Neurokine Pharmaceuticals Inc (NEUKF) SEC Quarterly Report (10-Q) for Q3 2017

We will also develop products regulated under Canada's Natural Health Products Guidance and support claims with clinical based data as per current regulations.

Preclinical safety studies for pharmaceutical or NHP product development will be conducted over the next 12 months to advance at least one of our product candidates.

Our Product Candidates

PGS-N005 (Female Sexual Dysfunction CBD Topical Cream)

Using our BiPhasix platform technology, we will develop and commercialize a topical cream containing CBDs ("PGS-N005") for perimenopausal, menopausal and post-menopausal women who have noticed a decline in sexual desire and response, known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Up to 63% of sexually active women in the U.S. might be affected by female sexual dysfunction ("FSD"). While erectile dysfunction in men has been extensively researched, very little has been completed on FSD which can involve reduced sex drive, difficulty becoming aroused, vaginal dryness, lack of orgasm and decreased sexual satisfaction. The FSD market in the U.S. is estimated to exceed $4 billion with over 50 million potential sufferers. 1

PGS-N007 (Psoriasis BiPhasix CBD Topical Cream)

Using our BiPhasix platform technology, we will develop and commercialize a topical cream containing CBDs ("PGS-N007") for psoriasis. Preclinical research has shown that CBD has potent anti-inflammatory properties suggesting that cannabinoids may be helpful for inflammation-related skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. CBD, THC and other cannabinoids are anti-psoriasis agents. Under a psoriasis condition, skin cells are replaced every three to five days rather than the normal 30 days. This excessive and rapid growth of the epidermal layer of the skin generates red, itchy and scaly patches, which may be localized or completely cover the body. 2

Psoriasis is generally considered an autoimmune and genetic disease triggered by environmental factors. Cold, medications, infections, traumas, body and psychological stress may play a role in starting the disease. Psoriasis is not contagious and there is no current cure for it. However, various treatments can control the symptoms. Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of psoriatic arthritis, lymphomas, cardiovascular disease, Crohn's disease and depression. Psoriatic arthritis affects up to 30% of individuals with psoriasis.

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1 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7977139_Female_sexual_dysfunction

2 https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-cbd-can-relieve-psoriasis-by-balancing-immune-systems-response-n423 

Results of Operations

The following summary of our results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements for the period ended July 31, 2017, which are included herein.

Our operating results for the three and six months ended July 31, 2017 and 2016 are summarized as follows:

For the three months ended July 31, 2017, our net loss decreased by $1,173,842 as compared to the three months ended July 31, 2016. During the three months ended July 31, 2016, $795,248 of share-based compensation was recognized related to vesting of stock options granted to management, directors, consultants and advisors compared to $4 for the three months ended July 31, 2017. In addition, during the three months ended July 31, 2017, we recognized $160,000 of gain on settlement of debts related to accrued consulting fees forgiven.

For the six months ended July 31, 2017, our net loss decreased by $4,185,842 as compared to the six months ended July 31, 2016 due to $3,858,395 of share-based compensation recognized during the six months ended July 31, 2016 related to vesting of stock options as compared to $773 recognized during the six months ended July 31, 2017. In addition, during the six months ended July 31, 2017, we recognized $160,000 of gain on settlement of debts related to accrued consulting fees forgiven.

Revenue

We have not earned any revenues since our inception and we do not anticipate earning revenues in the upcoming quarter.

Liquidity and Financial Condition

Working Capital

Our total current assets as of July 31, 2017 were $33,138 as compared to total current assets of $129,758 as of January 31, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to operating expenditures paid during the period. Our total current liabilities as of July 31, 2017 were $1,320,512 as compared to total current liabilities of $1,606,979 as of January 31, 2017. The decrease in current liabilities was primarily attributed to forgiveness of accrued management and consulting fees during the three months ended July 31, 2017.

Cash Flows

Operating Activities

During the six months ended July 31, 2017, our cash used by operating activities increased by $14,444 when compared to cash used in operating activities during the six months ended July 31, 2016. The increase in cash used for operating activities was a result of payments made related to professional fees.

