BioCorRx Inc 10-Q for FY2024 Q1
BioCorRx Inc. (BICX)
About this 10-Q
BioCorRx Inc filed this 10-Q on May 15, 2024, covering the quarter ended March 31, 2024 (FY2024 Q1).
Headline figures
Quarter ended March 31, 2024, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $3620
- down 91.0% from $40.44K a year earlier
- Net loss
- $1.24M
- compared with a net loss of $1.01M a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended
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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Unless expressly indicated or the context requires otherwise, the terms “BioCorRx,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” in this document refer to BioCorRx Inc., a Nevada corporation, and, where appropriate, its wholly owned subsidiaries.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BIOCORRX INC. |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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Property and equipment, net |
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Total other assets |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses, including related party payables of $ |
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Notes payable, net of debt discount of $ |
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Notes payable, related parties, net of debt discount of $ |
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Deficit: |
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Series B convertible preferred stock, no par value; |
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Common stock, $ |
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Accumulated deficit |
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Total deficit attributable to BioCorRx Inc. |
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Non-controlling interest |
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Total deficit |
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Total liabilities and deficit |
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BIOCORRX INC. |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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Research and development |
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Impairment of intellectual property |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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Total operating expenses |
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Interest expense, net |
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Loss before provision for income taxes |
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Net loss |
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Net loss attributable to BioCorRx Inc. |
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Net loss per common share, basic and diluted |
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BIOCORRX INC. |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF DEFICIT |
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 |
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Balance, December 31, 2023 |
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Common stock issued in connection with issuance of promissory notes |
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Warrants issued in connection with issuance of promissory notes |
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Share-based compensation |
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Balance, March 31, 2024 (unaudited) |
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BIOCORRX INC. |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF DEFICIT |
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 |
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Balance, December 31, 2022 |
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BIOCORRX INC. |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss |
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Deposits |
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Interest paid |
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Warrants issued in connection with issuance of promissory notes |
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Derivative liability recognized in connection with issuance of promissory notes |
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Common stock issued in connection with issuance of promissory notes |
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BIOCORRX INC .
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2024
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 - BUSINESS
BioCorRx Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops and provides addiction treatment solutions offering a unique approach to the treatment of substance use and other related disorders. The Company also controls BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage drug development subsidiary currently seeking FDA approval for BICX104, an implantable naltrexone pellet for the treatment of alcohol and opioid use disorders. BICX102 is an implantable pellet of naltrexone that was the original product candidate being developed under NIDA award number UG3DA047925 (awarded in 2019 and 2020) and BICX104 is another pellet of naltrexone that subsequently became the lead product candidate with minor excipient differences between the BICX102 and BICX104. On October 31, 2020, the Company entered into a written management services agreement with Joseph DeSanto MD, Inc. (“Medical Corporation”) under which the Company provides management and other administrative services to the Medical Corporation. These services include billing, collection of accounts receivable, accounting, management and human resource functions. Pursuant to the management services agreement, a management fee equal to 65% of the Medical Corporation’s gross collected monthly revenue. Through this arrangement, the Company is directing the activities that most significantly impact the financial results of the respective Medical Corporation; however, all clinical treatment decisions are made solely by licensed healthcare professionals. The Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary, and, therefore, has consolidated the Medical Corporation as variable interest entity (“VIE”). The medical corporation: (i) had not yet generated any revenues and (ii) had no significant assets or liabilities since inception through March 31, 2024.
On July 28, 2016, BioCorRx Inc. formed BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, for the purpose of developing certain business lines. In connection with the formation, the sub issued
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Interim Financial Statements
The following (a) condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and (b) the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2023 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 1, 2024.
Basis of presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of: (i) BioCorRx Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Fresh Start Private, Inc., (ii) its majority owned subsidiary, BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and (iii) and the Medical Corporation (“VIE”) (Collectively, “the Company”) under which the Company provides management and other administrative services pursuant to the management services agreement in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board “FASB” Accounting Standards Codification “ASC” 606. A five-step analysis a must be met as outlined in Topic 606: (i) identify the contract with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) performance obligations are satisfied. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded.
The Company has elected the following practical expedients in applying ASC 606:
| · | Unsatisfied Performance Obligations - all performance obligations relate to contracts with a duration of less than one year. The Company has elected to apply the optional exemption provided in ASC 606 and therefore, is not required to disclose the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied at the end of the reporting period. |
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| · | Contract Costs - all incremental customer contract acquisition costs are expensed as they are incurred as the amortization period of the asset that the Company otherwise would have recognized is one year or less in duration. |
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| · | Significant Financing Component - the Company does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component as the Company expects, at contract inception, that the period between when the entity transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less. |
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| · | Sales Tax Exclusion from the Transaction Price - the Company excludes from the measurement of the transaction price all taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected by the Company from the customer. |
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| · | Shipping and Handling Activities - the Company elected to account for shipping and handling activities as a fulfillment cost rather than as a separate performance obligation. |
The Company’s net sales are disaggregated by product category. The sales/access fees consist of product sales, which is recognized upon the transfer of promised goods to customers. The project support income is generated from administrative support to Biotechnology research customers, which is recognized upon the transfer of promised services to customers. The distribution rights income consists of the income recognized from the amortization of distribution agreements entered into for its products. The membership/program fees are generated from the Company’s UnCraveRx™ Weight Loss Management Program, which is recognized upon the transfer of promised goods to customers.
The following table presents the Company’s net sales by product category for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
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Deferred revenue
The Company licenses proprietary products and protocols to customers under licensing agreements that allow those customers to access the products and protocols in services they provide to their customers during the term of the license agreement. The timing and amount of revenue recognized from license agreements depends upon a variety of factors, including the specific terms of each agreement. Such agreements are reviewed for multiple performance obligations. Performance obligations can include amounts related to initial non-refundable license fees for the use of the Company’s products and protocols and additional royalties on covered services.
The Company granted license and sub-license agreements for various regions or States in the United States allowing the licensee to market, distributes and sell solely in the defined license territory, as defined, the products provided by the Company. The agreements are granted for a defined period or perpetual and are effective as long as annual milestones are achieved.
Terms for payments for licensee agreements vary from full cash payment to defined terms. In cases where license or sub-license fees are uncollected and deferred; the Company nets those uncollected fees with the deferred revenue for balance sheet presentation.
The Company amortizes license fees over the shorter of the economic life of the related contract life or contract terms for each licensee.
On October 1, 2019, the Company launched the UnCraveRx™ Weight Loss Management Program. Customers are charged a membership fee and are requested to pay for three training programs at inception. The payments are recorded as deferred revenue until earned.
