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Lipocine Inc.
American pharmaceutical preparations company based in Salt Lake City. Summary from the record
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Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
Overview
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- TickerLPCN on Nasdaq2
- IndustryPharmaceutical Preparations2
- HeadquartersSalt Lake City, United States2
- Incorporated inDE3
- Business address675 Arapeen Drive, Suite 202, Salt Lake City, X1 841083
- Filer categoryNon-accelerated filer, Smaller reporting company3
- Legal formCorporation2
- LEI549300RXPEQXOJXVBI102
- StatusActive2
- LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)2
- Registered addressC/O INCORP SERVICES, INC., 19801 Wilmington, United States2
- Registered withDivision of Corporations, Department of State, 50515882
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Inc. (“Lipocine” or the “Company”) is incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware.4 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2025
What sells
Revenue by product, business segment and region, as the company reports it to the SEC.
Products and services
License brought in 76% of the revenue Lipocine Inc. broke down this way in fiscal 2025.
Products and services by year
| Products and services | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| License | $10.9M | $1.5M |
| Royalty | $298.1K | $476.7K |
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2025
- Research and development100¢$8.6M
- Income tax0¢$200
Out of $2.0M in revenue.5 The company lost money this year.
Financial statements
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 2 fiscal years, latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| License revenue | $1.5M | $10.9M |
| Royalty revenue | $476.7K | $298.1K |
| Total revenues | $2.0M | $11.2M |
| Research and development | $8.6M | $7.4M |
| General and administrative | $3.8M | $5.0M |
| Total operating expenses | $12.3M | $12.4M |
| Operating loss | -$10.4M | -$1.2M |
| Interest and investment income | $744.1K | $1.1M |
| Unrealized gain on warrant liability | $17.2K | |
| Total other income | $744.1K | $1.2M |
| Income (loss) before income tax expense | -$9.6M | $9.0K |
| Income tax expense | -$200 | -$681 |
| Net income (loss) | -$9.6M | $8.4K |
| Basic income (loss) per share attributable to common stock | -$1.77 | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic | 5.4M shares | 5.3M shares |
| Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stock | -$1.69 | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted | 5.7M shares | 5.4M shares |
| Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities | -$4.7K | $1.9K |
| Comprehensive gain (loss) | -$9.6M | $10.2K |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 4 fiscal years (annual) or 4 quarters (quarterly), latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2025-05-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $5.2M | $6.2M | ||
| Marketable investment securities | $9.7M | $15.4M | ||
| Accrued interest income | $14.2K | $120.4K | ||
| License fee and royalties receivable | $1.1M | $91.4K | ||
| Prepaid and other current assets | $787.6K | $476.5K | ||
| Total current assets | $16.9M | $22.3M | ||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,284,079 and $1,223,297, respectively | $104.3K | $165.1K | ||
| Other assets | $23.8K | $23.8K | ||
| Total assets | $17.0M | $22.5M | ||
| Accounts payable | $971.8K | $271.7K | ||
| Accrued expenses | $1.2M | $921.2K | ||
| Deferred revenue | $320.0K | $320.0K | ||
| Total current liabilities | $2.5M | $1.5M | ||
| Total liabilities | $2.5M | $1.5M | ||
| Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 6,158,779 and 5,348,276 issued and 6,158,443 and 5,347,940 outstanding, respectively | $8.9K | $8.9K | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $223.9M | $220.8M | ||
| Treasury stock at cost, 336 shares | -$40.7K | -$40.7K | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive gain | $4.4K | $9.1K | ||
| Accumulated deficit | -$209.4M | -$199.8M | ||
