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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2024

CHROMADEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3775226-2940963
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

10900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 600, Los Angeles, California 90024
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(310) 388-6706
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
CDXC
The Nasdaq Capital Market

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

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 31, 2024, ChromaDex Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

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

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 31, 2024, the Company released a corporate presentation which it made available on its website. A copy of the corporate presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

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

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number
Description
Press Release dated October 31, 2024
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)




SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CHROMADEX CORPORATION
Dated: October 31, 2024
By:/s/ OZAN PAMIR
Ozan Pamir
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer and duly authorized on behalf of the registrant)


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ChromaDex Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Total net sales of $25.6 million, up $6.1 million or 31% year-over-year, gross margin of 63.5% and record net income and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.9 million and $2.9 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2024.
 
LOS ANGELES, CA - October 31, 2024 - ChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2024.
     
Third Quarter 2024 Financial and Recent Operational Highlights
•Total net sales were $25.6 million, with $18.1 million from Tru Niagen®, up 31%, and 4%, respectively, from the prior year quarter.
•Total Niagen® ingredient sales, including food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade, reached $6.7 million, up 368% YoY.
•Delivered strong gross margin of 63.5%, up 210 basis points from the prior year quarter.
•Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of net sales was 27.5%, an improvement of 350 basis points, compared to 31.0% from the prior year quarter.
•Achieved net income of $1.9 million or $0.02 earnings per share, an improvement of $2.8 million and $0.03 per share from the prior year quarter.
•Reached record Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, of $2.9 million, up $2.4 million from the prior year quarter.
•In September 2024, ChromaDex expanded the availability of Niagen+, a product line containing pharmaceutical-grade Niagen®, to an additional 14 leading wellness clinics. These Niagen+ products, including Niagen® IV and Niagen® Injections, are compounded and distributed by U.S. FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities and are available exclusively by prescription at participating wellness clinics. As of October 31, 2024, ChromaDex has expanded Niagen+ availability to over 100 wellness clinics, with further significant expansion expected in the coming weeks.
•In September 2024, ChromaDex marked its 25th anniversary. Over the past 25 years, ChromaDex has built a reputation as the gold standard for scientific rigor and quality. With over 275 research agreements worldwide, more than 175 peer-reviewed publications, and over 30 human clinical studies on Niagen®, the ChromaDex External Research Program (CERP™) has played a pivotal role in advancing the scientific understanding of NAD+ and its role in age-related health conditions.
•ChromaDex has initiated discussions with the FDA and is working to schedule meetings as part of the Company’s efforts to pursue an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for the use of nicotinamide riboside (NR) in the treatment of Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT). AT is a rare, progressive disease that typically presents in early childhood and affects the function of the nervous system, the immune system, and several other body systems.
“We are proud to report our best quarter to date, achieving $25.6 million in revenue, an impressive 31% increase year-over-year, supported by a strong gross margin of 63.5%, record-setting net income of $1.9 million, and healthy cash flows that have grown our operating cash to $32.4 million,” said ChromaDex CEO Rob Fried. “These results reflect our growing financial strength and set the stage for even greater success. This quarter also marks the first sales of our Niagen+ products, and we look forward to further extending their availability to more wellness clinics as we continue to deliver innovative health solutions to our customers.”


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Results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter

Net Sales for ChromaDex increased 31%, or $6.1 million, to $25.6 million. The growth in net sales was primarily driven by increased Niagen® ingredient sales, including a significant increase in food-grade Niagen® sales and the introduction of pharmaceutical-grade Niagen, and more modest gains in Tru Niagen sales.
Gross Margin improved 210 basis points to 63.5% primarily due to changes in product mix and business mix, the recognition of deferred revenue, and improvements in labor and overhead utilization rates with higher sales.
Operating Expense increased 12%, or $1.5 million, to $14.6 million.
•Selling and marketing (S&M) expense increased $1.0 million and improved 350 basis points as a percentage of net sales to 27.5% of net sales, reflecting greater efficiencies from the increased investments.
•General and administrative expense increased 8%, or $0.5 million, driven by higher legal expense of $0.5 million to support the Niagen+ launch and litigation matters.
Net Income was $1.9 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million or $(0.01) per share for the third quarter of 2023.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $2.9 million, up from $0.5 million for the third quarter of 2023. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities had a net cash inflow of $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $6.5 million in the prior year. The approximately $2.9 million reduction in cash provided by operating activities was largely driven by a relatively greater increase in trade receivables of $3.8 million, a greater reduction in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $2.8 million and $1.8 million, respectively, and lower provisions for credit losses of $0.9 million, offset by a $6.4 million improvement in net income (loss).

