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Applied DNA Sciences(APDN) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-02-12 01:55
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:APDN) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call February 11, 2021 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Sanjay Hurry - Investor Relations Beth Jantzen - Chief Financial Officer James Hayward - President and Chief Executive Officer Judy Murrah - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Yi Chen - H.C. Wainwright Jonathan Aschoff - ROTH Capital Partners Jon Salmanson - Hubble Wealth Management Operator Good afternoon and welcome to the Applied DNA Sciences’ Fiscal First Quarter ...
Applied DNA Sciences(APDN) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-12-18 03:09
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q4 fiscal 2020 declined to $314,000 from $1.7 million in the prior period, primarily due to a decrease in product revenue from the textile industry [8][11] - Product revenues fell to $123,000 for Q4 fiscal 2020, down from $1.3 million in the prior period, while service revenue decreased to $191,000 from $423,000 [8][11] - Net loss widened to $4.1 million in Q4 fiscal 2020 compared to $1.2 million in the same period last year, with adjusted EBITDA at negative $3.8 million [11][12] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $7.8 million as of September 30, 2020, with an average monthly cash burn rate of $980,000, an increase of 111% year-over-year [11][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The tagging and related supply chain services business experienced a decline in revenue due to the pandemic's impact on global supply chains, particularly in the textile industry [6][7] - Investments were made in COVID-19 testing products and services, which did not significantly contribute to Q4 revenues as contracts were signed late in the quarter [7][8] - Operating expenses increased by 31% to $4.2 million, driven by higher SG&A and R&D expenditures [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has established a diversified customer base for its safeCircle platform, including schools, businesses, and hospitals, with over 30 customers currently [46][47] - The Suffolk County government awarded a contract valued at up to $2 million for pooled surveillance testing, which could expand based on demand [16][30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is pivoting towards COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics, with a focus on developing its LinearDNA platform for vaccines and diagnostics [19][32] - Plans to commercialize the LinearDNA platform for veterinary use are underway, with trials set to launch in March [21][22] - The safeCircle platform is designed for pooled surveillance testing, which can be adapted for various respiratory viruses beyond COVID-19 [40][41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing strong commitments from employees, investors, and partners despite the challenges posed by the pandemic [71] - The company anticipates that the revenues from the safeCircle surveillance business will exceed the growth rate expected from its traditional tagging business [47] Other Important Information - The company has maintained ongoing contracts in its tagging business and has obtained several issued patents that strengthen its position in the market [42] - The company is now debt-free, having repaid its secured convertible notes, with the exception of a Paycheck Protection Program loan [12][13] Q&A Session Summary Question: What role does CLEARED4 play in the Suffolk County Government contract? - CLEARED4 provides a flexible platform for tracking information and communication, and the company pays a fee for their service [44][45] Question: How many customers are on the safeCircle platform and will current revenue compensate for lost textile revenue? - The customer base includes over 30 diversified clients, and the revenue from safeCircle is expected to exceed the growth rate of the tagging business [46][47] Question: Is the cat vaccine trial on track and what about the human vaccine? - The cat vaccine trial is expected to proceed as planned, and insights gained may inform the development of the human vaccine [48][49] Question: Can you elaborate on the write-off for development expenses related to the cannabis industry? - The company is shifting its tagging methods to be more relevant to the cannabis supply chain, focusing on tagging during the chemical processing stages [61][62] Question: What were the deficiencies in the CLIA certification and when will they be addressed? - Most concerns were related to data flow in electronic systems, which have been addressed, and documentation is being submitted to the New York State Department of Health [66][67] Question: Any additional insights on gross margin and SG&A expenses for fiscal '21? - SG&A levels are expected to decrease slightly, while gross margins are anticipated to improve with the growth of the surveillance testing business [68][69]
