Biggest changeThis summary may not contain all of our material risks, and it is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed risk factors set forth below. ● Our prospects depend on the success of our Product Candidates, which are in the early stages of development with a statistically high probability of failure and are subject to lengthy, time-consuming and inherently unpredictable regulatory processes. ● If clinical trials of our Product Candidates fail to demonstrate safety and efficacy to the satisfaction of regulatory authorities or do not otherwise produce positive results, we would incur additional costs or experience delays in completing, or ultimately be unable to complete, the development and commercialization of our Product Candidates. ● We intend to expend our limited resources to pursue our Product Candidates for certain indications and may fail to capitalize on other Product Candidates or other indications for our Product Candidates that may be more profitable or for which there is a greater likelihood of success. ● Our Product Candidates contain compounds that may be classified as “controlled substances”, the use of which may generate public controversy and restrict their development or commercialization. ● Any actual or threatened delisting of our securities by Nasdaq due to our inability to satisfy applicable listing standards, including compliance with the minimum bid price rule, could have a material and adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition, and the liquidity and value of our securities. ● Research restrictions, product shipment delays or prohibitions could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. ● Our relationships with customers and third-party payors are subject to applicable anti-kickback, fraud and abuse, and other healthcare laws and regulations, which could expose us to, among other things, sanctions, penalties, damages, reputational harm and diminished profits and future earnings. ● Our insurance may be insufficient to cover losses that may occur as a result of our operations. ● There may be changes in laws, regulations and guidelines which are detrimental to our business. ● Controlled substance legislation may differ in other jurisdictions and could restrict our ability to market our products internationally, which could materially and adversely affect our financial results. ● Failure to protect our information technology infrastructure against cyber-based attacks, network security breaches, service interruptions, or data corruption could significantly disrupt our operations and adversely affect our business and operating results. ● Our failure to comply with data protection laws and regulations could lead to government enforcement actions and significant penalties against us, and adversely impact our operating results. ● The market prices for our common shares, no par value (the “Common Shares”), are volatile and are anticipated to fluctuate in the near term. ● Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our existing shareholders, restrict our operations or require us to relinquish rights to our technologies or Product Candidates. ● Future offerings of debt or equity securities may rank senior to our Common Shares. ● For as long as we are an “emerging growth company” we intend to take advantage of reduced disclosure and governance requirements applicable to emerging growth companies, which could result in our Common Shares being less attractive to investors and could make it more difficult for us to raise capital. ● If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting in the future, we may not be able to accurately report our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, which may adversely affect investor confidence in us and, as a result, the value of our Common Shares. 25 ● Our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud. ● Deficiencies in disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting could result in a material misstatement in our financial statements, and our ability to identify and effectively remediate any such material weaknesses that could have a material and adverse effect. ● In connection with the audit of our financial statements as of and for the year ended June 30, 2023, a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting was identified and we may identify additional material weaknesses in the future. ● Future sales and issuances of, and rights to purchase, our Common Shares, including by officers and directors could materially dilute the percentage ownership of our shareholders and may cause our share price to fall. ● We (i) have incurred significant losses since our inception and (ii) anticipate we will incur losses in the future, and our operating losses have raised substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern ● We will require additional capital to fund our operations and if we fail to obtain necessary financing, we will not be able to complete the development and commercialization of our Product Candidates. ● We currently have limited commercial revenue and may never become profitable. ● Our success is largely dependent upon our patents, proprietary technology, and other intellectual property. ● Obtaining and maintaining our patent protection depends on compliance with various procedural, document submission, fee payment and other requirements imposed by governmental patent agencies, and our patent protection could be reduced or eliminated for non-compliance with these requirements. ● We may become subject to claims or become involved in lawsuits related to intellectual property. ● We may become involved in lawsuits to protect or enforce our intellectual property, which could be expensive, time consuming and unsuccessful, and materially and adversely effect our business. ● If we are not able to adequately prevent disclosure of trade secrets and other proprietary information, the value of our technology and products could be significantly diminished. ● We may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights throughout the world. ● Patent terms may be inadequate to protect our competitive position on our Product Candidates. ● Intellectual property rights do not necessarily address all potential threats to our competitive advantage. ● We rely heavily on contract manufacturers over whom we have limited control and our existing collaboration agreements and any that we may enter into in the future may not be successful. 26 Risk Factors Investing in our Common Shares involves a high degree of risk.
Biggest changeThis summary may not contain all of our material risks, and it is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed risk factors set forth below. ● Our prospects depend on the success of our Product Candidates, which are in the early stages of development with a statistically high probability of failure and are subject to lengthy, time-consuming and inherently unpredictable regulatory processes. ● If clinical trials of our Product Candidates fail to demonstrate safety and efficacy to the satisfaction of regulatory authorities or do not otherwise produce positive results, we would incur additional costs or experience delays in completing, or ultimately be unable to complete, the development and commercialization of our Product Candidates. ● We intend to expend our limited resources to pursue our Product Candidates for certain indications and may fail to capitalize on other Product Candidates or other indications for our Product Candidates that may be more profitable or for which there is a greater likelihood of success. ● Our Product Candidates contain compounds that may be classified as “controlled substances”, the use of which may generate public controversy and restrict their development or commercialization. ● Any actual or threatened delisting of our securities by Nasdaq due to our inability to satisfy applicable listing standards, including compliance with the minimum bid price rule, could have a material and adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition, and the liquidity and value of our securities. ● Research restrictions, product shipment delays or prohibitions could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. ● Our relationships with customers and third-party payors are subject to applicable anti-kickback, fraud and abuse, and other healthcare laws and regulations, which could expose us to, among other things, sanctions, penalties, damages, reputational harm and diminished profits and future earnings. ● Our insurance may be insufficient to cover losses that may occur as a result of our operations. ● There may be changes in laws, regulations and guidelines which are detrimental to our business. ● Controlled substance legislation may differ in other jurisdictions and could restrict our ability to market our products internationally, which could materially and adversely affect our financial results. 27 ● Failure to protect our information technology infrastructure against cyber-based attacks, network security breaches, service interruptions, or data corruption could significantly disrupt our operations and adversely affect our business and operating results. ● Our failure to comply with data protection laws and regulations could lead to government enforcement actions and significant penalties against us, adversely impacting our operating results. ● The market prices for our common shares, no par value (the “Common Shares”), are volatile and are anticipated to fluctuate in the near term. ● Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our existing shareholders, restrict our operations or require us to relinquish rights to our technologies or Product Candidates. ● Future offerings of debt or equity securities may rank senior to our Common Shares. ● For as long as we are an “emerging growth company” we intend to take advantage of reduced disclosure and governance requirements applicable to emerging growth companies, which could result in our Common Shares being less attractive to investors and could make it more difficult for us to raise capital. ● If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting in the future, we may not be able to accurately report our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, which may adversely affect investor confidence in us and, as a result, the value of our Common Shares. ● Our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud. ● Deficiencies in disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting could result in a material misstatement in our financial statements, and our ability to identify and effectively remediate any such material weaknesses that could have a material and adverse effect. ● Future sales and issuances of, and rights to purchase, our Common Shares, including by officers and directors could materially dilute the percentage ownership of our shareholders and may cause our share price to fall. ● We (i) have incurred significant losses since our inception and (ii) anticipate we will incur losses in the future, and our operating losses have raised substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern ● We will require additional capital to fund our operations and if we fail to obtain necessary financing, we will not be able to complete the development and commercialization of our Product Candidates. ● We currently have limited commercial revenue and may never become profitable. ● Our success is largely dependent upon our patents, proprietary technology, and other intellectual property. ● Obtaining and maintaining our patent protection depends on compliance with various procedural, document submission, fee payment and other requirements imposed by governmental patent agencies, and our patent protection could be reduced or eliminated for non-compliance with these requirements. ● We may become subject to claims or become involved in lawsuits related to intellectual property. ● We may become involved in lawsuits to protect or enforce our intellectual property, which could be expensive, time consuming and unsuccessful, and materially and adversely effect our business. ● Our industry follows an outsourcing trend in non-clinical discovery stages which could impact the Company’s business model. 28 ● If we are not able to adequately prevent disclosure of trade secrets and other proprietary information, the value of our technology and products could be significantly diminished. ● We may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights throughout the world. ● Patent terms may be inadequate to protect our competitive position on our Product Candidates. ● Intellectual property rights do not necessarily address all potential threats to our competitive advantage. ● We rely heavily on contract manufacturers over whom we have limited control and our existing collaboration agreements and any that we may enter into in the future may not be successful.
