Incannex Healthcare Inc 10-Q for FY2025 Q1
Incannex Healthcare Inc. (IXHL)
About this 10-Q
Incannex Healthcare Inc filed this 10-Q on November 14, 2024, covering the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (FY2025 Q1).
Headline figures
Quarter ended September 30, 2024, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $74K
- Net loss
- $5.42M
- compared with a net loss of $726K a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- -$0.29
- compared with -$0.08 a year earlier
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, adopted pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report, including statements regarding our future results of operations or financial condition, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will” or “would” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the following:
| ● | our ability to implement our product development and business strategies, including our ability to continue to pursue development pathways and regulatory strategies for IHL-42X, PSX-001, and IHL-675A and any of our other drug candidates; |
| ● | our ability to implement our product development and business strategies, including our ability to continue to pursue development pathways and regulatory strategies for IHL-42X, PSX-001, and IHL-675A and any of our other drug candidates; |
| ● | estimates regarding market size and related future growth rates; |
| ● | our research and development (“R&D”) activities, including clinical testing and manufacturing and the related costs and timing; |
| ● | the possibility that we may be required to conduct additional clinical studies or trials for our drug candidates and the consequences resulting from the delay in obtaining necessary regulatory approvals; |
| ● | the timing, scope or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals and our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals for our drug candidates for any indication; |
| ● | the pricing, coverage and reimbursement of our drug candidates, if approved and commercialized; |
| ● | the rate and degree of market acceptance and clinical utility of our drug candidates; |
| ● | our expectations around feedback from and discussions with regulators, regulatory development paths and with respect to Controlled Substances Act designation; |
| ● | our ability to maintain effective patent rights and other intellectual property protection for our drug candidates, and to prevent competitors from using technologies we consider important to the successful development and commercialization of our drug candidates; |
| ● | our estimates regarding expenses, revenues, financial performance and capital requirements, including the length of time our capital resources will sustain our operations; |
| ● | our ability to commercialize drug candidates and to generate revenues; |
| ● | our financial condition, including our ability to obtain the funding necessary to advance the development of our drug candidates and our ability to continue as a going concern; |
| ● | our ability to comply with the provisions and requirements of our debt arrangements and to pay amounts owed, including any amounts that may be accelerated; |
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| ● | our ability to retain and attract qualified employees, directors, consultants and advisors; |
| ● | our ability to continue to comply with applicable privacy laws and protect confidential information from security breaches; |
| ● | how recent and potential future changes in healthcare policy could negatively impact our business and financial condition; |
| ● | the extent to which global economic and political developments, including existing regional conflicts, pandemics, natural disasters, and the indirect and/or long-term impact of inflation, will affect our business operations, clinical trials, or financial condition; and |
| ● | any statement of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. |
You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and operating results. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the section titled “Risk Factors” previously disclosed in Item IA in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on September 30, 2024 (the “2024 Annual Report”). Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report. The results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this Quarterly Report and, while we believe that information provides a reasonable basis for these statements, that information may be limited or incomplete. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on these statements.
The forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Quarterly Report or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments.
We may announce material business and financial information to our investors using our investor relations website (https://www.incannex.com/investors/). We therefore encourage investors and others interested in our company to review the information that we make available on our website. Our website and information included in or linked to our website are not part of this Quarterly Report.
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
INCANNEX HEALTHCARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(expressed in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise stated)
| September 30, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | ||||||||
| Research and Development (“R&D”) tax incentive receivable | ||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Trade and other payables | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Common Stock, $ | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock, $ | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Foreign currency translation reserve | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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INCANNEX HEALTHCARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(expressed in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise stated)
| For the three months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Revenue from customers | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| General and administrative | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other income, net: | ||||||||
| R&D tax incentive | ||||||||
| Foreign exchange gains/(losses) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Interest income | ||||||||
| Total other income, net | $ | $ | ||||||
| Loss before income tax expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Income tax expense | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss): | ||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment, net of tax | ( | ) | ||||||
| Total comprehensive loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Net loss per share: Basic and diluted | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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INCANNEX HEALTHCARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
(expressed in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise stated)
| Common Stock | Additional paid-in capital | Accumulated deficit | Foreign currency translation reserve | Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2024 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment, net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at 30 September, 2024 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Additional paid-in capital | Accumulated deficit | Foreign currency translation reserve | Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2023 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment, net of tax | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at 30 September 2023 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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INCANNEX HEALTHCARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(expressed in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise stated)
| For the three months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | ||||||||
| Repayment of lease liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Unrealized loss on foreign currency remeasurement | ||||||||
| Change in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ( | ) | ||||||
| R&D tax incentive | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Trade and other payables | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Repayment of lease liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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INCANNEX HEALTHCARE INC.
Notes To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(expressed in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise stated)
Note 1 – Re-domiciliation and Business
Incannex Healthcare Inc. (the “Company”) is a corporation formed under the laws of Delaware in July 2023. In November 2023, Incannex Healthcare Inc. acquired all the outstanding ordinary shares of Incannex Healthcare Limited, an Australian corporation (“Incannex Australia”), pursuant to a scheme of arrangement under Australian law (the “Re-domiciliation”). As a result of the Re-domiciliation, Incannex Australia became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Incannex Healthcare Inc., which is the new ultimate parent company.
