UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

OR

  TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _____________ to ___________________.

 

Commission File Number: 000-32917

 

 

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

 

 

Nevada��94-3355026
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

412 Mulberry St.

Marietta, Ohio 45750

 
 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) 

 

 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 740-434-5041) 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A    

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

$.0000053 par value common stock

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes    No

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).   Yes    No

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer   Accelerated filer 
Non-accelerated filer  Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company    

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   

Yes    No  

 

As of July 29,October 26, 2022 there were 309,496,818314,330,151 shares of ProtoKinetix, Incorporated common stock that were issued and outstanding.

 

 

 
 

 

 

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

PART I 
  
FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
  
Item 1. Financial Statements3
  
Unaudited Balance Sheets3
  
Unaudited Statements of Operations4
  
Unaudited Statement of Stockholders’ Equity5
  
Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows67
  
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements8
  
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations20
  
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk23
  
Item 4. Controls and Procedures24
  
PART II 
  
OTHER INFORMATION 
  
Item 1. Legal Proceedings25
  
Item 1A. Risk Factors25
  
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds2526
  
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities2526
  
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure2526
  
Item 5. Other Information2526
  
Item 6. Exhibits26
  
Signatures27

 

 

 

 

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

          
 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021  September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 
ASSETS             
Current Assets             
Cash $18,830  $57,568  $43,712 $57,568 
Prepaid expenses (Note 3)  1,050   25,995   1,050  25,995 
Total current assets  19,880   83,563  44,762 83,563 
             
Intangible assets (Note 4)  393,162   362,671   434,977  362,671 
             
Total assets $413,042  $446,234  $479,739 $446,234 
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY             
Current Liabilities             
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $36,780  $93,268  $105,033 $93,268 
             
Total liabilities  36,780   93,268   105,033  93,268 
Stockholders’ Equity             
Common stock, $0.0000053 par value; 500,000,000 common shares authorized; 306,830,151 and 297,393,485 shares issued and outstanding as at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 respectively (Note 7)  1,641   1,591 
Common stock, $0.0000053 par value; 500,000,000 common shares authorized; 314,330,151 and 297,393,485 shares issued and outstanding as at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 respectively (Note 7) 1,681 1,591 
Additional paid-in capital  46,869,401   45,892,545  47,237,847 45,892,545 
Accumulated deficit  (46,494,780)  (45,541,170)  (46,864,822)  (45,541,170)
Total stockholders’ equity  376,262   352,966   374,706  352,966 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $413,042  $446,234  $479,739 $446,234 
             

Basis of Presentation – Going Concern Uncertainties (Note 1)

Commitments and Contingency (Note 9)

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

For the Three and SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021

 

                         
 Three months ended
June 30, 2022
 Three months ended
June 30, 2021
 Six months ended
June 30, 2022
 Six months ended
June 30, 2021
  Three months ended
September 30, 2022
 Three months ended
September 30, 2021
 Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
 Nine months ended
September 30, 2021
 
EXPENSES                                
Amortization – intangible assets (Note 4) $750  $750  $1,500  $1,500  $750  $750  $2,250  $2,250 
General and administrative  56,487   206,587   114,538   247,633   31,690   34,346   146,227   278,308 
Professional fees  40,139   29,395   87,892   62,083   33,122   27,397   121,015   89,479 
Research and development  102,924   108,218   265,974   149,531   160,994   100,888   426,968   250,419 
Share-based compensation (Notes 5 and 8)  241,853   58,785   483,706   76,062   143,486   1,238,638   627,192   1,314,700 
                                
Operating Income (Expenses)  (442,153)  (403,735)  (953,610)  (536,809)  (370,042)  (1,402,018)  (1,323,652)  (1,935,156)
                                
Net loss for the period $442,153) $(403,735) $(953,610) $(536,809) $(370,042) $(1,402,018) $(1,323,652) $(1,935,156)
Net loss per common share (basic and diluted) $(0.01) $(0.00) $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.01)
                                
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (basic and diluted)  290,989,603   290,414,046   282,228,660   282,228,660   290,989,603   290,414,046   299,244,493   287,443,326 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

For the Period from January 1, 2021 to JuneNine Months Ended September 30, 2022

 

                
  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  deficit  Total 
Balance, December 31, 2021  297,393,485  $1,591  $45,892,545  $(45,541,170) $352,966 
                     
Issuance of common stock pursuant to private placement offering  16,936,666   90   718,110        718,200 
                     
Fair value of share-based compensation  —          627,192        627,192 
                     
Net loss for the period  —               (1,323,652)  (1,323,652)
                     
Balance, September 30, 2022  314,330,151  $1,681  $47,237,847  $(46,864,822) $374,706 

 

 

                
  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  deficit  Total 
Balance, December 31, 2021  297,393,485  $1,591  $45,892,545  $(45,541,170) $352,966 
                     
Issuance of common stock pursuant to private placement offering  9,436,666   50   493,150        493,200 
                     
Fair value of share-based compensation  —          483,706        483,706 
                     
Net loss for the period  —               (953,610)  (953,610)
                     
Balance, June 30, 2022  306,830,151  $1,641  $46,869,401  $(46,494,780) $376,262 

 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022

 

  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  deficit  Total 
Balance, March 31, 2022  303,830,151  $1,625  $46,477,564  $(46,052,627) $426,562 
                     
Issuance of common stock pursuant to private placement offering  3,000,000   16   149,984        150,000 
                     
Fair value of share-based compensation  —          241,853        241,853 
                     
Net loss for the period  —               (442,153)  (442,153)
                     