2024 Full Year Outlook

Looking forward, for the full year, the Company expects approximately 15% revenue growth year-over-year, driven by continued revenue growth through our e-commerce business as well as established partnerships, and includes upside from the Niagen+ product line launch. The Company projects that gross margin will improve slightly year-over-year. Moreover, selling and marketing expense will increase in absolute dollars but remain stable as a percentage of net sales, as the Company continues to make focused investments to drive brand awareness and support new market launches, while maintaining efficiency. The Company plans to continue to invest in research and development to drive future innovation and expects general and administrative expense to be down approximately $1.5 million year over year.

Investor Conference Call
A live webcast will be held Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss ChromaDex’s third-quarter financial results and provide a general business update.
To listen to the webcast, or to view the earnings press release and its accompanying financial exhibits, please visit the Investors Relations section of ChromaDex’s website at https://investors.chromadex.com. The toll-free dial-in information for this call is 1-888-596-4144 with Conference ID: 8584242.
The webcast will be recorded, and will be available for replay via the website from 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on October 31, 2024 through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on November 13, 2024. The replay of the call can also be accessed by dialing 800-770-2030, using the Replay ID: 8584242.





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Important Note on Forward Looking Statements:
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements that are not a description of historical facts constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends” “estimates,” “plans,” “potential,” “possible,” “probable,” “believes” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “predicts,” “projects,” “continue,” “would” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses or current expectations concerning, among other things: the quotation from ChromaDex’s Chief Executive Officer, statements related to the Company’s 2024 financial outlook including but not limited to revenue growth, gross margin, expenses, investment plans, and the statements regarding Niagen+. Risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: inflationary conditions and adverse economic conditions; our history of operating losses and need to obtain additional financing; the growth and profitability of our product sales; our ability to maintain and grow sales, marketing and distribution capabilities; changing consumer perceptions of our products; our reliance on a single or limited number of third-party suppliers; risks of conducting business in China; including unanticipated developments in and risks related to the Company’s ability to secure adequate quantities of pharmaceutical-grade Niagen in a timely manner; the Company’s ability to obtain appropriate contracts and arrangements with U.S. FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities required to compound and distribute pharmaceutical-grade Niagen to clinics; the Company’s ability to remain on the U.S. FDA Bulk Drug Substances Nominated for Use in Compounding Under Section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Category 1 list; the Company’s ability to maintain and enforce the Company’s existing intellectual property and obtain new patents; whether the potential benefits of NRC can be further supported; further research and development and the results of clinical trials possibly being unsuccessful or insufficient to meet applicable regulatory standards or warrant continued development; the ability to enroll sufficient numbers of subjects in clinical trials; determinations made by the FDA and other governmental authorities; and the risks and uncertainties associated with our business and financial condition in general, described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and actual results may differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and ChromaDex undertakes no obligation to revise or update this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.





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About ChromaDex:

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

The Company delivers Niagen® as the sole or principal dietary ingredient in its consumer product line Tru Niagen® available at www.TruNiagen.com and through partnerships with global retailers and distributors. The Company also develops and commercializes proprietary-based ingredient technologies, including food-grade Niagen® and pharmaceutical-grade Niagen®, and supplies these ingredients as raw materials to the manufacturers of consumer products and U.S. FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities, respectively. The Company further offers natural product fine chemicals, known as phytochemicals, and related research and development services. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @ChromaDex and Instagram @TruNiagen and subscribe to our latest news via our website accessible at www.ChromaDex.com to which ChromaDex regularly posts copies of its press releases as well as additional updates and financial information about the Company.
 
