UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

(Mark One)

☒  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 2016

 

Or

 

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

 

Commission File No. 000-53298

 

MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC.
 (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   90-0772394
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

45 Horsehill Road, Suite 106

Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(973) 509-0444

(Issuer’s telephone number)

 

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

 

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Rights, $0.001 par value

(Title of class)

 

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:

None

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 ☒ 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 ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☐

 

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 definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “small reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one)

 

Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☒

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

 

The aggregate market value of the outstanding common stock, other than shares held by persons who may be deemed affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the closing sales price of the registrant’s common shares on June 30, 2016, as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market, was approximately $9.9 million.

 

As of March 30, 2017, there were 5,844,372 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

PART I    
Item 1. Business. 4
Item 1A. Risk Factors. 17
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments. 31
Item 2. Properties. 31
Item 3. Legal Proceedings. 31
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. 31
     
PART II    
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. 32
Item 6. Selected Financial Data. 33
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 34
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. 43
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data. 43
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. 43
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures. 44
Item 9B. Other Information. 44
     
PART III    
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers and Corporate Governance. 45
Item 11. Executive Compensation. 50
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. 53
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence. 54
Item 14. Principal Account Fees and Services. 55
     
PART IV    
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules. 56
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary 57
  Signatures 58

 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This report includes certain “forward-looking statements” relating to such matters as anticipated financial performance, future revenues or earnings, business prospects, projected ventures, new products and services, anticipated market performance and similar matters. The words “may,” “will,” expect,” anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements regarding events, conditions, and financial trends that may affect future plans of operations, business strategy, operating results, and financial position.

 

We caution readers that a variety of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results or other matters expressed in forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, include:

 

 

our ability to market and generate sales of our products, including Fortetropin ® , Qurr, Egg Yolk Powder Drink, Physician’s Muscle Heath, Rē Muscle Health TM and other products;

 

 

our ability to successfully expand into new market categories, as well as geographic markets (including expansion in China and Southeast Asia markets;

 

  our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property;
     
  our ability to develop and introduce new products and mitigate competitive threats from other providers and products;
     
  our ability to generate future sales and achieve profitability;
     
  our ability to attract and retain key members of our management team;
     
  our ability to collect our accounts receivable from our customers;
     
  our reliance on third-party processors;
     
  our ability to maintain and expand our manufacturing capabilities and reduce the cost of our products;
     
 

shortages in the supply of, or increases in the prices of, raw materials or shelf life limits on ingredients or finished product;

     
  our ability to conduct research and development activities and the success of such activities to create new products and further validate our existing ones, including continued research of Fortetropin and its effects on myostatin levels, inflammatory cytokine levels and cholesterol levels;
     
  our ability to maintain raw material importation permits, obtain governmental approvals and comply with governmental regulations;
     
  future financing plans;
     
 

our ability to attract additional investors, increase shareholder value and continue to comply with NASDAQ’s continuing listing standards;

     
  anticipated needs for working capital;
     
  anticipated trends in our industry;
     
  the effect of economic conditions; and
     
  competition existing today or that will likely arise in the future.

 

Although management believes the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, such expectations cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.

 

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PART I

 

Item 1. Business.

 

Overview

 

We are an emerging bionutrition and biotherapeutics company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of products that improve muscle health and function essential to the management of sarcopenia, cachexia and degenerative muscle diseases, and as an adjunct to the treatment of obesity. As used in this report, the “Company”, “MYOS”, “our”, or “we” refers to MYOS RENS Technology Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, unless the context indicates otherwise.

 

We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 11, 2007. On March 17, 2016, we merged with our wholly-owned subsidiary and changed our name from MYOS Corporation to MYOS RENS Technology Inc. Prior to February 2011, we did not have any operations and did not generate revenues. In February 2011, we entered into an intellectual property purchase agreement pursuant to which our subsidiary purchased from Peak Wellness, Inc., or Peak, the intellectual property pertaining to Fortetropin ® , a dietary supplement that has been shown in clinical studies to temporarily decrease the levels of serum myostatin, MYO-T12, a proprietary formulation containing Fortetropin, certain trademarks, trade secrets, patent applications and certain domain names.

 

Since February 2011, our principal business activities have been to: (i) deepen our scientific understanding of the activity of Fortetropin, which refers to a proprietary proteo-lipid composite derived from fertilized eggs of specific chicken species processed using a patented methodology which preserves the bioactivity of the constituent proteins and lipids, specifically as a natural, reversible, temporary reducing agent of myostatin, and to leverage this knowledge to strengthen and build our intellectual property; (ii) conduct research and development activities to evaluate myostatin modulation in a range of both wellness and disease states; (iii) identify other products and technologies which may broaden our portfolio and define a business development strategy to protect, enhance and accelerate the growth of our products; (iv) reduce the cost of manufacturing through process improvement; (v) identify contract manufacturing resources that can fully meet our future growth requirements; (vi) develop a differentiated and advantaged consumer positioning, brand name and iconography; and, (vii) create sales and marketing capabilities to maximize near-term and future revenues. We believe that existing wellness and therapeutic targets, such as myostatin, represent a rational entry point for additional drug discovery efforts and are evaluating a separate, concurrent objective in this area.

 

Our executive offices are currently located at 45 Horsehill Road, Suite 106, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927 and our telephone number is (973) 509-0444. Our corporate website address is http://www.myosrens.com and our new muscle health education and product website is http://www.qurr.com. Neither the information on our current or future website is, nor shall such information be deemed to be, a part of this report or incorporated in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

  

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General

 

Following our purchase of Fortetropin in February 2011, we have been focusing on the discovery, development, and commercialization of nutritional supplements, functional foods, therapeutic products, and other technologies aimed at maintaining or improving the health and performance of muscle tissue. Our officers, directors and members of our Scientific Advisory Board, including Dr. Robert Hariri, Dr. Louis Aronne, Dr. Neilank Jha and Dr. Caroline Apovian, have significant research and development experience. While Fortetropin is our first proprietary ingredient, we plan to discover, develop, formulate and/or acquire additional products in the future.

 

We are developing nutritional and therapeutic products aimed at maintaining and improving the health and performance of muscle tissue. One current target of research which we are actively evaluating is the modulation of myostatin. Our research is focused on developing strategies and therapeutic interventions to address muscle related conditions including sarcopenia, cachexia, and inherited and acquired muscle diseases as described in more detail below.

 

  Sarcopenia is a degenerative process characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass with advancing age. The loss of muscle affects all individuals regardless of ethnicity or gender although the rate and degree of muscle loss varies between individuals and is affected by many factors. Those individuals who have lost significant amounts of muscle mass and strength often require assistance for accomplishing daily living activities, which has a significant economic burden on a nation’s healthcare system and impacts the overall economy. In addition to the many direct costs, sarcopenia adversely affects the overall quality of life.

 

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  Cachexia is a syndrome that occurs in many diseases such as cancer, chronic heart failure, chronic kidney failure and AIDS. It is characterized by a loss of body weight as a consequence of pathological changes in different metabolic pathways, with the loss of muscle mass as the core component of the syndrome. Cachexia leads to a poor quality of life and increased mortality. As skeletal muscle is diminished, individuals experience a reduced ability to move, a loss of strength, and an increase in conditions associated with immobility such as thrombosis, pneumonia, respiratory failure and ultimately death. Weight loss is an important prognosticator in cancer therapy with the greater the weight loss the shorter the survival time. Weight loss in cancer patients due to cachexia arises from the loss of both adipose tissue and skeletal muscle.
     
  Inherited and acquired muscle diseases , such as muscular dystrophy and muscle dysfunction that occur as a consequence of denervation such as seen in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), are conditions marked by the progressive deterioration of muscle tissue that results in weakness and impairs normal function. These diseases are typified by difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination with many such diseases affecting speech, swallowing, and breathing. There are currently no cures for degenerative muscle diseases outside of palliative care.

 

Myostatin

 

Myostatin, which is a natural regulatory protein, plays a central role in skeletal muscle health. Interest in myostatin continues to grow within the medical community. Research on animals and humans with genetic deficiency for producing myostatin have shown an increased muscle mass, suggesting that myostatin is responsible for down-regulating muscle growth and development.

 

A 1997 article in the journal Nature first described the discovery of a novel member of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily of growth and differentiation factors. This factor was expressed specifically in adult skeletal muscle and referred to as growth/differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8) (McPherron et al ., 1997). The researchers created “knockout” mice, whereby they disrupted the expression of GDF-8 throughout the organism, with the resulting mice showing a large and widespread increase in skeletal muscle mass. Individual muscles of mutant animals weighted 2-3 times more than those of wild-type animals, with the increase a result of both muscle cell hypertrophy and hyperplasia. The newly created mice were subsequently named “mighty mice”. Based on the phenotype, the researchers dubbed the newly discovered protein myostatin.

 

 

 

This work suggests myostatin exerts an effect on both muscle hypertrophy and hyperplasia, as myostatin knock-out “mighty mice” were shown to have an increase in both the number of muscle fibers and in fiber sizes. Hypertrophy refers to the enlargement of a tissue or organ due to the enlargement of its component cells. In contrast, hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of cells or a proliferation of cells. Both of these processes can lead to enlargement of an organ.

 

Skeletal muscle is the primary producer of myostatin, where it is secreted into the blood stream and acts as a negative regulator of muscle differentiation and growth. The protein begins as a 375 amino acid dimer that is cleaved by proteases to a 109 amino acid active domain. The active form of the protein binds to activin type II receptors, ActRIIA and ActRIIB (Lee et al ., 2001). Binding to the receptors initiates a signaling cascade that results in an increase in protein breakdown and subsequent inhibition of protein synthesis.

 

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Clinical Research to Evaluate Effects of Fortetropin

 

In March 2013, we completed a human clinical trial which confirmed the beneficial effects of Fortetropin in suppressing free serum myostatin levels. In this double blind, randomized placebo controlled, parallel, single dose study involving 12 healthy adult male subjects per arm, test subjects in the active arm were administered a 6.6 gram dose of Fortetropin mixed with vanilla fat free/sugar free pudding. An equal amount of vanilla fat free/sugar free pudding alone was given to the placebo arm. Blood samples were collected at baseline (before dosing) and at 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours post dose intervals for measurement of myostatin blood concentration. Results demonstrated greater than 30% decrease in serum myostatin levels compared to baseline during the 24 hour period. No study related adverse events were reported during this study.

 

 

 

In another study performed on behalf of the Company at the University of Tampa, a double-blind, placebo controlled trial examined the effects of Fortetropin on skeletal muscle growth, lean body mass, strength, and power in recreationally trained individuals who rely heavily on satellite cell activation. Forty-five subjects were divided into placebo, 6.6 gram and 19.8 gram dosing arms of Fortetropin daily for a period of 12 weeks. All exercise sessions were conducted and monitored by trained personnel. Standardized diets consisted of roughly 54% carbohydrates, 22% fat and 24% protein. There were no differences in total calories and macronutrients between groups. Dual emission X-ray absorptiometry was utilized to measure lean body mass and fat mass. Direct ultrasound measurements determined muscle thickness of the quadriceps.

 

Results demonstrated a statistically significant increase in both muscle thickness and lean body mass in subjects taking Fortetropin but not in subjects taking placebo. Strength and power endpoints, as measured by bench press, leg press and Wingate power, significantly increased from baseline in all study groups. No study related adverse events were reported during the study.

 

   

 

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* p <0.05 post measurement compared to pre

 

Association between Muscular Strength and Mortality

 

In a clinical study at the Karolinska Institutet’s Department of Biosciences and Nutrition at NOVUM, Unit for Preventive Nutrition, in Huddinge, Sweden, 8,762 men aged 20-80 were evaluated over an average period of 18.9 years in a prospective cohort study to measure the association between muscular strength and mortality in men. After adjusting for age, physical activity, smoking, alcohol intake, body mass index, baseline medical conditions, and family history of cardiovascular disease, the study found that muscular strength is inversely and independently associated with deaths from all causes and cancer in men. The findings were valid for men of normal weight, those who were overweight, and younger or older men, and were valid even after adjusting for several potential confounders, including cardiorespiratory fitness. This study extends previous studies that showed the importance of muscular strength as a predictor of death from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer in a large cohort of men. Several prospective studies have also shown that muscular strength is inversely associated with all-cause mortality. These data suggests that muscular strength adds to the protective effect of cardiorespiratory fitness against the risk of death in men. Moreover, it might be possible to reduce all-cause mortality among men by promoting regular resistance training.

 

We believe improving lean muscle mass should be a therapeutic objective in the management of aging and chronic illness and all individuals seeking optimal wellness. Fortetropin, the only clinically proven natural myostatin reducing agent available to increase muscle mass and lean body mass, provides us with a compelling product in the competitive marketplace. Further studies are planned to examine its role in the treatment of many disease states in various dosing regimens and delivery mechanisms.

 

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WADA Compliance

 

Fortetropin® has received Certified Drug Free® certification from the Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG). The BSCG Certified Drug Free® program is a comprehensive certification program for the dietary supplement industry and includes screening for substances prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) along with most U.S. professional sports leagues. WADA is a foundation created through a collective initiative led by the International Olympic Committee to promote, coordinate and monitor the fight against drugs in sports.

 

Research and Development

 

As a bionutritional and biotherapeutics company, we are dedicated to basic and clinical research that supports our existing and future product portfolio. We are focused on the following areas of research:

 

Basic Research

 

  Biochemical characterization of Fortetropin
  Novel biotherapeutics products
  Computational design of novel peptide inhibitors of myostatin
  Identifying proteins, peptides, and lipids responsible for pro-myogenic activity
  Pro-myogenic activity of novel bioactive molecules and formulations
  Cutting edge proteomic and lipidomic approaches

 

Pre-Clinical Research

 

  Effect of Fortetropin to reverse disuse atrophy in dogs after orthopedic surgery
  Synergistic effects of Fortetropin and metformin
  Adjunctive approach for management for obesity and type II diabetes
  PK/PD studies of novel bioactive molecules with pro-myogenic activity

 

Clinical Research

 

  Effect of Fortetropin on lean muscle mass, thickness and strength in older adults
  Effect of Fortetropin on muscle function and recovery after orthopedic procedures
  We expect our investment in research and development to continue to grow in the future.

 

Our research program is actively evaluating the many active proteins, lipids and peptides in Fortetropin. We believe our research programs will establish a basis for the continued submission of patent applications to help protect our intellectual property. We are dedicated to protecting our innovative technology.

 

Clinical and Basic Research Programs

 

We invest in research and development activities externally through academic and industry collaborations aimed at enhancing our products, optimizing manufacturing and broadening the product portfolio. We have developed the following collaborations with various academic centers:

 

In May 2015, we initiated a dose response clinical study led by Jacob Wilson, Ph.D., CSCS*D, Professor of Health Sciences and Human performance at the University of Tampa, to examine the effects of Fortetropin supplementation on plasma myostatin levels at various dosing levels in young adult males and females. This study is intended to help us better define the dose response curve, the minimal effective dose and effects of Fortetropin on serum myostatin. In this double blind placebo controlled clinical study, 80 male and female subjects ranging in ages between 18 and 22 were randomized into four groups such that no significant differences in serum myostatin concentration existed between groups. Following assignment to one of the four groups, blood samples were collected to establish baseline values. Subjects were subsequently supplemented with three different doses of Fortetropin (2.0g, 4.0g and 6.6g) and a matching placebo for one week. Following a week of supplementation, blood samples were collected and serum myostatin levels were assayed. Results demonstrated that Fortetropin is effective as a myostatin reducing agent at daily doses of 4.0g and 6.6g. This research, which continues to build upon our current knowledge of Fortetropin, may result in the formulation of new products. An abstract of this study was presented at the 2016 International Conference on Frailty & Sarcopenia Research in April 2016.

 

In August 2014, we entered into a research agreement with Human Metabolome Technologies America, Inc., (“HMT”), to apply their proprietary, state-of-the-art capillary electrophoresis-mass spectrometry (CE-MS) technologies to characterize the metabolomic profiles of plasma samples obtained from healthy male subjects who used either Fortetropin or placebo with the goal of identifying metabolites with pro-myogenic activity in the plasma samples of subjects who took Fortetropin as well as examining the effect on glucose and fat metabolism. HMT used a metabolite database of over 290 lipids and over 900 metabolites to identify potential plasma biomarkers of muscle growth. The study was completed during the fourth quarter of 2014. Initial data from this study indicated that subjects who received Fortetropin displayed differential metabolomic profiles relative to subjects who received placebo. The results of this study enhance our understanding of the mechanism of action of Fortetropin and provides guidance for the development of biotherapeutics based on Fortetropin. Additionally, the early indications of plasma biomarkers may guide future study design for Fortetropin clinical trials by identifying clinically-relevant endpoints and potential stratification of patient populations.

 

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In May 2014, we entered into an agreement with the University of Tampa to study the effects of Fortetropin supplementation in conjunction with modest resistance training in average men. The study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial which examined the effects of Fortetropin on skeletal muscle growth, lean body mass, strength, and power in recreationally trained males. Forty-five subjects were divided into placebo, 6.6g and 19.8g dosing arms of Fortetropin daily for a period of 12 weeks. Results demonstrated a statistically significant increase in both muscle thickness and lean body mass in subjects taking Fortetropin but not in subjects taking placebo. The clinical study also analyzed blood myostatin and cytokines levels via high-sensitivity enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (“ELISA”) based spectrophotometric. Serum was analyzed for a plethora of relative cytokine levels via high-sensitivity enhanced chemiluminescent-based methods. The Interferon-Gamma (“IFN-γ”) inflammatory cytokine protocol screening showed no statistically significant changes in serum levels of IFN-γ for subjects in the placebo group. However, subjects in both Fortetropin daily dosing arms experienced statistically significant decreases (p < 0.05) in serum levels of the IFN-γ inflammatory cytokine. IFN-γ is recognized as a signature pro-inflammatory cytokine protein that plays a central role in inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Excess levels of inflammatory cytokines are associated with muscle-wasting diseases such as sarcopenia and cachexia. The lipid serum safety protocol demonstrated that daily use of Fortetropin at recommended and three times the recommended dose had no adverse lipid effect and did not adversely affect cholesterol, HDL or triglyceride levels. Data from the study was presented at the American College of Nutrition’s 55 th annual conference. A separate mechanism of action study at the University of Tampa demonstrated that in addition to reducing serum myostatin levels, Fortetropin showed activity in mTOR and Ubiquitin pathways, two other crucial signaling pathways in the growth and maintenance of healthy muscle. Specifically, the preclinical data showed that Fortetropin up-regulates the mTOR regulatory pathway. The mTOR pathway is responsible for production of a protein kinase related to cell growth and proliferation that increases skeletal muscle mass. Up-regulation of the mTOR pathway is important in preventing muscle atrophy. We believe Fortetropin's ability to affect the mTOR pathway may have a significant impact in treating patients suffering from degenerative muscle diseases and suggests that Fortetropin-based products may help slow muscle loss secondary to immobility and denervation. The preclinical data also demonstrated that Fortetropin acts to reduce the synthesis of proteins in the Ubiquitin pathway, a highly selective, tightly regulated system that serves to activate muscle breakdown. Over-production in the Ubiquitin pathway is responsible for muscle degradation. We believe Fortetropin's ability to regulate production in the Ubiquitin pathway may have significant implications for repairing age-related muscle loss and for patients suffering from chronic diseases causing cachexia.

 

In May 2014, we entered into a three-year master service agreement with Rutgers University. The initial phase under the agreement was to develop cell-based assays for high-throughput screening studies of next generation myostatin inhibitors. Additionally, we initiated a second phase of the agreement to develop a secondary assay for measuring myostatin activity using a genetically engineered muscle cell line that fluoresce in the presence of myostatin. Phase I and II were completed in 2015. We believe the assays developed will enable us to elucidate the specific molecules in Fortetropin that impart activity as it relates to the development of muscle tissue.

 

The foregoing agreements are an integral part of our business strategy and we believe they will provide a clear scientific rationale for Fortetropin's role as a nutritional product and support its use in different medical and health applications in the future.

 

We are also building a small molecule and biologics discovery program aimed at regulators of myostatin synthesis and activation and the different pathways that act upon muscle development. In July 2014, we entered into a research and development agreement with Cloud Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (“Cloud”), to discover product candidates related to the inhibition of targets in the myostatin regulatory pathway as well as inflammatory mediators associated with sarcopenia and cachexia. Cloud utilizes cloud computing technology to initiate and design small molecule drug candidates based on their Inverse Design proprietary cheminformatics tool. The research is focusing on the development of product candidates related to the myostatin pathway. Cloud has identified several peptides that may have myostatin inhibition properties. We intend to evaluate the physiological activity of these peptides on myostatin.

 

We intend to pursue additional clinical studies and medical research to support differentiated and advantaged marketing claims, to build and enhance our competitive insulation via strategically based additional intellectual property, to develop product improvements and new products in consumer preferred dosage forms, to enhance overall marketing, to establish a scientific foundation for therapeutic applications for our technology, and to pursue best in class personnel.

 

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Strategic Investment Transaction

 

On December 17, 2015, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with RENS Technology Inc. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Purchaser agreed to invest $20.25 million in the Company (the “Financing”) in exchange for (i) an aggregate of 3,537,037 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), and (ii) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 884,259 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrants”, and together with the Shares, the “Securities”). The Purchaser agreed to purchase the Securities in three tranches over twenty-four months. In the first tranche, which closed on March 3, 2016, the Purchaser acquired 1,500,000 Shares and a warrant to purchase 375,000 shares of Common Stock (the “First Closing Warrant”) for $5.25 million. In the second tranche, which we had expected to close in September 2016, the Purchaser would have acquired 925,926 Shares and a warrant to purchase 231,481 shares of Common Stock (the “Second Closing Warrant”) for $5.0 million. In the third tranche, which we had expected to close within eighteen months of the closing of the second tranche, the Purchaser would have acquired 1,111,111 Shares and a warrant to purchase 277,778 shares of Common Stock (the “Third Closing Warrant”) for $10.0 million.

 

Each of the Warrants would have been immediately exercisable upon issuance, would expire five years after issuance and would have the following exercise prices: (a) $7.00 per share for the First Closing Warrant, (b) $10.80 per share for the Second Closing Warrant and (c) $18.00 per share for the Third Closing Warrant. In addition, the Company agreed: (i) that the Purchaser would have the right to appoint four persons to the Company’s board of directors, subject to adjustment based on the Purchaser’s ownership percentage of the Company; (ii) to provide the Purchaser with a right to participate in 50% (or 100% if shares are to be issued for less than $3.50 per share) of any future financings pursued by the Company within 12 months from the closing of the third tranche of the Financing; and, (iii) until the closing of the third tranche, the Company would not take certain actions, including issuing shares (except for certain permitted issuances) or appointing new officers and directors, without the Purchaser’s consent (collectively the “Purchaser’s Rights”).

 

On August 19, 2016, the Purchaser notified the Company that it did not intend to fulfill its obligation to fund the second tranche of the Financing, notwithstanding its confirmation to the Company in June 2016 that the Purchaser would provide such funding in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement.

 

The Purchase Agreement provides that in the event that the Purchaser notifies the Company that it does not intend to fund the Second Closing Subscription Amount, the Purchaser is required to take all requisite action to cause the resignation or removal of one of its designees on the Board of Directors of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, effective August 23, 2016, Guiying Zhao resigned as a director of the Company. In addition, the Purchaser’s Rights terminated, effective August 19, 2016.

 

On January 6, 2017, the Company commenced an action in the Supreme Court of New York, County of New York, against the Purchaser, the parent company of the Purchaser, and Ren Ren, a principal in both entities and a director of the Company, arising from the Purchaser’s breach of the Purchase Agreement under which the Purchaser agreed to invest an aggregate of $20.25 million in the Company in exchange for an aggregate of 3,537,037 shares of common stock of the Company and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 884,259 shares of common stock. In addition to seeking compensatory, consequential and other damages in the action, the Company asked the Court to preliminarily restrain the Purchaser and its agents and representatives, including, but not limited to, RENS Agriculture and Ren Ren, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company and a warrant permitting the purchase of 375,000 share at a price of $7.00 per share that the Purchaser had purchased under the Purchase Agreement and, after the parties had an opportunity to submit opposition and reply papers in connection with the Company’s application, a preliminary injunction prohibiting RENS Technology from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares and warrant during the pendency of the action and an order attaching the stock and warrant to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company.

 

On January 11, 2017, the Court granted the Company the preliminary restraints that it requested, which prevents the Purchaser, among others, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock or the aforementioned warrant. The Court scheduled a hearing on February 14, 2017, at which time the Court heard oral argument on the application for a preliminary injunction and prejudgment attachment of the stock and warrants to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company. Since then, the Purchaser filed a motion to dismiss the complaint which the Company has opposed. No decision has been made by the Court on these two pending applications.

 

Market Overview

 

According to the Natural Marketing Institute, the Dietary Supplement, Functional Food and Beverage, and Natural Personal Care markets represent more than $250 billion in annual worldwide sales. The global market for functional foods alone in 2016 was worth an estimated $43.3 billion. In 2017, it is expected to grow to $54 billion, and the United States is expected to be the fastest growing market for functional foods. The global sports nutrition market was valued at $28.4 billion in 2016, and is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 8.1% during the period from 2017 to 2022 up to $45 billion. We believe our proprietary ingredient, Fortetropin, which is the only clinically proven natural supplement available in the market that temporarily reduces free serum myostatin level, is well-positioned to market to a wide base of consumers looking for nutritional and performance maximization as well as for wellness and maintenance products as they age. Additionally, the medical community has increased its focus on muscle health, specifically focusing on the aging U.S. population that can benefit most from myostatin modulation. We believe persons suffering from sarcopenia, a muscle loss condition due to aging, and cachexia, a syndrome characterized by loss of body weight in many diseases such as cancer, may also benefit from Fortetropin as muscle loss can be slowed by a reduction of myostatin in the body.

 

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We believe the combination of the foregoing marketplace characteristics, combined with the experience of our directors and our management team and our current and future products, will enable our business model to succeed.

 

Strategy

 

Our strategy is to understand the complex genetic and molecular pathways regulating muscle mass and function as well as other disease mechanisms. Understanding the impact of complex regulatory pathways which act to build and maintain healthy lean muscle is central to our biotherapeutic research. This research is the foundation of our bionutritional product development. We are developing nutritional products that target specific mechanisms to promote health in ways that cannot be met by other treatments, diets or lifestyle changes.

 

We will seek to gain market share for our core branded products in functional foods, sports and fitness nutrition and rehab and restorative health verticals by (i) formulating and developing new and complementary product lines, (ii) expanding U.S. distribution by increasing the channels of sale, (iii) expanding distribution geography beyond the U.S., including China and Southeast Asia and (iv) seeking strategic relationships with other distributors. Our strategy is to utilize the revenue and awareness generated by the sales and marketing of Fortetropin to further advance our research and development of nutritional and therapeutic treatments for muscular-related conditions, including sarcopenia.

 

Marketing, Sales and Distribution

 

Our commercial focus is to leverage our clinical data to develop multiple products to target the large, but currently underserved, markets focused on muscle health. The sales channels through which we sell our products are evolving. The first product we introduced was MYO-T12, which was sold in the sports nutrition market. MYO T-12 is a proprietary formula containing Fortetropin and other ingredients. The formula was sold under the brand name MYO T-12 and later as MYO-X through an exclusive distribution agreement with Maximum Human Performance (“MHP”). The exclusive distribution agreement with MHP terminated in March 2015. The Company had sales to MHP of $57 in 2015. There were no sales to MHP in 2016 and we do not expect any orders from MHP in 2017.

 

In February 2014, we expanded our commercial operations into the age management market through a distribution agreement with Cenegenics Product and Lab Services, LLC (“Cenegenics”), under which Cenegenics distributes and promotes a proprietary formulation containing Fortetropin through its age management centers and its community of physicians focused on treating a growing population of patients focused on proactively addressing age-related health and wellness concerns. On November 28, 2014, we entered into a settlement agreement with Cenegenics wherein we agreed to accept $1.9 million by April 2016, (i.e., $300 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2014 and $100 thousand per month from January 2015 through April 2016) in full satisfaction of Cenegenics’ outstanding obligations with respect to units of product produced by the Company, including units that had not yet been shipped to Cenegenics at the time of the settlement agreement. In exchange, we agreed to withdraw our October 10, 2014 request for arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce. During the second quarter of 2015, Cenegenics accepted delivery of the remaining units that we were storing on its behalf. Given the settlement agreement’s extended payment schedule, the Company deferred the revenue and related cost associated with the shipment and will record the revenue and cost of sales when the related payments are received, which is expected to be in early 2016. The distribution agreement with Cenegenics expired in December 2016. The Company does not expect any sales to Cenegenics in 2017.

 

During the second quarter of 2015 we launched Rē Muscle Health TM , our own direct-to-consumer portfolio of muscle health bars, meal replacement shakes and daily supplement powders each powered by a full 6.6 gram single serving dose of Fortetropin. Our Rē Muscle Health products were sold through our e-commerce website, remusclehealth.com, and amazon.com until March 2017 when we introduced our new Qurr line of products.

 

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On March 13, 2017 the Company launched Qurr, its Fortetropin®-powered product line formulated to support the vital role of muscle in overall well-being as well as in fitness. The introduction of Qurr's muscle-focused, natural, over-the-counter products will make the Qurr line available through convenient direct online ordering without a prescription. All Qurr products are blended with Fortetropin®, MYOS' proprietary ingredient which has been clinically demonstrated to reduce serum myostatin levels, which helps increase muscle size and lean body mass. MYOS' earlier product formulations featuring Fortetropin® have become part of the daily routine of many athletes and fit-conscious people.