Balance, June 30, 2022  306,830,151  $1,641  $46,869,401  $(46,494,780) $376,262 

  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  deficit  Total 
Balance, June 30, 2022  306,830,151  $1,641  $46,869,401  $(46,494,780) $376,262 
                     
Issuance of common stock pursuant to private placement offering  7,500,000   40   224,960        225,000 
                     
Fair value of share-based compensation  —          143,486        143,486 
                     
Net loss for the period  —               (370,042)  (370,042)
                     
Balance, September 30, 2022  314,330,151  $1,681  $47,237,847  $(46,864,822) $374,706 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

For the Period from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  deficit  Total 
Balance, December 31, 2020  285,955,071  $1,531  $43,615,323  $(43,192,633) $424,221 
                     
Issuance of common stock pursuant to private placement offering  3,528,572   19   246,982        247,001 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to warrant exercise  2,000,000   10   189,990        190,000 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to cashless option exercise  555,556   3   (3)          
Fair value of share-based compensation  —          76,062        76,062 
                     
Net loss for the period  —               (536,809)  (536,809)
                     
Balance, June 30, 2021  292,039,199  $1,563  $44,128,354  $(43,729,442) $400,475 
                     

 

            Common Stock Additional
Paid-in
 Accumulated    
 Common Stock Additional
Paid-in
 Accumulated     Shares Amount capital deficit Total 
Balance, December 31, 2020  285,955,071  $1,531  $43,615,323  $(43,192,633) $424,221 
 Shares  Amount  capital  deficit  Total                     
Balance, March 31, 2021  289,483,643  $1,550  $43,879,582  $(43,325,707) $555,425 
                    
Issuance of common stock pursuant to private placement offering  5,168,572   28   414,973        415,001 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to warrant exercise  2,000,000   10   189,990        190,000   3,000,000   15   259,985        260,000 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to cashless option exercise  555,556   3   (3)            555,556   3   (3)          
Fair value of share-based compensation  —          58,785        58,785   —          1,314,700        1,314,700 
                                        
Net loss for the period  —               (403,735)  (403,735)  —               (1,935,156)  (1,935,156)
                                        
Balance, June 30, 2021  292,039,199  $1,563  $44,128,354  $(43,729,442) $400,475 
Balance, September 30, 2021  294,679,199  $1,577  $45,604,978  $(45,127,789) $478,766 
                    

 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  deficit  Total 
Balance, June 30, 2021  292,039,199  $1,563  $44,128,354  $(43,729,442) $400,475 
                     
Issuance of common stock pursuant to private placement offering  1,640,000   9   167,991       168,000 
                     
Issuance of common stock pursuant to warrant exercise  1,000,000   5   69,995        70,000 
                     
Issuance of common stock pursuant to cashless option exercise  —                     
                     
Fair value of share-based compensation  —          1,238,638        1,238,638 
                     
Net loss for the period  —               (1,402,018)  (1,402,018)
                     
Balance, September 30, 2021  294,679,199  $1,577  $45,604,978  $(45,127,789) $478,766 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

For the SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021

 

          
 Six Months
ended
June 30, 2022
 Six Months
ended
June 30, 2021
  Nine Months
ended
September 30, 2022
 Nine Months
ended
September 30, 2021
 
          
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net loss for the period $(953,610) $(536,809) $(1,323,652) $(1,935,156)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:                
Amortization – intangible assets  1,500   1,500   2,250   2,250 
Fair value of share-based compensation  483,706   76,062   627,192   1,314,700 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Prepaid expenses and deposits  24,945        24,945      
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  (56,488)  (39,960)  11,765   (37,960)
                
Net cash used in operating activities  (499,947)  (499,207)  (657,500)  (656,166)
                
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Purchase of intangible assets  (31,991)  (46,644)  (74,556)  (66,981)
                
Net cash used in investing activities  (31,991)  (46,644)  (74,556)  (66,981)
                
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Issuance of common stock for cash  493,200   437,001   718,200   675,001 
                
Net cash from financing activities  493,200   437,001   718,200   675,001 
                
Net change in cash  (38,738)  (108,850)  (13,856)  (48,146)
                
Cash, beginning of period  57,568   193,445   57,568   193,445 
                
Cash, end of period $18,830  $84,595  $43,712  $145,299 
                
Cash paid for interest $    $    $    $   
                
Cash paid for income taxes $    $    $    $   

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Note 1.  Basis of Presentation – Going Concern Uncertainties

 

ProtoKinetix, Incorporated (the “Company”), a development stage company, was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 23, 1999.  The Company is a medical research company whose mission is the advancement of human health care.

 

The Company is currently researching the benefits and feasibility of synthesized Antifreeze Glycoproteins (“AFGP”) or anti-aging glycoproteins, trademarked AAGP.  During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company acquired certain patents and rights for cash consideration of $30,000 (25,000 Euros), as well as additional patent applications for cash consideration of $10,000 and 6,000,000 share purchase warrants with a fair value of $25,000 (Note 4).

 

The Company’s financial statements are prepared consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States applicable to a going concern.

 

The Company has not developed a commercially viable product, has not generated any significant revenue to date, and has incurred losses since inception, resulting in a net accumulated deficit at JuneSeptember 30, 2022.  These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company needs additional working capital to continue its medical research or to be successful in any future business activities and continue to pay its liabilities.  Therefore, continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon obtaining the additional working capital necessary to accomplish its objective.  Management is presently engaged in seeking additional working capital through equity financing or related party loans. In addition, any significant disruption of global financial markets, reducing our ability to access capital, could negatively affect our liquidity and ability to continue operations. The exact impact is and will remain unknown and largely dependent upon future developments, including but not limited to information on the duration and spread of COVID-19, changes in customer demand, additional mitigation strategies proposed by governmental authorities (including federal, state, or local stay at home or similar orders), restrictions on the activities of our domestic and international suppliers and shipment of goods.

