Guardion Health Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GHSI) (“Guardion” or the “Company”), a clinical nutrition and diagnostics company that develops clinically supported nutrition, medical foods, supplements and medical devices, announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and is also providing a corporate update for shareholders.

Effective March 1, 2021, the Company effectuated a 1-for-6 reverse split of its outstanding common stock. Accordingly, all share and per share amounts included herein have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split for all periods presented.

Financial highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 include the following:

  • Total revenue of $233,297 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, as compared to $245,723 for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, a decrease of approximately 5%.
  • Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 of $(2,669,525) or $(0.13) per share, as compared to a net loss of $(2,346,913) or $(0.18) per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
  • Cash balance of $43,329,674 and net working capital of $43,012,927 at March 31, 2021.

Corporate highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 and subsequently include the following:

  • Bret Scholtes joined the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Scholtes is a veteran of the nutritional products industry who also has experience leading an NYSE listed public company.
  • The Company initiated a placebo-controlled clinical trial to study the impact on visual function, as measured by visual field sensitivity, in patients with glaucoma after a 12-week regimen of the Company’s GlaucoCetin® product.
  • The Company completed equity financings that generated gross proceeds of $35,000,000, before commissions and other costs, and generated additional proceeds from the exercise of warrants of $3,568,415.
  • Ho Wah Genting Berhad (HWGB), Guardion’s exclusive distributor in Malaysia, advised the Company that Astramern Astra H (formerly Astramern Nutra H), an immune support dietary supplement designed and produced by the Company, has been granted product registration approval by the Malaysian National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (“NPRA”). The Company’s vitamin formulation, Astramern Nutra V, had previously received product approval from the NPRA in August 2020. These immune support dietary supplements are designed to be packaged together for sale by HWGM in Malaysia.  

Bret Scholtes, Guardion’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I joined Guardion as CEO in early January 2021. During the first quarter of 2021, I am pleased that we were able to implement and complete several major initiatives. Of particular note, were able to accomplish Guardion’s transition from financial uncertainty to financial stability through the successful capital raises. We completed a reverse stock split to maintain our listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.”    

“I am excited for the future and the role we can play in addressing the health needs of consumers. Our strategy is to build Guardion into a leading clinical nutrition company, with the objective that Guardion becomes a leader in our target markets. We are also continuing to assess and evaluate our business, core fundamentals and capabilities, and market opportunities for the Company’s products and services.”

“At certain stages of our lives, and as we age, our ability to obtain essential nutrients from our diets, declines. These nutrients support critical metabolic pathways. Our clinical studies aim to demonstrate that the correct supply of these nutrients can restore certain functions in the body. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 12 million people 40 years of age in the United States have vision impairment. The Company believes that specific and targeted nutrition strategies can help to offset vision loss in many of these eye conditions. Consumers with eye disease, as well as other age-related conditions, represents significant and underserved markets. We utilize our understanding of particular markets and our scientific knowledge to conduct clinical studies that demonstrate the impact of clinical nutrition to help offset the impact of these conditions, such as supporting visual function in certain types of eye disease. This type of investment underpins our strategy of supporting our scientifically developed brands with strong clinical evidence. We can provide valuable and differentiated solutions to healthcare professionals and their patients that make meaningful contribution to the quality of life.”

“The process for creating long-term sustainable value involves analyzing areas of consumer needs and interest, seeking out market gaps, and then designing clinical studies to focus on these areas. We are committed to developing brands and products that are differentiated by science and can generate compelling product claims, and then executing detailed marketing plans that implement an omni-channel marketing and sales effort. We are also in the process of establishing our nascent brands and identifying core customer bases where we can accelerate our marketing efforts once our clinical support and scientific evidence is in place.”

Mr. Scholtes concluded, “Over the long-term, the key to our success will be our ability to create value for well-differentiated and robust brands that are based on strong, clinically proven claims that address consumer needs in growing markets, both domestically and internationally. We are committed to bringing compelling products to market under these brands that are supported by strong scientific evidence. We appreciate the support of our shareholders as we focus on the Company’s evolution during 2021.” 

Financial ResultsQuarter Ended March 31, 2021

Total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 decreased by approximately 5% to $233,297, as compared total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $245,723. The relatively flat overall performance reflects a combination of improved sales of medical foods and nutraceuticals, offset by a decrease in medical device sales primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 office closures for many in our customer base. In addition, the Company sold one MapcatSF device in the quarter ended March 31, 2020 for approximately $25,000. There have been no further sales of MapcatSF devices.

Operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 were $2,769,807, as compared to operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $2,472,837, an increase of approximately 12%.

Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 was $(2,669,525), as compared to net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $(2,346,913), an increase of approximately 14%.

About Guardion Health Sciences, Inc.

