UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 January 31, 2024
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ________
Commission file number: 000-55008
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Nevada | | 47-4180540 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3321 College Avenue, Suite 246 Davie, FL | | 33314 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (888) 963-7881
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
None | | N/A | | N/A |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (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 ☐
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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files.) Yes ☒ No ☐
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 “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Accelerated Filer | ☐ |
Non-Accelerated Filer | ☒ | Smaller 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 ☐ No ☒
As of March 15, 2024, there were 6,125,482 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, issued and outstanding.
ZEO SCIENTIFIX, INC.
(Formerly Organicell Regenerative Medicine Inc.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| Item 1. | Financial Statements |
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
(Formerly Organicell Regenerative Medicine Inc.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts rounded to the nearest thousand except share amounts)
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| | January 31, 2024 | | | October 31, 2023 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current Assets | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 1,172,000 | | | $ | 1,756,000 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debts | | | 77,000 | | | | 18,000 | |
Other receivables | | | 12,000 | | | | 12,000 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 315,000 | | | | 106,000 | |
Inventories | | | 316,000 | | | | 310,000 | |
Total Current Assets | | | 1,892,000 | | | | 2,202,000 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | | 533,000 | | | | 573,000 | |
Security deposits | | | 7,000 | | | | 7,000 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 2,432,000 | | | $ | 2,782,000 | |
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LIABILITIES, SHARES SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE REDEMPTION AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 2,219,000 | | | $ | 2,612,000 | |
Advances payable to former officer | | | 221,000 | | | | 221,000 | |
Finance lease obligations | | | 10,000 | | | | 23,000 | |
Convertible promissory note, net of debt discount of $62,000 and $68,000 | | | 663,000 | | | | 657,000 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 810,000 | | | | 497,000 | |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 3,923,000 | | | | 4,010,000 | |
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Long term finance lease obligations | | | 17,000 | | | | 13,000 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 3,940,000 | | | | 4,023,000 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | | |
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Shares Subject To Possible Redemption | | | | | | | | |
Series C Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 100 shares authorized; 100 and 100 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | | | - | | | | - | |
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Stockholders’ Deficit | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 2,500,000,000 shares authorized; 6,125,482 and 7,283,483 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | | | 6,000 | | | | 7,000 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 57,034,000 | | | | 56,260,000 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (58,548,000 | ) | | | (57,508,000 | ) |
Total Stockholders’ Deficit | | | (1,508,000 | ) | | | (1,241,000 | ) |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES, SHARES SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE REDEMPTION AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | $ | 2,432,000 | | | $ | 2,782,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
(Formerly Organicell Regenerative Medicine Inc.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts rounded to the nearest thousand except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended January 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Revenues (includes sales to related parties of approximately $30,000 and $25,000, respectively) | | $ | 1,154,000 | | | $ | 1,070,000 | |
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Cost of revenues | | | 159,000 | | | | 104,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Gross profit | | | 995,000 | | | | 966,000 | |
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General and administrative expenses | | | 2,157,000 | | | | 3,142,000 | |
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Loss from operations | | | (1,162,000 | ) | | | (2,176,000 | ) |
Other income (expense) | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (27,000 | ) | | | (61,000 | ) |
Other income | | | 149,000 | | | | - | |
Change in Commitment Fee Shortfall Obligation | | | - | | | | (50,000 | ) |
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Net loss | | $ | (1,040,000 | ) | | $ | (2,287,000 | ) |
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Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | $ | (0.33 | ) |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | | | 6,190,794 | | | | 7,009,549 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
(Formerly Organicell Regenerative Medicine Inc.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
For the Three Months Ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 (Amounts rounded to the nearest thousand except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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| | Common Stock | | | Additional Paid-In | | | Accumulated | | | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |
| | Shares | | | Par Value | | | Capital | | | Deficit | | | (Deficit) | |
Balance October 31, 2022 | | | 7,395,632 | | | $ | 7,000 | | | $ | 52,403,000 | | | $ | (50,521,000 | ) | | $ | 1,889,000 | |
Sale of common stock | | | 22,282 | | | | - | | | | 100,000 | | | | - | | | | 100,000 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 25,875 | | | | - | | | | 975,000 | | | | - | | | | 975,000 | |
Net loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (2,287,000 | ) | | | (2,287,000 | ) |
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Balance January 31, 2023 | | | 7,443,789 | | | $ | 7,000 | | | $ | 53,478,000 | | | $ | (52,808,000 | ) | | $ | 677,000 | |
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Balance October 31, 2023 | | | 7,283,483 | | | $ | 7,000 | | | $ | 56,260,000 | | | $ | (57,508,000 | ) | | $ | (1,241,000 | ) |
Reverse split round-up adjustment | | | 5,991 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Cancellation of shares in connection with litigation | | | (1,163,992 | ) | | | (1,000 | ) | | | 1,000 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Stock-based compensation | | | - | | | | - | | | | 773,000 | | | | - | | | | 773,000 | |
Net loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1,040,000 | ) | | | (1,040,000 | ) |
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Balance January 31, 2024 | | | 6,125,482 | | | $ | 6,000 | | | $ | 57,034,000 | | | $ | (58,548,000 | ) | | $ | (1,508,000 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
(Formerly Organicell Regenerative Medicine Inc.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts rounded to the nearest thousand except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended January 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (1,040,000 | ) | | $ | (2,287,000 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | | | 19,000 | | | | 156,000 | |
Amortization of OID – Promissory notes | | | 6,000 | | | | 37,000 | |
Change in Commitment Fee Shortfall Obligation | | | - | | | | 49,000 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 773,000 | | | | 975,000 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | (59,000 | ) | | | (52,000 | ) |
Receivables from related party | | | - | | | | 10,000 | |
Other receivables | | | - | | | | (1,000 | ) |
Prepaid expenses | | | (209,000 | ) | | | (41,000 | ) |
Inventories | | | (6,000 | ) | | | (33,000 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | (372,000 | ) | | | (110,000 | ) |
