Vicapsys Life Sciences, Inc 10-Q for FY2021 Q1
Vicapsys Life Sciences, Inc. (VICP)
About this 10-Q
Vicapsys Life Sciences, Inc filed this 10-Q on September 20, 2021, covering the quarter ended March 31, 2021 (FY2021 Q1).
Headline figures
Quarter ended March 31, 2021, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Net income
- $50.23K
- compared with a net loss of $364.46K a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- $0.00
- compared with -$0.02 a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
☒ Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021
☐ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission file number: 000-56145
VICAPSYS LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
| Florida | 91-1930691 | |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of | (IRS Employer | |
| Incorporation or Organization) | Identification Number) |
| 7778 Mcginnis Ferry Rd. #270 | ||
| Suwanee, GA | 30024 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(972) 891-8033
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Act: None
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or has for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer ☐ | Accelerated filer ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer ☒ | Smaller reporting company ☒ |
| Emerging growth company ☒ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s $0.001 par value Common Stock as of September 15, 2021, was 30,114,566 shares (includes common stock to be issued of 12,607,283 shares).
Vicapsys Life Sciences, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “intend,” “expect,” “outlook,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximately,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” or other similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, discuss future expectations, describe future plans and strategies, contain financial and operating projections or state other forward-looking information. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future events, actions, plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, our actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth or anticipated in our forward-looking statements. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on our forward- looking statements and upon our business, results of operations, financial condition, funds derived from operations, cash available for dividends, cash flows, liquidity and prospects include, but are not limited to, the factors referenced in this document, including those set forth below:
| ● | our lack of an operating history; | |
| ● | the net losses that we expect to incur as we develop our business; | |
| ● | Obtaining U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) or other regulatory approvals or clearances for our technology; | |
| ● | implementing and achieving successful outcomes for clinical trials of our products; | |
| ● | convincing physicians, hospitals and patients of the benefits of our technology and to convert from current technology; | |
| ● | the ability of users of our products (when and as developed) to obtain third-party reimbursement; | |
| ● | any failure to comply with rigorous FDA and other government regulations; and | |
| ● | securing, maintaining and defending patent or other intellectual property protections for our technology. | |
| ● | decline in global financial markets and economic downturn resulting from the coronavirus COVID-19 global pandemic; | |
| ● | business interruptions resulting from the coronavirus COID-19 global pandemic. |
Forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties and there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors, risks and uncertainties can be found in Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 17, 2021, (the “Form 10-K”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, as the same may be updated from time to time, including in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements, which reflect our views as of the date of this document. The matters discussed herein and elsewhere in this document could cause our actual results and performance to differ materially from those set forth or anticipated in forward-looking statements. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee future results or performance. Furthermore, except as required by law, we are under no duty to, and we do not intend to, update any of our forward-looking statements after the date of this document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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VICAPSYS LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
| March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 30,463 | $ | 1,269 | ||||
| Prepaid Expenses | 2,915 | — | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 33,378 | 1,269 | ||||||
| Intangible asset, net of accumulated amortization of $97,487 and $89,665, respectively | 395,027 | 402,849 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 428,405 | $ | 404,118 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 472,400 | $ | 501,732 | ||||
| Accounts payable, related parties | 238,487 | 236,180 | ||||||
| Accrued salaries, related party | 115,312 | 115,312 | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 826,199 | 853,224 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ Deficit: | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock; par value $0.001; 20,000,000 shares authorized | ||||||||
| Series A Convertible Preferred Stock; par value $0.001; 3,000,000 shares authorized; -0- and 3,000,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively; liquidation preference $7,500,000 | - | 3,000 | ||||||
| Series B Convertible Preferred Stock; par value $0.001; 4,440,000 shares authorized; -0- and 4,440,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively,; liquidation preference $5,550,000 | - | 4,440 | ||||||
| Common Stock, par value $0.001; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 17,507,283 and 17,483,283 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 17,507 | 17,483 | ||||||
| Common stock to be issued, par value $0.001; 11,067,287 and 651,281 shares outstanding, respectively | 11,067 | 651 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 13,416,156 | 13,418,074 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (13,842,524 | ) | (13,892,754 | ) | ||||
| Total Stockholders’ Deficit | (397,794 | ) | (449,106 | ) | ||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | $ | 428,405 | $ | 404,118 | ||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VICAPSYS LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Revenues | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
| Operating Expenses: | ||||||||
| Personnel costs | 22,808 | 99,078 | ||||||
| Research and development expenses, related party | 2,307 | 94,048 | ||||||
| Professional fees | 16,082 | 157,248 | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 8,573 | 14,085 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 49,770 | 364,459 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (49,770 | ) | (364,459 | ) | ||||
| Other income: | ||||||||
| Gain on sale of equity method investment | 100,000 | - | ||||||
| Total other income | 100,000 | - | ||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 50,230 | (364,459 | ) | |||||
| Income taxes | — | — | ||||||
| Net income (loss) available to common shareholders | $ | 50,230 | $ | (364,459 | ) | |||
| Net income (loss) per common share: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||
| Diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
| Basic | 17,496,083 | 17,483,283 | ||||||
| Diluted | 32,320,113 | 17,483,283 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VICAPSYS LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
Series A Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Common Stock to be Issued | Additional Paid-in | Accumulated | Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance January 1, 2020 | 3,000,000 | $ | 300 | 4,440,000 | $ | 4,440 | 17,483,283 | $ | 17,483 | 651,281 | $ | 651 | $ | 13,403,293 | $ | (13,126,910 | ) | $ | 301,957 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5,408 | — | 5,408 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (364,459 | ) | (364,459 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance March 31, 2020 | 3,000,000 | $ | 300 | 4,440,000 | $ | 4,440 | 17,483,283 | $ | 17,483 | 651,281 | $ | 651 | $ | 13,408,701 | $ | (13,491,369 | ) | $ | (57,094 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Common Stock to be Issued | Additional Paid-in | Accumulated | Total Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance January 1, 2021 | 3,000,000 | $ | 3,000 | 4,440,000 | $ | 4,440 | 17,483,283 | $ | 17,483 | 651,281 | $ | 651 | $ | 13,418,074 | $ | (13,892,754 | ) | $ | (449,106 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| to common stock to be issued | (3,000,000 | ) | (3,000 | ) | - | - | - | - | 6,000,000 | 6,000 | (3,000 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Series B Preferred Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| to common stock to be issued | - | - | (4,440,000 | ) | (4,440 | ) | - | - | 4,440,000 | 4,440 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued fom common stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| to be issued | - | - | - | - | 24,000 | 24 | (24,000 | ) | (24 | ) | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,082 | - | 1,082 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 50,230 | 50,230 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance March 31, 2021 | - | $ | - | - | $ | - | 17,507,283 | $ | 17,507 | 11,067,281 | $ | 11,067 | $ | 13,416,156 | $ | (13,842,524 | ) | $ | (397,794 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed onsolidated financial statements.
