As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on September 30, 2025
Registration Statement No. 333-
United
states
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
CORMEDIX INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
Delaware |
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20-5894890 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
300 Connell Drive, Suite 4200
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922
Telephone: (908) 517-9500
(Address, including zip code, and telephone
number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
Joseph Todisco
Chief Executive Officer
CorMedix Inc.
300 Connell Drive, Suite 4200
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922
Telephone: (908) 517-9500
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone
number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies to:
Russell Leaf
Jared N. Fertman
Andrew C. Marmer
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 7th Ave
New York, New York 10019
Telephone: (212) 728-8000
(Approximate date of commencement
of proposed sale to the public) From time to time after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
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Prospectus

6,323,833 Shares of Common Stock
Offered by the Selling Securityholders
This prospectus relates to
the proposed resale or other disposition of up to an aggregate of 6,323,833 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “common
stock”) of CorMedix Inc. (“CorMedix,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”)
by the selling securityholders named herein, together with any of such securityholders’ transferees, pledgees, donees or successors,
including (i) 3,323,833 shares of common stock issued to the selling securityholders pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger
(the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of August 7, 2025, by and among the Company, Melinta Therapeutics, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company (“Melinta”), Coriander BidCo LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of
the Company (“Merger Sub”), and Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Deerfield IV”),
solely in its capacity as representative, agent and attorney-in-fact of the Melinta equityholders (the “Members’ Representative”)
and (ii) up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock (“Milestone Shares”) that may be issuable upon the achievement of certain
milestones as set forth in that certain Contingent Payment Agreement (the “CPA”), dated as of August 29, 2025, by and among
the Company, Melinta, Deerfield IV, Deerfield Private Design Fund III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Deerfield III”),
and the Members’ Representative, based upon certain assumptions as to the maximum number of shares issuable as Milestone Shares.
We are not selling any of our securities pursuant to this prospectus, and we will not receive any proceeds from the sale of our securities
offered by this prospectus by the selling securityholders.
Each time any of the selling
securityholders offers and sells any of the securities registered by this prospectus, such selling securityholders may provide a supplement
to this prospectus that contains specific information about the offering and the amounts, prices and terms of the securities. The supplement
may also add, update or change information contained or incorporated by reference into this prospectus with respect to that offering.
You should carefully read this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement before you invest in any of our securities.
The selling securityholders,
together or separately, may offer and sell the securities described in this prospectus and any prospectus supplement to or through one
or more underwriters, dealers and agents, or directly to purchasers, or through a combination of these methods. If any underwriters, dealers
or agents are involved in the sale of any of the securities, their names and any applicable purchase price, fee, commission or discount
arrangement between or among them will be set forth, or will be calculable from the information set forth, in the applicable prospectus
supplement. See the sections of this prospectus titled “About this Prospectus” and “Plan of Distribution” for
more information. No securities may be sold without delivery of this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement describing the
method and terms of the offering of such securities.
Our common stock trades on
the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol “CRMD.” At the close of business on September 8, 2025 the closing
price of our common stock was $12.75 per share. We recommend that you obtain current market quotations for our common stock prior to making
an investment decision.
You should carefully read
this prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement relating to any specific offering of securities and all information incorporated
by reference herein and therein.
Investing in our
securities involves a high degree of risk. These risks are described under the caption “Risk Factors” beginning on page
3 of this prospectus and the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, and in an applicable prospectus supplement and in other documents that are incorporated by reference into this
prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement concerning factors you should consider before investing in our securities.
Neither the Securities
and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus
is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is September 30, 2025
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS |
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS |
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY |
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RISK FACTORS |
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USE OF PROCEEDS |
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION |
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK |
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SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS |
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LEGAL MATTERS |
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EXPERTS |
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE |
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ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus is part of
an automatic registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as a
“well-known seasoned issuer” as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”),
using a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process, the selling securityholders may, from time to
time, sell up to an aggregate of 6,323,833 shares of common stock in one or more offerings as described in the section of this prospectus
entitled “Plan of Distribution.” We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the securities offered by such selling
securityholders described in this prospectus.
In connection with the offer
and sale of securities by the selling securityholders, the selling securityholders may provide a prospectus supplement to this prospectus
that contains specific information about the securities being offered and sold and the specific terms of that offering. We may also authorize
one or more free writing prospectuses to be provided to you that may contain material information relating to these offerings. Any such
prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus may also add, update or change information contained or incorporated by reference in
this prospectus with respect to that offering. If there is any inconsistency between the information in this prospectus and the applicable
prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus, you should rely on the prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus, as applicable.
Before purchasing any securities, you should carefully read both this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement or free writing
prospectuses, together with the additional information described under the section titled “Where You Can Find More Information;
Incorporation by Reference.”
Neither we, nor the selling
securityholders, have authorized anyone to provide you with any information or to make any representations other than those contained
or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement or any free writing prospectuses prepared by or
on behalf of us or to which we have referred you. We and the selling securityholders take no responsibility for, and can provide no assurance
as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. We and the selling securityholders will not make an offer to
sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information appearing in
this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement to this prospectus is accurate only as of the date on its respective cover, that
the information appearing in any applicable free writing prospectus is accurate only as of the date of that free writing prospectus, and
that any information incorporated by reference is accurate only as of the date of the document incorporated by reference, unless we indicate
otherwise.
Unless the context otherwise
requires, “CorMedix,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar names refer
to CorMedix Inc. and its subsidiaries.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “believe,”
“can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,”
“will,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,”
“would,” and similar expressions or variations intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than
statements of historical facts, regarding management’s expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or CorMedix’s prospects, should
be considered forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from projections or estimates
due to a variety of important factors, and readers are directed to the Risk Factors identified in CorMedix’s filings with the SEC,
including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which are available free of charge
at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from CorMedix. CorMedix may not actually achieve the goals or plans described
in its forward-looking statements, and such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this prospectus. Investors should
not place undue reliance on these statements. CorMedix assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements,
except as required by law.
Forward-looking statements
involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, forecasts, assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes or results may differ
from anticipated results, sometimes materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: the
ability of CorMedix and Melinta to achieve the identified synergies; the ability to integrate the Melinta business into CorMedix and realize
the anticipated strategic benefits of the transaction within the expected time frames or at all; that such integration may be more difficult,
time consuming or costly than expected; that operating costs, customer loss and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties
in maintaining relationships with employees, customers or suppliers) may be greater than expected following the proposed transaction or
the public announcement of the proposed transaction; the retention of certain key employees of Melinta; the expected benefits and success
of Melinta’s products and product candidates; potential litigation relating to the potential transaction that could be instituted
against CorMedix or its directors; rating agency actions and CorMedix’s ability to access short- and long-term debt markets on a
timely and affordable basis; general economic conditions that are less favorable than expected; geopolitical developments and additional
changes in international trade policies and relations, including tariffs; and the ability of the Company’s products and product
candidates to compete effectively against current and future competitors.
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights
certain information about us, the securities offered hereby and selected information contained elsewhere in or incorporated by reference
into this prospectus. This summary is not complete and does not contain all of the information that you should consider before deciding
whether to invest in our securities. For a more complete understanding of our company and the securities offered hereby, we encourage
you to read and consider carefully the more detailed information in this prospectus, including the information incorporated by reference
into this prospectus, and the information referred to under the heading “Risk Factors” in this prospectus beginning on page
3, and in the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
Our Company
We are a biopharmaceutical
company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for life-threatening diseases and conditions.