 

Qurr is a line of deliciously flavored puddings, powders, and shakes all proven to be safe for daily use. While pharmaceutical companies are working on drugs to accomplish what Fortetropin® already does, there is no pharmaceutical drug that can reduce myostatin, safely. Fortetropin® has been shown in clinical trials to reduce serum myostatin levels and increase lean muscle mass and thickness when taken in conjunction with resistance training. Testimonials from enthusiastic core users of Fortetropin® also describe increases in lean muscle mass and thickness when combined with exercise.

 

We continue to pursue additional distribution and branded sales opportunities. There can be no assurance that we will be able to secure distribution arrangements on terms acceptable to the Company, or that we will be able to generate significant sales of our current and future branded products. We expect to continue developing our own core branded products in markets such as functional foods, sports and fitness nutrition and rehab and restorative health and to pursue international sales opportunities. The growing awareness of the potential therapeutic uses of myostatin reducing agents supports continued development of our own core products. We remain committed to continuing our focus on various clinical trials in support of our marketing claims as well as to enhance our intellectual property, to develop product improvements and new products, and to reduce the cost of our products by finding more efficient manufacturing processes and contract manufacturers.

 

Intellectual Property

 

We have adopted a comprehensive intellectual property strategy, the implementation of which is ongoing. We are focusing our efforts on ensuring our current commercial products and processes, and those currently under development, are being protected to the maximum extent possible. We are in the process of filing multiple patent applications in the United States and abroad, and we are currently prosecuting pending patent applications in the United States, all of which are directed towards our compositions and methods of manufacturing the same. In addition to a proactive protection strategy, we are conducting defensive diligence to ensure our products and processes do not encroach upon the rights of third parties. Moreover, we are also engaged in a survey of the intellectual property owned by potential competitors, and are devising a proactive path to stay ahead of such potential competitors.

 

In August 2014, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, issued U.S. Patent No. 8,815,320 B2 to us covering our proprietary methods of manufacturing Fortetropin. The patent entitled “Process for Producing a Composition Containing Active Follistatin,” provides intellectual property protection for making Fortetropin, the key ingredient in our core commercial muscle health products, and carries a patent term through early 2033. Additionally, we are currently prosecuting a core patent application covering the basic science on which our business was built, which application is currently undergoing examination at the USPTO. The scope of this application covers the various applications of avian follistatin products and the benefits thereof. In particular, this application is focused on the composition currently in our commercially sold Fortetropin-powered products and the known benefits thereof.

 

We intend to file as many applications as possible as continuation/divisional/continuation-in-part applications. Several additional pending patent applications that we are pursuing include:

 

  Method of obtaining effective amounts of avian follistatin - covering a method of controlling the amount of avian follistatin and the concentrations thereof within a product by extracting the proteins from various parts of fertilized and unfertilized avian eggs.
     
  Methods of treating degenerative muscle disease – covering methods of treating various degenerative muscle diseases, such as sarcopenia, with avian egg-based products and the compositions thereof.
     
  Methods and products for increasing muscle mass – covering various combinations of proteins, lipids and other molecules, which are active in the natural form of our core commercial products, which may be combined in advantageous amounts to yield improved products and methods for increasing muscle mass.

 

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  Egg-based product having hydroxymethylbutyrate, or HMB, for the treatment of degenerative muscle disease – covering a line of products combining avian egg-based products with HMB for improved treatment of degenerative muscle diseases and the methods of treating the same.
     
  Egg-based product having leucine for treatment of degenerative muscle disease - covering a line of products combining avian egg-based products with leucine for improved treatment of degenerative muscle diseases and the methods of treating the same.
     
  Methods of treatment of degenerative muscle disease using egg-based products and testosterone replacement therapy – covering methods of treating degenerative muscle disease in combination with testosterone replacement therapy for improved results.
     
  Methods of treatment of cancer using avian egg powder.
     
  Methods of treatment of insulin resistance and Type II diabetes using avian egg powder.
     
  Methods of treatment of neurological diseases using avian egg powder.
     
  Method of enhancing overall health and longevity using avian egg powder.

 

In addition to patent protection, we are also engaged in protecting our brands, including corporate brands and product brands, and have sought trademark registrations in the United States for the same. We have implemented a clearance strategy for new brands we intend to launch, to ensure any risk of encroaching on the rights of third parties is minimized.

 

We regard our trademarks and other proprietary rights as valuable assets and believe that protecting our key trademarks is crucial to our business strategy of building strong brand name recognition. These trademarks are crucial elements of our business, and have significant value in the marketing of our products. Federally registered trademarks have a perpetual life, provided that they are maintained and renewed on a timely basis and used correctly as trademarks, subject to the rights of third parties to attempt to cancel a trademark if priority is claimed or there is confusion of usage. We rely on common law trademark rights to protect our unregistered trademarks. Common law trademark rights generally are limited to the geographic area in which the trademark is actually used, while a United States federal registration of a trademark enables the registrant to stop the unauthorized use of the trademark by third parties in the United States. Much of our ongoing work, including our research and development, is kept highly confidential. As such, we are in the process of adopting corporate confidentiality policies that comply with the Uniform Trade Secrets Act and the New Jersey Trade Secret Act to protect some of our most valuable intellectual property assets.

 

Regulatory Environment

 

The importing, manufacturing, processing, formulating, packaging, labeling, distributing, selling and advertising of our current and future products may be subject to regulation by one or more federal or state agencies. The Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA, has primary jurisdiction over our products pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act, or the FDCA, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The FDCA provides the regulatory framework for the safety and labeling of dietary supplements, foods and medical foods. In particular, the FDA regulates the safety, manufacturing, labeling and distribution of dietary supplements. In addition, the Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service, or APHIS, regulates the importation of our primary product from Germany. The Federal Trade Commission, or the FTC, and the FDA share jurisdiction over the promotion and advertising of dietary supplements. Pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the two agencies, the FDA has primary jurisdiction over claims that appear on product labels and labeling and the FTC has primary jurisdiction of product advertising.

 

The term “medical foods” does not pertain to all foods fed to sick patients. Medical foods are prescription foods specially formulated and intended for the dietary management of a disease that has distinctive nutritional needs that cannot be met by normal diet alone. They were defined in the FDA’s 1988 Orphan Drug Act Amendments and are subject to the general food safety and labeling requirements of the FDCA but are exempt from the labeling requirements for health claims and nutrient content claims under the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990. Medical foods are distinct from the broader category of foods for special dietary use and from traditional foods that bear a health claim. In order to be considered a medical food, a product must, at a minimum, be a specially formulated and processed product (as opposed to a naturally occurring food in its natural state) for oral ingestion or tube feeding (nasogastric tube), be labeled for the dietary management of a specific medical disorder, disease or condition for which there are distinctive nutritional requirements and be intended to be used under medical supervision.

 

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Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations is a critical part of our business. We endeavor to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. However, as with any regulated industry, the laws and regulations are subject to interpretation and there can be no assurances that a government agency would necessarily agree with our interpretation of the governing laws and regulations. Moreover, we are unable to predict the nature of such future laws, regulations, interpretations or applications, nor can we predict what effect additional governmental regulations or administrative orders, when and if promulgated, would have on our business in the future. These regulations could, however, require the reformulation of our products to meet new standards, market withdrawal or discontinuation of certain products not able to be reformulated. The risk of a product recall exists within the industry although we endeavor to minimize the risk of recalls by distributing products that are not adulterated or misbranded. However, the decision to initiate a recall is often made for business reasons in order to avoid confrontation with the FDA.

 

Our products are required to be prepared in compliance with the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMPs, for dietary supplements. Fortetropin, the active ingredient in our products, must be imported into the United States in conformance with APHIS’s requirements for egg products. Other statutory obligations include reporting all serious adverse events on a Medwatch Form 3500A. To date, we have not filed a Medwatch Form 3500A with the FDA nor have we been placed on notice regarding any serious adverse events related to any of our products. Since eggs are considered a major food allergen under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, we are required to label all our products containing Fortetropin to note that they contain egg product.

 

Advertising of dietary supplement products is subject to regulation by the FTC under the Federal Trade Commission Act, or FTCA, which prohibits unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive trade acts or practices in or affecting commerce. The FTCA provides that the dissemination of any false advertising pertaining to foods, including dietary supplements, is an unfair or deceptive act or practice. Under the FTC's substantiation doctrine, an advertiser is required to have a reasonable basis for all objective product claims before the claims are made. All advertising is required to be truthful and not misleading. All testimonials are required to be typical of the results the consumer may expect when using the product as directed. Accordingly, we are required to have adequate substantiation of all material advertising claims made for our products. Failure to adequately substantiate claims may be considered either deceptive or unfair practices.

 

In March 2009, the General Accounting Office, or GAO, issued a report that made four recommendations to enhance the FDA’s oversight of dietary supplements. The GAO recommended that the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services direct the Commissioner of the FDA to: (i) request authority to require dietary supplement companies to identify themselves as a dietary supplement company and update this information annually, provide a list of all dietary supplement products they sell and a copy of the labels and update this information annually, and report all adverse events related to dietary supplements, not just serious adverse events; (ii) issue guidance to clarify when an ingredient is considered a new dietary ingredient, the evidence needed to document the safety of new dietary ingredients, and appropriate methods for establishing ingredient identity; (iii) provide guidance to industry to clarify when products should be marketed as either dietary supplements or conventional foods formulated with added dietary ingredients; and (iv) coordinate with stakeholder groups involved in consumer outreach to identify additional mechanisms for educating consumers about the safety, efficacy, and labeling of dietary supplements, implement these mechanisms, and assess their effectiveness. These recommendations could lead to increased regulation by the FDA or future legislation concerning dietary supplements.

 

In addition, medical foods must comply with all applicable requirements for the manufacture of foods, including food Current Good Manufacturing Practices (“cGMP”), registration of food facility requirements and, if applicable, FDA regulations for low acid canned food and emergency permit controls. The FDA considers the statutory definition of medical foods to narrowly constrain the types of products that fit within this category of food. The FDA inspects medical food manufacturers annually to assure the safety and integrity of the products. Failure of our contract manufacturers to comply with applicable requirements could lead to sanctions that could adversely affect our business.

 

We cannot predict what effect additional domestic or international governmental legislation, regulations, or administrative orders, when and if promulgated, would have on our business in the future. New legislation or regulations may require the reformulation of certain products to meet new standards, require the recall or discontinuance of certain products not capable of reformulation, impose additional record keeping or require expanded documentation of the properties of certain products, expanded or different labeling or scientific substantiation.

 

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Manufacturing; Raw Materials and Suppliers

 

We are committed to producing and selling highly efficacious products that are trusted for their quality and safety. To date, our products have been outsourced to third party manufacturers where the products are manufactured in full compliance with cGMP standards set by the FDA. All of the raw materials for our current products are currently sourced from third-party suppliers. Any shortages in our raw materials could result in materially higher raw material prices and adversely affect our ability to source our product. Since the beginning of 2012, we have been focusing on the efficiency and economics of manufacturing Fortetropin. Our management has examined the production cost and is working to achieve cost savings in production.

 

We currently have an agreement with only one third-party manufacturer of Fortetropin, who will manufacture the formula exclusively for the Company in perpetuity, and may not manufacture the formula for other entities. We have multiple vendors for blending, packaging and labeling our products.

 

Competition

 

Given the large patient populations that could potentially benefit from treatments targeted at myostatin, a number of pharmaceutical companies are currently developing various types of myostatin inhibitors. Eli Lilly and Co., Novartis AG, Pfizer Inc., Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sanofi S.A., Scholar Rock and Acceleron Pharma Inc, are among the companies that we are aware of that are testing new compounds in the field of myostatin inhibition. The market for nutritional supplements is highly competitive. Companies operating in the space include PepsiCo Inc., Glanbia Plc. GNC Holdings, The Coca-Cola Company, GlaxoSmithKline, Abbott Laboratories, Nestle S.A. and Universal Nutrition. Competition is based on price, quality, customer service, marketing and product effectiveness. Our competition includes numerous nutritional supplement companies that are highly fragmented in terms of geographic market coverage, distribution channels and product categories. In addition, large pharmaceutical companies and packaged food and beverage companies compete with us in the nutritional supplement market. These companies and certain nutritional supplement companies have broader product lines and/or larger sales volumes than us and have greater financial and other resources available to them and possess extensive manufacturing, distribution and marketing capabilities. Other companies are able to compete more effectively due to a greater extent of vertical integration. Private label products of our competitors, which in recent years have significantly increased in certain nutrition categories, compete directly with our products. In several product categories, private label items are the market share leaders. Increased competition from such companies, including private label pressures, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Many companies within our industry are privately-held and therefore, we are unable to assess the size of all of our competitors or where we rank in comparison to such privately-held competitors with respect to sales.

 

Insurance

 

We maintain commercial liability, including product liability coverage, and property insurance. Our policy provides for a general liability of $5.0 million per occurrence, and $10.0 million annual aggregate coverage. We carry property coverage on our main office facility to cover our legal liability, tenant’s improvements, business property, and inventory. We maintain product liability insurance with an aggregate cap on retained loss of $10.0 million.

 

Employees

 

We currently have nine full-time employees (including one executive officer). We also employ several consultants. None of our employees are represented by a labor union and we consider our employee relations to be good.

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

Our business, operations and financial condition are subject to various risks. Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before purchasing our common stock, you should carefully consider the following risk factors as well as other information contained in this report, including our financial statements and the related notes. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties that we are unaware of, or that we currently deem immaterial, also may become important factors that affect us. If any of the following risks occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. In that case, the trading price of our securities could decline, and you may lose some or all of your investment. Amounts in this section are in thousands, unless otherwise indicated.

 

RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS

 

Our limited operating history makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects and results of operations .

 

We are an early stage company and have a limited operating history. Our future prospects should be considered in light of the risks and uncertainties experienced by early stage companies in evolving markets such as the market for our current and future products, if any, in the United States. We will continue to encounter risks and difficulties that companies at a similar stage of development frequently experience, including the potential failure to:

 

  build a strong and compelling consumer brand;
     
  adequately protect and build our intellectual property;
     
  develop new products;
     
  conduct successful research and development activities;
     
  increase awareness of our products and develop customer loyalty;
     
  respond to competitive market conditions;
     
  respond to requirements and changes in our regulatory environment;
     
  maintain effective control of our costs and expenses;
     
  availability of sufficient capital resources to adequately promote and market our products; and
     
  attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel.

 

If we are unable to address any or all of the foregoing risks, our business may be materially and adversely affected.

 

If we are unable to successfully market and promote our own core branded products, we will not be able to increase our sales and our business and results of operations would be adversely affected.

 

We recently launched Qurr, our own proprietary branded products using multiple delivery formats. Successfully marketing and promoting products is a complex and uncertain process, dependent on the efforts of management, outside consultants and general economic conditions, among other things. There is no assurance that we will successfully market and/or promote our own core branded products. Any factors that adversely impact the marketing or promotion of our products including, but not limited to, competition, acceptance in the marketplace, or delays related to production and distribution or regulatory issues, will likely have a negative impact on our cash flow and operating results. The commercial success of our products also depends upon various other factors including:

 

  the quality and acceptance of other competing brands and products;
     
  creating effective distribution channels and brand awareness;
     
  critical reviews;
     
  the availability of alternatives;
     
  general economic conditions; and
     
  availability of sufficient capital resources to adequately promote and market our products.
     

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Each of these factors is subject to change and cannot be predicted with certainty. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in marketing or promoting any of our own core branded products. If we are unable to successfully market and promote our own core branded products or any enhancements to our products which we may develop, we will not be able to increase our sales, and our results of operations would be adversely affected.

 

We currently do not sell to distributors but if we decide to resume selling to our prior distributors and they are unable or unwilling to purchase our products and we are unable to secure alternative distributors or customers, our operating results and financial condition will be adversely affected.

 

We previously sold our products primarily through two distributors, MHP and Cenegenics. For the year ended December 31, 2015, our net sales were $159, of which 36% was attributable to MHP. For the year ended December 31, 2016, our net sales were $327, of which 50% was attributable to Cenegenics. We launched our Rē Muscle Health portfolio of branded products in March 2015, which were not sold to distributors. In March 2017 we launched a new product line Qurr which we will be selling direct to consumers on our website and Amazon. If we decide to resume selling our products to distributors and our prior distributors are unable or unwilling to purchase our products and we are unable to secure alternative distributors or customers, our operating results and financial condition will be adversely affected.

 

We have a history of losses and cash flow deficits, and we expect to continue to operate at a loss and to have negative cash flow for the foreseeable future, which could cause the price of our stock to decline.

 

At December 31, 2016, we had cumulative net losses from inception of $27,786. Our net loss for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $4,341 and $5,078, respectively. We also had negative cash flow from operating activities. Historically, we have funded our operations from the proceeds from the sale of equity securities, debt issuances, and to a lesser extent, internally generated funds. Our strategic business plan is likely to result in additional losses and negative cash flow for the foreseeable future. We cannot give assurances that we will ever become profitable.

 

There is no assurance that we will be able to increase our sales.

 

Our sales for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $327, a 106% increase compared to sales for the year ended December 31, 2015. This increase was primarily due to recognition of $163.5 sales to Cenegenics related to the collection of deferred revenues and an increase in our proprietary branded products using multiple delivery formats. We cannot give assurances that our new business model will enable us to increase our sales.

 

Our intangible assets, which represent a significant amount of our total assets, are subject to impairment testing and may result in impairment charges, which would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

 

At December 31, 2016, our total assets were $5,961, of which $1,527, or approximately 25% represents intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization. Our intangible assets primarily relate to intellectual property pertaining to Fortetropin, including the MYO-T12 formula, trademarks, trade secrets, patent application and domain names acquired from Peak Wellness, Inc. in February 2011. The intellectual property asset was initially recorded as an indefinite-lived intangible asset and tested annually for impairment or more frequently if events or circumstances changed that could potentially reduce the fair value of the asset below its carrying value. Impairment testing requires the development of significant estimates and assumptions involving the determination of estimated net cash flows, selection of the appropriate discount rate to measure the risk inherent in future cash flow streams, assessment of an asset’s life cycle, competitive trends impacting the asset as well as other factors. The Company’s forecasted future results and related net cash flows contemplate the direct offering of product and successfully establishing future sales channels among other factors. Changes in these underlying assumptions could significantly impact the asset’s estimated fair value.

 

In 2011, based on (i) assessment of current and expected future economic conditions, (ii) trends, strategies and projected revenues and (iii) assumptions similar to those that market participants would make in valuing the Company's intangible assets, management determined that the carrying values of the intellectual property asset exceeded its fair value. Accordingly, the Company recorded noncash impairment charges totaling $2,662 and reduced the intellectual property asset to its fair value of $2,000. Management performed annual impairment tests in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and determined no further impairment existed. During the second quarter of 2015, management made an assessment and based on expansion into new markets and introduction of new formulas determined that the intellectual property had a finite useful life of ten (10) years and began amortizing the carrying value of the intellectual property asset over its estimated useful life. Management made a separate determination that no further impairment existed at that time. Based on ten consecutive quarters of minimal revenues combined with changes in the sales channels through which we sell our products and our inability to predict future orders, if any, from MHP or Cenegenics or to what extent we will be able to secure new distribution arrangements, we tested the intellectual property for impairment in the fourth quarter of 2016 and 2015 and determined that the asset value was recoverable and therefore no impairment was recognized. Nevertheless, a significant amount of our total assets are subject to impairment testing and may result in noncash impairment charges, which would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

 

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We will need to raise additional funds in the future to grow our business. If we are unable to raise funds as needed, we may not be able to maintain or expand our business.

 

We require substantial funds for operating expenses, research and development activities, to establish manufacturing capability, to develop consumer marketing and retail selling capability, and to cover public company costs. The extent of our capital needs will depend on numerous factors, including (i) our profitability, (ii) the release of competitive products, (iii) the level of investment in research and development, (iv) the amount of our capital expenditures, (v) the amount of our working capital including collections on accounts receivable, (vi) the sales, marketing and distribution investment needed to develop and launch our own core branded products and (vii) cash generated by sales of those products.

 

We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain additional financing or that such financing would be sufficient to meet our needs. If we cannot obtain additional funding, we may be required to limit our marketing efforts, decrease or eliminate capital expenditures or cease all or a portion of our operations, including any research and development activities. Any available additional financing may not be adequate to meet our goals.

 

Even if we are able to locate a source of additional capital, we may not be able to negotiate terms and conditions for receiving the additional capital that are acceptable to us.

 

Any future capital investments could dilute or otherwise materially adversely affect the holdings or rights of our existing stockholders. In addition, new equity or convertible debt securities issued by us to obtain financing could have rights, preferences and privileges senior to our common stock. There is no assurance that any additional financing will be available, or if available, will be on terms favorable to us. In addition, any equity financing would result in dilution to stockholders.

 

Since our revenues are generated in U.S. dollars but a significant portion of our expenses may be incurred in foreign currencies, our earnings may be reduced due to currency exchange rate fluctuations.

 

Our revenues are generated in U.S. dollars, while a significant portion of our expenses may be incurred in foreign currencies, principally the payments to our primary manufacturer that are paid in euros. The exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies fluctuate and are affected by, among other things, changes in political and economic conditions. Any significant fluctuation in the exchange rate for these currencies may materially and adversely affect our earnings, cash flows and financial condition.

 

If we are unable to manage our infrastructure growth, our business results may be materially and adversely affected.

 

We need to manage our infrastructure growth to support and maximize our potential revenue growth and achieve our expected business results. Engaging the full capacity of our limited staff may place a significant strain on our management, operations, and accounting and information systems. We expect that we will need to continue to improve our financial controls, operating procedures and management information systems. The failure to manage our infrastructure growth could adversely affect our business results.

 

If we are not able to implement our business objectives, our operations and financial performance may be adversely affected.

 

Our principal objectives are to: (i) create a sales platform through marketing products containing our proprietary ingredient Fortetropin in established, growing, and new markets and strategic selection of partnerships and collaborations to maximize near-term and future revenues, (ii) deepen the scientific understanding of the activity of Fortetropin, specifically as a natural, reversible, temporary modulator of the regulatory protein myostatin, and to leverage this knowledge to strengthen and build our intellectual property, (iii) conduct research and development activities to evaluate myostatin modulation in a range of both wellness and disease states, (iv) identify other products and technologies which may broaden our portfolio and define a business development strategy to protect, enhance and accelerate the growth of our products, (v) reduce the cost of manufacturing through process improvement, and (vi) identify contract manufacturing resources that can fully meet our future growth requirements. Our business plan is based on circumstances currently prevailing and assumptions that certain circumstances will or will not occur as well as the inherent risk and uncertainties involved in various stages of development. However, there is no assurance that we will be successful in achieving our objectives. If we are not able to achieve our objectives, our business operations and financial performance may be adversely affected.

 

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If we lose the services of our key personnel, we may be unable to replace them, and our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

 

Our success largely depends on the continued skills, experience, efforts and policies of our management, directors and other key personnel and our ability to continue to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified employees. In particular, certain of our directors, including Dr. Robert Hariri and Dr. Louis Aronne have significant research and development experience and are integral to the creation of our future products and the execution of our business strategy. In addition, our prospects depend substantially on the services of our executive management team.

 

If one or more of our key employees or directors leaves us, we will need to find a replacement with the combination of skills and attributes necessary to execute our strategy. Because competition for skilled personnel is intense, and the process of finding qualified individuals can be lengthy and expensive, we believe that the loss of the services of key personnel could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We cannot assure you that we will continue to retain such personnel.

 

Our success depends on our ability to anticipate and respond in a timely manner to changing consumer demands.

 

Our success depends on the appeal of our current and future products to a broad range of consumers whose preferences cannot be predicted with certainty and are subject to change. If our current and future products do not meet consumer demands, our sales may decline. In addition, our growth depends upon our ability to develop new products through product line extensions and product modifications, which involve numerous risks. We may not be able to accurately identify consumer preferences, translate our knowledge into customer accepted products, establish the appropriate pricing for our products or successfully integrate these products with our existing product platform or operations. We may also experience increased expenses incurred in connection with product development, marketing and advertising that are not subsequently supported by a sufficient level of sales, which would negatively affect our margins. Furthermore, product development may divert management’s attention from other business concerns, which could cause sales of our existing products to suffer. We cannot assure you that newly developed products will contribute favorably to our operating results.

 

Products often have to be promoted heavily in stores or in the media to obtain visibility and consumer acceptance. Acquiring distribution for products is difficult and often expensive due to slotting and other promotional charges mandated by retailers. Products can take substantial periods of time to develop consumer awareness, consumer acceptance and sales volume. Accordingly, some products may fail to gain or maintain sufficient sales volume and as a result may have to be discontinued.

 

If our current or future products fail to properly perform, our business could suffer due to increased costs and reduced income. Failure of our current or future products to meet consumer expectations could result in decreased sales, delayed market acceptance of our products, increased accounts receivable, unsaleable inventory and customer returns, and divert our resources to reformulation or alternative products.

 

Intense competition from existing and new entities may adversely affect our revenues and profitability .

 

We face competitors that will attempt to create, or are already creating, products that are similar to our current and future products. Many of our current and potential competitors have significantly longer operating histories and significantly greater managerial, financial, marketing, technical and other competitive resources, as well as greater name recognition, than we do. These competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or changing opportunities and customer requirements and may be able to undertake more extensive promotional activities, offer more attractive terms to customers or adopt more aggressive pricing policies. We cannot assure you that we will be able to compete effectively with current or future competitors or that the competitive pressures we face will not harm our business.

 

Our business is dependent on continually developing or acquiring new and advanced products and processes and our failure to do so may cause us to lose our competitiveness and may adversely affect our operating results.

 

To remain competitive in our industry, we believe it is important to continually develop new and advanced products and processes. There is no assurance that competitive new products and processes will not render our existing or new products obsolete or non-competitive. Our competitiveness in the marketplace relies upon our ability to continuously enhance our current products, introduce new products, and develop and implement new technologies and processes. Our failure to evolve and/or develop new or enhanced products may cause us to lose our competitiveness in the marketplace and adversely affect our operating results.

 

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Adverse publicity or consumer perception of our products and any similar products distributed by others could harm our reputation and adversely affect our sales and revenues.

 

We are highly dependent upon positive consumer perceptions of the safety, efficacy and quality of our products as well as similar products distributed by our competitors. Consumer perception of dietary supplements and our products in particular can be substantially influenced by scientific research or findings, national media attention and other publicity about product use. Adverse publicity from such sources regarding the safety, efficacy or quality of dietary supplements, in general, and our products in particular, could harm our reputation and results of operations. The mere publication of reports asserting that such products may be harmful or questioning their efficacy could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, regardless of whether such reports are scientifically supported or whether the claimed harmful effects would be present at the dosages recommended for such products.

 

Marketing of our products through social media and other advertising methods could harm our business and reputation.

 

There are many considerations that can affect the marketing and advertising of our products through social media such as claims and concerns about safety, new discoveries, patent disputes and claims about adverse side effects. Further, claims and concerns about safety can result in a negative impact on product sales, product recalls or withdrawals, and/or consumer fraud, product liability and other litigation and claims. A video published online, a blog on the internet, or a post on a website, can be distributed rapidly and negatively harm our reputation .

 

Cyberattacks and other security breaches could compromise our proprietary and confidential information as well as our e-commerce and customer information which could harm our business and reputation.

 

We generate, collect and store proprietary information, including intellectual property and business information. The secure storage, maintenance, and transmission of and access to this information is important to our operations and reputation. Computer hackers may attempt to penetrate our computer systems and, if successful, misappropriate our proprietary and confidential information including e-mails and other electronic communications. In addition, an employee, contractor, or other third-party with whom we do business may attempt to obtain such information, and may purposefully or inadvertently cause a breach involving such information. While we have certain safeguards in place to reduce the risk of and detect cyber-attacks, our information technology networks and infrastructure may be vulnerable to unpermitted access by hackers or other breaches, or employee error or malfeasance. Any such compromise of our data security and access to, or public disclosure or loss of, confidential business or proprietary information could disrupt our operations, damage our reputation, provide our competitors with valuable information, and subject us to additional costs which could adversely affect our business.

 

The scientific support for Fortetropin is subject to uncertainty.

 

Our research, scientific knowledge and clinical testing supporting the benefits of our products are an essential element of our ability to legally market our products. There is, however, the risk that new or undiscovered information may become available that may undermine or refute our scientific support. In addition, our clinical testing of Fortetropin has been limited in scope and additional testing may reveal deficiencies and side effects that we are currently unaware of. A reduction in the credibility of our scientific support for the effectiveness of Fortetropin could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial conditions.

 

If we are required to withdraw our products from the market, change the labeling of our products and/or are subject to product liability claims, our operations and financial performance may be adversely affected.

 

There is a potential for any ingested product to result in side effects in certain consumers. Although we are not aware of any adverse effects of our products on the health of consumers, if any such side effects are identified after marketing and sale of the product, we may be required to withdraw our products from the market or change its labeling. We may also be required to withdraw our products from the market as a result of regulatory issues. If we are required to withdraw our products from the market, our business operations and financial performance may be adversely affected. Furthermore, if a product liability claim is brought against us, it may, regardless of merit or eventual outcome, result in damage to our reputation, decreased demand for our products, costly litigation and loss of revenue.

 

An increase in product returns could negatively impact our operating results and profitability.

 

Historically, sales allowances for product returns have not been provided, since under our existing arrangements, customers are not permitted to return product except for non-conforming product. In certain instances we may permit the return of damaged or defective products and accept limited amounts of product returns. While such returns have historically been nominal and within management’s expectations and the provisions established, future return rates may differ from those experienced in the past. Any significant increase in damaged or defective products or expected returns could have a material adverse effect on our operating results for the period or periods in which such returns materialize. With respect to future sales, we may need to offer retail customers sales incentives, including the right to return product. If those customers are not able to sell our products to end-consumers, significant product returns may materialize, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

 

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We are dependent on third-party manufacturers, suppliers and processors to produce our products.

 

We currently rely on third-party manufacturers, suppliers and processors to produce our products. If our manufacturers, suppliers or processors are unable to provide us with the required finished products or raw materials or are unable or unwilling to produce sufficient quantities of our products, our business and revenues will be adversely affected.

