UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(MARK ONE)

 

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016

 

OR

 

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _____ to ____

 

Commission File No. 333-181719

 

CARDAX, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   45-4484428
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

2800 Woodlawn Drive, Suite 129, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

 

(808) 457-1400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

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 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 [X]   No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes [X]   No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one):

 

Large accelerated filer [  ] Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer [  ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company [X]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes [  ]   No [X]

 

As of May 11, 2016, there were 75,107,598 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share (“Common Stock”), of the registrant outstanding.

 

 

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 4
  Item 1. Financial Statements 4
  Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 5
  Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 7
  Item 4. Controls and Procedures 7
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 8
  Item 1. Legal Proceedings 8
  Item 1A. Risk Factors 8
  Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 8
  Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 8
  Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 8
  Item 5. Other Information 8
  Item 6. Exhibits 8

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

There are statements in this quarterly report that are not historical facts. These “forward-looking statements” can be identified by use of terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “hope,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “positioned,” “project,” “propose,” “should,” “strategy,” “will,” or any similar expressions. You should be aware that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. Although we believe that our assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not guarantee our future performance, and our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements. Our assumptions used for the purposes of the forward-looking statements specified in the following information represent estimates of future events and are subject to uncertainty as to possible changes in economic, legislative, industry, and other circumstances, including the development, acceptance and sales of our products and our ability to raise additional funding sufficient to implement our strategy. As a result, the identification and interpretation of data and other information and their use in developing and selecting assumptions from and among reasonable alternatives require the exercise of judgment. In light of these numerous risks and uncertainties, we cannot provide any assurance that the results and events contemplated by our forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report will in fact transpire. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. You are cautioned to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

  

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

March 31, 2016 and 2015

 

Contents

 

  Page
   
Condensed consolidated financial statements:  
   
Condensed consolidated balance sheets F-1
   
Condensed consolidated statements of operations F-2
   
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows F-3
   
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements F-4

 

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   As of 
   March 31, 2016    December 31, 2015 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS         
CURRENT ASSETS          
Cash  $62,662   $323,410 
Deposits and other assets   88,302    87,715 
Prepaid expenses   24,117    2,533 
           
Total current assets   175,081    413,658 
           
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net   12,317    13,923 
           
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net   430,066    424,497 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $617,464   $852,078 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT          
           
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Accrued payroll and payroll related expenses  $3,482,859   $3,468,610 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   709,957    662,803 
Fees payable to directors   418,546    418,546 
Employee settlement   50,000    50,000 
           
Total current liabilities   4,661,362    4,599,959 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES   -    - 
           
Total liabilities   4,661,362    4,599,959 
           
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT          
Preferred stock - $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized,  0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and  December 31, 2015, respectively   -    - 
Common stock - $0.001 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized, 69,445,098 and 69,087,955 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively   69,445    69,088 
Additional paid-in-capital   50,714,560    50,333,188 
Accumulated deficit   (54,827,903)   (54,150,157)
           
 Total stockholders' deficit   (4,043,898)   (3,747,881)
           
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT  $617,464   $852,078 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

   

   For the three-months ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
REVENUES  $-   $- 
           
OPERATING EXPENSES:          
Stock based compensation   381,729    376,026 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses   222,131    539,787 
Research and development   66,187    285,146 
Depreciation and amortization   7,748    10,624 
           
Total operating expenses   677,795    1,211,583 
           
Loss from operations   (677,795)   (1,211,583)
           
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):          
Interest expense   (538)   (153)
Interest income   587    581 
Gain on sale of assets   -    95,000 
           
Total other income (expenses)   49    95,428 
           
Loss before provision for income taxes   (677,746)   (1,116,155)
           
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   -    - 
           
NET LOSS  $(677,746)  $(1,116,155)
           
NET LOSS PER SHARE          
Basic  $(0.01)  $(0.02)
Diluted  $(0.01)  $(0.02)
           
SHARES USED IN CALCULATION OF NET INCOME PER SHARE          
Basic   69,087,955    64,269,818 
Diluted   69,087,955    64,269,818 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

  

   For the three-months ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss  $(677,746)  $(1,116,155)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   7,748    10,624 
Stock based compensation   87,500    376,026 
Gain on sale of assets   -    (95,000)
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Deposits and other assets   (587)   1,114 
Prepaid expenses   (21,584)   (788)
Accrued payroll and payroll related expenses   242,033    391,472 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   113,599    101,725 
Accrued interest   -    153 
Fees payable to directors   -    55,384 
           
Net cash used in operating activities   (249,037)   (275,445)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment   -    10,000 
Increase in patents   (11,711)   (7,253)
           
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (11,711)   2,747 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock   -    365,000 
Proceeds from the issuances of notes payable   -    30,000 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities   -    395,000 
           
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH   (260,748)   122,302 
           
Cash at the beginning of the period   323,410    35,696 
Cash at the end of the period  $62,662   $157,998 
           
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
           
Conversion of accrued payroll into stock options  $227,784   $- 
Conversion of accounts payable into stock options  $66,445   $- 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:          
           
Cash paid for interest  $538   $- 
Cash paid for income taxes  $-   $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 – COMPANY BACKGROUND

 

Cardax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Holdings”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on March 23, 2006.

 

In May of 2006, Hawaii Biotech, Inc., contributed its anti-inflammatory, small molecule line of business into Holdings. Holdings issued (i) 9,447,100 shares of common stock of Holdings, (ii) 14,440,920 shares of Series A preferred stock of Holdings, (iii) 11,113,544 shares of Series B preferred stock of Holdings and (iv) 13,859,324 shares of Series C preferred stock of Holdings to Hawaii Biotech, Inc., in exchange for the assets and liabilities contributed to Holdings. The above shares were then distributed by Hawaii Biotech, Inc. to its shareholders. An additional 704,225 shares of Series C preferred stock were issued as part of the initial capitalization of Holdings. On January 30, 2007, all outstanding shares of Series A, B, and C preferred stock were converted into shares of Series A preferred stock.

