RDGL.OQBVivos INC

10-Q: Vivos Inc. Q2 Loss Widens Amid R&D Boost

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Vivos Inc. reported a wider net loss in Q2 2025 due to increased operating expenses and R&D, despite a rise in revenue, as it continues to fund its Y-90 therapy development and global expansion.

Capital raiseRaised $1,500,000 through the issuance of 12,500,000 shares of Common Stock via Regulation A+ Offerings during the six months ended June 30, 2025.Raised $6,250 through a concurrent private placement of 6,250,000 warrants during the six months ended June 30, 2025.The July 2024 Regulation A+ Offering was qualified to offer up to $60,000,000 shares of Common Stock.The company anticipates raising additional capital within the next twelve months for working capital and business expansion.Requires approximately $3.0 million annually to maintain current operating activities and an additional $9.0 million over the next 36 months for strategic initiatives.
Worse than expectedNet loss widened significantly to $(1,480,209) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, from $(1,061,997) in the prior year period.Gross profit shifted from a positive $1,220 in H1 2024 to a loss of $(43,835) in H1 2025, indicating a deterioration in core product profitability.Operating expenses increased substantially by 35.8%, outpacing revenue growth, leading to a larger operating loss.Cash used in operating activities increased to $(1,059,708) in H1 2025 from $(706,870) in H1 2024, indicating an accelerated cash burn.

Summary

  • Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $(1,480,209), compared to $(1,061,997) for the same period in 2024.
  • Revenue increased to $41,748 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, from $18,000 in 2024.
  • Gross profit shifted to a loss of $(43,835) in H1 2025 from a profit of $1,220 in H1 2024, primarily due to a significant increase in Cost of Goods Sold to $85,583 from $16,780.
  • Operating expenses rose to $1,494,470 in H1 2025 from $1,100,659 in H1 2024, driven by higher professional fees, R&D, and general & administrative costs.
  • Cash on hand as of June 30, 2025, was $2,660,590.
  • The company raised $1,500,000 through common stock issuance and $6,250 through warrant private placement in H1 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The company shows some progress in revenue growth and strategic initiatives like FDA Breakthrough Device designation and international expansion. However, the significant widening of net losses, shift to gross loss, increased operating expenses, and explicit 'going concern' doubt from auditors indicate severe financial challenges and high operational risk. While capital has been raised, the burn rate is increasing, necessitating substantial future funding with no guarantee of success.

Positives

  • Revenue increased by 131.9% to $41,748 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $18,000 in the prior year period.
  • The company received FDA Breakthrough Device designation for RadioGel in December 2023, potentially accelerating regulatory review.
  • Expansion of intellectual property with a new provisional patent filed in January 2025 for PrecisionGel, covering retention, transport, and release of various agents.
  • Secured a distribution contract with Akina, Inc. for PrecisionGel, which is now in their catalog.
  • Increased cash balance to $2,660,590 as of June 30, 2025, from $2,212,548 at December 31, 2024.
  • Successful capital raise of $1,506,250 in H1 2025 through Regulation A+ Offerings and warrants.

Negatives

  • Net loss widened significantly to $(1,480,209) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, from $(1,061,997) in the prior year period.
  • Gross profit turned into a loss of $(43,835) in H1 2025, compared to a profit of $1,220 in H1 2024, primarily due to a substantial increase in Cost of Goods Sold.
  • Operating expenses increased by 35.8% to $1,494,470 in H1 2025, reflecting higher professional fees, R&D, and general & administrative costs.
  • The company's independent registered public accounting firm expressed substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses, significant cash usage, limited revenue, and accumulated deficits.
  • Requires approximately $3.0 million annually to maintain current operating activities and an additional $9.0 million over the next 36 months for strategic initiatives.
  • Disclosure controls and procedures were deemed ineffective due to a material weakness related to proper segregation of duties.

Risks

  • Substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses, significant cash usage, limited revenue, and accumulated deficits.
  • Inability to obtain sufficient additional capital will require delaying business strategy implementation and may lead to cessation of operations.
  • Dependence on future regulatory approvals (FDA classification as Class II or Class III devices) and potential requirements for additional studies, including clinical studies, which will impact timing and spending.
  • Uncertainty regarding the timing of approvals and the nature of third-party arrangements for manufacturing, sales, distribution, and licensing.
  • Reliance on strategic transactions (licensing, partnerships) or additional capital raises for funding, with no assurance of availability on acceptable terms.
  • Potential impact of geopolitical events, instability, and volatility in global capital markets on financing and business plan execution.
  • Material weakness in disclosure controls and procedures related to proper segregation of duties, which could affect the reliability of financial reporting.
  • Customer concentration risk, with three customers accounting for all revenues and two customers representing 100% of accounts receivable.