 

A shortage in the supply of, or a price increase in, raw materials could increase our costs or adversely affect our sales and revenues.

 

All of the raw materials for our products are sourced from third-party suppliers. Currently, we have one primary third-party manufacturer to produce Fortetropin under a fixed price agreement that runs through December 2018. Any shortages in our raw materials could adversely affect operations. Price increases from a supplier will affect our profitability if we are not able to pass price increases on to customers. The inability to obtain adequate supplies of raw materials in a timely manner of our raw materials could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

While our raw material inventories generally have a long shelf life, we may be required to write-off or reserve for inventories that are slow-moving, off-grade, damaged or otherwise not saleable. Such write-offs and/or reserves could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Our raw material inventories are comprised of dried powder derived from egg-yolk, and despite generally having a long shelf life, we may be required to write-off or reserve for inventories that are slow-moving, off-grade, damaged or otherwise not saleable. Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 included slow moving obsolete/damaged goods inventory charges of $106 and $697, respectively. Future required write-offs or reserves could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

We have no manufacturing capacity and anticipate continued reliance on third-party manufacturers for the development and commercialization of our products.

 

We do not currently operate manufacturing facilities for production of our product. We lack the resources and the capabilities to manufacture our products on a commercial scale. We do not intend to develop facilities for the manufacture of our products in the foreseeable future. We rely on third-party manufacturers to produce bulk products required to meet our sales needs. We plan to continue to rely upon contract manufacturers to manufacture commercial quantities of our products.

 

Our contract manufacturers’ failure to achieve and maintain high manufacturing standards, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, or the incidence of manufacturing errors, could result in consumer injury or death, product shortages, product recalls or withdrawals, delays or failures in product testing or delivery, cost overruns or other problems that could seriously harm our business. Contract manufacturers often encounter difficulties involving production yields, quality control and quality assurance, as well as shortages of qualified personnel. Our existing manufacturers and any future contract manufacturers may not perform as agreed or may not remain in the contract manufacturing business. In the event of a natural disaster, business failure, strike or other difficulty, we may be unable to replace a third-party manufacturer in a timely manner and the production of our products would be interrupted, resulting in delays, additional costs and reduced revenues.

 

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Our research and development activities may be costly and/or untimely, and there are no assurances that our research and development activities will either be successful or completed within the anticipated timeframe, if ever at all.

 

Research and development activities may be costly and/or untimely, and there are no assurances that our research and development activities will either be successful or completed within the anticipated timeframe, if at all. The continued research and development of Fortetropin and our future products is important to our success. In addition, the development of new products requires significant research, development and testing all of which require significant investment and resources. At this time, our resources are limited and our research and development activities are dependent upon our ability to fund our activities and to raise capital which may not be possible. We may enter into agreements with third party vendors to engage in research and development for us. However, the failure of the third-party researcher to perform under agreements entered into with us, or our failure to renew important research agreements with a third party, may delay or curtail our research and development efforts. The research and development of new products is costly and time consuming, and there are no assurances that our research and development activities will be successful. Even if a new product is developed, there is no assurance that it will be commercialized or result in sales.

 

We may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights which could cause our assets to lose value.

 

Our business depends on and will continue to depend on our intellectual property, including our valuable brands and internally-developed products. We believe our intellectual property rights are important to our continued success and our competitive position. However, we may be unable or unwilling to strictly enforce our intellectual property rights, including our patents and trademarks, from infringement due to the substantial costs of such enforcement. In addition, while there are patent applications pending for our core product, there is no assurance that such applications will issue as patents. Our failure to enforce our intellectual property rights could diminish the value of our brands and product offerings and harm our business and future growth prospects.

 

In addition, unauthorized parties may attempt to copy or otherwise obtain and use our services, technology and other intellectual property, and we cannot be certain that the steps we have taken to protect our proprietary rights will prevent any misappropriation or confusion among consumers and merchants, or unauthorized use of these rights. Advancements in technology have exacerbated the risk by making it easier to duplicate and disseminate intellectual property. In addition, as our business becomes more global in scope, we may not be able to protect our proprietary rights in a cost-effective manner in a multitude of jurisdictions with varying laws. If we are unable to procure, protect and enforce our intellectual property rights, we may not realize the full value of these assets, and our business may suffer. If we need to commence litigation to enforce our intellectual property rights or determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others, such litigation may be costly and divert the attention of our management.

 

We may be subject to intellectual property rights claims, which are costly to defend, could require us to pay damages and could limit our ability to sell some of our products.

 

We may become subject to intellectual property litigation or infringement claims, which could cause us to incur significant expenses to defend such claims, divert management’s attention or prevent us from manufacturing, importing, selling or using some aspect of our current or future products. If we choose or are forced to settle such claims, we may be required to pay for a license to certain rights, pay royalties on both a retrospective and prospective basis, and/or cease manufacturing importing and selling certain infringing products. Future infringement claims against us by third parties may adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

In addition, our primary third-party manufacturer assigned its United States patent application for making Fortetropin, the key ingredient in our products, to us in exchange for royalty payments for each kilogram of Fortetropin that we produce, for a period of seven years from the expiration date of the supply agreement on December 31, 2016. Subsequent to the assignment of the patent application, in August 2014, the USPTO issued to us U.S. Patent No. 8,815,320 B2 covering the proprietary methods of manufacturing Fortetropin.

 

Our advertising and marketing efforts may be costly and may not achieve desired results.

 

We intend to incur substantial expenses in connection with our advertising and marketing efforts for our products. Although we intend to target our advertising and marketing efforts on current and potential customers who we believe are likely to be in the market for the products we sell, we cannot assure you that our advertising and marketing efforts will achieve our desired results. We will periodically adjust our advertising expenditures in an effort to optimize the return on such expenditures knowing that any such decrease we make to optimize such return could adversely affect our sales.

 

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We rely on independent shipping companies to deliver the products we sell.

 

We rely upon third party carriers, especially FedEx and UPS, for timely delivery of our product shipments. As a result, we are subject to carrier disruptions and increased costs due to factors that are beyond our control, including employee strikes, inclement weather and increased fuel costs. Any failure to deliver products to our customers in a timely and accurate manner may damage our reputation and brand and could cause us to lose customers. We do not have a written long-term agreement with any of these third party carriers, and we cannot be sure that these relationships will continue on terms favorable to us, if at all. If our relationship with any of these third party carriers is terminated or impaired, or if any of these third parties are unable to deliver products for us, we would be required to use alternatives for shipment of products to our customers. We may be unable to engage alternative carriers on a timely basis or on terms favorable to us, if at all. Potential adverse consequences include:

 

reduced visibility of order status and package tracking;
     
delays in order processing and product delivery;
     
increased cost of delivery, resulting in reduced margins; and
     
reduced shipment quality, which may result in damaged products and customer dissatisfaction.

 

Furthermore, shipping costs represent a significant operational expense for us. Any future increases in shipping rates could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

We rely on fulfillment centers to package and deliver our product to customers who place orders online

 

We have an agreement with one fulfillment center to box and ship our products to customers once an order has been placed. We cannot be sure that our relationship with the fulfillment center will continue on terms favorable to us, if at all. If our relationship with them is terminated or impaired, or if they are unable to deliver products for us, we would be required to use alternatives for shipment of products to our customers.

 

We face significant inventory risk.

 

We are exposed to significant inventory risks that may adversely affect our operating results as a result of new product launches, rapid changes in product cycles and pricing, defective merchandise, changes in consumer demand and consumer spending patterns, changes in consumer tastes with respect to our products, and other factors. We endeavor to accurately predict these trends and avoid overstocking or understocking our products. Demand for products, however, can change significantly between the time inventory is ordered and the date of sale. In addition, when we begin selling or manufacturing a new product, it may be difficult to determine appropriate product selection, and accurately forecast demand. The acquisition of inventory may require significant lead-time and prepayment and we may be unable to sell products in sufficient quantities or during the relevant selling seasons. Any one of these risks may adversely affect our operating results.

 

Our failure to respond appropriately to competitive challenges, changing consumer preferences and demand for new products could significantly harm our customer relationships and product sales.

 

The nutritional supplement industry is characterized by intense competition for product offerings and rapid and frequent changes in consumer demand. Our failure to predict accurately product trends could negatively impact our products and cause our revenues to decline.

 

Our success with any particular product offering (whether new or existing) depends upon a number of factors, including our ability to:

 

deliver quality products in a timely manner in sufficient volumes;
     
accurately anticipate customer needs and forecast accurately to our manufacturers;
     
differentiate our product offerings from those of our competitors;
     
competitively price our products; and
     
develop new products.

 

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Furthermore, products often have to be promoted heavily in stores or in the media to obtain visibility and consumer acceptance. Acquiring distribution for products is difficult and often expensive due to slotting and other promotional charges mandated by retailers. Products can take substantial periods of time to develop consumer awareness, consumer acceptance and sales volume. Accordingly, some products may fail to gain or maintain sufficient sales volume and as a result may have to be discontinued.

 

Our industry is highly competitive, and our failure to compete effectively could adversely affect our market share, financial condition and future growth.

 

The nutritional supplement industry is highly competitive with respect to:

 

price;
     
shelf space and store placement;
     
brand and product recognition;
     
product introductions; and
     
raw materials.

 

Most of our competitors are larger, more established companies and possess greater financial strength, personnel, distribution and other resources than we have. We face competition in the supplement market from a number of large nationally known manufacturers, private label brands and many smaller manufacturers.

 

Adverse publicity or consumer perception of our products and any similar products distributed by others could harm our reputation and adversely affect our sales.

 

We believe we are highly dependent upon positive consumer perceptions of the safety and quality of our products as well as similar products distributed by other nutritional supplement companies. Consumer perception of nutritional supplements and our products in particular can be substantially influenced by scientific research or findings, national media attention and other publicity about product use. Adverse publicity from these sources regarding the safety, quality or efficacy of nutritional supplements and our products could harm our reputation and results of operations. The mere publication of news articles or reports asserting that such products may be harmful or questioning their efficacy could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, regardless of whether such news articles or reports are scientifically supported or whether the claimed harmful effects would be present at the dosages recommended for such products.

 

Changes in the economies of the markets in which we do business may affect consumer demand for our products.

 

Consumer spending habits, including spending for our products, are affected by, among other things, prevailing economic conditions, levels of employment, fuel prices, changes in exchange rates, salaries and wages, the availability of consumer credit, consumer confidence and consumer perception of economic conditions. Economic slowdowns in the markets in which we do business and an uncertain economic outlook may adversely affect consumer spending habits, which may result in lower sales of our products in future periods. A prolonged global or regional economic downturn could have a material negative impact on our financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

 

Our insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover our legal claims or other losses that we may incur in the future.

 

We maintain insurance, including property, general and product liability and other forms of insurance to protect ourselves against potential loss exposures. In the future, insurance coverage may not be available at adequate levels or on adequate terms to cover potential losses. If insurance coverage is inadequate or unavailable, we may face claims that exceed coverage limits or that are not covered, which could increase our costs and adversely affect our operating results.

 

We may be subject to uncertain and costly compliance with government regulations.

 

The importing, manufacturing, processing, formulating, packaging, labeling, distributing, selling and advertising of our current and future products may be subject to regulation by one or more federal or state agencies. The Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA, has primary jurisdiction over our products pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act, or the FDCA, and regulations promulgated thereunder. The FDCA provides the regulatory framework for the safety and labeling of dietary supplements, foods and medical foods. In particular, the FDA regulates the safety, manufacturing, labeling and distribution of dietary supplements. In addition, the Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service, or APHIS, regulates the importation of our primary product from Germany. The Federal Trade Commission, or the FTC, and the FDA share jurisdiction over the promotion and advertising of dietary supplements. Pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the two agencies, the FDA has primary jurisdiction over claims that appear on product labels and labeling and the FTC has primary jurisdiction over product advertising.

 

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Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations is a critical part of our business. We endeavor to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. However, as with any regulated industry, the laws and regulations are subject to interpretation and there can be no assurances that a government agency would necessarily agree with our interpretation of the governing laws and regulations. Moreover, we are unable to predict the nature of such future laws, regulations, interpretations or applications, nor can we predict what effect additional governmental regulations or administrative orders, when and if promulgated, would have on our business in the future. These regulations could, however, require the reformulation of our products to meet new standards, market withdrawal or discontinuation of certain products not able to be reformulated. The risk of a product recall exists within the industry although we endeavor to minimize the risk of recalls by distributing products that are not adulterated or misbranded. However, the decision to initiate a recall is often made for business reasons in order to avoid confrontation with FDA.

 

Our products are required to be prepared in compliance with the FDA’s GMPs, for dietary supplements. Fortetropin, the main ingredient in our products, is also required to be imported into the United States in conformance with APHIS’s requirements for egg products. In the event it is determined that we have not complied with the foregoing requirements, we may be required to initiate a product recall and/or be subject to financial or other penalties. We are continuously monitoring and reviewing our processes to ensure compliance with APHIS and limit the likelihood of potential recalls.

 

Other statutory obligations include reporting all serious adverse events on a Medwatch Form 3500A. To date, we have not filed a Medwatch Form 3500A with the FDA nor have we been placed on notice regarding any serious adverse events related to any of our products. Since eggs are considered a major food allergen under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, the labeling of all our products must note that they contain egg product.

 

Advertising of dietary supplement products is subject to regulation by the FTC under the Federal Trade Commission Act, or FTCA, which prohibits unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive trade acts or practices in or affecting commerce. The FTCA provides that the dissemination of any false advertising pertaining to foods, including dietary supplements, is an unfair or deceptive act or practice. Under the FTC's substantiation doctrine, an advertiser is required to have a reasonable basis for all objective product claims before the claims are made. All advertising is required to be truthful and not misleading. All testimonials are required to be typical of the results the consumer may expect when using the product as directed. Accordingly, we are required to have adequate substantiation of all material advertising claims made for our products. Failure to adequately substantiate claims may be considered either deceptive or unfair practices.

 

We cannot predict what effect additional domestic or international governmental legislation, regulations, or administrative orders, when and if promulgated, would have on our business in the future. New legislation or regulations may require the reformulation of certain products to meet new standards, require the recall or discontinuance of certain products not capable of reformulation, impose additional record keeping or require expanded documentation of the properties of certain products, expanded or different labeling or scientific substantiation.

 

RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON STOCK

 

Trading in our common stock over the last 12 months has fluctuated, so investors may not be able to sell as many of their shares as they want at prevailing prices.

 

Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. There has been an increase in trading of our shares over the last 12 months, but it still may be difficult for investors to sell such shares in the public market at any given time as prices have fluctuated.

 

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Our common stock may be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market if we cannot satisfy its continued listing requirements.

 

Among the conditions required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market is that we maintain at least $2.5 million in stockholders’ equity. There can be no assurance that our stockholders’ equity will remain above the $2.5 million minimum. If we fail to timely comply with the stockholders’ equity requirement, our common stock may be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market. In addition, even if we demonstrate compliance with the stockholders’ equity requirement, we will need to continue to meet other objective and subjective listing requirements to continue to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market could make trading our common stock more difficult for investors, potentially leading to declines in our share price and liquidity. Without a Nasdaq Capital Market listing, stockholders may have a difficult time getting a quote for the sale or purchase of our common stock, the sale or purchase of our common stock would likely be made more difficult and the trading volume and liquidity of our stock could decline. Delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market could also result in negative publicity and could also make it more difficult for us to raise additional capital. The absence of such a listing may adversely affect the acceptance of our common stock as currency or the value accorded by other parties. Further, if we are delisted, we would be required to incur additional costs under state blue sky laws in connection with any sales of our securities. These requirements could severely limit the market liquidity of our common stock and the ability of our stockholders to sell our common stock in the secondary market. If our common stock is delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market, our common stock may be eligible to trade on an over-the-counter quotation system, such as the OTCQB market, where an investor may find it more difficult to sell our stock or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our common stock. We cannot assure you that our common stock, if delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market, will be listed on another national securities exchange or quoted on an over-the-counter quotation system.

 

If the Nasdaq Capital Market delists our shares of common stock from trading on its exchange and we are not able to list our securities on another national securities exchange, we expect our securities could be quoted on an over-the-counter market. If this were to occur, we could face significant material adverse consequences, including:

 

  a limited availability of market quotations for our securities;
     
  reduced liquidity for our shares;
     
  a determination that our common stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in our common stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our shares;
     
  a limited amount of news and analyst coverage; and
     
  a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.

 

An active and visible trading market for our common stock may not develop.

 

We cannot predict whether an active market for our common stock will develop in the future. In the absence of an active trading market:

 

  investors may have difficulty buying and selling or obtaining market quotations;
     
  market visibility for our common stock may be limited; and
     
  a lack of visibility for our common stock may have a depressive effect on the market price for our common stock.

 

The trading price of our common stock is expected to be subject to significant fluctuations in response to variations in quarterly operating results, changes in analysts’ earnings estimates, announcements of innovations by us or our competitors, general conditions in the industry in which we operate and other factors. These fluctuations, as well as general economic and market conditions, may have a material or adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.

 

The market price for our stock may be volatile.

 

The market price for our stock may be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to factors including the following:

 

  actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly operating results;
     
  changes in financial estimates by securities research analysts;
     
  conditions in nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical markets;
     
  changes in the economic performance or market valuations of other nutritional supplement companies;
     
  announcements by us or our competitors of new products, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments;

 

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  addition or departure of key personnel;
     
  intellectual property or other litigation; and
     
  general economic or political conditions.

 

In addition, the securities market has from time to time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that are not related to the operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also materially and adversely affect the market price of our stock.

 

Our stockholders may experience significant dilution if future equity offerings are used to fund operations or acquire complementary businesses or as a result of the issuance of a substantial number of shares of common stock upon the exercise of outstanding options and warrants.

 

If our future operations or acquisitions are financed through the issuance of equity securities, our stockholders could experience significant dilution. In addition, securities issued in connection with future financing activities or potential acquisitions may have rights and preferences senior to the rights and preferences of our common stock. We have also reserved 850,000 shares of our common stock under an equity incentive plan for our directors, officers, employees, consultants and advisors and granted options to purchase shares of our common stock under the plan. The issuance of shares of our common stock upon the exercise of these options as well as upon the exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase up to 821,202 shares of our common stock, which includes a warrant to purchase 375,000 shares of common stock issued to RENS Technology Inc. in connection with the first tranche of the Financing, may result in significant dilution to our stockholders.

 

Mr. Ren can exert significant influence over us and make decisions that are not in the best interests of all stockholders.

 

Mr. Ren and his affiliates currently beneficially own approximately 32% of our outstanding shares of common stock. As a result, he will be able to assert significant influence over all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election and removal of directors and any change in control. In particular, this concentration of ownership of our outstanding shares of common stock could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control, or otherwise discouraging or preventing a potential acquirer from attempting to obtain control. This, in turn, could have a negative effect on the market price of our common stock. It could also prevent our stockholders from realizing a premium over the market prices for their shares of common stock. Moreover, the interests of the owners of this concentration of ownership may not always coincide with our interests or the interests of other stockholders and, accordingly, could cause us to enter into transactions or agreements that we would not otherwise consider.

 

Compliance with changing corporate governance regulations and public disclosure, and our management’s inexperience with such regulations, will result in additional expenses and creates a risk of non-compliance.

 

Our reporting obligations as a public company will place a significant strain on our management, operational and financial resources and systems for the foreseeable future. Changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related SEC regulations, have created uncertainty for public companies and significantly increased the costs and risks associated with accessing the public markets and public reporting. Our management team will need to invest significant time and financial resources to comply with both existing and evolving standards for public companies, which will lead to increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from revenue generating activities to compliance activities.

 

We do not foresee paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future and, as a result, our investors’ sole source of gain, if any, will depend on capital appreciation, if any.

 

We do not plan to declare or pay any cash dividends on our shares of common stock in the foreseeable future and currently intend to retain any future earnings for funding growth. As a result, investors should not rely on an investment in our securities if they require the investment to produce dividend income. Capital appreciation, if any, of our shares may be investors’ sole source of gain for the foreseeable future. Moreover, investors may not be able to resell their common stock at or above the price they paid for them.

 

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Provisions in our charter documents, the shareholder rights plan we have adopted, and under Nevada law could discourage a takeover that stockholders may consider favorable.

 

Our articles of incorporation provides for the authorization to issue up to 500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock with designations, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our board of directors. Our board of directors is empowered, without stockholder approval, to issue a series of preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights which could dilute the interest of, or impair the voting power of, our common stockholders. The issuance of a series of preferred stock could be used as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change in control. For example, it would be possible for our board of directors to issue preferred stock with voting or other rights or preferences that could impede the success of any attempt to change control of our company. In addition, we have a classified board of directors that consists of three groups, which may increase the length of time necessary for an acquirer to change the composition of a majority of directors to gain control of our board of directors.

 

We have also adopted a shareholder rights plan that could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire, or could discourage a third party from acquiring, us or a large block of our common stock. A third party that acquires 10% or more of our common stock could suffer substantial dilution of its ownership interest under the terms of the shareholder rights plan through the issuance of our shares to all stockholders other than the acquiring person. These and other provisions in our articles of incorporation and bylaws could make it more difficult for stockholders or potential acquirers to obtain control of our board of directors or initiate actions that are opposed by our then-current board of directors, including a merger, tender offer, or proxy contest involving our company. Any delay or prevention of a change of control transaction or changes in our board of directors could cause the market price of our common stock to decline.

 

Provisions of Nevada corporate law limit the personal liability of corporate directors and officers and require indemnification under certain circumstances.

 

Section 78.138(7) of the Nevada Revised Statutes provides that, subject to certain very limited statutory exceptions or unless the articles of incorporation provide for greater individual liability, a director or officer of a Nevada corporation is not individually liable to the corporation or its stockholders for any damages as a result of any act or failure to act in his or her capacity as a director or officer, unless it is proven that the act or failure to act constituted a breach of his or her fiduciary duties as a director or officer and such breach involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law. We have not included in our articles of incorporation any provision intended to provide for greater liability as contemplated by this statutory provision.

 

In addition, Section 78.7502(3) of the Nevada Revised Statutes provides that to the extent a director or officer of a Nevada corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in the defense of certain actions, suits or proceedings (which may include certain stockholder derivative actions), the corporation shall indemnify such director or officer against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such director or officer in connection therewith.

 

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, or if they change their recommendations regarding our stock adversely, our stock price and trading volume could decline.

 

The trading market for our common stock will be influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts publish about us or our business. We do not currently have and may never obtain significant research coverage by industry or financial analysts. If few analysts commence coverage of us, the trading price of our stock would likely decrease. Even if we do obtain significant analyst coverage, if one or more of the analysts who cover us downgrade our stock, our stock price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline.

 

A failure of our internal control over financial reporting could materially impact our business or share price.

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. An internal control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all internal control systems, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Any failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting could limit our ability to report our financial results accurately and timely or to detect and prevent fraud, and could expose us to litigation or adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

 

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RISKS RELATED TO OUR FUTURE PRODUCTS

 

The research and development of pharmaceutical products, which is separate from nutritional supplements, entails special considerations and risks. If we are successful in developing pharmaceutical products for muscular-related conditions, we will be subject to, and possibly adversely affected by, the following risks:

 

Our failure to obtain costly government approvals, including required FDA approvals, or to comply with ongoing governmental regulations relating to our technologies and proposed products and formulations could delay or limit introduction of our proposed formulations and products and result in failure to achieve revenues or maintain our ongoing business.

 

Our research and development activities for our products and product candidates are currently at an early development stage and are subject to extensive regulation for safety, efficacy and quality by numerous government authorities in the United States and abroad. Before receiving FDA regulatory clearance to market our future proposed formulations and products, we will have to demonstrate that our formulations and products are safe and effective in the patient population and for the indicated diseases that are to be treated. Clinical trials, manufacturing and marketing of drugs are subject to the rigorous testing and approval process of the FDA and equivalent foreign regulatory authorities. The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and other federal, state and foreign statutes and regulations govern and influence the testing, manufacture, labeling, advertising, distribution and promotion of drugs and medical devices. As a result, regulatory approvals can take a number of years or longer to accomplish and require the expenditure of substantial financial, managerial and other resources.

 

Conducting and completing the clinical trials necessary for FDA approval is costly and subject to intense regulatory scrutiny as well as the risk of failing to meet the primary endpoint of such trials. We will not be able to commercialize and sell our future products and formulations without successfully completing such trials.

 

In order to conduct clinical trials that are necessary to obtain approval by the FDA to market a formulation or product, it is necessary to receive clearance from the FDA to conduct such clinical trials. The FDA can halt clinical trials at any time for safety reasons or because we or our clinical investigators did not follow the FDA’s requirements for conducting clinical trials. If we are unable to receive clearance to conduct clinical trials or the trials are permanently halted by the FDA, we would not be able to achieve any revenue from such product as it is illegal to sell any drug or medical device for human consumption or use without FDA approval.

 

Data obtained from clinical trials are susceptible to varying interpretations, which could delay, limit or prevent regulatory clearances.

 

Data we may obtain in the future, from non-clinical studies and clinical trials do not necessarily predict the results that will be obtained from later non-clinical studies and clinical trials. Moreover, non-clinical and clinical data are susceptible to multiple and varying interpretations, which could delay, limit or prevent regulatory approval. A number of companies in the pharmaceutical industry have suffered significant setbacks in advanced clinical trials, even after promising results in earlier trials. The failure to adequately demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of a proposed formulation or product under development could delay or prevent regulatory clearance of the product candidate, resulting in delays to commercialization, and could materially harm our business. In addition, our clinical trials may not demonstrate sufficient levels of safety and efficacy necessary to obtain the requisite regulatory approvals for our drugs, and thus our proposed drugs may not be approved for marketing. Finally, if any of our clinical trials do not meet their primary endpoints, we would need to redo such clinical trials in order to progress development of the subject product. These additional trials would be costly and divert resources from other projects.

 

Competitors may develop competing technologies or products which outperform or supplant our technologies or products.

 

Drug companies and/or other technology companies may in the future seek to develop and market pharmaceutical products which may compete with our future technologies and products. Competitors may in the future develop similar or different technologies or products which may become more accepted by the marketplace or which may supplant our technology entirely. In addition, many of our future competitors may be significantly larger and better financed than we are, thus giving them a significant advantage over us.

 

We may be unable to respond to competitive forces presently in the marketplace (including competition from larger companies), which would severely impact our business. Moreover, should competing or dominating technologies or products come into existence and the owners thereof patent the applicable technological advances, we could also be required to license such technologies in order to continue to manufacture, market and sell our products. We may be unable to secure such licenses on commercially acceptable terms, or at all, and our resulting inability to manufacture, market and sell the affected products could have a material adverse effect on us.

 

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The market for our product candidates is rapidly changing and competitive, and new drug delivery mechanisms, drug delivery technologies, new drugs and new treatments which may be developed by others could impair our ability to maintain and grow our business and remain competitive.

 

Even if successfully developed, our product candidates may not gain market acceptance among physicians, patients and healthcare payers, which may not utilize our products. If our product candidates do not achieve market acceptance, our business and financial condition will be materially adversely affected. The pharmaceutical industry is subject to rapid and substantial technological change. Developments by others may render our technologies and our product candidates noncompetitive or obsolete, or we may be unable to keep pace with technological developments or other market factors. Technological competition from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, universities, governmental entities and others now existing or diversifying into the field is intense and is expected to increase. Many of these entities have significantly greater research and development capabilities, human resources and budgets than we do, as well as substantially more marketing, manufacturing, financial and managerial resources. These entities represent significant competition for us. Acquisitions of, or investments in, competing pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies by large corporations could increase such competitors’ financial, marketing, manufacturing and other resources.

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 2. Properties.

 

We do not own any real estate or other physical properties materially important to our operation. Our executive office is located at 45 Horsehill Road, Suite 106, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927. Our office space consists of 5,225 square feet. The lease expires on December 31, 2019. We have two options to renew our lease for an additional three years each. We consider our current office space adequate for our current operations. For additional information refer to Part IV, Item 15, “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies.”

 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

 

On October 27, 2016, Cutler Holdings, L.L.C. (“Cutler”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey alleging that the Company failed to make certain rental payments. On March 30, 2017, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Cutler, pursuant to which Cutler released the Company from any liability for the claims asserted in the complaint.

 

On January 6, 2017, the Company commenced an action in the Supreme Court of New York, County of New York, against RENS Technology, Inc. (“the Purchaser”), RENS Agriculture, the parent company of the Purchaser, and Ren Ren, a principal in both entities and a director of the Company, arising from the Purchaser’s breach of a Securities Purchase Agreement under which the Purchaser agreed to invest an aggregate of $20.25 million in the Company in exchange for an aggregate of 3,537,037 shares of common stock of the Company and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 884,259 shares of common stock. In addition to seeking compensatory, consequential and other damages in the action, the Company asked the Court to preliminarily restrain the Purchaser and its agents and representatives, including, but not limited to, RENS Agriculture and Ren Ren, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company and a warrant permitting the purchase of 375,000 share at a price of $7.00 per share that the Purchaser had purchased under the Securities Purchase Agreement and, after the parties had an opportunity to submit opposition and reply papers in connection with the Company’s application, a preliminary injunction prohibiting the Purchaser from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares and warrant during the pendency of the action and an order attaching the stock and warrant to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company.

 

On January 11, 2017, the Court granted the Company the preliminary restraints that it requested, which prevents RENS Technology, among others, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock or the aforementioned warrant. The Court scheduled a hearing on February 14, 2017, at which time the Court heard oral argument on the application for a preliminary injunction and prejudgment attachment of the stock and warrants to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company. Since then, RENS Technology filed a motion to dismiss the complaint which the Company has opposed. No decision has been made by the Court on these two pending applications.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

None.