Applied DNA Sciences(APDN) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-12-17 21:02
PART I [Business](index=6&type=section&id=ITEM%201.%20BUSINESS) Applied DNA Sciences leverages its PCR-based LinearDNA platform for biotherapeutic manufacturing, supply chain security, and COVID-19 diagnostics, focusing on biopharma and COVID-19 revenue growth [Overview and Business Segments](index=6&type=section&id=Overview%20and%20Business%20Segments) The LinearDNA platform drives biotherapeutics, COVID-19 diagnostics, surveillance, iCTC technology, and non-biologic tagging for supply chain security - The company's proprietary PCR-based LinearDNA platform is central to its operations, enabling large-scale DNA production for biotherapeutics, diagnostics, and supply chain security[18](index=18&type=chunk) - In response to the pandemic, the company developed and received FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its Linea™ COVID-19 Assay Kit in May 2020 and launched the safeCircle™ pooled surveillance testing service[18](index=18&type=chunk)[27](index=27&type=chunk)[28](index=28&type=chunk) - The company is also developing an invasive circulating tumor cell (iCTC) technology for cancer diagnostics and continues its Non-Biologic Tagging business for anti-counterfeiting[18](index=18&type=chunk)[31](index=31&type=chunk)[32](index=32&type=chunk) [Strategy](index=9&type=section&id=Strategy) Strategy targets growth in COVID-19 diagnostics and biopharma services via the DNA platform, complemented by strategic acquisitions and alliances - The company expects future revenue growth to be driven by sales of its Linea™ COVID-19 Assay Kit, COVID-19 Surveillance Testing, and DNA manufacturing for the biotech and diagnostic markets[41](index=41&type=chunk) - A key part of the strategy is to pursue strategic acquisitions and collaborations to strengthen core technologies and enter new markets[42](index=42&type=chunk) [Markets and Competition](index=10&type=section&id=Markets%20and%20Competition) The company competes in DNA diagnostics, biotherapeutics, and anti-counterfeit tagging, facing established players in each market - The company competes in the DNA Diagnostics market, which is projected to reach **$23.8 billion by 2022**[44](index=44&type=chunk) - The company has a multi-year supply agreement with FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corp. for bulk DNA used in in vitro medical diagnostics[45](index=45&type=chunk) - Key competitors in the nucleic-acid based therapeutic and DNA manufacturing markets include Aldevron, LLC, Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc., and Novartis AG[82](index=82&type=chunk) - Competitors in the anti-counterfeiting market include Authentix, Inc., De La Rue Plc., and Oritain Global Limited[84](index=84&type=chunk) [Research and Development](index=16&type=section&id=Research%20and%20Development) R&D targets linear DNA biotherapeutics, COVID-19 diagnostics, and DNA tagging, with expenses rising in fiscal 2020 R&D Expense | Fiscal Year | R&D Expense (Approx.) | | :--- | :--- | | 2020 | $3.3 million | | 2019 | $3.0 million | - R&D efforts include developing linear DNA-based COVID-19 and cancer vaccine candidates in collaboration with Takis/Evvivax[71](index=71&type=chunk) [Customer Concentration](index=18&type=section&id=Customer%20Concentration) Significant customer concentration, with a few customers driving substantial revenue and accounts receivable, presents a material business risk Customer Concentration | Metric | Fiscal Year 2020 | Fiscal Year 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue Concentration** | **46% from 4 customers** | **68% from 3 customers** | | **Accounts Receivable Concentration** | **74% from 4 customers** | **77% from 1 customer** | [Government Regulation](index=20&type=section&id=Government%20Regulation) Products, particularly diagnostics and biopharma, face extensive government regulation, including temporary FDA EUA for COVID-19 tests and potential LDT oversight - The Linea™ COVID-19 Assay Kit operates under an FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), which is effective only for the duration of the public health emergency and can be revoked[92](index=92&type=chunk)[115](index=115&type=chunk) - Surveillance testing is not regulated by the FDA, and CLIA certification is not required to conduct it, according to current CMS guidance[93](index=93&type=chunk) - The company's iCTC capture assay is currently considered a Laboratory Developed Test (LDT), a category over which the FDA is exercising enforcement discretion, and future regulation could impose significant costs and delays[111](index=111&type=chunk)[220](index=220&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=29&type=section&id=ITEM%201A.