Contacts:
Investor Relations
Ben Shamsian
Lytham Partners
 +1 (646) 829-9701
Shamsian@LythamPartners.com
Media Relations
Kendall Knysch
Director of Media Relations
 +1 (310) 388-6706 Ext. 689
Kendall.Knysch@ChromaDex.com





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ChromaDex Corporation and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
(In thousands, except per share data)
Sales, net$25,580 $19,495 $70,472 $62,374 
Cost of sales9,3407,52627,08324,531
Gross profit16,24011,96943,38937,843
Operating expenses:        
Sales and marketing7,0446,03520,75319,918
Research and development1,2901,2414,7013,799
General and administrative6,3045,84017,32019,557
Total operating expenses14,63813,11642,77443,274
Operating income (loss)1,602(1,147)615(5,431)
Nonoperating income:
Interest income, net276188756379
Net income (loss)$1,878 $(959)$1,371 $(5,052)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to ChromaDex Corporation:
Basic $0.02 $(0.01)$0.02 $(0.07)
Diluted $0.02 $(0.01)$0.02 $(0.07)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic75,972 75,050 75,588 74,938 
Diluted77,768 75,050 76,804 74,938 






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ChromaDex Corporation and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 (In thousands except par values, unless otherwise indicated)
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash of $152 for both periods presented$32,398 $27,325 
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $90 and $68, respectively; Including receivables from Related Party of $2.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively7,0965,234
Inventories10,54414,525
Prepaid expenses and other assets2,0962,450
Total current assets52,13449,534
Leasehold improvements and equipment, net1,7182,137
Intangible assets, net397510
Right-of-use assets1,8992,400
Other long-term assets374383
Total assets$56,522 $54,964 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable$6,903 $10,232 
Accrued expenses9,5929,493
Current maturities of operating lease obligations1,008691
Current maturities of finance lease obligations1211
Customer deposits184195
Total current liabilities17,69920,622
Deferred revenue2,5793,311
Operating lease obligations, less current maturities1,8732,563
Finance lease obligations, less current maturities212
Total stockholders’ equity
34,36928,456
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$56,522 $54,964 

ChromaDex Corporation and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands) 20242023
Net cash provided by / (used in):
Operating activities $3,526 $6,468 
Investing activities (74)(122)
Financing activities 1,621 (14)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents5,073 6,332 
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period 27,325 20,441 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $32,398 $26,773 




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ChromaDex Corporation and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands)
Q3 2024Q2 2024Q1 2024Q4 2023Q3 2023
    
Net income (loss), as reported$1,878 $(15)$(492)$114 $(959)
Adjustments:
Interest income, net(276)(241)(239)(282)(188)
Depreciation164170178177233
Amortization of intangibles3837383939
Amortization of right of use assets164163174157176
Share-based compensation7351,1859841,0371,117
Severance and restructuring18527627586
Adjusted EBITDA$2,888 $1,575 $670 $1,247 $504 

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

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

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







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ChromaDex Earnings Presentation Third Quarter 2024 Rob Fried Chief Executive Officer Ozan Pamir Chief Financial Officer Andrew Shao SVP Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Nasdaq: CDXC | October 31, 2024

 
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT 2 This presentation and other written or oral statements made from time to time by representatives of ChromaDex contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements reflect the current view about future events. Statements that are not historical in nature, such as 2024 financial outlook, and which may be identified by the use of words like “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “plans,” “potential,” “possible,” “probable,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “predicts,” “projects,” “continue,” “would” or the negative of these terms and other words of similar meaning, are forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements contained in this presentation relating to our expected sales, cash flows, planned investments, and financial performance, business, business strategy, expansion, growth, key drivers (including cost savings and increased investments), products and services we recently offered and their impact on our performance or products and services we may offer in the future and the timing of their development, sales and marketing strategy, and the statements regarding Niagen+. Forward- looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions and are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and changes of circumstances that are difficult to predict and may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or expressed. We caution you therefore against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those risk factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), and in subsequent filings with the Commission. Any forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in these filings with the Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements include but are not limited to: inflationary conditions and adverse economic conditions; our history of operating losses and need to obtain additional financing; the growth and profitability of our product sales; our ability to maintain and grow sales, marketing and distribution capabilities; changing consumer perceptions of our products; our reliance on a single or limited number of third- party suppliers; risks of conducting business in China; including unanticipated developments in and risks related to the Company’s ability to secure adequate quantities of pharmaceutical-grade Niagen in a timely manner; the Company’s ability to obtain appropriate contracts and arrangements with U.S. FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities required to compound and distribute pharmaceutical-grade Niagen to clinics; the Company’s ability to remain on the U.S. FDA Bulk Drug Substances Nominated for Use in Compounding Under Section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Category 1 list; the Company’s ability to maintain and enforce the Company’s existing intellectual property and obtain new patents; whether the potential benefits of NRC can be further supported; further research and development and the results of clinical trials possibly being unsuccessful or insufficient to meet applicable regulatory standards or warrant continued development; the ability to enroll sufficient numbers of subjects in clinical trials; determinations made by the FDA and other governmental authorities; and the risks and uncertainties associated with our business and financial condition in general. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results. About Non-GAAP Financial Measures ChromaDex’s non-GAAP financial measure, Adjusted EBITDA, is defined as net income (loss) before interest, depreciation, amortization, non-cash share-based compensation costs and severance and restructuring expense. ChromaDex used this non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal resource management, planning and forecasting purposes. This non-GAAP measure should not be viewed in isolation from or as a substitute for ChromaDex’s financial results in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is attached to this presentation. FDA Disclaimer Statements made in this presentation have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. ChromaDex products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The statements in this presentation are for investor relations and educational purposes only and not intended for consumers or vendors.