We are commercializing our
commercial stage products, including our DefenCath® (taurolidine and heparin), which was our lead product prior to our acquisition
of Melinta. We launched the product commercially in April 2024 in the inpatient setting and July 2024 in the outpatient hemodialysis setting.
We believe the currently contracted customer base represents roughly 60% of the outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S., in terms of the
total addressable patient market. During the second quarter of 2025, the Company’s large dialysis organization customer commenced
ordering. We have ongoing clinical studies for DefenCath® in Total Parenteral Nutrition and Pediatric patient populations and also
intend to develop DefenCath® as a catheter lock solution for use in other patient populations.
On August 29, 2025, we completed
our acquisition of Melinta. Melinta is a commercial stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing differentiated
anti-infectives for the acute care setting to meet critical unmet medical needs in the treatment of infectious diseases. Upon completion
of our acquisition of Melinta, we began marketing seven additional commercial-stage branded products, including the following five antibiotics:
(i) delafloxacin as the active pharmaceutical ingredient and distributed under the brand name BAXDELA™; (ii) meropenem and vaborbactam
as the active pharmaceutical ingredients and distributed under the brand name VABOMERE™; (iii) oritavancin as the active pharmaceutical
ingredient and distributed under the brand names ORBACTIV® and KIMYRSA™, (iv) minocycline as the active pharmaceutical ingredient
and distributed under the brand name MINOCIN® for injection, and line extensions of such products and (v) TOPROL-XL® (metoprolol
succinate), a cardioselective betablocker indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Melinta also markets rezafungin under the brand
name REZZAYO™ (“Rezzayo”), a once-weekly echinocandin antifungal under an agreement with Mundipharma (formerly Cidara
Therapeutics), which was launched in the third quarter of 2023 after the FDA approved Rezzayo in the first quarter. REZZAYO™ is
currently approved for the treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in adults, with an ongoing Phase III study for the prophylaxis
of invasive fungal infections in adult patients undergoing allogeneic blood and marrow transplantation. The completion of the Phase III
study for REZZAYO™ is expected in the first half of 2026.
Corporate Information
We were organized as a Delaware
corporation on July 28, 2006 under the name “Picton Holding Company, Inc.” and we changed our corporate name to “CorMedix
Inc.” on January 18, 2007. Our principal executive offices are located at 300 Connell Drive, Suite 4200, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
07922.
THE Offering
Common stock offered by the selling securityholders |
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Use of proceeds |
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We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the common stock by the selling securityholders. |
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CRMD |
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Risk Factors |
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See “Risk
Factors” on page 3 of this prospectus, and similar sections in the documents we incorporate by reference into this prospectus
for a discussion of factors you should consider carefully before making an investment decision. |
RISK FACTORS
An investment in our securities
involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed under the heading “risk
factors” included in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as revised or supplemented by our subsequent quarterly reports
on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K on file with the SEC and are incorporated herein by reference, and which may be amended,
supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports we file with the SEC in the future. You should also consider the risks referred
to below and all of the other information contained in this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement, and incorporated by
reference into this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement, including our financial statements and related notes, before
investing in our securities. The occurrence of any of these risks might cause you to lose all or part of your investment in the offered
securities. There may be other unknown or unpredictable economic, business, competitive, regulatory or other factors that could have material
adverse effects on our future results. Past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical
trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future periods. If any of these risks actually occurs, our business, financial
condition, results of operations or cash flow could be seriously harmed. This could cause the trading price of our securities to decline,
resulting in a loss of all or part of your investment. Please also carefully read the section entitled “Cautionary Statement Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements” included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q or Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Risks
Related to the Development and the Commercialization of Our Products
Clinical trials
required for our product lines may be expensive and time consuming and their outcome is uncertain.
In
order to obtain FDA approval to market a new drug or device product, we must demonstrate proof of safety and effectiveness in humans.
To meet FDA requirements, we are obligated to conduct “adequate and well-controlled” clinical trials. Conducting clinical
trials is a lengthy, time consuming, and expensive process. The length of time may vary substantially according to the type, complexity,
novelty, and intended use of the product line, and often can be several years or more per trial. Delays associated with the development
plans for our product lines may cause us to incur additional operating expenses. The commencement
and rate of completion of clinical trials may be delayed by many factors, including, for example:
| ● | inability
to manufacture sufficient quantities of qualified materials under the FDA’s cGMP requirements
for use in clinical trials; |
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than expected rates of patient recruitment; |
| ● | failure
to recruit a sufficient number of patients; |
| ● | modification
of clinical trial protocols; |
| ● | changes
in regulatory requirements for clinical trials; |
| ● | lack
of effectiveness during clinical trials; |
| ● | emergence
of unforeseen safety issues; |
| ● | delays,
suspension, or termination of clinical trials due to the IRB responsible for overseeing the
study at a particular study site; and |
| ● | government
or regulatory delays or “clinical holds” requiring suspension or termination
of the trials. |
Further,
the results from early pre-clinical and clinical trials are not necessarily predictive of results to be obtained in later clinical
trials. Accordingly, even if we obtain positive results from early pre-clinical or clinical trials, we may not achieve the same
success in later clinical trials. Moreover, comparisons of results across different studies should be viewed with caution as such
comparisons are limited by a number of factors, including differences in study designs and populations. Such comparisons also will
not provide a sufficient basis for any comparative claims following product approval. Clinical results are frequently susceptible to
varying interpretations that may delay, limit or prevent regulatory approvals or commercialization. Negative or inconclusive results
or adverse medical events during a clinical trial could cause a clinical trial to be delayed, repeated or terminated, or a clinical
program to be abandoned.
Our
clinical trials may be conducted in patients with serious or life-threatening diseases for whom conventional treatments have been unsuccessful
or for whom no conventional treatment exists, and in some cases, our product is expected to be used in combination with approved therapies
that themselves have significant adverse event profiles. During the course of treatment, these patients could suffer adverse medical
events or die for reasons that may or may not be related to our products. We cannot ensure that safety issues will not arise with respect
to our products in clinical development.
Clinical
trials may not demonstrate statistically significant safety and effectiveness to obtain the requisite regulatory approvals for product
lines. The failure of clinical trials to demonstrate safety and effectiveness for the desired indications could harm the development
of our product lines. Such a failure could cause us to abandon a product line and could delay development of other product lines. Any
delay in, or termination of, our clinical trials would delay the filing of any NDA or any Premarket Approval Application, or PMA, or
De Novo application, with the FDA and, ultimately, our ability to commercialize our product lines and generate product revenues. Any
change in, or termination of, our clinical trials could materially harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Interim,
topline, and preliminary data from our clinical trials that we announce or publish from time to time may change as more patient data
become available and are subject to audit and verification procedures that could result in material changes in the final data.
