Starling Oncology, Inc.: Form 10-Q for the period ended Mar 31, 2026

The following discussion and analysis provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated results of operations and financial condition of The Oncology Institute, Inc. ("TOI") along with its consolidating subsidiaries (the "Company"). The discussion should be read together with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes that are included elsewhere in this Report. The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such statements are based upon current expectations, as well as management's beliefs and assumptions and involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Statements that include the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects." "intends," and similar expressions that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes are forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed or suggested in the forward-looking statements herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include those described under the heading "Risk Factors" (Item 1A) in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed on March 12, 2026. In addition, as a result of these and other factors, our past financial performance should not be relied on as an indication of future performance. All forward-looking statements in this document are based on information available to us as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or the reasons why our actual results may differ. All dollar values are expressed in thousands, unless otherwise noted.

Unless the context dictates otherwise, references in this Report on Form 10-Q to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and similar words are references to The Oncology Institute, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“TOI”), and its consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated entities, as appropriate, including its consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”).

Overview

The Company is a leading value-based oncology company that manages community-based oncology practices for the Company and for independent oncology practices that together serve patients across 17 markets and five states throughout the United States. As of March 31, 2026, we operate 65 community-based oncology practices, staffed with 116 oncologists and advanced practice providers employed by our affiliated physician-owned professional corporations, referred to as the "TOI PCs." In addition to our TOI-affiliated providers, we also manage a network of 275 providers in Florida under the Florida Oncology Network brand and 11 network providers in California. Collectively across the provider base, we manage a population of approximately 2.0 million patients under value-based agreements as of March 31, 2026. The Company's mission is to heal and empower cancer patients through compassion, innovation, and state-of-the-art medical care..

Operationally, the Company’s medical centers provide a complete suite of medical oncology services including: physician services, in-house infusion, in-house specialty pharmacy, clinical trials, radiation therapy, educational seminars, support groups, counseling, and 24/7 patient assistance. Many of our services, such as managing clinical trials and palliative care programs, are traditionally accessed through academic and tertiary care settings, while the TOI PCs bring these services to patients in a community setting. As scientific research progresses and more treatment options become available, cancer care is shifting from acute care episodes to chronic disease management. With this shift, it is increasingly important for high-quality, high-value cancer care to be available in a local community setting to all patients in need.

As a value-based oncology company, the Company seeks to deliver both better quality care and lower cost of care for payors and patients. The Company works to accomplish this goal by reducing wasteful, inefficient or counterproductive care that drives up costs but does not improve outcomes. The Company believes payors and employers are aligned with the value-based model due to its enhanced access, improved outcomes, and lower costs. Patients under the Company's affiliated providers’ care can benefit from evidence-based and personalized care plans, gain access to sub-specialized care in convenient community locations, and lower out-of-pocket costs. The Company believes its affiliated providers enjoy the stability and predictability of a large multi-state practice, are not incentivized or pressured to overtreat when it may be inconsistent with a patient’s goals of care, and can focus on practicing outstanding evidence-based medicine, rather than business building.

Additionally, we allow our independent network participating providers to access the ability to treat patient populations that are managed under value-based care contracts without the need to incur costs required to build clinical or operational infrastructure typical for risk-bearing entities, or to adopt new operational frameworks which may be disruptive to their existing practices.

Components of Results of Operations

Revenue

The Company receives payments from the following sources for services rendered: (i) commercial insurers; (ii) pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”), (iii) the federal government under the Medicare program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”); (iv) state governments under Medicaid and other programs; (v) other third-party payors and managed care organizations (e.g., risk bearing organizations and independent practice associations (“IPAs”)); and (vi) individual patients and clients.

Revenue primarily consists of capitation revenue, fee-for-service (“FFS”) revenue, specialty pharmacy revenue, and clinical trials revenue. Capitation and FFS revenue comprise the revenues within the Company’s patient services segment and are presented together in the results of operations. The following paragraphs provide a summary of the principal forms of our billing arrangements and how revenue is recognized for each type of revenue.