Guardion Health Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GHSI), is a clinical nutrition and diagnostics company. Guardion’s portfolio of science-based, clinically supported nutrition, medical foods, and diagnostic products support healthcare professionals, their patients, and consumers in achieving health goals. Guardion’s commercial and developmental initiatives are supported by equally impressive scientific and medical advisory boards, led by seasoned business executives and physicians with many years of experience. This combination of expertise and scientific knowledge forms the foundation of Guardion’s growing position within the eye care industry and the clinical nutrition marketplace. Information and risk factors with respect to Guardion and its business, including its ability to successfully develop and commercialize its proprietary products and technologies, may be obtained in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) at www.sec.gov. 

Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer

With the exception of the historical information contained in this news release, the matters described herein may 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. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “projects,” “estimates,” “plans” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “could” are generally forward- looking in nature and not historical facts, although not all forward-looking statements include the foregoing. These statements involve unknown risks and uncertainties that may individually or materially impact the matters discussed herein for a variety of reasons that are outside the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, the Company’s ability to raise sufficient financing to implement its business plan, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, operations and the economy in general, and the Company’s ability to successfully develop and commercialize its proprietary products and technologies. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward- looking statements, as actual results could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements contained herein. Readers are urged to read the risk factors set forth in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact:

CORE IRScott Arnold516-222-2560scotta@coreir.com 

Media Relations Contact:

Jules AbrahamDirector of Public RelationsCORE IR917-885-7378julesa@coreir.com

Guardion Health Sciences, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

  March 31,     December 31,
  2021     2020
  (Unaudited)      
Assets              
               
Current assets              
Cash $ 43,329,674     $ 8,518,732  
Accounts receivable   64,897       11,248  
Inventories   288,527       384,972  
Prepaid expenses   312,523       179,931  
               
Total current assets   43,995,621       9,094,883  
               
Deposits   11,751       11,751  
Property and equipment, net   265,978       285,676  
Right of use asset, net   379,120       418,590  
Intangible assets   50,000       50,000  
               
Total assets $ 44,702,470     $ 9,860,900  
               
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity              
               
Current liabilities              
Accounts payable $ 230,403     $ 608,313  
Accrued expenses   518,826       127,637  
Payable to former officer   67,708       148,958  
Derivative warrant liability   -       25,978  
Operating lease liability – current   165,757       162,845  
Total current liabilities   982,694       1,073,731  
               
Operating lease liability – long term   229,430       271,903  
               
Total liabilities   1,212,124       1,345,634  
               
Commitments and contingencies              
               
Stockholders’ Equity              
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding   -       -  
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 24,426,993 and 15,170,628 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively   24,427       15,171  
Additional paid-in capital   100,192,794       62,583,423  
Accumulated deficit   (56,726,875     (54,083,328 )
               
Total stockholders’ equity   43,490,346       8,515,266  
               
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 44,702,470     $ 9,860,900  
               
               

Guardion Health Sciences, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

    Three Months EndedMarch 31,  
    2021     2020  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
Revenue                
Medical foods   $ 162,143     $ 139,789  
Medical devices     71,154       91,190  
Other     -       14,744  
Total revenue     233,297       245,723  
                 
Cost of goods sold                
Medical foods     84,917       66,196  
Medical devices     48,098       40,642  
Other     -       2,270  
Total cost of goods sold     133,015       109,108  
                 
Gross profit     100,282       136,615  
                 
Operating expenses                
Research and development     20,608       31,188  
Sales and marketing     457,727       488,846  
General and administrative     2,291,472       1,952,803  
                 
Total operating expenses     2,769,807       2,472,837  
                 
Loss from operations     (2,669,525 )     (2,336,222 )
                 
Other expenses:                
Interest expense     -       (1,747
Change in fair value of derivative liability     -       (8,944 )
                 
Total other expenses     -       (10,691
                 
Net loss   $ (2,669,525 )   $ (2,346,913 )
                 
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.18 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted     21,351,380       13,105,061  
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021  
    Corporate     Medical Foods and Nutraceuticals     Medical Devices     Total  
                         
Revenue   $ -     $ 162,143     $ 71,154     $ 233,297  
                                 
Cost of goods sold     -       84,917       48,098       133,015  
                                 
Gross profit     -       77,226       23,056       100,282  
                                 
Stock compensation expense     387,615       -       -       387,615  
                                 
Operating expenses     1,150,600       1,176,127       55,465       2,382,192  
                                 
Loss from operations   $ (1,538,215 )   $ (1,098,901 )   $ (32,409 )   $ (2,669,525 )
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020  
    Corporate     Medical Foods and Nutraceuticals     Medical Devices     Total  
                         
Revenue   $ 14,744     $ 139,789     $ 91,190     $ 245,723  
                                 
Cost of goods sold     -       78,439       30,669       109,108  
                                 
Gross profit     14,744       61,350       60,521       136,615  
                                 
Stock compensation expense     503,893       -       -       503,893  
                                 
Operating expenses     915,552       937,123       116,269       1,968,944  
                                 
Loss from operations   $ (1,404,701 )   $ (875,773 )   $ (55,748 )   $ (2,336,222 )
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