The following table presents the changes in deferred revenue, reflected as current and long term liabilities on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet:
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Deferred Revenue-Grant
The Company recognizes grant revenues in the period during which the related research and development costs are incurred. The timing and amount of revenue recognized from reimbursement for research and development costs depends upon the specific terms for the contracted work. Such costs are reviewed for multiple performance obligations which can include amounts related to contracted work performed or as milestones have been achieved.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include assumptions used in the fair value of other equity and debt instruments, income taxes, loss contingencies, and research and development costs.
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Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at original invoice amount less an allowance for uncollectible accounts that management believes will be adequate to absorb estimated losses on existing balances. Management estimates the allowance based on collectability of accounts receivable and prior bad debt experience. Accounts receivable balances are written off against the allowance upon management’s determination that such accounts are uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recorded when received. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FSAB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 326-20-30-2, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, requiring a reporting entity to use a pooled approach to estimate expected credit losses for financial assets with similar risk characteristics. If a financial asset does not share similar risk characteristics with other financial assets held by the reporting entity, the allowance for credit losses should be determined on an individual basis. Similar risk characteristics for trade receivables may include customer credit rating, trade receivable aging category (e.g., 30-90 days past due), healthcare industry, and other factors that may influence the likelihood of the customer not being able to pay for the goods or services. The Company utilizes this individual approach for its trade receivables as each customer does not share similar risks.
Trade receivables with certain customers are financial assets analyzed by the Company under the expected credit loss model. To measure expected credit losses, trade receivables are grouped based on shared risk characteristics (i.e., the relevant healthcare industry) and days past due (i.e., delinquency status), while considering the following if applicable:
| · | Customers in relevant healthcare industries share similar risk characteristics associated with the macroeconomic environment of their industry. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company calculates the fair value of its assets and liabilities which qualify as financial instruments and includes this additional information in the notes to the consolidated financial statements when the fair value is different than the carrying value of these financial instruments. The estimated fair value of cash, accounts receivable, grant receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and notes payable approximate their carrying amounts due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of lease liability and royalty obligation also approximates fair value since these instruments bear market rates of interest. None of these instruments are held for trading purposes.
See Note 13 and 14 for stock based compensation and other equity instruments.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company follows the guidance in ASC 820 for its financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at each reporting period. The Company also follows ASC 820 for non-financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at least annually.
The fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities reflects management’s estimate of amounts that the Company would have received in connection with the sale of the assets or that the Company would have paid in connection with the transfer of the liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In connection with measuring the fair value of its assets and liabilities, the Company seeks to maximize the use of observable inputs (market data obtained from independent sources) and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs (internal assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities). The following fair value hierarchy is used to classify assets and liabilities based on the observable inputs and unobservable inputs used to value the assets and liabilities:
Level 1: | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. |
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Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks. The Company evaluates all of its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives, pursuant to ASC 480 and ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”). The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period.
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The fair value of the event of default penalty put option in connection with the issuance of promissory notes was recognized as a derivative liability and debt discount on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The following table provides information related to the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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Segment Information
Accounting Standards Codification subtopic Segment Reporting 280-10 (“ASC 280-10”) establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected information for those segments to be presented in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. ASC 280-10 also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services and geographic areas. Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in making decisions how to allocate resources and assess performance. The information disclosed herein materially represents all of the financial information related to the Company’s principal operating segment.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company follows a “primary asset” approach to determine the cash flow estimation period for a group of assets and liabilities that represents the unit of accounting for a long-lived asset to be held and used. Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.
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The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets based upon forecasted undiscounted cash flows. Should impairment in value be indicated, the carrying value of the assets will be adjusted, based on estimates of future discounted cash flows resulting from the use and ultimate disposition of the asset. No impairments were recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. No impairment was recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
Software Development Costs
The Company has adopted the provision of ASC 985-20-25, Costs of Software to Be Sold, Leased or Marketed, whereby costs incurred to establish the technological feasibility of a computer software product to be sold, leased or marketed are research and development costs. Research costs are expensed as incurred; costs of producing product masters incurred subsequent to establishing technological feasibility are capitalized; and costs incurred when the product is available for general release to the customers are expensed as incurred. Upgrades and enhancements are capitalized if they result in added functionality which enables the software to perform tasks it was previously incapable of performing.
On July 1, 2021, the Company began development of a proprietary cloud based app that will be marketed and commercialized, for which $
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the asset’s estimated useful life of
Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating lease right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”) and short-term and long-term lease liabilities are included on the face of the consolidated balance sheets.
ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date over the respective lease term in determining the present value of lease payments. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for as a single lease component. For lease agreements with terms less than 12 months, the Company has elected the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption, and it recognizes such lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Net (loss) Per Share
The Company accounts for net loss per share in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 260-10, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260-10”), which requires presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the statement of operations for all entities with complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS.
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Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. It excludes the dilutive effects of any potentially issuable common shares. The effect of common stock equivalents is anti-dilutive with respect to losses and therefore basic and dilutive is the same.
Diluted net loss per share is calculated by including any potentially dilutive share issuances in the denominator. The following securities are excluded from the calculation of weighted average diluted shares at March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
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Advertising
The Company follows the policy of charging the costs of advertising to expense as incurred. The Company charged to operations $
Grant Income
On January 17, 2019, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) in support of BICX102/BICX104 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. BICX102 is an implantable pellet of naltrexone that was the original product candidate and BICX104 is another pellet of naltrexone that subsequently became the lead product candidate with minor excipient differences between the BICX102 and BICX104. The grant provides for (i) $
On February 22, 2024, the Company’s subsidiary BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. was awarded a grant of $
Grant receivables were $
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Research and development costs
The Company accounts for research and development costs in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 730-10, Research and Development (“ASC 730-10”). Under ASC 730-10, all research and development costs must be charged to expense as incurred. Accordingly, internal research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Third-party research and developments costs are expensed when the contracted work has been performed or as milestone results have been achieved. Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both present and future products are expensed in the period incurred. The Company incurred research and development expenses of $
Stock Based Compensation
Share-based compensation issued to employees is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period. The Company measures the fair value of the share-based compensation issued to non-employees at the grant date using the stock price observed in the trading market (for stock transactions) or the fair value of the award (for non-stock transactions), which were considered to be more reliably determinable measures of fair value than the value of the services being rendered.
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of net operating loss and credit carry forwards and temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their respective financial reporting amounts measured at the current enacted tax rates. The Company records an estimated valuation allowance on its deferred income tax assets if it is more likely than not that these deferred income tax assets will not be realized.
The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than
Variable Interest Entity
The Company evaluates all interests in the VIE for consolidation. When the Company’s interests are determined to be variable interests, an assessment is made on whether the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is required to consolidate the VIE. Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, Consolidation, defines the primary beneficiary as the party that has both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits from the VIE which could be potentially significant. Variable interests are considered in making this determination. Where both of these factors are present, the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary and the Company consolidates the VIE.
