Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 9, 2023

CHROMADEX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-37752

26-2940963

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

10900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 600, Los Angeles, California 90024

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(310) 388-6706

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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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, par value $0.001 per share	CDXC	The Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 9, 2023, ChromaDex Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 2.02 and the exhibit hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 9, 2023, the Company released a corporate presentation which it made available on its website. A copy of the corporate presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information in this Item 7.01 and the exhibit hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit Number						Description

99.1						Press Release dated August 9, 2023
99.2						Investor Presentation of ChromaDex Corporation
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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 hereunto duly authorized.


	CHROMADEX CORPORATION

Dated: August 9, 2023	By:	/s/ BRIANNA L. GERBER
		Brianna L. Gerber
		Chief Financial Officer
		(principal financial officer and duly authorized on behalf of the registrant)

ChromaDex Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Strong quarter with total net sales of $20.3 million, a gross margin of 60.8% and a net loss of $2.2 million while achieving a positive Adjusted EBITDA of $0.2 million and positive operating cash flows for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

LOS ANGELES, CA - August 9, 2023 - ChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2023.

Second Quarter 2023 and Recent Highlights

•Total net sales were $20.3 million, with $16.9 million from Tru Niagen®, up 21% and 16% from the prior year quarter, respectively.

•Strong gross margin of 60.8% and a $1.8 million reduction in operating expenses.

•Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of net sales was 29.6%, an improvement of 1,830 basis points, compared to 47.9% from the prior year quarter.

•Net loss was $2.2 million or $(0.03) per share, an improvement of $4.2 million, or $0.06 per share, from the prior year quarter.

•Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was a positive $0.2 million, a $4.9 million improvement from the prior year quarter.

•Two published abstracts, originally presented in April 2023, highlighted the significance of NAD+ in glaucoma patients and that supplementation with nicotinamide riboside, NR, shows promising effects.(1)

•ChromaDex External Research Program (CERP™) celebrated its 10th anniversary, signing more than 275 global research agreements with over 235 independent, expert investigators to uncover the full potential of NAD+ with Niagen®. This research has shown that the health benefits of Niagen® translate from preclinical models to human clinical studies for brain, heart and muscle health with remarkable consistency. Looking to the next 10 years, there is great anticipation for emerging benefits in sensory, infant, maternal and reproductive health to be translated from preclinical to human studies.

“This was another excellent quarter, delivering 21% year-over-year revenue growth, positive Adjusted EBITDA of $0.2 million and positive operating cash flows for the second consecutive quarter,” said ChromaDex Chief Executive Officer, Rob Fried. “We are again raising our 2023 revenue outlook by 2.5% to at least 15% growth, underscoring our commitment to consistent profitable growth.”

(1) Refers to two independent clinical study abstracts originally presented in April 2023 at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting and recently published in the peer-reviewed ARVO journal, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.

Results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the prior year quarter

ChromaDex reported a net sales increase of 21%, or $3.6 million, to $20.3 million. The increase in net sales was fueled by growth in sales of Tru Niagen® and growth in Niagen® ingredient sales.

Gross margin percentage improved 80 basis points to 60.8%. The improvement in gross margin percentage is primarily driven by economies of scale and supply chain management optimization efforts, partly offset by changes in business mix.

Operating expense decreased 11%, or $1.8 million, to $14.7 million driven by a $2.0 million reduction in sales and marketing expense slightly offset by higher research and development expense and general and administrative expense.

Net loss was $2.2 million, or $0.03 loss per share, compared to a net loss of $6.4 million or $0.09 loss per share for the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was a positive $0.2 million, a $4.9 million improvement from Q2 2022. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Net cash inflow from operating activities was $6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, showing a significant improvement compared to a net cash outflow of $11.0 million in the prior year. This improvement can be attributed to a $10.0 million reduction in net loss, a positive impact of $4.9 million from inventory management, as well as other favorable changes in working capital.

