UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023

OR

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

Commission File Number: 001-39184

 

SWK Holdings Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware77-0435679
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
14755 Preston Road, Suite 105
Dallas, TX75254
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code): (972(972)) 687-7250

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

Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareSWKHThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Preferred Stock Purchase RightsSWKHThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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. x   Yes      o 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). x   Yes     o  NO

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

Large Accelerated Filer   oAccelerated Filer   oNon-Accelerated Filer   xSmaller Reporting Company   xEmerging Growth Company   o

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. o

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

As of November 1, 2022,May 3, 2023, there were 12,820,34912,815,167 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding.

 

SWK Holdings Corporation

Form 10-Q

Quarter Ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023

Table of Contents

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
   
Item 1.Financial Statements1
   
 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 202120221
   
 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income—Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 20212
   
 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity—Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 20213
   
 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 20214
   
 Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements5
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations20
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk26
Item 4Controls and Procedures26
   
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations18
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk25
Item 4Controls and Procedures25
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings2627
   
Item 1A.Risk Factors2627
   
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds2627
   
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities2627
   
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures2627
   
Item 5.Other Information2627
   
Item 6.Exhibits2728
   
 Signatures2829

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. From time to time, we may also provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public. Such forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business and industry, and our beliefs and assumptions, and include, but are not limited to, statements under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expects,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “should,” “will” and variations of these words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially (both favorably and unfavorably) from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements.

These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in this report. Forward-looking statements that were believed to be true at the time made may ultimately prove to be incorrect or false. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.      FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SWK HOLDINGS CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except par value and share data)

  March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $3,244  $6,156 
Interest and accounts receivable, net  4,345   3,094 
Other current assets  1,287   1,114 
Total current assets  8,876   10,364 
         
Finance receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $11,786 and $11,846, as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  237,038   236,555 
Collateral on foreign currency forward contract  2,750   2,750 
Marketable investments  66   76 
Deferred tax assets, net  27,128   24,480 
Warrant assets  683   1,220 
Intangible assets, net  7,764   8,190 
Goodwill  8,404   8,404 
Property and equipment, net  5,627   5,840 
Other non-current assets  2,401   1,742 
Total assets $300,737  $299,621 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1,833  $3,902 
Revolving credit facility  10,482   2,445 
Total current liabilities  12,315   6,347 
         
Contingent consideration payable  11,200   11,200 
Other non-current liabilities  2,837   2,145 
Total liabilities  26,352   19,692 
         
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)        
         
Stockholders’ equity:        
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding      
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 12,830,399 and 12,843,157 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  12   12 
Additional paid-in capital  4,430,426   4,430,922 
Accumulated deficit  (4,156,053)  (4,151,005)
Total stockholders’ equity  274,385   279,929 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $300,737  $299,621 

 

  September 30,
2022
 December 31,
2021
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $19,399  $42,863 
Interest and accounts receivable, net  7,384   1,803 
Marketable investments  500   1,034 
Other current assets  1,189   1,727 
Total current assets  28,472   47,427 
         
Finance receivables, net  212,959   181,553 
Marketable investments  88   119 
Cost method investment  3,491   3,491 
Deferred tax assets, net  17,350   20,539 
Warrant assets  5,140   3,419 
Intangible assets, net  8,615   9,964 
Goodwill  8,404   8,404 
Property and equipment, net  5,945   5,779 
Other non-current assets  1,802   1,970 
Total assets $292,266  $282,665 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $4,746  $5,087 
Revolving credit facility     8 
Total current liabilities  4,746   5,095 
         
Contingent consideration payable  8,530   8,530 
Other non-current liabilities  1,544   1,804 
Total liabilities  14,820   15,429 
         
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)        
         
Stockholders’ equity:        
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively      
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 12,835,304 and 12,836,133 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively  13   13 
Additional paid-in capital  4,431,270   4,431,719 
Accumulated deficit  (4,153,837)  (4,164,496)
Total stockholders’ equity  277,446   267,236 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $292,266  $282,665 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SWK HOLDINGS CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
 2022 2021 2022 2021 2023  2022 
Revenues:             
Finance receivable interest income, including fees $8,502  $9,373  $25,745  $29,857  $9,260  $10,415 
Pharmaceutical development  5,111   187   5,461   10,846   118   236 
Other  1      481   496   33   480 
Total revenues  13,614   9,560   31,687   41,199   9,411   11,131 
Costs and expenses:                        
Interest expense  82   53   242   292   182   80 
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, research and development expense  1,792   2,487   5,173   5,577   719   1,901 
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration           (147)
Depreciation and amortization expense  634   812   1,964   3,305   648   704 
General and administrative  4,349   3,580   10,527   9,825   2,540   3,160 
Income from operations  6,757   2,628   13,781   22,347   5,322   5,286 
Other income (expense), net                        
Unrealized net gain (loss) on derivatives  1,788   (214)  623   678 
Unrealized net gain (loss) on equity securities  13   342   (534)  1,557 
Unrealized net loss on warrants  (982)  (693)
Unrealized net loss on equity securities     (28)
Gain on foreign currency transactions  186    
Income before income tax expense  8,558   2,756   13,870   24,582   4,526   4,565 
Income tax expense  1,942   513   3,211   4,980 
Income tax (benefit) expense  (109  1,087 
Net income $6,616  $2,243  $10,659  $19,602  $4,635  $3,478 
        
Net income per share                        
Basic $0.52  $0.18  $0.83  $1.53  $0.36  $0.27 
Diluted $0.51  $0.17  $0.83  $1.53  $0.36  $0.27 
Weighted average shares outstanding                        
Basic  12,832   12,798   12,832   12,796   12,833   12,830 
Diluted  12,851   12,859   12,871   12,834   12,875   12,888 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SWK HOLDINGS CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands, except share data)

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 
       Total 
 Common Stock  Additional Accumulated Stockholders’ 
 Shares Amount Paid-In Capital Deficit Equity 
Balances at December 31, 2022  12,843,157   12  $4,430,922  $(4,151,005) $279,929 
Stock-based compensation        35      35 
Effect of adoption of ASC 326           (9,683)  (9,683)
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock  16,008             
Repurchase of common stock in open market  (28,766)     (531)     (531)
Net income           4,635   4,635 
Balances at March 31, 2023  12,830,399  $12  $4,430,426  $(4,156,053) $274,385 
   
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022       Total 
 Common Stock Additional Paid-In Accumulated Total Stockholders’ Common Stock  Additional Accumulated Stockholders’ 
 Shares Amount Capital Deficit Equity Shares Amount Paid-In Capital Deficit Equity 
Balances at December 31, 2021  12,836,133   13  $4,431,719  $(4,164,496) $267,236   12,836,133  $13  $4,431,719  $(4,164,496) $267,236 
Stock-based compensation        85      85         85      85 
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock  5,495               5,495             
Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock  (6,815)              (6,815)            
Net income           3,478   3,478            3,478   3,478 
Balances at March 31, 2022  12,834,813   13   4,431,804   (4,161,018)  270,799   12,834,813  $13  $4,431,804  $(4,161,018) $270,799 
Stock-based compensation        166      166 
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock  4,305             
Net income           565   565 
Balances at June 30, 2022  12,839,118   13   4,431,970   (4,160,453)  271,530 
Stock-based compensation        59      59 
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock  7,575             
Net settlement for employee taxes on restricted stock and options        (160)     (160)
Stock options exercised, net  23,074             
Repurchases of common stock in open market  (34,463)     (599)     (599)
Net income           6,616   6,616 
Balances at September 30, 2022  12,835,304  $13  $4,431,270  $(4,153,837) $277,446 

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
  Common Stock Additional Paid-In Accumulated Total Stockholders’
  Shares Amount Capital Deficit Equity
Balances at December 31, 2020  12,792,586  $13  $4,430,924  $(4,190,425) $240,512 
Stock-based compensation        177      177 
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock  3,021             
Net income           3,389   3,389 
Balances at March 31, 2021  12,795,607   13   4,431,101   (4,187,036)  244,078 
Stock-based compensation        187      187 
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock  2,940             
Net income           13,970   13,970 
Balances at June 30, 2021  12,798,547   13   4,431,288   (4,173,066)  258,235 
Stock-based compensation        192      192 
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock  2,766             
Net income           2,243   2,243 
Balances at September 30, 2021  12,801,313  $13  $4,431,480  $(4,170,823) $260,670 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SWK HOLDINGS CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
  2023  2022 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $4,635  $3,478 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Right-of-use asset amortization  68   56 
Amortization of debt issuance costs  15   14 
Deferred income taxes  (122  1,079 
Change in fair value of warrants  982   693 
Change in fair value of equity securities     28 
Foreign currency transaction gain  186    
Loan discount and fee accretion  (1,466)  (421)
Interest paid-in-kind  (351)  (734)
Stock-based compensation  35   85 
Depreciation and amortization  648   704 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Interest and accounts receivable  (1,251)  (176)
Derivative assets and liabilities, net  (388)   
Other assets  (915)  (225)
Accounts payable and other liabilities  (1,412)  (270)
Net cash provided by operating activities  664   4,311 
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Investment in finance receivables  (12,990)  (22,700)
Repayment of finance receivables  1,906   16,978 
Corporate debt securities principal payments  10   13 
Purchases of property and equipment  (8)  (58)
Net cash used in investing activities  (11,082)  (5,767)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Net proceeds from (payments on) credit facility  8,037   (8)
Repurchases of common stock, including fees and expenses  (531)   
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  7,506   (8)
         
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (2,912)  (1,464)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  6,156   42,863 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $3,244  $41,399 

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

  2022 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $10,659  $19,602 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Amortization of debt issuance costs  26   35 
Deferred income taxes  3,189   4,842 
Change in fair value of warrants  (623)  (678)
Change in fair value of equity securities  534   (1,557)
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration     (147)
Loan discount amortization and fee accretion  (1,357)  (2,016)
Interest income paid-in-kind  (3,335)  (698)
Stock-based compensation  310   556 
Depreciation and amortization expense  1,964   3,305 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Interest and accounts receivable  (5,581)  (343)
Other assets  (76)  (371)
Accounts payable and other liabilities  (603)  542 
Net cash provided by operating activities  5,107   23,072 
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Investment in finance receivables  (71,750)  (20,100)
Repayment of finance receivables  43,938   31,162 
Corporate debt securities principal payments  31   43 
Purchases of property and equipment  (194)  (877)
Other  171   164 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (27,804)  10,392 
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Net settlement for employee taxes on restricted stock and options  (160)   
Net payments on credit facility  (8)  (11,750)
Payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration     (6,083)
Repurchases of common stock, including fees and expenses  (599)   
Net cash used in financing activities  (767)  (17,833)
         
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (23,464)  15,631 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  42,863   3,008 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $19,399  $18,639 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SWK HOLDINGS CORPORATION

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. SWK Holdings Corporation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

Nature of Operations

 

SWK Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) was incorporated in July 1996 in California and reincorporated in Delaware in September 1999. In July 2012, the Company commenced its strategy of building a specialty finance and asset management business. In August 2019, the Company commenced a complementary strategy of building a pharmaceutical development, manufacturing and intellectual property licensing business. The Company’s operations comprise two reportable segments: “Finance Receivables” and “Pharmaceutical Development.” The Company allocates capital to each segment in order to generate income through the sales of life science products by third parties. The Company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and as of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company had 3323 full-time employees.