 
3 Q3 2024 & Recent Highlights (1) See slide 11 for the non-GAAP reconciliation In Q3 2024, delivered strong top-line growth, solid bottom-line results and advanced key business objectives. • Total company and Tru Niagen® net sales of $25.6 million and $18.1 million, up 31%, and 4% YoY, respectively. • Total Niagen® ingredient sales, including food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade, reached $6.7 million, up 368% YoY. • Delivered a strong gross margin of 63.5%, up 210 basis points from the prior year quarter. • Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of net sales was 27.5%, an improvement of 350 basis points, compared to 31.0% from the prior year quarter. • Achieved net income of $1.9 million or $0.02 earnings per share, an improvement of $2.8 million and $0.03 YoY. • Underlying business, as measured by Adjusted EBITDA, improved to $2.9 million from $0.5 million in the prior year quarter.(1) • Positive total cash flows of $5.1 million year-to-date, ending with $32.4 million in cash and no debt. • In September 2024, ChromaDex expanded the availability of Niagen+, a product line containing pharmaceutical-grade Niagen®, to an additional 14 leading wellness clinics. These Niagen+ products, including Niagen® IV and and Niagen® Injections, are compounded and distributed by U.S. FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities and are available exclusively by prescription at participating wellness clinics. As of October 31, 2024, ChromaDex has expanded Niagen+ availability to over 100 wellness clinics, with further significant expansion expected in the coming weeks. • Adjusted full year 2024 outlook with net sales growth of approximately 15% (previously between 10%-15%) to reflect upside realized from the launch of our Niagen+ product line.

 
Management Team 4 Rob Fried Chief Executive Officer E-commerce & entertainment industry executive Savoy Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Fried Films, FeeIn, WHN, Healthspan Research Andrew Shao SVP, Global Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Over two decades of global nutrition industry experience at Amway, Herbalife Nutrition, and the Council for Responsible Nutrition Ozan Pamir Chief Financial Officer Over a decade of capital markets and public company experience in the life sciences industry CFA Charterholder Carlos Lopez SVP, General Counsel Over a decade of experience in the dietary supplements industry. Previously served as VP, General Counsel at The Vitamin Shoppe and board member of The Natural Products Association Michiko Kelley Chief Marketing Officer Over two decades of experience in marketing strategy, marketing operation, product management, and leadership at Dexcom and Sony Electronics

 
The information contained in this documents is confidential, privileged and only for the information of the intended recipient and may not be used, published or redistributed without the prior written consent (2019) Financial Highlights

 
6 Q3 2024 Net Sales Mix E-Commerce 65% Watson's & Other B2B 24% Food-grade Niagen® 7% Analytical Reference Standards & Services 4% Q3 2023 $19.5 MM E-Commerce 58% Watson's & Other B2B 13% Food-grade Niagen® 23% Pharmaceutical-grade Niagen® 3% Analytical Reference Standards & Services 3% $25.6 MM Q3 2024 • Tru Niagen® net sales totaled 71% of net sales in Q3 2024 compared to 89% in Q3 2023(1) • Niagen®-related net sales increased to 97% of net sales in Q3 2024 compared to 96% in Q3 2023(2) Higher mix of Niagen® Ingredient sales in Q3 2024 compared to the prior year, including strong food-grade Niagen® sales to key partners along with newly launched pharmaceutical-grade Niagen® sales. (1) Tru Niagen® net sales include E-Commerce, Watson’s/Other B2B (2) Niagen®-related sales include Tru Niagen®, food-grade Niagen® and pharmaceutical-grade Niagen®.

