UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2024
or
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from ________ to _________
Commission file number: 001-39785
LIFEMD, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 76-0238453 | |
(State
or other Jurisdiction of |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
236 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400 New York, New York |
10001 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(866) 351-5907
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading symbol(s) | Name of exchange on which registered | ||
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | LFMD | The Nasdaq Global Market | ||
8.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | LFMDP | The Nasdaq Global Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” a “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☒ |
Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act: ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of November 6, 2024, there were 43,312,117 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
LIFEMD, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
LIFEMD, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 37,587,253 | $ | 33,146,725 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 6,049,501 | 5,277,250 | ||||||
Product deposit | 136,755 | 485,850 | ||||||
Inventory, net | 2,645,443 | 2,759,932 | ||||||
Other current assets | 2,238,005 | 934,510 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 48,656,957 | 42,604,267 | ||||||
Non-current Assets | ||||||||
Equipment, net | 1,420,052 | 476,303 | ||||||
Right of use assets | 6,750,256 | 594,897 | ||||||
Capitalized software, net | 13,457,432 | 11,795,979 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 2,275,225 | 3,009,263 | ||||||
Total Non-current Assets | 23,902,965 | 15,876,442 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 72,559,922 | $ | 58,480,709 | ||||
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 15,867,469 | $ | 11,084,855 | ||||
Accrued expenses | 21,013,174 | 13,937,494 | ||||||
Notes payable, net | - | 327,597 | ||||||
Current operating lease liabilities | 403,319 | 603,180 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 5,277,778 | - | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 16,390,541 | 8,828,598 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 58,952,281 | 34,781,724 | ||||||
Long-term Liabilities | ||||||||
Long-term debt, net | 12,951,280 | 17,927,727 | ||||||
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | 6,511,425 | 73,849 | ||||||
Contingent consideration | 100,000 | 131,250 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 78,514,986 | 52,914,550 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) | - | - | ||||||
Mezzanine Equity | ||||||||
Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value; 5,000 shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding, liquidation value, $0 per share as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 |
- | - | ||||||
Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity | ||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,610,000 shares authorized, 1,400,000 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation value approximately, $25.55 per share as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 | 140 | 140 | ||||||
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 41,909,572 and 38,358,641 shares issued, 41,806,532 and 38,255,601 outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | 419,096 | 383,586 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 227,394,727 | 217,550,583 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (235,370,384 | ) | (214,265,236 | ) | ||||
Treasury stock, 103,040, at cost, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 | (163,701 | ) | (163,701 | ) | ||||
Total LifeMD, Inc. Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity | (7,720,122 | ) | 3,505,372 | |||||
Non-controlling interest | 1,765,058 | 2,060,787 | ||||||
Total Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity | (5,955,064 | ) | 5,566,159 | |||||
Total Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity | $ | 72,559,922 | $ | 58,480,709 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIFEMD, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||
Telehealth revenue, net | $ | 40,275,546 | $ | 24,342,789 | $ | 108,549,257 | $ | 66,896,719 | ||||||||
WorkSimpli revenue, net | 13,117,611 | 14,271,122 | 39,650,009 | 40,790,439 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues, net | 53,393,157 | 38,613,911 | 148,199,266 | 107,687,158 | ||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of telehealth revenue | 4,300,877 | 4,479,760 | 13,049,315 | 12,525,887 | ||||||||||||
Cost of WorkSimpli revenue | 712,664 | 301,746 | 1,589,318 | 1,019,018 | ||||||||||||
Total cost of revenues | 5,013,541 | 4,781,506 | 14,638,633 | 13,544,905 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 48,379,616 | 33,832,405 | 133,560,633 | 94,142,253 | ||||||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | 26,611,672 | 19,776,797 | 77,164,480 | 56,062,345 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 18,925,844 | 13,398,387 | 52,752,961 | 36,120,723 | ||||||||||||
Customer service expenses | 2,804,210 | 2,106,252 | 7,385,669 | 5,573,734 | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 2,112,169 | 1,622,137 | 6,318,791 | 4,640,690 | ||||||||||||
Development costs | 2,611,833 | 1,498,213 | 7,101,655 | 4,062,498 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses | 53,065,728 | 38,401,786 | 150,723,556 | 106,459,990 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss | (4,686,112 | ) | (4,569,381 | ) | (17,162,923 | ) | (12,317,737 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | (558,597 | ) | (713,766 | ) | (1,567,743 | ) | (1,973,901 | ) | ||||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | - | - | - | (325,198 | ) | |||||||||||
Net loss before income taxes |
(5,244,709 |
) | (5,283,147 |
) | (18,730,666 |
) | (14,616,836 |
) | ||||||||
Income tax expense | (232,523 |
) | - |
(232,523 |
) | - |
||||||||||
Net loss | (5,477,232 | ) | (5,283,147 | ) | (18,963,189 | ) | (14,616,836 | ) | ||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest | (345,767 | ) | 839,288 | (187,729 | ) | 2,247,055 | ||||||||||
Net loss attributable to LifeMD, Inc. | (5,131,465 | ) | (6,122,435 | ) | (18,775,460 | ) | (16,863,891 | ) | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | (776,563 | ) | (776,563 | ) | (2,329,688 | ) | (2,329,688 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to LifeMD, Inc. common stockholders | $ | (5,908,028 | ) | $ | (6,898,998 | ) | $ | (21,105,148 | ) | $ | (19,193,579 | ) | ||||
Basic loss per share attributable to LifeMD, Inc. common stockholders | $ | (0.14 | ) | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | (0.52 | ) | $ | (0.58 | ) | ||||
Diluted loss per share attributable to LifeMD, Inc. common stockholders | $ | (0.14 | ) | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | (0.52 | ) | $ | (0.58 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 42,020,965 | 34,472,904 | 40,857,344 | 32,959,665 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 42,020,965 | 34,472,904 | 40,857,344 | 32,959,665 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIFEMD, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
(Unaudited)
LifeMD, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock |
Common Stock | Additional Paid-in | Accumulated | Treasury | Non- controlling |
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Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Stock | Total | Interest | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2023 | 1,400,000 | $ | 140 | 31,552,775 | $ | 315,528 | $ | 179,015,250 | $ | (190,562,994 | ) | $ | (163,701 | ) | $ | (11,395,777 | ) | $ | (475,548 | ) | $ | (11,871,325 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense | - | - | 149,375 | 1,494 | 2,662,020 | - | - | 2,663,514 | - | 2,663,514 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued for noncontingent consideration payment | - | - | 337,895 | 3,379 | 638,621 | - | - | 642,000 | - | 642,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants issued for debt instruments | - | - | - | - | 1,088,343 | - | - | 1,088,343 | - | 1,088,343 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock Dividend | - | - | - | - | - | (776,563 | ) | - | (776,563 | ) | - | (776,563 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution to non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (36,000 | ) | (36,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustment of membership interest in WorkSimpli | - | - | - | - | (220,582 | ) | - | - | (220,582 | ) | (85,932 | ) | (306,514 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | - | - | - | - | - | (4,008,456 | ) | - | (4,008,456 | ) | 565,983 | (3,442,473 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2023 | 1,400,000 | $ | 140 | 32,040,045 | $ | 320,401 | $ | 183,183,652 | $ | (195,348,013 | ) | $ | (163,701 | ) | $ | (12,007,521 | ) | $ | (31,497 | ) | $ | (12,039,018 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense | - | - | 53,000 | 530 | 2,861,439 | - | - | 2,861,969 | - | 2,861,969 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued for noncontingent consideration payment | - | - | 455,319 | 4,553 | 637,447 | - | - | 642,000 | - | 642,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cashless exercise of stock options | - | - | 16,471 | 165 | (165 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock Dividend | - | - | - | - | - | (776,562 | ) | - | (776,562 | ) | - | (776,562 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution to non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (36,000 | ) | (36,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustment of membership interest in WorkSimpli | - | - | - | - | (8,443 | ) | - | - | (8,443 | ) | 9,332 | 889 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | - | - | - | - | - | (6,733,000 | ) | - | (6,733,000 | ) | 841,784 | (5,891,216 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2023 | 1,400,000 | $ | 140 | 32,564,835 | $ | 325,649 | $ | 186,673,930 | $ | (202,857,575 | ) | $ | (163,701 | ) | $ | (16,021,557 | ) | $ | 783,619 | $ | (15,237,938 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense | - | - | 137,500 | 1,375 | 3,316,878 | - | - | 3,318,253 | - | 3,318,253 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued for noncontingent consideration payment | - | - | 158,129 | 1,581 | 640,419 | - | - | 642,000 | - | 642,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued for legal settlement | - | - | 100,000 | 1,000 | 531,000 | - | - | 532,000 | - | 532,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cashless exercise of stock options | - | - | 57,901 | 579 | (579 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sale of common stock under ATM, net | - | - | 180,021 | 1,800 | 897,767 | - | - | 899,567 | - | 899,567 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series B Preferred Stock conversion | - | - | 1,560,864 | 15,609 | 5,057,205 | - | - | 5,072,814 | - | 5,072,814 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants issued for debt instruments fair value adjustment | - | - | - | - | (215,243 | ) | - | - | (215,243 | ) | - | (215,243 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock Dividend | - | - | - | - | - | (776,563 | ) | - | (776,563 | ) | - | (776,563 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution to non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (36,000 | ) | (36,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | - | - | - | - | - | (6,122,435 | ) | - | (6,122,435 | ) | 839,288 | (5,283,147 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2023 | 1,400,000 | $ | 140 | 34,759,250 | $ | 347,593 | $ | 196,901,377 | $ | (209,756,573 | ) | $ | (163,701 | ) | $ | (12,671,164 | ) | $ | 1,586,907 | $ | (11,084,257 | ) |
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LifeMD, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock |
Common Stock | Additional Paid-in | Accumulated | Treasury | Non- controlling |
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Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Stock | Total | Interest | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2024 | 1,400,000 | $ | 140 | 38,358,641 | $ | 383,586 | $ | 217,550,583 | $ | (214,265,236 | ) | $ | (163,701 | ) | $ | 3,505,372 | $ | 2,060,787 | $ | 5,566,159 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense | - | - | 943,375 | 9,434 | 2,534,996 | - | - | 2,544,430 | - | 2,544,430 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued for noncontingent consideration payment | - | - | 95,821 | 958 | 641,042 | - | - | 642,000 | - | 642,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | - | - | 1,250 | 13 | 7,800 | - | - | 7,813 | - | 7,813 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cashless exercise of warrants | - | - | 1,268,476 | 12,685 | (12,685 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cashless exercise of options | - | - | 64,113 | 641 | (641 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock Dividend | - | - | - | - | - | (776,563 | ) | - | (776,563 | ) | - | (776,563 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution to non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (36,000 | ) | (36,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | - | - | - | - | - | (6,768,355 | ) | - | (6,768,355 | ) | 119,432 | (6,648,923 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2024 | 1,400,000 | $ | 140 | 40,731,676 | $ | 407,317 | $ | 220,721,095 | $ | (221,810,154 | ) | $ | (163,701 | ) | $ | (845,303 | ) | $ | 2,144,219 | $ | 1,298,916 | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense | - | - | 142,250 | 1,423 | 4,189,753 | - | - | 4,191,176 | - | 4,191,176 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | - | - | 75,000 | 750 | 99,250 | - | - | 100,000 | - | 100,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cashless exercise of stock options | - | - | 448,664 | 4,486 | (4,486 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cashless exercise of warrants | - | - | 361,982 | 3,620 | (3,620 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock Dividend | - | - | - | - | - | (776,562 | ) | - | (776,562 | ) | - | (776,562 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution to non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (36,000 | ) | (36,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | - | - | - | - | - | (6,875,640 | ) | - | (6,875,640 | ) | 38,606 | (6,837,034 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2024 | 1,400,000 | $ | 140 | 41,759,572 | $ | 417,596 | $ | 225,001,992 | $ | (229,462,356 | ) | $ | (163,701 | ) | $ | (4,206,329 | ) | $ | 2,146,825 | $ | (2,059,504 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense | - | - | 150,000 | 1,500 | 2,392,735 | - | - | 2,394,235 | - | 2,394,235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock Dividend | - | - | - | - | - | (776,563 | ) | - | (776,563 | ) | - | (776,563 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution to non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (36,000 | ) | (36,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | (5,131,465 | ) | - | (5,131,465 | ) | (345,767 | ) | (5,477,232 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2024 | 1,400,000 | $ | 140 | 41,909,572 | $ | 419,096 | $ | 227,394,727 | $ | (235,370,384 | ) | $ | (163,701 | ) | $ | (7,720,122 | ) | $ | 1,765,058 | (5,955,064 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIFEMD, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (18,963,189 | ) | $ | (14,616,836 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Amortization of debt discount | 301,331 | 233,495 | ||||||
Amortization of capitalized software | 5,884,893 | 3,787,716 | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles | 737,836 | 725,496 | ||||||
Accretion of consideration payable | 13,644 | 148,481 | ||||||
Depreciation of fixed assets | 321,698 | 146,286 | ||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | - | 325,198 | ||||||
Operating lease payments | 529,038 | 562,073 | ||||||
Stock issued for legal settlement | - | 532,000 | ||||||
Stock compensation expense | 9,129,841 | 8,843,736 | ||||||
Changes in Assets and Liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (772,251 | ) | (1,583,832 | ) | ||||
Product deposit | 349,095 | 42,497 | ||||||
Inventory | 114,489 | (87,283 | ) | |||||
Other current assets | (1,303,495 | ) | (616,938 | ) | ||||
Operating lease liabilities | (446,682 | ) | (589,744 | ) | ||||
Deferred revenue | 7,561,943 | 691,848 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 4,782,614 | (469,403 | ) | |||||
Accrued expenses | 7,704,036 | 5,611,131 | ||||||
Other operating activity | - | (579,319 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 15,944,841 | 3,106,602 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Cash paid for capitalized software costs | (7,546,346 | ) | (6,273,295 | ) | ||||
Purchase of equipment | (1,265,447 | ) | (94,482 | ) | ||||
Purchase of intangible assets | (3,798 | ) | (148,868 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (8,815,591 | ) | (6,516,645 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Proceeds from long-term debt, net | - | 19,466,887 | ||||||
Proceeds from notes payable | - | 2,347,691 | ||||||
Repayment of notes payable, net of prepayment penalty | (327,597 | ) | (5,043,916 | ) | ||||
Cash proceeds from exercise of options | 107,813 | - | ||||||
Sale of common stock under ATM, net | - | 899,567 | ||||||
Preferred stock dividends | (2,329,688 | ) | (2,329,688 | ) | ||||
Contingent consideration payments for ResumeBuild acquisition | (31,250 | ) | (187,500 | ) | ||||
Net payments for membership interest in WorkSimpli | - | (305,625 | ) | |||||
Distributions to non-controlling interest | (108,000 | ) | (108,000 | ) | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (2,688,722 | ) | 14,739,416 | |||||
Net increase in cash | 4,440,528 | 11,329,373 | ||||||
Cash at beginning of period | 33,146,725 | 3,958,957 | ||||||
Cash at end of period | $ | 37,587,253 | $ | 15,288,330 | ||||
Cash paid for interest | ||||||||
Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | 1,913,049 | $ | 1,485,242 | ||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities | ||||||||
Cashless exercise of options | $ | 5,127 | $ | 744 | ||||
Cashless exercise of warrants | $ | 16,305 | $ | - | ||||
Stock issued for noncontingent consideration payment | $ | 642,000 | $ | 1,926,000 | ||||
Series B Preferred Stock conversion | $ | - | $ | 5,072,814 | ||||
Warrants issued for debt instruments | $ | - | $ | 873,100 | ||||
Right of use asset | $ | 6,684,397 | $ | 155,168 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities | $ | 6,684,397 | $ | 155,168 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIFEMD, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
Corporate History
LifeMD, Inc. was formed in the State of Delaware on May 24, 1994, under its prior name, Immudyne, Inc. The Company changed its name to Conversion Labs, Inc. on June 22, 2018 and then subsequently, on February 22, 2021, it changed its name to LifeMD, Inc. Effective February 22, 2021, the trading symbol for the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC changed from “CVLB” to “LFMD”.
On April 1, 2016, the original operating agreement of Immudyne PR LLC (“Immudyne PR”), a joint venture to market the Company’s skincare products, was amended and restated and the Company increased its ownership and voting interest in Immudyne PR to 78.2%. Concurrent with the name change of the parent company to Conversion Labs, Inc., Immudyne PR was renamed to Conversion Labs PR LLC (“Conversion Labs PR”). On April 25, 2019, the operating agreement of Conversion Labs PR was amended and restated in its entirety to increase the Company’s ownership and voting interest in Conversion Labs PR to 100%. On February 22, 2021, concurrent with the name of the parent company to LifeMD, Inc., Conversion Labs PR was renamed to LifeMD PR, LLC.
In June 2018, the Company closed the strategic acquisition of 51% of LegalSimpli Software, LLC, which operates a software as a service application for converting, editing, signing, and sharing PDF documents called PDFSimpli. In addition to LegalSimpli Software, LLC’s growth business model, this acquisition added deep search engine optimization and search engine marketing expertise to the Company. On July 15, 2021, LegalSimpli Software, LLC, changed its name to WorkSimpli Software LLC, (“WorkSimpli”). Effective January 22, 2021, the Company consummated a transaction to restructure the ownership of WorkSimpli and concurrently increased its ownership interest in WorkSimpli to 85.6%. Effective September 30, 2022, two option agreements were exercised which further restructured the ownership of WorkSimpli. As a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli decreased to 73.6%. Effective December 15, 2022, LifeMD PR, LLC merged into WorkSimpli, with WorkSimpli being the surviving entity.
Effective March 31, 2023, the Company redeemed 500 membership interest units in WorkSimpli and, as a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli increased to 74.1%. Effective June 30, 2023, an option agreement was exercised which further restructured the ownership of WorkSimpli. As a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli decreased to 73.3%. See Note 8 for additional information.
On January 18, 2022, the Company acquired Cleared Technologies, PBC, a Delaware public benefit corporation (“Cleared”), a nationwide allergy telehealth platform that provides personalized treatments for allergy, asthma, and immunology (See Note 3).
Nature of Business
The Company is a direct-to-patient telehealth company providing a high-quality, cost-effective, and convenient way to access comprehensive, virtual and in-home healthcare. The Company believes the traditional model of visiting a doctor’s office, traveling to a retail pharmacy, and returning for follow up care or prescription refills is complex, inefficient, and costly, and discourages many individuals from seeking medical care. The Company is improving the delivery of healthcare through telehealth with our proprietary technology platform, affiliated-and-dedicated provider network, broad and expanding treatment capabilities, and unique ability to nurture patient relationships. Direct-to-patient telehealth technology companies, like the Company, connect consumers to affiliated, licensed, healthcare professionals for care across numerous indications, including urgent and primary care, weight management, sleep, hair loss, men’s and women’s health, hormonal therapy and dermatology, chronic care management and more.
The Company’s telehealth platform helps patients access their licensed providers for diagnoses, virtual care, and prescription medications, often delivered on a recurring basis. In addition to its telehealth prescription offerings, the Company sells over-the-counter (“OTC”) products. All products are available on a subscription or membership basis, where a patient can subscribe to receive regular shipments of prescribed medications or products. This creates convenience and often discounted pricing opportunities for patients and recurring revenue streams for the Company.
With its first brand, ShapiroMD, the Company has built a full line of proprietary OTC products for male and female hair loss—including Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved OTC minoxidil and an FDA-cleared medical device—and now a personalized telehealth platform offering that gives consumers access to virtual medical treatment from their providers and, when appropriate, a full line of oral and topical prescription medications for hair loss. The Company’s men’s brand, RexMD, currently offers access to provider-based treatment for erectile dysfunction, as well as treatment for other common men’s health issues, including premature ejaculation and hair loss. In the first quarter of 2021, the Company launched NavaMD, a tele-dermatology and skincare brand for women. The Company has built a platform that allows it to efficiently launch telehealth and wellness product lines wherever it determines there is a market need.
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In the first quarter of 2022, we launched our virtual primary care offering under the LifeMD brand, LifeMD Primary Care. This offering provides patients with 24/7 access to an affiliated high-quality provider for their primary care, urgent care, and chronic care needs.
In April 2023, we launched our GLP-1 Weight Management program providing primary care, weight loss, holistic healthcare, lab work and prescription services, as appropriate, to patients seeking to access a medically supported weight loss solution. In September 2024, we expanded our Weight Management program with an alternative designed for patients who are unable or unwilling to use GLP-1 medications. This treatment plan consists of three oral medications – metformin, bupropion, and topiramate.
Business and Subsidiary History
In June 2018, the Company closed the strategic acquisition of 51% of WorkSimpli. As a result of various ownership restructurings, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli is 73.3% as of December 31, 2023. See Note 8 for additional information.
On January 18, 2022, the Company acquired Cleared, a nationwide allergy telehealth platform that provides personalized treatments for allergy, asthma, and immunology. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company acquired all outstanding shares of Cleared at closing in exchange for a $460 thousand upfront cash payment, and two non-contingent milestone payments for a total of $3.46 million ($1.73 million each on or before the first and second anniversaries of the closing date). The Company purchased a convertible note from a strategic pharmaceutical investor for $507 thousand which was converted upon closing of the Cleared acquisition. The Company also agreed to a performance-based earnout based on Cleared’s future net sales, payable in cash or shares at the Company’s discretion. On February 4, 2023, the Company entered into the First Amendment (the “Cleared First Amendment”) to the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 11, 2022, between the Company and the sellers of Cleared (the “Cleared Stock Purchase Agreement”). The Cleared Stock Purchase Agreement was amended to, among other things: (i) reduce the total purchase price by $250 thousand to a total of $3.67 million; (ii) change the timing of the payment of the purchase price to $460 thousand paid at closing (which has already been paid by the Company), with the remaining amount to be paid in five quarterly installments beginning on or before February 6, 2023 and ending January 15, 2024; (iii) remove all “earn-out” payments payable by the Company to the sellers; and (iv) remove certain representations and warranties of the Company and sellers in connection with the transaction (See Note 3). The Company issued the following shares of common stock to the sellers of Cleared under the Cleared First Amendment: (1) 337,895 shares on February 6, 2023, (2) 455,319 shares on April 17, 2023, (3) 158,129 shares on July 17, 2023, (4) 117,583 shares on October 17, 2023 and (5) 95,821 shares on January 16, 2024.
In February 2022, WorkSimpli closed on an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “ResumeBuild APA”) with East Fusion FZCO, a Dubai, UAE corporation (the “Seller”), whereby WorkSimpli acquired substantially all of the assets associated with the Seller’s business, offering subscription-based resume building software through software as a service online platforms (the “Acquisition”). WorkSimpli paid $4.0 million to the Seller upon closing. The Seller is also entitled to a minimum of $500 thousand to be paid out in quarterly payments equal to the greater of 15% of net profits (as defined in the ResumeBuild APA) or approximately $63 thousand, for a two-year period ending on the two-year anniversary of the closing of the Acquisition. As of September 30, 2024, WorkSimpli has paid the Seller $500 thousand in accordance with the ResumeBuild APA. WorkSimpli borrowed the purchase price from the Company pursuant to a promissory note with the obligation secured by an equity purchase guarantee agreement and a stock option pledge agreement from Fitzpatrick Consulting, LLC and its sole member Sean Fitzpatrick, who is Co-Founder and President of WorkSimpli (See Note 3). As of September 30, 2024, there is no remaining balance outstanding related to the promissory note.
Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “LifeMD,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to LifeMD, Inc. (formerly known as Conversion Labs, Inc.), Cleared, a Delaware public benefit corporation and our majority-owned subsidiary, WorkSimpli. The affiliated network of medical Professional Corporations and medical Professional Associations administratively led by LifeMD Southern Patient Medical Care, P.C. (“LifeMD PC”) is the Company’s affiliated, variable interest entity in which we hold a controlling financial interest. Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars.
Liquidity Evaluation
As of September 30, 2024, the Company has an accumulated deficit of approximately $235 million and has experienced significant losses from its operations. Although the Company is showing significant positive revenue trends, the Company expects to incur further losses through 2024. Additionally, the Company expects its burn rate of cash to continue to improve and to maintain positive operating cash flows for the next 12 months following the date of this report. To date, the Company has been funding operations primarily through the sales of its products, issuance of common and preferred stock, and through loans and advances. The Company’s continued operations are dependent upon obtaining an increase in its sale volumes or the issuance of additional shares of common stock. There can be no assurances that we will be successful in increasing revenues and improving operational efficiencies.
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On March 21, 2023, the Company entered into and closed on a loan and security agreement (the “Avenue Credit Agreement”), and a supplement to the Credit Agreement (the “Avenue Supplement”), with Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund II, L.P. and Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund, L.P. (collectively, “Avenue”). The Avenue Credit Agreement provides for a convertible senior secured credit facility of up to an aggregate amount of $40 million, comprised of the following: (1) $15 million in term loans funded at closing, (2) $5 million of additional committed term loans which the Company received on September 26, 2023 under the First Amendment to the Avenue Credit Agreement (the “Avenue First Amendment”) and (3) $20 million of additional uncommitted term loans, collectively referred to as the “Avenue Facility”. The Avenue Facility matures on October 1, 2026. The Company issued Avenue warrants to purchase $1.2 million of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.24, subject to adjustments (the “Avenue Warrants”). In addition, Avenue may convert up to $2 million of the $15 million in term loans funded at closing into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time while the loans are outstanding, at a price per share equal to $1.49. Proceeds from the Avenue Facility were used to repay the Company’s outstanding notes payable balances with CRG Financial and are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. The Company is subject to certain affirmative and negative covenants under the Avenue Facility, including the requirement, beginning on the closing date, to maintain at least $5 million of unrestricted cash to be tested at the end of each month, and beginning on the period ended September 30, 2023, and at the end of each quarter thereafter, a trailing six-month cash flow, subject to certain adjustments as provided by the Avenue Credit Agreement, of at least $2 million. As of September 30, 2024, there was $19 million outstanding under the Avenue Facility, and the Company was in compliance with the Avenue Facility covenants. Loans under the Avenue Facility accrue interest at a variable rate per annum equal to the greater of (i) the sum of 4.75% plus the Prime Rate (as defined in the Avenue Supplement) and (ii) 12.50%. Payments are interest only for up to 24 months and then fully amortized thereafter. The Avenue Facility matures on October 1, 2026. The Company may prepay the loans, subject to a prepayment penalty of 1.00% to 3.00% of the principal amount prepaid, depending on the timing of the prepayment.
On December 11, 2023, the Company entered into a collaboration with Medifast, Inc. through and with certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Medifast”). Pursuant to certain agreements between the parties, Medifast has agreed to pay to the Company the amount of $10 million to support the collaboration, funding enhancements to the Company platform, operations and supporting infrastructure, of which $5 million was paid at the closing on December 12, 2023, $2.5 million was paid during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and the remaining $2.5 million was paid during the three months ended June 30, 2024 (the “Medifast Collaboration”).
In addition, in connection with the Medifast Collaboration, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement and registration rights agreement with Medifast’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Jason Pharmaceuticals, Inc., whereby the Company issued 1,224,425 shares of its common stock in a private placement (the “Medifast Private Placement”) at a purchase price of $8.1671 per share, for aggregate proceeds of approximately $10 million.
The Company entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “ATM Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. relating to the sale of its common stock. In accordance with the terms of the ATM Sales Agreement, the Company may, but is not obligated to, offer and sell, from time to time, shares of common stock, through or to the Agents, acting as agent or principal. Sales of common stock, if any, will be made by any method permitted that is deemed an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act. On June 7, 2024, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 under the Securities Act, which was declared effective on July 18, 2024 (the “2024 Shelf”). Under the 2024 Shelf at the time of effectiveness, the Company had the ability to raise up to $150.0 million by selling common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, and units including $53.3 million of its common stock under the ATM Sales Agreement. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $53.3 million available under the ATM Sales Agreement, which is part of the $150.0 million available under the 2024 Shelf.
The Company has a current cash balance of approximately $32.6 million as of the filing date. The Company reviewed its forecasted operating results and sources and uses of cash used in management’s assessment, which included the available financing and consideration of positive and negative evidence impacting management’s forecasts, market, and industry factors. Positive indicators that lead to the Company’s expectation that it will have sufficient cash over the next 12 months following the date of this report include: (1) the Company’s continued strengthening of its revenues and improvement of operational efficiencies across the business, (2) the expected improvement in its cash burn rate over the next 12 months and positive operating cash flows during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, (3) cash on hand of $37.6 million as of September 30, 2024, (4) $53.3 million available under the ATM Sales Agreement, which is part of the $150.0 million available under the 2024 Shelf, (5) management’s ability to curtail expenses, if necessary, and (6) the overall market value of the telehealth industry, which it believes that will continue to drive interest in the Company as already evidenced by the Medifast Collaboration and Medifast Private Placement noted above.
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NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete audited financial statements. The accompanying unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. The information furnished in this report reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for each period presented. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2024 or for any future period.
Principles of Consolidation
The Company evaluates the need to consolidate affiliates based on standards set forth in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, Consolidation.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, Cleared, its majority owned subsidiary, WorkSimpli, and LifeMD PC, the Company’s affiliated, variable interest entity in which we hold a controlling financial interest. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company purchased an additional 34.6% of WorkSimpli for a total equity interest of approximately 85.6% as of December 31, 2021. Effective September 30, 2022, two option agreements were exercised which further restructured the ownership of WorkSimpli. As a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli decreased to 73.6%. Effective March 31, 2023, the Company redeemed 500 membership interest units in WorkSimpli and, as a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli increased to 74.1%. Effective June 30, 2023, an option agreement was exercised which further restructured the ownership of WorkSimpli. As a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli decreased to 73.3%. See Note 8 for additional information.
All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were no cash equivalents. The Company maintains deposits in financial institutions in excess of amounts guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained at financial institutions, and at times, balances may exceed federally insured limits. These balances could be impacted if one or more of the financial institutions in which we deposit monies fails or is subject to other adverse conditions in the financial or credit markets. We have never experienced any losses related to these balances.
Variable Interest Entities
In accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation, the Company determines whether any legal entity in which the Company becomes involved is a variable interest entity (a “VIE”) and subject to consolidation. This determination is based on whether an entity has sufficient equity at risk to finance their activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties or whose equity investors lack any of the characteristics of a controlling financial interest and whether the interest will absorb portions of a VIE’s expected losses or receive portions of its expected residual returns and are contractual, ownership, or pecuniary in nature and that change with changes in the fair value of the entity’s net assets. A reporting entity is the primary beneficiary of a VIE and must consolidate it when that party has a variable interest, or combination of variable interests, that provides it with a controlling financial interest. A party is deemed to have a controlling financial interest if it meets both of the power and losses/benefits criteria. The power criterion is the ability to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance. The losses/benefits criterion is the obligation to absorb losses from, or right to receive benefits from, the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
The Company determined that the LifeMD PC entity, the Company’s affiliated network of medical Professional Corporations and medical Professional Associations administratively led by LifeMD Southern Patient Medical Care, P.C., is a VIE and subject to consolidation. LifeMD PC and the Company do not have any stockholders in common. LifeMD PC is owned by licensed physicians, and the Company maintains a managed service agreement with LifeMD PC whereby we provide all non-clinical services to LifeMD PC. The Company determined that it is the primary beneficiary of LifeMD PC and must consolidate, as we have both the power to direct the activities of LifeMD PC that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity and we have the obligation to absorb the losses. As a result, the Company presents the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of LifeMD PC as part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company. There is no non-controlling interest upon consolidation of LifeMD PC.
Total revenue for LifeMD PC was approximately $20.0 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $41.5 million and $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total net income for LifeMD PC was approximately $6.2 million and $440 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total net income for LifeMD PC was approximately $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and net loss for LifeMD PC was approximately $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
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Use of Estimates
The Company prepares its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Some of the more significant estimates required to be made by management include returns and allowances, stockholders’ equity-based transactions, the capitalization and impairment of capitalized software and impairment of other long-lived assets, estimates to cash flow projections, and liquidity assessment. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
The Company records revenue under the adoption of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, by analyzing exchanges with its customers using a five-step analysis:
1. | Identify the contract |
2. | Identify performance obligations |
3. | Determine the transaction price |
4. | Allocate the transaction price |
5. | Recognize revenue |
For the Company’s product-based contracts with customers, the Company has determined that there is one performance obligation, which is the delivery of the product; this performance obligation is transferred at a discrete point in time. The Company generally records sales of finished products once the customer places and pays for the order, with the product being simultaneously shipped by a third-party fulfillment service provider. In all cases, delivery is considered to have occurred when the customer obtains control, which is usually commensurate upon shipment of the product. In the case where delivery is not commensurate upon shipment of the product, recognition of revenue is deferred until that time. In the case of its product-based contracts, the Company provides a subscription sensitive service based on the recurring shipment of products. The Company records the related revenue under the subscription agreements subsequent to receiving the monthly product order, recording the revenue at the time it fulfills the shipment obligation to the customer.
