What changed in BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc.'s 10-K — 2022 vs 2023
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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc.'s 2022 and 2023 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2023 report.
+214 added−160 removedSource: 10-K (2024-03-29) vs 10-K (2023-04-25)
Top changes in BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc.'s 2023 10-K
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- Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis+59 / −47 · 30 edited
- Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity+11 / −9 · 9 edited
- Item 2. Properties+1 / −1 · 1 edited
Item 1. Business
Business — how the company describes what it does
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Biggest changeThe following graphic illustrates the global revenue forecast for applying AI in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the increase in anticipated market spend and annual growth rate for AI solutions per certain application areas. 8 Intellectual Property Patents We have exclusive worldwide rights to the following patents related to our intellectual property: Johns Hopkins University Licensed Intellectual Property: Title Serial Number File Date Application Type Country Status Patent Number Expiration Date Assignee An Improved Formulation of Mebendazole and Drug Combination to Improve Anti-cancer Activity 62/112,706 06 Feb 2015 Provisional US Expired The Johns Hopkins University An Improved Formulation of Mebendazole and Drug Combination to Improve Anti-cancer Activity PCT/US2016/016968 08 Feb 2016 PCT PCT - Parent Expired 11 Aug 2016 The Johns Hopkins University MEBENDAZOLE POLYMORPH FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF TUMORS 15/548,959 04 Aug 2017 PCT US GRANTED 11,110,079 08 Feb 2036 The Johns Hopkins University Mebendazole Polymorph For Treatment And Prevention Of Tumors 16747414.7 08 Feb 2016 PCT EPO GRANTED Pending 08 Feb 2036 The Johns Hopkins University MEBENDAZOLE POLYMORPH FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF TUMORS 253854 08 Feb 2016 PCT Israel GRANTED 253854 08 Feb 2036 The Johns Hopkins University An Improved Formulation of Mebendazole and Drug Combination to Improve Anti-cancer Activity 2016800144274 08 Feb 2016 PCT China GRANTED 1ZL20168-0014427.4 08 Feb 2036 The Johns Hopkins University An Improved Formulation of Mebendazole and Drug Combination to Improve Anti-cancer Activity 201717028684 08 Feb 2016 PCT India GRANTED 352734 08 Feb 2036 The Johns Hopkins University Mebendazole Polymorph For Treatment And Prevention Of Tumors 2017-541687 08 Feb 2016 PCT Japan GRANTED 6796586 08 Feb 2036 The Johns Hopkins University CONTINUATION: Mebendazole Polymorph For Treatment And Prevention Of Tumors 17/402,131 13 Aug 2021 CON United States PENDING The Johns Hopkins University 9 George Washington University Licensed Intellectual Property: The provisional patent numbers 63/113,745 and 63/147,141 were both converted into a single PCT application (PCT/US2021/059245) with an expiration date of November 12, 2041, as shown in table below.
Biggest changeThe following graphic illustrates the global revenue forecast for applying AI in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the increase in anticipated market spend and annual growth rate for AI solutions per certain application areas. 10 Intellectual Property Patents We have exclusive worldwide rights to the following patents related to our intellectual property: Mebendazole Polymorph For Treatment And Prevention Of Tumors Serial Number Country Status Issue Date Expiration Date 62/112,706 United States Converted N/A N/A PCT/US2016/016968 PCT Nationalized N/A N/A 11,110,079 United States Granted 9/7/2021 2/8/2036 17/402,131 United States Abandoned N/A N/A 18/525,209 United States Pending N/A N/A 16747414.7 Europe Granted 12/15/2021 2/8/2036 16747414.7 Czech Republic Granted 12/15/2021 2/8/2036 16747414.7 France Granted 12/15/2021 2/8/2036 60 2016 067 384.3 Germany Granted 12/15/2021 2/8/2036 16747414.7 Ireland Granted 12/15/2021 2/8/2036 502022000018341 Italy Granted 12/15/2021 2/8/2036 16747414.7 Spain Granted 12/15/2021 2/8/2036 16747414.7 Switzerland Granted 12/15/2021 2/8/2036 16747414.7 United Kingdom Granted 12/15/2021 2/8/2036 253854 Israel Granted 6/26/2021 2/8/2036 2016800144274 China Granted 6/25/2021 2/8/2036 201717028684 India Granted 12/1/2020 2/8/2036 2017-541687 Japan Granted 11/18/2020 2/8/2036 Mebendazole Prodrugs with Enhanced Solubility and Oral Bioavailability Serial Number Country Status Issue Date Expiration Date 62/627,810 United States Converted N/A N/A PCT/US2019/017291 PCT Nationalized N/A N/A 11,712,435 United States Granted 8/1/2023 2/8/2039 2019216757 Australia Granted 1/4/2024 2/8/2039 19751700.6 Europe Pending N/A N/A 3,090,691 Canada Pending N/A N/A Inhibition of SPTBN1 to treat Obesity/NASH and Obesity/NASH-driven cancer Serial Number Country Status Filing Date Expiration Date 63/113,745 United States Converted 11/13/2020 N/A 63/147,141 United States Converted 2/8/2021 N/A PCT/US2021/059245 United States Nationalized 11/12/2021 N/A 2023-528428 Japan Filed 11/12/2021 N/A 18/252,771 United States Filed 5/12/2023 N/A 21892928.9 Europe Filed 6/13/2023 N/A 2021800763877 Canada Filed 11/12/2021 N/A 11 John Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab Licensed Intellectual Property: Title Serial Number File Date Country Status Expiration Date Assignee Apparatus and Method for Distributed Graph Processing U.S.
Acquisition of BullFrog AI In March 2020, BullFrog AI, Inc. received an investment from TEDCO - the Technology Development Corporation of Maryland, a State of Maryland Investment Fund – pursuant to the issuance of a $200,000 convertible note with an 18-month term, 6% annual interest rate, and a 20% discount.
Acquisition of BullFrog AI, Inc. In March 2020, BullFrog AI, Inc. received an investment from TEDCO - the Technology Development Corporation of Maryland, a State of Maryland Investment Fund – pursuant to the issuance of a $200,000 convertible note with an 18-month term, 6% annual interest rate, and a 20% discount.
This formulation shows potent activity in animal models of different types of cancer, and has been evaluated in a Phase I clinical trial in patients with high-grade glioma (NCT01729260). The trial, an open-label dose-escalation study, assessed the safety of the improved formulation with adjuvant temozolomide in 24 patients with newly diagnosed gliomas.
This formulation shows potent activity in animal models of different types of cancer, and has been evaluated in a Phase I clinical trial in patients with high-grade glioma (NCT01729260). The trial, an open-label dose-escalation study, assessed the safety of the improved formulation with adjuvant temozolomide in 24 patients with newly diagnosed gliomas.
Investigators observed no dose-limiting toxicity in patients receiving all but the highest tested dose (200mg/kg/day). Four of the 15 patients receiving the maximum tested dose of 200mg/kg/day experienced dose-limiting toxicity, all of which were reversed by decreasing or eliminating the dose given. There were no serious adverse events attributed to mebendazole at any dose during the trial.
Investigators observed no dose-limiting toxicity in patients receiving all but the highest tested dose (200mg/kg/day). Four of the 15 patients receiving the maximum tested dose of 200mg/kg/day experienced dose-limiting toxicity, all of which were reversed by decreasing or eliminating the dose given. There were no serious adverse events attributed to mebendazole at any dose during the trial.
The Sublicense fee amount declines as the Company advances the clinical development of the licensed technology. The Company is required to pay minimum annual royalties (MAR) beginning in year 4 of the agreement.
The Sublicense fee amount declines as the Company advances the clinical development of licensed technology. The Company is required to pay minimum annual royalties (MAR) beginning in year 4 of the agreement.
The license agreement also contains milestone payments for clinical development steps through the approval of an NDA and commercialization. Aggregate payments made to date include the initial $50,000 upfront fee and an additional $79,232.53 to reimburse the licensor for past patent costs.
The license agreement also contains milestone payments for clinical development steps through the approval of an NDA and commercialization. Aggregate payments made to date include the initial $50,000 upfront fee and an additional $79,232 to reimburse the licensor for past patent costs.
FDA cannot approve an ANDA for a generic drug that includes the change during the period of exclusivity. Patent Term Extension After NDA approval, owners of relevant drug patents may apply for up to a five-year patent extension.
FDA cannot approve an ANDA for a generic drug that includes the change during the period of exclusivity. 19 Patent Term Extension After NDA approval, owners of relevant drug patents may apply for up to a five-year patent extension.
The term of the agreement began on January 14, 2022 and ends on the expiration date of the last patent to expire or 10 years after the first sale of a licensed product if no patents have issued.