| Total stockholders equity | $14.5M | $21.0M | $20.4M | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders equity | $17.0M | $22.5M | ||
| Accumulated depreciation | $1.3M | $1.2M | ||
| Common stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized | 75.0M shares | 200.0M shares | 75.0M shares | |
| Common stock, shares issued | 6.2M shares | 5.3M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 6.2M shares | 5.3M shares | ||
| Treasury stock, shares | 336 shares | 336 shares |
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2025-05-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $5.2M | $6.2M | ||
| Marketable investment securities | $9.7M | $15.4M | ||
| Accrued interest income | $14.2K | $120.4K | ||
| License fee and royalties receivable | $1.1M | $91.4K | ||
| Prepaid and other current assets | $787.6K | $476.5K | ||
| Total current assets | $16.9M | $22.3M | ||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,284,079 and $1,223,297, respectively | $104.3K | $165.1K | ||
| Other assets | $23.8K | $23.8K | ||
| Total assets | $17.0M | $22.5M | ||
| Accounts payable | $971.8K | $271.7K | ||
| Accrued expenses | $1.2M | $921.2K | ||
| Deferred revenue | $320.0K | $320.0K | ||
| Total current liabilities | $2.5M | $1.5M | ||
| Total liabilities | $2.5M | $1.5M | ||
| Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 6,158,779 and 5,348,276 issued and 6,158,443 and 5,347,940 outstanding, respectively | $8.9K | $8.9K | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $223.9M | $220.8M | ||
| Treasury stock at cost, 336 shares | -$40.7K | -$40.7K | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive gain | $4.4K | $9.1K | ||
| Accumulated deficit | -$209.4M | -$199.8M | ||
| Total stockholders equity | $14.5M | $21.0M | $20.4M | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders equity | $17.0M | $22.5M | ||
| Accumulated depreciation | $1.3M | $1.2M | ||
| Common stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized | 75.0M shares | 200.0M shares | 75.0M shares | |
| Common stock, shares issued | 6.2M shares | 5.3M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 6.2M shares | 5.3M shares | ||
| Treasury stock, shares | 336 shares | 336 shares |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 2 fiscal years, latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Net income (loss) | -$9.6M | $8.4K |
| Depreciation expense | $60.8K | $41.1K |
| Stock-based compensation expense | $242.5K | $408.6K |
| Non-cash gain on change in fair value of warrant liability | -$17.2K | |
| Amortization of discounts on marketable investment securities | -$192.9K | -$697.9K |
| Accrued interest income | $106.3K | -$68.2K |
| License and royalties receivable | -$1.1M | $91.4K |
| Prepaid and other current assets | -$311.1K | $114.1K |
| Accounts payable | $700.1K | -$1.1M |
| Accrued expenses | $315.1K | -$297.2K |
| Deferred revenue | $320.0K | |
| Cash used in operating activities | -$9.8M | -$1.2M |
| Purchase of property and equipment | -$90.1K | |
| Purchases of marketable investment securities | -$14.7M | -$32.9M |
| Maturities of marketable investment securities | $20.6M | $35.4M |
| Cash provided by investing activities | $5.9M | $2.4M |
| Net proceeds from sale of common stock through ATM | $2.9M | $209.3K |
| Cash provided by financing activities | $2.9M | $209.3K |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | -$1.0M | $1.4M |
| Income taxes paid | $200 | $681 |
| Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities | -$4.7K | $1.9K |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Leadership
Who has led Lipocine Inc., and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
Chief financial officer
- Chief executive officerMahesh Patel V. Dec 11, 2013 to now13
- ChairMahesh Patel V. Dec 8, 2016 to Dec 6, 201714
- PresidentMahesh Patel V. Dec 11, 2013 to Mar 12, 202413
- PresidentIsrael Menahem Vizel Feb 14, 2012 to Feb 14, 201215
- Chief financial officerMorgan R. Brown Sep 18, 2013 to Dec 8, 202116
Board members and other officers (20)
- Principal Accounting OfficerKrista Fogarty Jan 27, 2022 to now17
