AINOS INC Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ainos, a diversified medtech company, reported a remarkable 3,832% year-over-year increase in revenues, reaching US$1,038,025 in Q4 2022. The gross profit also surged by 2,668% to US$459,815, yielding a gross margin of 44.3%. For the full year, revenues increased 492% to US$3,519,627 driven by strong sales of COVID-19 antigen self-test kits. However, the company incurred a net loss of US$14,006,690 for 2022. Ainos signed MoUs with partners to expand its VELDONA® product line and secured US$3 million in a convertible note placement, enhancing its capital base for further development.

Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD, AIMDW) has signed a distribution agreement with Topmed International Biotech Co., Ltd. for the exclusive distribution of VELDONA®, a low-dose oral interferon-alpha product for pets, in Taiwan. Launch is expected in Q3 2023. This move taps into the growing pet ownership market in Taiwan, where one in four families has pets. VELDONA® aims to improve the health of cats and dogs suffering from diseases such as feline chronic gingivostomatitis and canine atopic dermatitis. The global pet dental health and canine atopic dermatitis markets are projected to grow significantly, providing a strong market opportunity for VELDONA®.

Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD, AIMDW) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Merdury Biopharmaceutical Corp. to advance the commercialization of its VELDONA® low-dose interferon treatment. This partnership aims to explore Merdury's potential investment in a Phase 3 clinical trial targeting oral warts in HIV-positive patients. The agreement includes evaluating Merdury's drug development platform and collaborative efforts to identify additional partners for Ainos' drug candidates. Ainos seeks to enhance manufacturing processes and broaden its product portfolio through this strategic alliance, with a focus on delivering value to shareholders.

Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD, AIMDW) announced the issuance of two convertible promissory notes totaling US$3 million to investors. The notes, maturing in two years, bear an interest rate of 6% per annum and can be converted into common shares at US$1.50 each. The unsecured notes aim to strengthen the company's financial position and support its product pipeline. Ainos operates in point-of-care testing and innovative therapeutics, with a focus on low-dose interferon and COVID-19 diagnostics. This offering is exempt from certain U.S. securities registration requirements.

Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD, AIMDW) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Taiwanese drug manufacturer Tah-An Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to explore the feasibility of manufacturing an animal investigational new drug using its VELDONA® formulation. The collaboration aims to begin animal clinical trials in Q1 2023. Ainos will provide technical assistance while Tah-An will handle manufacturing, leveraging its experience since 1966. This partnership is viewed as a significant step in Ainos' commercialization strategy, capitalizing on Tah-An's manufacturing expertise to enhance its product pipeline.

Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIMD, AIMDW) shared a letter from CEO Chun-Hsien Tsai, reflecting on 2022's challenges and outlining growth strategies for 2023. The company successfully uplisted to Nasdaq in August 2022, enhancing its capital access. Notable projects include Ainos Flora, a non-invasive STI testing device, and VELDONA®, an interferon alpha treatment. Ainos aims to expand its product pipeline, with ongoing clinical studies and potential applications in veterinary medicine. Financially, Ainos reduced its debt ratio significantly from 75% to 6.8% and reported cash of $2.4 million. The company intends to avoid shareholder dilution while pursuing growth opportunities.

Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD, AIMDW) announced it is pursuing out-licensing opportunities for five new drug candidates of its low-dose oral interferon-alpha formulation, VELDONA. The candidates have successfully completed Phase 2 trials, with plans to accelerate them to Phase 3 and commercialization. The trials demonstrated VELDONA's effectiveness in treating various conditions, including Sjögren's syndrome and influenza. Ainos has invested nearly $40 million in the development of VELDONA and aims to enhance autoimmunity while minimizing side effects compared to high-dose injections.