 

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PART II

 

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

 

(a) Market Information

 

Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “MYOS.” The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low bid prices for shares of our common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market:

 

Period   High     Low  
October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016   $ 1.80     $ 1.12  
July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016   $ 2.28     $ 1.35  
April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016   $ 2.94     $ 1.23  
January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016   $ 2.40     $ 1.23  
October 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015   $ 4.40     $ 1.36  
July 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015   $ 3.70     $ 1.50  
April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015   $ 7.50     $ 3.05  
January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015   $ 7.36     $ 4.30  

 

These bid prices were obtained from the Nasdaq Capital Market and do not necessarily reflect actual transactions, retail markups, mark downs or commissions.

 

As of March 30, 2017, the last reported sales price of our shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market was $2.88.

 

(b) Holders

 

The Company had approximately 129 record holders of the common stock as of March 30, 2017. This does not include an indeterminate number of stockholders whose shares may be held by brokers in street name. The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of the common stock have no preemptive rights and no right to convert their common stock into any other securities. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock.

 

Our independent stock transfer agent is Island Stock Transfer which is located at 15500 Roosevelt Boulevard, Suite 301, Clearwater, Florida 33760.

 

(c) Dividends

 

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, for development of our business and therefore do not anticipate that we will declare or pay cash dividends on our capital stock in the foreseeable future.

 

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(d) Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans

 

The following table indicates shares of common stock authorized for issuance under equity incentive plans as of December 31, 2016:

 

    Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights     Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights    

Number of

securities remaining available for future issuance

 
Plan category   (a)     (b)     (c)  
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders     270,340 (1)   $ 13.58       544,356  
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders     30,000 (2)   $ 32.00        
Total     300,340     $ 15.09       544,356  

 

(1) Includes 59,425, 87,000 and 123,915 shares of common stock underlying options granted in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, under our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, which plan was approved by our stockholders on November 20, 2012 and amended on December 18, 2014 and December 21, 2016.
   
(2) Includes option awards issued to certain current and former directors during 2011-2012 prior to the adoption of the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The options provide for annual vesting over three or four year and expire ten years from the respective issuance dates.

 

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

 

None.

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

None.

 

Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

 

We are a smaller reporting company and therefore, we are not required to provide information required by this Item of Form 10-K.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

The following discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to, those factors which are not within our control. Amounts in this section are in thousands, unless otherwise indicated.

 

Overview

 

We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on April 11, 2007. On March 17, 2016, we merged with our wholly-owned subsidiary and changed our name from MYOS Corporation to MYOS RENS Technology Inc. Prior to February 2011, we did not have any operations and did not generate any revenues. In February 2011, we acquired our proprietary active ingredient called Fortetropin ® , the first clinically proven natural myostatin reducing agent. Since February 2011, our principal business activities have been focused on deepening our scientific understanding of the activity of Fortetropin, and to leverage this knowledge to strengthen and build our intellectual property; developing sales and marketing strategies aimed at expanding our commercial presence; evaluating the value of Fortetropin in therapeutic markets, including the treatment of sarcopenia, cachexia, anorexia, obesity and muscular-related conditions; and, conducting research and development focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of other products and technologies aimed at maintaining or improving the health and performance of muscle tissue. Since our inception in April 2007, we have recognized cumulative revenues of approximately $8.1 million.

 

Plan of Operation

 

We are focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of nutritional supplements, functional foods, therapeutic products and other technologies aimed at maintaining or improving the health and performance of muscle tissue. Our initial core ingredient is Fortetropin, a natural, reversible, temporary myostatin reducing agent. Our plan of action is to: (i) create a sales platform through marketing products containing our proprietary ingredient Fortetropin in established, growing, and new markets and strategic selection of partnerships and collaborations to maximize near-term and future revenues, (ii) deepen the scientific understanding of the activity of Fortetropin, specifically as a natural, reversible, temporary modulator of the regulatory protein myostatin, and to leverage this knowledge to strengthen and build our intellectual property, (iii) conduct research and development activities to evaluate myostatin modulation in a range of both wellness and disease states, (iv) identify other products and technologies which may broaden our portfolio and define a business development strategy to protect, enhance and accelerate the growth of our products, (v) reduce the cost of manufacturing through process improvement, and (vi) identify contract manufacturing resources that can fully meet our future growth requirements. We believe that myostatin regulation represent a rational entry point for our drug discovery efforts and are evaluating therapeutic targets in this area.

 

Our commercial focus is to leverage our clinical data to develop multiple products to target the large, but currently underserved, markets focused on muscle health. The sales channels through which we sell our products are evolving. The first product we introduced was MYO-T12, which was sold in the sports nutrition market. MYO T-12 is a proprietary formula containing Fortetropin and other ingredients. The formula was sold under the brand name MYO T-12 and later as MYO-X through an exclusive distribution agreement with Maximum Human Performance (“MHP”). While the exclusive distribution agreement with MHP terminated in March 2015, MHP continues to distribute its remaining MYO-X inventories on popular retailer websites and in specialty retailers principally in the U.S. Sales to MHP for the year ended December 31, 2015 were $57. There were no sales to MHP in 2016. We do not expect any orders from MHP in 2017.

 

In February 2014, we expanded our commercial operations into the age management market through a distribution agreement with Cenegenics Product and Lab Services, LLC (“Cenegenics”), under which Cenegenics distributes a proprietary formulation containing Fortetropin which it previously purchased from the Company through its age management centers and its community of physicians focused on treating a growing population of patients focused on proactively addressing age-related health and wellness concerns. On November 28, 2014, we entered into a settlement agreement with Cenegenics wherein we agreed to accept $1,900 by April 2016, in full satisfaction of Cenegenics’ outstanding obligations with respect to units of product produced by the Company, including units that had not yet been shipped to Cenegenics at the time of the settlement agreement. During the second quarter of 2015, Cenegenics accepted delivery of the remaining units that we were storing on its behalf. Given the settlement agreement’s extended payment schedule, the Company deferred the revenue and related costs and recorded the revenue and cost of sales as the payments were received in full through April 2016. The distribution agreement with Cenegenics expired in December 2016. We do not expect any orders from Cenegenics in 2017.

 

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During the second quarter of 2015 we launched Rē Muscle Health TM , our own direct-to-consumer portfolio of muscle health bars, meal replacement shakes and daily supplement powders each powered by a full 6.6 gram single serving dose of Fortetropin. Our Rē Muscle Health products are sold through our e-commerce website, remusclehealth.com, and amazon.com.

 

On March 1, 2017 the Company announced the launch of Qurr, its Fortetropin®-powered product line formulated to support the vital role of muscle in overall well-being as well as in fitness. The introduction of Qurr's muscle-focused, natural, over-the-counter products will make the Qurr line available through convenient direct online ordering without a prescription. All Qurr products are blended with Fortetropin®, MYOS' proprietary ingredient which has been clinically demonstrated to reduce serum myostatin levels, which helps increase muscle size and lean body mass. MYOS' earlier product formulations featuring Fortetropin® have become part of the daily routine of many athletes and fit-conscious people.

 

Qurr is a line of deliciously flavored puddings, powders, and shakes all proven to be safe for daily use. While pharmaceutical companies are working on drugs to accomplish what Fortetropin® already does, there is no pharmaceutical drug that can reduce myostatin, safely. Fortetropin® has been shown in clinical trials to reduce serum myostatin levels and increase lean muscle mass and thickness when taken in conjunction with resistance training.

 

We continue to pursue additional distribution and branded sales opportunities. There can be no assurance that we will be able to secure distribution arrangements on terms acceptable to the Company, or that we will be able to generate significant sales of our current and future branded products. We expect to continue developing our own core branded products in markets such as functional foods, sports and fitness nutrition and rehab and restorative health and to pursue international sales opportunities. We expect to pursue distribution opportunities in countries in Southeast Asia where we believe there may be significant demand for our products.

 

The Company currently relies on one third-party manufacturer to produce Fortetropin. This manufacturer purchases all the necessary raw materials from suppliers and coordinates any additional production steps with third-parties. We have multiple vendors for blending, packaging and labeling our products. The Company is pursuing other supply alternatives. See Risk Factors – “ We are dependent on third-party manufacturers, suppliers and processors” for additional information regarding our relationship with our third-party manufacturers.

 

As an early-stage bionutritional and biotherapeutics company, we are dedicated to basic and clinical research that supports our existing and future product portfolio. Our research program is actively evaluating the many active proteins, lipids and peptides in Fortetropin, specifically as a natural, reversible, temporary modulator of the regulatory protein myostatin, and to leverage this knowledge to strengthen and build our intellectual property. We are dedicated to protecting our innovative technology and believe that our research programs will establish a basis for the continued submission of patent applications to help protect the Company's intellectual property. We expect our investment in research and development to continue to grow in the future.

 

Strategic Investment Transaction

 

On December 17, 2015, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with RENS Technology Inc. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Purchaser agreed to invest $20.25 million in the Company (the “Financing”) in exchange for (i) an aggregate of 3,537,037 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), and (ii) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 884,259 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrants”, and together with the Shares, the “Securities”). The Purchaser will purchase the Securities in three tranches over twenty-four months. In the first tranche, which closed on March 3, 2016, the Purchaser acquired 1,500,000 Shares and a warrant to purchase 375,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Initial Warrant”) for $5.25 million.

 

On August 19, 2016, the Purchaser notified the Company that it did not intend to fulfill its obligation to fund the second tranche of the Financing, notwithstanding its confirmation to the Company in June 2016 that the Purchaser would provide such funding in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement.

 

The Purchase Agreement provides that in the event that the Purchaser notifies the Company that it does not intend to fund the Second Closing Subscription Amount, the Purchaser is required to take all requisite action to cause the resignation or removal of one of its designees on the Board of Directors of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, effective August 23, 2016, Guiying Zhao resigned as a director of the Company. In addition, the Purchaser’s Rights terminated, effective August 19, 2016.

 

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On January 6, 2017, the Company commenced an action in the Supreme Court of New York, County of New York, against RENS Technology, Inc., RENS Agriculture Science & Technology Co., Ltd (“RENS Agriculture”), the parent company of RENS Technology, and Ren Ren, a principal in both entities and a director of the Company, arising from RENS Technology’s breach of a Securities Purchase Agreement under which RENS Technology agreed to invest an aggregate of $20.25 million in the Company in exchange for an aggregate of 3,537,037 shares of common stock of the Company and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 884,259 shares of common stock. In addition to seeking compensatory, consequential and other damages in the action, the Company asked the Court to preliminarily restrain RENS Technology and its agents and representatives, including, but not limited to, RENS Agriculture and Ren Ren, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company and a warrant permitting the purchase of 375,000 share at a price of $7.00 per share that RENS Technology had purchased under the Securities Purchase Agreement and, after the parties had an opportunity to submit opposition and reply papers in connection with the Company’s application, a preliminary injunction prohibiting RENS Technology from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares and warrant during the pendency of the action and an order attaching the stock and warrant to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company.

 

On January 11, 2017, the Court granted the Company the preliminary restraints that it requested, which prevents RENS Technology, among others, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock or the aforementioned warrant. The Court scheduled a hearing on February 14, 2017, at which time the Court heard oral argument on the application for a preliminary injunction and prejudgment attachment of the stock and warrants to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company. Since then, RENS Technology filed a motion to dismiss the complaint which the Company has opposed. No decision has been made by the Court on these two pending applications.

 

Results of Operations

 

Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2015

 

(In thousand $)   Years Ended December 31,     Change  
    2016     2015     Dollars     %  
                         
Net sales   $ 327     $ 159     $ 168       106 %
Cost of sales     319       780       (461 )     -59 %
Gross profit (loss)     8       (621 )     629       -101 %
as a % of net revenues     2 %     -391 %                
Operating expenses:                                
Selling marketing and research     846       521       325       62 %
Personnel and benefit costs     1,548       1,556       (8 )     -1 %
Share based compensation     392       930       (538 )     -58 %
General and administrative     1,275       1,224       51       4 %
Amortization of acquired intangibles     210       210       -       0 %
Loss on asset impairment     44       -       44       100 %
Total operating expenses     4,315       4,441       (126 )     -3 %
as a % of net revenues     N/M       N/M                  
                                 
Operating loss     (4,307 )     (5,062 )     755       -15 %
                                 
Other income (expense), net     (34 )     (14 )     (20 )     143 %
                                 
Loss before income taxes     (4,341 )     (5,076 )     735       -9 %
                                 
Income tax expense     -       (2 )     2       -100 %
                                 
Net loss   $ (4,341 )   $ (5,078 )   $ 737       -14 %

 

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Net sales

 

Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased $168, or 106%, compared to net sales for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in net sales was primarily due to recognition of sales previously deferred of $195 to Cenegenics and Rē Muscle Health net product sales of $136. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2015 included Rē Muscle Health net product sales of $82, distributor sales to MHP of $57 and other product sales of $19.

 

Cost of sales and gross profit

 

Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2016 decreased $461, or 59%, compared to cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease in cost of sales was primarily due to lower net sales. Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 included slow-moving/obsolete/damaged goods inventory charges of $106 and $697, respectively.

 

Operating expenses

 

Selling, marketing and research expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased $325, or 62%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily due to marketing and promotions costs expenses associated with the building of the Qurr website.

 

General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased $51, or 4%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily due to a bad debt charge in 2015 of $390 offset by an adjustment for accrued rent liability of $271,

 

Income tax expense

 

Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was zero and $2, which reflects minimum state corporate taxes.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Working capital at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is summarized as follows:

 

(In thousand $)   December 31,     December 31,     Increase  
    2016     2015     (Decrease)  
Current Assets:                  
Cash   $ 1,866     $ 879     $ 987  
Accounts receivable, net     8       406       (398 )
Inventories, net     1,862       1,467       395  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     85       523       (438 )
Total current assets     3,821       3,275       546  
Current liabilities:                        
Accounts payable     226       328       (102 )
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     417       717       (300 )
Convertible note     -       575       (575 )
Term note     -       100       (100 )
Total current liabilities     643       1,720       (1,077 )
Working Capital   $ 3,178     $ 1,555     $ 1,623  
Current Ratio     5.94       1.90          

 

Working capital increased $1,623 to $3,178 at December 31, 2016 compared to $1,555 at December 31, 2015.

 

Changes in working capital components were as follows:

 

Cash increased $987 primarily due to $5,141 of net proceeds received from the issuance of common stock to Rens Technology Inc. and $117 cash from the exercise of warrants, partially offset by $3,705 used in operations, $466 of capital spending, and $100 repayment of borrowing under the Term Note.

 

Accounts receivable, net decreased $398 primarily due to cash collections from Cenegenics

 

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Inventories, net increased $395 primarily due to new inventory production which included $414 of Fortetropin purchases

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets decreased $438 primarily due to a $414 decrease in prepaid inventory

 

Accounts payable decreased $102 primarily due to the timing of payments.

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities decreased $300 primarily due to decrease in other accrued items of $271.

 

Short-term borrowings decreased $675 resulting from the issuance of common stock to convert the promissory note previously issued to Gan Ren, a related party of RENS, for $575 and $100 repayment under the Term Note.

 

At December 31, 2016, we had cash of $1,886 and total assets of $5,961 (which includes $1,907 of intangible assets).

 

Summarized cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

 

  Years Ended December 31,        
(In thousand $)   2016     2015     Change  
Net cash used in operating activities   $ (3,673 )   $ (2,252 )   $ (1,421 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (381 )     (27 )     (354 )
Net cash provided by financing activities     5,041       1,591       3,450  
Net increase (decrease) in cash   $ 987     $ (688 )   $ 1, 675  

 

Net cash used in operating activities represents net loss adjusted for certain non-cash items and changes in operating assets and liabilities. Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased $1,421 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015 primarily due to an increase in operating expenses. For additional information about the changes in operating assets and liabilities refer to the above discussion on working capital.

 

Net cash used in investing activities includes cash used to purchase capital assets. Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2016 included capitalized software costs of $380.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased by $3,450 to $5,041 and includes proceeds of $5,250 received from the strategic investment by RENS Technology Inc. offset primarily by payment of $100 under the Term Note and offering costs of $109.

 

Convertible Note

 

On December 17, 2015, concurrent with the execution of the Purchase Agreement with RENS Technology Inc., the Company issued an unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $575 (the “Note”) to Gan Ren, a related party of RENS Agriculture. The Note accrued interest at a rate of 8% per annum and matured (the “Maturity Date”) on December 17, 2016. On the Maturity Date, the Note and the accrued interest of $46 were automatically converted into 225,864 shares of Common Stock at $2.75 per share.

 

Term Note

 

On September 10, 2015, the Company converted its outstanding revolving note with City National Bank, which had a termination date of August 31, 2015, into a term note (the “Term Note”). The Term Note provided that the then outstanding balance of $400 shall be payable along with interest thereon on the last day of each month in four (4) consecutive installments of $100, with the final installment due and payable in full on December 31, 2015. The Term Note was collateralized by all inventory, chattel paper, accounts, equipment, general intangibles, securities and instruments and contained customary events of default, including failure to make payment and bankruptcy. As of December 31, 2015, the interest rate on the Term Note was 4.50%. At December 31, 2015, the balance under the Term Note was $100, which was subsequently paid in full on January 7, 2016.

 

Additional Financings

 

We may seek to raise additional capital through the issuance of debt or equity securities. Should the Company seek additional debt and/or equity financing, it cannot assure that such financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all.

 

Going Concern Uncertainty

 

As of the filing date of this Form 10-K, management believes that there may not be sufficient capital resources from operations and existing financing arrangements in order to meet operating expenses and working capital requirements for the next twelve months, primarily due to the failure of RENS Technology Inc. to fund the required amounts. These facts raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, we are evaluating various alternatives, including reducing operating expenses, securing additional financing for future business activities and other strategic alternatives. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to generate the level of operating revenues in its business plan, or if additional sources of financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all. If no additional sources of financing are available, our future operating prospects may be adversely affected.

 

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Registered Direct Offering

 

On February 3, 2017, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor providing for the issuance and sale by the Company of 500,000 shares of common stock, par value in a registered direct offering at a purchase price of $4.25 per share, for gross proceeds of $2.125 million. The offering closed on February 8, 2017.

 

Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

 

Effective February 14, 2017, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of one right for each of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend was paid to the stockholders of record at the close of business on February 24, 2017. Each Right entitles the registered holder, subject to the terms of the Rights Agreement to purchase from the Company one one-thousandth of a share of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock at a price of $7.00), subject to certain adjustments. The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in the Rights Agreement dated as of February 14, 2017 between the Company and Island Stock Transfer, as Rights Agent.

 

At-the-market Offering

 

On February 21, 2017, the Company entered into a sales agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC establishing an at-the-market equity program pursuant to which we may offer and sell up to $6.0 million of our shares of common stock from time to time through H.C. Wainwright. As of the filing date of this Form 10-K no shares have been sold under this program.

 

Long-term Contractual Obligations

 

As of December 31, 2016, the Company’s enforceable and legally binding contractual obligations include future minimum lease payments under a non-cancellable operating lease and purchase obligations under a long-term supply agreement.

 

At December 31, 2016, the future minimum lease payments under the non-cancellable operating lease in excess of one year were as follows:

 

(In thousand $)      
       
Years Ended December 31,   Amount  
2017   $ 69  
2018     71  
2019     72  
Total   $ 212  

 

For additional information about the operating lease refer to PART IV, Item 15, “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies – Operating Lease.”

 

On November 18, 2016, we entered into an Amended Supply Agreement with DIL Technologie GmbH (“DIL”). Pursuant to the agreement (and so long as the agreement is effective), DIL will manufacture and supply the Company with Fortetropin®, the active ingredient for its products, and the Company will purchase quantities of Fortetropin® from DIL in its discretion. DIL will manufacture the formula exclusively for the Company in perpetuity, and may not manufacture the formula for other entities (but may manufacture it for its own non-commercial research). The Company agreed, commencing January 2017, to pay DIL €10,000 per month for collaborative research. The monthly payments terminate upon the earlier of: (a) the date that the Company orders additional product in accordance with the terms of the agreement and (b) December 31, 2018, and the Company has no further financial obligations to DIL thereafter. The Company also agreed to pay DIL €400,000 in satisfaction of all prior liabilities and obligations under its prior agreements with DIL. The agreement expires on December 31, 2018, and the Company has the unilateral right to renew the agreement for subsequent one-year terms.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any 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.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill, which accomplishes exactly what its title indicates by eliminating the second step in the current goodwill impairment calculation. Currently there is a two-step process for determining the amount of any goodwill impairment. In Step 1 an entity determines if the carrying value of the reporting unit (for which goodwill has been recorded) exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit. If the calculation in Step 1 indicates that the carrying value of a reporting unit for which goodwill has been recorded exceeds the fair value, the entity would have to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. An impairment would be recorded to the extent that the goodwill carrying value exceeded the implied fair value of goodwill at the reporting date. The amount of any goodwill impairment must take into consideration the effects of income taxes for any tax deductible goodwill. The effective date to adopt the ASU is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The ASU is to be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2017-04 is not expected to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force).” The amendments in this Update relate to eight specific types of cash receipts and cash payments which current GAAP either is unclear or does not include specific guidance on the cash flow classification issues. The amendments in this Update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The Company will adopt the provisions of this ASU for its fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 is not expected to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients.” The amendments in ASU 2016-12 affect only the narrow aspects of Topic 606 that are outlined in ASU 2016-12. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2016-12 is not expected to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing.” The amendments in this Update affect entities with transactions included within the scope of Topic 606. The scope of that Topic includes entities that enter into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services (that are an output of the entity’s ordinary activities) in exchange for consideration. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2016-10 is not expected to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee share-Based Payment Accounting (ASU 2016-09”). ASU 216-09 provides guidance designed to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including guidance relating to accounting for income taxes with respect to share-based payment awards; providing generally that excess tax benefits related to share-based awards should be recorded as a reduction to income tax expense (currently, excess tax benefits generally are recorded to additional-paid-in-capital); providing generally that excess tax benefits related to share-based awards should be classified along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity (currently, excess tax benefits generally are separated from other income tax cash flows and classified as a financing activity); providing that an entity may make an accounting policy election either to base compensation cost accruals on the number of awards expected to vest (as required by current guidance) or to account for forfeitures when they occur; modifying the current exception to liability classification such that partial cash settlement of an award for tax withholding purposes would not result, by itself, in liability classification of the award if the amount withheld does not exceed the maximum statutory tax rate in the employees' applicable jurisdictions (currently, an award cannot qualify for equity classification, rather than liability classification, if the amount withheld exceeds the minimum statutory withholding requirements); and providing that cash paid by an employer when directly withholding shares for tax withholding purposes should be classified as a financing activity on the statement of cash flows (currently there is no authoritative guidance addressing this classification issue). The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted (if early adoption occurs in an interim period, any adjustments will be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period). Depending on the particular issue addressed by the guidance, application of the guidance will be made prospectively, retrospectively or subject to a retrospective transition method. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on the Company's results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

 

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In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. The recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee will continue to primarily depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. However, unlike current accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”), which requires only capital leases to be recognized on the balance sheet, ASU 2016-02 will require both types of leases to be recognized on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 also requires disclosures about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements, providing additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for us beginning January 1, 2019, with early application permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (“ASU 2015-17”) ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. The amendments in this Update may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented and is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2015-17 does not expect to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (“ASU 2015-11”), which changes the measurement principle for inventory from the lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 defines net realizable value as estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The new guidance must be applied on a prospective basis by us beginning January 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2015-17 is not expected to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (“ASU 2015-03”), which requires all debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt. Prior to the issuance of this standard, debt issuance costs, which are specific incremental costs, other than those paid to the lender, that are directly attributable to issuing a debt instrument (i.e., third party costs), were required to be presented in the balance sheet as a deferred charge (i.e., an asset). Under ASU 2015-03, the presentation of debt issuance costs is consistent with the presentation for a debt discount, (i.e., a direct adjustment to the carrying value of the debt). ASU 2015-03 does not affect the recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs. Accordingly, the amortization of such costs should continue to be calculated using the interest method and be reported as interest expense. ASU 2015-03 is effective for us beginning January 1, 2016. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2015-03 does not expect to have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”). The amendments in this update define management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as a going concern and provides related footnote disclosure requirements. Under U.S. GAAP, financial statements are prepared under the presumption that the reporting organization will continue to operate as a going concern, except in limited circumstances. Financial reporting under this presumption is commonly referred to as the going concern basis of accounting. The going concern basis of accounting establishes the fundamental basis for measuring and classifying assets and liabilities. This update provides guidance on when there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as a going concern and how the underlying conditions and events should be disclosed in the footnotes. It is intended to reduce diversity that existed in footnote disclosures because of the lack of guidance about when substantial doubt existed. The amendments in this update are effective for us beginning January 1, 2017. Early application is permitted. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has disclosed the impact in the footnotes on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP and requires revenue to be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative disclosures are required about customer contracts, significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. This accounting guidance is effective for us beginning January 1, 2018 using one of two prescribed transition methods. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

  

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, equity and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future non-conforming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ significantly from estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates include but are not limited to the valuation of stock-based awards, measurement of allowances for doubtful accounts and inventory reserves, the deferred tax asset valuation, the selection of asset useful lives, fair value estimations used to test long-lived assets, including intangibles, for impairment and provisions necessary for assets and liabilities.

 

The Company has recorded minimal sales to its distributors during the past ten consecutive quarters, and has only recently launched its Qurr branded products. Management’s estimates, including evaluation of impairment of long-lived assets and inventory reserves are based in part on forecasted future results. A variety of factors could cause actual results to differ from forecasted results and these differences could have a significant effect on asset carrying amounts.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Management regularly reviews accounts receivables, and if necessary, establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts that reflects management’s best estimate of amounts that may not be collectible based on historical collection experience and specific customer information. Bad debt expense recognized as a result of an allowance for doubtful accounts is classified under selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations. If we are unable to collect our outstanding accounts receivable from our distributors, or if our distributors are unable or unwilling to purchase our products, our operating results and financial condition will be adversely affected.

 

As part of our ongoing liquidity assessments, management evaluates our cash and cash equivalents. The amount of funds held in the bank can fluctuate due to the timing of receipts and payments in the ordinary course of business and other reasons, such as business-development activities. As a result, the Company may have exposure to cash in excess of FDIC insured limits.

 

Fair Value of Long-Lived Assets

 

We test long-lived assets, including fixed assets and intangibles with finite lives, for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the net carrying amount is greater than its fair value. Assets are grouped and evaluated at the lowest level for their identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets. We consider historical performance and future estimated results in our evaluation of potential impairment and then compare the carrying amount of the asset to the future estimated cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows, we measure the amount of impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its fair value. The estimation of fair value is generally measured by discounting expected future cash flows at the rate we utilize to evaluate potential investments. We estimate fair value based on the information available in making the necessary estimates, judgments and projections.

 

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Our policy is to evaluate intangible assets subject to amortization for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Impairment testing of intangible assets subject to amortization involves comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the forecasted undiscounted future cash flows. In the event the carrying value of the asset exceeds the undiscounted future cash flows, the carrying value is considered not recoverable and an impairment exists. An impairment loss is measured as the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value, calculated using a discounted future cash flow method. The computed impairment loss is recognized in the period that the impairment occurs. Assets which are not impaired may require an adjustment to the remaining useful lives for which to amortize the asset.

 

Stock-based Compensation

 

Generally, stock-based payments are measured at their estimated fair value on the date of grant. Stock-based awards to non-employees are re-measured at fair value each financial reporting date until performance is complete. Stock-based compensation expense recognized during a period is based on the estimated number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest. For stock options and restricted stock that do not vest immediately but which contain only a service vesting feature, we recognize compensation cost on the unvested shares and options on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting period.

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of options and the market price of our common stock on the date of grant for the fair value of restricted stock issued. Our determination of fair value of stock-based awards is affected by our stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to our expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and certain other market variables such as the risk free interest rate.

 

Income Taxes

 

We account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach which allows for the recognition and measurement of deferred tax assets based upon the likelihood of realization of tax benefits in future years. Under the asset and liability approach, deferred taxes are provided for the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not these items will either expire before we are able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain.

 

We record a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, if any, based on our estimates of future taxable income as well as tax planning strategies when it is more likely than not that a portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. If we are able to utilize more of our deferred tax assets than the net amount previously recorded when unanticipated events occur, an adjustment to deferred tax assets would increase our net income when those events occur.

 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

We are a smaller reporting company, and therefore, we are not required to provide information required by this Item of Form 10-K.

 

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data.

 

The Company’s financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2016, and 2015 have been examined to the extent indicated in their reports by our independent registered accountants and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP pursuant to regulations promulgated by the SEC. The aforementioned financial statements are included herein under Item 15.

 

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

 

On May 19, 2016, the audit committee of the board of directors dismissed EisnerAmper LLP (“EisnerAmper”), the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, EisnerAmper's audit reports on the Company's financial statements did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 and the subsequent interim period preceding EisnerAmper's resignation, (i) there were no disagreements between the Company and EisnerAmper on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements, if not resolved to EisnerAmper's satisfaction, would have caused EisnerAmper to make reference in connection with EisnerAmper's opinion to the subject matter of the disagreement; and (ii) there were no "reportable events" as the term is described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

 

On May 19, 2016, the audit committee and the board of directors approved the engagement of WithumSmith+Brown, PC (“Withum”) as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 and through May 19, 2016, neither the Company nor anyone acting on its behalf consulted Withum with respect to (ii) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, nor the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements, and neither a written report was provided to the Company nor oral advice provided that Withum concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement or a "reportable event" as described in Items 304(a)(1)(iv) and (v), respectively, of Regulation S-K.

 

 

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Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that is designed to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedure include, without limitations, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive officer or officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

In accordance with Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15, an evaluation was completed by our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report. Based on that evaluation, these officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and includes those policies and procedures that:

 

Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;

 

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and board of directors; and

 

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Because of the inherent limitations of internal control, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.

