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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited financial information and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Unless the context otherwise requires references to, "JNS," "we," "us," "our," or the "Company" refers to Jupiter Neurosciences, Inc.
Business Overview
Jupiter Neurosciences, Inc. is a clinical stage research and development pharmaceutical company located in Jupiter, Florida. The Company is advancing a therapeutic pipeline targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and rare diseases, while also expanding into the consumer longevity market with its Nugevia™ product line. Both efforts are powered by JOTROL™, Jupiter's proprietary, enhanced resveratrol formulation that has demonstrated significantly improved bioavailability. The Company's prescription pipeline is focused broadly on CNS disorders, presently with a planned Phase IIa clinical study in Parkinson's disease. The Company's Nugevia product line brings clinical-grade science to the supplement space, supporting mental clarity, skin health, and mitochondrial function.
The Company completed preclinical studies at the University of Miami for Parkinson's Disease in 2021. These studies used a validated mouse model to mimic human disease characteristics. The promising results have led the Company to plan a Phase IIa clinical trial for Parkinson's Disease, which is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2025, with results anticipated 12 months later. The Company also aims to explore other CNS indications, such as Mild Cognitive Impairment ("MCI") and Alzheimer's disease, following the Parkinson's study
The Company believes, based on pre-clinical and clinical studies, that high doses of resveratrol are necessary for therapeutic effects. Current resveratrol products cannot reach these levels without causing severe gastrointestinal side effects. Indications are from human studies in Alzheimer's patients (Turner et al 2015) and Friedreich's Ataxia patients (Yu et al 2015) that a concentration at the highest dose (CMax) of resveratrol in blood plasma needs to be 200 ng/ml or higher for therapeutic effect. A Phase 1 study with 500mg of resveratrol as a maximum dose in the JOTROL formulation showed levels of resveratrol exceeding 800 ng/ml without generating any severe adverse events (AAPS Open 2022). Resveratrol was shown in the Turner Alzheimer's study to cross the blood-brain barrier, indicating positive effects on oxidative stress and inflammation. Subsequent analysis published in Molecular Science 2025 (Mousa et al) further indicates that resveratrol has effect on neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's patients.
Over the past two years, JOTROL has garnered significant interest from Asian organizations. This interest is partly due to resveratrol's use in Asian herbal medicines, recent patent approvals in Hong Kong and China, and China's list of rare disease indications where JOTROL could be applicable. Additionally, recent publications in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and AAPS Open, along with the projected growth of the Traditional Chinese Medicine market, have contributed to this interest.
The Company has entered service agreements with firms in Hong Kong to accelerate product development in South-East Asia. These agreements aim to leverage local expertise and networks to facilitate market entry and potential out-licensing deals. The Company entered into an agreement with Dominant Treasure Health to expand its business development in China, Malaysia, and Singapore, aiming to penetrate the large and challenging Asian market.
In March 2025, the Company announced that it had entered into a partnership with Aquanova AG to develop a series of nutritional products targeting longevity, aging and healthspan. The first three products, which will focus on the concept of "Beauty from Within", are slated to hit the market in the third quarter of 2025 through a Direct-to-Consumer model. The Company will form a wholly-owned subsidiary to focus on the consumer market and will market its products on a to-be-developed website targeting the US market, along with social media marketing. Internationally, the Company is focusing on partners who can market and accelerate sales, with an initial focus on the Asian region.
Beginning in the second quarter of 2025, the Company began accepting pre-orders for Nugevia, a dietary supplement expected to be commercially available beginning in Fall 2025. Once launched, the Company expects to generate product sales through (i) direct-to-consumer ("DTC") e-commerce, including one-time purchases and auto-ship subscriptions, (ii) third-party online marketplaces, and (iii) wholesale/distributor channels.
During 2025, the Company initiated a transition toward two operating activities: (i) production and sale of premium nutritional supplements (marketed under the Nugevia® brand) and (ii) pharmaceutical operations focused on the development of drug candidates.
Financial Position
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). U.S. GAAP contemplates the continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company has had no revenues from product sales since inception and incurred a net loss of $6,069,866 and had negative cash flows of operations totaling $3,045,713 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and a cumulative net loss since inception totaling $32,091,995.
