Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Report on Form 10-Q contains certain statements that are "forward-looking"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the
"Litigation Reform Act"). These forward looking statements and other information
are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by us using information
currently available.
The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will,"
"should" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with
respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or
should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary
materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated,
expected, intended or using other similar expressions.
In accordance with the provisions of the Litigation Reform Act, we are making
investors aware that such forward-looking statements, because they relate to
future events, are by their very nature subject to many important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the
forward-looking statements contained in this Report on Form 10-Q. For example,
given the cessation of our operations as a developer, manufacturer, marketer and
seller of advanced polymers on January 31, 2020, resulting from the sale of
substantially all of our assets to an independent third party, we became engaged
in efforts to identify an operating company to acquire or merge with through an
equity-based exchange transaction whereby such a transaction would likely result
in a change in control. If we are unable to effect a transaction with an
operating company, we may be required to cease all operations, including
liquidation through bankruptcy proceedings. For all of these reasons, the reader
is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained
herein, which speak only as of the date hereof. You are encouraged to review our
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to read and carefully
consider the additional information included in our Annual Report on Form 10K
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, including but not limited to the Risk
Factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. We assume no responsibility to update any
forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise except as required by law.
Business
On January 31, 2020 (the "Closing Date"), we completed the sale of substantially
all of our assets (the "Asset Sale") for a total purchase price of $7,250,000
pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement entered into between us and Mitsubishi
Chemical Performance Polymers, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("MCPP"). Prior to
the Closing Date, we developed and manufactured advanced polymer materials which
provided critical characteristics in the design and development of medical
devices. Our biomaterials were marketed and sold to medical device manufacturers
who used our advanced polymers in devices designed for treating a broad range of
anatomical sites and disease states.
As a result of the Asset Sale, we ceased operating as a developer, manufacturer,
marketer and seller of advanced polymers. Subsequent to the Closing Date, we
became engaged in efforts to identify either an (i) operating company to acquire
or merge with through an equity-based exchange transaction or (ii) investor
interested in purchasing a majority interest in our common stock, whereby either
transaction would likely result in a change in control. On October 12, 2021, we
entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") with Reddington Partners
LLC, a California limited liability company ("Reddington") providing for the
purchase of a total of 5,114,475 of our common stock, on a post-split basis, or
approximately 90% of our total shares of common stock outstanding for total cash
consideration of $400,000. Reddington purchased in two tranches on October 12,
2021 and March 15, 2022.
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Pursuant to the SPA, the Company effectuated a 1-for 50 reverse stock split on
March 11, 2022 (the "Reverse Split"). Accordingly, on a post-split basis, the
shares purchased in connection with the First Closing resulted in Reddington
owning 422,725 shares of our common stock. As set forth in the SPA, Reddington
then purchased from us on March 15, 2022 an additional 4,691,750 shares of our
common stock, on a post-split basis (the "Second Closing"). After the issuance
thereof Reddington owned 5,114,475 shares of our common stock, or approximately
90% of our total shares of common stock outstanding.
Management is seeking to identify an operating company for the purposes of
engaging in a merger or business combination of some kind, or acquire assets or
shares of an entity actively engaged in a business that generates sustained
revenues. Although we have investigated certain opportunities to determine
whether they would have the potential to add value to us for the benefit of our
stockholders, we have not yet entered into any binding arrangements.
We do not intend to restrict our consideration to any particular business or
industry segment. Because we have limited resources, the scope and number of
suitable candidates to merge with is relatively limited. Because we may
participate in a business opportunity with a newly formed firm, a firm that is
in the development stage, or a firm that is entering a new phase of growth, we
may incur further risk due to the inability of the target's management to have
proven its abilities or effectiveness, or the lack of an established market for
the target's products or services, or the inability to reach profitability in
the next few years.
Any business combination or transaction will likely result in a significant
issuance of shares and substantial dilution to our present stockholders. As it
is expected that the closing of such a transaction will result in a change in
control, such transaction is expected to be accounted for as a reverse merger,
with the operating company being considered the legal acquiree and accounting
acquirer, and we would be considered the legal acquirer and the accounting
acquiree. As a result, at and subsequent to closing of any such transaction, the
financial statements of the operating company would become our financial
statements for all periods presented.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our critical accounting policies are summarized in Note 3 to our financial
statements included in Item 8 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2022. However, certain of our accounting policies require
the application of significant judgment by our management, and such judgments
are reflected in the amounts reported in our financial statements. In applying
these policies, our management uses its judgment to determine the appropriate
assumptions to be used in the determination of estimates. Those estimates are
based on our historical experience, terms of existing contracts, our observance
of market trends, information provided by our strategic partners and information
available from other outside sources, as appropriate. Actual results may differ
significantly from the estimates contained in our unaudited financial
statements. Other than as set forth below, there have been no changes to our
critical accounting policies during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2022.
Stock-based Compensation
We applied the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation ("ASC
718"), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense
for all stock-based awards made to employees, including employee stock options,
in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
ASC 718 requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of
employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on
the grant-date fair value of the award. That cost will be recognized over the
period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for
the reward- known as the requisite service period. No compensation cost is
recognized for equity instruments for which employees do not render the
requisite service. The grant-date fair value of employee share options and
similar instruments are estimated using the Black Scholes option-pricing model
adjusted for the unique characteristics of those instruments.
Equity instruments issued to non-employees are recorded at their fair values as
determined in accordance with ASC 718 as amended by ASU 2018-07. As such, the
grant date is the measurement date of an award's fair value., which is expensed
over the requisite service period.