Non-Controlling Interest
A non-controlling interest should be allocated its share of net income or loss, and its respective share of each component of other comprehensive income, in accordance with ASC 810-10-45-20.
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Royalty Obligations, net
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (ASU 2023-09), which requires disclosure of incremental income tax information within the rate reconciliation and expanded disclosures of income taxes paid, among other disclosure requirements. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company’s management does not believe the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have a material impact on its financial statements and disclosures.
There are other various updates recently issued, most of which represented technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries and are not expected to a have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 3 - GOING CONCERN AND MANAGEMENT’S LIQUIDITY PLANS
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash of $
The Company’s primary source of operating funds since inception has been from proceeds from private placements of convertible and other debt and the sale of common stock. The Company intends to raise additional capital through private placements of debt and equity securities, but there can be no assurance that these funds will be available on terms acceptable to the Company, or will be sufficient to enable the Company to fully complete its development activities or sustain operations. If the Company is unable to raise sufficient additional funds, it will have to develop and implement a plan to further extend payables, reduce overhead, or scale back its current business plan until sufficient additional capital is raised to support further operations. There can be no assurance that such a plan will be successful.
On February 22, 2024, the Company’s subsidiary BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. was awarded a grant of $
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued several promissory notes to related parties and received total proceeds of $
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued one promissory note to a third party and received total proceeds of $
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On March 8, 2024, the Company entered into an amendment agreement to a promissory note, which was originally issued to a third party on November 10, 2023. In accordance with the amendment, the parties agreed to modify the amortization payments of the unsecured promissory note. In exchange for the modification, the Company issued
On March 25, 2024, the Company entered into an amendment agreement to a promissory note, which was originally issued to a third party on December 8, 2023. In accordance with the amendment, the parties agreed to modify the amortization payments of the unsecured promissory note. In exchange for the modification, the Company issued
Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern and the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the financial statements do not necessarily purport to represent realizable or settlement values. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
NOTE 4 - PREPAID EXPENSES
The Company’s prepaid expenses consisted of the following at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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NOTE 5 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The Company’s property and equipment consisted of the following at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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NOTE 6 - LEASE
Operating leases
Prior to 2020, the Company entered into several lease amendments with landlord whereby the Company agreed to lease office space in Anaheim, California. The current term expires on January 31, 2025. The current lease has escalating payments from $
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Lease liability is summarized below:
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NOTE 7 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/ LICENSING RIGHTS
On October 12, 2018 the Company’s majority owned subsidiary, BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. acquired six patent families for sustained delivery platforms for the local delivery of biologic and small molecule drugs for an aggregate purchase price of $
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NOTE 8 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of the following as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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NOTE 9 - NOTES PAYABLE
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had an advance from a third party. The advance bears no interest and is due on demand. The balance outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is $
On September 9, 2021, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to one third party for $
On October 6, 2022, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party for $
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On January 25, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party for $
On September 6, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to one third party for $
On November 10, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party with principal and interest due August 10, 2024, with a stated interest rate of
On December 8, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party with principal and interest due September 8, 2024, with a stated interest rate of
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On March 14, 2024, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party with principal and interest due December 14, 2024, with a stated interest rate of
The interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $
The outstanding notes payables as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were summarized as below:
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NOTE 10 - NOTES PAYABLE-RELATED PARTIES
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had advances from Kent Emry (Chairman of the Company). The balance outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $
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On January 22, 2013, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to Kent Emry (Chairman of the Board) for $
On September 9, 2021, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to Kent Emry for $
On September 20, 2022, the Company received $
On November 1, 2022, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to Louis C Lucido for $
On December 8, 2022, the Company received $
On March 16, 2023, the Company received $
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company received $
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company owed $
On August 29, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to Louis C Lucido for $
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The interest expense – related parties during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $
The outstanding notes payables to related parties as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were summarized as below:
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NOTE 11 - ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN
On July 17, 2020, the Company executed the standard loan documents required for securing a loan from SBA under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance program in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. Pursuant to the loan agreement, the principal amount of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) is $
In accordance with the terms of the note: (i) interest accrues at the rate of
On April 28, 2020, the Company received $
The interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $
During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company made interest payment of $
The future principal payments are as follows:
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NOTE 12 - ROYALTY OBLIGATIONS, NET
In March 2019, the Company entered into two Subscription and Royalty Agreements (the “Subscription and Royalty Agreements”). One was with Louis and Carolyn Lucido CRT LLC, managed by Mr. Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and the other one was with the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust, managed by Mr. Galligan, a holder of between
The Company accounted for this transaction as debt in accordance with ASC 470-10-25 and derived a debt discount, which is amortized using the straight line method over the expected life of the arrangement, which is
During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company amortized $
NOTE 13 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT)
Convertible Preferred stock
The Company is authorized to issue
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023,
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023,
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Common stock
Three months ended March 31, 2023
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued
Three months ended March 31, 2024
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had
NOTE 14 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Options
On November 13, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized and approved the adoption of the Plan effective November 13, 2014 (2014 Stock Option Plan) under which an aggregate of
On June 15, 2016, our board of Directors authorized and approved the adoption of the Equity Incentive Plan effective June 15, 2016 (2016 Equity Incentive Plan) under which an aggregate of
On May 15, 2018, the Board of Directors approved and adopted the BioCorRx Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (2018 Stock Option Plan) under which an aggregate of
On April 22, 2022, the Board of Directors approved and adopted the BioCorRx Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (2022 Stock Option Plan) under which an aggregate of
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During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company approved the grant of
Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions. The fair value of stock-based payment awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option model with a volatility figure derived from using the Company’s historical stock prices. The Company accounts for the expected life of options based on the contractual life of options for non-employees. For employees, the Company accounts for the expected life of options in accordance with the “simplified” method, which is used for “plain-vanilla” options, as defined in the accounting standards codification. The risk-free interest rate was determined from the implied yields of U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds with a remaining life consistent with the expected term of the options.
In applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the Company used the following assumptions during the three months ended March 31, 2024:
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The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding tables represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on options with an exercise price less than the Company’s stock price of $
The following table presents information related to stock options at March 31, 2024:
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The stock-based compensation expense related to option grants were $
As of March 31, 2024, stock-based compensation related to options of $
Warrants
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued one promissory note to a third parties and issued warrants that entitle the holder to purchase an aggregate of
In applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the Company used the following assumptions in 2024:
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NOTE 15 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On July 28, 2016, the Company formed BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the purpose of developing certain business lines. In connection with the formation, the newly formed sub issued 24.2% ownership to current or former officers of the Company, with the Company retaining
On September 22, 2021, BioCorRx Inc. and BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. entered into a Inter-Company License Agreement whereby the Company granted to BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals an exclusive, perpetual and sub-licensable license to use all patented or unpatented inventions, discoveries and other intellectual property owned by the Company related to BICX101, BICX102, BICX104 and any other naltrexone pellets (implants) being developed or that will be developed for FDA approval and commercialization in support of products in the fields of substance use disorder, weight loss and other indications identified including but not limited to pain management, obsessive compulsive disorders, and other addictive behaviors.