Security deposits | | | - | | | | 10,000 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 313,000 | | | | 4,000 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (575,000 | ) | | | (1,283,000 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of fixed assets | | | - | | | | (16,000 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | - | | | | (16,000 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Funds held in escrow for share repurchase | | | - | | | | (500,000 | ) |
Payments on finance lease | | | (9,000 | ) | | | (32,000 | ) |
Repayments of notes payable | | | - | | | | (600,000 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of common stock | | | - | | | | 100,000 | |
Net cash used in by financing activities | | | (9,000 | ) | | | (1,032,000 | ) |
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Decrease in cash | | | (584,000 | ) | | | (2,331,000 | ) |
Cash at beginning of period | | | 1,756,000 | | | | 3,753,000 | |
Cash at end of period | | $ | 1,172,000 | | | $ | 1,422,000 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid for taxes | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Cash paid for interest | | $ | - | | | $ | 22,000 | |
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NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Reduction in accounts payable for equipment returned to vendor | | $ | 21,000 | | | $ | - | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc. (“ZEO” or the “Company”) (f/k/a Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc.) was incorporated on August 9, 2011 in the State of Nevada under the name Bespoke Tricycles Inc. (changed to Biotech Products Services and Research, Inc. during September 2015 and to Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc., effective June 20, 2018). The Company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company principally focusing on the development of innovative biological therapeutics for the treatment of degenerative diseases and regenerative medicine. The Company’s proprietary products are derived from perinatal sources and manufactured to retain the naturally occurring extracellular vesicles, hyaluronic acid, and proteins without the addition or combination of any other substance or diluent and an autologous non-manipulated biologic containing the nanoparticle fraction from a patient’s own peripheral blood (“RAAM Products”). Our RAAM Products and related services are principally used in the health care industry administered through doctors and clinics (“Providers”).
On December 8, 2023, our board of directors and our stockholders holding a majority of the Company’s voting power, approved resolutions authorizing the Company to amend its Articles of Incorporation to change the name (“Name Change”) of the Company from Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc. to “Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.” On February 16, 2024, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of Nevada to change the Company’s name from Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc. to Zeo ScientifiX Inc., effective February 20, 2024.
In connection with the Name Change, the Company filed a Notification Form with the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency (“FINRA”) to effectuate the Name Change and to change the Company’s ticker symbol to “ZEOX” (“Ticker Change”). The Name Change and Ticker Change were effectuated in the marketplace by FINRA on March 5, 2024.
For the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company principally operated through General Surgical of Florida, Inc., a Florida corporation and wholly owned subsidiary, which was formed to sell the Company’s therapeutic products to Providers.
The Company’s leading product, Zofin™ (also known as Organicell™ Flow), is an acellular, biologic therapeutic derived from perinatal sources and is manufactured to retain naturally occurring microRNAs, without the addition or combination of any other substance or diluent.
The Company recently launched a service platform for its first autologous product called Patient Pure X™ (“PPX™”). PPX™ is a non-manipulated biologic containing the nanoparticle fraction from a patient’s own peripheral blood. To date, revenues from PPX™ continue to be minimal.
The Company has recently began to expand the use of its proprietary products in future formulations for a variety of topical use applications in the skin-care industry.
On November 7, 2023, the Company filed a certificate of amendment to its Articles of Incorporation to implement a reverse split of our issued and outstanding common stock on a one-for-200 basis (the “Reverse Split”). The Reverse Split was effective on November 28, 2023. The par value of the Company’s common stock was unchanged at $0.001 per share after the Reverse Split. As a result, on the effective date of the Reverse Split, the stated capital on the Company’s balance sheet attributable to the Company’s common stock was reduced proportionately based on the Reverse Split ratio of one-for-200 and the additional paid-in capital account was credited with the amount by which the stated capital was reduced. All share and per share amounts referenced herein give effect to the Reverse Split as of the earliest period presented.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of January 31, 2024, the results of its operations for the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 and the cash flows for the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
All amounts presented have been rounded to the nearest thousand except share amounts, share prices and earnings per share.
Concentrations of Risk
Credit Risk
The balance sheet items that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Balances in accounts are insured up to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) limits of $250,000 per institution. At January 31, 2024, the Company held a total of approximately $712,000 of cash balances in one financial institution in excess of FDIC insurance coverage limits.
Major Customer
During the three months ended January 31, 2024, the Company sold products and services totaling approximately $297,000 (25.7%) to a large distributor, approximately $125,000 (10.8%) to another large distributor and approximately $201,000 (17.4%) to an individual medical practice.
During the three months ended January 31, 2023, the Company sold a total of approximately $303,000 (28.4%) to a large distributor and approximately $295,000 (27.6%) to another large distributor.
The Company’s sales agreements are non-exclusive and the Company does not believe it has any exposure based on the customers of its products.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on other assumptions considered to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results may differ from the estimates.
Those estimates and assumptions include estimates for credit loss reserves for accounts receivable, assumptions used in valuing inventories at net realizable value, impairment testing of recorded long-term tangible and intangible assets, the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, accruals for potential liabilities, assumptions made in valuing equity instruments issued for services, and assumptions used in the determination of the Company’s liquidity.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Revenue Recognition
The Company follows the guidance of FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) Topic 606 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” which requires the Company to recognize revenue in amounts that reflect the prorata completion of the performance obligations of the Company required under the contracts.
The Company recognizes revenue only when it transfers control of a promised good or service to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for the good or service. Our performance obligations are satisfied and control is transferred at a point-in-time, which is typically when the transfer and title to the product sold has taken place and there is evidence of our customer’s satisfactory acceptance of the product shipment or delivery except in those instances when the customer has made prior arrangements with the Company to store the product purchased by the customer at the Company’s facilities that is to be delivered at a later date to be designated by the customer. Amounts received prior to satisfying the revenue recognition criteria are recorded as deferred revenue on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of fully vested common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net income available to common shareholders by the diluted weighted average number of fully vested shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted average number of shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity instruments.
