What changed in Forian Inc.'s 10-K — 2022 vs 2023
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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of Forian Inc.'s 2022 and 2023 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2023 report.
+239 added−260 removedSource: 10-K (2024-03-29) vs 10-K (2023-03-30)
Top changes in Forian Inc.'s 2023 10-K
239 paragraphs added · 260 removed · 135 edited across 5 sections
- Item 1. Business+137 / −141 · 78 edited
- Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis+92 / −111 · 50 edited
- Item 3. Legal Proceedings+6 / −5 · 4 edited
- Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity+3 / −2 · 2 edited
- Item 2. Properties+1 / −1 · 1 edited
Item 1. Business
Business — how the company describes what it does
78 edited+59 added−63 removed108 unchanged
Item 1. Business
Business — how the company describes what it does
78 edited+59 added−63 removed108 unchanged
2022 filing
2023 filing
Biggest changeWe have elected to not “opt out” of this exemption from complying with new or revised accounting standards and, therefore, we will adopt new or revised accounting standards at the time private companies adopt the new or revised accounting standard and will do so until such time that we either (i) irrevocably elect to “opt out” of such extended transition period or (ii) no longer qualify as an emerging growth company. 21 Table of Contents Even after we no longer qualify as an emerging growth company, we may still qualify as a “smaller reporting company,” which would allow us to continue to take advantage of many of the same exemptions from disclosure requirements, including not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and our periodic reports and proxy statements.
Biggest changeEven after we no longer qualify as an emerging growth company, we may still qualify as a “smaller reporting company,” which would allow us to continue to take advantage of many of the same exemptions from disclosure requirements, including not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and our periodic reports and proxy statements.
New and existing platforms and changes to existing platforms could fail to attain sufficient market acceptance for many reasons, including: • the failure to predict market demand accurately in terms of product functionality and to supply offerings that meet this demand in a timely fashion; • product defects, errors or failures or our inability to satisfy customer service level requirements; • negative publicity or negative private statements about the security, performance or effectiveness of our platforms or product enhancements; • delays in releasing to the market new offerings or enhancements to existing offerings; • the introduction or anticipated introduction of competing platforms or functionalities by competitors; • the inability of our platforms or product enhancements to scale and perform to meet customer demands; and 13 Table of Contents • receiving qualified or adverse opinions in connection with security or penetration testing, certifications or audits, such as those related to IT controls and security standards and frameworks or compliance.
New and existing platforms and changes to existing platforms could fail to attain sufficient market acceptance for many reasons, including: • the failure to predict market demand accurately in terms of product functionality and to supply offerings that meet this demand in a timely fashion; • product defects, errors or failures or our inability to satisfy customer service level requirements; • negative publicity or negative private statements about the security, performance or effectiveness of our platforms or product enhancements; 12 Table of Contents • delays in releasing to the market new offerings or enhancements to existing offerings; • the introduction or anticipated introduction of competing platforms or functionalities by competitors; • the inability of our platforms or product enhancements to scale and perform to meet customer demands; and • receiving qualified or adverse opinions in connection with security or penetration testing, certifications or audits, such as those related to IT controls and security standards and frameworks or compliance.
As a result of the BioTrack Transaction, as of February 10, 2023, we no longer provide software solutions to the cannabis industry. We retained certain license rights with respect to transactional data processed by the BioTrack point of sale software solution for use in our information offerings.
As a result of the BioTrack Transaction, as of February 10, 2023, we no longer provide software solutions to the cannabis industry; however, we retained certain license rights with respect to transactional data processed by the BioTrack point of sale software solution for use in our information offerings.
Our project-based RWE solutions are designed to enable the integration otherwise unconnected and disparate data to enable near real-time surveillance of adverse events and to study the clinical economic and social impacts of various therapeutic alternatives, including those derived from cannabinoids and psychedelics.
Our project-based RWE solutions and analytics are designed to enable the integration otherwise unconnected and disparate data to enable near real-time surveillance of adverse events and to study the clinical economic and social impacts of various therapeutic alternatives, including those derived from cannabinoids and psychedelics.
We may make additional acquisitions as a component of our growth strategy. We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or consummate acquisitions on acceptable terms, or we may be unable to successfully integrate acquisitions, which could disrupt our operations and adversely impact our business and operating results.
We may make acquisitions as a component of our growth strategy. We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or consummate acquisitions on acceptable terms, or we may be unable to successfully integrate acquisitions, which could disrupt our operations and adversely impact our business and operating results.
In addition, our acquisition strategy may divert management’s attention away from our existing business, resulting in the loss of key customers or employees, and expose us to unanticipated problems or legal liabilities, including responsibility as a successor for undisclosed or contingent liabilities of acquired businesses or assets. 12 Table of Contents If we fail to conduct due diligence on our potential targets effectively, for example, we may not identify problems at target companies or fail to recognize incompatibilities or other obstacles to successful integration.
In addition, our acquisition strategy may divert management’s attention away from our existing business, resulting in the loss of key customers or employees, and expose us to unanticipated problems or legal liabilities, including responsibility as a successor for undisclosed or contingent liabilities of acquired businesses or assets. 11 Table of Contents If we fail to conduct due diligence on our potential targets effectively, for example, we may not identify problems at target companies or fail to recognize incompatibilities or other obstacles to successful integration.
A component of our growth strategy is to acquire complementary businesses in order to enhance the solutions we offer to our customers. We intend to continue to pursue acquisitions of complementary technologies, products, data sources and businesses as a component of our growth strategy.
A component of our growth strategy is to acquire complementary businesses in order to enhance the solutions we offer to our customers. We continue to pursue acquisitions of complementary technologies, products, data sources and businesses as a component of our growth strategy.
Failure to retain or attract key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 15 Table of Contents We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting which, if not timely remediated, may adversely affect the accuracy and reliability of our financial statements and our reputation, business and stock price, as well as lead to a loss of investor confidence in us.
Failure to retain or attract key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 14 Table of Contents We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting which, if not timely remediated, may adversely affect the accuracy and reliability of our financial statements and our reputation, business and stock price, as well as lead to a loss of investor confidence in us.
Our business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects could be materially and adversely affected if any of these risks occurs, and as a result, the market price of our common stock could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. 11 Table of Contents Risks Related to our Business Operations We have a limited operating and financial history.
Our business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects could be materially and adversely affected if any of these risks occurs, and as a result, the market price of our common stock could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. 10 Table of Contents Risks Related to our Business Operations We have a limited operating and financial history.
Specific factors that may have a significant effect on the market price for the combined company’s common stock include, among others, the following: • changes in stock market analyst recommendations or earnings estimates regarding our common stock, other companies comparable to us or companies in the industries we serve; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results or future prospects; • reaction to our public announcements; 19 Table of Contents • strategic actions taken by us or our competitors, such as any contemplated business separation, acquisitions or restructurings; • adverse conditions in the financial market or general U.S. or international economic conditions, including those resulting from war, incidents of terrorism and responses to such events; and • sales of common stock by us, members of our management team or significant stockholders.
Specific factors that may have a significant effect on the market price for our common stock include, among others, the following: • changes in stock market analyst recommendations or earnings estimates regarding our common stock, other companies comparable to us or companies in the industries we serve; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results or future prospects; • reaction to our public announcements; • strategic actions taken by us or our competitors, such as any contemplated business separation, acquisitions or restructurings; • adverse conditions in the financial market or general U.S. or international economic conditions, including those resulting from war, incidents of terrorism and responses to such events; and • sales of common stock by us, members of our management team or significant stockholders.
Further, we cannot be certain that third-party licensors will continue to make their software available to us on acceptable terms, or invest the appropriate levels of resources in their software to maintain and enhance our capabilities or remain in business. 14 Table of Contents We may not be able to successfully manage our intellectual property and we may be subject to infringement claims.
Further, we cannot be certain that third-party licensors will continue to make their software available to us on acceptable terms, or invest the appropriate levels of resources in their software to maintain and enhance our capabilities or remain in business. We may not be able to successfully manage our intellectual property and we may be subject to infringement claims.
Any return to stockholders will therefore be limited to the appreciation of their stock, which may never occur. The directors and management of Forian will own a significant percentage of our common stock and will be able to exert significant control over matters subject to stockholder approval. Our directors and officers beneficially own approximately 43% of our outstanding common stock.
Any return to stockholders will therefore be limited to the appreciation of their stock, which may never occur. The directors and management of Forian own a significant percentage of our common stock and are able to exert significant control over matters subject to stockholder approval. Our directors and officers beneficially own approximately 45% of our outstanding common stock.
