Biofrontera (BFRI) Q1 2026: revenue up 17% but going concern and ITC hit
Biofrontera Inc. reported first‑quarter 2026 net product revenue of $10.1M, up 17.4% from the prior year, driven mainly by higher Ameluz unit volumes and a late‑2025 price increase. Despite this growth, the company recorded a net loss of $4.8M, slightly larger than in 2025.
Cash and cash equivalents were $6.3M as of March 31, 2026, with operating cash outflows of about $0.1M in the quarter. Management states that existing capital resources are not adequate for twelve months and discloses substantial doubt about continuing as a going concern without additional financing or improved profitability.
The quarter also reflects a new cost structure from the 2025 strategic transaction with the Biofrontera Group, which replaced a 25% transfer‑pricing model with a lower earnout tied to Ameluz sales. Separately, an International Trade Commission final determination on RhodoLED XL led to a $0.5M remediation charge and restrictions on importing and selling certain lamp components, though the company has appealed elements of the patent dispute and the orders are under Presidential Review.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- Going concern warning: Management concludes that existing capital resources are not sufficient for twelve months, raising substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern without additional financing or significantly improved cash generation.
- Regulatory setback on RhodoLED XL: An International Trade Commission final determination found a Section 337 violation, leading to a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders plus about $0.5M in remediation costs and inventory write‑downs.
- Continued operating losses: Q1 2026 net loss widened to $4.8M despite revenue growth, and accumulated deficit reached about $133M, highlighting ongoing dependence on external financing or major margin improvement.
Insights
Revenue is growing, but going concern risk and ITC orders are significant overhangs.
Biofrontera delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $10.1M, up 17.4% year over year, mainly from higher Ameluz volumes and pricing. Gross economics improved as an older 25% transfer‑pricing model was replaced by a lower earnout tied to Ameluz sales.
Despite this, the company posted a net loss of $4.8M and ended the quarter with $6.3M in cash. Management explicitly states that current resources are insufficient for twelve months and that there is substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern without new capital or materially better cash generation.
The International Trade Commission’s final determination on RhodoLED XL triggered a $0.5M remediation charge and imposes a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders after a Presidential Review period ending July 6, 2026. This could constrain lamp availability and add ongoing cost. Future SEC filings and court outcomes will clarify the longer‑term commercial impact.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
| PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
| ITEM 1. | Financial Statements | 3 |
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2026 (unaudited) and December 31, 2025 | 3 | |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (unaudited) and 2025 (unaudited) | 4 | |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (unaudited) and 2025 (unaudited) | 5 | |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (unaudited) and 2025 (unaudited) | 6 | |
| Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 7 | |
| ITEM 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 21 |
| ITEM 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 30 |
| ITEM 4. | Controls and Procedures | 30 |
| PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | ||
| ITEM 1. | Legal Proceedings | 31 |
| ITEM 1A. | Risk Factors | 31 |
| ITEM 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 31 |
| ITEM 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 31 |
| ITEM 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 31 |
| ITEM 5. | Other Information | 31 |
| ITEM 6. | Exhibits | 31 |
| Signatures | 32 | |
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
BIOFRONTERA INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except par value and share amounts)
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||
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| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Investment, related party | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | ||||||||
| Inventories | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
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| Inventories, long term | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | ||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | ||||||||
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| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
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| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | ||||||||
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| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (see Note 16) | - | - | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Convertible Preferred Stock, $ | - | - | ||||||
| Preferred stock, value | - | - | ||||||
| Common stock, $ | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BIOFRONTERA INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts and number of shares)
(Unaudited)
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
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| Patent remediation expense | - | |||||||
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| Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Interest expense, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other expense, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total other income (expense) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Loss before income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Income tax benefit | - | ( | ) | |||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Loss per common share: | ||||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BIOFRONTERA INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands, except number of shares)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | In Capital | Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid- | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | In Capital | Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2026 | $ | - | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of shares for restricted stock units | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 31, 2026 | $ | - | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid- | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | In Capital | Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2025 | $ | - | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance | $ | - | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 31, 2025 | $ | - | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance | $ | - | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BIOFRONTERA INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows used in operations: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| Reduction in the carrying amount of right-of-use assets | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | ||||||||
| Non-cash interest expense | ||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Loss from termination of operating leases | - | |||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ||||||||
| Other receivables, related party | - | |||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | ( | ) | ||||||
| Other assets, related party | - | |||||||
| Inventories | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | ||||||||
| Accounts payable, related parties, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | ||||||||
| Cash flows used in operating activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash flows used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the beginning of the period | ||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the end of the period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ||||||||
| Addition of right-of-use assets in exchange for operating lease liabilities | $ | $ | - | |||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Biofrontera Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Business Overview
Biofrontera Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “Biofrontera”), is a United States based biopharmaceutical company engaging in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions with a focus on photodynamic therapy (“PDT”). The Company’s products, which include Ameluz® as well as the BF-RhodoLED® and RhodoLED® XL lamp series (together, the “RhodoLED® Lamps”), are used for the treatment of actinic keratosis (“AK”), a common skin condition characterized by the growth of pre-cancerous skin lesions (or “AKs”). With our national commercial team, we generate revenue by selling our products directly to dermatology offices and groups.
Effective June 1, 2024, we assumed control of all clinical trials relating to Ameluz in the United States through Biofrontera Discovery GmbH (“Discovery”), our wholly owned subsidiary organized under the laws of Germany and formed in February 2022. Our research and development (“R&D”) programs are focused on label expansion for Ameluz as well as supporting PDT growth by improving the capabilities of the RhodoLED Lamps to better fulfill the needs of dermatologists.
On
October 20, 2025, the Company entered into (i) an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Transfer Agreement”) and (ii) an Earnout Agreement
(together with the Transfer Agreement, the “Agreements”) with Biofrontera AG and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Biofrontera
Group”), pursuant to which the Company acquired all rights in the United States (the “U.S. Rights”) to Ameluz and RhodoLED
(the “Strategic Transaction”). In exchange for the U.S. Rights, and in addition to a monthly earnout payable to the Biofrontera
Group and the Company’s assumption of all costs associated with the U.S. business, Biofrontera AG received
On
November 6, 2025, the Company completed the sale of the long-lived intangible asset relating to its Xepi product line. The Company
received fixed consideration in the amount of $
Liquidity and Going Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction
of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. Since we commenced operations in 2015, we have generated significant losses. The Company
incurred net cash outflows from operations of $
The Company cannot provide assurance that it will ultimately achieve profitable operations and become operating cash flow positive or raise additional debt or equity capital. Additionally, the current capital resources are not adequate to continue operating and maintaining the business strategy for a period of twelve months from the issuance date of this report. Management believes that these conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months from the issuance date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The
Company plans to address the conditions that raise substantial doubt regarding its ability to continue as a going concern by, among other
things, continuing to expand the commercialization of Ameluz in the United States while controlling expenses, pursuing the realization
of an additional $
The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts and classification of assets, liabilities, and reported expenses that may be necessary if the Company were unable to continue as a going concern.
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis for Preparation of the Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial reporting. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the Company’s opinion, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all material adjustments, all of which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of March 31, 2026, the Company’s operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, and the Company’s cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. The accompanying financial information as of December 31, 2025 is derived from audited financial statements. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K.