Acquisitions involve significant risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the following: ● unanticipated costs and liabilities; ● difficulties in marketing and integrating new products, software, businesses, operations and technology infrastructure in an efficient, effective and secure manner, including the integration of businesses where a portion or all of the business is in an adjacent industry; ● the inability to achieve synergy and cost reduction targets assumed at the time of acquisition; ● difficulties in maintaining customer and key supplier relations, including changing contract manufacturers as a result of lower volumes of business; ● the potential loss of key employees of the acquired businesses, including as a result of cultural differences between the acquired company and our own; ● the diversion of the attention of our senior management from the operation of our daily business; ● the potential adverse effect on our net debt and liquidity position as a result of all or a portion of an acquisition purchase price being paid in cash; ● the potential significant increase of our interest expense, leverage and debt service requirements if we incur additional debt to pay for an acquisition; ● the potential issuance of securities that would dilute our shareholders’ percentage ownership; ● the potential to incur restructuring and other related expenses, including significant transaction costs that may be incurred regardless of whether a potential strategic acquisition or investment is completed; ● use of resources that are needed in other areas of our business; ● the inability to maintain uniform standards, controls, policies and procedures, including the inability to establish and maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting, and remediate, in whole or in part, any material weaknesses or significant deficiencies identified with respect to internal controls over financial reporting; ● difficulties in entering markets in which we have no or limited direct prior experience and where competitors in such markets have stronger market positions; ● difficulties in securing required regulatory approvals or otherwise satisfy closing conditions for a proposed transaction in a timely manner, or at all; 55 ● potential impairment charges on higher levels of goodwill and intangible assets as a result of impairment testing performed on a regular basis; ● higher amortization expenses related to acquired definite-lived intangible assets; and ● becoming subject to intellectual property or other litigation.
Acquisitions involve significant risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the following: ● unanticipated costs and liabilities; ● difficulties in marketing and integrating new products, software, businesses, operations and technology infrastructure in an efficient, effective and secure manner, including the integration of businesses where a portion or all of the business is in an adjacent industry; ● the inability to achieve synergy and cost reduction targets assumed at the time of acquisition; ● difficulties in maintaining customer and key supplier relations, including changing contract manufacturers as a result of lower volumes of business; ● the potential loss of key employees of the acquired businesses, including as a result of cultural differences between the acquired company and our own; ● the diversion of the attention of our senior management from the operation of our daily business; ● the potential adverse effect on our net debt and liquidity position as a result of all or a portion of an acquisition purchase price being paid in cash; ● the potential significant increase of our interest expense, leverage and debt service requirements if we incur additional debt to pay for an acquisition; ● the potential issuance of securities that would dilute our shareholders’ percentage ownership; ● the potential to incur restructuring and other related expenses, including significant transaction costs that may be incurred regardless of whether a potential strategic acquisition or investment is completed; ● use of resources that are needed in other areas of our business; ● the inability to maintain uniform standards, controls, policies and procedures, including the inability to establish and maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting, and remediate, in whole or in part, any material weaknesses or significant deficiencies identified with respect to internal controls over financial reporting; ● difficulties in entering markets in which we have no or limited direct prior experience and where competitors in such markets have stronger market positions; ● difficulties in securing required regulatory approvals or otherwise satisfy closing conditions for a proposed transaction in a timely manner, or at all; 56 ● potential impairment charges on higher levels of goodwill and intangible assets as a result of impairment testing performed on a regular basis; ● higher amortization expenses related to acquired definite-lived intangible assets; and ● becoming subject to intellectual property or other litigation.
Restrictions under applicable federal and state healthcare laws and regulations that may affect our ability to operate include the following: ● the U.S. federal healthcare Anti-Kickback Statute impacts our marketing practices, educational programs, pricing policies and relationships with healthcare providers or other entities, by prohibiting, among other things, persons from knowingly and willfully soliciting, offering, receiving or providing remuneration, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, to induce or reward, or in return for, either the referral of an individual for, or the purchase, order or recommendation of, any good or service, for which payment may be made under a federal healthcare program such as Medicare and Medicaid; 36 ● federal civil and criminal false claims laws and civil monetary penalty laws impose criminal and civil penalties, including through civil whistleblower or qui tam actions, against individuals or entities for, among other things, knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, false or fraudulent claims for payment of government funds (including through reimbursement by Medicare or Medicaid or other federal health care programs), which has been applied to impermissible promotion of pharmaceutical products for off-label uses, or making a false statement or record to avoid, decrease or conceal an obligation to pay money to the federal government; ● the U.S.
Restrictions under applicable federal and state healthcare laws and regulations that may affect our ability to operate include the following: ● the U.S. federal healthcare Anti-Kickback Statute impacts our marketing practices, educational programs, pricing policies and relationships with healthcare providers or other entities, by prohibiting, among other things, persons from knowingly and willfully soliciting, offering, receiving or providing remuneration, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, to induce or reward, or in return for, either the referral of an individual for, or the purchase, order or recommendation of, any good or service, for which payment may be made under a federal healthcare program such as Medicare and Medicaid; 38 ● federal civil and criminal false claims laws and civil monetary penalty laws impose criminal and civil penalties, including through civil whistleblower or qui tam actions, against individuals or entities for, among other things, knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, false or fraudulent claims for payment of government funds (including through reimbursement by Medicare or Medicaid or other federal health care programs), which has been applied to impermissible promotion of pharmaceutical products for off-label uses, or making a false statement or record to avoid, decrease or conceal an obligation to pay money to the federal government; ● the U.S.
Our ability to generate revenue and become profitable depends upon a number of additional factors, including our ability to: ● successfully complete development activities, including the remaining preclinical studies and ongoing and planned clinical trials for our Product Candidates; ● in-license or acquire in the future, Product Candidates and other potential lines of business that we may develop; ● complete and submit NDAs to the FDA and Marketing Authorization Applications (“MAAs”) to the EMA, and obtain regulatory approval for indications for which there is a commercial market; ● complete and submit applications to, and obtain regulatory approval from, other foreign regulatory authorities; ● manufacture any approved products in commercial quantities and on commercially reasonable terms; ● develop a commercial organization, or find suitable partners, to market, sell and distribute approved products in the markets in which we have retained commercialization rights; ● achieve acceptance among patients, clinicians and advocacy groups for any products we develop; ● obtain coverage and adequate reimbursement from third parties, including government payors; and ● set a commercially viable price for any products for which we may receive approval. 56 We are unable to predict the timing or amount of increased expenses, or when or if we will be able to achieve or maintain profitability.