The Company has net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) and believes that the ability to utilize these NOLs is an important and substantial asset. However, at this time, under current law, the Company does not anticipate that the Finance Receivables and/or Pharmaceutical Development segments will generate sufficient income to permit the Company to utilize all of its NOLs prior to their respective expiration dates. As such, it is possible that the Company might pursue additional strategies that it believes might result in the ability to utilize more of the NOLs.

As of November 1, 2022,May 3, 2023, the Company and its partners have executed transactions with 4850 different parties under its specialty finance strategy, funding an aggregate of $691.0$725.2 million in various financial products across the life science sector. The Company’s portfolio includes senior and subordinated debt backed by royalties and synthetic royalties paid by companies in the life science sector, and purchased royalties generated by sales of life science products and related intellectual property.

During 2019, the Company commenced its Pharmaceutical Development segment with the acquisition of Enteris BioPharma, Inc. (“Enteris”). Enteris is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company offeringdevelopment and manufacturing organization providing development services to pharmaceutical partners as well as innovative formulation solutions built around its proprietary oral drug delivery technologies, the Peptelligence® platform.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation 

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all subsidiaries and affiliates in which the Company holds a controlling financial interest as of the financial statement date. Normally a controlling financial interest reflects ownership of a majority of the voting interests. The Company consolidates a variable interest entity (“VIE”) when it possesses both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and the Company is either obligated to absorb the losses that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the Company holds the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE, after elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions.

The Company owns interests in various partnerships and limited liability companies, or LLCs. The Company consolidates its investments in these partnerships or LLCs where the Company, as the general partner or managing member, exercises effective control, even though the Company’s ownership may be less than 50 percent, the related governing agreements provide the Company with broad powers, and the other parties do not participate in the management of the entities and do not effectively have the ability to remove the Company. The Company has reviewed each of the underlying agreements to determine if it has effective control. If circumstances change and it is determined this control does not exist, any such investment would be recorded using the equity method of accounting. Although this would change individual line items within the Company’s consolidated financial statements, it would have no effect on its operations and/or total stockholders’ equity attributable to the Company.

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Unaudited Interim Financial Information 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company and reflect all normal, recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial information. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any subsequent quarter or for the year ending December 31, 2022.2023. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021,2022, filed with the SEC on March 25, 2022.31, 2023.

Use of Estimates 

The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates and assumptions are required in the determination of revenue recognition; stock-based compensation; valuation of interest and accounts receivable; impairment of finance receivables; allowance for credit losses; long-lived assets; property and equipment; intangible assets; goodwill; valuation of warrants and other investments; contingent consideration; income taxes; and contingencies and litigation, among others. Some of these judgments can be subjective and complex, and consequently, actual results may differ from these estimates. The Company’s estimates often are based on complex judgments, probabilities and assumptions that it believes to be reasonable but that are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. For any given individual estimate or assumption made by the Company, there may also be other estimates or assumptions that are reasonable.

The Company regularly evaluates its estimates and assumptions using historical experience and other factors, including the economic environment. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, the Company’s estimates and assumptions may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, or unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause changes to those estimates and assumptions. Market conditions, such as illiquid credit markets, health crises such as the COVID-19 global pandemic, volatile equity markets, and economic downturns, can increase the uncertainty already inherent in the Company’s estimates and assumptions. The Company adjusts its estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances indicate the need for change. Those changes generally will be reflected in our consolidated financial statements on a prospective basis unless they are required to be treated retrospectively under the relevant accounting standard. It is possible that other professionals, applying reasonable judgment to the same facts and circumstances, could develop and support a range of alternative estimated amounts.

Segment Information

The Company earns revenues from its two U.S.-based business segments: its specialty finance and asset management business offering customized financing solutions to a broad range of life-sciences companies, and its business offering clinical development and manufacturing services as well as oral therapeutic formulation solutions built around Enteris’ pharmaceutical Peptelligence® platform, which enables the oral delivery of molecules that are typically injected, including peptides and BCS Class II, III, and IV small molecules in an enteric-coated tablet formulation.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company’s Pharmaceutical Development segment enters into collaboration and licensing agreements with strategic partners, under which it may exclusively license rights to research, develop, manufacture and commercialize its product candidates to third parties. The terms of these arrangements typically include payment to the Company of one or more of the following: non-refundable, upfront license fees; reimbursement of certain costs; customer option exercise fees; development, regulatory and commercial milestone payments; and royalties on net sales of licensed products.

Deferred revenue includes amounts that have been billed per the contractual terms but have not been recognized as revenue. The Company classifies as current the portion of deferred revenue that is expected to be recognized within one year from the balance sheet date and is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.


Reclassification

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. The amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to be consistent with current year presentation and have no impact on previously reported total assets, total stockholders’ equity or net (loss) income.

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Research and Development

 

Research and development expenses include the costs associated with internal research and development and research and development conducted for the Company by third parties. These costs primarily consist of salaries, pre-clinical and clinical trials, outside consultants, and supplies. All research and development costs discussed above are expensed as incurred. Third-party expenses reimbursed under research and development contracts, which are not refundable, are recorded as a reduction to pharmaceutical manufacturing research and development expense in the consolidated statements of income.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2022,2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting StandardsStandard Update (“ASU”) 2022-02, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures,” which updates the requirements for accounting for credit losses under Accounting Standards Codification 326, eliminates the accounting guidance on troubled debt restructurings for creditors, and enhances creditors’ disclosure requirements related to loan refinancings and restructurings for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The ASU also amends the guidance on vintage disclosures to require disclosure of gross write-offs by year of origination. The amendments are effective in periods beginning after December 15, 2022 using either a prospective or modified retrospective transition. Early adoption of certain or all of the amendments is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of the amendments and the impact on its future consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326).” This ASU adds an impairment model, known as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model, that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. Under this guidance, an entity recognizes as an allowance its estimate of expected credit losses, which the FASB believes will result in more timely recognition of losses. This ASU describes the impairment allowance as a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. Credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities should be measured in a manner similar to current GAAP; however, the amendments in this update require that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down, which will allow an entity the ability to record reversals of credit losses in current period net income. On November 15, 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842): Effective Dates,” which finalized various effective date delays for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and certain smaller reporting companies. Under ASU 2019-10, the effective date for implementation of CECL for smaller reporting companies was extended to fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance but believes it is likely to incur more upfront losses on its portfolio under the new CECL model.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848),” which provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. ASU 2020-04 provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. These transactions include: (i) contract modifications, (ii) hedging relationships, and (iii) sales or transfers of debt securities classified as held-to-maturity. ASU 2020-04 was effective upon issuance, and the provisions generally can be applied prospectively as of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024. The Company has identified existing loans that reference LIBOR and is in the process of evaluating alternatives in each situation. The Company expects that it will elect to apply some of the expedients and exceptions provided in ASU 2020-04 and does not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), as amended, on January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective approach method. ASU 2016-13 replaced the incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects a current expected credit loss (“CECL”). ASU 2016-13 impacted all of the Company’s investments held at amortized cost. At December 31, 2022, the Company's allowance for credit losses of $11.8 million was the accumulation of allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) applied to specific finance receivables, representing management's prior estimates of potential future losses on such finance receivables. As part of the Company's adoption of ASU 2016-13, management reviewed its prior estimates of finance receivable-specific ACL and wrote off the full $11.8 million ACL recognized in prior periods to the finance receivables such allowance applied. Under the new CECL model, the net GAAP balances of such finance receivables are presented net of previously reported ACL and are included in the Company's estimated ACL for its Royalties portfolio segment.

Upon adoption of ASC 2016-13 on January 1, 2023, the Company’s transition adjustment included $11.8 million of ACL on finance receivables, which is presented as a reduction to finance receivables, and a $0.4 million ACL on unfunded loan commitments, which is recorded within other non-current liabilities. The Company recorded a net decrease of $9.7 million to accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2023 for the cumulative effect of adopting ASU 2016-13, which reflects the transition adjustments noted above, net of the applicable deferred tax assets of $2.5 million. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2023 are presented under ASU 2016-13, while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable accounting standards. The Company elected not to measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivable and instead elected to reverse interest income on finance receivables when placed on nonaccrual status, or earlier if the Company believes the collection of interest is doubtful. The Company has concluded that this policy results in the timely reversal of uncollectible interest. Please refer to Note 3 for more information on how the Company determines its allowance for credit losses on finance receivables.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures, which removes the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings and requires entities to evaluate whether a modification provided to a borrower results in a new loan or continuation of an existing loan. The amendment enhances existing disclosures and requires new disclosures for receivables when there has been a modification in contractual cash flows due to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties. Additionally, the amendments require public business entities to disclose gross charge-off information by year of origination in the vintage disclosures. The Company adopted ASU 2022-02 on January 1, 2023 and incorporated the required disclosures into Note 3, Finance Receivables.