All amounts shown in these financial statements and tables are in thousands and amounts in the notes are in millions, except percentages and per share and share amounts.
With the exception of the accounting policies below, there have been no new or material changes to the significant accounting policies discussed in the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K.
Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. Depreciation expense and amortization expense previously presented separately in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows have been combined into a single line item. The reclassification was limited to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and had no impact on the reported results of operations.
The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq”) Compliance
On
December 31, 2025, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq notifying the Company that the listing of the Common Stock was not in compliance
with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”) as the closing bid price of the Common Stock was
less than $
The notice had no impact on the listing or trading of the Company’s securities on Nasdaq. Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company had a period of 180 calendar days, or until June 30, 2026, to regain compliance with the rule referred to in this paragraph. The Company has since then regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). See Note 18. Subsequent Events for additional information.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions by management that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as reported on the balance sheet date, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses arising during the reporting period. The main areas in which assumptions, estimates and the exercising of judgment are appropriate relate to realization and valuation of receivables and inventory, valuation of warrant liabilities, impairment assessment of intangibles and other long-lived assets, share-based payments, deferred tax asset valuations, and contingent liability recognition. Estimates are based on historical experience and other assumptions that are considered appropriate in the circumstances. They are continuously reviewed but may vary from the actual values.
Recently Adopted or Issued Accounting Pronouncements
We evaluate Accounting Standard Updates (“ASUs”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). ASUs not included in our disclosures were assessed and determined to either be not applicable or are not expected to have a significant impact on our financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-04, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20); Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt. This ASU clarifies requirements for determining whether certain settlements of convertible debt instruments, including convertible debt instruments with cash conversion features or convertible debt instruments that are not currently convertible, should be accounted for as an induced conversion. It is effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2026, and the adoption did not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, which provides a practical expedient for estimating expected credit losses on current trade receivables and contract assets arising from revenue transactions. This ASU is effective for public business entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, with early adoption permitted, and must be applied prospectively. The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2026, and the adoption did not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expense. The new guidance requires disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items on an annual and interim basis. This ASU is effective for public business entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The new standard permits early adoption and can be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We are evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-07, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which provides updates to refine the scope of the guidance on derivatives in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815 and clarify the guidance on share-based noncash payments from customers in ASC 606. The derivative scope refinement excludes non-exchange-traded contracts with derivative accounting apart from variables based on market rates, prices and indices, variables based on the price or performance of a financial asset or liability of one of the parties to a contract, contracts involving the issuer’s own equity evaluated under ASC 815-40 and call or put options on debt instruments. The amendments in ASU 2025-07 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods and should be applied either prospectively or on a modified retrospective basis. We are currently evaluating the effect of adopting ASU 2025-07 on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements, which clarifies interim disclosure requirements. The guidance is effective for the Company’s interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-12, Codification Improvements, which addresses 33 issues, representing amendments to ASC topics that clarify, correct errors or make minor improvements. The amendments in ASU 2025-12 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted in both interim and annual periods in which financial statements have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. If an entity adopts the amendments in this ASU in an interim period, it must adopt them as of the beginning of the annual period that includes that interim period. An entity may elect to early adopt the amendments on an issue-by-issue basis. We are currently evaluating the effect of adopting ASU 2025-12 on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
3. Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents information about the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value:
Schedule of Fair Value Hierarchy Valuation Inputs
| (in thousands) | Level | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||||||
| Investment, related party | 1 | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||
| Warrant liability – 2023 Purchase Warrants | 3 | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Warrant liability - 2022 Purchase Warrants | 3 | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Warrant liability – 2022 Inducement Warrants | 3 | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Total Liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Investment, related party
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company owned
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Warrant Liabilities
The
warrant liabilities are comprised of (i) outstanding warrants to purchase
The 2023 Purchase Warrants, the 2022 Inducement Warrants and the 2022 Purchase Warrants were accounted for as liabilities as these warrants provide for a redemption right in the case of a fundamental transaction which fails the requirement of the indexation guidance under ASC 815-40. The resulting warrant liabilities are re-measured at each balance sheet date until their exercise or expiration, and any change in fair value is recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations. The warrant liabilities are measured at fair value at inception and on a recurring basis, with changes in fair value presented within the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
The Company utilizes a Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) model to estimate the fair value of the warrant liabilities which is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement. Certain inputs utilized in our BSM model may fluctuate in future periods based upon factors which are outside of the Company’s control. A significant change in one or more of these inputs used in the calculation of the fair value may cause a significant change to the fair value of our warrant liabilities which could also result in material non-cash gain or loss being reported in our condensed consolidated statement of operations.
The fair value for the Level 3 warrants at March 31, 2026 was estimated using a BSM model based on the following assumptions at each measurement date:
Schedule of Fair Value Warrant by Using Black-Scholes Pricing Model Assumptions
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
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| Dividend yield | % | % | ||||||
The following table presents the changes in the Level 3 warrant liabilities measured at fair value (in thousands):
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value Warrant Liabilities
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Fair value at beginning of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Fair value at end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
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4. Revenue
We generate revenue primarily through the sales of our products, Ameluz and BF-RhodoLED Lamps. Traditional PDT treatments using a lamp are performed more frequently during the winter. As such our revenue is subject to some seasonality and has historically been higher during the first and fourth quarters than during the second and third quarters.
5. Cash Balances and Statement of Cash Flows Reconciliation
The Company maintains its cash balances at financial institutions that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which at times may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses on these accounts and management does not believe that the Company is exposed to any significant risks with respect to these accounts.
Restricted cash consists primarily of deposits of cash collateral held in accordance with the terms of our corporate credit cards. Long-term restricted cash was recorded in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash that sum to the total shown in the statements of cash flows:
Schedule of Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
| (in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Long-term restricted cash | ||||||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown on the consolidated statements of cash flows | $ | $ | ||||||
Long-term restricted cash was recorded in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
6. Accounts Receivable, net
Accounts receivable are mainly attributable to the sale of Ameluz in the United States and are expected to be collected within twelve months of the balance sheet date. Trade accounts receivable are stated at their net realizable value. The allowance for credit losses reflects our best estimate of expected credit losses of the receivables determined on the basis of historical experience and current information. In developing the estimate for expected credit losses, trade accounts receivable are segmented into pools of assets depending primarily on delinquency status, and reserve percentages are established for each pool of trade accounts receivable.
In determining the reserve percentages for each pool of trade accounts receivable, we considered our historical experience with certain customers, regulatory and legal environments and other relevant current and future forecasted macroeconomic factors. If we become aware of any customer-specific factors that impact credit risk, specific allowances for these known troubled accounts are recorded.