Our ability to generate revenue and become profitable depends upon a number of additional factors, including our ability to: ● successfully complete development activities, including the remaining preclinical studies and ongoing and planned clinical trials for our Product Candidates; ● in-license or acquire in the future, Product Candidates and other potential lines of business that we may develop; ● complete and submit NDAs to the FDA and Marketing Authorization Applications (“MAAs”) to the EMA, and obtain regulatory approval for indications for which there is a commercial market; ● complete and submit applications to, and obtain regulatory approval from, other foreign regulatory authorities; ● manufacture any approved products in commercial quantities and on commercially reasonable terms; ● develop a commercial organization, or find suitable partners, to market, sell and distribute approved products in the markets in which we have retained commercialization rights; ● achieve acceptance among patients, clinicians and advocacy groups for any products we develop; ● obtain coverage and adequate reimbursement from third parties, including government payors; and ● set a commercially viable price for any products for which we may receive approval. 57 We are unable to predict the timing or amount of increased expenses, or when or if we will be able to achieve or maintain profitability.
For example: ● others may be able to make compounds that are the same as or similar to our Product Candidates but that are not covered by the claims of the patents that we own; ● we might not have been the first to make the inventions covered by the issued patents or pending patent applications that we own; ● we might not have been the first to file patent applications covering certain of our inventions; ● others may independently develop similar or alternative technologies or duplicate any of our technologies without infringing our intellectual property rights; ● it is possible that our pending patent applications will not lead to issued patents; ● issued patents that we own may not provide us with any competitive advantages, or may be held invalid or unenforceable as a result of legal challenges; ● our competitors might conduct research and development activities in the United States and other countries that provide a safe harbor from patent infringement claims for certain research and development activities, as well as in countries where we do not have patent rights and then use the information learned from such activities to develop competitive products for sale in our major commercial markets; or ● the patents of others may have an adverse effect on our business. 63 Risks Related to our Third Parties We rely heavily on contract manufacturers over whom we have limited control.
For example: ● others may be able to make compounds that are the same as or similar to our Product Candidates but that are not covered by the claims of the patents that we own; ● we might not have been the first to make the inventions covered by the issued patents or pending patent applications that we own; ● we might not have been the first to file patent applications covering certain of our inventions; ● others may independently develop similar or alternative technologies or duplicate any of our technologies without infringing our intellectual property rights; ● it is possible that our pending patent applications will not lead to issued patents; ● issued patents that we own may not provide us with any competitive advantages, or may be held invalid or unenforceable as a result of legal challenges; ● our competitors might conduct research and development activities in the United States and other countries that provide a safe harbor from patent infringement claims for certain research and development activities, as well as in countries where we do not have patent rights and then use the information learned from such activities to develop competitive products for sale in our major commercial markets; or ● the patents of others may have an adverse effect on our business. 64 Risks Related to our Third Parties We rely heavily on contract manufacturers over whom we have limited control.
Any delay in replacing such persons, or an inability to replace them with persons of similar expertise, would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 39 Our employees may engage in misconduct or other improper activities, including noncompliance with regulatory standards and requirements, which could subject us to significant liability and harm our reputation.
Any delay in replacing such persons, or an inability to replace them with persons of similar expertise, would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our employees may engage in misconduct or other improper activities, including noncompliance with regulatory standards and requirements, which could subject us to significant liability and harm our reputation.
In particular, we rely on data centers to deliver our solutions, which consume significant amounts of energy. To the extent that energy prices increase as a result of carbon pricing or other measures, this could affect our cost structure. Our success depends on our ability to continue to innovate and create new products and enhancements to our existing products.
In particular, we rely on data centers to deliver our solutions, which consume significant amounts of energy. To the extent that energy prices increase as a result of carbon pricing or other measures, this could affect our cost structure. 47 Our success depends on our ability to continue to innovate and create new products and enhancements to our existing products.
The commencement and completion of clinical trials for our products may be delayed for a number of reasons, including delays related, but not limited, to: ● failure by regulatory authorities to grant permission to proceed or placing the clinical trial on hold; ● import/export and research restrictions for cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals may delay or prevent clinical trials in various geographical jurisdictions; ● patients failing to enroll or remain in our trials at the rate we expect; ● suspension or termination of clinical trials by regulators for many reasons, including concerns about patient safety or failure of our contract manufacturers to comply with current good manufacturing practice (“cGMP”) requirements; ● any changes to our manufacturing process that may be necessary or desired; ● delays or failure to obtain clinical supply from contract manufacturers of our products necessary to conduct clinical trials; ● Product Candidates demonstrating a lack of safety or efficacy during clinical trials; ● patients choosing an alternative treatment for the indications for which we are developing any of our Product Candidates or participating in competing clinical trials and/or scheduling conflicts with participating clinicians; ● patients failing to complete clinical trials due to dissatisfaction with the treatment, side effects or other reasons; ● reports of clinical testing on similar technologies and products raising safety and/or efficacy concerns; ● clinical investigators not performing our clinical trials on their anticipated schedule, dropping out of a trial, or employing methods not consistent with the clinical trial protocol, regulatory requirements or other third parties not performing data collection and analysis in a timely or accurate manner; ● failure of our CROs, to satisfy their contractual duties or meet expected deadlines; ● inspections of clinical trial sites by regulatory authorities or Institutional Review Boards (“IRBs”) or ethics committees finding regulatory violations that require us to undertake corrective action, resulting in suspension or termination of one or more sites or the imposition of a clinical hold on the entire study; ● one or more IRBs or ethics committees rejecting, suspending or terminating the study at an investigational site, precluding enrollment of additional subjects, or withdrawing its approval of the trial; or ● failure to reach agreement on acceptable terms with prospective clinical trial sites.
The commencement and completion of clinical trials for our products may be delayed for a number of reasons, including delays related, but not limited, to: ● failure by regulatory authorities to grant permission to proceed or placing the clinical trial on hold; ● import/export and research restrictions for cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals may delay or prevent clinical trials in various geographical jurisdictions; ● patients failing to enroll or remain in our trials at the rate we expect; ● suspension or termination of clinical trials by regulators for many reasons, including concerns about patient safety or failure of our contract manufacturers to comply with current good manufacturing practice (“cGMP”) requirements; ● any changes to our manufacturing process that may be necessary or desired; ● delays or failure to obtain clinical supply from contract manufacturers of our products necessary to conduct clinical trials; ● Product Candidates demonstrating a lack of safety or efficacy during clinical trials; ● patients choosing an alternative treatment for the indications for which we are developing any of our Product Candidates or participating in competing clinical trials and/or scheduling conflicts with participating clinicians; ● patients failing to complete clinical trials due to dissatisfaction with the treatment, side effects or other reasons; ● reports of clinical testing on similar technologies and products raising safety and/or efficacy concerns; ● clinical investigators not performing our clinical trials on their anticipated schedule, dropping out of a trial, or employing methods not consistent with the clinical trial protocol, regulatory requirements or other third parties not performing data collection and analysis in a timely or accurate manner; ● failure of our Contract Research Organization (“CROs”), to satisfy their contractual duties or meet expected deadlines; ● inspections of clinical trial sites by regulatory authorities or Institutional Review Boards (“IRBs”) or ethics committees finding regulatory violations that require us to undertake corrective action, resulting in suspension or termination of one or more sites or the imposition of a clinical hold on the entire study; ● one or more Institutional Review Boards (“IRBs”) or ethics committees rejecting, suspending or terminating the study at an investigational site, precluding enrollment of additional subjects, or withdrawing its approval of the trial; or ● failure to reach agreement on acceptable terms with prospective clinical trial sites.
To the extent that any disruption or security breach were to result in a loss of, or damage to, our data, or inappropriate disclosure of confidential or proprietary information, we could incur liability and the development of our product candidates could be delayed. Our insurance may be insufficient to cover losses that may occur as a result of our operations.
To the extent that any disruption or security breach were to result in a loss of, or damage to, our data, or inappropriate disclosure of confidential or proprietary information, we could incur liability and the development of our product candidates could be delayed. 41 Our insurance may be insufficient to cover losses that may occur as a result of our operations.