The term of the agreement began on January 14, 2022 and ends on the expiration date of the last patent to expire or 10 years after the first sale of a licensed product if no patents have been issued.
Our bfLEAP™ 2.0 analytical results identified previously unknown, multi-dimensional associations among newly identified genetic variants, drug clearance, clinical trial sites, and clinical outcome variables in schizophrenia patients. 5 FIGURE 1 – bfLEAP™ Analytical Map Each green node represents a different sampling of the data, and arrows point to attributes (blue nodes) which were found to be key indicators according to that sampling.
Our bfLEAP™ 2.0 analytical results identified previously unknown, multi-dimensional associations among newly identified genetic variants, drug clearance, clinical trial sites, and clinical outcome variables in schizophrenia patients. 7 FIGURE 1 – bfLEAP™ Analytical Map Each green node represents a different sampling of the data, and arrows point to attributes (blue nodes) which were found to be key indicators according to that sampling.
Since we are a digital biopharmaceutical company, our clinical development programs will also require, in some cases, establishment of third-party relationships for execution and completion of clinical trials.
Since we are a digital biopharmaceutical company, our clinical development programs will also require, in some cases, the establishment of third-party relationships for execution and completion of clinical trials.
To date, we have not penetrated the failed drug market, however; we are actively searching for failed drug opportunities. 7 Identification of candidates with potential for rescue may be challenging and require significant resources, and once these assets are identified the Company may find it challenging to license them under favorable terms in order to create value for shareholders.
To date, we have not penetrated the failed drug market, however; we are actively searching for failed drug opportunities. 9 Identification of candidates with potential for rescue may be challenging and require significant resources, and once these assets are identified the Company may find it challenging to license them under favorable terms in order to create value for shareholders.
The license can be terminated by the Company upon 90 days’ written notice, or by the licensor in the event of any material breach of the license that is not cured by the Company within 30 days. 12 In consideration for the rights granted to the Company under the License Agreement JHU and IOCB will receive a staggered upfront license fee of $100,000.
The license can be terminated by the Company upon 90 days’ written notice, or by the licensor in the event of any material breach of the license that is not cured by the Company within 30 days. 14 In consideration for the rights granted to the Company under the License Agreement JHU and IOCB will receive a staggered upfront license fee of $100,000.
Each protocol involving testing on U.S. patients and subsequent protocol amendments must be submitted to FDA as part of the IND. 14 Clinical trials to support NDAs for marketing approval are typically conducted in three sequential phases, but the phases may overlap.
Each protocol involving testing on U.S. patients and subsequent protocol amendments must be submitted to FDA as part of the IND. 17 Clinical trials to support NDAs for marketing approval are typically conducted in three sequential phases, but the phases may overlap.
We have signed exclusive worldwide license agreements with Johns Hopkins University for a cancer drug that targets glioblastoma (brain cancer), pancreatic cancer, and other cancers. We have also signed an exclusive worldwide license with George Washington University for another cancer drug that targets hepatoceullar carcinoma (liver cancer), and other liver diseases.
We have signed exclusive worldwide license agreements with Johns Hopkins University for a cancer drug that targets glioblastoma (brain cancer), pancreatic cancer, and other cancers. We have also signed an exclusive worldwide license with George Washington University for another cancer drug that targets hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer), and other liver diseases.
Aggregate payments made to GWU to date include the $20,000 License Initiation Fee and an additional $6,550 to reimburse the licensor for past patent costs. Aggregate future milestone costs could reach $860,000 if the drug successfully completes clinical trials and is the subject of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. FDA.
Aggregate payments made to GWU to date include the $20,000 License Initiation Fee and an additional $6,550 to reimburse the licensor for past patent costs. Aggregate future milestone costs could reach $860,000 if the drug successfully completes clinical trials and is the subject of an NDA to the U.S. FDA.
JHU – Mebendazole Prodrug License On October 13, 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from JHU and the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB) of the Czech Academy of Sciences for rights to commercialize N-substituted prodrugs of mebendazole that demonstrate improved solubility and bioavailability.
Johns Hopkins University – Mebendazole Prodrug License On October 13, 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from JHU and the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB) of the Czech Academy of Sciences for rights to commercialize N-substituted prodrugs of mebendazole that demonstrate improved solubility and bioavailability.
The 2022 License Agreement also contains tiered sub licensing fees that start at 50% and reduce to 25% based on revenues. In addition, the Company is required to pay JHU an annual maintenance fee of $1,500.
The new license also contains tiered sub licensing fees that start at 50% and reduce to 25% based on revenues. In addition, the Company is required to pay JHU an annual maintenance fee of $1,500.
The Company will be responsible for milestone payments for patent issuance of up to $50,000 and clinical development milestones up to and including approval of an NDA totaling up to $2.3M.
The Company will be responsible for milestone payments for patent issuance of up to $50,000 and clinical development milestones up to and including approval of an NDA totaling up to $2.3 million.
Under the terms of the 2022 License Agreement, JHU will be entitled to eight (8%) percent of net sales for the services provided by the Company to other parties and 3% for internally development drug projects in which the JHU license is utilized.
Under the terms of the new License Agreement, JHU will be entitled to eight (8%) percent of net sales for the services provided by the Company to other parties and 3% for internally development drug projects in which the JHU license was utilized.
The license covers prodrug compositions and use for treating disease as claimed in multiple US and worldwide patent applications. The term of the agreement began on October 13, 2022and continues until the date of expiration of the last to expire patent, or for 20 years from the effective date of the agreement if no patents issue.
The license covers prodrug compositions and use for treating disease as claimed in multiple US and worldwide patent applications. The term of the agreement began on October 13, 2022 and continues until the date of expiration of the last to expire patent, or for 20 years from the effective date of the agreement if no patents are issued.
This condition, which is more common in people who have obesity and related metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes, affects as many as 24% of adults in the US and is associated with risk of progression to more serious conditions, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), with associated liver inflammation and fibrosis, and HCC.
This condition, which is more common in people who have obesity and related metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes, affects as many as 24% of adults in the US and is associated with risk of progression to more serious conditions, including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), with associated liver inflammation and fibrosis, and HCC.
The Company will also reimburse GWU for previously incurred and ongoing patent costs. The Sublicense and Assignment fee amounts decline as the Company advances the clinical development of the licensed technology. The license agreement also contains milestone payments for clinical development through the approval of an NDA and commercialization.
The Company will also reimburse GWU for previously incurred and ongoing patent costs. The Sublicense and Assignment fee amounts decline as the Company advances the clinical development of the licensed technology. The license agreement also contains milestone payments for clinical development through the approval of a New Drug Application (NDA) and commercialization.
The same process may apply to the discovery of new drugs. 3 Our Products Product/Platform Description Target Market/Indications bfLEAP™ – AI/ML platform for analysis of preclinical and/or clinical data AI/ML analytics platform derived from technology developed at JHU-APL and licensed by the Company.
Our Products Product/Platform Description Target Market/Indications bfLEAP™ – AI/ML platform for analysis of preclinical and/or clinical data AI/ML analytics platform derived from technology developed at JHU-APL and licensed by the Company.
The process for enhancing and developing late-stage failed drugs is to: ● acquire the rights to the failed drug from a biopharmaceutical industry company or university, ● use the proprietary bfLEAP™ AI/ML platform to determine a multi-factorial profile for a patient that would best respond to the drug, ● Rapidly conduct a clinical trial likely with a partner to validate the drug’s use for the defined “high-responder” population; and ● Divest/sell the rescued drug asset with new information back to the pharma industry, following positive results of the clinical trial.
The process for our drug asset enhancement program is to: ● acquire the rights to a drug from a biopharmaceutical industry company or academia; ● use the proprietary bfLEAP™ AI/ML platform to determine a multi-factorial profile for a patient that would best respond to the drug; ● rapidly conduct a clinical trial to validate the drug’s use for the defined “high-responder” population; and ● divest/sell the rescued drug asset with the new information back to a large player in the pharma industry, following positive results of the clinical trial.
Thus, the bfLEAP™ platform is capable of capturing the “human experience” of patients in an unbiased manner, and contextualizing it against other disparate data sources from patients (e.g. molecular data, physiological data, etc.) for less biased and more meaningful conclusions (i.e. more ethical AI/ML).
Thus, the bfLEAP™ platform is capable of capturing the particular genetic and physical characteristics of patients in an unbiased manner, and contextualizing it against other disparate data sources from patients (e.g. molecular data, physiological data, etc.) for less biased and more meaningful conclusions.
In consideration of the rights granted to the Company under the License Agreement, the Company granted JHU received a warrant equal to five (5%) percent of the then fully diluted equity base of the Company, which was diluted following our public offering.
In consideration of the rights granted to the Company under the License Agreement JHU received a warrant equal to five percent (5%) of the then fully diluted equity base of the Company, which shall be diluted following the closing of the IPO.
