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Eyenovia Provides Updates on Potential Merger
with Betaliq and Development of the Optejet User Filled Device (UFD), and Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Eyenovia and Betaliq continue to negotiate a
binding merger agreement consistent with the previously announced signed Letter of Intent
Reports continued progress on the development
of the user-filled Optejet, and remains on track to file for U.S. device regulatory approval in September 2025
Reduced ongoing cash burn by approximately 70%
versus prior year and improved debt repayment terms
LAGUNA HILLS, CA-May 19, 2025-Eyenovia,
Inc. (NASDAQ: EYEN), an ophthalmic technology company developing the proprietary Optejet topical ophthalmic medication dispensing
platform, today provided updates on its potential merger with Betaliq and the ongoing development of its novel Optejet user filled device
(UFD), and reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Potential Merger with Betaliq
Negotiations continue towards a binding merger
agreement with Betaliq, a clinical-stage private pharmaceutical company focused on glaucoma with access to Eyesol , a non-aqueous
technology that may address many of the needs of these patients. We have agreed to extend the binding exclusivity period set forth in
the Letter of Intent until June 7, 2025, to allow more time to complete and execute the anticipated merger agreement.
Development of the Optejet UFD
Progress in the development of the Optejet user-filled
device (UFD) continues and remains on track to file for U.S. regulatory approval in September of this year. An approval would provide
for potential multiple commercial opportunities either directly with consumers or through eye care practitioner offices as well as potential
and existing license partners, including Arctic Vision in China and Korea.
First Quarter 2025 Financials
A broad restructuring of the company was implemented,
reducing overall cash burn by approximately 70% versus one year ago and entering into a debt restructuring agreement earlier this year
which defers certain repayment obligations until October 2025.
Michael Rowe, Chief Executive Officer, commented,
"We remain focused on seeking to maximize shareholder value by working to complete a definitive merger agreement with Betaliq that,
if and when completed, will create a new eyecare company with immediate revenue through the sale of our existing FDA-approved products
and significant pipeline opportunities that we believe leverage complementary FDA-approved technologies, including our Optejet platform."
"At the same time, our engineering team
continues to advance the development of our user-filled Optejet, which, if approved, would have the potential to address many of the shortcomings
of traditional eyedrops, most notably ease of use and reduced waste. We look forward to submitting an application for device regulatory
approval in September of this year and introducing this novel device that can deliver an enhanced experience across a broad range of uses."
"In addition to these strategic initiatives,
we took important measures over the past several months to reduce expenses, strengthen our balance sheet, and extend our cash runway.
Perhaps the most notable of these is our entry into a debt restructuring agreement with Avenue Capital, which continues to be very supportive
as we work toward finalizing a merger agreement with Betaliq. We look forward to the completion of this potential merger and believe we
have set the stage for multiple value inflection points this year," Mr. Rowe concluded.
First Quarter 2025 Financial Review
For the first quarter of 2025, net loss was
$3.5 million, or $1.59 per share. This compares to a net loss of $10.9 million, or $18.75 per share, for the first quarter of 2024.
Research and development expenses totaled
$0.7 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to $4.4 million for the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of 85%.
For the first quarter of 2025, general and
administrative expenses were $2.4 million, compared to $3.6 million for the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of 35%.
Total operating expenses for the first quarter
of 2025 were $3.0 million, compared to $10.1 million for the first quarter of 2024. This represents a decrease of 70%.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company's
unrestricted cash and cash equivalents were $3.9 million, as compared to $2.1 million in unrestricted and restricted cash as of December
About Eyenovia, Inc.
Eyenovia, Inc. is an ophthalmic technology company
developing and commercializing advanced products leveraging its proprietary Optejet topical ophthalmic medication dispensing platform.