The
allowance for credit losses was $
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7. Inventories
Inventories are comprised of the following:
Schedule of Inventories
| (in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Inventory, short-term: | ||||||||
| Finished product | $ | $ | ||||||
| Total inventory, short-term | $ | $ | ||||||
| Inventory, long term | ||||||||
| Finished product | $ | $ | ||||||
| Work in process | ||||||||
| Raw materials | ||||||||
| Total inventory, long-term | $ | $ | ||||||
| Total inventories | $ | $ | ||||||
Our
long-term inventory balance relates to the RhodoLED Lamps. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized an
inventory write-down of $
8. Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consists of the following:
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
| (in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Manufacturing equipment | $ | $ | ||||||
| Computer equipment | ||||||||
| Furniture & fixtures | ||||||||
| Machinery & equipment | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, gross | ||||||||
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Depreciation
expense was
9. Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible assets, net are comprised of the following:
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net
| (in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Intellectual property | $ | $ | ||||||
| Software | ||||||||
| Intangible assets, gross | ||||||||
| Accumulated amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Intangible assets, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Intangible
assets consist primarily of intellectual property acquired in the Strategic Transaction, which was recorded at an acquisition-date
fair value of $
Amortization
expense was negligible for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Amortization expense is recorded in the condensed
consolidated statement of operations within cost of revenues or selling, general and administrative expense depending on the nature
and use of the underlying intangible asset.
Estimated future amortization expense as of March 31, 2026 is as follows:
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense
| Year (in thousands) | Amount | |||
| Remainder of 2026 | $ | |||
| 2027 | ||||
| 2028 | ||||
| 2029 | ||||
| 2030 | ||||
| Thereafter | ||||
| Total | $ | |||
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10. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
| (in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Employee compensation and benefits | $ | $ | ||||||
| Professional fees | ||||||||
| Patent remediation expense | - | |||||||
| Research and Development | - | |||||||
| Product revenue allowances and reserves | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||
11. Debt
Convertible Notes Payable
On
November 22, 2024, the Company issued $
The
Notes bear interest at
The
Notes mature on November 22, 2027, unless earlier converted or repurchased. The Company may not redeem the Notes at its option prior
to maturity. Upon maturity, the Company will pay to the holders of the Notes an amount in cash representing all of the outstanding aggregate
principal amount of the Notes, together with any accrued and unpaid interest. Alternatively, the entire amount of the Notes will be automatically
converted to shares of common stock if the 10-day volume weighted average price of a share of the Company’s common stock on Nasdaq
is greater than
The
Notes provide for customary events of default and contain conversion limitations, providing that no conversion may be made if the aggregate
number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by the holder would exceed
The Notes are secured by substantially all property of the Company, including but not limited to the Company’s assets, inventory, intellectual property and accounts.
The Notes were accounted for as a liability under ASC 470 and the embedded conversion option has been assessed under ASC 815. Based on the Company’s evaluation, there were no embedded features that required bifurcation as a derivative liability.
In
connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company incurred $
During
the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized interest expense of approximately $
12. Related Party Transactions
We consider Biofrontera Group to be a related party, as prior to the Strategic Transaction, we relied on the Biofrontera Group as the sole supplier of Ameluz and the RhodoLED Lamps and following the Strategic Transaction, it is a beneficial owner of more than five percent of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.
License and Supply Agreement
Under the Second Amended and Restated License and Supply Agreement (“Second A&R Ameluz LSA”), which was applicable for any tubes purchased through May 31, 2025, the Company had an exclusive, non-transferable license to market and sell its previously licensed products, Ameluz and RhodoLED Lamps, in the United States and was required to purchase the previously licensed products exclusively from Biofrontera Pharma GmbH (the “Former Ameluz Licensor”). Pursuant to the Second A&R Ameluz LSA, the price paid was set at twenty-five percent of the anticipated net selling price per unit through 2025 (the “Transfer Price”) that covered the cost of goods, royalties on sales, and services, including all regulatory efforts, agency fees, pharmacovigilance, and patent administration.
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The Second A&R Ameluz LSA provided for the transfer of responsibilities for clinical trials relating to Ameluz in the US on June 1, 2024, including the Company assuming related contracts and transferring key personnel from the Former Ameluz Licensor to the Company.
The Company entered into a Release of Claims with the Former Ameluz Licensor, dated February 13, 2024, pursuant to which the Company agreed to release the Former Ameluz Licensor from all claims and liabilities arising out of or relating to any failure by the Former Ameluz Licensor to perform certain obligations under the Second A&R Ameluz LSA with respect to clinical trials for which the Company assumed responsibility.
Strategic Transaction with Biofrontera Group
The Company entered into the Strategic Transaction on October 20, 2025. See Note 1. Organization and Business Overview for more information.
Pursuant
to the terms of the Agreements, retroactive to June 1, 2025, the Company will pay an earnout of
The Company also agreed to assume the defense of co-defendant Biofrontera Group and all costs associated therewith in connection with certain legal actions pending in the United States which will be paid directly to the legal advisors by the Company. Details of the legal claims are disclosed in Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies – Legal Claims.
Effective as of the date of the Strategic Transaction and for the following three years, as long as Biofrontera AG holds any shares of Series D Preferred Stock (or shares of common stock that were converted from Series D Preferred Stock), Biofrontera AG shall have the right to appoint (i) one individual to the Company’s board of directors if the board consists of seven or fewer members; or (ii) two individuals to the Company’s board of directors if the board consists of eight or more directors.
If the Company does not achieve the Minimum Order Amount as defined in Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies for two consecutive calendar years starting on January 1, 2026, then the Biofrontera Group will have the right to terminate the Agreements and recover all assets transferred to the Company.
Amounts Due and Payable
Amounts
due and payable to Biofrontera Group as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 were $
Inventory Purchases
Purchases
from the Biofrontera Group of the previously licensed products (inclusive of estimated and actual purchase price adjustments) were $
Earnout
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company expensed $
Other
In
November 2024, the Company issued $
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13. Stockholders’ Equity
Under
the Company’s Certificate of Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed June 16, 2025, the
Company is authorized to issue
Common Stock:
The
holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held. The Company has not declared any dividends since inception.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company issued
Warrants
As
of March 31, 2026, the Company had outstanding warrants to purchase an aggregate of
Schedule of Warrants Outstanding
| Warrants | Number of Shares | Exercise Price | Expiration Date | |||||||
| Liability classified (See Note 3. Fair Value Measurements) | $ | |||||||||
| Equity classified | ||||||||||
The liability-classified warrants are remeasured to fair value at each reporting date, with changes in fair value recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. See Note 3. Fair Value Measurements for the change in fair value recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Preferred Stock:
There were no changes in any series of preferred stock during the three months ended March 31, 2026. Shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 were as follows:
Schedule of Preferred Stock Issued and Outstanding
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | Conversion Price | ||||||||||
| Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock | $ | |||||||||||
| Series B-3 Convertible Preferred Stock | $ | |||||||||||
| Series C Convertible Preferred Stock | $ | |||||||||||
| Series D Convertible Preferred Stock | $ | |||||||||||
All series of preferred stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026 are classified as permanent equity on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock were reclassified from mezzanine equity to permanent equity following the Company’s September 16, 2025 special meeting of stockholders, in accordance with the limited exception under ASC 480-10-S99-3A(3)(f).
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Convertible Debt
The
Notes issued in November 2024, which allow for up to
14. Equity Incentive Plans and Share-Based Payments
2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan
In
2021, the Board adopted, and our stockholders approved, the 2021 Plan, under which the maximum
contractual term is
Non-qualified stock options
The Company recognizes the grant-date fair value of share-based awards granted as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the time of grant using either a binomial lattice pricing model, or the BSM model for ‘plain vanilla’ options, each of which requires the use of inputs and assumptions such as the fair value of the underlying stock, exercise price of the option, expected term, risk-free interest rate, expected volatility and dividend yield. The Company elects to account for forfeitures as they occur.