At January 31, 2024, the Company had 2,571,656 common shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants that were not included in the computation of dilutive loss per share because their inclusion is anti-dilutive for the three months ended January 31, 2024. At January 31, 2023, the Company had 2,044,000 common shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants and 429,232 unvested restricted stock that were not included in the computation of dilutive loss per share because their inclusion is anti-dilutive for the three months ended January 31, 2023.
Stock-Based Compensation
All stock-based payments are recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values.
The Company periodically issues stock options and stock awards to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for such grants issued and vesting based on ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation whereby the value of the award is measured on the date of grant and recognized for employees as compensation expense on the straight-line basis over the vesting period. Recognition of compensation expense for non-employees is in the same period and manner as if the Company had paid cash for the services.
The fair value of the Company’s stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing model, which uses certain assumptions related to risk-free interest rates, expected volatility, expected life of the stock options or restricted stock, and future dividends. Compensation expense is recorded based upon the value derived from the Black-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing model and based on actual experience. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing model could materially affect compensation expense recorded in future periods.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs consist of direct and indirect costs associated with the development of the Company’s technologies. These costs are expensed as incurred. Our research and development expenses were approximately $27,000 and $195,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The research and development costs primarily relate to the filing and approval of IND applications and the performance of clinical trials.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Income Taxes
The Company files a consolidated tax return that includes all of its subsidiaries.
Provisions for income taxes are based on taxes payable or refundable for the current year taxable income for federal and state income tax reporting purposes and deferred income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and operating loss carryforwards. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of the operations in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with FASB Topic 740 – Income Taxes. This pronouncement prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on recognition, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim period, disclosure and transition.
For the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 the Company incurred operating losses, and therefore, there was not any income tax expense amount recorded during those periods. There is a full valuation allowance established for the tax benefit associated with the net losses for the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company includes fair value information in the notes to financial statements when the fair value of its financial instruments is different from the book value. When the book value approximates fair value, no additional disclosure is made.
The Company follows FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. It defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and convertible debt. The estimated fair value of cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
The Company follows the provisions of ASC 820 with respect to its financial instruments. As required by ASC 820, assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement.
Level one — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level two — Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and
Level three — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter.
Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events that occurred after January 31, 2024 through the financial statement issuance date for subsequent event disclosure consideration.
NOTE 3 – GOING CONCERN
The unaudited accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company has had limited revenues since its inception. The Company incurred net losses of $1,040,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2024 and used $575,000 of cash from operating activities during that period. In addition, the Company had a stockholders’ deficit of $1,508,000 at January 31, 2024. The Company had a working capital deficit of $2,031,000 at January 31, 2024.
United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) regulations which were announced in November 2017 and which became effective in May 2021 require that the sale of products that fall under Section 351 of the Public Health Services Act pertaining to marketing traditional biologics and human cells, tissues and cellular and tissue based products (“HCT/Ps”) can only be sold pursuant to an approved biologics license application (“BLA”). The Company has not obtained any opinion or ruling regarding the Company’s operations and whether the processing, sales and distribution of the products it currently produces would be subject to the FDA’s previously announced intended enforcement policies regarding HCT/P’s.
As a result of the above, the Company’s efforts to establish a stabilized source of sufficient revenues to cover operating costs has yet to be achieved and ultimately may prove to be unsuccessful unless (a) the Company’s ability to process, sell and distribute the products currently being produced or developed in the future are not restricted; and/or (b) additional sources of working capital through operations or debt and/or equity financings are realized. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Management anticipates that the Company will remain dependent, for the near future, on additional investment capital to fund ongoing operating expenses and research and development costs related to development of new products and to perform required clinical studies in connection with the sale of its products. The Company does not have any assets to pledge for the purpose of borrowing additional capital. In addition, the Company relies on its ability to produce and sell products it manufactures that are subject to changing technology and regulations that it currently sells and distributes to its customers. The Company’s current market capitalization, common stock liquidity and available authorized shares may hinder its ability to raise equity proceeds. The Company anticipates that future sources of funding, if any, will therefore be costly and dilutive, if available at all.
In view of the matters described in the preceding paragraphs, recoverability of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet assumes that (a) the Company is able to continue to produce products or obtain products under supply arrangements which are in compliance with current and future regulatory guidelines; (b) the Company will be able to establish a stabilized source of revenues, including efforts to expand sales internationally and the development of new product offerings and/or designations of products; (c) obligations to the Company’s creditors are not accelerated; (d) the Company’s operating expenses remain at current levels and/or the Company is successful in restructuring and/or deferring ongoing obligations; (e) the Company is able to continue its research and development activities, particularly in regards to remaining compliant with the FDA and ongoing safety and efficacy of its products; and/or (f) the Company obtains additional working capital to meet its contractual commitments and maintain the current level of Company operations through debt or equity sources.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
There is no assurance that the products we currently produce will not be subject to the FDA’s previously announced intended enforcement policies regarding HCT/P’s and/or the Company will be able to complete its revenue growth strategy. There is no assurance that the Company’s research and development activities will be successful or that the Company will be able to timely fund the required costs of those activities. Without sufficient cash reserves, the Company’s ability to pursue growth objectives will be adversely impacted. Furthermore, despite significant effort since July 2015, the Company has thus far been unsuccessful in achieving a stabilized source of revenues.
If revenues do not increase and stabilize, if the Company’s ability to process, sell and/or distribute the products currently being produced or developed in the future are restricted, and/or if additional funds cannot otherwise be raised, the Company might be required to seek other alternatives which could include the sale of assets, closure of operations and/or protection under the U.S. bankruptcy laws. As of January 31, 2024, based on the factors described above, the Company concluded that there was substantial doubt about its ability to continue to operate as a going concern for the 12 months following the issuance of these financial statements.
NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES
Schedule of inventories | | | | | | | | |
| | January 31, 2024 | | | October 31, 2023 | |
Raw materials and supplies | | $ | 141,000 | | | $ | 154,000 | |
Finished goods | | | 175,000 | | | | 156,000 | |
Total inventories | | $ | 316,000 | | | $ | 310,000 | |
NOTE 5 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Schedule of property and equipment | | | | | | | | |
| | January 31, 2024 | | | October 31, 2023 | |
Finance lease equipment | | $ | 260,000 | | | $ | 260,000 | |
Manufacturing equipment | | | 510,000 | | | | 535,000 | |
| | | 770,000 | | | | 795,000 | |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (237,000 | ) | | | (222,000 | ) |
Total property and equipment, net | | $ | 533,000 | | | $ | 573,000 | |
Depreciation expense totaled $19,000 and $29,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Amortization expense totaled $0 and $127,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
NOTE 6 – LEASE OBLIGATIONS
Finance Lease Obligations:
During March 2019, the Company entered into a lease agreement for certain lab equipment in the amount of $239,595. The lease expired in February 2024. Under the terms of the lease agreement, the Company acquired all of the leased equipment for $1.00.
During October 2021, the Company entered into a second lease agreement in the amount of $304,873 for certain lab equipment that is being installed at the Basalt lab location. On August 7, 2023, certain equipment under the second lease agreement were assigned to a third party resulting in the reduction of the Company’s remaining obligations under the second lease agreement from $5,478 per month to $461 per month.
As of January 31, 2024, finance lease obligations were $27,000, of which $10,000 were current.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
For the three months ended January 31, 2024, the Company sold a total of approximately $30,000 of product to a management services organization (“MSO”) that provides administrative services and contracts for medical supplies for several medical practices, of which approximately $30,000 of such products that were purchased from the Company were attributable to the medical practice owned by Dr. George Shapiro the Company’s Chief Medical Officer and a member of the board of directors. Dr. Shapiro also has an indirect economic interest in the parent company that owns the MSO.
For the three months ended January 31, 2023, the Company sold a total of approximately $25,000 of product to a management services organization (“MSO”) that provides administrative services and contracts for medical supplies for several medical practices, of which approximately $25,000 of such products that were purchased from the Company were attributable to the medical practice owned by Dr. George Shapiro the Company’s Chief Medical Officer and a member of the board of directors. Dr. Shapiro also has an indirect economic interest in the parent company that owns the MSO.
At January 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, advances payable to an affiliate of a former executive were $220,897. The advances are non-interest bearing and there are no formal arrangements regarding the repayment of the advances.
NOTE 8 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
Schedule of account payable and accrued expenses | | | | | | | | |
| | January 31, 2024 | | | October 31, 2022 | |
Accrued payroll related liabilities | | $ | 667,000 | | | $ | 667,000 | |
Lab equipment and supplies payables | | | 245,000 | | | | 407,000 | |
Clinical trial and research payables | | | 661,000 | | | | 675,000 | |
Legal fees payables | | | 237,000 | | | | 479,000 | |
Other professional fees payables | | | 115,000 | | | | 81,000 | |
Accrued IRS penalty (Note 14) | | | 92,000 | | | | 86,000 | |
Accrued commissions payable | | | 69,000 | | | | 102,000 | |
Construction payables | | | 9,000 | | | | 9,000 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 124,000 | | | | 106,000 | |
Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | | $ | 2,219,000 | | | $ | 2,612,000 | |
NOTE 9 – NOTES PAYABLE
Schedule of notes payable | | | | | | | | |
| | January 31, 2024 | | | October 31, 2023 | |
Convertible Promissory Notes | | $ | 725,000 | | | $ | 725,000 | |
Unamortized discount | | | (62,000 | ) | | | (68,000 | ) |
Total Notes Payable | | $ | 663,000 | | | $ | 657,000 | |
Convertible Promissory Notes
The Convertible Promissory Notes are due September 30, 2026. Interest on the Convertible Promissory Notes is 8.0 % payable annually and together with the principal amount on the maturity date.
The Convertible Promissory Notes may be prepaid by the Company, in whole, but not in part, at any time prior to the Maturity Date, subject to payment of a premium of 10%, provided that the Company gives the holders fifteen (15) business notice prior to prepayment, during which period, Investors may elect to convert the Notes and accrued but unpaid interest thereon into Shares at a conversion price equal to 80% of the average of the daily VWAP of the Shares (as defined in the Note) for twenty consecutive (20) trading days ending on the date the Company gives the holders of the Convertible Promissory Notes notice of prepayment.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Holders of the Convertible Promissory Notes will have the right, at any time during the period commencing on April 1, 2024 and ending on the earliest to occur of the Maturity Date, the date of a Prepayment or the date of an automatic conversion, to convert the Convertible Promissory Note in whole, but not in part, and accrued interest thereon into shares of common stock (“Shares”) at a conversion price equal to 80% of the average of the daily VWAP of the Shares (as defined in the Convertible Promissory Note) for twenty consecutive (20) trading days ending on the date the investor gives the Company a notice of conversion, subject to a minimum conversion price of $6.00 per Share.
In addition, the Convertible Promissory Notes and accrued but unpaid interest thereon will automatically convert into Shares in the event that prior to the Maturity Date, the Company consummates a “Qualified Financing” or a “Qualified Sale” (as defined in the Convertible Promissory Note) at a conversion price equal to 80% of the offering price of Shares sold in the Qualified Financing or 80% of the purchase price per Share to be received by stockholders following consummation of a Qualified Sale.
In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Promissory Notes, the Company recorded a discount in the amount of $72,000. The discount is being amortized over the term of Convertible Promissory Notes. For the three months ended January 31, 2024, $6,000 of the discounts recorded in connection with the issuance of the Convertible Promissory Notes have been amortized, resulting to unamortized debt discount of $62,000 as of January 31, 2024.