 

Holdings was formed for the purpose of developing a platform of proprietary, exceptionally safe, small molecule compounds for large unmet medical needs where oxidative stress and inflammation play important causative roles. Holdings’ platform has application in arthritis, metabolic syndrome, liver disease, and cardiovascular disease, as well as macular degeneration and prostate disease. Holdings’ current primary focus is on the development of astaxanthin technologies. Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring marine compound that has robust anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.

 

In May of 2013, Holdings formed a 100% owned subsidiary company called Cardax Pharma, Inc. (“Pharma”). Pharma was formed to maintain Holdings’ operations going forward, leaving Holdings as an investment holding company.

 

On November 29, 2013, Holdings entered into a definitive merger agreement (“Merger Agreement”) with Koffee Korner Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Koffee Korner”) (OTCQB:KOFF), and its wholly owned subsidiary (“Koffee Sub”), pursuant to which, among other matters and subject to the conditions set forth in such Merger Agreement, Koffee Sub would merge with and into Pharma. In connection with such merger agreement and related agreements, upon the consummation of such merger, Pharma would become a wholly owned subsidiary of Koffee Korner and Koffee Korner would issue shares of its common stock to Holdings. At the effective time of such merger, Holdings would own a majority of the shares of the then issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Koffee Korner.

 

On February 7, 2014, Holdings completed its merger with Koffee Korner, which was renamed to Cardax, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQB:CDXI). Concurrent with the merger: (i) the Company received aggregate gross cash proceeds of $3,923,100 in exchange for the issuance and sale of an aggregate 6,276,960 of shares of the Company’s common stock, together with five year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 6,276,960 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.625 per share, (ii) the notes issued on January 3, 2014, in the outstanding principal amount of $2,076,000 and all accrued interest thereon, automatically converted into 3,353,437 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the reverse merger at $0.625 per share, together with five year warrants to purchase 3,321,600 shares of common stock at $0.625 per share, (iii) the notes issued in 2013, in the outstanding principal amount of $8,489,036 and all accrued interest thereon, automatically converted into 14,446,777 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the reverse merger at $0.625 per share, together with five year warrants to purchase 14,446,777 shares of common stock at $0.625 per share, (iv) stock options to purchase 15,290,486 shares of Holdings common stock at $0.07 per share were cancelled and substituted with stock options to purchase 6,889,555 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.155 per share, (v) additional stock options to purchase 20,867,266 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.625 per share were issued, and (vi) the notes issued in 2008 and 2009, in the outstanding principal amounts of $55,000 and $500,000, respectively, and all accrued interest thereon, were repaid in full. The assets and liabilities of Koffee Korner were distributed in accordance with the terms of a spin-off agreement on the closing date.

 

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 1 – COMPANY BACKGROUND (continued)

 

The share exchange transaction was treated as a reverse acquisition, with Holdings and Pharma as the acquirers and Koffee Korner and Koffee Sub as the acquired parties. Unless the context suggests otherwise, when the Company refers to business and financial information for periods prior to the consummation of the reverse acquisition, the Company is referring to the business and financial information of Holdings and Pharma. Under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) guidance Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) No. 805-40, Business Combinations – Reverse Acquisitions, the Acquisition has been treated as a reverse acquisition with no adjustment to the historical book and tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities.

 

On August 28, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Holdings Merger Agreement”) with its principal stockholder, Holdings, pursuant to which Holdings would merge with and into the Company (the “Holdings Merger”). On September 18, 2015, the Company filed a Form S-4 with the SEC in contemplation of the Holdings Merger. There would not be any cash consideration exchanged in the Holdings Merger. Upon the closing of the Holdings Merger, the stockholders of Holdings would receive an aggregate number of shares and warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock equal to the aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock that were held by Holdings on the date of the closing of the Holdings Merger. The Company’s restricted shares of common stock held by Holdings would be cancelled upon the closing of the Holdings Merger. Accordingly, there would not be not any change to the Company’s fully diluted capitalization due to the Holdings Merger.

 

On November 24, 2015, the Holdings Merger Agreement was amended and restated (the “Amended Holdings Merger Agreement”). Under the terms of Amended Holdings Merger Agreement, the shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share of Holdings and the shares of all other issued and outstanding capital stock of Holdings that by their terms were convertible or could otherwise be exchanged for shares of Holdings common stock, would be converted into and exchanged for the Company’s shares of Common Stock in a ratio of approximately 2.2:1. In addition, the Company would grant Holdings’ option and warrant holders warrants to purchase the Company’s warrants at the same stock conversion ratio. On November 24, 2015, the Company filed an amendment to the Form S-4 with the SEC and on December 29, 2015, the Form S-4 was declared effective by the SEC.

 

On December 30, 2015, the Company completed its merger with Holdings, pursuant to the Amended Holdings Merger Agreement. At closing, Holdings merged with and into the Company, with the Company surviving the Holdings Merger. Pursuant to the Amended Holdings Merger Agreement, there was not any cash consideration exchanged in the Holdings Merger. Upon the closing of the Holdings Merger, the stockholders of Holdings received an aggregate number of shares and warrants to purchase shares of Company common stock equal to the aggregate number of shares of Company common stock that were held by Holdings on the date of the closing of the Holdings Merger. The Company’s restricted shares of common stock held by Holdings were cancelled upon the closing of the Holdings Merger. Accordingly, there was not any change to the Company’s fully diluted capitalization due to the Holdings Merger.

 

Going concern matters

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company incurred a net loss of $677,746 and $1,116,155 for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company has incurred losses since inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of $54,827,903 as of March 31, 2016, and has had negative cash flows from operating activities since inception. The Company anticipates further losses in the development of its business. As a result of these and other factors, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has determined there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 1 – COMPANY BACKGROUND (continued)

 

In addition to the $1,806,000 raised during the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company plans to raise additional capital to carry out its business plan. The Company’s ability to raise additional capital through future equity and debt securities issuances is unknown. Obtaining additional financing, the successful development of the Company’s contemplated plan of operations, and its transition, ultimately, to profitable operations are necessary for the Company to continue operations. The ability to successfully resolve these factors raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

 

On March 28, 2016, the Company furloughed all of its employees and independent contractors indefinitely and arranged with its Chief Executive Officer, David G. Watumull; its Chief Financial Officer, John B. Russell; and its Vice President, Operations, David M. Watumull, to continue their services for cash compensation equal to the minimum wage. The Company continues to assess its commercial opportunities, which may include licensing its intellectual property or developing products with others, and may re-engage furloughed employees and contractors from time to time to the extent their services are required at cash compensation equal to the hourly minimum wage. In addition, each of the directors has agreed, effective April 1, 2016, to suspend any additional equity compensation, until otherwise agreed by the Company.