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 vs. December 31, 2021
Operating Expenses
During the three months ended December 31, 2022, our operating expenses were
approximately $853,000 as compared with $40,000 for the comparable prior year
period, an increase of approximately $813,000. Our operating expenses are
composed of those costs necessary to operate a public company, which are
primarily composed of management consultant fees, accounting fees, professional
fees, and regulatory fees. The increase in these operating costs is the result
of the recording of stock-based compensation expense of approximately $825,000
in connection with the issuance of a warrants immediately exercisable into up to
750,000 shares of our common stock. The increase in operating costs was offset
by a decrease in professional and consulting fees incurred prior to the change
of control resulting from the purchase of common stock by an investor on October
12, 2021.
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2022 vs. December 31, 2021
Operating Expenses
During the nine months ended December 31, 2022, our operating expenses were
approximately $5,941,000 as compared with $256,000 for the comparable prior year
period, an increase of approximately $5,685,000. Our operating expenses are
composed of those costs necessary to operate a public company, which are
primarily composed of management consultant fees, accounting fees, professional
fees, and regulatory fees. The increase in these operating costs is primarily a
result of the recording of stock-based compensation of approximately $5,834,000
in connection with the issuance of a warrant immediately exercisable into up to
6,750,000 shares of our common stock. The increase in these operation costs were
offset by a decrease in professional and consulting fees incurred prior to the
change of control resulting from the purchase of common stock by an investor on
October 12, 2021.
Other Income
On May 20, 2021, we received a $22,000 cash deposit (the "Deposit") in
connection with a non-binding arrangement entered into with a private company
having an interest in a potential business combination with us. On August 12,
2021, we were notified by the private company of their intent to terminate the
arrangement. The arrangement provided that the Deposit was refundable, net of
all reasonable legal, advisory and regulatory fees incurred by us. Our legal,
advisory and regulatory fees exceeded the amount of the Deposit, accordingly,
there was no refund due to the private company.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2022, we had cash of approximately $5,000 as compared to a
cash balance of approximately $246,000 as of March 31, 2022.
During the nine months ended December 31, 2022, we had net cash of approximately
$140,000 used in operating activities. Our cash flows used in operating
activities is primarily a result of (i) our net loss of approximately
$5,933,000; and (ii) a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and
related party payable of approximately $44,000. The cash used in operating
activities were offset by stock-based compensation of approximately $5,835,000
in connection with the issuance of a warrant immediately exercisable into up to
6,750,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share.
During the nine months ended December 31, 2021, we had net cash of approximately
$206,000 used in operating activities. Our cash flows used in operating
activities is primarily a result of our net loss of approximately $234,000 which
was offset by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expense of
approximately $28,000.
During the nine months ended December 31, 2022 we had net cash of approximately
$101,000 used in financing activities as a result of the cash distribution of
approximately $141,000 on September 22, 2022 to our stockholders of record as of
March 15, 2022, which was offset by the $40,000 received for a note payable.
During the nine months ended December 31, 2021, we had net cash of $200,000
provided by financing activities which was a result of the issuance of an
additional 21,136,250 shares of our common stock to a private investor in
consideration of $200,000 in cash.
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On January 31, 2020 (the "Closing Date"), we completed the sale of substantially
all of our assets (the "Asset Sale") for a total purchase price of $7,250,000
pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement entered into between us and Mitsubishi
Chemical Performance Polymers, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("MCPP"). As a
result of the Asset Sale, we ceased operating as a developer, manufacturer,
marketer and seller of advanced polymers. Subsequent to the Closing Date, we
became engaged in efforts to identify either an (i) operating company to acquire
or merge with through an equity-based exchange transaction or (ii) investor
interested in purchasing a majority interest in our common stock, whereby either
transaction would likely result in a change in control. On October 12, 2021, we
entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") with Reddington Partners
LLC, a California limited liability company ("Reddington") providing for the
purchase of a total of 5,114,475 of our common stock, on a post-split basis, or
approximately 90% of our total shares of common stock outstanding for total cash
consideration of $400,000. Reddington purchased these shares of our common stock
in two tranches on October 12, 2021 and March 15, 2022.
Our financial statements have been presented on the basis that we are a going
concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of
liabilities in the normal course of business. During the three months ended
December 31, 2022 and 2021, we reported a net loss of approximately $26,000 and
$40,000, respectively. During the nine months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021,
we reported a net loss of approximately $5,108,000 and $234,000, respectively.
Cash flows of approximately $140,000 and $206,000 were used in operations for
the nine months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. As a result, we
expect our funds will not be sufficient to meet our needs for more than twelve
months from the date of issuance of these financial statements. Accordingly,
management believes there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as
a going concern.
Management is seeking to identify an operating company for the purposes of
engaging in a merger or business combination of some kind or acquire assets or
shares of an entity actively engaged in a business that generates sustained
revenues. Although we have investigated certain opportunities to determine
whether they would have the potential to add value to us for the benefit of our
stockholders, we have not yet entered into any binding arrangements.
We do not intend to restrict our consideration to any particular business or
industry segment. Because we have limited resources, the scope and number of
suitable candidates to merge with is relatively limited. Because we may
participate in a business opportunity with a newly formed firm, a firm that is
in the development stage, or a firm that is entering a new phase of growth, we
may incur further risk due to the inability of the target's management to have
proven its abilities or effectiveness, or the lack of an established market for
the target's products or services, or the inability to reach profitability in
the next few years.
Any business combination or transaction will likely result in a significant
issuance of shares and substantial dilution to our present stockholders. As it
is expected that the closing of such a transaction will result in a change in
control, such transaction is expected to be accounted for as a reverse merger,
with the operating company being considered the legal acquiree and accounting
acquirer, and we would be considered the legal acquirer and the accounting
acquiree. As a result, at and subsequent to closing of any such transaction, the
financial statements of the operating company would become our financial
statements for all periods presented.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2022, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that
have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on
our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures
or capital resources.
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