Capitation

Capitation revenues consist primarily of fees for medical services provided by the TOI PCs to the Company's patients under a capitated arrangement with various managed care organizations. Capitation revenue is paid monthly based on the number of enrollees by the contracted managed care organization (per member per month or “PMPM”). Capitation contracts generally have a legal term of one year or longer. Payments in capitation contracts are variable since they primarily include PMPM fees associated with unspecified membership that fluctuates throughout the term of the contract; however, based on our experience, our total underlying membership generally increases over time as penetration of Medicare Advantage products grows. Certain contracts include terms for a capitation deduction where the cost of out-of-network referrals of members are deducted from the future payment. Revenue is recognized in the month services are rendered on the basis of the transaction price established at that time.

Fee-for-service revenue

FFS revenue represents revenue earned under contracts in which we bill and collect for specific medical services rendered by the TOI PCs’ employed physicians. The terms for FFS contracts are short in duration and only last for the period over which services are rendered (typically, one day). FFS revenue consists of fees for medical services provided to patients. As specialist providers, our FFS revenue is dependent on referrals from other physicians, such as primary care physicians. The Company's affiliated providers build trusted, professional relationships with these physicians and their associated medical groups, which can lead to recurring FFS volume; however, this volume is subject to numerous factors the Company cannot control and can fluctuate over time. The Company also receives FFS revenue for capitated patients that receive medical services which are excluded from the Company's capitation contracts. Under the FFS arrangements, third-party payors and patients are billed for patient care services provided by the TOI PCs. Payments for services provided are generally less than billed charges. The Company records revenue net of an allowance for contractual adjustments, which represents the net revenue expected to be collected from third-party payors (including managed care, commercial, and governmental payors such as Medicare and Medicaid), and patients. These expected collections are based on fees and negotiated payment rates in the case of third-party payors, the specific benefits provided for under each patient’s healthcare plan, mandated payment rates in the case of Medicare and Medicaid programs, and historical cash collections (net of recoveries). The recognition of net revenue (gross charges less contractual allowances) from such services is dependent on certain factors, such as the proper completion of medical charts following a patient visit, the forwarding of such charts to our billing center for medical coding and entering into the Company's billing system, and the verification of each patient’s submission or representation at the time services are rendered as to the payor(s) responsible for payment of such services. Revenue is recorded on the date the services are rendered based on the information known at the time of entering of such information into the Company's billing systems as well as an estimate of the revenue associated with medical services.

Specialty Pharmacy

Oral prescription drugs prescribed by doctors to their patients are sold directly through the TOI PCs’ dispensaries. Revenue for the prescriptions is based on fee schedules set by various PBMs and other third-party payors.

Clinical trials & other revenue

The TOI PCs also enter into contracts to perform clinical research trials. The terms for clinical trial contracts last many months as the clinical research is performed. Each contract represents a single, integrated set of research activities that are satisfied over time as the output of results from the trial is captured for the trial sponsor to review. Under the clinical trial contracts, the TOI PCs receive a fixed payment for administrative, set-up, and close-down fees; a fixed amount for each patient site visit; and certain expense reimbursements. The Company recognizes revenue for these arrangements on the fees earned to date based on the state of the trial, as established under contract with the customer. On March 31, 2025, the Company entered into a Research Services Agreement ("RSA") with Helios CR, Inc. ("Helios"), effective May 5, 2025, pursuant to which the Clinical Trials segment is operated by Helios in its entirety under a profit sharing arrangement with the Company. As part of the RSA, there is a Transition Services Agreement, in which certain administrative and professional services are provided by Helios for a certain period of time. Additionally, the Company pays a management fee to Helios on a periodic basis for certain shared services.

Operating Expenses

Direct costs - patient services

Direct costs - patient services primarily includes chemotherapy drug costs, clinician salaries and benefits, and medical supplies. Clinicians include oncologists, advanced practice providers such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, and registered nurses employed by the TOI PCs.

Direct costs - specialty pharmacy

Direct costs - specialty pharmacy primarily includes the cost of oral medications dispensed in the TOI PCs’ clinic locations.

Direct costs - clinical trials & other

Direct costs - clinical trials & other primarily includes costs related to clinical trial contracts and medical supplies.