If we are unable to manage our international operations successfully, our financial results could be adversely affected. Controlled substance legislation may differ in other jurisdictions and could restrict our ability to market our products internationally, which would result in increased business and economic risks that could affect our financial results.
If we are unable to manage our international operations successfully, our financial results could be adversely affected. 43 Controlled substance legislation may differ in other jurisdictions and could restrict our ability to market our products internationally, which would result in increased business and economic risks that could affect our financial results.
In the case of intellectual property where we have chosen to protect it by treating it as internal knowhow, there can be no assurance that others with greater expertise or access to greater resources do not develop similar or superior technology that impairs the competitive value of our internal know-how. 60 Moreover, a number of aspects of intellectual property protection in the field of AI are currently under development, and there is uncertainty and ongoing litigation in different jurisdictions as to the degree and extent of protection warranted for AI and machine learning systems, as well as relevant system input and outputs.
In the case of intellectual property where we have chosen to protect it by treating it as internal knowhow, there can be no assurance that others with greater expertise or access to greater resources do not develop similar or superior technology that impairs the competitive value of our internal know-how. 61 Moreover, a number of aspects of intellectual property protection in the field of AI are currently under development, and there is uncertainty and ongoing litigation in different jurisdictions as to the degree and extent of protection warranted for AI and machine learning systems, as well as relevant system input and outputs.
The use of AI technologies presents emerging ethical and social issues, and if we enable or offer solutions that draw scrutiny or controversy due to their perceived or actual impact on customers or on society as a whole, we may experience brand or reputational harm, competitive harm, and/or legal liability. 45 Existing privacy-related laws and regulations in the United States and other countries are evolving and are subject to potentially differing interpretations, and various U.S. federal and state or other international legislative and regulatory bodies may expand or enact laws regarding privacy and data security-related matters.
The use of AI technologies presents emerging ethical and social issues, and if we enable or offer solutions that draw scrutiny or controversy due to their perceived or actual impact on customers or on society as a whole, we may experience brand or reputational harm, competitive harm, and/or legal liability. 46 Existing privacy-related laws and regulations in the United States and other countries are evolving and are subject to potentially differing interpretations, and various U.S. federal and state or other international legislative and regulatory bodies may expand or enact laws regarding privacy and data security-related matters.
Department of Treasury, Federal Reserve and the FDIC have announced a program to provide up to $25 billion of loans to financial institutions secured by certain of such government securities held by financial institutions to mitigate the risk of potential losses on the sale of such instruments, the liquidity needs of financial institutions, including as a result of widespread demands for customer withdrawals, may exceed the capacity of such program. 59 Furthermore, we and other parties with who we conduct business and engage commercially may be unable to access critical funds in deposit accounts or other accounts held with a closed or failing financial institution or pursuant to lending arrangements with such financial institutions.
Department of Treasury, Federal Reserve and the FDIC have announced a program to provide up to $25 billion of loans to financial institutions secured by certain of such government securities held by financial institutions to mitigate the risk of potential losses on the sale of such instruments, the liquidity needs of financial institutions, including as a result of widespread demands for customer withdrawals, may exceed the capacity of such program. 60 Furthermore, we and other parties with who we conduct business and engage commercially may be unable to access critical funds in deposit accounts or other accounts held with a closed or failing financial institution or pursuant to lending arrangements with such financial institutions.
We would be unable to market our Product Candidates in countries with such obstacles in the near future or perhaps at all without modification to laws and regulations. 42 Product liability lawsuits against us could cause us to incur substantial liabilities.
We would be unable to market our Product Candidates in countries with such obstacles in the near future or perhaps at all without modification to laws and regulations. Product liability lawsuits against us could cause us to incur substantial liabilities.
The actual or threatened delisting of our securities could also have other material and adverse consequences, including the potential loss of confidence by employees and other stakeholders, the loss of institutional investor interest and fewer business development opportunities, limited availability of market quotations for our securities, reduced liquidity with respect to our securities, a determination that our Common Shares is “penny stock,” which will require brokers trading in shares of our Common Shares to adhere to more stringent rules, possibly resulting in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our shares of our Common Shares, and limited amount of news and analyst coverage of the Company.
The actual or threatened delisting of our securities could also have other material and adverse consequences, including the potential loss of confidence by employees and other stakeholders, the loss of institutional investor interest and fewer business development opportunities, limited availability of market quotations for our securities, reduced liquidity with respect to our securities, a determination that our common shares is “penny stock,” which will require brokers trading in shares of our common shares to adhere to more stringent rules, possibly resulting in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our shares of our common shares, and limited amount of news and analyst coverage of us.
Payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our Board, after taking into account a multitude of factors appropriate in the circumstances, including our operating results, financial condition and current and anticipated cash needs.
Payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors, after taking into account a multitude of factors appropriate in the circumstances, including our operating results, financial condition and current and anticipated cash needs.
Successfully completing our clinical program and obtaining approval of an application seeking commercialization approval is a complex, lengthy, expensive and uncertain process, and the regulatory authorities may delay, limit or deny approval of our Product Candidates for many reasons, including, among others, because: ● we may not be able to demonstrate that our Product Candidates are safe and effective in treating patients to the satisfaction of the regulatory authorities such as the FDA, HC or EMA; ● the results of our clinical trials may not meet the level of statistical or clinical significance required by the regulatory authorities for marketing approval; ● the regulatory authorities may disagree with the number, design, size, conduct or implementation of our clinical trials; ● the regulatory authorities may require that we conduct additional clinical trials; ● the regulatory authorities or other applicable foreign regulatory authorities may not approve the formulation, labeling or specifications of our Product Candidates; ● the contract manufacturing organizations and other contractors that we may retain to conduct our clinical trials may take actions outside of our control that materially adversely impact our clinical trials; 31 ● the regulatory authorities may find the data from clinical studies and clinical trials insufficient to demonstrate that our Product Candidates are safe and effective for their proposed indications; ● the regulatory authorities may disagree with our interpretation of data from our preclinical studies and clinical trials; ● the regulatory authorities may not accept data generated at our clinical trial sites or may disagree with us over whether to accept efficacy results from clinical trial sites outside the United States, Canada or outside the European Union, as applicable, where the standard of care is potentially different from that in the United States, Canada or in the European Union, as applicable; ● if our applications are submitted to the regulatory authorities, the regulatory authorities may have difficulties scheduling the necessary review meetings in a timely manner, may recommend against approval of our application or may recommend or require, as a condition of approval, additional preclinical studies or clinical trials, limitations on approved labeling or distribution and use restrictions; ● the FDA may require development of a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy which would use risk minimization strategies to ensure that the benefits of certain prescription drugs outweigh their risks, as a condition of approval or post-approval, and the EMA may grant only conditional marketing authorization or impose specific obligations as a condition for marketing authorization, or may require us to conduct post-authorization safety studies; ● the FDA, DEA, HC, EMA or other applicable foreign regulatory agencies may not approve the manufacturing processes or facilities of third-party manufacturers with which we contract or DEA or other applicable foreign regulatory agency quotas may limit the quantities of controlled substances available to our manufacturers; or ● the FDA, HC, EMA or other applicable foreign regulatory agencies may change their approval policies or adopt new regulations.
