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Know Labs, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Know Labs, Inc. (NYSE American: KNW) reported its financial results for Q1 2023, revealing a net loss of $3.82 million, a decrease from a $5.36 million loss in Q1 2022. This translates to a loss per share of $0.08, compared to $0.15 the previous year. Research and development expenses surged to $1.74 million from $886,000, attributed to staffing and Bio-RFID technology development aimed at FDA trials. Cash and equivalents decreased to $9.68 million from $12.59 million. The company estimates it has sufficient cash to fund operations until February 14, 2024. Shareholder equity fell to $7.1 million from $9.9 million in the prior quarter.

Positive
  • Reduced net loss from $5.36 million in Q1 2022 to $3.82 million in Q1 2023.
  • Improvement in loss per share from $0.15 to $0.08.
  • Increased investment in R&D for Bio-RFID technology indicates commitment to innovation.
Negative
  • R&D expenses increased significantly to $1.74 million, highlighting potential overspending.
  • Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $12.59 million to $9.68 million, indicating cash flow concerns.
  • Shareholder equity declined from $9.9 million to $7.1 million, reflecting weakening financial health.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Know Labs, Inc. (NYSE American: KNW), an emerging developer of non-invasive medical diagnostic technology, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2022.

Financial Highlights:

  • Know Labs reported a net loss of $3.82 million in the first quarter of 2023, compared to a net loss of $5.36 million in the first quarter of 2022, which translates to Earnings Per Share of a loss of $0.08 versus a loss of $0.15 in the year ago period.
  • Research and development expense for the first quarter ended December 31, 2022, was $1.74 million as compared to $886,000 in the same year ago period. The increase in R&D expense was related to staff increases in engineering, third party technical services and expenditures related to the development of the Bio-RFID technology, as the company continues to execute its path to FDA clinical trials and commercialization.
  • Selling, general and administrative expense for the first quarter 2023 was $1.91 million versus $1.22 million in the same year ago period, which increased versus the prior year primarily to due to key additions to the executive team and increases in third party services.
  • As of December 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents equaled $9.68 million, as compared with $12.59 million at the end of the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2022. Net cash used in operations for the first quarter ended December 31, 2022, was $2.92 million, as compared to $1.91 million in the prior year. The company believes its cash on hand will be sufficient to fund its operations through February 14, 2024.
  • Shareholder equity for the first quarter 2023 was $7.1 million versus $9.9 million as of September 30, 2022.

Income Statement:

Three Months Ended,
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
 
REVENUE- DIGITAL ASSET SALES $

-

 

$

4,351,400

 

OPERATING EXPENSES-
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES

1,743,051

 

885,752

 

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

1,905,071

 

1,216,947

 

SELLING AND TRANSACTIONAL COSTS FOR DIGITAL ASSETS

-

 

3,118,360

 

Total operating expenses

3,648,122

 

5,221,059

 

OPERATING LOSS

(3,648,122

)

(869,659

)

 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense

(227,170

)

(4,486,960

)

Other income

52,433

 

-

 

Total other (expense), net

(174,737

)

(4,486,960

)

 
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

(3,822,859

)

(5,356,619

)

 
Income tax expense

-

 

-

 

 
NET LOSS $

(3,822,859

)

$

(5,356,619

)

 
Basic and diluted loss per share $

(0.08

)

$

(0.15

)

 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding- basic and diluted

48,187,339

 

35,479,073

 

Balance Sheet:

December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 (1)
ASSETS Unaudited
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $

9,680,272

 

$

12,593,692

 

Total current assets

9,680,272

 

12,593,692

 

 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

770,663

 

862,977

 

 
OTHER ASSETS
Other assets

15,765

 

13,767

 

Operating lease right of use asset

243,526

 

287,930

 

 
TOTAL ASSETS $

10,710,226

 

$

13,758,366

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable - trade $

404,619

 

$

526,968

 

Accrued expenses

464,830

 

462,940

 

Accrued expenses - related parties

322,697

 

348,264

 

Convertible notes payable, net

2,255,066

 

2,255,066

 

Current portion of operating lease right of use liability

210,790

 

215,397

 

Total current liabilities

3,658,002

 

3,808,635

 

 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Operating lease right of use liability, net of current portion

45,993

 

87,118

 

Total non-current liabilities

45,993

 

87,118

 

 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 11)

-

 

-

 

 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock - $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, Series C and D shares issued and outstanding as follows:
Series C Convertible Preferred stock $0.001 par value, 1,785,715 shares authorized, 1,785,715 shares issued and outstanding at 12/31/2022 and 9/30/2022, respectively

1,790

 

1,790

 

Series D Convertible Preferred stock $0.001 par value, 1,016,014 shares authorized, 1,016,004 shares issued and outstanding at 12/31/2022 and 9/30/2022, respectively

1,015

 

1,015

 

Common stock - $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 48,207,937 and 48,156,062 shares issued and outstanding at 12/31/2022 and 9/30/2022, respectively

48,209

 

48,158

 

Additional paid in capital

112,175,814

 

111,209,388

 

Accumulated deficit

(105,220,597

)

(101,397,738

)

Total stockholders' equity

7,006,231

 

9,862,613

 

 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $

10,710,226

 

$

13,758,366

 

 
(1) Derived from audited consolidated balance sheet.

Cash Flow:

Three Months Ended,
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $

(3,822,859

)

$

(5,356,619

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization

103,160

 

41,672

 

Stock based compensation- stock option grants

744,640

 

204,170

 

Right of use, net

(1,328

)

(1,781

)

Interest expense for extension of notes and warrants

206,994

 

-

 

Amortization of debt discount to interest expense

-

 

4,184,657

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Other long-term assets

(1,998

)

-

 

Accounts receivable-related party

-

 

(3,124,581

)

Accounts payable - trade and accrued expenses

(146,026

)

2,144,665

 

NET CASH (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(2,917,417

)

(1,907,817

)

 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of research and development equipment

(10,846

)

(385,488

)

NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

(10,846

)

(385,488

)

 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock for stock options exercise

2,343

 

2,344

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock for warrant exercise

12,500

 

766,486

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

14,843

 

768,830

 

 
NET (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

(2,913,420

)

(1,524,475

)

 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

12,593,692

 

12,258,218

 

 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $

9,680,272

 

$

10,733,743

 

Conference Call:

Know Labs will host an audio webcast to discuss its results and provide a business update today, February 14, 2023, at 4:30pm ET (1:30 pm PT). The live webcast will be available on the Investors page of the Company’s website, www.knowlabs.co/investors, and a replay will be available for six months.

Participant Dial-In: 877-514-3621 / +1 215-268-9856
Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=JBJkxLtD

A copy of the form 10-Q filed with the SEC can also be downloaded from the Company’s website.

About Know Labs, Inc.

Know Labs, Inc. is a public company whose shares trade on the NYSE American Exchange under the stock symbol “KNW.” The Company’s technology uses spectroscopy to direct electromagnetic energy through a substance or material to capture a unique molecular signature. The Company refers to its technology as Bio-RFID™. The Bio-RFID technology can be integrated into a variety of wearable, mobile or bench-top form factors. This patented and patent-pending technology makes it possible to effectively identify and monitor analytes that could only previously be performed by invasive and/or expensive and time-consuming lab-based tests. The first application of our Bio-RFID technology will be in a product marketed as a non-invasive glucose monitor. It will provide the user with real-time information on blood glucose levels. This product will require U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance prior to its introduction to the market.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements appear in a number of places in this release and include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Know Labs, Inc., its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) financing plans; (ii) trends affecting its financial condition or results of operations; (iii) growth strategy and operating strategy; and (iv) performance of products. You can identify these statements by the use of the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “continue,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “likely,” “forecast,” “probable,” “potential,” and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Know Labs, Inc.’s ability to control, and actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These risks and uncertainties also include such additional risk factors as are discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, Forms 10-Q and 8-K, and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. These documents are available on the SEC Filings section of the Investor Relations section of our website at www.knowlabs.co. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.

For Know Labs Media Inquiries Contact:

Linhart PR

Mallory West

mwest@linhartpr.com

Ph. (317) 439-3173

Know Labs, Inc. Contact:

Jordyn Hujar

jordyn@knowlabs.co

Ph. (206) 629-6414

Source: Know Labs, Inc.

FAQ

What were Know Labs' financial results for Q1 2023?

Know Labs reported a net loss of $3.82 million in Q1 2023, down from $5.36 million in Q1 2022.

What is the earnings per share for Know Labs in Q1 2023?

The earnings per share for Know Labs in Q1 2023 was a loss of $0.08.

How much cash does Know Labs have as of December 31, 2022?

As of December 31, 2022, Know Labs had cash and cash equivalents totaling $9.68 million.

What contributed to the increase in R&D expenses for Know Labs?

The increase in R&D expenses was primarily due to staffing and expenditures related to Bio-RFID technology development.

What is the projected operational cash runway for Know Labs?

Know Labs believes its current cash will fund operations through February 14, 2024.

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