UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-K
☒Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For
The Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2025or
☐Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For
The Transition Period From ______ To ______
Commission
File Number: 001-37863
BIOMERICA,
INC.
(Exact
Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(949)
645-2111
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Securities
registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
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Common Stock, par value $0.08 BMRA Nasdaq Capital Market
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during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject
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The
aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates, as of November 30, 2024, was approximately
$6.4 million, based on the closing price of $3.12.
The stock price and the number of shares takes into account a 1-for-8 reverse stock split which became effective on April 21, 2025
(the “Reverse Stock Split”).
The
outstanding number of shares of common stock, par value $0.08,
as of August 29, 2025 was 2,815,410.
DOCUMENTS
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Portions
of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement
relating to its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III this Annual Report on Form 10-K where indicated.
The definitive proxy statement will be filed with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal
year to which this report relates.
CAUTIONARY
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K” or “Annual Report”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements in this Annual Report, other than statements of historical facts,
including, without limitation, statements regarding our strategy, future operations, future operating expenses, future financial position,
future revenue, projected costs, prospects, plans, intentions, expectations, goals and objectives may be forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements in this Annual Report do not constitute guarantees of future performance, and actual results could differ
materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements
by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “contemplate,” “estimate,”
“project,” “forecast,” “would,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “could,”
“can,” “potential,” “possible,” “proposed,” “plan,” “develop,”
“opportunity,” “intend,” “initiative,” “target,” “maintain,” “continue,”
“strive,” “progress,” “aim,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable expressions.
Factors,
among others, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking
statement include:
● the ability to raise additional capital and continue as a going concern;
● the ability to maintain relations with our key distributors;
Additional
factors that might cause actual results and our current expectations and projections to differ materially include, among other things,
those discussed under the section titled “Risk Factors,” as well as those discussed elsewhere in the Annual Report and the
other risks detailed from time-to-time in our reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
or SEC. We intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors for such statements. These forward-looking statements
are based on the current beliefs and expectations of our management and speak only as of the date of this Annual Report or, in the case
of documents referred to or incorporated by reference, the date of those documents. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which are subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are in some cases, beyond
our control and which could materially affect results. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize,
actual results may differ materially from current expectations and projections.
Except
as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. If we do update one or more forward-looking statements,
no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.
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Table
of Contents
Page No.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS 1
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS 9
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 18
ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY 18
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES 19
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 19
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 19
PART II
ITEM 6. RESERVED 20
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 26
ITEM 8. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 26
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 26
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FS-2
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 27
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION 28
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS 28
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 28
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 28
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES 28
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 28
SIGNATURES 30
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PART
I
ITEM
1. BUSINESS
BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
THE
COMPANY
We
are a global biomedical technology company that develops, patents, manufactures and markets advanced diagnostic and therapeutic products.
Our diagnostic test kits are used to analyze blood, urine, nasal, or fecal material from patients in the diagnosis of various diseases,
food intolerances, and other medical complications. They can also be used to measure or detect the presence and levels of specific bacteria,
hormones, antibodies, antigens and other substances, which may exist in the human body in extremely small concentrations. Our products
are designed to enhance the health and well-being of people, while reducing total healthcare cost.
Our
extensive range of medical diagnostic products is sold worldwide, primarily in two markets: clinical laboratories and point-of-care
settings. Most of our products are Conformite Europeenne (“CE”) marked and/or registered with regulatory agencies in various
countries for diagnostic use, with several also cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for sale in the
United States.
TECHNOLOGICAL
ADVANCEMENTS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Technological
advances in medical diagnostics have enabled diagnostic tests to be performed not only in clinical laboratories but also at home and
at the point-of-care in physicians’ offices. One of our key objectives has been to develop and market rapid diagnostic tests that
are accurate, utilize easily obtained patient specimens, and are simple to perform without the need for complex instrumentation. Our
home use (over-the-counter) and professional use (physicians’ office, clinics, etc.) rapid diagnostic test products help manage
existing medical conditions and may save lives through early detection and diagnosis of specific diseases. Traditionally, such tests
required the expertise of medical technologists and sophisticated equipment, with results often not available for days. We believe our
rapid point-of-care tests, when properly used, can be as accurate as laboratory tests. Our products require limited to no instrumentation,
deliver reliable results in minutes, and can be performed with confidence at home or in a physician’s office.