For its product-based contracts with customers, the Company records an estimate for provisions of discounts, returns, allowances, customer rebates, and other adjustments for its product shipments and are reflected as contra revenues in arriving at reported net revenues. The Company’s discounts and customer rebates are known at the time of sale; correspondingly, the Company reduces gross product sales for such discounts and customer rebates. The Company estimates customer returns and allowances based on information derived from historical transaction detail and accounts for such provisions, as contra revenue, during the same period in which the related revenues are earned. The Company has determined that the population of its product-based contracts with customers are homogenous, supporting the ability to record estimates for returns and allowances to be applied to the entire product-based portfolio population.
For its LifeMD PC contracts with customers, the Company offers one-time and subscription-based access to the Company’s telehealth platform. The Company offers monthly and multi-month subscriptions dependent upon the subscriber’s enrollment selection. The Company has estimated that there is one performance obligation that is delivered over time, as the Company allows the subscriber to access the telehealth platform for the time period of the subscription purchased. The Company records the revenue over the customer’s subscription period for monthly and multi-month subscribers.
Customer discounts, returns and rebates on telehealth revenues approximated $1.7 million and $696 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Customer discounts, returns and rebates on telehealth revenues approximated $4.5 million and $1.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in customer discounts, returns and rebates on telehealth revenues is primarily due to the increase in sales volume.
The Company, through its majority-owned subsidiary WorkSimpli, offers a subscription-based service providing a suite of software applications to its subscribers, principally on a monthly subscription basis. The software suite allows the subscriber/user to convert almost any type of document to another electronic form of editable document, providing ease of editing. For these subscription-based contracts with customers, the Company offers an initial 14-day trial period which is billed at $1.95, followed by a monthly subscription, or a yearly subscription to the Company’s software suite dependent on the subscriber’s enrollment selection. The Company has estimated that there is one product and one performance obligation that is delivered over time, as the Company allows the subscriber to access the suite of services for the time period of the subscription purchased. The Company allows the customer to cancel at any point during the billing cycle, in which case the customer’s subscription will not be renewed for the following month or year depending on the original subscription. The Company records the revenue over the customer’s subscription period for monthly and yearly subscribers or at the end of the initial 14-day service period for customers who purchased the initial subscription. The Company offers a discount for the monthly or yearly subscriptions being purchased, which is deducted at the time of payment at the initiation of the contract term; therefore the Contract price is fixed and determinable at the contract initiation. Monthly and annual subscriptions for the service are recorded net of the Company’s known discount rates. Customer discounts and allowances on WorkSimpli revenues approximated $1.1 million and $865 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Customer discounts and allowances on WorkSimpli revenues approximated $2.5 million and $2.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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As noted above, on December 11, 2023, the Company entered into the Medifast Collaboration. Pursuant to certain agreements between the parties, Medifast agreed to pay to the Company the amount of $10 million to support the collaboration, funding enhancements to the Company platform, operations and supporting infrastructure, of which $5 million was paid at the closing on December 12, 2023, $2.5 million was paid during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and the remaining $2.5 million was paid during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The Company determined the transaction price totaled $10 million, which was fully collected as of September 30, 2024. The Company has allocated the total $10 million initial transaction price to three distinct performance obligations. As the Company completed its first performance obligation related to this agreement, the $5 million payment was fully recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company recognized approximately $2 million related to the second performance obligation during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and approximately $3 million related to the second and third performance obligations during the three months ended June 30, 2024.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company had the following disaggregated revenue:
SCHEDULE OF DISAGGREGATED REVENUE
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2024 | % | 2023 | % | 2024 | % | 2023 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Telehealth product and subscription revenue | $ | 20,250,592 | 38 | % | $ | 22,432,989 | 58 | % | $ | 62,034,621 | 42 | % | $ | 64,193,130 | 60 | % | ||||||||||||||||
LifeMD PC subscription revenue | 20,024,954 | 37 | % | 1,909,800 | 5 | % | 41,514,636 | 28 | % | 2,703,589 | 2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
WorkSimpli revenue | 13,117,611 | 25 | % | 14,271,122 | 37 | % | 39,650,009 | 27 | % | 40,790,439 | 38 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medifast collaboration revenue | - | - | % | - | - | % | 5,000,000 | 3 | % | - | - | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total net revenue | $ | 53,393,157 | 100 | % | $ | 38,613,911 | 100 | % | $ | 148,199,266 | 100 | % | $ | 107,687,158 | 100 | % |
Deferred Revenues
The Company records deferred revenues when cash payments are received or due in advance of its performance. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company has accrued contract liabilities, as deferred revenue, of approximately $16.4 million and $8.8 million, respectively, which represent the following: (1) $12.3 million and $4.2 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to obligations on telehealth in-process monthly or yearly contracts with customers, (2) $1.6 million and $2.1 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to obligations for telehealth products which the customer has not yet obtained control due to non-shipment of the product and (3) $2.5 million and $2.5 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to obligations on WorkSimpli in-process monthly or yearly contracts with customers.
Deferred revenue increased by $7.6 million to $16.4 million as of September 30, 2024 compared to $8.8 million as of December 31, 2023. The increase is primarily due to the increase in monthly and multi-month subscription revenue related to LifeMD PC of approximately $38.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The amount of revenue recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2024, that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period, was $11.2 million. The amount of revenue recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period, was $7.4 million.
The Company expects to recognize all of the deferred revenue related to future performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied as of September 30, 2024 as revenue by September 30, 2025.
The following table summarizes deferred revenue activities for the periods presented:
SCHEDULE OF CONTRACT WITH CUSTOMER LIABILITY
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2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
Beginning of period | $ | 15,161,659 | $ | 5,668,210 | $ | 8,828,598 | $ | 5,547,506 | ||||||||
Additions | 49,937,216 | 38,335,297 | 144,979,731 | 103,301,114 | ||||||||||||
Revenue recognized | (48,708,334 | ) | (37,764,153 | ) | (137,417,788 | ) | (102,609,266 | ) | ||||||||
End of period | $ | 16,390,541 | $ | 6,239,354 | $ | 16,390,541 | $ | 6,239,354 |
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Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets are included in right-of-use assets on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The current and long-term components of operating lease liabilities are included in the current operating lease liabilities and noncurrent operating lease liabilities, respectively, on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. Certain leases may include options to extend or terminate the lease. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded in the balance sheet.
Accounts Receivable, net
Accounts receivable principally consist of amounts due from third-party merchant processors, who process our subscription revenues; the merchant accounts balance receivable represents the charges processed by the merchants that have not yet been deposited with the Company. The unsettled merchant receivable amount normally represents processed sale transactions from the final one to three days of the month, with collections being made by the Company within the first week of the following month. Management determines the need, if any, for an allowance for future credits to be granted to customers, by regularly evaluating aggregate customer refund activity, coupled with the consideration and current economic conditions in its evaluation of an allowance for future refunds and chargebacks. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the reserve for sales returns and allowances was approximately $930 thousand and $528 thousand, respectively. For all periods presented, as noted above, the sales returns and allowances were recorded in accrued expenses on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Inventory
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, inventory primarily consisted of finished goods, raw materials and packaging related to the Company’s OTC products included in the telehealth revenue section of the table above. Inventory is maintained at the Company’s third-party warehouse location in Wyoming and at various Amazon fulfillment centers. The Company also maintains inventory at a company owned warehouse in Pennsylvania.
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value with cost determined on an average cost basis. Management compares the cost of inventory with the net realizable value and an allowance is made for writing down inventory to net realizable, if lower. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company recorded an inventory reserve of approximately $265 thousand and $356 thousand, respectively.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s inventory consisted of the following:
SUMMARY OF INVENTORY
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Finished goods | $ | 1,594,216 | $ | 1,216,833 | ||||
Raw materials and packaging components | 1,316,042 | 1,898,784 | ||||||
Inventory reserve | (264,815 | ) | (355,685 | ) | ||||
Total inventory, net | $ | 2,645,443 | $ | 2,759,932 |
Product Deposit
Many of our vendors require deposits when a purchase order is placed for goods or fulfillment services. These deposits typically range from 10% to 33% of the total purchased amount. Our vendors include a credit memo within their final invoice, recognizing the deposit amount previously paid. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company has approximately $137 thousand and $486 thousand, respectively, of product deposits with multiple vendors for the purchase of raw materials or finished goods. The Company’s history of product deposits with its inventory vendors, creates an implicit purchase commitment equaling the total expected product acceptance cost in excess of the product deposit. As of September 30, 2024, the Company approximates its implicit purchase commitments to be $1.1 million, of which the vast majority are with two vendors that manufacture the Company’s finished goods inventory for its RexMD product line.
Capitalized Software Costs
The Company capitalizes certain internal payroll costs and third-party costs related to internally developed software and amortizes these costs using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, generally three years. The Company does not sell internally developed software other than through the use of subscription service. Certain development costs not meeting the criteria for capitalization, in accordance with ASC 350-40, Internal-Use Software, are expensed as incurred. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company capitalized a net amount of $13.5 million and $11.8 million, respectively, related to internally developed software costs which are amortized over the useful life and included in development costs on our statement of operations.
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Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are comprised of: (1) the ResumeBuild brand, (2) a customer relationship asset, (3) the Cleared trade name, (4) Cleared developed technology, (5) a purchased license and (6) four purchased domain names. Intangible assets are amortized over their estimated lives using the straight-line method. Costs incurred to renew or extend the term of recognized intangible assets are capitalized and amortized over the useful life of the asset.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets include equipment and capitalized software. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If such assets are considered to be impaired, an impairment is recognized as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair values of the assets. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company determined that no events or changes in circumstances existed that would indicate any impairment of its long-lived assets.
Income Taxes
The Company files corporate federal, state and local tax returns. WorkSimpli files a tax return in Puerto Rico. The Company records current and deferred taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. This ASC requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between tax basis of assets and liabilities and the amounts at which they are carried in the financial statements, based upon the enacted rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company establishes a valuation allowance, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Company periodically assesses the value of its deferred tax asset, a majority of which has been generated by a history of net operating losses and management determines the necessity for a valuation allowance. ASC 740 also provides a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Using this guidance, a company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position in its financial statements only if it is more likely-than-not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company’s tax returns for all years since December 31, 2020, remain open to audit by all related taxing authorities.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company follows the provisions of ASC 718, Share-Based Payment. Under this guidance compensation cost generally is recognized at fair value on the date of the grant and amortized over the respective vesting or service period. The fair value of options at the date of grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The expected option life is derived from assumed exercise rates based upon historical exercise patterns and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The expected volatility is based upon historical volatility of the Company’s common shares using weekly price observations over an observation period that approximates the expected life of the options. The risk-free interest rate approximates the U.S. Treasury yield curve rate in effect at the time of grant for periods similar to the expected option life. Due to limited history of forfeitures, the Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur. Many of the assumptions require significant judgment and any changes could have a material impact in the determination of stock-based compensation expense.
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (“EPS”) is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period presented. Shares of unissued vested restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) are included in our calculation of basic weighted average shares outstanding. Convertible securities, warrants and options to purchase common stock are included as common stock equivalents only when dilutive. Potential common stock equivalents are excluded from dilutive earnings per share when the effects would be antidilutive.
The Company follows the provisions of ASC 260, Diluted Earnings per Share. In computing diluted EPS, basic EPS is adjusted for the assumed issuance of all potentially dilutive securities. The dilutive effect of call options, warrants and share-based payment awards is calculated using the “treasury stock method,” which assumes that the “proceeds” from the exercise of these instruments are used to purchase common shares at the average market price for the period. The dilutive effect of traditional convertible debt and preferred stock is calculated using the “if-converted method.” Under the if-converted method, securities are assumed to be converted at the beginning of the period, and the resulting common shares are included in the denominator of the diluted EPS calculation for the entire period being presented.
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SCHEDULE OF POTENTIALLY DILUTIVE SECURITIES
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
Series B Preferred Stock | - | - | - | 995,994 | ||||||||||||
RSUs and RSAs | 2,394,915 | 2,954,750 | 2,329,055 | 2,545,875 | ||||||||||||
Stock options | 1,397,000 | 2,616,722 | 1,694,583 | 3,316,909 | ||||||||||||
Warrants | 1,743,730 | 4,827,380 | 1,960,189 | 4,827,380 | ||||||||||||
Convertible long-term debt | 671,141 | 1,342,282 | 671,141 | 1,342,282 | ||||||||||||
Potentially dilutive securities | 6,206,786 | 11,741,134 | 6,654,968 | 13,028,440 |
Segment Data
Our portfolio of brands are included within two operating segments: Telehealth and WorkSimpli. We believe our current segments and brands within our segments complement one another and position us well for future growth. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer is the chief operating decision maker and is responsible for reviewing segment operating results to make determinations about resources to be allocated and to assess performance. Other factors, including type of business, revenue recognition and operating results are reviewed in determining the Company’s operating segments.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of a financial instrument is based on 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. Assets and liabilities subject to ongoing fair value measurement are categorized and disclosed into one of the three categories depending on observable or unobservable inputs employed in the measurement. Hierarchical levels, which are directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to the valuation of these assets or liabilities, are as follows:
1. | Level 1: Inputs that are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. | |
2. | Level 2: Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level 1) that are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date and for the duration of the instrument’s anticipated life. | |
3. | Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities and that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. |
In some circumstances, the inputs used to measure fair value might be categorized within different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In those instances, the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and the face amount of notes payable and convertible long term debt approximate fair value for all periods presented.
Concentrations of Risk
The Company monitors its positions with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions with which it invests. The Company, at times, maintains balances in various operating accounts in excess of federally insured limits. We are dependent on certain third-party manufacturers and pharmacies, although we believe that other contract manufacturers or third-party pharmacies could be quickly secured if any of our current manufacturers or pharmacies cease to perform adequately. As of September 30, 2024, we utilized four (4) suppliers for fulfillment services, fifteen (15) suppliers for manufacturing finished goods, eight (8) suppliers for packaging, bottling, and labeling, and eight (8) suppliers for prescription medications. As of December 31, 2023, we utilized three (3) suppliers for fulfillment services, nine (9) suppliers for manufacturing finished goods, seven (7) suppliers for packaging, bottling, and labeling, and five (5) suppliers for prescription medications.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280). The amendments in this update improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 will become effective for the Company’s annual period beginning on January 1, 2024 and interim periods within beginning after January 1, 2025. The Company does not expect the application of ASU 2023-07 to have a material impact to its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, to improve its income tax disclosure requirements. Under ASU 2023-09, entities must annually: (1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and (2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 will become effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2025. The Company does not expect the application of ASU 2023-09 to have a material impact to its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
All other accounting standards updates that have been issued or proposed by the FASB that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
NOTE 3 – ACQUISITIONS
On January 18, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of Cleared. The Company accounted for the transaction using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, with the purchase price being allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective estimated fair values on the acquisition date. Fair values were determined using income approaches. The results of Cleared are included within the consolidated financial statements commencing on the acquisition date.
On February 4, 2023, the Company entered into the Cleared First Amendment. The Cleared Stock Purchase Agreement was amended to, among other things: (i) reduce the total purchase price by $250 thousand to a total of $3.67 million; (ii) change the timing of the payment of the purchase price to $460 thousand paid at closing (which has already been paid by the Company), with the remaining amount to be paid in five quarterly installments beginning on or before February 6, 2023 and ending January 15, 2024; (iii) remove all “earn-out” payments payable by the Company to the sellers; and (iv) remove certain representations and warranties of the Company and sellers in connection with the transaction. The Company issued the following shares of common stock to the sellers of Cleared under the Cleared First Amendment: (1) 337,895 shares on February 6, 2023, (2) 455,319 shares on April 17, 2023, (3) 158,129 shares on July 17, 2023, (4) 117,583 shares on October 17, 2023 and (5) 95,821 shares on January 16, 2024.
In February 2022, WorkSimpli closed on the ResumeBuild APA to purchase the related intangible assets associated with the ResumeBuild brand, a subscription-based resume building software. The acquisition further adds to the capabilities of the WorkSimpli software as a service application. The purchase price was $4.5 million, including cash paid upfront of $4.0 million and contingent consideration of $500 thousand. In accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, the Company accounted for the ResumeBuild APA as an acquisition of assets as substantially all the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a group of similar assets. The Company has elected to group the complementary intangible assets acquired as a single brand intangible asset. Additionally, the Seller is entitled to quarterly payments equal to the greater of 15% of net profits (as defined in the ResumeBuild APA) or approximately $63 thousand, for a two-year period ending on the two-year anniversary of the closing of the Acquisition. As of September 30, 2024, WorkSimpli has paid the Seller $500 thousand in accordance with the ResumeBuild APA. The Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration using the income approach.
NOTE 4 –INTANGIBLE ASSETS
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company has the following amounts related to amortizable intangible assets:
SCHEDULE OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
September 30, | December 31, | Amortizable | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | Life | ||||||||
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ResumeBuild brand | $ | 4,500,000 | $ | 4,500,000 | 5 years | |||||
Customer relationship asset | 1,006,840 | 1,006,840 | 3 years | |||||||
Cleared trade name | 133,339 | 133,339 | 5 years | |||||||
Cleared developed technology | 12,920 | 12,920 | 1 year | |||||||
Purchased licenses | 200,000 | 200,000 | 10 years | |||||||
Website domain names | 175,397 | 171,599 | 3 years | |||||||
Less: accumulated amortization | (3,753,271 | ) | (3,015,435 | ) | ||||||
Total intangible assets, net | $ | 2,275,225 | $ | 3,009,263 |
The aggregate amortization expense of the Company’s intangible assets for both the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $246 thousand. The aggregate amortization expense of the Company’s intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $738 thousand and $726 thousand, respectively. Total amortization expense for the remainder of 2024 is approximately $245 thousand, $978 thousand for 2025, $940 thousand for 2026, and approximately $113 thousand for 2027.
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NOTE 5 – ACCRUED EXPENSES
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company has the following amounts related to accrued expenses:
SCHEDULE OF ACCRUED EXPENSES
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Accrued selling and marketing expenses | $ | 11,194,487 | $ | 5,198,123 | ||||
Accrued compensation | 3,362,633 | 3,003,007 | ||||||
Sales tax payable | 2,267,447 | 2,501,035 | ||||||
Accrued dividends payable | 776,563 | 776,563 | ||||||
Purchase price payable | - | 641,042 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses | 3,412,044 | 1,817,724 | ||||||
Total accrued expenses | $ | 21,013,174 | $ | 13,937,494 |
NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLE
Working Capital Loans
In October 2022, the Company received proceeds of $976 thousand under a 12-month working capital loan with Amazon. The terms of the loan include interest in the amount of $62 thousand. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance was $0 and $111 thousand, respectively, and is included in notes payable, net, on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.
In January and February 2023, the Company received proceeds of $2 million under a $2.5 million loan facility with CRG Financial, maturing on December 15, 2023. The loan facility includes interest of 12%. The Company repaid the $2 million outstanding loan balance on March 21, 2023 with the proceeds received from the Avenue Facility and recorded a $325 thousand loss on debt extinguishment related to the repayment of the CRG Financial loan due to a prepayment penalty and various fees. As of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance was $0 related to the CRG Financial loan.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company financed a $348 thousand prepaid insurance policy under a 10-month financing agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC. The terms of the agreement include finance fees in the amount of $13 thousand. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance was $0 and $217 thousand, respectively, and is included in notes payable, net, on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Total interest expense on notes payable amounted to $0 and $216 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total interest expense on notes payable amounted to $7 thousand and $250 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
NOTE 7 –LONG-TERM DEBT
Avenue Capital Credit Facility
As noted in Note 1 above, on March 21, 2023, the Company entered into the Avenue Credit Agreement and the Avenue Supplement. The Avenue Credit Agreement provides for a convertible senior secured credit facility of up to an aggregate amount of $40 million, comprised of the following: (1) $15 million in term loans funded at closing, (2) $5 million of additional committed term loans received on September 26, 2023 in conjunction with the Avenue First Amendment and (3) $20 million of additional uncommitted term loans, collectively referred to as the “Avenue Facility”. The Company issued Avenue Warrants to purchase $1.2 million of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.24, subject to adjustments. The Avenue Warrants have a term of five years. The relative fair value of the Avenue Warrants upon closing was $873 thousand. In addition, Avenue may convert up to $2 million of the $15 million in term loans funded at closing into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time while the loans are outstanding, at a price per share equal to $1.49. As of September 30, 2024, there is $1 million in term loans remaining to be converted. The relative fair value of the Avenue Warrants was recorded to debt discount and is included as a reduction to long-term debt on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2024. The Company incurred other fees associated with the Avenue Facility including: (1) a $300 thousand financing fee, (2) a $200 thousand upfront commitment fee of 1% of the total $20 million in committed capital and (3) $27 thousand in legal fees. The total debt discount recorded of $1.4 million will be amortized over a forty-two-month period. Total amortization of debt discount was $100 thousand and $80 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $301 thousand and $234 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company received gross proceeds of $15.0 million at closing (net proceeds of $12.3 million after repayment of the $2 million outstanding CRG loan balance and various fees).
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The Avenue Facility matures on October 1, 2026 and interest is based on the greater of: (1) the Prime Rate (as defined in the Supplement) plus 4.75% and (2) 12.5%. As of September 30, 2024, the interest rate was 13.25%. As of September 30, 2024, interest only payments were extended until May 2025. The Company may prepay the loans, subject to a prepayment penalty of 1.00% to 3.00% of the principal amount prepaid, depending on the timing of the prepayment. Proceeds from the Avenue Facility were used to repay the Company’s outstanding notes payable balances with CRG Financial and are expected to be utilized for general corporate purposes.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company will pay $8.4 million in 2025 and $10.6 million in 2026 in principal payments under the Avenue Facility.
The Company is subject to certain affirmative and negative covenants under the Avenue Facility, including the requirement, beginning on the closing date, to maintain at least $5 million of unrestricted cash to be tested at the end of each month, and beginning on the period ended September 30, 2023, and at the end of each quarter thereafter, a trailing six-month cash flow, subject to certain adjustments as provided by the Avenue Credit Agreement, of at least $2 million. As of September 30, 2024, there was $19 million outstanding under the Avenue Facility and the Company was in compliance with the Avenue Facility covenants.
Total interest expense on long-term debt, inclusive of amortization of debt discounts, amounted to $681 thousand and $594 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total interest expense on long-term debt, inclusive of amortization of debt discounts, amounted to $2.0 million and $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
NOTE 8 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The Company has authorized the issuance of up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, of which 5,000 shares are designated as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, 1,610,000 are designated as Series A Preferred Stock and 3,385,000 shares of preferred stock remain undesignated.
The Company entered into the ATM Sales Agreement whereby the Company may offer and sell, from time to time, shares of common stock. On June 7, 2024, the Company filed the 2024 Shelf. Under the 2024 Shelf at the time of effectiveness, the Company had the ability to raise up to $150.0 million by selling common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, and units including $53.3 million of its common stock under the ATM Sales Agreement. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $53.3 million available under the ATM Sales Agreement, which is part of the $150.0 million available under the 2024 Shelf.
Options and Warrants
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 512,777 shares of common stock related to the cashless exercise of options.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,630,458 shares of common stock related to the cashless exercise of warrants.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 76,250 shares of common stock related to the exercise of options for total proceeds of approximately $107 thousand.
Common Stock
Common Stock Transactions During the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,235,625 shares of common stock for service, including vested restricted stock.
On February 4, 2023, the Company entered into the Cleared First Amendment between the Company and the sellers of Cleared. The Cleared Stock Purchase Agreement was amended to, among other things change the timing of the payment of the purchase price to $460 thousand paid at closing (which has already been paid by the Company), with the remaining amount to be paid in five quarterly installments beginning on or before February 6, 2023 and ending January 15, 2024. The Company issued the following shares of common stock to the sellers of Cleared under the Cleared First Amendment: (1) 337,895 shares on February 6, 2023, (2) 455,319 shares on April 17, 2023, (3) 158,129 shares on July 17, 2023, (4) 117,583 shares on October 17, 2023 and (5) 95,821 shares on January 16, 2024. The fair value of the stock issuances under the Cleared First Amendment was $3.2 million.
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Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss attributed to the non-controlling interest amounted to $346 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to net income of $839 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023. During both the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company paid distributions to non-controlling shareholders of $36 thousand. Net loss attributed to the non-controlling interest amounted to $188 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to net income of $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. During both the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company paid distributions to non-controlling shareholders of $108 thousand.
WorkSimpli Software Capitalization Update
On September 30, 2022, Sean Fitzpatrick and Varun Pathak exercised their options to purchase 10,300 and 2,100 membership interest units, respectively, of WorkSimpli for an exercise price of $1.00 per membership interest unit under the Option Agreements. Following the exercise of the Option Agreements, Conversion Labs PR decreased its ownership interest in WorkSimpli from 85.6% to 73.6%. Effective March 31, 2023, the Company redeemed 500 membership interest units in WorkSimpli. Following the retirement, Conversion Labs PR’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli increased to 74.1%. On June 30, 2023, WorkSimpli’s Chief Operating Officer, exercised her option agreement (the “WorkSimpli COO Option Agreement”) to purchase 889 membership interest units of WorkSimpli for an exercise price of $1.00 per membership interest unit. Following the exercise of the WorkSimpli COO Option Agreement, Conversion Labs PR decreased its ownership interest in WorkSimpli from 74.1% to 73.3%.
On March 31, 2024, WorkSimpli declared a cash dividend in the amount of $11.20 per membership interest unit to all unit holders of record as of March 31, 2024 and was paid on April 10, 2024. The total dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders was $267 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and is included in the Company’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024. On July 1, 2024, WorkSimpli declared a cash dividend in the amount of $9.05 per membership interest unit to all unit holders of record as of June 30, 2024 and was paid on July 1, 2024. The total dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders was $0 and $495 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. On June 30, 2023, WorkSimpli declared a cash dividend in the amount of $22.40 per membership interest unit to all unit holders of record as of June 30, 2023 and was paid on July 3, 2023. On July 31, 2023, WorkSimpli declared a cash dividend in the amount of $11.20 per membership interest unit to all unit holders of record as of July 28, 2023 and was paid on August 1, 2023. On August 31, 2023, WorkSimpli declared a cash dividend in the amount of $16.80 per membership interest unit to all unit holders of record as of August 30, 2023 and was paid on September 1, 2023. On September 30, 2023, WorkSimpli declared a cash dividend in the amount of $14.00 per membership interest unit to all unit holders of record as of September 30, 2023 and was paid on October 5, 2023. The total dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders was $1.0 million and $1.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Dividends
The Company pays cumulative dividends on its Series A Preferred Stock, in the amount of $2.21875 per share each year, which is equivalent to 8.875% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per share. Dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock are payable quarterly in arrears, on or about the 15th day of January, April, July, and October of each year. Dividends declared and paid on the Series A Preferred Stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 are as follows: (1) quarterly dividend declared on March 26, 2024 to holders of record as of April 5, 2024, which was paid on April 15, 2024, (2) quarterly dividend declared on June 25, 2024 to holders of record as of July 5, 2024 which was paid on July 15, 2024, and (3) quarterly dividend declared on September 24, 2024 to holders of record as of October 4, 2024 which was paid on October 15, 2024. Dividends declared and paid on the Series A Preferred Stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 are as follows: (1) quarterly dividend declared on March 28, 2023 to holders of record as of April 7, 2023 and was paid on April 17, 2023, (2) quarterly dividend declared on June 27, 2023 to holders of record as of July 7, 2023 and was paid on July 17, 2023 and (3) quarterly dividend declared on September 26, 2023 to holders of record as of October 6, 2023 and was paid on October 16, 2023. The dividends are included in the Company’s results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Stock Options
On January 8, 2021, the Company approved the Company’s 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”). Approval of the 2020 Plan was included as Proposal 1 in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for its Special Meeting of Stockholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 7, 2020. The 2020 Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and initially provided for the issuance of up to 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock. The number of shares of Common Stock available for issuance under the 2020 Plan automatically increases by 150,000 shares of Common Stock on January 1st of each year, for a period of not more than ten years, commencing on January 1, 2021 and ending on (and including) January 1, 2030. Awards under the 2020 Plan can be granted in the form of stock options, non-qualified and incentive options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and restricted stock units.
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On June 24, 2021, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the stockholders of the Company approved the amendment to the 2020 Plan to increase the maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance under the 2020 Plan by 1,500,000 shares. On June 16, 2022, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the stockholders of the Company approved the second amendment and restatement of the 2020 Plan, which amended the 2020 Plan to increase the maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance under the 2020 Plan by 1,500,000 shares. On June 14, 2024, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the stockholders of the Company approved the third amendment and restatement to the 2020 Plan (the “Amended 2020 Plan”), which further amended the 2020 Plan by increasing the maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance under the Amended 2020 Plan by 3,000,000 shares.
As of September 30, 2024, the Amended 2020 Plan provided for the issuance of up to 8,100,000 shares of Common Stock. Remaining authorization under the Amended 2020 Plan was 2,753,276 shares as of September 30, 2024.
The forms of award agreements to be used in connection with awards made under the Amended 2020 Plan to the Company’s executive officers and non-employee directors are:
● | Form of Non-Qualified Option Agreement (Non-Employee Director Awards) |
● | Form of Non-Qualified Option Agreement (Employee Awards); and |
● | Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement. |
SCHEDULE OF OPTION ACTIVITY
Options Outstanding Number of Shares |
Exercise Price per Share |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life |
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share |
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Balance, December 31, 2023 | 726,889 | $ | 1.84 – 13.74 | 6.11 years | $ | 8.08 | ||||||||||
Granted | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Exercised | (172,222 | ) | 6.00 – 7.50 | 6.11 years | 6.44 | |||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2024 | 554,667 | $ | 1.84 –13.74 | 5.13 years | $ | 8.59 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at December 31, 2023 | 604,758 | $ | 1.84 – 13.74 | 6.23 years | $ | 8.44 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at September 30, 2024 | 532,877 | $ | 1.84 – 13.74 | 5.19 years | $ | 8.82 |
Total compensation expense under the Amended 2020 Plan options above was $109 thousand and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, with unamortized expense remaining of $59 thousand as of September 30, 2024. Total compensation expense under the Amended 2020 Plan options above was $1.2 million and $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 172,222 options were exercised on a cashless basis, which resulted in 62,781 shares issued. As of September 30, 2024, aggregate intrinsic value of vested service-based options outstanding was $237 thousand.
SCHEDULE OF OPTION ACTIVITY
Options Outstanding Number of Shares |
Exercise Price per Share |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life |
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share |
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Balance, December 31, 2023 | 1,124,333 | $ | 1.00 – 11.98 | 4.60 years | $ | 3.69 | ||||||||||
Granted | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Exercised | (222,000 | ) | 1.00 – 6.25 | 2.91 years | 2.24 | |||||||||||
Cancelled/Forfeited/Expired | (150,000 | ) | 1.40 – 7.73 | - | 3.82 | |||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2024 | 752,333 | $ | 1.00 – 11.98 | 4.47 years | $ | 4.10 | ||||||||||
Exercisable December 31, 2023 | 1,090,083 | $ | 1.00 – 11.98 | 4.62 years | $ | 3.66 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at September 30, 2024 | 752,333 | $ | 1.00 – 11.98 | 4.47 years | $ | 4.10 |
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Total compensation expense under the above service-based option plan was $25 thousand and $367 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, with unamortized expense remaining of $25 thousand as of September 30, 2024. Total compensation expense under the above service-based option plan was $266 thousand and $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, aggregate intrinsic value of vested service-based options outstanding was $1.4 million. Of the total service-based options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 170,750 options were exercised on a cashless basis, which resulted in 134,302 shares issued and 51,250 options were exercised for cash.