In addition, the Company is required to pay JHU an annual maintenance fee of $1,500. The Company is also obligated to make minimum annual payments.
In addition, the Company is required to pay JHU an annual maintenance fee of $1,500.
The FDA will regulate any clinical trials conducted by the Company. Our clinical development programs will, in some cases, require regulatory review of preclinical and/or clinical data by the FDA or other governing agencies, and subsequent compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and foreign statutes and regulations.
Our clinical development programs will, in some cases, require regulatory review of preclinical and/or clinical data by the FDA or other governing agencies, and subsequent compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and foreign statutes and regulations. The results of the clinical trials that we conduct will be evaluated by the FDA and other regulatory bodies.
George Washington University - Beta2-spectrin siRNA License On January 14, 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, world-wide, royalty-bearing license from GWU for rights to use siRNA targeting Beta2-spectrin in the treatment of human diseases, including HCC.
As of December 31, 2023, we have accrued $60,000 of the 2023 minimum annual royalty payments. George Washington University - Beta2-spectrin siRNA License On January 14, 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, world-wide, royalty-bearing license from GWU for rights to use siRNA targeting Beta2-spectrin in the treatment of human diseases, including HCC.
Pursuant to the agreement, 24,223,975 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued to the shareholders of BullFrog AI, Inc. in exchange for 100% of the outstanding stock of BullFrog AI, Inc.
Immediately prior to the share exchange, each outstanding common share of BullFrog AI, Inc. was split into 25 shares of common stock. Pursuant to the agreement, 24,223,975 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued to the shareholders of BullFrog AI, Inc. in exchange for 100% of the outstanding stock of BullFrog AI, Inc.
Patent 10,936,965 10/5/2017 US Granted 9/25/2038 The Johns Hopkins University Generalized Low Entropy Mixture Model U.S. Patent 10,839,256 4/2/2018 US Granted 12/15/2038 The Johns Hopkins University Licenses We hold the following licenses related to our intellectual property: Licensor Licensee Description of Rights Granted Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab BullFrog AI, Inc.
Patent 10,839,256 4/2/2018 US Granted 12/15/2038 The Johns Hopkins University Licenses We hold the following licenses related to our intellectual property: Licensor Licensee Description of Rights Granted Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab BullFrog AI, Inc.
All of our operations are currently conducted through BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. We file annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These filings are available to the public on the Internet at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Available Information We file annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These filings are available to the public through the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov .
While we believe that our technology, development experience and scientific knowledge provide competitive advantages, we face potential competition from many different sources, including major pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies, academic institutions and governmental agencies, and public and private research institutions.
The immuno-oncology, neuroscience, and rare disease segments of the industry in particular are highly competitive. While we believe that our technology, development experience and scientific knowledge provide competitive advantages, we face potential competition from many different sources, including major pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies, academic institutions and governmental agencies, and public and private research institutions.
Drug manufacturers and certain of their subcontractors are required to register their establishments with FDA and certain state agencies. Registration with FDA subjects entities to periodic unannounced inspections by FDA, during which the Agency inspects manufacturing facilities to assess compliance with cGMPs.
In addition, quality control, drug manufacture, packaging and labeling procedures must continue to conform to cGMPs after approval. Drug manufacturers and certain of their subcontractors are required to register their establishments with FDA and certain state agencies. Registration with FDA subjects entities to periodic unannounced inspections by FDA, during which the Agency inspects manufacturing facilities to assess compliance with cGMPs.
The key competitive factors affecting the success of all of our product candidates, if approved, are likely to be their efficacy, safety, convenience, price, the effectiveness of companion diagnostics in guiding the use of related therapeutics, if any, the level of generic competition and the availability of reimbursement from government and other third-party payors.
Smaller or early-stage companies may also prove to be significant competitors, particularly through collaborative arrangements with large and established companies. 15 The key competitive factors affecting the success of all of our product candidates, if approved, are likely to be their efficacy, safety, convenience, price, the effectiveness of companion diagnostics in guiding the use of related therapeutics, if any, the level of generic competition and the availability of reimbursement from government and other third-party payors.
Minimum annual payments are set to be $30,000 for 2022, $80,000 for 2023, and $300,000 for 2024 and beyond, all of which are creditable by royalties. The financial terms of the new license agreement replace the original terms and are not duplicative.
Minimum annual payments are set to be $30,000 for 2022, $80,000 for 2023, and $300,000 for 2024 and beyond, all of which are creditable by royalties.
These competitors also compete with us in recruiting and retaining qualified scientific and management personnel and in establishing clinical trial sites and patient registration for clinical trials, as well as in acquiring technologies complementary to or necessary for our programs. Smaller or early-stage companies may also prove to be significant competitors, particularly through collaborative arrangements with large and established companies.
These competitors also compete with us in recruiting and retaining qualified scientific and management personnel and in establishing clinical trial sites and patient registration for clinical trials, as well as in acquiring technologies complementary to or necessary for our programs.
The results of the clinical trials that we conduct will be evaluated by the FDA and other regulatory bodies. The comments and approvals that are obtained are expected to lead to milestone payments under the collaborative agreement. Accordingly, our ability to navigate the regulatory process is extremely important to the success of the Company.
The comments and approvals that are obtained are expected to lead to milestone payments under the collaborative agreement. Accordingly, our ability to navigate the regulatory process is extremely important to the success of the Company.
Under the terms of the License Agreement, the Company is required to use commercially reasonable efforts to meet certain development milestones and minimum net sales milestones, and JHU will be entitled to eight (8%) percent of net sales for the services provided by the Company in which the JHU license was utilized, as well as fifty (50%) percent of all sublicense revenues received by the Company.
Under the terms of the License Agreement, JHU will be entitled to eight percent (8%) royalty on net sales for the services provided by the Company in which the JHU licensed technology was utilized, as well as fifty percent (50%) of all sublicense revenues received by the Company.
For example, research, sales, marketing and scientific/educational grant programs have to comply with the anti-fraud and abuse provisions of the Social Security Act, the federal false claims laws, the privacy and security provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and similar state laws, each as amended, as applicable. 16 Also, many states have similar fraud and abuse statutes or regulations that apply to items and services reimbursed under Medicaid and other state programs, or, in several states, apply regardless of the payor.
For example, research, sales, marketing, and scientific/educational grant programs have to comply with the anti-fraud and abuse provisions of the Social Security Act, the federal false claims laws, the privacy and security provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and similar state laws, each as amended, as applicable.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which excess lipids, or fat, build up in the liver.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, which until recently was called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD) is a condition in which excess lipids, or fat, build up in the liver.
Data privacy and security regulations by both the federal government and the states in which business is conducted may also be applicable. HIPAA, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, or HITECH, and its implementing regulations, imposes requirements relating to the privacy, security and transmission of individually identifiable health information.
HIPAA, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, or HITECH, and its implementing regulations, imposes requirements relating to the privacy, security and transmission of individually identifiable health information.
We believe the combination of a) scalable analytics (i.e., large data or short/wide data), b) state-of-the-art algorithms, c) unsupervised machine learning, and d) streamlined data ingestion/visualization makes bfLEAP™ one of the most flexible and powerful new platforms available on the market. 4 Our Platform Technology We will continue to evolve and improve bfLEAP™, either in-house or with development partners like JHU-APL.
We believe that the combination of a) scalable analytics (i.e., large data or short/wide data), b) state-of-the-art proprietary algorithms, c) unsupervised machine learning, and d) streamlined data ingestion/visualization makes bfLEAP™ one of the most flexible and powerful new platforms available on the market.
Since we intend to conduct late-stage clinical trials with partners on rescued therapeutic assets, there will be a requirement of drug product or other significant services to plan and execute our clinical development programs.
The Company has also obtained exclusive worldwide rights to a Phase 2 ready glioblastoma drug and a discovery phase hepatocellular carcinoma drug from universities. Since we intend to conduct late-stage clinical trials with partners on rescued therapeutic assets, there will be a requirement of drug product or other significant services to plan and execute our clinical development programs.
Post-Approval Requirements Once an NDA is approved, a product will be subject to certain post-approval requirements. For instance, FDA closely regulates the post-approval marketing and promotion of drugs, including standards and regulations for direct-to-consumer advertising, off-label promotion, industry-sponsored scientific and educational activities and promotional activities involving the internet.
For instance, FDA closely regulates the post-approval marketing and promotion of drugs, including standards and regulations for direct-to-consumer advertising, off-label promotion, industry-sponsored scientific and educational activities and promotional activities involving the internet. Drugs may be marketed only for the approved indications and in accordance with the provisions of the approved labeling.