The licensing fee is payable by BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals starting in the calendar year of the first commercial sale of licensed products and is the percentage of gross sales (less certain amounts) equal to the Company’s ownership interest in BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals. In addition, the Company will invoice BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals for certain management, administrative and corporate services, and facilities and equipment that the Company will provide to BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals. Expenses will be allocated based on actual utilization or appropriate and reasonable methods for the relevant expense.
On December 10, 2015, the Company entered into a royalty agreement with Alpine Creek Capital Partners LLC (“Alpine Creek”). The Company is in the business of selling a distinct implementation of the Beat Addiction Recovery Program, a two-tiered comprehensive MAT program, which includes a counseling program, coupled with its proprietary Naltrexone Implant (the “Treatment”). On or about January 1, 2021, Mr. Galligan, acquired from Alpine Creek the rights to the subscription and royalty agreement by and between the Company and Alpine Creek.
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s related party payable was $
NOTE 16 - CONCENTRATIONS
Financial instruments and related items, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of cash and trade receivables. The Company places its cash and temporary cash investments with high credit quality institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit.
The Company’s revenues earned from sale of products and services for the three months ended March 31, 2024 included
The Company’s revenues earned from sale of products and services for the three months ended March 31, 2023 included
At March 31, 2024, the Company has no accounts receivable. At December 31, 2023, one customer accounted for
NOTE 17 - NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
On July 28, 2016, the Company formed BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, for the purpose of developing certain business lines. In connection with the formation, the, the newly formed sub issued
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On October 31, 2020, the Company entered into a written management services agreement with Joseph DeSanto MD, Inc. (“Medical Corporation”) under which the Company provides management and other administrative services to the Medical Corporation. These services include billing, collection of accounts receivable, accounting, management and human resource functions. Pursuant to the management services agreement,
A reconciliation of the BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Joseph DeSanto MD, Inc. non-controlling loss attributable to the Company:
Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2024:
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NOTE 18 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Royalty agreement
Alpine Creek Capital Partners LLC
On December 10, 2015, the Company entered into a royalty agreement with Alpine Creek Capital Partners LLC (“Alpine Creek”). The Company is in the business of selling a distinct implementation of the Beat Addiction Recovery Program, a two-tiered comprehensive MAT program, which includes a counseling program, coupled with its proprietary Naltrexone Implant (the “Treatment”).
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In consideration for the payment, with the exception of treatments conducted in certain territories, the Company will pay Alpine Creek fifty percent (
BICX Holding Company LLC
Effective September 30, 2019, the Company entered into a Conversion Agreement (the “Conversion Agreement”) with BICX Holding Company LLC (“BICX”), an entity controlled by Alpine Creek, pursuant to which the parties agreed to the conversion (the “Conversion”) of the Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of $
In accordance with the Conversion Agreement, the Company cannot enter into any agreement to issue or announce the issuance or proposed issuance of any shares of common stock or common stock equivalents at an issuance price below $
Charles River Laboratories, Inc.
On May 24, 2019, the Company entered into a Master Services Agreement (the “MSA”) with Charles River Laboratories, Inc. (“Charles River”). Pursuant to the MSA, Charles River will be conducting studies with regard to BICX102/BICX104. Studies will be conducted pursuant to Statements of Work entered into by the Company and Charles River.
On May 30, 2019, the Company and Charles River entered into two separate Statements of Work pursuant to which Charles River is conducting a total of six studies. The Company will pay Charles River the total amended consideration of $
The remaining commitment to Charles River is $
Orange County Research Center
On January 11, 2022, the Company entered into a Master Clinical Trial Agreement (the “MCTA”) with Memorial Research Medical Clinic dba Orange County Research Center (the “OCRC”). Researchers at the OCRC will perform Phase 1 clinical trial with BICX104. The total consideration the Company will pay MCTA for the Phase 1 clinical trial is $
Pursuant to a Task Order entered into in February 2022 the first payment owed to the OCRC equaling approximately $
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The MCTA will terminate upon either party giving 30 days’ written notice (provided, in the case of the OCRC, it has performed all Task Orders or they have been terminated by the Company for good cause). The Company can suspend a clinical trial for any reason and the OCRC can suspend a clinical trial if it deems, using good medical judgment, it is appropriate to do so.
The total consideration paid to OCRC as of March 31, 2024 is $
Agreements
As of March 31, 2024, one 24-month consulting agreement for services which the consultant shall receive a one-time grant of
The Company initiated litigation in 2019 based on a claim that Pellecome and Dr. Orbeck utilized the Company’s confidential information to advance their own weight loss product.
The Company dismissed this litigation without prejudice in July 2021.
On March 30, 2022, the court entered judgment in favor of Pellecome as an individual defendant whereby the Company was ordered to pay Pellecome total costs and attorneys’ fees of $
The Company has not yet paid any amount to Pellecome. On May 27, 2022, the Company filed a notice of appeal with California Superior Court for Orange County regarding the March 30, 2022 judgment entered in favor of Pellecome. On February 2, 2023, the Company filed a motion requesting the California Superior Court for Orange County reverse and remand its prior ruling, including reversing the granting of Pellecome $
On January 5, 2024 the Company’s board of directors appointed Lou Lucido as Interim President through January 31, 2024, and transitioned to President on February 1, 2024. Mr. Lucido will remain a member of the Board of Directors, with an annual compensation of $
NOTE 19 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to March 31, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of
On April 24, 2024,
On April 24, 2024, the Company and Ms. Felix entered into an exchange agreement whereby the parties agreed to exchange the $
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes a number of forward-looking statements that reflect Management’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate” and “continue,” or similar words. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of us and members of its management team as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.
Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Important factors currently known to us could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the future operating results over time. We believe that its assumptions are based upon reasonable data derived from and known about our business and operations and the business and operations of the Company. No assurances are made that actual results of operations or the results of our future activities will not differ materially from its assumptions. Factors that could cause differences include, but are not limited to, expected market demand for the Company’s services, fluctuations in pricing for materials, and competition.
Business Overview
BioCorRx Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops and provides addiction treatment solutions offering a unique approach to the treatment of substance use and other related disorders. The Company also controls BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage drug development subsidiary currently seeking FDA approval for BICX104, an implantable naltrexone pellet for the treatment of alcohol and opioid use disorders.