SCHEDULE OF OPTION ACTIVITY
Options Outstanding Number of Shares |
Exercise Price per Share |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life |
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share |
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Balance at December 31, 2023 | 485,000 | $ | 1.25 – 2.50 | 4.13 years | $ | 1.56 | ||||||||||
Granted | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Exercised | (395,000 | ) | 1.50 – 2.00 | 3.57 years | 1.53 | |||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2024 | 90,000 | $ | 1.25 – 2.50 | 2.56 years | $ | 1.69 | ||||||||||
Exercisable December 31, 2023 | 420,000 | $ | 1.50 – 2.50 | 4.20 years | $ | 1.56 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at September 30, 2024 | 25,000 | $ | 1.75 – 2.50 | 1.65 years | $ | 2.05 |
No compensation expense was recognized on the performance-based options above for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, as the performance terms have not been met or are not probable. As of September 30, 2024, the aggregate intrinsic value of vested performance options outstanding was $80 thousand. Of the total performance-based options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 370,000 options were exercised on a cashless basis, which resulted in 315,694 shares issued and 25,000 options were exercised for cash.
RSUs and RSAs (under our Amended 2020 Plan)
SCHEDULE OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT ACTIVITY
RSU Outstanding Number of Shares |
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Balance at December 31, 2023 | 3,194,375 | |||
Granted | 908,335 | |||
Vested | (1,285,210 | ) | ||
Cancelled/Forfeited | (450,000 | ) | ||
Balance at September 30, 2024 | 2,367,500 |
The total fair value of the 908,335 RSUs and RSAs granted was $6.9 million which was determined using the fair value of the quoted market price on the date of grant. Total compensation expense under the Amended 2020 Plan RSUs and RSAs above was $2.1 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, with unamortized expense remaining of $4.1 million as of September 30, 2024. Total compensation expense under the Amended 2020 Plan RSUs and RSAs above was $6.9 million and $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 1,285,210 RSUs and RSAs vested, of which 1,110,625 shares were issued.
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RSUs and RSAs (outside of our Amended 2020 Plan)
SCHEDULE OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT ACTIVITY
RSU Outstanding Number of Shares |
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Balance at December 31, 2023 | 550,000 | |||
Granted | - | |||
Vested | (187,500 | ) | ||
Balance at September 30, 2024 | 362,500 |
Total compensation expense for RSUs and RSAs outside of the Amended 2020 Plan was $202 thousand and $139 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, with unamortized expense remaining of $97 thousand as of September 30, 2024. Total compensation expense for RSUs and RSAs outside of the Amended 2020 Plan was $712 thousand and $728 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 187,500 RSUs and RSAs vested, of which 125,000 shares were issued.
Warrants
The following is a summary of outstanding and exercisable warrants activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
SCHEDULE OF WARRANT OUTSTANDING AND EXERCISABLE
Warrants Outstanding Number of Shares |
Exercise Price per Share |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life |
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share |
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Balance at December 31, 2023 | 4,730,607 | $ | 1.24 – 12.00 | 3.95 years | $ | 4.81 | ||||||||||
Exercised | (2,986,877 | ) | 1.40 – 5.75 | 3.38 years | 4.90 | |||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2024 | 1,743,730 | $ | 1.24 – 12.00 | 2.91 years | $ | 4.65 | ||||||||||
Exercisable December 31, 2023 | 4,730,607 | $ | 1.24 – 12.00 | 3.95 years | $ | 4.80 | ||||||||||
Exercisable September 30, 2024 | 1,743,730 | $ | 1.24 – 12.00 | 2.91 years | $ | 4.63 |
Total compensation expense on the above warrants was $0 thousand for both the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, with no unamortized expense remaining as of September 30, 2024. Total compensation expense on the above warrants was $0 and $18 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Stock-based Compensation
The total stock-based compensation expense related to common stock issued for services, service-based stock options, performance-based stock options, warrants, RSUs, and RSAs amounted to approximately $2.4 million and $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The total stock-based compensation expense related to common stock issued for services, service-based stock options, performance-based stock options, warrants and RSUs, and RSAs amounted to $9.1 million and $8.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Such amounts are included in general and administrative expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. Unamortized expense remaining related to service-based stock options, performance-based stock options, warrants, RSUs, and RSAs was $4.3 million as of September 30, 2024, which is expected to be recognized through 2026.
NOTE 9 – LEASES
The Company leases office space domestically under operating leases including: (1) the Company’s headquarters in New York, New York for which the lease expires in 2028, (2) a marketing and sales center in Huntington Beach, California for which the lease expires in 2027, (3) a patient care center in Greenville, South Carolina for which the lease expires in 2031, with an additional five year option to extend, for which the Company expects to utilize, (4) warehouse and fulfillment centers in Columbia, Pennsylvania and Lancaster, Pennsylvania for which the leases expired in 2024 and (5) a warehouse and pharmacy operations center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania for which the lease expires in 2029, with an additional five year option to extend, for which the Company expects to utilize. WorkSimpli leases two office spaces in Puerto Rico for which the leases expire in 2026.
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The following is a summary of the Company’s operating right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2024:
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING RIGHT OF USE OF ASSETS
Operating right-of-use assets | $ | 6,750,256 | ||
Operating lease liabilities –- current | $ | 403,319 | ||
Operating lease liabilities – noncurrent | $ | 6,511,425 |
Total accumulated amortization of the Company’s operating right-of-use assets was $2.7 million and $1.9 million as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The table below reconciles the undiscounted future minimum lease payments under the above noted operating leases to the total operating lease liabilities recognized on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2024:
SCHEDULE OF MATURITY OF OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES
Fiscal year 2024 | $ | 215,979 | ||
Fiscal year 2025 | 1,227,477 | |||
Fiscal year 2026 | 1,344,162 | |||
Fiscal year 2027 | 1,236,539 | |||
Fiscal year 2028 | 936,992 | |||
Thereafter | 6,316,720 | |||
Less: imputed interest | (4,360,125 | ) | ||
Present value of operating lease liabilities | $ | 6,914,744 |
Operating lease expenses were $289 thousand and $214 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $747 thousand and $643 thousand for the nine months ended 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and were included in other operating expenses in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.
SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION RELATED TO OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES
September 30, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities | $ | 615,281 | $ | 665,129 |
Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating lease liabilities consisted of the following:
September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Weighted average remaining lease term in years | 10.38 | 2.18 | ||||||
Weighted average discount rate | 10.97 | % | 7.17 | % |
We have elected to apply the short-term lease exception to the warehouse and fulfillment center spaces we lease in Columbia, Pennsylvania and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. These leases have a term of less than 12 months and are not recognized on the balance sheet, but rather expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Straight-line lease payments are approximately $2 thousand and $3 thousand per month, for Columbia, Pennsylvania and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, respectively. Additionally, Conversion Labs PR utilizes office space in Puerto Rico on a month-to-month basis incurring rental expense of approximately $3 thousand per month.
NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Royalty Agreements
During 2016, Conversion Labs PR entered into a sole and exclusive license, royalty and advisory agreement with Pilaris Laboratories, LLC (“Pilaris”) relating to Pilaris’ PilarisMax shampoo formulation and conditioner. The term of the agreement will be the life of the US Patent held by Pilaris, ten years. As consideration for granting Conversion Labs PR this license, Pilaris will receive on quarterly basis, 10% of the net income collected by the licensed products based on the following formula: Net Income = total income – cost of goods sold – advertising and operating expenses directly related to the marketing of the licensed products. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $0 and approximately $5 thousand, respectively, were included in accrued expenses in regard to this agreement. The Company paid Pilaris $5 thousand and $138 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, in regard to this agreement.
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During 2018, the Company entered into a license agreement (the “Alphabet Agreement”) with M.ALPHABET, LLC (“Alphabet”), pursuant to which Alphabet agreed to license its PURPUREX business which consists of methods and compositions developed by Alphabet for the treatment of purpura, bruising, post-procedural bruising, and traumatic bruising (the “Product Line”). Pursuant to the license granted under the Alphabet Agreement, Conversion Labs PR obtains an exclusive license to incorporate (i) any intellectual property rights related to the Product Line and (ii) all designs, drawings, formulas, chemical compositions and specifications used or useable in the Product Line into one or more products manufactured, sold, and/or distributed by Alphabet for the treatment of purpura, bruising, post-procedural bruising and traumatic bruising and for all other fields of use or purposes (the “Licensed Product(s)”), and to make, have made, advertise, promote, market, sell, import, export, use, offer to sell, and distribute the Licensed Product(s) throughout the world with the exception of China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia (the “License”). The Company shall pay Alphabet a royalty equal to 13% of Gross Receipts (as defined in the Agreement) realized from the sales of Licensed Products. No amounts were earned or owed as of September 30, 2024.
Upon execution of the Alphabet Agreement, Alphabet was granted a 10-year stock option to purchase 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.50. Further, if Licensed Products have gross receipts of $7.5 million in any calendar year, the Company will grant Alphabet an option to purchase 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.50; (ii) if Licensed Products have gross receipts of $10.0 million in any calendar year, the Company will grant Alphabet an additional option to purchase 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 and (iii) if Licensed Products have gross receipts of $20.0 million in any calendar year, the Company will grant Alphabet an option to purchase 40,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.75. The likelihood of meeting these performance goals for the licensed products are remote and, therefore, the Company has not recognized any compensation.
Purchase Commitments
Many of the Company’s vendors require product deposits when a purchase order is placed for goods or fulfillment services related to inventory requirements. The Company’s history of product deposits with its inventory vendors, creates an implicit purchase commitment equaling the total expected product acceptance cost in excess of the product deposit. As of September 30, 2024, the Company approximates its implicit purchase commitments to be $1.1 million.
Legal Matters
In the normal course of business operations, the Company may become involved in various legal matters. As of September 30, 2024, other than as set forth below, the Company’s management does not believe that there are any potential legal matters that could have an adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position.
On August 23, 2023, a purported putative class action complaint captioned Marden v. LifeMD, Inc., Case No. 23-cv-07469, was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Marden Complaint”) against the Company’s RexMD brand. The Marden Complaint alleges, inter alia, unauthorized disclosure of certain information of class members to third parties. On November 21, 2023, the plaintiffs amended the Marden Complaint. On March 4, 2024, the Company moved to dismiss the Marden Complaint, and that motion is pending. On July 12, 2024, the parties attended a mediation. The results of legal proceedings are inherently uncertain, and the best estimate of cost is reflected in the Company’s financial results.
On September 5, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued a notice of deficiency to the Company in which the IRS asserted an income tax deficiency of approximately $1.9 million for the Company’s tax year ending December 31, 2019. The Company timely filed a petition in the United States Tax Court disputing all of the proposed tax deficiency. The case remains in its earliest stages. The Company should be served with the IRS’s answer to the Company’s petition in the near future. The Company filed an amended return well before the notice of deficiency was issued that the Company believes will resolve all or substantially all of the issues in the case. The Company intends to vigorously defend this case.
NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Working Capital Loan
In January and February 2023, the Company received proceeds of $2 million under a $2.5 million loan facility with CRG Financial, maturing on December 15, 2023. The loan facility includes interest of 12%. The Company repaid the $2 million outstanding loan balance on March 21, 2023 with the proceeds received from the Avenue Facility and recorded a $325 thousand loss on debt extinguishment related to the repayment of the CRG Financial loan (see Note 6). As of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance was $0 related to the CRG Financial loan. Mr. Bhatia, a member of the Board of the Company, is a 3% owner and also serves on the Board of Directors of CRG Financial.
WorkSimpli Software
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company utilized CloudBoson Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (“CloudBoson”), formerly LegalSubmit Pvt. Ltd. (“LegalSubmit”), a company owned by WorkSimpli’s Chief Software Engineer, to provide software development services. The Company paid CloudBoson a total of $838 thousand and $611 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $2.7 million and $1.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, for these services. The Company owed CloudBoson $50 thousand as of September 30, 2024 and $226 thousand as of December 31, 2023.
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Legal Services
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company utilized King & Spalding LLP (“King & Spalding”), a large international law firm, for which one of the Company’s Board of Directors’ immediate family members is the Company’s relationship partner, to provide legal services. The Company paid King & Spalding a total of approximately $140 thousand and $0 during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $591 thousand and $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, for these services. The Company owed King & Spalding $98 thousand as of September 30, 2024 and $48 thousand as of December 31, 2023.
Director Consulting Agreements
On May 30, 2023, Will Febbo, a member of the Board of the Company, entered into a consulting services agreement with the Company, pursuant to which he provides certain investor relations and strategic business development services, in consideration for 375,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, which will vest in quarterly installments from August 30, 2023 through November 30, 2024. The Company issued 125,000 restricted shares of common stock related to this agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
On June 14, 2023, Robert Jindal, a member of the Board of the Company, entered into a consulting services agreement (the “Jindal Consulting Agreement”) with the Company, pursuant to which Mr. Jindal provides certain investor relations and strategic business development services, in consideration for 225,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, which will vest in six-month installments from June 14, 2023 through December 31, 2024. On July 17, 2024, Mr. Jindal entered into the First Amendment to the Jindal Consulting Services Agreement with the Company (the “Jindal First Amendment”), pursuant to which the Company shall issue 24,835 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, all of which vested on September 14, 2024.
On June 14, 2023, Naveen Bhatia, a member of the Board of the Company, entered into a consulting services agreement with the Company, pursuant to which Mr. Bhatia provides certain investor relations and strategic business development services, in consideration for 225,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, which will vest in six-month installments from June 14, 2023 through December 31, 2024.
Amended Employment Agreement
Effective May 1, 2024, Brian Schreiber, Logistics & Fulfillment Advisor, and a relative of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, entered into an amended employment agreement. Mr. Schreiber’s compensation package was adjusted to reflect the increased scope of his responsibilities. The compensation adjustment, approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board, includes a base salary increase to $240 thousand.
NOTE 12 – SEGMENT DATA
Our portfolio of brands are included within two operating segments: Telehealth and WorkSimpli. We believe our current segments and brands within our segments complement one another and position us well for future growth. Relevant segment data for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:
SCHEDULE OF RELEVANT SEGMENT DATA
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
Telehealth | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 40,275,546 | $ | 24,342,789 | $ | 108,549,257 | $ | 66,896,719 | ||||||||
Gross margin | 89.3 | % | 81.6 | % | 88.0 | % | 81.3 | % | ||||||||
Operating loss | $ | (3,624,659 | ) | $ | (7,716,355 | ) | $ | (16,695,105 | ) | $ | (20,859,582 | ) | ||||
WorkSimpli | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 13,117,611 | $ | 14,271,122 | $ | 39,650,009 | $ | 40,790,439 | ||||||||
Gross margin | 94.6 | % | 97.9 | % | 96.0 | % | 97.5 | % | ||||||||
Operating (loss) income | $ | (1,061,453 | ) | $ | 3,146,974 | $ | (467,818 | ) | $ | 8,541,845 | ||||||
Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 53,393,157 | $ | 38,613,911 | $ | 148,199,266 | $ | 107,687,158 | ||||||||
Gross margin | 90.6 | % | 87.6 | % | 90.1 | % | 87.4 | % | ||||||||
Operating loss | $ | (4,686,112 | ) | $ | (4,569,381 | ) | $ | (17,162,923 | ) | $ | (12,317,737 | ) |
Relevant segment data as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:
September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Total Assets | ||||||||
Telehealth | $ | 63,759,164 | $ | 48,126,006 | ||||
WorkSimpli | 8,800,758 | 10,354,703 | ||||||
Consolidated | $ | 72,559,922 | $ | 58,480,709 |
NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Stock Issued for Service
In October 2024, the Company issued 318,085 shares of common stock related to vested restricted stock with a total fair value of $950 thousand.
Stock Option Exercise
In October 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 10,000 shares of common stock related to the exercise of options for total proceeds of approximately $13 thousand.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Certain statements made in this discussion are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These statements are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company’s management as well as estimates and assumptions made by the Company’s management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used herein, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, including the risks relating to the Company’s business, industry, and the Company’s operations and results of operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
Risk factors include, by way of example and without limitation:
● | changes in the market acceptance of our products; |
● | the impact of competitive products and pricing; |
● | our ability to successfully commercialize our products on a large enough scale to generate profitable operations; |
● | our ability to maintain and develop relationships with customers and suppliers; |
● | our ability to respond to new technological developments quickly and effectively, including applications and risks of artificial intelligence (“AI”); |
● | our ability to prevent, detect and remediate cybersecurity incidents; |
● | our ability to protect our trade secrets or other proprietary rights, operate without infringing upon the proprietary rights of others and prevent others from infringing on our proprietary rights; |
● | our ability to successfully acquire, develop or commercialize new products and equipment; |
● | our ability to collaborate successfully with other businesses and to integrate acquired businesses or new brands; |
● | supply chain constraints or difficulties; |
● | current and potential material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; |
● | our need to raise additional funds in the future; |
● | our ability to successfully recruit and retain qualified personnel; |
● | the impact of industry regulation, including regulation of compounded medications, privacy and digital healthcare; |
● | general economic and business conditions, including inflation, slower growth or recession; |
● | changes in the political or regulatory conditions in the markets in which we operate; and |
● | business interruptions resulting from geo-political actions, including war, and terrorism or disease outbreaks. |
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, or performance. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the future operating results over time except as required by law. We believe that our assumptions are based upon reasonable data derived from and known about our business and operations. No assurances are made that actual results of operations or the results of our future activities will not differ materially from our assumptions.
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Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and unless otherwise indicated, the terms “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to LifeMD, Inc. (formerly known as Conversion Labs, Inc.), Cleared Technologies PBC, a Delaware public benefit corporation (“Cleared”) and our majority-owned subsidiary WorkSimpli Software, LLC (formerly known as LegalSimpli Software, LLC), a Puerto Rico limited liability company (“WorkSimpli”). The affiliated network of medical Professional Corporations and medical Professional Associations administratively led by LifeMD Southern Patient Medical Care, P.C., (“LifeMD PC”) is the Company’s variable interest entity in which we hold a controlling financial interest. Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States (“U.S.”) dollars.
Corporate History
We were formed in the State of Delaware on May 24, 1994, under our prior name, Immudyne, Inc. We changed our name to Conversion Labs, Inc. on June 22, 2018 and then subsequently, on February 22, 2021, we changed our name to LifeMD, Inc. Further, in connection with our name change, we changed our trading symbol to LFMD. In June 2018, the Company closed the strategic acquisition of 51% of WorkSimpli, a company that provides a software as a service for converting, editing, signing and sharing PDF documents called PDFSimpli. Effective January 22, 2021, we consummated a transaction to restructure the ownership of WorkSimpli through a series of agreements and concurrently increased our ownership stake in WorkSimpli to 85.6%. Effective September 30, 2022, two option agreements were exercised which further restructured the ownership of WorkSimpli. As a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli decreased to 73.6%. Effective March 31, 2023, the Company redeemed 500 membership interest units in WorkSimpli and, as a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli increased to 74.1%. Effective June 30, 2023, an option agreement was exercised which further restructured the ownership of WorkSimpli. As a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli decreased to 73.3%. On January 18, 2022, the Company acquired Cleared, a nationwide allergy telehealth platform that provides personalized treatments for allergy, asthma, and immunology.
Business Overview
We are a direct-to-patient telehealth company providing a high-quality, cost-effective, and convenient way to access comprehensive, virtual and in-home healthcare. We believe the traditional model of visiting a doctor’s office, traveling to a retail pharmacy, and returning for follow up care or prescription refills is complex, inefficient, and costly, and discourages many individuals from seeking much needed medical care. LifeMD is improving the delivery of healthcare experience through telehealth with our proprietary technology platform, affiliated and dedicated provider network, broad and expanding treatment capabilities, and unique ability to nurture patient relationships.
The LifeMD telehealth platform integrates best-in-class capabilities including a 50-state medical group, a nationwide pharmacy network, nationwide laboratory and diagnostic testing capabilities, a fully integrated electronic medical records (“EMR”) system and an internal patient care and service call center. These capabilities are integrated by an industry-leading, proprietary telehealth technology that supports a broad range of primary care, chronic disease and lifestyle healthcare needs. Currently, LifeMD treats approximately 269,000 active patient subscribers across a range of their medical needs including primary care, men’s sexual health, weight management, sleep, hair loss and hormonal therapy by providing telehealth clinical services and prescription and over-the-counter (“OTC”) treatments, as medically appropriate. Our virtual primary care services are primarily offered on a subscription basis. Since inception, we have helped approximately 1,059,000 customers and patients by providing them greater access to high-quality, convenient, and affordable care.
Our mission is to empower people to live healthier lives by increasing access to high-quality and affordable virtual and in-home healthcare. We believe our success has been, and will continue to be, attributable to an amazing patient experience, made possible by attracting and retaining the highest-quality providers in the country, and our proprietary end-to-end technology platform. As we continue to pursue long-term growth, we plan to continue to introduce new telehealth product and service offerings that complement our already expansive treatment areas. During April 2023, we launched a highly successful and differentiated GLP-1 Weight Management offering driven by our existing primary care capabilities that already had more than 71,000 patient subscribers as of September 30, 2024. Patients receive a range of weight loss services including prescriptions for GLP-1 medications, as medically appropriate, lab work services, general primary care and holistic healthcare and coaching. The GLP-1 medically supported weight loss market is rapidly growing and is projected to increase from over $13 billion to over $100 billion by 2030, according to J.P. Morgan Research.
Our telehealth revenue increased 62% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Total revenue from recurring subscriptions is approximately 92%. In addition to our telehealth business, we own 73.32% of WorkSimpli, which operates PDFSimpli, a rapidly growing software as a service platform for converting, signing, editing, and sharing PDF documents. WorkSimpli revenue from recurring subscriptions is 100%.
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Our Platform and Business Strategy
We are a patient-centric telehealth company dedicated to delivering seamless end-to-end virtual healthcare directly to consumers and through select enterprise (“B2B”) partnerships. Our mission is facilitated by our robust technology platform that is purpose-built to seamlessly connect the various touchpoints involved in delivering complex care, including scheduling for a national provider network, EMR capabilities, secure synchronous and asynchronous communication, digital prescriptions, cloud pharmacy and more. Our platform enables us to deliver modern personalized health experiences and offerings through our websites and mobile applications, spanning customer discovery, purchase and connection with licensed providers, to pharmacy and OTC order fulfillment, through ongoing care. We believe that our seamless approach significantly reduces the complication, cost and time burden of healthcare, incentivizing consumers to stick with our brands.
Our offerings are sold to consumers on a subscription basis thus creating a relationship-driven patient experience to bolster retention rates and recurring revenue. Our offerings range from prescription medication and OTC products fulfilled on a recurring basis, to primary care and weight management clinical services and ongoing care from a team of dedicated medical providers. In general, our offerings seek to serve a patient throughout the lifecycle of both their general and chronic healthcare needs. As appropriate, prescription medications and OTC products are filled by pharmacy fulfillment partners, and are shipped directly to the patient. The number of patients and customers we serve across the nation continues to increase at a robust pace, with approximately 1,059,000 individuals having purchased our products and services to date.
Our platform also includes a robust customer relationship management (“CRM”) system, and performance marketing platform that enables us to acquire and retain new patients and customers at scale by driving brand visibility through strategic media placements, influencer partnerships, and direct response advertising methods across highly visible marketing channels (i.e., national TV, streaming TV, streaming audio, YouTube, podcasts, Out of Home, print, magazines, online search, social media, and digital).
We leverage our telehealth technology platform and services across the three core areas described below:
Direct-to-Consumer Virtual Primary Care
In the first quarter of 2022, we launched our flagship virtual primary care offering under the LifeMD brand, LifeMD PC. This offering provides patients with 24/7 access to an affiliated high-quality provider for their primary care, urgent care, and chronic care needs. LifeMD’s virtual primary care offering is a mobile-first full-service destination that provides seamless access to high-quality clinical care including virtual consultations and treatment, prescription medications, diagnostics and imaging, wellness coaching and more. This offering is also supported by robust partnerships that provide our patients benefits such as substantial discounts on lab work and a prescription discount card that can be presented at over 60,000 pharmacies to save up to 92% on their prescription medication.
In April 2023, we launched our rapidly growing GLP-1 Weight Management program providing primary care, weight loss, holistic healthcare, lab work and prescription services, as appropriate, to patients seeking to access a medically supported weight loss solution. Since inception, our Weight Management program has grown exponentially to over 71,000 patient subscribers as of September 30, 2024. We remain at the forefront of the rapidly growing GLP-1 weight loss market, which is expected to exceed $100 billion by 2030, with our highly differentiated and comprehensive offering. In September 2024, we expanded our Weight Management program with an alternative designed for patients who are unable or unwilling to use GLP-1 medications. This treatment plan consists of three oral medications – metformin, bupropion, and topiramate.
Direct-to-Patient Telehealth
We also leverage our telehealth platform’s provider network, cloud pharmacy, and EMR capabilities across our direct-to-patient telehealth brands. Our telehealth brands RexMD, ShapiroMD, NavaMD, and Cleared address largely unaddressed or underserved needs and are leading destinations in their respective treatment verticals of men’s health, hair loss, dermatology, and immunology.
○ | RexMD is a men’s telehealth platform brand that offers access to virtual medical treatment for a variety of men’s health needs. After treatment from an affiliated licensed physician, if appropriate, one of our partner pharmacies will dispense and ship prescription medications and OTC products directly to the customer. Since RexMD’s initial launch in the erectile dysfunction treatment market, it has expanded into additional indications including but not limited to, premature ejaculation, hormone therapy and hair loss. RexMD has served approximately 578,000 customers and patients since inception with a 4.6-star Trustpilot rating. | |
○ | ShapiroMD offers access to virtual medical treatment, prescription medications, patented doctor formulated OTC products, topical compounded medications and Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved medical devices treating male and female hair loss through our telehealth platform. ShapiroMD has emerged as a leading destination for hair loss treatment across the United States (“U.S.”) and has served approximately 265,000 customers and patients since inception with a 4.9-star Trustpilot rating. |
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○ | NavaMD is a female-oriented, tele-dermatology brand that offers access to virtual medical treatment from dermatologists and other providers, and, if appropriate, prescription oral and compounded topical medications to treat dermatological conditions such as aging and acne. In addition to the brand’s telehealth offerings, NavaMD’s proprietary products leverage intellectual property and proprietary formulations licensed from Restorsea, a leading medical-grade skincare technology platform. | |
○ | Cleared is a telehealth brand that provides personalized treatments for allergy, asthma and immunology. Offerings include in-home tests for both environmental and food allergies, prescriptions for allergies and asthma and FDA-approved immunotherapies for treating chronic allergies. Cleared leverages a 50-state network of affiliated medical professionals and providers, various pharmaceutical partners and treatments and tests that cost up to 50% less than the brand-name competition. The offerings include free consultations, prescription medication, complementary OTC products and ongoing care from U.S.-licensed allergists and nurses. |
B2B Telehealth Partnerships
Organizations selling healthcare products face a challenging commercial landscape. Increased competition, shrinking market sizes and challenges reaching patients via the traditional brick-and-mortar physician offices are forcing pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies to rethink their commercial strategies and increase their focus on digital patient awareness and engagement initiatives. It is estimated that spending on digital solutions to facilitate greater access to end markets accounts for one-third of the collective $30 billion commercial spend by these companies in the U.S. We believe LifeMD’s unique telehealth technology platform and virtual care expertise is well-positioned to address the unmet needs of healthcare product companies as they relate to digital patient awareness, access to care, adherence and compliance. To date, LifeMD has executed the following enterprise commercial agreements providing access to our industry leading telehealth platform capabilities.
○ | In September 2023, LifeMD executed a partnership agreement with ASCEND Therapeutics, LLC (“ASCEND”), a subsidiary of Besins Healthcare, and a specialty pharmaceutical company concentrating on women’s health, to provide integrated telehealth services to improve access to EstroGel®. Under the terms of the agreement, LifeMD receives fees related to certain corporate services provided to ASCEND while having our telehealth services featured on the www.estrogel.com website. |
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On December 11, 2023, the Company entered into a collaboration with Medifast, Inc. through and with certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Medifast”). Medifast will utilize the Company’s virtual care technology platform to provide its clients access to a clinically supported weight management program, including GLP-1 medications, which are a class of medications that mainly help manage blood sugar (glucose) levels in people with Type 2 diabetes but can also treat obesity. Pursuant to certain agreements between the parties, Medifast has agreed to pay to the Company the amount of $10 million to support the collaboration, funding enhancements to the Company platform, operations and supporting infrastructure, of which $5 million was paid at the closing on December 12, 2023, $2.5 million was paid during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and the remaining $2.5 million was paid during the three months ended June 30, 2024 (the “Medifast Collaboration”). |
In addition, in connection with the Medifast Collaboration, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement and registration rights agreement with Medifast’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Jason Pharmaceuticals, Inc., whereby the Company issued 1,224,425 shares of its common stock in a private placement (the “Medifast Private Placement”) at a purchase price of $8.1671 per share, for aggregate proceeds of approximately $10 million. The Company granted Jason Pharmaceuticals the right, for a period contemporaneous with the ongoing collaboration, to appoint one non-voting observer to the Board of Directors of the Company, entitled to attend Board meetings. |
Manufacturing and Supply Chain
We use third parties to manufacture and package our OTC products according to the formulas and packaging guidelines we dictate. In order to minimize costs, we may elect to purchase raw or bulk materials directly from our suppliers and have them shipped to our manufacturers so that we may incur only tableting, encapsulating, and/or packaging costs and avoid the additional costs associated with purchasing the finished product.
FDA potential restrictions on compounding of GLP-1s, including removal of tirzepatide (marketed as Mounjaro® and Zepbound®) and/or semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic® and Wegovy®) from the drug shortage list, have the potential to disrupt patient treatment continuity, by limiting our ability to provide personalized treatment plans that meet individual patient needs, and could adversely impact our financial results. These restrictions may lead to decreased patient satisfaction, increased attrition rates, and potential legal challenges if patients are unable to access needed medications in a timely manner. Additionally, the inability to offer compounded options may drive patients who do not have insurance coverage, or who are unwilling to pay out-of-pocket, for branded GLP-1 medications to seek other medications and/or alternatives outside of telehealth, adversely impacting the growth and viability of the business.
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Majority Owned Subsidiary: WorkSimpli
WorkSimpli is a leading provider of workplace and document services for consumers, gig workers and small businesses. WorkSimpli operates the following brands: (1) PDFSimpli, an online software as a service platform that allows users to create, edit, convert, sign, and share PDF documents, (2) ResumeBuild, a leading provider of digital resume and cover letter services, (3) SignSimpli, a digital signature platform and (4) LegalSimpli, a provider of legal forms for consumers and small businesses. We acquired WorkSimpli through the purchase of 51% of the membership interests of WorkSimpli Software LLC, a Puerto Rico limited liability company, which operates a marketing-driven software solutions business. On January 22, 2021, LifeMD consummated a transaction and increased its ownership of WorkSimpli to 85.6%. Effective September 30, 2022, two option agreements were exercised which further restructured the ownership of WorkSimpli. As a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli decreased to 73.6%. Effective March 31, 2023, the Company redeemed 500 membership interest units in WorkSimpli and, as a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli increased to 74.1%. Effective June 30, 2023, an option agreement was exercised which further restructured the ownership of WorkSimpli. As a result, the Company’s ownership interest in WorkSimpli decreased to 73.3%.