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. Although management believes that the disclosures in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements that have been prepared in accordance U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cardax, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Cardax Pharma, Inc., and its predecessor, Cardax Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which was merged with and into Cardax, Inc., on December 30, 2015. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Reclassifications

 

The Company has made certain reclassifications to conform its prior periods’ data to the current presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations or cash flows.

 

Recent accounting pronouncements

 

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases. The main provisions of ASU No. 2016-02 require management to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for all leases. ASU 2016-02 retains a distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The classification criteria for distinguishing between finance leases and operating leases are substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous leases guidance. The result of retaining a distinction between finance leases and operating leases is that under the lessee accounting model, the effect of leases in the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of cash flows is largely unchanged from previous GAAP. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 3 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net

 

Property and equipment, net, consists of the following as of:

 

   March 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 
Information technology equipment  $31,892   $31,892 
Less accumulated depreciation   (19,575)   (17,969)
Total property and equipment, net  $12,317   $13,923 

 

Depreciation expense was $1,606 and $1,728 for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

NOTE 4 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net

 

Intangible assets, net, consists of the following as of:

 

   March 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 
Patents  $432,985   $432,820 
Less accumulated amortization   (223,484)   (217,342)
    209,501    215,478 
Patents pending   220,565    209,019 
Total intangible assets, net  $430,066   $424,497 

 

Patents are amortized straight-line over a period of fifteen years. Amortization expense was $6,142 and $5,777, for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

The Company has capitalized costs for several patents that are still pending. In those instances, the Company has not recorded any amortization. The Company will commence amortization when these patents are approved.

 

The Company owns 21 issued patents, including 14 in the United States and 7 others in China, India, Japan, and Hong Kong. These patents will expire during the years of 2023 to 2028, subject to any patent term extensions of the individual patent. The Company has 5 foreign patent applications pending in Europe, Canada, and Brazil.

  

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 5 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

Authorized shares - Holdings

 

On March 23, 2006, Holdings was authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. On May 5, 2006, the Articles of Incorporation were amended and restated. As part of this amendment, the number of authorized shares increased to 219,582,802 of which 127,000,000 were designated as common stock and the remaining 92,582,802 was designated as preferred stock. The 92,582,802 of preferred stock was allocated 14,440,920 to Series A, 11,113,544 Series B, 42,028,338 to Series C with 25,000,000 undesignated. Par value for all classes of stock was $0.001.

 

On January 30, 2007, the Articles of Incorporation were amended and restated. As part of this amendment, the number of authorized shares increased to 245,673,568 of which 150,000,000 were designated as common stock and the remaining 95,673,568 was designated as preferred stock. The 95,673,568 of preferred stock was allocated 40,118,013 to Series A and 55,555,555 to Series B. As part of this amendment all outstanding shares of Series A, B, and C preferred stock on the date of amendment were converted into shares of Series A preferred stock. Par value for all classes of stock was $0.001.

 

Dividends - Holdings

 

Subject to the rights of any series of Preferred Stock that may from time to time come into existence, the holders of Series A and Series B preferred stock were entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors, out of funds legally available therefor, dividends at the rate of 8.5% of the original Series A Series and B issue prices, per annum, on each outstanding share of Series A and Series B preferred stock on a pari passu basis, payable in preference and priority to any payment of any dividend on common stock of the Company for such year. The right to such dividends on Preferred Stock were not cumulative, and no rights were to be accrued to the holders of Preferred Stock by reason of the fact that the Company may have failed to declare or pay dividends on Preferred Stock in any previous fiscal year of the Company, whether or not earnings of the Company where sufficient to pay such dividends. No dividend was to be paid on common stock in any year, other than dividends payable solely in common stock, until all dividends for such year had been declared and paid on preferred stock. No dividends were accrued or paid during the three-months ended March 31, 2016 or year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Liquidation preference - Holdings

 

The holders of Series A and Series B preferred stock were entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any distribution of any of the assets or surplus funds of the Company to the holders of common stock by reason of their ownership of such stock, the amount of $0.33, the original Series A issue price, and $0.45, the original Series B issue price, (in each case adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations or splits with respect to such shares) for each share of Series A and Series B preferred stock, respectively, then held by them, and, in addition, an amount equal to all declared but unpaid dividends on Series A and Series B preferred stock, respectively, held by them.

 

If the assets and funds thus distributed among the holders of Series A and Series B preferred stock were insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of full aforesaid preferential amounts, then, subject to the rights of series of preferred stock that may from time to time come into existence, the entire assets and funds of the Company legally available for distribution were to be distributed ratably among the holders of Series A and Series B preferred stock in the respective proportions which the aggregate preferential amount of all shares of Series A and Series B preferred stock then held by each such holder bears to the aggregate preferential amount of all shares of Series A and Series B preferred stock outstanding as of the date of the distribution upon the occurrence of such liquidation event.

 

After payment had been made to the holders of preferred stock of the full amounts to which they were to be entitled as aforesaid, the holders of Series A preferred stock, Series B preferred stock and common stock were to participate on a pro rata basis based on the number of Common Stock equivalent shares held by a holder in the distribution of all remaining assets of the Company legally available for distribution, with the outstanding shares of Series A and Series B preferred stock treated as though they had been converted into the appropriate number of shares of Common Stock.