Beat Addiction Recovery is a substance use disorder recovery program that typically includes BioCorRx's proprietary Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules along with peer support via mobile app along with medication prescribed by an independent treating physician under their discretion.
The UnCraveRx® Weight Loss Program is also a medication-assisted weight loss program that includes access to concierge on-demand wellness specialists: nutritionists, fitness experts, and personal support from behavioral experts.
BioCorRx makes the Beat Addiction Recovery Program and UnCraveRx® Weight Loss Management Program available to healthcare providers to utilize when the healthcare provider determines it is medically appropriate and indicated for his or her patients. Any physician or medical professional is solely responsible for treatment options prescribed or recommended to his or her patients.
BioCorRx has issued several license and distribution agreements to several unrelated third parties involving the establishment of alcoholism and opioid addiction rehabilitation and treatment centers and creating certain addiction rehabilitation programs.
BICX102 is an implantable pellet of naltrexone that was the original product candidate being developed under award UG3DA047925 and BICX104 is another pellet of naltrexone that subsequently became the lead product candidate with minor excipient differences between the BICX102 and BICX104. BICX102/BICX104 research was supported by the National Institute On Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number UG3DA047925 and UH3DA047925.
BICX104 is being developed through a cooperative agreement with the National Institutes of Health (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), under award number UH3DA047925, funded by the Helping to End Addiction Long-term Initiative, or NIH HEAL Initiative. This award is subject to the Cooperative Agreement Terms and Conditions of Award as set forth in RFA DA-19-002 entitled, Development of Medications to Prevent and Treat Opioid Use Disorders (OUD) and Overdose (UG3/UH3) (Clinical Trial Optional).
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BICX104 is a biodegradable, long-acting subcutaneous pellet of naltrexone for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) being developed with the goal of improving patient compliance to naltrexone therapy compared to other marketed treatments. In Phase I, an open-label, single-center study in two parallel groups of randomized healthy volunteers to evaluate the PK and safety of BICX104 and the once-a-month intramuscular naltrexone injection (Vivitrol), BICX104 was well tolerated with no serious adverse events and achieved 84 days of therapeutic naltrexone plasma concentrations. BICX104 is being developed under BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc., the Company’s majority-owned clinical-stage pharmaceutical subsidiary.
In August 2017, the Company announced that it had decided to seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) approval on BICX102. BICX102 is a long-acting naltrexone implant that can last several months being developed for opioid dependence and alcohol use disorders. The pre-IND meeting date for BICX102 took place on January 24, 2018. On February 12, 2018, the Company announced that the FDA deemed the 505(b)(2) pathway as an acceptable route for approval for BICX102.. A grant application was submitted to the National Institutes of Health on May 14, 2018 for funding the development and study plans for BICX102. On January 17, 2019, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) in support of BICX102/BICX104 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The grant provided for (i) $2,842,430 in funding during the first year and (ii) $2,831,838 during the second year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. In January 2020, the Company was awarded a second year of funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (“NIDA”) to support the development of a 3-month implantable depot pellet of naltrexone for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, which the Company refers to as BICX102/BICX104. The grant provided for $2,831,838 during the second year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and availability of funds. BICX102 is an implantable pellet of naltrexone that was the original product candidate and BICX104 is another pellet of naltrexone that subsequently became the lead product candidate with minor excipient differences between the BICX102 and BICX104. On August 27, 2021, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse for BICX104. The grant provides for $3,453,367 in funding during the third year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. On March 31, 2022, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse. The grant provides for $99,431 in additional funding during the third year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds.
On February 22, 2024, the Company’s subsidiary BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. was awarded a grant of $11,029,977 from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, ("NIDA"). The grant provides the Company with additional resources for the ongoing research of BICX104, a sustained release naltrexone implant for the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). The grant provides for (i) $4,131,123 in funding during the first year, (ii) $3,638,268 during the second-year, and (iii) $3,260,586 during the third-year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. Government grants are agreements that generally provide cost reimbursement for certain types of expenditures in return for research and development activities over a contractually defined period.
About MUD. Research has shown that methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant and one of the most misused stimulant drugs in the world. Some of the side effects of MUD are severe dental problems, memory loss, aggression, psychotic behavior, and damage to the cardiovascular system. In 2022 the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that more than 16.6 million people used methamphetamine at least once during their lifetime.
About OUD. OUD is a chronic disorder, with serious potential consequences including disability, relapses, and death. Opioids, used medically for pain relief, have analgesic and central nervous system depressant effects as well as the potential to cause euphoria with an overpowering desire to use opioids despite the consequences. OUD can involve misuse of prescribed opioid medications, use of diverted opioid medications, or illicitly obtained heroin. OUD is typically a chronic and relapsing illness, that is associated with significantly increased rates of morbidity and mortality.
Grant receivables were $21,042 and $76,266 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Deferred revenues related to the grant were $0 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. $112,963 and $241,149 were recorded as grant income during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Recent Developments
On January 25, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party for $50,000 with principal and interest due January 25, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 12.5% per annum. The interest rate was increased to 20% on January 26, 2024 due to default. Under the terms of the note the Company shall pay quarterly interest payments of $1,563. The balance outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $50,000. The interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 was $2,236 and $1,130, respectively. The Company made an interest payment of $1,563 and $0 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As additional consideration for the loan the Company issued 4,285 shares of common stock and valued at $6,000, which was recognized as debt discount. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company amortized $395 and $1,085 of debt discount as interest expense, respectively.
On March 16, 2023, the Company received $50,000 advances from Louis C Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). The balance outstanding as of March 31, 2024 was $50,000.
On August 29, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to Louis C Lucido for $150,000 with principal and interest due August 29, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The promissory note, together with all accrued interest, shall be converted into common shares at a conversion price of $2.00 per share on or before August 29, 2024. The balance outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $150,000. The interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $2,992. In connection with the issuance of the promissory note, the Company issued the warrant that entitles Mr. Lucido to purchase 150,000 common shares. The warrant shall have a term of three years with an exercise price of $2.00 and shall be equitably adjusted to offset the effect of any stock splits and similar events. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the relative fair value of the debt and the warrants, resulting in the recognition of $87,724 of debt discount on such promissory note. As additional consideration for the debt, the Company issued 18,000 shares of common stock valued at $29,340, which was also recognized as debt discount. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company amortized $29,185 of debt discount as interest expense.