- Chief Medical OfficerGeorge Nomikos Nov 8, 2022 to Nov 8, 202218
- EVP and Chief Commercial OfficGregory Brooks Bass Feb 1, 2017 to Jan 2, 201819
- Chief Business OfficerJyrki Mattila May 18, 2015 to Jan 30, 201720
- Executive Vice PresidentMorgan R. Brown Aug 15, 2014 to Aug 15, 201421
- OfficerGerald T. Simmons Aug 2, 2013 to Aug 15, 201422
- SecretaryGordhan Patel Aug 2, 2013 to Aug 2, 201323
- OfficerMahesh Patel V. Aug 2, 2013 to Aug 2, 201324
- Vice President, FinanceRobert K. Merrell Aug 2, 2013 to Dec 11, 201325
- OfficerSrinivasan Venkateshwaran Aug 2, 2013 to Aug 15, 201426
- Board memberMichael Grissinger Aug 7, 2026 to now27
- Board memberJill M. Jene Apr 12, 2022 to now28
- Board memberSpyridon Papapetropoulos Apr 12, 2022 to now29
- Board memberRichard Dana Ono Jan 8, 2014 to now30
- Board memberStephen A. Hill Jan 8, 2014 to Dec 17, 202031
- Board memberGordhan Patel Aug 2, 2013 to Aug 2, 201323
- Board memberJohn W. Higuchi Aug 2, 2013 to now32
- Board memberMahesh Patel V. Aug 2, 2013 to now24
- Board memberWilliam I. Higuchi Aug 2, 2013 to Aug 2, 201333
- Board memberIsrael Menahem Vizel Feb 14, 2012 to Feb 14, 201215
Former names
- MARATHON BAR CORPNov 30, 2011 to Jul 9, 20133
Timeline
- Dec 11, 2013New chief executive Mahesh Patel V. becomes CEO13
Filings
272 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 161 major events, 64 insider forms, 6 large holders, 21 other. The latest 20:
- Oct 7, 20268-K EDGAR
- Oct 1, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 30, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 16, 20268-K EDGAR
- Sep 14, 20268-K EDGAR
- Sep 11, 20268-K EDGAR
- Sep 10, 20268-K EDGAR
- Aug 21, 20268-K/A EDGAR
- Aug 14, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- Aug 7, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 7, 20263 EDGAR
- Aug 4, 20268-K EDGAR
- Aug 4, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Aug 3, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jun 30, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 12, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jun 9, 2026S-8 EDGAR
- Jun 4, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jun 4, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 4, 20264 EDGAR
The 272 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
15 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 15 buys and 0 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Higuchi John W.Director | Buy | 12,561 | $2.16 | $27.1K | Form 4 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Higuchi John W.Director | Buy | 40,000 | $2.03 | $81.2K | Form 4 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Higuchi John W.Director | Buy | 123,000 | $2.05 | $252.2K | Form 4 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Patel Mahesh V.Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 25,000 | $2.03 | $50.8K | Form 4 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Patel Mahesh V.Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 25,000 | $2.02 | $50.5K | Form 4 |
| May 25, 2023 | Patel Mahesh V.Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 8,706 | $5.03 | $43.8K | Form 4 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Patel Mahesh V.Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 150,000 | $0.32 | $48.0K | Form 4 |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Ono Richard DanaDirector | Buy | 4,000 | $0.34 | $1.4K | Form 4 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Patel Mahesh V.Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 50,000 | $0.33 | $16.5K | Form 4 |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Papapetropoulos SpyrosDirector | Buy | 21,739 | $0.47 | $10.2K | Form 4 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Patel Mahesh V.Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 75,000 | $0.39 | $29.2K | Form 4 |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Patel Mahesh V.Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 100,000 | $0.41 | $41.0K | Form 4 |
| May 17, 2022 | Fogarty KristaPrincipal Accounting Officer | Buy | 12,500 | $0.86 | $10.8K | Form 4 |