Until the Re-domiciliation,
Incannex Australia’s ordinary shares were listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”) and American Depositary
Shares (“ADSs”), each representing
Pursuant to the Re-domiciliation,
holders of Incannex Australia’s ordinary shares received
The issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as shown in this report have been adjusted in the consolidated financial statements to reflect the 100:1 exchange ratio as if it had occurred on July 1, 2022.
Incannex Healthcare Inc. and its subsidiaries are referred to as “the Company” unless the text otherwise requires.
The Company’s fiscal year end is June 30. References to a particular “fiscal year” are to the Company’s fiscal year ended June 30 of that calendar year.
| Subsidiary | Jurisdiction | |
| Incannex Healthcare Limited | ||
| Incannex Pty Ltd | ||
| Psychennex Pty Ltd | ||
| APIRx Pharmaceutical USA, LLC | ||
| APIRx Pharmaceuticals Holding BV | ||
| Clarion Clinics Group Pty Ltd | ||
| Clarion Model Clinic Pty Ltd | ||
| Psychennex Licensing and Franchising Pty Ltd |
Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
On November 28, 2023, the Company implemented the transaction to redomicile from Australia to United States and became the parent of Incannex Australia and the wholly owned subsidiaries listed in Note 1. The historical financial statements of Incannex Australia became the historical financial statements of the combined company upon consummation of the Re-domiciliation. As a result, the financial statements included in this report reflect (i) the historical operating results of Incannex Australia and subsidiaries prior to the Re-domiciliation; (ii) the combined results of the Company, Incannex Australia, and subsidiaries following the completion of the Re-domiciliation; and (iii) the Company’s equity structure for all periods presented, including adjusting the issued and outstanding shares of common stock to reflect the 100:1 exchange ratio as if it had occurred on July 1, 2022.
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Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Prior to the Re-domiciliation, Incannex Australia reported its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Following the Re-domiciliation, the Company transitioned to US GAAP and applied US GAAP retrospectively for all prior periods presented.
Reference is frequently made herein to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). This is the source of authoritative US GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied to non-governmental entities.
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of its financial position as of September 30, 2024, and its results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, and cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023. The Company has condensed or omitted certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP pursuant to the applicable required disclosures and regulations of the SEC. As such, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Going Concern Basis
The Company believes there is substantial doubt about its ability to obtain additional capital when and as needed to continue as a going concern as previously disclosed in the 2024 Annual Report. The Company has not yet established an ongoing source of revenue sufficient to cover its operating and capital expenditure requirements and to cover any potential payments that may become due and payable pursuant to any debentures to provide sufficient certainty that the Company will continue as a going concern. Historically, the Company has financed its operations to date primarily through partnerships, funds received from public offerings of common stock, a debt financing facility, as well as funding from governmental bodies. The Company plan to address this condition through the sale of common stock in public offerings and/or private placements, debt financings, or through other capital sources, including collaborations with other companies or other strategic transactions, but there is no assurance these plans will be completed successfully or at all. Pursuant to the requirements of ASC 205-40, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern, and as a result of the financial condition and other factors described herein, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from the date of this Quarterly Report.
Based on the Company’s unrestricted cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, the Company anticipates that it will be able to fund its planned operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into March 2025. The Company believes that its current cash and cash equivalents and anticipated cash flows from the financing activities contemplated by the September 2024 Purchase Agreement (as defined below) and the ELOC Purchase Agreement (as defined below) will be sufficient to meet the Company’s anticipated working capital requirements and capital expenditures in the ordinary course of business until March 2026. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will continue to comply with the terms of these agreements or that these issuances will occur. The Company has based these estimates on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and the Company could use its capital resources sooner than it currently expects.
The Company’s independent auditor also included in its audit report, which is part of the 2024 Annual Report, a going concern opinion raising substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. This substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern may adversely impact its ability to obtain any additional financing the Company may need to continue its business operations and may materially and adversely affect its ability to enter into contractual relations with third parties. Uncertainty about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern could materially and adversely affect its liquidity, financial condition and business prospects.
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Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Details of all controlled entities are set out in Note 1. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.
The most significant estimates and assumptions in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the valuation of equity-based instruments issued for other than cash accrued research and development expense, and the research and development tax credit. Estimates are periodically reviewed in light of changes in circumstances, facts and experience. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Risks and Uncertainties
The Company is subject to risks and uncertainties common to companies in the biopharmaceutical industry. The Company believes that changes in any of the following areas could have a material adverse effect on future financial position or results of operations: ability to obtain future financing; regulatory approval and market acceptance of, and reimbursement for, product candidates; performance of third-party clinical research organizations and manufacturers upon which the Company relies; protection of the Company’s intellectual property; litigation or claims against the Company based on intellectual property, patent, product, regulatory or other factors; the Company’s ability to attract and retain employees.
There can be no assurance that the Company’s research and development will be successfully completed, that adequate protection for the Company’s intellectual property will be obtained or maintained, that any products developed will obtain necessary government regulatory approval or that any approved products will be commercially viable. Even if the Company’s product development efforts are successful, it is uncertain when, if ever, the Company will generate significant revenue from product sales. The Company operates in an environment of rapid technological change and substantial competition from other pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. In addition, the Company is dependent upon the services of its employees, consultants and other third parties.
Significant Accounting Policies
There have been no changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies disclosed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements described in the Company’s 2024 Annual Report that have had a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes.
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Note 3 – Prepaid expenses and other current assets
| September 30, 2024 $ | June 30, 2024 $ | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Prepayments1 | ||||||||
| GST recoverable | ||||||||
| Total prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
| 1 |
Note 4 – R&D tax incentive receivable
| September 30, 2024 $ | June 30, 2024 $ | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| R&D tax incentive receivable | ||||||||
Due to multiple years of tax incentives being granted and successful lodgment of overseas findings on the Company’s lead assets, the Company changed its estimates for the R&D tax incentive receivable, primarily based on historical experience of claims.
Note 5 – Property, Plant and Equipment, net
| September 30, 2024 $ | June 30, 2024 $ | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Furniture, fittings and equipment | ||||||||
| Assets under construction | ||||||||
| Total property, plant and equipment, gross | ||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total property, plant and equipment, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Depreciation expense is recorded within general
and administrative in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and amounted to $
Note 6 – Trade and other payables, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
| September 30, 2024 $ | June 30, 2024 $ | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Trade payables | ||||||||
| Contract liabilities | ||||||||
| Total trade and other payables | ||||||||
| Accrued expenses | ||||||||
| Employee leave entitlements | ||||||||
| Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | ||||||||
| Total Trade and other payables, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | ||||||||
Trade and other payables are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are normally settled within 30 days. The carrying amounts are a reasonable approximation of fair value.
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Note 7 – Leases
During fiscal year 2023, the Company entered into three new lease agreements for its corporate head office in Sydney, Melbourne office and Clarion Clinic site. The leases have four, five and three-year terms respectively. These leases require monthly lease payments that may be subject to annual increases throughout the lease term. Certain of these leases also include renewal options at the election of the Company to renew or extend the lease for an additional three to five years. These optional periods have not been considered in the determination of the right-of-use assets or lease liabilities associated with these leases as the Company did not consider it reasonably certain it would exercise the options.
| September 30, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | |||||||
| Lease term (years) | ||||||||
| Discount rate | % | % | ||||||
| September 30, 2024 $ | June 30, 2024 $ | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Operating lease cost | ||||||||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement
of operating lease liabilities during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and fiscal year June 30, 2024 was $
| Operating leases | Amount $ (in thousands) | |||
| June 30, 2025 | ||||
| June 30, 2026 | ||||
| June 30, 2027 | ||||
| June 30, 2028 | ||||
| Total minimum lease payments | ||||
| Less amount representing interest | ||||
| Total operating lease liabilities | ||||
As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s operating
lease has a weighted-average remaining lease term of
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Note 8 – Commitments and contingencies
The Company records a loss contingency when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company also discloses material contingencies when it believes a loss is not probable but reasonably possible. Accounting for contingencies requires the Company to use judgment related to both the likelihood of a loss and the estimate of the amount or range of loss. Although the Company cannot predict with assurance the outcome of any litigation or tax matters, it does not believe there are currently any such actions that, if resolved unfavorably, would have a material impact on the Company’s operating results, financial position or cash flows.
Note 9 – Stockholder’s equity/Issued capital
Common Stock
The Company has one class of common stock. In connection
with the re-domiciliation, the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation became effective, which provides for
authorized the issuance of
On November 28, 2023, the Company effected the Re-domiciliation. All references in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements to the Company’s outstanding common stock, including per share information, have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect this Re-domiciliation.
Note 10 – Stock-based payments
| For the three months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 $ | 2023 $ | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Research and development | ||||||||
| General and administrative | ||||||||
| Total stock-based compensation expense | ||||||||
Restricted stock units
| Numbers of Shares | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value $ | |||||||
| (in thousands, expect per share data) | ||||||||
| Unvested and Outstanding as of June 30, 2024 | ||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||
| Vested | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Forfeited | ||||||||
| Unvested and Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 | ||||||||
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Note 10 – Stock-based payments (continued)
Stock options
| Number of Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price ($) | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) ($) | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding as of June 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| Granted | - | |||||||||||||||
| Exercised | - | |||||||||||||||
| Cancelled or forfeited | ||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| Unvested as of September 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
The aggregate intrinsic value of share options is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the share options and the fair value of the Company’s shares of common stock for those share options that had exercise prices lower than the fair value of the Company’s shares of common stock.
As of September 30, 2024, there was $
Note 11 – Income Tax
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively, the Company did not recognize a provision or benefit for income taxes as it incurred net losses. In addition, the net deferred tax assets generated from net operating losses were fully offset by a valuation allowance as the Company believes it is not more likely than not that the benefit will be realized.
Note 12 – Loss per share
All share and earnings per share amounts presented below reflect the impact of the Re-domiciliation as if it had taken effect on July 1, 2022.
| For the three months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 $ | 2023 $ | |||||||
| Basic and diluted loss per share – (dollars per share) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| The loss and weighted average number of common stock used in the calculation of basic loss per share is as follows: | ||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the year (in thousands) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| - Weighted average number of common stock (number) | ||||||||
The Company notes that the diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share.
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Note 13 – Related Party Transactions
Transactions between related parties are on commercial terms and conditions, no more favorable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.
There were amounts payable to any related parties as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024.
Note 14 – Subsequent Events
Facility Agreement
On October 9, 2024, the Company entered into a
Facility Agreement (the “Facility Agreement”) with FC Credit Pty Ltd (“FC Credit”), pursuant to which FC Credit
will provide a term loan facility for up to $
This facility provides the Company with immediate
access to funds based on research and development expenses incurred during the 2023 and 2024 financial years, aligning with the end of
the Australian financial year. The Research and Development Tax Incentive (“RDTI”) program is a key program under the Australian
government's innovation framework, designed to encourage companies to undertake research and development activities that benefit Australia.
It offers a tax rebate, currently at
Equity Line of Credit Agreement
On September 6, 2024, the Company entered into
an equity line of credit Purchase Agreement (the “ELOC Purchase Agreement”) with Arena Business Solutions Global SPC II, Ltd
(“Arena Global”). Under the ELOC Purchase Agreement, Arena Global has committed to purchase up to $
As additional consideration for Arena Global’s
execution and delivery of the ELOC Purchase Agreement, the Company issued on October 31, 2024, a five-year warrant exercisable for
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Note 14 – Subsequent Events (continued)
Pursuant to the ELOC Purchase Agreement, the Company
agreed to (i) register the resale of the ELOC Shares, Commitment Shares and ELOC Warrant Shares within 30 calendar days following the
ELOC Purchase Agreement and (ii) file one or more additional registration statements for the resale by Arena Global of other Registrable
Securities (as defined in the ELOC Purchase Agreement) if necessary. On November 6, 2024, the Company filed a registration statement on
Form S-3 (333-283025) (the “Resale Registration Statement”) of up to
First Tranche Debenture
On October 17, 2024, the Company completed the
closing of the first tranche for the issuance of a
The net proceeds received from the issuance of
the First Tranche Debenture, after deduction of expenses reimbursable to the Arena Investors, amounted to $
Pursuant to the September 2024 Purchase Agreement,
the Company and Arena Opportunities entered into a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant
to which the Company agreed to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-3 after the closing of each tranche of the debenture
to register for resale the shares of common stock issued upon conversion of the applicable debenture and the shares issuable upon exercise
of any warrants issued in the applicable closing, within 20 calendar days after the closing date of the first tranche (the “Filing
Deadline”) and to have such registration statement declared effective within 60 days after the Filing Deadline (or in the event
of full review by the SEC, within 90 calendar days after the Filing Deadline). On November 6, 2024, the Company filed with the SEC the
Resale Registration Statement, registering for resale up to
In addition, pursuant to the September 2024 Purchase Agreement, the Company; Incannex Healthcare Pty Ltd, Incannex Pty Ltd and Psychennex Pty Ltd (the “Subsidiaries”); and Arena Opportunities entered into a security agreement effective as of October 14, 2024 (the “Security Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company (i) pledged the equity interests in the Subsidiaries and (ii) granted to Arena Opportunities a security interest in, among other items, all of the Company’s owned assets, whether currently owned or later acquired, and all proceeds therefrom (the “Assets”), as set forth in the Security Agreement. In addition, the Company’s subsidiary, Incannex Healthcare Pty Ltd (IHPL) entered into a patent security agreement (the “Patent Security Agreement”) and a trademark security agreement (the “Trademark Security Agreement”), each effective as of October 14, 2024, pursuant to which IHPL granted to the investors a security interest in its patents, patent applications, and all proceeds therefrom and a security interest in its trademarks, trademark applications, and all proceeds therefrom, respectively. In addition, pursuant to the Security Agreement, the Subsidiaries granted to Arena Opportunities a security interest in its Assets and, pursuant to a Subsidiary Guarantee effective as of October 14, 2024 (the “Subsidiary Guarantee”), jointly and severally agreed to guarantee and act as surety for the Company’s obligation to repay the September 2024 Debentures and other obligations under the other transaction documents.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”). This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements. This discussion and analysis contain forward looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those described in the “Risk Factors” section in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on September 30, 2024 (the “2024 Annual Report”) and this Quarterly Report. We caution the reader not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements, which reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report.
Our accounting policies under U.S. GAAP are referred to in Note 1 of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report. All amounts are in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
Overview
We are a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical development company dedicated to developing innovative medicines for patients living with serious chronic diseases and significant unmet needs. Our lead drug candidates, which are currently in Phase 2/3 and Phase 2 clinical developments, include IHL-42X for the treatment of OSA; PSX-001, our psilocybin treatment in combination with psychological therapy in development to treat patients with GAD; and IHL-675A for rheumatoid arthritis. Each of these programs target conditions that currently have limited, inadequate, or no approved pharmaceutical treatment options.
Recent Developments
Equity-Line of Credit Purchase Agreement
On September 6, 2024, we entered into an equity line of credit Purchase Agreement (the “ELOC Purchase Agreement”) with Arena Business Solutions Global SPC II, Ltd (“Arena Global”). Under the ELOC Purchase Agreement Arena Global has committed to purchase up to $50 million of our common stock par value $0.0001 per share, at our direction from time to time, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions in the ELOC Purchase Agreement. The purchase price per share of our common stock is obtained by multiplying by 96% the daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) on The Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) for the trading day specified in the sale notice (same trading day or one trading day following such notice) delivered to Arena Global. The ELOC Purchase Agreement will terminate automatically upon the earliest to occur of (i) the first day of the month next following the 36-month anniversary of the date of the ELOC Purchase Agreement; or (ii) the date on which Arena Global shall have purchased shares of our common stock under the ELOC Purchase Agreement for an aggregate gross purchase price equal to the Commitment Amount (as defined in the ELOC Purchase Agreement). In connection with the ELOC Purchase Agreement we agreed, among other things to issue to Arena Global, as a commitment fee, that number of shares of our common stock equal to 250,000 divided by the simple average of the daily VWAP of our common stock during the five trading days immediately preceding the effectiveness of a “shelf” registration statement on Form S-3 on which the estimated number of shares of our common stock are registered. As additional consideration for Arena Global’s execution and delivery of the ELOC Purchase Agreement, we issued on October 31, 2024, a five-year warrant (the “ELOC Warrant”) exercisable for 585,000 shares of our common stock with an exercise price equal to $1.66 per share. However, we may not sell common stock to Arena Global under the ELOC Purchase Agreement if (i) a shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 that registers the common stock issuable under the ELOC Purchase Agreement has not been declared effective by the SEC; (ii) the number of shares of our common stock issuable to Arena Global pursuant to a sale notice causes the aggregate number of shares of our common stock beneficially owned by Arena Global and its affiliates would exceed 9.99% of the number of shares of our common stock then outstanding; (iii) the Shareholder Approval (as defined in the ELOC Purchase Agreement) to issue Common Stock in excess of the Exchange Cap (a cap limiting the issuance of shares pursuant to the ELOC Purchase Agreement and ELOC Warrant to 19.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares on the date of the ELOC Purchase Agreement (3,526,802 shares of Common Stock) to the extent such prior stockholder approval would be required for compliance with the rules and regulations of Nasdaq); or (iv) such sale of shares of our common stock would exceed, during any 12-month period, one-third of the Company’s public float under the SEC’s “baby shelf” rule for SEC-registered transactions by an issuer with a public float under $75 million when using a “shelf” registration statement on Form S-3. On November 6, 2024, we filed a registration statement on Form S-3 (333-283025) registering for resale up to 61,389,758 shares of our common stock (the “Resale Registration Statement”), including the issuances to be made under the ELOC Purchase Agreement.
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Convertible Debenture Financing
On September 6, 2024, we entered into that certain Securities Purchase Agreement (the “September 2024 Purchase Agreement”) with Arena Investors, LP (“Arena Investors”) pursuant to which we will issue secured convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of up to $10 million at an aggregate purchase price of up to $9 million, divided into three separate tranches that are each subject to closing conditions, with a 10% original issue discount (the “September 2024 Debentures”). The conversion price of each September 2024 Debenture would be equal to 115% of the closing price of our common stock on the trading day preceding the date of the issuance of the respective September 2024 Debenture, subject to adjustments related to the trading price of our common stock on Nasdaq.
Pursuant to the September 2024 Purchase Agreement, we and certain of our subsidiaries (the “Subsidiaries”) and Arena Special Opportunities (Offshore) Master II LP (“Arena Opportunities”) entered into a security agreement effective as of October 14, 2024 (the “Security Agreement”), pursuant to which we (i) pledged the equity interests in the Subsidiaries and (ii) granted to Arena Opportunities a security interest in, among other items, all of our owned assets, whether currently owned or later acquired, and all proceeds therefrom (the “Assets”), as set forth in the Security Agreement. In addition, our Subsidiary, Incannex Healthcare Pty Ltd (IHPL) entered into a patent security agreement (the “Patent Security Agreement”) and a trademark security agreement (the “Trademark Security Agreement”), each effective as of October 14, 2024, pursuant to which IHPL granted to the investors a security interest in its patents, patent applications, and all proceeds therefrom and a security interest in its trademarks, trademark applications, and all proceeds therefrom, respectively. In addition, pursuant to the Security Agreement, the Subsidiaries granted to Arena Opportunities a security interest in its Assets and, pursuant to a Subsidiary Guarantee effective as of October 14, 2024 (the “Subsidiary Guarantee”), jointly and severally agreed to guarantee and act as surety for our obligation to repay the Debentures and other obligations under the other transaction documents.
As additional consideration for the Purchaser’s purchase of each September 2024 Debenture, we will issue a warrant (a “September 2024 Debenture Warrant”), with a five year expiration, each exercisable for number of shares of our common stock equal to 25% of the total principal amount of the related September 2024 September 2024 Debenture purchased by the Purchaser on the applicable closing date divided by 115% of the closing price of our common stock on the trading day immediately preceding such closing date. We are not obligated to issue a September 2024 Debenture Warrant with respect to any September 2024 Debenture tranche that does not close. The exercise price of each September 2024 Debenture Warrant will be 115% of the closing price of our common stock on its issuance date.
We must register the shares of our common stock issuable upon conversion of the September 2024 Debentures and exercise of the September 2024 Debenture Warrants. However, the issuance of the common stock underlying the September 2024 Debenture and the September 2024 Debenture Warrants are subject to stockholder approval to the extent the issuance would exceed 19.99% of the number of shares of our common stock outstanding as of the date of the September 2024 Purchase Agreement.
As described in Note 16 of the Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report, on October 17, 2024, we completed the closing of the first tranche for the issuance of a 10% original issue discount secured convertible debenture (the “First Tranche Debenture”) in the principal amount of $3,333,333 at an aggregate purchase price of $3 million, with 10% original issue discount and payment-in-kind interest rate at 5%, to Arena Opportunities pursuant to the September 2024 Purchase Agreement. The First Tranche Debenture matures on April 14, 2026. In addition, we issued a warrant to Arena Investors exercisable for up to 453,749 shares of common stock (the “First Tranche Warrant”). The exercise price of the First Tranche Warrant is $1.89 per share.
The net proceeds received from the issuance of the First Tranche Debenture, after deduction of expenses reimbursable to the Arena Investors, was $2,877,588.
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Pursuant to the September 2024 Purchase Agreement, we and Arena Opportunities entered into a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which we agreed to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-3 after the closing of each tranche of the debenture to register for resale the shares of common stock issued upon conversion of the applicable debenture and the shares issuable upon exercise of any warrants issued in the applicable closing, within 20 calendar days after the closing date of the first tranche (the “Filing Deadline”) and to have such registration statement declared effective within 60 days after the Filing Deadline (or in the event of full review by the SEC, within 90 calendar days after the Filing Deadline). On November 6, 2024, we filed with the SEC the Resale Registration Statement, registering for resale up to 61,389,758 shares of common stock, including up to 10,101,009 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the First Tranche Debenture and up to 453,749 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the First Tranche Warrant.
Facility Agreement
On October 9, 2024, we entered into a Facility Agreement (the “Facility Agreement”) with FC Credit Pty Ltd (“FC Credit”), pursuant to which FC Credit will provide a term loan facility for up to $4.7 million (the “Loan Facility”). On October 10, 2024, we received approximately $4.6 million as the initial drawdown amount, after deducting certain fees payable by us under the Facility Agreement. The Loan Facility has a term of 12 months from the date of the initial drawdown (the “Final Repayment Date”). Interest under the Loan Facility will accrue at the rate of 14.5% per annum and is payable on the last date of each calendar month and on the Final Repayment Date.
This facility provides us with immediate access to funds based on research and development expenses incurred during the 2023 and 2024 financial years, aligning with the end of the Australian financial year. The Research and Development Tax Incentive (“RDTI”) program is a key program under the Australian government's innovation framework, designed to encourage companies to undertake research and development activities that benefit Australia. It offers a tax rebate, currently at 48.5%, for eligible research and development expenses, allowing companies to recoup almost half of their research and development spending.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
The following tables summarize our results of operations for the periods presented (in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended
September 30 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||
| Revenue from customers | 74 | - | 74 | - | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | $ | (2,896 | ) | $ | (2,608 | ) | $ | 288 | 11 | % | ||||||
| General and administrative | (3,432 | ) | (2,284 | ) | 1,148 | 50 | % | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (6,328 | ) | (4,892 | ) | 1,436 | 29 | % | |||||||||
| Loss from operations | (6,254 | ) | (4,892 | ) | 1,362 | 28 | % | |||||||||
| Other income/(expense): | ||||||||||||||||
| Benefit from R&D tax credit | 811 | 4,097 | (3,286 | ) | -80 | % | ||||||||||
| Foreign exchange gains (losses) | (5 | ) | (2 | ) | 3 | 150 | % | |||||||||
| Interest income | 28 | 71 | (43 | ) | -61 | % | ||||||||||
| Total other income/(expense), net | 834 | 4,166 | (3,332 | ) | -80 | % | ||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment, net of tax | 339 | (510 | ) | 849 | 166 | % | ||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss | $ | (5,081 | ) | $ | (1,236 | ) | $ | 3,845 | 311 | % | ||||||
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Revenue from Customers
We have generated revenue from clinic patients on rehabilitation services which reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those services for the three months ended September 30, 2024. We have not generated any revenue from the sale of products. We do not expect to generate material revenues unless and until our drug candidates are approved.
Operating Expenses
Research and development
Research and development expenses consist primarily of external and internal costs incurred in performing clinical and preclinical development activities.
Our R&D expenses include:
| ● | external costs incurred under agreements with CROs, contract manufacturers, consultants and other third parties to conduct and support our clinical trials and preclinical studies; and |
| ● | internal costs, including R&D personnel-related expenses such as salaries, and benefits, as well as allocated facilities costs and dues and subscriptions. |
We expense research and development costs as incurred.
Research and development expenses increased by $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the commencement of a BA/BE clinical trial investigating IHL-42X in healthy volunteers, a Phase 2 clinical trial investigating IHL-675A in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and a Phase 2/3 clinical trial investigating IHL-42X in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Although research and development activities are central to our business model, the successful development of our drug candidates is highly uncertain. There are numerous factors associated with the successful development of our drug candidates, including future trial design and various regulatory requirements, many of which cannot be determined with accuracy at this time based on our stage of development. In addition, future regulatory factors beyond our control may impact our clinical development programs. Drug candidates in later stages of clinical development generally have higher development costs than those in earlier stages of clinical development, primarily due to the increased size and duration of later stage clinical trials. As a result, we expect our research and development expenses will increase substantially in connection with our ongoing and planned clinical and preclinical development activities in the near term and in the future to the extent our development activities are successful. At this time, we cannot accurately estimate or know the nature, timing and costs of the efforts that will be necessary to complete the preclinical and clinical development of our drug candidates. Our research and development expenses have varied, and our future research and development expenses may vary, significantly based on a wide variety of factors such as:
| ● | the number and scope, rate of progress, expense and results of our clinical trials and preclinical studies, including any modifications to clinical development plans based on feedback that we may receive from regulatory authorities; |
| ● | per patient trial costs; |
| ● | the number of trials required for approval; |
| ● | the number of sites included in the trials; |
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| ● | the countries in which the trials are conducted; |
| ● | the length of time required to enroll eligible patients; |
| ● | the number of patients that participate in the trials; |
| ● | the number of doses that patients receive; |
| ● | the drop-out or discontinuation rates of patients; |
| ● | the potential additional safety monitoring requested by regulatory agencies; |
| ● | the duration of patient participation in the trials and follow-up; |
| ● | the cost and timing of manufacturing of our drug candidates; |
| ● | the costs, if any, of obtaining third-party drugs for use in our combination trials; |
| ● | the extent of changes in government regulation and regulatory guidance; |
| ● | the efficacy and safety profile of our drug candidates; |
| ● | the timing, receipt, and terms of any approvals from applicable regulatory authorities; and |
| ● | the extent to which we establish additional collaboration, license, or other arrangements. |
A change in the outcome of any of these variables with respect to the development of our drug candidates could significantly change the costs and timing associated with the development of that drug candidate. We may never succeed in obtaining regulatory approval for any drug candidate.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel-related expenses finance and accounting, human resources and other administrative functions, including salaries, stock-based compensation and benefits for employees, legal fees, expenses relating to patent and corporate matters and professional fees paid for accounting, auditing, consulting and tax services, as well as facilities-related costs not otherwise included in research and development expenses and other costs such as insurance costs and travel expenses.
General and administrative expenses increased by $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was due to increase of $0.6 million in salaries, and other employee benefits (from $0.9 million to $1.5 million) as a result of the issuance of restricted stock to our directors, $0.3 million in compliance, legal and regulatory services as a result of increased legal costs to implement our re-domiciliation (from $0.8 million to $1.1 million), $52,000 in depreciation expenses and $60,000 in advertising and investor relations expense.
We anticipate our general and administrative expenses will increase substantially in the future as we expand our operations, including increasing our headcount to support our continued research and development activities and preparing for potential commercialization of our drug candidates. We also anticipate we will incur increased accounting, audit, legal, regulatory, compliance, director and officer insurance, and investor and public relations expenses associated with operating as a U.S. public company.
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Other Income (Expense)
Benefit from R&D tax credit
We receive tax incentives from the Australian government for research and development activities. Subject to certain exclusions, the Australian Government tax incentives provide benefits for eligible research and development activities. Entities are entitled to either (i) a 48.5% refundable tax offset for eligible companies with an aggregated turnover of less than A$20 million per annum or (ii) a non-refundable 38.5% tax offset for all other eligible companies. Our aggregated turnover is less than A$20 million and not be controlled by one or more income tax exempt entities, we anticipate being entitled to a claim of 48.5% refundable tax offset for costs relating to eligible research and development activities during the year.
Benefit from R&D tax credit decreased by $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decreasewas due to a decrease in the R&D tax credit received from the Australian Taxation Office for our research and clinical trials activities in Australia following finalization of the fiscal year 2023 Australian tax return.
Foreign exchange losses and Interest Income
Foreign exchange losses increased by $3,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023, due to unfavorable currency exchange rates, and interest income decreased by $43,000 due to a decrease in interest received from cash deposited in our bank accounts as a result of a decrease in the cash deposited.
Currency translation adjustment, net of tax
Currency translation adjustment, net of tax increased by $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was due to the appreciation of the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar. We maintain our consolidated financial statements in Australian dollar, which is our functional currency. However, our financial statements are translated into US dollars for reporting purposes.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity
We have incurred net losses since inception and expect to incur substantial and increasing losses in the future as we expand our R&D activities in an effort to move our drug candidates into later stages of development. Historically, we have funded our operations primarily through the sale of equity securities, proceeds from the exercise of options, tax grants from R&D activities and interest income.
We incurred total comprehensive losses of $5.1 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and three months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. We incurred net losses of $5.4 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and three months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, we had accumulated deficit of $116.1 million.
As of September 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3.6 million. We expect our negative cash flows from operating activities to continue and thus have determined that the losses and negative cash flows from operations and uncertainty in generating sufficient cash to meet our obligations and sustain our operations raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for at least one year from the issuance date of the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, we experienced net cash used in operating activities of $2.5 million, a decrease of $3.2 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3.6 million, a decrease of $2.2 million compared to our cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024 of $5.9 million. As of September 30, 2024, our current assets exceed our current liabilities by $6.0 million, a $4.6 million decrease compared to the difference between our current assets and current liabilities as of June 30, 2024 of $11.4 million.
Going Concern
Refer to Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Going Concern Basis
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We did not have, during the periods presented, and we do not currently have, any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in the rules and regulations of the SEC.
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Cash Flows
Comparison of cash flows for the for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and three months ended September 30, 2023
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented (in thousands):
| For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (2,192 | ) | $ | (5,724 | ) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | - | (221 | ) | |||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | (52 | ) | - | |||||
| Net (decrease)/increase in cash | $ | (2,231 | ) | $ | (5,970 | ) | ||
Net cash flows from operating activities
Cash used in operating activities decreased by $3.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was due to a decrease in in R&D tax incentive received (from $4.1 to $0.7 million).
Net cash flows from investing activities
Cash used in investing activities decreased by $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was due to no spending on property, plant and equipment.
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash used in financing activities decreased by $0.05 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2024, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements requires our management to make judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, costs and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities during the reporting periods. We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events, and various other factors we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
While our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, we believe the following accounting policies are those most critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.
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Stock Based Compensation
We account for stock-based compensation arrangements with employees and non-employees using a fair value method which requires the recognition of compensation expense for costs related to all stock-based payments including share options. The fair value method requires us to estimate the fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. We use either the trinomial pricing or Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of options granted. Stock-based compensation awards are expensed using the graded vesting method over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period, for each separately vesting tranche. We have elected a policy of estimating forfeitures at grant date. Option valuation models, including the trinomial pricing and Black-Scholes option-pricing model, require the input of several assumptions. These inputs are subjective and generally require significant analysis and judgment to develop.
Research and development Costs
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs consist of salaries, benefits and other personnel related costs including equity-based compensation expense, laboratory supplies, preclinical studies, clinical trials and related clinical manufacturing costs, costs related to manufacturing preparations, fees paid to other entities to conduct certain research and development activities on our behalf and allocated facility and other related costs.
Nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities are deferred and capitalized as prepaid expenses until the related goods are delivered or services are performed.
We record accrued liabilities for estimated costs of research and development activities conducted by third-party service providers, which include the conduct of preclinical studies and clinical trials, and contract manufacturing activities. We record the estimated costs of research and development activities based upon the estimated amount of services provided but not yet invoiced and includes these costs in trade and other payables on the consolidated balance sheets and within research and development expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
We accrue for these costs based on factors such as estimates of the work completed and in accordance with agreements established with its third-party service providers. We make significant judgments and estimates in determining the accrued liabilities balance at the end of each reporting period. As actual costs become known, we adjust our accrued liabilities. We have not experienced any material differences between accrued costs and actual costs incurred.
Benefit from R&D Tax Incentive
Benefit from R&D tax credit consists of the R&D tax credit received in Australia, which is recorded within other income (expense), net. The Company recognizes grants once both of the following conditions are met: (i) the Company is able to comply with the relevant conditions of the grant and (ii) the grant is received.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a “smaller reporting company” (as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K), we are permitted to omit information required by this item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) under the Exchange Act that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level due to the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting which existed as of September 30, 2024, relating to the documentation of accounting policies and procedures, particularly relating to the correct application of complex accounting measures as previously reported in our 2024 Annual Report.
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A material weakness is defined as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Management has concluded that we did not maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures due to the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting which existed as of September 30, 2024, relating to the documentation of accounting policies and procedures, particularly relating to the correct application of complex accounting measures.
Remediation Efforts
The measures that we are undertaking to remediate the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting have and will include: (a) hiring qualified internal control personnel or consultants to manage the implementation of internal control policies, procedures and improvement of the internal audit function, as applicable; (b) developing and implementing written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting that meet the standards applied to public companies listed in the United States; and (c) conducting internal control training to management, key operations personnel and the accounting department, so that management and relevant personnel understand the requirements and elements of internal control over financial reporting mandated by the US securities laws.
We believe we have made progress in accordance with our remediation plan even though the material weaknesses will not be considered remediated until we have completed implementing the necessary additional applicable controls and operate with them for a sufficient period of time to allow management and our auditors to concluded that these controls are operating effectively.
We cannot determine when our remediation plan will be fully completed and we cannot provide any assurance that these remediation efforts will be successful or that our internal control over financial reporting will be effective as a result of these efforts.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other than the remediation of the material weakness discussed above, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during three months ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we may become involved in litigation or other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business. We are not currently a party to any material litigation or legal proceedings that, in the opinion of our management, are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business. Regardless of outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources, negative publicity, reputational harm and other factors.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of the 2024 Annual Report.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements
During the three months
ended September 30, 2024, none of our directors or officers
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Item 6. Exhibits
The information required by this Item 6 is set forth on the Exhibit Index that immediately precedes the signature page to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
| * | Filed herewith. |
| ** | Furnished herewith. |
| # | Indicates management contract or compensatory plan. |
| ^ | Certain schedules to this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. Copies of the omitted schedules will be furnished to the SEC upon request. |
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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.
| Incannex Healthcare Inc. | ||
| Date: November 14, 2024 | By: | /s/ Joel Latham |
| Joel Latham | ||
| Chief Executive Officer, Director and President | ||
| Date: November 14, 2024 | By: | /s/ Joseph Swan |
| Joseph Swan | ||
| Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary | ||
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Exhibit 31.1
I, Joel Latham, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 of Incannex Healthcare Inc. (the “Company”); |
| 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 Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
| 4. | The Company’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 15(d)-15(f)) for the Company and have: |
| (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 Company, 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; |
| (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; |
| (c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’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 |
| (d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
| 5. | The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
| (a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
| (b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. |
| Date: November 14, 2024 | ||
| By: | /s/ Joel Latham | |
| Name: | Joel Latham | |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) |
|
Exhibit 31.2
I, Joseph Swan, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 of Incannex Healthcare Inc. (the “Company”); |
| 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 Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
| 4. | The Company’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 15(d)-15(f)) for the Company and have: |
| (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 Company, 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; |
| (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; |
| (c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’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 |
| (d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
| 5. | The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
| (a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
| (b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. |
| Date: November 14, 2024 | ||
| By: | /s/ Joseph Swan | |
| Name: | Joseph Swan | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary | |
| (principal financial and accounting officer) | ||
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Incannex Healthcare Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (the “Report”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Joel Latham, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:
| 1. | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as amended; and |
| 2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
| Date: November 14, 2024 | ||
| By: | /s/ Joel Latham | |
| Name: | Joel Latham | |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) |
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Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Incannex Healthcare Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (the “Report”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Joseph Swan, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:
| 1. | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as amended; and |
| 2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
| Date: November 14, 2024 | ||
| By: | /s/ Joseph Swan | |
| Name: | Joseph Swan | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
|
| (principal financial and accounting officer) | ||