WorkSimpli was ranked in the top 25,000 websites globally, with more than 56 million registrants. Since its launch, WorkSimpli has converted or edited over 276 terabytes of documents for customers from the legal, financial, real-estate and academic sectors. WorkSimpli had over 160,000 active subscriptions as of September 30, 2024.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Our financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024 are summarized as follows in comparison to the three months ended September 30, 2023:
September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
$ | % of Sales | $ | % of Sales | |||||||||||||
Telehealth revenue, net | $ | 40,275,546 | 75.43 | % | $ | 24,342,789 | 63.04 | % | ||||||||
WorkSimpli revenue, net | 13,117,611 | 24.57 | % | 14,271,122 | 36.96 | % | ||||||||||
Total revenue, net | 53,393,157 | 100 | % | 38,613,911 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
Cost of telehealth revenue | 4,300,877 | 8.06 | % | 4,479,760 | 11.60 | % | ||||||||||
Cost of WorkSimpli revenue | 712,664 | 1.33 | % | 301,746 | 0.78 | % | ||||||||||
Total cost of revenue | 5,013,541 | 9.39 | % | 4,781,506 | 12.38 | % | ||||||||||
Gross profit | 48,379,616 | 90.61 | % | 33,832,405 | 87.62 | % | ||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | 26,611,672 | 49.84 | % | 19,776,797 | 51.22 | % | ||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 18,925,844 | 35.45 | % | 13,398,387 | 34.70 | % | ||||||||||
Customer service expenses | 2,804,210 | 5.25 | % | 2,106,252 | 5.45 | % | ||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 2,112,169 | 3.96 | % | 1,622,137 | 4.20 | % | ||||||||||
Development costs | 2,611,833 | 4.89 | % | 1,498,213 | 3.88 | % | ||||||||||
Total expenses | 53,065,728 | 99.39 | % | 38,401,786 | 99.45 | % | ||||||||||
Operating loss | (4,686,112 | ) | (8.78 | )% | (4,569,381 | ) | (11.83 | )% | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | (558,597 | ) | (1.04 | )% | (713,766 | ) | (1.85 | )% | ||||||||
Net loss before income taxes |
(5,244,709 |
) | (9.82 |
)% | (5,283,147 |
) | (13.68 |
)% |
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Income tax expense |
(232,523 |
) | (0.44 |
)% |
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% | |||||||||
Net loss | (5,477,232 | ) | (10.26 | )% | (5,283,147 | ) | (13.68 | )% | ||||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | (345,767 | ) | (0.65 | )% | 839,288 | 2.18 | % | |||||||||
Net loss attributable to LifeMD, Inc. | (5,131,465 | ) | (9.61 | )% | (6,122,435 | ) | (15.86 | )% | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | (776,563 | ) | (1.46 | )% | (776,563 | ) | (2.01 | )% | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (5,908,028 | ) | (11.07 | )% | $ | (6,898,998 | ) | (17.87 | )% |
Total revenue, net. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were approximately $53.4 million, an increase of 38% compared to approximately $38.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in revenues was attributable to an increase in telehealth revenue of 65%, partially offset by a decrease in WorkSimpli revenue of 8%. Telehealth revenue accounts for 75% of total revenue and has increased during the three months ended September 30, 2024 due to an increase in online sales demand primarily for LifeMD primary care which experienced an increase of approximately $18.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. WorkSimpli revenue accounts for 25% of total revenue and has decreased slightly year over year due to a lower demand.
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Total cost of revenue. Total cost of revenue consists of the cost of (1) telehealth revenues, which primarily include product costs, pharmacy fulfillment costs, physician consult fees, and shipping costs directly attributable to our prescription and OTC products and (2) the cost of WorkSimpli revenue consisting primarily of information technology fees related to providing the services made available on our online platform. Total cost of revenue increased by approximately 5% to approximately $5.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to approximately $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The combined cost of revenue increase was due to increased telehealth sales volume during the three months ended September 30, 2024 when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. Telehealth costs decreased to 11% of associated telehealth revenues experienced during the three months ended September 30, 2024, from 18% of associated telehealth revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to improved pricing. WorkSimpli costs were 5% of associated WorkSimpli revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 2% of associated WorkSimpli revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Gross profit. Gross profit increased by approximately 43% to approximately $48.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to approximately $33.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as a result of increased telehealth revenue and improved pricing. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues was 91% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 88% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues for telehealth was 89% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 82% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and for WorkSimpli was 95% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 98% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in sales volume and demand for LifeMD primary care and improved pricing have contributed to the increase in gross profit.
Total expenses. Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were approximately $53.1 million, as compared to approximately $38.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This represents an increase of approximately 38%, or $14.7 million. The increase is primarily attributable to:
(i) | Selling and marketing expenses: This mainly consists of online marketing and advertising expenses. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had an increase of approximately $6.8 million, or 35% in selling and marketing costs resulting from additional sales and marketing initiatives to drive the current period’s sales growth primarily for LifeMD primary care. This ramp up is expected to both increase and maintain sustained revenue growth in future years, based on the Company’s recurring revenue subscription-based sales model. |
(ii) | General and administrative expenses: During the three months ended September 30, 2024, stock-based compensation was $2.4 million, with the majority related to stock compensation expense attributable to restricted stock awards, as compared to stock-based compensation expense of $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This category also consists of merchant processing fees, payroll expenses for corporate employees, taxes and licenses, amortization expense and legal and professional fees. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had an increase of approximately $5.5 million in general and administrative expenses, primarily related to increases in compensation costs of $3.7 million, merchant processing fees of $1.5 million and legal and professional fees of $1.0 million, partially offset by the decrease in stock-based compensation noted above. |
(iii) | Customer service expenses: This consists of rent, insurance, payroll and benefit expenses related to the Company’s customer service department located in South Carolina and Puerto Rico. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had an increase of approximately $698 thousand, or 33%, primarily related to increases in infrastructure costs and headcount in the Company’s customer service department. |
(iv) | Other operating expenses: This consists of rent and lease expense, insurance, office supplies and software subscriptions, royalty expense and bank charges. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had an increase of approximately $490 thousand, or 30%, primarily related to software subscriptions. |
(v) | Development costs: This mainly relates to third-party technology services for developing and maintaining our online platforms. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had an increase of approximately $1.1 million or 74%, primarily resulting from technology platform improvements and amortization expenses. |
Interest expense, net. Interest expense, net consists of interest expense related to the Avenue Facility and notes payable, partially offset by interest income on the Company’s cash account balances for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and interest expense related to the Avenue Facility, notes payable and interest accrued on the Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Interest expense, net decreased by approximately $155 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to an increase in interest income on the Company’s cash account balances for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023.
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Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Our financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 are summarized as follows in comparison to the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
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$ | % of Sales | $ | % of Sales | |||||||||||||
Telehealth revenue, net | $ | 108,549,257 | 73.25 | % | $ | 66,896,719 | 62.12 | % | ||||||||
WorkSimpli revenue, net | 39,650,009 | 26.75 | % | 40,790,439 | 37.88 | % | ||||||||||
Total revenue, net | 148,199,266 | 100 | % | 107,687,158 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
Cost of telehealth revenue | 13,049,315 | 8.81 | % | 12,525,887 | 11.63 | % | ||||||||||
Cost of WorkSimpli revenue | 1,589,318 | 1.07 | % | 1,019,018 | 0.95 | % | ||||||||||
Total cost of revenue | 14,638,633 | 9.88 | % | 13,544,905 | 12.58 | % | ||||||||||
Gross profit | 133,560,633 | 90.12 | % | 94,142,253 | 87.42 | % | ||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | 77,164,480 | 52.07 | % | 56,062,345 | 52.06 | % | ||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 52,752,961 | 35.60 | % | 36,120,723 | 33.54 | % | ||||||||||
Customer service expenses | 7,385,669 | 4.98 | % | 5,573,734 | 5.18 | % | ||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 6,318,791 | 4.26 | % | 4,640,690 | 4.31 | % | ||||||||||
Development costs | 7,101,655 | 4.79 | % | 4,062,498 | 3.77 | % | ||||||||||
Total expenses | 150,723,556 | 101.70 | % | 106,459,990 | 98.86 | % | ||||||||||
Operating loss | (17,162,923 | ) | (11.58 | )% | (12,317,737 | ) | (11.44 | )% | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | (1,567,743 | ) | (1.06 | )% | (1,973,901 | ) | (1.83 | )% | ||||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | - | - | % | (325,198 | ) | (0.30 | )% | |||||||||
Net loss before income taxes | (18,730,666 |
) | (12.64 |
)% | (14,616,836 |
) | (13.57 |
)% | ||||||||
Income tax expense |
(232,523 |
) | (0.16 |
)% |
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% |
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Net loss | (18,963,189 | ) | (12.80 | )% | (14,616,836 | ) | (13.57 | )% | ||||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | (187,729 | ) | (0.13 | )% | 2,247,055 | 2.09 | % | |||||||||
Net loss attributable to LifeMD, Inc. | (18,775,460 | ) | (12.67 | )% | (16,863,891 | ) | (15.66 | )% | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | (2,329,688 | ) | (1.57 | )% | (2,329,688 | ) | (2.16 | )% | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (21,105,148 | ) | (14.24 | )% | $ | (19,193,579 | ) | (17.82 | )% |
Total revenue, net. Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were approximately $148.2 million, an increase of 38% compared to approximately $107.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in revenues was attributable to an increase in telehealth revenue of 62%, partially offset by a decrease in WorkSimpli revenue of 3%. Telehealth revenue accounts for 73% of total revenue and has increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 due to an increase in online sales demand primarily for LifeMD primary care which experienced an increase of approximately $38.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and Medifast Collaboration revenue. WorkSimpli revenue accounts for 27% of total revenue and has decreased slightly year over year due to a lower demand.
Total cost of revenue. Total cost of revenue consists of the cost of (1) telehealth revenues, which primarily include product costs, pharmacy fulfillment costs, physician consult fees, and shipping costs directly attributable to our prescription and OTC products and (2) the cost of WorkSimpli revenue consisting primarily of information technology fees related to providing the services made available on our online platform. Total cost of revenue increased by approximately 8% to approximately $14.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to approximately $13.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The combined cost of revenue increase was due to increased telehealth sales volume during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Telehealth costs decreased to 12% of associated telehealth revenues experienced during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, from 19% of associated telehealth revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to improved pricing. WorkSimpli costs increased to 4% of associated WorkSimpli revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 3% of associated WorkSimpli revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Gross profit. Gross profit increased by approximately 42% to approximately $133.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to approximately $94.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as a result of increased combined sales. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues was 90% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 87% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues for telehealth was 88% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 81% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and for WorkSimpli was 96% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 98% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in sales volume and demand for LifeMD primary care, Medifast Collaboration revenue, and improved pricing have contributed to the increase in gross profit.
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Total expenses. Operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were approximately $150.7 million, as compared to approximately $106.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This represents an increase of 42%, or approximately $44.2 million. The increase is primarily attributable to:
(i) | Selling and marketing expenses: This mainly consists of online marketing and advertising expenses. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had an increase of approximately $21.1 million, or 38% in selling and marketing costs resulting from additional sales and marketing initiatives to drive the current period’s sales growth primarily for LifeMD primary care. This ramp up is expected to both increase and maintain sustained revenue growth in future years, based on the Company’s recurring revenue subscription-based sales model. |
(ii) | General and administrative expenses: During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, stock-based compensation was $9.1 million, with the majority related to stock compensation expense attributable to restricted stock awards, as compared to stock-based compensation expense of $8.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This category also consists of merchant processing fees, payroll expenses for corporate employees, taxes and licenses, amortization expense and legal and professional fees. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had an increase of approximately $16.6 million in general and administrative expenses, primarily related to increases in compensation costs of $9.5 million, legal and professional fees of $3.9 million and merchant processing fees of $2.8 million. |
(iii) | Customer service expenses: This consists of rent, insurance, payroll and benefit expenses related to the Company’s customer service department located in South Carolina and Puerto Rico. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had an increase of approximately $1.8 million, or 33%, primarily related to increases in infrastructure costs and headcount in the Company’s customer service department. |
(iv) | Other operating expenses: This consists of rent and lease expense, insurance, office supplies and software subscriptions, royalty expense and bank charges. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had an increase of approximately $1.7 million, or 36%, primarily related to software subscriptions and a reduction in credit card rewards. |
(v) | Development costs: This mainly relates to third-party technology services for developing and maintaining our online platforms. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had an increase of approximately $3 million, or 75%, primarily resulting from technology platform improvements and amortization expenses. |
Interest expense, net. Interest expense, net consists of interest expense related to the Avenue Facility and notes payable, partially offset by interest income on the Company’s cash account balances for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and interest expense related to the Avenue Facility, notes payable and interest accrued on the Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Interest expense, net decreased by approximately $406 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to an increase in interest income on the Company’s cash account balances for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Loss on debt extinguishment. The Company recorded a $325 thousand loss on debt extinguishment related to the repayment of the CRG Financial loan during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due to a prepayment penalty and various fees associated with the CRG Financial loan.
Working Capital
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Current assets | $ | 48,656,957 | $ | 42,604,267 | ||||
Current liabilities | 58,952,281 | 34,781,724 | ||||||
Working capital | $ | (10,295,324 | ) | $ | 7,822,543 |
Working capital decreased by approximately $18.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in current assets is primarily attributable to an increase in cash of approximately $4.4 million. Current liabilities increased by approximately $24.2 million, which was primarily attributable to an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $11.9 million as a result of timing of payments and the Company extending payables and credit terms with vendors, an increase in deferred revenue of $7.6 million as a result of increased recurring telehealth subscription revenue, and an increase in current portion of long-term debt of $5.3 million.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 15,944,841 | $ | 3,106,602 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (8,815,591 | ) | (6,516,645 | ) | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (2,688,722 | ) | 14,739,416 | |||||
Net increase in cash | 4,440,528 | 11,329,373 |
Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $15.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared with approximately $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The significant factors contributing to the net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, include: (1) an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $12.5 million, (2) $9.1 million in non-cash stock-based compensation charges, (3) an increase in deferred revenue of $7.6 million, and (4) $7.3 million in non-cash depreciation and amortization. These increases were partially offset by the Company’s net loss of $19.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was driven primarily by the following: (1) $8.8 million in non-cash stock-based compensation charges, (2) $5.0 million in non-cash depreciation and amortization, (3) a net increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other operating activities of $4.6 million, (4) a $325 thousand loss on debt extinguishment and (5) an increase in deferred revenue of $692 thousand. These increases were partially offset by the Company’s net loss of $14.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $8.8 million, as compared with approximately $6.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was due to cash paid for capitalized software costs of approximately $7.5 million, and cash paid for the purchase of equipment of approximately $1.3 million. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was due to cash paid for capitalized software costs of approximately $6.3 million, cash paid for the purchase of intangible assets of $149 thousand and cash paid for the purchase of equipment of approximately $94 thousand.
Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $2.7 million as compared with approximately $14.7 million in net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, consisted of: (1) preferred stock dividends of $2.3 million, (2) repayments of notes payable of approximately $328 thousand, (3) distributions to non-controlling interest of $108 thousand, and (4) the final contingent consideration payment made related to the ResumeBuild acquisition of approximately $31 thousand, partially offset by proceeds from the exercise of options of approximately $108 thousand. Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, consisted of: (1) $19.5 million in net proceeds received from the Avenue Facility, (2) $2.3 million in proceeds received from notes payable and (3) $900 thousand in net proceeds received for the sale of common stock under the ATM Sales Agreement (as defined below). These factors contributing to net cash provided by financing activities were partially offset by repayments of notes payable of approximately $5 million net of a $325 thousand loss on debt extinguishment on the CRG Financial loan, preferred stock dividends of approximately $2.3 million, payments made to redeem 500 WorkSimpli membership interest units of approximately $306 thousand, contingent consideration payments made related to the ResumeBuild brand acquisition of approximately $188 thousand and distributions to non-controlling interest of $108 thousand.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Outlook
To date, the Company has been funding operations primarily through the sales of its products, issuance of common and preferred stock, and through loans and advances. The Company’s continued operations are dependent upon obtaining an increase in its sale volumes or the issuance of additional shares of common stock. Our primary short-term and long-term requirements for liquidity and capital are for customer acquisitions, funding business acquisitions and investments we may make from time to time, working capital including our noncancelable operating lease obligations, noncontingent consideration, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. For more information on our operating lease obligations, see Note 9—Leases to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report. There can be no assurances that we will be successful in increasing revenues and improving operational efficiencies.
On December 11, 2023, the Company entered into a collaboration with Medifast. Pursuant to certain agreements between the parties, Medifast has agreed to pay to the Company the amount of $10 million to support the collaboration, funding enhancements to the Company platform, operations and supporting infrastructure, of which $5 million was paid at the closing on December 12, 2023, $2.5 million was paid during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and the remaining $2.5 million was paid during the three months ended June 30, 2024.
In addition, in connection with the Medifast Collaboration, on December 11, 2023, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement with Medifast’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Jason Pharmaceuticals, Inc., whereby the Company issued 1,224,425 shares of its common stock in the Medifast Private Placement, at a purchase price of $8.1671 per share, for aggregate proceeds of approximately $10 million.
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On March 21, 2023, the Company entered into and closed on a Credit Agreement, and a supplement to the Credit Agreement with Avenue. The Credit Agreement provides for a convertible senior secured credit facility of up to an aggregate amount of $40 million, comprised of the following: (1) $15 million in term loans funded at closing, (2) $5 million of additional committed term loans which the Company received on September 26, 2023 under the Avenue First Amendment and (3) $20 million of additional uncommitted term loans, collectively referred to as the “Avenue Facility”. The Avenue Facility matures on October 1, 2026. The Company issued Avenue warrants to purchase $1.2 million of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.24, subject to adjustments. In addition, Avenue may convert up to $2 million of the $15 million in term loans funded at closing into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time while the loans are outstanding, at a price per share equal to $1.49. Proceeds from the Avenue Facility were used to repay the Company’s outstanding notes payable balances with CRG Financial and are expected to be used for general corporate purposes.
On November 15, 2023, Avenue converted $1 million of the principal amount of the outstanding term loans into shares of the Company’s common stock. This resulted in 672,042 shares of common stock issued to Avenue. Additionally on November 15, 2023, Avenue exercised 96,773 of the Avenue Warrants on a cashless basis resulting in 79,330 shares of the Company’s common stock issued.
The Company entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “ATM Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. relating to the sale of its common stock. In accordance with the terms of the ATM Sales Agreement, the Company may, but is not obligated to, offer and sell, from time to time, shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $60 million, through or to the Agents, acting as agent or principal. Sales of common stock, if any, will be made by any method permitted that is deemed an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act. On June 7, 2024, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 under the Securities Act, which was declared effective on July 18, 2024 (the “2024 Shelf”). Under the 2024 Shelf at the time of effectiveness, the Company had the ability to raise up to $150.0 million by selling common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, and units including $53.3 million of its common stock under the ATM Sales Agreement. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $53.3 million available under the ATM Sales Agreement, which is part of the $150.0 million available under the 2024 Shelf.
The Company reviewed its forecasted operating results and sources and uses of cash used in management’s assessment, which included the available financing and consideration of positive and negative evidence impacting management’s forecasts, market, and industry factors. Positive indicators that lead to the Company’s expectation that it will have sufficient cash over the next 12 months following the date of this report include: (1) the Company’s continued strengthening of the Company’s revenues and improvement of operational efficiencies across the business, (2) the expected improvement in its cash burn rate over the next 12 months and positive operating cash flows during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, (3) cash on hand of $37.6 million as of September 30, 2024, (4) $53.3 million available under the ATM Sales Agreement, which is part of the $150.0 million available under the 2024 Shelf, (5) management’s ability to curtail expenses, if necessary, and (6) the overall market value of the telehealth industry, which it believes will continue to drive interest in the Company already evidenced by the Medifast Collaboration and Medifast Private Placement noted above.
Critical Accounting Estimates
We prepare our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require our management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our financial condition or results of operations would be affected. We base our estimates on our own historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable after taking into account our circumstances and expectations for the future based on available information. We evaluate these estimates on an ongoing basis.
We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (i) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (ii) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used in the current period, would have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. There are items within our financial statements that require estimation but are not deemed critical, as defined above.
Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2—Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report. We believe that these accounting policies are critical for one to fully understand and evaluate our financial condition and results of operations.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280). The amendments in this update improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 will become effective for the Company’s annual period beginning on January 1, 2024 and interim periods within beginning after January 1, 2025. The Company does not expect the application of ASU 2023-07 to have a material impact to its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, to improve its income tax disclosure requirements. Under ASU 2023-09, entities must annually: (1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and (2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 will become effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2025. The Company does not expect the application of ASU 2023-09 to have a material impact to its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
All other accounting standards updates that have been issued or proposed by the FASB that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. In designing disclosure controls and procedures, our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.
Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, has evaluated 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 upon that evaluation and subject to the foregoing, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting described below.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management of our Company and its consolidated subsidiaries is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of its chief executive and chief financial officers and effected by the Company’s Board of Directors, management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of its consolidated financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Material Weaknesses in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2024, based on the framework established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (“COSO”) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management has determined that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective.
A material weakness, as defined in the standards established by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
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Management identified the following control deficiencies during the year ended December 31, 2023 that constituted material weaknesses:
● | Ineffective design, implementation, and operation of controls over program change management, user access and vendor management to ensure: |
(i) | information technology (“IT”) program and data changes affecting the Company’s financial IT applications and underlying accounting records, are identified, tested, authorized, and implemented appropriately to validate that data produced by its relevant IT systems were complete and accurate. Automated process-level and manual controls that are dependent upon the information derived from such financially relevant systems were also determined to be ineffective as a result of such deficiency; | |
(ii) | appropriate restrictions that would adequately prevent users from gaining inappropriate access to the financially relevant systems; and | |
(iii) | key third-party service provider Systems and Organizational Controls (“SOC”) reports were obtained and reviewed. |
● | Business process controls across the entity’s financial reporting processes were not effectively designed and implemented to properly address the risk of material misstatement from: |
(i) | insufficient evidence to verify the completeness and accuracy of manually generated Information Produced by the Entity (“IPE”) and system generated IPE; and | |
(ii) | insufficient evidence of formal review and approval procedures of key information utilized in the performance of the control. |
Management is in the process of remediating these identified material weaknesses.
Management’s Plan to Remediate the Material Weaknesses
To remediate the identified material weaknesses, our management, with oversight from our audit committee, implemented a remediation plan. The Company has taken the following remediation steps during the year ended December 31, 2023:
(i) | engaged an independent third-party consulting firm to conduct internal control walkthroughs and testing and to provide assistance with deficiency remediation; | |
(ii) | prepared risk assessments of our financial statement accounts in accordance with the COSO 2013 Framework; | |
(iii) | developed risk and control matrices for critical internal control processes supporting internal control over financial reporting; | |
(iv) | created key process flowcharts, including documentation of key and compensating controls; | |
(v) | assessed the design and operating effectiveness of our controls; | |
(vi) | identified control gaps and weaknesses in the design and operating effectiveness of our controls; | |
(vii) | implemented a ticketing system for user provisioning, modifications, and termination; | |
(viii) | formalized information technology change management processes and retention of audit documentation; | |
(ix) | established policies and procedures related to system backups and monitoring, software development life cycle and cybersecurity; | |
(x) | started to formalize user access and change management reviews as well as SOC report reviews for in-scope third-party systems; and | |
(xi) | summarized our control deficiencies identified to date. |
Management continues to implement measures designed to ensure that control deficiencies contributing to the material weaknesses are remediated, such that these controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively. The other remediation actions planned include:
(i) | continue to formalize accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures including entity-level controls and segregation of duties review and analysis; | |
(ii) | maintain evidence of the completeness and accuracy of manually generated IPE and system generated IPE; | |
(iii) | enhance documentation and evidence of review of controls; and | |
(iv) | continue to formalize user access and change management reviews as well as SOC report reviews for in-scope third-party systems. |
The remediation plan, once fully implemented and determined to be operating effectively, is expected to result in the remediation of the identified material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting. We are committed to maintaining a strong internal control environment and believe that these remediation efforts will represent significant improvements in our control environment. Our management will continue to monitor and evaluate the relevance of our risk-based approach and the effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures over financial reporting on an ongoing basis and is committed to taking further action and implementing additional enhancements or improvements, as necessary.
These material weaknesses did not result in a misstatement of the company’s financial statements; however, they could have resulted in misstatements of interim or annual consolidated financial statements and disclosures that would result in a material misstatement that would not be prevented or detected.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
As discussed above, we are implementing certain measures to remediate the material weaknesses identified in the design and operation of our internal control over financial reporting. Other than those measures, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended September 30, 2024 that materially affected our internal control over financial reporting as of that date.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the ordinary course of our operations, we become involved in ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business. Material proceedings are described under Note 10, “Commitments and Contingencies” to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
An investment in the Company’s common stock involves a number of very significant risks. You should carefully consider the risk factors included in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on March 11, 2024, in addition to other information contained in our reports and in this quarterly report in evaluating the Company and its business before purchasing shares of our common stock. There have been no material changes to our risk factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company’s business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected due to any of those risks.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following disclosures set forth certain information with respect to all securities sold by the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2024 without registration under the Securities Act:
On July 1, 2024 and August 26, 2024, the Company issued 100,000 and 50,000 shares, respectively, of common stock for services, including vested restricted stock to employees.
The above transactions did not involve any underwriters, underwriting discounts or commissions, or any public offering. The Company relied upon the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act by virtue of Section 4(a)(2) thereof and/or Regulation D promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
On August 30, 2024, Schreiber Holdings LLC, an entity wholly owned by Justin Schreiber, Chief Executive Officer, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) for the sale of up to 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, with such transactions to occur during sale periods beginning on or after December 2, 2024 and ending on the earlier of May 29, 2026 or the date on which all shares authorized for sale have been sold in conformance with the terms of the arrangement.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
# Indicates management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith
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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.
LIFEMD, INC.
By: | /s/ Justin Schreiber | |
Justin Schreiber | ||
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors | ||
Date: November 7, 2024 | ||
By: | /s/ Marc Benathen | |
Marc Benathen | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: November 7, 2024 | ||
By: | /s/ Maria Stan | |
Maria Stan | ||
Chief Accounting Officer | ||
Date: November 7, 2024 |
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Exhibit 10.1
LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease (“Lease”) is made and entered into as of February 20, 2024 (the “Effective Date”) by and between the Landlord and the Tenant named below.
ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Certain Basic Provisions.
1.1 | (a) | “Landlord”: |
RUNNING PUMP BUSINESS CENTER, LP, a Pennsylvania Limited Partnership |
(b) | “Managing Agent”: | Running Pump Business Center, LLC | |
(c) | “Tenant”: | LifeMD | |
(d) | “Project”: | Running Pump Business Center, Running Pump Road, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, PA, as more particularly depicted on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein. |
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(e) | “Demised Premises” or “Premises”: | The space within the Project shown on the attached Exhibit “A” and described as Units, 106, 107, & 108 comprised of 22,500 ± square feet of industrial flex space. | |
(f) | “Lease Term”: | Five (5) years and Three (3) Months | |
(g) | Option to extend the Lease Term: | One (1) option of Five (5) years | |
(h) | “Commencement Date”: | March 1, 2024 | |
(i) | “Rent Commencement Date” | June 1,2024 | |
(j) | Minimum Annual Rent: |
Year l | $ | 201,375.00 ($16,781.25/month) | ||
Year 2 | $ | 207,416.28 ($17,284.69/month) | ||
Year 3 | $ | 213,638.76 ($17,803.23/month) | ||
Year 4 | $ | 220,047.96 ($18,337.33/month) | ||
Year 5 | $ | 226,649.40 ($18,887.45/month) |
(k) | Permitted Use: | For warehousing, distribution, pharmaceutical processing, running a licensed pharmacy operation, and related office activities. | |
(I) | Substantial Completion: | N/A | |
(m) | Security Deposit | $16,780.00 |
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1.2 Each of the foregoing definitions and basic provisions shall be construed in conjunction with and limited by the references thereto in the other provisions of this Lease.
ARTICLE 2. Demise; Site Plan.
2.1 Landlord hereby demises and Leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby hires from Landlord the Demised Premises. In the event that the Premises contains any roadways or other improvements intended for mutual use with an adjacent parcel, then this demise includes the right to the nonexclusive use, in common with others, of all such common areas, subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease.
2.2 The plan for the Project is attached as Exhibit “A”. Except for the Demised Premises, Landlord reserves the right to reconfigure, alter, or otherwise modify the locations and/or dimensions of any planned buildings or other improvements shown on Exhibit “A”, and Landlord shall have no obligation to construct any planned improvements relating to the Project other than as described in Section 9.1. Landlord agrees to provide Tenant with thirty (30) days prior written notice of any material work or changes to the Project that could affect Tenant’s operation of or access to the Premises and Common Areas, or affect the visibility of Tenant’s signage.
ARTICLE 3. Occupancy and Acceptance of Demised Premises.
3.1 By occupying the Demised Premises, Tenant shall be deemed to have accepted the same in their present “AS-IS” condition, subject only to Landlord’s obligation to perform any work as expressly provided in Section 9.1 of this Lease and to have acknowledged that the same comply fully with Landlord’s covenants and obligations under this Lease.
3.2 If for any reason whatsoever Landlord cannot deliver possession of the Demised Premises on the Turnover Date in accordance with Section 9.1 of this Lease, Landlord shall not be deemed to be in default, and Tenant agrees to accept possession of the Demised Premises at such time as Landlord is able to tender the same and such date shall become the Turnover Date, subject to Tenant’s right of termination as set forth in Section 9.1.
ARTICLE 4. Term: Possession; Holdover; Security Deposit
4.1 (a) The Lease Term shall commence on the Commencement Date and shall be for the period set forth in Section 1.1 (f).lf the Commencement Date commences on a day other than the first day of a month, the remainder of the partial month immediately following the actual Commencement Date shall also be included in the first year of the Lease Term..
(b) Tenant is hereby granted the option to extend the Lease Term of this Lease for the number of period(s) and years set forth in Section 1.1(g). provided that: (i) this Lease has not been assigned by Tenant prior to the date of the commencement of the applicable option; (ii) no Event of Default has occurred as of the date of the notice or date of the applicable option or an event, which with the giving of notice, passage of time or both would constitute an Event of Default by Tenant under this Lease; (iii) Tenant has given written notice to Landlord of the exercise of the extension option not less than one hundred and eighty (180) prior to the expiration of the then current term of the Lease. If Tenant exercises its option to extend the Lease Term, all other terms and conditions of this Lease applicable to the initial Lease Term shall apply and
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Tenant shall pay to Landlord minimum annual rent in the amount set forth in the schedule below:
Year 6 | $ | 233,448.84 | $ | (19,454.07 | /month) | |||
Year 7 | $ | 240,452.28 | $ | (20,037.69 | /month) | |||
Year 8 | $ | 247,665.84 | $ | (20,638.82 | /month) | |||
Year 9 | $ | 255,096.00 | $ | (21,258.00 | /month) | |||
Year 10 | $ | 262,748.88 | $ | (21,895.74 | /month) |
4.2 A “Lease Year” shall be each period of one year commencing on the Commencement Date or any anniversary thereof, or, if Commencement Date is other than the first day of a month, commencing on the first day of the first calendar month after the Commencement Date or any anniversary thereof.
4.3 If Tenant remains in possession of the Demised Premises after the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease without Landlord’s express written consent, Landlord may deem Tenant to be a trespasser and take all actions allowable under applicable law to cease the occupancy of Tenant or Landlord may deem Tenant to be holding over from month to month; in either event Tenant shall be liable to Landlord for Tenant’s occupancy of the Demised Premises at 150% of the Minimum Rent and additional rent last payable during the preceding Lease Year (prorated on a monthly basis) subject to all conditions, provisions and obligations of this Lease, and Landlord also shall have all of the rights and remedies it would have hereunder after an Event of Default.
4.4 Upon the expiration of the Lease Term or any extension thereof or any sooner termination of this Lease, Tenant shall peacefully vacate and surrender the Demised Premises with its improvements to Landlord in good condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided, however, Tenant shall remove any of Tenant’s improvements constructed by or for Tenant on the Demised Premises after the Commencement Date unless otherwise agreed in writing by Landlord in which event title to such improvements shall vest in Landlord as of the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term.
4.5 Intentionally omitted.
4.6 The security deposit as specified in Section 1.1 (m) shall be paid by Tenant upon signing of this Lease by all parties. Such deposit shall be held by Landlord as security for the payment of all rent and other sums of money which shall or may be payable for the full stated term of this Lease and for the faithful performance by Tenant of all covenants and agreements made on Tenant’s part in this Lease. Tenant shall have no right to require Landlord to indemnify itself from such sum of money or part thereof to any particular violation or default by Tenant, and the appropriation of said sum of money or part thereof to indemnify for any such default or violation shall be at all times discretionary with Landlord. Within forty-five (45) days of termination of this Lease, Landlord shall return to Tenant the aforesaid security deposit, without interest, less such amount as Landlord has appropriated therefrom under the provisions of this paragraph; provided, however, that in the event of termination by reason of Tenant’s default, Landlord may retain such security deposit as security for payment by Tenant of damages arising by reason of such default until the date upon this Lease would have expired had it not been so terminated by default.
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ARTICLE 5. Rent.
5.1 Minimum Annual Rent shall accrue hereunder from the Rent Commencement Date, and shall be payable to Landlord at Landlord’s address.
5.2 Tenant agrees to pay Minimum Annual Rent in monthly installments equal to one- twelfth of the amount specified in Section 1.1 (i) or Section 4.1(b), if applicable. All payments are due on or before the first day of the each calendar month; provided that if the Rent Commencement Date is other than the first day of a calendar month, the Minimum Annual Rent for that month shall be prorated and due on the Rent Commencement Date. All payments of rent shall be payable without prior notice or demand at the office of Landlord to which notices are to be delivered (as set forth below), or at such other place as Landlord shall by written notice specify.