On September 6, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to one third party for $150,000 with principal and interest due September 6, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The third party has the option to select the repayment in cash or in stock of the Company at $2.00 per share. The balance outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $150,000. The interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $2,992. If the Company fails to make any payment due under the terms of the promissory note, the interest rate shall increase to 15% per annum. In connection with the issuance of the promissory note, the Company issued the warrant that entitles the third party to purchase 150,000 common shares. The warrant shall have a term of three years with an exercise price of $2.00 and shall be equitably adjusted to offset the effect of any stock splits and similar events. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the relative fair value of the debt and the warrants, resulting in the recognition of $88,820 of debt discount on such promissory note. As additional consideration for the debt, the Company issued 18,000 shares of common stock valued at $30,240, which was also recognized as debt discount. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company amortized $29,684 of debt discount as interest expense.
On October 30, 2023, the Board approved Brady Granier’s request for a paid administrative leave of absence from his position as the President of the Company for the period between October 30, 2023 and January 30, 2024. . Effective as of October 30, 2023, Lourdes Felix, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assumed Mr. Granier’s responsibilities during his paid administrative leave of absence. Ms. Felix’s compensation remains unchanged.
On December 29, 2023, Brady Granier submitted his letter of resignation as President of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, effective January 31, 2024. On March 29, 2024, Mr. Granier submitted his letter of resignation from his position as a member of the Board, effective March 31, 2024.
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On November 9, 2023, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement (the “2023 Q4 Galligan Subscription Agreement”) with the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust, managed by Mr. Galligan, a holder of between 15% and 20% of the Company’s shares of common stock and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Pursuant to the 2023 Q4 Galligan Subscription Agreement, the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust purchased shares of the Company’s common stock, par value 0.001 per share, in the aggregate amount of $7,500 at a purchase price of $1.60 per share, for a total of 4,687 shares of common stock. Simultaneously, the Company issued a warrant that entitles the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust to purchase 7,500 common stock at an exercise price of $2.00, expiring 4 years from the date of issuance in connection with the sale of common stock. Additionally, in connection with the 2023 Q4 Galligan Subscription Agreement, the Company issued 900 shares of its common stock to the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust as inducement shares. The proceeds of $7,500 were received in November 2023 but the 4,687 shares have not been issued as of March 31, 2024.
On November 9, 2023, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement (the “2023 Q4 Lucido Subscription Agreement”) with Louis C Lucido. Pursuant to the 2023 Q4 Lucido Subscription Agreement, Mr. Lucido purchased shares of the Company’s common stock, par value 0.001 per share, in the aggregate amount of $7,500 at a purchase price of $1.60 per share, for a total of 4,687 shares of common stock. Simultaneously, the Company issued a warrant that entitles Mr. Lucido to purchase 7,500 common stock at an exercise price of $2.00, expiring 4 years from the date of issuance in connection with the sale of common stock. Additionally, in connection with the 2023 Q4 Lucido Subscription Agreement, the Company issued 900 shares of its common stock to Mr. Lucido as inducement shares. The proceeds of $7,500 were received in November 2023 but the 4,687 shares have not been issued as of March 31, 2024.
On November 10, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party with principal and interest due August 10, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The cash proceeds of the promissory note was $200,000, and the principal amount of the promissory note was $220,000. Upon the occurrence of any event of default that has not been cured within 30 calendar days from the date of the event of default, the outstanding balance shall immediately increase to 125% of the outstanding balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the event of default. The fair value of the event of default penalty put option, which was $26,730, was recognized as a derivative liability and debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet at issuance date. The balance outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $220,000. The interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $4,388. In connection with the issuance of the promissory note, the Company issued the warrant that entitles the third party to purchase 200,000 common shares. The warrant shall have a term of four years with an exercise price of $2.00 and shall be equitably adjusted to offset the effect of any stock splits and similar events. As additional consideration for the debt, the Company issued 24,000 shares of common stock valued at $36,480. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the relative fair value of the debt, the warrants and the stock, resulting in the recognition of $140,355 of debt discount on such promissory note. On March 8, 2024, the Company entered into an amendment agreement to such promissory note. In accordance with the amendment, the parties agreed to modify the amortization payments of the unsecured promissory note. In exchange for the modification, the Company issued 15,000 shares of restricted stock to the debt holder at $1.00 per share for a total value of $15,000, which was recognized as debt discount. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company amortized $57,717 of debt discount as interest expense.
On December 8, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party with principal and interest due September 8, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The cash proceeds of the promissory note was $200,000, and the principal amount of the promissory note was $220,000. Upon the occurrence of any event of default that has not been cured within 30 calendar days from the date of the event of default, the outstanding balance shall immediately increase to 125% of the outstanding balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the event of default. The fair value of the event of default penalty put option, which was $26,730, was recognized as a derivative liability and debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet at issuance date. The balance outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $220,000. The interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $4,388. In connection with the issuance of the promissory note, the Company issued the warrant that entitles the third party to purchase 200,000 common shares. The warrant shall have a term of four years with an exercise price of $2.00 and shall be equitably adjusted to offset the effect of any stock splits and similar events. As additional consideration for the debt, the Company issued 24,000 shares of common stock valued at $27,120. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the relative fair value of the debt, the warrants and the stock, resulting in the recognition of $123,270 of debt discount on such promissory note. On March 25, 2024, the Company entered into an amendment agreement to such promissory note. In accordance with the amendment, the parties agreed to modify the amortization payments of the unsecured promissory note. In exchange for the modification, the Company issued 15,000 shares of restricted stock to the debt holder at $0.89 per share for a total value of $13,350, which was recognized as debt discount. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company amortized $50,116 of debt discount as interest expense.
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On March 14, 2024, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party with principal and interest due December 14, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The cash proceeds of the promissory note was $200,000, and the principal amount of the promissory note was $220,000. Upon the occurrence of any event of default that has not been cured within 30 calendar days from the date of the event of default, the outstanding balance shall immediately increase to 125% of the outstanding balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the event of default. The fair value of the event of default penalty put option, which was $26,730, was recognized as a derivative liability and debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet at issuance date. The balance outstanding as of March 31, 2024 was $220,000. The interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $820. In connection with the issuance of the promissory note, the Company issued the warrant that entitles the third party to purchase 200,000 common shares. The warrant shall have a term of four years with an exercise price of $2.00 and shall be equitably adjusted to offset the effect of any stock splits and similar events. As additional consideration for the debt, the Company issued 24,000 shares of common stock valued at $22,080. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the relative fair value of the debt, the warrants and the stock, resulting in the recognition of $115,419 of debt discount on such promissory note. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company amortized $8,787 of debt discount as interest expense.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company received $146,426 advances from Mr. Lucido. The balance outstanding as of March 31, 2024 was $146,426.
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company owed $165,727 and $136,273 advances to Lourdes Felix.
On March 29, 2024, Harsha Murthy submitted his letter of resignation from his position as a member of the Board effective, April 2, 2024.