 

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 5 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT (continued)

 

Conversion rights - Holdings

 

Each share of Series A and Series B preferred stock were to be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time after the date of issuance of such share at the office of the Company or any transfer agent for such series of Series A or Series B preferred stock into such number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock as is determined by dividing $0.33 in the case of Series A preferred stock and $0.45 in the case of Series B preferred stock, by the applicable Conversion Price, in effect on the date the certificate is surrendered for conversion. The price at which shares of Common Stock were to be deliverable upon conversion of Series A or Series B preferred stock were initially at $0.33 per share with respect to shares of Series A preferred stock and $0.45 per share with respect to shares of Series B preferred stock.

 

Voting rights - Holdings

 

The holder of each share of common stock issued and outstanding were to have one vote and the holder of each share of preferred stock were to be entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of shares of common stock into which such share of preferred stock would be converted.

 

Reverse acquisition accounting

 

On February 7, 2014, Koffee Sub and Pharma completed a reverse acquisition transaction (the "Acquisition"). Concurrent with this transaction: (i) the Company received aggregate gross cash proceeds of $3,923,100 in exchange for the issuance and sale of an aggregate 6,276,960 of shares of the Company’s common stock, together with five year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 6,276,960 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.625 per share, (ii) the notes issued on January 3, 2014, in the outstanding principal amount of $2,076,000 and all accrued interest thereon, automatically converted into 3,353,437 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the reverse merger at $0.625 per share, together with five year warrants to purchase 3,321,600 shares of common stock at $0.625 per share, (iii) the notes issued in 2013, in the outstanding principal amount of $8,489,036 and all accrued interest thereon, automatically converted into 14,446,777 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the reverse merger at $0.625 per share, together with five year warrants to purchase 14,446,777 shares of common stock at $0.625 per share, (iv) stock options to purchase 15,290,486 shares of Holdings common stock at $0.07 per share were cancelled and substituted with stock options to purchase 6,889,555 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.155 per share, (v) additional stock options to purchase 20,867,266 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.625 per share were issued, and (vi) the notes issued in 2008 and 2009, in the outstanding principal amounts of $55,000 and $500,000, respectively, and all accrued interest thereon, were repaid in full. The assets and liabilities of Koffee Korner were distributed in accordance with the terms of a spin-off agreement on the closing date.

 

The share exchange transaction was treated as a reverse acquisition, with Holdings and Pharma as the acquirers and Koffee Korner and Koffee Sub as the acquired parties. Unless the context suggests otherwise, when the Company refers to business and financial information for periods prior to the consummation of the reverse acquisition, the Company is referring to the business and financial information of Holdings and Pharma. Under U.S. GAAP guidance ASC 805-40, Business Combinations – Reverse Acquisitions, the Acquisition has been treated as a reverse acquisition with no adjustment to the historical book and tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities.

 

Preferred and common stock – post reverse acquisition

 

After completion of the reverse merger on February 7, 2014, the Company Amended and Restated its Articles of Incorporation. Under these amendments, the Company is authorized to issue a total of four-hundred million shares of common stock and fifty million shares of preferred stock. Each common stock holder is entitled to one vote. Common stock holders have no conversion rights or liquidation preferences. None of the preferred stock was issued or outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Under the terms of the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, the Board of Directors are authorized to determine or alter the rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions of the Company’s authorized but unissued shares of preferred stock.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 5 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT (continued)

 

Holdings Merger

 

On August 28, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Holdings Merger Agreement”) with its principal stockholder, Holdings, pursuant to which Holdings would merge with and into the Company (the “Holdings Merger”). On November 24, 2015, the Holdings Merger Agreement was amended and restated (the “Amended Holdings Merger Agreement”). Under the terms of the Amended Holdings Merger Agreement, the shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share of Holdings and the shares of all other issued and outstanding capital stock of Holdings that by their terms were convertible or could otherwise be exchanged for shares of Holdings common stock, would be converted into and exchanged for the Company’s shares of Common Stock in a ratio of approximately 2.2:1. In addition, the Company would grant Holdings’ option and warrant holders warrants to purchase the Company’s warrants at the same stock conversion ratio.

 

On December 30, 2015, the Company completed its merger with Holdings, pursuant to the Amended Holdings Merger Agreement. At closing, Holdings merged with and into the Company, with the Company surviving the Holdings Merger. Pursuant to the Amended Holdings Merger Agreement, there was not any cash consideration exchanged in the Holdings Merger. Upon the closing of the Holdings Merger, the stockholders of Holdings received 31,597,574 shares and 1,402,426 warrants to purchase shares of common stock, which in aggregate was 33,000,000 shares. The Company’s 33,000,000 restricted shares of common stock held by Holdings were cancelled upon the closing of the Holdings Merger. Accordingly, there was not any change to the Company’s fully diluted capitalization due to the Holdings Merger.

 

Self-directed stock issuance

 

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company sold securities in a self-directed offering in the aggregate amount of $1,806,222 at $0.30 per unit, which included the conversion of the $30,000 note payable and $222 in accrued interest. Each unit consisted of one share of restricted common stock (6,020,725 shares), two Class D warrants, each to purchase one share of restricted common stock at $0.10 per share, which expire March 31, 2020, and one Class E warrant to purchase three-fourths of one share of restricted common stock at $0.1667 per share, which expires March 31, 2020. Warrants issued to date in this offering totaled 16,557,004. “Most favored nation” rights are available to the purchasers of such units as described in the Subscription Agreement.

 

Note conversion

 

On January 28, 2015, the Company received a short-term loan of $30,000. The loan accrued interest at the rate of 3% per annum. Principal and interest were due on April 28, 2015. Interest accrued and expensed on this short-term loan was $222 for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

This note and accrued interest were converted on April 28, 2015 into securities of the Company at $0.30 per unit. Each unit consisted of one share of restricted common stock (100,739 shares), two Class D warrants, each to purchase one share of restricted common stock at $0.10 per share, which expire March 31, 2020, and one Class E warrant to purchase three-fourths of one share of restricted common stock at $0.1667 per share, which expires March 31, 2020. “Most favored nation” rights are available to the purchaser of such units as described in the Subscription Agreement.

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 6 – STOCK GRANTS

 

Director stock grants

 

In 2014, the Company granted its independent directors an aggregate of 776,753 shares of restricted common stock in the Company. The total fair value of this stock on the date of grant was $706,234. These shares were subject to a risk of forfeiture and vested quarterly in arrears commencing on June 1, 2014 and were fully vested at the end of one full year.