2023 Full Year Outlook

Looking forward, for the full year, the Company expects at least 15.0% revenue growth year-over-year. The projected growth considers only recurring, steady revenue growth from the e-commerce business and established partnerships, as well as upside from newer partnerships realized in the first half of the year. However, potential upside which is not reflected in this growth, lies within new partnerships, channels, and products. The Company projects that gross margin will remain stable year over year as cost savings initiatives and benefits from economies of scale are expected to largely offset continued inflationary pressures. Moreover, further optimization, coupled with new and focused customer acquisition strategies are expected to result in reduced selling and marketing expense as a percentage of net sales. The Company plans to increase investments in research and development, mainly during the latter half of the year, to drive innovation and expects general and administrative expense to be flat to down $1 million year over year.

Investor Conference Call

A live webcast will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss ChromaDex’s second-quarter financial results and provide a general business update.

To listen to the webcast, or to view the earnings press release and its accompanying financial exhibits, please visit the Investors Relations section of ChromaDex’s website at http://chromadex.com. The toll-free dial-in information for this call is 1-888-330-2446 with Conference ID: 4126168.

The webcast will be recorded, and will be available for replay via the website from 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on August 9, 2023 through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on August 16, 2023. The replay of the call can also be accessed by dialing 800-770-2030, using the Replay ID: 4126168.

Important Note on Forward Looking Statements:

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements that are not a description of historical facts constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends” “estimates,” “plans,” “potential,” “possible,” “probable,” “believes” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “predicts,” “projects,” “continue,” “would” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses or current expectations concerning, among other things: the quotation from ChromaDex’s Chief Executive Officer, and statements related to the Company’s 2023 financial outlook including but not limited to revenue growth, gross margin, expenses, and investment plans. Risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: inflationary conditions and adverse economic conditions; our history of operating losses and need to obtain additional financing; the growth and profitability of our product sales; our ability to maintain sales, marketing and distribution capabilities; changing consumer perceptions of our products; our reliance on a single or limited number of third-party suppliers; risks of conducting business in China; and the risks and uncertainties associated with our business and financial condition in general, described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and actual results may differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and ChromaDex undertakes no obligation to revise or update this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

About ChromaDex:

ChromaDex Corporation is a global bioscience company dedicated to healthy aging. The ChromaDex team, which includes world-renowned scientists, is pioneering research on nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), an essential coenzyme that is a key regulator of cellular metabolism and is found in every cell of the human body. NAD+ levels in humans have been shown to decline with age, among other factors, and may be increased through supplementation with NAD+ precursors. ChromaDex is the innovator behind the NAD+ precursor nicotinamide riboside (NR), commercialized as the flagship ingredient Niagen®. Nicotinamide riboside and other NAD+ precursors are protected by ChromaDex’s patent portfolio.

The Company delivers Niagen® as the sole active ingredient in its consumer product Tru Niagen® available at www.truniagen.com and through partnerships with global retailers and distributors. The Company also develops and commercializes proprietary-based ingredient technologies and supplies these ingredients as raw materials to the manufacturers of consumer products. The Company further offers natural product fine chemicals, known as phytochemicals, and related research and development services. Follow us on Twitter @ChromaDex and Instagram @TruNiagen and subscribe to our latest news via our website accessible at www.chromadex.com to which ChromaDex regularly posts copies of its press releases as well as additional updates and financial information about the Company.

