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Science 37 (SNCE) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
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FORM 10-Q Filing Information Filing Details Science 37 Holdings, Inc.'s Q3 2023 Form 10-Q details its non-accelerated, smaller reporting, and emerging growth company status - The report is a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 20232 Registrant Filer Status | Filer Status | Designation | | :------------- | :---------- | | Large accelerated filer | o | | Accelerated filer | o | | Non-accelerated filer | x | | Smaller reporting company | x | | Emerging growth company | x | - As of November 2, 2023, there were 119,397,205 shares of common stock outstanding4 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure This section warns that the 10-Q contains forward-looking statements subject to risks, and the company does not commit to updating them - The report contains forward-looking statements covered by safe harbor provisions of the Securities Act and Exchange Act10 - These statements are predictions based on current expectations, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties beyond the Company's control11 - The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law15 Part I. Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements This section presents Science 37 Holdings, Inc.'s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and detailed notes for Q3 2023 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (In thousands) | Metric | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------- | :------------------ | | Cash and cash equivalents | $56,407 | $108,091 | | Total current assets | $75,541 | $126,204 | | Total assets | $75,727 | $126,448 | | Total current liabilities | $18,104 | $23,176 | | Total liabilities | $23,983 | $29,062 | | Total stockholders' equity | $51,744 | $97,386 | - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $51.684 million from December 31, 2022, to September 30, 202318 - Total stockholders' equity decreased by $45.642 million, from $97.386 million to $51.744 million18 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Highlights (In thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Revenue | $14,887 | $16,249 | $44,324 | $54,210 | | Total operating expenses | $29,431 | $41,512 | $105,018 | $137,376 | | Loss from operations | $(14,544) | $(25,263) | $(60,694) | $(83,166) | | Total other income (expense), net | $621 | $1,735 | $2,565 | $98,698 | | Net income (loss) | $(13,924) | $(23,528) | $(58,130) | $15,533 | | Basic (Loss) earnings per share | $(0.12) | $(0.20) | $(0.50) | $0.13 | | Diluted (Loss) earnings per share | $(0.12) | $(0.20) | $(0.50) | $0.12 | - Revenue decreased by 8.4% for the three months and 18.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to 202219 - Net loss improved to $(13,924) thousand for Q3 2023 but worsened to $(58,130) thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 202319 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Changes (Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023) (In thousands) | Item | Amount | | :------------------------------------------ | :------- | | Balance at December 31, 2022 | $97,386 | | Stock-based compensation | $12,286 | | Net loss | $(58,130) | | Foreign currency translation, net of tax | $14 | | Balance at September 30, 2023 | $51,744 | - Total stockholders' equity decreased from $97,386 thousand to $51,744 thousand, primarily due to a net loss of $58,130 thousand21 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Highlights (Nine Months Ended September 30) (In thousands) | Activity | 2023 | 2022 | Change | | :------------------------------------ | :------- | :------- | :------- | | Net cash used in operating activities | $(33,125) | $(60,377) | $27,252 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(18,420) | $(24,789) | $6,369 | | Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $(156) | $672 | $(828) | | Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | $(51,684) | $(84,362) | $32,678 | | Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $56,407 | $130,239 | $(73,832) | - Net cash used in operating activities significantly improved, decreasing from $60.4 million to $33.1 million in 202326 - Cash and cash equivalents at period-end decreased by $73.8 million year-over-year, from $130.2 million in 2022 to $56.4 million in 202326 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 1. Company Background and Basis of Presentation - Science 37 Holdings, Inc. leads in patient-centric clinical trials, using a proprietary end-to-end unified technology platform for decentralized designs2830 - The company operates under one reporting segment30 - Effective January 1, 2023, the estimated useful life of the unified technology platform for amortization increased from three to five years, with zero effect on the current period due to full impairment36 2. Revenue from Contracts with Customers - As of September 30, 2023, $144.9 million of transaction price was allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations, expected over 1 month to 4.8 years40 Accounts Receivable and Unbilled Services (In thousands) | Metric | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------ | :------------------- | :------------------ | | Accounts receivable | $10,194 | $8,235 | | Unbilled services | $3,397 | $3,555 | | Total accounts receivable and unbilled services | $13,591 | $11,790 | | Allowance for doubtful accounts | $(1,000) | $(798) | | Total accounts receivable and unbilled services, net | $12,591 | $10,992 | - For Q3 2023, one customer accounted for 15.8% of revenues, down from two customers totaling 24.4% in 2022; for the nine months, two customers accounted for 24.4%, down from 26.9% in 202248 3. Capitalized Software, net - The Company capitalized $19.0 million of internal-use software for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease from $28.8 million in the same period of 202251 - The net book value of internal use software, totaling $19.3 million, was impaired during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, due to carrying value exceeding fair value, impacted by stock price declines54 - In January 2023, the Company purchased scheduling software for $0.8 million, integrated into its unified technology platform for increased efficiencies and cost savings52 4. Leases Operating Lease Liabilities (In thousands) | Years Ending December 31, | Operating Leases | | :------------------------------------------ | :--------------- | | 2023 (excluding the nine months ended Sep 30, 2023) | $138 | | 2024 | $465 | | 2025 and thereafter | $0 | | Total future minimum lease payments | $603 | | Total lease liability (Sep 30, 2023) | $581 | - Effective August 1, 2023, the Company transferred a lease agreement, resulting in a $0.3 million gain on lease termination55 5. Restructuring Costs - The Company initiated cost reduction programs in November 2022 (81 employees) and April 2023 (140 employees, ~30% of workforce) to align resources with business needs5758 - Restructuring costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, were $3.6 million, primarily for one-time employee severance and benefits59 Restructuring Liabilities Activity (In thousands) | Item | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :-------------------------- | :------------------- | :------------------ | | Balance at beginning of period | $772 | $0 | | Restructuring costs | $3,624 | $2,628 | | Payments | $(4,079) | $(1,856) | | Balance at end of period | $317 | $772 | 6. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (In thousands) | Item | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :-------------------------- | :------------------- | :------------------ | | Prepaid expenses | $2,019 | $2,834 | | Capitalized commission cost, net | $4,154 | $3,945 | | Other | $370 | $342 | | Total | $6,543 | $7,121 | 7. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (In thousands) | Item | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :-------------------------------------------------- | :------------------- | :------------------ | | Compensation, including bonuses, fringe benefits, and payroll taxes | $4,252 | $5,750 | | Professional fees, investigator fees, and pass-through expenses | $1,315 | $2,527 | | Commissions payable | $1,608 | $1,529 | | Restructuring costs | $317 | $772 | | Current portion of operating lease liabilities | $534 | $606 | | Other | $329 | $180 | | Total | $8,355 | $11,364 | 8. Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (In thousands) | Item | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------- | :------------------ | | Money market funds (Level 1) | $53,723 | $104,138 | | Earn-out liability (Level 3) | $60 | $170 | - The earn-out liability, classified as Level 3, decreased from $170 thousand to $60 thousand from December 31, 2022, to September 30, 202366 9. Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earnings (Loss) Per Share (In thousands, except per share amounts) | Metric | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Net income (loss) | $(13,924) | $(23,528) | $(58,130) | $15,533 | | Basic (Loss) earnings per share | $(0.12) | $(0.20) | $(0.50) | $0.13 | | Diluted (Loss) earnings per share | $(0.12) | $(0.20) | $(0.50) | $0.12 | | Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 118,146 | 116,412 | 117,210 | 115,935 | | Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 118,146 | 116,412 | 117,210 | 126,717 | Anti-Dilutive Shares Excluded from EPS (In thousands) | Item | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | | :------------------ | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Stock options | 10,670 | 26,279 | 16,708 | 16,095 | | Restricted stock units | 15,866 | 5,307 | 13,621 | 0 | | ESPP | 183 | 81 | 328 | 0 | | Earn-out shares | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | | Total anti-dilutive shares | 39,219 | 44,167 | 43,157 | 28,595 | 10. Related-Party Transactions Revenue from Related Party (PPD) (In thousands) | Period | 2023 Revenue | 2022 Revenue | | :-------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | | Three months ended September 30 | $0 | $1,100 | | Nine months ended September 30 | $800 | $5,400 | - Revenue from PPD, a 5% or more shareholder, significantly decreased from $5.4 million to $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 202370 11. Commitments and Contingencies - The Company is subject to routine legal proceedings but is not currently involved in any with a material adverse effect72 - As of September 30, 2023, the Company had no material contingent losses recorded73 12. Earn-Out Shares - Former holders of Legacy Science 37 stock and options may receive up to 12,500,000 Earn-Out