Financial Performance - Total revenues for the three months ended February 23, 2025, were 35,154,000,aslightdecreaseof1.535,704,000 for the same period in 2024[11] - Gross profit for the nine months ended February 23, 2025, was 26,316,000,representinganincreaseof7.124,578,000 in the prior year[11] - Operating loss for the three months ended February 23, 2025, was (9,029,000),comparedtoalossof(895,000) for the same period in 2024[11] - Net loss for the nine months ended February 23, 2025, was (37,570,000),comparedtoanetincomeof19,096,000 for the same period in 2024[12] - The company reported a basic loss per share of (0.47)forthethreemonthsendedFebruary23,2025,comparedtoearningsof0.48 per share for the same period in 2024[12] - For the nine months ended February 23, 2025, Lifecore Biomedical reported a net loss of 37,570,000comparedtoanetincomeof19,096,000 for the same period in 2024[16] Cash and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to 5,417,000asofFebruary23,2025,downfrom8,462,000 as of May 26, 2024[9] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of 5,417,000attheendoftheperiod,downfrom19,091,000 at the beginning of the period[16] - Cash flows from operating activities resulted in a net cash used of 5,553,000fortheninemonthsendedFebruary23,2025,animprovementfrom8,459,000 in the prior year[16] - The company believes its cash from operations and available credit will be sufficient to finance operational and capital requirements for at least the next twelve months[173] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to 237,693,000asofFebruary23,2025,from253,960,000 as of May 26, 2024[9] - Total liabilities decreased to 190,267,000asofFebruary23,2025,comparedto200,058,000 as of May 26, 2024[9] - The company’s accumulated deficit increased to (204,093,000)asofFebruary23,2025,from(166,523,000) as of May 26, 2024[9] - The balance of redeemable convertible preferred stock increased to 45,197,000asofFebruary23,2025,from44,312,000 at the end of the previous reporting period[16] Expenses - Research and development expenses for the three months ended February 23, 2025, were 2,045,000,adecreaseof5.82,170,000 in the same period last year[11] - Stock-based compensation increased to 8,343,000intheninemonthsendedFebruary23,2025,comparedto4,603,000 in the same period of 2024[16] - Total operating expenses for the nine months increased by 37% to 48,888million,drivenbyasignificantriseinselling,general,andadministrativeexpenses[157]−Operatingexpensesincreasedby4818.874 million for the three months ended February 23, 2025, compared to 12.789millionforthesameperiodin2024[141]DebtandFinancing−AsofFebruary23,2025,totaldebtnetofdiscountswas124,939 million, slightly up from 124,668milliononMay26,2024[64]−TheCompany’stermloanprincipalis184,361 million, with a significant portion due in 2029 amounting to 170,325million[64]−TheTermLoanCreditFacilityhasaneffectiveannualinterestrateof20.918,490 million under the restructuring plan, with expected remaining costs of 1,971million,leadingtototalexpectedcostsof16,519 million[48] Revenue Concentration - The Company had significant revenue concentrations during the three months ended February 23, 2025, with two customers accounting for 54% and 18% of total revenues, compared to 52% and 14% in the same period of 2024[89] - Alcon accounted for 43% of the Company's revenues for the nine months ended February 23, 2025, highlighting its significance as a major customer[117] Stock and Equity - Lifecore Biomedical issued common stock, net of fees, amounting to 23,858,000duringtheninemonthsendedFebruary23,2025[16]−TheCompanyissued5,928,775sharesofcommonstockonOctober3,2024,forgrossproceedsofapproximately24,300, with an issuance cost of 467[78]−AsofFebruary23,2025,theaggregateliquidationpreferenceoftheRedeemableConvertiblePreferredStockwas45,455, with $561 of dividends in arrears[80] Operational Highlights - Lifecore's vertically integrated capabilities allow for rapid movement from product development to commercial production, enhancing supply chain efficiency[132] - The FDA completed a GMP inspection of Lifecore in May 2025, with an initial response to observations provided within the expected timeframe[128] - The company has made strategic capital investments to extend its formulation and filling capacity to meet increasing partner demand[131] Compliance and Governance - Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer were filed pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements[192] - Management is committed to remediating material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, including engaging a third-party consultant and enhancing the internal audit function[180]