Contacts:


Investor Relations
+1 (949) 356-1620
InvestorRelations@ChromaDex.com

Media Relations
Kendall Knysch
Director of Media Relations
+1 (310) 388-6706 Ext. 689
Kendall.Knysch@ChromaDex.com

ChromaDex Corporation and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
(In thousands, except per share data)
Sales, net	$	20,323	$	16,732	$	42,879	$	33,991
Cost of sales	7,967		6,690		17,005		13,417
Gross profit	12,356		10,042		25,874		20,574
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing	6,009		8,021		13,883		16,258
Research and development	1,365		1,245		2,558		2,323
General and administrative	7,298		7,163		13,717		16,112
Total operating expenses	14,672		16,429		30,158		34,693
Operating loss	(2,316)		(6,387)		(4,284)		(14,119)

Nonoperating income (expenses):

Interest income (expense), net	125		(10)		191		(18)
Net loss	$	(2,191)	$	(6,397)	$	(4,093)	$	(14,137)

Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to common stockholders:	$	(0.03)	$	(0.09)	$	(0.05)	$	(0.21)
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	74,967		68,336		74,882		68,325

ChromaDex Corporation and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets


(In thousands except par values, unless otherwise indicated)	June 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash of $152 for both periods presented	$	26,406	$	20,441
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $826 and $122, respectively; Including receivables from Related Party of: $2.8 million and $3.1 million, respectively	6,118		8,482
Inventories	11,973		14,677
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1,885		2,967
Total current assets	46,382		46,567

Leasehold improvements and equipment, net	2,501		2,799
Intangible assets, net	591		671
Right-of-use assets	3,179		3,523
Other long-term assets	518		497
Total assets	$	53,171	$	54,057

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	10,031	$	9,679
Accrued expenses	8,079		7,337
Current maturities of operating lease obligations	775		680
Current maturities of finance lease obligations	10		16
Customer deposits	166		157
Total current liabilities	19,061		17,869
Deferred revenue	3,806		3,955
Operating lease obligations, less current maturities	3,137		3,539
Finance lease obligations, less current maturities	17		22










Total stockholders’ equity	27,150		28,672
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	53,171	$	54,057

ChromaDex Corporation and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


	Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2023		2022
Net cash provided by / (used in):
Operating activities	$	6,072	$	(11,030)
Investing activities	(96)		(110)
Financing activities	(11)		(7)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	5,965		(11,147)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	20,441		28,219
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	26,406	$	17,072

ChromaDex Corporation and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures


Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands)	Q2 2023		Q1 2023		Q4 2022		Q3 2022		Q2 2022

Net loss, as reported	$	(2,191)	$	(1,902)	$	(1,418)	$	(985)	$	(6,397)
Adjustments:
Interest (income) expense, net	(125)		(66)		(26)		5		10
Depreciation	232		228		221		235		212
Amortization of intangibles	39		41		43		44		50
Amortization of right of use assets	173		171		191		170		169
Share-based compensation	1,324		1,273		1,326		1,229		1,296
Severance and restructuring	766		186		13		181		17
Other income - Employee Retention Tax Credit	—		—		—		(2,085)		—
Adjusted EBITDA	$	218	$	(69)	$	350	$	(1,206)	$	(4,643)

Non-GAAP Financial Information:

To supplement ChromaDex’s unaudited financial data presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company has presented Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure. ChromaDex believes the presentation of such non-GAAP financial measure provides important supplemental information to management and investors and enhances the overall understanding of the Company’s historical and current financial operating performance. The Company believes disclosure of the non-GAAP financial measure has substance because the excluded expenses are infrequent in nature, are variable in nature or do not represent current cash expenditures. Further, such non-GAAP financial measure is among the indicators the Company uses as a basis for evaluating the Company’s financial performance as well as for planning and forecasting purposes. Accordingly, disclosure of this non-GAAP financial measure provides investors with the same information that management uses to understand the Company’s economic performance year-over-year.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before (a) interest, (b) depreciation, (c) amortization, (d) non-cash share-based compensation costs, (e) severance and restructuring expense and (f) Other income from the Employee Retention Tax Credit. While ChromaDex believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful supplemental information to investors, there are limitations associated with the use of such measure. This measure is not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to potential differences in the method of calculation. Management compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on the Company’s GAAP results and by using Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally and by reviewing the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to its most comparable GAAP financial measure.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measure is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures and should be read only in conjunction with the company’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

