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Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies

6. Commitments and Contingencies

We have contracted with various consultants and third parties to assist us in pre-clinical research and development and clinical trials work for our leading drug compounds and general and administrative activities. The contracts are terminable at any time but obligate us to reimburse the providers for any time or costs incurred through the date of termination. See the discussion of the sale of ME-344 within Note 12. Disposition of a Non-financial Asset for additional information regarding contracts associated with ME-344 assumed by the Purchaser (as defined in Note 12. Disposition of a Non-financial Asset). We also have an employment agreement with our acting chief executive officer and chief financial officer that provides for severance payments and accelerated vesting for share-based awards if their employment is terminated under specified circumstances.

Litigation

From time to time, we may be involved in various lawsuits, legal proceedings, or claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. Management believes there are no claims or actions pending against us as of December 31, 2024, which will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on its business, liquidity, financial position, or results of operations. Litigation, however, is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business.

Indemnification

In accordance with our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and sixth amended and restated bylaws, we have indemnification obligations to our officers and directors for certain events or occurrences, subject to certain limits, while they are serving in such capacity. There have been no claims to date, and we have a directors and officers liability insurance policy that may enable it to recover a portion of any amounts paid for future claims.

Presage License Agreement

As discussed in Note 8. Other License Agreements, we are party to a license agreement with Presage Biosciences, Inc. (Presage) under which we may be required to make future payments upon the achievement of certain development, regulatory and commercial milestones, as well as potential future royalties based upon net sales. As of December 31, 2024, we had no accruals for potential future payments as achievement of the milestones had not been met.