5.3 All Minimum Annual Rent and all additional rent and any other payments due from Tenant to Landlord under this Lease are due and payable without offset or deduction of any nature.
5.4 In the event any payment due from Tenant to Landlord under this Lease is not received by Landlord within five (5) business days after its due date for any reason whatsoever Tenant shall pay to Landlord a late payment processing fee in an amount equal to the greater of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) or five percent (5%) of the amount otherwise due in order to reimburse Landlord for the additional costs of service and processing. Additionally, upon Tenant receiving written notice from Landlord stating the base amount of past due rent, any unpaid sum of such past due rent shall bear interest from the fifth (5th) business day after the date when due until the date when paid at a rate equal to twelve (12%) percent per annum. Such processing fees and interest shall be payable as additional rent and shall be immediately due and payable without the necessity of demand by Landlord and without offset or deduction of any nature.
ARTICLE 6. Rules and Regulations.
6.1 Tenant shall comply with all rules and regulations in effect at the time of the execution of this Lease or at any time or times, and from time to time, reasonably promulgated by Landlord, including the installation and maintenance of any fire extinguisher and other safety equipment located within the Demised Premises as Landlord may reasonably require. The current Rules of the Project are attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “B”;
ARTICLE 7. Common Areas.
7.1 “Common Areas” are defined as areas within the Project but outside the Demised Premises.
7.2 Common Area Maintenance (“CAM”) charges will include all taxes, shell building and common area insurance, lawn care, snow removal, water, sewer, trash removal, sprinkler system and other expenses detailed on Exhibit “C”. Expenses included on Exhibit “C” shall comprise the “Base Year” CAM charges. CAM charges shall be apportioned to the Tenant based upon the total square footage of the Premises divided by 120,000 square feet and prorated to reflect that actual number of days within the applicable year Tenant occupied the Premises. The Base Year shall be defined as the period ending December 31,2023. CAM charges shall be paid as “Additional Rent” each month in addition to the monthly portion of the Minimum Annual Rent.
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Not later than the first day of March following the completion of the Base Year and subsequent years, Landlord shall provide a written statement with supporting documentation in reasonable detail reflecting actual CAM expenses to Tenant for the year completed December 31, 2024 and for every subsequent year thereafter. CAM expenses shall be adjusted for each tenant prorata based upon the square footage of the Premises divided by 120,000 square feet and prorated to reflect that actual number of days within the applicable year Tenant occupied the Premises. Tenant will either be (1) billed for additional CAM expenses for the prior year which shall be payable within thirty (30) days thereafter; or, (2) Tenant will be credited for any excess against current year CAM expenses.
ARTICLE 8. Permitted Use; Obligations of Tenant.
8.1 (a) The Demised Premises may be used only for the Permitted Use described in Section 1.1 (j) unless consented to in writing by Landlord, in its sole discretion.
(b) Landlord shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all use or occupancy permits necessary to operate the Demised Premises and shall be responsible for all compliance by the Premises with any applicable laws and ordinances now or hereafter in force including, without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities Act.
8.2 Tenant warrants and represents that at all times:
(a) Tenant shall, at its own cost and expense, remove the garbage and all other rubbish and refuse from the Demised Premises and keep the entire Demised Premises, including without limitation, all accessways, parking areas, landscaped areas, sidewalks, ser- viceways, and loading areas neat, clean, and free from trash and debris. Tenant agrees to comply with the requirements of all laws and governmental authorities in regard to the storage, handling and disposal of all garbage and rubbish. Tenant agrees to keep all accumulated rubbish in covered containers and to have same removed regularly from the Demised Premises. All bailed and unbailed cardboard boxes shall be stored within the Demised Premises;
(b) If Tenant fails to do so, Landlord may, at Landlord’s option and upon ten (10) days’ prior written notice to Tenant, elect to perform Tenant’s maintenance, repair and cleaning obligations and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the cost thereof within fifteen (15) days of receipt of an invoice, reasonable detailing the costs associated therewith, and Landlord’s request thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord shall have no obligation to perform any such work;
(c) Tenant shall give to Landlord prompt written notice of any accident, fire, or damage occurring on or to the Demised Premises;
(d) Tenant shall not commit any waste of the Demised Premises and shall keep the Demised Premises clean, orderly, sanitary and free from objectionable odors and from insects, vermin and other pests;
(e) Tenant shall not, without Landlord’s prior written consent, keep anything within the Demised Premises or use the Demised Premises other than what is listed as the Permitted Use Section of this Agreement for any purpose which increases the insurance premium cost or invalidates any insurance policy carried on the Demised Premises or other parts of the Project. All property kept, stored, or maintained within the Demised Premises by Tenant shall be at Tenant’s sole risk.
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ARTICLE 9. Landlord’s Work: Tenant’s Work: Maintenance and Repairs.
9.1 Landlord shall perform, install, and complete only the improvements to or for the benefit of the Demised Premises that are set forth upon Exhibit “D”, attached hereto and made a part hereof, prior to the Commencement Date. Otherwise, the Premises shall be leased on an “as-is” basis.
9.2 Tenant agrees to do or perform all of the following, which shall constitute “Tenant’s Work”: (i) erect and install the improvements upon the Demised Premises set forth upon Exhibit “E” attached hereto and made a part hereof; and (ii) be solely responsible for all work other than Landlord’s Work that is necessary or desirable for the use and enjoyment of the Demised Premises by Tenant that is not specifically listed on Exhibit “D”, whether or not such work is listed on Exhibit “D”. All improvements installed by or on behalf of Tenant other than what is specifically listed on Exhibit “E” shall be owned by Tenant, whether or not Landlord has directly or indirectly provided any funding or other subsidization of the cost thereof. Tenant shall fully comply with all of Tenant’s obligations pursuant to the terms, covenants, and conditions of said Exhibit “E”. together with any proposed changes thereto. All proposed changes to Exhibit “E” are subject to Landlord’s prior written approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld and Landlord agrees to approve or give detailed written reasons for disapproval within twenty (20) business days after receipt by Landlord of the request as well as all information necessary for Landlord to evaluate the request. Landlord has not and will not review any of Tenant’s plans or specifications or any of the construction documents to determine their adequacy for Tenant’s intended use or whether they are in compliance with any applicable governmental requirements, Tenant being solely responsible for all adequacy and compliance, including the responsibility to obtain any required building permit, compliance with building ordinances, and a final Certificate of Occupancy. Landlord will cooperate and assist Tenant in obtaining such Certificate of Occupancy and other building, use, and occupancy permits at no cost to Landlord. Tenant shall deliver to Landlord copies of the building permit and of all other necessary permits and approvals prior to beginning construction and shall deliver to Landlord a copy of the permanent Certificate of Occupancy for the Demised Premises prior to the commencement of Tenant’s business at the Demised Premises. In the event that Exhibit “E” is not attached to this Lease, then Tenant shall prepare and submit Exhibit” E” to Landlord, for Landlord’s approval as soon as reasonably possible after execution of this Lease. Landlord shall reasonably approve or disapprove the proposed Exhibit “E” and shall provide written notice of approval or the reason(s) for disapproval within fifteen (15) business days after Tenant’s submission.
9.3 The following provisions shall apply whenever Tenant performs any work to the Demised Premises, including, but not limited to, all work to be performed by Tenant, whether during, or after (as to repair of damage, caused prior to or during move-out) the actual Lease Term:
(a) Tenant shall take all reasonable steps or legally required measures to prevent any safety hazards or attractive nuisances upon the Premises;
(b) Landlord shall approve in advance any and all contractors Tenant shall utilize to perform the work or related activities which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed;
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(c) Tenant shall take all other steps which are appropriate to prevent construction or other work or activities performed by Tenant from delaying or interfering with the prosecution or completion of any work being performed by Landlord or any other tenant on the Project, or with the use and enjoyment of the balance of the Project by Landlord or any other tenant;
(d) Tenant shall comply with any reasonable procedures and regulations prescribed by Landlord from time to time for the coordination of Tenant’s construction with other activities taking place on the balance of the Project including the use of such construction entrance(s) as may be designated from time to time by Landlord with at least 24 hours advance notice; and
(e) Prior to the commencement of and during the construction of any improvements to the Demised Premises by Tenant, and prior to any other work being performed by or for Tenant, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord such waivers, releases, notices, and other instruments as are necessary to protect against the filing of any mechanic’s or materialmen’s liens against any portion of the Demised Premises or Project as a result of work performed by or at the request of Tenant. Tenant shall not permit any mechanics’, materialmen’s or similar liens to remain upon the Demised Premises for labor or material furnished to Tenant or claimed to have been furnished to Tenant in connection with work of any character performed or claimed to have been performed on the Demised Premises or at the direction or with the consent of Tenant, whether such work was performed or materials furnished before or after the commencement of the term of this Lease. Tenant may, however, contest the validity of any such lien or claim, provided Tenant shall give the Landlord such reasonable security to insure payment and to prevent any sale, foreclosure or forfeiture of the Demised Premises by reason of such nonpayment as Landlord may reasonably require. Upon final determination of the validity of any such lien or claim, Tenant shall immediately pay any judgment or decree rendered against Tenant or Landlord with all proper costs and charges including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees and shall cause such lien to be released of record without cost to Landlord.
9.4 Tenant may not apply for or seek any zoning variance or other special use or other special governmental building or use permit or license relating to the Demised Premises or the Project without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Landlord agrees to cooperate with Tenant so that Tenant may construct its improvements in accordance with Exhibit “E” and the approved site plan and specifications and use the Demised Premises for the Permitted Use.
9.5 Landlord shall maintain in good condition all Common Areas, including, without limitation, the roof, foundation, exterior of the Building and structures attached thereto, utility lines up to and servicing the Building, and the structural soundness of the exterior and load-bearing walls of the Building. Landlord shall not be required to make any repairs occasioned by the acts or negligence of Tenant, its agents, employees, subtenants, licensees, and concessionaires. Tenant shall give immediate written notice to Landlord of the need for repairs to such items and Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to make such repairs within a reasonable time after such notice. Landlord’s liability for such repairs shall be limited to the cost of such repairs .
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9.6 Tenant shall keep the entire Demised Premises in good clean condition and shall at its sole cost and expense keep the Demised Premises free of insects, rodents and other pests, and make all needed repairs and replacements, including replacement of cracked or broken glass within the Demised Premises; except for repair and replacement expressly required to be made by Landlord under the provisions of Section 9.5, Landlord agrees to assign to Tenant or to enforce for the benefit of Tenant any warranties covering any of the foregoing that were issued in the name of Landlord. Tenant shall also promptly repair or replace, at its sole cost and expense, any damage to any improvements within the Project caused by Tenant or anyone claiming by or through Tenant, or caused by the installation or removal of Tenant’s property, regardless of fault or by whom such damage shall be caused, unless caused by Landlord or its agents or employees or another tenant occupying the Project. If any repairs required to be made by Tenant hereunder are not made or initiated within ten (10) days after written notice delivered to Tenant by Landlord, Landlord may at its option make such repairs (but shall have no obligation to do so) without liability to Tenant for any loss or damage which may result to Tenant’s stock or business by reason of such repairs, and Tenant shall pay the Landlord upon demand as additional rent hereunder the cost of such repairs plus interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date of payment by Landlord until repaid by Tenant. At the expiration of this Lease, Tenant shall surrender the Demised Premises in good condition, reasonable wear and tear, excepted.
9.7 Landlord shall deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant with a HVAC system (the “HVAC System”) in good condition and working order. During the entire term of this Lease, Tenant shall carry a standard maintenance contract on the HVAC System at Tenant’s expense, such that the HVAC System is being maintained under the maintenance contract as outlined on the attached Exhibit “F”. Tenant shall pay for all routine maintenance required under such maintenance contract during the Lease Term and for any additional costs associated therewith, subject to the Maintenance Cap (as defined in Section 9.8 herein). Upon a written request from Landlord, Tenant shall provide Landlord with a copy of the then current maintenance contract within ten (10) days after Landlord’s request.
Other than the routine maintenance required under the maintenance contract, Landlord shall be solely responsible for causing all HVAC Repairs (as defined below in this Section 9.7) to be completed, subject, however, to the Maintenance Cap (as defined in Section 9.8 herein) and the Tenant’s rights in the remainder of this Section 9.7. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cause the HVAC Repairs to be completed instead of Landlord, in which case, Landlord shall pay to Tenant’s contractor the portion of the costs of the HVAC Repairs for which Landlord is responsible pursuant to this Section 9.7.
If Tenant causes the HVAC Repairs to be completed and Landlord fails to pay Tenant’s contractor within thirty (30) days after a request therefor, Tenant reserves the right to pay its contractor for all of the HVAC Repairs and to set off the costs of any portion of the HVAC Repairs for which Landlord is responsible pursuant to this Section 9.7, plus interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date of payment until repaid by Landlord, against any Rent until Tenant is fully reimbursed for such incurred costs. Further, to the extent that the amount of the costs due to Tenant as set forth in this Section 9.7 is greater than the Rent otherwise due under this Lease for the remainder of the Lease Term, Landlord shall promptly pay Tenant the balance due under this provision, which obligation shall survive termination of this Lease until Tenant is fully reimbursed.
“HVAC Repairs” shall mean all repairs and replacements to the HVAC System (including, without limitation, the cost of replacing any unit, or the compressors and condensers related thereto if such components cannot be reasonably repaired), and during any period that any portion of the HVAC System is being repaired or replaced, all temporary measures reasonably necessary to mitigate any failure of the HVAC System to heat or cool the Premises to a reasonable and customary temperature for a retail store.
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9.8 In addition to Tenant’s obligation to pay for routine maintenance of the HVAC System that is required under Tenant’s maintenance contract, Tenant shall also be responsible for up to Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) in costs (in the aggregate) of any HVAC Repairs to the HVAC System or any of its components, or any other repairs or maintenance required for the Premises, in any calendar year of the Lease Term (the “Maintenance Cap”). Landlord shall be responsible for paying all costs of the HVAC Repairs to the HVAC System, and all necessary repairs or maintenance to the Premises (except for damage resulting from an act of negligence of Tenant) in excess of the Maintenance Cap in costs (in the aggregate) in any calendar year. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the amount of the Maintenance Cap shall be prorated for any partial calendar year on a per month basis.
In recognition of Tenant’s rights and obligations set forth in this Lease, Landlord agrees to provide Tenant with the benefit of all applicable manufacturer’s warranties for the HVAC System and other such infrastructure servicing the Premises, and agrees to cooperate with any efforts of Tenant to enforce all applicable manufacturer’s warranties. If for any reason, Tenant is unable to enforce any applicable manufacturer’s warranties, then Landlord agrees to immediately enforce such manufacturer’s warranties on behalf of Tenant or for itself, as necessary under the circumstances.
ARTICLE 10. Alterations.
10.1 Tenant shall not make any structural or exterior alterations, additions or improvements to the Demised Premises (whether initial improvements to the Demised Premises or alterations made thereafter) without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent may be withheld in Landlord’s reasonable discretion. Tenant shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, to obtain any licenses and permits, including building permits, required in connection with said alterations and with compliance with all applicable building laws and ordinances, and Tenant shall be responsible to provide evidence of adequate liability and workman’s compensation coverage for all persons performing such work prior to the entry onto the Project by any such persons. All alterations, additions, improvements and fixtures (other than unattached, movable trade fixtures) which may be made or installed by either party upon the Demised Premises, including any floor covering cemented or adhesively attached, shall remain upon and be surrendered with the Demised Premises and become the property of Landlord at the termination of this Lease, unless Landlord requested their removal at the time when Landlord approved of the work by Tenant, in which event Tenant shall remove the same and restore the Demised Premises to their original condition at Tenant’s expense prior to Tenant’s vacancy of the Demised Premises.
ARTICLE 11. Landlord’s Right of Access; Use of Roof; Exterior Walls.
11.1 Landlord shall have the right to enter upon the Demised Premises at any reasonable time and upon reasonable prior notice to Tenant for the purpose of inspecting the same, or of making repairs to the Demised Premises, or removing hazardous materials, if any; or of showing the Demised Premises to prospective purchasers, lessees or lenders. Landlord acknowledges that the Tenant will be running a licensed pharmacy which has access restrictions to non-licensed pharmacy personnel. Landlord agrees to coordinate with Tenant for entry into any licensed space. Landlord shall take reasonable measures to minimize any interference with Tenant’s business operations. Use of the roof above the Demised Premises and of any exterior walls other than storefront is reserved exclusively to Landlord.
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ARTICLE 12. Signs.
12.1 Tenant shall be allowed signage at the entrance of the Demised Space and on pylon/monument sign at Tenant’s expense, each of which shall be consistent with existing tenants, per Landlord’s consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
ARTICLE 13. Utilities.
13.1 Landlord agrees to provide at the Commencement Date the utility service connections necessary to supply water, electricity, telephone service, gas (if gas service is available), and sewerage service to the Demised Premises. Any changes to existing service due to Tenant’s occupancy shall be at Tenant’s expense.
13.2 Tenant shall promptly pay all charges for electricity, water, gas, telephone service, sewerage service and other utilities furnished to the Demised Premises. Landlord may, if it so elects, furnish one or more utility services to Tenant, and in such event Tenant shall purchase the use of such services as are tendered by Landlord, and shall pay on demand as additional rent the rates established therefor by Landlord which shall not exceed the rates charged by the local public utility companies, or if any utility is supplied by or through Landlord but Tenant’s usage is not submetered, Tenant shall pay Landlord for its usage as reasonably estimated and billed by Landlord. Landlord may at any time with at least thirty (30) days’ prior notice discontinue furnishing any such service without obligation to Tenant.
13.3 Landlord shall not be liable for any interruption whatsoever in utility services nor shall there be an abatement of rates, charges or rents for an interruption, which is due to fire, accident, strike, acts of God or other causes beyond the control of Landlord, or in order to make alterations, repairs or improvements.
13.4 Upon the expiration of the Term or any extension thereof or sooner termination of this Lease pursuant to the terms hereof, Tenant shall arrange for the transfer to Landlord of all service contracts for utilities and other services to the Demised Premises then in Tenant’s name.
ARTICLE 14. Insurance: Indemnification: Waiver of Claims: Waiver of Subrogation.
14.1 Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall insure and keep the Demised Premises insured against such perils and hazards, and in such amounts and with such limits, as Landlord may reasonably require from time to time, which shall initially include, but not limited to:
(a) Commercial general liability insurance against (i) liability for injury or death of any person and (ii) liability for third party property damage resulting from Tenant’s operations upon the Demised Premises in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 in the aggregate. Landlord shall be named as an additional insured on such insurance policy and certificates of insurance shall be provided to Landlord at the Commencement Date and annually upon renewal of the subject policy; and
(b) Personal property insurance coverage in such amount as Tenant shall deem necessary to fully insure Tenant’s furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, inventory and other personal property located on or about the Premises.
All insurance shall be carried in compliance with a Rating of A or better and a Financial Size Category of Class VII or higher, as set forth in the most recently published Best’s Key Rating Guide, or otherwise reasonably acceptable to Landlord. All liability policies shall provide thirty (30) days’ advance written notice to Landlord before any cancellation, material modification or notice of nonrenewal.
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14.2 As part of CAM charges, Landlord shall be responsible for fire and extended coverage and liability insurance on the Building and Common Areas. The fire and extended coverage insurance shall be issued by companies with ratings equal to or better than those set forth in Section 14.1 and the casualty insurance shall be for the full replacement value of the Building including change in conditions coverage. The liability insurance shall be not less than Two Million ($2,000,000.00) Dollars. The liability policy shall not be cancelled or modified except upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Tenant. The cost of such insurance shall be apportioned to Tenant as part of CAM charges and prorated as described in Article 7.
14.3 The insurance shall be evidenced by a true and certified copy of the original policy or an original binder of insurance. Tenant shall deliver originals of all policies and renewals marked “paid” (or binders evidencing the same), to Landlord on or before the earlier of Tenant’s first entry onto the Premises or the Turnover Date and at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of existing policies. If Landlord has not received satisfactory evidence of such renewal or substitute insurance in the time frames specified herein and for an additional period of ten (10) days after Landlord delivers written demand to Tenant, then Landlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to purchase such insurance for Landlord’s interest only. Any amounts so disbursed by Landlord shall be immediately payable by Tenant to Landlord together with interest thereon at the lesser of the rate of: (i) twelve (12%) percent per annum; or (ii) the highest interest rate allowed by applicable law. Nothing contained in this Article 14 shall require Landlord to incur any expense or take any action hereunder, and inaction by Landlord shall in no event be considered a waiver of any right accruing to Landlord on account of this Article 14.
14.4 Landlord and Tenant each hereby releases the other from any and all liability for any insured loss or damage which may be inflicted upon the property of such party even if such loss or damage shall be caused in whole or in part by the fault or negligence of the other party, its agents, employees, or any other person for whom the other party may have responsibility. Under no circumstances shall either party incur liability to the other for any claim for consequential damages or lost profits.
14.5 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Lease, Tenant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold Landlord and Landlord’s agents harmless against and from all liabilities, obligations, damages, penalties, claims, costs, charges and expenses, including reasonable architects’ and attorneys’ fees and disbursements, which may be imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against Landlord or Landlord’s agents by reason of any of the following occurring during the Lease Term and any extension thereof (such omission shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease):
(a) any work or thing done in, on or about the Demised Premises or any part thereof, excepting that which is done by or on behalf of Landlord;
(b) any use, nonuse, possession, occupation, condition, operation, maintenance or management of the Demised Premises or any part thereof or any street, avenue, alley, sidewalk, curb, passageway, entrances, or space adjacent thereto, except such as may be caused by Landlord’s negligence or willful misconduct;
(c) any negligence on the part of Tenant or any of its agents, contractors, servants, employees, licensees, or invitees; or
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(d) any failure on the part of Tenant to keep, observe and perform any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions, conditions or limitations contained in this Lease on Tenant’s part to be kept, observed and performed.
In case any action or proceeding is brought against Landlord by reason of any such claim as set forth in this Section 14.5, Tenant upon written notice from Landlord shall at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, including counsel fees, resist or defend such action or proceeding by counsel approved by Landlord in writing, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, but no approval of counsel shall be required in each and every instance where the claim is resisted or defended by counsel of an insurance carrier obligated to resist or defend such claim.
14.6 Notwithstanding any earlier expiration or termination of the Lease Term, Tenant’s obligations under Article 14 shall remain in effect until Tenant has delivered possession of the Demised Premises to Landlord and has removed all property of Tenant from the Demised Premises as required under Section 4.4.
14.7 Landlord shall indemnify, defend and hold Tenant harmless of and from any and all claims, demands, liabilities and causes of action from injury, death or damage to property occurring in the Common Areas, including, without limitation, costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys’ fees through all trial and appellate proceedings all to the extent of Landlord’s insurance covers such costs. The provisions of this Section 14.7 shall survive the expiration of the Lease Term or sooner termination of this Lease.
ARTICLE 15. Damage by Casualty.
15.1 In case of damage or destruction of all or any portion of the Premises, Landlord, unless it shall otherwise elect as hereinafter provided, shall repair or cause to be repaired such damages with reasonable dispatch after receiving from the Tenant written notice of the damage. If the damages are such as to render the Premises untenantable, the rent shall be abated to an extent corresponding with the period during which and the extent to which the Premises have become untenantable; provided, however, if such damages are caused by the negligence of Tenant, or the agents, employees, invitees or licensees of Tenant, then notwithstanding such damages and untenantability, Tenant shall be liable for rent without abatement. In the event of damage to the Premises to the extent of more than fifty (50%) percent of the value of such Premises or which cannot be restored in one hundred eighty (180) days, Tenant shall give Landlord written notice of the damage after which either party may determine with reasonable dispatch, that the Lease shall be terminated, in which event all rent shall abate and this Lease terminate as of the date of the occurrence of event causing such damage.
ARTICLE 16. Eminent Domain.
16.1 If more than thirty percent (30%) of the floor area of the Demised Premises should be taken for any public or quasi-public use under any governmental law, ordinance or regulation or by right of eminent domain or by private purchase in lieu thereof, then, at Landlord’s or Tenant’s option, this Lease shall terminate. If any other part of the Project shall be so taken resulting in cancellation of the lease of any other tenant in the Project, Landlord may terminate this Lease by notice to Tenant. Upon any such termination the rent shall be abated during the unexpired portion of this Lease, effective on the date physical possession is taken by the condemning authority.
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16.2 If thirty percent (30%) or less of the Demised Premises should be taken, this Lease shall not terminate (except as provided above); however, the Minimum Annual Rent payable hereunder during the unexpired portion of this Lease shall be reduced in proportion to the area taken, effective on the date physical possession is taken by the condemning authority.
16.3 All compensation awarded for any taking (or the proceeds of private sale in lieu thereof) of the Demised Premises shall be the property of Landlord, and Tenant hereby assigns its interest in any such award to Landlord; provided, however, Landlord shall have no interest in any award made to Tenant for loss of business, for the taking of Tenant’s fixtures and other property of Tenant or Tenant’s relocation expenses if a separate award for such items is made to Tenant.
ARTICLE 17. Assignment and Subletting.
17.1 Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed if Landlord does not elect to recapture the Premises as provided below, (a) transfer, pledge, mortgage or assign this Lease or any interest hereunder; (b) permit any assignment of this Lease by voluntary act, operation of law or otherwise; or (c) sublet the Demised Premises or any part thereof. Tenant shall, by written notice, advise Landlord of its desire (which assignment shall not be scheduled to be effective less than thirty (30) days after the date of Tenant’s notice) to assign this Lease or to sublet any part or all of the Demised Premises. Tenant’s notice shall include: (i) the identity of the proposed assignee or sublessee; (ii) a current balance sheet and profit and loss statements of the assignee or sublessee for each of the preceding three 3 years; (iii) description of the ownership of the assignee or sublessee; (iv) all of the preceding for any proposed guarantor of the assignee or sublessee; (v) description of the operations to be maintained by the assignee or sublessee in the Premises; (vi) description of any Leasehold improvements to be made; and (vii) a copy of the proposed assignment or sublease agreement, and any other documents which are necessary to fully and completely describe and disclose any consideration being paid on account of such assignment or subletting, all of which shall be delivered to Landlord together with Tenant’s notice. In such event and in all circumstances except the subletting of less than 60% of the Building, Landlord shall have the absolute right, regardless of the financial strength or business experience of the assignee or sublessee, to be exercised by giving written notice to Tenant within thirty (30) days after receipt of Tenant’s notice, to cancel and terminate this Lease as of the date stated by Landlord in its notice of recapture, which date shall in no event be earlier than or more than thirty (30) days later than the date stated in Tenant’s notice; provided, however, Tenant may rescind its request by giving written notice to Landlord within ten (10) business days after receipt of Landlord’s recapture notice and doing so will void the Landlord’s recapture.
17.2 Any assignment, pledge, mortgage, hypothecation or sublease, even if consented to by Landlord, shall not relieve Tenant of any of its liabilities hereunder.
17.3 For purposes of the foregoing, a change in control or change in more than 50% of ownership interests of Tenant or Guarantor, shall be deemed to be an assignment within the meaning of this Article provided, however, in the event Tenant or Guarantor is a corporation whose stock is traded on a nationally recognized stock exchange, such public trading shall not constitute an assignment within the meaning of this Article.
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17.4 Any sale, assignment, mortgage, transfer or subletting of this Lease which is not in compliance with the provisions of this Article shall be of no effect and void. As a condition to considering any request or notice of Tenant of any assignment, Landlord may require payment from Tenant of $250.00 as an administrative fee, in addition to requiring payment by Tenant of all actual attorneys’ fees or expenses incurred, incident to a review or preparation of any documentation related to any proposed assignment or subletting by Tenant.
ARTICLE 18. Property Taxes.
18.1 Tenant shall be liable for all taxes (including special assessments) levied against the Premises. Taxes shall be apportioned to Tenant as part of Common Area Maintenance charges on a prorated basis as described in Article 7. Such payment shall be made by Landlord directly to the taxing authority prior to the due date of such bill and Landlord shall provide Tenant with a duplicate copy of the payment. In the event that real estate tax bills are sent to Tenant, Tenant shall promptly forward a copy to Landlord.
18.2 In the event a tax on rentals (other than income tax) is now or hereafter imposed, such tax shall be paid along with the payment of the rent or additional rent submitted by Tenant to Landlord as additional rent hereunder.
ARTICLE 19. Default by Tenant and Remedies.
19.1 The occurrence of any one or more of the following shall each be a “Default” or an “Event of Default” under this Lease:
(a) Tenant shall fail to pay any sum due under this Lease within five (5) business days after written notice thereof is provided by Landlord; or
(b) Tenant shall fail to perform or comply with any nonmonetary term, covenant, agreement or condition hereof and, unless a different time period is specified for such obligation, such failure shall continue for more than thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice thereof from Landlord or such longer period of time as may reasonably be required, provided Tenant has commenced to cure such default within thirty (30) days and diligently prosecutes the same to completion, but no longer than ninety (90) days; or
(c) Tenant or any Guarantor of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due, or shall file a petition in bankruptcy, or shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or shall file a petition seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or regulation, or shall file an answer admitting or not contesting the material allegations of a petition against it in any such proceeding, or shall seek or consent to or acquiesce in the appointment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant or any material part of its properties; or
(d) if within sixty (60) days after the commencement of any proceeding against Tenant or any Guarantor seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation or dissolution or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or regulation, such proceeding shall not have been dismissed, or if, within sixty (60) days after the appointment without the consent or acquiescence of Tenant or any Guarantor, of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Tenant, or of any material part of its properties, such appointment shall not have been vacated. This is a Project Lease as provided in Section 365(b)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C.
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The notice and grace period provisions in subparagraphs (a) and (b) above shall have no application to the defaults referred to in subparagraphs (c) and (d) above.
19.2 Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Landlord shall have all rights and remedies available at law or in equity and additionally, at any time thereafter, may exercise any one or more of the following specific remedies:
(a) Termination of Lease. Landlord may terminate this Lease, without any right by Tenant to reinstate its rights by payment of rent due or other performance of the terms and conditions hereof. Upon such termination Tenant shall immediately surrender possession of the Demised Premises to Landlord.
(b) Reletting.
(A) With or without terminating this Lease, as Landlord may elect, Landlord may reenter and repossess the Demised Premises, or any part thereof, and (subject to any then existing sublease) Lease the Premises to any other person or entity upon such terms as Landlord shall deem reasonable, for a term within or beyond the Term of this Lease. Any such reletting prior to termination shall be for the account of Tenant. Tenant shall remain liable for (X) all Minimum Annual Rent and additional rent which would be payable under this Lease by Tenant in the absence of such expiration, termination or repossession, less the net proceeds, if any, of any reletting effected for the account of Tenant, and for (Y) all of Landlord’s expenses in connection with such reletting (including, without limitation, all repossession costs, brokerage commissions, legal expenses, attorneys’ fees and expenses, employees’ expenses, reasonable alteration costs, and expenses of preparation for such reletting).
(B) If the Demised Premises are at the time of the occurrence of the Event of Default sublet or leased by Tenant to others, Landlord may, as Tenant’s agent, collect rents due from any subtenant or other tenant and shall apply such rents to the rent and other amounts due hereunder without in any way affecting Tenant’s obligation to Landlord hereunder. Such agency, being given for security, is hereby declared to be irrevocable.
19.3 No right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to Landlord or Tenant is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy herein or by law provided, but each shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right or remedy given herein or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute.
19.4 If Landlord at any time is compelled to pay, or elects to pay, any sum of money, or to do any act which will require the payment of any sum of money, by reason of the failure of Tenant to comply with any provisions of this Lease, whether or not constituting an Event of Default, or if Landlord incurs any expense, including reasonable counsel fees, in instituting, prosecuting or defending against any action or proceeding instituted by reason of any default or threatened default of Tenant hereunder, the amount of such payments or expenses shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord as additional rent within five days after Tenant’s receipt of Landlord’s demand therefor.
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19.5 No waiver by Landlord of any breach by Tenant of any of its obligations, agreements or covenants hereunder shall be a waiver of any subsequent breach or of any other obligation, agreement or covenant, nor shall any forbearance by Landlord to seek a remedy for any breach by Tenant be a waiver by Landlord of its rights and remedies with respect to such or any subsequent breach. Landlord shall have the right at all times, any law, usage or custom notwithstanding, to enforce strictly the provisions of this Lease, and the failure of Landlord at any time or times strictly to enforce any provision hereof shall not be construed as having created a custom or waiver in any way contrary to the specific provisions of this Lease or as having in any way or manner modified this Lease.