NOTE 10 – CAPITAL STOCK
Common Stock
On November 7, 2023, the Company filed a certificate of amendment to its Articles of Incorporation to affect a reverse split of our issued and outstanding common stock on a one-for-two-hundred basis. The reverse stock split was effective with FINRA on November 28, 2023 (the “Reverse Split”). The par value of the Company’s common stock was unchanged at $0.001 per share after the Reverse Split.
Shares Repurchased – Settlement of Litigation:
In connection with a settlement agreement entered into during November 2023 (see Note 12), Albert Mitrani and Dr. Maria Ines Mitrani returned to the Company 682,161 and 481,831 shares of ZEO common stock held by them respectively and the parties exchanged mutual releases.
Equity Line Of Credit Commitment:
On February 23, 2024, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement dated as of September 1, 2022 (“Agreement”), by and between the Company and Tysadco Partners, LLC (“Tysadco”), the Company provided Tysadco formal notice that it was terminating the Agreement and the $10,000,000 equity line of credit facility (“ELOC”).
Unvested Equity Instruments:
A summary of unvested equity instruments outstanding for the three months ended January 31, 2024 are presented below:
Schedule of non vested share activity | | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Nonvested Shares | | | Weighted- Average Grant Date Value | |
Outstanding at October 31, 2023 | | | 100,000 | | | $ | 12.20 | |
Non-Vested Shares Granted | | | - | | | $ | - | |
Vested | | | 100,000 | | | $ | 12.20 | |
Expired/Forfeited | | | - | | | $ | - | |
Outstanding at January 31, 2024 | | | - | | | $ | - | |
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 – WARRANTS
A summary of warrant activity for the three months ended January 31, 2024 are presented below:
Schedule of warrant activity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Weighted-average Exercise Price | | | Remaining Contractual Term (years) | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at October 31, 2023 | | | 2,571,656 | | | $ | 3.99 | | | | 7.50 | | | $ | - | |
Granted | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | |
Exercised | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | |
Expired/Forfeited | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | |
Outstanding at January 31, 2024 | | | 2,571,656 | | | $ | 3.99 | | | | 7.25 | | | $ | - | |
Exercisable at January 31, 2024 | | | 2,040,883 | | | $ | 4.34 | | | | 7.92 | | | $ | - | |
During the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company amortized $773,000 and $631,000, respectively, of stock compensation costs associated with warrants issued.
There was approximately $4,108,000 of unamortized compensation associated with warrants outstanding as of January 31, 2024 that will be amortized over their respective remaining service periods.
All stock compensation expense is classified under general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
NOTE 12 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Skincare Agreement
In September 2022, the Company entered into a joint development agreement and supply agreement with a third-party supplier (“Supplier”) that develops and manufactures various devices and related equipment and consumables used in the skincare industry (“Skincare Agreement”) that are marketed and sold directly and/or through its affiliates or third parties, in the United States of America and in most major international markets. Under the terms of the Skincare Agreement, the Company was obligated to provide and the Third Party was obligated to purchase a minimum volume of raw material ingredient (“Ingredient”) from the Company to be used as part of formulations in exclusive biologic topical products (“Products”) to be marketed and sold by Supplier during the first year of the Agreement in the amount of $167,000 (“Minimum Purchase”) and mutually agreed upon minimal annual amounts thereafter. In June 2023, the Supplier informed the Company that there were delays in the Supplier’s development of the Products, including the timing of providing a purchase order for the Minimum Purchase of the Company’s Ingredient.
During September 2023, the Company and the Supplier agreed to enter into an Amendment and Restatement of the Skincare Agreement (“Amended Skincare Agreement”). Under the terms of the Amended Skincare Agreement, the products to be provided by the Company was modified to include both the Ingredient and a topical moisturizer (“Moisturizer”) supplied by the Formulator. The Ingredient and the Moisturizer are hereinafter referred to as the “Combined Product”. The Supplier was obligated to deliver a purchase order for a minimum of $403,000 of the Combined Product by September 30, 2023 (“Initial Purchase Order”) and a total of $648,000 of the Combined Product during the first year of the Amended Skincare Agreement.
During November 2023, the Supplier paid the Company $403,000 in connection with the Initial Purchase Order. Pursuant to Sales Agreement with the Formulator, the Company paid the Formulator $235,000 representing the amount of Initial Purchase Order associated with the Company’s arrangement with the Formulator to supply the Moisturizer. Both the Company and the Formulator have yet to deliver the Ingredient or the Moisturizer to the Supplier. As of January 31, 2024, the Company has recorded deferred revenues of $403,000 and prepaid expenses of $235,000 for payments received and paid, respectively, in connection with the Amended Skincare Agreement.
Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Deferred Revenue
During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company received an advance payment of $500,000 which was to be applied against future invoices for product inventory to be delivered over time which amount was recorded as deferred revenue. As of October 31, 2023, $101,000 of product inventory was invoiced and delivered reducing the deferred revenue amount to $399,000. During the period ended January 31, 2024, $81,000 of product inventory was invoiced and delivered, further reducing the deferred revenue balance to $318,000 as of that date.
Amounts received by the Company for products that have yet to be delivered to the customers as of January 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023 are reflected in the Company’s balance sheet as deferred revenues and were comprised of the following:
Schedule of deferred revenue | | | | | | | | |
| | January 31, 2024 | | | October 31, 2023 | |
Initial Purchase Order – Amended Skincare Agreement | | $ | 403,000 | | | $ | - | |
Advances On Future Purchases Of Inventory | | | 318,000 | | | | 399,000 | |
Sales To Customers Not Yet Delivered | | | 89,000 | | | | 98,000 | |
Total Deferred Revenue | | $ | 810,000 | | | $ | 497,000 | |
Legal Matters
Albert Mitrani and Dr. Maria Ines Mitrani
Effective November 13, 2023, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Albert Mitrani and Dr. Maria Ines Mitrani, pursuant to which it resolved various claims against the Mitranis, including those set forth in the previously reported Florida state action the Company had filed against the Mitranis. As part of the settlement, Albert Mitrani and Dr. Maria Ines Mitrani returned to the Company 682,161 and 481,831 shares of ZEO common stock held by them respectively and the parties exchanged mutual releases.