Shares if specific stock price triggers are met by October 6, 202474150 Earn-Out Shares Fair Value (Per Share) | Trigger | December 31, 2022 | September 30, 2023 | | :-------- | :------------------ | :------------------- | | Trigger 1 | ~$0.02 | ~$0.01 | | Trigger 2 | ~$0.01 | ~$0.00 | - The earn-out liability decreased by $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, recorded as a gain in the condensed consolidated statements of operations7980 13. Stock-Based Compensation - The Company operates two equity-based compensation plans (2021 Plan, 2022 Plan) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)82 Stock-Based Compensation Expense (In thousands) | Classification | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | | :-------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Cost of revenue | $159 | $505 | $540 | $1,481 | | Selling, general and administrative (stock options, RSUs, ESPP) | $3,419 | $3,710 | $11,341 | $12,669 | | Selling, general and administrative (Earn-Out Shares) | $0 | $1,524 | $405 | $5,275 | | Total stock-based compensation expense | $3,578 | $5,739 | $12,286 | $19,425 | - An Exchange Offer closed on April 28, 2023, issuing 4,674,682 RSUs for 10,605,665 stock options, resulting in $1.0 million incremental stock-based compensation expense8788 14. Income Taxes - The Company has incurred net operating losses since inception and forecasts additional losses through December 31, 202392 - A full valuation allowance has been provided against net deferred tax assets due to the Company's history of losses, indicating uncertainty about future income generation92 15. Subsequent Events - On October 27, 2023, the Company filed a proxy statement for a special meeting to approve a reverse stock split (1-for-5 to 1-for-30) to regain Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance9394 - Effective November 1, 2023, the Board approved an amendment to the 2022 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan, increasing shares available by 10,000,000 to 11,000,000 total95 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Management discusses Science 37 Holdings, Inc.'s Q3 2023 financial condition, operating results, business overview, and accounting policies Overview of Our Business and Services - Science 37 leads in patient-centric clinical trials, supporting decentralized designs via a proprietary end-to-end unified technology platform9799 - The patient-centric approach aims to reduce geographic barriers, improve patient recruitment, retention, representation, and engagement98 Recent Developments - The Company seeks stockholder approval for a reverse stock split (1-for-5 to 1-for-30) to regain Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance and avoid delisting100 Key Factors Affecting Our Performance - Sustained growth depends on continued adoption of products and services, expanding the customer base, and broader adoption of the unified technology platform101 - Expansion into adjacent markets like CRO partnerships, eCOA, RWE, clinical care, and diversity in clinical research is crucial for maintaining growth102 - Continued investment in the unified technology platform and marketing is planned to capitalize on market opportunities, despite expected near-term negative impacts103 Key Performance Measures Backlog and Net Bookings (In thousands) | Metric | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | Change | % Change | | :--------- | :------------------- | :------------------- | :------- | :--------- | | Backlog | $163,061 | $170,357 | $(7,296) | (4.3)% | | Net bookings (3 months) | $9,202 | $4,708 | $4,494 | 95.5% | - Backlog decreased by 4.3% year-over-year to $163.1 million as of September 30, 2023109 - Net bookings for the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased significantly by 95.5% to $9.2 million, despite negative impacts from project scope changes totaling $8.7 million110 Components of Results of Operations - Revenue primarily derives from contractual arrangements for clinical trial technology and services, and licensing the unified technology platform111 - Cost of revenue includes direct costs for remote trials and technology solutions, such as compensation, contract labor, and investigator payments, excluding depreciation and amortization113 - Selling, general and administrative expenses cover sales, marketing, and administrative functions, including compensation, professional services, and facilities114 - Impairment of long-lived assets represents charges when carrying value exceeds fair value, assessed whenever recoverability issues are indicated115 - Depreciation and amortization cover property, equipment, and capitalized software development, with software amortized over five years116 - Restructuring costs consist of employee severance and benefits from cost reduction programs initiated in Q4 2022 and Q2 2023117 - Other income (expense), net, includes interest income, sublease income, changes in fair value of earn-out liability, and other miscellaneous items118 Results of Operations Revenue Revenue (In thousands) | Period | 2023 | 2022 | Change | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :--------- | | Three months ended September 30 | $14,887 | $16,249 | $(1,362) | (8.4)% | | Nine months ended September 30 | $44,324 | $54,210 | $(9,886) | (18.2)% | - Revenue decreased by 8.4% for the three months and 18.