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Note 2. Net Income per Share

Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock, and when dilutive, shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options and warrants deemed outstanding using the treasury stock method.

The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the following periods (in thousands, except per share amounts):

Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earning per Share

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
  2023  2022 
Numerator:      
Net income $4,635  $3,478 
         
Denominator:        
Weighted-average shares outstanding  12,833   12,830 
Effect of dilutive securities  42   58 
Weighted-average diluted shares  12,875   12,888 
         
Basic net income per share $0.36  $0.27 
Diluted net income per share $0.36  $0.27 

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

  2022 2021 2022 2021
Numerator:        
Net income $6,616  $2,243  $10,659  $19,602 
                 
Denominator:                
Weighted-average shares outstanding  12,832   12,798   12,832   12,796 
Effect of dilutive securities  19   61   39   38 
Weighted-average diluted shares  12,851   12,859   12,871   12,834 
                 
Basic net income per share $0.52  $0.18  $0.83  $1.53 
Diluted net income per share $0.51  $0.17  $0.83  $1.53 

For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock and outstanding shares of restricted stock in an aggregate of approximately 186,000119,000 and 367,000300,000, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share, as such securities were anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock and outstanding shares of restricted stock in an aggregate of approximately 268,000 and 390,000, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share, as all such securities were anti-dilutive.

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Note 3. Finance Receivables, Net

Finance receivables are reported at their determined principal balances net of any unearned income, cumulative charge-offswrite offs charged against the allowance for credit losses, and unamortized deferred fees and costs. Unearned income and deferred fees and costs are amortized to interest income based on all cash flows expected using the effective interest method.

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had a credit loss allowance of $8.4 million. Of the total $8.4 million, $1.2 million and $0.6 million are associated with the Company’s Cambia® and Besivance® royalties, respectively. The remaining $6.6 million is related to the ABT Molecular Imaging, Inc., now known as Best ABT, Inc. (“Best”), second lien term loan that was recognized in order to reflect the Best royalty at its estimated fair value. Approximately $21,000 of cash receipts received from the Company’s Besivance® royalty during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were applied toward the allowance for credit losses.

The carrying values of finance receivables are as follows (in thousands):

Schedule of carrying value of finance receivables

  March 31, 2023  December 31, 2022 
Term loans $202,264  $188,836 
Royalty purchases  46,560   59,565 
Total before allowance for credit losses  248,824   248,401 
Allowance for credit losses  (11,786)  (11,846)
Total carrying value $237,038  $236,555 

Allowance for Credit Losses

The ACL is management’s estimate of the amount of expected credit losses over the life of the loan portfolio, or the amount of amortized cost basis not expected to be collected, at the balance sheet date. This estimate encompasses information about historical events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable economic forecasts. Determining the amount of the ACL is complex and requires extensive judgment by management about matters that are inherently uncertain. Given the current level of economic uncertainty, the complexity of the ACL estimate and level of management judgment required, we believe it is possible that the ACL estimate could change, potentially materially, in future periods. Changes in the ACL may result from changes in current economic conditions, our economic forecast, and circumstances not currently known to us that may impact the financial condition and operations of our borrowers, among other factors.

 

  September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
Term loans $180,537  $136,312 
Royalty purchases  40,779   53,629 
Total before allowance for credit losses  221,316   189,941 
Allowance for credit losses  (8,357)  (8,388)
Total carrying value $212,959  $181,553 

Expected credit losses are estimated on a collective basis for groups of loans that share similar risk characteristics. For finance receivables that do not share similar risk characteristics with other finance receivables, expected credit losses are estimated on an individual basis. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual terms of the finance receivables, adjusted for expected prepayments and unfunded commitments, generally excluding extensions and modifications. The loan portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses. As part of the Company’s quarterly assessment of the allowance, the finance receivables portfolio included two portfolio segments: Term Loans and Royalties.

The implementation of ASU 2016-13 also impacted the Company’s ACL on unfunded loan commitments, as the ACL now represents expected credit losses over the contractual life of commitments not identified as unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The reserve for unfunded commitments is estimated using the same reserve or coverage rates calculated on collectively evaluated loans following the application of a funding rate to the amount of the unfunded commitment. The funding rate represents management’s estimate of the amount of the current unfunded commitment that will be funded over the remaining contractual life of the commitment and is based on historical data. On January 1, 2023, the Company recorded an adjustment for unfunded commitments of $0.4 million for the adoption of ASU 2016-13. As of March 31, 2023, the $0.4 million liability for credit losses on off -balance-sheet credit exposures is included in other liabilities. Please refer to Note 6 for further information on the Company’s unfunded commitments.

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The following table details the changes in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the respective periods (in thousands):

Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses

  Three Months Ended March 31, 2023  Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 
  Term
Loans
  Royalties  Total  Term
Loans
  Royalties  Total 
Allowance at beginning of period, prior to adoption of ASU 2016-13 $  $11,846  $11,846  $  $8,388  $8,388 
Write offs(1)     (11,846)  (11,846)         
Recoveries                  
Effect of adoption of ASU 2016-13  8,900   2,886   11,786          
Provision expense                  
Allowance at end of period $8,900  $2,886  $11,786  $  $8,388  $8,388 

(1)Reversal of finance receivable-specific ACL recognized in prior periods. No impact to consolidated statement of income for the three-months ended March 31, 2023. Please refer to Note 1 for further details.

Non-Accrual Finance Receivables

The Company originates finance receivables to companies primarily in the life sciences sector. This concentration of credit exposes the Company to a higher degree of risk associated with this sector.

On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates the carrying value of its finance receivables. Recognition of income is suspended, and the finance receivable is placed on non-accrual status when management determines that collection of future income is not probable. This evaluation is generally based on delinquency information, an assessment of the borrower’s financial condition and the adequacy of collateral, if any. The Company would generally place term loans on nonaccrual status when the full and timely collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain and they are 90 days past due for interest or principal, unless the term loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection. When placed on nonaccrual, the Company would reverse any accrued unpaid interest receivable against interest income and amortization of any net deferred fees is suspended. Generally, the Company would return a term loan to accrual status when all delinquent interest and principal become current under the terms of the credit agreement and collectibility of remaining principal and interest is no longer doubtful.

The following table presents nonaccrual and performing finance receivables by portfolio segment, net of credit loss allowance (in thousands):

Schedule of analysis of nonaccrual and performing loans by portfolio segment

  March 31, 2023  December 31, 2022 
  Nonaccrual  Performing  Total  Nonaccrual  Performing  Total 
Term loans $11,844  $181,520  $193,364  $11,304  $177,532  $188,836 
Royalty purchases  7,096   36,578   43,674   6,736   40,983   47,719 
Total carrying value $18,940  $218,098  $237,038  $18,040  $218,515  $236,555 

 

  September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
  Nonaccrual Performing Total Nonaccrual Performing Total
Term loans $9,789  $170,748  $180,537  $18,288  $118,024  $136,312 
Royalty purchases, net of credit loss allowance  3,037   29,385   32,422   3,362   41,879   45,241 
Total carrying value $12,826  $200,133  $212,959  $21,650  $159,903  $181,553 

As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company had twothree finance receivables in nonaccrual status: (1) the term loan to Flowonix Medical, Inc. (“Flowonix”), with a net carrying value of $9.811.8 million and; (2) the Best royalty, with a net carrying value of $3.02.9 million. As of December 31, 2021,; and (3) the Company had three finance receivables in nonaccrual status: (1) the term loan to Flowonix,Ideal Implant, Inc. (“Ideal”) royalty, with a net carrying value of $10.0$4.2 million (2) the term loan with B&D Dental Corporation (“B&D”), with a carrying amount of $8.3 million, and (3) the Best royalty, with a carrying amount of $3.4 million.. Although in nonaccrual status, none of the Flowonix and B&D term loansfinance receivables were not considered impaired as of September 30, 2022 and DecemberMarch 31, 2021.2023. The Company collected $11.4$0.1 million on its nonaccrual finance receivables during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022, which includes $10.7 million to settle the term loan with B&D.March 31, 2023.

Note 4. Marketable InvestmentsCredit Quality of Finance Receivables

Investments in available-for-sale corporate debt securitiesThe Company evaluates all finance receivables on a quarterly basis and equity securities as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consistassigns a risk rating based upon management’s assessment of the borrower’s ability likelihood of repayment. The assessment is subjective and based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, financial strength of borrowers and operating results of the underlying business. The credit risk analysis and rating assignment is performed quarterly in conjunction with the Company’s assessment of its allowance for credit losses. The Company uses the following (in thousands):definitions for its risk ratings for Term Loans:

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1: Borrower performing well below Company expectations, and the borrower’s ability to raise sufficient capital to operate its business or repay debt is highly in question. Finance receivables rated a 1 are on non-accrual and are at an elevated risk for principal impairment.

Schedule2: Borrower performing below plan, and the loan-to-value is generally worse than at the time of marketable investments

  September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
Corporate debt securities $88  $119 
Equity securities  500   1,034 
Total marketable investments $588  $1,153 

The amortized cost basis amounts, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding lossesunderwriting. Borrower has limited access to additional capital to operate its business. Finance receivables rated a 2 are generally on non-accrual, and fair valueswhile no loss of available-for-sale corporate debt securities as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, are as follows (in thousands):impairment is anticipated, there is potential for future principal impairment.

Schedule3: Borrower performing inline-to-modestly below Company expectations, and loan-to-value is similar to slightly worse than at the time of marketable investmentsunderwriting. Borrower has demonstrated access to capital markets.

  

Amortized

Cost

 

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

 

Gross

Unrealized

Loss

 Fair Value
September 30, 2022  $88  $  $  $88 
December 31, 2021  $119  $  $  $119 

4: Borrower performing inline-to-modestly above Company expectations and loan-to-value similar or modestly better than underwriting case. Borrower has demonstrated access to capital markets.

5: Borrower performing in excess of Company expectations, and loan-to-value is better than at time of origination.