%20RISK%20FACTORS) Significant risks include going concern doubts, potential EUA revocation, COVID-19 test obsolescence, customer concentration, intense competition, and regulatory hurdles - The company's financial condition, including a history of net losses, raises **substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern**[132](index=132&type=chunk)[149](index=149&type=chunk) - The Linea™ COVID-19 Assay Kit is sold under an FDA EUA that could be revoked or terminated, and the COVID-19 Surveillance Testing could become obsolete, particularly with the rollout of vaccines[135](index=135&type=chunk)[136](index=136&type=chunk)[167](index=167&type=chunk) - The company's opportunities in pharmaceuticals and biologics require substantial additional funding and face significant development and regulatory risks[134](index=134&type=chunk)[158](index=158&type=chunk) - The company faces intense competition in all its markets, including supply chain security, diagnostics, and biotherapeutics, from larger companies with greater resources[137](index=137&type=chunk)[138](index=138&type=chunk)[182](index=182&type=chunk) [Unresolved Staff Comments](index=50&type=section&id=ITEM%201B.%20UNRESOLVED%20STAFF%20COMMENTS) The company reports no unresolved staff comments from the SEC - None[252](index=252&type=chunk) [Properties](index=50&type=section&id=ITEM%202.%20PROPERTIES) Headquarters and primary labs are in a leased 30,000 sq ft facility in Stony Brook, NY, with a satellite testing facility in Ahmedabad, India - The company's headquarters is a **30,000 sq. ft. leased facility** in Stony Brook, NY, with the lease renewed until January 2022[253](index=253&type=chunk) - A satellite testing facility is maintained in Ahmedabad, India, with a lease renewed until September 2021[253](index=253&type=chunk) [Legal Proceedings](index=51&type=section&id=ITEM%203.%20LEGAL%20PROCEEDINGS) The company is not currently involved in any material legal proceedings that would adversely affect its business or financial condition - The company is not currently involved in any material legal proceedings[254](index=254&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=51&type=section&id=ITEM%204.%20MINE%20SAFETY%20DISCLOSURES) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[255](index=255&type=chunk) PART II [Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=52&type=section&id=ITEM%205.%20MARKET%20FOR%20COMMON%20EQUITY,%20RELATED%20STOCKHOLDER%20MATTERS%20AND%20ISSUER%20PURCHASES%20OF%20EQUITY%20SECURITIES) The company's common stock trades on Nasdaq under "APDN", with no history or anticipation of cash dividend payments - The company's common stock trades on **The Nasdaq Capital Market** under the symbol "APDN"[257](index=257&type=chunk) - No cash dividends have ever been paid, and none are anticipated in the foreseeable future[259](index=259&type=chunk) [Selected Financial Data](index=52&type=section&id=ITEM%206.%20SELECTED%20FINANCIAL%20DATA) As a Smaller Reporting Company, this information is not applicable due to scaled disclosure requirements - Not applicable as the company is a Smaller Reporting Company[260](index=260&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=52&type=section&id=ITEM%207.%20MANAGEMENT'S%20DISCUSSION%20AND%20ANALYSIS%20OF%20FINANCIAL%20CONDITION%20AND%20RESULTS%20OF%20OPERATIONS) FY2020 revenue fell 64% to $1.9 million, net loss increased 51% to $13.0 million, raising going concern doubts despite $19.4 million in financing [Results of Operations](index=55&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) FY2020 total revenues fell 64.2% to $1.9 million, product and service revenues declined, R&D rose 12%, resulting in a $13.0 million net loss Financial Performance Summary | Financial Metric | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenues** | **$1,931,497** | **$5,389,089** | **(64.2%)** | | Product Revenues | $615,430 | $2,136,055 | (71.2%) | | Service Revenues | $1,316,067 | $3,253,034 | (59.6%) | | **Cost of Revenues** | **$720,900** | **$877,613** | **(17.9%)** | | **Operating Expenses** | **$13,745,596** | **$13,635,747** | **0.8%** | | R&D Expenses | $3,321,763 | $2,967,278 | 12.0% | | SG&A Expenses | $10,138,103 | $10,278,045 | (1.4%) | | **Net Loss** | **($13,028,904)** | **($8,632,446)** | **51.0%** | - The decrease in product revenue was primarily driven by a **$1.35 million decline** in textiles-related shipments of DNA concentrate, attributed to the global shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic[283](index=283&type=chunk) - The increase in R&D expense was mainly due to costs associated with the development and validation of the Linea™ COVID-19 Assay Kit and COVID-19 Surveillance Testing[287](index=287&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=58&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) As of Sep 30, 2020, cash was $7.8 million and working capital $4.8 million; recurring losses raise going concern doubts, despite $19.4 million in financing - The company has recurring net losses and an accumulated deficit of **$269.8 million** as of September 30, 2020, raising **substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern**[297](index=297&type=chunk)[385](index=385&type=chunk) Liquidity Metrics | Metric | As of Sep 30, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | **$7,786,743** | | Working capital | **$4,811,847** | | Cash used in operations (FY2020) | **($11,143,059)** | | Cash from financing (FY2020) | **$19,434,512** | - In November 2019, the company closed an underwritten public offering, raising approximately **$10.8 million in net proceeds**[301](index=301&type=chunk)[302](index=302&type=chunk) - Subsequent to year-end, in October 2020, the company received **$1.67 million** from a warrant exercise and repaid **$1.67 million** in secured convertible notes[321](index=321&type=chunk)[327](index=327&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=65&type=section&id=ITEM%207A.