Network medical expense

Network medical expense is the cost of care delivered by our independent network providers and paid by TOI under our fully delegated contracts. For presentation purposes, we eliminate the portion of network medical expense that is paid to TOI PCs who participate in these fully delegated networks.

Selling, general and administrative expense

Selling, general and administrative expenses include employee-related expenses, including both clinic and field support staff as well as central administrative and corporate staff. These expenses include salaries and related costs and stock-based compensation for our executives and physicians. The Company's selling, general and administrative expenses also includes occupancy costs, technology infrastructure, operations, clinical and quality support, finance, legal, human resources, and business development. General and administrative expenses are expected to increase over time, due to the legal, accounting, insurance, investor relations and other costs that the Company incurs as a public company, as well as other costs associated with continuing to grow the business. While the Company expects its selling, general and administrative expenses to increase in absolute dollars in the foreseeable future. such expenses are on average expected to decrease as a percentage of revenue over the long term.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations data expressed as a percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated. The Company’s management is not aware of material events or uncertainties that would cause the financial information below to not be indicative of future operating results or results of future financial condition, although past results should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance or future financial condition.

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025

Revenue

(dollars in thousands)

Patient services

The increase in patient services revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to a 54% increase in capitated revenue, partially offset by a 10% decrease in fee-for-service revenue. This was driven by momentum in new markets in addition to the impact of our investments in referral relationship management and our ramp up in new capitated contracts.

Specialty pharmacy

The increase in specialty pharmacy revenue for three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same quarter prior year was primarily due to a 102.8% increase in the number of fills due to the continued growth in the attachment of prescriptions to our patient visits, offset by a 12.4% decrease in the average revenue per fill. This is driven by increases in both our capitated and fee-for-service lives, and improved performance of our retail and MID pharmacies through higher prescription volumes and greater pharmacy attachment within our network.

Clinical trials & other

The decrease in clinical trials and other revenue was due to the profit sharing agreement as described in Note 1 of the financial statements, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Operating Expenses

(dollars in thousands)

Patient services cost

The increase in patient services cost for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same quarter prior year was primarily due to a 10% increase in clinical payroll costs as the Company adjusts physician compensation to better match performance and volume.

Specialty pharmacy cost

The increase in specialty pharmacy cost for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily due to a 102.8% increase in the number of prescriptions filled offset by a 12.5% decrease in the average cost of the prescriptions filled, as compared to the same quarter prior year.

Selling, general and administrative expense

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased 11.2% compared to the same quarter prior year primarily due to the increase in our third party platform service we use to manage our specialty pharmacy business. We believe there is further leverage in the model with increased scale, as well as the adoption of AI enablement. We are planning to launch AI pilots around prior-authorization and denial automation, and to launch a next-generation call center during the year.

Other Non-Operating Expense (Income)

(dollars in thousands)

Interest expense, net

The decrease in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year same period was primarily the result of a prepayment and debt conversion related to the Senior Secured Convertible Note in which the Company recognized a loss of extinguishment of debt of $2,900 during the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in the principal balance of the Senior Secured Convertible Note decreased the Company's interest payments for the remainder of 2025 and continuing into 2026.

Change in fair value of liabilities

The decrease in the fair value of liabilities was primarily due to a $4,996 favorable increase in the fair value of conversion option derivative liabilities due to the stock price decreasing for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period prior quarter.

Key Business Metrics

In addition to our financial information, the Company's management reviews a number of operating and financial metrics, including the following key metrics, to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans, and make strategic decisions.

(1) Clinics operated under the TOI PCs, whereby we receive a percentage of revenue under our management services agreements, or MSAs, and are consolidated. Additionally, includes independent oncology practices to which we provide limited management services and have network provider agreements, but do not bear the operating costs.

(2) Adjusted EBITDA is a "non-GAAP" financial measure within the meaning of Item 10 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusting for:

• Depreciation and amortization,
• Interest expense, net,
• Tax payments and penalties
• Non-cash addbacks,
• Share-based compensation,
• Changes in fair value of liabilities,
• Unrealized (gains) losses on investments
• Practice acquisition-related costs,
• Post combination compensation,
• Consulting and certain one-time legal fees,
• Infrastructure and workforce costs, and
• Transaction costs.