We believe that nearly all organizations that discover, develop, produce and market healthcare products or services must embrace data driven analytics to compete effectively. As such, the opportunity to continue growing our customer base is significant. • Increase usage and upsell within our existing customer base.
We believe that nearly all organizations that discover, develop, produce and market healthcare products or services must embrace data driven analytics to compete effectively. As such, the opportunity to continue growing our customer base is significant. 8 Table of Contents • Increase usage and upsell within our existing customer base.
Our information services team is defined by the innovative spirit of allowing the problems our healthcare customers face to shape the solutions that are best for our customers. 8 Table of Contents • Large integrated longitudinal database and technology.
Our information services team is defined by the innovative spirit of allowing the problems our healthcare customers face to shape the solutions that are best for our customers. • Large integrated longitudinal database and technology.
We plan to continue investing in sales and marketing, with a focus on cross selling additional information solutions to deliver more value to and expand our relationships with our customers, leading to scale and operating leverage for our business. • Leverage our products into new markets.
We plan to continue investing in sales and marketing, with a focus on cross selling additional information solutions to deliver more value to and expand our relationships with our customers, leading to scale and operating leverage for our business.
The reference to the Forian website address does not constitute incorporation by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the information contained at or available through our website. Our Business Forian is derived from Greek work, plirofoía , meaning information or intelligence. At Forian, we are building a leading healthcare informatics and analytics solutions company.
The reference to the Forian website address does not constitute incorporation by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the information contained at or available through our website. Our Business Forian is derived from Greek work, plirofoía , meaning information or intelligence. At Forian, we are a leading provider of high-fidelity, analytics-ready healthcare informatics and solutions.
We may not be able to accurately forecast our operating results and growth rate. We use a variety of factors in our forecasting and planning processes, including historical results, recent history and assessments of economic and market conditions. Our growth rates may not be sustainable, and our growth depends on the continued growth of demand for the products we offer.
We use a variety of factors in our forecasting and planning processes, including historical results, recent history and assessments of economic and market conditions. Our growth rates may not be sustainable, and our growth depends on the continued growth of demand for the products we offer.
Forian is uniquely positioned to overcome this challenge by leveraging cannabinoid data to provide mission critical clinical and commercial intelligence to customers across traditional healthcare and emerging therapeutic markets.
Forian is uniquely positioned to overcome this challenge by leveraging different sources of linked data to provide mission critical clinical and commercial intelligence to customers across traditional healthcare and emerging therapeutic markets.
These solutions will enable up to clinical-grade observational research to be conducted to evaluate the impact of emerging therapies on patient outcomes and as alternatives to existing therapies and will support: • the delivery of evidence-based insight into the safety and efficacy of ethical pharmaceuticals and emerging therapies to pharmaceutical manufacturers, physicians, caregivers, payers and patients with credible evidence to improve patient care and health outcomes; • the empowerment of regulators to more-granularly assess the safety, health, social and economic outcomes associated with all therapeutic options as the cannabis market scales and emerging therapies are adopted as mainstream therapeutic alternatives; and • the creation of new standards for product and treatment classification in emerging therapeutic markets where no existing or widely adopted standards exist today.
These solutions will enable up to clinical-grade observational research to be conducted to evaluate the impact of emerging therapies on patient outcomes and as alternatives to existing therapies and will support: • the delivery of evidence-based insight into the safety and efficacy of ethical pharmaceuticals and emerging therapies to pharmaceutical manufacturers, physicians, caregivers, payers and patients with credible evidence to improve patient care and health outcomes; • the empowerment of regulators to more-granularly assess the safety, health, social and economic outcomes associated with all therapeutic options as the cannabis market scales and emerging therapies are adopted as mainstream therapeutic alternatives; and • the creation of new standards for product and treatment classification in emerging therapeutic markets where no existing or widely adopted standards exist today. 7 Table of Contents Our Competitive Strengths We believe our key competitive strengths include: • Flexible and scalable approach to privacy-focused analytics software and solutions.
This requires connectivity and access to their patients’ information including the use of over-the-counter and unapproved pharmaceutical treatments. Absent standards and the ability to capture and integrate these data into their medical records, they will lack the information required to guide the most effective treatments.
As such, providers require more information to inform treatment decisions. This requires connectivity and access to their patients’ information including the use of over-the-counter and unapproved pharmaceutical treatments. Absent standards and the ability to capture and integrate these data into their medical records, they will lack the information required to guide the most effective treatments.
We believe there is significant opportunity to deploy the use of linked cannabinoid data in adjacent industries, such as the legal cannabis and psychedelic markets as well as the financial services markets. • Expand our data and strategic partner network. Our information products are derived partly from data acquired from strategic data partners, including BioTrack.
We believe there is significant opportunity to deploy the use of linked proprietary solutions in adjacent industries, such as media, government as well as the financial services markets. • Expand our data and strategic partner network. Our information products are derived partly from data acquired from strategic data partners.
In order to prioritize the health and safety of our employees, following the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, we transitioned to remote work and continue to engage with and support our employees as they serve one another and our customers remotely. As of December 31, 2022, we had 104 employees, 102 of whom were full time.
In order to prioritize the health and safety of our employees, following the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, we transitioned to remote work and continue to engage with and support our employees as they serve one another and our customers remotely.
In such a situation, we also may not be able to accurately report our financial results, prevent fraud or file our periodic reports in a timely manner, which may cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and may lead to a decline in our stock price. 16 Table of Contents We may be unable to accurately forecast our operating results and growth rate, which may adversely affect our reported results and stock price.
In such a situation, we also may not be able to accurately report our financial results, prevent fraud or file our periodic reports in a timely manner, which may cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and may lead to a decline in our stock price.
(“Helix”) and MOR, pursuant to which DNA Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Forian (“Merger Sub”), merged with and into Helix, with Helix surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Forian (the “Merger”).
On October 16, 2020, Forian entered into a definitive agreement with Helix Technologies, Inc. (“Helix”) and MOR, pursuant to which DNA Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Forian (“Merger Sub”), merged with and into Helix, with Helix surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Forian (the “Merger”).
Our data factory processes, integrates, deidentifies and standardizes medical, hospital and pharmacy claims datasets along with cannabis point of sale data, consumer behavior and demographic-level data and other datasets to produce a longitudinal database that encompass the vast majority of the U.S. population.
Our data factory processes, integrates, deidentifies and standardizes medical, hospital and pharmacy claims datasets along with point of sale data, consumer behavior and demographic-level data and other datasets to produce a longitudinal database that encompass the vast majority of the U.S. population. We will continue to invest in and integrate unique data sources to further strengthen and differentiate our solutions.
This understanding is incomplete without extending the understanding of the patient journey to emerging therapeutics including cannabis-based treatments. Governments, manufacturers, cultivators and distributors as well as dispensaries need information on the safety and efficacy of cannabis in both medical and adult use settings.
Life science companies’ understanding of the patient journey may be incomplete without extending the interaction of emerging therapeutics, including cannabis-based treatments into their research. Governments, manufacturers, cultivators and distributors as well as dispensaries need information on the safety and efficacy of cannabis in both medical and adult use settings.
Our technology and processes allow quick and accurate delivery, which differentiates our offerings. • Deep domain expertise. Our knowledge base in large transactional database platforms, commercial analytics, consumer and physician marketing, market access and healthcare economics and pharmacoeconomics in healthcare enables us to develop solutions that address the unique demands of the industries we serve.
Our knowledge base in large transactional database platforms, commercial analytics, consumer and physician marketing, market access and healthcare economics and pharmacoeconomics in healthcare enables us to develop solutions that address the unique demands of the industries we serve.
If any of our trade secrets were to be disclosed to or independently developed by a competitor, our competitive position could be materially and adversely harmed. Additionally, if we are unable to protect our proprietary rights adequately, our business could be harmed.
If any of our trade secrets were to be disclosed to or independently developed by a competitor, our competitive position could be materially and adversely harmed.
Controls and Procedures,” we concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2022, and that we had, as of such date, material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting related to (i) the lack of segregation of duties over the cash, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting transaction classes; (ii) the lack of evidence of formalization surrounding internal controls and the financial close processes and (iii) the lack of properly designed general information technology controls surrounding logical access, change management, and vendor application management.
Controls and Procedures,” we concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2023, and that we had, as of such date, material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting related to the lack of properly designed general information technology controls surrounding logical access, change management, and vendor application management.
New and existing sources of data are often unstructured, preventing the seamless ability to derive valuable insights. New systems and solutions are needed to provide accessible and statistically significant data sets that offer the ability to conduct longitudinal analyses.