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We use an internal credit rating system which rates each Royalty on a color scale of Green to Red, with Green typically indicative of a Royalty that is exceeding base underwritten case and Red reflective of underperformance relative to plan.

The following table presents unrealized net gain (loss) on equity securities duringsummarizes the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):carrying value of Finance Receivables by origination year, grouped by risk rating as of March 31, 2023:

Schedule of Proceeds from sales, gross unrealized gains and gross unrealized losses for available-for-sale securitiesFinancing Receivable by origination year

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2022 2021 2022 2021
Unrealized net gain (loss) on equity securities reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income $13  $342  $(534) $1,557 
  March 31, 2023 
  2023  2022  2021  2020  2019  Prior  Total 
Term Loans                            
5 $  $12,001  $13,574  $  $6,743  $  $32,318 
4  4,955   49,853   8,750            63,558 
3     14,671   22,402      31,041   26,430   94,544 
2                     
1           11,844         11,844 
Subtotal - Term Loans  4,955   76,525   44,726   11,844   37,784   26,430   202,264 
                             
Royalties                            
Green $  $15,231  $  $19,195  $  $4,902  $39,328 
Yellow                 137   137 
Red        4,239         2,856   7,095 
Subtotal - Royalties     15,231   4,239   19,195      7,895   46,560 
                             
Total Finance Receivables $4,955  $91,756  $48,965  $31,039  $37,784  $34,325  $248,824 


Note 5.4. Intangible Assets

 

The following table summarizes the gross book value, accumulated amortization and net book value balances of intangible assets as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):

Schedule of Intangible Assets

 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 March 31, 2023  December 31, 2022 
 Gross Book Value Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Gross Book Value Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Gross Book
Value
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net Book
Value
  Gross Book
Value
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net Book
Value
 
Licensing Agreement(1) $29,400  $21,096  $8,304  $29,400  $19,780  $9,620  $29,400  $21,924  $7,476  $29,400  $21,509  $7,891 
Trade names and trademarks  210   65   145   210   50   160   210   76   134   210   71   139 
Customer relationships  240   74   166   240   56   184   240   86   154   240   80   160 
Total intangible assets $29,850  $21,235  $8,615  $29,850  $19,886  $9,964  $29,850  $22,086  $7,764  $29,850  $21,660  $8,190 

(1)Prior to the acquisition, Enteris entered into a non-exclusive commercial license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (“Cara”), for oral formulation rights to Enteris’ Peptelligence® technology to develop and commercialize Oral KORSUVATM in any indication worldwide, excluding South Korea and Japan. Cara is obligated to pay Enteris certain development, regulatory and tiered commercial milestone payments, as well as low single-digit royalties based on net sales in the licensed territory.

Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $0.4 million and $0.60.5 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $1.3 million and $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):

Schedule of Intangible Asset Amortization Expense

Fiscal Year Amount 
Remainder of 2023 $1,277 
2024  1,546 
2025  1,076 
2026  1,076 
2027  1,076 
Thereafter  1,713 
Total $7,764 

 

Fiscal Year Amount
Remainder of 2022 $426 
2023  1,703 
2024  1,546 
2025  1,076 
2026  1,076 
Thereafter  2,788 
Total $8,615 

Note 5. Revolving Credit Facility

On November 16, 2022, the Company entered into the Fifth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (the “Fifth Amendment”) with Cadence Bank, N.A. as a lender and the administrative agent. Pursuant to the Fifth Amendment, the Loan and Security Agreement dated as of June 29, 2018 (“Loan Agreement”) was amended to extend the Loan Agreement Termination Date to September 30, 2025 and increase the Loan Agreement Commitment to $35.0 million. The Loan Agreement requires the payment of an unused line fee of 0.50 percent and also provides for quarterly minimum fee income of $60,000 less the aggregate interest and unused line fees paid during the immediately preceding quarter. Unused line fees and minimum fee income are recorded as interest expense.

The Loan Agreement accrues interest at the monthly SOFR Rate, with a floor of 1.00 percent, plus a 2.65 percent margin and principal is repayable in full at maturity. Interest is generally required to be paid monthly in arrears. In connection with the Fifth Amendment, the Company paid approximately $173,000 in amendment and other fees, which were capitalized as deferred financing costs and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the Loan Agreement.

The Loan Agreement has an advance rate against the Company’s finance receivables portfolio, including 85 percent against senior first lien loans, 70 percent against second lien loans and 50 percent against royalty receivables, subject to certain eligibility requirements as defined in the Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants including minimum asset coverage and minimum interest coverage ratios.

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, approximately $10.5 million and $2.4 million, respectively, was outstanding under the credit facility. As of March 31, 2023, $24.5 million was available for borrowing. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of interest expense.

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Note 6. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Contingent Consideration

 

The Company recorded contingent consideration related to the 2019 acquisition of Enteris and sharing of certain milestone and royalties due to Enteris pursuant to the License Agreement. Contingent consideration is remeasured to fair value at each reporting date until the contingency is resolved, with changes in the estimated fair value recognized in earnings. The estimated fair value of contingent consideration as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 20212022 was $8.5 million.$11.2 million. The Company did not recognize a change in the estimated fair value of its contingent consideration during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company recognized a $0.1 million gain on the change in fair value of its contingent consideration during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Unfunded Commitments

As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company’s unfunded commitments were as follows (in millions):

Schedule of Unfunded Commitments

Aziyo Biologics, Inc. $4.0 
Exeevo, Inc.  2.5  $2.5 
Duo Royalty  2.4 
MedMinder Systems, Inc.  5.0   5.0 
Trio Healthcare Ltd. Loan  1.4 
SKNV  2.0 
Total unfunded commitments $12.9  $11.9 

Per the terms of the royalty purchase or credit agreements, unfunded commitments are contingent upon reaching an established revenue threshold or other performance metrics on or before a specified date or period of time, and in the case of loan transactions, are subject to being advanced as long as an event of default does not exist.

On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, which replaced the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss model known as the CECL model. See Note 3 for information regarding the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to its unfunded commitments.

Litigation

The Company is involved in, or has been involved in, arbitrations or various other legal proceedings that arise from the normal course of its business. The ultimate outcome of any litigation is uncertain, and either unfavorable or favorable outcomes could have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, balance sheets and cash flows due to defense costs, and divert management resources. The Company cannot predict the timing or outcome of these claims and other proceedings. As of March 31, 2023, the Company is not involved in any arbitration and/or other legal proceeding that it expects to have a material effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Indemnification

As permitted by Delaware law, the Company has agreements whereby it indemnifies its officers and directors for certain events or occurrences while the officer or director is, or was, serving in such capacity, or in other capacities at the Company’s request. The term of the indemnification period is for the officer’s or director’s lifetime. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited; however, the Company has a director and officer insurance policy that limits its exposure and enables the Company to recover a portion of any such amounts. As a result of the Company’s insurance policy coverage, the Company believes the estimated fair value of these indemnification agreements is insignificant. Accordingly, the Company had no liabilities recorded for these agreements as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

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Note 7. Fair Value Measurements

The Company measures and reports certain financial and non-financial assets and liabilities on a fair value basis. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). GAAP specifies a three-level hierarchy that is used when measuring and disclosing fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices available in active markets (i.e., observable inputs) and the lowest priority to data lacking transparency (i.e., unobservable inputs). An instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to its valuation. The following is a description of the three hierarchy levels.

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. Active markets are considered to be those in which transactions for the assets or liabilities occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. This category includes quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs are not corroborated by market data. This category is comprised of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities whose fair value is estimated based on internally developed models or methodologies using significant inputs that are generally less readily observable from objective sources.

Level 1

Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. Active markets are considered to be those in which transactions for the assets or liabilities occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level 2Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. This category includes quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets.
Level 3Unobservable inputs are not corroborated by market data. This category is comprised of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities whose fair value is estimated based on internally developed models or methodologies using significant inputs that are generally less readily observable from objective sources.

Transfers into or out of any hierarchy level are recognized at the end of the reporting period in which the transfers occurred. There were no transfers between any levels during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022.

The following information is provided to help readers gain an understanding of the relationship between amounts reported in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related market or fair value. The disclosures include financial instruments and derivative financial instruments, other than investment in affiliates.

Following are descriptions of the valuation methodologies used to measure material assets and liabilities at fair value and details of the valuation models, key inputs to those models and significant assumptions utilized.

Cash and cash equivalents

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximate those assets’ fair values.

Marketable Investments

Certain common equity securities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs (exchange quoted prices).

Finance Receivables

The fair values of finance receivables are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the finance receivables. Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, projected repayments and prepayments of principal. These receivables are classified as Level 3. Finance receivables are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, but estimates of fair value are reflected below.

Contingent Consideration

The Company recorded contingent consideration related to the August 2019 acquisition of Enteris and sharing of certain milestone and royalties due to Enteris pursuant to the License Agreement.

The fair value measurements of the contingent consideration obligations and the related intangible assets arising from business combinations are classified as Level 3 estimates under the fair value hierarchy, as these items have been valued using unobservable inputs. These inputs include: (a) the estimated amount and timing of projected cash flows; (b) the probability of the achievement of the factors on which the contingency is based; and (c) the risk-adjusted discount rate used to present value the probability-weighted cash flows. Changes in fair value of this obligation are recorded as income or expense within operating income in our consolidated statements of income. Significant increases or decreases in any of those inputs in isolation could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement.

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Marketable Investments and Derivative Securities  

Marketable Investments

If active market prices are available, fair value measurement is based on quoted active market prices and, accordingly, these securities would be classified as Level 1. If active market prices are not available, fair value measurement is based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, such as prices for similar assets or broker quotes utilizing observable inputs, and accordingly these securities would be classified as Level 2. If market prices are not available and there are no observable inputs, then fair value would be estimated by using valuation models including discounted cash flow methodologies, commonly used option-pricing models and broker quotes. Such securities would be classified as Level 3, if the valuation models and broker quotes are based on inputs that are unobservable in the market. If fair value is based on broker quotes, the Company checks the validity of received prices based on comparison to prices of other similar assets and market data such as relevant bench mark indices. Available-for-sale securities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, while securities with no readily available fair market value are not, but estimates of fair value are reflected below.