From
time to time, we may publicly disclose interim, topline, or preliminary data from our clinical trials, which is based on a preliminary
analysis of then-available data, and the results and related findings and conclusions are subject to change following a more comprehensive
review of the data related to the particular study or trial. We also make assumptions, estimations, calculations, and conclusions as
part of our analyses of data, and we may not have received or had the opportunity to fully and carefully evaluate all data. As a result,
the interim, topline, or preliminary results that we report may differ from future results of the same studies, or different conclusions
or considerations may qualify such results, once additional data have been received and fully evaluated. Interim data from clinical trials
that we may complete are subject to the risk that one or more of the clinical outcomes may materially change as patient enrollment continues
and more patient data become available. Preliminary or topline data also remain subject to audit and verification procedures that may
result in the final data being materially different from the preliminary data we previously published. Preliminary or topline data may
include, for example, data regarding a small percentage of the patients enrolled in a clinical trial, and such preliminary data should
not be viewed as an indication, belief or guarantee that other patients enrolled in such clinical trial will achieve similar results
or that the preliminary results from such patients will be maintained. As a result, such data should be viewed with caution until the
final data are available. Adverse differences between preliminary, interim, or topline data and final data could significantly harm our
business prospects and may cause the trading price of our common stock to fluctuate significantly.
Further,
others, including regulatory authorities, may not accept or agree with our assumptions, estimates, calculations, conclusions, or
analyses or may interpret or weigh the importance of data differently, which could impact the value of the particular program, the
approvability, or commercialization of the particular product candidate or product and our company in general. In addition, the
information we choose to publicly disclose regarding a particular study or clinical trial is based on what is typically extensive
information, and you or others may not agree with what we determine is the material or otherwise appropriate information to include
in our disclosure, and any information we determine not to disclose may ultimately be deemed significant with respect to future
decisions, conclusions, views, activities or otherwise regarding a particular product, product candidate, or our business. If the
interim, topline, or preliminary data that we report differ from actual results, or if others, including regulatory authorities,
disagree with the conclusions reached, our ability to obtain regulatory approval for, and commercialize, our product candidates and
any future product candidates may be harmed, which could harm our business, operating results, prospects, or financial
condition.
Bacteria
might develop resistance to our products or product candidates, which would decrease the efficacy and commercial viability of that product.
Bacteria
develop resistance to antibiotics over time due to the genetic mutation of the bacteria. Many current and previous antibiotics have suffered
reduced efficacy over time due to the development of resistance to such drugs. It is probable that, over time, bacteria will also develop
resistance to our products and our drug candidates. If resistance were to develop rapidly to our products or our drug candidates, this
would reduce the commercial potential for our business.
If
our current or future product candidate marketing practices are found to have improperly promoted off-label uses, or if physicians prescribe
or use our current or future product candidates off-label, we may become subject to prohibitions on the sale or marketing of our current
or future product candidates, significant fines, penalties, sanctions, or product liability claims, and our image and reputation within
the industry and marketplace could be harmed.
The
FDA, United States Department of Justice (the “DOJ”), and comparable foreign authorities strictly regulate the marketing
and promotional claims that are made about pharmaceutical products following approval. In particular, a product may not be promoted for
uses or indications that are not approved by the FDA or comparable foreign authorities as reflected in the product’s approved labeling
and Summary of Product Characteristics. However, physicians can prescribe our current or future products to their patients in a manner
that is inconsistent with the approved label based on the physician’s independent medical judgement. If we are found to have promoted
such off-label uses, we may receive warning letters from the FDA and comparable foreign authorities, incur penalties, and become subject
to significant liability, which would materially harm our business. The federal government has levied large civil and criminal fines
against companies for alleged improper promotion and has enjoined several companies from engaging in off-label promotion. If we become
the target of such an investigation or prosecution based on our marketing and promotional practices, we could face similar sanctions,
which would materially harm our business. In addition, management’s attention could be diverted from our business operations, significant
legal expenses could be incurred, and our reputation could be damaged. The FDA and other governmental authorities, including comparable
foreign authorities, have also required that companies enter into consent decrees or permanent injunctions under which specified promotional
conduct is changed or curtailed in order to resolve enforcement actions. If we are deemed by the FDA, the DOJ, or other governmental
authorities, or comparable foreign regulatory authorities, to have engaged in the promotion of our current or future product candidate
for off-label use, we could be subject to certain prohibitions or other restrictions on the sale or marketing and other operations or
significant fines and penalties, and the imposition of these sanctions could also affect our reputation and position within the industry.
Our
BARDA development contract requires ongoing funding decisions by the U.S. Government. Any reduction or discontinuation of funding of
this contract could cause our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows to suffer materially.
In July 2023, Melinta signed
a development contract with Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority ("BARDA") to advance two antibiotics currently
FDA-approved for adults, BAXDELA® (delafloxacin) and VABOMERE® (meropenem and vaborbactam), for use in pediatrics. With this
BARDA funding, Melinta aims to submit four supplemental New Drug Applications (sNDAs) for these new indications. The performance period
for our BARDA contract, including all optional funding, is estimated to be 12 years. Under this contract, BARDA has committed funding
of $39.0 million to date, with the potential of additional funding of $105.7 million, amounting to total funding up to $144.7 million
if all options are exercised.
The
primary source of funds for these development programs is provided by the U.S. government and is subject to Congressional
appropriations, which are generally made on a fiscal year basis, even for programs designed to continue for several years. These
appropriations can be subject to a number of uncertainties, including political considerations, changes in priorities due to global
pandemics, the results of elections and stringent budgetary constraints. If levels of government expenditures and authorizations for
public health countermeasure preparedness decrease or shift to programs in areas where we do not offer products or are not
developing product candidates, or if the federal government otherwise declines to exercise its options under this contract or our
other existing contracts, there could be a material adverse impact to our results of operations, financial condition, and our
business.
Risks
Related to Dependence on Third Parties
We
depend on third-party suppliers and contract manufacturers for the supply and manufacture of our product lines, as well as our APIs,
which subjects us to potential cost increases and manufacturing delays that are not within our control.
We
do not manufacture our product lines or any of their raw materials or components ourselves, and we rely on third parties for our drug
supplies both for clinical trials and for commercial quantities. All of our manufacturing processes currently are, and we expect them
to continue to be, outsourced to third parties, some of which are single-source suppliers. We have made the strategic decision not to
manufacture APIs for our product lines, as these can be more economically supplied by third parties with particular expertise in this
area. We have engaged contract facilities that are registered with the FDA, have a track record of large-scale API manufacture, and have
already invested in capital and equipment.
We
have no direct control over the manufacturing of our product lines. If the contract manufacturers are unable to produce sufficient quantities
of our product lines, as a result of a lack of available materials, supply chain delays or otherwise, then we would need to identify
and contract with additional or replacement third-party manufacturers. Additionally, if the manufacturers are not able to quickly scale
production to align with rapid changes in demand, our results of operations may be negatively impacted. If we are unable to identify
suitable additional or replacement third-party manufacturers, or are only able to do so on unfavorable terms, our ability to commercialize
our product lines and our future profitability would be adversely affected. Our reliance on foreign suppliers poses risks due to possible
shipping delays, import restrictions and foreign regulatory regimes.
We
are subject to the risks associated with technology transfers, which are often required when moving manufacturing processes to new facilities
or contract manufacturers. These include the potential for delays, loss of process knowledge, difficulties in replicating
processes at a new site, and challenges in meeting regulatory requirements, all of which could disrupt supply or impact product quality.