Investing Activities

We did not have any investing activities during the six months ended July 31, 2017 and 2016.

Financing Activities

During the six months ended July 31, 2017, we received $25,500 (2016 - $33,000) in cash from financing activities.

In order for our company to expand its operations, we will require additional funds. The required additional funds may be raised through equity financing, debt financing, or other sources, which may result in further dilution in the equity ownership of our shares. There is still no assurance that we will be able to maintain operations at a level sufficient for an investor to obtain a return on his investment in our common stock. Further, we have negative cash flows from operating activities and may continue to be unprofitable. We will need to raise additional funds in the immediate future in order to proceed with our expanded operations. We have negative cash flows from operating activities. If we cannot generate sufficient revenues to operate with positive cash flows from operating activities or are unable to raise additional funds, we may suspend or cease our operations.

In order for the Company to expand its operations and pursue its business plans related to development of its product candidates, we will require additional funds. Specifically, we estimate our operating expenses and working capital requirements for the next 12 months for our expanded operations to be as follows:

Based on our expanded planned expenditures, we will require additional funds of approximately C$1.9 million to proceed with our expanded business plan over the next 12 months. If we secure less than the full amount of financing that we require, we will not be able to carry out our complete business plan and we will be forced to proceed with a scaled back business plan based on our available financial resources.

Funds raised will be used towards the recruitment of appropriate management and research and development personnel, as well as towards product development expenditures. Specifically, the funds will be used to cover research and development expenses associated with 1) manufacturing scale-up of both PGS-N005 and PGS-N007 at a Good Manufacturing Practices ("GMP") certified, high potency drug manufacturing facility; 2) development and manufacture of formulation of PGS-N005 and PGS-N007 at a GMP-certified product manufacturing facility for administration of the drug candidates in animals (for safety evaluation) and subsequently to humans; and 3) submission to appropriate regulatory authorities for NHP registration.

Inflation

The amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements do not provide for the effect of inflation on our operations or financial position. The net operating losses shown would be greater than reported if the effects of inflation were reflected either by charging operations with amounts that represent replacement costs or by using other inflation adjustments.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our consolidated financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to stockholders.

Critical Accounting Policies

The discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Preparing consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management's application of accounting policies. We believe that understanding the basis and nature of the estimates and assumptions involved with the following aspects of our consolidated financial statements is critical to an understanding of our consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Our company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the useful life and recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to determine the fair values of stock-based compensation and derivative liabilities, and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. Our company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by our company may differ materially and adversely from our company's estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.

Long-lived Assets

In accordance with ASC 360, "Property, Plant and Equipment", our company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value, which is generally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.

Stock-Based Compensation

Our company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock-Based Compensation , using the fair value method. All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measures

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements , requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument's categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 - Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

Level 3 - Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Our company's financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and amounts due to related parties. Pursuant to ASC 820, the fair value of cash is determined based on "Level 1" inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and derivative liabilities is determined based on "Level 2" inputs, as determined by observable market data. We believe that the recorded values of all of our other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations

Foreign Currency Translation

The functional currency of our parent entity, Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc., is the Canadian dollar and the functional currency of our subsidiary is the US dollar. Our company's presentation currency is the US dollar.

Monetary assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rate prevailing at the consolidated balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at rates of exchange in effect at the date of the transaction. Expenses are translated at average rates for the period. Gains and losses arising on translation or settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in the determination of income.

Results of operations are translated into our company's presentation currency, US dollars, at an appropriate average rate of exchange during the year. Net assets and liabilities are translated to US dollars for presentation purposes at rates of exchange in effect at the end of the period. Gains or losses arising on translation are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) as foreign currency translation adjustments.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Our company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact our consolidated financial statements and we do not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Item 3 . Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

As a "smaller reporting company", we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

Item 4 . Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer (our principal executive officer) and our chief financial officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer (our principal executive officer) and our chief financial officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of quarter covered by this report. Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures our chief executive officer (our principal executive officer) and our chief financial officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.

Changes in Internal Controls

During the quarter covered by this report there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings against us, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our company.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

As a "small reporting company", we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

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.

Item 6. Exhibits