Future Outlook

The company intends to expand its indications for use for RadioGel/IsoPet in phases, targeting lymph nodes associated with thyroid cancer, cancerous lung nodules, and eventually all non-resectable solid tumors. It plans to fund activities through strategic transactions like licensing and partnerships or additional capital raises. Long-term goals include resuming research on other products like Gamma Gel and Alpha Gel, contingent on adequate funding, regulatory approvals, and successful commercialization.

Management Comments

  • We intend to leverage both animal and human therapy, safety, and efficacy data for our FDA IDE application in the third quarter of 2025.
  • We are targeting to increase sales in 2025 to achieve a Breakeven status for the Animal Therapy Division in 2026.
  • We have decided to expand our presence in India and then to expand internationally. We are applying to become a Limited Liability Company in India in order to establish a business entity in India.
  • We confirmed that our current isotope, Y-90 was effective for all the targeted indications for use. However, we also decided to explore P-32, Lu-177, and Ac-225.
  • The Company anticipates that any near-term profits, if any, will be derived from direct sales of RadioGel (under the name IsoPet) and related services, and from certifying veterinary clinics to administer IsoPet Therapy.

Industry Context

Vivos Inc. operates in the niche but growing field of radiation oncology medical devices, specifically focusing on precision radionuclide therapy for non-resectable tumors. Its dual focus on both human and veterinary oncology, particularly with its Y-90 based RadioGel/IsoPet, positions it uniquely. The company's pursuit of FDA Breakthrough Device designation and expansion into international markets like India aligns with broader trends in medical device innovation and global market penetration for advanced cancer treatments. The exploration of alternative isotopes (P-32, Lu-177, Ac-225) indicates a strategic effort to broaden its product portfolio and address a wider range of cancer types and treatment scenarios, reflecting a common strategy in the highly competitive oncology space.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The filing does not provide specific comparable companies, projects, or results for direct benchmarking.
  • As a development-stage medical device company, Vivos Inc.'s recurring losses and significant cash burn are typical for companies in the R&D and regulatory approval phases, where substantial investment is required before commercialization.
  • The company's strategy of seeking FDA Breakthrough Device designation is a recognized pathway for innovative medical devices to potentially accelerate regulatory review, similar to strategies employed by other biotech and med-tech firms aiming for faster market access.
  • The expansion into veterinary oncology (IsoPet) and international markets (India) represents a diversification strategy, which can be a strength compared to companies solely focused on a single human indication or geographic market, though it also adds complexity and cost.
  • The stated need for $3 million annually for operations and $9 million over 36 months for strategic initiatives is a substantial capital requirement, common for companies advancing through clinical trials and manufacturing scale-up in the medical device sector.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Internal Control WeaknessDisclosure controls and procedures were deemed ineffective as of June 30, 2025, due to a material weakness related to proper segregation of duties.2025-06-30This material weakness could adversely affect the company's ability to accurately record, process, summarize, and report financial information, raising concerns about financial reporting reliability.

Related Party Transactions

  • In December 2024, the Chief Executive Officer advanced $40,949 to the company, which was repaid within ten days.
  • Cadwell Laboratories, controlled by a company director, provides office space to management on an as-needed basis.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Significant dilution risk from ongoing and future capital raises (Regulation A+ Offerings). Continued net losses and going concern doubt pose substantial investment risk. Potential upside if regulatory approvals are achieved and products commercialized successfully.
  • Employees: Continued employment is dependent on the company's ability to secure additional funding and achieve profitability. CEO's employment contract renewed, indicating stability at the top.
  • Customers (Veterinarians/Clinics): Expansion of IsoPet certification program and potential for increased treatments. New production facility could improve supply reliability.
  • Suppliers/Creditors: Risk of delayed payments or non-payment due to the company's going concern issues and reliance on future financing.
  • Patients (Animals/Humans): Potential for new treatment options for non-resectable tumors if RadioGel/IsoPet achieves regulatory approvals and commercialization.