 

In 2015, the Company granted its independent directors an aggregate of 458,170 shares of restricted common stock in the Company. The total fair value of this stock on the date of grant was $116,667. These shares were fully vested upon issuance.

 

On March 31, 2016, the Company granted an independent director 357,143 shares of restricted common stock in the Company. The total fair value of this stock on the date of grant was $25,000. These shares were fully vested upon issuance.

 

The Company recognizes the expense related to these grants ratably over the requisite service period. Total stock compensation expense recognized as a result of these grants was $25,000 and $176,558 for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

NOTE 7 – STOCK OPTION PLANS

 

On May 15, 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. Under this plan, the Company may issue shares of restricted stock, incentive stock options, or non-statutory stock options to employees, directors, and consultants. The aggregate number of shares which may be issued under this plan was 16,521,704, which was increased by 1,456,786 to 17,978,490 as part of the Series B Offering in 2007. This plan was terminated on February 7, 2014.

 

On February 7, 2014, the Company adopted the 2014 Equity Compensation Plan. Under this plan, the Company may issue options to purchase shares of common stock to employees, directors, advisors, and consultants. The aggregate number of shares that may be issued under this plan is 30,420,148. On April 16, 2015, the majority stockholder of the Company approved an increase in the Company’s 2014 Equity Compensation Plan by 15 million shares.

 

Under the terms of the 2014 Equity Compensation Plan and the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (collectively, the “Plans”), incentive stock options may be granted to employees at a price per share not less than 100% of the fair market value at date of grant. If the incentive stock option is granted to a 10% stockholder, then the purchase or exercise price per share shall not be less than 110% of the fair market value per share of common stock on the grant date. Non-statutory stock options and restricted stock may be granted to employees, directors, advisors, and consultants at a price per share, not less than 100% of the fair market value at date of grant. Options granted are exercisable, unless specified differently in the grant documents, over a default term of ten years from the date of grant and generally vest over a period of four years.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 7 – STOCK OPTION PLANS (continued)

 

A summary of stock option activity is as follows:

 

   Options   Weighted average
exercise
price
   Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
term in years
   Aggregate intrinsic value 
Outstanding January 1, 2015   27,752,315   $0.51    8.02   $1,963,523 
Exercisable January 1, 2015   26,156,553   $0.50    7.95   $1,962,239 
Canceled   -                
Granted   6,456,890                
Exercised   (41,851)               
Forfeited   -                
Outstanding December 31, 2015   34,167,354   $0.47    6.57   $974,066 
Exercisable December 31, 2015   34,167,354   $0.47    6.57   $974,066 
Canceled   -                
Granted   5,945,469                
Exercised   -    -           
Forfeited   -                
Outstanding March 31, 2016   40,112,823   $0.41    6.13   $2,222,614 
Exercisable March 31, 2016   40,112,823   $0.41    6.13   $2,222,614 

 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above is before applicable income taxes and represents the excess amount over the exercise price option recipients would have received if all options had been exercised on March 31, 2016, based on a valuation of the Company’s stock for that day.

 

A summary of the Company’s non-vested options for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and year ended December 31, 2015, are presented below:

 

Non-vested at January 1, 2015  1,595,762 
Granted  6,456,890 
Vested  (8,010,801)
Exercised  (41,851)
Forfeited  - 
Non-vested at December 31, 2015  - 
Granted  5,945,469 
Vested  (5,945,469)
Exercised  - 
Forfeited  - 
Non-vested at March 31, 2016  - 

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 7 – STOCK OPTION PLANS (continued)

 

Under ASC No. 718, the Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted on each grant date using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and recognizes an expense ratably over the requisite service period. The range of fair value assumptions related to options outstanding were as follows:

 

   March 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 
Dividend yield   0.0%   0.0%
Risk-free rate    0.12% - 1.47%     0.12% - 1.47% 
Expected volatility    112% - 170%     112% - 170% 
Expected term    1.1 - 5.5 years     1.1 - 5.5 years 

 

The expected volatility was calculated based on the historical volatilities of publicly traded peer companies, determined by the Company. The risk free interest rate used was based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity rate in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the stock options to be valued. The expected dividend yield was zero, as the Company does not anticipate paying a dividend within the relevant timeframe. Due to a lack of historical information needed to estimate the Company’s expected term, it was estimated using the simplified method allowed under ASC No. 718. In calculating the number of options issued during the three-months ended March 31, 2016, the Company used assumptions comparable to December 31, 2015, with a 20-day weighted average stock price.

 

As part of the requirements of ASC No. 718, the Company is required to estimate potential forfeitures of stock grants and adjust stock based compensation expense accordingly. The estimate of forfeitures will be adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent that actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures will be recognized in the period of change and will also impact the amount of stock based compensation expenses to be recognized in future periods.

 

The Company recognized $356,729 and $199,468 in stock based compensation expense related to options during the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Of these amounts, $227,784 and $0 were related to 3,796,385 and 0 options issued to employees in lieu of salaries accrued for services during the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively; $66,445 and $0 were related to 1,107,417 and 0 options issued to consultants in lieu of fees accrued for services during the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively; and $62,500 and $0 were related to 1,041,667 and 0 options issued to directors as compensation for services during the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Option exercise

 

On October 26, 2015, the Company issued 25,556 shares of common stock in the Company to a consultant in connection with the cashless exercise of a stock option for 41,851 shares of common stock at $0.155 per share with 16,295 shares of common stock withheld with an aggregate fair market value equal to the aggregate exercise price.

