to increased compensation and related personnel, professional and outside consultant costs, partially offset by reduced clinical-related costs.
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $241,755 or 183.1%, to $373,795 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $132,040 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 largely due to increased compensation and related personnel costs and marketing costs to promote our commercial efforts.
General and administrative
General and administrative expenses increased by $42,481, or 1.6%, to $2,671,774 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $2,629,293 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase was largely due to increased professional costs, partially offset by a decrease in facility and other overhead and insurance costs.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased by $20,518, or 7.2%, to $266,365 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $286,883 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease is due to a reduction of amortization expense associated with our intangible assets and depreciation expense associated with our fixed assets.
Other income (expense), net
Other income (expense), net increased by $112,289, or 438.9%, to $137,871 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $25,582 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 mainly due to an increase in interest income.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of liquidity
Since our inception through June 30, 2023, our operations have been financed primarily by net proceeds from the sale of our common stock and convertible preferred stock, indebtedness and, to a lesser extent, product revenue. As of June 30, 2023, we had $10,705,017 of cash and cash equivalents and an accumulated deficit of $99,974,270.
On July 1, 2022, we entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Equity Distribution Agreement”) with Piper Sandler & Co. (the “Sales Agent”) and filed a related Prospectus establishing an “at-the-market” facility, pursuant to which we may offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $8,800,000 from time to time through the Sales Agent pursuant to the Prospectus. As of June 30, 2023, 54,120 shares of our common stock have been sold under the Equity Distribution Agreement. In April 2023, the Company suspended its at-the-market facility with the Sales Agent.
On April 18, 2023, we entered into a definitive agreement for the issuance and sale of an aggregate of 3,196,722 of its shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents) at a purchase price of $1.22 per share (or common stock equivalent) in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. In a concurrent private placement, we also issued and sold unregistered warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 3,196,722 shares of common stock (“April 2023 Financing”). The gross proceeds from this offering was $3,899,813. The net proceeds to us from this offering was $3,352,049, after deducting placement agent fees expenses and offering expenses payable by us. We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes. The offering closed on April 20, 2023.
Funding requirements
Based on our current operating plan, our current cash and cash equivalents, along with the net proceeds from our recent financing are expected to be sufficient to fund our ongoing operations into the second quarter of 2024. Our estimate as to how long we expect our existing cash and cash equivalents to be able to continue to fund our operations is based on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could use our available capital resources sooner than we currently expect. Changing circumstances, some of which may be beyond our control, could cause us to consume capital significantly faster than we currently anticipate. We do not expect liquidity to be sufficient for twelve months from the date of these financial statements. As a result of our current limited financial liquidity, we have concluded that substantial doubt exists about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Our cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2023 will not be sufficient to fund all of our product candidates through regulatory approval, and we anticipate needing to raise additional capital to complete the development and commercialization of our product candidates. However, we can give no assurances that we will be able to secure additional sources of funds to support our operations, or if such funds will be available to us, that such additional financing will be sufficient to meet our needs or be on terms acceptable to us. This risk may increase if economic and market conditions deteriorate. If we are unable to obtain additional financing when needed, we may need to terminate, significantly modify, or delay the development of our product candidates, or we may need to obtain funds through collaborations or otherwise on terms that may require us to relinquish rights to our technologies or product candidates that we might otherwise seek to develop or commercialize independently. If we are unable to raise adequate additional capital as and when required in the future, we could be forced to cease development activities and terminate our operations, and you could experience a complete loss of your investment.
Cash Flows
Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | $ | (5,388,824 | ) | | | (5,133,896 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (71,849 | ) | | | (295,058 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | | 3,203,754 | | | | (237,656 | ) |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | | $ | (2,256,919 | ) | | | (5,666,610 | ) |
Operating activities
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, cash used in operating activities was $5,388,824, attributable to a net loss of $5,839,765 and a net change in our net operating assets and liabilities of $132,443, partially offset by non-cash charges of $583,384. Non-cash charges largely consisted of $266,365 in depreciation and amortization, $148,541 in right-of-use amortization, $122,170 in stock-based compensation and $44,538 for loss on disposal of assets. The change in our net operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to changes of $78,276 in accounts receivable, $146,521 in inventory and $181,065 in lease liabilities, which were offset by changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $116,235 and $154,065 in other assets.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $5,133,896, attributable to a net loss of $5,517,131 and a net change in our net operating assets and liabilities of $182,754, partially offset by non-cash charges of $565,989. Non-cash charges largely consisted of $286,883 in depreciation and amortization, $169,680 in right-of-use amortization, and $106,526 in stock-based compensation. The change in our net operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to a decrease of $151,916 in accounts payable and accrued expenses, a decrease of $194,235 in lease liabilities, which were offset partially offset by a decrease in other assets of $255,271.
Investing activities
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, cash used in investing activities for the purchase of property and equipment was $71,849.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, cash used in investing activities for the purchase of property and equipment was $295,058.