As a result, the coverage determination process is often a time-consuming and costly process that will require us to provide scientific and clinical support for the use of our products to each payor separately, with no assurance that coverage and adequate reimbursement will be applied consistently or obtained in the first instance.
As a result, the coverage determination process is often a time-consuming and costly process that will require us to provide scientific and clinical support for the use of our products to each payor separately, with no assurance that coverage and adequate reimbursement will be applied consistently or obtained in the first instance. 20 Human Capital Resources As of February 10, 2023, the Company has 4 full-time employees and consultants, including its Chief Executive Officer Vininder Singh and its Chief Financial Officer, Dane Saglio and 7 part-time employees, advisors, and consultants.
The CATIE trials were the largest trials ever conducted for anti-psychotic medications. BullFrog analyzed CATIE data from ~200 schizophrenia patients, with a library of almost 1 million genetic data points for each patient, more than 200 non-genetic attributes per patient, and 4 different medications used in the trial.
BullFrog analyzed CATIE data from ~200 schizophrenia patients, with a library of almost 1 million genetic data points for each patient, more than 200 non-genetic attributes per patient, and 4 different medications used in the trial. For each of the four medications used, bfLEAP™ analysis revealed new, previously unknown relationships between individual genetic variants and negative patient symptoms.
Government Regulation and Product Approval Government authorities in the United States, at the federal, state and local level, and in other countries and jurisdictions extensively regulate, among other things, the research, development, testing, manufacture, quality control, approval, packaging, storage, recordkeeping, labeling, advertising, promotion, distribution, marketing, post-approval monitoring and reporting, and import and export of pharmaceutical products.
Previous success of a particular candidate in trials combined with our precision medicine approach to clinical trial design using our bfLEAP platform, will de-risk the development process and improve the chances for success. 16 Government Regulation and Product Approval Government authorities in the United States, at the federal, state and local level, and in other countries and jurisdictions extensively regulate, among other things, the research, development, testing, manufacture, quality control, approval, packaging, storage, recordkeeping, labeling, advertising, promotion, distribution, marketing, post-approval monitoring and reporting, and import and export of pharmaceutical products.
Worldwide, exclusive rights for therapeutics development and analytical services George Washington University BullFrog AI Holdings Worldwide, exclusive rights for therapeutics development Johns Hopkins University BullFrog AI Holdings Worldwide, exclusive rights for therapeutics development 10 On February 7, 2018, we entered into a License Agreement (the “License Agreement”) with JHU-APL, a Maryland limited liability company (“JHU”).
Worldwide, exclusive rights for therapeutics development and analytical services George Washington University BullFrog AI Holdings Worldwide, exclusive rights for therapeutics development Johns Hopkins University BullFrog AI Holdings Worldwide, exclusive rights for therapeutics development JHU-APL Technology License On February 7, 2018, the Company entered into an exclusive, world-wide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL for the technology.
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All of our operations are currently conducted through BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. The Company’s principal business address is 325 Ellington Blvd, Unit 317, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Our website address is www.bullfrogai.com . The references to our website in this Form 10-K are inactive textual references only. The information on our website is neither incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K.
We performed another analysis on the data using our new advanced clustering algorithms bfLEAP 2.0 but focused on one particular drug named Olanzapine.
The genetic loci identified represent potential druggable targets, as well as potential stratifying criteria for future clinical trials in schizophrenia. We performed another analysis on the data using our new advanced clustering algorithms bfLEAP 2.0 but focused on one particular drug named Olanzapine.
FDA also may require post-marketing testing, known as Phase 4 testing, REMS and surveillance to monitor the effects of an approved product, or FDA may place conditions on an approval that could restrict the distribution or use of the product. In addition, quality control, drug manufacture, packaging and labeling procedures must continue to conform to cGMPs after approval.
Adverse event reporting and submission of periodic reports are required following FDA approval of an NDA. FDA also may require post-marketing testing, known as Phase 4 testing, REMS and surveillance to monitor the effects of an approved product, or FDA may place conditions on an approval that could restrict the distribution or use of the product.
A Fast Track Designation does not ensure that the product candidate will receive marketing approval or that approval will be granted within any particular timeframe. Additionally, Fast Track Designation may be withdrawn by FDA if FDA believes that the designation is no longer supported by data emerging in the clinical trial process.
A Fast Track Designation does not ensure that the product candidate will receive marketing approval or that approval will be granted within any particular timeframe.
The Company will be required to pay a commercial milestone of $1M once sales reach $20M in the US, $2M when sales in the US reach $100M, $10M when US sales reach $500M, and $20M when US sales exceed $1B.
The Company will be required to pay a commercial milestone of $1 million once sales reach $20 million in the US, $2 million when sales in the US reach $100 million, $10 million when US sales reach $500 million, and $20 million when US sales exceed $1 billion.
The bfLEAP™ analytics platform is a potentially disruptive tool for analysis of pre-clinical and/or clinical data sets, such as the robust pre-clinical and clinical trial data sets being generated in translational R&D and clinical trial settings. The input data for bfLEAP™ can include raw data (preclinical and/or clinical readouts), categorical data, sociodemographic data of patients, and various other inputs.
We believe the bfLEAP™ analytics platform is a potentially disruptive tool for analysis of pre-clinical and/or clinical data sets, such as the robust pre-clinical and clinical trial data sets being generated in translational R&D and clinical trial settings. In November 2021, we amended the agreement with JHU-APL to include additional advanced AI technology.
In terms of underlying intellectual property, we have secured a worldwide exclusive license from JHU-APL for the technology – this license covers 3 issued patents, as well as 1 new provisional patent application, non-patent rights to proprietary libraries of algorithms and other trade secrets, and also includes modifications and improvements.
The license covers three (3) issued patents, as well as a new provisional patent application, non-patent rights to proprietary libraries of algorithms and other trade secrets, which also includes modifications and improvements. On July 8, 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, world-wide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL for the additional technology developed to enhance the bfLEAP™ platform.
Regulatory authorities may withdraw product approvals or request product recalls if a company fails to comply with regulatory standards, if it encounters problems following initial marketing, or if previously unrecognized problems are subsequently discovered. 15 Generic Competition In seeking approval for a drug through an NDA, applicants are required to list with the FDA each patent whose claims cover the applicant’s product.
Generic Competition In seeking approval for a drug through an NDA, applicants are required to list with the FDA each patent whose claims cover the applicant’s product.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS Our Corporate History and Background BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 18, 2020. Our principal business address is 325 Ellington Blvd, Unit 317, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. All of our operations are currently conducted through BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc.
Legal Proceedings The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings. Corporate Information BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 6, 2020. Our principal business address is 325 Ellington Blvd, Unit 317, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Our website address is www.bullfrogai.com .
Summary for Cardiovascular Case Study The Company worked with an international collaborator in cardiovascular devices to analyze data from an ongoing clinical trial for a new device. BullFrog analyzed data from ~55 patients, with a library of almost 15,000 unique attributes of data for each patient. The data also included adverse events, and key demographic information.
BullFrog analyzed data from ~55 patients, with a library of almost 15,000 unique attributes of data for each patient. The data also included adverse events, and key demographic information. For this collaborator, bfLEAP™ analysis was able to provide ground truth for the company - confirming multiple correlations and non-correlations within the data.
In February 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) for the use of an improved formulation of Mebendazole for the treatment of any human cancer or neoplastic disease.
The Company assessed whether the license should be capitalized and determined that the licensed program is in the early stage and therefore may not be recoverable; the Company expensed the license fee and will expense development costs until commercial viability is likely. 13 Johns Hopkins University – Mebendazole License On February 22, 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from JHU for the use of an improved formulation of Mebendazole for the treatment of any human cancer or neoplastic disease.
Evidence in animal models of obesity suggest that a protein called β2-spectrin may play a key role in lipid accumulation, tissue fibrosis, and liver damage, and targeting expression or activity of this protein may be a useful approach in treating NASH and liver cancer (Rao et al., 2021). 11 In consideration of the rights granted to the Company under the license agreement, GWU received a $20,000 License Initiation Fee.
Evidence in animal models of obesity suggest that a protein called β2-spectrin may play a key role in lipid accumulation, tissue fibrosis, and liver damage, and targeting expression or activity of this protein may be a useful approach in treating MASH and liver cancer (Rao et al., 2021). 5 In February 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) for the use of an improved formulation of Mebendazole for the treatment of any human cancer or neoplastic disease.
This platform is designed to predict targets of interest, patterns, relationships, and anomalies. Our service model involves a cash fee plus the potential for rights to new intellectual property generated from the analysis, which can be performed at the discovery, preclinical, or clinical stages of drug development.