Derivative Securities

Derivative Instruments

For exchange-traded derivatives, fair value is based on quoted market prices, and accordingly, would be classified as Level 1. For non-exchange traded derivatives, fair value is based on option pricing models and are classified as Level 3.

The Company uses a foreign currency forward contract to manage the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency denominated cash flows expected to be received from one of its royalty finance receivables denominated in a foreign currency. The foreign currency forward contract is not designated as a hedging instrument, and changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. The liability related to the derivative instrument was recorded in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

The following table presents financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 (in thousands):

Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis

 

Total

Carrying

Value in

Consolidated

Balance

Sheets

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Total

Carrying

Value in

Consolidated

Balance

Sheets

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 
Financial Assets                                
Warrant assets $5,140  $  $  $5,140  $683  $  $  $683 
Marketable investments  588   500      88   66         66 
                                
Financial Liabilities                                
Contingent consideration payable $8,530  $  $  $8,530  $11,200  $  $  $11,200 
Derivative liability - foreign currency forward  367         367 

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The following table presents financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):

  

Total

Carrying

Value in

Consolidated

Balance

Sheets

  

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

  

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

  

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 
Financial Assets                
Warrant assets $1,220  $  $  $1,220 
Marketable investments  76         76 
                 
Financial Liabilities                
Contingent consideration payable $11,200  $  $  $11,200 
Derivative liability - foreign currency forward  754         754 

  

Total

Carrying

Value in

Consolidated

Balance

Sheets

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

Financial Assets                
Warrant assets $3,419  $  $  $3,419 
Marketable investments  1,153   1,034      119 
                 
Financial Liabilities                
Contingent consideration payable $8,530  $  $  $8,530 

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The changes in fair value of the warrant assets during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 2021 were as follows (in thousands):

Schedule of fair value assets measured on recurring basis unobservable input reconciliation

       
September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021
Fair value - December 31, 2021 $3,419  Fair value - December 31, 2020 $2,972 
March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022
Fair value - December 31, 2022 $1,220  Fair value - December 31, 2021 $3,419 
Issued  1,098  Issued     445  Issued  152 
Canceled    Canceled       Canceled   
Change in fair value  623  Change in fair value  678   (982) Change in fair value  (693)
Fair value - September 30, 2022 $5,140  Fair value - September 30, 2021 $3,650 
Fair value - March 31, 2023 $683  Fair value - March 31, 2022 $2,878 

The Company holds warrants issued to the Company in conjunction with certain term loan investments. These warrants meet the definition of a derivative and are included in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fair values for warrants outstanding, which do not have a readily determinable value, are measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following ranges of assumptions were used in the models to determine fair value:

Schedule of weighted average assumptions

   September 30, 2022March 31, 2023   December 31, 20212022 
Dividend rate range      
Risk-free rate range  4.0%3.6% to 4.3%4.1%   0.97%4.0% to 1.44%4.3% 
Expected life (years) range  1.82.0 to 6.96.5   2.62.0 to 7.06.9 
Expected volatility range  54.8%59.5% to 139.4%135.5%   60.2%54.8% to 142.0%139.4% 

As of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had two royalties, Best and Cambia®, that were deemed to be impaired based on reductions in carrying values in prior periods. The following table presents these royalties measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):

Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities measured on nonrecurring basis

  

Total

Carrying

Value in

Consolidated

Balance

Sheets

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

September 30, 2022  $4,071  $  $  $4,071 
                  
December 31, 2021  $5,612  $  $  $5,612 
  

Total

Carrying

Value in

Consolidated

Balance

Sheets

  

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

or Liabilities

(Level 1)

  

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

  

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 
March 31, 2023 $2,994  $  $  $2,994 
                 
December 31, 2022 $3,545  $  $  $3,545 

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021.2022.

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The following information is provided to help readers gain an understanding of the relationship between amounts reported in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related market or fair value. The disclosures include financial instruments and derivative financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis.

 

Schedule of fair value by balance sheet grouping

As of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 (in thousands):

 Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Carrying
Value
  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Financial Assets                                        
Cash and cash equivalents $19,399  $19,399  $19,399  $  $ 
Finance receivables  212,959   212,959         212,959  $237,038  $237,038  $  $  $237,038 
Marketable investments  588   588   500      88   66   66         66 
Warrant assets  5,140   5,140         5,140   683   683         683 
                                        
Financial Liabilities                                        
Contingent consideration payable $8,530  $8,530  $  $  $8,530  $11,200  $11,200  $  $  $11,200 
Derivative liability - foreign currency forward  367   367         367 

As of December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):

 Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Carrying
Value
  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Financial Assets                                        
Cash and cash equivalents $42,863  $42,863  $42,863  $  $ 
Finance receivables  181,553   181,553         181,553  $236,555  $236,555  $  $  $236,555 
Marketable investments  1,153   1,153   1,034      119   76   76         76 
Warrant assets  3,419   3,419         3,419   1,220   1,220         1,220 
                                        
Financial Liabilities                                        
Contingent consideration payable $8,530  $8,530  $  $  $8,530  $11,200  $11,200  $  $  $11,200 
Derivative liability - foreign currency forward  754   754         754 

Note 8. Revenue Recognition

The Company’s Pharmaceutical Development segment recognizes revenues received from contracts with its customers by revenue source, as the Company believes it best depicts the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flow. The Company’s Finance Receivables segment does not have any revenues received from contracts with customers.

The following table provides the contract revenue recognized by revenue source for the three and ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):

Schedule of Revenue Recognized by Revenue Source

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

  2022 2021 2022 2021
Pharmaceutical Development Segment                
License Agreement(1) $5,103  $176  $5,235  $10,786 
Pharmaceutical Development and other  8   11   706   556 
Total contract revenue $5,111  $187  $5,941  $11,342 
(1)$5.0 million
  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
  2023  2022 
Pharmaceutical Development Segment        
License Agreement $  $116 
Pharmaceutical Development and other  118   600 
Total contract revenue $118  $716 

of milestone revenue related to Enteris’s License Agreement with Cara was received during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

The Company’s contract liabilities represent advance consideration received from customers and are recognized as revenue when the related performance obligation is satisfied.

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The Company’s contract liabilities are presented as deferred revenues and are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

Schedule of Company's Contract Liabilities

 September 30,
2022
 December 31, 2021 March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Pharmaceutical Development Segment                
Deferred revenue $8  $185  $33  $33 
Total contract liabilities $8  $185  $33  $33 

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company recognized $0.20.1 million of 20212022 deferred revenue from satisfaction of performance obligations. The Company did not have any contract assets nor did it have any contract liabilities related to the License Agreement as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 or December 31, 2021.2022.

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Note 9. Segment Information

Selected financial and descriptive information is required to be provided about reportable operating segments, considering a “management approach” concept as the basis for identifying reportable segments. The management approach is based on the way that management organizes the segments within the Company for making operating decisions, allocating resources, and assessing performance. Consequently, the segments are evident from the structure of the Company’s internal organization, focusing on financial information that the Company’s chief executive officerCEO uses to make decisions about the Company’s operating matters.

As described in Note 1,SWK Holdings Corporation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, the Company has determined it has two reportable segments: Finance Receivables and Pharmaceutical Development, and each are individually managed and provide separate services. Revenues by segment represent revenues earned on the services offered within each segment. The Company does not report assets by reportable segment, nor does the Company report results by geographic region, as these metrics are not used by the Company’s chief executive officer in assessing performance or allocating resources to the segments.

Segment performance is evaluated based on several factors, including income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes. Management uses this measure of net incomeprofit (loss) to evaluate segment performance because the Company believes this measure is indicative of performance trends and the overall earnings potential of each segment. The Company does not report assets by reportable segment, as this metric is not used by the Company’s CEO in assessing performance or allocating resources to the segments.

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The following tables present financial information for the Company’s reportable segments for the periods indicated (in thousands):

Schedule of Reportable SegmentsRevenue by Geographic Region

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 
 Finance Receivables Pharmaceutical Development and Other Holding Company and Other Consolidated Finance
Receivables
  Pharmaceutical
Development and
Other
  Holding Company
and Other
  Consolidated 
Revenue $8,502  $5,111  $  $13,613  $9,260  $118  $  $9,378 
Other revenue        1   1   31      2   33 
Interest expense  82         82   182         182 
Manufacturing, research and development     1,792      1,792      719      719 
Depreciation and amortization expense     632   2   634      644   4   648 
General and administrative  115   843   3,391   4,349   30   727   1,783   2,540 
Other income, net  1,801         1,801 
Income tax expense        1,942   1,942 
Other expense, net  (796)        (796)
Income tax benefit        (109  (109
Net income (loss)  10,106   1,844   (5,334)  6,616   8,283   (1,972)  (1,676)  4,635 

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 
 Finance Receivables Pharmaceutical Development and Other Holding Company and Other Consolidated Finance
Receivables
  Pharmaceutical
Development and
Other
  Holding Company
and Other
  Consolidated 
Revenue $9,373  $187  $  $9,560  $10,415  $236  $  $10,651 
Other revenue     480      480 
Interest expense  53         53   80         80 
Manufacturing, research and development     2,487      2,487      1,901      1,901 
Depreciation and amortization expense     810   2   812      704      704 
General and administrative  90   999   2,491   3,580   102   1,035   2,023   3,160 
Other income, net  128         128 
Other expense, net  (721)        (721)
Income tax expense        513   513         1,087   1,087 
Net income (loss)  9,358   (4,109)  (3,006)  2,243   9,512   (2,924)  (3,110)  3,478 

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  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
  Finance Receivables Pharmaceutical Development and Other Holding Company and Other Consolidated
Revenue $25,745  $5,461  $  $31,206 
Other revenue     480   1   481 
Interest expense  242         242 
Manufacturing, research and development     5,173      5,173 
Depreciation and amortization expense     1,961   3   1,964 
General and administrative  219   2,783   7,525   10,527 
Other income, net  89         89 
Income tax expense        3,211   3,211 
Net income (loss)  25,373   (3,976)  (10,738)  10,659 

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
  Finance Receivables Pharmaceutical Development and Other Holding Company and Other Consolidated
Revenue $29,857  $10,846  $  $40,703 
Other revenue     496      496 
Interest expense  292         292 
Manufacturing, research and development     5,577      5,577 
Depreciation and amortization expense     3,300   5   3,305 
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration     (147)     (147)
General and administrative  2,034   3,088   4,703   9,825 
Other income, net  2,235         2,235 
Income tax expense        4,980   4,980 
Net income (loss)  29,766   (476)  (9,688)  19,602 

Included in Holding Company and Other are the expenses of the parent holding company and certain other enterprise-wide overhead costs, including public company costs and non-Enteris corporate employees, which have been included for purposes of reconciling to the consolidated amounts.