 
N/A 7 Q3 2024 Net Sales Q3 2024 Net Sales ($ in millions) 14.8 3.3 5.8 0.9 0.8 E-Commerce Watson's & Other B2B Food-grade Niagen® Pharmaceutical-grade Niagen® Analytical Reference Standards & Services $18.1 YoY % (vs Q3 2023) +16% (29)% +304% 0% +31%Total Growth Rates Total sales up 31% year-over-year driven by higher E-Commerce and Niagen® Ingredient sales, along with sales of newly launched pharmaceutical-grade Niagen.

 
8 Steady growth in total company sales, up 13% year-over-year driven by E-Commerce business and Niagen® ingredient sales. Year-to-Date 2024 Net Sales N/A YTD 2024 Net Sales ($ in millions) Total +13% +7% (4)% +66% +4% (60)% YoY % (vs YTD 2023) $54.1 40.7 13.4 13.0 0.9 2.3 0.2 E-Commerce Watson's & Other B2B Food-grade Niagen® Pharmaceutical-grade Niagen® Analytical Reference Standards & Services Other Ingredients Growth Rates

 
9 2022 – 2024 YTD Net Sales Summary ($ in millions) 2022 2023 2024 Description Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 Q3 E-Commerce 10.9 12.0 11.3 11.1 45.3 12.2 13.0 12.7 13.3 51.2 12.9 13.0 14.8 Watsons 2.6 1.5 2.6 3.3 10.0 3.7 3.0 3.1 3.0 12.8 3.0 3.7 2.0 Other B2B 1.4 1.0 0.7 1.7 4.8 1.7 0.9 1.6 1.3 5.5 1.5 1.9 1.3 Total TRU NIAGEN 14.9 14.5 14.6 16.1 60.1 17.6 16.9 17.4 17.6 69.5 17.4 18.6 18.1 Food-grade NIAGEN 1.1 1.5 1.8 3.9 8.3 3.9 2.5 1.4 2.7 10.5 4.1 3.1 5.8 Pharmaceutical-grade NIAGEN 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 Total NIAGEN Ingredient 1.1 1.5 1.8 3.9 8.3 3.9 2.5 1.4 2.7 10.5 4.1 3.1 6.7 Total NIAGEN Related Revenues 16.0 16.0 16.4 20.0 68.4 21.5 19.4 18.8 20.3 80.0 21.5 21.7 24.8 Other Ingredients 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.6 0.0 0.2 0.0 Analytical Reference Standards & Services 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.9 3.2 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.7 2.9 0.7 0.8 0.8 Total Net Sales 17.2 16.7 17.1 21.0 72.0 22.5 20.3 19.5 21.2 83.5 22.2 22.7 25.6 TRU NIAGEN as % of Total Net Sales 87 % 87 % 85 % 77 % 83 % 78 % 83 % 89 % 83 % 83 % 78 % 82 % 71 % NIAGEN Related Revenues as % of Total Net Sales 93 % 95 % 96 % 95 % 95 % 95 % 95 % 96 % 96 % 96 % 97 % 96 % 97 % YOY Growth Rate - Net Sales Total Company 18 % (5) % (1) % 18 % 7 % 31 % 21 % 14 % 1 % 16 % (2) % 12 % 31 % Total NIAGEN Related 18 % (4) % (1) % 20 % 8 % 34 % 21 % 15 % 2 % 17 % — % 12 % 32 % Total TRU NIAGEN 20 % (6) % (1) % 14 % 6 % 18 % 16 % 19 % 9 % 16 % (2) % 10 % 4 %

 
10 Q3 2024 vs Q3 2023 Key P&L Metrics (in thousands) Q3 2024 Q3 2023 Notes Net Sales $25,580 $19,495 Tru Niagen® and Niagen® ingredient business up 4% and 368%, respectively, driven by higher sales to key food-grade Niagen® partners and the launch of pharmaceutical-grade Niagen®. Gross Profit % of Net Sales 16,240 63.5% 11,969 61.4% Up 210bps primarily driven by changes in product mix and business mix, the recognition of deferred revenue, and improvements in labor and overhead utilization rates with higher sales. Sales and Marketing % of Net Sales 7,044 27.5% 6,035 31.0% Reflects increased marketing investments, with improved efficiencies driven by higher ingredient sales that require minimal additional sales and marketing resources. Research and Development 1,290 1,241 Continued commitment to R&D investments to drive ongoing innovation and advancements. General and Administrative 6,304 5,840 Up due to increased legal expenses to support the Niagen+ launch and protect patents. Total Operating Expense 14,638 13,116 Greater investments in sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses. Operating Income (Loss) $1,602 $(1,147) Reflects strong net sales growth and gross margins, partially offset by higher operating expense.