Our service model involves a cash fee plus the potential for rights to new intellectual property generated from the analysis, which can be performed at the discovery, preclinical, or clinical stages of drug development. 4 Collaborative Arrangements We plan to enter into collaborative arrangements with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies who have drugs that are in development or have failed late Phase 2 or Phase 3 trials.
We also engage consultants on an as-needed basis to supplement existing staff. Properties Currently, the Company does not own any real property. All of the Company’s employees work virtually. Legal Proceedings The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings. Corporate Information BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 18, 2020.
None of these employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and we believe our relationship with our employees is good. We also engage consultants on an as-needed basis to supplement existing staff. Properties Currently, the Company does not own any real property. All of the Company’s employees work virtually.
Attribute importance is determined by how many samplings identify that attribute as an indicator (i.e., number of incoming arrows to each blue node). 6 Identification of clustered multi-variate associations (e.g., novel genetic variants, drug clearance, substance abuse) could help us 1) identify novel drug targets, 2) predict which patients are most likely to respond, and 3) identify modifiable factors that could contribute to better outcomes.
Identification of clustered multi-variate associations (e.g., novel genetic variants, drug clearance, substance abuse) could help us 1) identify novel drug targets, 2) predict which patients are most likely to respond, and 3) identify modifiable factors that could contribute to better outcomes. 8 Summary for Cardiovascular Case Study The Company worked with an international collaborator in cardiovascular devices to analyze data from an ongoing clinical trial for a new device.
We also have several other developing strategic relationships in the project design phase. The Company has executed a joint development deal for a biologics discovery phase opportunity that is directed toward targeted cancer therapeutics. The Company has also obtained exclusive worldwide rights to a Phase 2 ready glioblastoma drug and a discovery phase hepatocellular carcinoma drug from universities.
We have a strategic relationship with FSHD Society, a leading non-governmental organization, for AI/ML analysis of clinical trial data for patients with a rare neuromuscular disorder. We also have several other developing strategic relationships in the project design phase. The Company has executed a joint development deal for a biologics discovery phase opportunity that is directed toward targeted cancer therapeutics.
John Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab Licensed Intellectual Property: Title Serial Number File Date Country Status Expiration Date Assignee Apparatus and Method for Distributed Graph Processing U.S. Patent 10,146,801 7/13/2015 US Granted 3/2/2037 The Johns Hopkins University Method and Apparatus for Analysis and Classification of High Dimensional Data Sets U.S.
Patent 10,146,801 7/13/2015 US Granted 3/2/2037 The Johns Hopkins University Method and Apparatus for Analysis and Classification of High Dimensional Data Sets U.S. Patent 10,936,965 10/5/2017 US Granted 9/25/2038 The Johns Hopkins University Generalized Low Entropy Mixture Model U.S.
The Company is currently formulating a strategy to find a partner to conduct additional clinical trials with this asset to enable evaluation of safety in humans. We are able to leverage our drug rescue business by leveraging a powerful and proven AI/ML platform (trade name: bfLEAP™) initially derived from technology developed at JHU-APL.
We hope to accomplish this through strategic acquisitions of current clinical stage and failed drugs for in-house development, or through strategic partnerships with biopharmaceutical industry companies. We are able to pursue our drug asset enhancement business by leveraging a powerful and proven AI/ML platform (trade name: bfLEAP™) initially derived from technology developed at JHU-APL.
Finally, the algorithms used by bfLEAP are proprietary and protected, having been developed at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab.
Finally, the algorithms used by bfLEAP are proprietary and protected, having been developed at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab. We believe most of the competitors rely on open-source algorithms and we also believe that we have already demonstrated our superiority via the August 2021 publication in DeepAI.org.
Future milestones on sales revenue are $1M on the first $20M in sales revenue, $2M in the first year cumulative sales revenue exceeds $100M, $10M in the first year cumulative sales revenue exceeds $500M, and $20M in the first year cumulative sales revenue exceeds $1B.
Future milestones on sales revenue are $1 million on the first $20 million in sales revenue, $2 million in the first-year cumulative sales revenue exceeds $100 million, $10 million in the first-year cumulative sales revenue exceeds $500 million, and $20 million in the first-year cumulative sales revenue exceeds $1 billion.
Contract Services Our fee for service partnership offering is designed for biopharmaceutical companies, as well as other organizations, of all sizes that have challenges analyzing data throughout the drug development process. We provide the customer with an analysis of large complex data sets using our proprietary artificial intelligence / machine learning platform called bfLEAP™.
While we have not generated significant revenues from our AI/ML operations, we anticipate generating revenue in the future from the following three sources: Contract Services Our fee for service partnership offering model is designed for biopharmaceutical companies, as well as other organizations, of all sizes that have challenges analyzing data throughout the drug development process.
Currently, the latest patent grant date was in March 2021. On July 8, 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, world-wide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL for the additional technology (the “2022 License Agreement”). This license provides additional intellectual property rights including patents, copyrights and knowhow to be utilized under the Company’s bfLEAP™ analytical AI/ML platform.
On July 8, 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, world-wide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL for the additional technology developed to enhance the bfLEAP™ platform. The July 8, 2022 JHU-APL license provides the Company with new intellectual property and also encompasses most of the intellectual property from the February 2018 license.
Accordingly, manufacturers must continue to expend time, money and effort in the areas of production and quality-control to maintain compliance with cGMPs.
Accordingly, manufacturers must continue to expend time, money, and effort in the areas of production and quality-control to maintain compliance with cGMPs. Regulatory authorities may withdraw product approvals or request product recalls if a company fails to comply with regulatory standards, if it encounters problems following initial marketing, or if previously unrecognized problems are subsequently discovered.
For this collaborator, bfLEAP™ analysis was able to provide ground truth for the company - confirming multiple correlations and non-correlations within the data. In terms of actionable output, the analytical results confirmed at least two demographic co-variates for the ongoing trial, and also provided a starting point for deeper physiological and molecular studies.
In terms of actionable output, the analytical results confirmed at least two demographic co-variates for the ongoing trial, and also provided a starting point for deeper physiological and molecular studies. Our Supply Chain and Customer Base We have launched our businesses using funds from our initial public offering and through our partnerships and relationships.
BullFrog AI Corporate History BullFrog AI, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Delaware on August 25, 2017. Vininder Singh is the founder, CEO and chairman of BullFrog AI. Our Strategy We plan to achieve our business objectives by enabling the successful development of drugs and biologics using a precision medicine approach via our proprietary artificial intelligence platform bfLEAP.
Our Strategy We plan to achieve our business objectives by enabling the successful development of drugs and biologics using a precision medicine approach via our proprietary artificial intelligence platform bfLEAP. The bfLEAP™ platform utilizes both supervised and unsupervised machine learning - as such, it is able to reveal real/meaningful connections in the data without the need for a prior hypothesis.
We believe most of the competitors rely on open source algorithms and we also believe that we have already demonstrated our superiority via the August 2021 publication in DeepAI.org. 13 Government Regulation The FDA does not currently require approval of AI technologies used to aid in therapeutics, but that could change in the future.
Government Regulation The FDA does not currently require approval of AI technologies used to aid in therapeutics, but that could change in the future. The FDA will regulate any clinical trials conducted by the Company.
Competition The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are characterized by rapidly advancing technologies, intense competition, and a strong emphasis on proprietary products. The immuno-oncology, neuroscience, and rare disease segments of the industry in particular are highly competitive.
In addition, animals treated with equivalent doses of BF-222 and BF-223 showed comparable and significant reduction in tumor growth compared to control animals during the study. Competition The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are characterized by rapidly advancing technologies, intense competition, and a strong emphasis on proprietary products.
These development efforts may be in house or in collaboration with an existing or new technology partners. The Company plans on hiring talent in data science and software development to bolster its in house capabilities. Summary for CATIE Schizophrenia Case Study The Company worked with the Lieber Institute for Brain Development to analyze data from the landmark CATIE trials.
Summary for CATIE Schizophrenia Case Study The Company worked with the Lieber Institute for Brain Development to analyze data from the landmark CATIE trials. The CATIE trials were the largest trials ever conducted for anti-psychotic medications.
These minimum annual payments to JHU were amended on September 3, 2020 to $20,000 in calendar year 2022, $80,000 in calendar year 2023, $300,000 in calendar year 2024, and $300,000 in calendar year 2025 and each year thereafter, which may be offset against royalties paid by the Company for the year in which the minimum annual royalty becomes due.
Minimum annual royalty payments are $20,000 for 2022, $80,000 for 2023, and $300,000 for 2024 and beyond, if cumulative annual royalty payments do not reach these levels, the amount due to JHU to reach the annual minimum is due by January 31st of the following year.
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BullFrog AI, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary acquired through a share exchange, has the sole purpose of housing and protecting all of the organization’s intellectual property. BullFrog AI Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary that handles all HR and payroll activities.