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VICAPSYS LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 50,230 | $ | (364,459 | ) | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Amortization | 7,822 | 7,863 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 1,082 | 5,408 | ||||||
| Gain on sale of equity method investment | (100,000 | ) | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Prepaid Expenses | (2,915 | ) | (3,685 | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable | (29,332 | ) | 105,247 | |||||
| Accounts payable, related parties | 2,307 | — | ||||||
| Accrued salaries, related party | - | 16,408 | ||||||
| Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | (70,806 | ) | (233,218 | ) | ||||
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of equity method investment | 100,000 | -- | ||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities | 100,000 | -- | ||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in Cash | 29,194 | (233,218 | ) | |||||
| Cash, Beginning of period | 1,269 | 264,166 | ||||||
| Cash, End of period | $ | 30,463 | $ | 30,948 | ||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VICAPSYS LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION
Business
Vicapsys Life Sciences, Inc. (“VLS”) was incorporated in the State of Florida on July 8, 1997 under the name All Product Distribution Corp. On August 19, 1998, the Company changed its name to Phage Therapeutics International, Inc. On November 13, 2007, the Company changed its name to SSGI, Inc. On September 13, 2017, the Company changed its name to Vicapsys Life Sciences, Inc., effected a 1-for-100 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock, increased the Company’s authorized capital stock to 300,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 20,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. On December 22, 2017, pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) by and among VLS, Michael W. Yurkowsky, ViCapsys, Inc. ( “VI”) and the shareholders of VI, a private company, VI became a wholly owned subsidiary of VLS. We refer to VLS and VI together as the “Company”. VLS serves as the holding company for VI. Other than its interest in VI, VLS does not have any material assets or operations.
The Company’s strategy is to develop and commercialize, on a worldwide basis, various intellectual property rights (patents, patent applications, know how, etc.) relating to a series of encapsulated products that incorporate proprietary derivatives of the chemokine CXCL12 for creating a zone of immunoprotection around cells, tissues, organs and devices for therapeutic purposes. The product name VICAPSYN™ is the Company’s proprietary product line that is applied to transplantation therapies and related stem-cell applications in the transplantation field.
NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN AND MANAGEMENT’S PLANS
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which assumes the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. Although the Company experienced net income of $50,230 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, due to the sale and proceeds received of $100,000 from the sale of an equity investment held by the Company, not operations (see Note 3), we had a working capital deficit of $792,821 and an accumulated deficit of $13,842,524 as of March 31, 2021. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to operate in the normal course of business. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel COVID-19 virus as a global pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has resulted in a significant impact to the Company’s ability to secure additional debt or equity funding to support operations in 2020. Since April 1, 2021, the Company has raised $385,000 (see Note 8) through August 2021 and management intends to raise additional funds in 2021 to support current operations and extend development of its product line. No assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in this effort. If the Company is unable to raise additional funds in 2021, it will be forced to severely curtail all operations and research and development activities.
NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in this report have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the stated periods have been made. Except as described below, these adjustments consist only of normal and recurring adjustments. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s consolidated annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with a reading of the Company’s consolidated audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 17, 2021. Interim results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, are not necessarily indicative of future results for the full year. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include the consolidated accounts of VLS and its’ wholly owned subsidiary VI. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates included in the financial statements, include useful the life of intangible assets, valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and non-cash equity transactions and stock-based compensation.
Cash
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original term of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company held no cash equivalents as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020. Cash balances may, at certain times, exceed federally insured limits. If the amount of a deposit at any time exceeds the federally insured amount at a bank, the uninsured portion of the deposit could be lost, in whole or in part, if the bank were to fail.
Intangible Assets
Costs of intangible assets are accounted for through the capitalization of those costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining such assets. Capitalized costs are included in intangible assets in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s intangible assets consist of costs incurred in connection with securing an Exclusive Patent License Agreement with The General Hospital Corporation, d/b/a Massachusetts General Hospital (“MGH”), as amended (the “License Agreement”). These costs are being amortized over the term of the License Agreement which is based on the remaining life of the related patents being licensed.