ChromaDex Earnings Conference Call Second Quarter 2023 Rob Fried Chief Executive Officer Brianna Gerber Chief Financial Officer Andrew Shao SVP Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Nasdaq: CDXC | August 9, 2023

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT 2 This presentation and other written or oral statements made from time to time by representatives of ChromaDex contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements reflect the current view about future events. Statements that are not historical in nature, such as 2023 financial outlook, and which may be identified by the use of words like “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “plans,” “potential,” “possible,” “probable,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “predicts,” “projects,” “continue,” “would” or the negative of these terms and other words of similar meaning, are forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements contained in this presentation relating to our expected sales, cash flows, planned investments, and financial performance, business, business strategy, expansion, growth, key drivers (including cost savings and increased investments), products and services we recently offered and their impact on our performance or products and services we may offer in the future and the timing of their development, sales and marketing strategy and capital outlook. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions and are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and changes of circumstances that are difficult to predict and may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or expressed. We caution you therefore against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those risk factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), and in subsequent filings with the Commission. Any forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in these filings with the Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements include but are not limited to: inflationary conditions and adverse economic conditions; our history of operating losses and need to obtain additional financing; the growth and profitability of our product sales; our ability to maintain sales, marketing and distribution capabilities; changing consumer perceptions of our products; our reliance on a single or limited number of third-party suppliers; risks of conducting business in China; and the risks and uncertainties associated with our business and financial condition in general. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results. About Non-GAAP Financial Measures ChromaDex’s non-GAAP financial measure, Adjusted EBITDA, is defined as net income before interest, depreciation, amortization, non-cash share-based compensation costs, severance and restructuring expense and other income from the Employee Retention Tax Credit. ChromaDex used this non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal resource management, planning and forecasting purposes. This non-GAAP measure should not be viewed in isolation from or as a substitute for ChromaDex’s financial results in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is attached to this presentation. FDA Disclaimer Statements made in this presentation have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. ChromaDex products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The statements in this presentation are for investor relations and educational purposes only and not intended for consumers or vendors.

3 Q2 2023 & Recent Highlights (1) See slide 11 for the non-GAAP reconciliation • Total company and Tru Niagen® net sales up 21% and 16% YoY, respectively. • E-Commerce sales grew 8% YoY with a significant improvement in marketing efficiencies. More broadly, total company sales and marketing expense was lower by $2.0 million and lower as a percentage of net sales YoY (29.6% vs 47.9%). • Delivered strong gross margins of 60.8% and a $1.8 million reduction in operating expenses, reflecting focused marketing investments, slightly higher R&D due to investments in innovation, and slightly higher G&A, with increased severance and bad debt expense offsetting other cost savings. • Net loss was $2.2 million or, $0.03 loss per share, an improvement of $4.2 million or $0.06 per share, YoY. • Underlying business, as measured by Adjusted EBITDA, was a positive $0.2 million, an improvement of $4.9 million YoY. (1) • Achieved positive operating cash flows for a second consecutive quarter, ending with $26.4 million in cash and no debt. • Two published abstracts, originally presented in April 2023, highlighted the significance of NAD+ in glaucoma patients and that supplementation with nicotinamide riboside, NR, shows promising effects. • The ChromaDex External Research Program celebrated its 10th anniversary, over which time it amassed 275+ global research agreements with 225+ independent, expert investigators, to uncover the potential of elevating NAD+ through Niagen®. • Revised full year 2023 financial outlook, with modest adjustment to G&A expense to include higher severance and bad debt incurred in Q2, and increased revenue expectations, targeting at least 15% growth YoY. Conservatively, outlook does not include new partnership opportunities in 2H 2023. Delivered on both top and bottom-line results, underlining continued operational discipline with a commitment to accelerated growth. Expectations for heavier R&D and legal expenses in latter half of 2023 to fund innovation and protect IP.