 

As of December 31, 2016, management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and SEC guidance on conducting such assessments. Based on that evaluation, they concluded that, during the period covered by this report, such internal controls and procedures were effective.

 

This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the SEC that permit us to provide only the management’s report in this annual report.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 9B. Other Information.

 

None.

 

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PART III

 

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

 

Our directors and executive officers are as follows:

 

Name   Age   Position   Class
             
Dr. Robert J. Hariri   58   Chairman of the Board of Directors   I
             
Ren Ren   55   Director (Global Chairman)   I
             
Joseph Mannello   59   Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director   III
             
Dr. Louis J. Aronne   61   Director   II
             
Christopher Pechock   52   Director   II
             
Victor Mandel   52   Director   III
             
John Nosta   57   Director   III
             
Bin Zhou   38   Director   I

 

Our Board is classified into three separate classes, as nearly equal in number as possible, with one class to be elected annually for staggered three-year term or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier resignation, removal or death.

 

The term of our current Class III directors will expire at the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the term of our current Class II directors will expire at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the term of our current Class I directors will expire at the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Any director chosen as a result of a newly created directorship or to fill a vacancy on the Board would hold office for a term expiring at the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders for the class identified. This does not change the present number of directors or the Board’s authority to change that number and to fill any vacancies or newly created directorships.

 

The experience of each or our directors and executive officers is as follows:

 

Dr. Robert J. Hariri joined us as a Director in July 2011 and was elected Chairman of the Board in April 2012. Dr. Hariri has served as the chairman and chief scientific officer of Celgene Cellular Therapeutics, a division of Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG), since 2014. From 2002 to 2014, he served in various positions at Celgene Cellular Therapeutics, including chief executive officer and president. Prior to joining Celgene Cellular Therapeutics, Dr. Hariri was founder, chairman and chief scientific officer at Anthrogenesis Corporation/LIFEBANK, Inc., a privately held biomedical technology and service corporation involved in the area of human stem cell therapeutics, which was acquired by Celgene Corporation in 2002. Dr. Hariri also serves as president of Human Longevity Cellular Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held genomics and cell therapy-based diagnostic and therapeutic company focused on extending the healthy, high performance human life span, which he co-founded in 2013. He has also served as co-founder, vice chairman and chief scientific officer of Neurodynamics, a privately held medical device and technology corporation. Dr. Hariri is an adjunct associate professor of pathology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and has also held key academic positions at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and the Cornell University Graduate School of Medical Science, including serving as the director of the Center for Trauma Research. Dr. Hariri is also a director of Cryoport, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYRX), Bionik Laboratories Corp. (OTCQX: BNKL), Provista Diagnostics and Rocket Racing, Inc. Dr. Hariri is a member of the scientific advisory board for the Archon X Prize for Genomics, which is awarded by the X Prize Foundation. Dr. Hariri serves as a trustee of the J. Craig Venter Institute, a trustee of the Liberty Science Center and a commissioner of the New Jersey Commission for Cancer Research. Dr. Hariri received the Thomas Alva Edison Award in 2007 and 2011, The Fred J. Epstein Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 and numerous other honors for his contributions to biomedicine and aviation. He has served as a member of the board of visitors at Columbia University School of Engineering & Applied Sciences and the Science & Technology Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Hariri received his undergraduate training at Columbia College and Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and was awarded his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Hariri received his surgical training at The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and directed the Aitken Neurosurgery Laboratory and the Center for Trauma Research. We believe Dr. Hariri’s training as a scientist, his knowledge and experience with respect to the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries and his extensive research and experience qualifies him to serve on our Board of Directors.

 

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Ren Ren joined us as a Director (Global Chairman) in March 2016. Mr. Ren has more than 28 years of experiences in China’s food and agricultural business. Since 2001, he formed and operated Beijing Seasons Investment Group Co, Ltd and RENS Agriculture Science and Technology Co, Ltd. Mr. Ren is also chairman of China’s Nutrition and Health Guidance Committee, Editor in Chief of The Capital Food Safety Weekly, chairman of Beijing Seasons Investment Group Co., Ltd, chairman of Anhui Woyang Huadu Properties Co., Ltd., chairman of Xingguo Hongtianxia Camellia Oil Co., Ltd, and chairman of Nanjing Xingfeng Ecological Agriculture Co., Ltd. From 1993 to 2001, he formed and operated multiple companies in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, mainly engaged in agricultural products operation and management. From 1987 to 1992, he was a department director at Sheyang Food Bureau, responsible for grain purchasing and management. We believe Mr. Ren’s extensive knowledge and experience with respect to health and nutrition products and his extensive food product industry background qualifies him to serve on our Board of Directors.

 

Joseph Mannello joined us as a Director in December 2015 and has served as our interim chief executive officer since September 2016. From May 2015 to September 2016, he served as a consultant. From March 2013 to May 2015, he served as the executive managing director at Brean Capital LLC, an independent investment bank and asset management firm, where he also served as a member of the firm’s operating committee. From March 2008 to March 2012, Mr. Mannello was the head of corporate credit for Gleacher & Company, Inc. (OTC:GLCH), a publicly-traded investment bank. Prior to that, he was the head of the fixed income division of BNY Capital Markets, Inc., a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BK). We believe that Mr. Mannello’s extensive financial markets background qualifies him to serve on our Board of Directors.

 

Dr. Louis Aronne joined us as a Director and a member of our Scientific Advisory Board in July 2011. Dr. Aronne is the Weill Professor of Metabolic Research and Director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center which he founded in 1986 at Weill-Cornell Medical College. He is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Aronne is former president of the Obesity Society and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has been an investigator on more than 40 trials, authored more than 60 papers and book chapters on obesity and edited the National Institutes of Health Practical Guide to the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults. Dr. Aronne has won several awards for teaching, including the Leo M. Davidoff Society Prize from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1983 and Eliot Hochstein Teaching Award from Cornell University in 1990. Dr. Aronne graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Trinity College with a BS in biochemistry and from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. We believe Dr. Aronne’s skills as a physician and his knowledge and experience with respect to obesity and related metabolic diseases qualifies him to serve on our Board of Directors.

 

Christopher Pechock joined us as a Director in February 2014. Mr. Pechock has been a partner at Matlin Patterson Global Advisers, a global alternative asset manager, since its inception in July 2002. From November 1998 to July 2002, Mr. Pechock served as a member of the Global Distressed Securities Group Credit Suisse (NYSE:CS). From January 1997 to October 1998, Mr. Pechock served as a Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst at Turnberry Capital Management, L.P. Prior to that, Mr. Pechock served as a Portfolio Manager at Eos Partners, L.P. (February 1996 to December 1996), a Vice President and high yield analyst at PaineWebber Inc. (May 1993 to January 1996) and an analyst in risk arbitrage at Wertheim Schroder & Co., Incorporated (August 1987 to April 1991). He serves on the board of directors of Gleacher & Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLCH), and Oceanus LLC, a private ship-owning company. Mr. Pechock received a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. We believe Mr. Pechock’s extensive financial background qualifies him to serve on our Board of Directors.

 

Victor Mandel joined us as a director in August 2016 and previously served as a director of the Company from December 2015 until March 2016. He is the founding partner of Criterion Capital Management, LLC and has over twenty-five years of experience in investments, corporate strategy and corporate governance. Mr. Mandel previously served as Co-Chairman of Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBC) from May 2013 through December 2014 and as a director, chair of its Governance and Nominating Committee and member of its Audit and Strategy and Risk Policy Committees from May 2013 until May 2016. Additionally, he has previously served as a member of the board of directors and on the audit committees of Comsys IT Partners, Inc. (now a Manpower company), Broadpoint Gleacher Securities Group, Inc. (now Gleacher & Co., Inc.), and XLHealth Corp. (now a United Healthcare company). He previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Circle.com (NASDAQ:CIRC) and served as Executive Vice President, Finance and Development of Snyder Communications, Inc. (NYSE:SNC) from 1999 to 2000. From 1991 to 1999, Mr. Mandel served as vice president in the Investment Research department at Goldman Sachs & Co. (NYSE:GS). Mr. Mandel holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, an A.B. in Computer Science from Harvard University, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. We believe Mr. Mandel’s extensive financial background qualifies him to serve on our Board of Directors.

 

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John Nosta has served as the founder and president of NOSTALAB, a digital health think tank, since June 2013. He is generally regarded as a leading global strategic and creative thinker in the digital health area. A leading voice in the convergence of technology and health, Mr. Nosta helps define, dissect and deliberate global trends in digital health. He has also served as a member of the Google Health Advisory Board since October 2014 and has penned HEALTH CRITICAL for Forbes, a top global blog on health and technology. For over 20 years, Mr. Nosta was part of the leadership of Omnicom and WPP, leading healthcare communication companies. Prior to founding NOSTALAB, Mr. Nosta was employed by Ogilvy CommonHealth, a leading healthcare communication company, from April 2003 to June 2013, where he held a series of positions including Chief Creative Officer, Chief Strategic Officer and unit President. From 1990 to 1997, he held various senior-level positions at LLNS, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC), a leading healthcare communication company. Mr. Nosta previously served as a director of the Company from December 2015 until March 2016. Mr. Nosta served as a research associate at Harvard University Medical School from 1980 to 1981 and has co-authored several papers with global thought-leaders in the field of cardiovascular physiology, with a focus on acute myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University in 1981. We believe Mr. Nosta’s scientific and pharmaceuticals industry background qualifies him to serve on our Board of Directors.

 

Bin Zhou joined us as a Director in March 2016. Mr. Zhou is an attorney licensed in the State of New Jersey. Since November 2007, he has been an attorney and a partner at Bernard & Yam, LLP, a New York law firm. He has advised companies on their public listings on U.S. stock exchanges including NASDAQ, NYSE and OTC markets, as well as on their private and public offering of securities. He received a bachelor’s degree in Economic Laws from Nanjing University, China, in 2001. He received a Master of Social Work from University of Georgia in 2003 and a Juris Doctor’s degree from Rutgers University School of Law in 2006. We believe Mr. Zhou’s extensive background in corporate compliance and international law qualifies him to serve on our Board of Directors.

 

Members of the Scientific Advisory Board

 

In addition to our Board of Directors, we maintain a Scientific Advisory Board, comprised of scientists and medical professionals who advise us on science and medical health issues, medical conditions and health care trends as they relate to our current and future products. Members of the Scientific Advisory Board provide us with advice, insights, contacts and other assistance based on their extensive knowledge and experience. Specifically, they advise us on: (a) the use of myostatin modulators in the treatment of various disorders including sarcopenia, obesity, muscle repair, anti-aging and longevity therapy, (b) the biological activities of our products and (c) the development of clinical research programs relating to the biomedical activities and benefits of our products. We enter into advisory board agreements with members of the Scientific Advisory Board pursuant to which they are entitled to receive a fixed number of shares of common stock (which may vary as determined by the Board of Directors), which generally vest over a number of years. The Scientific Advisory Board is currently comprised of the following members: Dr. Robert J. Hariri, Dr. Louis Aronne, Dr. Michael Donnelly, Dr. Caroline Apovian and Dr. Neilank Jha.

 

The experience of each of the members of the Scientific Advisory Board (other than members who are our current directors, whose experience is set forth above) is as follows:

 

Dr. Caroline Apovian joined the Scientific Advisory Board in February 2013. Since November 2010, Dr. Apovian has served as Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, in the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition at Boston University School of Medicine. She has also served as Director of the Center for Nutrition and Weight Management at Boston Medical Center since January 2000. Dr. Apovian is a nationally and internationally recognized authority on nutrition and has been in the field of obesity and nutrition since 1990. Dr. Apovian was a recipient of the Physician Nutrition Specialist Award given by the American Society of Clinical Nutrition for her work on developing and providing nutrition education, to medical students and physicians in training at Boston University School of Medicine. She has published over 200 articles, chapters, and reviews on the topics of obesity, nutrition, and the relationship between adipose tissue and risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Dr. Apovian has recently published a new book entitled The Age-Defying Diet and has also written two popular books called The Overnight Diet and The ALLI Diet Plan . Dr. Apovian has been a member of The Obesity Society since 1992, and has served on the Clinical Committee as well as Secretary/Treasurer and the Executive Committee from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she serves as Associate Editor for the Society's journal, Obesity. Dr. Apovian received her BA from Barnard College and her MD from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

 

Dr. Neilank Jha joined the Scientific Advisory Board in December 2011. Since July 2010, Dr. Jha has served as a Clinical Fellow in the Spinal Program of Toronto Western Hospital. From 2004 to 2010, he was in the Neurosurgery Residency Program at McMaster University. Dr. Jha received his BS from the University of Toronto and his Doctor of Medicine from McMaster University.

 

Biographical information for Dr. Robert Hariri and Dr. Louis Aronne is set forth above in “Directors and Executive Officers.”

 

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Board Meetings

 

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, the Board held eleven formal meetings and otherwise acted by unanimous written consent. We have no written policy regarding director attendance at annual meetings of stockholders. Our last annual meeting of stockholders was held on December 21, 2016 and seven of our directors attended such meeting.

 

Director Independence

 

The Board evaluates the independence of each nominee for election as a director in accordance with the Nasdaq listing rules (the “Nasdaq Listing Rules”). Pursuant to these rules, a majority of our Board must be “independent directors” within the meaning of the Nasdaq Listing Rules, and all directors who sit on our Audit Committee and Compensation Committee must also be independent directors.

 

The Nasdaq definition of “independence” includes a series of objective tests, such as the director or director nominee is not, and was not during the last three years, our employee and has not received certain payments from, or engaged in various types of business dealings with, us. In addition, as further required by the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Board has made a subjective determination as to each independent director that no relationships exist which, in the opinion of the Board, would interfere with such individual’s exercise of independent judgment in carrying out his or her responsibilities as a director. In making these determinations, the Board reviewed and discussed information provided by the directors with regard to each director’s business and personal activities as they may relate to us and our management.

 

As a result, the Board has affirmatively determined that other than Mr. Ren and Mr. Mannello, none of our directors has a material relationship with the Company. The Board has also affirmatively determined that all members of our Audit Committee and Compensation Committee are independent directors.

 

Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert

 

In April 2014, we established a separately-designated standing Audit Committee in accordance with Section 3(a) (58) (A) of the Exchange Act and the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The Audit Committee is comprised of Victor Mandel (chair), Chris Pechock and Bin Zhou. Our Board has determined that Mr. Mandel qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined by the rules of the SEC, based on his education, experience and background. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, the Audit Committee held four formal meetings.

 

The Audit Committee:

 

  oversees the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Company and the audits of the financial statements of the Company;
     
  meets at least once per fiscal year with the Company’s outside auditors with respect to matters relating to the Company’s accounting and financial reporting processes, the audits of the Company’s financial statements, the Company’s application of accounting principles and the Company’s internal controls, and advises the Board of Directors with respect thereto;
     
  is responsible for ensuring its receipt from the outside auditors of a formal written statement delineating all relationships between the auditor and the Company, actively engaging in a dialogue with the auditor with respect to any disclosed relationships or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the auditor and taking, or recommending that the full Board take, appropriate action to oversee the independence of the outside auditor;
     
  is directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention, oversight of the work and, where appropriate, replacement of any registered public accounting firm engaged for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Company, and each such registered public accounting firm must report directly to the Audit Committee; and
     
  oversees procedures established for (i) the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters; (ii) confidential, anonymous submissions by the Company’s employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters and compliance with the Company’s Code of Ethics; and (iii) the review and oversight of all related party transactions.

 

Compensation Committee

 

In April 2014, we established a separately-designated standing Compensation Committee in accordance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The Compensation Committee is comprised of Christopher Pechock (chair) and Dr. Louis J. Aronne. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, the Compensation Committee held 3 formal meetings.

 

The Compensation Committee:

 

  oversees the compensation policies and their specific application to our executive officers;
     
  prepares an annual report on executive compensation for inclusion in the our Annual Report on Form 10-K and/or proxy statement;
     
  negotiates and approves the compensation of our chief executive officer and our other executive officers;
     
  selects a peer group of companies against which to compare our compensation of our executive officers, if it deems such comparison necessary;
     
  monitors compensation trends and solicits independent advice when deemed appropriate; and
     
  approves, rejects or modifies incentive bonus compensation plans for our senior management, as recommended by management.

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Director Nominations

 

Our Board of Directors does not maintain a separate nominating committee. Functions customarily performed by a nominating committee are performed by the independent members of our Board. In evaluating and determining whether to nominate a candidate for a position on the Board, the independent members of our Board utilize a variety of methods and considers criteria such as high professional ethics and values, experience on the policy-making level in business or scientific/medical research experience relevant to our product candidates and a commitment to enhancing stockholder value. Candidates may be brought to the attention of the independent members of the Board by current Board members, stockholders, officers or other persons. The independent members of the Board will review all candidates in the same manner regardless of the source of the recommendation.

 

We have no formal policy regarding diversity of our Board of Directors. The independent members of our Board may therefore consider a broad range of factors relating to the qualifications and background of nominees, which may include diversity, which is not only limited to race, gender or national origin. The priority of the independent members of our Board in selecting members of the Board of Directors is identifying persons who will further the interests of our stockholders through his or her established record of professional accomplishment, the ability to contribute positively to the collaborative culture among Board members and professional and personal experiences and expertise relevant to our growth strategy.

 

The independent members of the Board also consider stockholder recommendations for director nominees that are properly received in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC. In order to validly nominate a candidate for election or reelection as a director, stockholders must give timely notice of such nomination in writing to our Corporate Secretary and include, as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate, all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for the election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder (including such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected).

 

Board Leadership Structure

 

Dr. Robert J. Hariri serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Mr. Ren serves as our Global Chairman. Mr. Mannello currently serves as our principal executive officer. The Board of Directors has chosen to separate the principal executive officer and chairman positions because it believes that (i) independent oversight of management is an important component of an effective board of directors and (ii) this structure benefits the interests of all stockholders. If the Board of Directors convenes for a special meeting, the non-management directors will meet in executive session if circumstances warrant. Given the composition of the Board of Directors with a strong slate of independent directors, the Board of Directors does not believe that it is necessary to formally designate a lead independent director at this time, although it may consider appointing a lead independent director if circumstances change. We believe that the structure described above is the best structure to lead us in the achievement of our goals and objectives and establishes an effective balance between management leadership and appropriate oversight by independent directors.

 

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Board Role in Risk Oversight

 

Senior management is responsible for assessing and managing our various exposures to risk on a day-to-day basis, including the creation of appropriate risk management programs and policies. The Board is responsible for overseeing management in the execution of its responsibilities and for assessing our approach to risk management. In addition, an overall review of risk is inherent in the Board’s consideration of our long-term strategies and in the transactions and other matters presented to the Board, including capital expenditures, acquisitions and divestitures, and financial matters.

 

Code of Ethics

 

We have adopted a corporate Code of Ethics. The text of our Code of Ethics, which applies to our employees, officers and directors, is posted in the “Corporate Governance” section of our website, http://www.myosrens.com. A copy of our Code of Conduct and Ethics is also available in print, free of charge, upon written request to 45 Horsehill Road, Suite 106, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927, Attention: Joseph Mannello.

 

Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act

 

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended requires our directors and executive officers, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities, to report their initial beneficial ownership and any subsequent changes in that beneficial ownership of our securities to the SEC. Based solely on a review of the copies of the reports furnished to us, we believe that all such reports for the year ended December 31, 2016 were filed on a timely basis with the exceptions of two late Form 4 filings for Mr. Lyu and one late Form 4 filing for each of Messrs Ren, Zhou and Aronne.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

 

Summary Compensation Table

 

The table below sets forth the compensation earned for services rendered to us, for fiscal years indicated, by our executive officers.

 

Name and Position  

Fiscal

Year

   

Salary

($)

   

Bonus

($)

   

Stock Awards

($)

   

Option Awards

($) (6)

   

All Other Compensation

($) (7)

   

Total

($)

 
                                           
Joseph Mannello (5)   2016       82,600       -       12,631       -       16,081       111,312  
(Interim Chief Executive Officer)   2015       -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                       
K. Bryce Toussaint (1)   2016       173,569       -       1,755       -       4,123       179,447  
(Former Chief Executive Officer)   2015       9,230       -       22,700       -       20,000       51,930  
                                                       
Joseph C. DosSantos (2)   2016       122,437       50,000       -       -       -       172,437  
(Former Chief Financial Officer)   2015       200,000       50,000       9,350       52,700       37,660       349,710  
                                                       
Dr. Robert C. Ashton, Jr. (3)   2016       55,687       50,000       -       -       -       105,687  
(Former Chief Medical Officer)   2015       237,167       50,000       -       52,700       39,781       379,648  
                                                       
Peter Levy (4)   2016       -       -       -       -       -       -  
(Former President) (4)   2015       171,475       -       -       52,700       21,165       245,340  

 

(1) K.Bryce Toussaint was hired as Chief Executive Officer on December 17, 2015 and resigned on August 31, 2016.
   
(2) On June 30, 2016, Joseph C. DosSantos resigned as the Chief Financial Officer.
   
(3) Dr. Ashton resigned as Chief Medical Officer on January 31, 2016.

 

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(4) Mr. Levy resigned as President, Chief Operating Officer on September 7, 2015.

 

(5) On August 26, 2016, the board of directors appointed Joseph Mannello as the Company’s interim Chief Executive Officer, effective as of September 1, 2016.

 

(6) Amounts reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of stock option awards computed in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” The assumptions used in determining the grant date fair value of these awards for their respective years are set forth in Part IV, Item 15, “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: Note 10 – Stock Compensation.”

 

(7) The amounts in All Other Compensation column of the Summary Compensation Table reflect the following:

 

Name   Fiscal Year   Consulting Agreements     Health Insurance Expenses     401(k) Matching Contribution     Other Perquisites     Total Other Compensation  
Joseph Mannello   2016   $ -       5,170       -       -     $ 5,170  
    2015   $ -       -       -       -     $ -  
                                             
K. Bryce Toussaint   2016   $ -       14,590       -       -     $ 14,590  
    2015   $ 20,000       -       -       -     $ 20,000  
                                             
Joseph C. DosSantos   2016   $ -       14,590       4,183       57     $ 18,830  
    2015   $ -       29,180       8,366       114     $ 37,660  
                                             
Dr. Robert C. Ashton, Jr.   2016   $ -       -       -       -     $ -  
    2015   $ -       29,180       10,487       114     $ 39,781  
                                             
Peter Levy   2016   $ -       -       -       -     $ -  
    2015   $ -       14,421       6,667       77     $ 21,165  

   

Employment Agreements

 

Joseph Mannello

 

On August 30, 2016, we entered into an offer letter with Joseph Mannello, pursuant to which Mr. Mannello agreed to serve as our interim Chief Executive Officer commencing September 1, 2016. Pursuant to the terms of the Offer Letter, Mr. Mannello will work a full-time basis as an at-will employee for an annual base salary of $240,000. Mr. Mannello will be entitled to an annual bonus of up to 100% of his annual base salary, as determined by the Board (or its compensation committee) in its sole discretion. Mr. Mannello also received a grant of 10,000 shares of common stock which vested upon the six-month anniversary of his start date.

 

K. Bryce Toussaint

 

On December 17, 2015, we entered into an employment agreement with K. Bryce Toussaint pursuant to which Mr. Toussaint agreed to serve as our Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. Toussaint agreed to work for us on a full-time basis for an annual base salary of $240,000. Mr. Toussaint was to receive an annual cash bonus in an amount up to 100% of his base salary, as may be determined by the Board in its sole discretion. Mr. Toussaint resigned as Chief Executive Officer as of August 31, 2016 and contined to serve as a member of the Company’s board of directors until December 21, 2016.

 

Joseph C. DosSantos

 

On May 19, 2014, we entered into an employment agreement with Joseph C. DosSantos pursuant to which Mr. DosSantos agreed to serve as our Chief Financial Officer. Pursuant to the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. DosSantos worked for us on a full-time basis for an annual base salary of $200,000. Mr. DosSantos may receive an annual cash bonus in an amount up to 50% of his base salary, as may be determined by the Board in its sole discretion. Mr. DosSantos also received a signing bonus of $15,000. In addition, Mr. DosSantos was granted a stock option to purchase 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $12.55, which shares will vest in four equal annual installments commencing on May 19, 2015. Mr. DosSantos resigned as Chief Financial Officer effective as of June 30, 2016.

 

Dr. Robert C. Ashton, Jr.

 

On February 12, 2014, we entered into an offer letter with Dr. Robert C. Ashton, Jr. to serve as our Chief Medical Officer. Pursuant to the terms of the offer letter, Dr. Ashton agreed to work for us on a full-time basis as an at-will employee and receive an annual base salary of $250,000. Dr. Ashton’s targeted annual bonus was 50% of his annual base salary, of which $50,000 was guaranteed and the remainder was to be based on his and the Company’s performance, as determined by our board of directors in its sole discretion. Dr. Ashton also received a stock option to purchase 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $12.50 per share which was to vest in four equal semi-annual installments commencing upon the six-month anniversary of his start date. Effective January 1, 2016, Dr. Ashton became a part-time consultant and received a monthly retainer of $5,000 for his services. Dr. Ashton subsequently resigned as Chief Medical Officer on January 31, 2016.

 

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Peter Levy

 

On February 8, 2013, we entered into an amended and restated employment agreement with Peter Levy to continue to serve as our Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. The agreement replaced Mr. Levy’s existing employment agreement dated February 10, 2012. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Levy agreed to continue to work as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President on a full-time basis and receive an annual base salary of $200,000. Mr. Levy was to receive an annual cash bonus in an amount up to 100% of his base salary, as may be determined by the Board in its sole discretion. The 10,000 shares of common stock previously granted to Mr. Levy vested in four equal semi-annual installments commencing on August 10, 2012. On September 7, 2015, Mr. Levy resigned from his positions.

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at 2016 Fiscal Year End

 

The following table presents, for each of the named executive officers, information regarding outstanding equity awards as of December 31, 2016.

 

Outstanding Equity Awards
        Option Awards   Stock Awards
Name   Grant Date   Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options Exercisable     Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options Unexercisable      

Option Exercise

Price ($)

     

Option Expiration

Date

    Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#)     Market Value of Shares or Units That Have Not Vested ($)  
Joseph Mannello (1)   8/31/2016   -     -       -       -     10,000     18,600  

 

(1) Mr. Mannello was hired as Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2016

 

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Stock Vested at 2016 Fiscal Year End

 

The following table sets forth for each of the named executive officers the restricted stock that vested during 2016. No options were exercised by the named executive officers during 2016.

 

    Stock Awards  
Name (a)   Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting
(b)
    Value Realized on Vesting
($)(c)
 
K. Bryce Toussaint (1)(3)     5,000     $ 5,675  
Joseph DosSantos (1)(5)     5,000     $ 9,350  
Dr. Robert C. Ashton, Jr. (4)     -     $ -  
Peter Levy (2)     -     $ -  
Joseph Mannello     -     $ -  

 

(1) The dollar amount shown in column (c) above for each of the named executive officers was determined by multiplying the number of shares shown in column (b) by the fair value of the shares on the vesting date.
(2) Mr. Levy resigned as President on September 7, 2015.
(3) Mr. Toussaint resigned as Chief Executive Officer on August 31, 2016.
(4) Mr. Ashton resigned as Chief Medical Officer on January 31, 2016.
(5) Mr. DosSantos resigned as Chief Financial Officer on June 30, 2016.

 

Director Compensation

 

The following table summarizes the compensation for our non-employee board of directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. All compensation paid to our employee directors is included under the summary compensation table above.

 

Name   Stock
Awards(1)
    Cash
Paid ($)
 
Dr. Robert J. Hariri     4,386     $ 10,308  
Ren Ren     4,386       10,308  
Dr. Louis J. Aronne     4,386       18,554  
Christopher Pechock     4,386       30,923  
Victor Mandel     1,755       10,719  
Bin Zhou     4,386       18,554  

 

(1) The value of awards and stock options equals the aggregate grant date fair value of awards computed in accordance with ASC 718. The assumptions used in determining the grant date fair value of these awards for their respective years are set forth in Part IV, Item 15, “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: Note 10 - Stock Compensation.”

 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

 

Under Rule 13d-3, a beneficial owner of a security includes any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise has or shares: (i) voting power, which includes the power to vote, or to direct the voting of shares; and (ii) investment power, which includes the power to dispose or direct the disposition of shares. Certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than one person (if, for example, persons share the power to vote or the power to dispose of the shares). In addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a person if the person has the right to acquire the shares (for example, upon exercise of an option) within 60 days of the date as of which the information is provided. In computing the percentage ownership of any person, the amount of shares outstanding is deemed to include the amount of shares beneficially owned by such person (and only such person) by reason of these acquisition rights.

 

The following table sets forth information known to us regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of March 30, 2017 by:

 

  each person known by us at that date to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of our based solely on Schedule 13D/13G filings with the SEC;
     
  each of our executive officers and directors at such date; and
     
  all of our executive officers and directors at such date, as a group.

 

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Unless otherwise indicated, we believe that all persons named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock beneficially owned by them. As of March 30, 2017, there were 5,844,372 shares of our common stock outstanding.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner (1)   Number of Shares Beneficially Owned     Percentage of Class  
Ren Ren (2) (7)     1,893,182       32.4 %
RENS Technology Inc. (2)     1,875,000       32.1 %
Joseph Mannello (6)     291,811       5.2 %
Dr. Robert J. Hariri (3)     421,000       7.2 %
Christopher Pechock (5)     183,886       3.1 %
Victor Mandel     62,021       1.1 %
Dr. Louis J. Aronne (4)     26,586       0.5 %
Bin Zhou     4,386       0.1 %
John Nosta     -       -  
Directors and officers as a group (8 persons)     2,882,972       49.6 %

 

(1) Unless otherwise indicated, the business address of each of the individuals is c/o MYOS RENS Technology Inc., 45 Horsehill Road, Suite 106, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927.