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, due to reduced opening backlog coverage and changes in study life-cycles120 Cost of Revenue Cost of Revenue (In thousands) | Period | 2023 | 2022 | Change | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :--------- | | Three months ended September 30 | $8,972 | $12,157 | $(3,185) | (26.2)% | | % of revenue | 60.3% | 74.8% | | | | Nine months ended September 30 | $30,048 | $41,985 | $(11,937) | (28.4)% | | % of revenue | 67.8% | 77.4% | | | - Cost of revenue decreased by 26.2% for the three months and 28.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to reductions in salaries, wages, and contractor costs from the cost reduction program121 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (In thousands) | Period | 2023 | 2022 | Change | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :--------- | | Three months ended September 30 | $14,740 | $24,485 | $(9,745) | (39.8)% | | % of revenue | 99.0% | 150.7% | | | | Nine months ended September 30 | $51,813 | $82,822 | $(31,009) | (37.4)% | | % of revenue | 116.9% | 152.8% | | | - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 39.8% for the three months and 37.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, mainly due to reductions in salaries, wages, professional fees, and consulting related to the cost reduction program122 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (In thousands) | Period | 2023 | 2022 | Change | | :-------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | | Three months ended September 30 | $5,533 | $0 | $5,533 | | Nine months ended September 30 | $19,013 | $0 | $19,013 | - The Company recognized $5.5 million and $19.0 million in impairment of long-lived assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, due to carrying value exceeding fair value, influenced by stock price declines123 Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and Amortization Expense (In thousands) | Period | 2023 | 2022 | Change | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :--------- | | Three months ended September 30 | $164 | $4,870 | $(4,706) | (96.6)% | | % of revenue | 1.1% | 30.0% | | | | Nine months ended September 30 | $520 | $12,569 | $(12,049) | (95.9)% | | % of revenue | 1.2% | 23.2% | | | - Depreciation and amortization expense decreased significantly by 96.6% for the three months and 95.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to the impairment of long-lived assets124 Restructuring Costs Restructuring Costs (In thousands) | Period | 2023 | 2022 | Change | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :--------- | | Three months ended September 30 | $22 | $0 | $22 | 100.0% | | % of revenue | 0.1% | 0.0% | | | | Nine months ended September 30 | $3,624 | $0 | $3,624 | 100.0% | | % of revenue | 8.2% | 0.0% | | | - Restructuring costs increased to $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, due to the April 2023 reduction in force, with no comparable costs in 2022125 Other Income (Expense) Other Income (Expense), Net (In thousands) | Item | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Interest income | $732 | $559 | $2,475 | $748 | | Sublease income | $(2) | $240 | $64 | $719 | | Change in fair value of earn-out liability | $0 | $1,200 | $110 | $97,600 | | Other income (expense), net | $(109) | $(264) | $(84) | $(369) | | Total other income (expense), net | $621 | $1,735 | $2,565 | $98,698 | - Total other income (expense), net, decreased significantly from $98.7 million to $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to a non-recurring large gain on earn-out liability in 2022127 - Interest income increased for both periods in 2023 due to moving excess operating cash to a money market fund127 Liquidity and Capital Resources Key Liquidity Measures (In thousands) | Metric | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------ | :------------------- | :------------------ | | Cash and cash equivalents | $56,407 | $108,091 | | Working capital | $57,437 | $103,028 | - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $56.4 million as of September 30, 2023, from $108.1 million at December 31, 2022128 - The Company believes current cash balances are adequate for working capital, capital expenditures, and anticipated liquidity requirements for at least the next twelve months129 Cash Flows Cash Flow Summary (Nine Months Ended September 30) (In thousands) | Activity | 2023 | 2022 | Change | | :------------------------------------ | :------- | :------- | :------- | | Net cash used in operating activities | $(33,125) | $(60,377) | $27,252 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(18,420) | $(24,789) | $6,369 | | Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $(156) | $672 | $(828) | - Net cash used in operating activities improved by $27.3 million, from $60.4 million in 2022 to $33.1 million in 2023, due to lower net loss and changes in working capital132 - Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $6.4 million, from $24.8 million in 2022 to $18.4 million in 2023, mainly due to reduced capitalized software development costs135136 - Net cash used in financing activities was $0.2 million in 2023, compared to $0.7 million provided in 2022, primarily due to tax withholding payments for share-based compensation139 Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates - Financial statement preparation requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions, based