Management Team 4 Rob Fried Chief Executive Officer E-commerce & entertainment industry executive Savoy Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Fried Films, FeeIn, WHN, Healthspan Research Brianna Gerber Chief Financial Officer Over 20 years of diverse experience in investment management and finance at the Capital Group, Mattel, and ChromaDex Heather Van Blarcom SVP, Legal & Corporate Secretary Over two decades of industry experience with extensive knowledge of FDA and FTC regulations Andrew Shao SVP, Global Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Over two decades of global nutrition industry experience at Amway, Herbalife Nutrition, and the Council for Responsible Nutrition David Kroes SVP, People Matter(s) Over 20 years of diverse Human Resources experience consulting in companies at various stages of growth to enhance culture, improve productivity, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion Jason Campbell SVP, Business Development Over 25 years of life science business experience specialized in clinical research, biotechnology, drug discovery and development, and food and nutrition quality and safety

6 Q2 2023 Net Sales Mix E-Commerce 65% Watson's & Other B2B 23% Niagen® Ingredient 8% Analytical Reference Standards & Services 4% Q2 2022 $16.7 MM E-Commerce 64% Watson's & Other B2B 19% Niagen® Ingredient 12% Analytical Reference Standards & Services 4% Other Ingredients 1% $20.3 MM Q2 2023 • Tru Niagen® net sales decreased to 83% of net sales for Q2 2023 compared to 87% in Q2 2022(1) • Niagen®-related net sales remained steady at 95% of net sales for both Q2 2023 and Q2 2022(2) Higher mix of Niagen® ingredient sales compared to the prior year as Q2 2023 sales were boosted by strengthened relationships with existing partners. (1) Tru Niagen® net sales include E-Commerce, Watson’s/Other B2B (2) Niagen®-related sales include Tru Niagen® and Niagen® ingredient

7 Q2 2023 Net Sales Q2 2023 Net Sales ($ in millions) 13.0 3.9 2.5 0.7 0.2 E-Commerce Watson's & Other B2B Niagen® Ingredient Analytical Reference Standards & Services Other Ingredients $16.9 YoY % (vs Q2 2022) +8% +53% +72% (1)% +1940% +21% Tru Niagen® business was up 16% year-over-year, fueled by growth in E-Commerce and Watson’s sales, paired with growth in Niagen ingredient sales, up 72% year-over-year. Total Growth Rates

8 Strong growth in Niagen®-related business, up 28% year-over-year, driven by E-Commerce business, Watson’s sales and Niagen® ingredient sales. Year-to-Date 2023 Net Sales YTD 2023 Net Sales ($ in millions) Total +26% +10% +43% +148% (6)% +41% YoY % (vs YTD 2022) $34.5 25.2 9.3 6.4 1.5 0.4 E-Commerce Watson's & Other B2B Niagen® Ingredient Analytical Reference Standards & Services Other Ingredients