 

(2) Includes 375,000 shares issuable upon a warrant. Mr. Ren has sole voting and investment control over the securities held by RENS Technology Inc.

 

(3) Includes 166,000 shares held by Hariri Family Ltd. Partnership and 150,250 shares issuable upon exercise of vested stock options.

 

(4) Includes 30,500 shares issuable upon exercise of vested stock options.

 

(5) Includes 75,000 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants and 3,000 shares issuable upon exercise of vested stock options.

 

(6) Includes 100,001 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants.

 

(7) Includes 18,182 shares of common stock previously issued to Mr. Ren following the closing of the first tranche of the Financing for his services to the Company as a member of the Board.

 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence.

 

The following is a description of the transactions we have engaged in during the year ended December 31, 2016 and through the date of this Report, with our directors and officers and beneficial owners of more than five percent of our voting securities and their affiliates.

 

On August 1, 2015, we entered into a consulting agreement with Muscle Longevity LLC, a company that has the same owner as Ultra Pro Sports, LLC, which was previously a greater than 5% beneficial owner of our common stock. Under the terms of the agreement, Muscle Longevity LLC will provide introductions and referrals to new distribution channels for our products including, but not limited to, health and wellness centers and sports nutrition companies and to conduct industry research and advise us regarding distributors, markets, and sales opportunities for the Company’s products. As compensation for the services, Muscle Longevity LLC was paid a consulting fee of $16,000 per month until the agreement ended on October 1, 2016.

 

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On December 17, 2015, we issued an unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $575,000 to Gan Ren, the son of Ren Ren, a current director and our largest stockholder. The note bears interest at a rate of 8% per annum and matures one year from the date of issuance. On December 17, 2016 the note and accrued interest of $46,000 was automatically converted into 225,864 shares of common stock at $2.75 per share.

 

On December 17, 2015, we entered into the Purchase Agreement with the Purchaser, an entity which is controlled by Ren Ren, a current director and our largest stockholder. Pursuant to terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser agreed to invest $20.25 million in the Company in exchange for (i) an aggregate of 3,537,037 shares of common stock and (ii) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 884,259 shares of common stock. In connection with the Financing, the Board agreed to issue Mr. Ren 18,182 shares of common stock following the closing of the Financing for his services to the Company as a member of the Board. On March 3, 2016, we completed the first tranche of the Financing pursuant to which the Purchaser acquired 1,500,000 shares of common stock and a warrant to purchase 375,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for $5.25 million.

 

On August 19, 2016, the Purchaser notified the Company that it did not intend to fulfill its obligation to fund the second tranche of the Financing, notwithstanding its confirmation to the Company in June 2016 that the Purchaser would provide such funding in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement.

 

On January 6, 2017, the Company commenced an action in the Supreme Court of New York, County of New York, against the Purchaser, the parent company of the Purchaser, and Ren Ren, a principal in both entities and a director of the Company, arising from the Purchaser’s breach of the Purchase Agreement under which the Purchaser agreed to invest an aggregate of $20.25 million in the Company in exchange for an aggregate of 3,537,037 shares of common stock of the Company and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 884,259 shares of common stock. In addition to seeking compensatory, consequential and other damages in the action, the Company asked the Court to preliminarily restrain the Purchaser and its agents and representatives, including, but not limited to, RENS Agriculture and Ren Ren, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company and a warrant permitting the purchase of 375,000 share at a price of $7.00 per share that the Purchaser had purchased under the Purchase Agreement and, after the parties had an opportunity to submit opposition and reply papers in connection with the Company’s application, a preliminary injunction prohibiting RENS Technology from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares and warrant during the pendency of the action and an order attaching the stock and warrant to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company.

 

On January 11, 2017, the Court granted the Company the preliminary restraints that it requested, which prevents RENS Technology, among others, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock or the aforementioned warrant.  The Court scheduled a hearing on February 14, 2017, at which time the Court heard oral argument on the application for a preliminary injunction and prejudgment attachment of the stock and warrants to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company. Since then, RENS Technology filed a motion to dismiss the complaint which the Company has opposed. No decision has been made by the Court on these two pending applications.

 

Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons.

 

Our Board of Directors has established an audit committee consisting of independent directors. This committee, among other duties, is charged to review, and if appropriate, ratify all agreements and transactions which had been entered into with related parties, as well as review and ratify all future related party transactions.

 

Item 14. Principal Account Fees and Services.

 

From May 17, 2016 to December 31, 2016 and for fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 WithumSmith+Brown, PC, served as our principal accountant. From January 1, 2015 to June 1, 2016 and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, EisnerAmper, LLP, or EisnerAmper, served as our principal accountant.

 

Audit Fees . Audit fees consist of fees for professional services rendered for the annual audits of our financial statements, quarterly reviews of financial statements and services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements. Audit fees billed by WithumSmith+Brown, PC for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 were approximately $84,000. Audit fees billed by EisnerAmper for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 were approximately $104,000.

 

Audit-Related Fees . Audit-related services consist of fees for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported under “Audit Fees.” These services include attest services that are not required by statute or regulation and consultations concerning financial accounting and reporting standards. There were no fees billed for audit-related services rendered during the last two fiscal years.

 

Tax Fees . Tax services consist of fees for the preparation of federal and state tax returns. Tax fees estimated to be billed by WithumSmith+Brown, PC for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 were $7,500. Tax fees paid to EisnerAmper in 2016 for the tax return related to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 were $9,500.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

 

Financial Statements and Schedules

 

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations F-5
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity F- 6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8

 

Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are filed herewith or are incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

        Incorporated by    
Exhibit       Reference   Filing
Number   Exhibit Description   Form   Exhibit   Date
         
3.1   Articles of Incorporation   SB-2   3(a)   6/27/2007
3.2   Amended and Restated Bylaws   8-K   3.1   1/11/2017
3.3   Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated June 8, 2010   14C   A   6/09/2010
3.4   Articles of Merger, dated May 15, 2012   8-K   3.1   5/21/2012
3.5   Certificate of Change Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 78.209, dated February 4, 2014   8-K   3.1   2/10/2014
3.6   Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated December 22, 2014   8-K   3.1   12/23/2014
3.7   Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, dated March 8, 2016   8-K   3.1   3/8/2016
3.8   Articles of Merger, dated March 17, 2016   8-K   3.1   3/22/2016
3.9   Certificate of Designation of Series A Preferred Stock   8-K   3.1   2/14/2017
4.1   Form of Series A Warrant   8-K   4.1   1/28/2014
4.2   Form of Series B Warrant   8-K   4.1   1/28/2014
4.3   Form of Series C Warrant   10-K   4.3   3/27/2015
4.4   Form of Series E Warrant   10-K   4.5   3/27/2015
4.5   Form of Warrant Exercise Agreement, dated May 18, 2015   8-K   4.1   5/19/2015
4.6   Form of RENS Warrant   8-K   4.1   12/22/2015
4.7   Rights Agreement dated as of February 14, 2017 between MYOS RENS Technology Inc,. as the Company and Island Stock Transfer, as Rights Agents   8-K   4.1   2/14/2017
10.1   Intellectual Property Purchase Agreement, dated February 25, 2011, by and among the Registrant, Atlas Acquisition Corp. and Peak Wellness, Inc.   8-K   10.1   3/3/2011
10.2   Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement, dated February 25, 2011, by and among Atlas Acquisition Corp. and Peak Wellness, Inc.   8-K   10.6   3/3/2011
10.3^*   Amended Supply Agreement by and between the Company and Deutsches Institut fur Lebensmitteltechnik e.V. - the German Institute for Food Technologies, dated July 18, 2014      
10.4   Employment Agreement, dated December 17, 2015, by and between the Company and K. Bryce Toussaint   8-K   10.4   12/22/2015
10.5   Employment Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2014, by and between Joseph C. DosSantos and the Company   8-K   10.1   5/19/2014

 

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10.6*   Employment Offer Letter, dated as of August 30, 2016, by and between Joseph Mannello and the Company      
10.7   Form of Advisory Board Agreement   S-1   10.6   8/6/2012
10.8   Commercial Lease, dated August 1, 2012   S-1   10.1   8/6/2012
10.9   First Amendment to Commercial Lease, dated June 6, 2014   8-K   10.1   6/6/2014
10.10   Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated January 27, 2014   8-K   4.1   1/28/2014
10.11   Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated November 17, 2014   8-K   10.1   11/19/2014
10.13   2012 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended   DEF 14A   4.5   11/16/2011
10.14*   Amendment No. 3 to 2012 Equity Incentive Plan            
10.15   Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 17, 2015, by and between the Company and RENS Technology Inc.   8-K   10.1   12/22/2015
10.16   Exclusive Distribution Agreement, dated December 17, 2015, by and between the Company and RENS Agriculture Science & Technology Co. Ltd.   8-K   10.2   12/22/2015
16.1   Letter from EisnerAmper LLP, dated May 20, 2016   8-K   16.1   5/20/2016
21.1   Subsidiaries of the Registrant   10-K     21.1   3/30/2016
23.1*   Consent of EisnerAmper LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm            
23.2*   Consent of WithumSmith+Brown, PC, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm            
31.1**   Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002            
32.1**   Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal 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*   XBRL Instance Document.            
101.SCH*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.            
101.CAL*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.            
101.DEF*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.            
101.LAB*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.            
101.PRE*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.            

 

* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith
^ Certain portions have been omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request. Omitted information has been filed separately with the SEC.

   

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

 

Not applicable. 

 

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Signatures

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  MYOS RENS Technology Inc.
     
Date: March 30, 2017 By: /s/ Joseph Mannello
  Name: Joseph Mannello
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Name   Title(s)   Date
         
/s/ Dr. Robert J. Hariri   Chairman of the Board   March 30, 2017
Dr. Robert J. Hariri        
         
/s/ Ren Ren   Global Chairman   March 30, 2017
Ren Ren        
         
/s/ Joseph Mannello   Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive   March 30, 2017
Joseph Mannello   Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)    
         
/s/ Dr. Louis Aronne   Director   March 30, 2017
Dr. Louis Aronne        
         
/s/ Christopher Pechock   Director   March 30, 2017

Christopher Pechock

 

       

/s/ Victor Mandel

  Director   March 30, 2017
Victor Mandel        
         
/s/ Bin Zhou   Director   March 30, 2017
Bin Zhou        
         
/s/ John Nosta   Director   March 30, 2017
John Nosta        

 

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CONTENTS

 

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms F-2
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets F-4
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations F-5
   
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity F-6
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F-7
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8

 

  F- 1  

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To The Board of Directors and Stockholders of

MYOS RENS Technology Inc:

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of MYOS RENS Technology Inc. as of December 31, 2016, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of MYOS RENS Technology Inc. as of December 31, 2016, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the entity will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the entity has suffered recurring losses from operations, and has an accumulated deficit, that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter. 

 

/s/ WithumSmith+Brown, PC

 

New Brunswick, New Jersey

March 30, 2017

 

  F- 2  

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To The Board of Directors and Stockholders of

MYOS RENS Technology Inc. (Formerly known as MYOS Corporation):

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of MYOS RENS Technology Inc. (formerly known as MYOS Corporation) and Subsidiary (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. The financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of MYOS RENS Technology Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2015, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ EisnerAmper, LLP

 

Iselin, New Jersey

March 30, 2016

 

  F- 3  

 

MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

    December 31,     December 31,  
    2016     2015  
ASSETS      
Current assets:            
Cash   $ 1,866     $ 879  
Accounts receivable, net     8       406  
Inventories, net     1,862       1,467  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     85       523  
Total current assets     3,821       3,275  
                 
Fixed assets, net     233       287  
Intangible assets, net     1,907       1,780  
Total assets   $ 5,961     $ 5,342  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 226     $ 328  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     417       717  
Convertible note     -       575  
Term note     -       100  
Total current liabilities     643       1,720  
                 
Contract liability     -       117  
Total liabilities     643       1,837  
                 
Commitments and contingencies                
                 
Stockholders' equity:                
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding     -       -  
Common stock, $.001 par value; 12,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2016 and 8,000,000 at December 31, 2015; 5,344,372 and 3,552,873 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively     5       4  
Additional paid-in capital     33,099       26,946  
Accumulated deficit     (27,786 )     (23,445 )
Total stockholders' equity     5,318       3,505  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 5,961     $ 5,342  

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

  F- 4  

 

MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

    Years Ended
December 31,
 
    2016     2015  
             
Net revenues   $ 327     $ 159  
Cost of sales (excludes amortization of acquired intangibles)     319       780  
Gross profit (loss)     8       (621 )
Operating expenses                
Selling, marketing and research     846       521  
Personnel and benefits     1,548       1,556  
Share-based compensation     392       930  
General and administrative     1,275       1,224  
Amortization of acquired intangibles     210       210  
Loss on asset impairment     44       -  
Total operating expenses     4,315       4,441  
Operating loss     (4,307 )     (5,062 )
                 
Other income (expense):                
Interest income     1       1  
Interest expense     (35 )     (15 )
Total other expense     (34 )     (14 )
Loss before income taxes     (4,341 )     (5,076 )
                 
Income tax provision     -       (2 )
Net loss     (4,341 )     (5,078 )
Deemed dividend resulting from warrant modification     -       (225 )
Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders:   $ (4,341 )   $ (5,303 )
                 
Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders:                
Basic and diluted   $ (0.90 )   $ (1.64 )
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:                
Basic and diluted     4,806       3,240  

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

  F- 5  

 

MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

    Common Stock     Additional           Total  
    Shares     Amount
$.001 par
    paid-in
capital
    Accumulated
deficit
    stockholders' equity  
Balance at January 1, 2015     3,103,300     $ 3     $ 25,100     $ (18,367 )   $ 6,736  
Issuance of common stock under Make-Whole Provisions     193,865       1       (1 )             -  
Exercise of Series D Warrants, net of issuance costs of $85     190,609       -       916               916  
Shares issued to officers     15,000       -       9               9  
Shares issued for services     51,099       -       148               148  
Forfeiture of shares issued for services     (1,000 )     -       -               -  
Stock-based compensation expense             -       774               774  
Net loss                             (5,078 )     (5,078 )
Balance at December 31, 2015     3,552,873       4       26,946       (23,445 )     3,505  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net     1,500,000       1       5,140               5,141  
Shares issued to Board of Directors for services     65,639       0       117               117  
Vesting of options     -       -       275               275  
Shares issued upon conversion of convertible note     225,860       0       621               621  
Net loss                             (4,341 )     (4,341 )
Balance at December 31, 2016     5,344,372       5       33,099       (27,786 )     5,318  

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

  F- 6  

 

MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

 

    Years Ended
December 31,
 
    2016     2015  
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:            
Net loss   $ (4,341 )   $ (5,078 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Depreciation     54       53  
Amortization     210       210  
Change in contract liability     (117 )     16  
Provision for inventory reserve     107       697  
Bad debt expense / (reversal of allowance)     -       (390 )
Stock-based compensation     392       931  
Impairment charge     44       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Decrease in accounts receivable     398       966  
Increase in inventories     (501 )     (350 )
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets     437       222  
(Increase) decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses     (356 )     471  
Net cash used in operating activities     (3,673 )     (2,252 )
                 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:                
Purchase of capitalized software     (380 )     -  
Purchases of fixed assets     (1 )     (27 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (381 )     (27 )
                 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:                
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net     5,141       -  
Note borrowings     -       575  
Proceeds from exercise of warrants, net     -       916  
Borrowings under revolving note     -       400  
Repayments of term note     (100 )     (300 )
Net cash provided by financing activities     5,041       1,591  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash     987       (688 )
Cash at beginning of year     879       1,567  
Cash at end of year   $ 1,866     $ 879  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of  cash flow information:                
Cash paid during the year for:                
Interest   $ -     $ 13  
Income taxes, net of refunds   $ -     $ 4  
                 
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:                
Incremental fair value resulting from warrant modification   $ -     $ 225  
Conversion of revolving note to term note   $ -     $ 400  
Shares issued under Make-Whole Share provision   $ -     $ 430  
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of convertible note   $ 621     $ -  

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND LIQUIDITY

 

Nature of Operations

 

MYOS RENS Technology Inc. is an emerging bionutrition and biotherapeutics company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of products that improve muscle health and function. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 11, 2007. On March 17, 2016, the Company merged with its wholly-owned subsidiary and changed its name from MYOS Corporation to MYOS RENS Technology Inc. As used in these financial statements, the terms “the Company”, “MYOS”, “our”, or “we”, refers to MYOS RENS Technology Inc. and its subsidiary, unless the context indicates otherwise. On February 25, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire the intellectual property for Fortetropin ® , our proprietary active ingredient from Peak Wellness, Inc. The Company’s activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.

 

Our commercial focus is to leverage our clinical data to develop multiple products to target the large, but currently underserved, markets focused on muscle health. The sales channels through which we sell our products are evolving. The first product we introduced was MYO-T12, which was sold in the sports nutrition market. MYO T-12 is a proprietary formula containing Fortetropin and other ingredients.  The formula was sold under the brand name MYO T-12 and later as MYO-X through an exclusive distribution agreement with Maximum Human Performance, or MHP. While the exclusive distribution agreement with MHP terminated in March 2015, MHP continues to distribute its remaining MYO-X inventories on popular retailer websites and in specialty retailers principally in the U.S. Sales to MHP for the year ended December 31, 2015 were $57. There were no sales to MHP in 2016 and we do not expect any orders from MHP in 2017.

 

In February 2014, we expanded our commercial operations into the age management market through a distribution agreement with Cenegenics Product and Lab Services, LLC (“Cenegenics”), under which Cenegenics distributed and promotes a proprietary formulation containing Fortetropin through its age management centers and its community of physicians focused on treating a growing population of patients focused on proactively addressing age-related health and wellness concerns. On November 28, 2014, we entered into a settlement agreement with Cenegenics wherein we agreed to accept $1,900 by April 2016, (i.e., $300 in the fourth quarter of 2014 and $100 per month from January 2015 through April 2016) in full satisfaction of Cenegenics’s outstanding obligations with respect to units of product produced by the Company, including units that had not yet been shipped to Cenegenics at the time of the settlement agreement. In exchange, we agreed to withdraw our October 10, 2014 request for arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce. During the second quarter of 2015, Cenegenics accepted delivery of the remaining units that we were storing on its behalf. Given the settlement agreement’s extended payment schedule, the Company deferred the revenue and related cost associated with the shipment and recorded the revenue and cost of sales when the related payment was received in 2016. The distribution agreement with Cenegenics expired in December 2016. As of December 31, 2016 we recognized all of the deferred revenue. We do not expect any orders from Cenegenics in 2017.

 

During the second quarter of 2015 we launched Rē Muscle Health TM , our own direct-to-consumer portfolio of muscle health bars, meal replacement shakes and daily supplement powders each powered by a full 6.6 gram single serving dose of Fortetropin. Our Rē Muscle Health products are sold through our e-commerce website, remusclehealth.com, and amazon.com.

 

On March 1, 2017 the Company announced the upcoming launch of Qurr, its Fortetropin®-powered product line formulated to support the vital role of muscle in overall well-being as well as in fitness. The introduction of Qurr's muscle-focused, natural, over-the-counter products will make the Qurr line available through convenient direct online ordering without a prescription. All Qurr products are blended with Fortetropin®, MYOS' proprietary ingredient which has been clinically demonstrated to reduce serum myostatin levels, which helps increase muscle size and lean body mass. MYOS' earlier product formulations featuring Fortetropin® have become part of the daily routine of many athletes and fit-conscious people. Qurr is a line of flavored puddings, powders, and shakes all proven to be safe for daily use. 

We continue to pursue additional distribution and branded sales opportunities. We expect to continue developing our own core branded products in markets such as functional foods, sports and fitness nutrition and rehab and restorative health and to pursue international sales opportunities. There can be no assurance that we will be able to secure distribution arrangements on terms acceptable to the Company, or that we will be able to generate significant sales of our current and future branded products.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Strategic Investment Transaction

 

On December 17, 2015, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with RENS Technology Inc. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Purchaser agreed to invest $20.25 million in the Company (the “Financing”) in exchange for (i) an aggregate of 3,537,037 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), and (ii) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 884,259 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrants”, and together with the Shares, the “Securities”). The Purchaser would purchase the Securities in three tranches over twenty-four months. In the first tranche, which closed on March 3, 2016, the Purchaser acquired 1,500,000 Shares and 375,000 Warrants (the “Initial Warrant”) for $5.25 million. In the second tranche, which would close within six months of the closing of the first tranche, the Purchaser would acquire 925,926 Shares and 231,481 Warrants (the “Second Warrant”) for $5.0 million. In the third tranche, which was to close within eighteen months of the closing of the second tranche, the Purchaser will acquire 1,111,111 Shares and 277,778 Warrants (the “Third Warrant”) for $10.0 million. Each of the Warrants will be immediately exercisable upon issuance, will expire five years after issuance and will have the following exercise prices: (a) $7.00 per share for the Initial Warrant, (b) $10.80 per share for the Second Warrant and (c) $18.00 per share for the Third Warrant. In addition, the Company agreed: (i) that the Purchaser will have the right to appoint four persons to the Company’s board of directors, subject to adjustment based on the Purchaser’s ownership percentage of the Company; (ii) to provide the Purchaser with a right to participate in 50% (or 100% if shares are to be issued for less than $3.50 per share) of any future financings pursued by the Company within 12 months from the closing of the third tranche of the Financing; and, (iii) until the closing of the third tranche, the Company will not take certain actions, including issuing shares (except for certain permitted issuances) or appointing new officers and directors, without the Purchaser’s consent.

 

In addition, on December 17, 2015, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $575 to Gan Ren, a related party of RENS Agriculture. The convertible note provided short-term funding to the Company prior to the closing of the first tranche of the Financing. On December 17, 2016 the convertible note and accrued interest was converted into 225,860 shares at $2.74 per share. For additional information on the convertible note with Gan Ren refer to “NOTE 6 – Debt – Convertible Note.”

 

The first tranche of the Financing was completed on March 3, 2016. The Company used the net proceeds from the first tranche of the Financing to fund its working capital, product development and marketing, research and development and other general corporate purposes. On August 19, 2016, the Purchaser notified the Company that it did not intend to fulfill its obligation to fund the second tranche of the Financing, notwithstanding its confirmation to the Company in June 2016 that the Purchaser would provide such funding in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement provides that in the event that the Purchaser notifies the Company that it does not intend to fund the Second Closing Subscription Amount, the Purchaser is required to take all requisite action to cause the resignation or removal of one of its designees on the Board of Directors of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, effective August 23, 2016, Guiying Zhao resigned as a director of the Company. In addition, the Purchaser’s Rights terminated, effective August 19, 2016.

 

On January 6, 2017, the Company commenced an action in the Supreme Court of New York, County of New York, against RENS Technology, Inc., RENS Agriculture Science & Technology Co., Ltd (“RENS Agriculture”), the parent company of RENS Technology, and Ren Ren, a principal in both entities and a director of the Company, arising from RENS Technology’s breach of a Securities Purchase Agreement under which RENS Technology agreed to invest an aggregate of $20.25 million in the Company in exchange for an aggregate of 3,537,037 shares of common stock of the Company and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 884,259 shares of common stock.  In addition to seeking compensatory, consequential and other damages in the action, the Company asked the Court to preliminarily restrain RENS Technology and its agents and representatives, including, but not limited to, RENS Agriculture and Ren Ren, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company and a warrant permitting the purchase of 375,000 shares at a price of $7.00 per share that RENS Technology had purchased under the Securities Purchase Agreement and, after the parties had an opportunity to submit opposition and reply papers in connection with the Company’s application, a preliminary injunction prohibiting RENS Technology from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares and warrant during the pendency of the action and an order attaching the stock and warrant to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company.

 

On January 11, 2017, the Court granted the Company the preliminary restraints that it requested, which prevents RENS Technology, among others, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock or the aforementioned warrant.  The Court scheduled a hearing on February 14, 2017, at which time the Court heard oral argument on the application for a preliminary injunction and prejudgment attachment of the stock and warrants to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company. Since then, RENS Technology filed a motion to dismiss the complaint which the Company has opposed. No decision has been made by the Court on these two pending applications.

 

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MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Going Concern

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplates continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and incurred a net loss of approximately $4,341,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016. As of the filing date of this Form 10-K, management believes that there may not be sufficient capital resources from operations and existing financing arrangements in order to meet operating expenses and working capital requirements for the next twelve months, primarily due to the failure of RENS Technology Inc. to fund the required amounts. These facts raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Accordingly, we are evaluating various alternatives, including reducing operating expenses, securing additional financing through debt or equity securities to fund future business activities and other strategic alternatives. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to generate the level of operating revenues in its business plan, or if additional sources of financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all. If no additional sources of financing are available, our future operating prospects may be adversely affected. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The consolidated financial information presented herein reflects all normal adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The Company is responsible for the consolidated financial statements included in this report.

 

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MYOS RENS Technology Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Atlas Acquisition Corp. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not have a material impact on the reported results of operations.

 

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, equity and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future non-conforming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ significantly from estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates include but are not limited to the valuation of stock-based awards, measurement of allowances for doubtful accounts and inventory reserves, the selection of asset useful lives, fair value estimations used to test long-lived assets, including intangibles, impairments and provisions necessary for assets and liabilities.

 

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MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

The Company has recorded minimal sales to its distributors during the past ten consecutive quarters, and has only recently launched its QURR portfolio of branded products. Management’s estimates, including evaluation of impairment of long-lived assets and inventory reserves are based in part on forecasted future results. A variety of factors could cause actual results to differ from forecasted results and these differences could have a significant effect on asset carrying amounts.

 

Cash & Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less and money market accounts to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had no cash equivalents.

 

The Company maintains its bank accounts with high credit quality financial institutions and has never experienced any losses related to these bank accounts. The Company minimizes its credit risk associated with cash by periodically evaluating the credit quality of its financial institutions. The balance at times may exceed federally insured limits.

 

As part of our ongoing liquidity assessments management evaluates our cash, cash equivalents. The amount of funds held in bank can fluctuate due to the timing of receipts and payments in the ordinary course of business and due to other reasons, such as business-development activities so the Company may have exposure to cash in excess of FDIC insured limits.

 

Concentrations of Risk, Significant Customers and Significant Supplier

Management regularly reviews accounts receivable, and if necessary, establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts that reflects management’s best estimate of amounts that may not be collectible based on historical collection experience and specific customer information. Expense recognized as a result of an allowance for doubtful accounts is classified under selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Based primarily on collections, during the year ended December 31, 2015, management determined that the Cenegenics’ allowance for doubtful accounts should be reduced to $0. Accordingly, a reduction in bad debt expense of $390 was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2015. There was no such expense recorded in 2016.

 

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had the following concentrations of net accounts receivable with customers:

 

    December 31,     December 31,  
    2016     2015  
Cenegenics   $ -     $ 400  
Direct-to-consumer     8       6  
Subtotal     8       406  
Allowance for doubtful accounts     -       -  
Accounts receivable, net   $ 8     $ 406  

 

For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had the following concentrations of revenues with customers:

 

    December 31,  
    2016     2015  
MHP     0 %     36 %
Cenegenics     50 %     0 %

 

Inventories, net

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a first in, first-out basis. Each quarter the Company evaluates the need for a change in the inventory reserve based on sales and expiration dates of products.

 

Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost and depreciated to their estimated residual value over their estimated useful lives of 3 to 7 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the asset's useful life or the contractual remaining lease term including expected renewals. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the assets and related accumulated depreciation are reversed from the accounts and the resulting gains or losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method for all fixed assets.

 

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MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

We review our fixed assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. We use an estimate of future undiscounted net cash flows of the related assets or groups of assets over their remaining lives in measuring whether the assets are recoverable. If the assets are determined to be unrecoverable, an impairment loss is calculated by determining the difference between the carrying values and the estimated fair value. We did not consider any of our fixed assets to be impaired during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

 

Intangible Assets

The Company’s intangible assets consist primarily of intellectual property pertaining to Fortetropin, including its formula, trademarks, trade secrets, patent application and domain names, which were determined to have a fair value of $2,000 as of December 31, 2011. Based on expansion into new markets and introduction of new formulas, management determined that the intellectual property had a finite useful life of ten (10) years and began amortizing the asset over its estimated useful life beginning April 2014.

 

Based on ten consecutive quarters of minimal revenues combined with changes in the sales channels through which the Company sells its products and an inability to predict future orders, if any, we tested the intellectual property for impairment in the fourth quarter of 2016 and determined that the asset value was recoverable and therefore no impairment was recognized.

 

W e had impairment losses recorded during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $44 and $-0-, respectively.

 

In July 2014, the Company acquired the United States patent application for the manufacture of Fortetropin from Deutsches Institut fur Lebensmitteltechnik e.V. - the German Institute for Food Technologies (“DIL”). The cost of the patent application, which was capitalized as an intangible asset, was determined to be $101, based on the present value of the minimum guaranteed royalty payable to DIL using a discount rate of 10%. The intangible asset is being amortized over an estimated useful life of ten (10) years. The remaining contingent royalty payments will be recorded as the contingency is resolved and the royalty becomes payable under the arrangement. For additional information on the amended supply agreement with DIL refer to “NOTE 12 – Commitments and Contingencies - Supply Agreement.”

 

Intangible assets also includes patent costs associated with applying for a patent and being issued a patent. Costs to defend a patent and costs to invalidate a competitor’s patent or patent application are expensed as incurred. Upon issuance of the patent, capitalized patent costs are reclassified from intangibles with indefinite lives to intangibles with finite lives and amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated economic life or the initial term of the patent, generally 20 years. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded impairment losses of $44 and $0, respectively. The impairment losses were related to the write-off of capitalized patent costs due to the unlikelihood of certain patents being issued.