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
We
invest resources in the research and development of new products designed to diagnose and, in some cases, treat several major medical
diseases. These products are either internally developed or licensed from others. Our experienced and highly trained technical personnel,
including Ph.D. holders and other scientists, are dedicated to developing new products and managing technology transfer activities. Our
technical staff, many of whom, have extensive experience from previous employment at large diagnostic manufacturing companies, bring
a wealth of industry knowledge. Additionally, we rely on our Scientific Advisory Board, comprised of leading medical doctors and clinicians,
to guide our clinical studies and product development efforts.
For
the fiscal years ended May 31, 2025 and 2024, consolidated research and development expenses totaled approximately $1,023,000 and $1,491,000,
respectively. The decrease reflects our transition from intensive product development to the commercialization phase of inFoods®
IBS and hp+detectTM, as well as our broader efforts to manage costs and preserve cash.
Beyond
IBS, we are pursuing additional applications for the inFoods® technology for other disease states, including Functional Dyspepsia,
Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (“GERD”), Migraine Headaches, Depression, and
Osteoarthritis. We have filed patents globally to protect the use of inFoods® diagnostic technology for these indications, with patents
issued in the United States and multiple foreign jurisdictions, and others in review or prosecution.
Our
research and development efforts have also led to the FDA 510(k) clearance of hp+detectTM, a proprietary diagnostic test for detecting
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and monitoring treatment. H. pylori is a leading cause of peptic ulcers and a significant risk factor
for gastric cancer. While commercialization activities for hp+detectTM are at an early stage, we continue to position the product
as a reliable diagnostic option for laboratories and physicians.
KEY
PRODUCT LAUNCHES
A
key outcome from our research and development efforts is our patented diagnostic-guided therapy (“DGT”) product, developed
on the inFoods® technology platform. This innovative technology is designed to aid in the management of gastrointestinal conditions
such as irritable bowel syndrome (“IBS”) and other inflammatory diseases. The DGT product targets chronic inflammatory illnesses
that are widespread and prevalent in large markets. We have launched inFoods® IBS product, which leverages this pateneted technology.
The inFoods® IBS product utilizes a simple blood test to identify patient-specific foods that, when eliminated from the diet, may
help reduce IBS symptoms such as pain, bloating, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Unlike broad and difficult to manage dietary restrictions,
the inFoods® IBS product pinpoints a patient’s heightened immunoreactivity to specific foods known to frequently trigger IBS
symptoms. By removing the foods identified as problematic, patients can achieve relief from IBS symptoms.
We
have introduced our inFoods® product to gastroenterology (“GI”) physician groups in multiple states and regions,
including collaboration with one of the largest GI groups in the U.S. The initial phase was focused on gathering real world
feedback, optimizing physician engagement, and validating operational processes. GI physician feedback has been generally positive,
and we are continuing to expand our presence in the GI segment while exploring opportunities to bring the inFoods® technology to
other medical specialties. The outcome of our clinical study was published in the June 2025 issue of Gastroenteroloy. We are also
assessing distribution, partnership, and licensing opportunities with large U.S. distributors to support broader
availability and sale/marketing. We are actively pursuing insurance reimbursement for the InFoods IBS product in conjunction with
our CLIA laboratory partner.
As
we continue pursue commercial opportunities in both U.S. and international markets, we remain attentive to evolving global economic conditions,
including uncertainties related to international trade policies, tariffs, and supply chain dynamics. Although these factors have not
had a material impact on our operations to date, future changes in trade regulations, tariff structures, or logistical constraints could
influence the cost, availability, or timing of materials and components used in our manufacturing processes. We continue to monitor these
developments closely and are actively implementing contingency plans, including alternative sourcing strategies and supplier diversification,
to support supply chain continuity, maintain operational efficiency, and help mitigate potential future impacts. We are also focusing
on alternative manufacturing and shipping strategies of our products through our European subsidiary (BioEurope), and our Mexican subsidiary
(BioMexico), to mitigate some of the risk these policies may have on our revenues and operations.