9 2021 – 2023 YTD Net Sales Summary ($ in millions) 2021 2022 2023 Description Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 E-Commerce 9.6 10.6 10.5 11.1 41.8 10.9 12.0 11.3 11.1 45.3 12.2 13.0 Watsons 1.6 2.9 2.6 2.2 9.3 2.6 1.5 2.6 3.3 10.0 3.7 3.0 Other B2B 1.3 1.8 1.6 0.8 5.6 1.4 1.0 0.7 1.7 4.8 1.7 0.9 Total TRU NIAGEN 12.4 15.4 14.8 14.1 56.7 14.9 14.5 14.6 16.1 60.1 17.6 16.9 NIAGEN Ingredient 1.2 1.3 1.7 2.5 6.7 1.1 1.5 1.8 3.9 8.3 3.9 2.5 NIAGEN Related Revenues 13.6 16.7 16.4 16.6 63.4 16.0 16.0 16.4 20.0 68.4 21.5 19.4 Other Ingredients 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.7 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.4 0.2 0.2 Analytical Reference Standards & Services 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.9 3.4 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.9 3.2 0.8 0.7 Total Net Sales 14.7 17.7 17.3 17.8 67.4 17.2 16.7 17.1 21.0 72.0 22.5 20.3 TRU NIAGEN as % of Total Net Sales 85 % 87 % 85 % 80 % 84 % 87 % 87 % 85 % 77 % 84 % 78 % 83 % NIAGEN Related Revenues as % of Total Net Sales 93 % 94 % 95 % 94 % 94 % 93 % 95 % 96 % 96 % 95 % 95 % 95 % YOY Growth Rate - Net Sales Total Company 2 % 16 % 22 % 15 % 14 % 18 % (5) % (1) % 19 % 7 % 31 % 21 % NIAGEN Related 4 % 22 % 29 % 14 % 17 % 18 % (4) % (1) % 20 % 8 % 34 % 21 % Total TRU NIAGEN 12 % 31 % 24 % 14 % 20 % 20 % (6) % (1) % 14 % 6 % 18 % 16 %

10 Q2 2023 vs Q2 2022 Key P&L Metrics (in thousands) Q2 2023 Q2 2022 Notes Net Sales $20,323 $16,732 Tru Niagen® business up 16% propelled by E-Commerce growth (up +8%) and higher Watson’s sales. Niagen® ingredient sales up 72% fueled by strong demand from existing partners Gross Profit % of Net Sales 12,356 60.8% 10,042 60.0% Up 80bps largely driven by economies of scale and supply chain optimization, partly offset by changes in business mix Sales and Marketing % of Net Sales 6,009 29.6% 8,021 47.9% Improvements reflect reduced total spend with focus on most efficient distribution channels and marketing campaigns Research and Development 1,365 1,245 Up slightly due to increased investments to accelerate R&D pipeline General and Administrative 7,298 7,163 Driven by higher severance, restructuring and bad debt expense, largely offset by lower legal expense Total Operating Expense 14,672 16,429 Reduced sales & marketing expense, slightly offset by higher R&D and G&A expense Operating Loss $(2,316) $(6,387) Reflects higher net sales, improved gross margins and lower operating expense

11 Adjusted EBITDA Summary ChromaDex Corporation and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Finanical Measures (In thousands) Three months ended Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 Q1 2022 Q2 2022 Q3 2022 Q4 2022 Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Net loss, as reported $ (7,381) $ (5,566) $ (8,856) $ (5,325) $ (7,740) $ (6,397) $ (985) $ (1,418) $ (1,902) $ (2,191) Adjustments Interest (income) expense 19 12 15 9 8 10 5 (26) (66) (125) Depreciation 221 226 232 211 201 212 235 221 228 232 Amortization of intangibles 60 61 53 51 49 50 44 43 41 39 Amortization of right of use assets 126 128 131 126 299 169 170 191 171 173 Share-based compensation 1,284 1,616 1,822 1,473 1,888 1,296 1,229 1,326 1,273 1,324 Severance and restructuring (10) 13 342 6 821 17 181 13 186 766 Other income - Employee Retention Tax Credit — — — — — — (2,085) — — — Adjusted EBITDA $ (5,681) $ (3,510) $ (6,261) $ (3,449) $ (4,474) $ (4,643) $ (1,206) $ 350 $ (69) $ 218 Q2 2023 Adjusted EBITDA was a positive $0.2 million, a $4.9 million improvement year-over-year, driven by higher net sales and strategic expense management across all areas of cost structure.