Other
In addition to the foregoing, from time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in any such matter may harm our business.
NOTE 13 – SEGMENT INFORMATION
For the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company operated only one 1 operating segment.
NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
IRS Penalties
During February 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) notified the Company that the Company’s appeal for full abatement of penalties and interest ($92,000 as of January 31, 2024) associated with delinquent filed returns for the tax years ended 2012 – 2015 was granted.
| Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
Unless stated otherwise, the words “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “ZEO” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) refer to Zeo ScientifiX, Inc. (f/k/a Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc.), a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward- Looking Statements
The statements contained in this Report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements are identified as any statement that does not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Statements using words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “strategy,” “forecast,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursue,” “target,” “continue,” or similar expressions help identify forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Report are largely based on our expectations, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market conditions and other factors. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In addition, management’s assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate. Management cautions all readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this Report are not guarantees of future performance, and management cannot assure any reader that such statements will be realized or the forward-looking events and circumstances will in fact occur. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected by management.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Report. We do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Business Overview
We are a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company principally focusing on the development of innovative biological therapeutics for the treatment of degenerative diseases and regenerative medicine. The Company’s proprietary products are derived from perinatal sources and manufactured to retain the naturally occurring extracellular vesicles, hyaluronic acid, and proteins without the addition or combination of any other substance or diluent and an autologous non-manipulated biologic containing the nanoparticle fraction from a patient’s own peripheral blood (“RAAM Products”). Our RAAM Products and related services are principally used in the health care industry administered through doctors and clinics (“Providers”).
On December 8, 2023, our board of directors and our stockholders holding a majority of the Company’s voting power, approved resolutions authorizing the Company to amend its Articles of Incorporation to change the name (the “Name Change”) of the Company from Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc. to “Zeo ScientifiX, Inc.” On February 16, 2024, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of Nevada to change the Company’s name from Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc. to Zeo ScientifiX Inc., effective February 20, 2024.
In connection with the Name Change, the Company filed a Notification Form with the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency (“FINRA”) to effectuate the Name Change and to change the Company’s ticker symbol to “ZEOX” (the “Ticker Change”). The Name Change and Ticker Change were effectuated in the marketplace by FINRA on March 5, 2024.
ZEO operates an extracellular vesicle processing laboratory in Davie, Florida for the purpose of performing research and development and the manufacturing and processing of the anti-aging and cellular therapy derived products that we sell and distribute to our customers.
The Company’s leading product, Zofin™ (also known as OrganicellTM Flow), is an acellular, biologic therapeutic derived from perinatal sources and is manufactured to retain naturally occurring microRNAs, without the addition or combination of any other substance or diluent.
The Company recently launched a service platform for its first autologous product called Patient Pure X™ (“PPX™”). PPX™ is a non-manipulated biologic containing the nanoparticle fraction from a patient’s own peripheral blood. To date, revenues from PPX™ continue to be minimal.
The Company has recently began to expand the use of its proprietary products in future formulations for a variety of topical use applications in the skin-care industry.
To date, the Company has obtained certain Investigational New Drug (“IND”), and 18 emergency IND (“eIND”) approvals from the FDA, including applicable Institutional Review Board (“IRB”) approvals which authorized the Company to commence clinical trials or treatments in connection with the use of Zofin™ and related treatment protocols. The Company is pursuing efforts to complete its already approved clinical studies as well as obtaining approval to commence additional studies for other specific indications it has identified that the use of its products will provide more favorable and desired health related benefits for patients seeking alternative treatment options than are currently available. The ability of the Company to succeed in these efforts is subject to among other things, the Company having sufficient available working capital to fund the substantial costs of completing clinical trials, which the Company currently does not have, and ultimately, obtaining approval from the FDA.
Current FDA guidance requires that the sale of products that fall under Section 351 of the Public Health Services Act pertaining to marketing traditional biologics and human cells, tissues and cellular and tissue based products (“HCT/Ps”) can only be sold pursuant to an approved biologics license application (“BLA”).
We have not obtained any opinion or ruling regarding the Company’s operations and whether the processing, sales and distribution of the products we currently produce would be subject to the FDA’s previously announced intended enforcement policies regarding HCT/P’s. However, we do not believe that our products fall within these guidelines and intend to vigorously defend against any adverse interpretation by the FDA on the classification of our products that may be deemed as falling under this defined regulation, if any. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we are undertaking efforts on an ongoing basis to mitigate any potential risks associated with an adverse ruling by the FDA and the subsequent limitations on our ability to continue to generate revenues from the sale of our products in the United States until the Company obtains the required licenses. The efforts include continuing with clinical trials, expanding sales internationally and developing new product offerings and/or designations of products that would not fall under these regulations.
On November 7, 2023, the Company filed a certificate of amendment to its Articles of Incorporation to implement a reverse split of our issued and outstanding common stock on a one-for-200 basis (the “Reverse Split”). The Reverse Split was effective on November 28, 2023. The par value of the Company’s common stock was unchanged at $0.001 per share after the Reverse Split. As a result, on the effective date of the Reverse Split, the stated capital on the Company’s balance sheet attributable to the Company’s common stock was reduced proportionately based on the Reverse Split ratio of one-for-200 and the additional paid-in capital account was credited with the amount by which the stated capital was reduced. All share and per share amounts referenced herein give effect to the Reverse Split.
The following discussion of the Company’s results of operations and liquidity and capital resources should be read in conjunction with our condensed unaudited financial statements and related notes thereto appearing in Item 1. of this Report.