Collectively, the expansion of the volume and type of data has created challenges in making information interoperable and actionable. New and existing sources of data are often unstructured, preventing the seamless ability to derive valuable insights. New systems and solutions are needed to provide accessible and statistically significant data sets that offer the ability to conduct longitudinal analyses.
As of March 27, 2023, after giving effect to the BioTrack Transaction, we had 39 employees, 38 of whom are full time. None of our employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement or are represented by a labor union. We have not experienced any organized work stoppages, and we consider the relationships with our employees to be positive.
As of March 26, 2024, we had 37 employees, all but one of whom are full time. None of our employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement or are represented by a labor union. We have not experienced any organized work stoppages, and we consider the relationships with our employees to be positive.
Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock by our existing stockholders in the public market could cause our stock price to fall.
Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock by our existing stockholders in the public market could cause our stock price to fall. If our existing stockholders sell, or indicate an intention to sell, substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, the trading price of our common stock could decline.
For further discussion on the BioTrack Transaction, refer to “Note 20 – Subsequent Events” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Our principal executive offices are located at 41 University Drive, Suite 400, Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940 and our primary website address is www.forian.com.
R efer to “Note 4 – Discontinued Operations” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Our principal executive offices are located at 41 University Drive, Suite 400, Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940 and our primary website address is www.forian.com.
The interests of this group of stockholders may not always coincide with your interests or the interests of other stockholders and they may act in a manner that advances their best interests and not necessarily those of other stockholders, including seeking a premium value for their common stock, and might affect the prevailing market price for our common stock.
The interests of this group of stockholders may not always coincide with your interests or the interests of other stockholders and they may act in a manner that advances their best interests and not necessarily those of other stockholders, including seeking a premium value for their common stock, and might affect the prevailing market price for our common stock. 19 Table of Contents Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our existing stockholders, restrict our operations or require us to relinquish rights to our technologies or product candidates.
It is possible that these laws may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent with our data practices. If so, in addition to the possibility of fines, any increase in the costs of compliance with, and other burdens imposed by, applicable legislative and regulatory initiatives may limit our ability to collect, aggregate or use data.
If so, in addition to the possibility of fines, any increase in the costs of compliance with, and other burdens imposed by, applicable legislative and regulatory initiatives may limit our ability to collect, aggregate or use data to inform our information products.
There has been substantial litigation in internet and software-related industries regarding patent, trademark and copyrights and other intellectual property rights and, from time to time, third parties may claim infringement by us of their intellectual property rights.
Additionally, if we are unable to protect our proprietary rights adequately, our business could be harmed. 13 Table of Contents There has been substantial litigation in internet and software-related industries regarding patent, trademark and copyrights and other intellectual property rights and, from time to time, third parties may claim infringement by us of their intellectual property rights.
Our databases are updated weekly or monthly and include billions of de-identified patient events dating back to 2014 and represent the majority of the U.S. population.
Our databases are updated daily, weekly or monthly and include billions of de-identified patient events dating back to 2014 and represent the majority of the U.S. population. We consistently look to acquire incremental sources to further enrich our offerings through our data factory.
Unauthorized disclosure or use, or loss or corruption, of our data or inability of our users to access our systems could disrupt the operations, subject us to substantial legal liability, result in a material loss of business, cause us to incur significant cost and significantly harm our reputation.
Unauthorized disclosure or use, or loss or corruption, of our data or inability of our users to access our systems could disrupt the operations, subject us to substantial legal liability, result in a material loss of business, cause us to incur significant cost and significantly harm our reputation. 18 Table of Contents Risks Related to Ownership of our Common Stock The market price of our common stock may be volatile, and holders of our common stock could lose a significant portion of their investment due to drops in the market price of our common stock.
We have a history of technological innovation, and plan to release new features and upgrades on a regular basis. We intend to continue making significant investments in all information products, reporting and analytics solutions, database architecture and data science talent to further differentiate our products and increase sales.
We intend to continue making significant investments in all information products, reporting and analytics solutions, database architecture and data science talent to further differentiate our products and increase sales.
The SOC 2 and Privacy programs are audited by an independent third party on an annual basis. Competition While the healthcare industry includes well-capitalized, experienced competitors, we believe our unique data assets, synergies, intellectual property and experienced leadership offer us competitive advantages.
Competition While the healthcare industry includes well-capitalized, experienced competitors, we believe our unique data assets, synergies, intellectual property and experienced leadership offer us competitive advantages.
Additionally, emerging therapeutics are increasingly becoming part of the patient journey and may offer greater pharmacoeconomic benefit and generate superior outcomes. However, adoption of alternative therapies is consistently thwarted by a lack of trusted information.
They can better target and segment customers and understand how access to products and services based on insurance coverage impacts health outcomes differently. Additionally, emerging therapeutics are increasingly becoming part of the patient journey and may offer greater pharmacoeconomic benefit and generate superior outcomes. However, adoption of alternative therapies is consistently thwarted by a lack of trusted information.
If our existing stockholders sell, or indicate an intention to sell, substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, the trading price of our common stock could decline. 20 Table of Contents Our bylaws contain forum limitations for certain disputes between us and our stockholders that could limit the ability of stockholders to bring claims against us or our directors, officers and employees in jurisdictions preferred by stockholders.
Our bylaws contain forum limitations for certain disputes between us and our stockholders that could limit the ability of stockholders to bring claims against us or our directors, officers and employees in jurisdictions preferred by stockholders.
We will continue to invest in and integrate unique data sources to further strengthen and differentiate our solutions. Our Growth Strategies We strive to improve our customers’ commercial and clinical business performance and in turn the efficiencies and safety of therapeutic products through our customers’ adoption of our information solutions.
Our Growth Strategies We strive to improve our customers’ commercial and clinical business performance and in turn the efficiencies and safety of therapeutic products through our customers’ adoption of our information solutions. We intend to continue investing in commercial sales, research and development and our strategic partnerships.
The derived information and business intelligence is relevant to all healthcare stakeholders, and we believe there is an increasing need for the aggregation and integration of the large clinical data sets, irrespective of the source (e.g., traditional healthcare systems or emerging technologies). 5 Table of Contents The global market for healthcare analytics was approximately $17 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow to an estimated $69 billion by 2025 according to BIS Research: Global Big Data in Healthcare Market; Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2025 .
The derived information and business intelligence is relevant to all healthcare stakeholders, and we believe there is an increasing need for the aggregation and integration of the large clinical data sets, irrespective of the source (e.g., traditional healthcare systems or emerging technologies). 5 Table of Contents We view the market for healthcare analytics in three principal segments: clinical analytics, commercial analytics and technology platform solutions.
We view this market in three principal segments: clinical analytics, commercial analytics and technology platform solutions. The market for clinical analytics includes RWE, health economics, outcomes research databases and analytic platforms as well as clinical data capture, clinical analytics and research services, investigator site and patient recruitment, observation studies and pharmacoeconomics.
The market for clinical analytics includes RWE, health economics, outcomes research databases and analytic platforms as well as clinical data capture, clinical analytics and research services, investigator site and patient recruitment, observation studies and pharmacoeconomics. The market for commercial analytics includes customer segmentation and targeting, campaign measurement, longitudinal patient analytics and payer market access analytics.
Our data factory processes, standardizes and integrates complex and disparate transactional data, such as medical, hospital and pharmacy claims, healthcare payer remittances, retail point of sale transactions and consumer demographics as well as social determinants of health. With deep domain knowledge, our team architected our technology platform to meet and exceed the strictest data privacy requirements in highly regulated industries.
Our data factory processes, enhances, standardizes and integrates complex and disparate transactional data, such as medical, hospital and pharmacy claims, healthcare payer remittances, retail point of sale transactions and consumer demographics as well as social determinants of health.
As a result of the BioTrack Transaction, we no longer offer these products. 7 Table of Contents Services We continue to develop RWE and data management solutions to assist customers seeking to understand the safety, efficacy, and therapeutics of traditional and emerging therapies.
We continue to develop RWE and data management solutions to assist customers seeking to understand the safety, efficacy, and therapeutics of traditional and emerging therapies.
We incorporated in October 2020 in anticipation of the Business Combination and had no operating history or revenues prior to their closing.
We are an emerging growth company and face all of the risks and uncertainties associated with an early-stage and unproven business. We incorporated in October 2020 in anticipation of the Business Combination and had no operating history or revenues prior to their closing.
Forian was founded on October 15, 2020, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Medical Outcomes Research Analytics, LLC (“MOR”), which was founded on May 6, 2019, in connection with the business combination transactions described below. On October 16, 2020, Forian entered into a definitive agreement with Helix Technologies, Inc.