12 Q2 2023 Operating Loss vs Q2 2022 (in millions) (6.4) 2.2 1.9 0.6 0.2 0.1 (0.7) (0.1) (0.1) (2.3) Q2 2022 Operating Loss Volume Sales & Marketing Legal Gross Margin Improvement Other G+A Severance and Restructuring Equity Comp (G+A) Research and Development Q2 2023 Operating Loss (9.0) (8.0) (7.0) (6.0) (5.0) (4.0) (3.0) (2.0) (1.0) — -$0.9 MM+$5.0 MM

13 Quarterly Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) 12/31/20 12/31/21 3/31/22 6/30/22 9/30/22 12/31/22 3/31/23 6/30/23 Key Drivers (YoY for 2023 YTD) Cash $16,697 $28,219 $20,993 $17,072 $13,262 $20,441 $23,141 $26,406 Driven by cash inflows from operations Inventory 11,683 13,601 15,307 15,753 15,636 14,677 11,908 11,973 Driven by higher net sales and improvements in inventory management Trade Receivables 2,694 5,226 6,310 4,228 4,744 8,482 9,221 6,118 Driven by higher total net sales, increased reserves and timing of purchases and collections Accrued Liabilities 6,133 6,481 8,126 6,696 6,756 7,337 8,610 8,079 Driven by timing of expenses Accounts Payable 9,445 10,423 9,780 10,197 9,119 9,679 8,951 10,031 Driven by timing of disbursements Equity $16,424 $31,727 $25,877 $20,778 $21,023 $28,672 $28,017 $27,150 Driven by net loss, partially offset by share-based compensation Improvements in working capital largely attributable to supply chain optimization efforts related to inventory

14 Quarterly Cash Flow Highlights Achieved positive net cash flows from operations for a second consecutive quarter driven by diligent expense management and supply chain optimization efforts (in thousands) FY 2020 FY 2021 3/31/22 6/30/22 9/30/22 12/31/2022 FY 2022 3/31/23 6/30/2023 Net Loss $ (19,925) $(27,128) $(7,740) $(6,397) $(985) (4) $(1,418) $(16,540) (4) $(1,902) $(2,191) Working Capital 383 (1) (4,915) (1,923) 923 (4,461) (4) (466) (5,927) (4) 2,644 3,401 Cash From / (Used for) Operations (10,600) (24,163) (7,198) (3,832) (3,740) (328) (15,098) 2,792 3,280 Cash Used for Investing (165) (409) (25) (85) (52) (172) (334) (91) (5) Cash From / (Used for) Financing 8,650 (2) 36,094 (3) (3) (4) (18) 7,679 (5) 7,654 (5) (1) (10) Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash $ (2,115) $11,522 $(7,226) $(3,921) $(3,810) $7,179 $(7,778) $2,700 $3,265 Ending Cash Balance $ 16,697 $28,219 $20,993 $17,072 $13,262 $20,441 $20,441 $23,141 $26,406 1. Includes $1 million deferred revenue related to the product launch fee received from Nestlé. 2. Includes $5 million issuance of common stock, net of $144,000 issuance costs and includes $4.1 million proceeds from exercise of stock options. 3. Includes $27.2 million issuance of common stock, net of $428,000 issuance costs and includes $9.5 million in proceeds from exercise of stock options. 4. Includes $2.1 million related to the Employee Retention Tax Credit (no net cash flow impact). 5. Includes $7.7 million issuance of common stock, net of $353,000 issuance costs.

15 2023 Financial Outlook (in thousands) 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Full Year Outlook Key Drivers Net Sales $67,449 $72,050 At least 15% growth, with opportunities for greater growth (previously at least 12.5% growth, with realistic possibility of significantly greater growth) • Includes steady growth from E-commerce business & recurring revenues from established partnerships as well as some realized upside from newer partnerships in the first half of 2023 • Upside includes additional opportunities with new partnerships, channels, and products Gross Margin % (as a % of net sales) 61.5% 59.4% Stable YoY (unchanged from last quarter's outlook) • Cost savings initiatives and economies of scale offsetting continued inflationary pressures Selling, Marketing & Advertising (as a % of net sales) 42.0% 39.3% Down as a % of net sales (unchanged from last quarter's outlook) • Focused and optimized investments to drive Tru Niagen® brand awareness, following the larger brand campaign in Q1 2023 Research & Development $3,832 $4,826 Up in absolute dollars YoY (unchanged from last quarter's outlook) • Increased investment in future innovation, including new NAD precursor development • Higher investments planned in second half of 2023 General & Administrative $36,379 $28,286 Flat to down $1 million YoY (previously down $1 to $2 million) • Disciplined overall expense management, offset by higher bad debt expense and infrastructure investments to support growth Strong 2023 net sales growth and further optimization of cost structure, with selective investments in brand building initiatives and R&D to drive future innovation.