Results of Operations
Three months ended January 31, 2024 as compared to three months ended January 31, 2023
Revenues. Our revenues for the three months ended January 31, 2024 were $1,154,000, compared to revenues of $1,070,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2023. The increase in revenues during the three months ended January 31, 2024 of $84,000 or 7.9%, was primarily the result of an increase of approximately 10.5% (approximately $104,000) in the overall unit sales of its high concentration biologic products during the three months ended January 31, 2024 and an increase of approximately $34,000 of revenues associated with its recently launched PPX™ service platform during the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared with the three months ended January 31, 2023, partially offset by a decrease of approximately 5.2% (approximately $54,000) in the average sales prices for the high concentration biologic products sold during the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared with the three months ended January 31, 2023.
The decrease in the average sales prices realized on high concentration biologic products sold during the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared with the three months ended January 31, 2023, was due to the sales of a newly introduced lower priced medical grade product during the three months ended January 31, 2024 that was not offered during the three months ended January 31, 2023. The percentage of overall unit sales of the Company’s high concentration medical grade biologic product offerings increased to 62.4% from 49.4% and decreased to 37.6% from 50.6% for the Company’s high concentration aesthetic biologics product offerings, respectively, for the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended January 31, 2023.
Cost of Revenues. Our cost of revenues for the three months ended January 31, 2024 were $159,000, compared with cost of revenues of $104,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2023. The increase in the cost of revenues for the three months ended January 31, 2024 of $55,000 or 52.6%, from the three months ended January 31, 2023, was due the increase of approximately 10.5% (approximately $11,000) in the overall unit sales of its high concentration biologic products, an increase of approximately 11.6% (approximately $11,000) in the average cost of revenues for the high concentration biologic products, and an increase of approximately $33,000 of cost of revenues associated with its recently launched PPX™ service platform during the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared with the three months ended January 31, 2023.
Gross Profit. Our gross profit for the three months ended January 31, 2024 was $995,000 (86.3% of revenues), compared with gross profit of $966,000 (90.3% of revenues) for the three months ended January 31, 2023. The increase in gross profit during the three months ended January 31, 2024 of $29,000 was the result of increases in the amount of high concentration biologic products sold and increases in the sales of its recently launched PPX™ service platform, partially offset from the increase in costs of revenues associated with those product sales during the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended January 31, 2023.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses for the three months ended January 31, 2024 were $2,157,000, compared with $3,142,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2023, a decrease of $985,000 or 31.3%. The decrease in the general and administrative expenses for the three months ended January 31, 2024, from the three months ended January 31, 2023, was primarily the result of decreased research and development costs of approximately $169,000, decreases in insurance costs of approximately $97,000, decreased marketing and investor relations costs of approximately $151,000, decreases in commissions from sales of the Company’s products and travel and entertainment costs of approximately $105,000, decreases in stock-based compensation costs to advisors, consultants and administrative staff totaling approximately $202,000, decreased office related expenses of approximately $55,000, decreased laboratory related costs of approximately $242,000 and decreased professional fees of approximately $171,000, which were partially offset by increased payroll and consulting fees of approximately $207,000.
The decrease in stock-based compensation costs during the three months ended January 31, 2024 compared with the three months ended January 31, 2023 was principally the result of reduced amortization of costs from warrants issued as stock-based compensation to consultants in connection with the August 2022 change of control and restructuring of the company, stock issued as payment for services, and warrants issued to outside directors. The decrease in laboratory related costs was principally the result of the Company’s sale of the Basalt laboratory facility in August 2023 and as a result, there were no associated costs associated with operating that facility during the three months ended January 31, 2024 compared with the three months ended January 31, 2023. The decrease in research and development costs during the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared with the three months ended January 31, 2023 was principally the result of the Company’s completion of its Phase 1 trials during July 2023, and there being no other significant ongoing clinical trial costs incurred since that time. The decrease in professional fees was principally the result of reduced audit fees, tax preparation fees and legal fees during the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared with the three months ended January 31, 2023.
Other income (expense). Other income for the three months ended January 31, 2024 was $149,000, compared with other income of $0 for the three months ended January 31, 2023. The increase in other income was due to the settlement of insurance claims of $89,000, increases in commissions received from sales of Formulator products of $34,000 and increases in income from the settlement of liabilities of approximately $26,000 during the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended January 31, 2023.
Other expense for the three months ended January 31, 2024 was $27,000, compared with other expense of $111,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2023. The decrease in other expense of $84,000 during the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended January 31, 2023, was principally the result of reduced interest and amortization of loan discounts of approximately $35,000 and reduced costs associated with changes in the fair value of the Commitment Fee of $49,000 during the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended January 31, 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The following table summarizes the sources and uses of cash for the periods stated. The Company held no cash equivalents for any of the periods presented:
| | For the Three Months Ended January 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Cash, beginning of year | | $ | 1,756,000 | | | $ | 3,753,000 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (575,000 | ) | | | (1,283,000 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | - | | | | (16,000 | ) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (9,000 | ) | | | (1,032,000 | ) |
Cash, end of year | | $ | 1,172,000 | | | $ | 1,422,000 | |
During the three months ended January 31, 2024, the Company used cash in operating activities of $575,000, compared to $1,283,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2023, a decrease in cash used of $708,000. The decrease in cash used was primarily the result of a reduction in general and administrative expenses and other income (expense) after adjusting for non-cash related activities of $813,000 and increases in gross profit of $16,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended January 31, 2023, partially offset by reductions in cash provided from changes in operating assets and liabilities of $121,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended January 31, 2023.
The decrease in cash provided from changes in operating assets and liabilities was due to decreases in accounts payable and accrued expenses and prepaid expenses, partially offset from increases in deferred revenues during the three months ended January 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2023. The reduction in general and administrative expenses and other oncome (expense) after adjusting for non-cash related activities was the result of reduced operating expenses associated with professional fees, payroll, consulting costs, research and laboratory related expenses during the three months ended January 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2023.