On April 24, 2024, the Company and Mr. Lucido entered into an exchange agreement whereby the parties agreed to exchange the total of $544,283.53 owed by the Company ($426,557.53) including accrued fees owed pursuant to his Board service) and BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals ($117,726.00) to Mr. Lucido for 460,477 shares of restricted Common Stock.
On April 24, 2024, the Company and Ms. Felix entered into an exchange agreement whereby the parties agreed to exchange the $265,000 owed by the Company to Ms. Felix as compensation for services rendered for 224,196 shares of restricted Common Stock.
Results of Operations
Three months ended March 31, 2024 Compared with Three months ended March 31, 2023
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
| ||
Revenues, net |
| $ | 3,620 |
|
| $ | 40,442 |
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Total operating expenses |
|
| (972,312 | ) |
|
| (1,096,757 | ) |
Interest expense – related parties |
|
| (186,828 | ) |
|
| (169,380 | ) |
Interest expense, net |
|
| (181,820 | ) |
|
| (26,040 | ) |
Grant income |
|
| 112,963 |
|
|
| 241,149 |
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Other miscellaneous expense |
|
| (13,086 | ) |
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| - |
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Net loss |
|
| (1,237,463 | ) |
|
| (1,010,586 | ) |
Non-controlling interest |
|
| 687 |
|
|
| 934 |
|
Net loss attributable to BioCorRx Inc. |
| $ | (1,236,776 | ) |
| $ | (1,009,652 | ) |
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Revenues
Total net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were $3,620 compared with $40,442 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, reflecting a decrease of 91%. Sales/access fees for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $2,205 and $1,010, respectively, reflecting an increase of $1,195. The primary reason for the increase in 2024 is directly related to the increased number of patients treated at licensed clinics. Project support income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $0 and $25,817, respectively, reflecting a decrease of $25,817. The project support income is generated from administrative support to Biotechnology research customers, which is recognized upon the transfer of promised goods to customers. The primary reason for the decrease in 2024 is directly related to the development of the new revenue stream during 2022 which ceased in January 2023. Distribution rights income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $0 and $8,626, respectively, reflecting a decrease of $8,626. The primary reason for the decrease in distribution rights income was due to the deferred revenues from certain licenses were fully amortized. Membership/program fees for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $1,415 and $4,989, respectively. The primary reason for the decrease in 2024 was due to the decreased customers of the Company’s UnCraveRx™ Weight Loss Management Program.
Total Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $972,312 and $1,096,757, respectively, reflecting a decrease of $124,445.
The reasons for the decrease in 2024 are primarily due to (i) a decrease of $95,876 in payroll expense, from $206,079 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to $110,203 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, (ii) a decrease of $47,980 in impairment of intellectual property from $47,980 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, (iii) a decrease of $28,311 in consulting expense, from $166,793 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to $138,482 for three months ended March 31, 2024, (iv) a decrease of $23,553 in research and development expense and conclusion of the preclinical studies of BICX102/BICX104, from $237,387 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to $213,834 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and (iv) a decrease of $16,530 in advertising expenses from $29,148 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to $12,618 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, partially offset by (i) an increase of $75,538 in stock based compensation from $79,216 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to $154,754 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and (ii) an increase of $34,218 in accounting and legal fees from $202,355 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to $236,573 for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Interest Expense - Related Parties
Interest expense - related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $186,828 and $169,380, respectively. The increase is mainly due to the issuance of one note payable with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum on August 29, 2023.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $181,820 and $26,040, respectively. The increase is mainly due to (i) the issuance of four note payables with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum and (ii) the increased interest rates due to default on two note payables.
Grant Income
During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized grant income of $112,963 as compared to $241,149 for the comparable period last year. The larger grant income in 2023 was due to on May 7, 2021, the FDA cleared the Company’s Investigational New Drug Application (IND) application for BICX104. On August 27, 2021, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse. The grant provides for $3,453,367 in funding during the third year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. On March 31, 2022, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse. The grant provides for $99,431 in additional funding during the third year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. The funds are available to reimburse the Company for certain incurred direct costs and 17% of indirect costs. Indirect costs are costs that are not directly related to the project itself but are required to conduct the research and are critical to the success of the project and organization as a whole.
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Other Miscellaneous Expense
Other miscellaneous expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $13,086 and $0, respectively. The increase was mainly due to additional adjustment to the legal fees pursuant to the California Superior Court for Orange County’s amended judgement in favor of Pellecome for costs and attorney’s fees on January 25, 2024.
Net Loss
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company experienced a net loss of $1,237,463 compared with a net loss of $1,010,586 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in net loss is primarily due to the decreased revenues and grant income and increased interest expenses, net of decreased operating expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash of $101,080. The following table provides a summary of the Company’s net cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities.
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
| ||
Net cash used in operating activities |
| $ | (339,668 | ) |
| $ | (397,355 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities |
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| 375,526 |
|
|
| 532,427 |
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Net increase in cash |
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| 35,858 |
|
|
| 135,072 |
|
Cash, beginning of period |
|
| 65,222 |
|
|
| 68,615 |
|
Cash, end of period |
| $ | 101,080 |
|
| $ | 203,687 |
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The Company has historically sought and continue to seek financing from private sources to move its business plan forward. In order to satisfy the financial commitments, the Company had relied upon private party financing that has inherent risks in terms of availability and adequacy of funding. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company received $0 and $300,000, respectively, proceeds from common stock subscription agreements.
On February 22, 2024, the Company’s subsidiary BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. was awarded a grant of $11,029,977 from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, ("NIDA"). The grant provides the Company with additional resources for the ongoing research of BICX104, a sustained release naltrexone implant for the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder. The grant provides for (i) $4,131,123 in funding during the first year, (ii) $3,638,268 during the second-year, and (iii) $3,260,586 during the third-year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. Government grants are agreements that generally provide cost reimbursement for certain types of expenditures in return for research and development activities over a contractually defined period.
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $339,668 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $397,355 used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in net loss of $226,877 and a decrease in operating assets of $33,588, net a decrease in operating liabilities of $95,269 and non-cash adjustments of $222,883.
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Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities decreased by $156,901, from $532,427 provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to $375,526 cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
The Company issued 342,592 shares of common stock for proceeds of $600,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2023. $300,000 was received on March 30, 2023 and $300,000 was received subsequent to March 31, 2023.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party with principal and interest due December 14, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The cash proceeds of the promissory note was $200,000, and the principal amount of the promissory note was $220,000.
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party for $50,000 with principal and interest due January 25, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 12.5% per annum.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company received $29,454 advances from Lourdes Felix, and $146,426 advances from Mr. Lucido.
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company received $132,768 advances from Lourdes Felix, and $50,000 advances from Mr. Lucido.