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS Our Corporate History and Background Bullfrog AI Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 6, 2020. Bullfrog AI Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Bullfrog AI, Inc. and Bullfrog AI Management, LLC. which were incorporated in Delaware and Maryland, in 2017 and 2021, respectively.
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Biggest changeITEM 2. PROPERTIES The Company’s principal business address is 325 Ellington Blvd, Unit 317, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, and the telephone number at such address is 408-663-5247. Currently, the Company does not own any real property. All of the Company’s employees work virtually.
Biggest changeITEM 2. PROPERTIES The Company’s principal business address is 325 Ellington Blvd, Unit 317, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, and the telephone number at such address is 240-658-6710. Currently, the Company does not own any real property. All of the Company’s employees work virtually.
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Biggest changeThere has been no material change in the expected use of the net proceeds from our IPO as described in our final prospectus filed with the SEC on February 16, 2023. Upon receipt, the net proceeds from our IPO were held in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.
Biggest changeOur common stock and tradeable warrants are traded on Nasdaq under the symbols “BFRG” and “BFRGW”, respectively. 23 There has been no material change in the expected use of the net proceeds from our IPO as described in our final prospectus filed with the SEC on February 16, 2023.
Dividend Policy Holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available. We have not paid any dividends since our inception, and we presently anticipate that all earnings, if any, will be retained for development of our business.
Dividend Policy Holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available. We have not paid any dividends since our inception, and we presently anticipate that all earnings, if any, will be retained for the development of our business.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Information with Respect to our Common Stock and Tradeable Warrants Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market, or Nasdaq, and began trading under the symbol “BFRG” on February 14, 2023.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Information with Respect to our Common Stock and Tradeable Warrants Our common stock is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market, or Nasdaq, and began trading under the symbol “BFRG” on February 14, 2023.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities The Company did not repurchase any of its equity securities during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities The Company did not repurchase any of its equity securities during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans The information required by this item with respect to securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans is set forth in Part III, Item 12 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans The information required by this item with respect to securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans is set forth in Part III, Item 12 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Pending such uses, we plan to continue investing the unused proceeds from the IPO in fixed, non-speculative income instruments and money market funds.
We also used and continue to use the proceeds for costs for operations. Pending such uses, we plan to continue investing the unused proceeds from the IPO in fixed, non-speculative income instruments and money market funds.
No offering costs were paid or are payable, directly, or indirectly, to our directors or officers, to persons owning 10% or more of any class of our equity securities, or to any of our affiliates. Our common stock and tradeable warrants are traded on Nasdaq under the symbols “BFRG” and “BFRGW”, respectively.
No offering costs were paid or are payable, directly, or indirectly, to our directors or officers, to persons owning 10% or more of any class of our equity securities, or to any of our affiliates.
Our tradeable warrants are traded on Nasdaq and began trading under the symbol “BFRGW” on February 14, 2023. Holders of Record As of April 14, 2023 we had 19 shareholders of record of our common stock.
Our tradeable warrants are traded on Nasdaq and began trading under the symbol “BFRGW” on February 14, 2023. Holders of Record As of March 27, 2024 we had 17 shareholders of record of our common stock. This number does not include beneficial owners whose shares are held by nominees in street name.
As of March 31, 2023, we have used approximately $1.9 million of the net proceeds from the IPO, primarily on D&O Insurance, repayment of debt that was not converted in the IPO and accrued expenses for technology access, consultants and compensation as well as the costs for operations in the first quarter of 2023.
Upon receipt, the net proceeds from our IPO were held in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. We initially used a portion of the net proceeds from the IPO, primarily on D&O Insurance, repayment of debt that was not converted in the IPO and accrued expenses for technology access, consultants and compensation.
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On February 5, 2024 the Company received net proceeds of approximately $4.9 million dollars from an underwritten public offering of 1,507,139 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and accompanying warrants to purchase 1,507,139 shares of common stock at an offering price of $3.782. The 5 year warrants have an exercise price of $4.16.
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On February 21, 2024, the underwriters elected to exercise the over-allotment option for the purchase of an additional 218,382 shares of common stock, and the Company received additional net proceeds of approximately $750,000, pursuant to the exercise of the over-allotment.
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Biggest changeCritical Accounting Policies In Footnote 2 of our Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 found elsewhere in this filing, we included a discussion of the most critical accounting policies used in the preparation of our financial statements.
Biggest changeCash Flows Provided by Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $7,601,069, compared to the same period ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to the completion of our Initial Public Offering in February 2023 and proceeds received pursuant to warrant exercises. 28 Critical Accounting Policies In Footnote 2 of our Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 found elsewhere in this filing, we included a discussion of the most critical accounting policies used in the preparation of our financial statements.
In these cases there will be a requirement for a drug supply and regulatory services to conduct clinical trials.
In these cases, there will be a requirement for drug supply and regulatory services to conduct clinical trials.
We anticipate that our expenses will increase in the future to support our service offerings, clinical and pre-clinical research and development activities associated with strategic partnering and collaborations as we well as acquired product candidates and the increased costs of operating as a public company.
We anticipate that our expenses will increase in the future to support our service offerings, clinical and pre-clinical research and development activities associated with strategic partnering and collaborations, as well as acquired product candidates and the increased costs of operating as a public company.
We hope to accomplish this through strategic acquisitions of current clinical stage and failed drugs for in-house development, or through strategic partnerships with biopharmaceutical industry companies. On July 8, 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL for the additional technology.
We hope to accomplish this through strategic acquisitions of current clinical stage and failed drugs for in-house development, or through strategic partnerships with biopharmaceutical industry companies. 24 On July 8, 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL for the additional technology.
Under the terms of the new License Agreement, JHU will be entitled to eight (8%) percent of net sales for the services provided by the Company to other parties and 3% for internally development drug projects in which the JHU license was utilized.
Under the terms of the new License Agreement, JHU will be entitled to eight (8%) percent of net sales for the services provided by the Company to other parties and 3% for internally developed drug projects in which the JHU license was utilized.
(“Bullfrog”) as of and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes to those consolidated financial statements that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
(“Bullfrog”) as of and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes to those consolidated financial statements that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
We have signed exclusive worldwide License Agreements with JHU for a cancer drug that targets glioblastoma (brain cancer), pancreatic cancer, and others. We have also signed an exclusive worldwide license from George Washington University for another cancer drug that targets hepatoceullar carcinoma (liver cancer), and other liver diseases.
We have signed exclusive worldwide License Agreements with JHU for a cancer drug that targets glioblastoma (brain cancer), pancreatic cancer, and others. We have also signed an exclusive worldwide license from George Washington University for another cancer drug that targets hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) and other liver diseases.
These increases will likely include increased costs related to the hiring of additional personnel and fees to outside consultants, lawyers and accountants, among other expenses. Additionally, we anticipate increased costs associated with being a public company including expenses related to services associated with maintaining compliance with exchange listing and Securities and Exchange Commission requirements, insurance, and investor relations costs.
These increases could include increased costs related to the hiring of additional personnel and fees to outside consultants, lawyers and accountants, among other expenses. Additionally, we anticipate increased costs associated with being a public company including expenses related to services associated with maintaining compliance with exchange listing and Securities and Exchange Commission requirements, insurance, and investor relations costs.
In the absence of revenues in 2023 management believes the company’s capital resources are sufficient to fund planned operations for substantially longer than 12 months from the date of this filing.
In the absence of revenues in 2024 management believes the company’s capital resources are sufficient to fund planned operations for substantially longer than 12 months from the date of this filing.
The objective of these engagements will be to uncover valuable insights to reduce the risk and/or increase the speed of the drug development process which can be achieved through manual or automated integration into the client’s work flow or analysis of discrete data sets.
The objective of these engagements will be to uncover valuable insights to reduce the risk and/or increase the speed of the drug development process which can be achieved through manual or automated integration into the client’s workflow or analysis of discrete data sets.
We have service contracts with two organizations and currently have multiple discussions underway and anticipate, although there can be no assurance, entering into additional service agreements and business relationships in 2023. Operating Expenses We classify our operating expenses into two categories: research and development and general and administrative.
We have service contracts with two organizations and currently have multiple discussions underway, although there can be no assurance of entering into additional service agreements and business relationships in 2024. Operating Expenses We classify our operating expenses into two categories: research and development and general and administrative.
Additionally, all outstanding convertible bridge notes and accrued interest through November 30, 2022 were converted into 276,289 shares common stock and 276,289 warrants to purchase common stock (post reverse stock split) were issued to the Convertible Bridge Note holders at conversion.
Additionally, all outstanding convertible bridge notes and accrued interest through November 30, 2022 were converted into 276,289 shares of common stock and 276,289 warrants to purchase common stock were issued to the Convertible Bridge Note holders at conversion.