During the three months ended January 31, 2024, the Company did not have any investing activities, compared to cash used in investing activities of $16,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2023 a decrease in cash used from investing activities of $16,000. The decrease in cash used by investing activities was primarily due to the reduction of payments made in connection with the Company’s purchase of laboratory equipment.
During the three months ended January 31, 2024, the Company had cash used in financing activities of $9,000, compared to cash used in financing activities of $1,032,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2023. The decrease in cash used in financing activities of $1,023,000 was due to the reduction in repayment of notes payable of $600,000, reductions in funds held in escrow for shares to be repurchased in connection with litigation of $500,000 and decreases in payments on finance leases of approximately $22,000, partially offset from decreases in proceeds from the sale of equity securities of $100,000.
Capital Resources
The Company has historically relied on the sale of debt or equity securities, the restructuring of debt obligations and/or the issuance and/or exchange of equity securities to meet the shortfall in cash to fund its operations.
Going Concern Consideration
The unaudited accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company has had limited revenues since its inception. The Company incurred net losses of $1,040,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2024 and used $575,000 of cash from operating activities during that period. In addition, the Company had a stockholders’ deficit of $1,508,000 at January 31, 2024. The Company had a working capital deficit of $2,031,000 at January 31, 2024.
United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) regulations which were announced in November 2017 and which became effective in May 2021 require that the sale of products that fall under Section 351 of the Public Health Services Act pertaining to marketing traditional biologics and human cells, tissues and cellular and tissue based products (“HCT/Ps”) can only be sold pursuant to an approved biologics license application (“BLA”). The Company has not obtained any opinion or ruling regarding the Company’s operations and whether the processing, sales and distribution of the products it currently produces would be subject to the FDA’s previously announced intended enforcement policies regarding HCT/P’s.
As a result of the above, the Company’s efforts to establish a stabilized source of sufficient revenues to cover operating costs has yet to be achieved and ultimately may prove to be unsuccessful unless (a) the Company’s ability to process, sell and distribute the products currently being produced or developed in the future are not restricted; and/or (b) additional sources of working capital through operations or debt and/or equity financings are realized. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Management anticipates that the Company will remain dependent, for the near future, on additional investment capital to fund ongoing operating expenses and research and development costs related to development of new products and to perform required clinical studies in connection with the sale of its products. The Company does not have any assets to pledge for the purpose of borrowing additional capital. In addition, the Company relies on its ability to produce and sell products it manufactures that are subject to changing technology and regulations that it currently sells and distributes to its customers. The Company’s current market capitalization, common stock liquidity and available authorized shares may hinder its ability to raise equity proceeds. The Company anticipates that future sources of funding, if any, will therefore be costly and dilutive, if available at all.
In view of the matters described in the preceding paragraphs, recoverability of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet assumes that (a) the Company is able to continue to produce products or obtain products under supply arrangements which are in compliance with current and future regulatory guidelines; (b) the Company will be able to establish a stabilized source of revenues, including efforts to expand sales internationally and the development of new product offerings and/or designations of products; (c) obligations to the Company’s creditors are not accelerated; (d) the Company’s operating expenses remain at current levels and/or the Company is successful in restructuring and/or deferring ongoing obligations; (e) the Company is able to continue its research and development activities, particularly in regards to remaining compliant with the FDA and ongoing safety and efficacy of its products; and/or (f) the Company obtains additional working capital to meet its contractual commitments and maintain the current level of Company operations through debt or equity sources.
There is no assurance that the products we currently produce will not be subject to the FDA’s previously announced intended enforcement policies regarding HCT/P’s and/or the Company will be able to complete its revenue growth strategy. There is no assurance that the Company’s research and development activities will be successful or that the Company will be able to timely fund the required costs of those activities. Without sufficient cash reserves, the Company’s ability to pursue growth objectives will be adversely impacted. Furthermore, despite significant effort since July 2015, the Company has thus far been unsuccessful in achieving a stabilized source of revenues.
If revenues do not increase and stabilize, if the Company’s ability to process, sell and/or distribute the products currently being produced or developed in the future are restricted, and/or if additional funds cannot otherwise be raised, the Company might be required to seek other alternatives which could include the sale of assets, closure of operations and/or protection under the U.S. bankruptcy laws. As of January 31, 2024, based on the factors described above, the Company concluded that there was substantial doubt about its ability to continue to operate as a going concern for the 12 months following the issuance of these financial statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Our liquidity is not dependent on the use of off-balance sheet financing arrangements (as that term is defined in Item 303(a) (4) (ii) of Regulation S-K) and as of January 31, 2024 and through the date of this report, we had no such arrangements.
Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards
There were no recently issued financial accounting standards that would have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect the selection and application of accounting policies which require us to make significant estimates and judgments. See Note 2 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”.
| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. |
Not applicable.
| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures. |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls are procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act, such as this Quarterly Report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Disclosure controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated appropriately and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial and accounting officer) evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of January 31, 2024, the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of such date to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act were recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that our disclosure controls are not effectively designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. See the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, for a description of the Company’s material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Part II – OTHER INFORMATION
| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings. |
In addition to matters which have been resolved as we reported in previous filings under the Exchange Act, from time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in any such matter may harm our business.
As a “smaller reporting company” we are not required to disclose information under this Item.
| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
None.
| Item 3. | Defaults upon Senior Securities |
None.
| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
| Item 5. | Other Information. |
None.
* | Filed herewith. |
** | Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| ZEO SCIENTIFIX, INC. |
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| By: | /s/ HARRY LEIDER |
| | Harry Leider, M.D. |
| | Chief Executive Officer |
| | (Principal Executive Officer) |
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| | March 18, 2024 |
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| By: | /s/ IAN T. BOTHWELL |
| | Ian T. Bothwell |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
| | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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| | March 18, 2024 |