Going Concern
The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern. This contemplates the realization of assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had a working capital deficit of $(7,016,537), and an accumulated deficit of $79,339,794. The Company has not yet generated any significant revenues, and has incurred net losses since inception. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve-month period since the date of the financial statements were issued.
The Company believes that its current cash on hand will not be sufficient to fund its projected operating requirements for the next twelve months since the date of the issuance of the financial statements.
The Company will be dependent upon the raising of additional capital through placement of its common stock in order to implement the Company’s business plan or by using outside financing. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in these situations in order to continue as a going concern. The Company is funding its operations by additional borrowings and some shareholder advances.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, sales or expenses, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures, or capital resources that are material to an investment in its securities.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported results of operations and financial position. The following is a discussion of the accounting policies, estimates and judgments that management believes are most significant in the application of GAAP used in the preparation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. These accounting policies, among others, may involve a high degree of complexity and judgment on the part of management. Further, these estimates and other factors, including those outside of our control could have significant adverse impact to our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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Income taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of net operating loss and credit carry forwards and temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their respective financial reporting amounts measured at the current enacted tax rates. The Company records an estimated valuation allowance on its deferred income tax assets if it is more likely than not that these deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Refer to Note 2 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Loss contingencies
Loss contingencies are existing conditions, situations or circumstances involving uncertainty as to possible loss that will ultimately be resolved when future events occur or fail to occur. Such contingencies include, but are not limited to, environmental obligations, litigation, regulatory investigations and proceedings, product quality and losses resulting from other events and developments. When a loss is considered probable and reasonably estimable, we record a liability in the amount of our best estimate for the ultimate loss. When there appears to be a range of possible costs with equal likelihood, liabilities are based on the low-end of such range. However, the likelihood of a loss with respect to a particular contingency is often difficult to predict and determining a meaningful estimate of the loss or a range of loss may not be practicable based on the information available and the potential effect of future events and negotiations with or decisions by third parties that will determine the ultimate resolution of the contingency. Moreover, it is not uncommon for such matters to be resolved over many years, during which time relevant developments and new information must be continuously evaluated to determine both the likelihood of potential loss and whether it is possible to reasonably estimate a range of possible loss. Disclosure is provided for material loss contingencies when a loss is probable but a reasonable estimate cannot be made, and when it is reasonably possible that a loss will be incurred or the amount of a loss will exceed the recorded provision. We regularly review contingencies to determine whether the likelihood of loss has changed and to assess whether a reasonable estimate of the loss or range of loss can be made. Refer to Note 18 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Research and development costs
The Company accounts for research and development costs in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 730-10, Research and Development (“ASC 730-10”). Under ASC 730-10, all research and development costs must be charged to expense as incurred. Accordingly, internal research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Third-party research and developments costs are expensed when the contracted work has been performed or as milestone results have been achieved. Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both present and future products are expensed in the period incurred. Refer to Note 2 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required under Regulation S-K for “smaller reporting companies.”
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
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We have adopted and maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is collected, recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules of the SEC. Our disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon the most recent evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting, our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer) identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. The material weaknesses identified to date include (i) policies and procedures which are not yet adequately documented. We retain a third party with relevant expertise to support us and assist us in enhancing our policies and procedures, (ii) insufficient GAAP experience regarding complex transactions and reporting, and (iii) an insufficient number of staff to maintain optimal segregation of duties and levels of oversight resulting from our small size and testing of the operating effectiveness of the controls. As of March 31, 2024, based on evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.
Notwithstanding the material weaknesses described above, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows as of and for the periods presented in this quarterly report.
Changes in Internal Controls
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(1) | The Company initiated litigation in 2019 based on a claim that Pellecome and Dr. Orbeck utilized the Company’s confidential information to advance their own weight loss product.
The Company dismissed this litigation without prejudice in July 2021.
On March 30, 2022, the court entered judgment in favor of Pellecome as an individual defendant whereby the Company was ordered to pay Pellecome total costs and attorneys’ fees of $235,886. Pursuant to the judgment, this amount is accruing interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from October 6, 2021 (the date of the original award of attorneys’ fees by the court which was followed by a number of filings by each party through February 2022).
The Company has not yet paid any amount to Pellecome. On May 27, 2022, the Company filed a notice of appeal with California Superior Court for Orange County regarding the March 30, 2022 judgment entered in favor of Pellecome. On February 2, 2023, the Company filed a motion requesting the California Superior Court for Orange County reverse and remand its prior ruling, including reversing the granting of Pellecome $222,933 in attorney’s fees. On October 4, 2023 the Court of Appeal of the State of California upheld the March 30, 2022 judgement in favor of Pellecome whereby $222,933 was awarded in attorney’s fees. On January 5, 2024 the California Superior Court for Orange County entered an amended judgement of $332,503 in favor of Pellecome for costs and attorneys’ fees, in addition to the $332,503 judgement the Company owes accrued interest of $57,412. As of March 31, 2024, the Company has accrued $322,503 as a loss contingency for this matter. |
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Not required under Regulation S-K for “smaller reporting companies.”
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The shares of common stock listed below were issued pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, afforded by Section 4(a)(2) thereof for the sale of securities not involving a public offering:
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 169,075 shares of its common stock for services rendered valued at $149,625 based on the underlying market value of the common stock at the date of issuance, among which 70,584 shares valued at $60,000 were issued to the board of directors for board compensation.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 30,000 shares as consideration to the holders of promissory notes entering into the amended agreements to the promissory notes. The 30,000 shares of common stock were valued at an aggregate value of $28,350. The Company also issued 24,000 shares as additional consideration for the issuance of one promissory note. The 24,000 shares of common stock were valued at a value of $11,867.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
Not Applicable.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 15, 2024 | By: | /s/ Lourdes Felix |
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| Lourdes Felix |
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| Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Lourdes Felix, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of BioCorRx Inc.; |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
| 3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
| 4. | The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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| (a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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| (b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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| (c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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| (d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
| 5. | The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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| (a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonable likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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| (b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting. |
| Date: May 15, 2024 | By: | /s/ Lourdes Felix |
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EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Lourdes Felix, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of BioCorRx Inc.; |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
| 3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
| 4. | The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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| (a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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| (b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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| (c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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| (d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
| 5. | The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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| (a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonable likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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| (b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting. |
| Date: May 15, 2024 | By: | /s/ Lourdes Felix |
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EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATIONS OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Lourdes Felix, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of BioCorRx Inc. on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of BioCorRx Inc.
| Date: May 15, 2024 | By: | /s/ Lourdes Felix |
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EXHIBIT 32.2
CERTIFICATIONS OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Lourdes Felix, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of BioCorRx Inc. on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of BioCorRx Inc.
| Date: May 15, 2024 | By: | /s/ Lourdes Felix |
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