17 Recent Peer-Reviewed Clinical Publications • JCI Insight – Ahmadi et al., 2023 – "Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial of Coenzyme Q10 and Nicotinamide Ribosome in Chronic Kidney Disease" – May 2023 • The study examined the effects of NR and CoQ10 on physical endurance and metabolism in 25 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients for 6 weeks. • NR showed potential for improved energy metabolism. • NR reduced triglyceride and ceramide levels associated with CKD. • Neither NR nor CoQ10 improved the patients' physical endurance or fitness. • Both compounds were well-tolerated with no serious adverse effects.

18 Scientific Advisory Board Charles Brenner, Ph.D. Alfred E Mann Family Foundation Chair, Department of Diabetes & Cancer Metabolism City of Hope World's Foremost Authority on NAD Metabolism Roger Kornberg, Ph.D. Chairman Professor of Structural Biology Stanford University Nobel Prize Winner, Chemistry, 2006 Rudolph Tanzi, Ph.D. Kennedy Professor of Neurology Harvard University Leading Alzheimer's Researcher, TIME 100 Most Influential 2015 Dr. Bruce German Chairman of Food, Nutrition, & Health University of California, Davis Leader in Food, Nutrition, & Wellness Innovation Professor Sir John Walker, Ph.D. Emeritus Director, MRC Mitochondrial Biology University of Cambridge Nobel Prize Winner, Chemistry, 1997 Brunie H. Felding, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Molecular Medicine Scripps Research Institute Renowned Breast Cancer Researcher focused on NAD+ supplementation Dr. David Katz President of True Health Initiative CEO of Diet ID World renowned physician & preventive medicine expert Dr. Vilhelm (Will) Bohr, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. Professor in Genome Instability and Neurodegeneration, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen. One of the world’s most published researchers on aging and neurodegenerative disease NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS | CHEMISTRY

19 Basic Physiological Functions are NAD+ Dependent INTRINSIC CAPACITY DOMAIN Based on World Health Organization’s definition VITALITY Energy metabolism Hormonal function Cardio-respiratory function Number of clinical trials (active)* 14 Number of clinical trials (complete)* 10 % of all registered Niagen® clinical trials** 46% Type II Diabetes (Insulin Sensitivity) Altered Glucose and Lipid Metabolism Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Heart Failure Hypertension Arterial Stiffness Vascular Function Immunity/Inflammation Chronic Kidney Disease Conditions Studied LOCOMOTION Muscle strength Balance Gait 9 6 Parkinson’s Disease Ataxia Telangiectasia Exercise Capacity/ Performance Muscle Function/Strength Sarcopenia COGNITION Memory Intelligence Problem-solving 2 5 13% Mild Concussion Mild Cognitive Impairment Alzheimer’s Disease SENSORY Vision Hearing 4 0 8% Neuropathies (e.g. Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy) Small Nerve Fiber Degeneration PSYCHOLOGICAL Mood Emotional vitality 1 0 2%31% *Source: Based on Niagen® NR trials registered on clinicaltrials.gov. Used ChromaDex classification into intrinsic capacity domains. As of July 12, 2023. Chart includes suspended trials but does not include pharmacokinetic or terminated trials. **Based on Niagen® nicotinamide riboside (NR) clinical trials listed on clinicaltrials.gov Anxiety Depression

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