The
assumptions and key inputs used in the BSM model for the stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2026 were as follows:
exercise price of $
Share-based
compensation expense of approximately $
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Options outstanding and exercisable under the employee share option plan as of March 31, 2026 and a summary of option activity during the three months then ended is presented below.
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
| Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1) | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2025 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||
| Granted | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Exercised | - | $ | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Canceled or forfeited | ( | ) | $ | - | - | |||||||||||
| Outstanding at March 31, 2026 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Exercisable at March 31, 2026 | $ | $ | - | |||||||||||||
| (1) |
As
of March 31, 2026, there was $
Share-Based Compensation (RSUs)
Share-based
compensation expense was $
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units
| Shares | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||||||||||
| Unvested balance at December 31, 2025 | - | $ | ||||||||||
| Awarded | - | $ | ||||||||||
| Issued | ( | ) | - | $ | ||||||||
| Forfeited | - | - | $ | - | ||||||||
| Unvested balance at March 31, 2026 | $ | |||||||||||
As
of March 31, 2026, there was $
15. Net Loss per Share
Basic net loss per common share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is calculated by dividing net loss by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The diluted shares include the dilutive effect of stock-based awards based on the treasury stock method. In periods where a net loss is recorded, no effect is given to potentially dilutive securities, since the effect would be anti-dilutive.
The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders (in thousands, except share and per share data):
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | ||||||||
| Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
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The following table sets forth the securities that were anti-dilutive for diluted EPS for the periods presented but which could potentially dilute EPS in the future:
Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings per Share
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Common stock warrants | ||||||||
| Common stock options and RSUs | ||||||||
| Unit Purchase Options | ||||||||
| Series B convertible preferred stock | ||||||||
| Series C convertible preferred stock | - | |||||||
| Series D convertible preferred stock | - | |||||||
| Convertible notes | ||||||||
| Total | ||||||||
| Anti-dilutive securities | ||||||||
16. Commitments and Contingencies
Leases
The Company leases office space, warehouse space and vehicles. The Company has elected the short-term lease exemption under ASC 842-20-25-2 for leases with an initial term of twelve months or less. For its office, warehouse and vehicle leases, the Company has not elected the practical expedient in ASC 842-10-15-37 and therefore does not combine lease components with associated non-lease components.
The lease for our office space at 120 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA expired in November 2025. The Company elected to not renew the lease and has no remaining commitments under this agreement. Lease expense was recognized through the expiration date, and the ROU asset and related lease liability were derecognized.
The
Company’s corporate headquarters is located at 660 Main Street, Woburn, MA, under a 63-month operating lease that commenced on
December 1, 2025 and expires on February 28, 2031. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company was entitled to a rent-free period for
the first three months of the lease and reduced rent payments for months four through nine, followed by periodic escalated payments thereafter.
The Company provided the landlord with a security deposit in the amount of $
The
Company also leases office and warehouse space at Hemmelrather Weg 201, 51377 Leverkusen, Germany under an operating lease agreement
commencing on January 1, 2026, with a lease term of 10 years with automatic twelve-month renewal periods thereafter unless
terminated by either party upon twelve months’ prior written notice. The new lease arrangement resulted in $
The Company leases vehicles under a master agreement, pursuant to which each vehicle is leased for an initial non-cancelable term of twelve months, and thereafter on a month-to-month basis. Based on historical retention experience of approximately three years, the vehicles have varying expiration dates through July 2029.
Operating
lease cost for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $
Future lease payments under non-cancelable leases as of March 31, 2026 were as follows (in thousands):
Schedule of Future Commitments and Sublease Income
| Years ending March 31, | Future lease commitments | |||
| April – December 2026 | ||||
| 2027 | ||||
| 2028 | ||||
| 2029 | ||||
| 2030 | ||||
| Thereafter | ||||
| Total future minimum lease payments | $ | |||
| Less imputed interest | $ | ( | ) | |
| Total lease liability | $ | |||
Minimum Sales or Minimum Order
Until the earlier to occur of (i) the Company manufactures orders meeting one million tubes of Ameluz during the period from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2031, or (ii) the expiration of patent protection, which is expected to occur in December 2043 (the “Asset Reversion Term”), starting January 1, 2026 and continuing until the end of the Asset Reversion Term, the Company shall be required to manufacture or order from suppliers at least 80,000 tubes of Ameluz per year (the “Minimum Order Amount”).
Supply Agreement
On December 12, 2025, Discovery entered into a Supply Agreement (“Supply Agreement”) with Midas Pharma GmbH (“Midas”). Among other things, the Supply Agreement provides that Midas will supply Discovery or its contract manufacturers, in the aggregate, 100 kg of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (“API”) 5-Aminolevulinic acid Hydrochloride through the second quarter of 2028. Under the terms of the Supply Agreement, Discovery will provide Midas with a twenty-four (24) month non-binding rolling forecast, which shall 1) indicate the anticipated quantity of API required by the company and 2) be updated every twelve (12) months during the term of the agreement.
Licensing Agreement with Optical Tools
On
December 2, 2022, the Company entered into the technology transfer agreement with Optical Tools LLC (“Optical Tools”),
Stephen Tobin and Paul Sowyrda (the “OT Agreement”). The OT Agreement allowed for the transfer of the assigned patents
and trademarks, and upon notification by the Company to Optical Tools, the research and development of certain prototypes. The
Company paid a licensing fee of $
On May 28, 2023, the Company authorized Optical Tools to design, develop, manufacture, and deliver at least two portable photodynamic therapy lamp prototypes (“PDT Device”) using the technology in the assigned patents. The PDT Device provides illumination, based on different light profiles, to the external skin surface of the human body. The Company is to reimburse Optical Tools for all reasonable out-of-pocket, material and labor costs per the OT Agreement.
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As
part of the OT Agreement, Optical Tools will be eligible to receive regulatory and sales milestone payments totaling up to $
The Company did not make any milestone or royalty payments or accruals for such payments during the three months ended March 31, 2026 or 2025.
Legal proceedings
At each reporting date, the Company evaluates whether or not a potential loss amount or a potential range of loss is probable and reasonably estimable under the provisions of ASC Topic 450, Contingencies. The Company expenses as incurred the legal costs related to such legal proceedings.
Legal Claims
On September 13, 2023, Biofrontera was served with a complaint filed by DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LTD (collectively, “SUN”) in which SUN alleges (i) breach of contract, (ii) violation of the Lanham Act, and (iii) unfair trade practices under Massachusetts law. All claims stem from allegations that Biofrontera has promoted its Ameluz product in a manner that is inconsistent with its approved FDA labeling. Though this complaint was originally filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, this matter has been transferred by agreement of the parties to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. In March 2024, Biofrontera filed a partial motion to dismiss the Lanham Act and Massachusetts statutory claims, which was denied on October 15, 2024. Biofrontera subsequently answered Sun’s complaint and filed counterclaims on October 30, 2024 alleging (i) violation of the Lanham Act, (ii) deceptive trade practices under Georgia law, and (iii) trade libel/product disparagement, which Sun answered on December 17, 2024. On March 11, 2025, Biofrontera received an additional notice alleging breach of contract through unlawful marketing practices which makes reference to similar previous communications sent by Sun to Biofrontera on February 4, 2022 and September 9, 2022. SUN has since amended its complaint to include the allegations contained therein with its existing claims.