Next Steps

  • Leverage animal and human therapy data for FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application in Q3 2025.
  • Pursue an expanded permit from the DCGI to conduct human clinical trials for commercial applications in India at a second hospital with a new investigator.
  • Apply to become a Limited Liability Company in India to establish a business entity.
  • Initiate animal therapy in India with interested veterinary clinics.
  • Negotiate a contract for space at Applied Process Engineering Laboratory (APEL) for a second domestic production facility and automated production development.
  • Conduct laboratory testing, then animal and human studies in India for alternative isotopes (P-32, Lu-177, Ac-225) over the next two years.
  • Expand indications for use in phases: first, for lymph nodes associated with thyroid cancer; secondly, cancerous lung nodules; and finally, all non-resectable solid tumors.
  • Outsource material aspects of manufacturing, distribution, sales, and marketing within the U.S. following regulatory approvals and financing.
  • Pursue licensing arrangements and/or partnerships outside the U.S. for global commercialization.
  • Consider resuming research efforts for other products and technologies like Gamma Gel and Alpha Gel long-term, subject to funding and regulatory approvals.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2013United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued determination that RadioGel is a device for human therapy for non-resectable cancers in humans.
2015-06-30Certificate of designations filed to designate 2,500,000 shares of Preferred Stock as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.
2016-03-31Company amended Series A COD, increasing maximum Series A Preferred shares to 5,000,000.
2016-05IsoPet Solutions division established to focus on veterinary oncology market.
2018-01Center for Veterinary Medicine Product Classification Group ruled RadioGel classified as a device for animal therapy of feline sarcomas and canine soft tissue sarcomas.
2018-10-10Certificate of designation filed to designate 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.
2019-03-27Certificate of designation filed to designate 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock as Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.
2019-06-04Company entered into Executive Employment Agreement with Dr. Michael K. Korenko, CEO.
2019-07-01Patent filed by Michael Korenko and David Swanberg (No. 1811.191) and assigned to the Company.
2019-07-09Company made IsoPet commercially available.
2019-11SEC qualified the company's 2019 Regulation A+ Offering of Common Stock.
2021-09SEC qualified the company's 2021 Regulation A Offering of Common Stock.
2023-12FDA granted RadioGel Precision Radionuclide Therapy Breakthrough Device designation.
2023-12-19Company renewed CEO's Employment Agreement for a term of two years expiring December 31, 2025.
2024-01-01CEO's renewed employment agreement became effective.
2024-01Company granted 2,000,000 warrants in Regulation A+ Offering.
2024-02-01First installment of CEO's 20,000,000 restricted stock units vested.
2024-04-01Company granted 5,000,000 warrants in Regulation A+ Offering.
2024-05Company granted 1,050,000 restricted stock units to consultants.
2024-07-17SEC qualified the company's July 2024 Regulation A+ Offering to offer up to $60,000,000 shares of Common Stock.
2024-12CEO advanced $40,949 to the Company, repaid within ten days.
2024-12-16200,000 Series B Preferred shares converted into 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock.
2025-01Company restructured and aligned internal resources to animal therapy, human therapy, and other patented technologies.
2025-01Company received $1,500 from warrants exercised in December 2024.
2025-01Company filed an additional provisional patent on the control, transport, and delivery of PrecisionGel.
2025-02Company issued 12,500,000 shares of Common Stock and 6,250,000 warrants for cash proceeds of $1,506,250.
2025-02Company granted 6,250,000 warrants expiring June 30, 2028.
2025-02Company started ordering Hydrogel to use in more than one treatment.
2025-03Company issued 38,422 shares of Common Stock for services rendered valued at $4,688.
2025-04Company issued 100,000 shares of Common Stock upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
2025-06Company issued 250,000 shares of Common Stock upon vesting of RSUs, and 41,778 shares for services rendered valued at $4,687.
2025-06-30End of the reporting period for the 10-Q filing.
2025-08-13Filing date of the 10-Q report.

Recommendation

strong sell

Despite some revenue growth and strategic initiatives, the company's financial health is deteriorating rapidly, evidenced by a widening net loss, a shift to gross loss, and an increasing cash burn from operations. The explicit 'going concern' warning from auditors, coupled with substantial future capital requirements ($9 million over 36 months) and no guarantee of securing it, indicates an extremely high risk of financial distress or failure. The material weakness in internal controls further exacerbates concerns about financial reporting reliability. While the technology has potential, the current financial trajectory and operational risks make this a highly speculative investment with significant downside.

Keywords

Vivos Inc, RadioGel, IsoPet, Precision Radionuclide Therapy, Yttrium-90, Radiation Oncology, Medical Device, Cancer Treatment, Veterinary Oncology, Human Clinical Trials, FDA Approval, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Oncology, Brachytherapy, Hydrogel, Regulation A+ Offering

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