The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recorded assets or liabilities that might be necessary should the Company fail in any of the above objectives and is unable to operate for the coming year.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared by the Company in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) applicable to interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed, or omitted, pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim financial statements include all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, except as otherwise noted below. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2021, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 10, 2022, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for any other interim period or for a full fiscal year.

 

 

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

 

Use of Estimates

 

Preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The more significant accounting estimates inherent in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements include estimates as to valuation of equity related instruments issued, deferred income taxes, and the useful life and impairment of intangible assets.

 

Cash

 

Cash consists of funds held in checking accounts.  Cash balances may exceed federally insured limits from time to time.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Financial instruments, which includes cash and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are carried at cost, which management believes approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

The Company measures the fair value of financial assets and liabilities pursuant to ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The policy describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 – quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable

Level 3 – inputs that are unobservable (for example cash flow modeling inputs based on assumptions)

 

Level 1 inputs are used to measure cash. At JuneSeptember 30, 2022, there were no other assets or liabilities subject to additional disclosure.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes following the assetsasset and liability method in accordance with the ASC 740 “Income Taxes.”  Under such method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.  The Company applies the accounting guidance issued to address the accounting for uncertain tax positions.  This guidance clarifies the accounting for income taxes, by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements as well as provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years that the asset is expected to be recovered or the liability settled.

 

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

 

Intangible assets – patent and patent application costs

 

The Company owns intangible assets consisting of certain patents and patent applications. Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. Subsequent expenditures are capitalized only when they increase the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which they relate. All other expenditures are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

 

As at JuneSeptember 30, 2022, the Company does not hold any intangible assets with indefinite lives.

 

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortization method and amortization period of an intangible asset with a finite life is reviewed at least annually.

 

Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits embodied in the asset is accounted for by changing the amortization period or method, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates. Amortization is recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the Company’s patents. No amortization is recognized on patent application costs, as amortization of these costs will only commence once the patents have been granted.

 

Research and Development Costs

 

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Loss per Share and Potentially Dilutive Securities

 

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in the period.  Diluted loss per share takes into consideration common shares outstanding (computed under basic earnings per share) and potentially dilutive securities.  The effect of 94,690,000 stock options (June(September 30, 2021 – 80,800,00084,690,000), and 14,800,000 warrants (June(September 30, 2021 – 11,855,429) were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for all periods presented because it was anti-dilutive due to the Company’s losses.

 

Share-Based Compensation

 

The Company has granted warrants and options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock to various parties for consulting services.  The fair values of the warrants and options issued have been estimated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model.

 

The Company accounts for stock compensation with persons classified as employees for accounting purposes in accordance with ASC 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, which recognizes awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. Cliff Vesting is used and awards vest on the last day of the vesting period. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. The fair value of common shares issued for services is determined based on the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance.

 

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

 

Share-Based Compensation (cont’d)

 

Share-based compensation for non-employees in exchange for goods and services used or consumed in an entity’s own operations are also recorded at fair value on the measurement date and accounted for in accordance with ASC 718. The measurement of share-based compensation is subject to periodic adjustment as the underlying instruments vest. The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model and the compensation charges are amortized over the vesting period.

 

Common stock

 

Common stock issued for non-monetary consideration are recorded at their fair value on the measurement date and classified as equity. The measurement date is defined as the earliest of the date at which the commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the common shares is reached or the date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete.

 

Transaction costs directly attributable to the issuance of common stock, units and stock options are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

A related party is generally defined as (i) any person that holds 10% or more of the Company’s securities and their immediate families, (ii) the Company’s management, (iii) someone that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Company, or (iv) anyone who can significantly influence the financial and operating decisions of the Company.  A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Certain new accounting pronouncements that have been issued are not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

 

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PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

 

Note 3.   Prepaid Expenses

 

The following summarizes the Company’s prepaid expenses outstanding as at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

Schedule of prepaid expenses          
 June 30,
 2022
 December 31,
  2021
  September 30,
 2022
 December 31,
  2021
 
          
Rental deposit $1,050  $1,050  $1,050  $1,050 
Deposit on February 11, 2022, shareholder meeting       24,945        24,945 
Total Prepaid Expenses and Deposits $1,050  $25,995  $1,050  $25,995 

 

 

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PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Note 4.   Intangible Assets

 

Intangible asset transactions are summarized as follows:

 

Intangible asset transactions              
 Patent Rights Patent Application Rights Total  Patent Rights Patent Application Rights Total 
Cost                        
Balance, December 31, 2020 $30,000  $261,186  $291,186  $30,000  $261,186  $291,186 
Additions       90,985   90,985        90,985   90,985 
Balance, December 31, 2021 $30,000  $352,171  $382,171  $30,000  $352,171  $382,171 
Additions       31,991   31,991        74,556   74,556 
Balance, June 30, 2022 $30,000  $384,162  $414,162 
Balance, September 30, 2022 $30,000  $426,727  $456,727 
                        
Accumulated amortization                        
Balance, December 31, 2020 $16,500  $    $16,500  $16,500  $    $16,500 
Amortization  3,000        3,000   3,000        3,000 
Balance, December 31, 2021 $19,500  $    $19,500  $19,500  $    $19,500 
Amortization  1,500        1,500   2,250        2,250 
Balance, June 30, 2022 $21,000  $    $21,000 
Balance, September 30, 2022 $21,750  $    $21,750 
                        