Discovery is ongoing in the above-referenced matters. The Company denies the claims brought by SUN and intends to defend them vigorously. Based on the Company’s assessment of the facts underlying the above claims and the uncertainty of litigation, the Company cannot estimate the possibility of a material loss, nor the potential range of loss that may result from this action. If the final resolution of the matter is adverse to the Company, it could have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Separately, on June 26, 2024 and June 27, 2024, SUN filed two complaints against Biofrontera, Biofrontera AG, Biofrontera Pharma, and Biofrontera Bioscience with the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (the “Massachusetts District Court”) and the International Trade Commission (the “Commission”), both alleging that the RhodoLED-XL infringes either/both of two patents held by SUN (individually, the “‘028 Patent” and the “‘512 Patent”, and collectively the “SUN Patents”). The complaint filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts has been held in abeyance pending the completion of the investigation before the Commission and any subsequent appeals.
In the Commission proceeding, a hearing was held in front of an administrative law judge (“ALJ”) between June 30, 2025 and July 3, 2025, and on September 30, 2025, the ALJ issued an Initial Determination (“ID”) finding the Sun Patents to be valid and infringed, and that importation of Biofrontera’s RhodoLED XL violates Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Following review by the Commission (during which time the ID had no immediate effect), on May 6, 2026, the Commission adopted the ID in its Final Determination (“FD”) and issued a Limited Exclusion Order (“LEO”) and corresponding cease and desist order (“CDO”), prohibiting the Company from importing and/or selling the RhodoLED-XL in the United States and restricting the Company from selling Ameluz for use with the RhodoLED-XL. The LEO and CDO are both subject to a 60-day Presidential Review period (which concludes on July 6, 2026), during which time the Company may continue to import and sell the RhodoLED XL (and Ameluz for use with the RhodoLED-XL). Following the Presidential Review period, the Company may appeal the Commission’s determination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
The Company evaluated this matter
in accordance with ASC 450-20, Loss Contingencies, and concluded that a loss is probable and reasonably estimable as of the balance sheet
date. The FD was treated as a recognized subsequent event under ASC 855-10-25-1. The total estimated remediation cost of approximately
$
Separately, Biofrontera has challenged the validity of the SUN Patents by filing separate petitions for inter partes review (“IPR”) at the United States Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) for each of the SUN Patents. The IPR filed in relation to the ‘512 Patent was discretionarily denied by the PTAB on July 2, 2025 on administrative reasons. However, the IPR filed in relation to the ‘028 Patent was instituted in February 2025, and the PTAB issued a final written decision on February 23, 2026 (the “FWD”) finding all challenged claims in the ‘028 Patent to be unpatentable. On March 25, 2026, SUN requested that the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) to review the FWD and either reverse and vacate the PTAB’s FWD, or vacate the PTAB’s FWD and de-institute the IPR. The Company has opposed Sun’s Director Review request, and maintains that the Director should affirm the PTAB’s decision. This request is currently pending before the USPTO Director.
The Company denies SUN’s patent claims and intends to defend them vigorously in the above-referenced matters.
Based on the Company’s assessment of the facts underlying the above-referenced patent matters, as well as the uncertainty of litigation, except as stated above, the Company cannot estimate the possibility of a material loss, nor the potential range of loss that may result from either action. Money damages are not available to Sun through the case before the Commission. If the final resolution of the case before the Massachusetts District Court is adverse to the Company, it could have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
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17. Segment Reporting
The
Company operates as
The Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) is its Chief Executive Officer, who reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis. The CODM uses consolidated net income to allocate resources and assesses financial performance by comparing actual results to historical results and previously forecasted financial information.
The following table presents selected financial information with respect to the Company’s single operating segment:
Schedule of Operating Segment
| (in thousands) |
2026 |
2025 | ||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (in thousands) |
2026 |
2025 | ||||||
| Revenues, net | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Cost of revenues | ||||||||
| Direct Sales | ||||||||
| Sales Support | ||||||||
| General and administrative | ||||||||
| Manufacturing Related | - | |||||||
| Research and development | ||||||||
| Other operating expenses | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||
| Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense), net | ( | ) | ||||||
| Loss before income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Income tax benefit | - | ( | ) | |||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
18. Subsequent Events
We have completed an evaluation of subsequent events after the balance sheet date of March 31, 2026 through the date this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission and determined that the following material subsequent event required disclosure.
On May 6, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice
of Final Determination finding a violation of Section 337 with respect to certain of the Company’s PDT components. The Commission issued
a LEO and CDO in connection with that determination. The Company has accounted for this matter as a recognized subsequent event under
ASC 855-10-25 and has reflected an accrued liability and corresponding charge of approximately $
Nasdaq
Compliance. On December 31, 2025, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq notifying the Company that the listing of the Common
Stock was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”) as the closing bid
price of the Common Stock was less than $
Common Share Conversions. Subsequent
to March 31, 2026 and through the date these condensed consolidated financial statements were issued, the Company issued an aggregate
of
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) provides supplemental information, which sets forth the major factors that have affected our financial condition and results of operations and should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes. The following information should provide a better understanding of the major factors and trends that affect our earnings performance and financial condition, and how our performance during the first quarter of 2026 compares with prior-year periods. Throughout this section, Biofrontera Inc., including its wholly owned subsidiary, Biofrontera Discovery GmbH (“Discovery” or “subsidiary”), is referred to as “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our.” References to “Former Ameluz Licensor” refers to Biofrontera Pharma GmbH and references to the “Biofrontera Group” refer to Biofrontera AG and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Trademarks, Trade Names, and Service Marks
All trademarks, trade names, and service marks appearing in this Form 10-Q are the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, the trademarks and trade names in this Form 10-Q are referred to without the symbols ® and ™, but such references should not be construed as any indication that their respective owners will not assert their rights thereto to the fullest extent under applicable law. We do not intend to use or display other companies’ trademarks, trade names, or service marks to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. Certain statements in this Form 10-Q constitute “forward-looking statements”. Such statements include estimates of our expenses, future revenue, capital requirements, our need for additional financing, statements regarding the efficacy and intended use of our technologies under development, the timelines and strategy for bringing licensed products to market, the timeline for regulatory review and approval of our licensed products, and other statements that are not historical facts. The words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential”, “target”, “goal”, “assume”, “would”, “could” or similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. You should read this Form 10-Q and the documents that we have filed as exhibits completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. While we have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events, we may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in or implied by our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us and accordingly, actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in or implied by the forward-looking statements we make.
Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to:
| ● | our ability to achieve and sustain profitability; |
| ● | our ability to compete effectively in selling our products; |
| ● | our ability to expand, manage and maintain our direct sales and marketing efforts, including our ability to obtain the financing to develop our marketing strategy, if needed; |
| ● | changes in our relationship with our manufacturing partners and the possible impact of tariffs; |
| ● | our ability to manufacture our products; |
| ● | our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property and operate the business without infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others; |
| ● | our actual financial results may vary significantly from forecasts and from period to period; |
| ● | our estimates regarding anticipated operating losses, future revenues, capital requirements and our needs for additional financing; |
| ● | market risks regarding consolidation and group purchasing organizations (“GPOs”) in the healthcare industry; |
| ● | the willingness of healthcare providers to purchase our products if coverage, reimbursement and pricing from third-party payors for our products, or procedures using our products significantly declines; |
| ● | our ability to market, commercialize, achieve market acceptance for and sell our products; |
| ● | the fact that product quality issues or product defects may harm our business; |
| ● | any claims brought against the Company, including but not limited to product liability claims, claims of patent infringement, or claims challenging the validity of our intellectual property; |
| ● | our ability to maintain compliance with The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq”) continued listing standards; |
| ● | our ability to comply with the requirements of being a public company; |
| ● | the progress, timing and completion of research, development and preclinical studies and clinical trials for our products; |
| ● | our ability to obtain and maintain the regulatory approvals necessary for the marketing of our products in the United States, and; |
| ● | those risks listed in the sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “2025 Form 10-K”) entitled “Risk Factors”. |
More detailed information about us and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements, including the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the 2025 Form 10-K. We urge investors and security holders to read those documents free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. We do not undertake to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Overview
Biofrontera Inc. is a United States based biopharmaceutical company engaging in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions with a focus on photodynamic therapy (“PDT”). The Company’s products, which include Ameluz as well as the BF-RhodoLED and RhodoLED XL lamp series (together, the “RhodoLED Lamps”), are used for the treatment of actinic keratosis (“AK”), a common skin condition characterized by the growth of pre-cancerous skin lesions (“AKs”). We generate revenue by selling our products, through our national commercial team, directly to dermatology offices and groups in the United States.
We conduct our clinical development activities and hold certain manufacturing-related assets through Discovery, our wholly owned German subsidiary. Our research and development (“R&D”) programs are focused on label expansion for Ameluz and on enhancing the RhodoLED Lamps to support adoption of PDT in the United States. See Note 1. Organization and Business Overview in our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information about the Company and its subsidiary.
Recent Key Developments
Strategic Transaction with the Biofrontera Group. On October 20, 2025, we entered into (i) an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Transfer Agreement”) and (ii) an Earnout Agreement (together with the Transfer Agreement, the “Agreements”), with the Biofrontera Group, pursuant to which the Company finalized the agreements to acquire all rights in the United States (the “U.S. Rights”) to Ameluz and the RhodoLED Lamps (the “Strategic Transaction”). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreements, retroactive to June 1, 2025, the Company will pay a monthly earnout of 12% of United States revenues of Ameluz in years when United States net sales are $65.0 million or less and an earnout of 15% on all revenue in years when United States net sales of Ameluz exceed $65.0 million, continuing until the expiration of patent protection on Ameluz allows for generic competition in the United States. The earnout replaces a transfer pricing model under the Company’s Second Amended and Restated License and Supply Agreement (“Second A&R Ameluz LSA”) by and among the Company and the Biofrontera Group, which has now been terminated pursuant to the Agreements. The new structure reduces overall cost for the Company and is expected to accelerate the Company’s timeframe to reach break-even. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 reflect a full quarter under this revised cost structure, while the three months ended March 31, 2025 reflect the prior transfer-pricing model. Period-over-period comparisons of cost of revenues and related-party cost of revenues are therefore affected by this change, as discussed further under “Results of Operations” below. See Note 12. Related Party Transactions in our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Standards. On December 31, 2025, we received a letter from Nasdaq notifying us that the listing of our common stock was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “the Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). On May 6, 2026, we received written notification from Nasdaq that we had regained compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement and that the matter was closed. There can be no assurance that we will maintain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement or other continued listing standards in the future. See Note 18. Subsequent Events in our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
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ITC Matter. On May 6, 2026, the International Trade Commission issued a Notice of Final Determination finding a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to two asserted patents involving certain components of our RhodoLED XL Lamps. The Commission issued a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders, with the orders relating to the ‘028 patent suspended pending further proceedings before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board. See Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information regarding this matter, which is referred to herein as the “ITC Matter.”
Geopolitical Uncertainty and Tariffs. Recent actions by the U.S., including the imposition of significant tariffs on imports from certain countries, have heightened uncertainty in the global trade environment. These tariffs, along with potential retaliatory measures by other countries, may increase inflationary pressure and raise the costs of our products, which are exclusively imported from Europe. While several tariff announcements have been followed by announcements of limited exemptions and temporary pauses, these actions have caused substantial uncertainty and volatility in financial markets, and may result in further retaliatory measures. We may be unable to fully offset the impacts of tariffs by adjusting the pricing of our products. We continue to monitor developments and assess the potential impact on our supply chain, product cost, and pricing strategy.
Strategy
Our principal objective is to improve patient outcomes through adoption and use of our products in the United States. The key elements of our strategy include the following:
| ● | expanding our sales in the United States of Ameluz in combination with the RhodoLED Lamps for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick AKs of the face and scalp and positioning Ameluz to be the standard of care in the United States by focusing on acquisition of new customers and growth of the therapy in our current customer base; |
| ● | leveraging the potential for future approvals and label extensions of our portfolio products that are in the pipeline for the United States market with respect to Ameluz and furthering the clinical development of this product after taking over responsibility for certain ongoing clinical trials since June 1, 2024; and |
| ● | strategically managing our portfolio, including opportunistically adding complementary products or services to our portfolio by acquiring or licensing IP to further leverage our commercial infrastructure and customer relationships. |
We devote a substantial portion of our cash resources to the commercialization of Ameluz and the BF-RhodoLED Lamps. We have financed our operating and capital expenditures through cash proceeds generated from our product sales, proceeds received from convertible notes and equity financings.
We believe that important measures of our results of operations include product revenue, operating income (loss) and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”; a non GAAP measure). Our sole source of product revenue is sales of Ameluz and the BF-RhodoLED Lamps. Our long-term financial objectives include consistent revenue growth and expanding operating margins. Accordingly, we are focused on product sales expansion to drive revenue growth and improve operating efficiencies, including effective resource utilization, information technology leverage, and overhead cost management.
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Key Factor Affecting Our Performance
Because traditional photodynamic therapy treatments using a lamp are performed more frequently during the winter, our revenue is subject to some seasonality and has historically been higher during the first and fourth quarters than during the second and third quarters. As a result, our historical results of operations may not be comparable to our results of operations in future periods, and our results of operations may not be directly comparable from period to period.
Components of Our Results of Operations
Product Revenues, Net
We generate product revenues through the sale of our products Ameluz and RhodoLED Lamps. Revenues from product sales are recorded net of trade discounts and allowances and government rebates.
The primary factors that determine our revenue derived from our products are:
| ● | the level of orders generated by our sales force; |
| ● | the level of prescriptions and institutional demand for our products; and |
| ● | unit sales and average sales price. |
Cost of Revenues, Related Party
Cost of revenues, related party, relating to inventory purchased before the Strategic Transaction, is comprised of purchase costs of our products, Ameluz and RhodoLED Lamps, from Biofrontera Pharma GmbH and insignificant inventory adjustments due to scrapped, expiring and excess products.
Cost of Revenues, Other
Cost of revenues, other, is comprised of third-party logistics and distribution costs including packaging, freight, transportation, shipping and handling costs.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist principally of costs associated with our sales force, commercial support personnel, personnel in executive and other administrative functions, as well as medical affairs professionals. Other selling, general and administrative expenses include marketing, trade, and other commercial costs necessary to support the commercial and manufacturing operation of our products and professional fees for legal, consulting and accounting services, product regulation, quality management, as well as depreciation and amortization.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Related Party
Selling, general and administrative expenses, related party, relate to the services provided by the Biofrontera Group, primarily for regulatory support and pharmacovigilance. These expenses were charged to us based on costs incurred plus 6% in accordance with the Amended and Restated Master Contact Services Agreement entered into in December 2021.
Research and Development
Effective June 1, 2024, we took control of all clinical trials for Ameluz in the United States, allowing for more effective cost management and direct oversight of trial efficiency. Our R&D expenses include costs directly attributable to the clinical development of Ameluz, including personnel-related expenses, the cost of services provided by outside contractors, including services related to the Company’s clinical trial sites, facilities, depreciation, and other direct and allocated expenses. Along with our Ameluz clinical trials, our R&D program also aims to improve the capabilities of our RhodoLED Lamps to better fulfill the needs of dermatologists and improve the effectiveness of our commercial team by letting sales representatives carry approved devices with them, allowing for easier product demonstrations and evaluations. All costs associated with R&D are expensed as incurred.
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liabilities
For warrants that are classified as liabilities, the Company records the fair value of the warrants at each balance sheet date and records changes in the estimated fair value as a non-cash gain or loss in the consolidated statements of operations until the warrants are exercised, expire or other facts and circumstances lead the warrant liabilities to be reclassified to stockholders’ equity or deficit.
Interest Income (Expense), net
Interest expense, net, primarily consists of interest on our convertible notes and short-term debt, including amortization of deferred costs.
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Other Income (Expense), net
Other income (expense), net primarily includes (i) gain on return of leased assets and (ii) gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.
Income Taxes
As a result of the net losses we have incurred in each fiscal year since inception, we have recorded no provision for federal income taxes during such periods. Income tax expense incurred relates to state income taxes.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
The following table summarizes our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | Change | |||||||||
| Product revenues, net | $ | 10,084 | $ | 8,588 | $ | 1,496 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues, related party | 1,831 | 3,075 | (1,244 | ) | ||||||||
| Cost of revenues, other | 285 | 193 | 92 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 10,994 | 8,653 | 2,341 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative, related party | 2 | 7 | (5 | ) | ||||||||
| Patent remediation expense | 392 | - | 392 | |||||||||
| Research and development | 900 | 1,207 | (307 | ) | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 14,404 | 13,135 | 1,269 | |||||||||
| Loss from operations | (4,320 | ) | (4,547 | ) | 227 | |||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | (219 | ) | 548 | (767 | ) | |||||||
| Interest expense, net | (125 | ) | (106 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||||
| Other expense, net | (88 | ) | (99 | ) | 11 | |||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (432 | ) | 343 | (775 | ) | |||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (4,752 | ) | (4,204 | ) | (548 | ) | ||||||
| Income tax benefit | - | (1 | ) | 1 | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (4,752 | ) | $ | (4,203 | ) | $ | (549 | ) | |||
Product Revenues, net
Net product revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $10.1 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 17.4%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to higher Ameluz® net sales, reflecting 15.9% growth in unit volume, as well as the full period impact of a price increase implemented in the fourth quarter of 2025 that contributed approximately $0.2 million revenue increase.
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Operating Expenses
Cost of Revenues, Related Party
Cost of revenues, related party for the three months ended March 31, 2026 decreased $1.2 million, or 40.5%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by a reduction in the purchase price of Ameluz® resulting from the transition pursuant to the Strategic Transaction from the transfer pricing model in place under the now-terminated Second A&R Ameluz LSA, which was 25% of net revenue, to a significantly lower cost structure comprised only of Ameluz direct cost and the 12% earnout applied to the net revenue.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $11.0 million, an increase of $2.3 million, or 27.1%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. Selling and marketing expenses increased $0.8 million, reflecting the full deployment of the direct sales team and higher sales activity levels, including sales meetings, conferences, and exhibits, in support of improved commercial performance. General and administrative expenses increased $0.8 million, primarily due to legal expenses associated with ongoing patent-related claims. Further, in connection with the Strategic Transaction, the Company assumed responsibility for manufacturing operations beginning in the fourth quarter of 2025. Because we were in the process of securing approvals and licenses to commence manufacturing later in 2026, manufacturing-related costs of $0.6 million are reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Patent Remediation Expense
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recognized a total charge of approximately $0.4 million reflecting the estimated cost to remediate the affected units of our RhodoLED XL Lamps in response to ITC Matter. The total charge comprises (i) an inventory write-down of approximately $0.1 million to reduce the carrying value of affected finished goods inventory and obsolete components in raw materials to net realizable value in accordance with ASC 330-10-35, which were charged to cost of revenues, other, and (ii) an accrued remediation liability of approximately $0.4 million for the future cost activities charged to patent remediation expense.
We expect to incur the cash component of these costs over the twelve months following the 60-day Presidential Review period, concluding on July 6, 2026, as remediation activities are executed. In addition, the remediation is expected to result in a modest, recurring increase in our per-unit cost of revenues for affected products; this prospective impact is reflected in our cost of revenues as units implementing the remediation are produced and sold. We do not expect the recurring per-unit cost increase to be material to our overall cost of revenues.
Research and Development Expense
Research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 decreased $0.3 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to certain clinical trials reaching substantial completion ahead of their originally planned timelines, resulting in lower trial-related expenditures in the current year period.
The following table summarizes the major categories of our R&D expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Actinic keratosis | $ | 266 | $ | 554 | ||||
| Moderate to severe acne | 28 | 141 | ||||||
| Superficial basal cell carcinoma | 109 | 127 | ||||||
| Lamp Development | 35 | - | ||||||
| Personnel-related costs | 462 | 379 | ||||||
| Other research and development | - | 6 | ||||||
| $ | 900 | $ | 1,207 | |||||
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liabilities
The change in fair value of warrant liabilities was ($0.2) million for three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in the fair value of warrant liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was driven primarily by an increase in the underlying value of the Company’s common stock while the decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was driven by a decrease in the underlying value of the Company’s common stock.
Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
We define adjusted EBITDA as net income or loss before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and other non-operating items from our statements of operations as well as certain other items considered outside the normal course of our operations specifically described below. Adjusted EBITDA is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP. Our definition of adjusted EBITDA may vary from the use of similarly-titled measures by others in our industry due to the potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation and differences due to items subject to interpretation. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income or loss, operating income/(loss), cash flows from operating activities or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP as measures of operating performance or liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities: The warrants issued in conjunction with our private placement offerings and registered public offerings were accounted for as liabilities in accordance with ASC 815-40. The warrant liabilities are measured at fair value at inception and on a recurring basis, with changes in fair value presented within the consolidated statement of operations. We exclude the impact of the change in fair value of warrant liabilities as this is non-cash.
Stock-Based Compensation: To measure operating performance, we exclude the impact of costs relating to share-based compensation. Due to the subjective assumptions and the variety of award types, we believe that the exclusion of share-based compensation expense, which is non-cash, allows for more meaningful comparisons of our operating results to peer companies. Share-based compensation expense can vary significantly based on the timing, size and nature of awards granted.
Patent Remediation Expense: During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recognized a total charge of approximately $0.4 million reflecting the estimated cost to remediate the affected units of our RhodoLED XL Lamps in response to the ITC Matter. The total charge comprises (i) an inventory write-down of approximately $0.1 million to reduce the carrying value of affected finished goods inventory and obsolete components in raw materials to net realizable value in accordance with ASC 330-10-35, and (ii) an accrued remediation liability of approximately $0.4 million for the future cost activities required to complete the remediation. We exclude these charges because they relate to a discrete adverse legal and regulatory matter that is not indicative of the Company’s ongoing operating performance.
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Adjusted EBITDA margin is adjusted EBITDA for a particular period expressed as a percentage of revenues for that period.
We use adjusted EBITDA to measure our performance from period to period and to compare our results to those of our competitors. In addition to adjusted EBITDA being a significant measure of performance for management purposes, we also believe that this presentation provides useful information to investors regarding financial and business trends related to our results of operations and that when non GAAP financial information is viewed with GAAP financial information, investors are provided with a more meaningful understanding of our ongoing operating performance.
The below table presents a reconciliation from net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Net loss | $ | (4,752 | ) | $ | (4,203 | ) | ||
| Interest expense, net | 125 | 106 | ||||||
| Income tax benefit | - | (1 | ) | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 55 | 29 | ||||||
| EBITDA | (4,572 | ) | (4,069 | ) | ||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 219 | (548 | ) | |||||
| Patent Remediation - Inventory Write-down | 58 | - | ||||||
| Patent Remediation Expense | 392 | - | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 342 | 239 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (3,561 | ) | $ | (4,378 | ) | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | -35.3 | % | -51.0 | % | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased from ($4.4) million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to ($3.6) million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, an improvement of approximately $0.8 million. The improvement was primarily driven by a $2.7 million increase in gross profit, reflecting higher Ameluz unit volume and a significantly lower cost structure as described above. This improvement was partially offset by a $2.3 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses. Refer to the section above entitled “Selling, General and Administrative Expenses” for additional details.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. Since we commenced operations in 2015, we have generated significant losses. The Company incurred net cash outflows from operations of $0.1 million and $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s accumulated deficit was $133 million. The Company’s primary sources of liquidity are its cash collected from the sales of its products and cash flows from financing transactions. As of March 31, 2026, we had cash and cash equivalents of $6.3 million, compared to $6.4 million as of December 31, 2025. The Company cannot provide assurance that it will ultimately achieve profitable operations and become operating cash flow positive or raise additional debt or equity capital. Additionally, the current capital resources are not adequate to continue operating and maintaining the business strategy for a period of twelve months from the issuance date of this report. Management believes that these conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months from the issuance date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The Company plans to address the conditions that raise substantial doubt regarding its ability to continue as a going concern by, among other things, continuing to expand the commercialization of Ameluz in the United States while controlling expenses, pursuing the realization of an additional $1.0 million in milestone payments from the sale of the Xepi intangible asset and, if necessary, securing additional capital through equity or debt financings. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining sufficient funding on acceptable terms, if at all. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital when needed, it will not have sufficient cash resources and liquidity to fund its business operations and may be forced to delay or reduce continued commercialization efforts or R&D programs which could have a material adverse effect on the Company and its financial statements.
The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts and classification of assets, liabilities, and reported expenses that may be necessary if the Company were unable to continue as a going concern.
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Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash provided by and (used in) operating, investing and financing activities:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (70 | ) | $ | (4,117 | ) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (5 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||
| Net (decrease) in cash and restricted cash | $ | (75 | ) | $ | (4,120 | ) | ||
Operating Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, operating activities used $0.1 million of cash, primarily resulting from our loss from operations of $4.3 million, offset by changes in our operating assets and liabilities of $3.4 million. The net decrease in operating accounts was attributable to the decrease in accounts receivable reflective of the seasonal sales of PDT procedures, with higher sales in the fourth quarter, and collection in the first quarter of receivables outstanding at year-end.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, operating activities used $4.1 million of cash, primarily resulting from our loss from operations of $4.2 million, plus the change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $0.5 million adjusted for non-cash expense of stock-based compensation of $0.2 million, non-cash interest expense of $0.1 million, depreciation and amortization in the aggregate of $0.2 million, and net cash used by changes in our operating assets and liabilities of $0.1 million.
Investing Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, net cash used in investing activities consisted of negligible fixed asset purchases.
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Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates
Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions by management that affect the value of assets and liabilities, as well as contingent assets and liabilities, as reported on the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses arising during the reporting period. The main areas in which assumptions, estimates and the exercising of a degree of judgment are appropriate relate to contingent consideration, fair value measurements, valuation of intangible assets and impairment assessment, and stock compensation. Estimates are based on historical experience and other assumptions that are considered appropriate in the circumstances. They are continuously reviewed but may vary from the actual values.
Our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in the 2025 Form 10-K.
Critical Accounting Estimates
A summary of our critical accounting estimates is discussed in the section entitled “Critical Accounting Estimates” in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the 2025 Form 10-K. There were no material changes to our critical accounting estimates for the three months ended March 31, 2026, other than as noted below.
Loss Contingency for ITC Matter
With respect to the ITC Matter, our estimate of the loss is based on a bottoms-up cost model encompassing component procurement, field service travel and labor, return-to-base rework, regulatory and quality activities, and other costs. The estimate is sensitive to a number of assumptions that may change as remediation activities progress, including, in particular, (a) the labor and the associated travel and lodging costs, (b) the unit cost of the remediation and the foreign exchange rate at which it is procured, (c) the regulatory pathway determined for the remediation and (d) the timing and outcome of the suspended limited exclusion order and cease and desist order as to the ‘028 patent. A change in any of these assumptions could result in a material change in the recorded accrual, which would be recognized prospectively as a change in estimate in accordance with ASC 250-10-45-17.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than those items reflected in Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies we did not have during the periods presented, and we do not currently have, any other off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Emerging Growth Company Status
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 permits an “emerging growth company” such as us to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of such extended transition period, which means that when an accounting standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, we will adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard and will do so until such time that we either (i) irrevocably elect to “opt out” of such extended transition period or (ii) no longer qualify as an emerging growth company.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a “smaller reporting company,” we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated, as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2026, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act).
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
For information regarding legal proceedings in which we are involved, see Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies under the subsection titled “Legal Proceedings” in our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide disclosure pursuant to this item in this Form 10-Q.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed herewith or are incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC.
| Exhibit No. | ||
| 31.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
| 31.2* | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
| 32.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
| 32.2* | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
| 101.INS* | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |
| 101.SCH* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
| 101.CAL* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
| 101.DEF* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
| 101.LAB* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
| 101.PRE* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101) |
| * | Filed herewith. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| BIOFRONTERA INC. | ||
| Date: May 14, 2026 | By: | /s/ Hermann Luebbert |
| Name: | Hermann Luebbert | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer & Chairman (Principal Executive Officer) | |
| Date: May 14, 2026 | By: | /s/ E. Fred Leffler, III |
| Name: | E. Fred Leffler, III | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | |
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