Our subscription and services-based solutions cover the life sciences, pharma services and healthcare payer and provider industries. Forian was founded on October 15, 2020, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Medical Outcomes Research Analytics, LLC (“MOR”), which was founded on May 6, 2019, in connection with the business combination transactions described below.
Our Competitive Strengths We believe our key competitive strengths include: • Flexible and scalable approach to privacy-focused analytics software and solutions. Our solutions are purpose-built to address the analytic needs of stakeholders across the patient journey. We can provide client-centric deliverables that address a specific need that may be satisfied with healthcare data, cannabis data or an integrated offering.
Our solutions are purpose-built and delivered in an analytics-ready form to address the needs of stakeholders across the patient journey. We can provide client-centric deliverables that address a specific need that may be satisfied with linked healthcare data, SDoH data and other permutations of integrated offerings.
If this were to occur in any particular lawsuit, Forian may incur additional costs associated with resolving such lawsuit in other jurisdictions or resolving lawsuits involving similar claims in multiple jurisdictions, all of which could harm our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
If this were to occur in any particular lawsuit, Forian may incur additional costs associated with resolving such lawsuit in other jurisdictions or resolving lawsuits involving similar claims in multiple jurisdictions, all of which could harm our business, results of operations, and financial condition. 20 Table of Contents We are an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company, and we cannot be certain if the reduced reporting requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies will make our common stock less attractive to investors.
We leverage our expertise in data management and data science to generate information products and insights that improve our customers’ performance. Our solutions sit atop a massive and perpetually growing expanse of large-scale data assets.
We leverage our expertise in data management and data science to cleanse, link and enhance structured and unstructured datapoints to generate information products for healthcare customers. Our solutions sit atop a massive and perpetually growing expanse of large-scale data assets in our cloud-based proprietary data factory.
Item 1. Business Overview Forian Inc. provides a unique suite of data management capabilities and proprietary information and analytics solutions to optimize and measure operational, clinical and financial performance for customers within the traditional and emerging life sciences and healthcare payer and provider industries.
Item 1. Business Overview Forian Inc. is a leading provider of healthcare data. Forian connects organizations to analytics-ready information they can depend on to improve medical outcomes. Forian provides a unique suite of data management capabilities, proprietary enriched information and analytics solutions to optimize and measure operational, clinical and financial performance for its healthcare customers.
These integrated data are used to power multiple existing and in-development information products and services for customers across the healthcare industry. Our products will assist our clients to better understand the value and efficacy of healthcare and emerging alternative therapeutics while providing critical business insights into our customers’ products, services, customers and the dynamics of a rapidly changing marketplace.
Our products will assist our clients to better understand the value and efficacy of healthcare and emerging alternative therapeutics while providing critical business insights into our customers’ products, services, customers and the dynamics of a rapidly changing marketplace. Our information products provide a more complete patient treatment care pathways with comprehensive overviews of therapeutic interventions.
Our offerings include innovative commercial, Real World Evidence (“RWE”) and market access solutions and proprietary data-driven insights to optimize the operational, clinical and financial performance of our customers.
We create data-based subscription products that have a wide breadth of use across the fragmented U.S. healthcare ecosystem. Our offerings include, but are not limited to, innovative commercial, Real World Evidence (“RWE”) and market access solutions and proprietary data-driven insights to optimize the operational, clinical and financial performance of our customers.
Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our existing stockholders, restrict our operations or require us to relinquish rights to our technologies or product candidates. We may seek additional capital through a combination of public and private equity offerings, debt financings, strategic partnerships and alliances and licensing arrangements.
We may seek additional capital through a combination of public and private equity offerings, debt financings, strategic partnerships and alliances and licensing arrangements.
Additionally, we strive to improve the health outcomes of patients by enabling our clients to serve their customers more comprehensively.
Our mission is to provide our clients with superior information and analytical solutions that promote safer, more efficient and profitable business operations. Additionally, we strive to improve the health outcomes of patients by enabling our clients to serve their customers more comprehensively.
The market for commercial analytics includes customer segmentation and targeting, campaign measurement, longitudinal patient analytics and payer market access analytics. The market for technology platform solutions includes information technology, data management, data warehousing, IT outsourcing and software development. We believe that RWE continues to drive value for all healthcare stakeholders.
The market for technology platform solutions includes information technology, data management, data warehousing, IT outsourcing and software development. We believe that RWE continues to drive value for all healthcare stakeholders. The proliferation of information technology and analytics extends well beyond life sciences. Information is critical to the ability for payers to manage and price risk effectively.
The ability to enter into value-based contracts is predicated on access to RWE related data and analytics. Similarly, the healthcare delivery system is changing rapidly with telehealth and remote based monitoring become critical. As such, providers require more information to inform treatment decisions.
The emergence of new data assets and technology have enabled better risk stratification, treatment protocol development and decision making relating to coverage of existing and emerging therapies. The ability to enter into value-based contracts is predicated on access to RWE related data and analytics. Similarly, the healthcare delivery system is changing rapidly with telehealth and remote based monitoring become critical.
We intend to continue investing in commercial sales, research and development and our strategic partnerships. We believe that we are well positioned to achieve our growth objectives across multiple industry verticals. Key elements of our strategy include: • Innovate and advance our platform and services.
We believe that we are well positioned to achieve our growth objectives across multiple industry verticals. Key elements of our strategy include: • Innovate and advance our platform and services. We have a history of technological innovation, and plan to release new features and upgrades on a regular basis.
We believe these offerings deliver unique and innovative key insights and value to our customers. We have contracted with multiple third-party data providers to license data that we believe is necessary to provide our information offerings. These agreements provide our clients solutions to drive clinical and commercial performance improvements.
We have contracted with multiple third-party data providers to license structured and unstructured data that we believe is necessary to provide our information offerings. We provide action ready, digestible information sets that enable our clients solutions to drive clinical and commercial performance improvements without having to source, standardize, cleanse and aggregate from multiple other sources.
Consolidation in the industries in which our customers operate may reduce the volume of services purchased by consolidated customers following an acquisition or merger, which could materially harm our operating results and financial condition. Mergers or consolidations among our customers could in the future reduce the number of our customers and potential customers.
If our growth rate declines as a result, investors’ perceptions of our business may be adversely affected, and the market price of our common stock could decline. 15 Table of Contents Consolidation in the industries in which our customers operate may reduce the volume of services purchased by consolidated customers following an acquisition or merger, which could materially harm our operating results and financial condition.
We intend to meet or exceed all applicable regulatory requirements; however, the work of our internal resources in conjunction with third party services may result in the failure to achieve or maintain compliance with such requirements, and our third-party services suppliers might decide to modify or discontinue their services without adequate notice and this might cause additional expense in arranging new services and could harm our reputation, business, operating results and financial condition.
Data suppliers might decide to modify or discontinue their services without adequate notice, which may cause additional expense in arranging new services and could harm our reputation, business, operating results and financial condition.
Medical cannabis is used for the treatment of a growing array of diseases and chronic conditions, including but not limited to pain, inflammation, arthritis, anxiety, depression, epilepsy and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Life science companies need to fully understand how, when and why patients are treated with both traditional and alternative therapies.
The use of cannabis and alternative therapies for medical purposes is gaining momentum worldwide due to recent legalization and emerging research into therapeutic value and efficacy. Medical cannabis is used for the treatment of a growing array of diseases and chronic conditions, including but not limited to pain, inflammation, arthritis, anxiety, depression, epilepsy and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
Our ultimate goal is to empower our clients to make a positive impact on both their businesses and their customers’ well-being. 6 Table of Contents We have developed a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended (“HIPAA”), compliant repository of longitudinal de-identified patient health information in the United States.
We have developed a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HIPAA”), compliant repository of linked longitudinal de-identified patient health information in the United States.
Failure to accurately forecast our operating results and growth rate could cause our actual results to be materially lower than anticipated. If our growth rate declines as a result, investors’ perceptions of our business may be adversely affected, and the market price of our common stock could decline.
Failure to accurately forecast our operating results and growth rate could cause our actual results to be materially lower than anticipated.
If our customers merge with or are acquired by other entities that are not our customers, or that use fewer of our services, they may discontinue or reduce their use of our services. There can be no assurance as to the degree to which we may be able to address the revenue impact of such consolidation.
Other services that were previously purchased by one of the merged or consolidated entities may be deemed unnecessary or cancelled. If our customers merge with or are acquired by other entities that are not our customers, or that use fewer of our services, they may discontinue or reduce their use of our services.