 
11 Adjusted EBITDA Summary Delivered record-setting Adjusted EBITDA of $2.9 million in Q3 2024 up from $0.5 million in the prior year quarter, driven by improvements in net income slightly offset by lower share-based compensation. ChromaDex Corporation and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Finanical Measures (In thousands) Three months ended Q1 2022 Q2 2022 Q3 2022 Q4 2022 Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Net income (loss), as reported $ (7,740) $ (6,397) $ (985) $ (1,418) $ (1,902) $ (2,191) $ (959) $ 114 $ (492) $ (15) $ 1,878 Adjustments Interest (income) expense 8 10 5 (26) (66) (125) (188) (282) (239) (241) (276) Depreciation 201 212 235 221 228 232 233 177 178 170 164 Amortization of intangibles 49 50 44 43 41 39 39 39 38 37 38 Amortization of right of use assets 299 169 170 191 171 173 176 157 174 163 164 Share-based compensation 1,888 1,296 1,229 1,326 1,273 1,324 1,117 1,037 984 1,185 735 Severance and restructuring 821 17 181 13 186 766 86 5 27 276 185 Other income - Employee Retention Tax Credit — — (2,085) — — — — — — — — Adjusted EBITDA $ (4,474) $ (4,643) $ (1,206) $ 350 $ (69) $ 218 $ 504 $ 1,247 $ 670 $ 1,575 $ 2,888

 
12 Q3 2024 Operating Income (Loss) vs Q3 2023 (in millions) -$1.7 MM+$4.4 MM (1.1) 3.7 0.5 0.2 (0.1) (0.1) (0.5) (1.0) 1.6 Q3 2023 Operating Loss Volume Gross Margin Improvement Equity Comp (G+A) Other G+A Severance and Restructuring Legal Sales & Marketing Q3 2024 Operating Income (2.0) (1.0) — 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

 
13 Quarterly Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) 12/31/22 3/31/23 6/30/23 9/30/23 12/31/23 3/31/24 6/30/24 9/30/24 Key Drivers (Q4 2023 vs Q3 2024) Cash $20,441 $23,141 $26,406 $26,773 $27,325 $27,565 $27,885 $32,398 Up $5.1 million driven by net income and proceeds from stock option exercises Inventory 14,677 11,908 11,973 12,624 14,525 12,495 11,511 10,544 Down $4.0 million driven by improvements in supply chain management and timing of inventory purchases and sales Trade Receivables 8,482 9,221 6,118 5,601 5,234 6,604 7,818 7,096 Up $1.9 million driven by higher sales and timing of collections Accrued Liabilities 7,337 8,610 8,079 9,193 9,493 10,465 8,621 9,592 Down $0.1 million driven by timing of expenses Accounts Payable 9,679 8,951 10,031 9,198 10,232 7,899 8,105 6,903 Down $3.3 million driven by timing of disbursements Equity $28,672 $28,017 $27,150 $27,308 $28,456 $28,951 $30,718 $34,369 Up $5.9 million driven by net income, share- based compensation and proceeds from stock option exercises Continued growth strengthened overall financial position, resulting in a stronger balance sheet that reflects the health and stability of the business.