Financing activities
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, cash provided by financing activities was $3,203,754, primarily attributable to proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants of $3,905,071, partially offset by financing offering costs of $547,764, repayments on notes payable of $141,298 and payments under lease obligations of $12,255.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, cash used in financing activities was $237,656, attributable to repayments on notes payable of $228,662, payments under lease obligations of $11,240, deferred offering costs of $13,905, partially offset by proceeds from the exercise of a stock option of $16,151.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions for the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and related disclosures. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions and any such differences may be material.
While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to our financial statements appearing the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 as filed on March 30, 2023, we believe the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to our financial condition and results of operations and require our most difficult, subjective and complex judgments.
Revenue recognition
Our policy is to recognize revenue when a customer obtains control of the promised goods under Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which we adopted effective January 1, 2018. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled to receive in exchange for these goods, and we have elected to exclude amounts collected from customers for all sales (and other similar) taxes from the transaction price. We do not have multiple performance obligations in our customer orders, so revenue is recognized upon shipment of our goods based upon contractually stated pricing at standard payment terms ranging from 30 to 60 days. All revenue is recognized point in time and no revenue is recognized over time.
The majority of products sold directly to U.S. customers are shipped via common carrier, and the customer pays for shipping and handling and assumes control Free on Board (FOB) shipping point. Products shipped to our international distributors are in accordance with their respective agreements; however, the shipping terms are generally EX-Works, reflecting that control is assumed by the distributor at the shipping point. Returns are only accepted with prior authorization from the Company. Items to be returned must be in original unopened cartons and are subject to a 30% restocking fee. As of June 30, 2023, we have not had a history of significant returns.
Accrued expenses
We accrue expenses for estimated costs of R&D activities conducted by our third-party service providers, which include the conduct of preclinical studies and clinical trials. We record the estimated costs of R&D activities based upon the estimated amount of services provided but not yet invoiced. These costs, at times, may be a significant component of the research and development expenses and the Company makes estimates in determining the accrued expense each period. As actual costs become known, the Company adjusts its accrual. These accrued R&D costs are included in accrued expenses on the balance sheet and within R&D expense on the statement of comprehensive loss.
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
Not applicable.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including to our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer), has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on such evaluation, our management has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2023.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer), does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and implemented, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues within a company are detected. The inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be detected.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
From time to time we may be involved in legal proceedings arising in connection with our business. Based on information currently available, we believe that the amount, or range, of reasonably possible losses in connection with any pending actions against us in excess of established reserves, in the aggregate, is not material to our consolidated financial condition or cash flows. However, losses may be material to our operating results for any particular future period, depending on the level of income for such period.
You should carefully review and consider the information regarding certain risks and uncertainties facing us that could have a material adverse effect on our business prospects, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and available capital resources set forth in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2023.
Risks Related to Our Common Stock
We have received a deficiency letter from Nasdaq relating to our non-compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements and our common stock could become subject to delisting from Nasdaq if we fail to regain compliance.
On June 1, 2023, we received a notice from Nasdaq that we are not in compliance with Nasdaq’s Minimum Bid Price Requirement. We have until November 28, 2023, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. To regain compliance, the minimum bid price of our common stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days during this grace period. In the event we do not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement by November 28, 2023, we may be eligible for an additional 180-calendar day compliance period. If we do not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement by the end of the compliance period (or the second compliance period, if applicable), our common stock will become subject to delisting. In the event that we receive notice that our common stock is being delisted, the Nasdaq listing rules permit us to appeal a delisting determination by Nasdaq to a hearings panel.
We intend to continue to monitor the closing bid price of our common stock and may, if appropriate, consider available options to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, including initiating a reverse stock split. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement or will otherwise be in compliance with other Nasdaq Listing Rules. Failure to meet applicable Nasdaq Listing Rules could result in a delisting of our common stock, which could materially reduce the liquidity of our common stock and result in a corresponding material reduction in the price of our common stock. In addition, delisting could harm our ability to raise capital through alternative financing sources on terms acceptable to us, or at all, and may result in the inability to advance our programs, potential loss of confidence by investors and employees, and fewer business development opportunities.
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
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None.
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
Not applicable.
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
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| | Pre-Funded Common Stock Purchase Warrant | Form 8-K | 001-40492 | 4.1 | April 20, 2023 |
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4.2 | | Common Stock Purchase Warrant | Form 8-K | 001-40492 | 4.2 | April 20, 2023 |
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4.3 | | Placement Agent Common Stock Purchase Warrant | Form 8-K | 001-40492 | 4.3 | April 20, 2023 |
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10.1 | | Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 18, 2023, between Femasys Inc. and the Purchaser | Form 8-K | 001-40492 | 10.1 | April 20, 2023 |
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31.1* | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a), as adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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31.2* | | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a), as adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.1* | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.2* | | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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101.INS | | Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | | | | |
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101.SCH | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | | | | |
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101.CAL | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | | | | |
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101.DEF | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document | | | | |
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101.LAB | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | | | | |
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101.PRE | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | | | | |
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104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) | | | | |
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*Filed herewith | | | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Suwanee, State of Georgia, on this 10th day of August 2023.
FEMASYS INC.
Dated: August 10, 2023 | By: | /s/ Kathy Lee-Sepsick | |
| Kathy Lee-Sepsick | |
| Chief Executive Officer and President | |
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| By: | /s/ Dov Elefant | |
| Dov Elefant Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) | |
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