Moreover, complying with these various laws could cause us to incur substantial costs or require us to change our business practices in a manner adverse to the business.
Moreover, complying with various global Privacy Laws could cause us to incur substantial costs or require us to change our business practices in a manner adverse to our business. 17 Table of Contents Security breaches and unauthorized use of our systems and information could expose us, our customers, our data suppliers or others to risk of loss.
When companies consolidate, overlapping services previously purchased separately are usually purchased only once by the combined entity, leading to loss of revenue. Other services that were previously purchased by one of the merged or consolidated entities may be deemed unnecessary or cancelled.
Mergers or consolidations among our customers could in the future reduce the number of our customers and potential customers. When companies consolidate, overlapping services previously purchased separately are usually purchased only once by the combined entity, leading to loss of revenue.
We maintain and process a large amount of data. This data is often accessed through transmissions over public and private networks, including the internet.
If we fail to perform our services in accordance with contractual requirements, regulatory standards and ethical considerations, we could be subject to significant costs or liability and our reputation could be harmed. We maintain and process a large amount of data. This data is often accessed through transmissions over public and private networks, including the internet.
Federal and state governments and agencies have adopted, or are considering adopting, laws and regulations regarding the collection, use and disclosure of data. It is possible that these laws may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent with our data practices, which could cause us to incur additional cost.
It is possible that these Privacy Laws may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent with our data practices. Establishing and maintaining compliance with these various Privacy Laws could cause us or the third parties that license us data to incur substantial costs or require changes in business practices that are adverse to our business.
Disparate, unconnected systems, new diagnostics and treatment protocols are all generating new sources of data. In addition, data is being generated from retailers, social media and the internet. Collectively, the expansion of the volume and type of data has created challenges in making information interoperable and actionable.
There has been a growing emphasis on digitizing medical records and providing access to those records to providers and patients in support of more efficient and effective care. Disparate, unconnected systems, new diagnostics and treatment protocols are all generating new sources of data. In addition, data is being generated from retailers, social media and the internet.
All data are de-identified at the person level, enabling longitudinal, credible, evidence-based assessments relating to product safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes as well as commercial analytics. 10 Table of Contents Intellectual Property In addition to our expansive data sets described above, we develop and use a number of proprietary methodologies, analytics, systems, technologies, software and other intellectual property in the conduct of our business.
If there is a future change in these laws, we may also face limitations on our ability to use de-identified information that could harm our business. 9 Table of Contents Intellectual Property In addition to our expansive data sets described above, we develop and use a number of proprietary methodologies, analytics, systems, technologies, software and other intellectual property in the conduct of our business.
Technology & Information Products Our information products provide a more complete patient treatment care pathways with comprehensive overviews of therapeutic interventions. By leveraging HIPAA-compliant processes, proprietary algorithms and technology, we have created a suite of information product offerings integrating data from siloed, disparate sources and platforms. This includes the intersection of traditional healthcare therapies with alternative therapeutics.
By leveraging HIPAA-compliant processes, proprietary algorithms and technology, we have created a suite of comprehensive, linked, and standardized information product offerings integrating data from siloed, disparate sources and platforms. We believe these information offerings deliver unique and innovative key insights and value to our customers.
Our information solutions provide innovative benefits to life science, payer and provider customers as well as consulting and service providers to these customers.
Many of our customers buy data or information products from different sources, and have an ability to buy more from us as we bring new offerings to market. • Leverage our products into new markets. Our information solutions provide innovative benefits to life sciences, payer and provider customers as well as consulting and service providers to these customers.
Outside the pandemic, the market has been expanding and evolving rapidly over the past decade due to an aging population, innovations in treatments and a reimagining of service delivery. There has been a growing emphasis on digitizing medical records and providing access to those records to providers and patients in support of more efficient and effective care.
Our Markets According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. healthcare spending is roughly 17% of GDP and the market has been expanding and evolving rapidly over the past decade due to an aging population, innovations in treatments and a reimagining of service delivery.
We are an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company, and we cannot be certain if the reduced reporting requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies will make our common stock less attractive to investors. We are an emerging growth company, as defined in the JOBS Act.
We are an emerging growth company, as defined in the JOBS Act.
Furthermore, because the interpretation and application of laws, standards contractual obligations and other obligations relating to privacy, data protection and information security are uncertain, these laws, standards and contractual and other obligations may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is, or is alleged to be, inconsistent with our data management practices, our policies or procedures or the features of our solutions.
Although our business is not currently subject to these global requirements, as we expand we may become subject to the laws of additional jurisdictions, domestic and foreign. It is possible that these laws may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent with our data management practices.
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Biggest changeWe believe our currently leased space is sufficient to meet our current needs, and that any additional space we may require will be available on commercially reasonable terms.
Biggest changeWe believe our currently leased space is sufficient to meet our current needs, and that any additional space we may require will be available on commercially reasonable terms. 22 Table of Contents
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Biggest changeThe complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages equivalent to the value a 10% shareholder of GTI would have received in the subsequent Helix and Forian transactions, along with an equitable accounting and constructive trust to determine if Audet suffered any loss of profit distributions. The case is in the process of discovery and trial is scheduled for June 2023.
Biggest changeThe complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages equivalent to the value a 10% shareholder of GTI would have received in the subsequent Helix and Forian transactions, along with an equitable accounting and constructive trust to determine if Audet suffered any loss of profit distributions.
For any matters where management currently believes it is probable that the Company will incur a loss and that the probable loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated, the Company records reserves in the consolidated financial statements based on our best estimate of such loss.
For any matters where management currently believes it is probable that we will incur a loss and that the probable loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated, we record reserves in the consolidated financial statements based on our best estimate of such loss.
The Company and the individual defendants filed separate motions to dismiss on June 1, 2022, which were granted in part and denied in part by the Court on February 28, 2023. Plaintiffs supplemented their complaint on March 3, 2023 consistent with the Court’s prior ruling. Written discovery is nearing completion.
The Company and the individual defendants filed separate motions to dismiss on June 1, 2022, which were granted in part and denied in part by the Court on February 28, 2023. Plaintiffs supplemented their complaint on March 3, 2023, consistent with the Court’s ruling. Discovery has been completed, and dispositive motions are currently being briefed.
The Company believes the lawsuit is wholly without merit and intends to defend vigorously against the claims in the lawsuit. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure Not applicable. PART II
The Company believes the lawsuit is wholly without merit and intends to defend vigorously against the claims in the lawsuit.
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Each of the parties’ motions for summary judgment were denied. The Company believes the lawsuit is wholly without merit and intends to defend vigorously against the claims in the lawsuit. 22 Table of Contents Grant Whitus et al. v.
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Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity
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Biggest changeItem 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Market Information Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “FORA”. Holders of Record As of March 23, 2023, there were approximately 314 holders of record of shares of our common stock.
Biggest changeItem 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Market Information Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “FORA”. 23 Table of Contents Holders of Record As of March 27, 2024, there were approximately 307 holders of record of shares of our common stock.
We currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings to support our operations and finance the growth and development of our business. We do not intend to pay cash dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future. Item 6. [Reserved]
We currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings to support our operations and finance the growth and development of our business. We do not intend to pay cash dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future.
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Period (a) Total Number of Shares (or Unit) Purchased (b) Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit) (c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (d) Maximum Number (for Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs October 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023 1,604,676 $ 2.15 - - November 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023 - - - - December 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 - - - - Item 6. [Reserved]
Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis
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Biggest changeThis discussion contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, including those set forth under “Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements.” Actual results and experience could differ materially from the anticipated results and other expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to those discussed in this Item and in Item 1A - “Risk Factors.” Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those discussed in our forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 23 Table of Contents Overview The Company was founded on October 15, 2020 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Medical Outcomes Research Analytics, LLC (“MOR”), which was founded on May 6, 2019, in connection with the business combination transactions described below.
Biggest changeOur discussion includes forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, including our plans, objectives, expectations, intentions and those set forth under “Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements.” Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those set forth under “Item 1A.
However, Adjusted EBITDA is not intended as a substitute for comparisons based on net loss. In making any comparisons to other companies, investors need to be aware that companies use different non-GAAP measures to evaluate their financial performance. Investors should pay close attention to the specific definition being used and to the reconciliation between such measures and the corresponding U.S.
However, Adjusted EBITDA is not intended as a substitute for comparisons based on net loss. In making any comparisons to other companies, investors should be aware that companies use different non-GAAP measures to evaluate their financial performance. Investors should pay close attention to the specific definition being used and to the reconciliation between such measures and the corresponding U.S.