Net carrying amounts                        
December 31, 2021 $10,500  $352,171  $362,671  $10,500  $352,171  $362,671 
June 30, 2022 $9,000  $384,162  $393,162 
September 30, 2022 $8,250  $426,727  $434,977 

 

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company entered into an Assignment of Patents and Patent Application (effective January 1, 2015) (the “Patent Assignment”) with the Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Rouen (“INSA”) for the assignment of certain patents and all rights associated therewith (the “Patents”). The Company and INSA had previously entered into a licensing agreement for the Patents in August 2004. The Patent Assignment transfers all of the Patents and rights associated therewith to the Company upon payment to INSA in the sum of $30,000. During the six-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, the Company recorded $1,5002,250 (2021 -$1,5002,250) in amortization expense associated with the Patents.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement with Grant Young for the assignment of his 50% ownership of certain patents and all rights associated therewith (the “Patent Application Rights”).  In exchange for the Patent Application Rights, the Company agreed to pay $10,000 (paid) and to issue 6,000,000 warrants (issued) to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share for a period of five years. The Patent Application Rights had a total fair value of $35,000, which was allocated as $10,000 to the cash consideration paid, with the remaining $25,000 being allocated to the warrant component of the overall consideration. The Company has incurred $349,162$391,727 in direct costs relating to the Patent Application Rights, $31,99174,556 of which were incurred during the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

 

The remaining 50% ownership of the Patent Application Rights was acquired from the Governors of the University of Alberta in exchange for a future gross revenue royalty.

 

 

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PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Note 4.  Intangible Assets (cont’d)

 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company entered into a Universal Assignment with Grant Young for the assignment of his ownership of certain new and useful improvements in an invention entitled “Use of Anti-Aging Glycoprotein for Enhancing Survival of Neurosensory Precursor Cells” (the “New Patent Application Rights”).  In exchange for the New Patent Application Rights, the Company agreed to pay $1 (paid).  The Company incurred $2,415 in direct costs relating to the New Patent Application Rights during the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

No amortization was recorded on the Patent Application Rights to JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

 

Note 5.  Stock Options

 

Pursuant to an amendment on March 15, 2022, the aggregate number of shares that may be issued under the 2017 Stock Option and Stock Bonus Plan (the “2017 Plan”) is 97,700,000 shares, subject to adjustment as provided therein. The 2017 Plan is administered by the Company’s Board of Directors, or a committee appointed by the Board of Directors, and includes two types of options. Options intended to qualify as incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, are referred to as incentive options. Options that are not intended to qualify as incentive options are referred to as non-qualified options. The exercise price of an option may be paid in cash, in shares of the Company's common stock or other property having a fair market value equal to the exercise price of the option, or in a combination of cash, shares, other securities and property.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2022, there are 94,690,000 options granted and outstanding under the 2017 Plan.

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PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

 

Note 5.  Stock Options (cont’d)

 

Stock option transactions are summarized as follows:

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity              
 Number of Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Life  Number of Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Life 
    $ (Years)     $ (Years) 
Outstanding, December 31, 2020  82,650,000   0.15       82,650,000   0.15     
Options cancelled  (1,600,000)  0.13       (76,100,000)  0.16     
Options exercised  (750,000)  0.07       (750,000)  0.07     
Options granted  500,000   0.18       78,890,000   0.11     
Outstanding, June 30, 2021  81,050,000   0.15   3.63 
Outstanding, September 30, 2021  84,690,000   0.13   4.23 

 

  Number of Stock Options  Weighted Average Exercise Price  Weighted Average Remaining Life 
     $  (Years) 
Outstanding, December 31, 2021  84,690,000   0.15     
      Options granted  10,000,000   0.06     
Outstanding, June 30, 2022  94,690,000   0.14   3.57 

  Number of Stock Options  Weighted Average Exercise Price  Weighted Average Remaining Life 
     $  (Years) 
Outstanding, December 31, 2021  84,690,000   0.15     
      Options granted  10,000,000   0.06     
Outstanding, September 30, 2022  94,690,000   0.14   3.57 

 

During the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 the Company granted 10,000,000 options for shares of common stock exercisable at $0.06 per share, expiring March 14, 2030.

 

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PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Note 5.  Stock Options (cont’d)

 

Total share-based compensation for stock options granted during the period Juneended September 30, 2022 was $483,706627,192 (2021 - $76,0621,314,700). The fair values of the stock options granted during the six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 were estimated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model, based on the following weighted average assumptions:

Stock Options (Details 1)      
Schedule of weighted average assumptions        
 June 30, 2022  June 30, 2021  September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 
Risk-free interest rate 1.76% 1.76%  1.76%  1.76%
Dividend yield 0.00% 0.00%  0.00%  0.00%
Expected stock price volatility 140.70% 137.68%  140.70%  140.70%
Expected forfeiture rate 0.00% 0.00%  0.00%  0.00%
Expected life 3.57 years  6.00 years   8 years   6 years 
      

 

The following non-qualified stock options were outstanding and exercisable at JuneSeptember 30, 2022:

Schedule of options by exercise price              
Expiry date Exercise Price Number of Options
Outstanding
 Number of
Options
Exercisable
  Exercise Price Number of Options
Outstanding
 Number of
Options
Exercisable
 
 $      $     
December 31, 2022 0.06 800,000 800,000  0.06 800,000 800,000 
August 31, 2023 0.08 600,000 600,000  0.08 600,000 600,000 
November 8, 2023 0.09 4,000,000 4,000,000  0.09 4,000,000 4,000,000 
May 5, 2026 0.11 150,000 150,000  0.11 150,000 150,000 
October 25, 2026 0.10 500,000 500,000  0.10 500,000 500,000 
November 26, 2026 0.10 250,000 250,000  0.10 250,000 250,000 
August 3, 2028 0.11 74,500,000 74,500,000  0.11 78,390,000 78,390,000 
August 3, 2028 0.11 3,890,000 3,890,000 
March 14, 2030 0.06  10,000,000  5,000,000  0.06  10,000,000  7,500,000 
    94,690,000  84,690,000     94,690,000  92,190,000 

 

As at JuneSeptember 30, 2022, the aggregate intrinsic value of the Company’s stock options is $ 0Nil (December 31, 2021 – $2,107,500). The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 is $00.06Nil (2021 - $ Nil)0.09).