 

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 8 – WARRANTS

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s warrant activity:

 

     Warrants   Weighted
average
exercise
price
   Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
term in years
   Aggregate intrinsic value 
Outstanding January 1, 2015     28,435,782   $0.64    4.07   $- 
Exercisable January 1, 2015     28,435,782   $0.64    4.07   $- 
Canceled     -                
Granted     18,009,430                
Exercised     -                
Forfeited     -                
Outstanding December 31, 2015     46,445,212   $0.46    3.48   $2,517,337 
Exercisable December 31, 2015     46,445,212   $0.46    3.48   $2,517,337 
Canceled     -                
Granted     -                
Exercised     -                
Forfeited     (31,838)               
Outstanding March 31, 2016     46,413,374   $0.46    3.23   $2,517,337 
Exercisable March 31, 2016     46,413,374   $0.46    3.23   $2,517,337 

 

Under ASC No. 718, the Company estimates the fair value of warrants granted on each grant date using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The fair value of warrants issued with debt is recorded as a debt discount and amortized over the life of the debt. The range of fair value assumptions related to warrants outstanding were as follows:

 

   March 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 
Dividend yield   0.0%   0.0%
Risk-free rate   0.12% - 0.86%    0.12% - 0.66% 
Expected volatility   102% - 159%    112% - 159% 
Expected term    1.0 - 2.5 years     1.0 - 2.5 years 

 

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 8 – WARRANTS (continued)

 

The expected volatility was calculated based on the historical volatilities of publicly traded peer companies, determined by the Company. The risk free interest rate used was based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity rate in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the warrants to be valued. The expected dividend yield was zero, as the Company does not anticipate paying a dividend within the relevant timeframe. The expected warrant term is the life of the warrant.

 

The Company recognized no stock based compensation expense related to warrants for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

 

Warrant expiration

 

During the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, warrants to purchase an aggregate of 31,838 shares and 0 shares of restricted common stock expired, respectively.

 

NOTE 9 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Executive chairman agreement

 

As part of an executive chairman agreement, a director provided services to the Company. This agreement was amended on April 1, 2015. Under the terms of this amendment, this director receives $37,500 in equity instruments issued quarterly in arrears as compensation. The Company incurred $37,500 in stock based compensation and $64,615 in consulting fees to this director during the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Amounts payable to this director was $293,546 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES

 

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rate expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the differences are expected to be reversed.

 

The effective tax rate for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, differs from the statutory rate of 34% as a result of the state taxes (net of Federal benefit) and permanent differences.

 

The Company’s valuation allowance was primarily related to the operating losses. The valuation allowance is determined in accordance with the provisions of ASC No. 740, Income Taxes, which requires an assessment of both negative and positive evidence when measuring the need for a valuation allowance. Based on the available objective evidence and the Company’s history of losses, management provides no assurance that the net deferred tax assets will be realized. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company has applied a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets net of the expected income from the reversal of the deferred tax liabilities.

 

The Company is subject to taxation in the United States and two state jurisdictions. The preparation of tax returns requires management to interpret the applicable tax laws and regulations in effect in such jurisdictions, which could affect the amount of tax paid by the Company. Management, in consultation with its tax advisors, files its tax returns based on interpretations that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The income tax returns, however, are subject to routine reviews by the various taxing authorities. As part of these reviews, a taxing authority may disagree with respect to the tax positions taken by management (“uncertain tax positions”) and therefore may require the Company to pay additional taxes. Management evaluates the requirement for additional tax accruals, including interest and penalties, which the Company could incur as a result of the ultimate resolution of its uncertain tax positions. Management reviews and updates the accrual for uncertain tax positions as more definitive information becomes available from taxing authorities, completion of tax audits, expiration of statute of limitations, or upon occurrence of other events.

 

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Cardax, Inc., and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was no liability for income tax associated with unrecognized tax benefits. The Company recognizes accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as well as any related penalties in interest income or expense in its consolidated statements of operations, which is consistent with the recognition of these items in prior reporting periods.

The federal and state income tax returns of the Company are subject to examination by the IRS and state taxing authorities, generally for three years after they were filed.

 

NOTE 11 – BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted net income (loss) per share for the three-months ended:

 

   Three-months ended March 31, 2016 
    

Net Loss
(Numerator)

    Shares
(Denominator)
    

Per share
amount

 
Basic loss per share  $(677,746)   69,087,955   $(0.01)
Effect of dilutive securities—Common stock options and warrants   -    -    - 
Diluted loss per share  $(677,746)   69,087,955   $(0.01)

 

   Three-months ended March 31, 2015 
    

Net Loss
(Numerator)

    Shares
(Denominator)
    

Per share
amount

 
Basic loss per share  $(1,116,155)   64,269,818   $(0.02)
Effect of dilutive securities—Common stock options and warrants   -    -    - 
Diluted loss per share  $(1,116,155)   64,269,818   $(0.02)

 

The following outstanding shares of common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the periods presented because including them would have been antidilutive for the periods ended:

 

   March 31, 2016   March 31, 2015 
Common stock options   40,112,823    27,752,315 
Common stock warrants   46,413,374    31,781,610 
Total common stock equivalents   86,526,197    59,533,925 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 12 – LEASES

 

Hawaii Research Center

 

The Company entered into a lease for laboratory and office space on May 9, 2006. This lease was amended on September 7, 2011, and October 30, 2012. This lease expired on October 31, 2014, after which the terms converted to month-to-month. The Company vacated the space in February 2015. Total rent expense under this agreement as amended was $0 and $11,354, for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Manoa Innovation Center

 

The Company entered into an automatically renewable month-to-month lease for office space on August 13, 2010. Under the terms of this lease, the Company must provide a written notice 45 days prior to vacating the premises. Total rent expense under this agreement as amended was $7,927 and $7,164, for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

NOTE 13 – COMMITMENTS

 

Patent payable

 

As part of the formation of the Company, a patent license was transferred to the Company. The original license began in 2006. Under the terms of the license the Company agreed to pay $10,000 per year through 2015 and royalties of 2% on any revenues resulting from the license. There were no revenues generated by this license during the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. The remaining obligation of $20,000 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, is recorded as a part of accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets. The license expired in February 2016.

 

Employee settlement

 

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company owed a former employee a severance settlement payable in the amount of $50,000 for accrued vacation benefits. As part of the severance settlement, a stock option previously granted to the former employee was fully vested and extended.