In management's opinion, these conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from the date of this report. The Company plans to finance future operations with proceeds from equity securities, grant awards, and strategic collaborations. However, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to affect transactions on commercially reasonable terms, if at all.
Components of Results of Operations
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expense reflects costs to advance our pharmaceutical programs and support product development for our consumer health initiatives. Key drivers include third-party service agreements to accelerate development and distribution efforts in Asia and program-level activities such as procurement of clinical trial supplies. We expense research and development expenses as incurred, and certain multi-period service arrangements are recognized ratably over their terms, which can create period-to-period variability as new agreements commence or milestones occur.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expense comprises corporate overhead necessary to operate as a public company and to support our dual focus on pharmaceuticals and premium nutritional supplements. Major components include personnel-related costs, professional fees (legal, accounting, regulatory, commercialization support), facilities and insurance, and other public-company compliance costs. Fluctuations versus prior periods primarily reflect changes in staffing, stock-based compensation, external advisory needs, and launch-readiness activities for the consumer health business.
Interest Income
Interest income is generated from cash and cash equivalents, with period-to-period changes driven by average cash balances and prevailing short-term yields. The timing of capital raises, and operating cash usage can influence both the absolute level of interest income and its variability across reporting periods. Our policy treats highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less as cash equivalents.
Interest Expense
Interest expense primarily arises from financing arrangements recorded on our balance sheet (including notes payable), and will vary based on outstanding principal, effective interest rates, and any amortization of related financing costs. Changes in borrowings or the terms of such obligations can therefore impact period-over-period comparability.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
The period-to-period comparisons of our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in the future. The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, have been derived from the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
| For the Three Months Ended | Variance | |||||||||||||||
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September 30, 2025 |
September 30, 2024 |
September 30, 2025 |
September 30, 2024 |
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| Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | $ | 816,697 | $ | 91,911 | $ | 724,786 | 789 | % | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 1,480,356 | 401,636 | 1,078,720 | 269 | % | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,297,053 | 493,547 | 1,803,506 | 365 | % | |||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (2,297,053 | ) | (493,547 | ) | (1,803,506 | ) | 365 | % | ||||||||
| Other Income (Expenses): | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 10,212 | 23 | 10,189 | 44300 | % | |||||||||||
| Gain on change in fair value of derivative liability | - | 9,885 | (9,885 | ) | -100 | % | ||||||||||
| Interest expense | (1,193 | ) | (107,382 | ) | 106,189 | -99 | % | |||||||||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
| Other income | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
| Total other income (expenses), net | 9,019 | (97,474 | ) | 106,493 | -109 | % | ||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (2,288,034 | ) | $ | (591,021 | ) | $ | (1,697,013 | ) | 287 | % | |||||
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development ("R&D") expenses were $816,697 for three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to $91,911 for three months ended September 30, 2024, representing an increase of $724,786, or 789%. The increase in R&D expenses was primarily driven by costs incurred under a three-year service agreement associated with product development and distribution efforts in the Southeast Asian market. The remainder of the increase relates to heightened R&D activities, specifically the procurement of clinical trial supplies for our Parkinson's disease program.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were $1,480,356 for the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to $401,636 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, representing an increase of $1,078,720, or 269%. The increase is due to employees receiving their full salaries and an accrual for a bonus in the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the prior period. In addition, there was an increase in legal and professional fees in the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the prior period as a direct result of the Company being listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq"). Lastly, the increase in general and administrative expenses is attributed to an increase in insurance expenses and consulting fees. Overall, this increase is a direct result of the Company expanding its operations in the current period compared to the prior period.
Interest Income
Interest income was $10,212 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $23 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, representing an increase of $10,189. The increase primarily reflects higher average cash balances and prevailing interest rates during 2025.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $1,193 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $107,382 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, representing a decrease of $106,189, or 99%. The significant decrease in the current period reflects the repayment or conversion in prior periods of these interest-bearing obligations.
Gain on Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liability
There were no derivative liabilities in the three months ended September 30, 2025. In the prior year quarter, the Company recognized a $9,885 gain from marking to market the variable conversion features embedded in its then-outstanding convertible notes.
Nine months ended September 30, 2025 Compared to the Nine months ended September 30, 2024
The period-to-period comparisons of our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in the future. The results of operations data for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 have been derived from the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
| For the Nine Months Ended | Variance | |||||||||||||||
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September 30, 2025 |
September 30, 2024 |
September 30, 2025 |
September 30, 2024 |
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| Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | $ | 2,042,890 | $ | 291,655 | $ | 1,751,235 | 600 | % | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 4,057,046 | 1,341,271 | 2,715,775 | 202 | % | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,099,936 | 1,632,926 | 4,467,010 | 274 | % | |||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (6,099,936 | ) | (1,632,926 | ) | (4,467,010 | ) | 274 | % | ||||||||
| Other Income (Expenses): | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 33,627 | 138 | 33,489 | 24267 | % | |||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on change in fair value of derivative liability | - | (53,257 | ) | 53,257 | -100 | % | ||||||||||
| Interest expense | (3,557 | ) | (217,821 | ) | 214,264 | -98 | % | |||||||||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | - | 951,868 | (951,868 | ) | -100 | % | ||||||||||
| Other income | - | 40,000 | (40,000 | ) | -100 | % | ||||||||||
| Total other income (expenses), net | 30,070 | 720,928 | (690,858 | ) | -96 | % | ||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (6,069,866 | ) | $ | (911,998 | ) | $ | (5,157,868 | ) | 566 | % | |||||
Research and Development Expenses
R&D expenses were $2,042,890 for nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to $291,655 for nine months ended September 30, 2024, representing an increase of $1,751,235, or 600%. The increase in research and development expenses was primarily driven by costs incurred under a three-year service agreement associated with product development and distribution efforts in the Southeast Asian market. The remainder of the increase relates to heightened R&D activities, specifically the procurement of clinical trial supplies for our Parkinson's disease program.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were $4,057,046 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to $1,341,271 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, representing an increase of $2,715,775, or 202%. The increase is due to employees receiving their full salaries and an accrual for a bonus in nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the prior period. In addition, there was an increase in legal and professional fees in the current period compared to the prior period as a direct result of the Company being listed on Nasdaq. Lastly, the increase in general and administrative expenses is attributed to an increase in insurance expenses and consulting fees. Overall, this is a direct result of the Company expanding its operations in the current period compared to the prior period.
Interest Income
Interest income was $33,627 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $138 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase primarily reflects higher average cash balances and prevailing interest rates during 2025.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $3,557 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $217,821 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, representing a decrease of $214,264, or 98%. The significant decrease in the current period is due to the fact that none of these interest-bearing obligations remained outstanding, as they were either repaid or converted in prior periods. As a result, the Company did not incur material interest expense during the current period.
Loss on Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liability
There were no derivative liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. In the prior year period, the Company recognized a $53,257 loss from marking to market the variable conversion features embedded in its then outstanding convertible notes.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Senior Secured Convertible Note was amended several times with materially different economics thus requiring for the recording of debt as an extinguishment and re-recording the debt with the amended terms. This resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt in the nine month period ended September 30, 2024 of $951,868.
Liquidity and Capital Resources; Plan of Operations
Our primary sources of capital have been (i) net proceeds received from the sale of Common Stock, (ii) convertible debt, and (iii) net proceeds received from our IPO.
We have generated no revenues from product sales since inception, incurred a net loss of $6,069,866 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, accumulated negative cash flows from operating activities totaling $3,045,713 during that same period, and have an accumulated deficit since inception totaling $32,091,995. Accordingly, management has concluded there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months as a result of our historical recurring losses, negative operating cash flows from operations and our dependence on external financings. In addition, the report of our external auditor with respect to their audit of our financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K , includes an explanatory paragraph regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.
In order to achieve our business plans and sustain operations, we will need to raise additional funds which may be from sources including, but not limited to, the issuance of equity or debt securities, licensing of our intellectual property, or entering into other partnering agreements. If we are unable to raise additional funds when needed, we may be required to delay, reduce, or terminate some or all of our development programs and clinical trials. However, there can also be no assurance that we will be able to raise additional funds on commercially reasonable terms, if at all.
The timing, extent, and terms of additional capital the requirements will be on many factors, including:
| ● | the scope, rate of progress and costs of our drug delivery, preclinical development activities, laboratory testing and clinical trials for our drug candidate; | |
| ● | the number and scope of clinical programs we decide to pursue; | |
| ● | the scope and costs of manufacturing development and commercial manufacturing activities; | |
| ● | the extent to which we acquire or in-license other drug candidate and technologies; | |
| ● | the cost, timing and outcome of regulatory review of our drug candidate; | |
| ● | the cost and timing of establishing sales and marketing capabilities, if our drug candidate receives marketing approval; | |
| ● | the costs of preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications, obtaining, maintaining and enforcing our intellectual property rights and defending intellectual property-related claims; | |
| ● | our ability to establish and maintain collaborations on favorable terms, if at all; | |
| ● | our efforts to enhance operational systems and our ability to attract, hire and retain qualified personnel, including personnel to support the development of our drug candidate; | |
| ● | The amount of profit, if any, generated from the sales of the Nugevia product line; | |
| ● | the costs associated with being a public company; and | |
| ● | the cost associated with commercializing our drug candidate, if it receives marketing approval. |
See "Risk Factors" included herein and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional discussion of risks associated with our capital requirements.
Cash Flows for the Nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
The following table shows a summary of our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
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For the Nine months ended September 30, |
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Net cash flows from operating activities | $ | (3,045,713 | ) | $ | (215,225 | ) | ||
| Net cash flows from investing activities | - | - | ||||||
| Net cash flows from financing activities | $ | - | $ | 187,000 | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash | $ | (3,045,713 | ) | $ | (28,225 | ) | ||
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $3,045,713, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $215,225 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in net cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to the significant increase in net loss, which totaled $6,069,866 in 2025 compared to $911,998 in 2024. The higher net loss was partially offset by increased non-cash adjustments, including $1,955,275 of stock-based compensation in 2025 compared to $827,357 in 2024 and $573,424 of non -cash amortization of prepaid contracts in 2025 compared to no comparable amortization in 2024. Additionally, the prior period included a non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt of $951,868 and a gain on forgiveness of accrued compensation of $40,000, which did not recur in the current period. Changes in working capital also contributed to the variance, primarily due to an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $81,869 in 2025 compared to $117,555 in 2024 and an increase of $433,959 in accrued compensation in 2025 versus an increase of $541,135 in 2024.
Net Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $0, as compared to net cash provided in financing activities of $187,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The decrease in net cash provided by financing activities was primarily related to the absence of financing transactions in the current period, compared to proceeds from related-party notes payable of $137,000 and proceeds from the sale of common stock of $50,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Off-balance sheet financing arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements. We have not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets.
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
Business Development Activities
The Company initiated business development activities in the Asian region in 2021. The Company has a strong strategic interest in accelerating the drug development and potential commercialization efforts of JOTROL in this market. Our Chairman & CEO, presented in person, our company's status and pipeline at the BIOHK 2023 conference in Hong Kong in September of 2023. The presentation led to several follow-on meetings, and we have recently agreed to service agreements in the areas of business development, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), regulatory affairs and clinical trial management. The Asian market is very large and hard to penetrate for a small company and we believe that our strategy with these agreements is cost effective and have the possibility to accelerate an out-licensing deal in the South-East Asian territories. However, there are no assurances that this approach will be successful.
The agreements executed are very similar in nature that include an equity investment in our Company by the other party and in turn we issued equity in the form of shares of common stock, in lieu of cash, for 3 years of services from each company.
The Company believes these agreements to be favorable for both parties based on the cash position of the Company and the need for these activities to be executed and enabling the possibility of a one or more out-licensing agreements in the territory.
Contractual Obligations
We do not have any long-term capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities, except as follows:
Notes Payable to Related Parties and Other Transactions
The Company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has loaned the Company working capital since inception. The balance of the loans to the CEO as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $146,432. The loan is due on demand and accrues interest at 3% per year. Accrued interest relating to the loan was $4,350 and $1,064 as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and is included in accrued interest on the accompanying balance sheets. See Note 9 - Subsequent Events - Notes payable, related party for repayment of notes.
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, $136,105 and $64,105, respectively, were payable to Titan Advisory Services LLC ("Titan"), a company wholly owned by the Company's Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to a Master Services Agreement ("MSA") dated December 31, 2022. Under the MSA, Titan provides executive finance and corporate support services to the Company, including services by Saleem Elmasri as Chief Financial Officer.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 - Significant accounting policies to our consolidated financial statements included as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K.