%20QUANTITATIVE%20AND%20QUALITATIVE%20DISCLOSURES%20ABOUT%20MARKET%20RISK) As a Smaller Reporting Company, this information is not applicable due to scaled disclosure requirements - Not applicable as the company is a Smaller Reporting Company[331](index=331&type=chunk) [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=65&type=section&id=ITEM%208.%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS%20AND%20SUPPLEMENTARY%20DATA) This section refers to the consolidated financial statements and the independent auditor's report, included from page F-1 to F-30 - The company's audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 are included in the report[331](index=331&type=chunk) [Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](index=65&type=section&id=ITEM%209.%20CHANGES%20IN%20AND%20DISAGREEMENTS%20WITH%20ACCOUNTANTS%20ON%20ACCOUNTING%20AND%20FINANCIAL%20DISCLOSURE) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[331](index=331&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=66&type=section&id=ITEM%209A.%20CONTROLS%20AND%20PROCEDURES) As of September 30, 2020, management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting were effective - Management concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2020[334](index=334&type=chunk) - Management's assessment concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2020[336](index=336&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=66&type=section&id=ITEM%209B.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) The company reports no other information for this item - None[337](index=337&type=chunk) PART III [Directors, Executive Officers, Corporate Governance, Compensation, Security Ownership, and Accountant Fees](index=67&type=section&id=ITEMS%2010-14) Information for Items 10-14, including directors, executive compensation, and accountant fees, is incorporated by reference from the 2021 proxy statement - Information for Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive proxy statement to be filed within 120 days of the fiscal year-end[339](index=339&type=chunk) PART IV [Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](index=67&type=section&id=ITEM%2015.%20EXHIBITS%20AND%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENT%20SCHEDULES) This section lists documents filed as part of Form 10-K, including consolidated financial statements and exhibits, with schedules omitted as not applicable - The consolidated financial statements for the years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, along with the independent auditor's report, are filed with this report[340](index=340&type=chunk) - An index of all exhibits filed with the report is provided[341](index=341&type=chunk)
Applied DNA Sciences(APDN) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-08-09 11:32
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:APDN) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Sanjay Hurry - Executive Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Beth Jantzen - Chief Financial Officer James Hayward - Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Yi Chen - H.C. Wainwright Anthony Vendetti - Maxim Operator Good day, and welcome to the Applied DNA Sciences Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results Conference Call. All par ...
Applied DNA Sciences(APDN) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-08-06 20:02
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.001 par value APDN The Nasdaq Capital Market FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 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: 0 ...
Applied DNA Sciences(APDN) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-05-15 01:13
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:APDN) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 14, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Judy Murrah - Chief Information Officer James Hayward - Chairman, President and CEO Beth Jantzen - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Anthony Vendetti - Maxim Yi Chen - H.C. Wainwright Craig Pierce - Morgan Stanley Paul Cooney - Joseph Gunnar Operator Good day, and welcome to the Applied DNA Sciences Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Conference Call. All participants will be in l ...