In
addition, we have no direct control over manufacturing costs of our product lines. If the cost of manufacturing increases, or if the
cost of the materials used increases, these costs will be passed on to us, making the cost of clinical trials and commercializing our
product lines more expensive. Increases in manufacturing costs could adversely affect our future profitability if we are unable to pass
all of the increased costs along to our customers.
Our
continuing reliance on third parties for manufacturing entails a number of additional risks, including reliance on third parties for
legal and regulatory compliance and quality assurance, the possible breach of the manufacturing or supply agreement by such third
parties, and the possible termination or nonrenewal of the agreement by such third parties at a time that is costly or inconvenient
for the Company. Further, we, along with our contract manufacturers, are required to comply with FDA requirements for cGMPs, related
to product testing, quality assurance, manufacturing and documentation. Our contract manufacturers may fail to comply with the
applicable FDA regulatory requirements, which could result in delays to our product development programs, result in adverse
regulatory actions against them or us, and prevent us from ultimately receiving product marketing approval. They also generally must
pass an FDA preapproval inspection for conformity with cGMPs before we can obtain approval to manufacture our product lines and will
be subject to ongoing, periodic, unannounced inspection by the FDA and corresponding state agencies to ensure strict compliance with
cGMP and other applicable government regulations and corresponding foreign standards. Not complying with FDA requirements could
result in a product recall or prevent commercialization of our product lines and delay our business development activities. In
addition, such failure could be the basis for the FDA to issue a warning or untitled letter or take other regulatory or legal
enforcement action, including recall or seizure, total or partial suspension of production, suspension of ongoing clinical trials,
refusal to approve pending applications or supplemental applications, and potentially civil and/or criminal penalties depending on
the matter. Similarly, we, along with our contract manufacturers, are required to comply with all applicable healthcare laws and
regulations, such as, without limitation, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the civil
False Claims Act, and civil monetary penalty laws, as well as similar state laws. Violation of any such laws by a contract
manufacturer could materially impact our operations.
The
timing of the milestone and royalty payments we are required to make to third parties is uncertain and could adversely affect our cash
flows and results of operations.
We
are party to various agreements pursuant to which we are obligated to make milestone payments or pay royalties in connection with the
development and commercialization of our product candidates or sales of our marketed products. The timing of our achievement of these
milestones and the corresponding milestone payments, or the amount of our royalty payments, is subject to factors which are difficult
to predict and of which many are beyond our control. We may become obligated to make a milestone or other payment at a time when we do
not have sufficient funds to make such payment, or at a time that would otherwise require us to use funds needed to continue to operate
our business, which could delay our clinical trials, curtail our operations, necessitate a scaling back of our sales and marketing efforts
or cause us to seek funds to meet these obligations on terms unfavorable to us. If we are unable to make any payment when due or if we
fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to achieve certain development and commercialization milestones within the timeframes required
by certain of these agreements, the other party may have the right to terminate the agreement and all of our rights to develop and commercialize
product candidates using the applicable technology.
Risks
Related to Our Intellectual Property
Our
business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected by an adverse outcome in the ongoing
Minocin (minocycline) for Injection patent litigation.
Generic
manufacturers have sought, and may continue to seek, FDA approval to market generic versions of our products through an abbreviated
new drug application (“ANDA”), the application process typically used by manufacturers seeking approval of a generic
drug. ANDA litigation and related settlement and license agreements, in some cases, may result in a loss of exclusivity for our patents
prior to their expiration. The entry of generic versions of our products may lead to market share and price erosion.
One
of our subsidiaries Melinta, is currently party to patent litigation for Minocin (minocycline) for Injection against Nexus Pharmaceuticals
in which an adverse outcome could allow generic entry, which could materially harm our business, results of operations and stock price.
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has entered an injunction enjoining the FDA from approving Nexus Pharmaceuticals’
ANDA based on infringement of our Method of Treatment patents, which the court held were valid and enforceable. Nexus has appealed to
the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. As of the date of this filing, the appeal remains pending and the timing of the Federal
Circuit’s decision is uncertain. If the injunction is vacated, modified, or otherwise lifted on appeal or in subsequent proceedings,
the FDA could approve the ANDA, which could permit a generic minocycline for injection product to enter the market. Introduction of a
generic minocycline for injection product, or a generic of any of our commercialized products, could result in increased competition,
decreased sales and could have a material adverse impact on our revenue and results of operations.
Our
ability to pursue the development and commercialization of certain of our products depends upon the continuation of certain licenses
and actions taking by our license partners.
We
rely on certain licenses to certain patent rights and proprietary technology from third parties that are important or necessary to the
development of our technology and products.
Rezzayo.
Pursuant to a license agreement with Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. in July 2022 (who in 2024 sold all of its rights in Rezzayo to Napp
Pharmaceutical Group Limited (“Napp”), a member of Mundipharma independent associated companies) provides us with an
exclusive license to develop and sell Rezzayo in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, we obtained an exclusive
license to certain patents, patent applications and proprietary information covering the composition of matter to Rezzayo, its
manufacturing process, pharmaceutical compositions containing Rezzayo, methods of using Rezzayo, and other proprietary information.
Our license agreement further grants us nonexclusive rights to manufacture Rezzayo anywhere in the world. We are required to make
payments to Napp upon reaching specified regulatory and sales milestones. In addition, we are obligated to pay royalties based on
net sales of products containing Rezzayo or the other compounds in a valid patent licensed under the license agreement. The royalty
rate due to Napp on sales increases as annual sales of these products increase. We are obligated to use commercially reasonable
efforts to maintain regulatory approval for Rezzayo in the United States and to commercialize Rezzayo in the United States within
the timeframes required by the license agreement. If we do not use commercially reasonable efforts to achieve the development and
commercialization milestones for Rezzayo within the timeframes, or if we are unable to make any of the required payments, Napp may
terminate the license agreement if not cured within 60 days (or 30 days with respect to any payment breach). If our license
agreement is terminated, we would lose our rights to develop and commercialize Rezzayo. Loss of our license agreement would
materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and future prospects.
In
addition, disputes may arise regarding intellectual property subject to a licensing agreement, including:
| ● | the
scope of rights granted under the license agreement and other interpretation-related issues;
|
| ● | the
extent to which our technology and processes infringe on or misappropriate the intellectual
property of the licensor that is not subject to the licensing agreement; |
| ● | the
sublicensing of patent and other rights under the license agreement; |
| ● | our
diligence obligations under the license agreement and what activities satisfy those diligence
obligations; |
| ● | the
payment of royalty fees, milestones or other costs under the license agreements; and |
| ● | the
priority of invention of patented technology. |
If
disputes over intellectual property that we have licensed prevent or impair our ability to maintain our current licensing arrangements
on acceptable terms, we may be unable to successfully develop and commercialize the affected product candidates.
Licenses
or similar arrangements involving our research programs or any product candidates currently pose, and will continue to pose, numerous
risks to us, such as our third party partners (i) have significant discretion in determining the efforts and resources that they will
apply to these arrangements; (ii) may delay programs, preclinical studies or clinical trials, provide insufficient funding for programs,
preclinical studies or clinical trials, stop a preclinical study or clinical trial or abandon a product candidate, repeat or conduct
new clinical trials or require a new formulation of a product candidate for clinical testing; and (iii) may not pursue development and
commercialization of our product candidates or may elect not to continue or renew development or commercialization programs based on
clinical trial results, changes in such third party’s strategic focus or available funding or external factors such as an acquisition
that diverts resources or creates competing priorities.
In
addition, the agreements under which we currently license intellectual property or technology from third parties are complex, and certain
provisions in such agreements may be susceptible to multiple interpretations. The resolution of any contract interpretation disagreement
that may arise could narrow what we believe to be the scope of our rights to the relevant intellectual property or technology, or increase
what we believe to be our financial or other obligation under the relevant agreement, either of which could have a material adverse effect
on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
We
will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock being offered by the selling securityholders. The selling
securityholders will pay any selling commissions and similar charges as well as stock transfer taxes or any other costs, expenses, fees,
commissions and discounts incurred by the selling securityholders in connection with the sale of the shares of common stock. We will
bear the fees and expenses incurred in effecting the registration of the shares covered by this prospectus, including, without limitation,
all registration, filing, and printing fees and expenses, and fees and expenses of our counsel and our independent registered public
accounting firm.
Selling
Securityholders
This
prospectus relates to the possible resale by the selling securityholders from time to time of up to an aggregate of 6,323,833 shares
of our common stock.
On
August 7, 2025, the Company entered into the Merger Agreement with Melinta, Merger Sub and the Members’ Representative, pursuant
to which Merger Sub merged with and into Melinta, with Melinta surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the
“Merger”). As consideration for the Merger, we (i) issued to the selling securityholders 3,323,833 shares of common stock,
1,107,944 of which are subject to transfer restrictions for 60 days following the closing of the Merger and the remaining 1,107,944 of
which are subject to transfer restrictions for 120 days following the closing of the Merger; and (ii) agreed to make payments to the
selling securityholders of up to $25 million, in either cash or common stock, at the option of the Company, upon the achievement of certain
technical and time based milestones through June 30, 2029, as described in the CPA.
The
number of Milestone Shares issuable upon achievement of the respective milestones will be based on the volume weighted average closing
price of our common stock per share on the Nasdaq Global Market on each of the five consecutive days on which the Nasdaq Global Market
is open for trading (each such day, a “Trading Day”) immediately prior to the occurrence of such milestone.
For
purposes of this prospectus, we have assumed that all milestones contemplated under the CPA will be achieved, such that $25 million payment
to the selling securityholders will be triggered and that we will elect to pay the selling securityholders the full milestone payment
in shares of common stock. The actual number of shares that may be issued to the selling securityholders pursuant to the CPA, if any,
could be materially less than the number of shares covered by this prospectus and depends on (i) whether and to what extent the applicable
future milestones are achieved, (ii) whether we elect to pay all or a portion of the CPA consideration to the selling securityholders
in shares of common stock, and (iii) the actual volume weighted average price of our common stock for the five Trading Days immediately
preceding achievement of the applicable milestone. This presentation is not an indication or prediction of whether any of the milestones
will be achieved, our present intent to issue shares in lieu of cash as consideration or the future market price of our common stock.
We
issued the shares of our common stock in a private placement that was exempt from registration under the Securities Act, pursuant to
Section 4(a)(2) and/or Regulation S. The issuance did not involve a public offering nor any general solicitation or general advertising.
In accordance with our obligations under the Merger Agreement, we agreed to register the resale of the shares of our common stock offered
by the selling securityholders hereby.
The following table sets forth
information concerning the shares of our common stock that may be offered from time to time by the selling securityholders. The number
of shares beneficially owned by the selling securityholders is determined under rules issued by the SEC. Under these rules, beneficial
ownership includes any shares as to which each selling securityholder has sole or shared voting power or investment power. Percentage
ownership is based on 78,058,706 shares of common stock outstanding as of September 8, 2025. For purposes of this table, we have assumed
that (i) the maximum number of Milestone Shares to be issued to the selling securityholders in accordance with the terms of the CPA is
3,000,000, and (ii) the selling securityholders will have sold all of the shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus upon the
completion of the offering.
The
information in the following table has been provided to us by or on behalf of the selling securityholders and the selling securityholders
may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of all or a portion of the shares of our common stock after the date on which they provided
us with information regarding their securities. Information for each additional selling securityholder, if any, will be set forth by
prospectus supplement to the extent required prior to the time of any offer or sale of such selling securityholder’s shares pursuant
to this prospectus. To the extent permitted by law, a prospectus supplement may add, update, substitute or change the information contained
in this prospectus, including the identity of each selling securityholder and the number of shares of common stock registered on its
behalf. A selling securityholder may sell all, some or none of its shares of our common stock in this offering. See the section titled
“Plan of Distribution.”
Other
than as described below or elsewhere in this prospectus or the documents incorporated herein by reference, no selling securityholder
has any material relationship with us or any of our predecessors or affiliates.
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|
Common Stock
Beneficially Owned
Before this Offering(1) |
|
|
Maximum
Number of
Shares of Common Stock
to be Sold
Pursuant to this
Prospectus(1) |
|
|
Common Stock
Beneficially Owned
Upon Completion of this
Offering(2) |
|
Selling Securityholder |
|
Number |
|
|
Percentage |
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|
Number |
|
|
Number |
|
|
Percentage |
|
Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P.(3) |
|
|
2,551,042 |
|
|
|
3.27 |
% |
|
|
4,853,542 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Deerfield Private Design Fund III, L.P.(4) |
|
|
772,791 |
|
|
|
0.99 |
% |
|
|
1,470,291 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
(1) |
The amounts set forth in this table under the caption “Maximum Number of Shares of Common Stock to be Sold Pursuant to this Prospectus” include shares issued to each selling securityholders pursuant to the Merger Agreement and the shares that may be issued to such selling securityholder in accordance with the CPA upon the occurrence of certain technical and time-based milestones through June 30, 2029. All shares to be issued in connection with such milestones will be valued based upon the five day volume weighted average price per share of our common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market immediately preceding the respective occurrence date for each such milestone. |
(2) |
Assumes the sale of all shares of common stock available for sale under this prospectus and no further acquisitions of shares of common stock by the selling securityholder. |
(3) |
The number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the selling securityholder does not include any shares that may be issued under the CPA. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be sold pursuant to this prospectus includes 2,551,042 shares issued pursuant to the Merger Agreement and 2,302,500 of Milestone Shares potentially issuable pursuant to the CPA. Deerfield Mgmt IV, L.P. is the general partner of Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P. Deerfield Management Company, L.P. is the investment manager of Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P. Mr. James E. Flynn is the sole manager of the general partner of each Deerfield Mgmt IV, L.P. and Deerfield Management Company, L.P. Deerfield Mgmt IV, L.P., Deerfield Management Company, L.P. and Mr. James E. Flynn may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by Deerfield Private Design Fund IV , L.P., Deerfield Mgmt IV, L.P. and Deerfield Management Company, L.P. The address of Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P. is 345 Park Avenue South, Floor 12 New York, NY 10010. |
(4) |
The number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the selling securityholder does not include any shares that may be issued under the CPA. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be sold pursuant to this prospectus includes 772,791 shares issued pursuant to the Merger Agreement and 697,500 of Milestone Shares potentially issuable pursuant to the CPA. Deerfield Mgmt III, L.P. is the general partner of Deerfield Private Design Fund III, L.P. Deerfield Management Company, L.P. is the investment manager of Deerfield Private Design Fund III, L.P. Mr. James E. Flynn is the sole manager of the general partner of each Deerfield Mgmt III, L.P. and Deerfield Management Company, L.P. Deerfield Mgmt III, L.P., Deerfield Management Company, L.P. and Mr. James E. Flynn may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by Deerfield Private Design Fund III , L.P., Deerfield Mgmt III, L.P. and Deerfield Management Company, L.P. The address of Deerfield Private Design Fund III, L.P. is 345 Park Avenue South, Floor 12 New York, NY 10010. |
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
We
are registering the shares of common stock issued to the selling securityholders to permit the resale of such shares of common stock
by the holder of such shares of common stock from time to time after the date of this prospectus. The selling securityholders may from
time to time offer some or all of the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus. To the extent required, this prospectus may
be amended and supplemented from time to time to describe a specific plan of distribution. The selling securityholders will not pay any
of the costs, expenses and fees in connection with the registration of the shares covered by this prospectus, but the selling securityholders
will pay any and all underwriting discounts, selling commissions and similar charges attributable to sales of the shares. We will not
receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares of our common stock covered hereby. The selling securityholders may sell some or all
of the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus from time to time or may decide not to sell any of the shares of common stock
covered by this prospectus. As used in this prospectus, “selling securityholders” includes donees, pledgees, transferees,
assignees or other successors in interest selling securities received from a selling securityholder as a gift, pledge, partnership distribution,
assignment or other transfer. The selling securityholders will act independently of us in making decisions with respect to the timing,
manner and size of each sale. Such sales may be made on one or more exchanges or in the over-the-counter market or otherwise, at prices
and under terms then prevailing or at prices related to the then-current market price or in negotiated transactions. The selling securityholders
may dispose of their shares by one or more of, or a combination of, the following methods:
| ● | distributions
to members, partners, stockholders or other equityholders of the selling securityholders; |
| ● | purchases
by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by such broker-dealer for its own account pursuant
to this prospectus; |
| ● | ordinary
brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker solicits purchasers; |
| ● | block
trades in which the broker-dealer so engaged will attempt to sell the shares as agent but
may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; |
| ● | on
any national securities exchange or quotation service on which our common stock may be listed
or quoted at the time of sale or in the over-the-counter market; |
| ● | through
trading plans entered into by selling securityholders pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange
Act , that are in place at the time of an offering pursuant to this prospectus and any applicable
prospectus supplement hereto that provide for periodic sales of their securities on the basis
of parameters described in such trading plans; |
| ● | to
or through underwriters or broker-dealers; |
| ● | in
“at the market” offerings, as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, at
negotiated prices, at prices prevailing at the time of sale or at prices related to such
prevailing market prices, including sales made directly on a national securities exchange
or sales made through a market maker other than on an exchange or other similar offerings
through sales agents; |
| ● | in
privately negotiated transactions; |
| ● | in
options transactions or other transactions in which the selling securityholder satisfies
its obligations through the delivery of shares of our common stock; |
| ● | through
a combination of any of the above methods of sale; or |
| ● | any
other method permitted pursuant to applicable law. |
In
addition, any shares that qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 or another exemption from registration under the Securities Act may be
sold under Rule 144 or such other exemption rather than pursuant to this prospectus. A selling securityholder that is an entity may elect
to make an in-kind distribution of common stock to its members, partners, stockholders or other equityholders pursuant to the registration
statement of which this prospectus forms a part by delivering a prospectus. To the extent that such members, partners, stockholders or
other equityholders are not affiliates of ours, such members, partners, stockholders or other equityholders would thereby receive freely
tradable shares of common stock pursuant to a distribution pursuant to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
To
the extent required, this prospectus may be amended or supplemented from time to time to describe a specific plan of distribution. In
connection with distributions of the shares or otherwise, the selling securityholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers
or other financial institutions. In connection with such transactions, broker-dealers or other financial institutions may engage in short
sales of shares of common stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume with selling securityholders. The selling securityholders
may also sell shares of common stock short and redeliver the shares to close out such short positions. The selling securityholders may
also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions that require the delivery to such broker-dealer
or other financial institution of shares offered by this prospectus, which shares such broker-dealer or other financial institution may
resell pursuant to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction, to the extent required). The selling securityholders
may also pledge shares to a broker-dealer or other financial institution, and, upon a default, such broker-dealer or other financial
institution may effect sales of the pledged shares pursuant to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction,
to the extent required).
A
selling securityholder may enter into derivative transactions with third parties, or sell securities not covered by this prospectus to
third parties in privately negotiated transactions. If the applicable prospectus supplement indicates, in connection with those derivatives,
the third parties may sell securities covered by this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement, including in short sale transactions.
If so, the third party may use securities pledged by any selling securityholder or borrowed from any selling securityholder or others
to settle those sales or to close out any related open borrowings of stock, and may use securities received from any selling securityholder
in settlement of those derivatives to close out any related open borrowings of stock. The third party in such sale transactions will
be an underwriter and will be identified in the applicable prospectus supplement (or a post-effective amendment). In addition, any selling
securityholder may otherwise loan or pledge securities to a financial institution or other third party that in turn may sell the securities
short using this prospectus. Such financial institution or other third party may transfer its economic short position to investors in
our securities or in connection with a concurrent offering of other securities.
In
effecting sales, broker-dealers or agents engaged by the selling securityholders may arrange for other broker-dealers to participate.
Broker-dealers or agents may receive commissions, discounts or concessions from the selling securityholders in amounts to be negotiated
immediately prior to the sale.
In
offering the shares covered by this prospectus, any broker-dealers who execute sales for the selling securityholders may be deemed to
be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. Any profits realized by any broker-dealer
may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions.
In
order to comply with the securities laws of certain states, if applicable, the shares must be sold in such jurisdictions only through
registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in certain states the shares may not be sold unless they have been registered
or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is
complied with.
We
have advised the selling securityholders that the anti-manipulation rules of Regulation M under the Exchange Act may apply to sales of
shares in the market and to the activities of the selling securityholders and their affiliates. In addition, we will make copies of this
prospectus available to the selling securityholders for the purpose of satisfying the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities
Act. We have agreed to indemnify the selling securityholders against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities
Act, relating to the registration of the shares offered by this prospectus. The selling securityholders may indemnify any broker-dealer
that participates in transactions involving the sale of the shares against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities
Act.
At
the time a particular offer of shares is made, if required, a prospectus supplement will be distributed that will set forth the number
of shares being offered and the terms of the offering, including the name of any underwriter, dealer or agent, the purchase price paid
by any underwriter, any discount, commission and other item constituting compensation, any discount, commission or concession allowed
or reallowed or paid to any dealer, and the proposed selling price to the public.
DESCRIPTION
OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK
The
following is a summary of certain provisions of our capital stock. Such summary does not purport to be complete. You should refer to
our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (“Certificate of Incorporation”), and our Amended and Restated
Bylaws (“Bylaws”), in each case, incorporated by reference as an exhibit to our most recent Form 10-K. The summary below
is also qualified by provisions of such documents and applicable law.
Common
Stock
General
Pursuant to our Certificate
of Incorporation we are authorized to issue 160,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share. As of September 8, 2025, we
had 78,058,706 shares of common stock outstanding.
The
holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted on by the stockholders, and there are no cumulative
voting rights. Generally, all matters to be voted on by stockholders must be approved by a majority (or, in the case of election of directors,
by a plurality) of the votes entitled to be cast by all shares of common stock present in person or represented by proxy, subject to
any voting rights granted to holders of any preferred stock.
The
holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratable dividends, if any, payable in cash, in stock or otherwise if, as and when declared
from time to time by our Board of Directors out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends, subject to any preferential
rights that may be applicable to any outstanding preferred stock. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of our Company,
after payment in full of all outstanding debts and other liabilities, the holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all
remaining assets, subject to prior distribution rights of preferred stock, if any, then outstanding. No shares of common stock have preemptive
rights or other subscription rights to purchase additional shares of common stock. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions
applicable to the common stock. All outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and nonassessable. The rights, preferences and
privileges of holders of our common stock will be subject to, and might be adversely affected by, the rights of holders of any preferred
stock that we may issue in the future. All shares of common stock that are acquired by us shall be available for reissuance by us at
any time. Our common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol “CRMD.” VStock Transfer, LLC will
act as transfer agent and registrar for the common stock.
Certain
Anti-Takeover Provisions of Delaware Law and of Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
Provisions
in our Certificate of Incorporation and our Bylaws, as well as provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the
“DGCL”), may discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control of our company, even if such a
change in control would be beneficial to our stockholders. These provisions include the following:
|
● |
authorizing the issuance
of “blank check” preferred stock, the terms of which may be established and shares of which may be issued without stockholder
approval; |
|
● |
prohibiting our stockholders
from fixing the number of our directors; and |
|
● |
establishing advance notice
requirements for stockholder proposals that can be acted on at stockholder meetings and nominations to our Board of Directors. |
These
provisions may frustrate or prevent any attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current management by making it more
difficult for stockholders to replace members of our Board of Directors, which is responsible for appointing the members of our
management. In addition, we are subject to Section 203 of the DGCL, which generally prohibits a Delaware corporation from engaging
in any of a broad range of business combinations with an interested stockholder for a period of three years following the date on
which the stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless such transactions are approved by the board of directors. This
provision could have the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing someone from acquiring us or merging with us, whether or not
it is desired by, or beneficial to, our stockholders. Any provision of our Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws or Delaware law
that has the effect of delaying or deterring a change in control could limit the opportunity for our stockholders to receive a
premium for their shares of our common stock and could also affect the price that some investors are willing to pay for our common
stock.
LEGAL
MATTERS
The
validity of the common stock offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, New York, New
York.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated financial statements of CorMedix Inc. as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 incorporated by reference
in this registration statement have been audited by Marcum LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their
report, which is incorporated herein by reference. Such financial statements are incorporated by reference in reliance upon the report
of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
The consolidated balance sheets
of Melinta Therapeutics, LLC as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’
equity, and cash flows for each of the years then ended, have been audited by EisnerAmper LLP, independent registered public accounting
firm, as stated in their report which is incorporated herein by reference. Such financial statements have been incorporated herein by
reference in reliance on the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We
are required to file annual reports, quarterly reports, current reports, proxy statements, and other information with the SEC. The SEC
maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file
electronically with the SEC. The SEC’s website is www.sec.gov. We make these documents publicly available, free of charge, on our
website at www.cormedix.com as soon as reasonably practicable after filing such documents with the SEC. Information contained on or accessible
through our website is not a part of this prospectus and is not incorporated by reference herein, and the inclusion of our website address
in this prospectus is an inactive textual reference only. Any requests for this information should be made by calling or sending a letter
to the Corporate Secretary of the Company, c/o CorMedix Inc., at our office located at 300 Connell Drive, Suite 4200, Berkeley Heights,
NJ 07922.
INCORPORATION
OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The
SEC allows us to “incorporate by reference” information that we file with them. Incorporation by reference allows us to disclose
important information to you by referring you to those other documents. The information incorporated by reference is an important part
of this prospectus and any applicable accompanying prospectus supplement, and information that we file later with the SEC will automatically
update and supersede this information. Statements in this prospectus and any applicable accompanying prospectus supplement regarding
the provisions of certain documents filed with, or incorporated by reference in, the registration statement are not necessarily complete
and each statement is qualified in all respects by that reference. Copies of all or any part of the registration statement, including
the documents incorporated by reference or the exhibits, may be obtained as described above in “Where You Can Find More Information.”
The documents we are incorporating by reference into this prospectus are:
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our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC pursuant to Section
13 of the Exchange Act on March 25, 2025; |
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portions of our Definitive
Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A that are deemed to have been “filed” with the SEC on April 28, 2025; |
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our Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, filed with the SEC on May 6, 2025 and August 7, 2025; |
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our
Current Reports on Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A, as applicable, filed with the SEC on April
22, 2025, June 25, 2025,
June 30, 2025, August
7, 2025, August 12, 2025,
September 2, 2025 and September 30, 2025; and |
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the description of our
capital stock contained in our registration statement on Form 8-A, filed with the SEC on February 2, 2021, including all amendments
or reports filed for the purpose of updating such description. |
In
addition, all documents subsequently filed by us after the date of the initial registration statement pursuant to Section 13(a),
13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act before the date our offering is terminated or completed are deemed to be incorporated by reference
into, and to be a part of, this prospectus.
Any
statement contained in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated
by reference into this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement will be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of
this prospectus and any prospectus supplement to the extent that a statement contained in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus
supplement or any other subsequently filed document that is deemed to be incorporated by reference into this prospectus and any applicable
prospectus supplement modifies or supersedes the statement. Any statement so modified or superseded will not be deemed, except as so
modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement.
We
will furnish without charge to you, on written or oral request, a copy of any or all of the documents incorporated by reference. We will
not, however, send exhibits to those documents, unless the exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference in those documents. You
should direct any requests for documents to CorMedix Inc., Attention: Corporate Secretary, 300 Connell Drive, Suite 4200, Berkeley Heights,
New Jersey 07922, or via telephone to (908) 517-9500.
You
should rely only on information contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this prospectus and any applicable prospectus
supplement. Neither we nor any selling securityholders have authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that
contained in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement or incorporated by reference in this prospectus and any
applicable prospectus supplement. Neither we nor any selling securityholders are making offers to sell the securities in any
jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making such offer or solicitation is
not qualified to do so or to anyone to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation.
PART
II
INFORMATION
NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 14.
Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
We
estimate that expenses payable by us in connection with the offering described in this registration statement will be as follows:
SEC registration fee | |
$ | 10,814.56 | |
Legal fees and expenses | |
$ | 140,000 | * |
Accounting
fees and expenses | |
$ | 31,000 | * |
Total | |
$ | 181,814.56 | * |
* |
Estimated as permitted
under Item 511 of Regulation S-K. |
Item 15.
Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Section
145 of the DGCL permits a corporation, under specified circumstances, to indemnify its directors, officers, employees or agents against
expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlements actually and reasonably incurred by them
in connection with any action, suit or proceeding brought by third parties by reason of the fact that they were or are directors, officers,
employees or agents of the corporation, if such directors, officers, employees or agents acted in good faith and in a manner they reasonably
believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had
no reason to believe their conduct was unlawful. In a derivative action, that is one by or in the right of the corporation, indemnification
may be made only for expenses actually and reasonably incurred by directors, officers, employees or agents in connection with the defense
or settlement of an action or suit, and only with respect to a matter as to which they will have acted in good faith and in a manner
they reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, except that no indemnification will be made
if such person will have been adjudged liable to the corporation, unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or
suit was brought will determine upon application that the defendant directors, officers, employees or agents are fairly and reasonably
entitled to indemnity for such expenses despite such adjudication of liability.
Pursuant
to the DGCL, our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, provides that no director will be personally liable to
our company or our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (i) for any breach
of the director’s duty of loyalty to our company or our stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the DGCL, or (iv) for any transaction from which the
director derived any improper personal benefit. Our Second Amended and Restated Bylaws provide that we will generally indemnify our directors,
officers, employees or agents to the fullest extent permitted by the law against all losses, claims, damages or similar events. We have
obtained liability insurance for each director and officer for certain losses arising from claims or charges made against them while
acting in their capacities as directors or officers of our Company.
Item
16. Exhibits.
(a)
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Registration Statement:
Exhibit
Number |
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Description
of Document |
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Registrant’s
Form |
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Dated |
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Exhibit
Number |
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Filed
Herewith |
2.1* |
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Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 7, 2025, by and among CorMedix Inc., Melinta Therapeutics, LLC, Coriander BidCo LLC and Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P., solely in its capacity as representative, agent and attorney-in-fact of the Company Members |
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8-K |
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8/7/2025 |
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2.1 |
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4.1 |
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Form
of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation |
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S-1/A |
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3/01/2010 |
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3.3 |
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4.2 |
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Certificate
of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated February 24, 2010 |
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S-1/A |
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3/19/2010 |
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3.5 |
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4.3 |
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Second
Amended and Restated Bylaws as amended October 8, 2020 |
|
8-K |
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10/14/2020 |
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3.1 |
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4.4 |
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Certificate
of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated December 3, 2012 |
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10-K |
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3/27/2013 |
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3.3 |
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4.5 |
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Certificate
of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated August 9, 2017 |
|
8-K |
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8/10/2017 |
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3.1 |
|
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4.6 |
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Certificate
of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated March 25, 2019 |
|
8-K |
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3/25/2019 |
|
3.1 |
|
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4.7 |
|
Amended
and Restated Certificate of Designation of Series C-3 Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock of CorMedix Inc., filed with the Delaware
Secretary of State on September 15, 2014 |
|
8-K |
|
9/16/2014 |
|
3.16 |
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4.8 |
|
Second
Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock of CorMedix Inc., filed with the Delaware
Secretary of State on September 5, 2019 |
|
8-K |
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9/11/2019 |
|
3.2 |
|
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4.9 |
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Third
Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock of CorMedix Inc., dated August 6, 2025 |
|
10-Q |
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8/7/2025 |
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3.1 |
|
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4.10 |
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Specimen
of Common Stock Certificate |
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S-1/A |
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3/19/2010 |
|
4.1 |
|
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4.11 |
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Description
of Capital Stock of CorMedix Inc. |
|
10-K |
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03/16/2020 |
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4.5 |
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4.12 |
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 29, 2025, by and among CorMedix Inc., Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P., Deerfield Private Design Fund III, L.P. and each other Holder (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) |
|
8-K |
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9/2/2025 |
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10.2 |
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5.1 |
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Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP |
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10.1* |
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Contingent
Payment Agreement, dated August 29, 2025, by and among Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P., Deerfield Private Design Fund III,
L.P., CorMedix Inc., a Delaware corporation, Melinta Therapeutics, LLC, and Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership, solely in its capacity as representative |
|
8-K |
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9/2/2025 |
|
10.1 |
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23.1 |
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Consent of Marcum LLP, Independent Registered Accounting Firm of CorMedix Inc. |
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x |
23.2 |
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Consent of EisnerAmper LLP, Independent Registered Accounting Firm of Melinta Therapeutics, LLC |
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x |
23.3 |
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Consent of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (included as part of Exhibit 5.1) |
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x |
24.1 |
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Power of Attorney (included in the signature page hereto) |
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x |
107 |
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Filing Fee Table |
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x |
* |
Portions of this exhibit
have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2)(ii) of Regulation S-K. |
Item
17. Undertakings
(a)
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1)
To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i)
To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
(ii)
To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective
amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration
statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities
offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range
may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) (§ 230.424(b) of this chapter) if, in the
aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the
“Calculation of Filing Fee Tables” in the effective registration statement.
(iii)
To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or
any material change to such information in the registration statement;
provided,
however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (ii), and (iii) of this section do not apply if the registration statement is on Form S-3 (§
239.13 of this chapter) and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in
reports filed with or furnished to the SEC by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78m
or 78o(d)) that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or, as to a registration statement on Form S-3, Form SF-3
or Form F-3, is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to § 230.424(b) of this chapter that is part of the registration
statement.
(2)
That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed
to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall
be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3)
To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering.
(5)
That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser:
(i)(A)
Each prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) (§ 230.424(b)(3) of this chapter) shall be deemed to be part
of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and
(B)
Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) (§ 230.424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) of
this chapter) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule
415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) (§ 230.415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) of this chapter) for the purpose of providing the information
required by section 10(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as
of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of
securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any
person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement
relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at
that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a
registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed
incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a
purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the
registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to
such effective date.
(b)
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing
of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (and, where applicable, each filing of
an employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act) that is incorporated by reference in the registration
statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(h)
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of
the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim
for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer
or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer
or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the
matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification
by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
(i)
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:
(1)
For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed
as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant
to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time
it was declared effective.
(2)
For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of
prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all
of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Berkeley Heights, State of New Jersey, on September 30, 2025.
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CORMEDIX INC. |
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By: |
/s/ Joseph
Todisco |
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Joseph Todisco |
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Chief Executive Officer |
POWER
OF ATTORNEY
We,
the undersigned officers and directors of CorMedix Inc., do hereby constitute and appoint Joseph Todisco, Susan Blum and Beth Zelnick
Kaufman, or any one of them, our true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution,
for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Registration
Statement, and any and all additional registration statements pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
to file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the SEC, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact
and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite as necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming
all that each of said attorney-in-fact and agents, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue
hereof.
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act, this Registration Statement on Form S-3 has been signed by the following persons in the capacities
and on the dates indicated.
Signature |
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Capacity |
|
Date |
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/s/
Joseph Todisco |
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Director and Chief Executive
Officer |
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September
30, 2025 |
Joseph Todisco |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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|
/s/
Susan Blum |
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Executive Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer |
|
September
30, 2025 |
Susan Blum |
|
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting
Officer) |
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|
/s/
Janet Dillione |
|
Director |
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September
30, 2025 |
Janet Dillione |
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/s/
Greg Duncan |
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Director |
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September
30, 2025 |
Greg Duncan |
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/s/
Alan W. Dunton |
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Director |
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September
30, 2025 |
Alan W. Dunton |
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/s/
Myron Kaplan |
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Director |
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September
30, 2025 |
Myron Kaplan |
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/s/
Steven Lefkowitz |
|
Director |
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September
30, 2025 |
Steven Lefkowitz |
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/s/
Robert Stewart |
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Director |
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September
30, 2025 |
Robert Stewart |
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