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

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our audited consolidated financial statements, and the MD&A included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 (“Annual Report”), as well as our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in this report.

Overview

We have organized our operations into two segments: Finance Receivables and Pharmaceutical Development. These segments reflect the way the Company evaluates its business performance and manages its operations. Please refer to Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 9 of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding segment information.

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Finance Receivables Portfolio Overview

The table below provides an overview of our outstanding finance receivables transactions as of, and for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (in thousands, except rate, share and per share data).

Royalty Purchases Licensed Technology Footnote  Funded
Amount
  GAAP
Balance
  Revenue (Loss)
Recognized
 
Besivance® Ophthalmic antibiotic  (1) $6,000  $  $12 
Best ABT, Inc. Oncology diagnosis  (2), (3)   5,784   2,856    
Coflex®/Kybella® Spinal stenosis/submental fullness      4,350   3,834   69 
Cambia® NSAID migraine treatment  (2)  8,500   137   (82)
Duo Royalty Japanese women’s health/cystic fibrosis      15,488   15,231   531 
Forfivo XL® Depressive disorder treatment      6,000   1,384   251 
Ideal Implant, Inc. Aesthetics  (3)  4,239   4,239    
Iluvien® Diabetic macular edema      16,501   15,361   544 
Veru, Inc. Women’s health      10,000   3,518   132 

Term Loans Type Footnote Maturity
Date
 Principal  GAAP
Balance
  Rate  Revenue
Recognized
 
4Web, Inc. First lien   06/03/23 $28,912  $31,041   12.8% $1,108 
AOTI, Inc. First lien   03/21/27  12,000   12,001   11.0%  480 
Acer Therapeutics, Inc. First lien   03/04/24  13,942   14,671   12.0%  1,247 
Aziyo Biologics, Inc. First lien   08/10/27  25,000   24,946   12.0%  967 
BIOLASE, Inc. First lien   05/31/25  13,300   13,914   10.3%  537 
Biotricity, Inc. First lien   12/21/26  12,364   12,300   14.5%  528 
Epica International, Inc. First lien   07/23/24  12,000   12,516   9.5%  402 
eTon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. First lien   11/13/24  6,615   6,743   10.0%  248 
Exeevo, Inc. First lien   07/01/27  5,000   4,956   15.0%  216 
Flowonix Medical, Inc. First lien (3), (4) 12/23/25  12,482   11,844   14.0%   
MedMinder Systems, Inc. First lien   07/22/27  20,000   19,951   12.9%  686 
MolecuLight, Inc. First lien   12/29/26  10,000   10,102   12.8%  449 
NeoLight, LLC First lien   02/17/27  5,000   4,955   13.5%  87 
SKNV First lien   03/19/26  13,498   13,574   10.4%  488 
Trio Healthcare Ltd. First lien   07/01/26  8,779   8,750   12.5%  360 

Marketable Investments Number of
Shares
  Footnote  Funded
Amount
  GAAP
Balance
  Revenue
Recognized
 
Secured Royalty Financing (Marketable Investment)  N/A  (2), (3)  $3,000  $66  $ 
Epica International, Inc.  25,000      N/A       
Sincerus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  26,575      N/A       

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Warrants to Purchase Stock Number of
Shares
  Footnote  Exercise Price
per Share ($)
  GAAP
Balance
  Income (Loss)
Recognized
 
4Web, Inc.  TBD      $  $  $ 
AOTI, Inc.  92,490              
Acer Therapeutics, Inc.  150,000       2.46   94   (203)
Acer Therapeutics, Inc.  100,000       1.51   65   (145)
Acer Therapeutics, Inc.  250,000       2.39   157   (288)
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation               (5)
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.  157,895       6.65   201   (314)
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.  30,075       6.65   38   (60)
BIOLASE, Inc.  22,039       9.80   2   (3)
Biotricity, Inc.  57,536       6.26   12   2 
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.  TBD              
DxTerity Diagnostics, Inc.  2,019,231              
Epica International, Inc.  TBD              
eTon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  51,238       5.86   70   27 
eTon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  18,141       6.62   25   10 
Exeevo, Inc.  930              
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  40,910       11.00   17   (3)
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  7,773       19.30   2    
Flowonix Medical, Inc.  155,561   (3), (4)          
MedMinder Systems, Inc.  72,324              
MolecuLight, Inc.  TBD              

  Assets  Total Revenue 
Total finance receivables, gross $248,824  $9,260 
Total marketable investments  66   N/A 
Fair value of warrant assets  683   N/A 
Total assets, gross/revenues $249,573  $9,260 

(1)US royalty was paid off during the year ended December 31, 2021. SWK continues to receive insignificant royalties on international sales.
(2)Investment considered partially impaired.
(3)Investment on nonaccrual.
(4)Flowonix is evaluating strategic alternatives for the business.

Unless otherwise specified, our senior secured debt assets generally are repaid by a revenue interest that is charged on a company’s quarterly net sales and royalties.

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Environmental, Social and Governance

As overseers of risk and stewards of long-term enterprise value, our management and Board of Directors (“Board”) play a vital role in assessing, identifying and understanding the potential impact and related risks of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues on the organization’s operating model. Our Board and management are committed to identifying those ESG issues most likely to impact business operations and growth by focusing our investment strategy around supporting innovative, growth-oriented companies in the life sciences industry that maximize both social and investment value.

Among the ESG issues we support within the Company, we are committed to recruiting, motivating and developing a diversity of talent. We promote and foster a company culture where every voice is welcome, heard and respected, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical conditions, cultural background or country of origin. Our commitment to ESG initiatives is an endeavor both the Board and management undertake for the general betterment of those both inside and outside the Company.

The nature of our business supports environmental sustainability by being mindful of products we and our partners use in our businesses. We promote recycling to reduce landfill, and we offer our employees a hybrid work model, which allows employees the flexibility to work remotely, thereby reducing the carbon output from commuting in cars or buses.

Overview

We have organized our operations into two segments: Finance Receivables and Pharmaceutical Development. These segments reflect the way the Company evaluates its business performance and manages its operations. Please refer to Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 9 of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding segment information.

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Finance Receivables Portfolio Overview

The table below provides an overview of our outstanding finance receivables transactions as of, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 (in thousands, except rate, share and per share data).

          Revenue Recognized
Royalty Purchases Licensed Technology Footnote Funded Amount GAAP Balance Q3 YTD
Beleodaq® Oncology treatment  (1)  $7,600  $  $27  $799 
Besivance® Ophthalmic antibiotic  (2)   6,000      8   21 
Best ABT, Inc. Oncology diagnosis  (3), (4)   5,784   3,037       
Coflex®/Kybella® Spinal stenosis/submental fullness      4,350   3,929   105   397 
Cambia® NSAID migraine treatment  (3)   8,500   1,034   (94)  (153)
Forfivo XL® Depressive disorder treatment      6,000   1,408   185   857 
Ideal Implant, Inc. Aesthetics      3,000   3,289   134   402 
Iluvien® Diabetic macular edema      16,501   15,729   570   1,691 
Narcan® Opioid overdose treatment      17,500   487   248   1,908 
Ostomy Products Royalty Ostomy products  (1)   3,900      1,746   1,927 
Veru, Inc. Women’s health      10,000   3,509   30   555 

              Revenue Recognized
Term Loans Type Footnote Maturity Date Principal GAAP Balance Rate Q3 YTD
4Web, Inc. First lien     06/03/23 $28,808  $31,060   15.8% $1,185  $3,329 
AOTI, Inc. First lien     03/21/27  12,000   11,970   11.0%  426   840 
Acer Therapeutics, Inc. First lien     03/04/24  6,704   6,849   12.0%  457   1,003 
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation First lien  (5)  10/11/23        12.0%     538 
Aziyo Biologics, Inc. First lien     10/08/27  21,000   20,294   11.5%  265   265 
B&D Dental Corporation First lien  (5)  12/10/18        14.0%     2,401 
BIOLASE, Inc. First lien     05/31/25  13,300   13,734   10.5%  484   1,390 
Biotricity, Inc. First lien     12/26/26  12,000   11,845   11.5%  407   1,193 
Epica International, Inc. First lien     07/23/24  12,000   12,374   9.5%  385   1,097 
eTon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. First lien     11/13/24  6,615   6,659   10.0%  221   666 
Exeevo, Inc. First lien     07/01/27  5,010   4,969   12.5%  187   187 
Flowonix Medical, Inc. First lien  (4), (6)  12/23/25  10,428   9,789   14.0%      
Keystone Dental Group First lien  (5)  08/01/23        11.5%     888 
MedMinder Systems, Inc. First lien     07/22/27  20,000   19,831   10.9%  291   291 
MolecuLight, Inc. First lien     12/29/26  10,000   10,007   12.5%  413   1,036 
Sincerus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. First lien     03/19/26  12,820   13,039   13.0%  534   1,437 
Trio Healthcare Ltd. First lien     07/01/26  8,150   8,117   12.5%  288   780 

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              Revenue Recognized
Cost Method Investment Licensed Technology Footnote Maturity Date Principal GAAP Balance Rate Q3 YTD
Tissue Regeneration Therapeutics, Inc. Umbilical cord banking  (4)  N/A $3,491  $3,491   N/A  $  $ 