Successfully completing our clinical program and obtaining approval of an application seeking commercialization approval is a complex, lengthy, expensive and uncertain process, and the regulatory authorities may delay, limit or deny approval of our Product Candidates for many reasons, including, among others, because: ● we may not be able to demonstrate that our Product Candidates are safe and effective in treating patients to the satisfaction of the regulatory authorities such as the FDA, HC or EMA; ● the results of our clinical trials may not meet the level of statistical or clinical significance required by the regulatory authorities for marketing approval; ● the regulatory authorities may disagree with the number, design, size, conduct or implementation of our clinical trials; ● the regulatory authorities may require that we conduct additional clinical trials; ● the regulatory authorities or other applicable foreign regulatory authorities may not approve the formulation, labeling or specifications of our Product Candidates; ● the contract manufacturing organizations and other contractors that we may retain to conduct our clinical trials may take actions outside of our control that materially adversely impact our clinical trials; 33 ● the regulatory authorities may find the data from clinical studies and clinical trials insufficient to demonstrate that our Product Candidates are safe and effective for their proposed indications; ● the regulatory authorities may disagree with our interpretation of data from our preclinical studies and clinical trials; ● the regulatory authorities may not accept data generated at our clinical trial sites or may disagree with us over whether to accept efficacy results from clinical trial sites outside the United States, Canada or outside the European Union, as applicable, where the standard of care is potentially different from that in the United States, Canada or in the European Union, as applicable; ● if our applications are submitted to the regulatory authorities, the regulatory authorities may have difficulties scheduling the necessary review meetings in a timely manner, may recommend against approval of our application or may recommend or require, as a condition of approval, additional preclinical studies or clinical trials, limitations on approved labeling or distribution and use restrictions; ● the FDA may require development of a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy which would use risk minimization strategies to ensure that the benefits of certain prescription drugs outweigh their risks, as a condition of approval or post-approval, and the EMA may grant only conditional marketing authorization or impose specific obligations as a condition for marketing authorization, or may require us to conduct post-authorization safety studies; ● the FDA, Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), HC, EMA or other applicable foreign regulatory agencies may not approve the manufacturing processes or facilities of third-party manufacturers with which we contract or DEA or other applicable foreign regulatory agency quotas may limit the quantities of controlled substances available to our manufacturers; or ● the FDA, HC, EMA or other applicable foreign regulatory agencies may change their approval policies or adopt new regulations.
A product liability claim or series of claims brought against us could cause our share price to decline and, if we are unsuccessful in defending such a claim or claims and the resulting judgments exceed our insurance coverage, our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects could be materially adversely affected. 43 Failure to protect our information technology infrastructure against cyber-based attacks, network security breaches, service interruptions, or data corruption could significantly disrupt our operations and adversely affect our business and operating results.
A product liability claim or series of claims brought against us could cause our share price to decline and, if we are unsuccessful in defending such a claim or claims and the resulting judgments exceed our insurance coverage, our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects could be materially adversely affected. 44 Failure to protect our information technology infrastructure against cyber-based attacks, network security breaches, service interruptions, or data corruption could significantly disrupt our operations and adversely affect our business and operating results.
A major risk we face is the possibility that none of our Product Candidates under development will successfully gain market approval from the FDA or other regulatory authorities, resulting in us being unable to derive any commercial revenue from them after investing significant amounts of capital in multiple stages of preclinical and clinical testing. 29 If we experience delays in clinical testing, we will be delayed in commercializing our Product Candidates, and our business may be substantially harmed.
A major risk we face is the possibility that none of our Product Candidates under development will successfully gain market approval from the FDA or other regulatory authorities, resulting in us being unable to derive any commercial revenue from them after investing significant amounts of capital in multiple stages of preclinical and clinical testing. 31 If we experience delays in clinical testing, we will be delayed in commercializing our Product Candidates, and our business may be substantially harmed.
Even if coverage is provided, the approved reimbursement amount may not be high enough to allow us to establish or maintain pricing sufficient to realize a sufficient return on our investment. 35 In the United States, the Medicare Modernization Act, established the Medicare Part D program and provided authority for limiting the number of drugs that will be covered in any therapeutic class thereunder.
Even if coverage is provided, the approved reimbursement amount may not be high enough to allow us to establish or maintain pricing sufficient to realize a sufficient return on our investment. 37 In the United States, the Medicare Modernization Act, established the Medicare Part D program and provided authority for limiting the number of drugs that will be covered in any therapeutic class thereunder.
Any of these factors, many of which are beyond our control, could increase development costs, jeopardize our ability to obtain regulatory approval for and successfully market our Product Candidates and generate product revenue. 32 We intend to conduct clinical trials for our Product Candidates in several international jurisdictions, and acceptance by all regulatory authorities for such “international” data is not certain.
Any of these factors, many of which are beyond our control, could increase development costs, jeopardize our ability to obtain regulatory approval for and successfully market our Product Candidates and generate product revenue. 34 We intend to conduct clinical trials for our Product Candidates in several international jurisdictions, and acceptance by all regulatory authorities for such “international” data is not certain.
If the FDA or any other regulatory authorities does not accept any such data, it would likely result in the need for additional clinical trials, which would be costly and time-consuming and delay aspects of our development plan. In addition, the conduct of clinical trials outside the United States could have a significant impact on us.
If the FDA or any other regulatory authorities do not accept any such data, it would likely result in the need for additional clinical trials, which would be costly and time-consuming and delay aspects of our development plan. In addition, the conduct of clinical trials outside the United States could have a significant impact on us.
The successful commercialization of our Product Candidates may require permits or approvals from regulatory bodies, such as the DEA, that regulate controlled substances. 33 If any of our Product Candidates receives marketing approval and we or others later identify undesirable side effects caused by the Product Candidate, our ability to market and derive revenue from the product candidates could be compromised.
The successful commercialization of our Product Candidates may require permits or approvals from regulatory bodies, such as the DEA, that regulate controlled substances. 35 If any of our Product Candidates receives marketing approval and we or others later identify undesirable side effects caused by the Product Candidate, our ability to market and derive revenue from the product candidates could be compromised.
If such increased levels of volatility and market turmoil continue for a protracted period of time, our operations could be materially adversely impacted and the trading price of our Common Shares may be materially adversely affected. 47 Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our existing shareholders, restrict our operations or require us to relinquish rights to our technologies or Product Candidates.
If such increased levels of volatility and market turmoil continue for a protracted period of time, our operations could be materially adversely impacted and the trading price of our Common Shares may be materially adversely affected. 48 Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our existing shareholders, restrict our operations or require us to relinquish rights to our technologies or Product Candidates.
Any claims by third parties that we have misappropriated their confidential information or trade secrets could have a similar negative impact on our business. 61 While our preclinical studies are ongoing, we believe that the use of our Product Candidates in these preclinical studies fall within the scope of the exemptions provided by 35 U.S.C.
Any claims by third parties that we have misappropriated their confidential information or trade secrets could have a similar negative impact on our business. 62 While our preclinical studies are ongoing, we believe that the use of our Product Candidates in these preclinical studies fall within the scope of the exemptions provided by 35 U.S.C.
If any of our trade secrets were to be disclosed to or independently developed by a competitor or other third-party, our competitive position would be harmed. 62 We may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights throughout the world. Filing, prosecuting and defending patents on all of our Product Candidates throughout the world would be prohibitively expensive.
If any of our trade secrets were to be disclosed to or independently developed by a competitor or other third-party, our competitive position would be harmed. 63 We may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights throughout the world. Filing, prosecuting and defending patents on all of our Product Candidates throughout the world would be prohibitively expensive.
A slowdown in the financial markets or other economic conditions, including but not limited to reduced consumer spending, decreased employment rates, adverse business conditions, high inflation, high fuel and energy costs, high consumer debt levels, a lack of available credit, the state of turmoil in the financial markets, high interest rates and/or tax rates, may adversely affect the Company’s growth and profitability.
A slowdown in the financial markets or other economic conditions, including but not limited to reduced consumer spending, decreased employment rates, adverse business conditions, high inflation, high fuel and energy costs, high consumer debt levels, a lack of available credit, the state of turmoil in the financial markets, high interest rates and/or tax rates, may adversely affect our growth and profitability.