 
14 Quarterly Cash Flow Highlights (in thousands) FY 2022 3/31/23 6/30/23 9/30/23 12/31/2023 FY 2023 3/31/24 6/30/24 9/30/24 Net Income (Loss) $(16,540) (1) $(1,902) $(2,191) $(959) $114 $(4,938) $(492) $(15) $1,878 Working Capital (5,927) (1) 2,644 3,401 (422) (417) 5,206 (643) (1,837) 1,235 Cash From / (Used for) Operations (15,098) 2,792 3,280 396 649 7,117 295 (264) 3,495 Cash Used for Investing (334) (91) (5) (26) (21) (143) (41) (12) (21) Cash From / (Used for) Financing 7,654 (2) (1) (10) (3) (76) (90) (14) 596 (3) 1,039 (4) Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash $(7,778) $2,700 $3,265 $367 $552 $6,884 $240 $320 $4,513 Ending Cash Balance $20,441 $23,141 $26,406 $26,773 $27,325 $27,325 $27,565 $27,885 $32,398 1. Includes $2.1 million related to the Employee Retention Tax Credit (no net cash flow impact). 2. Includes $7.7 million in proceeds from the sale of common stock, net of $353,000 issuance costs. 3. Includes $0.6 million in proceeds from the exercise of stock options. 4. Includes $1.0 million in proceeds from the exercise of stock options. Strong working capital management and revenue growth, along with proceeds from stock option exercises, drove positive total cash flows, ending the quarter with $32.4 million and no debt.

 
15 2024 Financial Outlook (in thousands) 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Full Year Outlook Key Drivers Net Sales $72,050 $83,570 Approximately 15% growth YoY (previously between 10%-15% growth YoY) • Includes steady recurring revenues from established partnerships and channels, and upside from the Niagen+ product line launch. Gross Margin % (as a % of net sales) 59.4% 60.8% Slight improvement YoY (unchanged from last quarter’s outlook) • Continued supply chain optimization and cost savings initiatives. Sales & Marketing (as a % of net sales) 39.3% 31.6% Up in absolute dollars and stable as a % of net sales YoY (unchanged from last quarter’s outlook) • Focused and optimized investments to drive Tru Niagen® brand awareness, and support new market launches, while maintaining efficiency. Research & Development $4,826 $4,958 Up in absolute dollars YoY (unchanged from last quarter’s outlook) • Increased investment in new innovations, along with new NAD precursor development. General & Administrative $28,286 $24,983 Down $1.5 million in absolute dollars YoY (unchanged from last quarter’s outlook) • Continued cost management and adjustment in the timing of certain infrastructure investments and legal expenses to support initiatives. Continued revenue growth in 2024, with focused investments to support brand building initiatives and new market launches, along with R&D investments to drive future innovation and growth. Disciplined focus on top- and bottom-line.

 
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17 Science Continues to Expand (1) There are 101 ongoing, completed, and published clinical studies currently registered on clinicaltrials.gov to investigate the pharmacokinetics and therapeutic effects of NR alone or in combination with other ingredients. 78 of these use NR only. Clinicaltrials.gov also includes two niacin studies and one device monitoring registry for a total of 104 under the search term “nicotinamide riboside.” (As of October 17, 2024) (2) 275+ research collaborations for Niagen® signed with research institutes and universities around the world. More than 90% of the studies are investigator-initiated and were developed to support applications for or receipt of third-party funding. The studies may not have been initiated if investigators were unable to secure funding. • Four new human trials on nicotinamide riboside registered since prior update:(1) ▪ University of Oklahoma (August 2024) • Objective: Investigate whether NR supplementation impacts peripheral blood vessel function, cerebral blood flow, and cognitive function in older adults with peripheral artery disease. • 8 participants will receive 1000mg of NR daily for four weeks. ▪ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (August 2024) • Objective: Investigate the combined effects of NR and exercise on metabolic and mitochondrial health. • 28 participants will receive 1000 mg of NR daily with an exercise training program for 12 weeks. ▪ Center for Eye Research Australia (September 2024) • Objective: Evaluate the safety and tolerability of NR in preserving vision in individuals diagnosed with macula-off retinal detachment. • 144 participants will receive 2000mg NR daily for four weeks, followed by 1000mg NR daily for 16 weeks after their procedure. ▪ University of Turku (October 2024) • Objective: Investigate whether NAD+-based therapies can enhance insulin sensitivity and brown fat metabolism in adults, potentially reducing obesity and its associated comorbidities like type II diabetes. • 68 participants will receive either a placebo or an NAD+ precursor (NR, nicotinamide, or nicotinamide mononucleotide) for 6 months. • One new research study was signed through ChromaDex External Research Program (CERP®).(2)

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

 
19 Clinical Studies on Oral Niagen® in Multiple Health Areas Note: Highlighted achievements in duration, participation, and dosage only consider peer-reviewed, published studies. Status of clinical studies presented as of October 17, 2024.

 
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