on historical experience and other reasonable factors140 Revenue Recognition - Most contracts are service contracts for clinical trial support, representing a single performance obligation satisfied over time using a cost-based input method142 - Significant judgment is required to estimate costs to complete projects, as these estimates project future outcomes over several years143 Capitalized Software and the Recognition of Related Amortization to Expense - Software development costs for the unified technology platform are capitalized and amortized over five years144 - The Company reviews capitalized software for impairment when carrying amount may not be recoverable, leading to losses if fair value is less than carrying value146 - The unified technology platform was fully impaired during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and the year ended December 31, 2022, due to market value trading below cash and equity146 Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-based awards are recognized based on estimated grant-date fair value, expensed straight-line over the vesting period147 - The Black-Scholes option pricing model determines the fair value of stock options and ESPP shares, considering expected term, volatility, dividend yield, and risk-free interest rate147153 Earn-Out Shares - The contingent obligation to issue Earn-Out Shares to former shareholders is classified as a liability and revalued at each balance sheet date, with changes recognized in other income (expense), net151 - The contingent obligation to issue Earn-Out Shares to former option holders is within ASC Topic 718 (Share-based Compensation) and recorded as share-based compensation expense over the derived service period152 Emerging Growth Company Status - As an 'emerging growth company' (EGC), Science 37 uses the extended transition period for new accounting standards, which may affect comparability with other public companies156 Recent Accounting Pronouncements - The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 (Financial Instruments - Credit Losses) effective January 1, 2023, with no material impact on its consolidated financial statements39 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk As a 'smaller reporting company,' Science 37 is exempt from providing detailed quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk - The Company is not required to provide market risk disclosures due to its status as a 'smaller reporting company'158 Item 4. Controls and Procedures Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2023, with no material changes in internal control - Disclosure controls and procedures were evaluated as effective at the reasonable assurance level as of September 30, 2023160 - No material changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023161 Part II. Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings The Company is involved in routine legal proceedings, none expected to materially affect its business or financial condition - The Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings that are expected to have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition162 Item 1A. Risk Factors No material changes to the Company's risk factors have occurred since its Annual Report on Form 10-K for FY2022 - No material changes to the Company's risk factors have occurred since the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022163 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities The Company did not engage in unregistered sales of equity securities or repurchase common stock during Q3 2023 - No unregistered sales of equity securities occurred164 - The Company did not repurchase shares of its common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2023165 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities This item is not applicable to the Company for the reporting period - This item is not applicable166 Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures This item is not applicable to the Company for the reporting period - This item is not applicable167 Item 5. Other Information The Company received a Nasdaq non-compliance notice for minimum bid price and seeks a reverse stock split to regain compliance - Nasdaq notified the Company on December 27, 2022, of non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement ($1.00 per share)168 - The Company transferred its listing to Nasdaq's Capital Market tier on June 30, 2023, and has until December 26, 2023, to regain compliance168 - The Company may implement a reverse stock split to regain compliance, as discussed in Note 15 'Subsequent Events'168 Item 6. Exhibits This section lists all exhibits filed with the 10-Q, including corporate documents, compensation plans, certifications, and iXBRL financials - The section provides a comprehensive list of exhibits filed with the 10-Q, including corporate governance documents, compensation plans, and regulatory certifications169 - Financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, are formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language)170 Signatures Report Signatures The report was signed by CEO David Coman and CFO Mike Zaranek on behalf of Science 37 Holdings, Inc. on November 7, 2023 - The report was signed by David Coman, Chief Executive Officer, and Mike Zaranek, Chief Financial Officer, on November 7, 2023175