The implementation of cost containment measures or other healthcare reforms may compromise our ability to generate revenue, attain profitability or commercialize our products. 34 Any Product Candidates we develop may become subject to unfavorable pricing regulations, third-party reimbursement practices or healthcare reform initiatives, thereby materially and adversely impacting our business.
The implementation of cost containment measures or other healthcare reforms may compromise our ability to generate revenue, attain profitability or commercialize our products. 36 Any Product Candidates we develop may become subject to unfavorable pricing regulations, third-party reimbursement practices or healthcare reform initiatives, thereby materially and adversely impacting our business.
Failure to remedy any material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, or to implement or maintain other effective control systems required of public companies, could also restrict our future access to the capital markets. 50 Our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud.
Failure to remedy any material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, or to implement or maintain other effective control systems required of public companies, could also restrict our future access to the capital markets. 51 Our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud.
Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. 54 We may have difficulties identifying, successfully completing or integrating acquisitions, or maintaining or growing our acquired businesses.
Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. 55 We may have difficulties identifying, successfully completing or integrating acquisitions, or maintaining or growing our acquired businesses.
However, the future sale of a substantial number of Common Shares by our directors and officers and their affiliates, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices for our Common Shares. 48 We do not currently pay dividends on our Common Shares and have no intention to pay dividends on our Common Shares for the foreseeable future.
However, the future sale of a substantial number of Common Shares by our directors and officers and their affiliates, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices for our Common Shares. 49 We do not currently pay dividends on our Common Shares and have no intention to pay dividends on our Common Shares for the foreseeable future.
The terms of any collaboration or other arrangements that we may establish may not be favorable to us. 64 For all of the aforesaid reasons and others set forth in this Annual Report, an investment in Common Shares and any other securities that we may offer from time to time involves a high degree of risk.
The terms of any collaboration or other arrangements that we may establish may not be favorable to us. 65 For all of the aforesaid reasons and others set forth in this Annual Report, an investment in Common Shares and any other securities that we may offer from time to time involves a high degree of risk.
Due to our limited operating history and history of losses, any predictions about our future success, performance or viability may not be accurate. 53 We will require additional capital to fund our operations and if we fail to obtain necessary financing, we will not be able to complete the development and commercialization of our Product Candidates.
Due to our limited operating history and history of losses, any predictions about our future success, performance or viability may not be accurate. 54 We will require additional capital to fund our operations and if we fail to obtain necessary financing, we will not be able to complete the development and commercialization of our Product Candidates.
Any of the foregoing could prevent or delay a change of control and may deprive or limit strategic opportunities for our shareholders to sell their shares. 52 If securities or industry analysts publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our share price and trading volume may decline.
Any of the foregoing could prevent or delay a change of control and may deprive or limit strategic opportunities for our shareholders to sell their shares. 53 If securities or industry analysts publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our share price and trading volume may decline.
Any loss of confidence arising from a significant data security breach could hurt our reputation, further damaging our business. 44 Our failure to comply with data protection laws and regulations could lead to government enforcement actions and significant penalties against us, and adversely impact our operating results.
Any loss of confidence arising from a significant data security breach could hurt our reputation, further damaging our business. 45 Our failure to comply with data protection laws and regulations could lead to government enforcement actions and significant penalties against us, and adversely impact our operating results.
If we are unable to successfully commercialize any of our products, our financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. 27 Even if our Product Candidates advance through preclinical studies and clinical trials, we may experience difficulties in managing our growth and expanding our operations.
If we are unable to successfully commercialize any of our products, our financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. 29 Even if our Product Candidates advance through preclinical studies and clinical trials, we may experience difficulties in managing our growth and expanding our operations.
To the extent that our Common Shares became eligible to trade on the OTC Bulletin Board, another over-the-counter quotation system, or on the pink sheets, an investor may find it more difficult to dispose of their Common Shares or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our Common Shares. 28 Furthermore, the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996, which is a federal statute, prevents or preempts the states from regulating the sale of certain securities, which are referred to as “covered securities.” Because our Common Shares are currently listed on Nasdaq, such securities will be deemed covered securities.
To the extent that our common shares became eligible to trade on the Over-The-Counter (“OTC”) Bulletin Board, another over-the-counter quotation system, or on the pink sheets, an investor may find it more difficult to dispose of their common shares or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our common shares. 30 Furthermore, the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996, which is a federal statute, prevents or preempts the states from regulating the sale of certain securities, which are referred to as “covered securities.” Because our Common Shares are currently listed on Nasdaq, such securities will be deemed covered securities.
Potential negative outcomes from this program include but are not limited to: ● the technology fails to produce sufficient quantities of cannabinoids or ones for which we or others have a need; or ● the cost structure of the technology is such that it is not commercially competitive with alternate methods of cannabinoid manufacturing leading to the technology having no value proposition nor incremental value to the Company. 30 Negative results from clinical trials or studies of others and adverse safety events involving the targets of our products may have an adverse impact on our future commercialization efforts.
Potential negative outcomes from this program include but are not limited to: ● the technology fails to produce sufficient quantities of cannabinoids or ones for which we or others have a need; or ● the cost structure of the technology is such that it is not commercially competitive with alternate methods of cannabinoid manufacturing leading to the technology having no value proposition nor incremental value to us. 32 Negative results from clinical trials or studies of others and adverse safety events involving the targets of our products may have an adverse impact on our future commercialization efforts.
Our management and other personnel devote a substantial amount of time to these compliance initiatives. 51 Moreover, these rules and regulations have substantially increased our legal and financial compliance costs and made some activities more time-consuming and costly. The increased costs have increased our net loss.
Our management and other personnel devote a substantial amount of time to these compliance initiatives. 52 Moreover, these rules and regulations have substantially increased our legal and financial compliance costs and made some activities more time-consuming and costly. The increased costs have increased our net loss.
Any negative developments in respect thereof could have a material and adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition, and the value of our securities. 58 High rates of global inflation, the occurrence of a recession and higher interest rates could have a material and adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Any negative developments in respect thereof could have a material and adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition, and the value of our securities. 59 High rates of global inflation, the occurrence of a recession and higher interest rates could have a material and adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our net loss for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $7.7 million and $8.0 million, respectively. Substantially all of our losses have resulted from expenses incurred in connection with our research and development programs and from general and administrative costs associated with our operations.
Our net loss for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was approximately $8.2 million and $7.7 million, respectively. Substantially all of our losses have resulted from expenses incurred in connection with our research and development programs and from general and administrative costs associated with our operations.
The FCPA and the CFPOA, as well as any other applicable domestic or foreign anti-corruption or anti-bribery laws to which we are or may become subject generally prohibit corporations and individuals from engaging in certain activities to obtain or retain business or to influence a person working in an official capacity and requires companies to maintain accurate books and records and internal controls, including at foreign-controlled subsidiaries.
The FCPA and the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (“CFPOA”), as well as any other applicable domestic or foreign anti-corruption or anti-bribery laws to which we are or may become subject generally prohibit corporations and individuals from engaging in certain activities to obtain or retain business or to influence a person working in an official capacity and requires companies to maintain accurate books and records and internal controls, including at foreign-controlled subsidiaries.
Comparable laws and regulations exist in the countries within the European Economic Area (“EEA”). Although such laws are partially based upon European Union (“EU”), law, they may vary from country to country.
Comparable laws and regulations exist in the countries within the European Economic Area (“EEA”). Although such laws are partially based upon EU, law, they may vary from country to country.
The methods and techniques used by cyber threat actors to gain entry into our network and access our computer systems, software and data will become more advanced with the use of AI and may become increasingly difficult or impossible to detect and prevent.
The methods and techniques used by cyber threat actors to gain entry into our network and access our computer systems, software and data will become more advanced with the use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and may become increasingly difficult or impossible to detect and prevent.