 

Intangible assets at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consisted of the following:

 

    December 31,     December 31,  
(In thousand $)   2016     2015  
Intangibles with finite lives:            
Intellectual property   $ 2,101     $ 2,101  
Website - qurr.com   380       -  
Less: accumulated amortization     (574 )     (365 )
Total intangibles with finite lives:     1,907       1,736  
Intangibles with indefinite lives:                
Patent costs     44       44  
Less: impairment charge on patent costs     (44 )     -  
Total intangibles with indefinite lives:     -       44  
Total intangible assets, net   $ 1,907     $ 1,780  

 

Assuming no additions, disposals or adjustments are made to the carrying values and/or useful lives of the intangible assets, annual amortization expense for intangible assets is estimated to be $210 in each of the next five years.

 

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MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Impairment testing of intangible assets subject to amortization involves comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the forecasted undiscounted future cash flows whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. In the event the carrying value of the asset exceeds the undiscounted future cash flows, the carrying value is considered not recoverable and an impairment exists. An impairment loss is measured as the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value, calculated using a discounted future cash flow method. The computed impairment loss is recognized in the period that the impairment occurs. Assets which are not impaired may require an adjustment to the remaining useful lives for which to amortize the asset. Impairment testing requires the development of significant estimates and assumptions involving the determination of estimated net cash flows, selection of the appropriate discount rate to measure the risk inherent in future cash flow streams, assessment of an asset’s life cycle, competitive trends impacting the asset as well as other factors. Changes in these underlying assumptions could significantly impact the asset’s estimated fair value.

 

Revenue Recognition

The Company records revenue from product sales when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been shipped or delivered, the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Product sales represent revenue from the sale of products and related shipping amounts billed to customers, net of promotional discounts, rebates, and return allowances. Depending on individual customer agreements, sales are recognized either upon shipment of product to customers or upon delivery. With respect to direct-to-consumer sales, both title and risk of loss transfer to customers upon our delivery to the customer. The Company’s gross product sales may be subject to sales allowances and deductions in arriving at reported net product sales. For example, we may periodically offer discounts and sales incentives to customers to encourage purchases. Sales incentives are treated as a reduction to the purchase price of the related transaction. Reductions from gross sales for customer discounts and rebates have been minimal, and sales allowances for product returns have not been provided, since under our existing arrangements, customers are not permitted to return product except for non-conforming product.

 

Advertising

The Company charges the costs of advertising to selling, general and administrative expenses as incurred. Advertising and promotional costs were $172 and $247 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2016, advertising and promotional costs consisted primarily of marketing costs for our Rē Muscle Health products, and for the year ended December 31, 2015, advertising and promotional costs consisted primarily of co-operative advertising fees payable to MHP. Pursuant to the distribution agreement with MHP, which terminated in March 2015, the Company paid MHP for co-operative advertising.

 

Research and Development

Research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries, benefits, and other related costs, including stock-based compensation, for personnel serving in our research and development functions, and other internal operating expenses, the cost of manufacturing our product for clinical study, the cost of conducting clinical studies and the cost of conducting preclinical and research activities. Nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities are initially capitalized and are then recognized as an expense as the related goods are consumed or the services are performed. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company incurred research and development expenses of $-0- and $858 respectively.

 

Shipping and Handling Costs

The Company records costs for shipping and handling of products to our customers in cost of sales. These expenses were $10 and $10 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based payments are measured at their estimated fair value on the date of grant. Stock-based awards to non-employees are re-measured at fair value each financial reporting date until performance is completed. Stock-based compensation expense recognized during a period is based on the estimated number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest. For stock options and restricted stock that do not vest immediately but which contain only a service vesting feature, we recognize compensation cost on the unvested shares and options on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting period.

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of options and the market price of our common stock on the date of grant for the fair value of restricted stock issued. Our determination of fair value of stock-based awards is affected by our stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to, our expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and certain other market variables such as the risk-free interest rate.

 

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MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Segment Information

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 280, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information , establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments and requires selected information for those segments to be presented in the financial statements. It also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services and geographic areas. Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in making decisions how to allocate resources and assess performance. Management has determined that the Company operates in one segment.

 

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants. The authoritative guidance on fair value measurements establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis whereby observable and unobservable inputs, used in valuation techniques, are assigned a hierarchical level.

 

The following are the hierarchy levels of inputs to measure fair value:

 

  Level 1 : Inputs that utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
  Level 2 : Inputs that utilize observable quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and observable quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not very active.
  Level 3: Inputs that utilize unobservable inputs and include valuations of assets or liabilities for which there is little, if any, market activity.

 

A financial asset or liability’s classification within the above hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses and short-term debt. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments approximated their fair values.

 

Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if potential dilutive securities outstanding had been issued. The Company uses the “treasury stock” method to determine the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents such as options, warrants and restricted stock. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company incurred a net loss.

 

Accordingly, the Company’s common stock equivalents were anti-dilutive and excluded from the diluted net loss per share computation. The aggregate number of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding at December 31, 2016 excluded from the diluted net loss per share computation because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive were 1,449,308, which includes warrants to purchase an aggregate 1,136,878 shares of common stock, options to purchase an aggregate of 300,340 shares of common stock, and unvested restricted stock awards of 53,857 shares of common stock.

 

The aggregate number of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding at December 31, 2015 excluded from the diluted net loss per share computation because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive were 1,632,963, which includes up to 193,865 Make-Whole Shares (See NOTE 9 – Warrants), warrants to purchase an aggregate 761,878 shares of common stock, options to purchase an aggregate of 400,545 shares of common stock and unvested restricted stock awards of 18,450 shares of common stock.

 

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as well as operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent that the recoverability of the asset is unlikely to be recognized. The Company follows ASC 740 rules governing uncertain tax positions, which provides guidance for recognition and measurement. This prescribes a threshold condition that a tax position must meet for any of the benefits of the uncertain tax position to be recognized in the financial statements. It also provides accounting guidance on recognition, classification and disclosure of these uncertain tax positions. The Company has no uncertain income tax positions.

 

Interest costs and penalties related to income taxes are classified as interest expense and operating expenses, respectively, in the Company's financial statements. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company did not recognize any interest or penalty expense related to income taxes. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and states in which it does business.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 


NOTE 3 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill, which accomplishes exactly what its title indicates by eliminating the second step in the current goodwill impairment calculation. Currently there is a two-step process for determining the amount of any goodwill impairment. In Step 1 an entity determines if the carrying value of the reporting unit (for which goodwill has been recorded) exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit. If the calculation in Step 1 indicates that the carrying value of a reporting unit for which goodwill has been recorded exceeds the fair value, the entity would have to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill.  An impairment would be recorded to the extent that the goodwill carrying value exceeded the implied fair value of goodwill at the reporting date. The amount of any goodwill impairment must take into consideration the effects of income taxes for any tax deductible goodwill. The effective date to adopt the ASU is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The ASU is to be applied prospectively.  Early adoption is permitted.  The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2017-04 is not expected to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force).” The amendments in this Update relate to eight specific types of cash receipts and cash payments which current GAAP either is unclear or does not include specific guidance on the cash flow classification issues. The amendments in this Update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The Company will adopt the provisions of this ASU for its fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 does not expect to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients.” The amendments in ASU 2016-12 affect only the narrow aspects of Topic 606 that are outlined in ASU 2016-12. The effective date and transition requirements for the amendments in this Update are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of Update 2015-14, which is discussed above. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2016-12 is not expected to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing.” The amendments in this Update affect entities with transactions included within the scope of Topic 606. The scope of that Topic includes entities that enter into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services (that are an output of the entity’s ordinary activities) in exchange for consideration. The effective date and transition requirements for the amendments in this Update are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of Update 2015-14, which is discussed above. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2016-10 is not expected to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee share-Based Payment Accounting (ASU 2016-09”). ASU 216-09 provides guidance designed to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including guidance relating to accounting for income taxes with respect to share-based payment awards; providing generally that excess tax benefits related to share-based awards should be recorded as a reduction to income tax expense (currently, excess tax benefits generally are recorded to additional-paid-in-capital); providing generally that excess tax benefits related to share-based awards should be classified along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity (currently, excess tax benefits generally are separated from other income tax cash flows and classified as a financing activity); providing that an entity may make an accounting policy election either to base compensation cost accruals on the number of awards expected to vest (as required by current guidance) or to account for forfeitures when they occur; modifying the current exception to liability classification such that partial cash settlement of an award for tax withholding purposes would not result, by itself, in liability classification of the award if the amount withheld does not exceed the maximum statutory tax rate in the employees' applicable jurisdictions (currently, an award cannot qualify for equity classification, rather than liability classification, if the amount withheld exceeds the minimum statutory withholding requirements); and providing that cash paid by an employer when directly withholding shares for tax withholding purposes should be classified as a financing activity on the statement of cash flows (currently there is no authoritative guidance addressing this classification issue). The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted (if early adoption occurs in an interim period, any adjustments will be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period). Depending on the particular issue addressed by the guidance, application of the guidance will be made prospectively, retrospectively or subject to a retrospective transition method. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on the Company's results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

 

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. The recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee will continue to primarily depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. However, unlike current accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”), which requires only capital leases to be recognized on the balance sheet, ASU 2016-02 will require both types of leases to be recognized on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 also requires disclosures about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements, providing additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for us beginning January 1, 2019, with early application permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements .

 

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (“ASU 2015-17”) ASU 2015-17requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. The amendments in this Update may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented and is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2015-17 does not expect to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (“ASU 2015-11”), which changes the measurement principle for inventory from the lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 defines net realizable value as estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The new guidance must be applied on a prospective basis by us beginning January 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2015-17 is not expected to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

   

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (“ASU 2015-03”), which requires all debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt. Prior to the issuance of this standard, debt issuance costs, which are specific incremental costs, other than those paid to the lender, that are directly attributable to issuing a debt instrument (i.e., third party costs), were required to be presented in the balance sheet as a deferred charge (i.e., an asset). Under ASU 2015-03, the presentation of debt issuance costs is consistent with the presentation for a debt discount, (i.e., a direct adjustment to the carrying value of the debt). ASU 2015-03 does not affect the recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs. Accordingly, the amortization of such costs should continue to be calculated using the interest method and be reported as interest expense. ASU 2015-03 is effective for us beginning January 1, 2016.  The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has determined that the adoption of ASU 2015-03 does not expect to have an impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”). The amendments in this update define management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as a going concern and provides related footnote disclosure requirements. Under U.S. GAAP, financial statements are prepared under the presumption that the reporting organization will continue to operate as a going concern, except in limited circumstances. Financial reporting under this presumption is commonly referred to as the going concern basis of accounting. The going concern basis of accounting establishes the fundamental basis for measuring and classifying assets and liabilities. This update provides guidance on when there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as a going concern and how the underlying conditions and events should be disclosed in the footnotes. It is intended to reduce diversity that existed in footnote disclosures because of the lack of guidance about when substantial doubt existed. The amendments in this update are effective for us beginning December 31, 2016. Early application is permitted. The Company has evaluated the impact of the updated guidance and has disclosed the impact in the footnotes on its consolidated financial statements

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP and requires revenue to be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative disclosures are required about customer contracts, significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. This accounting guidance is effective for us beginning January 1, 2018 using one of two prescribed transition methods. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES, NET

 

Inventories, net at December 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of the following:

 

(In thousand $)   December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 
Raw materials   $ 2,378     $ 1,997  
Work in process     5       1  
Finished goods     188       167  
      2,571       2,165  
Less: inventory reserves     (709 )     (698 )
Inventories, net   $ 1,862     $ 1,467  

 

NOTE 5 – FIXED ASSETS

 

Fixed assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of the following:

 

(In thousand $)   December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment   $ 116     $ 116  
Computers and software     66       66  
Leasehold improvements     239       239  
Other     7       7  
Total fixed assets     428       428  
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization     (195 )     (141 )
Net book value of fixed assets   $ 233     $ 287  

 

Depreciation and amortization expense was $54 and $53 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

 

NOTE 6 – DEBT

 

Convertible Note

On December 17, 2015, concurrent with the execution of the Purchase Agreement with RENS Technology Inc., the Company issued an unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $575 (the “Note”) to Gan Ren, a related party of RENS Agriculture. The Note accrued interest at a rate of 8% per annum and matured on December 17, 2016. On December 17, 2016, the Note and accrued interest of $46 were automatically converted into 225,864 shares of Common Stock at $2.75 per share.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Term Note

On September 10, 2015, the Company converted its outstanding revolving note with City National Bank, which had a termination date of August 31, 2015, into a term note (the “Term Note”). The Term Note provided that the then outstanding balance of $400 shall be payable along with interest thereon on the last day of each month in four (4) consecutive installments of $100, with the final installment due and payable in full on December 31, 2015. The Term Note was collateralized by all inventory, chattel paper, accounts, equipment, general intangibles, securities and instruments and contained customary events of default, including failure to make payment and bankruptcy. As of December 31, 2015, the interest rate on the Term Note was 4.50%. At December 31, 2015, the balance under the Term Note was $100, which was subsequently paid in full on January 7, 2016.

 

NOTE 7 - PREPAID EXPENSES, ACCRUED EXPENSES, OTHER CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of various payments that the Company has made in advance for goods or services to be received in the future. Prepaid expenses and other current assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of the following:

 

(In thousand $)   December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 
Prepaid insurance   $ 27     $ 32  
Prepaid inventory purchases     1       250  
Deferred charges (1)     -       217  
Other     57       24  
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets   $ 85     $ 523  

 

(1) Deferred charges at December 31,2015 includes $153 related to the cost of inventory shipped to Cenegenics in May 2015 where revenue was deferred until payment of the commensurate sale was received and recognized in 2016 and deferred financing costs of $65 related to the Financing. The Financing cost were reclassified to additional paid-in capital during the first quarter of 2016, upon consummation of the first tranche of the Financing.

 

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of estimated future payments that relate to the current and prior accounting periods. Management reviews these estimates regularly to determine their reasonableness. Accrued expenses and other current liabilities at December 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of the following:

 

(In thousand $)   December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 
Advertising and promotional expense payable   $ 171     $ 171  
Professional fees     88       64  
Deferred rent     40       47  
Deferred revenue (1)     56       228  
Research & development     -       30  
Accrued salaries & bonuses     15       151  
Consulting fees     47       2  
Other accrued expenses     -       24  
Total accrued expenses   $ 417     $ 717  

    

(1) Deferred revenue represents revenue to be recognized in the future in connection with inventory shipped. In October 2016 we received a purchase order along with $56 in cash. The sale was deferred as product was shipped in 2017. In May 2015 revenue for a sale to Cenegenics was deferred until the cash was collected in January 2016 and recognized for the shipment made under a settlement agreement with Cenegenics that included extended payment terms.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Note 8 - Stockholders’ Equity

 

Preferred Stock Rights

Effective February 14, 2017, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of one right for each of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share. The dividend was paid to the stockholders of record at the close of business on February 24, 2017. Each Right entitles the registered holder, upon the occurrence of certain events specified in the Rights Agreement to purchase from the Company one one-thousandth of a share of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock at a price of $7.00, subject to certain adjustments. The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in the Rights Agreement dated as of February 14, between the Company and Island Stock Transfer, as Rights Agent.

 

Increase in Number of Authorized Shares

On March 8, 2016, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock. As a result of the amendment, the number of the Company’s authorized shares of common stock increased from 8,000,000 to 12,000,000.

 

Issuance of Common Stock

The Company has periodically issued common stock in connection with certain private and public offerings. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company has received aggregate gross proceeds of $6,251 from these offerings as follows:

 

(In thousand $)         Gross  
Date   Shares     Proceeds  
May 18, 2015     190,609 (1)     1,001  
November 30, 2015     193,865 (2)     -  
March 6, 2016     1,500,000 (3)     5,250  
      1,884,474     $ 6,251  

 

(1) Shares issued pursuant to Warrant Exercise Agreements with certain holders of the Series D warrants.
(2) Shares issued pursuant to Make-Whole Shares provision of the November 2014 registered offering.
(3) Shares issued pursuant to the closing of the first tranche of the Financing with RENS Technology Inc. on March 3, 2016.

 

Note 9 – Warrants

 

On May 18, 2015, the Company entered into Warrant Exercise Agreements with certain holders of outstanding Series D warrants to purchase an aggregate of 190,609 shares of common stock in the Company (the “Agreements”). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreements, the exercise price of the Series D Warrants exercised was reduced, immediately prior to their exercise, from $9.37 per share to $5.25 per share in exchange for the immediate cash exercise of such warrants. In addition, the Company agreed to (a) reduce the exercise price of its outstanding Series C Warrants from $12.00 per share to $9.00 per share and (b) reduce the exercise price of its outstanding Series E Warrants, which are exercisable only if the Series D Warrants are exercised, from $15.00 per share to $9.00 per share. The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of $1,001, or $916 net of cash fees of $85, from the cash exercise of the Series D Warrants. The Company accepted any and all Series D Warrants properly exercised at $5.25 per share, in accordance with the terms of the Series D Warrants, by May 21, 2015. Except for the changes set forth above, the terms of the Company’s outstanding warrants remain unchanged. The incremental fair value (i.e., the change in the fair value of the warrants before and after reducing the exercise price) determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model was $38, $136 and $51 for the Series C Warrants, Series D Warrants and Series E Warrants, respectively. The amount of $225 in aggregate, was recorded in additional paid-in capital, since the modified warrants were initially classified within equity and remained classified within equity after the warrant modification. The Company also reflected the amount as an allocation against net loss attributable to common shareholders in the computation of earnings per share, even though there is no impact to net loss, based on the guidance in ASC No. 260-10, Earnings per Share (Subtopic S99-3). The following table summarizes the assumptions used to calculate the incremental fair value of the warrants:

 

Expected volatility   96%-227%
Risk-free interest rate   0.02%-1.87%
Expected term in years   0.0-7.0
Expected dividend yield   0%

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury rate for a note with a similar term in effect at the time of the grant. The expected volatility is based on the volatility of the Company’s historical stock price.

 

At May 18, 2015, the modified Series C Warrants and Series E Warrants were determined to have an estimated aggregate fair value of $569 and $653, respectively. A total of 3,256 Series D Warrants not presented for exercise by May 21, 2015 expired unexercised, along with 2,442 Series E Warrants, which did not become exercisable since the related Series D Warrants were not exercised.

 

On March 3, 2016, the Company completed the first tranche of the Financing, pursuant to which the Purchaser acquired a warrant to purchase 375,000 shares of common stock. The warrant is immediately exercisable upon issuance, will expire five years after issuance and has an exercise price of $7.00 per share. The First Closing Warrant was determined to have an estimated aggregate fair value of $480 at issuance.

 

The following table summarizes information about outstanding and exercisable warrants at December 31, 2016:

 

                    Shares              
                    Underlying              
              Shares     Warrants              
        Number of     Underlying     Outstanding              
        Shares     Warrants     and              
        Underlying     Exchanged,     Exercisable              
        Warrants     Exercised     at           Expiration  
        Originally     or     December 31,     Exercise     Term  
Description   Grant Date   Granted     Expired     2016     Price     in years  
Series A (1)   January 27, 2014     315,676       -       315,676     $ 15.00       .08  
Series B (1)   January 27, 2014     157,846       -       157,846     $ 45.00       2.07  
Series C (2)   November 19, 2014     145,399       (142,957 )     2,442     $ 12.00       3.38  
                  142,957       142,957     $ 9.00       3.38  
Series D (2)   November 19, 2014     193,865       (193,865 )     -       N/A       N/A  
Series E (2)   November 19, 2014     145,399       (145,399 )     -       N/A       N/A  
                  142,957       142,957     $ 9.00       5.38  
Rens (3)   March 3, 2016     375,000       -       375,000     $ 7.00       2.31  
          1,333,185       (196,307 )     1,136,878                  

  

(1) Issued in connection with the January 27, 2014 private placement transaction.
(2) Issued in connection with the November 19, 2014 registered-direct public offering, and subsequently revised pursuant to Warrant Exercise Agreements entered into on May 18, 2015.
(3) Shares issued pursuant to the closing of the first tranche of the Financing with RENS Technology Inc. on March 3, 2016.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

The following table summarizes the activities in warrants for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

    Shares Underlying Warrants     Average
Exercise
Price
 
Balance at December 31, 2014     958,185     $ 18.35  
Warrants exercised     (190,609 )     5.25  
Warrants expired     (5,698 )     12.59  
Balance at December 31, 2015     761,878     $ 18.95  
Warrants granted     375,000       2.31  
Balance at December 31, 2016     1,136,878     $ 15.01  

 

The following table summarizes the assumptions used to value the warrants at the issuance date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model:

 

        Number                                      
        of                                      
        Shares     Stock                                
    Grant /   Underlying     Price on                              
    Modification   Warrants     Measurement     Exercise     Expected     Expected     Dividend     Risk Free  
Description   Date   Granted     Date     Price     Term     Volatility     Yield     Rate  
Series A   1/27/2014     315,676     $ 7.00     $ 15.00       3.00       150.00 %     0.00 %     0.76 %
Series B   1/27/2014     157,846     $ 7.00     $ 45.00       5.00       150.00 %     0.00 %     1.61 %
Series C   11/19/2014     145,399     $ 9.37     $ 12.00       5.50       94.60 %     0.00 %     1.64 %
Repricing Series C   5/18/2015     142,957     $ 5.95     $ 9.00       5.00       96.34 %     0.00 %     1.46 %
Series D   11/19/2014     193,865     $ 9.37     $ 9.37       0.50       93.44 %     0.00 %     0.07 %
Repricing Series D   5/18/2015     190,609     $ 5.95     $ 5.25       0.00       226.56 %     0.00 %     0.02 %
Series E   11/19/2014     145,399     $ 9.37     $ 15.00       7.50       94.60 %     0.00 %     1.64 %
Repricing Series E   5/18/2015     142,957     $ 5.95     $ 9.00       7.00       96.34 %     0.00 %     1.87 %
Rens Technology   3/3/2016     375,000     $ 7.00     $ 7.00       4.00       96.34 %     0.00 %     1.87 %

 

NOTE 10 - STOCK COMPENSATION

 

Equity Incentive Plan

The Company increased the number of shares available for issuance under its 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended, the “Plan”) from 550,000 to 850,000 in November 2016, which was approved by the Company’s shareholders in December 2016. The plan provides for the issuance of up to 850,000 shares. The Plan provides for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, other stock-based awards and other cash-based awards. As of December 31, 2016, the remaining shares of common stock available for future issuances of awards was 543,606. The Company granted an aggregate of 30,000 options to purchase restricted common stock to certain directors prior to the adoption of the Plan.

 

St ock options generally vest and become exercisable with respect to 100% of the common stock subject to such stock option on the third (3rd) anniversary of the date of grant. Any unvested portion of a stock option shall expire upon termination of employment or service of the participant granted the stock option, and the vested portion shall remain exercisable in accordance with the provisions of the Plan.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Stock Options

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

                Weighted  
          Weighted     Average  
    Shares     Average     Remaining  
    Under     Exercise     Contractual  
    Options     Price     Term (Years)  
Balance at December 31, 2014     367,080     $ 14.68       8.50  
Options granted     108,000       12.50          
Options cancelled     (38,940 )     12.50          
Options forfeited     (35,595 )     12.03          
Balance at December 31, 2015     400,545     $ 14.56       7.82  
Options cancelled     (65,455 )     13.14          
Options forfeited     (34,750 )     12.51          
      300,340     $ 15.09       6.71  

  

The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during 2015 was $5.22. The following table summarizes the assumptions used to value stock options granted in 2015 using a Black-Scholes model:  

 

    2015  
Risk-free interest rate   1.39%-1.69%  
Expected volatility   98%  
Weighted average expected volatility   98%  
Expected term (years)   5.8-6.3  
Expected dividend yield   0%  

 

The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury rate for a note with a similar term in effect at the time of the grant. The expected volatility is based on the volatility of the Company’s historical stock prices.

 

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the exercisable options had no intrinsic value.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

The following table summarizes information about options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2016 that were granted under the Plan:

 

Options Outstanding     Options Exercisable  
            Weighted Average                 Weighted Average  
      Options     Remaining           Options     Remaining  
Exercise
Price
    Outstanding     Contractual Life     Exercise
Price
    Exercisable     Contractual Life  
$ 7.00       5,000       5.40     $ 7.00       5,000       5.40  
$ 8.60       22,000       7.19     $ 8.60       22,000       7.19  
$ 10.00       5,040       6.11     $ 10.00       5,040       6.11  
$ 11.00       3,000       6.02     $ 11.00       3,000       6.02  
$ 12.10       30,500       7.35     $ 12.10       30,500       7.35  
$ 12.50       94,800       7.42     $ 12.50       53,050       6.94  
$ 13.45       2,000       7.47     $ 13.45       1,000       7.47  
$ 13.50       12,000       7.49     $ 13.50       6,000       7.49  
$ 13.75       6,000       7.67     $ 13.75       6,000       7.67  
$ 17.50       100,000       6.11     $ 17.50       100,000       6.11  
$ 32.00       15,000       4.54     $ 32.00       15,000       4.54  
$ 34.50       5,000       4.57     $ 34.50       5,000       4.57  
          300,340                       251,590          

 

As of December 31, 2016, 251,590 options have vested and 48,750 options remain unvested. The vesting terms range from zero to 4.5 years and the vested options have a weighted average remaining term of 6.7 years and a weighted average exercise price of $15.09 per share.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Restricted Stock

The following table summarizes restricted stock awards activity for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

          Weighted  
          Average  
          Grant Date  
    Shares     Share Price  
Restricted stock awards unvested at December 31, 2014     22,200     $ 14.95  
Granted     66,099       2.73  
Vested     (68,849 )     4.91  
Forfeited     (1,000 )     7.50  
Restricted stock awards unvested at December 31, 2015     18,450     $ 9.09  
Granted     70,639       2.08  
Vested     (30,232 )     5.40  
Forfeited     (5,000 )     2.27  
Restricted stock awards unvested at December 31, 2016     53,857     $ 2.74  

  

At December 31, 2016, the weighted-average remaining vesting period of unvested restricted stock awards was 2.74 years.

 

Stock-Based Compensation:

Stock-based compensation was $392 and $931 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Stock-based compensation consists of expenses related to the issuance of stock options and restricted stock.

 

The aggregate unrecognized compensation expense of stock options and restricted stock at December 31, 2016 was $251, which will be recognized through January 2019.

 

NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES   

 

Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 is shown as follows:

 

    December 31,     December 31,  
(In thousand $)   2016     2015  
Current provision   $   -   $ 2  
Deferred provision     -       -  
Total tax provision (benefit)   $     -   $ 2  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

The significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

 

    December 31,     December 31,  
(In thousand $)   2016     2015  
Federal net operating losses   $ 6,714     $ 5,335  
State net operating losses     635       394  
Stock options     1,043       1,043  
Federal tax credit     190       110  
Amortization     448       478  
Depreciation     11       (1 )
Contributions     21       13  
Other     392       297  
Total gross deferred tax assets/(liabilities)   9,454     7,669  
                 
Less valuation allowance     (9,454 )     (7,669 )
                 
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)   $ -     $ -  

 

The net deferred tax asset as of the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 remains fully offset by a valuation due to the Company’s history of losses.

 

The income tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2016 differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate of 34% to loss before tax benefit as a result of nondeductible expenses, tax credits generated, utilization of net operating loss carryforwards, and increases in the Company’s valuation allowance.

 

    December 31,     December 31,  
(In thousand $)   2016     2015  
Federal statutory tax benefit   $ (1,568 )   $ (1,726 )
Permanent differences     103       306  
State taxes     1       1  
Valuation allowance     1,464       1,421  
Income tax provision (benefit)   $ -   $ 2  

 

A valuation allowance is required to reduce the deferred tax assets reported if, based on the weight of the evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

At December 31, 2016, the Company had approximately $19.7 million of gross federal net operating loss carry-forwards. At December 31, 2016, the Company had approximately $10.6 million of gross state net operating loss carry-forwards. If not utilized, the federal and state net operating loss carry-forwards will begin to expire in 2027. The utilization of such net operating loss carry-forwards and realization of tax benefits in future years depends predominantly upon having taxable income. The Company also has $190 of federal research and development credits which will begin to expire in 2033 if not utilized.

 

The Company may be subject to the net operating loss provisions of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company has not calculated if an ownership change has occurred. The effect of an ownership change would be the imposition of an annual limitation on the use of NOL carryforwards attributable to periods before the change. The amount of the annual limitation depends upon the value of the Company immediately before the change, changes to the Company’s capital during a specified period, and the federal published interest rate.

 

Entities are also required to evaluate, measure, recognize and disclose any uncertain income tax provisions taken on their income tax returns. The Company has analyzed its tax positions and has concluded that as of December 31, 2015 there were no uncertain positions. The federal and state income tax returns of the Company for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 are subject to examination by the IRS and state taxing authorities, generally for three years after they are filed. Interest and penalties, if any, as they relate to income taxes assessed, are included in the income tax provision. There was no income tax related interest and penalties included in the income tax provision for 2016 and 2015.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies   

 

Operating Lease

The Company leases its corporate offices under an operating lease. The term of the lease is five years commencing on January 1, 2015 and expiring on December 31, 2019. We have two options to renew our lease for an additional three years each.

 

At December 31, 2016, the future minimum lease payments under the non-cancellable operating lease in excess of one year is as follows:

 

(In thousand $)      
Years Ended December 31,   Amount  
2017   $ 69  
2018     71  
2019     72  
Total   $ 212  

 

Rent expense including common area maintenance charges and taxes for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $72 and $225, respectively.