In addition, we may use Adjusted EBITDA in the incentive compensation programs applicable to some of our employees in order to evaluate our Company’s performance. Our management recognizes that Adjusted EBITDA has inherent limitations because of the excluded items, particularly those items that are recurring in nature.
In addition, management may use Adjusted EBITDA in the incentive compensation programs applicable to some employees in order to evaluate the Company’s performance. Management recognizes that Adjusted EBITDA has inherent limitations because of the excluded items, particularly those items that are recurring in nature.
Interest expense is associated with the convertible notes entered into on September 1, 2021 in the amount of $24,000,000 (the “Notes”). The Notes are due on September 1, 2025 and accrue interest at an annual rate of 3.5%.
Interest expense is associated with the convertible notes entered into on September 1, 2021 in the amount of $24,000,000 (the “Notes”). The Notes are due on September 1, 202 5, and accrue interest at an annual rate of 3.5%.
We believe that excluding the effect of stock-based compensation from Adjusted EBITDA assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons in our Company’s operating performance because (i) the amount of such expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of our business operations and (ii) such expenses can vary significantly between periods as a result of the timing of grants of new stock-based awards, including grants in connection with acquisitions.
Management believes that excluding the effect of stock-based compensation from Adjusted EBITDA assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons in the Company’s operating performance because (i) the amount of such expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of business operations and (ii) such expenses can vary significantly between periods as a result of the timing of grants of new stock-based awards, including grants in connection with acquisitions.
Accordingly, we believe that this exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance. Investors should note that the use of tangible and intangible assets contributed to revenue in the periods presented and will contribute to future revenue generation and should also note that such expense will recur in future periods. • Stock-Based Compensation Expense.
Accordingly, management believes that this exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance. Investors should note that the use of tangible and intangible assets contributed to revenue in the periods presented and will contribute to future revenue generation and should also note that such expense will recur in future periods. • Stock-Based Compensation Expense.
The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which items are adjusted to calculate our non-GAAP financial measures.
The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon reported financial results. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by management about which items are adjusted to calculate non-GAAP financial measures.
Adjusted EBITDA is used by our management as an additional measure of our Company’s performance for purposes of business decision-making, including developing budgets, managing expenditures and evaluating potential acquisitions or divestitures. Period-to-period comparisons of Adjusted EBITDA help our management identify additional trends in our Company’s financial results that may not be shown solely by period-to-period comparisons of net income.
Adjusted EBITDA is used by management as an additional measure of the Company’s performance for purposes of business decision-making, including developing budgets, managing expenditures and evaluating potential acquisitions or divestitures. Period-to-period comparisons of Adjusted EBITDA help management identify additional trends in the Company’s financial results that may not be shown solely by period-to-period comparisons of net loss.
We exclude interest and investment income from Adjusted EBITDA (i) because these items are not directly attributable to the performance of our business operations and, accordingly, their exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance and (ii) to assist management and investors in making comparisons to companies with different capital structures.
Management excludes interest and investment income from Adjusted EBITDA (i) because these items are not directly attributable to the performance of business operations and, accordingly, their exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance and (ii) to assist management and investors in making comparisons to companies with different capital structures.
GAAP measures provided by each company under applicable SEC rules. The following is an explanation of the items excluded by us from Adjusted EBITDA but included in net loss: • Depreciation and Amortization.
GAAP measures provided by each company under applicable SEC rules. The following is an explanation of the items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA but included in net loss from continuing operations: • Depreciation and Amortization.
Per the terms of the agreements, options to purchase 366,166 shares of common stock will continue to vest according to their original terms through March 2, 2023, and unvested stock options to purchase 732,332 shares of common stock were forfeited. The advisors are not required to perform services to the Company beyond the non-renewal date of March 2, 2022.
Per the terms of the agreements, options to purchase 366,166 shares of common stock continued to vest according to their original terms through March 2, 2023, and unvested stock options to purchase 732,332 shares of common stock were forfeited. The advisors were not required to perform services to the Company beyond the non-renewal date of March 2, 2022.
Per the terms of the agreements, options to purchase 366,166 shares of common stock will continue to vest according to their original terms through March 2, 2023, and unvested stock options to purchase 732,332 shares of common stock were forfeited. The advisors are not required to perform services to the Company beyond the non-renewal date of March 2, 2022.
Per the terms of the agreements, options to purchase 366,166 shares of common stock continued to vest according to their original terms through March 2, 2023, and unvested stock options to purchase 732,332 shares of common stock were forfeited. The advisors were not required to perform services to the Company beyond the non-renewal date of March 2, 2022.
We exclude interest expense from Adjusted EBITDA (i) because it is not directly attributable to the performance of our business operations and, accordingly, its exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance and (ii) to assist management and investors in making comparisons to companies with different capital structures.
Management excludes interest expense from Adjusted EBITDA (i) because it is not directly attributable to the performance of business operations and, accordingly, its exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance and (ii) to assist management and investors in making comparisons to companies with different capital structures.
We believe that excluding stock-based compensation from Adjusted EBITDA assists management and investors in making meaningful comparisons between our Company’s operating performance and the operating performance of other companies that may use different forms of employee compensation or different valuation methodologies for their stock-based compensation.
Management believes that excluding stock-based compensation from Adjusted EBITDA assists management and investors in making meaningful comparisons between the Company’s operating performance and the operating performance of other companies that may use different forms of employee compensation or different valuation methodologies for their stock-based compensation.
The FASB issued ASU 2021-08 to improve the accounting for acquired revenue contracts with customers in a business combination by addressing diversity in practice and inconsistency related to recognition of an acquired contract liability and payment terms and their effect on subsequent revenue recognized by the acquirer.
The FASB issued ASU 2021-08 to improve the accounting for acquired revenue contracts with customers in a business combination by addressing diversity in practice and inconsistency related to recognition of an acquired contract liability and payment terms and their effect on subsequent revenue recognized by the acquirer. ASU 2021-08 was adopted on January 1, 2023.
General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses include salaries and benefits and other costs of departments serving administrative functions, such as executives, finance and accounting and human resources.
General and Administrative Expenses 25 Table of Contents General and administrative expenses include salaries, benefits and other costs of departments serving administrative functions, such as executives, finance and accounting and human resources.
We exclude the income tax expense from Adjusted EBITDA (i) because we believe that the income tax expense is not directly attributable to the underlying performance of our business operations and, accordingly, its exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance and (ii) to assist management and investors in making comparisons to companies with different tax attributes.
Management excludes the income tax expense from Adjusted EBITDA (i) because management believes that the income tax expense is not directly attributable to the underlying performance of business operations and, accordingly, its exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance and (ii) to assist management and investors in making comparisons to companies with different tax attributes.
We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety, not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business and to view our non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures. The following table reconciles the specific items excluded from U.S.
GAAP. Management encourages investors and others to review the Company’s financial information in its entirety, not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate the business and to view non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures. The following table reconciles the specific items excluded from U.S.
The Company plans to continue to invest in marketing and sales by expanding our selling and marketing staff, building brand awareness, attracting new clients and sponsoring additional marketing events. The timing of these marketing events will affect our marketing costs in any particular quarter.
The Company plans to continue investing in marketing and sales by expanding selling and marketing staff, building brand awareness, attracting new clients and sponsoring additional marketing events. The timing of these marketing events may affect marketing costs in any particular quarter.
We exclude depreciation and amortization expense from Adjusted EBITDA because we believe that (i) the amount of such expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of our business operations and (ii) such expenses can vary significantly between periods as a result of new acquisitions and full amortization of previously acquired tangible and intangible assets.
The Company excludes depreciation and amortization expense from Adjusted EBITDA because management believes that (i) the amount of such expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of the business operations and (ii) such expenses can vary significantly between periods as a result of new acquisitions and full amortization of previously acquired tangible and intangible assets.
In addition, as more fully described below, we believe that providing Adjusted EBITDA, together with a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA, helps investors make comparisons between our Company and other companies that may have different capital structures, different effective income tax rates and tax attributes, different capitalized asset values and/or different forms of employee compensation.
As more fully described below, management believes that providing Adjusted EBITDA, together with a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA, helps investors make comparisons between the Company and other companies that may have different capital structures, different effective income tax rates and tax attributes, different capitalized asset values and/or different forms of employee compensation.
In order to compensate for those limitations, management also reviews the specific items that are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA, but included in net income, as well as trends in those items contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 27 Table of Contents We believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in their analysis of our results for reasons similar to the reasons why our management finds it useful and because it helps facilitate investor understanding of decisions made by management in light of the performance metrics used in making those decisions.