If we are subject to quality, cost or delivery issues with the preclinical and clinical grade materials supplied by contract manufacturers, our business operations could suffer significant harm. We currently have no manufacturing capabilities and rely on CDMOs to manufacture our Product Candidates for preclinical studies and clinical trials.
If we are subject to quality, cost or delivery issues with the preclinical and clinical grade materials supplied by contract manufacturers, our business operations could suffer significant harm. We currently have no manufacturing capabilities and rely on contract research, development and manufacturing organization (“CDMOs”) to manufacture our Product Candidates for preclinical studies and clinical trials.
As a result, our independent registered public accounting firm included an explanatory paragraph in its report on our financial statements as of and for the years ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 with respect to this uncertainty.
As a result, our independent registered public accounting firms included an explanatory paragraph in its report on our financial statements as of and for the years ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 with respect to this uncertainty.
Should market conditions and commodity prices worsen and persist in a worsened state for a prolonged period of time, an assessment of the Company’s assets for impairment may be required.
Should market conditions and commodity prices worsen and persist in a worsened state for a prolonged period of time, an assessment of our assets for impairment may be required.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Summary of Risk Factors The following is a summary of material risks that could affect the Company.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Summary of Risk Factors The following is a summary of material risks that could affect us.
The regulatory approval processes of the FDA, HC, the EMA and other comparable foreign regulatory authorities are lengthy, time-consuming and inherently unpredictable, and if we are ultimately unable to obtain regulatory approval for our Product Candidates, our business will be substantially harmed.
The regulatory approval processes of the FDA, HC, the European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) and other comparable foreign regulatory authorities are lengthy, time-consuming and inherently unpredictable, and if we are ultimately unable to obtain regulatory approval for our Product Candidates, our business will be substantially harmed.
Our competitors or other third parties may incorporate AI technologies into their services, products and business more quickly or more successfully than us, which could impair our ability to compete effectively and materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Our competitors or other third parties may incorporate AI technologies into their services, products and business more quickly or more successfully than us, which could impair our ability to compete effectively and materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Climate change may have an impact on our business.
Since our inception as a pharmaceutical company in October 2014, we have devoted substantially all of our resources to the development of our proprietary Product Candidates. We have generated significant operating losses since our inception with an accumulated deficit to June 30, 2024 of approximately $109.1 million.
Since our inception as a pharmaceutical company in October 2014, we have devoted substantially all of our resources to the development of our proprietary Product Candidates. We have generated significant operating losses since our inception with an accumulated deficit to June 30, 2025 of approximately $118.0 million.
We may take advantage of these reporting exemptions until we are no longer an emerging growth company. 49 There remains increased focus from lawmakers and regulators on corporate ESG practices, including climate change and related ESG disclosure requirements.
We may take advantage of these reporting exemptions until we are no longer an emerging growth company. 50 There remains increased focus from lawmakers and regulators on corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) practices, including climate change and related ESG disclosure requirements.
In either event, we may incur additional or higher premiums for such coverage than in prior years. 40 Among other factors, national security concerns, catastrophic events, pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, or any changes in any applicable statutory requirement binding insurance carriers to offer certain types of coverage could also adversely affect available insurance coverage and result in, among other things, increased premiums on available coverage (which may cause us to elect to reduce our policy limits or not renew our coverage) and additional exclusions from coverage.
Among other factors, national security concerns, catastrophic events, pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, or any changes in any applicable statutory requirement binding insurance carriers to offer certain types of coverage could also adversely affect available insurance coverage and result in, among other things, increased premiums on available coverage (which may cause us to elect to reduce our policy limits or not renew our coverage) and additional exclusions from coverage.
Any sudden or rapid destabilization of global economic conditions could impact the Company’s ability to obtain equity or debt financing in the future on terms favorable to the Company or at all. In such an event, the Company’s operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted. 57 The Company assesses on a quarterly basis the carrying values of its assets.
Any sudden or rapid destabilization of global economic conditions could impact the our ability to obtain equity or debt financing in the future on terms favorable to us or at all. In such an event, our operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted. We assess on a quarterly basis the carrying values of our assets.
As of June 30, 2024, we had approximately $6.6 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, which, we currently estimate funds our operations to the end of the fourth quarter of calendar 2024 (being the second fiscal quarter of 2025), depending on the level and timing of realizing revenues from the sale of BayMedica inventory as well as the level and timing of the Company’s operating expenses.
As of June 30, 2025, we had approximately $11.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, which, we currently estimate funds our operations into the fourth quarter of calendar 2026 (being the second fiscal quarter of 2027), depending on the level and timing of realizing revenues from the sale of BayMedica inventory as well as the level and timing of our operating expenses.
On the other hand, we may determine that we either do not have certain coverage that would be prudent for our business and the risks associated with our business or that our current coverages are too low to adequately cover such risks.
On the other hand, we may determine that we either do not have certain coverage that would be prudent for our business and the risks associated with our business or that our current coverages are too low to adequately cover such risks. In either event, we may incur additional or higher premiums for such coverage than in prior years.
The volatile nature of our Common Share price may cause investment losses for our stockholders. In addition, the market price of stock in small capitalization biotech companies is often driven by investor sentiment, expectation, and perception, all of which may be independent of fundamental, objective, and intrinsic valuation metrics or traditional financial performance metrics, thereby exacerbating volatility.
In addition, the market price of stock in small capitalization biotech companies is often driven by investor sentiment, expectation, and perception, all of which may be independent of fundamental, objective, and intrinsic valuation metrics or traditional financial performance metrics, thereby exacerbating volatility.
As of June 30, 2024, we had non-capital loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $80.2 million available to offset future taxable income in Canada and the United States. These NOL carry-forwards begin to expire in 2026. Our NOL carryforwards could expire unused and be unavailable to offset future income tax liabilities.
As of June 30, 2025, we had net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $97.3 million available to offset future taxable income in Canada and the United States. These NOL carry-forwards begin to expire in 2026. Our NOL carryforwards could expire unused and be unavailable to offset future income tax liabilities.
Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, regulatory penalties, disrupt our operations, damage to our ability to obtain patent protection for our Product Candidates, damage to our reputation, and cause a loss of confidence in our products and our ability to conduct clinical trials, which could adversely affect our business and reputation and lead to delays in gaining regulatory approvals. 41 We expect to face intense competition, often from companies with greater resources and experience than we have.
Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, regulatory penalties, disrupt our operations, damage to our ability to obtain patent protection for our Product Candidates, damage to our reputation, and cause a loss of confidence in our products and our ability to conduct clinical trials, which could adversely affect our business and reputation and lead to delays in gaining regulatory approvals.
As of September 20, 2024, there were 179,293 options available for future allocation pursuant to the 20% of the issued and outstanding shares allowed to be issued according to the terms of the Plan.
As of September 12, 2025, there were 42,332 options available for future allocation pursuant to the 20% of the issued and outstanding shares allowed to be issued according to the terms of the Plan.
We currently have no products that have been approved by the FDA, HC, or any similar regulatory authority. To obtain regulatory approvals for our Product Candidates being developed and to achieve commercial success, clinical trials must demonstrate that the Product Candidates are safe for human use and that they demonstrate efficacy.
To obtain regulatory approvals for our Product Candidates being developed and to achieve commercial success, clinical trials must demonstrate that the Product Candidates are safe for human use and that they demonstrate efficacy. We have no products or technologies which are currently in human clinical trials.
The market and demand for metal commodities and related products has in recent years been adversely affected by global economic uncertainty, reduced confidence in financial markets, the COVID-19 pandemic, including any resurgence thereof, bank failures and credit availability concerns. These macro-economic events negatively affected the mining and minerals sectors in general.