 

BASF agreement and license

 

In November 2006, the Company entered into a joint development and supply agreement with BASF SE (“BASF”). Under the agreement, the Company granted BASF an exclusive world-wide license to the Company's rights related to the development and commercialization of Astaxanthin consumer health products; the Company retains all rights related to Astaxanthin pharmaceutical products. The Company is to receive specified royalties based on future net sales of such Astaxanthin consumer health products. No royalties were realized from this agreement during the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. The license does not prohibit the Company from purchasing Astaxanthin consumer health products from BASF for consumer health applications, similar to any third-party wholesale customer.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 13 – COMMITMENTS (continued)

 

Capsugel agreement

 

On August 18, 2014, the Company entered into a collaboration agreement with Capsugel US, LLC (“Capsugel”) for the joint commercial development of Astaxanthin products (“Capsugel Astaxanthin Products”) for the consumer health market that contain nature-identical synthetic Astaxanthin and use Capsugel’s proprietary formulation technology. The agreement provides for the parties to jointly administer activities under a product development plan that will include identifying at least one mutually acceptable third party marketer who will further develop, market and distribute Capsugel Astaxanthin Products. Capsugel will share revenues with the Company based on net sales of products that are developed under the collaboration. No revenues were realized from this agreement during the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. In January 2016, the Company suspended development of a Capsugel Astaxanthin Product, ASTX-1F, based on certain technical issues which, together with other business and regulatory issues, materially impeded the formulation of ASTX-1F as a commercially viable product for the consumer health market.

 

NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company evaluated its March 31, 2016, condensed consolidated financial statements for subsequent events through May 11, 2016, the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be issued and noted the following non-recognized events for disclosure.

 

Stock issuance

 

On May 11, 2016, the Company sold securities in a self-directed offering in the aggregate amount of $453,000 at $0.08 per unit. Each unit consisted of 1 share of restricted common stock (5,662,500 shares), a five-year warrant to purchase 1 share of restricted common stock (5,662,500 warrant shares) at $0.08 per share, a five-year warrant to purchase 1 share of restricted common stock (5,662,500 warrant shares) at $0.12 per share, and a five-year warrant to purchase 1 share of restricted common stock (5,662,500 warrant shares) at $0.16 per share.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Explanatory Note

 

Unless otherwise noted, references in this Form 10-Q to “Cardax,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” means Cardax, Inc., the registrant, and, unless the context otherwise requires, together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cardax Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Pharma”), and Pharma’s predecessor, Cardax Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Holdings”), which merged with and into Cardax, Inc. on December 30, 2015.

 

Corporate Overview and History

 

We acquired Cardax Pharma, Inc. (“Pharma”) and its life science business through the merger of Cardax Acquisition, Inc. (“Cardax Sub”), our wholly-owned transitory subsidiary (“Cardax Sub”), with and into Pharma on February 7, 2014 (the “Merger”), and a stock purchase agreement. As a result of these transactions, Pharma became our wholly-owned subsidiary. The only consideration that we paid under the stock purchase agreement and the Merger was shares of our Common Stock. On May 31, 2013, Pharma acquired all of the assets and assumed all of the liabilities of Cardax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Holdings”). Accordingly, we have two predecessors: Pharma and Pharma’s predecessor, Holdings. Prior to the February 7, 2014 effective date of the Merger, we operated under the name “Koffee Korner Inc.” and our business was limited to a single location retailer of specialty coffee located in Houston, Texas. On the effective date of the Merger, we divested our coffee business and now exclusively continue Pharma’s life sciences business. On December 30, 2015, our former principal stockholder, Holdings, merged with and into us (the “Holdings Merger”). There was not any cash consideration exchanged in the Holdings Merger. Upon the closing of the Holdings Merger, the stockholders of Holdings received an aggregate number of shares and warrants to purchase shares of our Common Stock equal to the aggregate number of shares of our Common Stock that were held by Holdings on the date of the closing of the Holdings Merger. Our restricted shares of Common Stock held by Holdings were cancelled upon the closing of the Holdings Merger. Accordingly, there was not any change to our fully diluted capitalization due to the Holdings Merger.

 

We currently devote substantially all of our efforts to developing consumer health and pharmaceutical products that we believe will provide many of the anti-inflammatory benefits of steroids or NSAIDs by targeting many of the same inflammatory pathways and mediators, but with exceptional safety profiles. (We use consumer health products to refer to nutrients, dietary ingredients/supplements, and other consumer products designed to provide physiological benefits and improve health, which are not regulated by the FDA or similar authorities as pharmaceuticals.) The safety and efficacy of the Company’s product candidates have not been directly evaluated in clinical trials or confirmed by the FDA.

 

We are devoting substantially all of our present efforts to establishing our business. Our planned principal operations have not commenced and, accordingly, no revenue has been derived therefrom. We own intellectual property that we are marketing in varying stages worldwide. Our initial revenue generating opportunities may include leveraging our scientific experience and relationships in the scientific community to market consumer health products utilizing commercial-ready astaxanthin dietary ingredients. Additional revenue generating opportunities are from our strategic alliances, including an exclusive license of our rights related to the development and commercialization of consumer health products containing or utilizing a nature-identical form of astaxanthin and a collaboration related to proprietary formulations of astaxanthin. We also plan to pursue pharmaceutical applications of astaxanthin and related compounds.

 

At present we are not able to estimate if or when we will be able to generate sustained revenues. Our financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern; however, given our recurring losses from operations, our independent registered public accounting firm has determined there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Results of Operations

 

Results of Operations for the Three-Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

The following table reflects our operating results for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

Operating Summary  Three-months ended
March 31, 2016
   Three-months ended
March 31, 2015
 
Revenues  $-   $- 
Operating Expenses   (677,795)   (1,211,583)
Net Operating Loss   (677,795)   (1,211,583)
Other Income   49    95,428 
Net Loss  $(677,746)  $(1,116,155)

 

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Operating Summary for the Three-Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015

 

We are a pre-revenue life sciences company with limited operations and had no revenues for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

 

Operating expenses were $677,795 and $1,211,583 for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Operating expenses primarily consisted of expenses for services provided to the Company, including payroll and consultation, for research and development, and administration. These expenses were paid in accordance with agreements entered into with each consultant, employee, or service provider. Included in operating expenses were $381,729 and $376,026 in stock based compensation for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Other income was $49 and $95,428 for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. For the three-months ended March 31, 2015, other income primarily consisted of a gain on the sale of assets of $95,000.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Since our inception, we have sustained operating losses and have used cash raised by issuing securities in our operations. During the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, we used cash in operating activities in the amount of $249,037 and $275,445, respectively, and incurred a net loss of $677,746 and $1,116,155, respectively.