In order to compensate for those limitations, management also reviews the specific items that are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA, but included in net loss, as well as trends in those items contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 27 Table of Contents Management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in their analysis of the Company’s results for reasons similar to those believed by management, Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA helps facilitate investor understanding of decisions made by management in light of the performance metrics used in making those decisions.
We compensate for these limitations by analyzing current and future results on a U.S. GAAP basis as well as a non-GAAP basis and also by providing U.S. GAAP measures in our public disclosures. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Management compensates for these limitations by analyzing current and future results on a U.S. GAAP basis as well as a non-GAAP basis and also by providing U.S. GAAP measures in the Company’s public disclosures. 29 Table of Contents Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with U.S.
Investors should note that interest expense associated with the Notes will recur in future periods. • Investment Income. Investment income is associated with the level of marketable debt securities and other interest-bearing accounts in which we invest.
Investors should note that interest expense associated with the Notes will recur in future periods. • Investment Income. Investment income is associated with the level of marketable debt securities and other interest-bearing accounts in which we invest. Interest and investment income can vary over time due to changes in interest rates and level of investments.
The Company has considered all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe the adoption of such pronouncements will have a material impact on our financial statements. 33 Table of Contents JOBS Act On April 5, 2012, the JOBS Act was signed into law.
The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-09 on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures The Company has considered all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe the adoption of such pronouncements will have a material impact on our financial statements. JOBS Act On April 5, 2012, the JOBS Act was signed into law.
Financial Operations Overview The following discussion sets forth certain components of our statements of operations as well as factors that impact those items. Revenues Revenues are derived from Information and Software products, Services and Other. Information and Software revenues are generated from licensing fees for our proprietary information and software products.
Financial Operations Overview The following discussion sets forth certain components of our statements of operations as well as factors that impact those items. Revenues Revenues are derived from licensing fees for the Company’s proprietary information products. The Company recognizes revenues from information products as performance obligations under customer contracts are satisfied.
We exclude these other items from Adjusted EBITDA because we believe these activities or transactions are not directly attributable to the performance of our business operations and, accordingly, their exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance.
Management excludes these other items from Adjusted EBITDA because management believes these activities or transactions are not directly attributable to the performance of business operations and, accordingly, their exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance. Investors should note that some of these other items may recur in future periods. • Severance expenses.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We base our estimates on historical experience and other market-specific or other relevant assumptions that we believe to be 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.
The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The cost of revenues relates primarily to labor costs, hosting and infrastructure costs and client service team costs. We record the cost of direct fulfillment as cost of revenues.
Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues is generated from direct costs associated with the delivery of our products and services to our customers. The cost of revenues relates primarily to labor costs, information licensing, hosting and infrastructure costs and client service team costs. We record the cost of direct fulfillment as cost of revenues.
As a result, we recorded $5,417,043 of stock compensation expenses during March 2022 related to the options that will vest over the twelve months ending March 2, 2023.
As a result, the Company recorded $5,417,043 of stock compensation expense during March 2022 related to the options that vested through March 2, 2023.
Stock-based compensation expense includes certain separation expenses related to the vesting of stock options. On March 2, 2022, we and the former chief executive officer and the former chief financial officer of Helix mutually agreed not to renew special advisor agreements.
On March 2, 2022, the Company and the former chief executive officer and the former chief financial officer of Helix mutually agreed not to renew special advisor agreements.
We exclude these other items from Adjusted EBITDA because we believe these costs are not recurring and not directly attributable to the performance of our business operations and, accordingly, their exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance.
Severance expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 includes $250,000 related to the salary continuation. Managements excludes these other items from Adjusted EBITDA because management believes these costs are not recurring and not directly attributable to the performance of business operations and, accordingly, their exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Since the Company’s inception in 2020, most of the Company’s resources have been devoted to scaling our research and development, sales and marketing, and management infrastructure. The Company’s operations have been financed primarily from the cash proceeds received from equity issuances and the issuance of the Notes.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Since the Company’s inception in 2020, most of the Company’s resources have been devoted to building research and development, sales, marketing and management infrastructure, resulting in net losses and negative cash flows from operations through 2022.
These expenses related to the acquisition of Helix, which was completed on March 2, 2021. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In this Annual Report on Form 10-K we have provided a non-GAAP measure, which we define as financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).
Non-GAAP Financial Measures In this Annu al Report on Form 10-K the Company has provided a non-GAAP measure, which is defined as financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“ U.S. GAAP”) .
Depreciation expense relates primarily to furniture and equipment, computers and vehicles. Amortization expense relates primarily to identifiable intangibles of acquired companies.
Depreciation expense relates primarily to furniture and equipment and computers.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities of $100,528 for the year ended December 31, 2022 decreased by $36,381,571 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $36,281,043 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities of $ 4,601,518 for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $ 4,500,990 compared to cash used in financing activities of $ 100,528 for the year ended December 31, 2022 .
The advisors were the former chief executive officer and the former chief financial officer of Helix who were granted stock options pursuant to their respective advisory agreements that were entered into upon the completion of the Helix acquisition. The Company and the advisors mutually agreed not to renew the advisory agreements.
The advisors were the former chief executive officer and chief financial officer of Helix who were granted stock options in conjunction with their respective advisory agreements that were entered into upon the completion of the Helix acquisition. The services provided by these advisors included transition planning and consulting services related to integration of the business operations of Helix and Forian.
As a result, the Company recorded $5,417,043 of stock compensation expenses related to the options that vested over the twelve months ended March 2, 2023 during March 2022. The Company records normal course of business severance expenses in the operating expense line item related to the employee’s activities.
As a result, management recorded $ 5,417,043 of stock compensation expenses during March 2022 related to the options that vested through the twelve months ending March 2, 2023, which is recognized in separation expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
The increase is due to higher salary, commission and expenses related to scaling the Company’s products. 26 Table of Contents General and Administrative General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $20,529,373, which represented a decrease of $2,934,894 compared to general and administrative expenses of $23,464,267 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The increase is due to higher salaries, commissions and expenses related to scaling the Company’s products. General and Administrative General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $ 13,633,193 , which represented a decrease of $ 3,246,665 compared to general and administrative expenses of $ 16,879,858 for the year ended December 31, 2022 .
Recent Accounting Pronouncements In October 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-08, Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2021-08”).
The Company adopted the update effective January 1, 2023 and the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In October 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-08, Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2021-08”).
The decrease was primarily the result a decreased Adjusted EBITDA loss, partially offset by changes in deferred revenue, accounts payable, and other working capital accounts related to the timing of cash flows from operations. 31 Table of Contents Net Cash Used in Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities of $6,461,045 increased by $5,435,890 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to cash used in investing activities of $1,025,155 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The increase was primarily the result of an increased Adjusted EBITDA, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss in the prior year , partially offset by a decrease in deferred revenue of $2,111,460, a decrease of $ 5,346,605 in stock-based compensation, an increase of $ 2,322,312 in contract assets, and other working capital accounts related to the timing of cash flows from operations.
Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $5,870,794, which represented an increase of $1,728,604 compared to total sales and marketing expenses of $4,142,190 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Research and Development Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $ 1,407,580 , which represented a decrease of $ 2,602,189 compared to total research and development expenses of $ 4,009,769 for the year ended December 31, 2022 .
Research and Development Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $12,347,637, which represented an increase of $3,371,892 compared to total research and development expenses of $8,975,745 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase is due to higher personnel, subcontracted labor, data licensing and processing expenses related to new product development.
The decrease is due to lower personnel, subcontracted labor and infrastructure costs related to new product development, which resulted from the Company’s shift in focus to the healthcare analytics market. 26 Table of Contents Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $ 4,884,267 , which represented an increase of $ 935,241 compared to total sales and marketing expenses of $ 3,949,026 for the year ended December 31, 2022 .
The Company recognizes revenues from Information and Software products as performance obligations under customer contracts are satisfied. Services revenues are primarily from contracts with government agencies and revenue is recognized upon completion of the various milestones within the contract. Other revenues are primarily from security monitoring services offerings and the provision of web marketing services.
Services revenues are primarily from contracts with government agencies and revenue is recognized upon completion of the various milestones within the contract. Sales in 2023 by Country as a percentage of total sales were: United States, 89%; Canada, 4% and Australia, 7%.
We engage in other activities and transactions that can impact our net loss.
Investors should note that interest income will recur in future periods. • Other Items. The Company engages in other activities and transactions that can impact net income (loss).