          Income (Loss) Recognized
Marketable Investments Number of Shares Footnote Funded Amount GAAP Balance Q3 YTD
Secured Royalty Financing (Marketable Investment)  N/A   (4)  $3,000  $88  $  $ 
Bioventus, Inc. Common Stock  71,361       N/A   500   13   (534)
Epica International, Inc.  25,000       N/A          
Sincerus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  26,575       N/A          

          Income (Loss) Recognized
Warrants to Purchase Stock Number of Shares Footnote Exercise Price per Share ($) GAAP Balance Q3 YTD
4Web, Inc.  TBD      $  $  $  $ 
AOTI, Inc.  92,490                 
Acer Therapeutics, Inc.  150,000       2.46   116   17   (110)
Acer Therapeutics, Inc.  100,000       1.51   90   (2)  (2)
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation  7,764,004        0.053 CAD   20   (33)  (82)
Aziyo Biologics  157,895       6.65   895   116   116 
BIOLASE, Inc.  22,039       0.39   26   (37)  (158)
Biotricity, Inc.  57,536       6.26   21   (39)  (155)
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.  TBD   (7)             
DxTerity Diagnostics, Inc.  2,019,231   (7)             
Epica International, Inc.  TBD                 
eTon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  51,238       5.86   21   (15)  (74)
eTon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  18,141       6.62   8   (5)  (26)
Exeevo, Inc.  930                 
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  40,910       11.00   129   (4)  (147)
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  7,773       19.30   17   (1)  (24)
Flowonix Medical, Inc.  155,561   (4), (6)             
Harrow Health, Inc.  373,847   (7)   2.08   3,797   1,791   1,285 

    Total Revenue
  Assets Q3 YTD
Total finance receivables $212,959  $8,502  $25,745 
Total marketable investments  588   N/A   N/A 
Cost method investment  3,491   N/A   N/A 
Fair value of warrant assets  5,140   N/A   N/A 
Total assets/revenues $222,178  $8,502  $25,745 

(1)Royalty was paid off during the third quarter of 2022.
(2)US royalty was paid off during the year ended December 31, 2021. SWK continues to receive insignificant royalties on international sales.
(3)Investment considered impaired.
(4)Investment on nonaccrual.
(5)Loan was paid off during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
(6)Flowonix is evaluating strategic alternatives for the business.
(7)Loan was paid off during the year ended December 31, 2021.

Unless otherwise specified, our senior secured debt assets generally are repaid by a revenue interest that is charged on a company’s quarterly net sales and royalties.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our critical accounting policies and estimates are described in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report. We believe there have been no new critical accounting policies or material changes to our existing critical accounting policies and estimates during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, compared to those discussed in our Annual Report.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Part I. Financial Information, Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 1 of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for a listing of recent accounting pronouncements and their potential impact to our consolidated financial statements.

Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30,three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 (in millions)

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
    
 2022 2021 Change 2023  2022  Change 
Revenues $13.6  $9.6  $4.0  $9.4  $11.1  $(1.7)
Interest expense  0.1   0.1      0.2   0.1   0.1 
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, research and development expense  1.8   2.5   (0.7)  0.7   1.9   (1.2)
Depreciation and amortization expense  0.6   0.8   (0.2)  0.6   0.7   (0.1)
General and administrative  4.3   3.6   0.7   2.5   3.2   (0.7)
Other income, net  1.8   0.1   1.7 
Income tax expense  1.9   0.5   1.4 
Other expense, net  (0.8)  (0.7)  (0.1)
Income tax (benefit) expense  (0.1  1.1   (1.2)
Net income  6.6   2.2   4.4   4.6   3.5   1.1 

 

Revenues

Revenues increaseddecreased to $13.6$9.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 from $9.6$11.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The $4.0$1.7 million increasedecrease in revenue was due to $5.0 million of milestone revenue related to Enteris’ License Agreement with Cara received duringfor the three months ended September 30, 2022, which did not occur during the three months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in revenue was partially offset byMarch 31, 2023 consisted of a $0.9$1.1 million net decrease in Finance Receivables segment revenues.revenue and a $0.6 million decrease in Pharmaceutical Development segment revenue. The $1.1 million decrease in Finance Receivables segment revenue was primarily due to a $1.3$5.3 million net decrease in royalty income primarily due to the achievement of return premiumsinterest, fees and royalties earned on finance receivables that caused a step downwere paid off in royalty rates,2022, which was partially offset by a net$4.4 million increase of $0.4 million in interest and fees earned on finance receivables.due to funding new and existing loans.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense consists of interest accrued on our revolving line of credit, unused line of credit and maintenance fees, as well as amortization of debt issuance costs. Interest expense increased to $0.2 million for boththree months ended March 31, 2023 from $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021March 31, 2022. This slight increase in interest expense was $0.1 million, respectively.due to a higher average outstanding balance on our credit facility during the three months ended March 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022.

 

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Research and Development Expense

 

Pharmaceutical manufacturing, research and development expense decreased from $2.5$1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 to $1.8$0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The $0.7$1.2 million decrease was primarily due to a decrease in manufacturing materials foractivity related to our pipeline projects and clinical trials.

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

The $0.2$0.1 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 primarily consists of a decrease in amortization expense related to the intangible assets of Enteris. Amortization expense is aligned with the expected future cash flows of the intangible assets.

 

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General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation; stock-based compensation and related costs for management, staff and Board; legal and audit expenses; and corporate governance expenses. General and administrative expenses increaseddecreased to $4.3$2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 from $3.6$3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The $0.7 million increase was primarilydecrease included a net $0.8 million decrease in salaries, benefits, general office and maintenance expense mainly due to a $1.3 million increasereduction in salaries and benefits expense, of which $1.1 million is related to the former CEO’s severance pay pursuant to the Separation and Release Agreement dated August 31, 2022,employee headcount in our Pharmaceutical Development segment; and a $0.2 million increase in salaries and benefits expense due to an increase in personnel and the performance-based bonus accrual. The increase in general and administrative expense also included a $0.7 million increase in audit and legal fees related to amending the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and other corporate governance, financing and strategic matters. The increase was partially offset by a $0.9 million decrease in corporate strategic planning expense. The decrease was partially offset by $0.2 million increase in professional fees and related special committee boardBoard fees as well asdue to a $0.1 million decrease in stock-basedrevised Board compensation expense related to the forfeiture of stock-options held by the former CEO upon his departure on September 30, 2022.plan.

Other (Expense) Income, Net

Other expense, net for three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 reflected a net aggregate fair market value loss of $1.0 million on our warrant derivatives and a $0.2 million gain from the remeasurement of foreign currency transactions into our functional currency, net of changes in fair value of the foreign currency forward contract.

Other expense, net for three months ended March 31, 2022 reflected a net aggregate fair market value gainloss of $1.8$0.7 million on our warrant derivatives and Bioventus common stock. Other income, net for three months ended September 30, 2021 reflected a net fair market value loss of $0.2 million on our warrant derivatives and a net fair market value gain of $0.3 million on our Misonix common stock, which was tendered in October 2021 in exchange for $1.9 million in cash and 71,361 shares of Bioventus common stock.we sold during the year ended December 21, 2022.

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, we recognized income tax benefit of $0.1 million and income tax expense of $1.9 million and $0.5$1.1 million, respectively. The $1.4 million increase in incomeannual effective tax expense is the result of an increase in taxable incomerate decreased to 10.1 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 from 23.5 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decrease in the effective tax rate, along with a $0.6 million release of the valuation allowance, resulted in a $1.2 million decrease in income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 when compared to the same period of the previousprior year.

Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 (in millions)

  Nine Months Ended September 30,  
  2022 2021 Change
Revenues $31.7  $41.2  $(9.5)
Interest expense  0.2   0.3   (0.1)
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, research and development expense  5.2   5.6   (0.4)
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration     (0.1)  0.1 
Depreciation and amortization expense  2.0   3.3   (1.3)
General and administrative  10.5   9.8   0.7 
Other income, net  0.1   2.2   (2.1)
Income tax expense  3.2   5.0   (1.8)
Net income  10.7   19.6   (8.9)

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Revenues

Revenues decreased to $31.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 from $41.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The $9.5 million decrease in revenue consisted of a $5.4 million decrease in Pharmaceutical Development segment revenue and a $4.1 million decrease in Finance Receivables segment revenue. The decrease in Pharmaceutical Development segment revenue included $5.0 million of milestone revenue related to Enteris’ License Agreement with Cara received during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $10.0 million of milestone revenue for the same period of 2021. The decrease in Finance Receivables segment revenue was due to a $5.1 million net decrease in royalty income primarily due to the achievement of return premiums that caused a step down in royalty rates, which was partially offset by a net increase of $1.0 million in interest and fees earned on finance receivables.

Interest Expense

Interest expense consists of interest accrued on our revolving line of credit, unused line of credit and maintenance fees, as well as amortization of debt issuance costs. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 was $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Research and Development Expense

Pharmaceutical manufacturing, research and development expense decreased from $5.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 to $5.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The $0.4 million decrease was primarily due to a decrease in manufacturing materials for pipeline projects and clinical trials.

Depreciation and Amortization

The $1.3 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 primarily consists of a decrease in amortization expense related to the intangible assets of Enteris. Amortization expense is aligned with the expected future cash flows of the intangible assets.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation; stock-based compensation and related costs for management, staff and Board; legal and audit expenses; and corporate governance expenses. General and administrative expenses increased to $10.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 from $9.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The $0.7 million increase was primarily due to a $1.1 million increase in salaries and benefits expense related to the former CEO’s severance pay pursuant to the Separation and Release Agreement dated August 31, 2022. The increase in general and administrative expense also included a $0.9 million increase in audit and legal fees related to amending the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and other corporate governance, financing and strategic matters. The increase was partially offset by a $1.4 million decrease in corporate strategic planning and related special committee board fees, as well as a $0.1 million decrease in stock-based compensation expense related to the forfeiture of stock-options held by the former CEO upon his departure on September 30, 2022.

Other Income, Net

Other income, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 reflected a net aggregate fair market value gain of $0.1 million on our warrant derivatives and Bioventus common stock. Other income, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 reflected a net fair market value gain of $0.7 million on our warrant derivatives and a net fair market value gain of $1.6 million on our Misonix common stock, which was tendered in October 2021 in exchange for $1.9 million in cash and 71,361 shares of Bioventus common stock.