The Company reviews these intangible assets for possible impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets carrying amount may not be recoverable. In evaluating the future benefit of its intangible assets, management performs an analysis of the anticipated undiscounted future net cash flows of the intangible assets over the remaining estimated useful life. An impairment loss is recorded if the carrying value of the asset exceeds the expected future cash flows.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews long-lived assets at least annually or when events or changes in circumstances reflect the fact that the recorded value may not be recoverable for impairment and recognizes impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying values.
Equity Method Investment
The Company accounts for investments in which the Company owns more than 20% or has the ability to exercise significant influence of the investee, using the equity method in accordance with ASC Topic 323, Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures. Under the equity method, an investor initially records an investment in the stock of an investee at cost and adjusts the carrying amount of the investment to recognize the investor’s share of the earnings or losses of the investee after the date of acquisition.
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The amount of the adjustment is included in the determination of net income by the investor, and such amount reflects adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between investor cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. The investment of an investor is also adjusted to reflect the investor’s share of changes in the investee’s capital. Dividends received from an investee reduce the carrying amount of the investment. A series of operating losses of an investee or other factors may indicate that a decrease in value of the investment has occurred which is other than temporary, and which should be recognized even though the decrease in value is in excess of what would otherwise be recognized by application of the equity method.
In accordance with ASC 323-10-35-20 through 35-22, the investor ordinarily shall discontinue applying the equity method if the investment (and net advances) is reduced to zero and shall not provide for additional losses unless the investor has guaranteed obligations of the investee or is otherwise committed to provide further financial support for the investee. An investor shall, however, provide for additional losses if the imminent return to profitable operations by an investee appears to be assured. For example, a material, nonrecurring loss of an isolated nature may reduce an investment below zero even though the underlying profitable operating pattern of an investee is unimpaired. If the investee subsequently reports net income, the investor shall resume applying the equity method only after its share of that net income equals the share of net losses not recognized during the period the equity method was suspended.
Equity and cost method investments are classified as investments. The Company periodically evaluates its equity and cost method investments for impairment due to declines considered to be other than temporary. If the Company determines that a decline in fair value is other than temporary, then a charge to earnings is recorded as an impairment loss in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
The Company’s equity method investment consisted of equity owned in Athens Encapsulation Inc. (“AEI”), a Company controlled by former directors of the Company which was given to the Company as part of an investment and restructuring agreement entered into in May 2019. In January 2021, the Company sold its’ equity investment in AEI, back to AEI for $100,000, which is included in gain on sale of equity method investment for the three months ended March 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2021, the Company did not have any remaining equity investment in AEI. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, the Company’s proportionate share of net income was insignificant.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 825, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments. ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of March 31, 2021.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, payables with related parties, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue recognition is accounted for under ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”) and all the related amendments.
The core principle of ASC 606 requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under U.S. GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation.
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The Company’s contracts with customers are generally on a contract and work order basis and represent obligations that are satisfied at a point in time, as defined in the new guidance, generally upon delivery or has services are provided. Accordingly, revenue for each sale is recognized when the Company has completed its performance obligations. Any costs incurred before this point in time, are recorded as assets to be expensed during the period the related revenue is recognized. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, the Company did not generate any revenue.
Stock Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation is accounted for based on the requirements of ASC 718 – “Compensation –Stock Compensation,” which requires recognition in the financial statements of the cost of employee, director and non-employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments over the period the employee, director, or non-employee is required to perform the services in exchange for the award (presumptively, the vesting period). The ASC also requires measurement of the cost of employee, director, and non-employee services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The Company has elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur as permitted under ASU 2016-09 Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment.
Research and Development
Costs and expenses that can be clearly identified as research and development are charged to expense as incurred. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, the Company incurred $2,307 and $94,048, respectively, in research and development expenses to a related party.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740-10, Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized to reflect the estimated future tax effects, calculated at the tax rate expected to be in effect at the time of realization. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of the changes in tax laws and rates of the date of enactment.
ASC 740-10 prescribes a recognition threshold that a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and provides guidance on recognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition issues. Interest and penalties are classified as a component of interest and other expenses. To date, the Company has not been assessed, nor paid, any interest or penalties.
Uncertain tax positions are measured and recorded by establishing a threshold for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Only tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date may be recognized or continue to be recognized.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The Company reports earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings per Share.” Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and other potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. As of March 31, 2021, and 2020, the Company’s dilutive securities are convertible into 17,114,006 and 17,688,006 shares of common stock, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the dilutive securities are included in diluted net income per share. The amount for the three months ended March 31, 2020 are not included in the computation of dilutive loss per share because their impact is antidilutive.