 

 

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PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Note 6.  Warrants

 

Warrant transactions for the six-monthsnine-months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 are summarized as follows:

Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights          
 Number of Warrants Weighted Average Exercise Price  Number of Warrants Weighted Average Exercise Price 
    $     $ 
Outstanding, December 31, 2021  12,081,143   0.19   12,081,143   0.19 
Warrants expired  (3,141,143)  0.07   (3,141,143)  0.07 
Warrants expired  (1,440,000)  0.10   (1,440,000)  0.10 
Warrants granted  7,300,000   0.05   7,300,000   0.05 
Outstanding, June 30, 2022  14,800,000   0.17 
Outstanding, September 30, 2022  14,800,000   0.17 

 

 

The following warrants were outstanding and exercisable as at March 31,September 30, 2022:

 Schedule of outstanding and exercisable      
Number of Warrants  Exercise Price  Expiry Date
 6,000,000  $0.26  July 14, 2024
 833,333   0.12  October 15, 2022
 250,000   0.12  October 21, 2022
 116,667   0.12  November 1, 2022
 83,334   0.12  November 12, 2022
 216,666   0.12  December 18, 2022
 7,300,000   0.05  March 15, 2024
 14,800,000       

 

 

 

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PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Note 7.  Stockholders’ Equity

 

The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 (December 31, 2021 – 400,000,000) shares of $0.0000053 par value common stock. Each holder of common stock has the right to one vote but does not have cumulative voting rights. Shares of common stock are not subject to any redemption or sinking fund provisions, nor do they have any preemptive, subscription or conversion rights. Holders of common stock are entitled to receive dividends whenever funds are legally available and when declared by the board of directors, subject to the prior rights of holders of all classes of stock outstanding having priority rights as to dividends. NaNNo dividends have been declared or paid as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022 (December 31, 2021 - $ 0nil).

 

During the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, the Company:

a)Issued 7,500,000 shares of common stock (7,500,000 shares issued at $0.03) as part of a private placement for total proceeds of $225,000.

 

 a)Issued 2,136,666 shares of common stock (2,136,666 shares issued at $0.06) as part of a private placement for total proceeds of $128,200.

 

 b)Issued 7,300,000 units (each unit consisting of 1 share of common stock and 1 warrant to purchase 1 share of common stock at $0.05) as part of a private placement for total proceeds of $365,000.

 

During the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company:

 

 a)Issued 3,528,572 units (each unit consisting of 1one share of common stock and 1one warrant to purchase 1one share of common stock at $0.07) as part of a private placement for total proceeds of $247,000247,001.

 

b)Issued 2,000,000200,000 shares of common stock at $0.12 as part of a private placement for total proceeds of $24,000.

c)Issued 1,440,000 units (each unit consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock $0.10) as part of a private placement for total proceeds of $144,000.

d)Issued 3,000,000 shares of common stock from exercised warrants (1,000,000(2,000,000 shares issued at $0.07 and 1,000,000 shares issued at $0.12)$0.12) for total proceeds of $190,000260,000.

 

c)e)Issued 555,556 shares of common stock to the Company’s CFO pursuant to a cashless exercise of 750,000 stock options.

 

Note 8. Related Party Transactions and Balances

During the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company entered into the following related party transactions:

a) Pursuant to a consulting agreement with an effective date of November 14, 2017, a total of $30,00045,000 (June(September 30, 2021 - $30,00045,000) was paid or accrued to the Company's CFO. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, the Company reimbursed a company controlled by the CFO a total of $6,3009,450 (June(September 30, 2021 - $6,3009,450) in office rent.

b) On March 15, 2022, the Company granted 4,750,000 stock options to the Company’s CEO and 500,000 stock options to a Director of the Company, respectively. The 5,250,000 options granted have a term of 68 years and are exercisable at a price of $0.06 per share, expiring on March 14, 2030. No stock options were issued during the three-month period ending JuneSeptember 30, 2021.

c) On March 15, 2022, the Company granted 1,500,000 stock options to the Company’s CFO. The options granted have a term of 68 years and are exercisable at a price of $0.06 per share, expiring on March 14, 2030. No stock options were issued during the three-month period ending JuneSeptember 30, 2021.

c)d) The Company recognized $483,706435,202 (2021 - $0649,822l nil)) in share-based compensation during the period associated with stock options granted to key management personnel.

As at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were $0nil balances owing to related parties.

PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED

(A Development Stage Company)

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

Note 9.  Commitments and Contingency

 

As at JuneSeptember 30, 2022, the Company has the following commitments:

 

a) Entered into a consulting agreement with an effective date of January 1, 2017 whereby the Company would pay the consultant $7,000 per month for providing research and development services.

b) Entered into a consulting agreement effective January 1, 2018, whereby the Company would pay the consultant $1,000per month for a term of 1 year for providing public relations services,services. The agreement renews monthly unless otherwise terminated by either party with at least 30 days’ notice. The agreement is in effect as of September 30,2022.

c) Entered into a consulting agreement effective April 1, 2019, whereby the Company would pay the consultant $1,500 per month minimum plus travel expenses for a term of 1 year for providing research consulting services. AgreementThe agreement renews annually unless otherwise terminated by either party with at least 30 days’ notice. The agreement is in effect as of September 30,2022.