In
addition, in December 2023 we received FDA clearance for hp+detectTM, a diagnostic test designed to detect Helicobacter pylori (H.
pylori) bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. H. pylori is a prevalent infection, affecting approximately 35% of the U.S. population
and 45% of the population in Europe’s largest countries. This bacterium is recognized as the strongest known risk factor for gastric
cancer, which remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths globally. The hp+detectTM test is marketed directly to
laboratories and is intended to provide physicians and medical centers with a reliable tool for diagnosing H. pylori infections and monitoring
treatment effectiveness. We are currently in
discussions with large end-customer laboratories for our hp+detectTM to position it for commercial adoption.
STRATEGIC
INITIATIVES AND COST MANAGEMENT
As
part of our ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and disciplined capital management, we have taken proactive steps to optimize
our cost structure and extend our cash runway. These actions, which include a workforce reduction of approximately 15% during this fiscal
year, which incurred costs such as severance, impacting typical cost trends and margins. Additionally, we raised $2,015,000 in net proceeds
from the ATM offering filed in May 2024,
providing additional liquidity to support our operations. We are actively exploring strategic opportunities to enhance and create shareholder
value.
OPERATIONS
AND GLOBAL PRESENCE
Biomerica
is headquartered in Irvine, California, where it centralizes administration, finance, regulatory compliance, product development, sales,
marketing, customer service, and primary manufacturing operations. To enhance global competitiveness, the Company maintains manufacturing
and assembly operations in Mexicali, Mexico, aiming to reduce production costs. Additionally, Biomerica operates BioEurope GmbH in Europe,
facilitating the international sales of specific products.
Additional
information about Biomerica is available on our website at www.biomerica.com. The content on any website referred to in this Form 10-K
is not a part of or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K unless expressly noted. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports
on Forms 10-Q, Current Reports on Forms 8-K, Proxy Statements and all other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”) are available on our website, free of charge, as soon as reasonably practical after we file them with or furnish
them to the SEC and are also available online at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
PRODUCTION
Our
diagnostic test kits are manufactured and/or assembled at our facilities in Irvine, California, and in Mexicali, Mexico. We established
our manufacturing facility in Mexicali, Mexico, in fiscal 2003 and moved a significant portion of our diagnostic packaging and assembly
to that facility.
Production
of diagnostic tests can involve formulating component antibodies and antigens in specified concentrations, attaching a tracer to the
antigen, filling components into vials, packaging and labeling. We continually engage in quality control procedures to assure the consistency
and quality of our products and to comply with applicable FDA and international regulations.
Our
manufacturing operations and facilities are regulated by the FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices for medical devices. We have an
internal quality department that monitors and evaluates product quality and output. We also have an internal Quality Systems department
whose goal is to ensure that our operating procedures are in compliance with current FDA, CE Mark and International Organization for
Standardization (“ISO”) regulations. We either produce our own antibodies and antigens or purchase these materials from qualified
vendors. We have alternate, approved sources for most critical raw materials and are working to procure alternate sources for the few
that we do not have.
MARKETS
AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTION
Biomerica
has approximately 76 current customers for its diagnostic business, of which approximately 34 are foreign distributors, 4 are domestic
distributors and the balance are primarily domestic hospital and clinical laboratories, medical research institutions, medical schools,
pharmaceutical companies, chain drugstores, wholesalers, physicians’ offices, and e-commerce customers.
We
employ a director of sales and marketing for Europe and South America who is headquartered in Germany. She has over 20 years of experience
selling and marketing diagnostic and life science products across multiple diagnostics technologies and disciplines. She possesses broad
international business experience, with communication skills in German, English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, and scientific and
technical understanding of gastrointestinal diagnostic products. She also has strong relationships with key strategic entities in Europe,
Eastern Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States and we expect that she will continue to help us add new distributors
for existing products and add new product-lines for future distribution by us.
We
rely on distributors, advertising in medical and trade journals, exhibitions at trade shows, direct mailings,
and an internal sales staff to market our diagnostic products. We target two main markets: (a) clinical laboratories and (b) point-of-care
testing (physicians’ offices and over-the-counter drug stores).
Our
net sales were approximately $5,311,000 for fiscal year ended May 31, 2025, compared to $5,415,000 for fiscal year ended May 31,
2024. For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2025, and 2024, the Company had one distributor each year that accounted for 31%
and 33% of our net sales, respectively.
Total
gross receivables were approximately $757,000 and $966,000 as of May 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of those dates, four distributors
accounted for approximately 69% and 64% of gross accounts receivable, respectively. Of the 69% concentration as of May 31, 2025, 27%
was attributable to a distributor located in North America.
BACKLOG
As
of May 31, 2025, and 2024, Biomerica’s backlog of unshipped orders was approximately $1,324,000 and $755,000, respectively. As
of May 31, 2025, the majority of this backlog consisted of orders intended for shipment to Asia.
RAW
MATERIALS
Biomerica
utilizes a range of principal raw materials including chemicals, serums, reagents, and packaging supplies. The majority of these materials
are sourced from multiple suppliers, ensuring we are not reliant on any single source. However, for certain critical materials such as
antibodies, where suppliers are limited, there exists a risk of potential supply challenges or increased costs in the future.
Our
inventory includes antibodies, antigens, bottles, boxes, chemicals, and reagents essential for manufacturing our test kits, along with
products in various stages of completion.
For
the fiscal year ended May 31, 2025, purchases from one vendor accounted for approximately 12% of our total raw material procurement,
primarily related to commodity plastic products. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024, purchases from one vendor accounted for approximately
16% of our total raw material procurement, also primarily related to commodity plastic products.
COMPETITION
We
offer several proprietary products with notable competitive advantages, including our EZ Detect colon disease home test, Aware Breast
Self-Exam product, inFoods® IBS product, and hp+detectTM for H. pylori detection. These products stand
out due to their unique features and benefits compared to competing tests in the market.
Our
competitors vary greatly in size. Many are divisions or subsidiaries of well-established medical and pharmaceutical companies which are
much larger than Biomerica and expend substantially greater amounts than we do for research and development, manufacturing, advertising,
and marketing.
The
competitive landscape for diagnostic products is shaped by several factors, including product uniqueness, technology, quality, performance,
pricing, and service. Our competitive edge is grounded in the distinctiveness of our offerings, the high quality of our products, and
their rapid test results. Our strong patent portfolio further bolsters our market position despite our limited marketing capabilities.
GOVERNMENT
REGULATION OF OUR DIAGNOSTIC BUSINESS
Our
primary business consists of selling products that are generally legally defined as medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
As a result, we are a medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices manufacturer, and as such, we are subject to the regulations
issued and enforced by of numerous governmental entities. These agencies include the FDA, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Trade
Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), and Consumer Product
Safety Commission, as well as certain European Government agencies. Our activities are also regulated by various agencies of the states
and localities in which our products are sold. These regulations govern the introduction of new in vitro diagnostic medical devices and
other medical devices, the observance of certain standards with respect to the manufacture and labeling of medical devices, the maintenance
of certain records, the reporting of potential product problems, and other related matters.
The
Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act of 1938 (the “FDCA”) regulates medical devices in the United States by classifying them into
one of three classes based on the extent of regulation believed necessary to ensure safety and effectiveness. Class I devices are those
devices for which safety and effectiveness can reasonably be assured through general controls, such as device listing, adequate labeling,
and adherence to the Quality Management System Regulation (“QMSR”) as well as Medical Device Reporting (“MDR”),
labeling and other regulatory requirements. Some Class I medical devices are exempt from the requirement of Pre-Market Notification or
clearance. Class II devices are those devices for which safety and effectiveness can reasonably be ensured through using special controls,
such as performance standards, post-market surveillance and patient registries, as well as adherence to the general controls’ provisions
applicable to Class I devices. Class III devices are devices that generally must receive clearance by the FDA pursuant to a pre-market
approval prior to marketing to ensure their safety and effectiveness. Generally, Class III devices are limited to life-sustaining, life-supporting,
or implantable devices. However, this classification can also apply to novel technology or new intended uses or applications for existing
devices. Our products are primarily either Class I or Class II medical devices.
Pursuant
to FDA requirements, we have registered our manufacturing facility with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and listed the medical
devices we manufacture. We are also subject to inspection on a routine basis for compliance with FDA regulations. This includes the Quality
System Regulation (“QSR”), which requires that we manufacture our products and maintain our documents in a prescribed manner
with respect to issues such as design controls, manufacturing, testing, and validation activities. Further, we are required to comply
with other FDA requirements with respect to labeling and MDR regulations which requires that we provide information to the FDA on deaths
or serious injuries alleged to have been associated with the use of our products, as well as any product malfunctions that are likely
to cause or contribute to death or serious injury if the malfunction were to recur. We believe that we are currently in material compliance
with all relevant QSR and MDR requirements.
In
addition, our facility is required to have a California Medical Device Manufacturing License. The license is not transferable and must
be renewed biannually. Our current license is valid until November 19, 2026. Through compliance with FDA and California regulations,
we can market some of our medical devices throughout the United States. International sales of medical devices are also subject to the
regulatory requirements of each country where the product is sold. In Europe, the directives of the European Union (“EU”)
require that a device has a CE Mark in order to be sold in EU countries. We comply with In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive
(“IVDD”) 98/79/EC, Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 MDR and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/746)
(“IVDR”). We also comply with ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Regulatory
Purposes and EN ISO 14971:2019.
At
present, outside of the EU, the international regulatory review process varies from country to country. We work with our distributors
and sales representatives in the foreign countries in which we market our products to ensure that we comply with the regulatory laws
of those countries. We believe that our international sales to date have been in compliance with the laws of all foreign countries in
which we have made sales. Exports of most medical devices are also subject to certain FDA regulatory controls.
The
designing, development, manufacturing, marketing, post-market surveillance, distribution, advertising, and labeling of our immunoassay
in vitro diagnostic (“IVD”) medical device products are subject to regulation in the United States by the Center for Devices
and Radiological Health of the FDA and state agencies. FDA regulations require that some new products have pre-marketing clearance or
approval by the FDA and require these products to be manufactured in accordance with the FDA’s current Good Manufacturing Practice
(“cGMP”) regulations, to be extensively tested and to be properly labeled to disclose test results and performance claims
and limitations. After a product that is subject to FDA regulation is placed on the market, numerous regulatory requirements apply, including,
for example, the requirement that we comply with recordkeeping and reporting requirements, such as the FDA’s medical device reporting
regulations and reporting of corrections and removals. The FDA enforces these requirements by inspection and post-market surveillance.
The last FDA-announced inspection was in May 2024 and no observations were noted. We believe that all our products sold in the United
States comply with the FDA and applicable state regulations.
We
are an FDA-regulated and ISO 13485:2016-certified In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices company. Our goal is to provide high quality medical
diagnostic products that generally meet or exceed customer requirements and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements: FDA 21
CFR Part 820 Quality Management System, ISO 13485:2016, Medical Devices Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Regulatory
Purposes, In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive 98/79/EC, Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical
Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/746) IVDR, Guidelines related to Medical Devices Directive/Regulation Guidance on CE Marking, among others.
We involve our employees in a continuous improvement process to increase productivity, improve quality and maintain the suitability,
adequacy, and effectiveness of our quality management system.
The
EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (“IVDR”EU) 2017/746 was effective on May 26, 2022.
Manufacturers need to update their technical documentation and processes to meet the more stringent regulatory requirements of the European
Union. Notified Bodies can begin certifying devices to the new IVDR requirements once they have been designated under IVDR by their Competent
Authority. Our Notified Body is officially designated under the IVDR and listed in the European Commission NANDO database since August
19, 2021. We are working closely with our Notified Body to update our technical documentation to comply with these more stringent IVDR
requirements.
Per
IVDR 2017/746 Amendment Regulation (EU) 2022/112, and published proposal 2024/0021 (COD), devices with a CE certificate that was issued
in accordance with IVDD may be placed on the market or put into service until December 31, 2027, providing a formal application to the
notified body has been made by May 26, 2025.
In
accordance with the regulation, we submitted a formal application to the notified body by May 26, 2025.
Per
IVDR 2017/746 Amendment Regulation (EU) 2022/112, and published proposal 2024/0021 (COD), devices without a CE certificate that was issued
in accordance with IVDD, for which a declaration of conformity was drawn up prior to May 26, 2022, per IVDD and for which the conformity
assessment procedure pursuant to IVDR requires the involvement of a Notified Body, may be placed on the market, or put into service until
the following dates. We also have until the following dates to update the technical documentation and processes to meet these regulatory
requirements of IVDR 2017/746 providing a formal application to the notified body has been made:
SEASONALITY
OF BUSINESS
Our
business has not been subject to significant seasonal fluctuations.
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
The
following table sets forth the dollar volume of revenue attributable to sales to domestic customers and foreign customers during our
last two fiscal years:
For the Year Ended May 31,
Our
international operations face distinct risks that differ from those encountered in the United States. These risks include economic fluctuations,
regulatory changes, geopolitical instability (such as terrorism and trade disputes), tariffs, embargoes, import/export restrictions,
and potential disruptions in shipping and distribution channels. Such factors can significantly impact our foreign sales and may complicate
our ability to collect accounts receivable in international markets during economic downturns.
Each
country has its own licensing requirements for diagnostic products, which can differ considerably from U.S. regulations and may change
unexpectedly. Currently, our international sales rely on approximately 38 independent distributors across around 30 countries. These
diverse factors contribute to the complexities and uncertainties associated with our international business operations.
INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY
We
consider the protection of our methodologies, designs, product formulations, manufacturing processes, diagnostic procedures, copyrights,
service marks, trademarks, and trade secrets essential for our future success. To safeguard our proprietary rights in products and services,
we utilize copyright, trademark, patent, service mark, and trade secret laws, alongside contractual restrictions. Our efforts include
confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with employees and contractors, as well as nondisclosure agreements with most fulfilment
and strategic partners to restrict access to and disclosure of proprietary information. However, these measures may not entirely prevent
unauthorized use or disclosure of our technology.
In
the past, we have licensed and may continue to license certain proprietary rights, such as trademarks, patents, trade secrets, or copyrighted
material, to third parties. While we strive to maintain the quality of our product brands through these license agreements, we cannot
guarantee that licensees will always act in a manner that preserves the value of our proprietary rights or reputation.
LICENSE
OF THIRD-PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
On
occasion, we in-licensed both exclusive and non-exclusive rights to intellectual property and patents owned by third parties. These license
agreements typically require royalties and other payments.
We
have a royalty agreement in which we obtained rights to manufacture and market an Adrenocorticotropic Hormone test (“ACTH test”) (used to detect chronic metabolic conditions).
Royalty expenses of approximately $7,000 and $10,000, respectively, are included in cost of sales for this agreement for the fiscal years
ended May 31, 2025 and 2024. Sales of products manufactured under this agreement are not material to total sales for the fiscal years
ended May 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We may license other products or technology in the future as it is deemed necessary or opportunistic
for conducting business.
Some
of the products that we manufacture, sell, or use may be covered by claims in issued patents held by other persons or entities, and as
such, upon notice from such persons or entity we may be required to pay a license fee or may be required to cease all manufacture, sale
or use of such products, which could negatively impact us. While we have not been notified of any such claims by third parties, we cannot
guarantee that such claims will not be made in the future.
BRANDS
AND TRADEMARKS
We
occasionally register our tradenames with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). Of note, we registered
the tradename “InFoods” on December 24, 2016. Our unregistered tradenames are “EZ Detect,” “EZ-H.P.,”
and “EZ-PSA”. A trademark for “Aware” was issued and assigned in 2001, renewed in 2011 and 2021. On January 11,
2020, the USPTO renewed our “FORTEL” trademark for another ten years.
The
laws of some foreign countries do not protect our proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States. Effective
copyright, trademark, and trade secret protection may not be available in such jurisdictions.
PATENTS
AND INFOODS TECHNOLOGY
We
have filed dozens of international and Patent Corporation Treaty patents (“PCT”) and have multiple provisional and non-provisional
patents currently filed with the USPTO. Substantially 15 of our patents that are pending or registered pertain to the inFoods®
technology platform.
Our
most important family of patent applications pertains to our inFoods® technology platform, which is a method of diagnosing
and treating symptoms of many different inflammatory diseases. Our first product launch using this technology is the inFoods®
IBS product which is designed to diagnose and treat IBS. Using a patient blood sample, a physician or lab can run our test to identify
specific foods (e.g., pork, milk, onions, sugar, chickpeas) that, if eliminated from an IBS patient’s diet, can alleviate or reduce
the individual’s IBS symptoms, including, but not limited to, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, cramping, severe pain, and indigestion.
We have filed many patent applications with the USPTO and with other such similar agencies in other countries outside of the United States
pertaining to this inFoods® technology. These patent applications include claims that address the diagnosis and treatment
of several disease states including IBS, functional dyspepsia, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease,
osteoarthritis, psoriasis, migraine headaches, and depression. The first inFoods® patents filed by us pertained to IBS.
Several of these patents pertaining to the inFoods® IBS technology have been issued and many more are in active review
and prosecution.
In
August 2018, we received our first patent pertaining to the inFoods® technology platform from the Korean Intellectual
Property Office, covering IBS. Since then, we have been granted a total of 15 patents. The USPTO has issued the Company two patents
with broad claims that protect our inFoods® technology in testing and treating patients with IBS. Patents have also
been issued in the countries of Australia, Canada, Japan (two patents), Korea (two patents), Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Singapore,
covering our inFoods® IBS technology. Additional patent applications pertaining to the inFoods® IBS
product are in prosecution and review at the USPTO and with the patent issuance authorities in other countries.
We
are also developing and have filed patents with claims that cover products that target other diseases utilizing the inFoods®
technology platform. We have dozens of patents that are issued, in prosecution or review, pertaining to these other diseases, including:
Functional Dyspepsia, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, GERD, Migraine Headaches, Depression, and Osteoarthritis. In addition,
we have a family of patents that cover the use of certain information technology (“IT”) platforms and artificial intelligence/machine
learning (“AI/ML”) tools that could assist patients in identifying and avoiding packaged or processed food that contain specific
foods that they are trying to eliminate from their diet.
In
addition to our inFoods IBS related issued patents, we have also been issued inFoods® technology patents pertaining to
the following diseases in the following jurisdictions:
● Crohn’s Disease: Mexico, EP, United Kingdom (UK), UP
● GERD Disease: Australia, EP, UP, UK
● Migraine Disease: Japan, EP
● Osteoarthritis Disease: Mexico, Japan
● Psoriasis Disease: AU, EP, UK, UP
● Psychological depression: US, EP, Japan, Mexico, UK, UP
● Ulcerative Colitis: EP, Japan, UK, UP
● IT based food monitoring and elimination technology: Japan
We
believe the claims in these issued inFoods® IBS patents and claims in our pending patents that protect the use of the
inFoods® technology to diagnose and treat various other diseases, provide us with broad protections from other companies
making or selling competing products in this highly disruptive new field of medicine.
In
addition to the use of our own patents, we have been granted from third parties the rights to use, manufacture and sell certain products
that are protected by patents or other intellectual property owned by these third parties. In some cases, royalties are paid on the sales
of these products. We anticipate that we will license or purchase the rights to other products or technologies in the future.