The Optejet is especially useful in chronic front-of-the-eye diseases due to its ease of use, enhanced safety and tolerability, and potential
for superior compliance versus standard eye drops. Together, these benefits may combine to produce better treatment options and outcomes
for patients and providers. The Company's current commercial portfolio includes clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension, 0.05%,
for post-surgical pain and inflammation, and Mydcombi for mydriasis. For more information, please visit Eyenovia.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Except for historical
information, all the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions or
any other statements relating to the potential transaction with Betaliq, our future activities or other future events or conditions, including
those relating to the completion of due diligence on and a definitive transaction agreement with Betaliq, the estimated market opportunities
for our platform technology, the timing for sales growth of our approved products, and the outcome of the process to explore strategic
alternatives to maximize shareholder value. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business
based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties
and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may, and in some cases are likely to, differ materially
from what is expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to numerous factors discussed from time to time in documents
which we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
In addition, such statements
could be affected by risks and uncertainties related to, among other things: the risk that the proposed transaction with Betaliq does
not proceed; risks of our clinical trials, including, but not limited to, the potential advantages of our products, and platform technology;
the rate and degree of market acceptance and clinical utility of our products; our estimates regarding the potential market opportunity
for our products; reliance on third parties to develop and commercialize our products; the ability of us and our partners to timely develop,
implement and maintain manufacturing, commercialization and marketing capabilities and strategies for our products; intellectual property
risks; changes in legal, regulatory, legislative and geopolitical environments in the markets in which we operate and the impact of these
changes on our ability to obtain regulatory approval for our products and product candidates; our competitive position; and our ability
to raise additional funds and to make payments on our debt obligations as and when necessary.
Any forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date on which they are made, and except as may be required under applicable securities laws, Eyenovia does not undertake
any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
Condensed Balance Sheets
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,934,966 | $ | 2,121,463 | ||||
| License fee and expense reimbursements receivable | 25,787 | 24,827 | ||||||
| Security deposits, current | 14,968 | 14,968 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,183,262 | 605,941 | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 5,158,983 | 2,767,199 | ||||||
| Security deposits, non-current | 182,200 | 182,200 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | 642,770 | 718,360 | ||||||
| - | ||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 5,983,953 | $ | 3,667,759 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,199,961 | $ | 2,199,768 | ||||
| Accrued compensation | 109,934 | 144,161 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 3,241,554 | 3,178,513 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities - current portion | 542,561 | 575,163 | ||||||
| Notes payable - current portion, net of debt discount of $56,954 | ||||||||
| and $527,870 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 729,999 | 5,212,532 | ||||||
| Convertible notes payable - current portion, net of debt discount of $723,725 | ||||||||
| and $263,930 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 9,276,275 | 4,736,070 | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 15,100,284 | 16,046,207 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities - non-current portion | 597,670 | 717,504 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 15,697,954 | 16,763,711 | ||||||
| Stockholders' Equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 6,000,000 shares authorized; | ||||||||
| 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | ||||||||
| Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized; | ||||||||
| 2,830,546 and 1,506,369 shares issued and outstanding | ||||||||
| as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 283 | 151 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 189,079,241 | 182,213,889 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (198,793,525 | ) | (195,309,992 | ) | ||||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | (9,714,001 | ) | (13,095,952 | ) | ||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 5,983,953 | $ | 3,667,759 |
Condensed Statements of Operations
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Operating Income | ||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 14,720 | $ | 4,993 | ||||
| Cost of revenue | (48 | ) | (203,027 | ) | ||||
| Gross Profit | 14,672 | (198,034 | ) | |||||
| Operating Expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 673,043 | 4,431,601 | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 2,372,322 | 3,637,189 | ||||||
| Reacquisition of license rights | - | 2,000,000 | ||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 3,045,365 | 10,068,790 | ||||||
| Loss From Operations | (3,030,693 | ) | (10,266,824 | ) | ||||
| Other Income (Expense): | ||||||||
| Other (expense) income, net | 3,687 | (97,558 | ) | |||||
| Gain on debt extinguishment | 89,623 | - | ||||||
| Interest expense | (581,499 | ) | (678,658 | ) | ||||
| Interest income | 35,349 | 120,939 | ||||||
| Total Other Expense | (452,840 | ) | (655,277 | ) | ||||
| Net Loss | $ | (3,483,533 | ) | $ | (10,922,101 | ) | ||
| Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted | $ | (1.59 | ) | $ | (18.75 | ) | ||
| Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted | 2,188,938 | 582,584 |