| May 16, 2022 | Patel Mahesh V.Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 50,000 | $0.77 | $38.5K | Form 4 |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Patel Mahesh V.Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 25,000 | $1.09 | $27.2K | Form 4 |
From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- Squadron Capital Management LLCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 4 filings Dec 23, 2025 to Aug 14, 202634
- Ikarian Capital, LLCSCHEDULE 13G, 1 filing May 15, 202635
- VANGUARD GROUP INCSC 13G/A, 1 filing Feb 10, 202236
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 36. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
| Fund | Shares | Value | Share of the fund | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squadron Capital Management LLC | 810,000 | $2.1M | 0.7% | +360,000 |
| Ikarian Capital, LLC | 508,556 | $1.3M | 0.2% | No change |
| Eversept Partners, LP | 294,989 | $755.2K | 0.0% | No change |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 230,823 | $590.9K | 0.0% | +30,155 |
| Boothbay Fund Management, LLC | 140,487 | $359.6K | 0.0% | No change |
| Jane Street Group, LLC | 95,227 | $243.8K | 0.0% | +75,200 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 89,272 | $228.5K | 0.0% | No change |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 84,887 | $217.3K | 0.0% | +51,137 |
| Citadel Advisors LLC | 81,221 | $207.9K | 0.0% | +52,133 |
| Seven Fleet Capital Management LP | 78,842 | $201.8K | 0.0% | −46,100 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 74,477 | $190.8K | 0.0% | +11,342 |
| Renaissance Technologies LLC | 69,209 | $177.2K | 0.0% | +30,712 |
| Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co | 54,539 | $139.6K | 0.0% | +22,126 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 36,775 | $94.1K | 0.0% | +17,653 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | 25,376 | $65.0K | 0.0% | +468 |
| State Street Corp | 22,407 | $57.4K | 0.0% | No change |
| Birchview Capital, LP | 16,712 | $42.8K | 0.0% | −95,074 |
| Northern Trust Corp | 15,942 | $40.8K | 0.0% | +2,900 |
| Barclays PLC | 9,827 | $25.2K | 0.0% | +415 |
| UBS Group AG | 3,596 | $9.2K | 0.0% | +102 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/mn | 2,706 | $6.9K | 0.0% | No change |
| Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC | 1,691 | $4.3K | 0.0% | No change |
| Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) | 678 | $1.7K | 0.0% | −255 |
| Morgan Stanley | 574 | $1.5K | 0.0% | No change |
| Caldwell Sutter Capital, Inc. | 471 | $1.2K | 0.0% | No change |
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
Sources
The numbers on this page point here. Each one links to the record it came from.
- 1SEC EDGARLipocine Inc. filings on SEC EDGAR
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- 3SEC EDGARLipocine Inc. filings on SEC EDGAR
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- 5SEC EDGARLipocine Inc. 10-K for fiscal 2025
- 6SEC EDGARLipocine Inc. 10-K for fiscal 2019
- 7SEC EDGARLipocine Inc. 10-K for fiscal 2021
- 8SEC EDGARLipocine Inc. 10-K for fiscal 2023
- 9SEC EDGARLipocine Inc. 10-K for fiscal 2020
- 10SEC EDGARLipocine Inc. 10-K for fiscal 2022
- 11SEC EDGARLipocine Inc. 10-Q for fiscal 2026
- 12SEC EDGARLipocine Inc. 10-Q for fiscal 2026
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- 14SEC EDGARMahesh Patel V., Chair
- 15SEC EDGARIsrael Menahem Vizel, President
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- 22SEC EDGARGerald T. Simmons, Officer
- 23SEC EDGARGordhan Patel, Secretary
- 24SEC EDGARMahesh Patel V., Officer
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- 26SEC EDGARSrinivasan Venkateshwaran, Officer
- 27SEC EDGARMichael Grissinger, Board member
- 28SEC EDGARJill M. Jene, Board member
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- 30SEC EDGARRichard Dana Ono, Board member
- 31SEC EDGARStephen A. Hill, Board member
- 32SEC EDGARJohn W. Higuchi, Board member
- 33SEC EDGARWilliam I. Higuchi, Board member
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