We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. Revenue recognition . We recognize revenue in accordance with Topic 606.
The Company believes the following critical accounting policies and estimates used in the preparation of its Consolidated Financial Statements affect its more significant judgments and estimates. Revenue The Company utilizes judgement to determine whether performance obligations in a contract are distinct and whether they are delivered at a point in time or over time.
For a full description of our revenue recognition accounting policy, see “Note 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10‑K. We generate revenues from license fees, subscriptions, and services. Business combinations.
Litigation related expenses relate to certain litigation related to entities acquired in the Helix merger (for further discussion, refer to “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” and “Note 18 – Commitments and Contingencies” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K).
Infrastructure and licensed data costs, which are shared across all projects or groups of projects, are not charged to cost of revenues and included in research and development. 24 Table of Contents Research and Development Research and development expenses consist primarily of employee-related expenses, subcontractor and third-party consulting fees, data fees, and hosted infrastructure costs.
Research and Development Research and development expenses consist primarily of employee-related expenses, subcontractor and third-party consulting fees and hosted infrastructure costs. The Company continues to focus research and development efforts on adding new features and applications to our product offerings.
The decrease was primarily related to a reduction in cash proceeds received from the sale of common stock and the issuance of the Notes. Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which we have prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements that have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
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On October 16, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Helix Technologies, Inc. (“Helix”) and MOR, pursuant to which DNA Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), merged with and into Helix, with Helix surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Merger”).
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Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Overview Forian Inc.
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On March 2, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with the equity holders of MOR, pursuant to which the equity holders of MOR contributed their interests in MOR to the Company in exchange for shares of Company common stock (the “Contribution” and together with the Merger, the “Business Combination”).
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(the “Company,” “Forian,” “we” or “us”) was incorporated in Delaware on October 15, 2020 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Medical Outcomes Research Analytics, LLC (“MOR”) for the purpose of effecting the business combination with Helix Technologie s, Inc. (“Helix”).
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Following consummation of the Business Combination on March 2, 2021, the Company became the parent company of both Helix and MOR. The Company provides innovative software and information solutions and proprietary predictive analytics to optimize the operational, clinical and financial performance of its customers within the healthcare and cannabis industries.
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Forian provides a unique suite of data management capabilities and proprietary information and analytics solutions to optimize and measure operational, clinical and financial performance for customers within the healthcare and life sciences industries. 24 Table of Contents The business combination with Helix was accounted for as a reverse acquisition using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”), with the Company deemed the accounting acquirer for financial reporting purposes.
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The Company’s mission is to provide its customers with the best-in-class critical technology services that enables its customers to operate their businesses more safely, efficiently and profitably and to serve its customers and its customers’ stakeholders and constituencies more comprehensively.
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Helix provided software and analytics solutions to state governments and licensed operators within the cannabis industry, primarily through its subsidiary, Bio-Tech Medical Software, Inc. (“BioTrack”), until its sale of BioTrack in 2023.
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The Company represents the unique convergence of healthcare and consumer data, innovative data management capabilities and intelligent data science with a leading cannabis technology platform yielding the combined power to drive innovation and transparency across the industries it serves. Our analytics solutions sit atop a massive and perpetually growing expanse of large-scale data assets.
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On February 10, 2023, Helix completed the sale of 100% of the outstanding capital stock of BioTrack; on March 3, 2022, Helix completed the sale of the assets of its security monitoring business; and on October 31, 2022, Helix completed the sale of 100% of the outstanding membership interest of its Engeni LLC subsidiary (these businesses are referred to collectively as the “Helix Businesses”).
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Through Forian, we provide innovative commercial, Real World Evidence and market access solutions, and proprietary data-driven insights to optimize the operational, clinical and financial performance of our customers, primarily in the healthcare vertical. Helix, primarily through BioTrack, provides traceability and point of sale technology, analytics solutions and other products to government and businesses within the cannabis industry.
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As a result of these transactions, Helix has no remaining active operations and the Company no longer provides products or services to the cannabis industry. The results of the Helix Businesses are presented as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and, as such, have been excluded from continuing operations.
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On February 10, 2023, Helix completed the sale of 100% of the outstanding capital stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bio-Tech Medical Software, Inc., a Florida corporation (“BioTrack”), to BT Assets Group Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Alleaves Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “BioTrack Transaction”).
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Further, the Company reclassified the assets and liabilities of the Helix Businesses to discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022. The Company will continue to provide analytics solutions to customers within the healthcare and life sciences industries.
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As a result of the BioTrack Transaction, as of February 10, 2023, the Company no longer provides software solutions to the cannabis industry. The Company will continue to provide analytics solutions to customers in the healthcare and other industries. For further discussion on the BioTrack Transaction refer to “Note 20 – Subsequent Events” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Results of Operations For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 The following table summarizes the results of operations for the periods indicated: For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Revenues $ 20,481,330 $ 16,418,141 Costs and Expenses Cost of revenues 5,477,032 5,049,701 Research and development 1,407,580 4,009,769 Sales and marketing 4,884,267 3,949,026 General and administrative 13,633,193 16,879,858 Separation expenses 599,832 5,417,043 Depreciation and amortization 74,438 65,554 Operating loss from continuing operations $ (5,595,012 ) $ (18,952,810 ) Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 Revenues Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $20,481,330, which represented an increase of $4,063,189, compared to revenues of $16,418,141 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Contracts for these services have a stated transaction price for monthly services and are recognized as the services are provided. Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues is generated from direct costs associated with the delivery of our products and services to our customers.
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The increase is primarily due to increased sales of information products to new and existing customers in the healthcare industry.
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We continue to focus our research and development efforts on adding new features and applications to our product offerings. Once our prototypes are proven, we begin to capitalize costs that qualify with the associated development rather than recording those costs as research and development.
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Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $ 5,477,032 , which represented an increase of $ 427,331 compared to total cost of revenues of $ 5,049,701 for the year ended December 31, 2022 .
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Transaction Related Expenses Transaction related expenses relate to the acquisition of Helix on March 2, 2021 and include professional, legal, accounting and finance advisory fees and other direct expenses. 25 Table of Contents Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021: The following table summarizes our condensed results of operations for the periods indicated: For the Years Ended, December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Revenues $ 28,005,857 $ 16,879,715 Costs and Expenses Cost of Revenues 6,874,315 4,717,175 Research and development 12,347,637 8,975,745 Sales and marketing 5,870,794 4,142,190 General and administrative 20,529,373 23,464,267 Separation expenses 5,611,857 — Gain on sale of businesses, net (32,931 ) — Depreciation and amortization 2,892,543 1,986,816 Transaction related expenses — 1,210,279 Loss from operations $ (26,087,731 ) $ (27,616,757 ) Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 Revenues Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $28,005,857, which represented an increase of $11,126,142 compared to total revenue of $16,879,715 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Cost of revenues increased at a lower rate than revenue, as many data infrastructure costs are fixed or semi-variable in nature. As a result, gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased to 73% for the for the year ended December 31, 2023 , compared to 69% for the same period in 2022.
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The increase is primarily due to a $9,296,297, or 130%, increase in revenues from the Company’s healthcare information products. The remaining increase is due to the inclusion of revenues from the Helix acquisition since March 2, 2021.
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The decrease is primarily due to lower personnel costs, consulting and insurance costs . Separation Expenses Effective February 10, 2023, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President and Class II member of the Board of Directors resigned.
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These amounts are partially offset by a decline in Other revenues resulting from the disposition of a non-core security monitoring business in the first quarter of 2022, and the marketing business our former Engeni SA subsidiary in the fourth quarter of 2022.
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In connection with the resignation, the Company entered into a separation agreement providing for, among other things, (i) salary continuation for 12 months and (ii) accelerated vesting of 106,656 unvested restricted shares of the Company common stock.
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Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $6,874,315, which represented an increase of $2,157,140 compared to total cost of revenues of $4,717,175 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase is due to higher cost of revenues from the Company’s information products and increased support costs related to sales of software subscriptions.
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Separation expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 include $250,000 related to the salary continuation and $349,832 related to the accelerated vesting of stock. On March 2, 2022, the Company and two advisors mutually agreed not to renew special advisor agreements between the advisors and the Company.
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The decrease is primarily due to a decrease of $1,791,710 in stock-based compensation expenses related to the departure of the former chief executive officer and the former chief financial officer of Helix, who were advisors to the Company through March 2, 2022, which decrease was partially offset by increased expenses related to grants to employees.
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Stock-based compensation expense includes certain separation expenses related to the vesting of stock options. Effective February 10, 2023, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President and Class II member of the Board of Directors resigned.
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