19.6 Landlord and Tenant shall be entitled to all attorneys’ fees and all other costs actually incurred in the preparation and service of any notice or demand hereunder, whether or not a legal action is subsequently commenced, and such fees and costs shall constitute additional rent hereunder and shall be due and payable on demand.
ARTICLE 20. Landlord’s Lien.
20.1 Landlord agrees to subordinate any statutory lien it may have on Tenant’s equipment located within the Premises to the lien of an institutional lender, provided that Landlord approves the transaction as being reasonably necessary for Tenant’s operations at the Premises, and further provided that the subordination must be limited to a specified financing transaction and specified items of the fixtures, equipment or inventory involved in the transaction. Such subordination shall be upon such terms as Landlord shall reasonably require and upon Landlord’s request Tenant shall pay to lender an administrative processing fee of $250.00 and shall pay all of Landlord’s reasonable legal expenses actually incurred in regard to any requested subordination.
ARTICLE 21. Brokers.
21.1 Tenant represents that it has dealt with no brokers with respect to the Demised Premises except U.S. Commercial Realty (“Broker”) and Tenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Landlord against any claims made by other brokers who claim to have represented Tenant. Landlord represents that it has dealt with the Broker and recognizes that Landlord shall be responsible for the payment of a brokerage commission in an amount equal to five (5%) percent of the base annual rental amount payable annually upon occupancy and each year thereafter for the initial lease term and Option Period up to a maximum of six (6) years.
ARTICLE 22. Reciprocal Easement Agreements; Severance of Title.
22.1 Landlord reserves the right to enter into, amend, modify and record against all or portions of the Project, excluding the Demised Premises, a written declaration or agreement, creating mutual, reciprocal and interdependent rights for the use of the parking and other common areas and the utilities and facilities of the Project. Landlord shall be entitled to enter into such agreement with the owners of adjacent properties and to grant such rights to the owners and users thereof. Any such declaration or agreement may not violate any rights expressly reserved to Tenant in this Lease nor materially and adversely impair Tenant’s rights under this Lease. Tenant shall execute from time to time such instruments as may be reasonably required by Landlord and its mortgagee(s) to effectuate the provisions of this Section.
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ARTICLE 23. Subordination.
23.1 (a) This Lease is and shall be automatically subject and subordinate to any and all ground Leases, mortgages or deeds of trust (collectively called “Mortgages”) now or hereinafter placed upon the Premises, and to all future modifications, consolidations, replacements, extensions and renewals of, and all amendments and supplements to said Mortgages. Tenant shall attorn to and recognize the Landlord, mortgagee, or trustee or the purchaser at the foreclosure or judicial sale (collectively called “Purchaser”) in the event of such foreclosure or other default proceeding or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, as Tenant’s Landlord for the balance of the term of this Lease and any extensions thereof, subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof. Such Purchaser shall not be:
(i) | liable for any act or omission of Landlord; |
(ii) | subject to any offsets or defenses which Tenant might have against Landlord; |
(iii) | bound by any rent or additional rent which Tenant may have paid to Landlord for more than the current month; and |
(iv) | bound by any amendment or modification of this Lease made without its consent if Tenant was obligated to give notice to such Purchaser pursuant to Section 23.3 at the time when the amendment was executed. |
23.2 Although the provisions of Section 23.1 are intended to be automatic and self effectuating, Tenant agrees to execute, acknowledge, and “deliver any and all documents required to confirm the provisions of Section 23.1 within ten (10) days after receipt of any written request from Landlord.
23.3 Tenant agrees to give any such holders of any Mortgages by registered or certified mail a copy of any notice of default served upon the Landlord and a copy of any request for amendment to this Lease, provided that prior to such notice, Tenant has been notified in writing (in accordance with Section 25.1 of this Lease) of the address of such holders. Tenant further agrees that if Landlord shall have failed to cure such default within the time provided for in this Lease, then such holders shall have an additional thirty (30) days within which to cure such default or if such default canllot be cured within that time, then such additional time as may be necessary to cure such default (including, but not limited to, commencement of foreclosure or default proceedings, if necessary, to effect such cure) in which event this Lease shall not be terminated while such remedies are being so diligently pursued to completion.
ARTICLE 24. Limitation of Landlord’s Liability.
24.1 The word “Landlord” is used herein to include the Landlord named above as well as its successors and assigns, and, as applicable, its heirs, executors, and administrators, each of whom shall have the same rights, remedies, powers, authorities and privileges as it would have had if it originally had signed this Lease as Landlord. Any such person, whether or not named herein, shall have no liability hereunder after he ceases to hold title to the Demised Premises except for obligations that may have theretofore accrued. Neither Landlord nor any principal, partner, shareholder or member of Landlord nor any owner of the Project, if different, whether disclosed or undisclosed, shall have any personal liability with respect to any of the provisions of this Lease or the Demised Premises; and if Landlord is in breach or default with respect to Landlord’s obligations under this Lease or otherwise, Tenant shall look solely to the equity of Landlord in the Demised Premises for the satisfaction of Tenant’s remedies.
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ARTICLE 25. Notices.
25.1 Any notices required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and deemed given and received on the day when received or rejected after being sent by registered or certified U.S. Postal Service mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or on the first business day after being sent by nationally recognized overnight delivery service that has obtained written confirmation of receipt from the addressee, addressed as follows:
If to Landlord: | Running Pump Business Center, LP | |
c/o Daniel A. Berger, CCIM, SIOR | ||
U.S. Commercial Realty | ||
1650 Crooked Oak Drive, Suite 310 | ||
Lancaster, PA 17601 | ||
With a copy to: | Running Pump Business Center, LP | |
c/o Pam Bazella | ||
520 East Oregon Road, Suite 103 | ||
Lititz, PA 17543 | ||
If to Tenant: | LifeMD | |
Accounts Payable | ||
AP@lifeMD.com | ||
236 5th Ave | ||
New York, NY 10001 |
or to such other person or address as the party to be charged with such notice may direct by notice given in the aforesaid manner. Notices may be sent on behalf of a party by their legal counsel. In the event that for any reason notice is undeliverable to either Tenant at the foregoing addresses, or if either refuses delivery of notice, such notice may be posted at the entrance of the Demised Premises and such posting shall constitute delivery and receipt of notice.
ARTICLE 26. Estoppel Certificate.
26.1 Tenant agrees upon request of the Landlord to execute and deliver within ten (10) days after receipt of any written request, an “estoppel certificate” stating the amount of rent due from Tenant hereunder, that this Lease remains in full force and effect without modification, the date to which rent has been paid, that the party executing such certificate has no set-offs against rent, and such other information concerning this Lease as may be reasonably requested; or, if this Lease has been modified, or if there are any set-offs against rent, the exact nature of the modifications and the precise amount of the set-offs, all in the form requested by Landlord. Such estoppel certificates may be relied upon by the recipient and by any prospective mortgagee or purchaser of the Demised Premises. Tenant hereby irrevocably appoints the Landlord as the attorney-in-fact for the Tenant with full power and authority to execute and deliver in the name of the Tenant any such estoppel certificate if Tenant has failed to do so within the required time.
ARTICLE 27. Requirements of Public Authorities and Environmental Matters.
27.1 Tenant shall comply with all present and future laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and requirements of every duly constituted governmental authority or agency having jurisdiction over Tenant and/or the Demised Premises or any part thereof, and of every Board of Underwriters having jurisdiction, or any similar body exercising similar functions, which may be applicable to Tenant or to the Demised Premises, or any part thereof, or to the use or manner of use, occupancy, possession, operation, maintenance, alteration, repair or reconstruction of the Demised Premises, or any part thereof, whether or not such laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and requirement shall necessitate structural changes or improvements to, or interfere with the use or enjoyment of, the Demised Premises or any part thereof.
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27.2 (a) The term “Environmental Law” shall mean any federal, state or local, statute, act, law, ordinance, rule, regulation or order pertaining to the environment whether now or hereafter enacted and whether or not listed in this definition such as the following:
(i) | The Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (Pub. L. 99499, 100 Stat 1613, 1986) (“SARA”); |
(ii) | The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et. se_. (“RCRA”); |
(iii) | Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 2601 (“TSCA”); |
(iv) | The Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 407 et. sea.; (“CWA”); |
(v) | The Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 7901 et. sea.; |
(vi) | Any similar statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation or order adopted in the jurisdiction in which the Demised Premises is located at any time whether before or after the execution of this Lease which are applicable to the Demised Premises. |
(b) “Hazardous Substance” shall mean any hazardous or toxic substance as defined in any Environmental Law or in any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to any Environmental Law. For the avoidance of doubt, “Hazardous Substance” does not include hazardous as defined under OSHA, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, or state pharmacy regulations.
(c) “Enforcement-Agency” shall mean the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) and any state, county, municipal or other agency having authority to enforce any Environmental Law.
27.3 All alterations made in or to the Demised Premises by Tenant shall be in accordance with and shall comply with all Environmental Laws and the requirements of any Enforcement Agencies.
27.4 Tenant shall not intentionally or unintentionally generate, use, store, handle, spill or discharge any Hazardous Substance at or in the vicinity of the Demised Premises; provided, that Tenant shall be entitled to use copiers, toners, and cleaning supplies as long as they are used for their intended purpose and in accordance with applicable law. Tenant shall also be permitted to run a pharmacy operation which may generate hazardous waste as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and similar corresponding state or local regulations. Tenant shall not violate any environmental law..
27.5 Within ten (10) days after request therefor, Tenant shall comply with any reasonable requirement necessary in order to comply with any Environmental Law.
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27.6 Tenant shall promptly deliver to Landlord copies of all notices made by Tenant to, or received by Tenant from, any Enforcement Agency or from the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration concerning environmental matters or Hazardous Substances at the Demised Premises.
27.7 If Tenant causes the release of a Hazardous Substance in excess of the reportable quantity or is requested or required by any Enforcement Agency to correct a condition at the Demised Premises which could allow or cause a Release (as provided under any Environmental Law), Tenant shall notify Landlord promptly upon Tenant’s receipt of notice of such event and shall, at its sole expense, promptly take all actions which are required of Tenant under Environmental Law or as reasonably requested by Landlord or by any mortgagee of the Project. Tenant shall promptly thereafter provide evidence satisfactory to Landlord, in Landlord’s reasonable discretion, that Tenant has complied with, or is taking steps designed to insure compliance with the requirements of Environmental Law or of the Enforcement Agency or of Landlord or such mortgagee. Tenant recognizes that an Environmental Law may initially only require that Tenant perform monitoring but may eventually require that Tenant take affirmative measures to alleviate the condition. Tenant acknowledges such responsibility.
27.8 At any time throughout the term of this Lease and any extension thereof, after five days’ written notice and during Tenant’s regular business hours, Landlord may cause an inspection to be made of the Demised Premises and its surrounding area for the purpose of determining whether any Hazardous Substance is present thereon.
27.9 (a) Within thirty (30) days prior to the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease or any subletting of any part of the Demised Premises, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, obtain from a reputable environmental consultant engaged by Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, a “Phase I Environmental Assessment of the Premises addressed to Landlord and to any Mortgagee requested by Landlord. In the event of Tenant’s failure to comply in full with this Section, Landlord may, after written notice to Tenant and Tenant’s failure to cure within thirty (30) days of its receipt of such notice, at Landlord’s option, perform any and all of Tenant’s obligations as aforesaid and all costs and expenses incurred by Landlord in the exercise of this right shall be deemed to be Additional Rent payable on demand and with interest at the Default Rate. This Section 27 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease.
27.10 In the event that at the date of termination or expiration of this Lease, Tenant has not complied in full with all obligations of this Article 27 and such failure to comply materially prevents Landlord from leasing the Demised Premises to another Tenant, the term of this Lease shall be deemed to continue (at Landlord’s option) until the time when Tenant has complied in full with its obligations so that Landlord can let the Demised Premises to another Tenant. Such obligation shall remain in effect even though Tenant may be barred or otherwise unable to use the Demised Premises for all or a portion of the period until compliance by Tenant. Tenant shall also be responsible to pay any fines, penalties or other sums that are assessed against Tenant, Landlord or the Demised Premises on account of Tenant’s lack of compliance.
27.11 Tenant shall indemnify, defend, save, and hold Landlord harmless of and from any and all claims arising by reason of any violation by Tenant of the provisions of this Article 27 and this indemnity shall survive expiration or other termination of this Lease.
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ARTICLE 28. Accord and Satisfaction.
28.1 No payment by Tenant or receipt by Landlord of a lesser amount than is due hereby shall be deemed to be other than on account of the earliest Minimum Annual Rent or additional rent due, nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or any letter accompanying any check or payment be deemed an accord and satisfaction, and Landlord may accept such check or payment without prejudice to Landlord’s right to recover the balance of sums owed or pursue any other remedy.
ARTICLE 29. Miscellaneous.
29.1 Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto, nor by any third party, as creating the relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture between the parties hereto.
29.2 For purposes of this Lease, the singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular, and the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter, as the context may require. The word “Landlord” as used herein shall mean the owner from time to time of fee title to the Demised Premises or the ground lessee’s interest in and to the underlying real estate, and upon transfer of fee or Leasehold title, the person named herein as Landlord shall have no further liability or obligation hereunder.
29.3 The captions used herein are for convenience only and do not limit or amplify the previsions hereof.
29.4 Time is of the essence of this Lease. All references in this Lease to “days” shall mean calendar days unless specifically modified herein to be “business” days.
29.5 One or more waivers of any covenant, term or condition of this Lease by either party shall not be construed as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same covenant, term or condition. The consent or approval by either party to or of any act by the ether party requiring such consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary consent to or approval of any subsequent similar act.
29.6 Whenever a period of time is herein prescribed for action to be taken by Landlord, Landlord shall not be liable or responsible for, and there shall be excluded from the computation of any such period of time, any delays due to strikes, riots, acts of God, shortages of labor or materials, war, delay of inability to obtain a necessary governmental approval, permission, or guidance, governmental laws, regulations or restrictions or any other causes of any kind whatsoever which are beyond the reasonable control of Landlord.
29.7 This Lease contains the entire agreement between the parties, and no agreement shall be effective to change, modify or terminate this Lease in whole or in part unless such agreement is in writing and duly signed by the party against whom enforcement of such change, modification or termination is sought. Every term, condition, covenant and prevision of this Lease, having been negotiated in detail and at length by both parties, shall be construed simply according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against Landlord or Tenant.
29.8 The laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall govern the interpretation, validity, performance, and enforcement of this Lease, and venue for resolution of any dispute arising under this Lease lies exclusively in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and in the Federal District Court for Pennsylvania. Each party waives the right to a jury in any action, preceding or counterclaim brought by either of them against the other on any matter whatsoever arising under this Lease. If any provision of this Lease should be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Lease shall not be affected thereby.
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29.9 This Lease shall be binding upon the parties hereto and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by their respective successors and assigns and, as applicable, their heirs, executors, and administrators. In the event that it is determined that the named Tenant did not constitute a legal entity as of the date of execution of this Lease, then the person executing this Lease shall be deemed to have done so in his or her personal capacity.
29.10 In addition to the Minimum Annual Rent payable hereunder, all other payments to be made by Tenant, either to Landlord or the merchants association, shall be deemed to be and shall become additional rent hereunder whether or not the same be designated as such, and Landlord shall have the same remedies for failure to pay the same as for nonpayment of rent. Tenant shall not withhold or make other adjustments in its specified rent amounts for any reason.
29.11 No act or thing done by Landlord or its agent during the Lease Term shall be deemed an acceptance of a surrender of the Demised Premises, and no agreement to accept a surrender of the Demised Premises shall be valid unless the same be made in writing and subscribed by Landlord.
29.12 All obligations of Tenant hereunder not fully performed as of the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term, including, without limitation, all payment obligations with respect to rent, Common Area expenses, taxes, insurance and all obligations concerning the condition of the Demised Premises.
29.13 If any clause or provision of this Lease, or the application thereof to any person or in any circumstance, shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such clause or provision to persons or in circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each clause and provision of this Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto on the date set forth above have caused this Lease to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.
Landlord: | RUNNING PUMP BUSINESS CENTER, LP | ||
Attest: _________________________________________ | By: | /s/ Daniel A. Berger | |
Name: | Daniel A. Berger | ||
Title: | Managing Member | ||
Tenant: | LIFEMD. | ||
Attest: _________________________________________ | By: | /s/ Justin Schreiber | |
Name: | Justin Schreiber, CEO | ||
Title: |
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EXHIBIT “A”
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EXHIBIT “B”
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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EXHIBIT “C”
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EXHIBIT “D”
LANDLORD’S WORK
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EXHIBIT “E”
TENANT’S WORK
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EXHIBIT “F”
SPECIFICATIONS FOR H.V.A.C. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
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Exhibit 10.2
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”)
BETWEEN
Running Pump Business Center, LP, “LANDLORD”
AND
LifeMD, “TENANT”
FOR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT
499 Running Pump Road
Township of East Hempfield
DATED
February 20, 2024
It is mutually understood and agreed by all parties that this Agreement shall be amended as follows:
1. | In addition to the Tenant Work outlined in Article 9.2 and Exhibit “E”, Tenant shall be permitted to install a generator, concrete pad and bollards at the rear of the Leased Premises so long as Tenant agrees to remove said improvements and repair the asphalt prior to vacating the Lease Premises. |
All other terms and conditions of the original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
/s/ Dan Bergar Jr | /s/ Daniel A. Berger | |
Witness | Running Pump Business Center, LP, “Landlord” | |
7/1/2024 | ||
Date |
/s/ Brian Schreiber | /s/ Shane Biffar | |
Witness | LifeMD, “Tenant” | |
June 28, 2024 | ||
Date |
Exhibit 10.3
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”)
BETWEEN
Running Pump Business Center, LP, “LANDLORD”
AND
LifeMD, “TENANT”
FOR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT
499 Running Pump Road
Township of East Hempfield
DATED
February 20, 2024
It is mutually understood and agreed by all parties that this Agreement shall be amended as follows:
1. | “TENANT” party is now identified with increased specificity and full legal name of LifeMD Pharmacy Services, LLC. |
All other terms and conditions of the original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
/s/ Dan Bergar Jr | /s/ Daniel A. Berger | |
Witness | Running Pump Business Center, LP, “Landlord” | |
10/23/2024 | ||
Date | ||
/s/ BRIAN SCHREIBER | /s/ Shane Biffar | |
Witness | LifeMD Pharmacy Services, LLC, “Tenant” | |
10.23.2024 | ||
Date |
Exhibit 10.4
FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE dated as of May 6th, 2024 (this “Amendment”) between 236 FIFTH LEASEHOLD LLC, a Delaware limited liability company having an office c/o Kaufman Management Company, LLC, 450 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10123 (“Landlord”), and LIFEMD, INC., a Delaware corporation having an office at 236 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10001 (“Tenant”).
W I T N E S S E T H;
WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant entered into that certain Lease dated September 22, 2021 (the “Original Lease”) covering the entire rentable area of the 4th floor (the “Premises”) of the building known as 236 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York (the “Building”), all as more particularly described in the Original Lease; and
WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant desire to modify the Original Lease to (i) extend the term of the Original Lease, and being more particularly shown on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Additional Premises”) and (ii) otherwise modify the terms and conditions of the Original Lease, all as hereinafter set forth (the Original Lease, as modified by this Amendment, the “Lease”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant agree as follows:
1. Capitalized Terms. All capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Original Lease.
2. Extension of Term; Rent, (a) The term of the Original Lease is hereby extended for the period (the “Extension Period”) commencing on March 1, 2025 (the “Extension Term Commencement Date”) and expiring on May 31,2028 (the “Extended Expiration Date”), or such earlier date upon which the term may expire or be terminated pursuant to any of the conditions of limitation or other provisions of the Lease or pursuant to law, upon all of the terms and conditions of the Original Lease, as modified by this Amendment. All references in the Original Lease to the Expiration Date shall be deemed to refer to the Extended Expiration Date and all references to the Term shall be deemed to refer to the term of the Original Lease as extended by the Extension Period.
(b) During the Extension Period, Tenant shall lease the Premises upon all of the terms and conditions of the Original Lease, except as follows:
(i) The Fixed Rent payable under the Lease shall be an amount equal to (A) $420,000.00 per annum ($35,000.00 per month) for the period commencing on the Extension Term Commencement Date and ending on February 28, 2026, both dates inclusive, (B) $430,500.00 per annum ($35,875.00 per month) for the period commencing on March 1, 2026 and ending on February 28, 2027, both dates inclusive, (C) $441,262.50 per annum ($36,771.88 per month) for the period commencing on March 1, 2027 and ending on February 29, 2028, both dates inclusive, and (D) $452,294.06 per annum ($37,691.17 per month) for the period commencing on March 1, 2028 and ending on the Extended Expiration Date, both dates inclusive, payable at the times in the manner specified in the Lease for the payment of Fixed Rent.
(ii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, provided that Tenant shall not be in default beyond the expiration of any applicable notice and cure periods set forth in the Lease of any of the terms, conditions or covenants contained in the Lease, Tenant’s obligation to pay Fixed shall be abated for the period (the “Free Rent Period”) commencing on the Extension Term Commencement Date and ending on May 31, 2025, both dates inclusive (subject to any reduction of the Free Rent Period due to any such default by Tenant).
(c) During the Extension Period, Tenant shall pay all Additional Rent payable pursuant to the Original Lease, including Article V thereof.
(d) Except for Landlord’s Extension Work (as hereinafter defined), Landlord has no obligation to perform any work, supply any materials, incur any expenses or make any alterations or improvements to the Premises in connection with Tenant’s continued occupancy thereof during the Extension Period.
(e) Landlord shall continue to hold the Security Deposit as security for the performance by Tenant of its obligations under the Lease.
(f) Each reference in the Original Lease to “this Lease”, “herein”, “hereunder” or words of similar import shall be deemed to refer to the Lease.
3. Landlord’s Extension Work. Landlord will perform the work described in Exhibit A (“Landlord’s Extension Work”) and, subject to Tenant’s compliance with the provisions of Section 3, will complete Landlord’s Extension Work in a good and workmanlike manner consistent with the standards applicable to the Building. Landlord and its employees, contractors and agents shall have access to the Premises at all reasonable times for the performance of Landlord’s Extension Work and for the storage of materials reasonably required in connection therewith, and Tenant will use all commercially reasonable efforts to avoid any interference with the performance of Landlord’s Extension Work. Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to minimize interference with Tenant’s use and occupancy of the Premises during the performance of Landlord’s Extension Work. There shall be no Rent abatement or allowance to Tenant for a diminution of rental value, no actual or constructive eviction of Tenant, in whole or in part, no relief from any of Tenant’s other obligations under the Lease, and no liability on the part of Landlord, by reason of inconvenience, annoyance or injury to business arising from the performance of Landlord’s Work or the storage of any materials in connection therewith.
4. Modifications. Effective as of the date hereof, Section 2.2(a) of the Original Lease is modified by deleting the reference to “fifth (5th) floor” therein and replacing same with “third (3rd) floor”.
5. Brokerage. Each of Landlord and Tenant represents and warrants to the other that it has not dealt with any broker in connection with this Amendment other than Kaufman Leasing Company, LLC and Newmark Knight Frank (collectively, the “Brokers”) and that, to the best of its knowledge, no other broker negotiated this Amendment or is entitled to any fee or commission in connection herewith. Landlord shall pay the Brokers any commission which may be due in connection with this Amendment pursuant to a separate agreement. Each of Landlord and Tenant shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold the other party harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, claims, judgments, fines, suits, demands, costs, interest and expenses of any kind or nature (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred in connection with any claim, proceeding or judgment and the defense thereof which the indemnified party may incur by reason of any claim of or liability to any broker, finder or like agent (other than the Brokers) arising out of any dealings claimed to have occurred between the indemnifying party and the claimant in connection with this Amendment, or the above representation being false. The provisions of this Section 5 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the term of the Lease.
6. Representations and Warranties. Tenant represents and warrants to Landlord that, as of the date hereof, (a) the Original Lease is in full force and effect and has not been modified except pursuant to this Amendment; (b) there are no defaults existing under the Lease; (c) there exist no valid abatements, causes of action, counterclaims, disputes, defenses, offsets, credits, deductions, or claims against the enforcement of any of the terms and conditions of the Lease; (d) this Amendment has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by Tenant and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Tenant; (e) Landlord has paid all amounts and performed all work required to be paid or performed under the Lease in connection with Tenant’s initial occupancy of the Premises under the Lease; and (f) Landlord is not in default of any of its obligations or covenants under the Lease.
7. Miscellaneous, (a) Except as set forth herein, nothing contained in this Amendment shall be deemed to amend or modify in any respect the terms of the Original Lease and such terms shall remain in full force and effect as modified hereby. If there is any inconsistency between the terms of this Amendment and the terms of the Original Lease, the terms of this Amendment shall be controlling and prevail.
(b) This Amendment contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter and all prior negotiations, discussions, representations, agreements and understandings heretofore had among the parties with respect thereto are merged herein.
(c) This Amendment may be executed in duplicate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. An executed counterpart of this Amendment transmitted by facsimile, email or other electronic transmission shall be deemed an original counterpart and shall be as effective as an original counterpart of this Amendment and shall be legally binding upon the parties hereto to the same extent as delivery of an original counterpart.
(d) This Amendment shall not be binding upon Landlord or Tenant unless and until Landlord shall have delivered a fully executed counterpart of this Amendment to Tenant.
(e) This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Landlord and Tenant and their successors and permitted assigns.
(f) This Amendment shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to conflict of laws principles thereof.
(g) The captions, headings, and titles in this Amendment are solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect its interpretation.
(h) The liability of Landlord for Landlord’s obligations under this Amendment shall be limited to Landlord’s interest in the Building and Tenant shall not look to any other property or assets of Landlord or the property or assets of any direct or indirect partner, member, manager, shareholder, director, officer, principal, employee or agent of Landlord (collectively, the ‘‘Parties”) in seeking either to enforce Landlord’s obligations under this Amendment or to satisfy a judgment for Landlord’s failure to perform such obligations; and none of the Parties shall be personally liable for the performance of Landlord’s obligations under this Amendment IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this Amendment as of the day and year first above written.
LANDLORD: | ||
236 FIFTH LEASEHOLD LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Grant Greenspan | |
Name: | Grant Greenspan | |
Title: | Authorized Signatory | |
236 Fifth Leasehold, LLC | ||
TENANT: | ||
LIFEMD, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Marc Benathen | |
Name: | Marc Benathen | |
Title: | CFO |
EXHIBIT A
LANDLORD’S EXTENSION WORK
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SCHEDULE 1
BRIGGS ESTIMATE
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Exhibit 10.5
OFFICE LEASE
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FRONT STREET - BROOKFIELD, LLC
(Lessor)
and
LIFEMD, INC.
(Lessee)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph Number |
Subject | Page | ||
1 | Tenant Improvements | 1 | ||
2 | Lease Term; Security Deposit | 2 | ||
3 | Rental | 3 | ||
4 | Maintenance Responsibilities; Operating Expenses | 5 | ||
5 | Taxes & Assessments | 6 | ||
6 | Services by Lessor | 7 | ||
7 | Alterations | 7 | ||
8 | Use and Occupancy | 8 | ||
9 | Insurance | 9 | ||
10 | Fire or Other Casualty | 9 | ||
11 | Condemnation | 10 | ||
12 | Condition at Commencement and Termination | 10 | ||
13 | Indemnity | 11 | ||
14 | Quiet Enjoyment | 11 | ||
15 | Assignment and Subletting | 11 | ||
16 | Default | 12 | ||
17 | Removal of Lessee’s Property | 13 | ||
18 | Notices | 13 | ||
19 | No Identity of Interest | 14 | ||
20 | Entire Understanding; Amendment | 14 | ||
21 | Personal Representatives, Successors and Assigns | 14 | ||
22 | Law Applicable | 14 | ||
23 | Surrender of Premises | 15 | ||
24 | Holding Over | 15 | ||
25 | Right of Entry | 15 | ||
26 | Waiver | 15 | ||
27 | Estoppels/Subordinations | 16 | ||
28 | Bankruptcy | 16 | ||
29 | Environmental Compliance | 17 | ||
30 | Force Majeure | 19 | ||
31 | Parking | 19 | ||
32 | OFAC Certification | 19 | ||
33 | Liens | 20 | ||
34 | Limitation of Damages and Liability | 20 | ||
35 | Sale of Premises | 20 | ||
36 | Right to Relocate | 20 | ||
37 | Relocation of Existing Furniture | 20 | ||
38 | Miscellaneous | 21 | ||
39 | Addenda and Exhibits | 21 | ||
40 | Representation of Condition; Financial Statements | 22 | ||
41 | Right of First Refusal | 22 | ||
42 | Broker’s Commission | 22 |
Exhibit A | Property Description |
Exhibit B | Plans and Specifications |
Exhibit C | Janitorial Standards |
Exhibit D | Rules and Regulations |
Lease Addendum Number | One Workletter |
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA | ) | |
) | LEASE AGREEMENT | |
COUNTY OF GREENVILLE | ) |
This Lease Agreement (this “Lease”), dated as of the 17th day of September 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between FRONT STREET - BROOKFIELD, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company with offices at 450 N. Patterson Avenue, Suite 300; Post Office Box 21509, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 (the “Lessor”), and LIFEMD, INC., a Delaware corporation, located at 236 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, New York, New York 10001 (the “Lessee”).
RECITALS/STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Lessor is the owner of certain real property located in Greenville County, South Carolina, at 201 Brookfield Parkway, Greenville, South Carolina, 29607, which is further described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Land”), on which Lessor has an office building containing approximately 119,659 square feet (the “Building”). Lessee wishes to lease from Lessor, and Lessor wishes to lease to Lessee Suite 200 in the Building containing approximately 23,324 rentable square feet (measured in accordance with BOMA Standards and subject to a final space plan therefor, and which includes both the suite and the proportionate share of undivided Common Area, as defined herein, in the Building allocated thereto, and is hereinafter referred to as the “Leased Premises” or the “Premises”), together with a non-exclusive right to use the Common Areas of the Building and the Land, upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. The purpose of this instrument is to set forth the terms and conditions upon which the parties will deal with each other as a result of Lessee’s having leased the Leased Premises from Lessor.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Lessor hereby leases the Leased Premises to Lessee and Lessee leases the Leased Premises from Lessor upon the following terms and conditions:
1. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS. Lessor agrees that it shall construct the upfit plan for Suite 200 substantially in accordance with the plans and specifications to be attached hereto as Exhibit B, which plans and specifications are hereby incorporated herein by reference (the “Upfit Plans and Specifications”). Lessor warrants that the construction of the Premises and other improvements shall be completed in a good and workmanlike manner in compliance with all applicable law, including ADA.
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Prior to the Rental Commencement Date (as defined in Section 2(a) below), Lessee may inspect the Premises in order to determine that the Premises and the other improvements shown on the plans and specifications have been completed in accordance with the Upfit Plans and Specifications and to compile a “punch list” of unfinished or incomplete items related to the construction of the Premises. The Premises and the other improvements shall be deemed to have been completed substantially in accordance with the Upfit Plans and Specifications upon the issuance by the appropriate governmental authority of a Certificate of Occupancy for the Premises, and Lessee must accept the Premises and other improvements as complying with the Upfit Plans and Specifications, so long as only immaterial “punch list” type items remain unfinished or uncompleted on the date of delivery of possession of the Leased Premises to the Lessee; but only so long as such unfinished or incomplete work does not unreasonably interfere with Lessee utilizing the Leased Premises for the purposes set forth in Section 8 hereof.
Lessor and Lessee agree that improvements to be made to the Premises shall be made pursuant to the provisions set forth in the Workletter attached hereto as Lease Addendum Number One [Workletter] (the “Workletter”).
Lessee shall have non-exclusive access to the Common Areas of the Building. The Common Areas generally include space that is not included in portions of the Building, and the Land upon which the Building is situated, set aside for leasing to tenants or reserved for Lessor’s exclusive use, including driveways, access roads, loading docks, sidewalks, parking areas, entrances, hallways, lobbies, elevators, restrooms, walkways and plazas (“Common Areas”). Landlord has the exclusive right to (i) designate the Common Areas, (ii) change the designation of any Common Area and otherwise modify the Common Areas, and (iii) permit special use of the Common Areas. All use of the Common Areas shall be subject to any rules and regulations promulgated by Lessor.