We anticipate our research and development costs could become significant as we execute on our business plan and begin conducting preclinical research and development activities directed at securing development partners and filing Investigational New Drug (IND) applications for our licensed drug development programs describes in this filing, as well as under strategic partnerships and for other drug development programs we may acquire.
We anticipate our research and development costs could become significant as we execute on our business plan and begin conducting preclinical research and development activities directed at securing development partners and filing an IND for our licensed drug development programs described in this filing, as well as under strategic partnerships and for other drug development programs we may acquire.
The convertible bridge note conversions and the warrant exercise pricing was determined using a $25 million dollar company valuation immediately before the initial public offering. Between April 5 and April 13, 2023, the holders of warrants exercised 436,533 (post reverse stock split) warrants for common stock at various exercise prices and the Company received proceeds of approximately $1,495,000.
The convertible bridge note conversions and the warrant exercise pricing were determined using a $25 million dollar company valuation immediately before the IPO. Between April 5 and April 13, 2023, the holders of warrants exercised 436,533 warrants for common stock at various exercise prices and the Company received proceeds of approximately $1,495,000.
Minimum annual payments are set to be $30,000 for 2022, $80,000 for 2023, and $300,000 for 2024 and beyond, all of which are creditable by royalties. We will continue to evolve and improve bfLEAP™, either in-house or with development partners like JHU-APL.
As a result of this Amendment, the minimum annual payments are set to be $30,000 for 2022, $60,000 for 2023, and $300,000 for 2024 and beyond, all of which are creditable by royalties. We intend to continue to evolve and improve bfLEAP™, either in-house or with development partners like JHU-APL.
Also in connection with the initial public offering, a SAFE and convertible loan agreement held by a related party converted into 55,787 shares of post reverse split common stock.
In connection with the IPO, the Company also completed a 1-for-7 reverse stock split of our common stock. In connection with the IPO, a SAFE and convertible loan agreement held by a related party converted into 55,787 shares of post reverse split common stock.
The 2022 cash use included approximately $548,000 in salaries, approximately $634,000 in consulting and professional fees including legal, accounting and auditing fees as well as consulting fees for operational activities and approximately $609,000 in technology license fees, patent cost reimbursements and minimum annual royalties which has been recorded as a research & development expense. 20 Through December 31, 2022, the Company has an accumulated deficit of approximately $4,399,000 and funded its operations through the sale of common stock and debt.
The 2022 cash use included approximately $548,000 in salaries, approximately $634,000 in consulting and professional fees including legal, accounting and auditing fees, as well as consulting fees for operational activities and approximately $609,000 in technology license fees, patent cost reimbursements and minimum annual royalties which has been recorded as a research & development expense.
We plan to leverage our proprietary AI/ML platform developed over several years at one of the top innovation institutions in the world which has already been successfully applied in multiple sectors. 19 We have begun to ramp our business using funds from our initial public offer offering and through our partnerships and relationships.
We plan to leverage our proprietary AI/ML platform developed over several years at one of the top innovation institutions in the world which has already been successfully applied in multiple sectors.
We expect that our research and development expenses will increase in 2023 as we initiate activities directed towards the development of service offering products, collaborations (JCVI) and preclinical IND enabling studies.
We expect that our research and development expenses will increase in 2024 as we initiate activities directed towards the development of service offering products, collaborations (JCVI) and preclinical studies aimed at generating the data to enable the filing of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application.
During this period, the primary activities included: technology evaluation, acquisition and validation, capital acquisition and business development activities which in general, have readied the Company for contract services while exploring strategic partnering and asset acquisition as noted above.
Through 2022, the primary activities included: technology evaluation, acquisition, and validation, capital acquisition and business development activities which in general, have readied the Company for contract services while exploring strategic partnering and asset acquisition as noted above. In February 2023, the Company achieved its objective of completing an IPO and listing on NASDAQ.
We anticipate that our general and administrative expenses will increase in the future to support our service offerings, clinical and pre-clinical research and development activities associated with strategic partnering and collaborations as well as any newly acquired product candidates and the increased costs of operating as a public company.
We anticipate that our general and administrative expenses may increase in the future to support our service offerings, clinical and pre-clinical research and development activities associated with strategic partnering and collaborations.
The new license also contains tiered sub licensing fees that start at 50% and reduce to 25% based on revenues. In addition, the Company is required to pay JHU an annual maintenance fee of $1,500.
The new license also contains tiered sub licensing fees that start at 50% and reduce to 25% based on revenues.
In addition, in July and December 2021, the Company sold convertible bridge notes to two unrelated parties and received net proceeds of approximately $88,000. In the period ended December 31, 2022 the Company received net proceeds from the sale of Convertible Bridge Notes of approximately $1,016,000 and repaid the unsecured promissory notes sold in 2021 in the amount of $49,000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources In 2022, the Company received net proceeds from the sale of Convertible Bridge Notes of approximately $1,016,000 and repaid the unsecured promissory notes sold in 2021 in the amount of $49,000. The Company sold one additional promissory note and received net proceeds of $100,000 in January 2023.
General and Administrative Expenses In anticipation of the initial public offering, a management team with deep industry experience was been identified and engaged as employees and consultants to assist the Company in preparing for the initial public offering and subsequently, to operate and function as a public company.
We will monitor levels of performance under each significant contract for external services through communications with the service providers to reflect the actual amount expended. 29 General and Administrative Expenses In anticipation of the IPO, a management team with deep industry experience was identified and engaged as employees and consultants to assist the Company in preparing for the IPO and subsequently, to operate and function as a public company.
The Company’s current operations include BullFrog AI, Inc. and BullFrog Management, LLC, which are wholly owned subsidiaries of BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc., which is a holding company that depends upon the sale of its securities and cash generated through its subsidiaries to fund consolidated operations.
The Company’s current operations include BullFrog AI, Inc. and BullFrog Management, LLC, which are wholly owned subsidiaries of BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc., which is a holding company that depends upon the sale of its securities and cash generated through its subsidiaries to fund consolidated operations. 27 On February 16, 2023, the Company completed its IPO of 1,297,318 units (each, a “Unit,” collectively, the “Units”) at a price of $6.50 per unit for a total of approximately $8.4 million of gross proceeds to the Company.
There has been no material change in the policies and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements since the completion of the 2022 audit.
There has been no material change in the policies and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements since the completion of the 2023 audit. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as such term is defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.
We currently have a strategic relationship with a leading rare disease non-profit organization for AI/ML analysis of late-stage clinical data.
We have staffed our business using funds from our initial public offering and have entered into partnerships and relationships and recently completed our first commercial service contract with a leading rare disease non-profit organization for AI/ML analysis of late-stage clinical data.
In any case, the objective is to create near term value and exit and monetize as quickly as possible, preferably within approximately 30 months. Results of Operations For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 In late 2022, the Company recognized its first service revenues of $10,000 related to an analysis contract with a small pharmaceutical company.
In any case, the objective is to create near term value and exit and monetize as quickly as possible, preferably within approximately 30 months.
Research and Development Costs and Expenses Research and development costs and expenses consist primarily of costs related to the acquisition of licensed technology and fees paid to external service providers.
Research and Development Costs and Expenses Research and development costs and expenses in 2022 consisted primarily of costs related to the acquisition of licensed technology. In 2023 we have initiated development activities on our licensed drug candidates and our discovery collaboration with JCVI.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as such term is defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K. 21 Financial operations overview Revenue We generated our first revenues in late 2022 from our services provided to a pharmaceutical customer.
Financial Operations Overview Revenue While we generated our first revenues in late 2022 from our services provided to a pharmaceutical customer, in the third quarter of 2023 we completed our first commercial service contract and recognized revenue in the amount of $65,000.
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Over the next 24 months, the Company expects to spend approximately $2.1 million on service offering products, preclinical IND enabling activities and on R&D to enable future clinical trials evaluating our drug assets for new disease indications. Our Strategy The Company has a unique strategy designed to reduce risk and increase the frequency of cash flow.
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On May 31, 2023, the Company and JHU-APL entered into Amendment number 1 of the July 8, 2022 License Agreement whereby the Company gained access to certain improvements including additional patents and knowhow in exchange for a series of payments totaling $275,000.
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The Company previously had not recorded any revenues. Through the end of 2022, the Company has an accumulated deficit of approximately $4,399,000. Net loss from operations in 2022 was approximately $2,455,000 versus $555,000 in 2021.
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The first of these payments for $75,000 was due in July 2023 followed by annual payments of $75,000, $75,000 and $50,000 in years 2024, 2025 and 2026, respectively. The amendment also reduced the 2023 minimum annual royalty payment to $60,000, all other financial terms remain the same.