 

We require additional financing in order to continue to fund our operations, and pay existing and future liabilities and other obligations. To conserve cash resources, we agreed with our employees, executives, and certain vendors to pay any compensation due during any calendar quarter that has not been paid in cash in the form of shares of our Common Stock or stock options, as described in the Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 7, 2015. On March 28, 2016, we furloughed all of our employees and independent contractors indefinitely and arranged with our Chief Executive Officer, David G. Watumull; our Chief Financial Officer, John B. Russell; and our Vice President, Operations, David M. Watumull, to continue their services for cash compensation equal to the minimum wage. We continue to assess our commercial opportunities, which may include licensing our intellectual property or developing products with others, and may re-engage furloughed employees and contractors from time to time to the extent their services are required at cash compensation equal to the hourly minimum wage. In addition, each of the directors has agreed, effective April 1, 2016, to suspend any additional equity compensation, until otherwise agreed by the Company. In addition, we have deferred payment of other trade payables.

 

It is estimated that our limited available cash resources as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, would be sufficient to continue operations on a limited budget only through August 30, 2016. In addition to the $453,000 raised in the year-to-date, we intend to raise additional capital that would fund our operations through at least December 31, 2016. We are currently negotiating the terms of additional financing with investors and are considering a private placement of our Common Stock and warrants to purchase our Common Stock. Any financing transaction could also, or in the alternative, include the issuance of our debt or convertible debt securities. There can be no assurance that a financing transaction would be available to us on terms and conditions that we determined are acceptable.

 

We cannot give any assurance that we will in the future be able to achieve a level of profitability from the sale of future products or otherwise to sustain our operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on recoverability and reclassification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Any inability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms will materially and adversely affect us, including requiring us to significantly further curtail or cease business operations altogether.

 

Our working capital and capital requirements at any given time depend upon numerous factors, including, but not limited to:

 

  the progress of research and development programs;
     
  the level of resources that we devote to the development of our technologies, patents, marketing and sales capabilities; and
     
  ●  revenues from the sale of any products or license revenues and the cost of any production or other operating expenses.

 

The following is a summary of our cash flows provided by (used in) operating, investing, and financing activities during the periods indicated:

 

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Cash Flow Summary  Three-months ended
March 31, 2016
   Three-months ended
March 31, 2015
 
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities  $(249,037)  $(275,445)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities   (11,711)   2,747 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities   -    395,000 
Net Cash Increase (Decrease) for Period   (260,748)   122,302 
Cash at Beginning of Period   323,410    35,696 
Cash at End of Period  $62,662   $157,998 

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

During the three-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, our operating activities primarily consisted of payments or accruals for employees, directors, and consultants for services related to research and development and administration.

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

During the three-months ended March 31, 2016, our investing activities were primarily related to expenditures on patents. During the three-months ended March 31, 2015, our investing activities were primarily related to proceeds from the sale of equipment and expenditures on patents.

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

During the three-months ended March 31, 2016, there was no cash provided by financing activities. During the three-months ended March 31, 2015, our financing activities consisted of various transactions in which we raised proceeds through the issuance of debt and our Common Stock. Because of the nature of our business, capital is required to support research and development costs, as well as, our normal operating costs.

 

Our existing liquidity is not sufficient to fund our operations, anticipated capital expenditures, working capital and other financing requirements for the foreseeable future. We will need to seek to obtain additional debt or equity financing, especially if we experience downturns or cyclical fluctuations in our business that are more severe or longer than anticipated, or if we experience significant increases in the cost of components and manufacturing, or increases in our expense levels resulting from being a publicly-traded company. If we attempt to obtain additional debt or equity financing, we cannot assure you that such financing will be available to us on favorable terms, or at all.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

There are no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information called for by this Item.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 15d-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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 and includes those policies and procedures that (a) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (b) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the our management and directors; and (c) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of March 31, 2016.

 

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s 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 various lawsuits and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information called for by this Item.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

On May 11, 2016, we entered into a subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with investors (each a “Purchaser” and collectively the “Purchasers”), including the Company’s CEO and stockholders, pursuant to which the Company issued and sold to the Purchasers an aggregate of 5,662,500 units (each a “Unit” and collectively the “Units”) for an aggregate purchase price of $453,000.

 

Each Unit consisted of: (i) one (1) share of our Common Stock, (ii) a five-year warrant to purchase one (1) share of our Common Stock at $0.08, (iii) a five-year warrant to purchase one (1) share of our Common Stock at $0.12, and (iv) a five-year warrant to purchase one (1) share of our Common Stock at $0.16.

 

No placement agent or broker dealer was used or participated in any offering or sale of such Units. Any future offering of securities may be on the same terms as the sale of the Units or on other terms.

 

The offering of the Units was made in a transaction that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) thereof and the provisions of Regulation D or Regulation S that is promulgated under the Securities Act. The Company may continue to offer securities and may use a placement agent or broker dealer in any such offering.

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation to purchase, any our securities.

 

The foregoing summary of the Subscription Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such agreement. A copy of the Subscription Agreement is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

  Exhibit No.   Description
       
  10.1(1)  

Form of Subscription Agreement

 

  31.1(1)  

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

  31.2(1)  

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

  32.1(1)  

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

  32.2(1)  

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

  101.INS(2)    XBRL Instance Document
  101.SCH(2)   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
  101.CAL(2)   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
  101.DEF(2)   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
  101.LAB(2)   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
  101.PRE(2)   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

  (1)   Filed herewith.
       
  (2)   Furnished herewith. Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of any registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 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 those sections.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 15(d) 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.

 

Dated: May 13, 2016

 

  CARDAX, INC.
     
  By: /s/ David G. Watumull
  Name: David G. Watumull
  Title: Chief Executive Officer and President

 

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