2. LEASE TERM; SECURITY DEPOSIT.
(a) The initial term of this Lease (“Term”) shall commence upon the Rental Commencement Date (as defined in Section 2(c) below) and continue for a period of seven (7) Lease Years (as defined below) after the Rental Commencement Date. The term “Lease Year” as referred to herein shall mean the period beginning on the Rental Commencement Date and ending on the day prior to the anniversary of such date in the next calendar year, and each such period thereafter during the Term of this Lease. Lessor will notify Lessee thirty (30) days prior to the date that the Leased Premises are expected to be ready for occupancy. Upon Substantial Completion of the Leased Premises (as defined in Section 7 of the Workletter) Lessor and Lessee agree to execute a Certificate of Rental Commencement confirming the Rental Commencement Date, the expiration date, and the rentable square feet of the Premises. Notwithstanding the fact that the Term of this Lease and certain obligations of Lessee do not commence until the Rental Commencement Date, this Lease shall nevertheless be binding upon the parties in accordance with its terms as of the Effective Date.
(b) Provided Lessee is not in default hereunder, the Term of this Lease may be extended at the option of the Lessee for one (1) additional (5) five-year period (“Renewal Term”). Such option shall be exercised by written notice to Lessor no earlier than nine (9) months and no later than six (6) months prior to the expiration of the initial Term. The Renewal Term shall be upon the same terms, covenants, and conditions as the initial Term, including the provisions for annual adjustments to Base Rental at no more than four percent (4%) annually. References to the word “Term” in this Lease shall be deemed to include any applicable Renewal Term, except that Lessee shall have no right to extend or renew this Lease after the Renewal Term set forth above. Any termination of this Lease during the initial Term shall automatically terminate the option to renew or extend this Lease provided for herein.
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(c) It is anticipated that construction of the Premises will begin as soon as possible once all construction permits have been timely acquired and all Tenant Improvements shall be completed within twenty (20) weeks after this Lease is fully executed (the “Anticipated Completion Date”), provided Lessee fulfills its obligations under the Workletter in a timely manner. If Lessor, as the result of the occurrence of a Force Majeure (as defined in Section 30 hereof), cannot deliver possession of the Leased Premises to Lessee on the Anticipated Completion Date, this Lease shall not be void or voidable, no obligation of Lessee shall be affected thereby, and neither Lessor nor Lessor’s agents shall be liable to Lessee for any loss or damage resulting from the delay in delivery of possession, unless such delay is due to Lessor’s negligence or willful misconduct. Unless expressly otherwise provided herein, Base Rental (as hereinafter defined) shall commence—only after completion of Tenant Improvements (including all activities and work to be completed pursuant to the work letter (i.e., Lessor’s punch list), as evidenced by Lessee’s written approval (not to be unreasonably withheld) of the aforementioned having been completed— on the earlier of (i) the date of occupancy of the Leased Premises by Lessee, (ii) the date a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the Leased Premises; or (iii) the date a certificate of occupancy could have been issued for the Leased Premises had there been no unreasonable Delays attributable to Lessee (the “Rental Commencement Date”).
(d) Security Deposit. Lessor will not require a security deposit.
3. RENTAL.
(a) The rental for the first Lease Year shall be four hundred sixty-six thousand four hundred eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($466,480.00), hereinafter referred to as the “Base Rental,” which annual Base Rental shall be increased as hereinbelow provided in Subparagraph 3(b). Base Rental shall be payable in equal monthly installments in advance on the first day of every calendar month during the Term of this Lease and shall be increased from time to time pursuant to the provisions of Subparagraph 3(b) below. The first monthly payment of Base Rental shall be due on the Rental Commencement Date.
(b) The base component of the Base Rental shall be increased after the end of each Lease Year during the Term of this Lease by no more than four percent (4%), and the Operating Expense component of the Base Rental shall be increased (if needed) each Lease Year in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(c) below.
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The Base Rental shall be increased in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) Ten (10) days prior to the beginning of the second Lease Year and of each Lease Year thereafter (the “Rental Adjustment Date”), the Base Rental shall be increased by no more than four percent (4%);
(2) The Lessor will notify the Lessee thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the new Lease Year of the new Base Rental for the upcoming Lease Year. The failure by Lessor to notify Lessee as set forth herein shall not constitute a waiver of Lessee’s obligation to pay any increases in Base Rental nor Lessor’s right to collect such increases in Base Rental.
(c) The Lessee shall pay the Base Rental, Additional Rent, as defined herein, and any other amounts due from Lessee to Lessor through the Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) electronic funds transfer system at South State Bank, in accordance with the routing and account instructions which have been provided by Lessor to Lessee in a separate notice concurrently with the execution of this Lease. Lessor may modify the method of Lessee’s payment of Base Rental from time to time to an alternate account, or to an alternate financial institution, provided Lessor shall deliver written instructions to Lessee at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effectiveness of such modification. Base Rental together with Additional Rent may be referred to herein collectively as “Rent.”
(d) If any portion of the Rent or any other sum payable to Lessor hereunder shall not be paid when due, after ten (10) business days thereafter, it shall bear interest at a rate equal to ten-percent (10%) per annum (the “Default Rate”) from the due date until the date of payment thereof by Lessee; provided, however, that nothing contained herein or elsewhere in this Lease shall be construed or implemented in such a manner as to allow Lessor to charge or receive interest in excess of the maximum legal rate then allowed by law. Interest at the Default Rate shall be calculated by Lessor and upon notice from Lessor of the interest due, Lessee shall remit such amount with the next Rent payment due to be paid.
All dates and Rent shall be adjusted to reflect the beginning of the initial Lease Year and will be incorporated into the Certificate of Rental Commencement provided for in Section 2(a) of this Lease Agreement.
The Lessee will pay the Rent to FRONT STREET - BROOKFIELD, LLC, with offices at 450 N. Patterson Avenue, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; Post Office Box 21509, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, or to such other person or at such other place as the Lessor may designate in writing.
(e) Lessor agrees to provide Lessee with four (4) months rent abatement (“Abatement Period”), Rent abatement commencing on the Rental Commencement Date as a credit back for the amount of additional rent paid by Lessee as holdover rent at the Previous Premises, as defined herein. During this Abatement Period, Lessee shall not be required to pay Base Rental. It is expressly understood that this Rent abatement applies solely to the Base Rental and does not extend to any other charges or obligations under this Lease, including but not limited to any Additional Rent or other sums that may be due under the terms of this Lease. Should Lessee default under any of the terms of this Lease during the Abatement Period, or if the Lease is terminated due to Lessee’s default, the full amount of the abated Base Rental shall immediately become due and payable as Additional Rent
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4. MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES; OPERATING EXPENSES.
(a) Lessor Maintenance. As between Lessor and Lessee, Lessor shall be responsible for maintenance of the roof and structural portions of the Leased Premises; provided, the Lessor shall not be responsible for any damage thereto caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee, its employees, agents, invitees, subtenants, licensees, assignees, or contractors, in which event the costs of repairing such damage shall be paid by Lessee within fifteen (15) days after receipt of Lessor’s invoice for the same. Lessor shall commence any repairs for which it is responsible promptly after notification by Lessee and shall complete same diligently.
(b) Additional Lessor Maintenance. Lessor shall also be responsible for all maintenance, upkeep, and repair of any kind and nature with respect to the Leased Premises, such to be accomplished regularly and routinely by Lessor so as to keep the Leased Premises at all times in first-class condition; provided, the Lessor shall not be obligated to repair any damage to the Leased Premises or perform any maintenance or upkeep of any kind thereto caused or necessitated by the negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee, its employees, agents, invitees, subtenants, licensees, assignees, or contractors, in which event such damage shall be promptly repaired by Lessee. By way of example and not limitation, Lessor shall keep and maintain all plumbing, heating, electrical, and air conditioning systems in the Leased Premises in good working order. Lessee shall not be entitled to any abatement of Rent for Lessor’s inability to perform such maintenance or upkeep due to a Force Majeure event, and Lessor shall not be liable for any loss or damage occasioned by any breakdown or interruption in the operation of such systems.
(c) Operating Expenses.
(i) During the Term of this Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor, as Additional Rent, Lessee’s Proportionate Share (as defined herein) of any increase in Operating Expenses (as hereinafter defined) incurred by Lessor in the operation and maintenance of the Building and the Common Areas above the Operating Expenses Lessor incurs during the calendar year 2024 (the “Base Year”). Lessee’s “Proportionate Share” shall be calculated by dividing the approximately 23,324 rentable square feet of the Premises by the approximately 119,659 rentable square feet of the Building, which equals 19.492%. If during any calendar year the occupancy of the rentable area of the Building is less than 95% occupied, then Operating Expenses (as hereinafter defined) which vary by occupancy will be “grossed up” or increased to reflect 95% occupancy.
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(ii) “Operating Expenses” shall mean all direct costs incurred by Lessor for providing services to all tenants in the Building and in the operation, repair, and maintenance of the Building and Common Areas, including without limitation, ad valorem real and personal property taxes, hazard and liability insurance premiums, all utilities, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, life safety services, janitorial service, labor, materials, supplies, equipment and tools, permits, licenses, inspection fees, management fees, landscaping, snow and ice removal, dumpster and garbage removal services, and other Common Area expenses; provided, however, Operating Expenses shall not include depreciation of the Building or equipment therein, interest, executive salaries, real estate brokers’ commissions, or other expenses that do not relate to the operation of the Building nor any expenses that are specifically related to vacant portions on the Building (not including the Common Areas). An annual statement of Operating Expenses shall be accounted for and reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (the “Annual Statement”). Lessee’s share of controllable Operating Expenses, which shall include management fees, labor, materials, supplies, equipment and tools, permits, licenses, inspection fees, and other fees as defined above, shall not increase by more than five (5%) percent compounded and cumulative per Lease Year.
(iii) For the first calendar year following the Base Year, and for each calendar year thereafter during the Term, Lessor shall estimate the amount the Operating Expenses shall increase for such calendar year above the Operating Expenses incurred during the Base Year. Lessor shall send to Lessee a written statement of the amount of Lessee’s Proportionate Share of any estimated increase in Operating Expenses and Lessee shall pay to Lessor, monthly, Lessee’s Proportionate Share of such increase in Operating Expenses. Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each calendar year, or as soon as is reasonably possible thereafter, Lessor shall send a copy of the Annual Statement to Lessee. Pursuant to the Annual Statement, Lessee shall pay to Lessor Additional Rent as owed or Lessor shall credit Lessee’s Base Rental payment next due if Lessor owes Lessee a credit. After the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Lessor shall send Lessee the final Annual Statement for the Term, and Lessee shall pay to Lessor Additional Rent as owed or if Lessor owes Lessee a credit, then Lessor shall pay Lessee a refund. If there is a decrease in Operating Expenses in any calendar year below Operating Expenses for the Base Year then no Additional Rent shall be due on account of Operating Expenses, but Lessee shall not be entitled to any credit, refund or other payment that would reduce the amount of other Rent owed. If this Lease expires or terminates on a day other than December 31, then Additional Rent shall be prorated on a 365-day calendar year (or 366 if a leap year) basis.
5. TAXES & ASSESSMENTS. Lessor shall pay when due all real property taxes and assessments which are now or which may hereafter be imposed upon the Leased Premises, and Lessee shall pay when due all taxes and assessments of any kind or nature imposed or assessed upon Lessee’s improvements, trade fixtures, equipment, merchandise or other property installed in or brought onto the Leased Premises by or for Lessee. Upon Lessor’s request, the Lessee shall furnish Lessor copies of paid receipts for all said taxes and assessments forthwith after payment of same.
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6. SERVICES BY LESSOR. Provided that Lessee is not then in default, Lessor shall cause to be furnished to the Building, or as applicable, the Leased Premises, in common with other tenants, during business hours of 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturdays (excluding National and State holidays) (“Business Hours”), the following services: janitorial services (5) five days a week after Business Hours, as more particularly set forth on Exhibit C), water (if available from city mains) for drinking, lavatory and toilet purposes, operatorless elevator service, gas and heating and air conditioning for the reasonably comfortable use and occupancy of the Leased Premises, provided heating and cooling conforming to any governmental regulation prescribing limitations thereon shall be deemed to comply with this service. Lessor shall furnish the Leased Premises with electricity for the maintenance of building standard fluorescent lighting composed of 2’ x 4’ fixtures and keep such lighting in good repair and replace bulbs as needed. Incandescent fixtures, table lamps, all lighting other than the aforesaid building standard fluorescent lighting, dimmers and all lighting controls other than controls for the aforesaid building standard fluorescent lighting shall be serviced, replaced and maintained at Lessee’s expense. Lessor shall also furnish the Leased Premises with electricity for lighting for the aforesaid building standard fluorescent lighting and for the operation of general office machines, such as electric typewriters, desk top computers, word processing equipment, dictating equipment, adding machines and calculators, telecommunication equipment and network servers and office copy machines. Lessor shall provide electricity as necessary for the normal operation of convenience outlets serving the Leased Premises. After Business Hours heating and air conditioning will be available at a charge of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per hour, or part thereof, per floor, with a minimum charge of two (2) hours per occurrence. All additional costs resulting from Lessee’s after Business Hours usage of heating, air conditioning or electricity shall be paid by Lessee upon demand as Additional Rent for each month or portion thereof, and Lessee shall not install equipment with unusual demands for any of the foregoing without Lessor’s prior written consent, which Lessor may withhold if it determines that in its opinion such equipment may not be safely used in the Leased Premises or that electrical service is not adequate therefor. If heat generating machines or equipment other than those contemplated by the foregoing language of this Section 6 or other intensive activities shall be used or carried on in the Leased Premises by Lessee which materially adversely affect the temperature, the heating and air conditioning systems, or utility usage thereof, Lessor or Lessee, with Lessor’s prior written consent, shall have the right to install supplemental air conditioning units in the Leased Premises and the actual cost thereof, including the cost of engineering and installation, and the actual cost of operation and maintenance thereof, shall be paid by Lessee upon demand by Lessor.
7. ALTERATIONS. Any alterations, additions or improvements permitted herein except as otherwise provided in Section 1 and the Workletter shall be made at the expense of the Lessee. The Lessee agrees that it will make no alterations, additions, or improvements to the Leased Premises without the prior written consent of the Lessor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. All alterations, additions, improvements, cabinetry or other fixtures made or attached to the Building or the Leased Premises by and for the Lessee, including but not limited to, any and all subdividing partitions, walls or railings of whatever type, material or height (but excepting movable office furniture and equipment and modular cabinetry paid for by Lessee and not permanently attached to the Building, which may be removed by the Lessee at the end of the Term of this Lease, if such termination is not the result of Lessee default hereunder) shall be the property of the Lessor and shall remain upon and be surrendered with the Leased Premises as a part thereof at the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. The Lessor, however, reserves the right to require the Lessee to remove any paneling, decorations, partitions, walls or railings, floor coverings, booths, or fixtures installed by or at the request of the Lessee, by giving notice of such election to the Lessee at any time prior to, or not later than ten (10) days after the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease; in which event the Lessee, at the Lessee’s sole cost and expense, shall remove the property so specified on or before the date of expiration or earlier termination of this Lease or a date five (5) days after the receiving of such notice, whichever shall be the later, and shall promptly restore the Leased Premises to their original condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted; if Lessee fails to perform the necessary restorations within ten (10) days after removing the property, or if Lessee is in default under this Lease, Lessor may undertake the restoration of the Leased Premises to their original condition after the removal of the specified property, in which event Lessee shall promptly reimburse Lessor for the cost of such restoration.
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8. USE AND OCCUPANCY.
(a) The Lessee agrees that the Leased Premises will be used only for business office use and for the purpose of conducting Lessee’s business therefrom (the “Permitted Use”); Lessee shall have the right to use graphics of its choosing within the Premises and on interior directories, all of which shall be subject to Lessor’s prior written approval. Lessee will have a sleeve on the exterior directory sign in the front of the Building, as well as the electronic directory within the Building; otherwise, that no unlawful use of the Leased Premises will be made; that no sign, name, legend, notice or advertisement of any kind will be fixed, painted or displayed on any part of the Leased Premises, except with the consent of Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; and that upon the termination or expiration without intent to renew of this Lease, Lessee will vacate and surrender possession of the Leased Premises to the Lessor in as good condition as the Leased Premises were on the Rental Commencement Date, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee must lease at least one (1) entire floor of the Building for the entirety of the Term or pay Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) as Additional Rent for each Lease Year during the Term of the Lease, in order to install, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense, signage on the exterior of the Building (“Exterior Signage”). Such Exterior Signage must be approved in writing by Lessor prior to its installation and must adhere to all governmental laws and regulations. Upon termination or expiration of the Lease, Lessee shall remove such Exterior Signage and shall restore that portion of the Building to Lessor in as good a condition as existed on the Rental Commencement Date, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
(b) Lessee will use and operate the Leased Premises and use the Common Areas of the Building in compliance with the restrictive covenants encumbering the Land, with the rules and regulations attached hereto as Exhibit D and any other rules established by Lessor and with all laws, rules and regulations of any agency having jurisdiction over the Leased Premises. Lessee will not use and will not permit or suffer anyone else to use, the Leased Premises for the production, storage or disposal of any hazardous substance or material as now or hereafter defined by any state or federal law or any agency having jurisdiction over the Leased Premises.
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9. INSURANCE.
(a) Lessor agrees that it will keep the Leased Premises and the Building insured against loss or damage by fire with extended coverage to the full fair insurable value thereof. Lessee shall not be liable to repair damage caused by accidental fire or other casualty covered by such insurance. Lessee shall not use or permit upon the Premises anything that will invalidate or will increase the rate of any policy of insurance now or hereafter carried on the Leased Premises or the Building.
Lessee agrees that it will keep its trade fixtures, equipment, and other property of Lessee located in, on or about the Premises insured against loss or damage by fire with extended coverage to the full fair insurable value thereof. Lessee agrees that all personal property in, about or on the Premises shall be at the risk of Lessee only and that Lessor shall not be liable for damage thereto or theft thereof under any circumstances.
(b) The Lessor and the Lessee agree that if the Leased Premises or any furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment or other personal property located therein are damaged or destroyed by fire or other insured casualty, the rights, if any, of either party against the other with respect to such damage or destruction are hereby waived if and to the extent permitted by any applicable insurance policies. The parties agree to use their best efforts to ensure that the policies of insurance obtained by them permit such waivers of subrogation and shall furnish evidence of such, each to the other.
(c) At all times subsequent to the commencement of this Lease and during its full Term, the Lessee, at its sole cost and expense, shall provide general public liability insurance for personal injury and property damage in an amount of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
(d) Lessor shall provide Lessee and Lessee shall provide Lessor with certificates evidencing the coverages hereinabove described. All such policies provided by Lessee shall name Lessor and, with respect to insurance covering the Leased Premises, and any lender of Lessor which maintains a mortgage on the Leased Premises, as additional insureds and shall provide Lessor and such lender must receive at least thirty (30) days’ written notice before any cancellation or material change in terms.
10. FIRE OR OTHER CASUALTY.
(a) The Lessor agrees that if during the first three (3) years of the initial Term of this Lease or the first two (2) years of the Renewal Term if this Lease is renewed, the Leased Premises shall be damaged by fire or other casualty, to such an extent that the cost of repairs will be less than 50% of the fair market value of the Leased Premises at the time of such casualty, provided Lessor’s lender permits, Lessor will employ the proceeds of insurance policies referred to in Section 9 to repair the Leased Premises after a casualty with reasonable dispatch after notice to Lessor of damage, due allowance to be made for delay resulting from any cause beyond the Lessor’s reasonable control; provided, however, that the Lessor shall not be required to expend funds in excess of the insurance proceeds or repair or replace any property which the Lessee may be entitled to remove or which the Lessor may require the Lessee to remove from the Leased Premises upon the termination or expiration of this Lease, and provided further, that during the time that the Leased Premises are unfit for occupancy by Lessee, the Rent shall abate in proportion to the extent the Leased Premises are unfit for occupancy, so long as the damage was not occasioned by the act or omission of Lessee or Lessee’s agents, servants, employees or invitees.
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(b) If the Leased Premises are damaged during the last two (2) years of the initial Lease Term or the last three (3) years of the Renewal Term or to such extent that the cost of repairs will be 50% or more of the fair market value of the Leased Premises, as above described, then the Lessor in his sole discretion may choose not to repair and restore the Leased Premises, whereupon the Lessor may terminate this Lease by notifying the Lessee in writing, within a reasonable time after such damage, of the Lessor’s election to terminate this Lease. In the event of the giving of such notice during the Term of this Lease, this Lease shall expire and all interests of the Lessee in the Leased Premises shall terminate on the date specified in such notice, and the Rent shall be apportioned and paid up to the time of such fire or other casualty if the Leased Premises are damaged, or up to the specified date of termination.
(c) Any insurance proceeds from the fire and extended coverage insurance furnished by the Lessee shall be made payable to the Lessor to affect the required repairs. Lessee will cooperate with and coordinate with Lessor in insuring that such proceeds are at the Lessor’s disposal on a timely basis in order that Lessor may proceed with the repairs with reasonable dispatch.
11. CONDEMNATION. If the whole of the Leased Premises or such part thereof as shall make the Leased Premises unsuitable for the Permitted Use shall be taken for any public or any quasi-public use under any statute or by right of eminent domain, or by private purchase by condemning authority in lieu thereof, then this Lease shall automatically terminate as of the date the title shall be taken, and the Rent shall be apportioned as of that date. Such termination shall be without prejudice to the rights of either party to recover compensation from the condemning authority for any loss or damage caused by the taking. Neither party shall have any rights in or to any award made to the other by the condemning authority.
12. CONDITION AT COMMENCEMENT AND TERMINATION. The Lessor warrants that the Leased Premises and all its systems including heating, plumbing, wiring, lighting, air conditioning, water and sewer shall be in good working order at the beginning of the Term of this Lease. At the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Lessee shall deliver up possession of the Lease Premises to Lessor in as good condition as the same are at the Rental Commencement Date, excepting only reasonable wear and tear.
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13. INDEMNITY. The Lessee agrees to defend, indemnify and save harmless the Lessor and the agents, servants and employees of the Lessor against and from any and all claims made or liability, loss, cost, damage and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) assessed against Lessor by or on behalf of any person, firm or corporation arising by reason of injury to person or property occurring on the Leased Premises, occasioned in whole or in part by any act or omission of Lessee (including any acts or omission involving radioactive or hazardous substance on the part of the Lessee or an employee (whether or not acting within the scope of employment), agent, visitor, assign or sub-tenant of the Lessee), or by reason of any unlawful use of the Leased Premises or any breach, violation or nonperformance of any covenant in this Lease on the part of the Lessee to be observed or performed, and also for any matter or thing growing out of the occupancy or use of the Leased Premises by the Lessee or anyone holding or claiming to hold through or under the Lessee. Lessee agrees to pay for all damage to the Leased Premises, as well as all damage to licensees or invitees thereof, caused by Lessee’s misuse or neglect of the Leased Premises, its apparatus, or appurtenances. Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for any loss or damage incurred by Lessee as the result of any act of negligence of any occupant of the Building (or such occupant’s guests, invitees, contractors and/or employees) or by any owner or occupant of property adjoining or contiguous to the Land.
Lessor agrees to defend, indemnify, and save harmless the Lessee, and the agents, servants, and employees of the Lessee, against and from any and all claims made or liability, loss, cost, damage, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) assessed against Lessee by or on behalf of any person, firm, or corporation arising by reason of injury to person or property occurring on the Leased Premises, occasioned in whole or in part by any act or omission, including any acts or omissions regarding radioactive or hazardous substances, on the part of the Lessor or an employee or agent of the Lessor.
14. QUIET ENJOYMENT. The Lessor agrees that the Lessee on paying the Rent and keeping and performing the agreement and covenants herein contained, shall hold and enjoy the Leased Premises for the Term aforesaid, free from interference by the Lessor or by anyone claiming by, through or under the Lessor, subject, however, to the terms of this Lease.
15. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Except as set forth below, Lessee shall not assign or sublease the Leased Premises without Lessor’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Factors which Lessor may reasonably consider in deciding whether to consent to an assignment or sublease include (without limitation), (i) the creditworthiness of the proposed assignee or sublessee, (ii) the proposed use of the Premises, (iii) whether there is other vacant space in the Building, (iv) whether the assignee or sublessee will vacate other space owned by Lessor, (iv) whether Lessor is negotiating with the proposed sublessee or assignee for a lease of other space owned by Lessor, and (vi) any renovations to the Premises or special services required by the assignee or sublessee. Lessor will not consent to an assignment or sublease that might result in a use that conflicts with the rights of any existing tenant. One consent shall not be the basis for any further consent. Consent to any assignment or sublease by Lessor shall not release the Lessee from its obligations and liabilities hereunder.
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Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Lessee may assign this Lease or sublet the Leased Premises or any portion thereof, at any time, without Lessor’s consent to (a) any Affiliate (as defined below) or any entity which owns or is owned by an Affiliate, (b) any entity acquiring substantially all of the assets of Lessee or (c) another corporation in connection with the merger of Lessee with such corporation (each of the foregoing, a “Permitted Transferee”). As used herein, “Affiliate” shall mean any entity which acquires all or a part of Lessee, or which is acquired in whole or in part by Lessee, or which is controlled directly or indirectly by Lessee, or which entity controls Lessee, directly or indirectly. For purposes of this definition, “control” shall mean the ownership of a majority of the outstanding voting stock of a corporation or other majority equity or control interest if the entity is not a corporation and the possession of power to direct the management and policy of such corporation or such other entity. Lessee shall be required to provide written notice and all reasonable documentation to confirm such affiliation, acquisition or merger and an assumption of lease in a form reasonably acceptable to Lessor.
16. DEFAULT.
(a) In the event of any failure in the payment of Rent or any other sum payable hereunder for ten (10) days after the due date along with written notice from Lessor demanding payment, such failure shall be a default by Lessee, and the Lessor, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that it may have, shall have the right, immediately or any time thereafter, to reenter the Leased Premises and remove all persons and property from the Leased Premises. In the event the Lessee shall neglect to keep or perform any covenant, agreement or condition of this Lease (other than the payment of Rent or any other sums due), the Lessor shall give written notice of such failure to the Lessee; and in the event that such failure is not rectified within twenty (20) days from the date of such notice, then the Lessee shall be in default of this Lease and the Lessor shall have the right to enter the Leased Premises immediately or at any time thereafter and remove the Lessee therefrom, without prejudice to any other remedies of the Lessor. In the event of such re-entry, and excluding that which may result from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor, the Lessee hereby waives all claims for damages which may be caused by the re-entry of the Lessor and will save the Lessor harmless from any loss, cost or damages occasioned Lessor thereby (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred by reason of such re-entry), and no such re-entry shall be considered or construed to be a forcible entry.
(b) The Lessor shall also have the right, at its option, to cure any of Lessee’s defaults and charge the cost of such cure to Lessee as Additional Rent.
(c) Should the Lessor elect to re-enter the Leased Premises as herein provided, or should Lessor take possession pursuant to legal proceedings, it may either terminate this Lease or it may, from time to time, without terminating this Lease, re-let the Leased Premises or any part thereof on Lessee’s account for such time or times and at such rental or rentals and upon such other terms and conditions as the Lessor in its reasonable discretion may deem advisable, with the right to make alterations and repairs to the Leased Premises, and the Lessee shall pay the amount of Rent due under this Lease to the date of the beginning of payment of Rent pursuant to any such re-letting, together with the cost of such re-letting, including attorneys’ fees occasioned by such re-letting, brokers’ commissions, tenant improvement costs and the cost of any repairs to the Leased Premises necessitated by damage caused by Lessee, and the Lessee will thereafter pay monthly during the remainder of the Term of this Lease the difference, if any, between the rent collected from such re-letting and the Rent reserved in this Lease if such rent collected is less than that reserved in this Lease. No such re-entry or taking possession of the Leased Premises by the Lessor shall be construed as an election on its part to terminate this Lease unless a written notice of such intention be given to the Lessee. Notwithstanding any such re-letting without termination, the Lessor may, at any time after the occurrence of any default set out in this Section 16, elect to terminate this Lease, and may terminate it by giving written notice to that effect to the Lessee.
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(d) If the Lessor shall at any time terminate this Lease on account of any default set out in this Section 16, in addition to other remedies it may have, it may recover from the Lessee all damages that it may suffer by reason of the termination of this Lease, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses and other costs of recovering possession of the Leased Premises, and the excess, if any, of the amount of Rent and other amounts to be paid by the Lessee under the terms of the Lease for the remainder of the stated Term, over the then reasonable rental value of the Leased Premises for the remainder of the stated Term.
(e) If, before or during the Term of this Lease, the Lessee shall be adjudged a bankrupt, or if any proceeding under the federal bankruptcy laws shall be filed by or against the Lessee, then such occurrence shall be deemed a default of this Lease by Lessee and, upon the happening of such event, Lessor shall have all the rights and remedies provided herein, and the Lessee shall be liable for all damages sustained by the Lessor as provided by law.
(f) If, before or during the Term of this Lease or any renewal thereof (1) the Lessee shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (2) a receiver shall be appointed for the property of the Lessee by order of a court of competent jurisdiction by reason of the insolvency or alleged insolvency or otherwise of the Lessee, or (3) any department of the state or federal government, or any officer thereof authorized by order of court, shall take possession of the business or property of the Lessee by reason of the insolvency or alleged insolvency of the Lessee, or (4) execution shall issue on any judgment and be levied against Lessee’s interests in the Leased Premises, then, upon the happening of any one or more of such events, at the option of the Lessor, this Lease may be terminated by the Lessor by written notice to that effect to the Lessee, and the Lessor shall, in addition to other remedies provided by law in case of default by the Lessee, be entitled to the damages set out in this Section 16.
17. REMOVAL OF LESSEE’S PROPERTY. Provided Lessee pays all Rent due Lessor and is not in default hereunder, Lessee shall have the right, subject to Section 7 hereof, to remove all furniture and equipment from the Leased Premises upon expiration of this Lease.
18. NOTICES. Any notice provided for herein shall be deemed to have been served sufficiently upon receipt if the same shall be in writing and sent (1) via certified mail, return receipt requested; (2) email with read receipt acknowledgement; or (3) overnight express mail carrier requiring signature by recipient, addressed as follows:
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As to Lessor: | FRONT STREET - BROOKFIELD, LLC | |
c/o Asset Management | ||
450 N. Patterson Avenue, Suite 300 | ||
Post Office Box 21509 | ||
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 | ||
Telephone: (336) 243-2600 | ||
FAX: (336) 243-2680 | ||
Email: Jonathan@FrontStreetCapital.com | ||
As to Lessee: | LIFEMD, INC. | |
c/o Eric Yecies, Chief Legal Officer | ||
236 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400 | ||
New York, New York, 10001 | ||
Telephone: (800) 852-1575 | ||
FAX: (949) 666-4094 | ||
Email: legal@lifemd.com |
Notices may also be made via facsimile transmission, followed by non-certified original hard copy or overnight express mail no signature required, to the above-captioned fax numbers. Sender’s transaction report showing successful transmission to receiver’s number shall be evidence of receipt of notice by receiver at the time indicated.
19. NO IDENTITY OF INTEREST. The execution of this Lease or the performance of any act pursuant to the provisions hereof shall not be deemed or construed to have the effect of creating between Lessor and Lessee the relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture and the relationship between them shall be that only of Lessor and Lessee or landlord and tenant.
20. ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING; AMENDMENT. This instrument contains the entire understanding and agreement by and between the parties hereto with respect to the Lease of the Leased Premises, notwithstanding any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements or instruments, and no amendment to this Lease shall be effective unless the same is in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto.
21. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. All rights and privileges provided for hereunder shall inure to the benefit of the personal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. All obligations herein provided shall be binding on the parties hereto, the personal representatives, successors, and assigns.
22. LAW APPLICABLE. This Lease Agreement shall be construed and interpreted under and governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina.
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23. SURRENDER OF PREMISES. Lessee will deliver up the Leased Premises at the end of the Term or any holdover period in good order and condition, reasonable wear and tear accepted.
24. HOLDING OVER. This tenancy expires at the end of the Lease Term provided in Section 2 without any notice required by or from either party, unless renewed as specified in Section 2, but it is expressly understood that if Lessee holds over for another month at the end of said Term or the Renewal Term for any purpose other than the removal of its property, and Lessor accepts Rent for said month, such holding over shall operate as a renewal of the tenancy for another month and for each additional month Lessor accepts rent, at a rental rate equal to 125% of the rental payable in the last month of the Term for the first two (2) months and 150% thereafter. Should Lessor require possession of the Leased Premises, Lessor shall give Lessee seven (7) days to vacate the Leased Premises prior to the end of such holdover period. If Lessor loses a prospective tenant because Lessee fails to vacate the Premises upon expiration of the Lease or any termination of the Lease after notice to do so, then Lessee will be liable for such damages as Lessor can prove because of Lessee’s wrongful failure to vacate.
