Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2023 was 4,953,000,representinga194,166,000 in Q3 2022[18] - Gross margin improved to 3,541,000inQ32023,upfrom3,009,000 in Q3 2022, indicating a stronger operational efficiency[18] - Operating loss decreased to 531,000inQ32023comparedto2,485,000 in Q3 2022, reflecting improved cost management[18] - Net loss for Q3 2023 was 23,700,000,significantlyhigherthanthe1,139,000 loss in Q3 2022, primarily due to increased interest expenses and changes in fair value of derivative liabilities[18] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a net loss of 44,042,000,comparedtoanetlossof4,596,000 for the same period in 2022[27] - Net cash used in operating activities was 3,253,000,asignificantimprovementfrom13,176,000 in the prior year[27] - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of 0.03forQ32023,comparedtoalossof0.00 in Q3 2022[18] - EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was (19.589)million,comparedto2.917 million in the same period of 2022[96] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was (0.264)million,comparedto(2.249) million in the same period of 2022[96] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to 7,394,000asofSeptember30,2023,comparedto6,620,000 at the end of 2022, driven by higher inventory levels[14] - Total liabilities rose to 86,296,000asofSeptember30,2023,upfrom60,883,000 at the end of 2022, largely due to increased senior secured debt[14] - The company’s accumulated deficit increased to 238,284,000asofSeptember30,2023,comparedto194,242,000 at the end of 2022[16] - Cash balance decreased to 1,095,000asofSeptember30,2023,downfrom1,153,000 at the end of 2022, indicating liquidity challenges[14] Shareholder Information - The number of shares outstanding increased to 1,026,078,464 as of September 30, 2023, from 548,737,651 at the end of 2022, reflecting shares issued for debt settlement[21] - The merger agreement involves SEPA acquiring 100% of the company's issued and outstanding equity securities, with the company's stockholders expected to hold approximately 69-70% of the combined company[47] - The merger consideration will consist of 7,793,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, allocated pro rata based on ownership after the conversion of outstanding convertible notes[48] Merger and Capital Resources - The company expects to devote substantial resources for the commercialization of UltraMIST and PACE systems, which will require additional capital resources[34] - The company plans to obtain additional capital primarily through closing a merger, which is expected to provide necessary funding[35] - The company has deferred 732,000inmergercostsuntiltheclosingofthemerger[44]−Managementplanstoobtainadditionalcapitalprimarilythroughtheclosureofthemerger,whichisexpectedtoaddapproximately12 million of additional capital[107] - The Merger Agreement includes a Minimum Cash Condition of 12million,whichmustbesatisfiedfortheBusinessCombinationtobecompleted[130]InternalControlsandCompliance−ThecompanyhasidentifiedmaterialweaknessesinitsinternalcontroloverfinancialreportingasofSeptember30,2023,whichmanagementisactivelyworkingtoremediate[120]−ThecompanyisworkingwithanexternalvendortoimproveinternalcontrolsandensurecompliancewithU.S.GAAP[121]−ThecompanyhasnotmadeanychangestoitsinternalcontroloverfinancialreportingthatmateriallyaffectitsoperationsduringthequarterendedSeptember30,2023[126]RisksandUncertainties−ThecompanyfacesrisksrelatedtotheBusinessCombination,includingconditionsthatmaynotbesatisfiedinatimelymanner[129]−ThecompanycannotassurethatthesharesoftheCombinedCompany′sClassACommonStockwillbeapprovedforlistingonNasdaqfollowingtheClosing[137]−TheCombinedCompanymustmaintainaminimummarketcapitalizationof50,000,000 and at least 300 public shareholders to continue listing on Nasdaq[138] - Significant transaction and transition costs are expected due to the Business Combination, including legal, accounting, and consulting fees, which will be paid by the Combined Company after closing[141] - Uncertainty surrounding the Business Combination may disrupt relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners, potentially affecting future operations[139] - The Company is subject to contractual restrictions that may limit its ability to pursue business opportunities until the Business Combination is completed[140] - There is a risk that employees may experience uncertainty about their future roles, impacting the ability to retain and hire key personnel[143] Expenses and Financial Management - General and administrative expenses decreased by 0.8millionor230.6 million or 37% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022[102] - Other expense, net increased by 24.5millionto23.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period for 2022[105] - Cash provided by financing activities was $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to new bridge notes payable and convertible lending activities[109]