The Company includes Adjusted EBITDA because it is an important measure which our management uses to assess the results of operations, to evaluate factors and trends affecting the business, and to plan and forecast future periods.

Management believes that this measure provides an additional tool to assess operational performance and trends in, and comparing our financial measures with, other similar companies, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. Be aware that the Company’s non-GAAP financial measure may be different from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, including the Company’s competitors. The use of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Management encourages investors and others to review the Company's financial information in its entirety, including the financial statements and the related notes thereto, and not to rely on any single financial measure.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of net loss, the most closely comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:

(dollars in thousands)

(1) During the three months ended March 31, 2026, non-cash addbacks was primarily comprised of non-cash rent expense.

(2) Deferred consideration payments for practice acquisitions that are contingent upon the seller’s future employment at the Company.

(3) Consulting fees were comprised of a subset of the Company’s total consulting fees, and related to certain non-recurring advisory projects during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

(4) Infrastructure and workforce costs were comprised of recruiting expenses to build out corporate infrastructure of $169 and $277, severance expenses resulting from cost rationalization programs of $242 and $140, stop-loss contract timing of approximately $1 and $0, EOM/CMS performance period non-recurring addback of $818 and $0, and non-recurring legal fees related to infrastructure build out and settlements of $321 and $782 during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

General

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. In connection with the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company conducted an evaluation as to whether there were conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, which raised substantial doubt as to its ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date of the issuance of such financial statements. The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $30,280 and an accumulated deficit of $273,911 at March 31, 2026, and a net loss of $2,492 and net cash used in operations of $2,215 for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

The Company has concluded that it will have sufficient liquidity to fund its operations for at least one year from the date these consolidated financial statements are issued.

Although the Company currently expects its sources of capital to be sufficient to meet its near-term liquidity needs, there can be no assurance that such sources will be sufficient to satisfy its liquidity requirements in the future. If the Company cannot generate or obtain needed funds, it might be forced to make substantial reductions in its operating and capital expenses or pursue restructuring plans, which could adversely affect its business operations and ability to execute its current business strategy.

Cash Flows

The following table presents a summary of the Company's consolidated cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities for the periods indicated.

(dollars in thousands)

Operating Activities

Significant changes impacting net cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 were as follows:

• Cash used by inventory decreased $5,146 due to an increase in quarterly drug buy-ins at period end for participation in rebate programs with our primary supplier; and
• Cash provided by accounts payable and accrued expenses increased by $905 primarily due to cash management initiatives with our vendors.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities increased $840 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 primarily due to the increase in purchases of property and equipment of $714 as compared to same period in the prior year.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities decreased $4,712 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to principal payments on the convertible note of $20,000, offset by proceeds from the private placement offering of $15,359 during the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Material Cash Requirements

The Company's material cash requirements for the following five years consist of debt servicing requirements, operating leases and other miscellaneous administrative expenses. Additionally, the Company is subject to certain outside claims and litigation arising out of the ordinary course of business, however, no such litigation requires future cash expenditure as of March 31, 2026.

(dollars in thousands)

(1) Includes principal and interest payments due.

(2) Other is comprised of finance leases and D&O insurance premiums.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported expenses during the reporting periods. These items are monitored and analyzed by us for changes in facts and circumstances, and material changes in these estimates could occur in the future. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We believe that the following accounting policies reflects the most critical judgments and estimation uncertainty used in the preparation of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Results.

Variable Interest Entities

The Company consolidates entities for which it has a variable interest and is determined to be the primary beneficiary. The Company holds variable interests in the TOI PCs, comprised of TOI CA, TOI FL, TOI OR and TOI TX due to jurisdictional laws governing the corporate practice of medicine or other restrictions. The TOI PCs employ physicians and other clinicians in order to provide professional services to patients of our managed clinics, and under substantially similar MSAs, we serve as the exclusive manager and administrator of the TOI PCs’ non-medical functions and services. The TOI PCs are considered variable interest entities (“VIEs”) as they do not have sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from the Company. An enterprise having a controlling financial interest in a VIE must consolidate the VIE if it has both power and benefits — that is, it has (1) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impacts the VIE’s economic performance (power), and (2) the obligation to absorb the losses of the VIE that potentially could be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that potentially could be significant to the VIE (benefits). The Company has the power to control all financial activities of the TOI PCs, the rights to receive substantially all benefits from the VIEs, and consequently consolidates the TOI PCs. Revenues, expenses, and income along with the balance sheet accounts from the TOI PCs are included in the consolidated amounts as presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Segment Reporting

The Company presents the condensed consolidated financial statements by segment in accordance with the relevant accounting literature to provide investors with transparency into how the chief operating decision maker “or CODM” manages the business. The Company's CODM is our Chief Executive Officer. The CODM reviews financial information and allocates resources across three operating segments: specialty pharmacy, patient care, and clinical trials and other.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes consolidated revenue based upon the principle of the transfer of control of our goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled. This principle is achieved through applying the following five-step approach:

1. Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer.

2. Identification of the performance obligations in the contract.

3. Determination of the transaction price.

4. Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.

5. Recognition of revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

Consolidated revenue primarily consists of capitation revenue, fee-for-service (FFS) revenue, specialty pharmacy revenue, and clinical trials revenue. Revenue is recognized in the period in which services are rendered or the period in which the TOI PCs are obligated to provide services. The form of billing and related risk of collection for such services may vary by type of revenue and the payor. The following paragraphs provide a summary of the principal forms of billing arrangements and how revenue is recognized for each.

Capitation

Capitation contracts have a single performance obligation that is a stand ready obligation to perform specified healthcare services to the population of enrolled members and constitutes a series for the provision of managed healthcare services for the term of the contract, which is deemed to be one month since the mix of patient-customers can and do change month over month. The transaction price for capitation contracts is variable as it primarily includes PMPM fees associated with unspecified membership that fluctuates throughout the term of the contract. Further, we adjust the transaction price for capitation deductions based on historical experience. Revenue is recognized in the month services are rendered on the basis of the transaction price established at that time. If subsequent information resolves uncertainties related to the transaction price, adjustments will be recognized in the period they are resolved. When payment has been received but services have not yet been rendered, the payment is recognized as a contract liability.

Fee For Service

FFS revenue consists of fees for medical services actually provided to patients. These medical services are distinct since the patient can benefit from the medical services on their own. Each service constitutes a single performance obligation for which the patient accepts and receives the benefit of the medical services as they are performed.

The transaction price from FFS arrangements is variable in nature because fees are based on patient encounters, credits due to patients, and reimbursement of provider costs, all of which can vary from period to period. The Company estimates the transaction price using the most likely methodology and amounts are only included in the net transaction price to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur once any uncertainty is resolved. As a practical expedient, the Company adopted a portfolio approach to determine the transaction price for the medical services provided under FFS arrangements. Under this approach, the Company bifurcated the types of services provided and grouped health plans with similar fees and negotiated payment rates.

At these levels, portfolios share the characteristics conducive to ensuring that the results do not materially differ from the standard applied to individual patient contracts related to each medical service provided.

Revenue is recorded on the date the services are rendered based on the information known at the time of entering of such information into our billing systems as well as an estimate of the revenue associated with medical services. When the performance obligation is not satisfied, the billing is recognized as a contract liability.

Specialty Pharmacy

Dispensed prescriptions that are filled and delivered to the patient are considered a distinct performance obligation. The transaction price for the prescriptions is based on fee schedules set by PBMs and other third-party payors. The fee schedule is often subject to direct and indirect remuneration fees applied by PBMs ("DIR fees"), which are based primarily on pre-established metrics. DIR fees may be assessed in periods after payments are received against future payments. The Company estimates DIR fees to arrive at the transaction price for prescriptions. Revenue is recognized based on the transaction at the time the patient takes possession of the oral drug.