25. RIGHT OF ENTRY. The Lessee agrees that the Lessor shall have the right to enter and to grant licenses to enter the Leased Premises at any reasonable time upon reasonable advance notice to Lessee (a) to examine the Leased Premises, (b) to make alterations and repairs to the Leased Premises (including the right, during the progress of such alterations or repairs, to keep and store within the Leased Premises all necessary materials, tools and equipment, provided said storage does not interfere with Lessee’s use and occupancy), (c) for any purpose which the Lessor shall reasonably deem necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Leased Premises, (d) to show the Leased Premises to a prospective purchaser of the Building or to a prospective lender, or
(e) within one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the termination of this Lease, to exhibit the Leased Premises to prospective new tenants of the Leased Premises, and that no such entry shall render the Lessor liable to any claim or cause of action for loss of or damage to the business or property of the Lessee, by reason thereof, nor in any manner affect the obligations and covenants of this Lease.
26. WAIVER. The waiver by Lessor or Lessee of any breach of any covenant or agreement herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such covenant or agreement or any subsequent breach of the same or any other covenant or agreement herein contained. The subsequent acceptance of Rent hereunder by Lessor shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach by Lessee of any covenant or agreement of this Lease, other than the failure of Lessee to pay the particular Rent so accepted, regardless of Lessor’s knowledge of such preceding breach at the time of acceptance of such breach.
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27. ESTOPPELS/SUBORDINATIONS.
(a) Within ten (10) days after request therefor by Lessor, Lessee shall deliver in recordable form a certification to any proposed lender, trustee or purchaser, certifying that (1) this Lease is unmodified and in full, force and effect (or, if there have been modifications, that this Lease is in full effect as modified, and identifying such modifications); (2) the dates to which the Rent has been paid; (3) that, to the best of Lessee’s knowledge, no default exists in the observance of this Lease and no event of default has occurred and is continuing, or specifying each such default or event of default of which Lessee may have knowledge; and (4) any other information Lessor may reasonably requests, it being intended that any such statement may be relied upon by Lessor’s mortgagees or any prospective purchaser of the interest of Lessor in the Building.
(b) This Lease is subject to and subordinate at all times to the lien of existing and future mortgages and deeds of trust on the Leased Premise. Although no instrument or act on the part of the Lessee shall be necessary to effectuate such subordination, the Lessee will, nevertheless, execute and deliver such further instruments subordinating this Lease to the lien of all such mortgages and deeds of trust as may be desired by the Lessor in replacement of the first mortgage loan on the Leased Premises. The Lessee hereby appoints the Lessor its attorney-in-fact, irrevocably, to execute and deliver any such instruments on behalf of the Lessee.
28. BANKRUPTCY. If, pursuant to the insolvency laws (i.e., the United States Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. Paragraph 101 et seq., and any federal, state, foreign or other laws of like impact), Lessee or a trustee of Lessee is permitted to, and elects to, assume or assume and assign this Lease:
(a) Lessee or the trustee shall as a condition to such assumption or assumption and assignment either cure all defaults under this Lease, or provide Lessor Adequate Assurance (hereinafter defined) that: (i) Lessee or the trustee shall cure all monetary defaults under this Lease within ten (10) days after the date of any such assumption; and (ii) Lessee or the trustee shall cure all non-monetary defaults under this Lease within thirty (30) days after the date of any such assumption.
(b) Lessee or the trustee shall as a condition to such assumption or assumption and assignment either compensate, or provide Adequate Assurance to Lessor that within ten (10) days from the date of any such assumption, Lessee or the trustee shall compensate Lessor for any pecuniary loss incurred by Lessor arising from any default under this Lease, including, but not limited to, Lessor’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements and any late charge applicable under this Lease, as recited in Lessor’s written statement of pecuniary loss sent to Lessee or the trustee.
(c) In the case of an assumption, Lessee or the trustee shall as a condition to such assumption provide Lessor with Adequate Assurance of the future performance of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease, including, without limitation, Adequate Assurance of Lessee’s, or the trustee’s ability to pay Rent.
(d) In the case of an assumption and assignment, such assignee shall as a condition to such assignment provide Lessor with Adequate Assurance of the future performance of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease, including, without limitation, Adequate Assurance of such assignee’s ability to pay Rent.
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(e) In the case of an assumption and assignment, any and all monies or other consideration payable or otherwise to be delivered in connection with such assignment shall be paid or delivered to Lessor (or shall be held in trust for the benefit of Lessor and be promptly paid or delivered to Lessor), shall be and remain the exclusive property of Lessor and shall not constitute property of Lessee or of the estate of Lessee within the meaning of the United States Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. Paragraph 101, et seq.
(f) In the case of an assumption, Lessee or the trustee, and in the case of an assumption and assignment, such assignee, shall be deemed without further act or deed to have assumed all of the obligations arising under this Lease on and after the date of such assumption or assumption and assignment. Lessee and any such trustee or assignee shall upon demand execute and deliver to Lessor an instrument confirming such assumption.
(g) The assumption of this Lease by Lessee or the trustee and the assumption and subsequent assignment of this Lease to the assignee is subject to all the provisions of this Lease, and Lessee, trustee or assignee will not breach any provision contained in this Lease or any other lease, mortgage, financing agreement, master agreement or other agreement relating to the Building.
(h) Notwithstanding anything in the Lease to the contrary, all amounts payable by Lessee to or on behalf of Lessor under this Lease, whether or not expressly denominated as Rent or other charges due hereunder shall constitute rent for the purpose of Paragraph 502(b)(6) of the United States Bankruptcy Code and for the purpose of any similar Paragraph of any other present or future insolvency laws.
29. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE.
(a) Lessee’s Responsibility. Lessee shall not (either with or without negligence) cause or permit the escape, disposal, or release of any biologically active or other hazardous substances, or materials into the Building or onto the Land on which the Building is located and any surrounding land owned by Lessor. Lessee shall not allow the storage or use of such substances or materials in any manner not sanctioned by law or in compliance with the highest standards prevailing in the industry for the storage and use of such substances or materials, nor allow to be brought into the Building any such materials or substances except to use in the ordinary course of Lessee’s business, and then only after written notice is given to Lessor of the identity of such substances or materials. Lessee covenants and agrees that the Premises will at all times during its use or occupancy thereof be kept and maintained so as to comply with all now existing or hereafter enacted or issued statutes, laws, rules, ordinances, orders, permits, and regulations of all state, federal, local and other governmental and regulatory authorities, agencies and bodies applicable to the Premises, pertaining to environmental matters or regulating, prohibiting or otherwise having to do with asbestos and all other toxic, radioactive, or hazardous wastes or material including, but not limited to, the Federal Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as from time to time amended (all hereinafter collectively called “Laws”). Lessee shall execute affidavits, representations and the like, from time to time, at Lessor’s request, concerning Lessee’s best knowledge and belief regarding the presence of hazardous substances or materials in the demised Premises.
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(b) Lessee’s Liability. Lessee shall hold Lessor free, harmless, and indemnified from any penalty, fine, claim, demand, liability, cost, or charge whatsoever which Lessor shall incur, or which Lessor would otherwise incur, by reason of Lessee’s failure to comply with this Section 29 including, but not limited to: (i) the cost of bringing the Premises into compliance with all Laws and in a non-contaminated state, the same condition as prior to occupancy; (ii) the reasonable cost of all appropriate tests and examinations of the Premises to confirm that the Premises have been brought into compliance with all Laws; (iii) the reasonable fees and expenses of Lessor’s attorneys, engineers, and consultants incurred by Lessor in enforcing and confirming compliance with this Section 29.
(c) Property. For the purpose of this Section 29, the Premises shall include the real estate covered by this Lease; all improvements thereon; all personal property used in connection with the Premises (including that owned by Lessee); and the soil, ground water, and surface water of the Premises, if the Premises includes any ground area.
(d) Inspections by Lessor. Lessor and its engineers, technicians, and consultants (collectively the “Auditors”) may, from time to time as Lessor deems appropriate, conduct periodic tests and examinations (“Audits”) of the Premises to confirm and monitor Lessee’s compliance with this Section 29. Such Audits shall be conducted in such a manner as to minimize the interference with Lessee’s Permitted Use; however, in all cases, the Audits shall be of such nature and scope as shall be reasonably required by then existing technology to confirm Lessee’s compliance with this Section 29. Lessee shall fully cooperate with Lessor and its Auditors in the conduct of such Audits. The cost of such Audits shall be paid by Lessor unless an Audit shall disclose a material failure of Lessee to comply with this Section 29, in which case, the cost of such Audit, with respect to Lessee’s premises only and the cost of all subsequent Audits related to the non-compliance of Lessee made during the Term and within thirty (30) days thereafter (not to exceed two (2) such Audits per calendar year), shall be paid for on demand by Lessee.
(e) Lessor’s Liability. The foregoing covenants and undertakings of Lessee contained in this Section 29 shall not apply to any condition or matter constituting a violation of any Law: (i) which existed prior to the commencement of Lessee’s use or occupancy of the Premises; (ii) which was not caused, in whole or in part, by Lessee or Lessee’s agents, employees, officers, partners, contractors or invitees; or (iii) to the extent such violation is caused by, or results from the acts or neglects of Lessor or Lessor’s agents, employees, officers, partners, contractors, guests, invitees, or other Lessees.
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(f) Lessee’s Liability After Termination of Lease. The covenants contained in this Section 29 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Lease and shall continue for so long as Lessor and its successors and assigns may be subject to any expense, liability, charge, penalty, or obligation against which Lessee has agreed to indemnify Lessor under this Section 29.
30. FORCE MAJEURE. Whenever a period of time is prescribed for the taking of any action by Lessee or Lessor, neither party shall be liable or responsible for, and there shall be excluded from the computation of such period of time, any delays due to strikes, fire, earthquakes, floods, acts of God, acts of third parties, governmental regulations or orders, shortages of labor or materials, war, governmental laws, regulations or restrictions, pandemics, or any other cause whatsoever beyond the control of a party (all of which are sometimes referenced collectively in this Agreement as “Force Majeure”) excluding however the financial condition of either party or the unavailability to or cost of funds of either party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Force Majeure relieve Lessee of its requirement to pay Rent or any other payment obligations of the Lessee due hereunder in a timely fashion.
31. PARKING. Lessee shall be entitled to two (2) reserved parking spaces, and a reasonable pro-rata share of the unreserved parking spaces of the Building, not to exceed five (5) parking spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of space in the Premises for use by Lessee’s employees and visitors in common with the other tenants and their employees and visitors. Lessee’s use of parking spaces shall also be subject to the Rules and Regulations.
32. OF AC CERTIFICATION.
(a) Certification. Lessee hereby certifies, for itself and on behalf of its individual partners, shareholders, members, or owners, that:
(i) Neither Lessee, nor any individual partner, shareholder, member, or owner, is acting, directly or indirectly, for or on behalf of any person, group, entity, or nation named by any Executive Order or the United States Treasury Department as a terrorist, “Specially Designated National and Blocked Person,” or other banned or blocked person, entity, nation, or transaction pursuant to any law, order, rule, or regulation that is enforced or administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; and
(ii) Neither Lessee, nor any individual partner, shareholder, member, or owner, is engaged in this transaction, directly or indirectly, on behalf of, or instigating or facilitating this transaction, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such person, group, entity, or nation.
(b) Indemnification. Lessee hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Lessor from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, risks, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees at all tribunal levels) arising from or related to any breach of the certification set forth in Section 32(a) above.
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33. LIENS. Lessee shall have no power to do any act or make any contract that may create or be the foundation of any lien, mortgage or other encumbrance upon the reversionary or other estate of Lessor, or any interest of Lessor in the Premises. NO CONSTRUCTION LIENS OR OTHER LIENS FOR ANY LABOR, SERVICES OR MATERIALS FURNISHED TO THE PREMISES SHALL ATTACH TO OR AFFECT THE INTEREST OF LESSOR IN AND TO THE PREMISES. Lessee shall keep the Premises free from any liens arising out of any work performed, materials furnished, or obligations incurred by or on behalf of Lessee. Should any lien or claim of lien be filed against the Premises by reason of any act or omission of Lessee or any of Lessee’s agents, employees, contractors or representatives, then Lessee shall cause the same to be canceled and discharged of record by bond or otherwise within ten (10) days after the filing thereof. Should Lessee fail to discharge the lien within ten (10) days, then Lessor may discharge the lien. The amount paid by Lessor to discharge the lien (whether directly or by bond), plus all administrative and legal costs incurred by Lessor, shall be Additional Rent payable on demand. The remedies provided herein shall be in addition to all other remedies available to Lessor under this Lease or otherwise.
34. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES AND LIABILITY. Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Lease, Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for any special, consequential, incidental or punitive damages. If Lessor, or its employees, officers, directors, stockholders or partners, are ordered to pay Lessee a money judgment because of Lessor’s breach of this Lease, such money judgment may only be enforced against and satisfied out of: (i) Lessor’s interest in the Premises, including the rental income and proceeds from sale; and (ii) any insurance or condemnation proceeds received because of damage or condemnation to, or of, the Premises that are available for use by Lessor. No other assets of Lessor or the other parties exculpated by the preceding sentence shall be liable for, or subject to, any such money judgment.
35. SALE OF PREMISES. Lessor may sell the Premises, or any portion thereof, without affecting the obligations of Lessee hereunder; upon the sale of the Premises, or any portion thereof, Lessor shall be relieved of all responsibility for the Premises, or such portion thereof, and shall be released from any liability thereafter accruing under this Lease.
36. INTINTIONALLY DELETED.
37. RELOCATION OF EXISTING FURNITURE. Lessor agrees to facilitate the relocation of Lessee’s furniture, fixtures, and equipment (“FF&E”) from the building located at 651 Brookfield Parkway, Greenville, South Carolina 29615 (“Previous Premises”), to the Leased Premises. The relocation shall be carried out in a professional and efficient manner. Lessor shall bear all costs associated with the relocation and reassembly of the FF&E, including but not limited to, packing, transportation, and unpacking of Lessee’s FF&E. Lessor shall ensure that the relocation is conducted by a licensed and insured moving company, and shall provide Lessee with a copy of the moving company’s insurance certificate prior to the move. Lessee agrees to cooperate with Lessor and the moving company to facilitate the relocation process, including providing access to the Previous Premises as necessary. Lessee shall also prepare an inventory list of the items to be moved and provide a copy to Lessor prior to the relocation. Lessor shall ensure that the relocated FF&E are placed in designated areas within the Leased Premises as directed by Lessee. Any modification or rework of the FF&E shall be at Lessee’s sole cost and expense.
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38. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) For all terminology in this Lease, the singular shall include the plural, and the masculine, feminine or neuter includes the other.
(b) Headings of sections are for convenience only and shall not be considered in construing the meaning of the contents of such section.
(c) If any term or provision of this Lease or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term or provision to persons whose circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby.
(d) This Lease may not be recorded, but Lessee and Lessor agree, upon the request of the other party, to execute a memorandum hereof for recording purposes at the sole cost and expense of the party so requesting.
(e) The delivery of a key or other such tender of possession of the Premises to Lessor or to an employee of Lessor shall not operate as a termination of this Lease or a surrender of the Premises unless acknowledged in writing by Lessor.
(f) Should either party prevail in any legal proceedings against the other for breach of any provision in this Lease, then the non-prevailing party shall be liable for the costs and expenses of the prevailing party, including its reasonable attorneys’ fees at all tribunal levels.
(g) Time is of the essence with respect to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in this Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any date or time period provided for in this Lease ends on a weekend or federal or state holiday, the date or time period shall automatically be extended to the next day that is not a weekend or federal or state holiday.
(h) No waivers, alterations or modifications of this Lease or any agreements in connection therewith shall be valid unless in writing, duly executed by both Lessor and Lessee herein.
(i) Lessee and Lessee’s employee’s, agent’s, and invitee’s use of the fitness center located in the Building shall be governed by a separate agreement by and between Lessor and Lessee and Lessee’s employees, agents, and invitees.
39. ADDENDA AND EXHIBITS. If any addenda or exhibits are noted below, such addenda and exhibits are incorporated herein and made a part of this Lease.
(jj) Exhibit A — Property Description
(kk) Exhibit B - Plans and Specifications
(ll) Exhibit C - Janitorial Standards
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(mm) Exhibit D - Rules and Regulations
(nn) Lease Addendum Number One - Workletter
40. REPRESENTATION OF CONDITION; FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Lessee hereby represents and warrants that, as of the Effective Date of this Lease, Lessee has not received any notice of, nor is Lessee (or Lessee’s officers, owners, members, or shareholders, as applicable) aware of, any pending or threatened civil or criminal litigation, or other private or governmental claim or proceeding affecting Lessee or Lessee’s future financial condition. Upon request of Lessor, Lessee agrees to furnish to Lessor copies of Lessee’s most recent annual or quarterly, publicly filed financial statements, audited if available. The financial statements shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied. The financial statements shall include a balance sheet and a statement of profit and loss, and the annual financial statement shall also include a statement of changes in financial position and appropriate explanatory notes. Lessor may deliver the financial statements to any prospective or existing mortgagee or purchaser of the Building.
41. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL. Lessor agrees that prior to leasing any other space contiguous to the Leased Premises (“Expansion Space”), Lessor shall provide terms of the first bona fide offer to lease such space from a third party that Lessor is willing to accept (“Offer”) to Lessee. Lessee shall have a right of first refusal (“ROFR”) to elect to lease the entire Expansion Space on terms and conditions identical to those contained in the Offer (including, without limitation, the length of the term), and if Lessee desires to exercise that right, Lessee shall deliver written notice exercising its ROFR within five (5) business days following delivery of the copy of the Offer from Lessor to Lessee. If Lessee duly and timely exercises the ROFR, Lessor and Lessee shall promptly amend this Lease to include the Expansion Space on terms and conditions identical to those contained in the Offer. If for any reason, Lessee fails to duly and timely exercise the ROFR, or if Lessee properly exercises such right but thereafter for any reason does not enter into the amendment of the Lease within thirty (30) days after exercise of the ROFR (unless the delay is caused by Lessor), then Lessor shall be free to lease the Expansion Space to another tenant on the terms and conditions of the Offer without any obligation pursuant to this Section 41.
42. BROKER’S COMMISSIONS. Lessee and Lessor each represent and warrant that they have not dealt with any real estate broker, finder or other person, with respect to this Lease in any manner, except CBRE, Inc. (“Lessor’s Broker”) and KDS Caine Commercial Real Estate (“Lessee’s Broker” and together with Lessor’s Broker, the “Brokers”). Lessor shall pay any commissions or fees that are payable to the Brokers with respect to this Lease pursuant to Lessor’s separate agreement with such Brokers. Each party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from any and all damages resulting from claims that may be asserted against the other party by any other broker, finder or other person (including, without limitation, any substitute or replacement broker claiming to have been engaged by the indemnifying party in the future), claiming to have dealt with the indemnifying party in connection with this Lease or any amendment or extension hereto. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed and sealed this Lease as of the Effective Date.
LESSOR: FRONT STREET - BROOKFIELD, L.L.C. | ||
By : | FRONT STREET - BROOKFIELD, L.L.C. Manager | |
By: | /s/ Robert A. Teaw JR. | |
Name: | Robert A. Teaw JR. | |
Title: | Manager |
LESSEE: LIFEMD, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Marc Benathen | |
Name: | Marc Benathen | |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT A
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
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EXHIBIT B
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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EXHIBIT C
JANITORIAL STANDARDS
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EXHIBIT D
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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LEASE ADDENDUM NUMBER ONE [WORKLETTER]
This Lease Addendum Number One (the “Workletter”) shall set forth the rights and obligations of Lessor and Lessee with respect to space planning, engineering, final workshop drawings, and the construction and installation of any improvements to the Leased Premises to be completed before the Rental Commencement Date (“Tenant Improvements”). This Workletter contemplates that the performance of this work will proceed in five stages in accordance with the following schedule: (i) preparation of a space plan; (ii) final design and engineering and preparation of final plans and working drawings; (iii) preparation by the Contractor (as hereinafter defined) of an estimate of the additional cost of the initial Tenant Improvements; (iv) submission and approval of plans by appropriate governmental authorities; and (v) construction and installation of the Tenant Improvements by the Rental Commencement Date.
In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, Lessor and Lessee do mutually agree to the following:
1. Space Planning, Design and Working Drawings. Lessor shall provide and designate architects, engineers and space planners as deemed necessary by Lessor and Lessee for the construction of the Tenant Improvements, who, at Lessee’s expense, which expense shall be deducted from the Allowance (as hereinafter defined), will do the following:
a. Attend a reasonable number of meetings with Lessee and Lessor and/or Lessor’s agent to define Lessee’s requirements for the Leased Premises. Lessor shall provide one complete space plan prepared by Lessor’s architect or space planner in order to obtain Lessee’s approval. Lessor and Lessee shall approve or disapprove such space plans, in writing, within ten (10) days after receipt of the space plans.
b. Provide and complete construction drawings for Lessee’s partition layout, reflected ceiling grid, telephone and electrical outlets, keying, and finish schedule.
c. Provide and complete building standard mechanical plans where necessary (for installation of air conditioning system and duct work, and heating and electrical facilities) for the work to be done in the Leased Premises.
d. All plans and working drawings for the construction and completion of the Leased Premises shall be subject to Lessor’s and Lessee’s prior written approval. Any changes or modifications Lessee desires to make to such plans or working drawings shall also be subject to Lessor’s prior approval. Lessor agrees that it will not unreasonably withhold its approval of the plans and working drawings for the construction of the Leased Premises, or of any changes or modifications thereof; provided, however, Lessor shall have sole and absolute discretion to approve or disapprove any improvements that will be visible to the exterior of the Leased Premises, or which may affect the structural integrity of the Building. Any approval of such plans and working drawings by Lessor shall not constitute approval of any delays caused by Lessee and shall not be deemed a waiver of any rights or remedies that may arise as a result of such delays. Lessor may condition its approval of plans and working drawings upon extension of the Anticipated Completion Date if such plans and drawings require a change in design or materials for the Building in which the Leased Premises are located and may further condition its approval of Lessee’s plans and drawings on payment in advance for such improvements estimated to cost more than the Allowance (as defined in Section 3 below).
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2. Leased Premises Delivered as an Improved Shell. Lessor agrees to deliver the Leased Premises to Lessee (at Lessor’s expense and before the construction of the Tenant Improvements begins) as a partially “Improved Shell” consisting of the following:
- | Common Areas complete | |
- | HVAC System complete to perimeter VAV boxes. No ductwork or distribution is included. | |
- | Sprinkler System as required by building codes with heads turned up. | |
- | Perimeter walls framed and insulated Electrical distribution panel on each floor. |
3. Allowance. Lessor agrees, at its sole cost and expense to provide an allowance of up to twenty-five and No/100 Dollars ($25.00) per usable square foot of the Premises, or a total of five hundred sixty-five thousand eight hundred and No/100 Dollars ($565,800.00), subject to any modifications to the usable square footage of the Premises, to design, engineer, install, supply and otherwise to construct the Tenant Improvements in the Leased Premises that will become a part of the Building (the “Allowance”); otherwise, Lessee is fully responsible for the payment of all costs in connection with the Tenant Improvements to the partially Improved Shell described in Section 2 above. Any cost of the Tenant Improvements in excess of the Allowance (the “Tenant Improvements Overage”) shall be paid by Lessee promptly upon receipt of Lessor’s invoice for the same. Lessee’s failure to promptly pay such excess costs as set forth above shall constitute a default under this Lease. After six (6) months from the Commencement Date, any portion of the Allowance not used by Lessee for Tenant Improvements can be converted into a credit against Rent over a twelve (12) month period in equal monthly installments.
4. Signage and Keying. Door and/or directory signage and suite keying in accordance with building standards shall be provided and installed by Lessor and deducted from the Allowance.
5. Work and Materials at Lessee’s Expense
a. Lessor shall select the licensed general contractor (the “Contractor”) to construct and install the Tenant Improvements. Contractor shall submit to Lessor and Lessee written estimates of the cost of the Tenant Improvements and Lessor and Lessee shall approve (or disapprove) said estimates in writing within five (5) business days of the receipt thereof. The Contractor shall not be authorized to proceed thereon until such estimate is mutually agreed upon and approved in writing and delivered to Contractor.
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b. Lessee agrees to pay promptly, upon being billed therefor, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Tenant Improvements in excess of the Allowance. Such costs and expenses shall include all amounts charged by the Contractor for performing such work and providing such materials (including the Contractor’s general conditions, overhead and profit).
c. Lessee will be responsible for all cabling, data, telecom, furniture, fixtures, appliances, equipment and any other tenant specific item outside of a traditional office upfit.
6. Lessee Plan Delivery Date
a. Lessee shall be solely responsible for the timely written approval of plans and drawings, and it is hereby understood time is of the essence.
b. Lessee covenants and agrees to approve in writing the floor plan for the Leased Premises on or before five days from receipt from Lessor. Lessee covenants and agrees to approve in writing the final plans and working drawings for the Tenant Improvements on or before five days from receipt from Lessor (the “Lessee Plan Delivery Date”). It is vital that the final working drawings be approved in writing by the Lessee by the Lessee Plan Delivery Date in order to allow Lessor sufficient time to review and approve (or disapprove) such plans and working drawings, to discuss with Lessee any changes therein which Lessor believes to be necessary or desirable, to enable the Contractor to prepare an estimate of the cost of the initial Tenant Improvements, and to substantially complete the Leased Premises within the time frame provided in the Lease.
7. Substantial Completion
a. The Leased Premises shall be deemed to be substantially complete when the work to be performed by the Contractor pursuant to the plans and working drawings approved by Lessor and Lessee has been completed and approved by the appropriate governmental authorities as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, and as certified by Lessor and Lessor’s architect, except for items of work and adjustment of equipment and fixtures that can be completed after the Leased Premises are occupied without causing material interference with Lessee’s use of the Leased Premises (i.e., “punch list items”).
b. Notwithstanding the foregoing if substantial completion of the Leased Premises is delayed as a result of:
(i) Lessee’s failure to approve the final plans and working drawings for the construction and completion of the Leased Premises on or before the Lessee Plan Delivery Date; or
(ii) Lessee’s changes in the Tenant Improvements or the plans therefor (notwithstanding Lessor’s approval of any such changes); or
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(iii) Lessee’s request for changes in or modifications to such plans or working drawings subsequent to the Lessee Plan Delivery Date; or
(iv) Inability to obtain non-building standard materials, finishes or installations requested by Lessee; or
(v) The performance of any work by any person, firm or corporation employed or retained by Lessee; or
(vi) Any other act or omission by Lessee or its agents, representatives, and/or employees;
then, in any such event, for purposes of determining the Rental Commencement Date, the Leased Premises shall be deemed to have been substantially completed on the date that the General Contractor determines that the Leased Premises would have been substantially completed if such delay or delays had not occurred.
8. Materials and Workmanship. Lessor covenants and agrees that all work performed in connection with the construction of the Leased Premises shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner, with new materials and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and with the final approved plans and working drawings. Lessor agrees to exercise due diligence in completing the construction of the Leased Premises. Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor and its agents harmless from all loss, costs, foreseeable and unforeseeable, direct or consequential; damages; liability; fines; prosecutions; judgments; litigation; and expenses, including but not limited to, clean-up costs, court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees arising out of the construction of the Tenant Improvements by Lessee or its assignees, sublessees, employees, agents, invitees, licensees and Contractors.
9. Repairs and Corrections. Lessee agrees to repair and correct any work or materials installed by Lessee or its Contractor in the Leased Premises that prove defective as a result of faulty materials, equipment, or workmanship. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall not be responsible to repair or correct any defective work or materials installed by Lessor or any work or materials that prove defective as a result of any act or omission of Lessor or any of its employees, agents, invitees, licensees, subtenants, customers, clients, or guests.
10. Possession by Lessee. The taking of possession of the Leased Premises by Lessee shall constitute an acknowledgment by Lessee that the Leased Premises are in good condition and that all work and materials provided by Lessor are satisfactory as of such date of occupancy, except as to any defects or incomplete work that are described in a written notice given by Lessee to Lessor no later than thirty (30) days after Lessee commences possession of the Leased Premises, and except for any equipment that is used seasonally if Lessee takes possession of the Leased Premises during a season when such equipment is not in use.
11. Access During Construction. During construction of the Tenant Improvements in the Leased Premises with the approval of Lessor, Lessee shall be permitted reasonable access to the Leased Premises, as long as such access does not interfere with or delay construction work on the Leased Premises for the purposes of taking measurements, making plans, installing trade fixtures, and doing such other work as may be appropriate or desirable to enable Lessee eventually to assume possession of and operate in the Leased Premises.
12. Lessee shall retain all furniture in the Premises after the expiration of the Lease Term provided by Lessor to Lessee at the beginning of this Lease.
12. Certificate of Rental Commencement. Upon Substantial Completion of the Leased Premises (as defined in this Lease Addendum Number One [Workletter]) Lessor and Lessee agree to execute a Certificate of Rental Commencement Lease Modification Agreement reflecting the Rental Commencement Date.
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Exhibit 10.6
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This First Amendment To Consulting Services Agreement (“First Amendment”) is made effective as of July 17, 2024 (the “First Amendment Effective Date”), by and between Robert Jindal, having an address at [***] (the “Consultant”) and LifeMD, Inc., a corporation with an address of 236 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, New York, NY 10001 (the “Company”) (the Company and Consultant together the “Parties” or individually a “Party”).
WHEREAS, the Company and the Consultant desire to enter into this First Amendment, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.
For the avoidance of doubt, all aspects of the June 14, 2023 Consulting Services Agreement remain in effect, unless otherwise stated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations contained herein, the Company and the Consultant, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows to the addition of Paragraph 3 below to Section D:
D. | Compensation for Services |
3. Additional Compensation for Consulting Services. In light of Consultant’s exceptional performance to date with respect to the provision of services concerning Strategic Introductions, Compliance, and Managed Care (as those terms are described in the June 14, 2023 Consulting Services Agreement), the Company shall issue Consultant, as of First Amendment Effective Date, 24,835 additional shares of LifeMD restricted common stock (collectively, the “Additional Restricted Stock Grant”), vesting according to the following vesting schedule:
● | 24,835 shares of Common Stock of LifeMD, Inc. on the 15 month anniversary of the June 14, 2023 Consulting Services Agreement; |
Other than as stated above, the June 14, 2023 Consulting Services Agreement governs this First Amendment. This First Amendment contains the entire understanding between the Parties with respect to its subject matter.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this First Amendment has been duly executed by or on behalf of the Parties as of its Effective Date.
CONSULTANT | LIFEMD, INC. | |
/s/ Robert Jindal | /s/ Justin Schreiber | |
Robert Jindal | Justin Schreiber | |
Chairman & CEO |
Exhibit 31.1
LIFEMD, INC.
CEO CERTIFICATE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Justin Schreiber, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of LifeMD, Inc. for the period ended September 30, 2024; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have: |
a. | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; | |
b. | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; | |
c. | Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and | |
d. | Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a. | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and | |
b. | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: November 7, 2024 | ||
By: | /s/ Justin Schreiber | |
Name: | Justin Schreiber | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
Exhibit 31.2
LIFEMD, INC.
CFO CERTIFICATE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Marc Benathen, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of LifeMD, Inc. for the period ended September 30, 2024; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have: |
a. | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; | |
b. | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; | |
c. | Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and | |
d. | Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a. | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and | |
b. | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: | November 7, 2024 | |
By: | /s/ Marc Benathen | |
Name: | Marc Benathen | |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
Exhibit 32.1
LIFEMD, INC.
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of LifeMD, Inc. (the “Company”) for the period ended September 30, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, in the capacity and on the date indicated below, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:
1. | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operation of the Company. |
Date: November 7, 2024 | ||
By: | /s/ Justin Schreiber | |
Name: | Justin Schreiber | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
Exhibit 32.2
LIFEMD, INC.
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of LifeMD, Inc. (the “Company”) for the period ended September 30, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, in the capacity and on the date indicated below, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:
1. | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operation of the Company. |
Date: | November 7, 2024 | |
By: | /s/ Marc Benathen | |
Name: | Marc Benathen | |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |