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Organization, Nature of Operations and Going Concern Uncertainty

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Organization, Nature of Operations and Going Concern Uncertainty
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Organization, Nature of Operations and Going Concern Uncertainty

1. Organization, Nature of Operations and Going Concern Uncertainty

 

As of and for the period ending June 30, 2019, Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. ("Emmaus," "we," "us," "our," or the "Company"), formerly known as MYnd Analytics, Inc., was a predictive analytics company that had developed a decision support tool to help physicians reduce trial and error treatment in mental health and provide more personalized care to patients. The Company employed a clinically validated scalable technology platform to support personalized care for mental health patients. The Company utilized its patented machine learning, artificial intelligence, data analytics platform for the delivery of telebehavioral health services and its PEER predictive analytics product offering. On November 13, 2017, the Company acquired Arcadian Telepsychiatry Services LLC ("Arcadian"), which managed the delivery of telepsychiatry and telebehavioral health services through a nationwide network of licensed and credentialed psychiatrists, psychologists and master's-level therapists. The Company was commercializing its PEER predictive analytics tool to help physicians reduce trial and error treatment in mental health. MYnd's patented, clinically validated technology platform ("PEER Online") utilizes complex algorithms to analyze electroencephalograms ("EEGs") to generate Psychiatric EEG Evaluation Registry ("PEER") Reports to predict individual responses to a range of medications prescribed for the treatment of behavioral disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other non-psychotic disorders.

 

On July 17, 2019, the Company completed its merger transaction with EMI Holding, Inc., formerly known as Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. ("EMI"), in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, dated as of January 4, 2019, among the Company, Athena Merger Subsidiary, Inc. ("Merger Sub"), and Emmaus, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of May 10, 2019 (as so amended, the "Merger Agreement"), pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into EMI, with EMI surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Merger"). On July 17, 2019, immediately after completion of the Merger, the Company changed its name to "Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc.".

 

The Merger was treated as a reverse merger under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. For accounting purposes, EMI is considered to have acquired the Company. The Merger is intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

In connection with and prior to the Merger, the Company contributed and transferred to Telemynd, Inc. ("Telemynd"), a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, all or substantially all of the Company's business, assets and liabilities pursuant to the Amended and Restated Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2019, among the Company, Telemynd and MYnd Analytics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Separation Agreement"). On July 15, 2019, the board of directors of the Company declared a dividend with respect to the shares of the Company common stock outstanding at the close of business on that day of one share of the Telemynd common stock held by the Company for each outstanding share of the Company common stock after giving effect to the reverse split described below. The dividend, which together with the contribution and transfer of MYnd's business, assets and liabilities described above, is referred to as the "Spin-Off." Prior to the Spin-Off, Telemynd engaged in no business or operations.

 

On July 17, 2019, in connection with, and prior to the completion of, the Merger, the Company effected a 1-for-6 reverse split (the "Reverse Split") of its outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share.

 

As a result of the Spin-Off and the Merger, since July 17, 2019 the Company has operated through EMI and its direct and indirect subsidiaries and the ongoing business of the Company is the EMI business, which is that of a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, marketing and sale of innovative treatments and therapies, including those in the rare and orphan disease categories. Accordingly, the business, financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the periods presented are not indicative of the business, financial condition and results of operations of the Company for any future period. The Company's future business, financial condition and results of operations will reflect the financial condition and results of operations of EMI and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

Going Concern Uncertainty

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company's operations are subject to certain problems, expenses, difficulties, delays, complications, risks and uncertainties frequently encountered in the operation of a business. These risks include the ability to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis, if at all, the failure to develop or supply technology or services to meet the demands of the marketplace, the failure to attract and retain qualified personnel, competition within the industry, government regulation and the general strength of regional and national economies.

 

The Company's recurring net losses and negative cash flows from operations raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. During the nine months ended June 30, 2019, the Company incurred a net loss of $8.1 million and used $6.0 million of net cash in operating activities. As of June 30, 2019, the Company's accumulated deficit was $92.0 million. In connection with these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, management evaluated whether there were conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raised substantial doubt about the Company's ability to meet its obligations as they become due for the next twelve months from the date of issuance of these financial statements. Management assessed that there were such conditions and events, including a history of recurring operating losses, and negative cash flows from operating activities.

 

To date, the Company has financed its cash requirements primarily from equity financings.  As of June 30, 2019, the Company's principal sources of liquidity were its cash balance of $2.4 million and the remaining amount available under the Aspire Equity Line of Credit of $5.4 million. Until it can generate sufficient revenues to meet its cash requirements, which it may never do, the Company must continue to finance future cash needs primarily through public or private equity offerings, debt financings or strategic collaborations. The Company's liquidity and capital requirements depend on several factors, including the rate of market acceptance of its services, the future profitability of the Company, the rate of growth of the Company's business and other factors described elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  The Company continues to explore additional sources of capital, but there is substantial doubt as to whether any financing arrangement will be available in amounts and on terms acceptable to the Company to permit it to continue operations. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.