Contingency

 

The Company was delinquent in filing certain income tax returns with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and reports disclosing its interest in foreign bank accounts on form TDF 90-22.1, "Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts" ("FBARs"). In September 2015, the Company filed the delinquent income tax returns and has sought waivers of any penalties under the IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program for late filing of the returns and FBARs.  Under the program, the IRS has indicated that it will not impose a penalty for the failure to file delinquent income tax returns if there are no under reported tax liabilities.  On November 30, 2017, the Company received a letter from the IRS concluding their review of the Company's tax returns under the program and accepting the returns as filed.  No penalties have been assessed by the IRS to date, and management does not believe that the Company will incur any penalties relating to the tax years submitted under the program.

Note 10. Subsequent Events

a)Issued 2,666,667 shares of common stock at $0.03 as part of a private placement for total proceeds of $80,000.

 

 

Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this document to “ProtoKinetix”, “we”, “our”, “us” or the “Company” are to ProtoKinetix, Incorporated.

 

The following discussion provides information regarding the results of operations for the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, and our financial condition, liquidity and capital resources as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.  The financial statements and the notes thereto contain detailed information that should be referred to in conjunction with this discussion.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The information discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).  All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein and therein concerning, among other things, planned capital expenditures, future cash flows and borrowings, pursuit of potential acquisition opportunities, our financial position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “may,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “achievable,” “anticipate,” “will,” “continue,” “potential,” “should,” “could,” and similar terms and phrases.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties and are not (and should not considered to be) guarantees of future performance. Our results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, among others:

 

 Our capital requirements and the uncertainty of being able to obtain additional funding on terms acceptable to us;

 

 Our plans to develop and commercialize products from the AAGP® molecule;

 

 Ongoing testing of the AAGP® molecule;

 

 Our intellectual property position;

 

 Our commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy;

 

 Our ability to retain key members of our senior management and key scientific consultants;

 

 The effects of competition;

 

 Our potential tax liabilities resulting from conducting business in the United States and Canada;

 

 The effect of further sales or issuances of our common stock and the price and volume volatility of our common stock; and

 

 Our common stock’s limited trading history.

 

Finally, our future results will depend upon various other risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those detailed in our filings with the SEC under the Exchange Act and the Securities Act, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.  All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this paragraph and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Other than as required under securities laws, we do not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or circumstances, changes in expectations or otherwise.

 

Business Overview

 

ProtoKinetix, Incorporated is a research and development stage bio-technology company focused on scientific medical research of AFGPs (Anti-Freeze Glycoproteins) or anti-aging glycoproteins, trademarked as AAGP®.  The Company has recently been in the process of directing major efforts to the practical side of commercial validation.  The commercial applications for AAGP® in large markets such as targeted health care solutions are numerous, and ProtoKinetix is currently working with researchers, business leaders and advisors and commercial entities to bring AAGP® to market.

 

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak, which has continued to spread, and any related adverse public health developments, has adversely affected workforces, economies, and financial markets globally, potentially leading to an economic downturn.

As of the date of this filing, the Company has regained a significant portion of its operational capacity and we continue to move forward with our research goals. Our supply of the patented AAGP® molecule has been manufactured and stored in the United States and we have adequate inventory to carry out the projects currently underway. The Company engages contract research organizations (CROs) located in both the United States and Canada. The CROs contracted by the Company for research projects have been able to meet milestone goals without disruption due to the pandemic. We cannot predict future disruptions to the Company which may occur due to the spread of COVID-19. We continue to monitor the status of the pandemic and will adjust our strategy accordingly in order to mitigate the impact on our research projects.

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Results of Operations

 

The following table shows selected financial data and operating results for the periods noted.  Following the table, please see management’s discussion of significant changes.

 

 For the Six Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,  September 30, 
 2022 2021  2022 2021 
EXPENSES          
Amortization $1,500  $1,500  $2,250  $2,250 
General and Administrative  114,538   247,633   146,227   278,308 
Professional Fees  87,892   62,083   121,015   89,479 
Research and Development  265,974   149,531   426,968   250,419 
Share-Based Compensation  483,706   76,062   627,192   1,314,700 
                
Net loss for the period $(953,610)  (536,809) $(1,323,652)  (1,935,156)

 

Gross Profit and Expenses

The Company’s net loss was $953,610$1,323,652 for the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 compared to $536,809$1,935,156 for the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021.  The expenses were primarily incurred for professional fees, consulting services related to the operations of the Company’s business, research and development and other general and administrative expenses.  Significant changes from the prior six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 include:

 

General and administrative fees dropped by $133,095$132,081 from $247,633$278,308 to $114,538$146,227 primarily as a result of a decrease in spending on social media advertising, and noinvestor relations. Additionally No current year project expenses related to product development or industry studies.development.

 

Professional fees increased by $25,809$31,536 from $62,083$89,479 to $87,892$121,015 due to increases in legal fees and audit charges, as well as costs associated with virtual shareholder meetings.

 

Research and development expenditures increased year over year with a change of $116,443$176,549 from $149,531$250,419 to $265,974$426,968 as the Company engages contract research organizations for safety testing and product formulation.