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The 2022 increase reflects the full year costs of engaging advisors and consultants and other costs associated with preparing the Company for its initial public offering including the costs related to auditing the Company’s past and current financial statements.
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Since completing our IPO on February 14, 2023, aided by the receipt of the IPO proceeds, we have initiated several initiatives: Investor relations and marketing to promote and raise awareness of the company in the financial and business sectors, research and development, collaboration with J Craig Venter Institute and in the quarter ended September 30, 2023, completed a preclinical study for our Mebendazole prodrug program.
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Cash used in operations in 2022 was approximately $911,000 versus approximately $382,000 in 2021 and net cash inflows from financing activities in 2022 was approximately $967,000 versus approximately $387,000 in 2021.
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The Company is actively engaged in developing and seeking out new intellectual property as it strives to continuously evolve its AI/ML platform.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources In 2021, we received net proceeds of approximately $387,000, primarily from the sale of a SAFE note ($150,000) and a convertible promissory note ($99,900) and three unsecured promissory notes ($49,000) to a related party.
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Additionally, the Company has engaged a business development firm specializing in the biopharmaceutical industry to seek and secure a strategic development partner for our Mebendazole program. 25 Internally, the Company has added incremental staff to accelerate execution, and the development of processes and custom scripts for use in performing analytical services for customers, while also launching initiatives targeting large public health data sources and seeking access to proprietary health data sources.
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Through 2021, the Company primarily operated with only one full time employee and a series of consultants. During this period, the primary activities included: technology evaluation, acquisition and validation, capital acquisition and business development activities which in general, have readied the Company for contract services while exploring strategic partnering and asset acquisition.
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We also transitioned our accounting and financial reporting systems and processes to enhance our internal control environment as a public company.
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The majority of this was paid to employees and consultants as compensation. In 2021, the Company used approximately $382,000 on operating activities including approximately $203,000 in salaries and approximately $150,000 on professional services and fees directly related to preparation for the intended IPO.
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Capital from the IPO was also used to retire two notes that were sold to fund the Company through the IPO that did not convert into common stock as well as other debts accrued over time to our staff, employees and consultants as well as obligations related to the acquisition of our licensed drug programs.
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The Company also made payments totaling $25,000 under two evaluation/option agreements for the two drug development programs licensed in 2022. In 2022, three consultants engaged by the Company became part time employees and the Company now has four employees.
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In February 2024 the Company received net proceeds of approximately $4.9 million dollars from an underwritten public offering of 1,507,139 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and accompanying warrants to purchase 1,507,139 shares of common stock at an offering price of $3.782. The 5 year warrants have an exercise price of $4.16.
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Through December 31, 2022, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $1,016,000 from the sale of convertible promissory notes and warrants.
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On February 21, 2024, the underwriters elected to exercise the over-allotment option for the purchase of an additional 218,382 shares of common stock, and the Company received additional net proceeds of approximately $750,000, pursuant to the exercise of the over-allotment.
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On February 16, 2023, the Company completed its initial public offering of 1,297,318 units (each, a “Unit,” collectively, the “Units”) at a price of $6.50 per unit for a total of approximately $8.4 million of gross proceeds to the Company.
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In the absence of significant revenues in 2024 the Company believes that its capital resources are sufficient to fund planned operations for more than 12 months from the date of this filing. Our Strategy The Company has a unique strategy designed to reduce risk and increase the frequency of cash flow.
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The offering closed on February 16, 2023. In connection with and prior to the consummation of the initial public offering, the Company effected a reverse split of its outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1:7 - 1 share of new common stock for 7 shares of then outstanding common stock.
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Results of Operations For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 Revenue and Costs of Goods Sold We recognized $65,000 and $10,000 in revenue and $5,200 and $800 in costs of goods sold during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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We will monitor levels of performance under each significant contract for external services through communications with the service providers to reflect the actual amount expended.
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Year ended December 31, Net Change 2023 2022 Operating expenses: Research and development $ 1,432,614 $ 609,270 $ 823,344 General and administrative 3,994,710 1,855,731 2,138,979 Total operating expenses $ 5,427,324 $ 2,465,001 $ 2,962,323 26 Research and Development Our research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $823,344 compared to the same period ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to the inclusion of the cost of salaries and consulting fees in 2023 as we initiated our collaboration with J Craig Venter Institute and completion of a preclinical study for our Mebendazole prodrug program, as well as the cost of acquiring access to additional technology from JHU-APL related to bfLEAP™ pursuant to Amendment 1 of the July 2022 License Agreement.
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Through 2021, the Company primarily operated with only one full time employee and a series of consultants. In 2022, three of the consultants became part time employees of the Company.
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In 2022, the majority of the research and development expenses were directly related to the acquisition of two drug development product candidates including Mebendazole.
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The Company’s financial statements reflect an accumulated deficit of approximately $4,400,000 as a result of these activities including the licensing costs for bfLEAP™. In 2022, the Statement of Operation reflects approximately $2,457,000 in operating expenses versus $555,000 in the 2021 period.
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General and Administrative Our general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $2,138,979, compared to the same period ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to higher salary and consulting costs reflecting an increased level of service as well the initiation of investor relations and marketing efforts and the transition of our accounting and financial reporting process to support a public company.
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The increase reflects the Company’s continued preparation for its IPO including legal and accounting costs related to the audit of the Company’s financial statements including those presented in the Company’s S-1 filed in connection with the Company’s IPO in February 2023.
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The 2023 period also reflects approximately $120,000 in recruiting fees related to staff additions. Other Income (Expense), Net Interest expense decreased $268,056 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the same period ended December 31, 2022 due to the majority of our debt converting or being paid off in the first quarter of 2023.
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The Company also engaged the management team noted above which resulted in increased consulting and stock-based compensation expenses in 2021 and 2022. The 2022 Consolidated Statement of Operations reflects Salaries of approximately $548,000, Consulting and other professional fees of approximately $644,000 and Stock based compensation of $340,000. For the 2021 period, these amounts were approximately $203,000, $140,000 and $99,000.
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The loss on the conversion of notes of $92,959 for the year ended December 31, 2023 was due to the conversion of the convertible notes. Other income increased by $183,244 due to interest earned on our IPO proceeds which we hold in an overnight sweep account.
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These increases will likely include increased costs related to the hiring of additional personnel and fees to outside consultants, lawyers and accountants, among other expenses. Additionally, we anticipate increased costs associated with being a public company including expenses related to services associated with maintaining compliance with exchange listing and Securities and Exchange Commission requirements, insurance, and investor relations costs.
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Through December 31, 2023, the Company has an accumulated deficit of approximately $9,755,000 and funded its operations through the sale of common stock and debt.
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Consolidated Cash Flow Data Year ended December 31, Net Change 2023 2022 Net cash (used in) provided by Research and development Operating activities $ (6,001,299 ) $ (910,890 ) $ (5,090,409 ) General and administrative Investing activities - (8,744 ) 8,744 Financing activities 8,568,359 967,290 7,601,069 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 2,567,060 $ 47,656 $ 2,519,404 Cash Flows Used in Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $5,090,409 compared to the same period ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to paying down accrued expenses for technology access, consultants, and compensation in 2023, coupled with increased operating costs, including D&O insurance premiums.
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Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities There was no cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023.
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In addition to fees paid to external service providers, we are also allocating internal costs for personnel working on these efforts in addition to personnel costs related to our internal efforts to develop our product and service offerings using bfLEAP™.
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Our 2023 general and administrative expenses are significantly higher than our 2022 general and administrative expenses due to several factors.
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The primary increases in 2023 relate to new costs associated with being a public company such as D&O insurance, professional services engaged to support SEC compliance as well as higher salary and consulting expenses as we have hired additional staff and consultants. We have also increased our business development, investor relations and marketing efforts.
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Emerging Growth Company and Smaller Reporting Company Status The Company is an emerging growth company as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”) and may take advantage of reduced reporting requirements that are otherwise applicable to public companies.
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Section 107 of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies are required to comply with those standards. We have elected to use the extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards.
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This may make it difficult to compare our financial results with the financial results of another public company that is either not an emerging growth company or is an emerging growth company that has chosen not to take advantage of the extended transition period exemptions because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.
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We are also a “smaller reporting company”, meaning that the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates plus the aggregate amount of gross proceeds to us as a result of the IPO is less than $700 million and our annual revenue was less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year.
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We may continue to be a smaller reporting company if either (i) the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates is less than $250 million or (ii) our annual revenue was less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700 million.
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If we are a smaller reporting company at the time we cease to be an emerging growth company, we may continue to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements that are available to smaller reporting companies.
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Specifically, as a smaller reporting company we may choose to present only the two most recent fiscal years of audited financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and, similar to emerging growth companies, smaller reporting companies have reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation.