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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024

or

   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 001-36792

CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

    

98-0373793

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

incorporation or organization)

 

 

305 College Road East

Princeton, New Jersey

08540

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(732) 329-8885

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share

CTSO

Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þ  Yes   No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes þ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

 

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes þ  No

As of May 8, 2024, there were 54,306,415 shares of the issuer’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), outstanding.

CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    

Page

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

3

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31, 2023

3

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)

4

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)

5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)

6

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

7

 

 

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

26

 

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

35

 

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

35

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

36

 

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

36

 

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

36

 

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

36

 

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

36

 

 

Item 5. Other Information

36

 

 

Item 6. Exhibits

37

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes our trademarks and trade names, such as “CytoSorb,” “CytoSorb XL,” “ECOS-300CY,” “BetaSorb,” “ContrastSorb,” “DrugSorb,” “HemoDefend-RBC,” “HemoDefend-BGA, “K+ontrol” and “VetResQ,” which are protected under applicable intellectual property laws and are the property of CytoSorbents Corporation and our subsidiaries. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q also contains the trademarks, trade names and service marks of other companies, which are the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, trademarks, trade names and service marks referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may appear without the ™, ®, or SM symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights or the rights of the applicable licensor to these trademarks, trade names and service marks. We do not intend our use or display of other parties’ trademarks, trade names or service marks to imply, and such use or display should not be construed to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, these other parties.

2

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

March 31,

2024

December 31, 

    

(Unaudited)

    

2023

    

ASSETS

  

 

  

Current Assets:

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

8,608,380

$

14,131,137

Grants and accounts receivable, net of allowances of $48,229 and $49,663 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

6,765,290

 

6,057,072

Inventories

 

3,738,767

 

3,680,129

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

880,363

 

1,834,485

Total current assets

 

19,992,800

 

25,702,823

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

9,748,651

 

10,056,354

Restricted cash

1,483,958

1,483,958

Right-of-use assets

11,925,299

12,058,896

Other assets

 

3,919,897

 

3,958,603

Total Assets

$

47,070,605

$

53,260,634

 

  

 

  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

  

 

  

Current Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

2,399,421

$

3,802,170

Lease liability – current portion

392,617

373,636

Current maturities of long-term debt

2,500,000

2,500,000

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

8,132,063

 

7,870,149

Total current liabilities

 

13,424,101

 

14,545,955

Lease liability, net of current portion

12,790,008

12,896,659

Long-term debt net of current maturities

1,928,571

2,542,857

Total Liabilities

 

28,142,680

 

29,985,471

 

  

 

  

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

  

 

  

Preferred Stock, Par Value $0.001, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023

Common Stock, Par Value $0.001, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 54,293,555 and 54,240,265 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

54,294

 

54,240

Additional paid-in capital

 

305,984,268

 

305,196,874

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

1,752,496

 

529,321

Accumulated deficit

 

(288,863,133)

 

(282,505,272)

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

18,927,925

 

23,275,163

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$

47,070,605

$

53,260,634

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

2024

2023

    

(Unaudited)

    

(Unaudited)

Revenue:

 

  

 

  

CytoSorb sales

$

8,964,790

$

7,906,269

Other product sales

 

24,730

 

3,770

Total product sales

 

8,989,520

 

7,910,039

Grant income

 

796,772

 

1,539,457

Total revenue

 

9,786,292

 

9,449,496

Cost of revenue

 

3,215,713

 

3,994,169

Gross profit

 

6,570,579

 

5,455,327

Operating expenses:

 

 

Research and development

 

2,248,191

 

4,214,415

Legal, financial and other consulting

 

680,706

 

669,233

Selling, general and administrative

 

8,567,200

 

8,463,275

Total operating expenses

 

11,496,097

 

13,346,923

Loss from operations

 

(4,925,518)

 

(7,891,596)

Other income (expense):

 

 

Interest income (expense), net

 

(6,653)

 

(63,170)

Miscellaneous income/(expense)

(31,798)

Gain (Loss) on foreign currency transactions

(1,425,690)

660,681

Total other income (expense), net

 

(1,432,343)

 

565,713

 

 

Loss before benefit from income taxes

 

(6,357,861)

 

(7,325,883)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

$

(6,357,861)

$

(7,325,883)

 

Basic and diluted net loss per common share

$

(0.12)

$

(0.17)

 

Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding

 

54,262,790

43,676,435

Net loss

$

(6,357,861)

$

(7,325,883)

Other comprehensive income/(loss):

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

1,223,175

(608,208)

Comprehensive loss

$

(5,134,686)

$

(7,934,091)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited)

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Common Stock

Paid-in

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Stockholders’

    

Shares

    

Par value

    

Capital

    

Income

    

Deficit

    

Equity

Balance at December 31, 2023

54,240,265

$

54,240

$

305,196,874

$

529,321

$

(282,505,272)

$

23,275,163

Stock-based compensation - employees, consultants and directors

734,210

734,210

Issuance of common stock, net of fees incurred

53,290

54

53,184

53,238

Other comprehensive income (loss): foreign currency translation adjustment

1,223,175

1,223,175

Net loss

(6,357,861)

(6,357,861)

Balance at March 31, 2024

54,293,555

$

54,294

$

305,984,268

$

1,752,496

$

(288,863,133)

$

18,927,925

Balance at December 31, 2022

43,635,715

$

43,635

$

287,000,021

$

2,329,195

$

(253,997,878)

$

35,374,973

Stock-based compensation - employees, consultants and directors

 

830,280

830,280

Issuance of common stock offerings, net of fees incurred

197,665

198

698,237

698,435

Other comprehensive income (loss): foreign currency translation adjustment

 

(608,208)

(608,208)

Legal/audit fees related to ATM offering

(56,702)

(56,702)

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options for cash

18,000

18

42,532

42,550

Net loss

 

(7,325,883)

(7,325,883)

Balance at March 31, 2023

 

43,851,380

$

43,851

$

288,514,368

$

1,720,987

$

(261,323,761)

$

28,955,445

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the three

For the three

months ended

months ended

March 31,

March 31,

2024

2023

    

(Unaudited)

    

(Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

  

Net loss

$

(6,357,861)

$

(7,325,883)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

Non-cash restricted stock unit compensation

190,094

 

250,206

Depreciation and amortization

397,286

 

258,631

Bad debt expense

29,240

11,887

Amortization of right-of-use asset

45,927

55,439

Impairment of patents

64,296

111,224

Debt costs

10,714

 

10,714

Stock-based compensation

734,210

 

830,280

Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss

1,425,690

 

(660,681)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

Grants and accounts receivable

(848,330)

 

177,170

Inventories

(125,559)

 

1,747,144

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

886,258

 

795,775

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

(1,281,724)

 

629,883

Net cash used in operating activities

(4,829,759)

 

(3,108,211)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

  

Purchases of property and equipment

(45,191)

 

(509,669)

Payments for patent costs

(81,827)

 

(173,215)

Net cash used in investing activities

(127,018)

 

(682,884)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

  

Repayment of long-term debt

(625,000)

Issuance of common stock, net of fees incurred

53,238

 

641,733

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

42,550

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(571,762)

684,283

Effect of exchange rates on cash

5,782

 

10,655

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(5,522,757)

 

(3,096,157)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period

15,615,095

 

23,832,026

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period

$

10,092,338

$

20,735,869

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

Cash paid during the period for interest

$

199,418

$

71,112

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:

 

Settlement of accrued bonuses with restricted stock units

$

$

Capital expenditures included in accounts payable

$

$

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

March 31, 2024

1.    BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The interim consolidated financial statements of CytoSorbents Corporation (the “Company”) have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of management, the Company has made all necessary adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, for a fair presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. Certain information and disclosures normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 14, 2024. The results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year, any other interim periods or any future year or period.

As of March 31, 2024, the Company’s cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances were approximately $10.1 million, including approximately $8.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $1.5 million in restricted cash, which is not expected to fund the Company’s operations beyond the next twelve months from the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. This matter raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. As a result, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company is actively pursuing financing sources, including less or non-dilutive debt financing, royalty financing, strategic or direct investments, equity financing, and/or combinations thereof. There can be no assurance that management will be successful in these endeavors.

2.    PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Business

The Company is a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in intensive care and cardiac surgery using blood purification. The Company, through its subsidiary CytoSorbents Medical, Inc. (formerly known as CytoSorbents, Inc.), is engaged in the research, development and commercialization of medical devices with its blood purification technology platform which incorporates a proprietary adsorbent, porous polymer technology. The Company, through its wholly-owned European subsidiary, CytoSorbents Europe GmbH, conducts sales and marketing related operations for the CytoSorb device. In March 2016, the Company formed CytoSorbents Switzerland GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe GmbH. This subsidiary, which began operations during the second quarter of 2016, provides marketing and direct sales services in Switzerland. In November 2018, the Company formed CytoSorbents Poland Sp. z.o.o., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe GmbH. This subsidiary, which began operations during the first quarter of 2019, provides marketing and direct sales services in Poland. In the third quarter of 2019, the Company formed CytoSorbents UK Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Medical, Inc., which is responsible for the management of the Company’s clinical trial activities in the United Kingdom. In March 2022, the Company formed CytoSorbents Medical UK Limited to provide marketing and direct sales services in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe, GmbH. In October 2022, the Company formed CytoSorbents France SAS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe, GmbH, to provide marketing and direct sales services in France. In May 2023, the Company formed CytoSorbents India Private Limited to provide marketing and direct sales services in India. CytoSorb, the Company’s flagship product, was approved in the European Union (“EU”) in March 2011 and is currently being marketed and distributed in more than 75 countries around the world, as an effective extracorporeal cytokine absorber, designed to reduce the “cytokine storm” or “cytokine release syndrome” seen in critical illnesses that may result in massive inflammation, organ failure, and patient death. In May 2018, the Company received a label extension for CytoSorb covering use of the device for the removal of bilirubin and myoglobin which allows for the use of the device in the treatment of liver failure and trauma, respectively. CytoSorb is also being used during and after cardiac surgery to remove inflammatory mediators that can lead to post-operative complications, including multiple organ failure. In January 2020, CytoSorb received EU CE Mark label expansion to include the removal of ticagrelor during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. In May 2020, CytoSorb also received EU CE Mark label expansion to include rivaroxaban removal for the same indication.

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In April 2020, CytoSorb received United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Emergency Use Authorization (“EUA”) of CytoSorb for use in adult critically ill COVID-19 patients with imminent or confirmed respiratory failure. The CytoSorb device has neither been cleared nor approved for the indication to treat patients with COVID-19 infection. The EUA will be effective until a declaration is made that the circumstances justifying the EUA have terminated or until revoked by the FDA.

In April 2020, the Company also announced that the FDA had granted Breakthrough Designation for its DrugSorb-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System for the removal of ticagrelor in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit during emergent and urgent cardiothoracic surgery. The Breakthrough Devices Program provides for more effective treatment of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating disease or conditions, in this case the need to reverse the effects of ticagrelor in emergent or urgent cardiac surgery that can otherwise cause a high risk of serious or life-threatening bleeding. Through Breakthrough Designation, the FDA intends to work with CytoSorbents to expedite the development, assessment, and regulatory review of CytoSorbents’ technology for the removal of ticagrelor, while maintaining statutory standards of regulatory approval (e.g., 510(k), de novo 510(k) or premarket approval) consistent with the FDA’s mission to protect and promote public health. In July 2021, the Company received full approval of its Investigative Device Exemption (“IDE”) to conduct the pivotal STAR-T (Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal – Ticagrelor) double-blind randomized control trial (“RCT”) for up to 120 patients in the United States to support FDA marketing approval. In July 2023, the Company announced that enrollment in the STAR-T trial has completed, and in August 2023, the Company announced completion of the STAR-T trial, following the last scheduled patient follow-up. In December 2023, the Company announced that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (the “DSMB”) performed a final review of the full unblinded data on all 140 patients in the STAR-T trial and concluded there were no issues with device safety, meeting the primary safety endpoint of the study. The Company has also performed the initial data analysis on the primary effectiveness endpoint of STAR-T trial. Based on this analysis, the study did not meet the primary effectiveness endpoint in the overall patient population that underwent different types of cardiac surgeries. However, the study did demonstrate evidence of reduced bleeding complications, including serious bleeding events, in patients in the pre-specified isolated coronary artery bypass graft (“CABG”) surgery population, representing more than 90% of the overall study population. The topline results of 140-patient, double-blinded, multicenter, pivotal STAR-T randomized, controlled trial were featured as a late breaking presentation at the 104th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) held in Toronto, Canada on April 28, 2024. The Company believes the safety and effectiveness data from STAR-T will support the parallel regulatory submission of DrugSorb-ATR to the FDA and Health Canada in the third quarter of 2024.

In August 2021, the Company announced that it was granted a second Breakthrough Device designation for its DrugSorb-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System by the FDA. This Breakthrough Device designation covers the removal of the Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) apixaban and rivaroxaban in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to reduce the likelihood of serious perioperative bleeding during urgent cardiothoracic surgery. In October 2021, the Company also received full FDA approval of an IDE application to conduct a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical study for up to 120 patients entitled, “Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal – Direct Oral Anticoagulants (STAR-D),” in the United States to support FDA marketing approval. The study has been postponed while the Company concentrates its clinical focus on STAR-T.

If FDA marketing approval is obtained for either the removal of ticagrelor or direct oral anticoagulants indications, the device will be marketed as DrugSorb-ATR in the United States. The DrugSorb-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System is based on the same polymer technology as CytoSorb.

In May 2022, the Company announced that the Company entered into a three-year preferred supplier agreement with Asklepios, making CytoSorb available without restrictions to all of the approximately 170 healthcare facilities across 14 states throughout Germany at which Asklepios operates. This includes Asklepios Klinik St. Georg in Hamburg, Germany, which pioneered the use of CytoSorb to remove antithrombotic drugs during cardiothoracic surgery and is well-known for their seminal publication on CytoSorb use for this application during emergency cardiac surgery in patients at high risk of bleeding.

In June 2022, the Company announced that, following a successful pilot program in three countries, the Company signed an expanded non-exclusive agreement with Nikkiso Europe GmbH (“Nikkiso”) to distribute Nikkiso’s PureADJUST stand-alone hemoperfusion pump and accessories in a total of 14 countries. In addition to securing the rights to sell Nikkiso’s stand-alone pump and accessories in Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg, the Company entered into an expanded multi-country reseller agreement with Nikkiso covering the following countries: Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Finland, France, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia and Switzerland. The Company will also be able to provide field support services in these countries. In September 2023, the distribution agreement with Nikkiso expired, and the Company indicated that it would not seek renewal of the agreement. The Company is actively working with a new supplier to provide a stand-alone hemoperfusion pump.

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In August 2022, the Company entered into a Marketing Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH (“Fresenius”), which expands the Company’s strategic partnership with Fresenius by establishing a multi-stage global collaboration to combat life-threatening diseases in critical care. The Marketing Agreement provides for the combined marketing and promotion of CytoSorb with Fresenius’ critical care products by Fresenius’ marketing organization worldwide, excluding the United States. The Marketing Agreement has an initial term of three years, with an automatic renewal for an additional two years at the end of such initial term, subject to earlier termination by either of the parties (the “Term”). Compared to the prior co-marketing agreement between the parties, the Marketing Agreement intends to increase the commitments from both parties and to ensure an ongoing and consistent level of marketing and promotional activity specifically focused around CytoSorb, where Fresenius will actively market and promote CytoSorb as the featured blood purification therapy for removal of cytokines, bilirubin, and myoglobin on its critical care platforms. Specifically, the Marketing Agreement provides that various Fresenius-led in-person, virtual, social media, and web-based marketing programs and events will feature the CytoSorb therapy and highlight the cooperation between the two companies in the field of critical care during the Term. To help support the increased marketing and promotional efforts of the expanded collaboration, CytoSorbents has agreed to subsidize a portion of the marketing costs through a royalty payment to Fresenius Medical Care based on CytoSorb sales in the intensive care unit on Fresenius Medical Care platforms, excluding the United States. In addition to strengthening and expanding the global marketing of CytoSorb, the Company and Fresenius also plan to work together to bring new innovative solutions to the market. The Marketing Agreement also includes the certification of compatibility of CytoSorb for usage on Fresenius’ current critical care platforms. The launch of this program is expected to occur in 2024.

The technology is based upon biocompatible, highly porous polymer sorbent beads that can actively remove toxic substances from blood and other bodily fluids by pore capture and surface adsorption. The Company has numerous products under development based upon this unique blood purification technology which, as of December 31, 2023, is protected by 21 issued U.S. patents and multiple international patents, with applications pending both in the U.S. and internationally. These patents and patent applications are directed to various compositions and methods of use related to the Company’s blood purification technologies and are expected to expire between 2024 and 2038, absent any patent term extensions. Management believes that any near-term expiring patents will not have a significant impact on the Company’s ongoing business.

Stock Market Listing

On December 17, 2014, the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, was approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”), and it began trading on Nasdaq on December 23, 2014, under the symbol “CTSO.” Previously, the Company’s common stock traded in the over-the-counter-market on the OTC Bulletin Board.

Basis of Consolidation and Foreign Currency Translation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CytoSorbents Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, CytoSorbents Medical, Inc. and CytoSorbents Europe GmbH. In addition, the consolidated financial statements include CytoSorbents Switzerland GmbH, CytoSorbents Poland Sp. z.o.o., CytoSorbents Medical UK Limited and CytoSorbents France SAS, wholly-owned subsidiaries of CytoSorbents Europe GmbH, and CytoSorbents UK Limited and CytoSorbents India Private Limited, wholly-owned subsidiaries of CytoSorbents Medical, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Translation gains and losses resulting from the process of remeasuring into the United States of America dollar, the foreign currency financial statements of the European subsidiary, for which the United States of America dollar is the functional currency, are included in operations. The Euro is the functional currency of the European Subsidiary. Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) included in net loss amounted to approximately $(1,426,000) and $661,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company translates assets and liabilities of all of its foreign subsidiaries at the exchange rate in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date. The Company translates revenue and expenses at the daily average exchange rates. The Company includes accumulated net translation adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders’ equity.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

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The following table provides a summary of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash to amounts shown in the consolidated balance sheets:

    

March 31, 2024

    

December 31, 2023

Cash and cash equivalents

$

8,608,380

$

14,131,137

Restricted cash

 

1,483,958

 

1,483,958

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

10,092,338

$

15,615,095

Restricted Cash

The Company’s total restricted cash in the amount of $1,483,958 consists of cash of $1,467,459 that the Company is obligated to maintain as collateral for the outstanding letter of credit with Bridge Bank that was provided to the landlord of the College Road facility as security and cash of $16,499 that the Company is obligated to maintain as collateral for the credit limit on the Company’s credit card accounts.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

Trade accounts receivable consist of amounts due from direct customers, distributors and agencies of the U.S. government and are presented at net realizable value. At each balance sheet date, the Company estimates an expected allowance for credit losses inherent in the Company’s accounts receivable portfolio based on historical experience, specific allowances for known troubled accounts, and other available evidence. In addition, also at each reporting date, this estimate is updated to reflect any changes in credit risk since the receivable was initially recorded. This estimate is calculated on a pooled basis where similar risk characteristics exist. The Company has identified the following portfolio segments: direct customers, distributors/strategic partners and the U.S. government.

A fixed reserve percentage for each pool is derived from a review of the Company’s historical losses in relation to the total pool. This estimate is adjusted quarterly for management’s assessment of current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts regarding future events, and any other factors deemed relevant by the Company. The Company believes historical loss information is a reasonable starting point in which to calculate the expected allowance for credit losses as the Company’s portfolio segments have remained constant over the Company’s historical evaluation period.

The Company writes off receivables when there is information that indicates the debtor is facing significant financial difficulty and there is no possibility of recovery. If any recoveries are made from any accounts previously written off, they are recognized as an offset to credit loss expense in the year of recovery. The total amount of write-offs was immaterial to the financial statements as a whole for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The allowance for credit losses reflects accounts receivable balances that are written off when management determines they are uncollectible.

The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist, and measures the allowance for credit losses using the following methods:

Direct Customers—The Company measures expected credit losses on direct customer receivables using an aging methodology. The risk of loss for direct customer receivables is low based on the Company’s historical experience. The estimate of expected credit losses considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and supportable forecasts.

Distributors/Strategic Partners—The Company measures expected credit losses on distributor receivables using an individual reserve methodology. The risk of loss in this portfolio is low based on the Company’s historical experience. The estimate of expected credit losses considers the past payment history of each distributor.

U.S. Government— These receivables are related to the Company’s government grants. The Company measures expected credit losses on these receivables using an individual reserve methodology. The risk of loss in this portfolio is very low based on the Company’s historical experience, as these receivables are supported by approved grant award contracts.

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Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value under the first in, first out (FIFO) method. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s inventory was comprised of finished goods, which amounted to $2,013,420 and $2,155,457, respectively; work in process which amounted to $1,107,630 and $838,871, respectively; and raw materials, which amounted to $617,717 and $685,801, respectively. Devices used in clinical trials or for research and development purposes are removed from inventory and charged to research and development expenses at the time of their use. Donated devices are removed from inventory and charged to selling, general and administrative expenses.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided for by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of their economic useful lives or the term of the related leases. Gains and losses on depreciable assets retired or sold are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the year of disposal. Repairs and maintenance expenditures are expensed as incurred.

Patents

Legal costs incurred to establish and successfully defend patents are capitalized. When patents are issued, capitalized costs are amortized on the straight-line method over the related patent term. In the event a patent is abandoned, the net book value of the patent is written off.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets

The Company assesses the impairment of patents and other long-lived assets under accounting standards for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the Company recognizes an impairment loss only if its carrying amount is not recoverable through its undiscounted cash flows and measures the impairment loss based on the difference between the carrying amount and fair value. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $64,000 and $111,000, respectively, related to the impairment of certain issued patents and pending patent applications in certain specific jurisdictions and the abandonment of certain pending patent application costs in the ordinary course of business. This charge is included in legal, financial and other consulting in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when the Company ships its products to its direct customers and distributors/strategic partners. Revenue is recognized on its grant awards with agencies of U.S. government in accordance with the terms of the award contract. See Note 4 for a description of the types of government contracts. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for the products shipped or the services provided under their grant contracts. To achieve this core principle, the Company applies the following five steps:

1.Identify Contracts with Customers - The Company’s contracts with its direct customers are generally in the form of a purchase order. The Company has formal written contracts with each of its distributors/strategic partners that define their respective territories and minimum purchase commitments which must be met in order to maintain exclusivity in their territory. Distributors/strategic partner customers also submit purchase orders with each order that define the terms of shipment and transaction price. The Company has a contract for each grant award with various agencies of the U.S. government.
2.Identify Performance Obligations - The performance obligations in contracts with direct customers and distributors/strategic partners are for the shipment of the CytoSorb device and related accessory parts. The performance obligations for government contracts are dependent on the contract type, however, these are generally based on the costs incurred related to each government contract.

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3.Determine Transaction Price - The price charged is based on the Company’s price list for the CytoSorb device and related accessory parts for both direct customers and distributor/strategic partners. The Company does not permit returns for product sales. The Company also provides for certain rebates and discounts to direct customers for sales of its product that are earned based upon sales volume. These amounts, which are earned based on calendar year sales volume, are recorded as a reduction of sales as earned. The transaction prices for government contracts are dependent on the type of contract and are outlined in each contract.
4.Allocate Transaction Price to Performance Obligations - The transaction price for the performance obligation is based on the purchase orders received for both direct customers and on the type of contract and are outlined in each contract. The transaction prices for government contract performance obligations are dependent on the type of contract and are generally based on costs incurred.
5.Recognize Revenue as Performance Obligations are Satisfied - The Company satisfies its performance obligation to direct customers and distributors/strategic partners generally upon shipment of the products. The Company satisfies its performance obligations on government contracts generally upon incurring costs on each contract. The Company records deferred revenue related to fixed price government contracts to the extent that billings exceed costs incurred.

Research and Development

All research and development costs, payments to laboratories and research consultants are expensed when incurred.

Advertising Expenses

Advertising expenses are charged to activities when incurred. Advertising expenses amounted to approximately $45,000 and $55,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method prescribed by accounting standards for accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes are recorded for temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the tax rates expected to be in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, the net operating losses generated prior to the previously completed reverse merger may be limited due to the change in ownership. Additionally, net operating losses generated subsequent to the reverse merger may be limited in the event of changes in ownership. In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%.

The Company follows accounting standards associated with uncertain tax positions. The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2024. The Company is accounting for an uncertain tax position of approximate $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company files tax returns in the U.S. federal and state jurisdictions.

The Company utilizes the Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program to sell a portion of its New Jersey Net Operating Loss carryforwards to an industrial company.

CytoSorbents Europe GmbH, CytoSorbents Switzerland GmbH, CytoSorbents Poland Sp. z.o.o., CytoSorbents UK Limited, CytoSorbents Medical UK Limited, CytoSorbents India Private Limited and CytoSorbents France SAS file an annual corporate tax return, a VAT return and a trade tax return in Germany, Switzerland, Poland, France and the United Kingdom, respectively.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets, liabilities at the date of the balance sheet, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the

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reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The valuation of options granted, allowance for credit losses, and recoverability of patents are significant estimates in these consolidated financial statements.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company maintains cash balances, at times, with financial institutions in excess of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Beginning in April of 2023, the Company joined the IntraFi network, and established an Insured Cash Sweep (“ICS”) account whereby all cash that was previously held in the Company’s money market account at Bridge Bank is swept daily in increments of less than $250,000 and deposited in a number of IntraFi’s 4,000 member banks. This arrangement provides FDIC insurance coverage for all of the cash balances previously held in the money market account, which represents all of the cash and cash equivalents held at Bridge Bank. This arrangement excludes the restricted cash balances. Management monitors the soundness of these institutions in an effort to minimize its collection risk of these balances.

A significant portion of the Company’s revenues are from product sales in Germany. Substantially all of the Company’s grant and other income are from government agencies in the United States. (See Note 4 for further information relating to the Company’s revenue.)

As of March 31, 2024, one distributor accounted for approximately 17% of outstanding grants and accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2023, one distributor accounted for approximately 19% of outstanding grants and accounts receivable. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, no customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenue and for the three months ended March 31, 2023, one distributor accounted for approximately 11% of the Company’s total revenue.

Financial Instruments

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.

Warrants

The Company accounts for warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities From Equity” (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own ordinary shares and whether the warrant holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.

For issued or modified warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of equity at the time of issuance, and will remain as a component of equity thereafter. For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as liabilities at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the warrants are recognized as a non-cash gain or loss on the statements of operations.

As the warrants issued upon the closing of the Company’s December 13, 2023 Offering meet the criteria for equity classification under ASC 815, the warrants are classified as equity as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Net Loss Per Common Share

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per common share is computed using the treasury stock method on the basis of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock plus the dilutive effect of potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options and restricted shares. The computation of diluted loss per share does not assume conversion, exercise or contingent exercise of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings (see Note 8).

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Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation under the recognition requirements of accounting standards for accounting for stock-based compensation, for employees and directors whereby each option granted is valued at fair market value on the date of grant. Under these accounting standards, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

The Company also follows the guidance of accounting standards for accounting for equity instruments that are issued to non-employees for acquiring, or in conjunction with selling, goods or services for equity instruments issued to consultants.

Shipping and Handling Costs

The cost of shipping product to customers and distributors is typically borne by the customer or distributor. The Company records other shipping and handling costs in cost of revenue. Total freight costs amounted to approximately $114,000 and $78,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)” (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU2020-06 simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, which aims to reduce unnecessary complexity in U.S. GAAP. The ASU’s amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2024. This did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09 entitled “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”. This ASU provides guidance related to additional disclosures that will be required related to income taxes. The updated guidance is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. This ASU will result in additional disclosures in the Company’s consolidated financial statements related to income taxes in 2025.

3.    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred Stock

In June 2019, the Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation. The amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 5,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, with such designation rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Common Stock

In June 2019, the Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation. The amended and restated certificate of incorporation increased the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance from 50,000,000 shares to 100,000,000 shares.

December 13, 2023 Offering

On December 13, 2023, the Company closed on a registered direct offering for the sale, directly to investors, of 7,733,090 registered shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 2,706,561 shares of common stock (the “Offering”). Each share of common stock and accompanying warrant to purchase up to 0.35 shares of common stock, were sold together for a combined purchase price of $1.33, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $10,285,000. After deducting transaction fees and expenses payable by the Company in connection with the Offering, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $9,785,000, excluding any proceeds that may be received upon the exercise of the warrants. Each warrant is immediately cash exercisable at an exercise price of $2.00 per share and will expire on the fifth anniversary of the issue date. The Company’s executive officers, directors, and certain non-executive officer employees of the Company also participated in the Offering with a combined investment of $435,000.

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Shelf Registration

On July 14, 2021, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC, which was amended on July 20, 2021 and declared effective by the SEC on July 27, 2021 (as amended, the “2021 Shelf”). The 2021 Shelf enables the Company to offer and sell, in one or more offerings, any combination of common stock, preferred stock, senior or subordinated debt securities, warrants and units, up to a total dollar amount of $150 million.

Open Market Sale Agreement with Jefferies LLC

On December 30, 2021, the Company entered into an Open Market Sale Agreement (the “Sale Agreement”) with Jefferies LLC (the “Agent”), pursuant to which the Company could sell, from time to time, at its option, shares of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $25 million through the Agent, as the Company’s sales agent. All shares of the Company’s common stock offered and sold, or to be offered and sold under the Sale Agreement would have been issued and sold pursuant to the Company’s 2021 Shelf by methods deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415(a)(4) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in block transactions or if specified by the Company, in privately negotiated transactions.

Subject to the terms of the Sales Agreement, the Agent is required to use their commercially reasonable efforts consistent with their normal sales and trading practices to sell the shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time, based upon the Company’s instructions (including any price, time or size limits or other customary parameters or conditions the Company may impose). The Company is required to pay the Agent a commission of up to 3.0% of the gross proceeds from the sale of the shares of the Company’s common stock sold thereunder, if any. There were no sales pursuant to the Amended Sale Agreement during the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company sold 2,656,464 shares pursuant to the Sale Agreement, at an average selling price of $1.76 per share, generating net proceeds of approximately $4,532,000. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid approximately $61,000 in expenses related to the Sale Agreement. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company sold 53,290 shares pursuant to the Sales Agreement at an average selling price of $1.03 per share, generating net proceeds of approximately $55,000.

Stock-Based Compensation

Total share-based employee, director, and consultant compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, amounted to approximately $734,000 and $830,000, respectively. These amounts are included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss under selling, general and administrative expenses.

The summary of the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2024, is as follows:

Weighted

Weighted

Average

Average

Remaining

Exercise Price

Contractual

    

Shares

    

per Share

    

Life (Years)

Outstanding, December 31, 2023

 

10,548,174

$

4.49

7.01

Granted

 

406,480

$

0.95

 

Forfeited

 

(382,256)

$

3.29

 

Expired

 

(417,801)

$

5.22

 

Exercised

 

$

 

Outstanding, March 31, 2024

 

10,154,597

$

4.36

 

7.02

The fair value of each stock option was estimated using the Black Scholes pricing model, which takes into account as of the grant date the exercise price (ranging from $0.94 to $0.99 per share) and expected life of the stock option (6 years), the current price of the underlying stock and its expected volatility (75.6%), expected dividends (-0-percent) on the stock and the risk free interest rate (ranging from 3.86 to 4.21%) for the expected term of the stock option.

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The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value of the shares as of March 31, 2024, of $0.95 and the exercise price of the shares.

Options Outstanding

Number

Weighted

Weighted

Range of

Outstanding at

Average

Average

Aggregate

Exercise

March 31, 

Exercise

Remaining

Intrinsic

Price

    

2024

    

Price

    

Life (Years)

    

Value

$0.94 - $13.20

 

10,154,597

$

4.36

7.02

$

10

Options Exercisable

Number

Weighted

  

Exercisable at

Average

Aggregate

March 31, 

Exercise

Intrinsic

2024

    

Price

    

Value

5,387,980

$

5.88

$

0

The summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested options for the three months ended March 31, 2024, is as follows:

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

    

Shares

    

Fair Value

Non-vested, December 31, 2023

 

5,205,736

$

1.89

Granted

 

406,480

$

0.66

Forfeited

 

(382,256)

$

2.16

Vested

 

(463,343)

$

2.58

Non-vested, March 31, 2024

 

4,766,617

$

2.64

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $4,055,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options which will be amortized over approximately 39 months.

On August 10, 2022, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 1,365,000 shares of common stock to certain senior managers of the Company which will only vest upon the achievement of certain specific, predetermined milestones related to the Company’s long-term performance goals. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $1,620,000. As of March 31, 2024, none of these milestones has been met. Accordingly, no charge for these options has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

On July 7, 2023, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 115,000 shares of common stock to a senior manager of the Company. These options will vest only upon the achievement of certain milestones pursuant to the terms of the Company’s existing 2022-2025 performance pool in place for the Company’s management team. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $320,000. As of March 31, 2024, none of these milestones has been met. Accordingly, no charge for these options has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

On March 29, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 380,480 shares of common stock to certain executive officers and certain other non-executive officer employees related to the Company’s salary reduction for stock options program. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $249,000. These options will vest in full on January 31, 2025. Accordingly, the Company has recorded approximately $2,400 of stock option expense related to these options for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, 26,000 options were awarded to newly hired employees in connection with their employment agreements.

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Change in Control-Based Awards of Restricted Stock Units:

The Board of Directors has granted restricted stock units to members of the Board of Directors, to the Company’s executive officers, and to employees of the Company. These restricted stock units will only vest upon a Change in Control of the Company, as defined in the Amended and Restated CytoSorbents Corporation 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The following table is a summary of these restricted stock units:

Restricted Stock Units 

    

Board of

    

Executive

    

Other

    

Directors

Management

    

Employees

    

Total

Intrinsic Value

December 31, 2023

 

346,500

 

779,500

 

1,697,500

 

2,823,500

 

$

3,134,085

Granted

 

 

 

25,000

 

25,000

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

(108,750)

 

(108,750)

 

March 31, 2024

 

346,500

 

779,500

 

1,613,750

 

2,739,750

$

2,602,763

Due to the uncertainty over whether these restricted stock units will vest, which only happens upon a Change in Control, no charge for these restricted stock units has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Other Awards of Restricted Stock Units:

On August 10, 2022, certain named executive officers and senior managers were granted 288,500 restricted stock units. These awards were valued at approximately $563,000 at the date of issuance, based upon the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant, and vested (or will vest) one third on the date of the grant, one third on the first anniversary of the date of the grant, and one third on the second anniversary of the date of the grant. For each of the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $47,000 related to these restricted stock unit awards.

On July 7, 2023, certain named executive officers and senior managers were granted 250,000 restricted stock units. These awards were valued at approximately $883,000 at the date of issuance, based upon the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant, and will vest two-third on the first anniversary of date of the grant, and one-third on the second anniversary of the date of the grant. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $110,000 and $0, respectively, related to these restricted stock unit awards.

On September 18, 2023, a named executive officer was granted 45,000 restricted stock units. This award was valued at approximately $89,000 at the date of issuance, based upon the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant.These restricted stock units vested (will vest) as follows: 25,000 on the date of the grant, 10,000 on the first anniversary of the date of the grant and 10,000 on the second anniversary of the date of the grant. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $5,000 and $0, respectively, related to these restricted stock unit awards.

Additionally, on January 14, 2024, an employee was granted 30,000 restricted stock units as a condition of his employment. Also, as of March 31, 2023, certain other employees were previously granted a total of 73,000 restricted stock units as a condition of their employment. These awards were valued at approximately $410,000 at the date of issuance. 30,000 of these restricted stock units vest upon the earlier of a Change in Control or one-third after the second anniversary of the award, one-third on the third anniversary of the award, and one-third on the fourth anniversary of the award; 30,000 of these restricted stock units vest upon the earlier of a Change in Control or the fourth anniversary of the award, and 15,000 of these restricted stock units vest upon the earlier of a Change in Control or one-third after the first anniversary of the award, one-third on the second anniversary of the award, and one-third on the third anniversary of the award. For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $28,000 and $27,000 respectively, related to these restricted stock unit awards.

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The following table outlines the restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2024:

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

    

Shares

    

Fair Value

Non-vested, December 31, 2023

 

430,505

$

3.31

Granted

30,000

0.99

Non-vested, March 31, 2024

460,505

$

3.16

Warrants:

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 2,706,561 warrants outstanding related to the Company’s December 13, 2023 Offering. These warrants are immediately cash exercisable at an exercise price of $2.00 per share and expire on December 13, 2028.

4.    REVENUE

The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by customer type and geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2024:

United States

Distributors/

Government

    

Direct

    

Strategic Partners

    

Agencies

    

Total

Product sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

United States

$

21,616

$

18,000

$

$

39,616

Germany

 

3,537,727

3,537,727

All other countries

 

1,750,541

3,661,636

5,412,177

Total product revenue

 

5,309,884

3,679,636

8,989,520

Grant and other income:

 

United States

 

796,772

796,772

 

Total revenue

$

5,309,884

$

3,679,636

$

796,772

$

9,786,292

The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by customer type and geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2023:

United States

Distributors/

Government

    

Direct

    

Strategic Partners

    

Agencies

    

Total

Product sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

United States

$

3,770

$

$

$

3,770

Germany

 

3,337,904

3,337,904

All other countries

 

1,502,599

3,065,766

4,568,365

Total product revenue

 

4,844,273

3,065,766

7,910,039

Grant and other income:

 

United States

 

1,539,457

1,539,457

 

Total revenue

$

4,844,273

$

3,065,766

$

1,539,457

$

9,449,496

The Company has two primary revenue streams: (1) sales of the CytoSorb device and related device accessories and (2) grant income from contracts with various agencies of the United States government. The following is a brief description of each revenue stream.

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CytoSorb Sales

The Company sells its CytoSorb device using both its own sales force (direct sales) and through the use of distributors and/or strategic partners. The majority of sales of the device are outside the United States, as CytoSorb is not yet approved for commercial sale in the United States. However, in April 2020, the Company was granted EUA of CytoSorb for use in critically-ill patients infected with COVID-19 with imminent or confirmed respiratory failure by the FDA. Direct sales outside the United States relate to sales to hospitals located in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom. Direct sales are fulfilled from the Company’s warehouse facility in Berlin, Germany. There are no formal sales contracts with any direct customers relating to product price or minimum purchase requirements. However, there are agreements in place with certain direct customers that provide for either free of charge product or rebate credits based upon achieving minimum purchase levels. The Company records the value of these items earned as a reduction of revenue. These customers submit purchase orders and the order is fulfilled and shipped directly to the customer. Prices to all direct customers are based on a standard price list based on the packaged quantity (6 packs versus 12 packs).

Distributor and strategic partner sales make up the remaining product sales. These distributors are located in various countries throughout the world. The Company has a formal written contract with each distributor/strategic partner. These contracts have terms ranging from 1-5 years in length, with three years being the typical term. In addition, certain distributors are eligible for volume discount pricing if their unit sales are in excess of the base amount in the contract.

Most distributor’s/strategic partner’s contracts have minimum annual purchase requirements in order to maintain exclusivity in their respective territories.

There is no additional consideration or monetary penalty that would be required to be paid to CytoSorbents if a distributor does not meet the minimum purchase commitments included in the contract, however, at the discretion of the Company, the distributor may lose its exclusive rights in the territory if such commitments are not met.

Government Grants

The Company has been the recipient of various grant contracts from various agencies of the United States government, primarily the Department of Defense, to perform various research and development activities. These contracts fall into one of the following categories:

1.Fixed price – the Company invoices the contract amount in equal installments over the term of the contract without regard to the timing of the costs incurred related to this contract. If billings on fixed price contracts exceed the costs incurred, revenue will be deferred to the extent of the excess billings.
2.Cost reimbursement – the Company submits monthly invoices during the term of the contract for the amount of direct costs incurred during that month plus an agreed upon percentage that relates to allowable overhead and general and administrative expenses. Cumulative amounts invoiced may not exceed the maximum amount of funding stipulated in the contract.
3.Cost plus – this type of contract is similar to a cost reimbursement contract but this type also allows for the Company to additionally invoice for a fee amount that is included in the contract.
4.Performance based – the Company submits invoices only upon the achievement of the milestones listed in the contract. The amount to be invoiced for each milestone is documented in the contract.

These government contracts have terms ranging from three months to four years. The Company may apply for an extension of the term of the contract in order to complete its research and development activities but would not receive additional funding during the extension period in excess of the original contract. See Note 2 regarding the accounting policies related to these contracts.

In summary, the contracts the Company has with customers are the distributor/strategic partner contracts related to CytoSorb product sales, agreements with direct customers related to free-of-charge product and credit rebates based upon achieving minimum purchase levels, and contracts with various government agencies related to the Company’s grants. The Company does not currently incur any

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outside/third party incremental costs to obtain any of these contracts. The Company does incur internal costs, primarily salary related costs, to obtain the contracts related to the grants. Company employees spend time reviewing the program requirements and developing the budget and related proposal to submit to the grantor agency. There may additionally be travel expenditures involved with meeting with government agency officials during the negotiation of the contract. These internal costs are expensed as incurred.

The following table provides information about receivables and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:

    

March 31, 2024

    

December 31, 2023

Contract receivables, which are included in grants and accounts receivable

$

4,974,578

$

3,846,271

Contract liabilities, which are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities

$

1,595,652

$

1,577,141

Contract receivables represent balances due from product sales to distributors amounting to $4,538,868 and $3,270,724 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and billed and unbilled amounts due on government contracts amounting to $435,710 and $575,547 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Contract liabilities represent the value of free of charge goods and credit rebates earned in accordance with the terms of certain direct customer agreements, which amounted to $191,727 and $196,322 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and deferred grant revenue related to the billing on fixed price government contracts in excess of costs incurred, which amounted to $1,403,924 and $1,376,819 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

5.    LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

On June 30, 2016, the Company and its wholly - owned subsidiary, CytoSorbents Medical, Inc. (together, the “Borrower”), entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, (the “Bank”), pursuant to which the Company borrowed $10 million in two equal tranches of $5 million (the “Original Term Loans”). On March 29, 2018, the Original Term Loans were refinanced with the Bank pursuant to an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between the Bank and the Borrower (the “Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement”), under which the Bank agreed to loan the Borrower up to an aggregate of $15 million to be disbursed in two tranches (1) one tranche of $10 million (the “Term A Loan”), which was funded on the Closing Date and used to refinance the Original Term Loans, and (2) a second tranche of $5 million which may be disbursed at the Borrower’s sole request prior to March 31, 2019 provided certain conditions are met (the “Term B Loan” and together with the Term A Loan, the “Term Loans”). On July 31, 2019, the Borrower entered into the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “First Amendment”) with the Bank, which amended certain provisions of the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement and the 2018 Success Fee Letter (the “2018 Letter”). In connection with the execution of the First Amendment, the draw period for the Term B Loan was extended to August 15, 2019 and the Company drew down the full $5.0 million Term B Loan on the Settlement Date, bringing the total outstanding debt to $15 million at July 31, 2019. The proceeds of Term Loans were used for general business requirements in accordance with the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement. On December 4, 2020 (the “Third Amendment Closing Date”), the Company closed on the Third Amendment (the “Third Amendment”) of its Amended Loan and Security Agreement with Bridge Bank. Under the terms of the Amendment, the Company repaid the outstanding principal balance of its existing $15 million term loans and simultaneously received a commitment from Bridge Bank to provide a new term loan of $15 million, if needed. On January 19, 2022 (the “Fourth Amendment Closing Date”), the Company closed on the Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) of its Amended Loan and Security Agreement with Bridge Bank. Under the terms of the Amendment, the Company received a commitment from Bridge Bank to provide a new term loan of up to $15 million, if needed and entered into the Fourth Amendment Success Fee Letter (the “2022 Success Fee Letter”). On December 28, 2022 (the “Fifth Amendment Date”), the Company entered into the Fifth Amendment of its Amended Loan and Security Agreement with Bridge Bank. The Fifth Amendment extends the draw period under the Fourth Amendment to the earlier of (i) March 1, 2023 and (ii) the occurrence of an Event of Default. On March 9, 2023, the Company entered into the Sixth Amendment of its Amended Loan and Security Agreement. The Sixth Amendment further extends the draw period to March 24, 2023. Therefore, no further draws are available as of the date of this filing.

The Fourth Amendment provides a tranche of term loans (the “Term C Loans”) in the aggregate amount of $15 million, which are available for the Company to draw down at its sole discretion in three tranches of $5 million each at any time during the period commencing on the Fourth Amendment Date and ending on the earlier of (i) December 31, 2022 and (ii) the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Amended Loan and Security Agreement). The Term C Loans shall bear interest at the Index Rate (defined in the Amendment as the greater of 3.25% or the Prime Rate as published by the Wall Street Journal on the last business date of the month immediately preceding the month in which the interest will accrue) plus 1.25%. Pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, interest on the Term

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C Loans is subject to an interest rate cap of 8.00%. On December 27, 2022, the Company drew down the first $5 million tranche of the Term C loans available under the terms of the Fourth Amendment. Under the terms of the Fourth Amendment, commencing on February 1, 2023, the Company is required to make monthly payments of interest only through December 2023. The interest-only period will be further extended through June 2024 provided the Company has met both the required reserves test and the seventy-five percent test, as set forth in the Fourth Amendment, as of November 30, 2023. The Company did not meet the required reserves test as of November 30, 2023, and accordingly, commencing on January 1, 2024, the Company is required to make equal monthly payments of principal of $208,333, together with accrued and unpaid interest, through December 1, 2025 at which time the loan balance will be paid in full.

On the Fourth Amendment Closing Date, the Company was required to pay a non-refundable closing fee of approximately $18,750, which was amortized as a monthly charge to interest expense. On the Third Amendment Closing Date, the Company paid a non-refundable closing fee of $75,000, which was amortized as a charge to interest expense. In addition, the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement requires the Company to pay a non-refundable final fee equal to 2.5% of the principal amount of the Term Loan funded upon the earlier of the (i) the maturity date or (ii) termination of the Term Loans via acceleration or prepayment. This final fee is being accrued and charged to interest expense over the term of the loan. For each the three month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded interest expense of approximately $10,700 related to the final fee. The Term Loans are evidenced by a secured promissory note issued to the Bank by the Company. If the Company elects to prepay the Term Loans pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, it will owe a prepayment fee to the Bank, as follows: (1) for a prepayment made on or after the funding date of a Term Loan through and including the first anniversary of such funding date, an amount equal to 2.0% of the principal amount of such Term Loan prepaid; (2) for a prepayment made after the first anniversary of the funding date of a Term Loan through and including the second anniversary of such funding date, an amount equal to 1.5% of the principal amount of such Term Loan prepaid; and (3) for a prepayment made after the second anniversary of the funding date of a Term Loan, an amount equal to 1.0% of the principal amount of such Term Loan prepaid.

The Company’s and CytoSorbents Medical, Inc.’s obligations under the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement are joint and severable and are secured by a first priority security interest in favor of the Bank with respect to the Company’s Shares (as defined in the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement) and the Borrower’s Collateral (as defined in the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, which definition excludes the Borrower’s intellectual property and other customary exceptions).

2018 Success Fee Letter:

Pursuant to the amended 2018 Letter, the Borrower shall pay to the Bank a success fee in the amount equal to 6.37% of the funded amount of the Term B Loan (as defined in the Restated Loan and Security Agreement) (the “Success Fee”) upon the first occurrence of any of the following events: (a) a sale or other disposition by the Borrower of all or substantially all of its assets; (b) a merger or consolidation of the Borrower into or with another person or entity, where the holders of the Borrower’s outstanding voting equity securities as of immediately prior to such merger or consolidation hold less than a majority of the issued and outstanding voting equity securities of the successor or surviving person or entity as of immediately following the consummation of such merger or consolidation; (c) a transaction or a series of related transactions in which any “person” or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of a sufficient number of shares of all classes of stock then outstanding of the Borrower ordinarily entitled to vote in the election of directors, empowering such “person” or “group” to elect a majority of the Board of Directors of the Borrower, who did not have such power before such transaction; or (d) the closing price per share for the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market being the greater of (i) 70% or more over $7.05, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on March 29, 2018 (after giving effect to any stock splits or consolidations effected after the date thereof) for five successive business days, or (ii) at least 26.13% more than the average price of Company’s common stock for the 365-day period ending on the date of the funding of the Term B Loan. This obligation shall terminate on the fifth anniversary of the funding of the Term B Loan and shall survive the termination of the loan agreement and the prepayment of the Term B Loan.

2022 Success Fee Letter:

Pursuant to the 2022 Success Fee Letter, the Borrower will pay to the Bank a success fee equal to (i) 1% of $5 million if the Company draws down the first tranche of the Term C Loan and is payable only if the Company’s stock price equals or exceeds $8 for five consecutive trading days; (ii) 1.5% of $5 million if the Company draws down the second tranche of the Term C Loan and is payable only if the Company’s stock price equals or exceeds $10 for five consecutive trading days; and (iii) 2% of $5,000,000 if the Company draws down the third tranche of the Term C Loan and is payable only if the Company’s stock price equals or exceeds $12 for five

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consecutive trading days (together, the “Success Fee”). Borrower may pay the Success Fee in cash or in shares of common stock, at Borrower’s sole discretion. The right of Bank to receive the Success Fees and the obligation of the Borrower to pay the Success Fees hereunder shall terminate on the date that is fifth anniversary of the funding date of the last Term C Loans made but shall survive the termination of the Loan Agreement and any prepayment of the Term C Loans.

Long-term debt consists of the following as of March 31, 2024:

Principal amount

    

$

4,375,000

Accrued final fee

 

53,571

Subtotal

 

4,428,571

Less Current maturities

 

(2,500,000)

Long-term debt net of current maturities

$

1,928,571

Principal payments of debt are due as follows during the periods ending March 31:

2025

    

$

2,500,000

2026

 

1,875,000

Total

$

4,375,000

6.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Employment Agreements

On July 30, 2019, CytoSorbents Corporation entered into amended and restated executive employment agreements with its principal executives, Dr. Phillip P. Chan, Chief Executive Officer, Vincent Capponi, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Kathleen P. Bloch, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer. Each of the agreements has an initial term of three years and was retroactively effective as of January 1, 2019. On April 12, 2020, CytoSorbents Corporation entered into an executive employment agreement with Dr. Efthymios Deliargyris, who began employment as Chief Medical Officer on May 1, 2020, with an initial term that expired on December 31, 2021. After the expiration of the initial terms, the employment agreements will automatically renew for additional terms of one year unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least 60 days prior to a renewal. In January 2024, these employment agreements automatically renewed for an additional one year.

The foregoing employment agreements each provide for base salary and other customary benefits which include participation in group insurance plans, paid time off and reimbursement of certain business-related expenses, including travel and continuing educational expenses, as well as bonus and/or equity awards at the discretion of the Board of Directors. In addition, the agreements provide for certain termination benefits in the event of termination without “Cause” or voluntary termination of employment for “Good Reason”, as defined in each agreement. The agreements also provide for certain benefits in the event of a “Change of Control” of the Company, as defined in each agreement.

Effective March 31, 2023, Ms. Bloch retired from her role as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Ms. Bloch’s employment agreement expired on March 31, 2023, upon her retirement from the Company. In connection with Ms. Bloch’s retirement, the Company and Ms. Bloch entered into a Consulting Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2023 (the “Consulting Agreement”), pursuant to which Ms. Bloch served as a consultant to the Company and as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer. On September 18, 2023, the Company entered into a new Employment Agreement with Ms. Kathleen P. Bloch pursuant to which Ms. Bloch will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Bloch’s service under the Employment Agreement has replaced and terminated the Consulting Agreement disclosed above. The Employment Agreement provides for base salary and other customary benefits which include participation in group insurance plans, paid time off and reimbursement of certain business-related expenses, including travel and continuing educational expenses, as well as bonus and/or equity awards at the discretion of the Board of Directors. In addition, the agreement provides for certain termination benefits in the event of termination without “Cause” or voluntary termination of employment for “Good Reason”, as defined in each agreement. Unless terminated sooner by either the Company or Ms. Bloch, the Employment Agreement will remain in effect until December 31, 2025, and thereafter, as mutually agreed between the Company and Ms. Bloch.

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Litigation

The Company is, from time to time, subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company intends to defend vigorously against any future claims and litigation.

On March 5, 2024, Danielle Greene, a former employee, filed a complaint against us in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Mercer County, alleging breach of the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”). The complaint specifically alleges that we violated the provisions of the CEPA by allegedly terminating Ms. Greene in retaliation for complaining about certain business practices. We dispute these allegations and intend to vigorously defend against them, but there can be no assurance as to the outcome of the litigation.

Royalty Agreements

Pursuant to an agreement dated August 11, 2003, an existing investor agreed to make a $4 million equity investment in the Company. These amounts were received by the Company in 2003. In connection with this agreement the Company granted the investor a perpetual royalty of 3% on all gross revenues received by the Company from the sale of its CytoSorb device which such rights were assigned to an existing investor in 2017. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded royalty expenses of approximately $267,000 and $234,000, respectively. These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

On August 1, 2022, the Company entered into the Marketing Agreement with Fresenius, which expands the Company’s strategic partnership with Fresenius by establishing a multi-stage global collaboration to combat life-threatening diseases in critical care. The Marketing Agreement has an initial term of three years, with an automatic renewal for an additional two years at the end of such initial term, subject to earlier termination by either of the parties (the “Term”) To help support the increased marketing and promotional efforts of the expanded collaboration, the Company has agreed to subsidize a portion of the marketing costs through royalty payments to Fresenius. Initially, the Marketing Agreement provides for royalty payments equal to 0.9% of the Company’s net sales of CytoSorb products made during the Term (excluding net sales in the United States). This initial royalty rate was determined based on certain assumptions regarding the percentage of the Company’s sale of CytoSorb products that are used with the Fresenius critical care platforms in the intensive care unit outside of the United States but is subject to adjustment if the Company determines that the underlying assumptions have changed significantly. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not record any expense related to this agreement. The launch of this program is expected to occur in 2024.

License Agreement

In an agreement dated September 1, 2006, the Company entered into a license agreement which provides the Company the exclusive right to use its patented technology and proprietary know - how relating to adsorbent polymers for a period of 18 years. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has agreed to pay license fees of 2.5% to 5% on the sale of certain of its products if and when those products are sold commercially for a term not greater than 18 years commencing with the first sale of such product. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 per the terms of the license agreement, the Company recorded licensing expenses of approximately $446,000 and $390,000, respectively. These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

7.    LEASES

The Company leases its operating facilities in both the United States and Germany under operating lease agreements. In March 2021, CytoSorbents Medical Inc. entered into a lease agreement for a new operating facility at 305 College Road East, Princeton, New Jersey, which contains office, laboratory, manufacturing and warehouse space. The lease commenced on June 1, 2021. The Early Term commenced on June 1, 2021 and lasted until September 30, 2021. The lease also contains two five-year renewal options; however, the Company has determined that it is not likely that they will exercise these options. Commencing on September 30, 2021, the remaining lease term will last for 15.5 years. The lease requires monthly rental payments of $25,208 for the Initial Early Term, $88,254 for the Early Term and initial monthly payments of approximately $111,171 in the first year of the remaining term. Following the first year of the remaining term, the annual base rent will increase by approximately 2.75% annually over the remaining term. The lease also contains six months of rent abatement (months 1, 2, 3, 25, 26 and 27 of the remaining lease term). In addition to the base rent, payments of operating expenses and real estate taxes will be required. These payments are to be based on actual amounts incurred during 2021 multiplied by the Company’s share of the total building space (92.3%). The landlord will also provide an allowance of approximately

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$1,455,000 related to certain building improvements as outlined in the lease. In April 2021, the Company provided the landlord with a letter of credit in the amount of approximately $1,467,000 as security. The Company has determined that this lease should be treated as an operating lease in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842. On April 1, 2021, the Company recorded a right-of-use asset and related lease liability of approximately $11.6 million, which represents the estimated present value of the lease payments at the commencement date discounted at the Company’s incremental borrowing rate of 9.8%. In addition, due to the six months of rent abatement and annual base rent escalations during the remaining lease term that commenced on September 30, 2021, the Company will recognize rent expense on this lease on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the lease for the difference between the rent expense recognized and the required payments under the lease.

In September 2021, the Company extended its two operating leases for its office facility in Germany. These leases require combined base rent payments amounting to approximately $12,100 per month. The initial lease term of both leases ends August 31, 2026. In addition, the Company is obligated to monthly operating expenses of approximately $3,000 per month. Both leases have a five-year option to renew that would extend the lease term to August 31, 2031. There are no provisions in the leases to increase the base rent during the renewal period. There were no lease incentives and no initial direct costs were incurred related to these leases.

In January 2021, CytoSorbents Europe GmbH entered into a lease for 1,068 square meters of additional warehouse space. The lease commenced on April 1, 2021 and requires monthly payments of base rent of $7,784 and other costs of approximately $239 and has a term of five years. The lease also has an option to extend the lease term for an additional five-year period through March 31, 2031. The Company has determined that this lease should be treated as an operating lease in accordance with the provisions of ASC 842. On April 1, 2020, the Company recorded a right-of-use asset and related lease liability at the estimated present value of the lease payments at the commencement date of approximately $594,000.

Right-Of-Use Asset and Lease Liability:

The Company’s consolidated balance sheets reflect the value of the right-of-use asset and related lease liability. This value was calculated based on the present value of the remaining base rent lease payments. The remaining lease payments include the renewal periods for both facilities as the Company has determined that it is probable that the renewal options will be exercised under each of the lease agreements. The discount rate used was the Company’s incremental borrowing rate, which is 9.8%, as the Company could not determine the rate implicit in the lease. As a result, the value of the right-of- use asset and related lease liability is as follows:

March 31, 

December 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

Right-of-use asset

$

11,925,299

$

12,058,896

Total lease liability

$

13,182,625

$

13,270,295

Less current portion

 

(392,617)

(373,636)

Lease liability, net of current portion

$

12,790,008

$

12,896,659

The maturities of the lease liabilities are as follows as of March 31, 2024:

2025

    

$

1,666,361

2026

 

1,705,626

2027

 

1,745,970

2028

 

1,787,424

2029

 

1,830,017

Thereafter

 

14,950,174

Total lease payments

23,685,572

Present value discount

(10,502,947)

Total

$

13,182,625

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, operating cash flows paid in connection with operating leases amounted to approximately $552,000 and $633,000, respectively.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term was 12.4 and 12.7 years, respectively.

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8.    NET LOSS PER SHARE

Basic loss per share and diluted loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 have been computed by dividing the net loss for each respective period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during that period.

All outstanding warrants, options and restricted stock awards representing approximately 16,061,000 and 10,855,000 incremental shares as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, have been excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share as they are anti-dilutive.

9.    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 1,124,400 shares of common stock to the Company’s employees which will be awarded based upon each employee’s 2024 individual performance evaluation. Once awarded, these options will vest one half on the first anniversary of the grant date, one quarter on the second anniversary of the grant date, and one quarter on the third anniversary of the grant date. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $763,000.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 931,548 shares of common stock to certain of the Company’s employees. These options will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $594,000.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 110,000 shares of common stock to members of the Company’s Board of Directors. These options will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $70,000.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 556,000 shares of common stock to certain senior managers of the Company. These options will vest one half on the first anniversary of the grant date, one quarter on second anniversary of the grant date, one quarter on third anniversary of the grant date. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $377,000.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted 343,000 restricted stock units to certain senior managers of the Company. These restricted stock units will vest one half on the first anniversary of the grant date and one half on the second anniversary of the grant date. The grant date fair value of these unvested restricted stock units amounted to approximately $328,000.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted 69,750 restricted stock units to certain employees of the Company. These restricted stock units will only vest upon a Change in Control of the Company, as defined in the Amended and Restated CytoSorbents Corporation 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The grant date fair value of these unvested restricted stock units amounted to approximately $67,000.

On April 8, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 131,339 shares of common stock to employees related to the Company’s salary reduction for stock options program. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $84,000. These options will vest in full on January 31, 2025.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Cautionary Notes Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This Quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, representations and contentions and our expectations of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements included herein represent management’s current judgment and expectations, but our actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.

Factors which could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the risks discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by any risks reported in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the press releases and other communications to stockholders issued by us from time to time which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors which may affect our business. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, other than as required under the Federal securities laws.

Overview

We are a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care (“ICU”) and cardiac surgery using blood purification via our proprietary polymer adsorption technology. We have a number of products commercialized and in development based on this technology platform. Our flagship product, CytoSorb®, is already commercialized, and is being used to reduce deadly uncontrolled inflammation and dangerous substances in hospitalized patients around the world, with the goal of preventing or treating multiple organ failure, bleeding, and other potentially fatal complications. Organ failure is the cause of nearly half of all deaths in the ICU, with little to improve clinical outcome. CytoSorb is approved in the European Union (“EU”) as an effective extracorporeal cytokine absorber, designed to reduce the “cytokine storm” or “cytokine release syndrome” that could otherwise cause massive inflammation, organ failure and death in common critical illnesses such as sepsis, burn injury, trauma, lung injury, liver failure, cytokine release syndrome due to cancer immunotherapy, and pancreatitis. These are conditions where the mortality is extremely high, yet few to no effective treatments exist. In May 2018, we received a label expansion for CytoSorb covering use of the device for the removal of bilirubin and myoglobin in the treatment of liver disease and trauma, respectively. In January 2020, we received CE-Mark label expansion for CytoSorb covering the use of the device for the removal of the anti-platelet agent, ticagrelor, in patients undergoing surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. In April 2020, the FDAgranted Breakthrough Device Designation to CytoSorb for the removal of ticagrelor in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit during emergent and urgent cardiothoracic surgery. In April 2020, we announced that the FDA has granted EUA of CytoSorb for use in critically ill patients with COVID-19 infection and respiratory failure. In May 2020, we received a CE-Mark label expansion for CytoSorb for the removal of rivaroxaban during cardiothoracic surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2021, the Company announced that it was granted a second Breakthrough Device Designation for its DrugSorb-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System by the FDA to remove the direct oral anticoagulants, rivaroxaban and apixaban. The Company has completed its pivotal randomized, controlled clinical trial in the U.S. and Canada, called the STAR-T trial, evaluating the use of DrugSorb-ATR during cardiothoracic surgery to prevent or reduce perioperative bleeding complications in pursuit of FDA and Health Canada marketing approval. We believe that the safety and efficacy results of the STAR-T trial will support regulatory submissions for marketing approval by the FDA and Health Canada.

CytoSorb is used during and after cardiac surgery to remove inflammatory mediators, such as cytokines, activated complement, and free hemoglobin that can lead to post-operative complications such as acute kidney injury, lung injury, shock, and stroke. We believe CytoSorb has the potential to be used in many other inflammatory conditions, including the treatment of autoimmune disease flares, cytokine release syndrome in cancer immunotherapy, and other applications in cancer, such as cancer cachexia. CytoSorb has been used globally in more than 237,000 human treatments to date in critical illnesses and in cardiac surgery. CytoSorb has received CE-Mark label expansions for the removal of bilirubin (liver disease), myoglobin (trauma) and both ticagrelor and rivaroxaban during cardiothoracic surgery. CytoSorb has also received FDA Emergency Use Authorization in the United States for use in critically-ill COVID-19 patients with imminent or confirmed respiratory failure, in defined circumstances. The EUA will be effective until a declaration is made that the circumstances justifying the EUA have terminated or until revoked by the FDA. CytoSorb has been used globally in more than 7,650 human treatments to date in COVID-19 patients. CytoSorb has also been granted FDA Breakthrough Designation for the removal of ticagrelor in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit during emergent and urgent cardiothoracic surgery.

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CytoSorb was also granted a second FDA Breakthrough Device designation for the removal of the Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) apixaban and rivaroxaban in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to reduce the likelihood of serious perioperative bleeding during urgent cardiothoracic surgery.

We are focusing on three key objectives that we believe are the key to driving sustainable, long-term growth:

Open the U.S. market by obtaining FDA Marketing approval for DrugSorb™-ATR to remove blood thinning drugs during cardiothoracic surgery (see Clinical Studies Update)
Grow core CytoSorb sales to profitability, driven by numerous internal initiatives (see Sales and Marketing Update)
Reduce cash burn and maintain tight control over expenses.

Our purification technologies are based on biocompatible, highly porous polymer beads that can actively remove toxic substances from blood and other bodily fluids by pore capture and surface adsorption. The technology is protected by 21 issued U.S. patents and multiple international patents, with applications pending both in the U.S. and internationally. We have numerous other product candidates under development based upon this unique blood purification technology, including CytoSorb XL, K+ontrol, HemoDefend-RBC, HemoDefend-BGA, ContrastSorb, DrugSorb, DrugSorb-ATR and others.

Our proprietary polymer technologies form the basis of a broad technology portfolio. Some of our products and product candidates include:

CytoSorb an extracorporeal hemoperfusion cartridge approved in the EU for cytokine removal, with the goal of reducing SIRS and sepsis and preventing or treating organ failure.
DrugSorb-ATR — an investigational extracorporeal antithrombotic removal system based on the same polymer technology as CytoSorb that is being evaluated in the U.S. STAR-T and future STAR-D pivotal randomized, controlled trials to reduce the level of antithrombotic drugs, ticagrelor, apixaban and rivaroxaban to reduce bleeding complications in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery while on these drugs.
ECOS-300CY — an adsorption cartridge approved in the E.U. for use with ex vivo organ perfusion systems to remove cytokines and other inflammatory mediators in the organ perfusate, with the goal of maintaining or improving solid organ function prior to transplant. In 2021, commercialization of PerSorb™ and Aferetica’s PerLife™ ex vivo organ perfusion system commenced in Italy.
CytoSorb XL an intended next generation successor to CytoSorb currently in advanced pre-clinical testing designed to reduce a broad range of cytokines and inflammatory mediators, including lipopolysaccharide endotoxin, from blood.
VetResQ a broad spectrum blood purification adsorber designed to help treat deadly inflammation and toxic injury in animals with critical illnesses such as septic shock, toxic shock syndrome, severe systemic inflammation, toxin-mediated diseases, pancreatitis, trauma, liver failure, and drug intoxication. VetResQ is being commercialized in the United States.
HemoDefend-RBCa development-stage blood purification technology designed to remove non-infectious contaminants in blood transfusion products, with the goal of reducing transfusion reactions and improving the quality and safety of blood.
HemoDefend-BGAa development-stage purification technology that can remove anti-A and anti-B antibodies from plasma and whole blood, to enable universal plasma, and safer whole blood transfusions, respectively.
K+ontrola development-stage blood purification technology designed to reduce excessive levels of potassium in the blood that can be fatal in severe hyperkalemia.
ContrastSorba development-stage extracorporeal hemoperfusion cartridge designed to remove IV contrast from the blood of high-risk patients undergoing radiological imaging with contrast, or interventional radiology procedures such as cardiac catheterization and angioplasty. The goal of ContrastSorb is to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy.

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DrugSorba development-stage extracorporeal hemoperfusion cartridge designed to remove toxic chemicals from the blood (e.g., drug overdose, high dose regional chemotherapy).
BetaSorba development-stage extracorporeal hemoperfusion cartridge designed to remove mid-molecular weight toxins, such as b2-microglobulin, that standard high-flux dialysis cannot remove effectively. The goal of BetaSorb is to improve the efficacy of dialysis or hemofiltration.

Clinical Studies Update

For a complete discussion regarding our clinical study history, please refer to the section entitled Clinical Studies included in Item 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the SEC on March 14, 2024. The following includes certain updates regarding these clinical studies subsequent to the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In July 2021, we received full FDA approval of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application to conduct a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical study in 120 patients entitled, “Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal – Ticagrelor (STAR-T),” in the United States to support FDA marketing approval. This was done under the previously announced FDA Breakthrough Device Designation granted for the removal of ticagrelor in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to reduce the likelihood of serious perioperative bleeding during urgent cardiac surgery. In October 2021, the first patient was enrolled, and the STAR-T study is now actively recruiting at multiple U.S. sites. In November 2022, the first milestone was completed with the first one-third of patients enrolled, triggering the first Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) meeting. The DSMB recommended to continue the study as planned without any modifications. In 2022, we also received FDA approval to expand the study to Canada and subsequently received Health Canada approval allowing inclusion of Canadian sites into the STAR-T trial in January 2023. In early 2023, the study exceeded 50% enrollment and reached the 2nd milestone of 67% enrollment in the spring of 2023, triggering another DSMB safety review, which found no safety concerns and recommended completion of the trial. The study completed enrollment in July of 2023 triggering the final DSMB safety review following database lock in December 2023, which reported no safety concerns thereby meeting the primary safety endpoint of the study. Based on the initial analysis of the STAR-T data, the study did not meet the primary effectiveness endpoint in the overall patient population that underwent different types of cardiac surgeries. However, the study did demonstrate evidence of reduced bleeding complications, including serious bleeding events, in patients in the pre-specified isolated coronary artery bypass graft (“CABG”) surgery population. Patients undergoing CABG surgery represented more than 90% of the overall study population. The topline results of 140-patient, double-blinded, multicenter, pivotal STAR-T randomized, controlled trial were presented as a late breaking presentation at the 104th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) held in Toronto, Canada on April 28, 2024. The Company believes the safety and effectiveness data from STAR-T will support the parallel regulatory submission of DrugSorb-ATR to the FDA and Health Canada in Q3 2024.

In October 2021, we also received full FDA approval of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application to conduct a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical study for up to 120 patients entitled, “Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal – Direct Oral Anticoagulants (STAR-D),” in the United States to support FDA marketing approval. This was done under the previously announced 2nd FDA Breakthrough Device Designation granted for our DrugSorb-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System. This Breakthrough Device designation covers the removal of the Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) apixaban and rivaroxaban in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to reduce the likelihood of serious perioperative bleeding during urgent cardiac surgery. The study has been postponed while the Company concentrates its clinical focus on STAR-T.

In January 2020, CytoSorb received European Union CE Mark label expansion to include the removal of ticagrelor during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. In May 2020, CytoSorb also received European Union CE Mark label expansion to include rivaroxaban removal for the same indication. The international Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal (STAR) Registry is designed to capture real world clinical and health economic outcomes with intraoperative antithrombotic drug removal. The Registry is actively recruiting in the U.K., Germany, Austria, Belgium and Sweden and is planned to expand to additional countries in 2024. Data outputs from the STAR Registry have already been reported at the EuroPCR 2023 conference in Paris in May 2023 and at the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery conference in Vienna in October 2023. The Registry has been enrolling well and will be reporting again new analyses with larger number of patients at both of the aforementioned conferences in 2024. Registry results will also be submitted for publication in major cardiovascular journals. on a rolling basis as enrollment progresses.

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In April 2020, we received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for the treatment of adult critically ill COVID-19 patients with confirmed or imminent respiratory failure. The U.S. CytoSorb Therapy in COVID-19 (CTC) Registry was launched to capture outcomes and device utilization patterns from multiple U.S. participating centers. Initial results on critically ill COVID-19 patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treated with CytoSorb at participating U.S. centers showed high survival rates (73%) compared with the international benchmark Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Registry. The initial CTC results on the first 52 critically ill patients from five U.S. ECMO centers were presented at the International Symposium of Intensive Care Medicine conference in August 2021 in Brussels, Belgium, and published in the peer reviewed journal Frontiers in Medicine. The CTC registry completed enrollment with 100 patients from five centers, and the final results mirror the high survival (74%) seen in the previous analysis, and have been published in the peer reviewed journal Critical Care. The data further demonstrate that earlier intervention with CytoSorb and ECMO was associated with shorter need for mechanical ventilation, ECMO, and ICU stay. These results lend support to our concept of “enhanced lung rest,” where ECMO helps the lungs rest by oxygenating blood extracorporeally and reducing the need for mechanical ventilation that can cause ventilator-induced lung injury, while CytoSorb reduces the circulating inflammatory mediators that cause continued capillary leak syndrome in the lungs. Together, the goal of this dual-therapy strategy is to give the lungs a chance to recover and heal, a pre-requisite for weaning off of mechanical ventilation and ECMO.

The German PROCYSS multicenter, randomized controlled trial evaluating the ability of CytoSorb to restore hemodynamic stability in patients with refractory septic shock is now currently enrolling. The speed of enrollment remains uncertain due to COVID-19 related institutional research staff shortages, however we anticipate conditions to gradually improve that together with a recently completed protocol amendment should help recruitment going forward.

The international COSMOS Registry was designed to capture real world outcomes and device utilization patterns across multiple critical care indications including but not limited to sepsis, acute respiratory failure, postoperative vasoplegia, acute liver failure, and acute pancreatitis. The Registry is actively enrolling in Spain, Germany and Italy with plans to expand in more countries in 2024. The intent of the Registry is to report outcomes at international conferences and submit the results for publication on a rolling basis as enrollment progresses. The first analysis of the Registry on the results in the first 100 patients enrolled was presented at the ISICEM meeting in Brussels in March 2024.

Sales and Marketing Update

The following are the key initiatives that we have been executing upon to drive product sales growth in the future.

Near-term growth drivers

Driving Greater Usage from a Strong Customer Base: Our core customer base accounts for the majority of our direct sales and grew by 20-25% at the start of the pandemic and has remained stable since We continue to educate and train centers on how best to use our therapy, highlighting new clinical data and applications. We believe this is a core strategy that will help to drive near-term growth.
New Therapy Divisions: We have established three distinct therapy divisions within our commercial operations including Critical Care, Cardiovascular, and Liver/Kidney/other to develop these markets internationally with the focus of leaders with area-specific medical and commercial expertise, who will work closely with our sales teams and best serve the needs and interests of our customers. The increased therapy area focus has already yielded good international sales momentum in many different areas, such as the use of CytoSorb in endocarditis and antithrombotic drug removal in cardiac surgery, in the treatment of liver disease, and in other critical care applications such as sepsis. We believe this infrastructure will yield many more similar successes across a broad array of applications.
Strategic Partnerships: We have entered into a global marketing agreement with Fresenius Medical Care, the largest dialysis company in the world, where CytoSorb has become the “featured solution for cytokine, bilirubin, and myoglobin removal” on its critical care platform of machines worldwide, with the exception of the U.S. Together, we are working to “Expand the Dimension of Blood Purification®” in hospitals and to promote and market our respective kidney and liver replacement therapies around the world.

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New Exclusive Private Hospital Chain Partnerships: We are now the preferred supplier of hemoadsorption technology to the three largest private hospital chains in Germany, including Asklepios Kliniken GmbH, and the former hospitals of RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG. Many of these hospitals are already current customers and our agreements facilitate access and sales of CytoSorb to these and all other relevant institutions within these hospital networks.
Rise of Existing and New Applications: Among the many applications, we highlight:
oShock: Many studies have highlighted the ability of CytoSorb to remove inflammatory mediators and help to stabilize shock, a potentially fatal drop in blood pressure, in a wide range of patients. A recent 2019 meta-analysis, found that approximately 10% of ICU patients have septic shock at admission and 8% of patients admitted to the ICU have septic shock at some point in their hospital stay, with a high mortality of 38%. CytoSorb is being used around the world as a treatment of shock and we are conducting the PROCYSS RCT to formally evaluate CytoSorb as a treatment of this common and major unmet medical need.
oLiver disease: In the treatment of acute liver disease, CytoSorb outperforms the market leading MARS® platform (Baxter) in the ex vivo removal of many liver toxins, but has the added benefit of removing cytokines and inflammatory mediators, while being much easier to use. In real-world practice, CytoSorb has replaced MARS at many accounts.
oLung Injury: Our U.S. CTC registry publication in Critical Care highlights the high survival of critically ill COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) treated with CytoSorb and ECMO under FDA Emergency Use Authorization. We believe these data demonstrate a therapeutic strategy of “enhanced lung rest” using the combined therapies that can be extrapolated to the treatment of ARDS in non-COVID patients, a very large market.

Longer-term growth drivers

Stand-alone blood pump strategy: There are many applications where a simple, low-cost hemoperfusion pump is adequate to implement our CytoSorb blood purification technology, without the complexity of a large dialysis or continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) machine, without the need for a dialysis technician, and where patients do not need to have failed kidneys. This would greatly simplify treatment with CytoSorb in the ICU - potentially enabling its more ubiquitous and earlier use on more patients while opening the door for more new applications in the emergency room, surgery suites, and elsewhere, in what we call the “hospital-wide” application. We expect to launch a new, easier to use pump manufactured by a third -party supplier in mid-2024 called PuriFi. The machine is only as good as the therapy that is being run on it, and CytoSorb is the market leading cytokine adsorbing technology that makes this an excellent combination treatment and a potentially game-changing new business model going forward.
Expansion of direct sales territories: Although opening new countries with a direct sales force requires time, cost, and effort, it also allows us to directly lead the effort, drive results, and benefit from more profitable sales. With the announcement of expansion of direct sales into the U.K., Ireland and France, we now sell direct in three of the E.U.’s Big 5 Economies - Germany, France and the U.K. - and a total of 15 countries direct overall, while working with distributors or partners in the other two Big 5 Economies: Italy, and Spain.
Investment in important clinical studies in shock, liver failure, cardiac surgery, ATR, etc: We are committed to funding Company-sponsored studies in key areas that we believe will drive international adoption and usage, with the goal of becoming a standard of care for those applications.
New Products: Over the past couple of years, there has been increasing momentum around two additional marketed products, ECOS-300CY for ex vivo organ perfusion (EVOP) in solid organ transplant under the EU CE mark, and VetResQ in the U.S. for the treatment of companion animals. In particular, prominent research in the field of heart, lung and liver organ transplant highlight the benefits of our technology in controlling inflammation and improving organ function during EVOP.

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COVID-19 Business Update

COVID-19 patients develop life-threatening complications such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), shock (i.e. a potentially fatal drop in blood pressure), kidney failure, acute cardiac injury, thromboses and emboli, and secondary bacterial infections. The underlying cause for these complications is often a massive, systemic inflammatory response, leading to the damage of vital organs such as the lungs, heart, and kidneys, and ultimately multiple organ failure and death in many cases. Hypercoagulability, thought triggered by inflammation, and resulting thromboembolic events such as pulmonary emboli and thrombotic microangiopathy, play another critical role in the pathophysiology of COVID-19 infection and severity of illness.

The use of CytoSorb in patients infected with COVID-19 in Italy, China, Germany and France began in March 2020. During the pandemic, CytoSorb has been used to treat dangerous inflammation and related life-threatening complications in more than 7,650 COVID-19 patients in more than 30 countries. Based upon initial data and reports from physicians treating these complications, CytoSorb use has generally been associated with a marked reduction in cytokine storm and inflammation, improved lung function, weaning from mechanical ventilation, decannulation from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and a reversal of shock.

The use of CytoSorb has not been approved in the U.S. by the FDA. However, under certain circumstances, investigational medical devices that have not yet been FDA-approved may be made available for emergency use in the U.S. under the FDA’s Expanded Access Program (“EAP”). On April 13, 2020, we announced that the FDA, in a different program than the EAP, granted U.S. Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of CytoSorb for use in adult critically ill COVID-19 patients. Under the EUA, CytoSorbents was able to make CytoSorb available, through commercial sales, to all hospitals in the U.S. for use in patients, 18 years of age or older, with confirmed COVID-19 infection who are admitted to the intensive care unit with confirmed or imminent respiratory failure and who have early acute lung injury or ARDS, severe disease, or life-threatening illness resulting in respiratory failure, septic shock, and/or multiple organ dysfunction or failure. The CytoSorb device has been authorized by FDA under an EUA. It has neither been cleared nor approved for the indication to treat patients with COVID-19 infection. The EUA will be effective until a declaration is made that the circumstances justifying the EUA have terminated or until revoked by the FDA.

The U.S. CTC (CytoSorb Therapy in COVID-19) Registry was launched to capture outcomes and device utilization patterns from multiple U.S. participating centers treating critically ill COVID-19 patients according to the treatment recommendations of the FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Preliminary results on observed ICU mortality of COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and treated with CytoSorb according to FDA EUA criteria were presented at the International Symposium of Intensive Care Medicine conference in September 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. In December 2021 and published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Medicine. The CTC Registry has completed enrollment and the final results confirming high survival (74%) were presented at the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine conference October 2022 and also have been published in the prestigious peer-reviewed journal Critical Care.

Government Research Grants:

We have historically been successful in obtaining technology development contracts from governmental agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Defense, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (“DARPA”), the U.S. Army, U.S. Special Operations Command (“USSOCOM”), the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Material Command (“USAF/AFMC”) and others. Currently, we have ongoing projects funded, in part, by the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (“USAMRAA”), the NHLBI, and the USAF/AFMC. For a complete discussion of the various research grants we have obtained, please refer to the section entitled Government Research Grants included in Item 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on March 14, 2024.

Research and Development Update

Our research and development work levels have returned back to pre-pandemic levels. As of March 31, 2024, the revenue remaining to be earned on open grant contracts is $5.0 million. Overall, grant funded programs, HemoDefend-BGA™ (Universal Plasma), HemoDefend-RBC™ and K+ontrol™, continue to progress and we have been the beneficiary of approximately $15.8 million, $4.7 million and $7.7 million in total funding, respectively, awarded to date.

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Impact of Inflation and Other Issues:

The current high inflationary environment has impacted us in various ways. Due to the current competitive labor market and rising inflation, our labor costs have risen significantly in order to attract and retain qualified employees throughout our organization. In addition, we have experienced raw material price increases primarily related to the oil-based chemicals used in the polymer manufacturing process as well additional requests for higher fuel surcharges from most suppliers. Rising energy costs, including electricity and fossil fuels, have also made it more expensive to support our operations, manufacturing, and commercial activities. We have also experienced increases in our transportation costs; however, we have been able to substantially mitigate these cost increases by implementing bulk shipping methods. In addition, we have been able to mitigate most supply chain issues that existed during the COVID-19 pandemic by ordering larger quantities of inventory as they were available. Inflationary pressures may continue to impact our product gross margins in the future.

Comparison for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:

Revenues:

Revenue from product sales was approximately $8,990,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to approximately $7,910,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of approximately $1,080,000, or 14%. Distributor sales increased approximately $614,000, or 20%. Direct sales increased approximately $466,000, or 10%. In addition, as a result of the increase in the average exchange rate of the Euro to the U.S. dollar, 2024 product sales were positively impacted by approximately $98,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the average exchange rate of the Euro to the U.S. dollar was $1.09 as compared to an average exchange rate of $1.07 for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Grant income was approximately $797,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to approximately $1,539,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of approximately $742,000, or 48%. This decrease was due to the completion of several grants during 2023.

Total revenues were approximately $9,786,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to total revenues of approximately $9,449,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of approximately $337,000, or 4%.

Cost of Revenues:

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, cost of revenue was approximately $3,216,000 and $3,994,000, respectively, a decrease of approximately $778,000. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in cost of revenue related to the Company’s grant related activities following the completion of several grants in 2023. Product cost of revenue was approximately $2,420,000 and $2,531,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, a decrease of approximately $111,000. This decrease is due primarily to greater efficiencies now being realized at our new manufacturing facility in Princeton, New Jersey. Product gross margins were approximately 76% during the three months ended March 31, 2024 (which excludes the impact of a one-time, non-recurring inventory adjustment of approximately $304,000 recorded in the first quarter of 2024), as compared to 68% during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Research and Development Expenses:

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, research and development expenses were approximately $2,248,000 as compared to research and development expenses of approximately $4,214,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of approximately $1,966,000. This decrease was due to a decrease in clinical trial costs of approximately $911,000 related to completion of the STAR-T trial in 2023, a decrease of approximately $850,000 in start-up expenses related to the new facility that were incurred in the first quarter of 2023 that did not recur in the first quarter of 2024, a decrease in non-grant related salaries of approximately $127,000 and a decrease in other non-grant related research and development activities of approximately $78,000.

Legal, Financial and Other Consulting Expenses:

Legal, financial and other consulting expenses were approximately $681,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to approximately $669,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of approximately $12,000. This increase was due to

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an increase in accounting and auditing fees of approximately $46,000 and an increase in legal fees of approximately $30,000. These increases were offset by a decrease in employment agency fees of approximately $58,000 and a decrease in consulting fees of approximately $6,000.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:

Selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately $8,567,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to approximately $8,463,000 for the three months ending March 31, 2023, an increase of approximately $104,000. This increase was due to an increase in travel and entertainment expenses of approximately $132,000, an increase in royalty expense of $88,000, an increase in sales and marketing costs, which include advertising and conference attendance, of approximately $80,000. These increases were offset by decreases in non-cash stock compensation expense (which includes both stock options and restricted stock units) of approximately $156,000, and a decrease in salaries, commissions and related costs of approximately $40,000.

Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions:

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the loss on foreign currency transactions was approximately $1,426,000 as compared to a gain of approximately $661,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The 2024 loss was directly related to the decrease in the spot exchange rate of the Euro to the U.S. dollar as of March 31, 2024 as compared to December 31, 2023. The spot exchange rate of the Euro to the U.S. dollar was $1.08 per Euro as of March 31, 2024, as compared to $1.11 per Euro as of December 31, 2023.

History of Operating Losses

We have experienced substantial operating losses since inception. As of March 31, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $288,863,000, which included a loss of approximately $6,358,000 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024. Historically, losses have resulted principally from costs incurred in the research and development of our polymer technology, clinical studies, and general and administrative expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Since inception, our operations have been primarily financed through the issuance of debt and equity securities. As of March 31, 2024, we had current assets of approximately $19,993,000 and current liabilities of approximately $13,424,000. As of March 31, 2024, $25 million of our total shelf amount was allocated to our ATM facility, of which approximately $20.3 million is still available. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company sold 53,290 shares pursuant to the Sale Agreement, at an average selling price of $1.03 per share, generating net proceeds of approximately $53,200.

In March of 2024, we received approximately $880,000 in cash from the approved sale of our net operating losses and research and development credits from the State of New Jersey.

We are also managing our resources proactively, continuing to invest in key areas such as our U.S. pivotal STAR-T trial, which includes the detailed analysis of trial data and the preparation of our application for marketing approval to the FDA. We have also instituted and continue to maintain tight control over expenditures.

As of March 31, 2024 we have approximately $10.1 million in cash, including approximately $8.6 million and $1.5 million in unrestricted and restricted cash, respectively. We believe this is sufficient to fund the Company’s operations into the fourth quarter of 2024. We will need to raise additional capital to support our ongoing operations in the future, and the Company is actively pursuing financing sources, including less or non-dilutive debt financing, royalty financing, strategic or direct investments, equity financing, and/or combinations thereof. There can be no assurance that management will be successful in these endeavors.

COVID-19 Impact on Financial Results

For the first year and a half of the coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 was generally a positive driver for CytoSorb sales and highlighted the use of CytoSorb to treat cytokine storm and hyperinflammation. Because of this, the pandemic was a catalyst for CytoSorb orders from existing customers and also from new hospitals in countries where CytoSorb was not previously sold. We believe this awareness of CytoSorb increased overall usage during the COVID-19 pandemic and may help to drive further CytoSorb sales in the future.

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However, starting in the third quarter of 2021, the protracted COVID-19 pandemic began to have a negative impact on our business, due to pandemic-driven adverse market conditions worldwide, especially in Germany which is our largest market. The excessive workload in hospitals due to COVID has led to an exodus of healthcare workers from acute care worldwide, leaving hospitals short-staffed, particularly nursing. This in turn has forced the reduction in ICU beds and allowable patient censuses, and reduced the scheduling of revenue generating surgical procedures, resulting in decreased revenue and economic weakness at hospitals. Meanwhile, in 2022 the rates of severe COVID-19 illness requiring ICU care, and COVID-related death have been disproportionately very low. This is mainly attributed to high rates of vaccinations, natural immunity, and the availability of anti-viral drugs that are associated with reduced severity of illness, reduced need for hospitalization, and risk of death. These factors, in turn, have decreased the numbers of patients treatable with CytoSorb.

Additionally, COVID slowed our ability to generate clinical data to support our sales and marketing efforts. Currently, we are seeing an easing of the of the negative impacts of COVID-19. In 2024, we have generally good access to hospitals and physicians which should positively impact our product sales in the future. The lessened impact of COVID-19 has also had a positive impact on patient enrollment of our clinical trials.

Contractual Obligations

In March 2021, the Company entered into a lease agreement for a new operating facility at 305 College Road East, Princeton, New Jersey, which contains office, laboratory, manufacturing and warehouse space. The commencement date of the lease was April 1, 2021. The Initial Early Term began on the commencement date (April 1, 2021) and lasted two months. The Early Term commenced on June 1, 2021 and lasted until September 30, 2021. The lease also contains two five-year renewal options. Commencing on September 30, 2021, the remaining lease term will last for 15.5 years. The lease required monthly rental payments of $25,208 for the Initial Early Term, $88,254 for the Early Term and initial monthly payments of approximately $111,171 in the first year of the remaining term. Following the first year of the remaining term, the annual base rent will increase by approximately 2.75% annually over the remaining term. The lease also contains six months of rent abatement. In addition to the base rent, payments of operating expenses and real estate taxes will be required. These payments are to be based on actual amounts incurred during 2021, multiplied by the Company’s share of the total building space (92.3%). The landlord also provided an allowance of approximately $1,455,000 related to certain building improvements as outlined in the lease. In April 2021, the Company provided the landlord with a letter of credit in the amount of approximately $1,334,000 as security.

In January 2021, CytoSorbents Europe GmbH entered into a lease for 1,068 square meters of additional warehouse space. The lease commenced on April 1, 2021, requires monthly payments of base rent of $7,784 and other costs of approximately $239 and has a term of five years. The lease also has an option to extend the lease term for an additional five-year period through March 31, 2031.

In September 2021, the Company extended its two operating leases for its office facility in Germany. These leases require combined base rent payments amounting to approximately $12,100 per month. The initial lease term of both leases ends August 31, 2026. In addition, the Company is obligated to monthly operating expenses of approximately $3,000 per month. Both leases have a five year option to renew that would extend the lease term to August 31, 2031.

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Going Concern

As of March 31, 2024, the Company’s total cash position was approximately $10.1 million, with cash and cash equivalents of approximately $8.6 million, and approximately $1.5 million in restricted cash, which is not expected to fund the Company’s operations beyond twelve months from the issuance of these financial statements. This matter raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. As a result, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company will need to raise additional capital to support our ongoing operations in the future.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

A discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not applicable.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Interim Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Interim Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are functioning effectively to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosures. A controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.

No change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, we may become involved in litigation or other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We are not currently a party to any litigation or legal proceedings that, in the opinion of our management, are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business. Regardless of outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.

On March 5, 2024, Danielle Greene, a former employee, filed a complaint against us in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Mercer County, alleging breach of the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”). The complaint specifically alleges that we violated the provisions of the CEPA by allegedly terminating Ms. Greene in retaliation for complaining about certain business practices. We dispute these allegations and intend to vigorously defend against them, but there can be no assurance as to the outcome of the litigation.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

For a discussion of risks that affect the Company’s business, please refer to Part I, Item IA, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on March 14, 2024.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits.

Number

    

Description

31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.*

32.2

Certification of Principal Interim Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.*

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The following materials from CytoSorbents Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, (iii) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

*    In accordance with SEC Release 33-8238, Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished and not filed.

**  Portions of this exhibit identified by [***] have been excluded pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K because it is both not material and is private or confidential.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION

 

 

Dated: May 9, 2024

By:

/s/ Phillip P. Chan

 

 

Name: Phillip P. Chan

 

 

Title:Chief Executive Officer

 

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

Dated: May 9, 2024

By:

/s/ Kathleen P. Bloch

 

 

Name: Kathleen P. Bloch, CPA

 

 

Title: Interim Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO EXCHANGE ACT RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Phillip Chan, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of CytoSorbents Corporation;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13-a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financing reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 9, 2024

/s/ Phillip P. Chan

Phillip P. Chan Principal Executive Officer


Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO EXCHANGE ACT RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Kathleen P. Bloch, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of CytoSorbents Corporation;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13-a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financing reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 9, 2024

/s/ Kathleen P. Bloch

Kathleen P. Bloch Interim Principal Financial Officer


Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF

PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT of 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, I, Phillip Chan, Chief Executive Officer of CytoSorbents Corporation, hereby certify, that, to my knowledge:

1.

The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2024 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.

The information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of CytoSorbents Corporation.

Date: May 9, 2024

CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Phillip P. Chan

Phillip Chan

Chief Executive Officer


Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT of 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, I, Kathleen P. Bloch, the Interim Chief Financial Officer of CytoSorbents Corporation, hereby certify, that, to my knowledge:

1.

The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.

The information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of CytoSorbents Corporation.

Date: May 9, 2024

CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Kathleen P. Bloch

Kathleen P. Bloch

Interim Chief Financial Officer


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Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
May 08, 2024
Document and Entity Information    
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Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2024  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-36792  
Entity Registrant Name CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-0373793  
Entity Address, Address Line One 305 College Road East  
Entity Address, City or Town Princeton,  
Entity Address, State or Province NJ  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 08540  
City Area Code 732  
Local Phone Number 329-8885  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share  
Trading Symbol CTSO  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   54,306,415
Entity Central Index Key 0001175151  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,608,380 $ 14,131,137
Grants and accounts receivable, net of allowances of $48,229 and $49,663 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 6,765,290 6,057,072
Inventories 3,738,767 3,680,129
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 880,363 1,834,485
Total current assets 19,992,800 25,702,823
Property and equipment, net 9,748,651 10,056,354
Restricted cash 1,483,958 1,483,958
Right-of-use assets 11,925,299 12,058,896
Other assets 3,919,897 3,958,603
Total Assets 47,070,605 53,260,634
Current Liabilities:    
Accounts payable 2,399,421 3,802,170
Lease liability - current portion 392,617 373,636
Current maturities of long-term debt 2,500,000 2,500,000
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 8,132,063 7,870,149
Total current liabilities 13,424,101 14,545,955
Lease liability, net of current portion 12,790,008 12,896,659
Long-term debt net of current maturities 1,928,571 2,542,857
Total Liabilities 28,142,680 29,985,471
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)
Stockholders' Equity:    
Preferred Stock, Par Value $0.001, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023
Common Stock, Par Value $0.001, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 54,293,555 and 54,240,265 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 54,294 54,240
Additional paid-in capital 305,984,268 305,196,874
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,752,496 529,321
Accumulated deficit (288,863,133) (282,505,272)
Total Stockholders' Equity 18,927,925 23,275,163
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 47,070,605 $ 53,260,634
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 17, 2014
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS      
Grants and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts $ 48,229 $ 49,663  
Preferred Stock, Par Value $ 0.001 $ 0.001  
Preferred Stock, shares authorized 5,000,000 5,000,000  
Preferred Stock, shares issued 0 0  
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding 0 0  
Common Stock, Par Value $ 0.001 $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized 100,000,000 100,000,000  
Common Stock, shares issued 54,293,555 54,240,265  
Common Stock, shares outstanding 54,293,555 54,240,265  
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Revenue:    
Total revenue $ 9,786,292 $ 9,449,496
Cost of revenue 3,215,713 3,994,169
Gross profit 6,570,579 5,455,327
Operating expenses:    
Research and development 2,248,191 4,214,415
Legal, financial and other consulting 680,706 669,233
Selling, general and administrative 8,567,200 8,463,275
Total operating expenses 11,496,097 13,346,923
Loss from operations (4,925,518) (7,891,596)
Other income (expense):    
Interest income (expense), net (6,653) (63,170)
Miscellaneous income/(expense)   (31,798)
Gain (Loss) on foreign currency transactions (1,425,690) 660,681
Total other income (expense), net (1,432,343) 565,713
Loss before benefit from income taxes (6,357,861) (7,325,883)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders $ (6,357,861) $ (7,325,883)
Basic net loss per common share $ (0.12) $ (0.17)
Diluted net loss per common share $ (0.12) $ (0.17)
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, basic 54,262,790 43,676,435
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, diluted 54,262,790 43,676,435
Comprehensive loss:    
Net loss $ (6,357,861) $ (7,325,883)
Other comprehensive income/(loss):    
Foreign currency translation adjustment 1,223,175 (608,208)
Comprehensive loss (5,134,686) (7,934,091)
Total product sales    
Revenue:    
Total revenue 8,989,520 7,910,039
CytoSorb sales    
Revenue:    
Total revenue 8,964,790 7,906,269
Other product sales    
Revenue:    
Total revenue 24,730 3,770
Grant income    
Revenue:    
Total revenue $ 796,772 $ 1,539,457
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock
USD ($)
shares
Common Stock
USN ($)
shares
Additional Paid-In Capital
USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
USD ($)
Accumulated Deficit
USD ($)
USD ($)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 43,635   $ 287,000,021 $ 2,329,195 $ (253,997,878) $ 35,374,973
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 | shares 43,635,715 43,635,715        
Stock-based compensation - employees, consultants and directors     830,280     830,280
Issuance of common stock, net of fees incurred $ 198   698,237     698,435
Issuance of common stock, net of fees incurred (in shares) | shares 197,665 197,665        
Legal/audit fees related to ATM offering     (56,702)     (56,702)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options for cash $ 18 $ 18,000 42,532     42,550
Other comprehensive loss, foreign currency translation adjustment       (608,208)   (608,208)
Net loss         (7,325,883) (7,325,883)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 43,851   288,514,368 1,720,987 (261,323,761) 28,955,445
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023 | shares 43,851,380 43,851,380        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 43,635   287,000,021 2,329,195 (253,997,878) 35,374,973
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 | shares 43,635,715 43,635,715        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 54,240   305,196,874 529,321 (282,505,272) 23,275,163
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 | shares 54,240,265 54,240,265        
Stock-based compensation - employees, consultants and directors     734,210     734,210
Issuance of common stock, net of fees incurred $ 54   53,184     53,238
Issuance of common stock, net of fees incurred (in shares) | shares 53,290 53,290        
Other comprehensive loss, foreign currency translation adjustment       1,223,175   1,223,175
Net loss         (6,357,861) (6,357,861)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 54,294   $ 305,984,268 $ 1,752,496 $ (288,863,133) $ 18,927,925
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024 | shares 54,293,555 54,293,555        
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net loss $ (6,357,861) $ (7,325,883)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    
Non-cash restricted stock unit compensation 190,094 250,206
Depreciation and amortization 397,286 258,631
Bad debt expense 29,240 11,887
Amortization of right-of-use asset 45,927 55,439
Impairment of patents 64,296 111,224
Debt costs 10,714 10,714
Stock-based compensation 734,210 830,280
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss 1,425,690 (660,681)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Grants and accounts receivable (848,330) 177,170
Inventories (125,559) 1,747,144
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 886,258 795,775
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (1,281,724) 629,883
Net cash used in operating activities (4,829,759) (3,108,211)
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of property and equipment (45,191) (509,669)
Payments for patent costs (81,827) (173,215)
Net cash used in investing activities (127,018) (682,884)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Repayment of long-term debt (625,000) 0
Issuance of common stock, net of fees incurred 53,238 641,733
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 0 42,550
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (571,762) 684,283
Effect of exchange rates on cash 5,782 10,655
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (5,522,757) (3,096,157)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period 15,615,095 23,832,026
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period 10,092,338 20,735,869
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Cash paid during the period for interest 199,418 71,112
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:    
Settlement of accrued bonuses with restricted stock units 0 0
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable $ 0 $ 0
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
BASIS OF PRESENTATION  
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

1.    BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The interim consolidated financial statements of CytoSorbents Corporation (the “Company”) have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of management, the Company has made all necessary adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, for a fair presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. Certain information and disclosures normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 14, 2024. The results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year, any other interim periods or any future year or period.

As of March 31, 2024, the Company’s cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances were approximately $10.1 million, including approximately $8.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $1.5 million in restricted cash, which is not expected to fund the Company’s operations beyond the next twelve months from the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. This matter raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. As a result, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company is actively pursuing financing sources, including less or non-dilutive debt financing, royalty financing, strategic or direct investments, equity financing, and/or combinations thereof. There can be no assurance that management will be successful in these endeavors.

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PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.    PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Business

The Company is a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in intensive care and cardiac surgery using blood purification. The Company, through its subsidiary CytoSorbents Medical, Inc. (formerly known as CytoSorbents, Inc.), is engaged in the research, development and commercialization of medical devices with its blood purification technology platform which incorporates a proprietary adsorbent, porous polymer technology. The Company, through its wholly-owned European subsidiary, CytoSorbents Europe GmbH, conducts sales and marketing related operations for the CytoSorb device. In March 2016, the Company formed CytoSorbents Switzerland GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe GmbH. This subsidiary, which began operations during the second quarter of 2016, provides marketing and direct sales services in Switzerland. In November 2018, the Company formed CytoSorbents Poland Sp. z.o.o., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe GmbH. This subsidiary, which began operations during the first quarter of 2019, provides marketing and direct sales services in Poland. In the third quarter of 2019, the Company formed CytoSorbents UK Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Medical, Inc., which is responsible for the management of the Company’s clinical trial activities in the United Kingdom. In March 2022, the Company formed CytoSorbents Medical UK Limited to provide marketing and direct sales services in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe, GmbH. In October 2022, the Company formed CytoSorbents France SAS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe, GmbH, to provide marketing and direct sales services in France. In May 2023, the Company formed CytoSorbents India Private Limited to provide marketing and direct sales services in India. CytoSorb, the Company’s flagship product, was approved in the European Union (“EU”) in March 2011 and is currently being marketed and distributed in more than 75 countries around the world, as an effective extracorporeal cytokine absorber, designed to reduce the “cytokine storm” or “cytokine release syndrome” seen in critical illnesses that may result in massive inflammation, organ failure, and patient death. In May 2018, the Company received a label extension for CytoSorb covering use of the device for the removal of bilirubin and myoglobin which allows for the use of the device in the treatment of liver failure and trauma, respectively. CytoSorb is also being used during and after cardiac surgery to remove inflammatory mediators that can lead to post-operative complications, including multiple organ failure. In January 2020, CytoSorb received EU CE Mark label expansion to include the removal of ticagrelor during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. In May 2020, CytoSorb also received EU CE Mark label expansion to include rivaroxaban removal for the same indication.

In April 2020, CytoSorb received United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Emergency Use Authorization (“EUA”) of CytoSorb for use in adult critically ill COVID-19 patients with imminent or confirmed respiratory failure. The CytoSorb device has neither been cleared nor approved for the indication to treat patients with COVID-19 infection. The EUA will be effective until a declaration is made that the circumstances justifying the EUA have terminated or until revoked by the FDA.

In April 2020, the Company also announced that the FDA had granted Breakthrough Designation for its DrugSorb-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System for the removal of ticagrelor in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit during emergent and urgent cardiothoracic surgery. The Breakthrough Devices Program provides for more effective treatment of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating disease or conditions, in this case the need to reverse the effects of ticagrelor in emergent or urgent cardiac surgery that can otherwise cause a high risk of serious or life-threatening bleeding. Through Breakthrough Designation, the FDA intends to work with CytoSorbents to expedite the development, assessment, and regulatory review of CytoSorbents’ technology for the removal of ticagrelor, while maintaining statutory standards of regulatory approval (e.g., 510(k), de novo 510(k) or premarket approval) consistent with the FDA’s mission to protect and promote public health. In July 2021, the Company received full approval of its Investigative Device Exemption (“IDE”) to conduct the pivotal STAR-T (Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal – Ticagrelor) double-blind randomized control trial (“RCT”) for up to 120 patients in the United States to support FDA marketing approval. In July 2023, the Company announced that enrollment in the STAR-T trial has completed, and in August 2023, the Company announced completion of the STAR-T trial, following the last scheduled patient follow-up. In December 2023, the Company announced that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (the “DSMB”) performed a final review of the full unblinded data on all 140 patients in the STAR-T trial and concluded there were no issues with device safety, meeting the primary safety endpoint of the study. The Company has also performed the initial data analysis on the primary effectiveness endpoint of STAR-T trial. Based on this analysis, the study did not meet the primary effectiveness endpoint in the overall patient population that underwent different types of cardiac surgeries. However, the study did demonstrate evidence of reduced bleeding complications, including serious bleeding events, in patients in the pre-specified isolated coronary artery bypass graft (“CABG”) surgery population, representing more than 90% of the overall study population. The topline results of 140-patient, double-blinded, multicenter, pivotal STAR-T randomized, controlled trial were featured as a late breaking presentation at the 104th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) held in Toronto, Canada on April 28, 2024. The Company believes the safety and effectiveness data from STAR-T will support the parallel regulatory submission of DrugSorb-ATR to the FDA and Health Canada in the third quarter of 2024.

In August 2021, the Company announced that it was granted a second Breakthrough Device designation for its DrugSorb-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System by the FDA. This Breakthrough Device designation covers the removal of the Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) apixaban and rivaroxaban in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to reduce the likelihood of serious perioperative bleeding during urgent cardiothoracic surgery. In October 2021, the Company also received full FDA approval of an IDE application to conduct a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical study for up to 120 patients entitled, “Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal – Direct Oral Anticoagulants (STAR-D),” in the United States to support FDA marketing approval. The study has been postponed while the Company concentrates its clinical focus on STAR-T.

If FDA marketing approval is obtained for either the removal of ticagrelor or direct oral anticoagulants indications, the device will be marketed as DrugSorb-ATR in the United States. The DrugSorb-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System is based on the same polymer technology as CytoSorb.

In May 2022, the Company announced that the Company entered into a three-year preferred supplier agreement with Asklepios, making CytoSorb available without restrictions to all of the approximately 170 healthcare facilities across 14 states throughout Germany at which Asklepios operates. This includes Asklepios Klinik St. Georg in Hamburg, Germany, which pioneered the use of CytoSorb to remove antithrombotic drugs during cardiothoracic surgery and is well-known for their seminal publication on CytoSorb use for this application during emergency cardiac surgery in patients at high risk of bleeding.

In June 2022, the Company announced that, following a successful pilot program in three countries, the Company signed an expanded non-exclusive agreement with Nikkiso Europe GmbH (“Nikkiso”) to distribute Nikkiso’s PureADJUST stand-alone hemoperfusion pump and accessories in a total of 14 countries. In addition to securing the rights to sell Nikkiso’s stand-alone pump and accessories in Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg, the Company entered into an expanded multi-country reseller agreement with Nikkiso covering the following countries: Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Finland, France, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia and Switzerland. The Company will also be able to provide field support services in these countries. In September 2023, the distribution agreement with Nikkiso expired, and the Company indicated that it would not seek renewal of the agreement. The Company is actively working with a new supplier to provide a stand-alone hemoperfusion pump.

In August 2022, the Company entered into a Marketing Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH (“Fresenius”), which expands the Company’s strategic partnership with Fresenius by establishing a multi-stage global collaboration to combat life-threatening diseases in critical care. The Marketing Agreement provides for the combined marketing and promotion of CytoSorb with Fresenius’ critical care products by Fresenius’ marketing organization worldwide, excluding the United States. The Marketing Agreement has an initial term of three years, with an automatic renewal for an additional two years at the end of such initial term, subject to earlier termination by either of the parties (the “Term”). Compared to the prior co-marketing agreement between the parties, the Marketing Agreement intends to increase the commitments from both parties and to ensure an ongoing and consistent level of marketing and promotional activity specifically focused around CytoSorb, where Fresenius will actively market and promote CytoSorb as the featured blood purification therapy for removal of cytokines, bilirubin, and myoglobin on its critical care platforms. Specifically, the Marketing Agreement provides that various Fresenius-led in-person, virtual, social media, and web-based marketing programs and events will feature the CytoSorb therapy and highlight the cooperation between the two companies in the field of critical care during the Term. To help support the increased marketing and promotional efforts of the expanded collaboration, CytoSorbents has agreed to subsidize a portion of the marketing costs through a royalty payment to Fresenius Medical Care based on CytoSorb sales in the intensive care unit on Fresenius Medical Care platforms, excluding the United States. In addition to strengthening and expanding the global marketing of CytoSorb, the Company and Fresenius also plan to work together to bring new innovative solutions to the market. The Marketing Agreement also includes the certification of compatibility of CytoSorb for usage on Fresenius’ current critical care platforms. The launch of this program is expected to occur in 2024.

The technology is based upon biocompatible, highly porous polymer sorbent beads that can actively remove toxic substances from blood and other bodily fluids by pore capture and surface adsorption. The Company has numerous products under development based upon this unique blood purification technology which, as of December 31, 2023, is protected by 21 issued U.S. patents and multiple international patents, with applications pending both in the U.S. and internationally. These patents and patent applications are directed to various compositions and methods of use related to the Company’s blood purification technologies and are expected to expire between 2024 and 2038, absent any patent term extensions. Management believes that any near-term expiring patents will not have a significant impact on the Company’s ongoing business.

Stock Market Listing

On December 17, 2014, the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, was approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”), and it began trading on Nasdaq on December 23, 2014, under the symbol “CTSO.” Previously, the Company’s common stock traded in the over-the-counter-market on the OTC Bulletin Board.

Basis of Consolidation and Foreign Currency Translation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CytoSorbents Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, CytoSorbents Medical, Inc. and CytoSorbents Europe GmbH. In addition, the consolidated financial statements include CytoSorbents Switzerland GmbH, CytoSorbents Poland Sp. z.o.o., CytoSorbents Medical UK Limited and CytoSorbents France SAS, wholly-owned subsidiaries of CytoSorbents Europe GmbH, and CytoSorbents UK Limited and CytoSorbents India Private Limited, wholly-owned subsidiaries of CytoSorbents Medical, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Translation gains and losses resulting from the process of remeasuring into the United States of America dollar, the foreign currency financial statements of the European subsidiary, for which the United States of America dollar is the functional currency, are included in operations. The Euro is the functional currency of the European Subsidiary. Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) included in net loss amounted to approximately $(1,426,000) and $661,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company translates assets and liabilities of all of its foreign subsidiaries at the exchange rate in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date. The Company translates revenue and expenses at the daily average exchange rates. The Company includes accumulated net translation adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders’ equity.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

The following table provides a summary of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash to amounts shown in the consolidated balance sheets:

    

March 31, 2024

    

December 31, 2023

Cash and cash equivalents

$

8,608,380

$

14,131,137

Restricted cash

 

1,483,958

 

1,483,958

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

10,092,338

$

15,615,095

Restricted Cash

The Company’s total restricted cash in the amount of $1,483,958 consists of cash of $1,467,459 that the Company is obligated to maintain as collateral for the outstanding letter of credit with Bridge Bank that was provided to the landlord of the College Road facility as security and cash of $16,499 that the Company is obligated to maintain as collateral for the credit limit on the Company’s credit card accounts.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

Trade accounts receivable consist of amounts due from direct customers, distributors and agencies of the U.S. government and are presented at net realizable value. At each balance sheet date, the Company estimates an expected allowance for credit losses inherent in the Company’s accounts receivable portfolio based on historical experience, specific allowances for known troubled accounts, and other available evidence. In addition, also at each reporting date, this estimate is updated to reflect any changes in credit risk since the receivable was initially recorded. This estimate is calculated on a pooled basis where similar risk characteristics exist. The Company has identified the following portfolio segments: direct customers, distributors/strategic partners and the U.S. government.

A fixed reserve percentage for each pool is derived from a review of the Company’s historical losses in relation to the total pool. This estimate is adjusted quarterly for management’s assessment of current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts regarding future events, and any other factors deemed relevant by the Company. The Company believes historical loss information is a reasonable starting point in which to calculate the expected allowance for credit losses as the Company’s portfolio segments have remained constant over the Company’s historical evaluation period.

The Company writes off receivables when there is information that indicates the debtor is facing significant financial difficulty and there is no possibility of recovery. If any recoveries are made from any accounts previously written off, they are recognized as an offset to credit loss expense in the year of recovery. The total amount of write-offs was immaterial to the financial statements as a whole for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The allowance for credit losses reflects accounts receivable balances that are written off when management determines they are uncollectible.

The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist, and measures the allowance for credit losses using the following methods:

Direct Customers—The Company measures expected credit losses on direct customer receivables using an aging methodology. The risk of loss for direct customer receivables is low based on the Company’s historical experience. The estimate of expected credit losses considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and supportable forecasts.

Distributors/Strategic Partners—The Company measures expected credit losses on distributor receivables using an individual reserve methodology. The risk of loss in this portfolio is low based on the Company’s historical experience. The estimate of expected credit losses considers the past payment history of each distributor.

U.S. Government— These receivables are related to the Company’s government grants. The Company measures expected credit losses on these receivables using an individual reserve methodology. The risk of loss in this portfolio is very low based on the Company’s historical experience, as these receivables are supported by approved grant award contracts.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value under the first in, first out (FIFO) method. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s inventory was comprised of finished goods, which amounted to $2,013,420 and $2,155,457, respectively; work in process which amounted to $1,107,630 and $838,871, respectively; and raw materials, which amounted to $617,717 and $685,801, respectively. Devices used in clinical trials or for research and development purposes are removed from inventory and charged to research and development expenses at the time of their use. Donated devices are removed from inventory and charged to selling, general and administrative expenses.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided for by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of their economic useful lives or the term of the related leases. Gains and losses on depreciable assets retired or sold are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the year of disposal. Repairs and maintenance expenditures are expensed as incurred.

Patents

Legal costs incurred to establish and successfully defend patents are capitalized. When patents are issued, capitalized costs are amortized on the straight-line method over the related patent term. In the event a patent is abandoned, the net book value of the patent is written off.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets

The Company assesses the impairment of patents and other long-lived assets under accounting standards for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the Company recognizes an impairment loss only if its carrying amount is not recoverable through its undiscounted cash flows and measures the impairment loss based on the difference between the carrying amount and fair value. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $64,000 and $111,000, respectively, related to the impairment of certain issued patents and pending patent applications in certain specific jurisdictions and the abandonment of certain pending patent application costs in the ordinary course of business. This charge is included in legal, financial and other consulting in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when the Company ships its products to its direct customers and distributors/strategic partners. Revenue is recognized on its grant awards with agencies of U.S. government in accordance with the terms of the award contract. See Note 4 for a description of the types of government contracts. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for the products shipped or the services provided under their grant contracts. To achieve this core principle, the Company applies the following five steps:

1.Identify Contracts with Customers - The Company’s contracts with its direct customers are generally in the form of a purchase order. The Company has formal written contracts with each of its distributors/strategic partners that define their respective territories and minimum purchase commitments which must be met in order to maintain exclusivity in their territory. Distributors/strategic partner customers also submit purchase orders with each order that define the terms of shipment and transaction price. The Company has a contract for each grant award with various agencies of the U.S. government.
2.Identify Performance Obligations - The performance obligations in contracts with direct customers and distributors/strategic partners are for the shipment of the CytoSorb device and related accessory parts. The performance obligations for government contracts are dependent on the contract type, however, these are generally based on the costs incurred related to each government contract.
3.Determine Transaction Price - The price charged is based on the Company’s price list for the CytoSorb device and related accessory parts for both direct customers and distributor/strategic partners. The Company does not permit returns for product sales. The Company also provides for certain rebates and discounts to direct customers for sales of its product that are earned based upon sales volume. These amounts, which are earned based on calendar year sales volume, are recorded as a reduction of sales as earned. The transaction prices for government contracts are dependent on the type of contract and are outlined in each contract.
4.Allocate Transaction Price to Performance Obligations - The transaction price for the performance obligation is based on the purchase orders received for both direct customers and on the type of contract and are outlined in each contract. The transaction prices for government contract performance obligations are dependent on the type of contract and are generally based on costs incurred.
5.Recognize Revenue as Performance Obligations are Satisfied - The Company satisfies its performance obligation to direct customers and distributors/strategic partners generally upon shipment of the products. The Company satisfies its performance obligations on government contracts generally upon incurring costs on each contract. The Company records deferred revenue related to fixed price government contracts to the extent that billings exceed costs incurred.

Research and Development

All research and development costs, payments to laboratories and research consultants are expensed when incurred.

Advertising Expenses

Advertising expenses are charged to activities when incurred. Advertising expenses amounted to approximately $45,000 and $55,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method prescribed by accounting standards for accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes are recorded for temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the tax rates expected to be in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, the net operating losses generated prior to the previously completed reverse merger may be limited due to the change in ownership. Additionally, net operating losses generated subsequent to the reverse merger may be limited in the event of changes in ownership. In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%.

The Company follows accounting standards associated with uncertain tax positions. The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2024. The Company is accounting for an uncertain tax position of approximate $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company files tax returns in the U.S. federal and state jurisdictions.

The Company utilizes the Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program to sell a portion of its New Jersey Net Operating Loss carryforwards to an industrial company.

CytoSorbents Europe GmbH, CytoSorbents Switzerland GmbH, CytoSorbents Poland Sp. z.o.o., CytoSorbents UK Limited, CytoSorbents Medical UK Limited, CytoSorbents India Private Limited and CytoSorbents France SAS file an annual corporate tax return, a VAT return and a trade tax return in Germany, Switzerland, Poland, France and the United Kingdom, respectively.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets, liabilities at the date of the balance sheet, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the

reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The valuation of options granted, allowance for credit losses, and recoverability of patents are significant estimates in these consolidated financial statements.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company maintains cash balances, at times, with financial institutions in excess of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Beginning in April of 2023, the Company joined the IntraFi network, and established an Insured Cash Sweep (“ICS”) account whereby all cash that was previously held in the Company’s money market account at Bridge Bank is swept daily in increments of less than $250,000 and deposited in a number of IntraFi’s 4,000 member banks. This arrangement provides FDIC insurance coverage for all of the cash balances previously held in the money market account, which represents all of the cash and cash equivalents held at Bridge Bank. This arrangement excludes the restricted cash balances. Management monitors the soundness of these institutions in an effort to minimize its collection risk of these balances.

A significant portion of the Company’s revenues are from product sales in Germany. Substantially all of the Company’s grant and other income are from government agencies in the United States. (See Note 4 for further information relating to the Company’s revenue.)

As of March 31, 2024, one distributor accounted for approximately 17% of outstanding grants and accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2023, one distributor accounted for approximately 19% of outstanding grants and accounts receivable. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, no customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenue and for the three months ended March 31, 2023, one distributor accounted for approximately 11% of the Company’s total revenue.

Financial Instruments

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.

Warrants

The Company accounts for warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities From Equity” (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own ordinary shares and whether the warrant holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.

For issued or modified warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of equity at the time of issuance, and will remain as a component of equity thereafter. For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as liabilities at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the warrants are recognized as a non-cash gain or loss on the statements of operations.

As the warrants issued upon the closing of the Company’s December 13, 2023 Offering meet the criteria for equity classification under ASC 815, the warrants are classified as equity as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Net Loss Per Common Share

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per common share is computed using the treasury stock method on the basis of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock plus the dilutive effect of potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options and restricted shares. The computation of diluted loss per share does not assume conversion, exercise or contingent exercise of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings (see Note 8).

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation under the recognition requirements of accounting standards for accounting for stock-based compensation, for employees and directors whereby each option granted is valued at fair market value on the date of grant. Under these accounting standards, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

The Company also follows the guidance of accounting standards for accounting for equity instruments that are issued to non-employees for acquiring, or in conjunction with selling, goods or services for equity instruments issued to consultants.

Shipping and Handling Costs

The cost of shipping product to customers and distributors is typically borne by the customer or distributor. The Company records other shipping and handling costs in cost of revenue. Total freight costs amounted to approximately $114,000 and $78,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)” (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU2020-06 simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, which aims to reduce unnecessary complexity in U.S. GAAP. The ASU’s amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2024. This did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09 entitled “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”. This ASU provides guidance related to additional disclosures that will be required related to income taxes. The updated guidance is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. This ASU will result in additional disclosures in the Company’s consolidated financial statements related to income taxes in 2025.

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Preferred Stock

In June 2019, the Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation. The amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 5,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, with such designation rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Common Stock

In June 2019, the Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation. The amended and restated certificate of incorporation increased the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance from 50,000,000 shares to 100,000,000 shares.

December 13, 2023 Offering

On December 13, 2023, the Company closed on a registered direct offering for the sale, directly to investors, of 7,733,090 registered shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 2,706,561 shares of common stock (the “Offering”). Each share of common stock and accompanying warrant to purchase up to 0.35 shares of common stock, were sold together for a combined purchase price of $1.33, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $10,285,000. After deducting transaction fees and expenses payable by the Company in connection with the Offering, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $9,785,000, excluding any proceeds that may be received upon the exercise of the warrants. Each warrant is immediately cash exercisable at an exercise price of $2.00 per share and will expire on the fifth anniversary of the issue date. The Company’s executive officers, directors, and certain non-executive officer employees of the Company also participated in the Offering with a combined investment of $435,000.

Shelf Registration

On July 14, 2021, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC, which was amended on July 20, 2021 and declared effective by the SEC on July 27, 2021 (as amended, the “2021 Shelf”). The 2021 Shelf enables the Company to offer and sell, in one or more offerings, any combination of common stock, preferred stock, senior or subordinated debt securities, warrants and units, up to a total dollar amount of $150 million.

Open Market Sale Agreement with Jefferies LLC

On December 30, 2021, the Company entered into an Open Market Sale Agreement (the “Sale Agreement”) with Jefferies LLC (the “Agent”), pursuant to which the Company could sell, from time to time, at its option, shares of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $25 million through the Agent, as the Company’s sales agent. All shares of the Company’s common stock offered and sold, or to be offered and sold under the Sale Agreement would have been issued and sold pursuant to the Company’s 2021 Shelf by methods deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415(a)(4) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in block transactions or if specified by the Company, in privately negotiated transactions.

Subject to the terms of the Sales Agreement, the Agent is required to use their commercially reasonable efforts consistent with their normal sales and trading practices to sell the shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time, based upon the Company’s instructions (including any price, time or size limits or other customary parameters or conditions the Company may impose). The Company is required to pay the Agent a commission of up to 3.0% of the gross proceeds from the sale of the shares of the Company’s common stock sold thereunder, if any. There were no sales pursuant to the Amended Sale Agreement during the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company sold 2,656,464 shares pursuant to the Sale Agreement, at an average selling price of $1.76 per share, generating net proceeds of approximately $4,532,000. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid approximately $61,000 in expenses related to the Sale Agreement. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company sold 53,290 shares pursuant to the Sales Agreement at an average selling price of $1.03 per share, generating net proceeds of approximately $55,000.

Stock-Based Compensation

Total share-based employee, director, and consultant compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, amounted to approximately $734,000 and $830,000, respectively. These amounts are included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss under selling, general and administrative expenses.

The summary of the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2024, is as follows:

Weighted

Weighted

Average

Average

Remaining

Exercise Price

Contractual

    

Shares

    

per Share

    

Life (Years)

Outstanding, December 31, 2023

 

10,548,174

$

4.49

7.01

Granted

 

406,480

$

0.95

 

Forfeited

 

(382,256)

$

3.29

 

Expired

 

(417,801)

$

5.22

 

Exercised

 

$

 

Outstanding, March 31, 2024

 

10,154,597

$

4.36

 

7.02

The fair value of each stock option was estimated using the Black Scholes pricing model, which takes into account as of the grant date the exercise price (ranging from $0.94 to $0.99 per share) and expected life of the stock option (6 years), the current price of the underlying stock and its expected volatility (75.6%), expected dividends (-0-percent) on the stock and the risk free interest rate (ranging from 3.86 to 4.21%) for the expected term of the stock option.

The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value of the shares as of March 31, 2024, of $0.95 and the exercise price of the shares.

Options Outstanding

Number

Weighted

Weighted

Range of

Outstanding at

Average

Average

Aggregate

Exercise

March 31, 

Exercise

Remaining

Intrinsic

Price

    

2024

    

Price

    

Life (Years)

    

Value

$0.94 - $13.20

 

10,154,597

$

4.36

7.02

$

10

Options Exercisable

Number

Weighted

  

Exercisable at

Average

Aggregate

March 31, 

Exercise

Intrinsic

2024

    

Price

    

Value

5,387,980

$

5.88

$

0

The summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested options for the three months ended March 31, 2024, is as follows:

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

    

Shares

    

Fair Value

Non-vested, December 31, 2023

 

5,205,736

$

1.89

Granted

 

406,480

$

0.66

Forfeited

 

(382,256)

$

2.16

Vested

 

(463,343)

$

2.58

Non-vested, March 31, 2024

 

4,766,617

$

2.64

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $4,055,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options which will be amortized over approximately 39 months.

On August 10, 2022, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 1,365,000 shares of common stock to certain senior managers of the Company which will only vest upon the achievement of certain specific, predetermined milestones related to the Company’s long-term performance goals. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $1,620,000. As of March 31, 2024, none of these milestones has been met. Accordingly, no charge for these options has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

On July 7, 2023, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 115,000 shares of common stock to a senior manager of the Company. These options will vest only upon the achievement of certain milestones pursuant to the terms of the Company’s existing 2022-2025 performance pool in place for the Company’s management team. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $320,000. As of March 31, 2024, none of these milestones has been met. Accordingly, no charge for these options has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

On March 29, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 380,480 shares of common stock to certain executive officers and certain other non-executive officer employees related to the Company’s salary reduction for stock options program. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $249,000. These options will vest in full on January 31, 2025. Accordingly, the Company has recorded approximately $2,400 of stock option expense related to these options for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, 26,000 options were awarded to newly hired employees in connection with their employment agreements.

Change in Control-Based Awards of Restricted Stock Units:

The Board of Directors has granted restricted stock units to members of the Board of Directors, to the Company’s executive officers, and to employees of the Company. These restricted stock units will only vest upon a Change in Control of the Company, as defined in the Amended and Restated CytoSorbents Corporation 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The following table is a summary of these restricted stock units:

Restricted Stock Units 

    

Board of

    

Executive

    

Other

    

Directors

Management

    

Employees

    

Total

Intrinsic Value

December 31, 2023

 

346,500

 

779,500

 

1,697,500

 

2,823,500

 

$

3,134,085

Granted

 

 

 

25,000

 

25,000

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

(108,750)

 

(108,750)

 

March 31, 2024

 

346,500

 

779,500

 

1,613,750

 

2,739,750

$

2,602,763

Due to the uncertainty over whether these restricted stock units will vest, which only happens upon a Change in Control, no charge for these restricted stock units has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Other Awards of Restricted Stock Units:

On August 10, 2022, certain named executive officers and senior managers were granted 288,500 restricted stock units. These awards were valued at approximately $563,000 at the date of issuance, based upon the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant, and vested (or will vest) one third on the date of the grant, one third on the first anniversary of the date of the grant, and one third on the second anniversary of the date of the grant. For each of the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $47,000 related to these restricted stock unit awards.

On July 7, 2023, certain named executive officers and senior managers were granted 250,000 restricted stock units. These awards were valued at approximately $883,000 at the date of issuance, based upon the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant, and will vest two-third on the first anniversary of date of the grant, and one-third on the second anniversary of the date of the grant. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $110,000 and $0, respectively, related to these restricted stock unit awards.

On September 18, 2023, a named executive officer was granted 45,000 restricted stock units. This award was valued at approximately $89,000 at the date of issuance, based upon the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant.These restricted stock units vested (will vest) as follows: 25,000 on the date of the grant, 10,000 on the first anniversary of the date of the grant and 10,000 on the second anniversary of the date of the grant. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $5,000 and $0, respectively, related to these restricted stock unit awards.

Additionally, on January 14, 2024, an employee was granted 30,000 restricted stock units as a condition of his employment. Also, as of March 31, 2023, certain other employees were previously granted a total of 73,000 restricted stock units as a condition of their employment. These awards were valued at approximately $410,000 at the date of issuance. 30,000 of these restricted stock units vest upon the earlier of a Change in Control or one-third after the second anniversary of the award, one-third on the third anniversary of the award, and one-third on the fourth anniversary of the award; 30,000 of these restricted stock units vest upon the earlier of a Change in Control or the fourth anniversary of the award, and 15,000 of these restricted stock units vest upon the earlier of a Change in Control or one-third after the first anniversary of the award, one-third on the second anniversary of the award, and one-third on the third anniversary of the award. For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $28,000 and $27,000 respectively, related to these restricted stock unit awards.

The following table outlines the restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2024:

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

    

Shares

    

Fair Value

Non-vested, December 31, 2023

 

430,505

$

3.31

Granted

30,000

0.99

Non-vested, March 31, 2024

460,505

$

3.16

Warrants:

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 2,706,561 warrants outstanding related to the Company’s December 13, 2023 Offering. These warrants are immediately cash exercisable at an exercise price of $2.00 per share and expire on December 13, 2028.

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REVENUE
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
REVENUE  
REVENUE

4.    REVENUE

The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by customer type and geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2024:

United States

Distributors/

Government

    

Direct

    

Strategic Partners

    

Agencies

    

Total

Product sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

United States

$

21,616

$

18,000

$

$

39,616

Germany

 

3,537,727

3,537,727

All other countries

 

1,750,541

3,661,636

5,412,177

Total product revenue

 

5,309,884

3,679,636

8,989,520

Grant and other income:

 

United States

 

796,772

796,772

 

Total revenue

$

5,309,884

$

3,679,636

$

796,772

$

9,786,292

The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by customer type and geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2023:

United States

Distributors/

Government

    

Direct

    

Strategic Partners

    

Agencies

    

Total

Product sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

United States

$

3,770

$

$

$

3,770

Germany

 

3,337,904

3,337,904

All other countries

 

1,502,599

3,065,766

4,568,365

Total product revenue

 

4,844,273

3,065,766

7,910,039

Grant and other income:

 

United States

 

1,539,457

1,539,457

 

Total revenue

$

4,844,273

$

3,065,766

$

1,539,457

$

9,449,496

The Company has two primary revenue streams: (1) sales of the CytoSorb device and related device accessories and (2) grant income from contracts with various agencies of the United States government. The following is a brief description of each revenue stream.

CytoSorb Sales

The Company sells its CytoSorb device using both its own sales force (direct sales) and through the use of distributors and/or strategic partners. The majority of sales of the device are outside the United States, as CytoSorb is not yet approved for commercial sale in the United States. However, in April 2020, the Company was granted EUA of CytoSorb for use in critically-ill patients infected with COVID-19 with imminent or confirmed respiratory failure by the FDA. Direct sales outside the United States relate to sales to hospitals located in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom. Direct sales are fulfilled from the Company’s warehouse facility in Berlin, Germany. There are no formal sales contracts with any direct customers relating to product price or minimum purchase requirements. However, there are agreements in place with certain direct customers that provide for either free of charge product or rebate credits based upon achieving minimum purchase levels. The Company records the value of these items earned as a reduction of revenue. These customers submit purchase orders and the order is fulfilled and shipped directly to the customer. Prices to all direct customers are based on a standard price list based on the packaged quantity (6 packs versus 12 packs).

Distributor and strategic partner sales make up the remaining product sales. These distributors are located in various countries throughout the world. The Company has a formal written contract with each distributor/strategic partner. These contracts have terms ranging from 1-5 years in length, with three years being the typical term. In addition, certain distributors are eligible for volume discount pricing if their unit sales are in excess of the base amount in the contract.

Most distributor’s/strategic partner’s contracts have minimum annual purchase requirements in order to maintain exclusivity in their respective territories.

There is no additional consideration or monetary penalty that would be required to be paid to CytoSorbents if a distributor does not meet the minimum purchase commitments included in the contract, however, at the discretion of the Company, the distributor may lose its exclusive rights in the territory if such commitments are not met.

Government Grants

The Company has been the recipient of various grant contracts from various agencies of the United States government, primarily the Department of Defense, to perform various research and development activities. These contracts fall into one of the following categories:

1.Fixed price – the Company invoices the contract amount in equal installments over the term of the contract without regard to the timing of the costs incurred related to this contract. If billings on fixed price contracts exceed the costs incurred, revenue will be deferred to the extent of the excess billings.
2.Cost reimbursement – the Company submits monthly invoices during the term of the contract for the amount of direct costs incurred during that month plus an agreed upon percentage that relates to allowable overhead and general and administrative expenses. Cumulative amounts invoiced may not exceed the maximum amount of funding stipulated in the contract.
3.Cost plus – this type of contract is similar to a cost reimbursement contract but this type also allows for the Company to additionally invoice for a fee amount that is included in the contract.
4.Performance based – the Company submits invoices only upon the achievement of the milestones listed in the contract. The amount to be invoiced for each milestone is documented in the contract.

These government contracts have terms ranging from three months to four years. The Company may apply for an extension of the term of the contract in order to complete its research and development activities but would not receive additional funding during the extension period in excess of the original contract. See Note 2 regarding the accounting policies related to these contracts.

In summary, the contracts the Company has with customers are the distributor/strategic partner contracts related to CytoSorb product sales, agreements with direct customers related to free-of-charge product and credit rebates based upon achieving minimum purchase levels, and contracts with various government agencies related to the Company’s grants. The Company does not currently incur any

outside/third party incremental costs to obtain any of these contracts. The Company does incur internal costs, primarily salary related costs, to obtain the contracts related to the grants. Company employees spend time reviewing the program requirements and developing the budget and related proposal to submit to the grantor agency. There may additionally be travel expenditures involved with meeting with government agency officials during the negotiation of the contract. These internal costs are expensed as incurred.

The following table provides information about receivables and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:

    

March 31, 2024

    

December 31, 2023

Contract receivables, which are included in grants and accounts receivable

$

4,974,578

$

3,846,271

Contract liabilities, which are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities

$

1,595,652

$

1,577,141

Contract receivables represent balances due from product sales to distributors amounting to $4,538,868 and $3,270,724 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and billed and unbilled amounts due on government contracts amounting to $435,710 and $575,547 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Contract liabilities represent the value of free of charge goods and credit rebates earned in accordance with the terms of certain direct customer agreements, which amounted to $191,727 and $196,322 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and deferred grant revenue related to the billing on fixed price government contracts in excess of costs incurred, which amounted to $1,403,924 and $1,376,819 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

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LONG-TERM DEBT
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
LONG-TERM DEBT  
LONG-TERM DEBT

5.    LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

On June 30, 2016, the Company and its wholly - owned subsidiary, CytoSorbents Medical, Inc. (together, the “Borrower”), entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, (the “Bank”), pursuant to which the Company borrowed $10 million in two equal tranches of $5 million (the “Original Term Loans”). On March 29, 2018, the Original Term Loans were refinanced with the Bank pursuant to an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between the Bank and the Borrower (the “Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement”), under which the Bank agreed to loan the Borrower up to an aggregate of $15 million to be disbursed in two tranches (1) one tranche of $10 million (the “Term A Loan”), which was funded on the Closing Date and used to refinance the Original Term Loans, and (2) a second tranche of $5 million which may be disbursed at the Borrower’s sole request prior to March 31, 2019 provided certain conditions are met (the “Term B Loan” and together with the Term A Loan, the “Term Loans”). On July 31, 2019, the Borrower entered into the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “First Amendment”) with the Bank, which amended certain provisions of the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement and the 2018 Success Fee Letter (the “2018 Letter”). In connection with the execution of the First Amendment, the draw period for the Term B Loan was extended to August 15, 2019 and the Company drew down the full $5.0 million Term B Loan on the Settlement Date, bringing the total outstanding debt to $15 million at July 31, 2019. The proceeds of Term Loans were used for general business requirements in accordance with the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement. On December 4, 2020 (the “Third Amendment Closing Date”), the Company closed on the Third Amendment (the “Third Amendment”) of its Amended Loan and Security Agreement with Bridge Bank. Under the terms of the Amendment, the Company repaid the outstanding principal balance of its existing $15 million term loans and simultaneously received a commitment from Bridge Bank to provide a new term loan of $15 million, if needed. On January 19, 2022 (the “Fourth Amendment Closing Date”), the Company closed on the Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) of its Amended Loan and Security Agreement with Bridge Bank. Under the terms of the Amendment, the Company received a commitment from Bridge Bank to provide a new term loan of up to $15 million, if needed and entered into the Fourth Amendment Success Fee Letter (the “2022 Success Fee Letter”). On December 28, 2022 (the “Fifth Amendment Date”), the Company entered into the Fifth Amendment of its Amended Loan and Security Agreement with Bridge Bank. The Fifth Amendment extends the draw period under the Fourth Amendment to the earlier of (i) March 1, 2023 and (ii) the occurrence of an Event of Default. On March 9, 2023, the Company entered into the Sixth Amendment of its Amended Loan and Security Agreement. The Sixth Amendment further extends the draw period to March 24, 2023. Therefore, no further draws are available as of the date of this filing.

The Fourth Amendment provides a tranche of term loans (the “Term C Loans”) in the aggregate amount of $15 million, which are available for the Company to draw down at its sole discretion in three tranches of $5 million each at any time during the period commencing on the Fourth Amendment Date and ending on the earlier of (i) December 31, 2022 and (ii) the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Amended Loan and Security Agreement). The Term C Loans shall bear interest at the Index Rate (defined in the Amendment as the greater of 3.25% or the Prime Rate as published by the Wall Street Journal on the last business date of the month immediately preceding the month in which the interest will accrue) plus 1.25%. Pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, interest on the Term

C Loans is subject to an interest rate cap of 8.00%. On December 27, 2022, the Company drew down the first $5 million tranche of the Term C loans available under the terms of the Fourth Amendment. Under the terms of the Fourth Amendment, commencing on February 1, 2023, the Company is required to make monthly payments of interest only through December 2023. The interest-only period will be further extended through June 2024 provided the Company has met both the required reserves test and the seventy-five percent test, as set forth in the Fourth Amendment, as of November 30, 2023. The Company did not meet the required reserves test as of November 30, 2023, and accordingly, commencing on January 1, 2024, the Company is required to make equal monthly payments of principal of $208,333, together with accrued and unpaid interest, through December 1, 2025 at which time the loan balance will be paid in full.

On the Fourth Amendment Closing Date, the Company was required to pay a non-refundable closing fee of approximately $18,750, which was amortized as a monthly charge to interest expense. On the Third Amendment Closing Date, the Company paid a non-refundable closing fee of $75,000, which was amortized as a charge to interest expense. In addition, the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement requires the Company to pay a non-refundable final fee equal to 2.5% of the principal amount of the Term Loan funded upon the earlier of the (i) the maturity date or (ii) termination of the Term Loans via acceleration or prepayment. This final fee is being accrued and charged to interest expense over the term of the loan. For each the three month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded interest expense of approximately $10,700 related to the final fee. The Term Loans are evidenced by a secured promissory note issued to the Bank by the Company. If the Company elects to prepay the Term Loans pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, it will owe a prepayment fee to the Bank, as follows: (1) for a prepayment made on or after the funding date of a Term Loan through and including the first anniversary of such funding date, an amount equal to 2.0% of the principal amount of such Term Loan prepaid; (2) for a prepayment made after the first anniversary of the funding date of a Term Loan through and including the second anniversary of such funding date, an amount equal to 1.5% of the principal amount of such Term Loan prepaid; and (3) for a prepayment made after the second anniversary of the funding date of a Term Loan, an amount equal to 1.0% of the principal amount of such Term Loan prepaid.

The Company’s and CytoSorbents Medical, Inc.’s obligations under the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement are joint and severable and are secured by a first priority security interest in favor of the Bank with respect to the Company’s Shares (as defined in the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement) and the Borrower’s Collateral (as defined in the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, which definition excludes the Borrower’s intellectual property and other customary exceptions).

2018 Success Fee Letter:

Pursuant to the amended 2018 Letter, the Borrower shall pay to the Bank a success fee in the amount equal to 6.37% of the funded amount of the Term B Loan (as defined in the Restated Loan and Security Agreement) (the “Success Fee”) upon the first occurrence of any of the following events: (a) a sale or other disposition by the Borrower of all or substantially all of its assets; (b) a merger or consolidation of the Borrower into or with another person or entity, where the holders of the Borrower’s outstanding voting equity securities as of immediately prior to such merger or consolidation hold less than a majority of the issued and outstanding voting equity securities of the successor or surviving person or entity as of immediately following the consummation of such merger or consolidation; (c) a transaction or a series of related transactions in which any “person” or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of a sufficient number of shares of all classes of stock then outstanding of the Borrower ordinarily entitled to vote in the election of directors, empowering such “person” or “group” to elect a majority of the Board of Directors of the Borrower, who did not have such power before such transaction; or (d) the closing price per share for the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market being the greater of (i) 70% or more over $7.05, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on March 29, 2018 (after giving effect to any stock splits or consolidations effected after the date thereof) for five successive business days, or (ii) at least 26.13% more than the average price of Company’s common stock for the 365-day period ending on the date of the funding of the Term B Loan. This obligation shall terminate on the fifth anniversary of the funding of the Term B Loan and shall survive the termination of the loan agreement and the prepayment of the Term B Loan.

2022 Success Fee Letter:

Pursuant to the 2022 Success Fee Letter, the Borrower will pay to the Bank a success fee equal to (i) 1% of $5 million if the Company draws down the first tranche of the Term C Loan and is payable only if the Company’s stock price equals or exceeds $8 for five consecutive trading days; (ii) 1.5% of $5 million if the Company draws down the second tranche of the Term C Loan and is payable only if the Company’s stock price equals or exceeds $10 for five consecutive trading days; and (iii) 2% of $5,000,000 if the Company draws down the third tranche of the Term C Loan and is payable only if the Company’s stock price equals or exceeds $12 for five

consecutive trading days (together, the “Success Fee”). Borrower may pay the Success Fee in cash or in shares of common stock, at Borrower’s sole discretion. The right of Bank to receive the Success Fees and the obligation of the Borrower to pay the Success Fees hereunder shall terminate on the date that is fifth anniversary of the funding date of the last Term C Loans made but shall survive the termination of the Loan Agreement and any prepayment of the Term C Loans.

Long-term debt consists of the following as of March 31, 2024:

Principal amount

    

$

4,375,000

Accrued final fee

 

53,571

Subtotal

 

4,428,571

Less Current maturities

 

(2,500,000)

Long-term debt net of current maturities

$

1,928,571

Principal payments of debt are due as follows during the periods ending March 31:

2025

    

$

2,500,000

2026

 

1,875,000

Total

$

4,375,000

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

6.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Employment Agreements

On July 30, 2019, CytoSorbents Corporation entered into amended and restated executive employment agreements with its principal executives, Dr. Phillip P. Chan, Chief Executive Officer, Vincent Capponi, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Kathleen P. Bloch, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer. Each of the agreements has an initial term of three years and was retroactively effective as of January 1, 2019. On April 12, 2020, CytoSorbents Corporation entered into an executive employment agreement with Dr. Efthymios Deliargyris, who began employment as Chief Medical Officer on May 1, 2020, with an initial term that expired on December 31, 2021. After the expiration of the initial terms, the employment agreements will automatically renew for additional terms of one year unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least 60 days prior to a renewal. In January 2024, these employment agreements automatically renewed for an additional one year.

The foregoing employment agreements each provide for base salary and other customary benefits which include participation in group insurance plans, paid time off and reimbursement of certain business-related expenses, including travel and continuing educational expenses, as well as bonus and/or equity awards at the discretion of the Board of Directors. In addition, the agreements provide for certain termination benefits in the event of termination without “Cause” or voluntary termination of employment for “Good Reason”, as defined in each agreement. The agreements also provide for certain benefits in the event of a “Change of Control” of the Company, as defined in each agreement.

Effective March 31, 2023, Ms. Bloch retired from her role as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Ms. Bloch’s employment agreement expired on March 31, 2023, upon her retirement from the Company. In connection with Ms. Bloch’s retirement, the Company and Ms. Bloch entered into a Consulting Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2023 (the “Consulting Agreement”), pursuant to which Ms. Bloch served as a consultant to the Company and as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer. On September 18, 2023, the Company entered into a new Employment Agreement with Ms. Kathleen P. Bloch pursuant to which Ms. Bloch will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Bloch’s service under the Employment Agreement has replaced and terminated the Consulting Agreement disclosed above. The Employment Agreement provides for base salary and other customary benefits which include participation in group insurance plans, paid time off and reimbursement of certain business-related expenses, including travel and continuing educational expenses, as well as bonus and/or equity awards at the discretion of the Board of Directors. In addition, the agreement provides for certain termination benefits in the event of termination without “Cause” or voluntary termination of employment for “Good Reason”, as defined in each agreement. Unless terminated sooner by either the Company or Ms. Bloch, the Employment Agreement will remain in effect until December 31, 2025, and thereafter, as mutually agreed between the Company and Ms. Bloch.

Litigation

The Company is, from time to time, subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company intends to defend vigorously against any future claims and litigation.

On March 5, 2024, Danielle Greene, a former employee, filed a complaint against us in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Mercer County, alleging breach of the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”). The complaint specifically alleges that we violated the provisions of the CEPA by allegedly terminating Ms. Greene in retaliation for complaining about certain business practices. We dispute these allegations and intend to vigorously defend against them, but there can be no assurance as to the outcome of the litigation.

Royalty Agreements

Pursuant to an agreement dated August 11, 2003, an existing investor agreed to make a $4 million equity investment in the Company. These amounts were received by the Company in 2003. In connection with this agreement the Company granted the investor a perpetual royalty of 3% on all gross revenues received by the Company from the sale of its CytoSorb device which such rights were assigned to an existing investor in 2017. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded royalty expenses of approximately $267,000 and $234,000, respectively. These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

On August 1, 2022, the Company entered into the Marketing Agreement with Fresenius, which expands the Company’s strategic partnership with Fresenius by establishing a multi-stage global collaboration to combat life-threatening diseases in critical care. The Marketing Agreement has an initial term of three years, with an automatic renewal for an additional two years at the end of such initial term, subject to earlier termination by either of the parties (the “Term”) To help support the increased marketing and promotional efforts of the expanded collaboration, the Company has agreed to subsidize a portion of the marketing costs through royalty payments to Fresenius. Initially, the Marketing Agreement provides for royalty payments equal to 0.9% of the Company’s net sales of CytoSorb products made during the Term (excluding net sales in the United States). This initial royalty rate was determined based on certain assumptions regarding the percentage of the Company’s sale of CytoSorb products that are used with the Fresenius critical care platforms in the intensive care unit outside of the United States but is subject to adjustment if the Company determines that the underlying assumptions have changed significantly. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not record any expense related to this agreement. The launch of this program is expected to occur in 2024.

License Agreement

In an agreement dated September 1, 2006, the Company entered into a license agreement which provides the Company the exclusive right to use its patented technology and proprietary know - how relating to adsorbent polymers for a period of 18 years. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has agreed to pay license fees of 2.5% to 5% on the sale of certain of its products if and when those products are sold commercially for a term not greater than 18 years commencing with the first sale of such product. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 per the terms of the license agreement, the Company recorded licensing expenses of approximately $446,000 and $390,000, respectively. These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

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LEASES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
LEASES  
LEASES

7.    LEASES

The Company leases its operating facilities in both the United States and Germany under operating lease agreements. In March 2021, CytoSorbents Medical Inc. entered into a lease agreement for a new operating facility at 305 College Road East, Princeton, New Jersey, which contains office, laboratory, manufacturing and warehouse space. The lease commenced on June 1, 2021. The Early Term commenced on June 1, 2021 and lasted until September 30, 2021. The lease also contains two five-year renewal options; however, the Company has determined that it is not likely that they will exercise these options. Commencing on September 30, 2021, the remaining lease term will last for 15.5 years. The lease requires monthly rental payments of $25,208 for the Initial Early Term, $88,254 for the Early Term and initial monthly payments of approximately $111,171 in the first year of the remaining term. Following the first year of the remaining term, the annual base rent will increase by approximately 2.75% annually over the remaining term. The lease also contains six months of rent abatement (months 1, 2, 3, 25, 26 and 27 of the remaining lease term). In addition to the base rent, payments of operating expenses and real estate taxes will be required. These payments are to be based on actual amounts incurred during 2021 multiplied by the Company’s share of the total building space (92.3%). The landlord will also provide an allowance of approximately

$1,455,000 related to certain building improvements as outlined in the lease. In April 2021, the Company provided the landlord with a letter of credit in the amount of approximately $1,467,000 as security. The Company has determined that this lease should be treated as an operating lease in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842. On April 1, 2021, the Company recorded a right-of-use asset and related lease liability of approximately $11.6 million, which represents the estimated present value of the lease payments at the commencement date discounted at the Company’s incremental borrowing rate of 9.8%. In addition, due to the six months of rent abatement and annual base rent escalations during the remaining lease term that commenced on September 30, 2021, the Company will recognize rent expense on this lease on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the lease for the difference between the rent expense recognized and the required payments under the lease.

In September 2021, the Company extended its two operating leases for its office facility in Germany. These leases require combined base rent payments amounting to approximately $12,100 per month. The initial lease term of both leases ends August 31, 2026. In addition, the Company is obligated to monthly operating expenses of approximately $3,000 per month. Both leases have a five-year option to renew that would extend the lease term to August 31, 2031. There are no provisions in the leases to increase the base rent during the renewal period. There were no lease incentives and no initial direct costs were incurred related to these leases.

In January 2021, CytoSorbents Europe GmbH entered into a lease for 1,068 square meters of additional warehouse space. The lease commenced on April 1, 2021 and requires monthly payments of base rent of $7,784 and other costs of approximately $239 and has a term of five years. The lease also has an option to extend the lease term for an additional five-year period through March 31, 2031. The Company has determined that this lease should be treated as an operating lease in accordance with the provisions of ASC 842. On April 1, 2020, the Company recorded a right-of-use asset and related lease liability at the estimated present value of the lease payments at the commencement date of approximately $594,000.

Right-Of-Use Asset and Lease Liability:

The Company’s consolidated balance sheets reflect the value of the right-of-use asset and related lease liability. This value was calculated based on the present value of the remaining base rent lease payments. The remaining lease payments include the renewal periods for both facilities as the Company has determined that it is probable that the renewal options will be exercised under each of the lease agreements. The discount rate used was the Company’s incremental borrowing rate, which is 9.8%, as the Company could not determine the rate implicit in the lease. As a result, the value of the right-of- use asset and related lease liability is as follows:

March 31, 

December 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

Right-of-use asset

$

11,925,299

$

12,058,896

Total lease liability

$

13,182,625

$

13,270,295

Less current portion

 

(392,617)

(373,636)

Lease liability, net of current portion

$

12,790,008

$

12,896,659

The maturities of the lease liabilities are as follows as of March 31, 2024:

2025

    

$

1,666,361

2026

 

1,705,626

2027

 

1,745,970

2028

 

1,787,424

2029

 

1,830,017

Thereafter

 

14,950,174

Total lease payments

23,685,572

Present value discount

(10,502,947)

Total

$

13,182,625

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, operating cash flows paid in connection with operating leases amounted to approximately $552,000 and $633,000, respectively.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term was 12.4 and 12.7 years, respectively.

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NET LOSS PER SHARE
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
NET LOSS PER SHARE  
NET LOSS PER SHARE

8.    NET LOSS PER SHARE

Basic loss per share and diluted loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 have been computed by dividing the net loss for each respective period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during that period.

All outstanding warrants, options and restricted stock awards representing approximately 16,061,000 and 10,855,000 incremental shares as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, have been excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share as they are anti-dilutive.

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

9.    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 1,124,400 shares of common stock to the Company’s employees which will be awarded based upon each employee’s 2024 individual performance evaluation. Once awarded, these options will vest one half on the first anniversary of the grant date, one quarter on the second anniversary of the grant date, and one quarter on the third anniversary of the grant date. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $763,000.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 931,548 shares of common stock to certain of the Company’s employees. These options will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $594,000.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 110,000 shares of common stock to members of the Company’s Board of Directors. These options will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $70,000.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 556,000 shares of common stock to certain senior managers of the Company. These options will vest one half on the first anniversary of the grant date, one quarter on second anniversary of the grant date, one quarter on third anniversary of the grant date. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $377,000.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted 343,000 restricted stock units to certain senior managers of the Company. These restricted stock units will vest one half on the first anniversary of the grant date and one half on the second anniversary of the grant date. The grant date fair value of these unvested restricted stock units amounted to approximately $328,000.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Directors granted 69,750 restricted stock units to certain employees of the Company. These restricted stock units will only vest upon a Change in Control of the Company, as defined in the Amended and Restated CytoSorbents Corporation 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The grant date fair value of these unvested restricted stock units amounted to approximately $67,000.

On April 8, 2024, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 131,339 shares of common stock to employees related to the Company’s salary reduction for stock options program. The grant date fair value of these unvested options amounted to approximately $84,000. These options will vest in full on January 31, 2025.

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Nature of Business

Nature of Business

The Company is a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in intensive care and cardiac surgery using blood purification. The Company, through its subsidiary CytoSorbents Medical, Inc. (formerly known as CytoSorbents, Inc.), is engaged in the research, development and commercialization of medical devices with its blood purification technology platform which incorporates a proprietary adsorbent, porous polymer technology. The Company, through its wholly-owned European subsidiary, CytoSorbents Europe GmbH, conducts sales and marketing related operations for the CytoSorb device. In March 2016, the Company formed CytoSorbents Switzerland GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe GmbH. This subsidiary, which began operations during the second quarter of 2016, provides marketing and direct sales services in Switzerland. In November 2018, the Company formed CytoSorbents Poland Sp. z.o.o., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe GmbH. This subsidiary, which began operations during the first quarter of 2019, provides marketing and direct sales services in Poland. In the third quarter of 2019, the Company formed CytoSorbents UK Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Medical, Inc., which is responsible for the management of the Company’s clinical trial activities in the United Kingdom. In March 2022, the Company formed CytoSorbents Medical UK Limited to provide marketing and direct sales services in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe, GmbH. In October 2022, the Company formed CytoSorbents France SAS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CytoSorbents Europe, GmbH, to provide marketing and direct sales services in France. In May 2023, the Company formed CytoSorbents India Private Limited to provide marketing and direct sales services in India. CytoSorb, the Company’s flagship product, was approved in the European Union (“EU”) in March 2011 and is currently being marketed and distributed in more than 75 countries around the world, as an effective extracorporeal cytokine absorber, designed to reduce the “cytokine storm” or “cytokine release syndrome” seen in critical illnesses that may result in massive inflammation, organ failure, and patient death. In May 2018, the Company received a label extension for CytoSorb covering use of the device for the removal of bilirubin and myoglobin which allows for the use of the device in the treatment of liver failure and trauma, respectively. CytoSorb is also being used during and after cardiac surgery to remove inflammatory mediators that can lead to post-operative complications, including multiple organ failure. In January 2020, CytoSorb received EU CE Mark label expansion to include the removal of ticagrelor during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. In May 2020, CytoSorb also received EU CE Mark label expansion to include rivaroxaban removal for the same indication.

In April 2020, CytoSorb received United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Emergency Use Authorization (“EUA”) of CytoSorb for use in adult critically ill COVID-19 patients with imminent or confirmed respiratory failure. The CytoSorb device has neither been cleared nor approved for the indication to treat patients with COVID-19 infection. The EUA will be effective until a declaration is made that the circumstances justifying the EUA have terminated or until revoked by the FDA.

In April 2020, the Company also announced that the FDA had granted Breakthrough Designation for its DrugSorb-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System for the removal of ticagrelor in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit during emergent and urgent cardiothoracic surgery. The Breakthrough Devices Program provides for more effective treatment of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating disease or conditions, in this case the need to reverse the effects of ticagrelor in emergent or urgent cardiac surgery that can otherwise cause a high risk of serious or life-threatening bleeding. Through Breakthrough Designation, the FDA intends to work with CytoSorbents to expedite the development, assessment, and regulatory review of CytoSorbents’ technology for the removal of ticagrelor, while maintaining statutory standards of regulatory approval (e.g., 510(k), de novo 510(k) or premarket approval) consistent with the FDA’s mission to protect and promote public health. In July 2021, the Company received full approval of its Investigative Device Exemption (“IDE”) to conduct the pivotal STAR-T (Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal – Ticagrelor) double-blind randomized control trial (“RCT”) for up to 120 patients in the United States to support FDA marketing approval. In July 2023, the Company announced that enrollment in the STAR-T trial has completed, and in August 2023, the Company announced completion of the STAR-T trial, following the last scheduled patient follow-up. In December 2023, the Company announced that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (the “DSMB”) performed a final review of the full unblinded data on all 140 patients in the STAR-T trial and concluded there were no issues with device safety, meeting the primary safety endpoint of the study. The Company has also performed the initial data analysis on the primary effectiveness endpoint of STAR-T trial. Based on this analysis, the study did not meet the primary effectiveness endpoint in the overall patient population that underwent different types of cardiac surgeries. However, the study did demonstrate evidence of reduced bleeding complications, including serious bleeding events, in patients in the pre-specified isolated coronary artery bypass graft (“CABG”) surgery population, representing more than 90% of the overall study population. The topline results of 140-patient, double-blinded, multicenter, pivotal STAR-T randomized, controlled trial were featured as a late breaking presentation at the 104th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) held in Toronto, Canada on April 28, 2024. The Company believes the safety and effectiveness data from STAR-T will support the parallel regulatory submission of DrugSorb-ATR to the FDA and Health Canada in the third quarter of 2024.

In August 2021, the Company announced that it was granted a second Breakthrough Device designation for its DrugSorb-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System by the FDA. This Breakthrough Device designation covers the removal of the Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) apixaban and rivaroxaban in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to reduce the likelihood of serious perioperative bleeding during urgent cardiothoracic surgery. In October 2021, the Company also received full FDA approval of an IDE application to conduct a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical study for up to 120 patients entitled, “Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal – Direct Oral Anticoagulants (STAR-D),” in the United States to support FDA marketing approval. The study has been postponed while the Company concentrates its clinical focus on STAR-T.

If FDA marketing approval is obtained for either the removal of ticagrelor or direct oral anticoagulants indications, the device will be marketed as DrugSorb-ATR in the United States. The DrugSorb-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System is based on the same polymer technology as CytoSorb.

In May 2022, the Company announced that the Company entered into a three-year preferred supplier agreement with Asklepios, making CytoSorb available without restrictions to all of the approximately 170 healthcare facilities across 14 states throughout Germany at which Asklepios operates. This includes Asklepios Klinik St. Georg in Hamburg, Germany, which pioneered the use of CytoSorb to remove antithrombotic drugs during cardiothoracic surgery and is well-known for their seminal publication on CytoSorb use for this application during emergency cardiac surgery in patients at high risk of bleeding.

In June 2022, the Company announced that, following a successful pilot program in three countries, the Company signed an expanded non-exclusive agreement with Nikkiso Europe GmbH (“Nikkiso”) to distribute Nikkiso’s PureADJUST stand-alone hemoperfusion pump and accessories in a total of 14 countries. In addition to securing the rights to sell Nikkiso’s stand-alone pump and accessories in Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg, the Company entered into an expanded multi-country reseller agreement with Nikkiso covering the following countries: Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Finland, France, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia and Switzerland. The Company will also be able to provide field support services in these countries. In September 2023, the distribution agreement with Nikkiso expired, and the Company indicated that it would not seek renewal of the agreement. The Company is actively working with a new supplier to provide a stand-alone hemoperfusion pump.

In August 2022, the Company entered into a Marketing Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH (“Fresenius”), which expands the Company’s strategic partnership with Fresenius by establishing a multi-stage global collaboration to combat life-threatening diseases in critical care. The Marketing Agreement provides for the combined marketing and promotion of CytoSorb with Fresenius’ critical care products by Fresenius’ marketing organization worldwide, excluding the United States. The Marketing Agreement has an initial term of three years, with an automatic renewal for an additional two years at the end of such initial term, subject to earlier termination by either of the parties (the “Term”). Compared to the prior co-marketing agreement between the parties, the Marketing Agreement intends to increase the commitments from both parties and to ensure an ongoing and consistent level of marketing and promotional activity specifically focused around CytoSorb, where Fresenius will actively market and promote CytoSorb as the featured blood purification therapy for removal of cytokines, bilirubin, and myoglobin on its critical care platforms. Specifically, the Marketing Agreement provides that various Fresenius-led in-person, virtual, social media, and web-based marketing programs and events will feature the CytoSorb therapy and highlight the cooperation between the two companies in the field of critical care during the Term. To help support the increased marketing and promotional efforts of the expanded collaboration, CytoSorbents has agreed to subsidize a portion of the marketing costs through a royalty payment to Fresenius Medical Care based on CytoSorb sales in the intensive care unit on Fresenius Medical Care platforms, excluding the United States. In addition to strengthening and expanding the global marketing of CytoSorb, the Company and Fresenius also plan to work together to bring new innovative solutions to the market. The Marketing Agreement also includes the certification of compatibility of CytoSorb for usage on Fresenius’ current critical care platforms. The launch of this program is expected to occur in 2024.

The technology is based upon biocompatible, highly porous polymer sorbent beads that can actively remove toxic substances from blood and other bodily fluids by pore capture and surface adsorption. The Company has numerous products under development based upon this unique blood purification technology which, as of December 31, 2023, is protected by 21 issued U.S. patents and multiple international patents, with applications pending both in the U.S. and internationally. These patents and patent applications are directed to various compositions and methods of use related to the Company’s blood purification technologies and are expected to expire between 2024 and 2038, absent any patent term extensions. Management believes that any near-term expiring patents will not have a significant impact on the Company’s ongoing business.

Stock Market Listing

Stock Market Listing

On December 17, 2014, the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, was approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”), and it began trading on Nasdaq on December 23, 2014, under the symbol “CTSO.” Previously, the Company’s common stock traded in the over-the-counter-market on the OTC Bulletin Board.

Basis of Consolidation and Foreign Currency Translation

Basis of Consolidation and Foreign Currency Translation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CytoSorbents Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, CytoSorbents Medical, Inc. and CytoSorbents Europe GmbH. In addition, the consolidated financial statements include CytoSorbents Switzerland GmbH, CytoSorbents Poland Sp. z.o.o., CytoSorbents Medical UK Limited and CytoSorbents France SAS, wholly-owned subsidiaries of CytoSorbents Europe GmbH, and CytoSorbents UK Limited and CytoSorbents India Private Limited, wholly-owned subsidiaries of CytoSorbents Medical, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Translation gains and losses resulting from the process of remeasuring into the United States of America dollar, the foreign currency financial statements of the European subsidiary, for which the United States of America dollar is the functional currency, are included in operations. The Euro is the functional currency of the European Subsidiary. Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) included in net loss amounted to approximately $(1,426,000) and $661,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company translates assets and liabilities of all of its foreign subsidiaries at the exchange rate in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date. The Company translates revenue and expenses at the daily average exchange rates. The Company includes accumulated net translation adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders’ equity.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

The following table provides a summary of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash to amounts shown in the consolidated balance sheets:

    

March 31, 2024

    

December 31, 2023

Cash and cash equivalents

$

8,608,380

$

14,131,137

Restricted cash

 

1,483,958

 

1,483,958

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

10,092,338

$

15,615,095

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

The Company’s total restricted cash in the amount of $1,483,958 consists of cash of $1,467,459 that the Company is obligated to maintain as collateral for the outstanding letter of credit with Bridge Bank that was provided to the landlord of the College Road facility as security and cash of $16,499 that the Company is obligated to maintain as collateral for the credit limit on the Company’s credit card accounts.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

Trade accounts receivable consist of amounts due from direct customers, distributors and agencies of the U.S. government and are presented at net realizable value. At each balance sheet date, the Company estimates an expected allowance for credit losses inherent in the Company’s accounts receivable portfolio based on historical experience, specific allowances for known troubled accounts, and other available evidence. In addition, also at each reporting date, this estimate is updated to reflect any changes in credit risk since the receivable was initially recorded. This estimate is calculated on a pooled basis where similar risk characteristics exist. The Company has identified the following portfolio segments: direct customers, distributors/strategic partners and the U.S. government.

A fixed reserve percentage for each pool is derived from a review of the Company’s historical losses in relation to the total pool. This estimate is adjusted quarterly for management’s assessment of current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts regarding future events, and any other factors deemed relevant by the Company. The Company believes historical loss information is a reasonable starting point in which to calculate the expected allowance for credit losses as the Company’s portfolio segments have remained constant over the Company’s historical evaluation period.

The Company writes off receivables when there is information that indicates the debtor is facing significant financial difficulty and there is no possibility of recovery. If any recoveries are made from any accounts previously written off, they are recognized as an offset to credit loss expense in the year of recovery. The total amount of write-offs was immaterial to the financial statements as a whole for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The allowance for credit losses reflects accounts receivable balances that are written off when management determines they are uncollectible.

The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist, and measures the allowance for credit losses using the following methods:

Direct Customers—The Company measures expected credit losses on direct customer receivables using an aging methodology. The risk of loss for direct customer receivables is low based on the Company’s historical experience. The estimate of expected credit losses considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and supportable forecasts.

Distributors/Strategic Partners—The Company measures expected credit losses on distributor receivables using an individual reserve methodology. The risk of loss in this portfolio is low based on the Company’s historical experience. The estimate of expected credit losses considers the past payment history of each distributor.

U.S. Government— These receivables are related to the Company’s government grants. The Company measures expected credit losses on these receivables using an individual reserve methodology. The risk of loss in this portfolio is very low based on the Company’s historical experience, as these receivables are supported by approved grant award contracts.

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value under the first in, first out (FIFO) method. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s inventory was comprised of finished goods, which amounted to $2,013,420 and $2,155,457, respectively; work in process which amounted to $1,107,630 and $838,871, respectively; and raw materials, which amounted to $617,717 and $685,801, respectively. Devices used in clinical trials or for research and development purposes are removed from inventory and charged to research and development expenses at the time of their use. Donated devices are removed from inventory and charged to selling, general and administrative expenses.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided for by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of their economic useful lives or the term of the related leases. Gains and losses on depreciable assets retired or sold are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the year of disposal. Repairs and maintenance expenditures are expensed as incurred.

Patents

Patents

Legal costs incurred to establish and successfully defend patents are capitalized. When patents are issued, capitalized costs are amortized on the straight-line method over the related patent term. In the event a patent is abandoned, the net book value of the patent is written off.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets

The Company assesses the impairment of patents and other long-lived assets under accounting standards for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the Company recognizes an impairment loss only if its carrying amount is not recoverable through its undiscounted cash flows and measures the impairment loss based on the difference between the carrying amount and fair value. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $64,000 and $111,000, respectively, related to the impairment of certain issued patents and pending patent applications in certain specific jurisdictions and the abandonment of certain pending patent application costs in the ordinary course of business. This charge is included in legal, financial and other consulting in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when the Company ships its products to its direct customers and distributors/strategic partners. Revenue is recognized on its grant awards with agencies of U.S. government in accordance with the terms of the award contract. See Note 4 for a description of the types of government contracts. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for the products shipped or the services provided under their grant contracts. To achieve this core principle, the Company applies the following five steps:

1.Identify Contracts with Customers - The Company’s contracts with its direct customers are generally in the form of a purchase order. The Company has formal written contracts with each of its distributors/strategic partners that define their respective territories and minimum purchase commitments which must be met in order to maintain exclusivity in their territory. Distributors/strategic partner customers also submit purchase orders with each order that define the terms of shipment and transaction price. The Company has a contract for each grant award with various agencies of the U.S. government.
2.Identify Performance Obligations - The performance obligations in contracts with direct customers and distributors/strategic partners are for the shipment of the CytoSorb device and related accessory parts. The performance obligations for government contracts are dependent on the contract type, however, these are generally based on the costs incurred related to each government contract.
3.Determine Transaction Price - The price charged is based on the Company’s price list for the CytoSorb device and related accessory parts for both direct customers and distributor/strategic partners. The Company does not permit returns for product sales. The Company also provides for certain rebates and discounts to direct customers for sales of its product that are earned based upon sales volume. These amounts, which are earned based on calendar year sales volume, are recorded as a reduction of sales as earned. The transaction prices for government contracts are dependent on the type of contract and are outlined in each contract.
4.Allocate Transaction Price to Performance Obligations - The transaction price for the performance obligation is based on the purchase orders received for both direct customers and on the type of contract and are outlined in each contract. The transaction prices for government contract performance obligations are dependent on the type of contract and are generally based on costs incurred.
5.Recognize Revenue as Performance Obligations are Satisfied - The Company satisfies its performance obligation to direct customers and distributors/strategic partners generally upon shipment of the products. The Company satisfies its performance obligations on government contracts generally upon incurring costs on each contract. The Company records deferred revenue related to fixed price government contracts to the extent that billings exceed costs incurred.
Research and Development

Research and Development

All research and development costs, payments to laboratories and research consultants are expensed when incurred.

Advertising Expenses

Advertising Expenses

Advertising expenses are charged to activities when incurred. Advertising expenses amounted to approximately $45,000 and $55,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method prescribed by accounting standards for accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes are recorded for temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the tax rates expected to be in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, the net operating losses generated prior to the previously completed reverse merger may be limited due to the change in ownership. Additionally, net operating losses generated subsequent to the reverse merger may be limited in the event of changes in ownership. In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%.

The Company follows accounting standards associated with uncertain tax positions. The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2024. The Company is accounting for an uncertain tax position of approximate $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company files tax returns in the U.S. federal and state jurisdictions.

The Company utilizes the Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program to sell a portion of its New Jersey Net Operating Loss carryforwards to an industrial company.

CytoSorbents Europe GmbH, CytoSorbents Switzerland GmbH, CytoSorbents Poland Sp. z.o.o., CytoSorbents UK Limited, CytoSorbents Medical UK Limited, CytoSorbents India Private Limited and CytoSorbents France SAS file an annual corporate tax return, a VAT return and a trade tax return in Germany, Switzerland, Poland, France and the United Kingdom, respectively.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets, liabilities at the date of the balance sheet, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the

reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The valuation of options granted, allowance for credit losses, and recoverability of patents are significant estimates in these consolidated financial statements.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company maintains cash balances, at times, with financial institutions in excess of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Beginning in April of 2023, the Company joined the IntraFi network, and established an Insured Cash Sweep (“ICS”) account whereby all cash that was previously held in the Company’s money market account at Bridge Bank is swept daily in increments of less than $250,000 and deposited in a number of IntraFi’s 4,000 member banks. This arrangement provides FDIC insurance coverage for all of the cash balances previously held in the money market account, which represents all of the cash and cash equivalents held at Bridge Bank. This arrangement excludes the restricted cash balances. Management monitors the soundness of these institutions in an effort to minimize its collection risk of these balances.

A significant portion of the Company’s revenues are from product sales in Germany. Substantially all of the Company’s grant and other income are from government agencies in the United States. (See Note 4 for further information relating to the Company’s revenue.)

As of March 31, 2024, one distributor accounted for approximately 17% of outstanding grants and accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2023, one distributor accounted for approximately 19% of outstanding grants and accounts receivable. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, no customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenue and for the three months ended March 31, 2023, one distributor accounted for approximately 11% of the Company’s total revenue.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.

Warrants

Warrants

The Company accounts for warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities From Equity” (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own ordinary shares and whether the warrant holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.

For issued or modified warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of equity at the time of issuance, and will remain as a component of equity thereafter. For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as liabilities at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the warrants are recognized as a non-cash gain or loss on the statements of operations.

As the warrants issued upon the closing of the Company’s December 13, 2023 Offering meet the criteria for equity classification under ASC 815, the warrants are classified as equity as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Net Loss Per Common Share

Net Loss Per Common Share

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per common share is computed using the treasury stock method on the basis of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock plus the dilutive effect of potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options and restricted shares. The computation of diluted loss per share does not assume conversion, exercise or contingent exercise of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings (see Note 8).

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation under the recognition requirements of accounting standards for accounting for stock-based compensation, for employees and directors whereby each option granted is valued at fair market value on the date of grant. Under these accounting standards, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

The Company also follows the guidance of accounting standards for accounting for equity instruments that are issued to non-employees for acquiring, or in conjunction with selling, goods or services for equity instruments issued to consultants.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and Handling Costs

The cost of shipping product to customers and distributors is typically borne by the customer or distributor. The Company records other shipping and handling costs in cost of revenue. Total freight costs amounted to approximately $114,000 and $78,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)” (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU2020-06 simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, which aims to reduce unnecessary complexity in U.S. GAAP. The ASU’s amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2024. This did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09 entitled “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”. This ASU provides guidance related to additional disclosures that will be required related to income taxes. The updated guidance is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. This ASU will result in additional disclosures in the Company’s consolidated financial statements related to income taxes in 2025.

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Schedule of reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents

    

March 31, 2024

    

December 31, 2023

Cash and cash equivalents

$

8,608,380

$

14,131,137

Restricted cash

 

1,483,958

 

1,483,958

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

10,092,338

$

15,615,095

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Schedule of stock options activity

The summary of the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2024, is as follows:

Weighted

Weighted

Average

Average

Remaining

Exercise Price

Contractual

    

Shares

    

per Share

    

Life (Years)

Outstanding, December 31, 2023

 

10,548,174

$

4.49

7.01

Granted

 

406,480

$

0.95

 

Forfeited

 

(382,256)

$

3.29

 

Expired

 

(417,801)

$

5.22

 

Exercised

 

$

 

Outstanding, March 31, 2024

 

10,154,597

$

4.36

 

7.02

Schedule of intrinsic value

The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value of the shares as of March 31, 2024, of $0.95 and the exercise price of the shares.

Options Outstanding

Number

Weighted

Weighted

Range of

Outstanding at

Average

Average

Aggregate

Exercise

March 31, 

Exercise

Remaining

Intrinsic

Price

    

2024

    

Price

    

Life (Years)

    

Value

$0.94 - $13.20

 

10,154,597

$

4.36

7.02

$

10

Options Exercisable

Number

Weighted

  

Exercisable at

Average

Aggregate

March 31, 

Exercise

Intrinsic

2024

    

Price

    

Value

5,387,980

$

5.88

$

0

Schedule of company's non-vested options

The summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested options for the three months ended March 31, 2024, is as follows:

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

    

Shares

    

Fair Value

Non-vested, December 31, 2023

 

5,205,736

$

1.89

Granted

 

406,480

$

0.66

Forfeited

 

(382,256)

$

2.16

Vested

 

(463,343)

$

2.58

Non-vested, March 31, 2024

 

4,766,617

$

2.64

Schedule of restricted stock unit

Restricted Stock Units 

    

Board of

    

Executive

    

Other

    

Directors

Management

    

Employees

    

Total

Intrinsic Value

December 31, 2023

 

346,500

 

779,500

 

1,697,500

 

2,823,500

 

$

3,134,085

Granted

 

 

 

25,000

 

25,000

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

(108,750)

 

(108,750)

 

March 31, 2024

 

346,500

 

779,500

 

1,613,750

 

2,739,750

$

2,602,763

Schedule of the restricted stock unit activity

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

    

Shares

    

Fair Value

Non-vested, December 31, 2023

 

430,505

$

3.31

Granted

30,000

0.99

Non-vested, March 31, 2024

460,505

$

3.16

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REVENUE (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
REVENUE  
Schedule of disaggregation of revenue

The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by customer type and geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2024:

United States

Distributors/

Government

    

Direct

    

Strategic Partners

    

Agencies

    

Total

Product sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

United States

$

21,616

$

18,000

$

$

39,616

Germany

 

3,537,727

3,537,727

All other countries

 

1,750,541

3,661,636

5,412,177

Total product revenue

 

5,309,884

3,679,636

8,989,520

Grant and other income:

 

United States

 

796,772

796,772

 

Total revenue

$

5,309,884

$

3,679,636

$

796,772

$

9,786,292

The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by customer type and geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2023:

United States

Distributors/

Government

    

Direct

    

Strategic Partners

    

Agencies

    

Total

Product sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

United States

$

3,770

$

$

$

3,770

Germany

 

3,337,904

3,337,904

All other countries

 

1,502,599

3,065,766

4,568,365

Total product revenue

 

4,844,273

3,065,766

7,910,039

Grant and other income:

 

United States

 

1,539,457

1,539,457

 

Total revenue

$

4,844,273

$

3,065,766

$

1,539,457

$

9,449,496

Schedule of receivables and contract liabilities from contracts with customers

    

March 31, 2024

    

December 31, 2023

Contract receivables, which are included in grants and accounts receivable

$

4,974,578

$

3,846,271

Contract liabilities, which are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities

$

1,595,652

$

1,577,141

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
LONG-TERM DEBT  
Schedule of Long-term debt

Long-term debt consists of the following as of March 31, 2024:

Principal amount

    

$

4,375,000

Accrued final fee

 

53,571

Subtotal

 

4,428,571

Less Current maturities

 

(2,500,000)

Long-term debt net of current maturities

$

1,928,571

Schedule of Principal payments of long-term debt

Principal payments of debt are due as follows during the periods ending March 31:

2025

    

$

2,500,000

2026

 

1,875,000

Total

$

4,375,000

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LEASES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
LEASES  
Schedule of right-of- use asset and related lease liability

March 31, 

December 31, 

    

2024

    

2023

Right-of-use asset

$

11,925,299

$

12,058,896

Total lease liability

$

13,182,625

$

13,270,295

Less current portion

 

(392,617)

(373,636)

Lease liability, net of current portion

$

12,790,008

$

12,896,659

Schedule of maturities of the lease liabilities

The maturities of the lease liabilities are as follows as of March 31, 2024:

2025

    

$

1,666,361

2026

 

1,705,626

2027

 

1,745,970

2028

 

1,787,424

2029

 

1,830,017

Thereafter

 

14,950,174

Total lease payments

23,685,572

Present value discount

(10,502,947)

Total

$

13,182,625

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
BASIS OF PRESENTATION    
Cash and cash equivalents gross value $ 10,100,000  
Cash and cash equivalents 8,608,380 $ 14,131,137
Restricted cash $ 1,500,000  
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PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2022
Institution
state
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
country
item
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
patent
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2024
USN ($)
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES              
Number of countries where the entity's flagship product is marketed and distributed | country   75          
Preferred supplier agreement term 3 years            
Number of healthcare facilities | Institution 170            
Number of states healthcare facilities across throughout Germany | state 14            
Number of patents | patent       21      
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)   $ (1,426,000) $ 661,000        
Restricted cash   1,483,958   $ 1,483,958      
Inventory - finished goods   2,013,420   2,155,457      
Inventory - work in process       838,871     $ 1,107,630
Inventory - raw materials   617,717   685,801      
Impairment charges   64,000 111,000        
Advertising expenses   45,000 $ 55,000        
Unrecognized tax benefits   $ 0   $ 2,100,000      
Concentration risk   10.00% 11.00%        
Cost of revenue   $ 3,215,713 $ 3,994,169        
Number of member bank | item   4,000          
Maximum              
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES              
Cash, FDIC insured amount   $ 250,000          
Federal              
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES              
Federal statutory rate         21.00% 35.00%  
Letter of credit              
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES              
Cash collateral   1,467,459          
Credit Card              
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES              
Cash collateral   16,499          
Cargo and Freight              
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES              
Cost of revenue   $ 114,000 $ 78,000        
Accounts Receivable | One Distributor/strategic partner              
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES              
Concentration risk   17.00%   19.00%      
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PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Cash and cash equivalents (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,608,380 $ 14,131,137    
Restricted cash 1,483,958 1,483,958    
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 10,092,338 $ 15,615,095 $ 20,735,869 $ 23,832,026
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Stock option activity (Details) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Shares    
Outstanding, beginning of the year 10,548,174  
Granted 406,480  
Forfeited (382,256)  
Expired (417,801)  
Outstanding, end of the year 10,154,597 10,548,174
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share    
Outstanding, beginning of the year $ 4.49  
Granted 0.95  
Forfeited 3.29  
Expired 5.22  
Outstanding, end of the year $ 4.36 $ 4.49
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)    
Outstanding, beginning of the year   7 years 3 days
Granted 0 years  
Forfeited 0 years  
Expired 0 years  
Exercised 0 years  
Outstanding, end of the year 7 years 7 days  
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Intrinsic value (Details)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Options Exercisable  
Number Exercisable at December 31, 2023 | shares 5,387,980
Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 5.88
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ $ 0
Exercise Price Range One  
Options Outstanding  
Range of Exercise Price, Lower Range Limit $ 0.94
Range of Exercise Price, Upper Range Limit $ 13.20
Number Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | shares 10,154,597
Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 4.36
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) 7 years 7 days
Aggregate intrinsic value | $ $ 10
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Non-vested options (Details)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Non-vested, January 1, 2023 | shares 5,205,736
Granted | shares 406,480
Forfeited | shares (382,256)
Vested | shares (463,343)
Non-vested, December 31, 2023 | shares 4,766,617
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Non-vested, January 1, 2023 | $ / shares $ 1.89
Granted | $ / shares 0.66
Forfeited | $ / shares 2.16
Vested | $ / shares 2.58
Non-vested, December 31, 2023 | $ / shares $ 2.64
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Restricted stock unit (Details) - Restricted stock
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Restricted Stock Units, Beginning Balance 2,823,500
Restricted Stock Units, Intrinsic Value Beginning Balance | $ $ 3,134,085
Granted 25,000
Forfeited (108,750)
Restricted Stock Units, Ending Balance 2,739,750
Restricted Stock Units, Intrinsic Value Ending Balance | $ $ 2,602,763
Non-vested, January 1, 2023 430,505
Non-vested, December 31, 2023 | $ / shares $ 3.16
Board of directors  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Restricted Stock Units, Beginning Balance 346,500
Granted 0
Forfeited 0
Restricted Stock Units, Ending Balance 346,500
Executive Management  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Restricted Stock Units, Beginning Balance 779,500
Granted 0
Forfeited 0
Restricted Stock Units, Ending Balance 779,500
Other Employees  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Restricted Stock Units, Beginning Balance 1,697,500
Granted 25,000
Forfeited (108,750)
Restricted Stock Units, Ending Balance 1,613,750
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Restricted stock unit activity (Details) - Restricted stock - $ / shares
3 Months Ended
Jan. 14, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Shares    
Non-vested, January 1, 2023   430,505
Granted 73,000 30,000
Non-vested, December 31, 2023   460,505
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value    
Non-vested, January 1, 2023   $ 3.31
Granted   0.99
Non-vested, December 31, 2023   $ 3.16
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Warrants (Details)
Dec. 31, 2023
$ / shares
shares
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Number of shares to be purchased | shares 2,706,561
Warrant exercise price per share | $ / shares $ 2.00
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Additional information (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 08, 2024
Apr. 02, 2024
Mar. 29, 2024
Jan. 14, 2024
Sep. 18, 2023
Jul. 07, 2023
Aug. 10, 2022
Dec. 30, 2021
Dec. 13, 2013
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jul. 14, 2021
Jun. 30, 2019
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Number of preferred stock authorized                   5,000,000   5,000,000     5,000,000
Common stock, shares authorized                   100,000,000   100,000,000      
Issuance of common stock                         0    
Warrant Exercise Price per Share                       $ 2.00      
Aggregate registered amount for offerings                           $ 150,000,000  
Net proceeds from issuance of stock                   $ 53,238 $ 641,733        
Number of option granted                   406,480          
Allocated share-based compensation expense                   $ 734,000 830,000        
Grant date exercise price range                   $ 0.95          
Expected life of the stock option                   6 years          
Current price of the underlying stock and its expected volatility range                   75.60%          
Expected dividends                   0.00%          
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options                   $ 4,055,000          
Amortized period                   39 months          
Vested                   463,343          
Issuance of restricted stock options                     $ 28,000   $ 27,000    
Outstanding                   10,154,597   10,548,174      
Forfeited                   382,256          
Maximum                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Common stock, shares authorized                             100,000,000
Minimum                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Common stock, shares authorized                             50,000,000
Employee Stock                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Outstanding                   26,000          
December 13, 2023 Offering                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Issuance of common stock                 7,733,090            
Warrants to purchase shares                 2,706,561            
Number of common stock purchased by each warrant                 0.35            
Average selling price                 $ 1.33            
Net proceeds excluding proceeds received upon exercise of warrants                 $ 9,785,000            
Warrant Exercise Price per Share                 $ 2.00            
Net proceeds from issuance of stock                 $ 10,285,000            
Common Stock                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Issuance of common stock                   53,290 197,665        
Restricted stock                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Stock issued during period, shares, restricted stock award, gross       30,000                      
Issuance of restricted stock options       $ 410,000                      
Options to grant (in shares)       73,000           30,000          
Restricted stock | Second anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Options to grant (in shares)       30,000                      
Restricted stock | Third anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Options to grant (in shares)       30,000                      
Restricted stock | Fourth anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Options to grant (in shares)       15,000                      
Executive Officer, Director And Non-executive Officer Employees [Member] | December 13, 2023 Offering                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Net proceeds excluding proceeds received upon exercise of warrants                 $ 435,000            
Chief Executive Officer                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Stock or unit option plan expense                   $ 2,400          
Chief Executive Officer | First anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Unvested options in fair value     $ 249,000                        
Chief Executive Officer | Common Stock                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Number of options granted     380,480                        
Senior manager two | Employee stock options                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Number of option granted             1,365,000                
Aggregate intrinsic value             $ 1,620,000                
Grant date fair value of these unvested options             $ 1,620,000                
Stock or unit option plan expense                   0          
Existing 2022-2025 performance                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Number of option granted           115,000                  
Stock or unit option plan expense                   0          
Existing 2022-2025 performance | Second anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Unvested options in fair value           $ 320,000                  
August 10, 2022 performance based award | Restricted stock                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Stock issued during period, shares, restricted stock award, gross             288,500                
Stock issued during period, value, restricted stock sward, gross             $ 563,000                
Issuance of restricted stock options                   47,000 $ 47,000        
July 07, 2023 performance based award | Restricted stock                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Stock issued during period, shares, restricted stock award, gross           250,000                  
Stock issued during period, value, restricted stock sward, gross           $ 883,000                  
Issuance of restricted stock options                   110,000 0        
September 18, 2023 performance based award | Restricted stock                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Vested         25,000                    
Stock issued during period, shares, restricted stock award, gross         45,000                    
Stock issued during period, value, restricted stock sward, gross         $ 89,000                    
Issuance of restricted stock options                   $ 5,000 $ 0        
September 18, 2023 performance based award | Restricted stock | First anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Vested         10,000                    
September 18, 2023 performance based award | Restricted stock | Second anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Vested         10,000                    
Jefferies LLC and B. Riley FBR, Inc                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Issuance of common stock                   53,290   2,656,464      
Aggregate offering price               $ 25,000,000              
Net proceeds from issuance of stock                   $ 55,000   $ 4,532,000      
Commission rate (as a percent)                   3.00%          
Net proceeds from issuance of stock                       $ 61,000      
Average selling price                   $ 1.03   $ 1.76      
Exercise price ranging from 1.55 to 3.71 | Maximum                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Grant date exercise price range                   0.99          
Exercise price ranging from 1.55 to 3.71 | Minimum                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Grant date exercise price range                   $ 0.94          
Exercise price ranging from 3.50 to 4.61                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Risk free interest rate, minimum                   3.86%          
Risk free interest rate range                   4.21%          
Subsequent event | Employee one                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Options to grant (in shares)   69,750                          
Subsequent event | Employee one | Common Stock                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Unvested options in fair value $ 84,000 $ 763,000                          
Number of options granted 131,339 1,124,400                          
Subsequent event | Employee one | Common Stock | First anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Vesting percentage   0.50%                          
Subsequent event | Employee one | Common Stock | Second anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Vesting percentage   0.25%                          
Subsequent event | Employee one | Common Stock | Second anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Vesting percentage   0.25%                          
Subsequent event | Employee two | Common Stock                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Unvested options in fair value   $ 594,000                          
Number of options granted   931,548                          
Subsequent event | Senior managers                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Options to grant (in shares)   343,000                          
Subsequent event | Senior managers | First anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Vesting percentage   0.50%                          
Subsequent event | Senior managers | Second anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Vesting percentage   0.50%                          
Subsequent event | Senior managers | Common Stock                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Unvested options in fair value   $ 377,000                          
Number of options granted   556,000                          
Subsequent event | Senior managers | Common Stock | First anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Vesting percentage   0.50%                          
Subsequent event | Senior managers | Common Stock | Second anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Vesting percentage   0.25%                          
Subsequent event | Senior managers | Common Stock | Second anniversary of the date of the grant                              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Vesting percentage   1.00%                          
v3.24.1.u1
REVENUE - Revenue by customer type and geographic area (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Product sales:    
Total revenue $ 9,786,292 $ 9,449,496
Total product sales    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 8,989,520 7,910,039
Grant income    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 796,772 1,539,457
United States | Total product sales    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 39,616 3,770
United States | Grant income    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 796,772 1,539,457
Germany | Total product sales    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 3,537,727 3,337,904
All other countries | Total product sales    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 5,412,177 4,568,365
Direct    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 5,309,884 4,844,273
Direct | Total product sales    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 5,309,884 4,844,273
Direct | United States | Total product sales    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 21,616 3,770
Direct | Germany | Total product sales    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 3,537,727 3,337,904
Direct | All other countries | Total product sales    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 1,750,541 1,502,599
Distributors/Strategic Partners    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 3,679,636 3,065,766
Distributors/Strategic Partners | Total product sales    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 3,679,636 3,065,766
Distributors/Strategic Partners | United States | Total product sales    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 18,000  
Distributors/Strategic Partners | All other countries | Total product sales    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 3,661,636 3,065,766
United States Government Agencies    
Product sales:    
Total revenue 796,772 1,539,457
United States Government Agencies | United States | Grant income    
Product sales:    
Total revenue $ 796,772 $ 1,539,457
v3.24.1.u1
REVENUE - Receivables and contract liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
REVENUE    
Contract receivables, which are included in grants and accounts receivable $ 4,974,578 $ 3,846,271
Contract liabilities, which are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 1,595,652 $ 1,577,141
v3.24.1.u1
REVENUE - Additional information (Details)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
REVENUE    
Number of primary revenue streams | segment 2  
Term of customer contracts 3 years  
Value of free of charge goods and credit rebates $ 191,727 $ 196,322
Contract liabilities net of value of free of charge goods and credit rebates 1,403,924 1,376,819
Receivables, which are included in grants and accounts receivable 4,974,578 3,846,271
Contract liabilities 1,595,652 1,577,141
Product sales    
REVENUE    
Receivables, which are included in grants and accounts receivable 4,538,868 3,270,724
Government grants    
REVENUE    
Receivables, which are included in grants and accounts receivable $ 435,710 $ 575,547
Maximum    
REVENUE    
Term of customer contracts 5 years  
Minimum    
REVENUE    
Term of customer contracts 1 year  
v3.24.1.u1
LONG-TERM DEBT - Additional information (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2024
Dec. 27, 2022
Dec. 04, 2020
Jul. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Jan. 19, 2022
Mar. 29, 2018
Jun. 30, 2016
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Long-term debt         $ 4,428,571        
Non-refundable fee percent         2.50%        
First Anniversary                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Percentage of debt instrument principal amount         2.00%        
Second Anniversary                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Percentage of debt instrument principal amount         1.50%        
Subsequent to second anniversary                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Percentage of debt instrument principal amount         1.00%        
Term C Loan                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Interest rate cap         3.25%        
Non refundable Closing Fee                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Debt issuance costs             $ 18,750    
2022 Success Fee Letter | First Tranche                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Maximum borrowing capacity         $ 5,000,000        
Percentage of success fee         1.00%        
Average selling price         $ 8        
Number of days for stock price threshold set in success fee letter         5 days        
2022 Success Fee Letter | Second Tranche                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Maximum borrowing capacity         $ 5,000,000        
Percentage of success fee         1.50%        
Average selling price         $ 10        
Number of days for stock price threshold set in success fee letter         5 days        
2022 Success Fee Letter | Third Tranche                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Maximum borrowing capacity         $ 5,000,000        
Percentage of success fee         2.00%        
Average selling price         $ 12        
Number of days for stock price threshold set in success fee letter         5 days        
Western Alliance Bank                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Debt instrument , Face amount               $ 15,000,000 $ 10,000,000
Repayments of debt     $ 15,000,000            
Equal monthly payments of principal with accrued and unpaid interest payable $ 208,333                
Western Alliance Bank | Closing Fee                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Debt issuance costs     75,000            
Western Alliance Bank | Final Fee                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Debt interest costs         $ 10,700 $ 10,700      
Western Alliance Bank | New Term Loan                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Debt instrument , Face amount     $ 15,000,000       15,000,000   $ 5,000,000
Rate of interest added to reference rate as per debt agreement         1.25%        
Western Alliance Bank | Term A Loan | First Tranche                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Debt instrument , Face amount               10,000,000  
Western Alliance Bank | Term B Loan                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Repayments of debt       $ 5,000,000.0          
Long-term debt       $ 15,000,000          
Western Alliance Bank | Term B Loan | Second Tranche                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Debt instrument , Face amount               $ 5,000,000  
Western Alliance Bank | Term C Loan                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Maximum borrowing capacity             15,000,000    
Current borrowing capacity             $ 5,000,000    
Interest rate cap         8.00%        
Western Alliance Bank | Term C Loan | First Tranche                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Repayment of long-term debt   $ 5,000,000              
Western Alliance Bank | 2018 Success Fee Letter                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Percentage of success fee         6.37%        
Average selling price         $ 7.05        
Number of days for stock price threshold set in success fee letter         5 days        
Western Alliance Bank | 2018 Success Fee Letter | Minimum                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Percentage of closing price on common stock         26.13%        
Western Alliance Bank | 2018 Success Fee Letter | Maximum                  
LONG-TERM DEBT                  
Percentage of closing price on common stock         70.00%        
v3.24.1.u1
LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
LONG-TERM DEBT    
Principal amount $ 4,375,000  
Accrued final fee 53,571  
Subtotal 4,428,571  
Less Current maturities (2,500,000) $ (2,500,000)
Long-term debt net of current maturities $ 1,928,571 $ 2,542,857
v3.24.1.u1
LONG-TERM DEBT - Principal payments (Details)
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
LONG-TERM DEBT  
2025 $ 2,500,000
2026 1,875,000
Total $ 4,375,000
v3.24.1.u1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Apr. 12, 2020
Aug. 11, 2003
Jan. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
Initial term (in years)       3 years  
Automatic renewal period for employment agreements 1 year        
Additional automatic renewed period for employment agreements     1 year    
Percentage of royalty       0.90%  
Royalty Agreement          
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
Equity investment by an existing investor   $ 4,000,000      
Future royalty payment percentage on gross revenue   3.00%      
Royalty cost       $ 267,000 $ 234,000
License Agreement          
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
Royalty cost       $ 446,000 $ 390,000
Term of license agreement       18 years  
Royalty rate, lower limit       2.50%  
Royalty rate, upper limit       5.00%  
v3.24.1.u1
LEASES (Details)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2021
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
item
Jan. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Apr. 01, 2020
USD ($)
LEASES:                  
Operating lease lability         $ 13,182,625   $ 13,270,295    
Right of use asset         $ 11,925,299   $ 12,058,896    
Incremental borrowing rate         9.80%        
Operating lease paid         $ 552,000 $ 633,000      
Weighted average remaining lease term         12 years 4 months 24 days   12 years 8 months 12 days    
CytoSorbents Medical, Inc                  
LEASES:                  
Number of times lease renewal options available | item     2            
Renewal term     5 years            
Rent abatement term     6 months            
CytoSorbents Europe GmbH                  
LEASES:                  
Monthly payments of base rent and other costs       $ 7,784          
Operating lease lability                 $ 594,000
Right of use asset                 $ 594,000
Area of Land | m²       1,068          
Other costs $ 239                
Lease term 5 years                
Existence of option to extend true                
Additional lessee operating lease term of contract option to extend 5 years                
United States | CytoSorbents Medical, Inc                  
LEASES:                  
Remaining lease term     15 years 6 months            
Annual rent expense increment rate     2.75%            
Percentage of total building space occupied     92.30%            
Allowance for building improvement     $ 1,455,000            
Operating lease lability $ 11,600,000                
Right of use asset $ 11,600,000                
Incremental borrowing rate 9.80%                
United States | Letter of credit | CytoSorbents Medical, Inc                  
LEASES:                  
Security amount               $ 1,467,000  
United States | Initial early term | CytoSorbents Medical, Inc                  
LEASES:                  
Monthly payments of base rent and other costs     25,208            
United States | Early term | CytoSorbents Medical, Inc                  
LEASES:                  
Monthly payments of base rent and other costs     88,254            
United States | Early term | CytoSorbents Medical, Inc                  
LEASES:                  
Monthly payments of base rent and other costs     $ 111,171            
Germany                  
LEASES:                  
Monthly payments of base rent and other costs   $ 12,100              
Additional operating leases rent expense   $ 3,000              
v3.24.1.u1
LEASES - Right-of- use asset and related lease liability (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
LEASES    
Right-of-use asset $ 11,925,299 $ 12,058,896
Total lease liability 13,182,625 13,270,295
Less current portion (392,617) (373,636)
Lease liability, net of current portion $ 12,790,008 $ 12,896,659
v3.24.1.u1
LEASES - Maturities of the lease liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
LEASES    
2025 $ 1,666,361  
2026 1,705,626  
2027 1,745,970  
2028 1,787,424  
2029 1,830,017  
Thereafter 14,950,174  
Total lease payments 23,685,572  
Present value discount (10,502,947)  
Total lease liability $ 13,182,625 $ 13,270,295
v3.24.1.u1
NET LOSS PER SHARE (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Stock options and warrants    
NET LOSS PER SHARE    
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share 16,061,000 10,855,000
v3.24.1.u1
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - Subsequent event [Member] - USD ($)
Apr. 08, 2024
Apr. 02, 2024
Employee one    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Options to grant (in shares)   69,750
Amount of share based compensation   $ 67,000
Senior managers    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Options to grant (in shares)   343,000
Amount of share based compensation   $ 328,000
Senior managers | First anniversary of the date of the grant    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Vesting percentage   0.50%
Senior managers | Second anniversary of the date of the grant    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Vesting percentage   0.50%
Common Stock | Director    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Number of options granted   110,000
Unvested options in fair value   $ 70,000
Common Stock | Employee one    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Number of options granted 131,339 1,124,400
Unvested options in fair value $ 84,000 $ 763,000
Common Stock | Employee one | First anniversary of the date of the grant    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Vesting percentage   0.50%
Common Stock | Employee one | Second anniversary of the date of the grant    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Vesting percentage   0.25%
Common Stock | Employee one | Third anniversary of the date of the grant    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Vesting percentage   0.25%
Common Stock | Employee two    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Number of options granted   931,548
Unvested options in fair value   $ 594,000
Common Stock | Senior managers    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Number of options granted   556,000
Unvested options in fair value   $ 377,000
Common Stock | Senior managers | First anniversary of the date of the grant    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Vesting percentage   0.50%
Common Stock | Senior managers | Second anniversary of the date of the grant    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Vesting percentage   0.25%
Common Stock | Senior managers | Third anniversary of the date of the grant    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Vesting percentage   1.00%
v3.24.1.u1
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure    
Net Income (Loss) $ (6,357,861) $ (7,325,883)
v3.24.1.u1
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false

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