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Income Tax Expense

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we recognized income tax expense of $3.2 million and $5.0 million, respectively. The $1.8 million decrease in income tax expense is the result of a decrease in taxable income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 when compared to the same period of the previous year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had $19.4$3.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $42.9$6.2 million in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2021.2022. The primary driver of the $23.5$2.9 million decrease in our cash balance was $71.2$13.4 million of investment funding, net of deferred fees and origination expenses; $8.2 million for payments of accounts payable, including $1.9 million for Enteris’s internal pipeline and business development projects; payroll and benefits expense of $8.3$3.0 million; $0.6$2.4 million of accounts payable; and $0.5 million to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock on the open market; and $0.3 million of credit facility interest and other expenses.market. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was partially offset by $64.4a net $8.0 million received from our credit facility, and $8.6 million of interest, fees, principal and royalty payments received on our finance receivablesreceivables.

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We entered into a $20.0 million revolving credit facility in June 2018. The credit facility was amended on November 16, 2022 to extend the termination date to September 30, 2025 and $0.7increase the borrowing size under the credit facility to $35.0 million. As of March 31, 2023, approximately $24.5 million of customer payments generated by our Pharmaceutical Development segment.was available for borrowing under the credit facility. We are continuing to explore other options with respect to a new credit facility.

Our ability to generate cash in the future depends primarily upon our success in implementing our Finance Receivables business model of generating income by providing capital to a broad range of life science companies, institutions and inventors, as well as the success of our Pharmaceutical Development segment. We generate income primarily from four sources:

 

1.Primarily owning or financing through debt investments, royalties generated by the sales of life science products and related intellectual property;

 

2.Receiving interest and other income by advancing capital in the form of secured debt to companies in the life science sector;

 

3.Pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and licensing activities utilizing the Peptelligence® platform; and

 

4.To a lesser extent, realizing capital appreciation from equity-related investments in the life science sector.

 

As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, our finance receivables portfolio contains $213.0$237.0 million of finance receivables $0.6and $0.1 million of marketable investments, and $3.5 million related to our cost method investment. In the aggregate, weinvestments. We expect these assets to generate positive cash flows in 2022.2023. However, we continuously monitor the short and long-term financial position of our finance receivables portfolio. In addition, the majority of our finance receivables portfolio are debt instruments that carry floating interest rates with a reference rate-basedLIBOR-based interest rate floor. Changes in interest rates, including the underlyinglevels of LIBOR rates or the replacement of LIBOR with another reference rates,rate, such as SOFR, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, may affect the interest income for debt instruments with floating rates. We believe we are well positioned to benefit should market interest rates rise in the future.

We entered into a $20.0 million revolving credit facility in June 2018. The credit facility was amended on September 26, 2022 to extend the termination date to November 29, 2022. We continue to work withevaluate multiple attractive opportunities that, if consummated, we believe would similarly generate additional income. Since the timing of any investment is difficult to predict, our current lenderFinance Receivables segment may not be able to extendgenerate positive cash flow above what our credit facility. As of September 30, 2022, $22.0 million was available for borrowing underexisting assets are expected to produce in 2023. We do not assume any near-term repayments from borrowers, and as a result, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from the credit facility.statement above.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with GAAP, are not recorded in our consolidated financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate, and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage partner companies’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit.

The contractual amounts of commitments to extend credit represent the amounts of potential accounting loss should the contract be fully drawn upon, the partner company defaults, and the value of any existing collateral becomes worthless. We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for on-balance sheet instruments.

As of March 31, 2023, we had $11.9 million of unfunded commitments. Please refer to Item 1., Financial Statements, Note 6 of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

for further information regarding the Company’s commitments and contingencies.

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ITEM 3.      QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. 

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, our cash and cash equivalents were deposited in accounts at well capitalized financial institutions. The fair value of our cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 approximated its carrying value.

Investment and Interest Rate Risk 

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. Interest rate risk is defined as the sensitivity of our current and future earnings to interest rate volatility, variability of spread relationships, the difference in re-pricing intervals between our assets and liabilities and the effect that interest rates may have on our cash flow.

As we seek to provide capital to a broad range of life science companies, institutions and investors with the majority of our finance receivables portfolio paying interest based on floating interest rates with a reference rate floor, our net investment income is dependent, in part, upon the difference between the rate at which we earn on our cash and cash equivalents and the rate at which we lend those funds to third parties. As a result, we are subject to risks relating to changes in market interest rates. We may use interest rate risk management techniques in an effort to limit our exposure to interest rate fluctuations by providing capital at variable interest rates. We do not currently engage in any interest rate hedging activities. We constantly monitor our portfolio and position our portfolio to respond appropriately to a reduction in credit rating of any of our investments.

We have entered into a revolving credit facility. As we borrow funds to make additional investments, our income will depend, in part, upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest those funds. As a result, we are subject to risks relating to changes in market interest rates. In periods of rising interest rates when we have debt outstanding, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our income, especially to the extent we continue to hold fixed rate investments. We generally seek to mitigate this risk by pricing our debt investments with floating interest rates to maintain the spread of our portfolio over the cost of leverage. If deemed prudent, we may use interest rate risk management techniques in an effort to minimize our exposure to interest rate fluctuations, which we have not done. Adverse developments resulting from changes in interest rates or hedging transactions could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our investment income, net of borrowing expenses.

Inflation

 

We do not believe that inflation has had a significantCertain of our partner companies may be impacted by inflation. If such partner companies are unable to pass any increases in their costs along to their customers, it could adversely affect their results and impact their ability to pay interest and principal on our revenues or operations.loans. In addition, any projected future decreases in our partner companies’ operating results due to inflation could adversely impact the fair value of those investments. Any decreases in the fair value of our investments could result in future unrealized losses and therefore reduce carrying value of our net assets.

ITEM 4.      CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

In connection with the preparation of this report, our management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

There have been no changes during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 in our internal control over financial reporting 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 

We are involved in, or have been involved in, arbitrations or various other legal proceedings that arise from the normal course of our business. We cannot predict the timing or outcome of these claims and other proceedings. The ultimate outcome of any litigation is uncertain, and either unfavorable or favorable outcomes could have a material negative impact on our results of operations, balance sheets and cash flows due to defense costs, and divert management resources. Currently, we are not involved in any arbitration and/or other legal proceeding that we expect to have a material effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

ITEM 1A.   RISK FACTORS

Information regarding the Company’s risk factors appears in “Part I. – Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021,2022, filed with the SEC on March 25, 2022.31, 2023. There are no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

ITEM 2.      UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

 

On May 31, 2022, the Board authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $10.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock or approximately 714,286 common shares,from time to time until May 31, 2022, through a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan in accordancecompliance with all applicable securities laws and regulations, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act. The actual timing, number and value of shares repurchased under the program will depend on several factors, including the constraints specified in the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, price, and general market conditions. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares that will be repurchased under the trading plan. Our Board may also suspend or discontinue the repurchase program at any time, in its sole discretion. The purchase period is July 1, 2022 through May 15, 2023.

As of September 30, 2022, the Company has repurchased 34,463 shares under the share repurchase programs at a total cost of $0.6 million, or $17.49 per share. As of September 30, 2022, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan is 679,823 shares.

The table below summarizes information about our purchases of common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2022:March 31, 2023:

Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan
July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022   10,361  $17.84   10,361   703,925 
August 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022   7,524   18.12   7,524   696,401 
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022   16,578   16.72   16,578   679,823 
    34,463  $17.49   34,463     
Period Total Number of
Shares
Purchased
  Average
Price Paid
per Share
  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plan
  Maximum Number
of Shares That May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plan
 
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023  7,749  $18.39   7,749   642,636 
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023  6,903   19.01   6,903   635,733 
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023  14,114   18.27   14,114   621,619 
   28,766  $18.48   28,766     

As of March 31, 2023, the Company has repurchased 92,667 shares under the share repurchase program at a total cost of $1.7 million, or $18.00 per share. As of March 31, 2023, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan was approximately $8.3 million, or 621,619 shares of common stock.

 

ITEM 3.      DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

ITEM 4.      MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not Applicable.

ITEM 5.      OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

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ITEM 6.       EXHIBITS

NumberExhibit Description    Filing Filed
  Form Exhibit Date Herewith
         
3.1Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.8-K 3.1 08/10/22  
         
3.2Amended and Restated Bylaws as of August 12, 2022.8-K 3.2 08/10/22  
         
10.1Offer Letter, dated September 19, 2022, by and between the Company and Jody Staggs.      X
         
10.2Separation and Release Agreement, dated August 31, 2022, by and between the Company and Winston L. Black III.      X
         
10.3Fourth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated September 26, 2022, by and among SWK Holdings Corporation, SWK Funding LLC and Cadence Bank, N.A.8-K 10.1 09/28/22  
         
         
31.01Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.      X
         
31.02Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.      X
         
32.01Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*      X
         
32.02Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*      X
         
101.INS+XBRL Instance      X
         
101.SCH+XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema      X
         
101.CAL+XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation      X
         
101.DEF+XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition      X
         
101.LAB+XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels      X
         
101.PRE+XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation      X
         
FilingFiled
NumberExhibit DescriptionFormExhibitDateHerewith
31.01Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.X
31.02Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.X
32.01Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*X
32.02Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*X
101.INS+XBRL InstanceX
101.SCH+XBRL Taxonomy Extension SchemaX
101.CAL+XBRL Taxonomy Extension CalculationX
101.DEF+XBRL Taxonomy Extension DefinitionX
101.LAB+XBRL Taxonomy Extension LabelsX
101.PRE+XBRL Taxonomy Extension PresentationX

* These certifications accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. They are not deemed “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are not to be incorporated by reference in any filing of SWK Holdings Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings. 

 

+ XBRL information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on November 9, 2022.May 10, 2023.

SWK Holdings Corporation
By:/s/ Joe D. Staggs
Joe D. Staggs
President and Interim Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
By:/s/ Yvette M. Heinrichson
Yvette M. Heinrichson
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

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