We
also engage in contract research and development and contract manufacturing for third party companies. The technologies that relate to
this contract research and development and manufacturing are protected by patents and other intellectual property. In these situations,
this intellectual property is typically licensed to us under a limited license agreement enabling us to perform the services being contracted.
With
the launch of inFoods® IBS, our business model for this product includes the potential out-licensing of the product and
related patents to a large international life sciences or technology company that could commercialize it or support us in its commercialization.
Additionally, we may explore out-licensing opportunities for the patents or intellectual property associated with other products, including
our H. pylori product.
EMPLOYEES
As
of May 31, 2025 and 2024, we employed a total of 54 and 64 employees, respectively, in the United States, Mexico, UK and Germany, of
which 53 and 63 were full-time employees, respectively.
We
engage a range of external experts. including Ph.D.’s, M.D.’s, and other industry specialists, as well as medical institutions,
to support various aspects of our operations. These services include technical support, regulatory guidance, marketing and public relations,
financial advisory, and contract product development and manufacturing. To safeguard the Company, we implement confidentiality agreements,
intellectual property ownership clauses, and indemnification provisions with these external parties. Despite these measures, we cannot
guarantee complete protection against third-party claims or potential intellectual property theft.
CORPORATE
HISTORY
Biomerica,
Inc. is a Delaware corporation. The Company operates through two wholly owned subsidiaries: Biomerica de Mexico, which serves as an assembly
and manufacturing facility, and BioEurope GmbH, which functions as a distributor of the Company’s products in international markets.
ITEM
1A. RISK FACTORS
Investing
in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below, together
with the other information in this Annual Report, including our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” before deciding whether to invest in our securities.
The occurrence of one or more of the events or circumstances described in these risk factors, alone or in combination with other events
or circumstances, may have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, revenue, financial condition, results of operations,
and future prospects, in which event the market price of our Common Stock could decline, and you could lose part or all of your investment.
The risks and uncertainties summarized above and described below are not intended to be exhaustive and are not the only ones we face.
Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations.
This Annual Report also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, refer to “Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements.” Our actual results could differ materially and adversely from our anticipated results as a result
of a number of factors, including the risks described below.
RISKS
RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
We
have a history of operating losses.
We
have a history of operating losses, and there is no guarantee that we will achieve profitability in the future. Our ability to generate
net profits and maintain positive cash flows is uncertain. Failure to achieve or sustain profitability could result in a decline in the
value of our common stock and may necessitate seeking additional funding under potentially unfavorable conditions.
Although
our financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, our current level of cash and cash equivalents available to us
is not sufficient to meet our operating plans for the next 12 months, raising substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as
a going concern.
Our
financial statements as of May 31, 2025, have been prepared under the assumption that we will continue as a going concern for the next
twelve months from the date of issuance. However, our independent registered public accounting firm has issued a report that includes
an explanatory paragraph highlighting our operational losses and expressing substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern for a period of at least the next twelve months from the date this report is filed.
Our
ability to continue as a going concern depends on obtaining additional financing, achieving further operating efficiencies, increasing
sales, reducing costs, and ultimately generating profitable operations. There is no assurance that we will be able to secure the necessary
capital on favorable terms, achieve sufficient revenue growth, or implement adequate cost reductions. Our financial statements do not
reflect any adjustments that might result from the resolution of this uncertainty.
Our
operating results may fluctuate adversely as a result of many factors that are outside our control, which may negatively impact our stock
price.
Our
operating results are subject to fluctuations due to factors outside our control, which may adversely affect our business, financial
condition, and stock price. Key factors include:
● Tariffs: Potential of order holds or sales delays or reductions due to Tariffs
Fluctuations
in our operating results, for any reason, could cause operating losses as a result of significant fixed expenses.
We
base the scope of our operations and related expenses on our estimates of future revenues. A significant portion of our operating expenses
are fixed, and we may not be able to rapidly adjust our expenses if our revenues fall short of our expectations. Our revenue estimates
for future periods are based, among other factors, on estimated end-user demand for our products. If end-user consumption is less than