Changes in the global economic environment have created market uncertainty and volatility in recent years. The market and demand for metal commodities and related products has in recent years been adversely affected by global economic uncertainty, reduced confidence in financial markets, the COVID-19 pandemic, including any resurgence thereof, bank failures and credit availability concerns.
Therefore, you should carefully consider each of the following risks, together with all other information set forth in this Annual Report, including the consolidated financial statements and the related notes, before making a decision to buy our Common Shares. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business could be harmed.
Risk Factors Investing in our Common Shares involves a high degree of risk. Therefore, you should carefully consider each of the following risks, together with all other information set forth in this Annual Report, including the consolidated financial statements and the related notes, before making a decision to buy our Common Shares.
The Company was unable to regain compliance during the Extended Compliance Period and on September 17, 2024, the Company received an additional notification from the Listing Qualifications Department stating that due to the deficiency, the Company’s securities would be delisted from Nasdaq on September 26, 2024, unless the Company appealed Nasdaq’s determination to a Hearings Panel (the “Panel”).
We were unable to regain compliance during the Extended Compliance Period and on September 17, 2024, we received an additional notification from the Nasdaq Staff stating that due to the deficiency, our securities would be delisted from Nasdaq on September 26, 2024, unless we appealed Nasdaq’s determination to Nasdaq’s Panel.
We do not maintain insurance for environmental liability or toxic tort claims that may be asserted against us. Additional federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting our operations may be adopted in the future. We may incur substantial costs to comply with, and substantial fines or penalties if we violate, any of these laws or regulations.
We do not maintain insurance for environmental liability or toxic tort claims that may be asserted against us. Additional federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting our operations may be adopted in the future.
If any physicians or other healthcare providers or entities with whom we expect to do business are found to not be in compliance with applicable laws, they may be subject to criminal, civil or administrative sanctions, including exclusions from government funded healthcare programs. 37 Failure to comply with the FCPA, the CFPOA, and other global anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws could subject us to penalties and other adverse consequences.
If any physicians or other healthcare providers or entities with whom we expect to do business are found to not be in compliance with applicable laws, they may be subject to criminal, civil or administrative sanctions, including exclusions from government funded healthcare programs.
Moreover, in the event that a global recession were to occur, it could adversely impact the critical counterparties that we engage, including in the form of a decrease in the products and services they seek to obtain from us.
Moreover, in the event that a global recession were to occur, it could adversely impact the critical counterparties that we engage, including in the form of a decrease in the products and services they seek to obtain from us. Relatively high interest rates will increase cost of capital and the cost of borrowings for any other corporate purpose.
Compliance with these anti-corruption laws and anti-bribery laws may be expensive and difficult, particularly in countries in which corruption is a recognized problem. In addition, these laws present particular challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, because, in many countries, hospitals are operated by the government, and physicians and other hospital employees are considered to be foreign officials.
In addition, these laws present particular challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, because, in many countries, hospitals are operated by the government, and physicians and other hospital employees are considered to be foreign officials.
We are currently working to get policies and processes in place to monitor compliance with the FCPA and CFPOA. We can make no assurance that they will not engage in prohibited conduct, and we may be held liable for their acts under applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws.
We can make no assurance that they will not engage in prohibited conduct, and we may be held liable for their acts under applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws.
It is illegal to pay, offer to pay or authorize the payment of anything of value to any foreign government official, government staff member, political party or political candidate in an attempt to obtain or retain business or to otherwise influence a person working in an official capacity.
It is illegal to pay, offer to pay or authorize the payment of anything of value to any foreign government official, government staff member, political party or political candidate in an attempt to obtain or retain business or to otherwise influence a person working in an official capacity. 39 Compliance with these anti-corruption laws and anti-bribery laws may be expensive and difficult, particularly in countries in which corruption is a recognized problem.
While the Company has filed the Appeal Request, there can be no assurances, however, that we will be successful in regaining compliance with the continued listing requirements and maintaining the listing of our Common Shares on Nasdaq.
While the Panel determined to continue the listing of our common shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market, there can be no assurances, however, that we will be successful in remaining in compliance with the continued listing requirements and maintaining the listing of our common shares on Nasdaq in the future.
The pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive and subject to rapid change. The industry continues to expand and evolve as an increasing number of competitors and potential competitors enter the market. Many of these competitors and potential competitors have substantially greater financial, technological, managerial and research and development resources and experience than we have.
We expect to face intense competition, often from companies with greater resources and experience than we have. The pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive and subject to rapid change. The industry continues to expand and evolve as an increasing number of competitors and potential competitors enter the market.
Many potential pharmaceuticals products never reach the stage of clinical testing and even those that do have only a small chance of successfully completing clinical development and gaining regulatory approval.
Additionally, we have no products for commercial sale or licensed for commercial sale, nor do we expect to have any such products for the next several years. Many potential pharmaceuticals products never reach the stage of clinical testing and even those that do have only a small chance of successfully completing clinical development and gaining regulatory approval.
In addition, any further changes in regulations or shifts in political conditions are beyond the control of the Company and may materially and adversely affect our business, or if significant enough, may significantly impede our ability to transact in certain countries.
In addition, any further changes in regulations or shifts in political conditions are beyond our control and may materially and adversely affect our business, or if significant enough, may significantly impede our ability to transact in certain countries. Operations may be affected in varying degrees by government regulations with respect to restrictions on production, price controls and foreign exchange restrictions.
Federal legislation and actions by state and local governments may permit reimportation of drugs from/to foreign countries where the drugs are sold at lower prices than in the country of origination, which could materially adversely affect our business and financial condition.
For additional information, see Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report and the section titled “Legal Proceedings” in Part I, Item 3 of this Annual Report. 40 Federal legislation and actions by state and local governments may permit reimportation of drugs from/to foreign countries where the drugs are sold at lower prices than in the country of origination, which could materially adversely affect our business and financial condition.
There are ongoing projects conducted by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in the United States that are expected to result in new pronouncements that continue to evolve, which could adversely impact the manner in which we report our financial position and operating results.
There are ongoing projects conducted by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in the United States that are expected to result in new pronouncements that continue to evolve, which could adversely impact the manner in which we report our financial position and operating results. 58 Natural disasters, public health crises, political crises, or other catastrophic events may adversely affect our business affairs, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, availability of credit and foreign exchange exposure.
Global financial conditions remain subject to sudden and rapid destabilizations in response to economic shocks.
These macro-economic events negatively affected the mining and minerals sectors in general. Global financial conditions remain subject to sudden and rapid destabilizations in response to economic shocks.
As previously reported by the Company, on March 19, 2024, the Company received written notification from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq that the Company has been granted an additional 180-day compliance period, or until September 16, 2024 (the “Extended Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement for the continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Rule”).
As previously reported, on March 19, 2024, we received written notification from the Nasdaq Staff that we were granted an additional 180-day compliance period, or until September 16, 2024, or the Extended Compliance Period, to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s Minimum Bid Price Rule.
During 2022 and 2023, the global markets experienced, and continue to experience, higher rates of inflation as a result of several market factors, including in the form of increased costs pertaining to labor, materials and overhead. The U.S. capital markets in particular have experienced and continue to experience extreme volatility and disruption.
In recent years, the global markets experienced, higher rates of inflation as a result of several market factors, including in the form of increased costs pertaining to labor, materials and overhead. Inflation rates in the U.S. significantly increased in recent years resulting in action by the U.S. federal government to increase interest rates, adversely affecting capital markets activity.
Our proprietary information, or that of our customers, suppliers and business partners, may be lost or we may suffer security breaches.
We may incur substantial costs to comply with, and substantial fines or penalties if we violate, any of these laws or regulations. 42 Our proprietary information, or that of our customers, suppliers and business partners, may be lost or we may suffer security breaches.