 

Defined Contribution Plan

The Company established a 401(K) Plan (the “401(K) Plan”) for eligible employees of the Company effective April 1, 2014. Generally, all employees of the Company who are at least twenty-one years of age and who have completed three months of service are eligible to participate in the 401(K) Plan. The 401(K) Plan is a defined contribution plan that provides that participants may make salary deferral contributions, of up to the statutory maximum allowed by law (subject to catch-up contributions) in the form of voluntary payroll deductions. The Company’s matching contribution is equal to 100 percent on the first four percent of a participant’s compensation which is deferred as an elective deferral. The Company’s aggregate matching contributions were $26 and $49 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Supply Agreement

On November 18, 2016, the Company entered into an Amended Supply Agreement with DIL Technologie GmbH (“ DIL ”). Pursuant to the agreement (and so long as the agreement is effective), DIL will manufacture and supply the Company with Fortetropin®, the active ingredient for its products, and the Company will purchase quantities of Fortetropin® from DIL in its discretion. DIL will manufacture the formula exclusively for the Company in perpetuity, and may not manufacture the formula for other entities (but may manufacture it for its own non-commercial research). The Company agreed, commencing January 2017, to pay DIL €10,000 per month for collaborative research. The monthly payments terminate upon the earlier of: (a) the date that the Company orders additional product in accordance with the terms of the agreement and (b) December 31, 2018, and the Company has no further financial obligations to DIL thereafter. The Company also agreed to pay DIL €400,000 in satisfaction of all prior liabilities and obligations under its prior agreements with DIL. The agreement expires on December 31, 2018, and the Company has the unilateral right to renew the agreement for subsequent one-year terms.

 

Product Liability

As a manufacturer of nutritional supplements that are ingested by consumers, the Company may be subject to various product liability claims. Although we have not had any claims to date, it is possible that future product liability claims could have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company currently maintains products liability insurance of $5 million per-occurrence and a $10 million annual aggregate coverage. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had not recorded any accruals for product liability claims.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Note 13 – Related Party Transactions   

 

The following is a description of the transactions we have engaged in with our directors, director nominees and officers and beneficial owners of more than five percent of our voting securities and their affiliates:

 

On August 1, 2015, we entered into a consulting agreement with Muscle Longevity LLC, a company that has the same owner as Ultra Pro Sports, LLC, a then greater than 5% beneficial owner of our common stock. Under the terms of the agreement, Muscle Longevity LLC then agreed to provide introductions and referrals to new distribution channels for our products including, but not limited to, health and wellness centers and sports nutrition companies and to conduct industry research and advise us regarding distributors, markets, and sales opportunities for the Company’s products. As compensation for the services, Muscle Longevity LLC was paid a consulting fee of $16 per month. The agreement was terminated in October 2016.

 

On December 17, 2015, concurrent with the execution of the Purchase Agreement with RENS Technology Inc., the Company issued an unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $575 (the “Note”) to Gan Ren, a related party of RENS Agriculture. The Note accrued interest at a rate of 8% per annum and matured (the “Maturity Date”) on December 17, 2016. On the Maturity Date, the Note and accrued interest of $46 were automatically converted into 225,864 shares of Common Stock at $2.75 per share.

 

On December 17, 2015, we entered into the Purchase Agreement with Rens Technology Inc. (the “Purchaser”), an entity which is controlled by Ren Ren, who is currently a director of the Company and its largest stockholder. For additional information refer to Note 1 – Strategic Investment Transaction. The Board agreed to issue Mr. Ren 18,182 shares of the Company’s common stock upon completion of the first tranche of the Financing for his services to the Company as a member of the Board. (See Note 14 - Legal Proceedings)

 

Note 14 – legal PROCEEDINGS

 

On January 6, 2017, the Company commenced an action in the Supreme Court of New York, County of New York, against RENS Technology, Inc. ("the Purchaser"), RENS Agriculture, the parent company of the Purchaser, and Ren Ren, a principal in both entities and a director of the Company, arising from the Purchaser's breach of a Securities Purchase Agreement under which the Purchaser agreed to invest an aggregate of $20.25 million in the Company in exchange for an aggregate of 3,537,037 shares of common stock of the Company and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 884,259 shares of common stock. In addition to seeking compensatory, consequential and other damages in the action, the Company asked the Court to preliminarily restrain the Purchaser and its agents and representatives, including, but not limited to, RENS Agriculture and Ren Ren, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company and a warrant permitting the purchase of 375,000 share at a price of $7.00 per share that the Purchaser had purchased under the Securities Purchase Agreement and, after the parties had an opportunity to submit opposition and reply papers in connection with the Company's application, a preliminary injunction prohibiting the Purchaser from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares and warrant during the pendency of the action and an order attaching the stock and warrant to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company.

 

On January 11, 2017, the Court granted the Company the preliminary restraints that it requested, which prevents RENS Technology, among others, from selling, transferring, conveying, assigning, hypothecating or encumbering the 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock or the aforementioned warrant.  The Court scheduled a hearing on February 14, 2017, at which time the Court heard oral argument on the application for a preliminary injunction and prejudgment attachment of the stock and warrants to satisfy any judgment entered in favor of the Company. Since then, RENS Technology filed a motion to dismiss the complaint which the Company has opposed. No decision has been made by the Court on these two pending applications.

 

On October 27, 2016, Cutler Holdings, L.L.C. (“Cutler”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey alleging that the Company failed to make certain rental payments. On March 30, 2017, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Cutler, pursuant to which Cutler released the Company from any liability for the claims asserted in the complaint.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2016

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Note 15 – Subsequent Events

 

Legal Proceedings

 

On January 6, 2017, the Company commenced an action in the Supreme Court of New York, County of New York, against RENS Technology, Inc. (See Note 14)

 

Registered Direct Offering

 

On February 3, 2017, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor providing for the issuance and sale by the Company of 500,000  shares of common stock, in a registered direct offering at a purchase price of $4.25 per share, for gross proceeds of $2.125 million. The offering closed on February 8, 2017.

 

Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

 

Effective February 14, 2017, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of one right for each of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share. The dividend will be paid to the stockholders of record at the close of business on February 24, 2017. Each Right entitles the registered holder, subject to the terms of the Rights Agreement to purchase from the Company one one-thousandth of a share of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock at a price of $7.00), subject to certain adjustments. The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in the Rights Agreement dated as of February 14, 2017 between the Company and Island Stock Transfer, as Rights Agent.

 

At-the-Market Offering

 

On February 21, 2017, the Company entered into a sales Agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC which establishes an at-the-market equity program pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell up to $6.0 million of its shares of common stock from time to time through H.C. Wainwright. As of the filing date of this Form 10-K, no shares have been sold under this program.

 

Settlement of Lawsuit

 

On March 30, 2017, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Cutler, pursuant to which Cutler released the Company from any liability for the claims asserted in the complaint. (See Note 14)

 

 

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Exhibit 10.3

 

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED

WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PORTIONS HEREOF

DENOTED WITH “***”

 

 

 

AMENDED SUPPLY AGREEMENT

 

his Amended Supply Agreement ("Agreement") is hereby made effective on this _17_ day of November, 2016 ("Effective Da te"), by and between Myos Ren s Technology Inc., a Nevada corporation, having an address of 45 Horsehill Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 (hereinafter "Customer") and DIL Technologie GmbH, a German company having a business address of Prof.-von-Klitzing-Str . 7, D - 49610 Quakenbrtick, Germany (hereinafter "Manufacturer " ), and is intended to supersede and replace the First Amended and Restated Exclusive Supply Agreement entered into on July 15, 2014, which amended and replaced the Exclusive Supply Agreement entered into between the Parties on June 24, 2013.

WHEREAS, the Parties agree as follows:

1. WORK

Manufacturer agrees to use its best efforts to perform the work (hereinafter "Work") pursuant to continuous and regular supply terms discussed and agreed upon between the Parties, as initially determined herein. The Parties agree Work shall mean the manufacturing, packaging and exportation of fertilized chicken egg yolk, via a patented process and form as defined in Exhibit A (the "Product").

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASING

Commencing in January 2017, Customer shall pay Manufacturer €10,000 per month until Customer resumes ordering Product from Manufacturer. The €10,000 per month payment shall cease upon the Customer issuance to the Manufacturer of a written purchase order or December 31, 2018, whichever occurs first. . Customer and Manufacturer agree to establish a research program that Manufacturer shall conduct on behalf of Customer's research needs, in exchange for these monthly payments.

Customer will provide to Manufacturer [***] months advance notice for future purchase orders of the Products. Any order must be for at least of [***] kg per month for a minimum period of [***] months.

The Parties agree that Manufacturer shall only manufacture, the Product for Customer or for Customer's commercial benefit, subject to the terms and conditions specified in Section 5.1.2. This grant of exclusivity by Manufacturer to Customer is granted in perpetuity. Nothing herein shall preclude Manufacturer from using Product for non-commercial purposes to further its own research advancements.

3. SHIPMENTS

All Products delivered pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be suitably packed for s hipment in accordance with industry standards in sealed containers/bags, marked for shipment to Customer's requested destination, and delivered to a carrier or forwarding agent, as determined by Customer. Shipment will be F.O.B at Manufacturer, or Manufacturer's designated facility, and all freight, insurance, and other shipping expenses, as well as any special packing expenses not included in the original price quotation for the Products will be paid by Customer.

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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED

WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PORTIONS HEREOF

DENOTED WITH “***”

 

4. cGMP COMPLIANCE, CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS AND WARRANTIES

4.1 cGMP Compliance

Manufacturer agrees that all Products made hereunder shall be manufactured in accordance with cGMP Compliance standards. In particular, Manufacturer agrees to comply with cGMP batch record keeping standard as set forth by German Good Manufacturing Practice standards for foodstuffs. The Parties agree the resulting Product or Blended Product shall also be in specific compliance with the standards set forth in Exhibits C and D, respectively.

4.2 Certificate of Analysis

Manufacturer agrees to perform the necessary testing and analysis for each batch of Product or Blended Product manufactured and provide Customer with a Certificate of Analysis therewith. Such Certificate of Analysis for each batch shall include test results for various parameters listed in Exhibits C and D. Such Certificate of Analysis shall be signed and certified by a qualified employee of Manufacturer.

 4.3 Certificate of Veterinarian

Manufacturer agrees to obtain the necessary certifications from a licensed German veterinarian for each batch of Product manufactured for purposes of exporting the Product from the European Union. Customer shall notify Manufacturer of the requisite certification standards pertaining to the importation of egg-based products from the European Union into the United States.

4.4 Express Warranty

(a)    Manufacturer warrants that the Product will conform to all applicable product specifications as set forth herein and will be free from contamination, i.e., under the threshold limits established in Exhibit C and Exhibit D.

(b)   Upon any failure of a Product to comply with any and all applicable warranties, the Manufacturer shall promptly replace such quantity of Product at no additional cost, within thirty (60) days of written notification of such failure.

5. PAYMENT TERMS, PRODUCT PRICING & CASH UPON SIGNING

5.1 PAYMENT TERMS

5 .1.1 Human Application

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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED

WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PORTIONS HEREOF

DENOTED WITH “***”

 

Customer agrees to pay Manufacturer €400,000 in exchange for the satisfaction of all prior terms duties, liabilities and obligations as set forth in the First Amended and Restated Exclusive Supply Agreement dated July 15, 2014, including, but not limited to, all of the terms, duties, liabilities and obligations set forth in Sections 6.2, 6.2.1 and 6.2.2 of that Agreement. The Parties hereby agree and acknowledge that all prior terms duties, liabilities and obligations of both Parties as set forth in the First Amended and Restated Exclusive Supply Agreement dated July 15, 2014 have been fully satisfied.

Payment shall be made as follows: Customer agrees to pay Manufacturer €400,000 within ten (10) days of the execution of this Agreement; for acquiring the exclusive rights outside the United States for Manufacturer to exclusively manufacture, develop and produce Products for Customer for human application.

5.1.2        Domesticated Animals Pet Application

Customer agrees to pay Manufacturer €[***] for a one (1)-year option commencing on January 1, 2017 for Customer to develop a strategic plan for Products for domesticated animals pet sector outside the United States. By exercising this option, Customer has the right to pay an additional €[***], within [***] year, to Manufacturer to acquire the exclusive rights outside the United States for Manufacturer to exclusively manufacture, develop and produce Product for Customer in the domesticated animals pet sector. During this [***] year period, Manufacturer shall not enter into any negotiation or agreement with a third party relating to the use of Product in the domesticated animal pet sector. Domesticated animals shall hereby be defined to be household pets such as cats and dogs.

5.2 PRODUCT PRICING

Commencing on the Effective Date, the Parties agree the price per kilogram of Product shall be [***] Euros ([***]€). Manufacturer shall use its best efforts to reduce such price through cost savings with its vendors, which it shall pass through to Customer.

 

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

 

Manufacturer is the owner of European Patent No. 12171561 ( the "EP Patent"), which covers substantially similar subject matter as the U.S. Application, and as of the Effective Date, is valid in several European jurisdictions . The Parties agree, in the event a third party expresses bona fide interest in EU Patent for human application only (i.e., either to license or acquire the EU Patent) and Manufacturer agrees in principal to the same, at any time during the validity of the EU Patent, Manufacturer shall notify Customer of the same in writing , and shall offer Customer a right of first refusal to any potential transaction involving the EU Patent for human application only. Customer shall have one hundred twenty (120) days from the receipt of the written notice to review, analyze, and consider accepting its right of first refusal to such terms for the EU Patent. Manufacturer agrees any assignment or licensing of rights to the EU Patent to any third party for human application only, without following the right of first refusal terms herein, shall render such assignment or license null and void.

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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED

WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PORTIONS HEREOF

DENOTED WITH “***”

 

If Manufacturer files patent applications or procure patent rights covering substantially similar subject matter as the EP Patent or the U.S. Application in other jurisdictions, the Parties agree that, Customer shall be offered the same right of first refusal to any potential transaction involving a third party's expression of a bona fide interest in the worldwide patent rights for human application.

 

7. TERM AND TERMINATION

7.1 Term

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall continue through De cember 31, 2018. Upon request from Customer, this Agreement may be renewed for subsequent one year terms indefinitely unless terminated by Customer upon giving sixty (60) days written notice prior to the expiration of any renewal term.

7.2 Termination

This Agreement may only be terminated by either party for cause upon written notice to the other party of a material breach hereof, or upon written agreement of the Parties. Upon receipt of such notification, the breaching party shall be permitted Sixty (60) days to cure any such breach. If after such sixty (60) days period the breaching party has not cured such breach, then the non breaching party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon sending written notification of the same to the breaching party. Termination of this Agreement shall not affect the obligations of either Party that exist as of the date of termination.

8. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

8.1 Patents, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Other Proprietary Rights

Each Party ("Indemnifying Party") shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other Party ("Indemnified Party") from all claims, costs, damages, judgments, and attorney's fees resulting from or arising out of any alleged and/or actual infringement or other violation of intellectual property rights in connection with the performance by the Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Agreement ("Intellectual Property Rights"). The Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of the initiation of any such claims. In the event of any litigation, suit or other proceedings relating to or concerning such Intellectual Property Rights, the Indemnified Party shall permit the Indemnifying Party to assume the defense thereof, and cooperate with the Indemnifying Party with respect to such defense. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to assume the defense, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to seek, and have the Indemnifying Party pay for separate counsel representing the interests of Indemnified Party. Further, any and all settlements regarding such Intellectual Property Rights shall be approved in writing by an authorized representative of Indemnified Party.

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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED

WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PORTIONS HEREOF

DENOTED WITH “***”

 

THE FOREGOING STATES THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF THE PARTIES TO EACH OTHER CONCERNING INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.

 

8.2 No Other Liability

 

INDEPENDENT OF OR UNDER THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CREATED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SALE OF PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS ASSERTED ON THE BASIS OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OR STRICT LIABILITY), OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE ONE PARTY HAS BEEN WARNED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF ANY OF THE LIMITED REMEDIES IN THIS AGREEMENT FAIL OF THEIR ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, IT BEING ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE PARTIES THAT THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS ESSENTIAL CONSIDERATION FOR ENTERING INTO AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.

8.3 Customer Responsible for U.S. Liability

Notwithstanding any of the above paragraphs, and for the avoidance of doubt, with the exception of willful or intentional acts or gross misconduct of Manufacturer, Customer shall be responsible for any liability occurring within the United States, arising from Manufacturer's manufacture of Products in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

9. MISCELLANEOUS

9.1 Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings between the parties relating to such transactions, unless such prior agreements are expressly identified herein as remaining in full force and effect. Each Party shall hold the existence and terms of this Agreement confidential, unless it obtains the other Party's express written consent otherwise, provided that Manufacturer may use Customer's name as a reference unless otherwise instructed in writing by Customer.

9.2 Amendments

This Agreement may be amended only by a writing executed by authorized representatives of both parties.

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9.3 Independent Contractor

Neither party shall, for any purpose, be deemed to be an agent of the other party; the relationship between the parties only be that of independent contractors. Neither party shall have any right or authority to assume or create any obligations or to make any representations or warranties on behalf of any other party, whether express or implied, or to bind the other party in any respect whatsoever.

9.4 Expenses

 

In the event a dispute between the parties hereunder with respect to this Agreement must be resolved by litigation or other proceeding or a party must engage an attorney to enforce its right hereunder, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for all associated reasonable costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's fees) from the other party.

9.5 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the United States.

 

9.6 Assignment

 

(a)               Neither party shall assign or transfer this Agreemen t, except as expressly provided herein, without the prior written consent of the other party; provided, however , that a Party may transfer or assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement in connection with a merger, reorganization, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of its assets.

(b)              This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the partie s ' successors and assigns as permitted herein.

9.7 Customer's Confidential Information

T he Parties agree the Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement executed between them prior to the date hereof, shall be incorporated herein as if written in full herein.

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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED

WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PORTIONS HEREOF

DENOTED WITH “***”

 

9.8 Notice

Any notice or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall, unless otherwise provided herein, be made in writing and shall be delivered personally or sent by an overnight delivery or courier service, by certified or registered mail (postage prepaid), by telegraph, by telex, by facsimile transmission, or by email to the address first specified in this Agreement or to such other address as either party may designate. A second notice shall be sent to Customer's legal counsel, Peter A. Levy, Esq., at Mandelbaum Salsburg PC, 3 Becker Farm Road , Suite 105, Roseland NJ 07039, USA at PLevy@lawfirm.ms. Such notice or other communication shall be deemed given when so delivered personally, telegraphed, telexed or sent by facsimile transmission, or, if sent by overnight delivery or courier service, the day after sent, or if mailed , (3) days after the date of deposit in the mails .  

9.9 Other

If any term or provision of the Agreement is declared to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be deemed to be omitted or modified to the extent necessary to render it valid or enforceable, and the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. Failure of either party to enforce any provision hereof shall not be construed as a waiver thereof or prevent enforcement on any other occasion or of any other provisions. Headings are for reference only; and the use of the singular and plural number shall each be deemed to include the other as indicated by the context. All provisions in this Agreement which by their language, nature or context are intended to survive, such as without limitation, payment limitation of liability and indemnification provisions, shall survive any termination of this Agreement. 

9.10 Force Majeure

In the event that either party is prevented from performing or is unable to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement (other than a payment obligation) due to any Act of God, fire, casualty, flood, earthquake, war, strike, lockout, epidemic, destruction of production facilities, riot, insurrection, material unavailability, electricity or other utility or telecommunication outage or suspension of services, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the party (or its selected vendors, affiliates, or the like) invoking this section, and if such party shall have used its best efforts to mitigate its effects, such party shall give prompt written notice to the other party, its performance shall be excused, and the time for the performance shall be extended for the period of delay or inability to perform due to such occurrences. Regardless of the excuse of Force Majeure, if such party b not able to perform within forty-five (45) days after such event, the other party may terminate this Agreement.

ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:    
     

FOR MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

 

DIL

     

By:

/s/ Joseph Mannello

 

By:

/s/ Dr. Volker Heinz

Printed Name: Joseph Mannello

 

Printed Name: Dr. Volker Heinz

Title: CEO

 

Title: Vorstand

Date 11/17/16

 

Date 18 Nov. 2016

 

 

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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED

WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PORTIONS HEREOF

DENOTED WITH “***”

 

EXHIBIT A

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT

For purposes of this Agreement, the Product shall be comprised of 100% egg yolk powde r , originat in g with fertilized chicken eggs. [***]

 

  8  
 

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED

WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PORTIONS HEREOF

DENOTED WITH “***”

 

EXHIBIT C

 

PRODUCT TESTING & ACCEPTABLE LIMITS

 


Parameter
Threshold
Protein [***]
Fat [***]
Cholesterol [***]
Moisture [***]
Ash [***]
Arsenic [***]
Cadmium [***]
Lead [***]
Mercury [***]
Total Viable Count [***]
Total Coliforms [***]
  [***]
Enterobacteriaceae [***]
E. Coli [***]
L. Monocytogenes [***]
Mesophile sulfide reducing Clostridium spp. [***]
Salmonella spp. [***]
Yeasts [***]
Moulds [***]
Staphlyococcus (coagulase positive) [***]

 

 

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Exhibit 10.6

 

August 30, 2016

 

Joseph Mannello

137 Jockey Hollow Road

Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924

 

Re:        Offer of Employment as Interim Chief Executive Officer

 

Dear Joe:

 

On behalf of MYOS RENS Technology Inc. (the “Company”), I am pleased to extend to you this offer of employment (“Offer Letter”) as the Company’s interim Chief Executive Officer.  We are excited to have you as a part of the senior management team and your expertise is highly needed here. You will devote a minimum of forty (40) per week to the Company and report directly to the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”).

 

You will receive an initial annual base salary of $240,000, payable in accordance with the Company’s policies.  You will also be provided with 10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which shall vest on the earlier of (i) the six month anniversary of your start date and (ii) the date that the Company hires a permanent Chief Executive Officer. In addition, you will be eligible to receive additional equity grants in conjunction with any financing transactions that the Company may consummate, at the sole discretion of the Board. You will be eligible to receive an annual cash bonus in an amount up to 100% of your then current base salary (pro rated for any partial term), as may be determined by the Board (or its compensation committee), in its sole discretion.  Annual adjustments to salary, as well as bonus and additional stock option awards are at the sole discretion of the Board (or its compensation committee). You will continue to be entitled to receive compensation in your capacity as an existing member of the Board.

 

You are entitled to participate in the Company’s incentive plans or programs, including an ESOP, in each case as determined by the Board (or its compensation committee), and you shall receive the opportunity to participate fully in the Company’s health insurance plan and any other benefits provided to all employees of the Company. You shall be entitled to 20 vacation days and five sick days per calendar year (prorated for the remainder of 2016).

 

Your employment with the Company deems you as an employee “at will.” This means that it is not for any specified period of time and either you or the Company can terminate your employment at any time, and for any or no particular cause or reason.

 

This Offer Letter constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties to this agreement with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter.

 

This Offer Letter may only be amended, modified, or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by each party hereto, and any of the terms thereof may be waived, only by a written document signed by each party to this Offer Letter or, in the case of waiver, by the party or parties waiving compliance.

 

This Offer Letter and your employment will be governed in all respects by laws of the State of New Jersey.


* * * *

 

   

 

 

We are excited about the future of MYOS and your contribution to our success. I look forward to receiving your acceptance of this employment offer.  To formally accept this offer, please sign in the appropriate place below and return an executed copy of this Offer Letter to me. Please retain an executed copy of this Offer Letter for your own records.

 

Sincerely,

 

/s/ Christopher Pechock    

Christopher Pechock

Chairman of the Compensation Committee

 

Acknowledged and agreed as of the date set forth below:

 

/s/ Joseph Mannello    

Name: Joseph Mannello

 

Dated: 9/1/16

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.14

 

Amendment No. 3 to the

2012 Equity Incentive Plan 

 

      WHEREAS, MYOS RENS Technology Inc. (the “ Company ”) has established the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, effective September 24, 2012 (the “ Plan ”);

 

      WHEREAS, the Company's Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) has the authority pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Plan to amend the Plan subject to the approval of holders of the Company's common stock (“Common Stock”), $0.001 par value per share (the “ Stockholders ”) entitled to vote in accordance with applicable law;

 

      WHEREAS, the Board desires to amend the Plan to increase the aggregate number of shares of the Company's Common Stock that may be issued under the Plan (“ Amendment No. 3 ”); and

 

      WHEREAS, on November 17, 2016, the Board approved Amendment No. 3 and recommend its approval to the Stockholders;

 

      NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the power of amendment set forth in the Plan and subject to the approval of Stockholders, the Plan is hereby amended as follows effective upon the approval by the Stockholders of Amendment No. 3:

 

1.           The reference to “550,000 shares” in the first sentence of paragraph (b) of Section 5 of the Plan is replaced in its entirety with “850,000 shares”.

 

2.           A new Section 5(f) of the Plan is hereby added to read in its entirety as follows:

 

“Notwithstanding any provision in the Plan to the contrary (but subject to adjustment as provided in Section 12), the Committee shall not grant to any one Eligible Person in any one calendar year Awards (i) for more than 1,200,000 Common Shares in the aggregate or (ii) payable in cash in an amount, when added to any cash fees paid by the Company as compensation to such Eligible Person, exceeding $2,200,000 in the aggregate.”

 

3.           A new Section 5(g) of the Plan is hereby added to read in its entirety as follows:

 

“Notwithstanding any provision in the Plan to the contrary (but subject to adjustment as provided in Section 12), the aggregate value of all compensation paid or granted, as applicable, to any individual for service as a non-employee director (as defined in Rule 16b-3(b)(3) of the Exchange Act) with respect to any calendar year, including Awards granted and any cash fees paid by the Company as compensation to such non-employee director, shall not exceed $750,000 in total value. For purposes of this Section 5(g), the value of the Awards shall be based on the grant date Fair Market Value of such Awards for financial reporting purposes.”

 

4.           Section 11(c) of the Plan is replaced in its entirety with the following:

 

The Performance Criteria that will be used to establish the Performance Goal(s) shall be based on the attainment of specific levels of performance of the Company and/or one or more Affiliates, divisions or operational units, or any combination of the foregoing, as determined by the Committee, which criteria may be based on one or more of the following business criteria: (i) revenue; (ii) sales; (iii) profit (net profit, gross profit, operating profit, economic profit, profit margins or other corporate profit measures); (iv) earnings (EBIT, EBITDA, earnings per share, or other corporate earnings measures); (v) net income (before or after taxes, operating income or other income measures); (vi) cash (cash flow, cash generation or other cash measures); (vii) stock price or performance; (viii) total stockholder return (stock price appreciation plus reinvested dividends divided by beginning share price); (ix) economic value added; (x) return measures (including, but not limited to, return on assets, capital, equity, investments or sales, and cash flow return on assets, capital, equity, or sales); (xi) market share; (xii) improvements in capital structure; (xiii) expenses (expense management, expense ratio, expense efficiency ratios or other expense measures); (xiv) business expansion or consolidation (acquisitions and divestitures); (xv) internal rate of return or increase in net present value; (xvi) working capital targets relating to inventory and/or accounts receivable; (xvii) inventory management; (xviii) service or product delivery or quality; (xix) customer satisfaction; (xx) employee retention; (xxi) safety standards; (xxii) productivity measures; (xxiii) cost reduction measures; and/or (xxiv) strategic plan development and implementation. Any one or more of the Performance Criteria adopted by the Committee may be used on an absolute or relative basis to measure the performance of the Company and/or one or more Affiliates as a whole or any business unit(s) of the Company and/or one or more Affiliates or any combination thereof, as the Committee may deem appropriate, or any of the above Performance Criteria may be compared to the performance of a selected group of comparison companies, or a published or special index that the Committee, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate, or as compared to various stock market indices. The Committee also has the authority to provide for accelerated vesting of any Award based on the achievement of Performance Goals pursuant to the Performance Criteria specified in this paragraph. To the extent required under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Committee shall, within the first 90 calendar days of a Performance Period (or, if longer or shorter, within the maximum period allowed under Section 162(m) of the Code), define in an objective fashion the manner of calculating the Performance Criteria it selects to use for such Performance Period and thereafter promptly communicate such Performance Criteria to the Participant.

 

   

 

 

5.           Except as hereinabove amended and modified, the Plan shall remain in full force and effect.

 

6.           A majority in voting interest of the stockholders present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting of stockholders at which this Amendment No. 3 to the Plan was considered, has duly approved this Amendment No. 3 to the Plan.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Amendment No. 3 to the Plan is made effective this 21 st day of December, 2016.

 

  MYOS RENS TECHNOLOGY INC.
     
  By:  /s/ Joseph Mannello
     Name: Joseph Mannello
     Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 23.1

 

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of MYOS RENS Technology Inc. and Subsidiary (formerly known as MYOS Corporation) on Form S-3 (No. 333-199392) of our report dated March 30, 2016 , on our audit of the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2015 and for the year then ended , which report is included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed on or about March 30, 2017.

 

 

/s/ EisnerAmper LLP

 

Iselin, New Jersey

March 30, 2017

Exhibit 23.2

 

CONSENT OF REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of MYOS RENS Technology Inc. and Subsidiary on Form S3 (No.333-199392) of our report dated March 29, 2017, on our audit of the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2016 and for the year then ended, which report is included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed on March 29, 2017.

 

 

/s/ WithumSmith+Brown, PC

 

New Brunswick, New Jersey

 

March 30, 2017

 

Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13A-14(A) AND 15D-14(A)

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Joseph Mannello, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of MYOS RENS Technology Inc. (the “report”);

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

(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 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.

 

Dated: March 30, 2017

 

By: /s/ Joseph Mannello  
Name: Joseph Mannello  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  
  (Principal Executive Officer, Principal  
  Financial officer and Principal Accounting Officer)  

 

Exhibit 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with this annual report on Form 10-K of MYOS RENS Technology Inc. (the “Company”) for the year ended December 31, 2016, (the “Report”), I, Joseph Mannello, the Principal Executive Officer of the Company, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

 

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended; and

 

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Dated: March 30, 2017

 

By: /s/ Joseph Mannello  
Name: Joseph Mannello  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  
  (Principal Executive Officer, Principal  
  Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)  

 

This certification accompanies this annual report on Form 10-K pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by such Act, be deemed filed by the Company for purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.