 

Share-based compensation increaseddecreased by $407,644$687,508 from $76,062$1,314,700 to $483,706$627,192 primarily as a result of no further stock options granted to directors and management of the Company during the six-monthnine-month period ending JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

 

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following summarizes our statements of cash flowsbalance sheet at JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021  September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 
Cash $18,830  $57,568  $43,712  $57,568 
                
Working Capital $(16,900) $(9,705) $(60,272) $(9,705)

 

 

At JuneSeptember 30, 2022, we had $18,830$43,712 in cash and $19,880$44,762 in total current assets.  As of JuneSeptember 30, 2022, we had a negative working capital equity position of $(16,900)$(60,272). Based upon our working capital equity as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022, we will require additional equity and/or debt financing in order to meet cash flow projections and carry forward our business objectives.  

 

There can be no assurance that in the future we will be able to raise capital from outside sources in sufficient amounts to fund our new business. The failure to secure adequate outside funding would have an adverse effect on our plan of operation and results therefrom and a corresponding negative impact on stockholder liquidity.

 

Sources and Uses of Cash

 

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities remained almost constant with an increase of only $740$1,334 from $499,207$656,166 to $499,947$657,500 for the sixnine -months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, and 2022, respectively. With changes occurring between operating activities but minor change overall.

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $31,991$74,556 for the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 while the Company had net cash used in investing activities of $46,644$66,981 for the comparative period.  The difference is attributable to a decrease in thean expansion of international patent acquisitions through first halfduring the third quarter of the year.

 

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $56,199$61,199 from $437,001$657,001 to $493,200$718,200 for the six-monthsnine-months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, and 2022, respectively due to aan increase of funding from private placements forthrough the second quarter.and third quarters of 2022.

 

Going Concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern.  The history of losses and the inability for the Company to make a profit from selling a good or service has raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In spite of the fact that the current cash obligations of the Company are relatively minimal, given the cash position of the Company, we have very little cash to operate. We intend to fund the Company and attempt to meet corporate obligations by selling common stock.  However, the price and volume of the Company’s common stock is volatile.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

None.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by paragraph (a)(5) of this Item.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make a variety of estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and (ii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods covered by the financial statements.

 

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Our management routinely makes judgments and estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. As the number of variables and assumptions affecting the future resolution of the uncertainties increase, these judgments become even more subjective and complex. Although we believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in estimates and assumptions based upon actual results may have a material impact on our results of operation and/or financial condition. Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 2 to the Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q.

 

While all of the significant accounting policies are important to the Company’s financial statements, the following accounting policies and the estimates derived there from have been identified as being critical.

 

Share-Based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for stock compensation with persons classified as employees for accounting purposes in accordance with ASC 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, which recognizes awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. Cliff Vesting is used and awards vest on the last day of the vesting period. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. The fair value of common shares issued for services is determined based on the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance.

 

Share-Based Compensation for non-employees in exchange for goods and services used or consumed in an entity’s own operations are also recorded at fair value on the measurement date and accounted for in accordance with ASC 718. The measurement of share-based compensation is subject to periodic adjustment as the underlying instruments vest. The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model and the compensation charges are amortized over the vesting period.

 

Sales and Marketing

 

The Company is currently not selling or marketing any products.

 

Inflation

 

Although management expects that our operations will be influenced by general economic conditions, we do not believe that inflation had a material effect on our results of operations during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

 

As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide information required by this Item.

 

 

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Item 4: Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the 1934 Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Our management, under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer (who is our principal executive officer), and Chief Financial Officer (who is our principal accounting officer) has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by 1934 Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022 (the end of the period covered by this report).  Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal accounting officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the 1934 Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and are effective to provide reasonable assurance that such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms.

 

The Company, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that its internal controls and procedures will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.

 

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated by the SEC under the 1934 Act) during the six-monthsnine-months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Other than previously reported, the Company and its management are not aware of any regulatory or legal proceedings or investigations pending involving the Company, any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, or any of their respective officers, directors or employees.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide information required by this Item.  However, our current risk factors are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022 and below.

 

We face significant business disruption and related risks resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. 

 

The ongoing and developing COVID-19 pandemic has caused a broad impact globally. Even as the restrictions and other safety precautions implemented in response to the pandemic are eased or reduced over time, there may be long lasting effects of these precautions on our business that may only be fully realized in the future. While the potential economic impact brought by, and the duration of, the COVID-19 pandemic is difficult to assess or predict, any resulting recession or economic slowdown will have a negative impact on our business and results of operations.

 

As of the date of this filing, the Company has regained a significant portion of its operational capacity and we continue to move forward with our research goals. Our supply of the patented AAGP® molecule has been manufactured and stored in the United States and we have adequate inventory to carry out the projects currently underway. The Company engages contract research organizations (CROs) located in both the United States and Canada. The CROs contracted by the Company for research projects have been able to meet milestone goals without disruption due to the pandemic. We cannot predict future disruptions to the Company which may occur due to the spread of COVID-19. We continue to monitor the status of the pandemic and will adjust our strategy accordingly in order to mitigate the impact on our research projects.

 

In addition, any significant disruption of global financial markets, reducing our ability to access capital, could negatively affect our liquidity and ability to continue operations. The exact impact is and will remain unknown and largely dependent upon future developments, including but not limited to information on the duration and spread of COVID-19, changes in customer demand, additional mitigation strategies proposed by governmental authorities (including federal, state, or local stay at home or similar orders), restrictions on the activities of our domestic and international suppliers and shipment of goods. 

 

War in the Ukraine may impact the business of the Company and the financial markets in which the Company needs to raise capital.

 

Political and military events in Ukraine, including the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as ongoing tensions and intermittent warfare between Russia and Ukraine may have an adverse impact on our ability to grow our business.

  

For so long as the hostilities continue and perhaps even thereafter as the situation in Europe unfolds, we may see increased volatility in financial markets and a flight to safety by investors, which may make it more difficult for the Company to raise additional capital at the time when it needs to do so, or for financing to be available upon acceptable terms. We cannot predict the timing, strength, or duration of any economic slowdown, instability or recovery.