The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:
| For the three months ended March 31, 2021 | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) per common share - basic: | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) available to common shareholders | $ | 50,230 | $ | (364,459 | ) | |||
| Weight average common shares outstanding - basic | 17,496,083 | 17,483,283 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) per common share - basic | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||
| Net income (loss) per common share - diluted: | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) available to common shareholders | $ | 50,230 | $ | (364,459 | ) | |||
| Add: stock- based compensation | 2,163 | - | ||||||
| Numerator for income (loss) per common share - diluted | $ | 52,393 | $ | (364,459 | ) | |||
| Weight average common shares outstanding - diluted | ||||||||
| Basic | 17,496,083 | 17,483,283 | ||||||
| Stock Options | 2,681,549 | - | ||||||
| Warrants | 1,064,000 | - | ||||||
| Common stock to be issued | 11,067,281 | - | ||||||
| Denominator weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted | 32,308,913 | 17,483,283 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) per common share - diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||
The following table represents the classes of dilutive securities as of March 31, 2021, and 2020:
| March
31, 2021 | March
31, 2020 | |||||||
| Common stock to be issued | 11,067,281 | 651,281 | ||||||
| Convertible preferred stock | - | 10,440,000 | ||||||
| Stock options | 1,900,000 | 2,450,000 | ||||||
| Warrants to purchase common stock | 4,146,725 | 4,146,725 | ||||||
| 17,114,006 | 17,688,006 | |||||||
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.
NOTE 4 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company’s intangible assets consist of costs incurred in connection with the License Agreement with MGH, as amended (See Note 5). The consideration paid for the rights included in the License Agreement was in the form of common stock shares which resulted in MGH receiving approximately 20% of the total outstanding shares of common stock of VI, on a fully-diluted basis at that time. The estimated value of the common stock is being amortized over the term of the License Agreement which is based on the remaining life of the related patents being licensed which is approximately 16 years.
The Company’s intangible assets consisted of the following at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020:
| March
31, 2021 | December
31, 2020 | |||||||
| Licensed patents | $ | 492,514 | $ | 492,514 | ||||
| Accumulated Amortization | (97,487 | ) | (89,665 | ) | ||||
| Balance | $ | 395,027 | $ | 402,849 | ||||
The Company recognized $7,822 and $7,862 of amortization expense related to the License Agreement with MGH for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, respectively.
Future expected amortization of intangible assets is as follows:
| Fiscal year ending December 31, | ||||
| 2021 (months remaining) | $ | 23,477 | ||
| 2022 | 31,299 | |||
| 2023 | 31,299 | |||
| 2024 | 31,299 | |||
| 2025 | 31,299 | |||
| Thereafter | 246,354 | |||
| $ | 395,027 | |||
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NOTE 5 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Consulting Agreement
On June 21, 2019, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Mark Poznansky, MD, (the “Consultant”) a minority stockholder and former Director. The Company engaged the Consultant to render consulting services with respect to informing, guiding and supervising the development of antagonists to immune repellents or anti-fugetaxins for the treatment of cancer. The initial term of the Consulting Agreement is for one year (the “Initial Term”) and the Company agreed to pay the Consultant $3,000 per month commencing June 1, 2019, with the fee increasing to $6,000 per month commencing on the 1st day of the month following the completion of a $5 million in fundraising by the Company. The Consulting Agreement was not renewed after the Initial Term due the Company’s working capital deficiencies. The Company incurred expenses of $9,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, related to the Consulting Agreement which is included in professional fees on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, $9,000, respectively is included in accounts payable, related parties, on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, related to the Consulting Agreement.
MGH License Agreement
On May 8, 2013, VI and MGH, a principal stockholder (see Note 4) entered into the License Agreement, pursuant to which MGH granted to the Company, in the field of coating and transplanting cells, tissues and devices for therapeutic purposes, on a worldwide basis: (i) an exclusive, royalty-bearing license under its rights in Patent Rights (as defined in the License Agreement) to make, use, sell, lease, import and transfer Products and Processes (each as defined in the License Agreement); (ii) a non-exclusive, sub-licensable (solely in the License Field and License Territory (each as defined in the License Agreement)) royalty-bearing license to Materials (as defined in the License Agreement) and to make, have made, use, have used, Materials for only the purpose of creating Products, the transfer of Products and to use, have used and transfer processes; (iii) the right to grant sublicenses subject to and in accordance with the terms of the License Agreement, and (iv) the nonexclusive right to use technological information (as defined in the License Agreement) disclosed by MGH to the Company under the License Agreement, all subject to and in accordance with the License Agreement (the “License”).
As amended by the Seventh Amendment to the License Agreement on December 22, 2017, the License Agreement requires that VI satisfy the following requirements prior to the first sale of Products (“MGH License Milestones”), by certain dates which have passed. The table below lists the MGH Milestones and the Company’s progress in satisfying or negotiating the extension of each milestone:
| MILESTONE: | STATUS: | |||
| (i) | Provide a detailed business and development plan. | The Company has provided MGH with a completed Corporate pitch deck which outlines the Company’s business and development plans has been provided to MGH.
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| (ii) | Raise $2 million in a financing round. | The Company has raised $1 million and is currently in the process of raising the second $1 million. The Company and MGH are currently negotiating extending this milestone.
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| (iii) | Initiate and finance research regarding the role of CXCL12 in minimizing fibrosis formation.
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Milestone completed.
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| (iv) | Initiate and finance research regarding the role of CXCL12 in beta cell function and differentiation. | Dr. Poznansky’s lab was focusing on this as part of the academic project. The Company therefore made the strategic decision to fund another aspect of CXCL12 biology which focuses on the role of CXCL12 in wound healing. For the time being, the Company is excused from meeting this milestone as it has provided an alternative milestone as well as a justification for not pursuing this particular milestone. | ||
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The Company and MGH have agreed to work together to restate the License Agreement, incorporating all the relevant provisions from the seven amendments and agreeing on a new set of milestones for future development.