Clinical Research & Other

Clinical research contracts represent a single, integrated set of research activities and thus are a single performance obligation. The performance obligation is satisfied over time as the output is captured in data and documentation that is available for the customer to consume over the course of arrangement and furthers progress of the clinical trial. The Company has elected to recognize revenue for clinical trials using the ‘as-invoiced’ practical expedient. The customer is invoiced periodically based on the progress of the trial such that each invoice captures the revenue earned to date based on the state of the trial as established under contract with the customer. Effective May 2025, the Clinical Trials segment is operated by a third party in its entirety under a profit sharing arrangement with the Company.

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.

A valuation allowance is required when there is significant uncertainty as to whether certain deferred tax assets can be realized. The ability to realize deferred tax assets is dependent upon our ability to generate sufficient taxable income within the carryforward periods provided for in the tax law for each tax jurisdiction. We have considered the following possible sources of taxable income when assessing the realization of our deferred tax assets:

• future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences;
• future taxable income or loss, exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards;
• tax-planning strategies; and
• taxable income in prior carryback years.

We will continue to reevaluate the continued need for a valuation allowance. Relevant factors include:

• current financial performance;
• our ability to meet short-term and long-term financial and taxable income projections;
• the overall market environment; and
• the volatility and trends in the industry in which we operate.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company accounts for goodwill and intangible assets under Accounting Standards Codification Topic No. 350, *Goodwill and Other (“*ASC 350”). Goodwill represents the excess of the fair value of the consideration conveyed in acquisition over the fair value of net assets acquired.

Goodwill is not amortized but is required to be evaluated for impairment at the same time every year. The Company performs annual testing of impairment for goodwill in the fourth quarter of each year or earlier if potential impairment indicators exist. When impairment indicators are identified, the Company compares the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying amount, including goodwill. An impairment loss is recognized as the difference, if any, between the reporting unit’s carrying amount and its fair value to the extent the difference does not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.

Under ASC 350, finite-lived intangible assets are stated at acquisition-date fair value. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method.

Finite-lived intangible assets are stated at acquisition-date fair value. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method. Finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When circumstances indicate that recoverability may be impaired, the Company assesses its ability to recover the carrying value of the asset group from the expected future pre-tax cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of the related operations. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of such asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value. Fair value is determined based on appropriate valuation techniques.

Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. Our market risk exposure is primarily a result of exposure due to potential changes in inflation or interest rates. We do not hold financial instruments for trading purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We held cash and cash equivalents of $30,280 as of March 31, 2026, consisting of bank deposits and money market funds. Such interest-earning instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk. The goals of our investment policy are liquidity and capital preservation. We believe that we do not have any material exposure to changes in the fair value of these assets as a result of changes in interest rates due to the short-term nature of our cash.

Inflation Risk

Recently, inflation has increased throughout the U.S. economy. Inflation can adversely affect us by increasing the costs of drugs, clinical trials and research, administration and other costs of doing business. We may experience increases in the prices of labor and other costs of doing business. In an inflationary environment, cost increases may outpace our expectations, causing us to use our cash and other liquid assets faster than forecasted. If this happens, we may need to raise additional capital to fund our operations, which may not be available in sufficient amounts or on reasonable terms, if at all, sooner than expected.

Impairment Risk

Impairment risk refers to the risk that the Company will write down a material amount of its goodwill or intangible assets. This risk is assessed at least annually in the fourth quarter each year when the Company performs its impairment testing. To the extent that, among other factors, (i) there is underperformance in one or more reporting units (ii) a potential recession further disrupts the economic environment or (iii) interest rates continue to rise in response to persistent inflation, the fair value of one or more of the reporting units could fall below their carrying value, resulting in a goodwill or intangible impairment charge.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that the information relating to our Company, including our consolidated subsidiaries, that are required to be disclosed in our SEC reports, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of March 31, 2026. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2026, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in our internal control over financial reporting. Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, who serve as our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, believe the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly represent, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented in accordance with GAAP.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously described in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. These risk factors describe some of the assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could adversely affect our business or that could otherwise result in changes that differ materially from our expectations. We may disclose changes to such risk factors or disclose additional risk factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.