 

Moreover, retaliatory acts by Russia in response to economic sanctions or other measures taken by the international community against could include an increased number or severity of cyber-attacks from Russia or its allies. We are dependent on information technology systems, and any interruption, breach, or security lapse of those systems could adversely affect our results of operations. For example, the loss of data from any clinical trials could result in delays in research and development, and the loss, corruption, or unauthorized disclosure of our trade secrets, patents, or other proprietary information could compromise the commercial viability of our products. We may also incur additional costs in the future related to the implementation of additional security measures to protect against new or enhanced data security and privacy threats, or to comply with state, federal and international laws that may be enacted to address those threats.

 

All or any of these risks separately, or in combination could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

 

We may be adversely affected by the effects of inflation.

Inflation has the potential to adversely affect our liquidity, business, financial condition and results of operations by increasing our overall cost structure. The existence of inflation in the economy has resulted in, and may continue to result in, higher interest rates and capital costs, supply shortages, increased costs of labor, components, manufacturing and shipping, as well as weakening exchange rates and other similar effects. As a result of inflation, we have experienced and may continue to experience cost increases. Although we may take measures to mitigate the effects of inflation, if these measures are not effective, our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity could be materially adversely affected. Even if such measures are effective, there could be a difference between the timing of when these beneficial actions impact our results of operations and when the cost of inflation is incurred.

 

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

 

Between April 4,July 11, 2022 and May 12,September 30, 2022, the Company issued 3,000,000 unitsa total of 7,500,000 shares of common stock to accredited investors in a private placement for gross proceeds of $150,000.$225,000. Each unit consistsshare of one common share and one warrant immediately exercisable tostock had a purchase one common share at an exercise price of $0.05 expiring March 15, 2024.$0.03. No solicitation was used in the offering. The Company relied on the exemption from registration available under Section 4(a)(2) of the 1933 Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated under the 1933 Act with respect to transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering.  No commissions were paid in connection with these issuances of securities. The Company filed a Form D with the SEC on April 1,July 26, 2022 and an amended Form D on May 18,October 14, 2022.

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

On July 11, 2022, the Company issued 2,666,667 shares of common stock at a price of $0.03 per share to accredited investors in a private placement for gross proceeds of $80,000, all of which were purchased by the Company’s President and CEO, Clarence E. Smith. No solicitation was used in the offering. The Company relied on the exemption from registration available under Section 4(a)(2) of the 1933 Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated under the 1933 Act with respect to transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering.  No commissions were paid in connection with these issuances of securities.  The Company filed a Form D with the SEC on July 26, 2022.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

The following is a complete list of exhibits filed as part of this Form 10-Q.  Exhibit numbers correspond to the numbers in the Exhibit Table of Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

The following documents are being filed with the Commission as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Exhibit Description
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation as filed on February 16, 2022(1)
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company as approved on December 20, 2021(2)
4.1 Amended 2017 Stock Option and Stock Bonus Plan(3)
4.2 Amendment to Amended 2017 Stock Option and Stock Bonus Plan as approved on July 15, 2019(6)
4.3 Amendment to Amended 2017 Stock Option and Stock Bonus Plan as approved on April 6, 2020(10)
4.4 

Amendment to Amended 2017 Stock Option and Stock Bonus Plan as approved on March 15, 2022(12)

10.1 Royalty Agreement between the Company and The Governors of the University of Alberta, dated April 8, 2015(4)
10.2 Collaborative Research Agreement between the Company and the University of British Columbia, dated May 31, 2016(5)
10.3 Consulting Agreement between the Company and Clarence E. Smith, dated December 30, 2016(7)
10.4 Director Consulting Agreement between the Company and Edward P. McDonough, dated December 30, 2016(7)
10.5 Consulting Agreement between the Company and Grant Young, dated December 30, 2016(8)
10.6 First Amendment to Consulting Agreement between Clarence E. Smith and the Company dated September 1, 2017(9)
10.7 First Amendment to Consulting Agreement between Grant Young and the Company dated September 1, 2017(9)
10.8 First Amendment to Consulting Agreement between Edward P. McDonough and the Company dated September 1, 2017(9)
10.9 Consulting Agreement between ProtoKinetix Incorporatedthe Company and Michael Guzzetta, dated November 14, 2017(11)
31.1 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
31.2 Certification of the Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
32 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**
101.INS iXBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRLiXBRL Schema Document 
101.CAL XBRLiXBRL Calculation Linkbase Document 
101.DEF XBRLiXBRL Definition Linkbase Document 
101.LAB XBRLiXBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE XBRLiXBRL Presentation Linkbase Document  

 

 1.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2022 with the SEC.

 2.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 23, 2021 with the SEC.

 3.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 13, 2018 with the SEC.

 4.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 14, 2015 with the SEC.

 5.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 15, 2016 with the SEC.SEC

 6.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 17, 2019 with the SEC.

 7.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 21, 2017 with the SEC.

 8.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 13, 2017 with the SEC.

 9.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s amended Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 12, 2017 with the SEC.

 10.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 10, 2020 with the SEC.
 11.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2017 with the SEC.
 12.Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 21, 2022 with the SEC.

 

 *Filed herewith.

 **Furnished, not filed herewith.

 

 SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: July 29,October 31, 2022 PROTOKINETIX, INCORPORATED
   
  By: /s/ Clarence E. Smith
  Clarence E. Smith
  Chief Executive Officer
   
  By: /s/ Michael Guzzetta
  Michael Guzzetta
  Chief Financial Officer