Applied DNA Sciences(APDN) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-05-14 20:02
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Item 1 - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201%20-%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements%20(unaudited)) Unaudited financials show increased assets, decreased revenues, a net loss, and key subsequent events Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (unaudited) | Balance Sheet Item | March 31, 2020 (USD) | September 30, 2019 (USD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $8,662,889 | $558,988 | | Total current assets | $9,979,073 | $2,146,308 | | Total Assets | $11,326,897 | $3,564,735 | | Total current liabilities | $1,849,884 | $2,245,990 | | Total liabilities | $4,058,121 | $4,413,234 | | Total equity (deficit) | $7,268,776 | ($848,499) | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Highlights (unaudited) | Metric | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2020 (USD) | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2019 (USD) | Six Months Ended Mar 31, 2020 (USD) | Six Months Ended Mar 31, 2019 (USD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total revenues | $552,473 | $778,468 | $1,185,992 | $1,662,791 | | Loss from operations | ($2,682,208) | ($2,632,637) | ($5,293,626) | ($5,828,795) | | Net loss | ($2,950,905) | ($2,686,757) | ($5,613,646) | ($5,921,077) | | Net loss per share (basic and diluted) | ($0.79) | ($3.22) | ($1.76) | ($6.51) | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Highlights (unaudited) | Cash Flow Activity (Six Months Ended) | March 31, 2020 (USD) | March 31, 2019 (USD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash used in operating activities | ($5,151,404) | ($3,802,025) | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($44,752) | ($63,986) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $13,300,059 | $3,747,588 | | Net increase (decrease) in cash | $8,103,903 | ($118,423) | - Subsequent to quarter end, the company received a **$0.85 million** loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on May 1, 2020[84](index=84&type=chunk) - The company received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA for its Linea COVID-19 diagnostic assay kit on **May 13, 2020**[88](index=88&type=chunk) [Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=25&type=section&id=Item%202%20-%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses revenue changes, funding activities, and the uncertain impact of COVID-19 on operations Revenue Comparison (Three Months Ended March 31) | Revenue Type | 2020 (USD) | 2019 (USD) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Product revenues | $197,801 | $119,036 | +66% | | Service revenues | $354,672 | $659,432 | -46% | Revenue Comparison (Six Months Ended March 31) | Revenue Type | 2020 (USD) | 2019 (USD) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Product revenues | $435,671 | $440,747 | -1% | | Service revenues | $750,321 | $1,222,044 | -39% | - A public offering on **November 15, 2019**, raised **$10.5 million** in net proceeds, supplemented by **$2.77 million** and **$2.91 million** from subsequent warrant exercises[141](index=141&type=chunk) - Management projects sufficient cash and cash equivalents to fund operations for the **next twelve months** from the report's filing date[142](index=142&type=chunk) - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a decline in non-biological tagging revenues, with the overall future impact on operations and liquidity remaining **uncertain**[144](index=144&type=chunk)[145](index=145&type=chunk) [Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=38&type=section&id=Item%203%20-%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) As a smaller reporting company, the company is not required to provide market risk disclosures - As a **smaller reporting company**, Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. is exempt from providing quantitative and qualitative market risk disclosures[147](index=147&type=chunk) [Item 4 - Controls and Procedures](index=39&type=section&id=Item%204%20-%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Disclosure controls were effective as of March 31, 2020, with no material changes to internal controls - The CEO and CFO concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were **effective** as of **March 31, 2020**[149](index=149&type=chunk) - No material changes to internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended **March 31, 2020**[150](index=150&type=chunk) PART II - OTHER INFORMATION [Item 1 – Legal Proceedings](index=40&type=section&id=Item%201%20%E2%80%93%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reported no legal proceedings during the period - No legal proceedings were reported[152](index=152&type=chunk) [Item 1A – Risk Factors](index=40&type=section&id=Item%201A%20%E2%80%93%20Risk%20Factors) A new risk factor addresses the potential material adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company - A new risk factor addresses the potential **material adverse impact** of the COVID-19 global pandemic on the company's business[153](index=153&type=chunk) - Revenues from non-biological tagging and related services have already **declined** due to COVID-19[154](index=154&type=chunk) [Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=40&type=section&id=Item%202%20%E2%80%93%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) No unregistered sales of equity securities or use of proceeds were reported for the period - No unregistered sales of equity securities were reported[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Item 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=40&type=section&id=Item%203%20%E2%80%93%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) The company reported no defaults upon senior securities - No defaults upon senior securities were reported[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures](index=40&type=section&id=Item%204%20%E2%80%93%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company - Mine safety disclosures are **not applicable**[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Item 5 – Other Information](index=40&type=section&id=Item%205%20%E2%80%93%20Other%20Information) The company reported no other information - No other information was reported[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Item 6 – Exhibits](index=40&type=section&id=Item%206%20%E2%80%93%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including certifications and XBRL data files - This section lists all exhibits filed with the quarterly report, including **officer certifications** and **XBRL interactive data files**[156](index=156&type=chunk)