The License Agreement also requires VI to pay to MGH a one percent (1%) royalty rate on net sales related to the first license sub-field, which is the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes. Future sub-fields shall carry a reasonable royalty rate, consistent with industry standards, to be negotiated at the time the first such royalty payment shall become due with respect to the applicable Products and Processes (as defined in the License Agreement).
The License Agreement additionally requires VI to pay to MGH a $1.0 million “success payment” within 60 days after the first achievement of total net sales of Product or Process equal to or to exceed $100,000,000 in any calendar year and $4,000,000 within sixty (60) days after the first achievement of total net sales of Product or Process equal or exceed $250,000,000 in any calendar year. The Company is also required to reimburse MGH’s expenses in connection with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of all Patent Rights.
The License Agreement expires on the later of (i) the date on which all issued patents and filed patent applications within the Patent Rights have expired or been abandoned, and (ii) one (1) year after the last sale for which a royalty is due under the License Agreement.
The License Agreement also grants MGH the right to terminate the License Agreement if VI fails to make any payment due under the License Agreement or defaults in the performance of any of its other obligations under the License Agreement, subject to certain notice and rights to cure set forth therein. MGH may also terminate the License Agreement immediately upon written notice to VI if VI: (i) shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (ii) or shall have a petition in bankruptcy filed for or against it that is not dismissed within sixty (60) days of filing. As of the date of this filing, this License Agreement remains active and the Company has not received any termination notice from MGH.
VI may terminate the License Agreement prior to its expiration by giving ninety (90) days’ advance written notice to MGH, and upon such termination shall, subject to the terms of the License Agreement, immediately cease all use and sales of Products and Processes.
The Company incurred costs to MGH of $2,307 and $94,048, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, and is classified as research and development costs, related party, on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, $79,487 and $102,180, respectively, is included in accounts payable, related parties, on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, related to this license agreement.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, there have not been any sales of Product or Process under this License Agreement.
Accounts Payable, related parties and Accrued Salaries, related party
The Company incurred director fees of $22,500 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, respectively, to Federico Pier, the Company’s Chairman of the Board, which are included in personnel costs on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, $90,000 and $67,500, respectively, of these director fees are included in accounts payable, related parties, on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Company incurred consulting fees of $15,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, respectively, to Jeff Wright, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, which are included in professional fees on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, $60,000 and $45,000, respectively, is included in accounts payable, related parties, on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, related to these consulting fees.
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In August 2020, Frances Tonneguzzo, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (the “former CEO”) tendered her resignation as CEO. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, the Company incurred expenses of $-0- and $68,451, respectively, to the former CEO, which are included in personnel costs on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, $115,312, respectively, of unpaid salary to the former CEO is included in accrued salaries, related party on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Sale of equity method investment
In January 2021, the Company sold its’ equity investment in AEI for $100,000, which is included in on gain sale of equity method investment for the three months ended March 31, 2021 on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations (See Note 3).
NOTE 6– COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Matters
The Company is not aware of any material, existing or pending legal proceedings against our Company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
MGH License Agreement
As discussed in Note 5, the Company executed a License Agreement with MGH. The License Agreement also requires VI to pay to MGH a one percent (1%) royalty rate on net sales related to the first license sub-field, which is the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes. Future sub-fields shall carry a reasonable royalty rate, consistent with industry standards, to be negotiated at the time the first such royalty payment shall become due with respect to the applicable Products and Processes (as defined in the License Agreement).
The License Agreement additionally requires VI to pay to MGH a $1.0 million “success payment” within 60 days after the first achievement of total net sales of Product or Process equal or exceeding $100,000,000 in any calendar year and $4,000,000 within sixty (60) days after the first achievement of total net sales of Product or Process equal to or exceeding $250,000,000 in any calendar year. The Company is also required to reimburse MGH’s expenses in connection with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of all Patent Rights. No expense reimbursements were paid to MGH during the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.
Consulting Agreement
On June 21, 2019, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with C&H Capital, Inc. (the “Consultant”). The Company engaged the Consultant to render consulting services to facilitate long range strategic investor relations planning and other related services. The initial term of the Consulting Agreement is for one year (the “Initial Term”) and the Company agreed to pay the Consultant $3,500 on the last business day for each month of service. The Consulting Agreement was not renewed after the Initial Term due the Company’s working capital deficiencies. The Consulting Agreement expired June 30, 2020, and was not renewed. The Company incurred expenses of $10,500 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, related to the Consulting Agreement and is included in professional fees on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. On June 21, 2019, the Consultant also received a stock option grant of 50,000 shares of common stock that vested upon the grant, with an exercise price of $0.25 per share. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the balance owed the Consultant $14,000, respectively, and is included in accounts payable on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
NOTE 7 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Preferred Stock
The Company has 20,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share.
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Series A Preferred Stock
On December 19, 2017, the Company amended its articles of incorporation by filing a certificate of designation with the Secretary of State of Florida therein designating a class of preferred stock as Series A Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share, consisting of 3 million (3,000,000) shares. Each holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of votes held by the number of shares of common stock into which such share of Series A Preferred Stock could be converted, and except as otherwise required by applicable law, shall have the voting rights and power equal to the voting rights and powers of the common stock. The holders of the Series A Preferred Stock shall vote together with the holders of the common stock of the Company as a single class and as single voting group upon all matters required to be submitted to a class or series vote pursuant to the protective provisions of the Certificate of Designation or under applicable law. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, either voluntarily or involuntarily, the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any common stock holders, distribution of any surplus funds equal to the greater of (i) the sum of $1.67 per share or (ii) such amount per share as would have been payable had all shares been converted to common stock.
Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion Rate of 2:1 (the “Series A Conversion Rate”). The Series A Conversion Rate shall be adjusted for stock splits, stock combinations, stock dividends or similar recapitalizations.
Pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation, the shares of Series A Preferred Stock automatically converted into 6,000,000 shares of common stock to be issued on February 12, 2021 (the one-year anniversary of the initial filing by the Company of the Form 10 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission).
As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, there were -0- and 3,000,000 shares, respectively, of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
Series B Preferred Stock
On December 19, 2017, the Company amended the articles of incorporation by filing a certificate of designation with the Secretary of State of Florida therein designating a class of preferred stock as Series B Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share, consisting of 4.44 million (4,440,000) shares (the “Series B Preferred Stock Certificate of Designation).
Each holder of shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of votes held by the number of shares of common stock into which such share of Series B Preferred Stock could be converted, and except as otherwise required by applicable law, shall have the voting rights and power equal to the voting rights and powers of the common stock. The holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall vote together with the holders of the common stock of the Company as a single class and as single voting group upon all matters required to be submitted to a class or series vote pursuant to the protective provisions of the Series B Preferred Stock Certificate of Designation or under applicable law. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, either voluntarily or involuntarily, the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any common stock holders, distribution of any surplus funds equal to the greater of : the sum of $0.83 per share or such amount per share as would have been payable had all shares been converted to common stock.
The holder of Series B Preferred Stock may elect at any time to convert such sharers into common stock of the Company. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion rate of 1:1 (the “Series B Conversion Rate”). The Series B Conversion Rate shall be adjusted for stock splits, stock combinations, stock dividends or similar recapitalizations.
Pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation, the shares of Series B Preferred Stock automatically converted into 4,440,000 shares of common stock to be issued on February 12, 2021 (the one-year anniversary of the initial filing by the Company of the Form 10 filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission).
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As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, there were -0- and 4,440,000 shares, respectively, of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
Common Stock
The Company has 300,000,000 authorized shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, there were 27,923,283 and 17,483,283 shares, respectively, of common stock outstanding.
Common Stock Issuances
On February 11, 2021, the Company issued 24,000 shares to an investor. The shares were previously included in common stock to be issued.
Common Stock to be issued
On February 12, 2021, the Company recorded 6,000,000 shares of common stock to be issued, to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock, pursuant to the automatic conversion feature of the Series A Certificate of Designation, whereby, the Series A shares are to automatically convert on the one-year anniversary of the Company filing its Registration Statement on Form-10. The Form-10 Registration Statement was filed with the SEC on February 12, 2020.
On February 12, 2021, the Company recorded 4,440,000 shares of common stock to be issued, to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock, pursuant to the automatic conversion feature of the Series B Certificate of Designation, whereby, the Series B shares are to automatically convert on the one-year anniversary of the Company filing its Registration Statement on Form-10. The Form-10 Registration Statement was filed with the SEC on February 12, 2020.
As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, there were 11,067,281 and 654,281, respectively, shares of common stock to be issued. The March 31, 2021 amount relates to 6,000,000 shares of common stock be issued for the automatic conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock, 4,440,000 shares of common stock to be issued for the automatic conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock, 597,281 shares to be issued pursuant to a Stock Issuance and Release Agreement (“SRI Agreement”) executed by the Company in February 2019 to stockholders for no consideration who purchased shares in 2018 at $1.85, and 30,000 shares of common stock to be issued to two initial shareholders of VI. The December 31, 2020, amount is comprised of 621,281 shares related to the SRI Agreement and the 30,000 shares of common stock to be issued to two initial shareholders of VI.
Stock Options
The following table summarizes activities related to stock options of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2021:
| Number
of Options | Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share | Weighted- (Years) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2020 | 1,900,000 | $ | 0.66 | 6.83 | ||||||||
| Outstanding at March 31, 2021 | 1,900,000 | $ | 0.66 | 6.59 | ||||||||
| Exercisable at March 31, 2021 | 1,858,333 | $ | 0.67 | 6.55 | ||||||||
The Company did not grant any options to purchase shares of common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2021.
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The Company recorded stock compensation expense of $1,082 and $5,408 during the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, respectively. As of March 31, 2021, 41,667 options to purchase shares of common stock remain unvested and $5,408 of stock compensation expense remains unrecognized and will be expensed over a weighted average period of 1.25 years.
Warrants
The following table summarizes activities related to warrants of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2021:
| Number
of Warrants | Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share | Weighted- (Years) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2020 | 4,146,725 | $ | 0.53 | 1.50 | ||||||||
| Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2021 | 4,146,725 | $ | 0.53 | 1.25 | ||||||||
The Company did not issue any warrants during the three months ended March 31, 2021.
NOTE 8 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In June 2021, the Company entered into Security Purchase Agreements (“SPA’s) with select accredited investors in connection with a private offering by the Company to raise a maximum of $1,000,000 through the sale of common stock of the Company at $0.25 per share. The Company has raised an aggregate amount of $385,000 as of the date of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. Historical results and trends that might appear in this Quarterly Report should not be interpreted as being indicative of future operations.
Overview
Vicapsys Life Sciences, Inc. (“VLS”) was incorporated in the State of Florida on July 8, 1997 under the name All Product Distribution Corp. On August 19, 1998, the Company changed its name to Phage Therapeutics International, Inc. On November 13, 2007, the Company changed its name to SSGI, Inc. On September 13, 2017, the Company changed its name to Vicapsys Life Sciences, Inc., effected a 1-for-100 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock, increased the Company’s authorized capital stock to 300,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 20,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. On December 22, 2017, pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) by and among VLS, Michael W. Yurkowsky, ViCapsys, Inc. (“VI”) and the shareholders of VI, a private company, VI became a wholly owned subsidiary of VLS. We refer to VLS and VI together as the “Company”.
The Company’s strategy is to develop and commercialize, on a worldwide basis, various intellectual property rights (patents, patent applications, know how, etc.) relating to a series of encapsulated products that incorporate proprietary derivatives of the chemokine CXCL12 for creating a zone of immunoprotection around cells, tissues, organs and devices for therapeutic purposes. The product name VICAPSYN™ is the Company’s proprietary product line that is applied to transplantation therapies and related stem-cell applications in the transplantation field.
COVID-19
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the spread of a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) a global pandemic. Actions have been taken by federal, state and local governmental authorities to combat the spread of COVID-19, including through issuances of “stay-at-home” directives and similar mandates for many individuals to substantially restrict daily activities and for many businesses to curtail or cease normal operations. These measures, while intended to protect human life, have led to significantly reduced economic activity. At the end of 2020, two vaccines became available. While many state and local authorities have started to reopen businesses, others have adopted additional measures to mitigate COVID-19 and the rapid development and uncertainty of the situation continues to preclude any prediction as to the ultimate impact COVID-19 will have on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows, which will depend largely on future developments directly or indirectly relating to the duration and scope of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States.
Results of Operations – Three Months Ended March 31, 2021, and 2020
Revenues
The Company did not have any revenues from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
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Operating Expenses
We classify our operating expenses into four categories: personnel costs, research and development expenses, professional fees, and general and administrative expenses. The Company’s total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, were $49,770 and $364,459, respectively.
The resignation of our former CEO in August 2020, resulted in a decrease in personnel costs to $22,208 from $99,078 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to March 31, 2020. The decrease in other operating expenses was primarily due to the negative impact of COVID-19, which hindered the Company’s ability to raise the additional capital necessary to maintain operations and continue research and development activities. The impact of COVID-19, resulted in a decrease in professional fees to $16,082 from $157,247, for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020, a decrease in general and administrative expenses to $8,573 from $14,085 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020, and a decrease in research and development expenses to $2,307 from $94,048 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Funding Requirements
We anticipate that substantial additional equity or debt financings or funding from collaborative agreements or from foundations, government grants or other sources, will be needed to complete preclinical and animal testing necessary to file an Investigational New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and that further funding beyond such amounts will be required to commence trials and other activities necessary to begin the process of development and regulatory approval of a product for the continued growth of the Company. Additional capital will also be required for the clinical development of the recently discovered anti-fibrotic applications and corporate partnerships will be necessary to move Company products into advanced clinical development and commercialization. We also anticipate our cash expenditures will increase as we continue to operate as a publicly traded entity.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At March 31, 2021, we had $30,463 of cash on hand and an accumulated deficit of $13,842,524.
We do not believe that we have enough cash on hand to operate our business during the next 12 months. We anticipate we will need to raise an additional $1 million through the issuance of debt or equity securities to sustain base operations during the next 12 months, excluding development work. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional funding on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the ownership interests of our common stockholders will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of our common stockholders. Debt financing, if available, may involve agreements that include conversion discounts or covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends. If we raise additional funds through government or other third-party funding, marketing and distribution arrangements or other collaborations, or strategic alliances or licensing arrangements with third parties, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our future revenue streams, products or therapeutic candidates or to grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us.
To date, we have financed our operations through our sale of equity and debt securities. Failure to generate revenue or to raise funds could cause us to go out of business, which would result in the complete loss for investors in our Company.
We have no revenues as of the date of this quarterly report, and no substantial revenues are anticipated until we have implemented our full plan of operations. To implement our strategy to grow and expand per our business plan, we intend to generate working capital via a private placement of equity or debt securities, or secure a loan. If we are unsuccessful in raising capital, we could be required to cease business operations and investors would lose all of their investment.
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In January 2021, the Company sold its’ equity investment in AEI for $100,000, which is included in other income for the three months ended March 31, 2021. In June 2021, the Company entered into Security Purchase Agreements (“SPA’s) with select accredited investors in connection with a private offering by the Company to raise a maximum of $1,000,000 through the sale of common stock of the Company at $0.25 per share. The Company has raised an aggregate amount of $385,000 from the sale of 1,540,000 shares of common stock, as of the date these financial statements are available for issuance. We will still require additional capital to meet our liquidity needs.
Additionally, we will have to meet all the financial disclosure and reporting requirements associated with being a publicly reporting company. Our management will have to spend additional time on policies and procedures to make sure our Company is compliant with various regulatory requirements.
This additional corporate governance time required of management could limit the amount of time management has to implement our business plan and may impede the speed of our operations.
Working Capital Deficit
| March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Current Assets | $ | 33,378 | $ | 1,269 | ||||
| Current Liabilities | 826,199 | 853,224 | ||||||
| Working Capital (Deficit) | $ | (792,821 | ) | $ | (851,955 | ) | ||
Cash Flows
Cash activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020 is summarized as follows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Net Cash used in operating activities | $ | (70,806 | ) | $ | (233,218 | ) | ||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | $ | 100,000 | $ | -- | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash | $ | 29,194 | $ | (233,218 | ) | |||
As of March 31, 2021, the Company had $30,463 of cash on hand.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Regulation S-K Item 303(a)(4) during the periods presented, investments in special-purpose entities or undisclosed borrowings or debt. Additionally, we are not a party to any derivative contracts or synthetic leases.
Contractual Obligations
MGH License Agreement
The Company executed a License Agreement with MGH, a principal stockholder. The License Agreement also requires VI to pay to MGH a one (1%) royalty rate on net sales related to the first license sub-field, which is the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes. Future sub-fields shall carry a reasonable royalty rate, consistent with industry standards, to be negotiated at the time the first such royalty payment shall become due with respect to the applicable Products and Processes (as defined in the License Agreement). The License Agreement additionally requires VI to pay to MGH a $1.0 million “success payment” within 60 days after the first achievement of total net sales of Product or Process equal or exceed $100,000,000 in any calendar year and $4,000,000 within sixty (60) days after the first achievement of total net sales of Products or process equal or exceed $250,000,000 in any calendar year. The Company is also required to reimburse MGH’s expenses in connection with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of all patent tights.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements and related disclosures requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate, on an ongoing basis, our estimates and judgments, including those related to the useful life of the assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and assumptions that we believe to be 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. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our most critical accounting policies have a significant impact on the results that we report in our consolidated financial statements. The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), considers an entity’s most critical accounting policies to be those policies that are both most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results of operations and those that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain at the time of estimation.
We believe the following critical accounting policies, among others, require significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in the notes to our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, included in the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K, with the SEC on September 17, 2021.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Pursuant to Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K (§ 229.305(e)), the Company is not required to provide the information required by this Item as it is a “smaller reporting company,” as defined by Rule 229.10(f)(1).
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains “disclosure controls and procedures” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit 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 the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
In designing and evaluating the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired objectives, and the Company necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures.
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The Company’s management, including its Chairman of the Board and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2021, and concluded that the Company has a material weakness in disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2021.
The Company has an ineffective control environment due to a lack of internal resources with expertise to determine entries and disclosures related to some of the Company’s more complex equity transactions. Management believes this lack of internal expertise has been historically mitigated by continuing to retain consultants with this expertise when needed. This material weakness in the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures will be further remediated with future capital raises.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
The Company is not a party to any pending legal proceeding, nor is the Company’s property the subject of a pending legal proceeding. None of the Company’s directors, officers or affiliates are involved in a proceeding adverse to our business or has a material interest adverse to the Company’s business.
As a smaller reporting company, the Company is not required to disclose material changes to the risk factors that were contained in the Company’s Form 10 registration statement originally filed with the SEC on February 12, 2020, as amended (the “Form 10”). However, in light of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, set forth below is a risk factor relating to COVID-19. Other than as set forth below, as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there have been no material changes to the risk factors faced by the Company from those previously disclosed in the Form 10.
COVID-19
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures worldwide. We are monitoring this closely, and although operations have not been materially affected by the COVID-19 outbreak to date, the ultimate duration and severity of the outbreak and its impact on the economic environment and our business is uncertain. Accordingly, while we do not anticipate an impact on our operations, we cannot estimate the duration of the pandemic and potential impact on our business. In addition, a severe or prolonged economic downturn could result in a variety of risks to our business, including a possible delay in our ability to raise money. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate the impact of this event on its operations.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
On February 11, 2021, the Company issued 24,000 shares to an investor. The shares were previously included in common stock to be issued.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
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| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 31.1 | Section 302 Certification of Principal Executive Officer* | |
| 31.2 | Section 302 Certification of Principal Financial Officer* | |
| 32.1 | Section 906 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer*** | |
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document ** | |
| 101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document ** | |
| 101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document ** | |
| 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Labels Linkbase Document ** | |
| 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document ** | |
| 101.DEF | XBRL Definition Linkbase Document ** |
| * | Filed herewith. |
| ** | Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T adopted by the SEC, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise are not subject to liability under these sections. |
| *** | This certification is being furnished solely to accompany this Quarterly Report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, and it is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. |
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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.
Date: September 20, 2021
| Vicapsys Life Science, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Federico Pier | |
| Federico Pier | ||
Executive Chairman of the Board (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
| By: | /s/ Jeffery Wright | |
| Jeffery Wright | ||
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) | ||
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EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a) UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
I, Federico Pier, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, of Vicapsys Life Sciences, 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(s) 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: | |
| (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; | |
| (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 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 | |
| (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(s) 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): | |
| (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 registrant’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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. | |
| Date: September 20, 2021 | /s/ Federico Pier |
| Federico Pier, | |
| Executive Chairman of the Board |
EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a) UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
I, Jeffery Wright, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, of Vicapsys Life Sciences, 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(s) 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: | |
| (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; | |
| (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 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 | |
| (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(s) 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): | |
| (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 registrant’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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. | |
| Date: September 20, 2021 | /s/ Jeffery Wright |
| Jeffery Wright, | |
| Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(b) UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND SECTION 1350 OF
CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 18 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE
Each of the undersigned, Federico Pier and Jeffery Wright, certifies pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, that (1) this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, of Vicapsys Life Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (2) the information contained in this report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: September 20, 2021
| /s/ Federico Pier | |
| Federico Pier, | |
| Executive Chairman of the Board | |
| /s/ Jeffery Wright | |
| Jeffery Wright, | |
| Chief Financial Officer |